November 2003

NEWS ARCHIVE 2003

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Thursday, 20th November 2003

Injured boy recuperating at a hospital.

Bandar Seri Begawan - An 11-year-old boy from Kg Layong in Tutong has become the first casualty of firecracker-play this Ramadhan.|
...FULL STORY

Five Detained For Illegal
Money Lending

Bandar Seri Begawan – The Commercial Crime Investigation Unit of the Royal Brunei Police Force has detained five men in connection to the Money Lenders Act Chapter 62. ...FULL STORY

	Brunei Inks International Safety Maritime Operations Bandar Seri Begawan – Brunei attaches great importance to its international obligations and responsibilities in ensuring the safety and regularity of maritime transport operations within its territories. ...FULL STORY

Eight Shops Lose Permits For Misleading Shoppers
Bandar Seri Begawan – Permits for eight businessmen have been withdrawn for misleading shoppers during the Brunei Grand Sale 2003. ...FULL STORY

Local Fined $1,000 For Drug Abuse

WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

Bush arrives as protests gather pace
London - George Bush was safely installed behind the high walls of Buckingham Palace at the start of a state visit that will devote just 150 minutes to direct talks with Tony Blair on Iraq and other thorny problems.

SPORTS

Giggs cleared to play against Russia
London - Ryan Giggs is free to play in Wales' Euro 2004 qualifying play-off second leg against Russia on Wednesday despite a UEFA charge.

YOUR HEALTH

Helping kids kick the cigarette habit
Oregon - Winter Mein of Salem, Ore., started smoking when she was 12 years old, bumming cigarettes off her friends while they hung out.

OTHER REPORTS

Bill Clinton to become fashion model
Beijing - Former U.S. President Bill Clinton is reportedly set to become the face of a men's clothing brand based in China.