November 2007

NEWS ARCHIVE 2007

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Wednesday, 24th October 2007

Scholars, Students Are
Role Models Of Society

His Majesty and HRH Crown Prince in a group photo
with some of UBD lecturers

Bandar Seri Begawan - Scholars in their respective fields have different roles to play in developing the nation and are the human capital generators, while students on the other hand must be seen as educated citizens.
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Related News: Shape Students Into Movers, Thinkers, Leaders

Man Jailed For 23 Years
For Raping Daughter

Brunei High Court

Bandar Seri Begawan - A 63-year-old local man was sentenced to a jail term of 23 years after being found guilty of the charges of rape and outraging modesty before the Intermediate Court yesterday.
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Python Triggers Power, And Water Disruption
Kuala Belait - A four-foot-long python led to a six-hour blackout in three areas of the Belait District yesterday morning, which also led to water cut due to low pressure.
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Related News: Bandar Seri Begawan Hit By Blackout

Sultan In 4-Eye Meeting With Abbas
Bandar Seri Begawan - His Majesty the Sultan and Yang DiPertuan of Brunei Darussalam yesterday consented to receive in audience Mr Mahmoud Abbas, President of the State of Palestine, at the Istana Nurul Iman. ...FULL STORY

His Majesty shakes hands with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas prior to the four-eye meeting

WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

Turkish FM rejects cease-fire
Baghdad - Turkey's foreign minister rejected any cease-fire by Kurdish rebels Tuesday as he met with Iraqi leaders in Baghdad to press them to crack down on the guerrillas.

SPORTS

Brunei For Borneo Games
Bandar Seri Begawan - Brunei Darussalam will field around 172 athletes participating in 11 of the 16 events in the 2nd Borneo Games to be held in Kuching from Nov 19-25.

YOUR HEALTH

Health Tip: Scared of Shots?
New York - Your child's vaccinations are necessary, but knowing that doesn't make it easier for a nervous youngster.

OTHER REPORTS

Church on the move in Germany
Heuersdorf - A 660-tonne stone church was lifted lock stock and barrel on to a giant rolling platform in eastern Germany on Monday to make the 12-kilometre (7.5 mile) journey to its new home.

Parrot imitates fire alarm, saves family

Pentagon's record contract: a recording error

Children play with high-explosive shell

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Smokers irrational, like animals?

High prices draw criminals to copper wire

Elderly woman in wheelchair takes motorway shortcut

Japanese soldier's postcard reaches friend after 64 years

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