September 2003

NEWS ARCHIVE 2003

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Friday, 19th September 2003

C'wealth Stays
Committed To Doha
Development Round

Bandar Seri Begawan - The Commonwealth Finance Minister expressed disappointment over the failure of the World Trade Organisation talks in Cancun, Mexico and concern over the fact that not many countries are on target towards the Millennium Development Goals and called for more efforts to be carried out. ...FULL STORY

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Related Links: http://www.thecommonwealth.org/

Abduction Case Suspects Held
Longer In Secret Location

Bandar Seri Begaran - The four suspects, all foreigners, in the alleged abduction of local lawyer were brought to the Magistrate's Court yesterday in less than 20 minutes. ...FULL STORY

Related Stories: Lawyer abducted by gang of four | Police Avert Attack In The Courthouse

KB Fisherman's
Dream Catch

Kuala Belait - Everyday when fishermen venture into the sea they dream of hauling in a big one. ...FULL STORY

Thick Smoke From Forest Fire
Covers Tutong Highway

Bandar Seri Begawan - Thick smoke coming from the forest fire along the Brunei-Tutong highway caused poor visibility to motorists shuttling the road yesterday. ...FULL STORY

WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

Blix attacks 'spin and hype' of Iraq weapon claims
London - Former U.N. chief weapons inspector Hans Blix on Thursday attacked the "spin and hype" behind U.S. and British allegations of banned Iraqi weapons used to justify war against Saddam Hussein.

OTHER REPORTS

Hello Kitty taxis now in Tokyo
Tokyo - How's this for a relaxing cab ride: slide into the back seat of a pink and baby blue sedan with two Hello Kitty characters painted on the side, sit on a Hello Kitty blanket and listen to Hello Kitty music piped in through the sound system.