November 2004

NEWS ARCHIVE 2004

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Tuesday, 23rd November 2004

Apec Closes Ranks On
Trade, Security Issues

His Majesty (4th from right) looks on as Chile''s President Ricardo Lagos (front), accompanied by other Apec leaders, delivers a speech during the closing ceremony of the summit, November 21 at La Moneda Presidential Palace in Santiago.

Santiago – Leaders of the 21 Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) countries Sunday concluded the 12th Apec Summit in Santiago by issuing a declaration that deals largely with trade and security. ...FULL STORY

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U.S. Sailors Enjoy
Raya Atmosphere

Aegis Missile Destroyer USS Preble.

Bandar Seri Begawan – More than 300 sailors from the USS Preble (DDG 88), making a port call to Brunei from November 21 to 23, took the opportunity to experience Hari Raya Open Houses in the country as well as meeting local citizens, enjoying the local customs and traditions.
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4wds Targeted In Sarawak
Bandar Seri Begawan – Bruneians travelling to Sarawak, beware.
There are an increasing number of Bruneian registered vehicles being reported stolen in the neighbouring state. Most of the targetted Bruneian vehicles are fourwheel drives. ...FULL STORY

Local Trader Mauled In Miri, Protection Money Asked
Bandar Seri Begawan – A Chinese businessman suffered head injuries when he was allegedly attacked by ten unidentified men, who later demanded protection money, in a night club in Miri last week. ...FULL STORY

Two locals deny breaking into home

WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

Iraqi civilians gunned down at checkpoint
Falluja - U.S. marines have killed several Iraqi civilians after opening fire at a bus which drove through a checkpoint in the city of Ramadi, the US military and Iraqi police say.

SPORTS

Golfing for a good cause
Bandar Seri Begawan - Thirty-seven golfers from the Brunei, Philippines, Indonesia and Malaysia took part in the First CGMA Charity Golf Tournament at the RBA Golf Club yesterday,

YOUR HEALTH

Grape juice raises 'good' cholesterol levels
Chicago - Move over, wine. Nonalcoholic grape juice may also be heart-friendly, raising levels of HDL ("good") cholesterol, according to a new study.

OTHER REPORTS

Saudi bride roughs up guest for photographing her
Riyadh - An enraged Saudi bride badly beat up a female wedding guest who had photographed her with a camera-equipped mobile phone, a newspaper reported.