August 2006

NEWS ARCHIVE 2006

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Tuesday, 12th September 2006

Bandar Seri Begawan - Brunei, which has one of the smallest populations in the world, is struggling to reach the magic 400,000. It is finding that difficult because its growth rate is on the decline. ...FULL STORY

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Sultanate's Role In
International Arena Lauded

His Majesty during the bilateral talks with
Finland's President Mrs Tarja Harlonen.

Finland - His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam yesterday joined leaders of 38 Asian and European countries and the President of the European Commission, attending the ASEM 6 Summit in Finland to observe a moment of silence to remember the 9/11 victims on the fifth anniversary of the terrorist attacks in the United States before continuing their talks in four working sessions at the Helsinki Fair Centre. ...FULL STORY

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Dk Yani Mariana

Brunei Wins Gold, Silver At Asean Skills
Bandar Seri Begawan - DK Yani Mariana Pg Yahya made Brunei Darussalam proud by winning the gold medal in Cookery event at the 6th Asean Skills Competition (ASC), while her co-contestant Dyg Sharmita bte Junyang won the silver medal. ...FULL STORY

Brunei Imports $40 Million Worth Drugs
Bandar Seri Begawan – Brunei imported more than $40 million worth of drugs and pharmaceutical products during 2005 and this year. ..FULL STORY

WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

World remembers 9/11 attacks
New York - President Bush and other top officials joined thousands gathering across the country Sunday in tearful tributes, prayers and quiet reflection on the eve of the fifth anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks.

SPORTS

Brunei Win Takraw Bronze
Bandar Seri Begawan - Brunei sepak takraw players brought home a bronze medal from their recent participation in the 21st King's Cup Sepak Takraw World Championship held in Thailand from Sept 2-7.

YOUR HEALTH

Coma case raises questions about consciousness
Washington - The case of a woman in a vegetative state who appeared to play tennis in her head highlights one of the key frustrations of doctors who treat such patients -- trying to figure out what is going on in someone else's brain.

OTHER REPORTS

Sexy dressing blamed for harassment in China
Beijing - Sexual harassment is widespread at workplaces in China and women who are provocatively dressed are to blame, state media has said, citing an online survey.

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