Ocotber 2003

NEWS ARCHIVE 2003

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Tuesday, 21st October 2003

Brunei Ruler In Bangkok
Meets World Leaders
For Talks

His Majesty extends his hand to First Lady Laura Bush as US President George W. Bush looks on at the Chakri Mahaprasat Throne Hall at the Grand Palace in Bangkok Monday.

Bangkok - His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei attended the first session of the APEC Economic Leaders' Retreat in Bangkok yesterday.
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Related Stories: APEC Leaders' Summit To Focus On Security, Trade Threats To Prosperity | Brunei Ruler In Bangkok For APEC Meeting | Brunei Ruler Leaves For Bangkok For APEC Summit | Thai Deputy Prime Minister Meets His Majesty At Airport

Related Info: APEC Special Report | APEC Bangkok 2003

Robbers Get Away With $100,000
In Two Dawn Bank Raids

Bandar Seri Begawan - Police are hunting for culprits involved in the daring $100,000 robbery of two Automated Teller Machines (ATM) using welding equipment in the capital in the early hours of Sunday morning.
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	Teachers’ Harsh Action On Student Raises Concern Bandar Seri Begawan - Brunei’s educational authorities and parents have expressed concern and condemnation over a certain incident of excessive action being taken against a student by some teachers at a state-run school in the capital. ...FULL STORY

	Deputy Sultan Visits Muhtadee Billah Collage Bandar Seri Begawan - His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince, the Deputy Sultan yesterday morning visited the Duli Pengiran Muda Al-Muhtadee Billah College in Gadong. ...FULL STORY

SPORTS

GKT Eye Semis Berth
Bandar Seri Begawan - GKT Construction registered their second win of the 3rd Shell Rimula Ultra Invitational Challenge Trophy Basketball Tournament 2003 last night to give them an outside chance of making the semifinals when they easily overwhelmed Komala One Stop LSL 110- 101.

YOUR HEALTH

Be prepared when exercising in the cold
New York - If you're someone who relishes cold weather sports and exercise, there are some important health and safety points you need to heed as you enjoy that invigorating air.

WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

Israeli warplanes bomb Gaza Strip home
West Bank - Israeli F-16 warplanes on Monday attacked a house under construction in Gaza City, about 200 meters from the home of an Islamic Jihad leader.

OTHER REPORTS

Beckham voted fifth most popular Spaniard
Barcelona - David Beckham has been voted the fifth most popular Spaniard.