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Wednesday, 14th September 2005

Brunei To Collect
Money For U.S. Hurricane
Katrina Victims


Hurricane Katrina refugees stand on line to complete paper work to receive assistance from the Red Cross at the processing center set up at the Saint Agnes Baptist Church in southeast Houston, Texas.


Bandar Seri Begawan –
Brunei is to help the United States with cash. It has set up a fund to collect money for the recent hurricane victims there.
                                                                             
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BB Version: Brunei Sets Up Katrina Relief Fund

Brunei Tightens
Immigration Laws


File Photo: Foreign workers gather before the Prime Minister's Office building.


Bandar Seri Begawan –
Brunei’s immigration laws are to be toughened. It has increased sentences and conduct more raids as a deterrent.
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BB Version: Immigration Dept Gets Tough


Islamic Bank of Brunei
 

Islamic Banking In Brunei Poised To Grow
Bandar Seri Begawan -
The Islamic Bank of Brunei (IBB) and Islamic Development Bank of Brunei (IDBB) merger looks set to become a stronger entity.                                          
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Prince Attends Meetings At UN Headquarters
Bandar Seri Begawan -
His Royal Highness Prince Mohamed Bolkiah, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, attended the Asean Foreign Ministers Informal Meeting held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, RTB reported yesterday.
                                                    
 ...FULL STORY


 

WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

Officials downplay threat on purported al Qaeda tape
Washington -
U.S. counterterrorism officials said Monday that they were skeptical that a purported al Qaeda tape that threatened California and Australia was a prelude to an attack.
SPORTS

PDS School Karate Kids Shine At Tournament
Bandar Seri Begawan -
PDS School Karate Club, only in their second year, proved that they can now compete with the country's best.
YOUR HEALTH

Soy protein cuts bone fracture risk - study
Chicago -
Eating soy-based foods lessens the progress of osteoporosis in women after menopause, when hormonal changes can rapidly thin bones and increase the risk of fractures, researchers said on Monday.
OTHER REPORTS

Chinese city bans bald, long-haired or rude cabbies
Beijing -
Cabbies with shaved heads, or those with long hair and moustaches, will be banned in China's eastern city of Nanjing, as will generally messy or rude cab drivers.

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