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Tuesday, 24th October 2006

Rejoice – With A
Pinch Of Salt


Bandar Seri Begawan -
His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, in his titah in conjunction with Hari Raya Aidilfitri 1427 Hijrah, highlighted the importance of Syawal and advised the people not to go overboard with the celebrations.                                
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Brunei Times Version: Spend Wisely, His Majesty Advises All Bruneians

Praise To Allah Echoes As
Bruneians Welcome Syawal


Bandar Seri Begawan -
Muslims started to praise Allah the Almighty in what is locally known as takbir raya, at mosques throughout Brunei Darussalam soon after the sun set yesterday to express their gratitude for His help in trying to conquer their desires by fasting the whole month of Ramadan.
                                                                                
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Dashing Home For Raya
Bandar Seri Begawan -
Hari Raya is a time when families come together. Togetherness means to have a portrait taken.                       
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Stranded Traveller Eligible For Tithe
Bandar Seri Begawan -
Travellers stranded in Brunei and with no cash to return home and to buy food and drinks as well as a debtor who built a mosque and other religious buildings and owes money to the contrac-tors are among the recipients of tithe from the Islamic Religious Council, its Acting Secretary told the Bulletin.                              
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WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

Diplomat: U.S. arrogant, stupid in Iraq
Washington -
A senior U.S. State Department diplomat has told Arab satellite network Al Jazeera that there is a strong possibility history will show the United States displayed "arrogance" and "stupidity" in its handling of the Iraq war.

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

Walking, hiking trails may encourage exercise
New York -
Making regular use of neighborhood trails designed for walking, hiking, or biking may help in meeting recommended physical activity levels, new study findings suggest.
OTHER REPORTS

5.47-carat canary diamond found in park
Arkansas -
A Wisconsin man visiting a state park took home the ultimate souvenir: a 5.47-carat canary diamond.

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