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Saturday, 20th December 2003

It Is Auckland And
Beyond For RBA


Bandar Seri Begawan – After a spot of paradise this week, sky is the limit for Brunei’s national carrier which will soon have a new look in spreading its wings even further and beyond.                                      ...FULL STORY

Related Stories: Brunei Seeks To Enhance New Zealand Air Links | Brunei, New Zealand To Boost Up Trade Relations | Royal Brunei Airlines Flies High In New Zealand

Mental Illness Cases
On The Rise


Bandar Seri Begawan - There has been a steady increase in the number of mental patients in the country during the past few years, while officials maintain that this does not reflect an increase in the prevalence of mental disorders among the Bruneian community.                         ...FULL STORY

 

Going, Going, Gone Via SMS
Bandar Seri Begawan -
The phenomenal success of the on-line auction site, eBay, has inspired a local company to spin off the idea into its latest technological venture, QQ Station SMS Auction.  
                                                       
...FULL STORY
   

Online Booking Popular Among Local Travellers
Bandar Seri Begawan - Internet booking among local travellers is getting more popular, according to a survey by the low budget airline AirAsia.  ...FULL STORY
   
WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

U.S. says catching Bin Laden difficult
Washington -
Finding Osama bin Laden remains enormously difficult, much more so than capturing Saddam Hussein, say American intelligence officials, lawmakers and analysts.
SPORTS

Raul proves Real hero in cup scare
Madrid -
Real Madrid needed a last-gasp equaliser from Santiago Solari and an extra-time goal from Raul to clinch a 4-3 win away to Second Division Leganes in an epic King's Cup second-round clash.
YOUR HEALTH

Asia health authorities ready for return of SARS
Singapore -
Hospitals have customized anti-SARS plans, multinational manufacturers in China have stockpiled surgical masks and thermal scanners map the body temperature of arriving air passengers in Singapore.
OTHER REPORTS

Miss Universe finalist freed after getting her autograph
Caracas -
A gang of kidnappers has freed their captive - a former Miss Universe runner-up - after getting her to autograph 15 calendars featuring nude pictures of her.

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