November 2007

NEWS ARCHIVE 2007

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Thursday, 25th October 2007

Dr Riadh during the interview

Bandar Seri Begawan - His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam appreciated the efforts that have been and continued to be made by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in order to achieve peace, not only in Palestine, but also in the region. ...FULL STORY

Great Prospects For
Halal Products

Bandar Seri Begawan - The Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Industry and Primary Resources (MIPR), Hato Paduka Hj Mohd Hamid Hj Jaafar, said that judging by the regional and international conferences as well as trade exhibitions in the last three to five years, the Halal International Conference is timely as it will help governments and industries in refining their strategies for developing globally-competitive Halal certified products in the next few years. ...FULL STORY

Related News: Australian State Supports Brunei Halal Brand

First Yahoo, Now Scam Hits Nokia
Bandar Seri Begawan - Just about a week ago, the Bulletin published a story about a mobile phone scam where the recipients of a text message were told that they had won some money from the Yahoo 2007 Mail Alert Programme.
...FULL STORY

Bilateral Talks On Fisheries, Agriculture
Bandar Seri Begawan - The relationship between Brunei and China in the agriculture and fisheries sector was taken up during a courtesy call yesterday by Mr Niu Dun, Vice Minister of Agriculture of Republic of China, on Minister of Industries and Primary Resources Pehin Dato Seri Setia Dr Awg Hj Ahmad Hj Jumat. ...FULL STORY

Bilateral meeting in progress.

WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

Simultaneous bombings kill 8 in Baghdad
Baghdad - Nearly simultaneous bombs struck commuters in a predominantly Shiite area on the southeastern edge of Baghdad on Wednesday, killing at least eight people and wounding two dozen, police and hospital officials said.

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

More Women Choosing 'Preventive' Double Mastectomy
New York - Women diagnosed with breast cancer who have a mastectomy are increasingly choosing to have their other, healthy breast removed as a preventive measure.

OTHER REPORTS

Belgian police told no brothels or booze during work hours
Brussels - A Brussels police chief has warned his officers to abstain from visiting brothels and drinking alcohol during working hours, Belgium's La Derniere-Heure newspaper has reported.

Cell phone message warns train gropers

Gives new meaning to "going in the car"

Man, being a cop just gets worse and worse!

Town changes street name over Viagra jibe

China song-writers decry "unhealthy" pop tunes

Bonfire event banned in Guy Fawkes' home town

Painting found in rubbish is masterpiece

Japanese soldier's postcard reaches friend after 64 years

Brunei's Fastest Growing Website with