May 2006

NEWS ARCHIVE 2006

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Tuesday, 27th June 2006

Five-Day Meeting Aimed
At Slashing Tariff
On Exports

Brunei Capital

Tokyo - Japan and Brunei yesterday, kicked off their first round of official negotiations aimed at sealing a bilateral free trade agreement in Tokyo for a five-day run, with Tokyo aiming for tariff cuts on its industrial goods exports and stable supply of natural resources from the Southeast Asian country. ...FULL STORY

A performance by children during the 'World Anti Drug Abuse Day 2006' events

Teen Targeted In Anti-Drug Drive
Bandar Seri Begawan - Over 42 arrests involving youths aged between 16 and 20 were made by the Narcotics Control Bureau in 2005. ...FULL STORY

RTB version: More Young Bruneians Held For Drugs

Malaysian Artiste Aidil Enjoys A Cuppa At Deroyalle Cafe
Bandar Seri Begawan - Up and coming Malaysian singer and composer, Aidil, had a big surprise awaiting in Brunei Darussalam during the weekend. ...FULL STORY

Aidil blowing the candles on
his birthday cake

WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

Israeli makes threat over captured soldier
West Bank - Israel massed troops Monday along the Gaza Strip border in preparation for what Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said would be a "broad and ongoing" operation against Palestinian militants following the abduction of an Israeli soldier.

SPORTS

Kota Rankers 'A' Champions Of NBT Futsal
Bandar Seri Begawan - Kota Rangers `A emerged as the champions of the 3rd NBT Futsal Trophy 2006 when they defeated Satria FC 2-0 in a nail-biting final at the Multi-Purpose Hall, Berakas yesterday.

YOUR HEALTH

Cell phone signals excite brain, study finds
Washington - Cell phone emissions excite the part of the brain cortex nearest to the phone, but it is not clear if these effects are harmful, Italian researchers reported on Monday.

OTHER REPORTS

Crossword puzzle fans get their own movie
Los Angeles - Every Sunday morning, a nice, middle-aged man with a soothing voice drives listeners of a radio program heard across the United States to wonder if they are nuts or just stupid.

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