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Friday, 23rd January 2004

Brunei Tightens Screws
On Turtle Trade


Turtle eggs seized at the border. Photo: Hj Md Said Arshad


Bandar Seri Begawan - Alert Brunei enforcement officials saved hundreds of turtle eggs from ending up on the dining table in a major drive helping worldwide conservation efforts to preserve the endangered species.      
                                                                              
...FULL STORY

Arrest And Hand Them
Over Says Crime Buster


Bandar Seri Begawan - Arrest, detention and handing over of criminals to enforcement officers are some of the powers that members of the Village Neighbourhood Watch have in combating crime and anti-social activities that are increasing by the day.                                      ...FULL STORY

Related Story: Crime Prevention Duty Of Everyone Says Official

 

Samurai Victim Fights For Life: Police Checks Urged
Kuala Belait - A man in his forties is fighting for his life at the Intensive Care Unit of the Suri Seri Begawan Hospital, Kuala Belait after he was attacked and critically stabbed and cut last Sunday night in Kg Pandan by 10 youths, one was allegedly armed with a samurai.                                           
 ...FULL STORY
 

Brunei Chinese Celebrate Chinese New Year
Bandar Seri Begawan –
Chinese community in Brunei today joined their counterparts the world over celebrating Chinese New Year.              
 ...FULL STORY
   
WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

Iraqi election dispute may be easing
Baghdad -
Iraq's top Shiite Muslim cleric and coalition officials signaled flexibility on holding early elections, with both sides suggesting they'll follow any U.N. recommendation on whether a direct vote is feasible.
SPORTS

Beckham red carded as Real triumph
Madrid -
England captain David Beckham was sent off as Real Madrid beat Valencia 3-0 on Wednesday in a King's Cup quarterfinal first leg.
YOUR HEALTH

Study: Sleeping on it helps in problem solving
London -
After a good night's sleep a problem that seemed insurmountable the night before can often appear more manageable, although the evidence until now has been anecdotal. 
OTHER REPORTS

Scientists work out formula to end fear of chopsticks
Beijing -
Scientists have devised a mathematical formula to help people overcome the fear of using chopsticks.

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