January 2005

NEWS ARCHIVE 2005

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Wednesday, 12th January 2005

Brunei Pledges $6 Million More
For Tsunami-hit asian Nations

Bandar Seri Begawan - Brunei pledged another B$6 million following a meeting on Humanitarian Assistance to Tsunami-Affected Communities in Geneva yesterday. ...FULL STORY

RTB Version: Brunei Pledge $6 million For Tsunami Disaster Victims

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Fire Renders Indonesian
Family Homeless In KB

Kuala Belait - An Indonesian family was left homeless yesterday morning in the first fire ever reported this year, the Kuala Belait Fire Department said.
...FULL STORY

RTB Version: Fire Destroys KB Home

More Citizens In Brunei Now As 17th Group Joins In
Bandar Seri Begawan – The number of Brunei citizens rose yesterday with 236 people granted new status. ...FULL STORY

BB Version: 235 Residents Take Oath As Brunei Citizens

111-Metre Pizza John The Showpiece Of Big Makan Festival
Bandar Seri Begawan - A 111-metre long, 4 1/2 inches high "Pizza John" will be one of the highlights of the "Big Makan Brunei Food Festival" to be held at the parking lot in front of the Royal Regalia Building from Jan 25 to 27. ...FULL STORY

WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

Abbas makes peace gesture to Israel
West Bank - Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas extended his hand in peace Monday, his first gesture toward Israel since his landslide victory in presidential elections.

SPORTS

Grandmasters Vie For Honours At Brunei Open Chess Tournament
Bandar Seri Begawan - Grandmaster Nelson Mariano II from the Philippines will be among several high profile players to see action in the 1st Brunei Open Chess Championship from Jan 14-19 at the Orchid Garden Hotel.

YOUR HEALTH

Can sleeping help make you thin?
Chicago - A study published on Monday found that people who sleep less tend to be fat, and experts said it's time to find if more sleep fights obesity.

OTHER REPORTS

N. Korea campaigns against long hair, untidy attire
Seoul - Stalinist North Korea has stepped up its campaign against long hair and untidy attire which its media says represents a "corrupt capitalist" lifestyle.