May 2005

NEWS ARCHIVE 2005

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Friday, 10th June 2005

Moscow - His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam was on Wednesday awarded an honorary doctorate by a leading Russian university for the monarch's excellent leadership as well as promotion of inter-cultural dialogue and cooperation, RTB reported.
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Brunei Cleans Up Bird
Flu ‘Outbreak’

Bandar Seri Begawan - Around 100 chickens had to be gassed and destroyed by veterinary experts following bird flu ‘outbreak’ that occurred in a poultry farm in Kg Kulapis. ...FULL STORY

45 Students Down With Food Poisoning Bandar Seri Begawan - Forty-five students from Sekolah Rendah Amar Pahlawan, Berakas were admitted to the RIPAS Accident and Emergency Section yesterday after they suffered from a bout of vomiting and diarrhea due to suspected food poisoning. ...FULL STORY

RIPAS Hospital	Man Struck By Lightning Dies In Football Field Bandar Seri Begawan - A 30-year-old local Malay man died late Wednesday afternoon after being struck by lightning while playing football in Kg. Lumapas, near the capital. ...FULL STORY

WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

U.S.-Iraqi offensive kills 10 militants
Baghdad - U.S. officials are negotiating with Sunni Arab leaders to pull insurgents into Iraq's political process, a senior U.S. official said Wednesday.

SPORTS

Warriors And Yachties In Final Showdown
Bandar Seri Begawan - Group leader Warriors Rugby Club will face off with the experienced Royal Brunei Yacht Club tomorrow in the Is' Brunei Rugby Cup final at the Hassanal Bolkiah Stadium, Police Headquarters, Gadong at 5pm.

YOUR HEALTH

Raisins may fight cavities and gum disease
New York - They may be sweet and sticky but raisins contain compounds that suppress bacteria responsible for cavities and gum disease, U.S. researchers said on Wednesday.

OTHER REPORTS

'Black Widow' wins popcorn-eating contest
California - Sonya 'The Black Widow' Thomas wolfed down 10 boxes of popcorn in 12 minutes, then two more in a playoff to win an MTV-sponsored eating contest at Hollywood and Highland in Los Angeles.

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