Ocotber 2004

NEWS ARCHIVE 2004

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Sunday, 17th October 2004

Brunei To Be Featured In
Special Chinese Documentary

Bandar Seri Begawan - Brunei will be featured in a special documentary by one of China's renowned television stations, Phoenix Satellite television.
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Local And Western Delicacies Await
Customers At Ramadhan Stalls

Bandar Seri Begawan - A variety of dishes await Muslims and non-Muslims as the traditional Ramadhan stalls selling local and western delicacies have been set up in the four districts. ...FULL STORY

Farewell To Free Shows From Astro Clone Cards
Bandar Seri Begawan - Illegal Astro users in Brunei using a clone card can say goodbye to their happy days as free shows could no longer be received on their television set with the introduction of a new and more sophisticated card than the old version.
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Local Muslims Scouring Shops To Get Ready For Hari Raya
Bandar Seri Begawan - Although Hari Raya festivity is four weeks away, local Muslims have been visiting commercial centres around the country hoping to find the best bargains on living room items. ...FULL STORY

WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

Five churches, hospital bombed in Baghdad
Baghdad - Bombs exploded outside five churches in Baghdad and mortar rounds hit near a hospital and a hotel frequented by foreigners.

SPORTS

Ak Qadri BSRJ Grabs Chess Crown
Bandar Seri Begawan - Ak Qadri Pa Mohd Omar with a total score of 6.0 won the 1S1 BSRC Rapid Chess Championship which was held in conjunction with the opening of BSRC Chess Centre in Seria.

YOUR HEALTH

Want healthy skin? Feed it well
Chicago - If you're like most folks, the first place you look for skin care products is a drug or department store.

OTHER REPORTS

German singers claim world karaoke record
Berlin - After five days of warbling at a western German pub, a team of singers claimed to have broken the world's non-stop karaoke record, seeking a place in the Guinness Book of World Records.