December 2003

NEWS ARCHIVE 2003

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Monday, 1st December 2003

Brunei Ruler Urges Young
help Cambodia, Iraq
And Palestine

His Majesty surrounded by some of Brunei's young professionals.

Bandar Seri Begawan – His Majesty Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei yesterday suggested young Bruneian professionals to volunteer their expertise to help Muslims in Cambodia, Iraq and Palestine.
...FULL STORY

Malays Record Highest Heart
Cases In Birth In Brunei

Dr Haji Affendy

Bandar Seri Begawan – Malays had the highest rate of congenital heart disease than others.
...FULL STORY

Brunei Foreign Minister Leaves For Africa
Bandar Seri Begawan – His Royal Highness Prince Mohamed Bolkiah, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, left for Nigeria yesterday to attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM). ...FULL STORY

A First For Filipinos In Brunei, Say Report
Bandar Seri Begawan - Filipinos in Brunei will be among the first to use the automated voting and counting system when the Philippines holds its first absentee voting exercise abroad next year, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said. ...FULL STORY

WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

Murder of Japanese in Iraq complicates troop plans
Tokyo - The murder of two Japanese diplomats in northern Iraq is certain to complicate Tokyo's decision to send troops to Iraq and is also likely to increase opposition to S. Korean plans to commit more soldiers.

SPORTS

Ahar Brothers Will Run For Brunei Glory
Bandar Seri Begawan - Two of Brunei's athletes in track and field will represent the nation at the upcoming SEA Games to be held in Vietnam from December 5-13. RTB reported yesterday.

YOUR HEALTH

Many women at risk of being murdered don't know it
New York - Nearly one half of women who are about to experience an attempt on their lives at the hands of a boyfriend or husband may not realize they are in danger, new research reports.

OTHER REPORTS

Five-legged dog undergoes successful surgery
North Carolina - A five-legged dog discovered near a state park has undergone successful surgery to remove two of her legs.