June 2004

NEWS ARCHIVE 2004

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Tuesday, 22nd June 2004

Sultan Visits Ukraine
Warship At Historic
Sevastopol

Kiev – His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, Sultan of Brunei, continued state visit to Ukraine and called on several interesting places in the Republic of Crimea. ...FULL STORY

Related News: His Majesty Witness Islamic Influence On Way Home | Historic Agreement Between Brunei And Ukraine Reached | Brunei Ruler Goes To Crimea During His Current Ukraine Tour | His Majesty Visits The Mighty Alpha Centre | His Majesty Says Thank You For Invitation To Visit Ukraine | Brunei Ruler Receives Ukranian Doctor’s Degree | Brunei Sultan Given Bread And Salt In Ukraine On State Visit | His Majesty Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah To Pay Return Visit To Ukraine

Related Links: Ukraine Map | Ukraine Info | Ukraine Official Website | Ukraine Tourism

Photos: More Pictures of Sultan's Visit To Ukraine

Salary Problems Hit Indonesian
Workers In Brunei

Bandar Seri Begawan – The shocking fact that about 2,500 Indonesian workers currently in Brunei are victims of non-payments of salaries was revealed yesterday. ...FULL STORY

Related Stories: Foreign Missions In Brunei Express Concern Over Whipping Of Immigrants | Cane Locals Abusing Immigration Laws As Well Say Lawyers | Whipping For Two Under Brunei’s Tough New Immigration Laws | Filipinos In Brunei Warned To Get Proper Papers Or Else Be Whipped

Brunei Holds Joint Military Exercise With U.S.
Bandar Seri Begawan – The United States and the Royal Brunei Armed Forces are to enhance regional cooperation through cooperation afloat and readiness and training CARAT exercise. ...FULL STORY

Dry Spell And Slight Haze Invade Sultanate
Bandar Seri Begawan - Brunei is currently experiencing a dry spell period and slight haze around the country. Bush fires were detected yesterday at several areas in the Tutong district. ...FULL STORY

WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

U.S. occupation soldiers killed in Iraq
Baghdad - Four U.S. occupation soldiers have been killed in Iraq in a continuing upsurge in violence ahead of the 30 June transfer of authority to an appointed interim government.

SPORTS

Brunei Kart Racers Grab Honours And Prizes At Miri Prix Championship
Bandar Seri Begawan - It was a Brunei 1-2-3-4 finish as the Sultanate's go-karters put on an impressive show and swept the competition

YOUR HEALTH

Moderate drinking won't hurt most people
New York - Drinking alcohol is fine; just keep it moderate. That advice comes from a new government study.

OTHER REPORTS

Thai prisoners play elephants in soccer
Ayuthaya - Here come the elephants. Thai officials organized a soccer game between elephants and prisoners Sunday in hopes of discouraging gambling on the European Championships.

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