February 2004

NEWS ARCHIVE 2004

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Tuesday, 3rd February 2004

His Majesty Slaughters
Seven Goats As Sacrificial
Ritual At Mosque

Bandar Seri Begawan – His Majesty the Sultan slaughtered seven goats as Brunei celebrated the Hari Raya Aidil Adha or Feast of the Sacrifice yesterday. ...FULL STORY

Thanks To Almighty All
Brunei Pilgrims Are Safe

Bandar Seri Begawan – All Brunei pilgrims are safe from the tragedy that struck during a ritual stoning of Satan pillars marking the end of the annual haj to Mekah. ...FULL STORY

	Look Out: Giant Gas Equipment On The Move On Dead Of Night Kuala Belait – Work on a $120 million project to replace the heart of Brunei Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) complex is Lumut is progressing well, a company spokesman said yesterday. ...FULL STORY

	Manila Hopes To Export Chicken To Brunei Too Manila - Brunei has reportedly approached the Philippines for chicken meat and related products amid the bird flu crisis sweeping Asia. ...FULL STORY

WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

Two Iraq suicide bombings kill at least 56
Baghdad - The twin suicide bombings against the main rival Kurdish parties, which killed at least 56 people, will only serve to unite the U.S.-allied parties and strengthen their resolve for self rule within a federal Iraq.

SPORTS

Real back on top after comeback
Madrid - Real Madrid reclaimed top spot in Spain's Liga after fighting back from two goals down to snatch a 3-2 win at Valladolid, thanks to a last-gasp strike from Ronaldo.

YOUR HEALTH

Fat-fighting drugs could raise cancer risk
Washington - Drugs being developed to fight obesity and clogged arteries may raise the risk of colon cancer, U.S. researchers warned on Sunday.

OTHER REPORTS

Soccer-playing elephants score with wildlife fans
Kaziranga - Nearly 100 elephants played soccer and saluted spectators as India's northeastern Assam state kicked off a three-day carnival to boost tourism.

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