February 2004

NEWS ARCHIVE 2004

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Saturday, 13th March 2004

Bandar Seri Begawan - The much-publicised overlapping oil field claims by Brunei and Malaysia hit the news headlines again this week.
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Related Link: Peace-Keeping Force May Be Called To Resolve Brunei's Maritime Border Row | When All Else Has Failed, Diplomacy Sets In | Malaysia, Brunei Talk Over Oil Claims To keep Dispute Under Wraps | Another Offshore Consortium May Suspend Work | Call For Peaceful Solution To Territory Claim | French Firm Total Suspends Oil Work Amid Brunei-Malaysia Spat | Malaysia Favours Early Settlement With Brunei Over Oil Disputed Territory | Early Settlement Of Oil Dispute Likely As Malaysian DPM Visits Brunei

Brunei Faces Challenges
Of Global Survival

Pehin Dato Doctor Haji Awang Hussain, Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport

Bandar Seri Begawan - Brunei has the responsibility toward the international world, despite being small in size and population, as an independent and sovereign country. ...FULL STORY

Brunei Pop Stars On Show In Tokyo
Bandar Seri Begawan - Brunei and its popular local artistes, Hans Anwar and Lo Ryder, will gain more fame across the borders, as both stars will feature in a new Japanese presentation to be aired by Star World, Kristal Astro on Monday (March 15, 4.30pm to 5pm). ...FULL STORY

Couple Says They Are Clean
Bandar Seri Begawan - A couple face a charge of having 32.112 grammes of Methylamphetamine in their possession, which carries a maximum penalty of 20 years' imprisonment and 15 strokes of whipping if convicted, claimed trial on Thursday. ...FULL STORY

Trio Held Over Break-In

WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

Millions in Madrid protest train attacks
Madrid - Millions of Spaniards poured into the streets Friday, chanting "Cowards!" and "Assassins!" in a protest of the bombings that killed 199 people.

SPORTS

Brunei lose in seven-goal thriller
Brunei slumped to their second consecutive defeat to kick off the 2004 Malaysian League season after losing 4-3 to Selangor PKNS last night.

YOUR HEALTH

SARS study on mice could boost vaccine research
Washington - US researchers have discovered that a mouse's immune system produces antibodies that can neutralize the SARS virus.

OTHER REPORTS

Worker suspended for anti-Bush message
Cleveland - A state maintenance worker was suspended after he displayed a sign with the word "traitor" on a snowplow while helping provide security for President Bush's motorcade.

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