November 2003

NEWS ARCHIVE 2003

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Monday, 17th November 2003

infant In RIPAS
Hospital After Major
Fire In Sengkurong

Bandar Seri Begawan – A week-old baby is being given respiratory assistance for smoke inhalation at the Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha (RIPAS) Hospital following a horrendous fire in Sengkurong in the outskirts of the capital on Saturday night. ...FULL STORY

Related Story: Fire Guts Workshop

Brunei To Join War
Against Danger Gas

Haji Sofi Hasni Bin Haji Sharbini, environment officr

Bandar Seri Begawan – Brunei is to support the world movement against CFC and other danger gasses. ...FULL STORY

	Baju Kurong Still No. 1 Choice For Brunei Women Bandar Seri Begawan - The airy Baju Kurong is still tops in Brunei. ...FULL STORY

	The Long Jungle Trek To Be With Converts Tutong – A long journey upstream through the Tutong forest could be a real challenge for anyone. ...FULL STORY

WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

Bush and Blair agree Iraq exit plan to end occupation
London - President George Bush and Tony Blair have agreed an exit strategy for pulling out of Iraq, officially ending the occupation next year while committing troops to the region until 2006.

SPORTS

Brunei target four karate medals
Bandar Seri Begawan - Brunei karatekas are targeting four medals in the upcoming SEA Games in Vietnam from Dec 5-13. In the last SEA Games in Kuala Lumpur Brunei bagged three bronze medals.

YOUR HEALTH

Nations prepare for return of SARS
Hong Kong - Scientists believe SARS, emerged from the animal markets of southern China a year ago this month, and with fall coming, fears that the virus will make a comeback are brewing.

OTHER REPORTS

Camels compete in beauty contest
Beijing - Shiny hair. Upright humps. Sharp outfits. And definitely no swimsuit competition.