November 2003

NEWS ARCHIVE 2003

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Saturday, 22nd November 2003

NCB's Pre-Raya Bang To
Root Out Narcotics

NCB Officers checking on suspects

Bandar Seri Begawan - A pre-raya anti-drugs raid was mounted on Thursday night by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) netting in a handful of offenders in various places in the capital. ...FULL STORY

Related Story: 22 Drug Suspects Nabbed In Midnight Swoop At Kampong Ayer

Motorist Trapped
Horrific Collision

Firemen trying to free trapped motorist.

Bandar Seri Begawan - A motorist, believed to be a police officer, survived a horrific accident yesterday when a saloon car collided with a huge truck.
...FULL STORY

	Demands For Meat Go Up As Hari Raya Draws Near Bandar Seri Begawan – Demands for beef, chicken meat and eggs have gone up as Hari Raya Aidiliftiri approaches. ...FULL STORY

	Bruneians Brace For A Long Raya Holiday Bandar Seri Begawan - The civil servants are set for a long holiday next week if Hari Raya Aidilfitri falls on November 26. ...FULL STORY

WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

Two Baghdad hotels, Oil Ministry hit by rockets
Baghdad - Rockets blasted the Iraqi oil ministry and two central Baghdad hotels used by businessmen and journalists on Friday, wounding several people, military officials and witnesses said.

SPORTS

UEFA announces Euro 2004 seedings
London - European champions France, the Czech Republic and Sweden are the top ranked teams along with hosts Portugal for next summer's Euro 2004 finals.

YOUR HEALTH

Stressful and insecure jobs take a toll on health
New York - The fear of losing your job can do a number on your nerves, and new research shows it can have negative effects on your overall physical and mental health, as well.

OTHER REPORTS

Fried rat shocks diners in Chilean restaurant
Santiago - A restaurant in Chile has is serving fried rat with potatoes as one of its main courses.