July 2006

NEWS ARCHIVE 2006

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Saturday, 29th July 2006

Bandar Seri Begawan - In a new scam, called wishing, identity thieves use bogus numbers instead of Web sites to dupe gullible people. ...FULL STORY

Brunei Among World's
Top Happy 10

Brunei Capital

Bandar Seri Begawan - Bruneians were ranked 9th among 167 nationalities rated as the happiest in the world, according to a new survey published yesterday in London that measures health, wealth, education, sense of identity and the aesthetic quality of the landscape. ...FULL STORY

Aussies On A Brunei Sentimental Journey
Bandar Seri Begawan - An Australian mother and son are in the Sultanate this week to take a look back and recall fond memories. ...FULL STORY

Grand Tattoo Show Today
Bandar Seri Begawan - Brushing up finer points before the Brunei International Tattoo 2006 (BIT2006) which kicks off today, a grand full dress rehearsal was held last night at the Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium in Berakas, the venue of the four-day event. ...FULL STORY

Indonesian performer at the rehearsal last night

WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

Israeli warplanes pound Lebanon
Beirut - Israeli warplanes fired missiles at dozens of targets across southern Lebanon overnight Friday, including buildings that were reduced to rubble and a Hezbollah base where long-range rockets were stored, the military said.

SPORTS

Brunei Must Go For A Big Win
Bandar Seri Begawan - Brunei DPMM FC must beat Melaka convincingly at the Hang Jebat Stadium tonight if they wish to progress further in the 2006 Malaysia Cup and must also hope MPPJ stumble in their final hurdle.

YOUR HEALTH

Golfers' health is in the bunker, survey finds
Texas - No one would mistake David Voekel's body for that of Tiger Woods.

OTHER REPORTS

Malaysia proposes "ASEAN Idol"
Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia has proposed an American Idol-style contest for Southeast Asian countries, saying a crooning competition would help young people bond across the region, a report said.

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