May 2005

NEWS ARCHIVE 2005

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Saturday, 18th June 2005

His Majesty in discussion with the Emir of Qatar His Highness Sheikh
Hamad bin Khalifah al-Thani in Doha

Doha - Third World states, fearing that US-led unilateral economic moves threaten their independence and global security, have called for more say at the United Nations in order to boost their role in international affairs. ...FULL STORY

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Baiduri Bank
Wins Asian Awards

Baiduri Bank Kiarong Branch

Bandar Seri Begawan - Baiduri Bank has done Brunei proud in winning yet another regional award, the Asian Banking Awards 2005, presented by the Asian Bankers Association (ABA) in cooperation with several national bank associations in the region and with BusinessWeek as the official publication. ...FULL STORY

Handing Over Of Task Ceremony To New Commandant Of Support Services RBAF Bandar Seri Begawan - The handing over of task ceremony for the new commandant of Support Services Royal Brunei Armed Forces (PB ABDB) took place yesterday at the Padang Kawad, Bolkiah Garrison. ...FULL STORY

Brunei High Court	Malaysian Gets Jail, Whipping For Theft, Overstaying Bandar Seri Begawan - A Malaysian man was sentenced to eight months' jail and three strokes of the cane yesterday after he pleaded guilty to two charges of theft and a charge of overstaying in the country. ...FULL STORY

WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

Al-Zarqawi blamed for spike in Iraq deaths
Baghdad - A U.S. general blamed Iraq's recent spike in bloodshed on a terrorist leader condoning the killing of fellow Muslims.

SPORTS

Police Run Off With Two Athletic Folds
Bandar Seri Begawan - The Royal Brunei Police dominated the first day of athletics competition in the 7th Pesta Sukan Kebangsaan, running away with two golds in the 800 metres and 5000 metres at the Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium yesterday.

Brunei-Muara beat RBAF for gold in sepak takraw
RBAF outduel opponents in silat
Brunei Barbarians set to conquer Sandakan
France midfielder Pedretti joins Lyon
AS Roma appoints Spalletti as coach
Tottenham agree fee for Routledge
Real reap financial reward with Becks
Guti hoping for Premiership move
Rooney's agent hit with FA charges
Wenger 'confident' of keeping Cole

YOUR HEALTH

Soy-based shakes help lower weight, cholesterol
New York - For people trying to lose weight, new research suggests that soy-based liquid meal replacement shakes may be just as effective as intensive behavioral therapy and more effective than weight loss medications.

OTHER REPORTS

'Star Wars' princess inspires royal name in Norway
Oslo - Norwegian Princess Leah's name was inspired by a character in a "Star Wars" movie, the mother of the infant princess was quoted as saying on Thursday.

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