Ocotber 2004

NEWS ARCHIVE 2004

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Friday, 8th October 2004

Sultan Attends Asia-Europe
Meeting In Hanoi

His Majesty Sultan of Brunei (R) with HRH Prince Mohamed Bolkiah

Hanoi – His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, Sultan of Brunei, joined the other Asian heads of delegation attending the 5th Asia-Europe Meeting held at Hanoi's International Convention Centre in Hanoi, Vietnam yesterday afternoon. ...FULL STORY

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Search Operation On For Missing
Indonesian Fisherman

Bandar Seri Begawan - A search and rescue (SAR) operation was launched yesterday in the Brunei waters to find a missing Indonesian fisherman who was thrown out into the sea when his boat hit a log during a fishing trip.
...FULL STORY

Brunei Capital

Italian Tourists Give Brunei Thumbs Up
Bandar Seri Begawan – A group of 108 Italian tourists has given Brunei the thumbs up, surprised by the country’s unexpected treasures....FULL STORY

Pehin Dato Haji Awang Abdul Aziz

Minister Highlights Education As Investment For Development
Bandar Seri Begawan – Education is undeniably the most sophisticated means of achieving any development as it is a source of investment, a senior minister said yesterday. ...FULL STORY

WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

U.S. report finds no evidence of Iraq WMD
Washington - Saddam Hussein's weapons of mass destruction programs had deteriorated into only hopes and dreams by the time of the U.S.-led invasion last year.

SPORTS

Fencing road show at BSRC
Bandar Seri Begawan - The Brunei Darussalam Fencing Federation (BDFF) will organise another fencing road show at Brunei Shell Recreation Club (BSRC), Seria tomorrow, Oct 9 from 5.30pm to 9pm.

YOUR HEALTH

People eat more when they are served more
Chicago - The more food college students are served, the more they'll eat, according to a new study that offers an explanation for the infamous "freshmen 15."

OTHER REPORTS

Town plans to re-enact 1825 egg battle
Wisconsin - Plans to re-enact the egg battle that led to the naming of this town in 1825 were simply too true to be good, state officials have decided.