November 2003

NEWS ARCHIVE 2003

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Saturday, 15th November 2003

Bandar Seri Begawan – The amazing tale of a roadside tree that fell on a passing car four years ago killing two children which resulted in a former minister and another high official being sued in the Brunei courts, is unfolding here currently. ...FULL STORY

Loan Sharks Stalking
Cash-Trapped Borrowers

Bandar Seri Begawan - Loan sharks are said to be lurking in the shadows, stalking people who are in search of quick cash, which they cannot obtain from regular lending agencies. ...FULL STORY

	Chinese Importer Held For Keeping Fish With Pork Bandar Seri Begawan – A Chinese frozen-food supplier is detained for investigation for keeping fish stock with pork meat in the same compartment. ...FULL STORY

	College Undergoes Multi-Million Dollar Face-lifting Bandar Seri Begawan – The multi-million dollar reconstruction works on the Paduka Seri Begawan Sultan Science College in Jalan Muara is underway. ...FULL STORY

WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

US steps up assault on Iraqi foes

Baghdad - US forces step up air and ground attacks on Iraqi insurgents, killing seven after two more US soldiers died.

SPORTS

Bryant appears in court, does not enter plea
Colorado - With his accuser's family looking on, Kobe Bryant made his first appearance before the judge who will preside over his sexual assault trial Thursday and put off a formal plea.

YOUR HEALTH

Bullied children suffer behavioral problems
Washington - Young students plagued by bullying may be at greater risk for developing depression and antisocial behavior, says a study in the current issue of Child Development.

OTHER REPORTS

Fortune teller conned teenager out of £25,000
Moscow - A teenage girl was left trying to explain to her parents how she had lost their life savings after a fortune-teller conned her out of £25,000.