November 2004

NEWS ARCHIVE 2004

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Saturday, 13th November 2004

His Majesty In Cairo For
Yasser Arafat’s Funeral

His Majesty the Sultan (R) with other world leaders

Cairo – His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei joined other world leaders in attending the funeral of the late Palestinian leader, President Yasser Arafat, in Cairo on Friday morning at the Nadi Al Galaa. ...FULL STORY

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Related News - Brunei Remembers Late President Yassar Arafat As A Hero

Speedy Action Saves
Oil Tanker Tragedy

Bandar Seri Begawan – A miracle saved a fire hit fuel tanker filled with oil belonging to the Brunei Shell Marketing Company Sendirian Berhad Thursday night as the driver escaped unhurt.
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	All Is Well And Safe With Brunei Soldiers In Southern Philippines Bandar Seri Begawan – The Royal Brunei Armed Forces International Monitoring team, currently based in Cotabato City, Philippines, is safe and in high spirits, Radio Television (RTB) Brunei reports. ...FULL STORY
BB Version: Troops Miss Raya For Peace Vigil Related News - Brunei Soldiers Walks Into Firing Line And Halt The Gunfire \| RBAF Commander Goes To Mindanao

Haji Sabli, Millimewah Managing Director with Awang Khalid the winner

Awang Khalid And His Big Hari Raya Surprise
Bandar Seri Begawan – Forty-six-year-old Awang Khalid bin Haji Othman and his family had been whishing for a decent TV set for this Hari Raya. ...FULL STORY

WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

Arafat's coffin carried into Cairo Mosque
Cairo - Yasser Arafat's coffin was carried into a mosque Friday morning draped in the Palestinian flag, after which prayers were offered for the Palestinian leader in front of presidents and kings.

SPORTS

Tutong Youth Goodwill Sports
Tutong District - The Youth Department of Tutong district will organise a goodwill sports activity for the first time ever for youths.

YOUR HEALTH

Obesity linked to leukemia in older women
New York - Being obese more than doubles the risk of a type of leukemia -- acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) -- in older women, according to a new report.

OTHER REPORTS

Aussies break underwater ironing record
Sydney - An Australian diving club has claimed a world record in the extreme sport of underwater ironing.