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Sunday, 12th November 2006

Brunei In Asean Fund
To Fight Haze


Cebu
- Five Southeast Asian countries most affected by choking smoke haze from Indonesian forest fires agreed on Saturday to set up a fund to seek solutions to the problem and rehabilitate affected areas.   
                                                                
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Coming Clean On
Dirty Eateries


Kuala Belait -
The government, getting tough on cleanliness to the extent of amending laws on Minor Offences Act to deter littering and indiscriminate dumping, has shut down a restaurant in Belait town for a lengthy period of three months for poor hygiene. 
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Acting Director of SEAMEO VOCTECH Mr Mohamad Abu Bakar

Towards A Greener Future
Bandar Seri Begawan - A closing ceremony for the training of trainers for the "Environmental and Quality Management Systems and Standards for the Industry" course was held at the Mutiara Ballroom of Sheraton Hotel in the capital yesterday.
                                                
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Warning Labels Needed For 'Toys' That Shock Bandar Seri Begawan - The packaging of toys that emit electric shocks should come with a prominent warning label so that children do not get hurt, concerned parents said.                                         ...FULL STORY

WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

Bush, top officials to discuss Iraq options with panel
Washington -
President Bush is preparing to meet with a panel created to offer advice on the situation in Iraq, while the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff has signaled a review of U.S. strategy there.
SPORTS

Brunei Urged To Raise Bar In 15th Asian Games
Bandar Seri Begawan -
Brunei players competing in the 15th Asian Games in Doha, Qatar are expected to perform well with high spirit and ambition.
YOUR HEALTH

Reducing salt lowers blood pressure in kids
New York -
A modest reduction in salt intake leads to an immediate fall in blood pressure in children, which may in turn reduce the prevalence of cardiovascular disease in adulthood, according to a new study.
OTHER REPORTS

Canstruction makes creations out of cans
New York -
Playing with your food never looked like this. There's the giant lobster — made out of cans of anchovies. The alien and its spaceship are built out of cans of peas.

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