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Tuesday, 20th January 2004

SARS Checks Stepped
Up In Brunei


Bandar Seri Begawan - The Ministry of Health, which took stringent measures last year following the global outbreak of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), still remains on alert for the deadly virus.  
                                                                              
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Related Story: Brunei Acts To Safeguard Against SARS Says Ministry

Jail, Whipping For
Possessing Knife


Bandar Seri Begawan - A 36-year-old Filipino was sentenced to a year in jail and three strokes of the cane yesterday after he pleaded guilty to possessing an offensive weapon in a public place.             ...FULL STORY

 

Teens Find Dead Woman In Shrub
Bandar Seri Begawan - Two teenagers, who went out in search of mushrooms, had a fright of their life when they stumbled upon a lifeless body of a woman. 
                                                      
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Brunei’s Anti Drug Drive Continues With Talk To Schools
Kuala Belait –
The Narcotic Control Bureau in the Belait District has arrested 283 people for drug offences in 2002 and 2003, the department announced yesterday.
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WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

Iraqi protesters demand polls ahead of UN meeting
Baghdad -
Thousands of Iraqis marched through Baghdad Monday demanding elections to choose a sovereign government, ahead of talks later in the day at the United Nations on the country's political future.
SPORTS

Emphatic Brunei Victory In A Very Convincing Performance
Bandar Seri Begawan - The Brunei team scored an easy 6-3 win over Sabah in a friendly soccer match at the Youth and Sports complex in Berakas last night.
YOUR HEALTH

WHO confirms fifth death from bird flu in Vietnam
Hanoi -
An eight-year-old girl has been confirmed as the fifth person to die in Vietnam from an outbreak of bird flu, the World Health Organization said on Monday. 
OTHER REPORTS

Talking robot of cartoon fame becomes reality
Tokyo -
Doraemon, a hugely popular robot cat Japanese cartoon character also known as Ding-dong, will be a step closer to reality in March.

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