Some of the girls being questioned before their release

Bandar Seri Begawan - The New Year began on a wrong note for a handful of locals, permanent residents and foreigners as their late night revelry to usher in 2004 only ended up inviting trouble.                     ...FULL STORY

Bandar Seri Begawan - The personal driver of a senior police officer was remanded till January 12 when he pleaded guilty to a charge before the High Court on Wednesday.                                            ...FULL STORY

Left Behind Wife Gives Away Clue On Stolen Car Bandar Seri Begawan – A car thief was caught in town because he left his wife in the car and fled.                                 ...FULL STORY

Worker Jailed For Stealing Clothes For Her Children
Bandar Seri Begawan - A 35-year-old Thai woman was yesterday sent to jail for four weeks after pleading guilty to stealing garments, which she said were for her children in Thailand and for herself, from Seri Pertamas Garment Manufacturer Sdn Bhd’s factory.
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• Memorial for Iran quake victims
• Mad Cow-hit U.S. wants world to buy its beef now
• Germany invited to D-Day events
• Quake brings Iran, U.S. xloser; 3 survivors found
• U.S. eases restrictions on Iraq aid
• Afghan rebels k, three U.S. led troops hurt
• U.S. lifts cash hurdles to aid Iran
• Dazed man rescued from Bam six days after quake
• Israeli soldier arrested in activist shooting
• Nine killed in Aceh concert blast
• A look at Asia-Pacific's big stories of 2003

• Thousands march in Hong Kong for full democracy