August 2007

NEWS ARCHIVE 2007

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Monday, 27th August 2007

Her Majesty delivers her titah.

Bandar Seri Begawan - Her Majesty Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha yesterday raised concerns on the news of runaway teenagers or teenagers that go missing in a titah at the launching of the Domestic Science Exhibition 2007 at the ICC. ...FULL STORY

Water Disruption In
Brunei-Muara Tutong

Workers trying to fix the damaged cable In Pasir Putih amidst driving rain

Bandar Seri Begawan - Taps went dry in wily parts of the capital and Tutong District as power disruption in two of the country's major treatment plants led to low water pressure. ...FULL STORY

Brunei Capital

Asean Okays 2 Brunei ICT Projects
Bandar Seri Begawan - Two projects proposed by Brunei were among the 11 projects approved during the 7th Asean TelMin meeting recently held in Cambodia. ...FULL STORY

Prince Joins Anti-Drugs Walkathon
Bandar Seri Begawan - In efforts to develop a healthier lifestyle both physically and mentally, the Narcotics Control Bureau held an Anti-Drugs Walkathon Sunday, in conjunction with the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Trafficking 2007. ...FULL STORY

HRH Prince 'Abdul Malik and YAM Pengiran Anak Khairul Khalil during the walk

WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

Group: 1.14M Iraqis have been displaced
Baghdad - The number of Iraqis who have fled their homes under threat of sectarian violence has more than doubled since the start of the year, despite the increase in American troops that began in February, a humanitarian organization said.

SPORTS

Koreans Win
Bandar Seri Begawan - LG Sakers of Korea stormed back in the final quarter to beat a disappointed Darwin All-Stars 75-65 in the opening match of the 7th Brunei Cup at the National Indoor Stadium last night.

YOUR HEALTH

Heart Attack Boosts Diabetes Risk
New York - After a heart attack, the risk of developing diabetes and so-called pre-diabetes rises steeply, a new study finds.

OTHER REPORTS

US city planning ban on low-slung baggy pants
Washington - Baggy trousers that hang way below the belt and expose what the wearer has on underneath could soon be banned in the southern US city of Atlanta, a city council spokesman said Friday.

Fake money doesn't fool Tenn. strippers

Excuse me, I'd like to buy your B-52

Country to change time zone by 30 minutes

Man leaves dead mother in armchair for two years

The latest in film publicity? A sick bag

Youth fined for putting teacher on YouTube

Iran closes barbers offering 'un-Islamic' cuts

Brunei's Fastest Growing Website with