November 2007

NEWS ARCHIVE 2007

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Tuesday, 2nd October 2007

Fire rescue personnel at the gutted house

Bandar Seri Begawan - The Minister of Home Affairs yesterday, once again, appealed to residents to ensure safety in their homes especially against fire hazards. ...FULL STORY

Brunei Keeps Close
Watch On ‘Lekima’

the tropical storm 'Lekima'

Bandar Seri Begawan - Brunei Darussalam Meteorological Services at the Department of Civil Aviation is keeping a close watch, monitoring the situation on the development of the tropical storm 'Lekima' that has now upgraded into a Severe Storm Category. ...FULL STORY

Acting Director of Civil Aviation, Hj Matnor showing where to put the items.

New Security Measures For Hand Luggage
Bandar Seri Begawan - Brunei Darussalam will be implementing new aviation security measures for hand-carry luggage on flights departing Brunei International Airport starting Thursday, October 4, 2007. ...FULL STORY

Forever Indebted To Mystery Person
Bandar Seri Begawan - After living in a dilapidated house without electricity and piped water supply for over 40 years, Siti bte Pakar, 53, is finally able to celebrate Hari Raya in a newly constructed bungalow with basic amenities, courtesy of a kind-hearted donor. ...FULL STORY

Depending on candles will be a thing in the past for Siti when she moves into her new home

Indonesians Get Jail Cane For Overstaying

WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

U.S. military death toll down in Iraq
Baghdad - Sixty-three U.S. military deaths were reported in September, the lowest monthly toll since July 2006, according to U.S. forces and a preliminary count by The Associated Press.

SPORTS

SEA Games: 12 Sports Nominated
Bandar Seri Begawan -A TOTAL of 61 athletes from 12 sporting events have been nominated to represent Brunei Darussalam in the upcoming 24' SEA Games in Thailand from Dec 6-15.

YOUR HEALTH

FDA Experts Urge Ban on Cold Medicines for Young Children
New York - U.S. health experts on Friday urged the federal Food and Drug Administration to consider banning the sale of over-the-counter cough and cold medicines for young children.

OTHER REPORTS

New world record in 'ear-lifting'
Vienna - A Pakistani man broke the world-record for "ear-lifting" in Vienna Sunday, carrying almost 62 kilograms (137 pounds) from a cord attached to his right ear.

Woman gives birth to own grandchildren

Italian archbishop closes convent after nuns come to blows

Flag sales surge as split talk grows

Film fanatic Kim Jong-Il looks forward to summit gifts: report

Rare Scotch whisky tops world record auction price

Bra ads banned ahead of political party meet

Strong Canadian dollar said hurting pot exports

Bounty for 'gangster' monkeys terrorising tourists at Cambodian temple

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