February 2007

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Saturday, 23rd February 2008

His Majesty delivering the titah

Bandar Seri Begawan - His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Negara Brunei Darussalam in a titah to commemorate the nation's 24th National Day highlighted the importance of youth while referring to the worrying crime statistics in the country. ...FULL STORY
Related News: His Majesty Reminds Youth Of Their Role

Imams Warn Of
Negative Trend

Bandar Seri Begawan - The infiltration of modern technology and negative elements that could dilute the minds of youths was highlighted by religious authorities yesterday on the eve of the National Day celebration.
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Deputy Director of Investigation and Traffic Control Ag Senior Supt Pengiran Kamaluddin

Major Roads Closed For N-Day
Bandar Seri Begawan - Several major roads in the capital will be closed today, beginning 6.30 am, while roads used by those with special parking passes will be closed, beginning 7.30 am, to facilitate the National Day celebrations.
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Police Nab Traffic Offenders In Roadblock
Bandar Seri Begawan - Police went all out in a six-hour roadblock Thursday night along Tutong Muara Highway to ensure that drivers committing road offences were nabbed. ...FULL STORY

A man takes a Breathalyzer test

WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

Muqtada al-Sadr extends Iraqi cease-fire
Baghdad - Anti-U.S. cleric Muqtada al-Sadr announced Friday that he has extended a cease-fire order to his Shiite Mahdi Army by another six months, giving Iraq a chance to continue its fragile recovery from brutal sectarian violence.

SPORTS

Need For Great Teamwork
Bandar Seri Begawan - Great teamwork will bring a better result for Brunei DPMM FC when they take on Selangor FA in a Malaysian Super League match the Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium tonight. This was stressed by Brunei DPMM FC coach Jordan Stoykov at a training session yesterday.

YOUR HEALTH

Health Tip: Treatment Options for Osteoarthritis
New York - Arthritis can cause pain, stiffness and swelling in the joints. It can make movement difficult and painful.

OTHER REPORTS

Selfish commuters new target of Olympic campaign
Beijing - Selfish commuters who refuse to give up their seats to pregnant women and the elderly are the new targets of a Beijing government campaign to "civilise" residents ahead of this year's Olympics.

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