July 2006

NEWS ARCHIVE 2006

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Thursday, 27th July 2006

His Majesty conferring 'The Most Distinguished
Order of Paduka Seri Laila Jasa' on Awg John Brian Wilkinson.

Bandar Seri Begawan - His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam yesterday consented to present state medals to 344 people at the Singgahsana Indera Buana, Istana Nurul Iman, in conjunction with the monarch's 60th birthday. ...FULL STORY

Related Story: His Majesty Confers State Decorations On 344

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Brunei Aid For
Lebanon

Kuala Lumpur - Brunei is ready to extend help to Lebanon which has been assailed by military bombardments by Israel, an act regarded by Asean as cruel, unjust and an invasion. ...FULL STORY

Musa Manggai receiving
his prize from the guest of honour.

Top Local Shutterbugs Artist Awarded In National Competition
Bandar Seri Begawan - The pursuit of artistic excellence in the sultanate continued yesterday with a prize presentation ceremony for arts and photography contests to commemorate His Majesty's 60th Birthday. ...FULL STORY

Two Held Under Suspicion Of Mobile Phone, Car Theft
Bandar Seri Begawan - Police detained two local youths aged 14 and 17 years and seized four mobile phone units of Nokia brand and several other hand-phone-related accessories including three earpiece sets of Nokia and Sony Ericsson brands.
...FULL STORY

Mobile phones confiscated
from the suspects.

WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

Hezbollah chief threatens a wider war
Beirut - The leader of Hezbollah has threatened a new phase in the war with Israel and said his fighters will not accept any "humiliating" conditions for a ceasefire.

SPORTS

Brunei Shell FT Champions
Kuala Belait - The Brunei Shell Football Team (BSFT)emerged as the champions of the Belait District Gemilang `60' Football League Championship 2006 after they defeated Bandaran KB 2-1 in the finals on Tuesday at the Brunei Shell Recreational Club football field.

YOUR HEALTH

Athletes should acclimatize to avoid heat illnesses
New York - As temperatures soar during these summer months, the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) advises that athletes follow their new recommendations for preventing and treating dehydration.

OTHER REPORTS

Group files complaint against Miss Indonesia
Jakarta - A militant Islamic group has filed a police report against Indonesia's Miss Universe candidate accusing her of indecency, a lawyer for the organization said Tuesday.

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