November 2004

NEWS ARCHIVE 2004

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Monday, 29th November 2004

Maid Faces Charges
For Poisoning Baby
With Clorox

Brunei High Court

Bandar Seri Begawan – An Indonesian maid who allegedly mixed bleach (Clorox) with rice porridge she gave a baby boy was remanded at the Central Police Station for a week for further investigations.
...FULL STORY

Brunei Ruler Conferred
Laos’ Highest Medal

His Majesty with Lao President Mr Khamtay Siphandone

Vientiane – His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei was conferred Laos' highest medal, Phoxay Lane Xang by the Lao President Mr Khamtay Siphandone. ...FULL STORY

His Majesty Sultan of Brunei	Brunei Ruler Seek Security Community At ASEAN Meet Vientiane – His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, Sultan of Brunei attended the 10th Asean Summit held at the Lao International Trade Exhibition and Conference Centre (LAO ITECC) Monday morning. ...FULL STORY
Related Stories: Sultan Welcomes Accords \| Brunei Ruler Arrives Laos For 10th ASEAN Summit \| Sultan At ASEAN Summit

	Prince Andrew In Brunei To Commission The Gurkhas Bandar Seri Begawan – His Royal Highness Prince Andrew, Duke of York, who is currently on an official visit to Brunei, performed the turf-cutting ceremony for the rebuilding of Brunei Garrison in Seria Monday morning. ...FULL STORY
Related Story - Duke Of York On A Working Visit

WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

Ukraine's top court weighs election appeal
Kiev - Ukraine's Supreme Court on Monday considered an opposition appeal against the official results from a bitterly disputed presidential election amid fears the conflict could lead to the breakup of the former Soviet republic.

SPORTS

Finals of FAKB Sportsfest
Bandar Seri Begawan - The Filipino Association of Kuala Belait (FAKB) held the finals of the 1st FAKB Sportsfest games at the Mumong Sports Complex in the Belait district which featured three finals - Men's Basketball, Women's Volleyball and Men's Volleyball.

YOUR HEALTH

Alcohol may raise risk of irregular heartbeat
Chicago - Drinking alcohol on a regular basis may slightly raise men's risk of developing a type of irregular heartbeat known as atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter, according to a large new Danish study.

OTHER REPORTS

Urine may lead to collapse of major bridge
Jakarta - A landmark bridge in Indonesia's Sumatra island may collapse because too many people are fond of urinating on one of its steel pillars, a report said.