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Wednesday, 30th May 2007

Finger Scans For
UK Visas From June 5


Bandar Seri Begawan -
The British government is introducing data collection (ten-finger scans and a digital photograph) as part of a worldwide biometric identification process, designed to protect identities of individuals, facilitate future entries to the UK, combat visa fraud and abuse of the UK's immigration and asylum systems.                         
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The Brunei Times Version: Fingerscan, Photo Required For UK Visa Applications

Ministers Disagree On How to
Combat Climate Change


Bandar Seri Begawan -
His Royal Highness Prince Mohamed Bolkiah, Brunei's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, attended the second day of the 8th Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) of Foreign Ministers in Hamburg yesterday. 
                                                                     
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Related Stories: Asem Tackles Global Energy Issue | Prince Attends Asem Meeting

Police Warn Of More SMS Scams
Bandar Seri Begawan - The public should not be easily taken in by good news which seems too good to be true.                    ...FULL STORY
Foreigner Jailed For Corruption
Bandar Seri Begawan - An Indonesian national was found guilty yesterday for offences under section 6(b) of the Prevention of Corruption Act and section 15(1) of the Immigration Act.           
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Brunei High Court

WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

U.S., Iran end 27-year diplomatic freeze
Baghdad - The United States and Iran broke a 27-year diplomatic freeze Monday with a four-hour meeting about Iraqi security.

SPORTS

Boost for DPMM FC
Bandar Seri Begawan - Brunei DPMM FC's fight to reign supreme in the TM Super League for the 2006/2007 season received a boost last night following the signing of sponsorship between seven companies and the team in a signing ceremony at the Riverview Hotel.

YOUR HEALTH

Eye-Protecting Sunglasses Are Cool Again This Summer
New York - The official start of summer this Memorial Day weekend is a great time to remember the danger to eyes from the sun's ultraviolet rays, say experts at Prevent Blindness America.

OTHER REPORTS

Poland to probe if Teletubbies are gay
Warsaw - Poland's conservative government took its drive to curb what it sees as homosexual propaganda to the small screen on Monday, taking aim at Tinky Winky and the other Teletubbies.

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