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Thursday, 27th January 2005

Their Majesties Arrive
 In Singapore For
Official Visit


Singapore –
His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, Sultan of Brunei, and Her Majesty Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha arrived in Singapore Wednesday afternoon for a two-day visit.                    
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BB Version: Sultan Begins Two-Day Visit To Singapore

US Traders Seek Stronger
Economic Ties With Brunei


US delegation (left to right): Jeffry J Hawkins, Brian Aggeler,
Gene B. Christy and David A. Katz.


Bandar Seri Begawan -
Trade representatives from the United States on Tuesday discussed with various governmental stakeholders in Brunei under the Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) to seek opportunities for stronger bilateral economic ties. 
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High Exchange Rate Triggers Rise In Meat Price
Bandar Seri Begawan -
The high exchange rate between Brunei and Australian currencies has led to a rise in the price of meat in the Sultanate.  
                                                 
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Week-Old Baby Boy Abandoned At House In Lambak Kanan
Bandar Seri Begawan -
A week-old baby boy was left at the entrance of a house in Kg Perpindahan Lambak Kanan early Sunday morning, according to a reliable source.                            
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WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

Video plea by U.S. man kidnapped in Iraq
Baghdad -
Insurgents in Iraq released video footage showing an American contractor held hostage at gunpoint in an apparent attempt to put pressure on U.S. authorities before the Iraqi elections at the weekend.
SPORTS

Draw For Polis And JPI At NBT Challenge
Bandar Seri Begawan -
Polis Diraja Brunei were held to a 1-1 draw by Jabatan Pengajian Islam (JPI) in the second round fixture of the 3rd NBT Challenge Trophy at JBS Complex on Tuesday night.
YOUR HEALTH

Obese moms often make obese kids, study finds
Washington -
The children of overweight mothers are 15 times more likely to be obese by age 6 than children of lean mothers, U.S. researchers reported on Tuesday.
OTHER REPORTS

Museum displays old fashioned cell phones
Oregon -
Too young to remember those clunky cell phones of the early 1980s? Look no more.

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