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Wednesday, 28th July 2004

Cancer Main Killer
Of Women In Brunei
Says Medic


Bandar Seri Begawan –
Dr Hajah Roselina, Brunei’s specialist in midwifery and gynaecology, yesterday raised alarm based on Health Ministry statistics that cancer is the main cause of death among women in the sultanate and that the disease is on the rise.
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Obese Kids Reach Alarming
Rate In Sultanate


Brunei Capital


Bandar Seri Begawan -
An alarming rate of obesity among school children in Brunei, numbers exceeding that of neighbouring countries, has been attributed to lack of activity and modern lifestyle.         
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Car Sold For $65 Leads To Arrest Of Car Thefts
Bandar Seri Begawan - Two suspects, who are allegedly behind several car thefts in the country, have been arrested by the police after one of the stolen cars was identified by its owner at a recycling yard to which the suspects had reportedly sold it for $65.                        ...FULL STORY
 

 


The Dorchester Hotel

Top End Dorchester Group Joins Royal Skies
Bandar Seri Begawan -
Royal Skies, the Royal Brunei Airlines frequent flyer programme, has announced its new partnership with one of the world’s most prestigious and luxurious group of hotels, The Dorchester Group.            
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WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

Iran warns Israel of retaliation if attacked
Tehran -
Iran has responded to regional and Israeli threats of attack by vowing to wipe Israel "off the face of the Earth" if it attacks the Islamic Republic's nuclear facilities.
SPORTS

Brunei Hosts First Ever International Squash Women
Bandar Seri Begawan -
Brunei will be the focus of the international squash circuit scene with the start of the first-ever Brunei International Squash Women's Open 2004 where top international players will be vying for honours.
YOUR HEALTH

Caffeine interferes with diabetes control
Washington -
Caffeine could interfere with the body's ability to handle blood sugar, thus worsening type 2 diabetes, U.S. researchers said on Monday.
OTHER REPORTS

Hefty beauty wins Miss Chubby contest
Forcoli -
Weighing in at 416 pounds, Giovanna Guidoni, is not your average beauty contest winner. But then again, Italy's annual Miss Cicciona competition is not your average beauty contest.

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