July 2007

NEWS ARCHIVE 2007

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Saturday, 28th July 2007

Car stranded in the flood

Bandar Seri Begawan - Rains, floods, thunderstorms, landslides, gusty winds and more rain played havoc this week. ...FULL STORY

Make-Over For Bandar's
Waterfront

New look for Bandar

Bandar Seri Begawan - With Bandar Seri Begawan planning to capitalise on its water wealth as a tourist draw, the brave new look of the Brunei capital will soon be a dream come true. ...FULL STORY

Brunei Capital

BIBD Profit Surges 49% In Seven Months In Seven Months After Merger
Bandar Seri Begawan - The merger of Islamic Bank of Brunei and Islamic Development Bank proved to be a success with the new financial entity - Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam (BIBD) - yesterday reporting a 49 per cent profit surge just seven months after the consolidation. ...FULL STORY

Surprise Find At Landslide
Bandar Seri Begawan - The heavy rains continued this week causing several landslides. In Jalan Kebangsaan yesterday, a landslide near a housing area turned into a surprise discovery spot for Fire & Rescue Services personnel. ...FULL STORY

Recovered bullet casings

Local Fined $500 For Stealing Car Radiator

WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

Taliban negotiate for Korean hostages
Kabul - Afghan elders on Friday negotiated with Taliban militants to win the release of 22 kidnapped South Koreans, as the latest deadline passed without word on their fate or news of progress.

SPORTS

Brunei Police For Asean Football Meet
Bandar Seri Begawan - The Royal Brunei Police Force football team will be taking part in the first-ever Asean Police Football Tournament in Vietnam from filly 31 to Aug I5.

YOUR HEALTH

Health Tip: Protect Your Head After Concussion
New York - A sudden and forceful impact to the head can cause the brain to slosh around inside the skull.

OTHER REPORTS

McDonald's sued in China for not using Chinese
Beijing - A Chinese lawyer has sued McDonald's in China for using mostly English, not Chinese, on its receipts, violating his right to information, media reported on Friday.

Bus driver fired for 38,000 text messages

Suspect in heists in 3 states surrenders

Shoplifter leaves address for German police

Save energy and wear shorts, Shanghai workers told

Japanese skater faces fine for drink driving

Controversy? Nepal's "goddess" prefers instant noodles

Aussie dog reunited with owner after Outback odyssey

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