Oct 2006

NEWS ARCHIVE 2006

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Friday, 20th October 2006

Brunei Capital

Bandar Seri Begawan - The humble oil lamp might just come in handy for Hari Raya, as advice comes to use electricity judiciously to avoid blackouts and to top up credit of pre-payments now. ...FULL STORY

Related Story: Tithes Increase Significantly

Massage Parlour Raided,
Syabu Suspect Detained

A woman questioned by officers in connection
with the suspected drug bust during 'Ops Berkas 105'

Bandar Seri Begawan - Ramadhan does not mean that the enforcement authorities are resting on their laurels in keeping the country free of unwanted elements. ...FULL STORY

Brunei and Angola Flag	Brunei And Angola Establish Diplomatic Ties Bandar Seri Begawan - The Government of His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam and the Government of the Republic of Angola have decided to establish diplomatic relations with effect from October 18, 2006. ...FULL STORY Related Story: Ties With Angola, Moldova Established

Drop In HFMD Cases Says Health Ministry Bandar Seri Begawan - The Ministry of Health yesterday gave an update on the Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) situation in the country by revealing a decline in cases reported in October compared to in mid September ...FULL STORY

3 Men Admit Stealing Mercedes Cylinder Head

WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

Iraq war cost years of progress in Afghanistan
Baghdad - The invasion of Iraq prevented British forces from helping to secure Afghanistan much sooner and has left a dangerous vacuum in the country for four years.

SPORTS

Project To Go For Gold
Bandar Seri Begawan - It's not mission impossible but yet Brunei Darussalam's athletes still find it difficult to obtain more gold medals in the many sporting international competitions for the past years.

YOUR HEALTH

Hair helps diagnose eating disorders
New York - Scientists have come up with a new way to determine whether someone is suffering from an eating disorder -- examining their hair.

OTHER REPORTS

Boil an egg without water? You must be yolking ...
London - Breaking news: a British inventor has insisted that boiling an egg was not all it's cracked up to be as he trumpeted his gadget that cooks them without water.

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