February 2004

NEWS ARCHIVE 2004

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Tuesday, 24th February 2004

A Magical Night Marks
Brunei's 20th Birthday

Bandar Seri Begawan - It was a night of great splendour as Brunei celebrated the 20th Anniversary of Independence. ...FULL STORY

Related Stories: Sultan Leads Brunei In 20th National Day Joy | Special Task Force For Progress Says His Majesty On National Day | Brunei All Dressed Up And Ready To Go On Its 20th Birthday | Golfing Haven

Related Links: http://www.tourismbrunei.com/ | http://www.worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/asia/bn.htm | http://www.brunei.gov.bn/about_brunei/tourism.htm | http://www.brunei.gov.bn

Red Tide Continues Endangering
Brunei Waters Says Fisheries

Bandar Seri Begawan – Red tide may continue to threaten Brunei waters as plankton from the red tide breeds rapidly with light and nutrients in the waters as well as other favourable environmental factors. ...FULL STORY

Related Stories: Red Tide Invades Brunei Waters | Brunei Bay Faces Red Tide Danger | Brunei Under Red Tide Threat As Danger Spreads South | Red Tide Spreading To Waters Off Seria | What is red tide? | What causes red tide? | Red Tide Attacks Oil Town Seria | Danau Waters Hardest Hit In Red Tide Phenomenon | Belait Now Faces Red Tide Menace | Tough To Predict How Long Red Tide Will Last

Related Links: http://www.whoi.edu/science/B/redtide/ | http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/fish/recreat/redtide.htm

	New Year Hijrah 1425 Witnesses Birth Of 14 Babies Bandar Seri Begawan – Fourteen babies were born yesterday on the New Year of Hijrah 1425. ...FULL STORY

	Record Muslim Converts In Brunei As Tutong Leads The Way Bandar Seri Begawan – In 2002 and 2003, statistics showed that more than 500 people converted to Islam and a fast turnout of Muslim converts is being recorded year to year. ...FULL STORY

WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

Iraq bombing kills 10, wounds 45 others
Kirkuk - A vehicle bomb detonated Monday outside an Iraqi police station in a Kurdish neighborhood of this ethnically divided northern city, killing at least 10 people and wounding 45 others.

SPORTS

Kamaluddin rules the karters at JPCC lanes
Bandar Seri Begawan - Kamaluddin Hj Said raced his way to a top podium finish at the Third Annual JPCC Kart Prix held yesterday.

YOUR HEALTH

Elderly work up a sweat for exercise
New York - Regular exercise is one of the keys to healthy living, but new research suggests physical activity also may be significant for people to stay independent longer as they age -- at least for women.

OTHER REPORTS

University unveils robot receptionist
Pittsburgh - She might not be paid, but Carnegie Mellon University's newest staff member does all that a typical receptionist should: gives directions, answers the phone — even gossips about her boss.

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