November 2003

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Friday, 7th November 2003

Luc Rousselet, Ex-Baiduri
Boss gives up Case

Luc Rousselet

HRH Prince Mohamed

Bandar Seri Begawan – Frenchman, Luc Rousselet, the sacked former Baiduri Bank boss has given up his case against HRH Prince Mohamed in London. ...FULL STORY

Police Seek Help To
Curb Gang Fights

Kuala Belait - Police in Belait yesterday urged residents in the district not to just sweep under the carpet any incidents of juvenile delinquents occurring in their neighbourhoods. ...FULL STORY

Related Story: Concern Over Teen Gang Fights In Belait

	Foreign Workers make Up 72% Of Industrial Labour Force in Brunei Bandar Seri Begawan – Brunei’s economic growth is seeing an influx of foreign workers into the sultanate. ...FULL STORY

	Gambling Den Raided In Muara Bandar Seri Begawan - Police believed that they have smashed a gambling syndicate which tried to turn Muara Town into a gambling centre following the arrest of two foreign men and the seizure of slot machines, computers allegedly used for receiving bets and about $1,000 in cash. ...FULL STORY

WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

U.S. alerting more troops for Iraq rotation duty
Washington - The Pentagon will immediately begin ordering thousands of additional active-duty and reserve American troops, including Marines, to prepare to serve in Iraq early next year.

SPORTS

Cole rescues Arsenal cup ambitions
London - Ashley Cole kept Arsenal's Champions League campaign alive with a dramatic late winner against Dynamo Kiev at Highbury on Wednesday.

YOUR HEALTH

Are video games addictive?
Utrecht - Computer game fanatics should not be labeled addicts, although many players say they are hooked on a hobby that is affecting their social lives, scientists said.

OTHER REPORTS

A closer look at men in skirts
New York - This is an era of gender equality. In some households, it's the women who wear the pants. Why, then, aren't more men showing off their gams in skirts?