February 2004

NEWS ARCHIVE 2004

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Tuesday, 2nd March 2004

Brunei Ruler Slams
Extremists And Fanatics
At Seameo Conference

Bandar Seri Begawan - His Majesty the Sultan of Brunei said a major concern of the world today is the question of security. But it does not only pertain to violent acts such as terrorist atrocities that the world experiences today but also to security in all aspects of life. ...FULL STORY

BEER smuggling
Woman Fined $17,500

Bandar Seri Begawan - A Malaysian woman was fined $17,500 after being found guilty on four charges of possessing smuggled goods yesterday.
...FULL STORY

ASEAN Sets Pesticide Standards For Food Security, Global Trading
Bandar Seri Begawan - Brunei and other ASEAN countries are moving towards a common standard for pesticides in fruits and vegetables for better trading terms and food security. ...FULL STORY

Women Dominate Rice Farming In Seria
Bandar Seri Begawan – Women in Seria have ruled over Brunei’s biggest rice production field, revolutionizing the men-dominated padi planting in Southeast Asia. ...FULL STORY

WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

Iraqis said to OK interim constitution
Baghdad - Iraqi politicians agreed on the draft of an interim constitution early Monday, reaching a compromise on the role of Islam and putting off the details of Kurdish autonomy, an Iraqi official said.

SPORTS

Last four
Bandar Seri Begawan - Yesterday, defending champions Kastam was totally annihilated by NBT XI at the Jerudong Mini Stadium, losing by a score of 7-0, while the JBS team overcame RTB by 1-0 in the other quarters at the Berakas Sports Complex.

YOUR HEALTH

Kerry criticizes Bush for bioethics panel
Indianapolis - Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry criticized President Bush's replacement of two dissenting members of a bioethics panel that advises him on such issues as cloning.

OTHER REPORTS

Baghdad tops worst place poll
London - Baghdad, which suffered war and occupation in 2003, ranked the worst place to live in the world in a survey.

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