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Article, Illustration620 2001-07-21 1 Ng Boon Yian - Ng Boon Yian I a Today exclusive Veto powers for Chiam, guarantees for MPs by Kim-Kyna Tan THE Singapore Democratic Alliance (SDA) a newlyformed umbrella group of opposition parties has come up with a constitution that can only be described as unique. It guarantees, for example, that620 words
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Article155 2001-07-21 1 Chan Chao Peh IN a speech that suggested that there were no easy choices any more, Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong put the banking scene under the microscope yesterday. He spoke of the founding families of the banks that had built them into sound institutions. Now, to– Chan Chao Peh - 155 words
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Article36 2001-07-21 1 JAKARTA President Abdurrahman Wahid will be asked to deliver his accountability speech this morning. Rejection of his speech by the Parliament would be tantamount to impeachment. AFP See earlier story on page 336 words
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HOT NEWS
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Article558 2001-07-21 2 Ng Boon Yian - Ng Boon Yian Black market in construction industry by boonyian@newstoday.com.sg WHILE the slowdown invariably sparks off grumbles about foreigners, there is actually a black market within the construction industry to grab more foreign workers than companies are entitled to hire. In their zeal to exploit loopholes within the558 words
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119 2001-07-21 2 JUNK mail could be a thing of the past for Hotmail subscribers, as the Microsoft e-mail service now uses an improved mail filter. It gives users the choice of a low, high or exclusive level of filtering. Users who choose the exclusive level will receive119 words
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Article, Illustration223 2001-07-21 2 Pearlyn Tham - Pearlyn Tham by Today photo by pearlyn@newstoday.com.sg POPULAR MediaCorp Studios artistes Terence Cao (left in picture) and Li Nanxing (right) were fined $800 each for failing to turn up at an earlier court hearing on Feb 12. As directors of a company called Ore-Solidaire, Cao, LiALVINTOH - 223 words
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Article257 2001-07-21 2 DBS Group Holdings made no revisions to the terms of its offer to buy Overseas Union Bank, even though United Overseas Bank has topped its takeover bid. In its offer document sent to shareholders of Overseas Union today, Singapore's largest lender maintained its original cash-and-stock257 words
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Article198 2001-07-21 3 Agencies ISLAMABAD Pakistan's President Gen Pervez Musharraf said yesterday there could be no peace with India unless the long-standing dispute over Kashmir was resolved. "If now realistically we are recognising the centrality of the Kashmir dispute, that is essential. Let's not close our eyes to reality. We willAgencies - 198 words
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Article114 2001-07-21 3 SUNGAI PETANI (Kedah) Several Malaysian bands believed to be influencing a "satanic" teenage cult will have a date with the police soon. The Black Metal cult, whose alleged leaders have been arrested in Kedah, has been accused of preaching anti-God messages to youths. The Cabinet114 words
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Article, Illustration335 2001-07-21 3 Agencies President sets yet another deadline JAKARTA Yesterday's 6pm deadline set by embattled Indonesian President Abdurrahman Wahid passed with the country reaching nowhere near a solution to its political crisis. To no one's surprise, the emergency rule threatened earlier was not imposed. But to avoid being– Agencies; AFP PHOTO - 335 words
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244 2001-07-21 3 AFP BEIJING Chinese civil servants are brushing up their English in order to communicate better with the large number of foreign visitors expected for the 2008 Olympics. Twenty thousand civil servants in Beijing have started English classes and those who have completed the 25-lessonAFP - 244 words
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Article514 2001-07-21 4 Lee Ching Wern - Lee Ching Wern Restaurants not the only ones hurt by adjustments in eating habits by Cathleen Tung ONE might think that at least eating a basic necessity would be "recessionproof". But the latest catering trade index showed that restaurant sales in April were down 22.8 per514 words
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117 2001-07-21 4 SINGAPORE and the US have achieved significant progress in the fourth round of talks on the Free Trade Agreement (FTA). An Aug 31 deadline was set for proposed texts in most areas governing the FTA, the Foreign Affairs Ministry said in a statement yesterday.117 words
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218 2001-07-21 5 Audra Lim - Audra Lim by audra@newstoday.com.sg BUDDING actors and sportsmen who excel in their respective fields while still studying in school, take heart The Ministry of Education is expanding the scope of the current Edusave awards to include students who do well in areas other than218 words
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Article69 2001-07-21 5 MORE than $2,000 in cash will be given away this afternoon to MechWarrior 4 enthusiasts competing in the final knockout round of Trial By Fire. The longest running LAN competition in Singapore, the event at Funan The IT Mall also has the highest individual prize purse69 words
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Article263 2001-07-21 5 A COMMON fear is that the crime rate will soar in bad times as out of job workers break the law to tide things over. But police statistics show a decrease in the overall crime rate despite the downturn. A survey carried out by Asia Market Intelligence263 words
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119 2001-07-21 5 S.A.M. and vPOST may pay your bills for free USE S.A.M. or vPOST to pay your bills and you could have your bills paid for you. These two services of Singapore Post are running a contest until Sept 15 with five weekly winners. There is also a grand draw with119 words
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Advertisement148 2001-07-21 5 A dying faith 9 Taoism overtaken by others as main religion of Chinese in Spore I Tiombeinglfac top kin 111 .i,i' i.i.i |||kBJIIHJ j |ll hp dll ""x Sa.QOO wiyato pucliwtiw H I Full-blown recession? I And there's not much we can do: Analysts JS/J^^SS''' I I c j*-. sMHiS,148 words
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Miscellaneous135 2001-07-21 5 READ 0N... 'We have no tears for you' Archer deserves four-year jail term, says media/1 1 Roaring mad Fur flies over Bush naming his black cat India/12 His worst enemy is himself, but Dr M may yet have the last laugh/13 What nerve! These wedding rings are 'copyrighted'/^ Hollywood's first135 words
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LETTERS
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Letter343 2001-07-21 6 David Ash - David Ash No MrVeloo, there's nothing colonial about it I REFER to Ravi Veloo's article "Pinkerton Syndrome" (Today, July 20). Does he have a colonial hangover? Football is a global sport, played almost everywhere and the British have organised it into what it is today. We have a number343 words
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396 2001-07-21 6 Babette Francis - Babette Francis I REFER to the article "Seed of Cancer" by Leong Phei Phei (Today, July 13) which was based on a phone interview with me in Singapore on July 2. I also faxed her the list of medical references for the studies,396 words
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176 2001-07-21 6 Stephen Glover - Stephen Glover I AM an avid reader of your paper but normally, would not put pen to paper to air my views on a published article. However, after reading the commentary on "Pinkerton Syndrome by Ravi Veloo", I felt that I should176 words
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Letter181 2001-07-21 6 Chen Jin Rong - Chen Jin Rong I REFER to the letter "NUS guys ogle too". As an NUS guy, I would like to set the writer straight From my observations, there is a big difference in the way NUS guys ogle and the way the construction guys ogle. Unlike181 words
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BUSINESS NEWS
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Article237 2001-07-21 7 THE Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has reiterated that it will not change its stance of using exchange rate as the country's principal policy variable. Deputy Prime Minister BG Lee Hsien Loong said this yesterday during his keynote speech at the 30th anniversary conference237 words
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Article, Illustration343 2001-07-21 7 Chan Chao Peh - Chan Chao Peh Chartered still reeling from high inventories by chaopeh@newstoday.com.sg half of 2000, when the Singapore semiconductor industry as a whole grew 31.7 per cent for the year. Last year, the semiconductor industry here accounted for $24.9 billion, or 30 per cent, of the total343 words
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198 2001-07-21 7 OVERSEAS Union Bank (OUB) said first-half profit rose a better than expected 8.4 per cent, as operating expenses were kept down and provisions fell. In what will likely be its last results, the sec-ond-smallest bank by assets said net income rose to $316.6 million from198 words
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$ Market Watch
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Article95 2001-07-21 7 MAINBOARD-listed Achieva Limited, a top IT solutions provider, has agreed to acquire the remaining 49 per cent of the issued share capital of its two subsidiaries, Achieva Technology Australia and Achieva Technology East Asia, for $6.1 million. Mr Henry Lim, Achieva's president and CEO, said: "This acquisition is95 words
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138 2001-07-21 7 SEMBCORP Marine, Singapore's biggest ship repairer, may report a first-half profit rise of 9.3 per cent, as a constant stream of repair jobs lifted the company from a two-year slump. Profit in the January-June period may have risen to $45.8 million from $41.9 million138 words
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Article143 2001-07-21 7 SINGAPORE Food Industries may report a 20 per cent rise in first-half profit, led by higher earnings from its abattoir and hog auction operations. The company's profit in the six months ended June 30 may increase to $13.8 million from $11.5 million in the year-earlier143 words
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Article, Illustration365 2001-07-21 8 Lee Yew Meng - Lee Yew Meng Changi Rise to force cut in prices by yewmeng@newstoday.com. sg DEVELOPERS of existing residential projects in the eastern part of Singapore are now under increasing pressure to cut prices following that latest condominium launch there at much lower prices. Analysts said the launchWONG LI SHAN - 365 words
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Article, Illustration157 2001-07-21 8 THE tenanted residential apartments of Burlington Square, a mixed development complex comprising office units and retail shops in Bencoolen Street, has been put up for sale Some 33 units will be made available during the initial launch, with prices ranging between $490,000 and157 words
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121 2001-07-21 8 PULAU Übin will remain in its natural state "for as long as possible" under the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA)'s Concept Plan 2001 released yesterday. Responding to public feedback, the URA said while the island is designated mainly as open space and121 words
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Article, Illustration348 2001-07-21 9 Bloomberg Executives fly economy to trim expenses COMPAQ Computer Corp executives jetting across Asia can no longer look forward to business class comfort. Under pressure to curb costs as global electronics demand sags, the biggest personal computer maker now orders staff in Asia to fly only economy class– Bloomberg; Today art by ENG KONG - 348 words
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240 2001-07-21 9 Cathleen Tung - Cathleen Tung by cathleen@newstoday.com.sg SINGAPORE'S "anchoring" strategies have given the people the perception that the quality of life has not deteriorated despite the sharp plunge in consumer confidence. Dr Hedrick-Wong, economic advisor to MasterCard International, said these strategies, which include investments in infrastructure, health,240 words
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166 2001-07-21 9 -AFP LONDON British mobile telephone giant Vodafone is putting the brakes on construction of next-generation mobile telephone networks because of a shortage of handsets, chief executive Christopher Gent said yesterday. Vodafone aims to roll out third generation Universal Mobile Telecommunication System (UMTS) services in-AFP - 166 words
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Article92 2001-07-21 9 -AFX TAIPEI More than 3,100 Taiwanese factories closed in the six months to June as the economy continued to flounder, up 55.3 per cent from a year ago, said the Economic Ministry yesterday. "The prolonged economic slump has forced many Taiwanese manufacturers either out of business-AFX - 92 words
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Article106 2001-07-21 9 -AFP SYDNEY Australia's richest man, billionaire Kerry Packer, appeared to have relinquished a cherished dream yesterday, when he sold off his stake in the Fairfax newspaper empire. It was no secret Mr Packer coveted the Fairfax mastheads, fighting a protracted battle against Australia's media ownership-AFP - 106 words
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Market news
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Article329 2001-07-21 9 THE good news was the STI index broke a fourday losing streak to finish up 11.24 points at 1638.08, helped by some bargain hunting and short covering. For every stock that gained, 1.5 fell and 309 counters were unchanged. Volumes were so light on 222 million shares that gyrations329 words
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Article167 2001-07-21 9 THE XL Composite Index finally eased off yesterday after registering five consecutive days of gains. At the close, the index was 0.7 points lower at 648.8, depressed by light selling on selected index-linked counters. Rotational interest, however, kept the breadth of the market positive, with the Scoreboard registering 378167 words
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WORLD NEWS
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Article, Illustration339 2001-07-21 10 Protesters and police clash in Italy as G8 summit talks begin GENOA (Italy) Protests, both violent and peaceful (see pictures), greeted the first day of the Group of Eight (G8) summit of world leaders. Discussions at the summit were overshadowed by intense clashes between police and groupsAFP photos - 339 words
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Article152 2001-07-21 10 Reuters CANBERRA Ports and train and bus terminals around Sydney were on alert yesterday as a search was carried out for 23 illegal immigrants who had escaped from a detention centre. The men, who were awaiting deportation after failed asylum applications, escaped through drains under a. – Reuters - 152 words
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Article, Illustration167 2001-07-21 10 Agencies KATHMANDU At least four people are eager to fill the hot seat left vacant by the resignation of Nepalese Prime Minister Girjia Koirala (picture). The ruling Nepali Congress is meeting tomorrow to decide on Mr Koirala's successor. Mr Koirala, 78, came to powerAgencies - 167 words
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138 2001-07-21 10 Reuters SUVA A strike by Fijian firefighters briefly shut the country's main airport yesterday. Five flights were disrupted, causing delays for hundreds of passengers before the military stepped in to provide stand-in fire crews. The airport at Nadi, the main hub for holidaymakers destined forReuters - 138 words
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168 2001-07-21 10 Agencies WASHINGTON The US House of Representatives has voted to back President George W Bush's request to continue normal trade relations with China. The vote came despite the recent spy plane dispute and concerns over Beijing's human rights record. The HouseAgencies - 168 words
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Article, Illustration144 2001-07-21 11 Reuters BERLIN An Austrian artist dropped a dead cow stuffed with fireworks (picture) from a helicopter in Berlin on Thursday, in a controversial performance that an animal-loving teenager had failed to stop in a legal bid. Patrizia Strunz, 13, told a Berlin court that watching a cow– Reuters - 144 words
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Article131 2001-07-21 11 Reuters BANGKOK Thai police have seized 72kg of heroin the largest haul this year and millions of baht in cash and assets, officials said yesterday. Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra said police had arrested Thai, Myanmar and Chinese members of a drug syndicate. Police arrested seven– Reuters - 131 words
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Article136 2001-07-21 11 Reuters BEIJING Five followers of the Falungong spiritual movement have gone on trial for their alleged role in a group suicide attempt at Tiananmen Square in January, the Beijing Daily reported yesterday. Those who went on trial on Thursday for "using an evil cult to organise– Reuters - 136 words
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Article, Illustration360 2001-07-21 11 Archer deserves four-year jail term, says media LONDON Few Britons seemed to be shedding tears for disgraced millionaire novelist Jeffrey Archer (picture), judging from the sentiments expressed by British newspapers yesterday. Archer, 61, was sentenced to four years' jail on Thursday for perjury and360 words
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Article, Illustration151 2001-07-21 11 Back where they belong Reuters NEW YORK Two stolen Durer drawings and a Rembrandt, which became the heart of an international "web of intrigue", were returned to Germany's Bremen Museum on Thursday. The masterpieces were turned over by US Treasury Secretary Mr Paul O'Neil to museum officials during a ceremony– Reuters - 151 words
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193 2001-07-21 11 Agencies TAIPEI Taiwan has ordered an investigation into a local report saying a retired military officer had defected to serve in China's People's Liberation Army (PLA). "I have ordered the Ministry of National Defence to investigate this case and come up with a comprehensive written– Agencies - 193 words
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Article338 2001-07-21 12 Shanoo Maharaj - Shanoo Maharaj Fur flies over Bush naming his black cat India by in New Delhi WHAT'S in a name of a pet cat? Plenty, if India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is to be believed. Its members are angry that US President George Bush's pet cat is named338 words
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Article138 2001-07-21 12 -AFP GUWAHATI India's northeastern state of Assam has been hit by an outbreak of Japanese encephalitis, killing at least 70 people over the past two weeks. "The situation is very grim in eastern Assam, where the number of sick is growing to epidemic proportions," a state-AFP - 138 words
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151 2001-07-21 12 Reuters LOS ANGELES An all-out cyber attack on the White House website appeared to have been foiled yesterday. A computer virus, Code Red, has already affected 200,000 computer systems around the world, defacing many websites with the message "Hacked by Chinese". The infected systems wereReuters - 151 words
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Article, Illustration196 2001-07-21 12 -AFP ZAMBOANGA More than 40 members of the Muslim rebel Abu Sayyaf kidnap gang, including a brother of its top leader, appeared in court yesterday. The brother of Abu Sayyaf leader Khadaffy Janjalani was flown from Manila to the southern city of Zamboanga in-AFP - 196 words
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274 2001-07-21 12 AFP WASHINGTON Soft drink giant Coca-Cola has been accused on Thursday of hiring right-wing armed groups to kill, torture and kidnap union leaders at its Colombian plants. Labour leaders and human rights activists made the accusation, saying they will sue the company to forceAFP - 274 words
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COMMENTARY
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Article, Illustration957 2001-07-21 13 Arrifin Omar in Penang - Arrifin Omar in Penang is himself, but Dr M may yet have the last laugh by DATUK Serf Dr Mahathir Mohamad has long been a controversial figure in Malaysian politics even before he became Prime Minister in 1981. He was seen as a champion of Malay rights957 words
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Miscellaneous1462 2001-07-21 14 Aiming High Liverpool FC in Singapore Channel newsasia Jfi Channel U, 7.30pm Qty TV, 6.30pm PI Zhi uses the excuse of'his participation As a tribute to all Liverpool fans, City fe iP^ I *w a ■?M(^ o event t0 cancel his wedding TV is presenting this special behind- Wt to1,462 words
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TIMEOUT
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Article, Illustration294 2001-07-21 15 THE origins of Chinese calligraphy date back to as early as prehistoric times. After centuries of evolution and modification, Chinese characters have evolved from pictographs to the characters we use today. Chinese calligraphy from the late Yeo Khee Lim's collection, which is now exhibited at the294 words
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Article257 2001-07-21 15 DANCE Dance Fiesta 2001 Calling all those who love dancing. This fiesta features dance performances, workshops, the largest outdoor line dancing, lifestyle music and open air mass dance. Date: July 21 Time: 2 10pm Venue: Ngee Ann City, Civic Plaza Enquiries: 9751-4489 FAMILY/KIDS Cats Dogs Staff from the257 words
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INCINEMAS
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Article, Illustration144 2001-07-21 16 -AFP LOS ANGELES It was fun while it lasted, but it seems perennial Oscar host Billy Crystal is giving up the gig. "I love and appreciate that the audiences want to see me out there. I really do, but I can't do it every year,"-AFP - 144 words
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Article107 2001-07-21 16 GWYNETH Paltrow has demanded royal treatment from Spanish authorities, according to Peoplenews.com. The Hollywood star will be staying at a villa in Majorca, Spain, for a few weeks. Wary of the Spanish paparazzi, Paltrow sent one of her assistants to the local police to discuss protecting107 words
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Article, Illustration215 2001-07-21 16 These wedding rings are 'copyrighted' LOS ANGELES Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston have filed a US$5O million ($91.2 million) lawsuit against the Italian maker of their wedding rings, saying it had breached an agreement never to reproduce them. The complaint filed in the US District Court in Los215 words
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Article, Illustration304 2001-07-21 17 Reuters/Variety HARTFORD (Connecticut) Hollywood legend Katharine Hepburn, who is 94, has been admitted to a hospital in Hartford, Connecticut. She is in stable condition, a hospital spokesman said on Thursday. At the height of her film career, which spanned five decades, Hepburn was the dominant American– Reuters/Variety; – Reuters photos - 304 words
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Article242 2001-07-21 17 Reuters/Variety LOS ANGELES NBC admitted it erred in broadcasting a racial slur used in a joke on "Late Night with Conan O'Brien", but a media watchdog group pressed Thursday for an on-air apology from the show's host. In a statement issued Wednesday, the network– Reuters/Variety - 242 words
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Article, Illustration229 2001-07-21 17 Reuters/Variety NEW YORK The largest Asian and AsianAmerican film festival in the United States opened Thursday with a gala dinner for the participants who paid tribute to acclaimed Hong Kong director Wayne Wang (picture). The 24th edition of the Asian American International Film Festival will feature– Reuters/Variety - 229 words
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RELAX
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Article, Illustration500 2001-07-21 18 Hazel Tan - Hazel Tan Amidst reports in Chinese press, MediaCorp talks about new work practices for artistes by hazel@newstoday.com.sg IT was taxing working on the set of drama serial The Tax Files, said its lead actress Jacklyn Wu (picture). The Taiwanese actress, who worked with MediaCorp last year, recently500 words
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Article, Illustration262 2001-07-21 18 Today photo by JACKIE Chan is family, says controversial Chinese star Zhang Ziyi (picture). And everything you have read about them being an item was manufactured, she said in an interview with Channel News Asia's Tonight In Person, which will be aired tonight,WEE TECKHIAN - 262 words
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Article, Illustration257 2001-07-21 19 Jenny Kong - Jenny Kong Beauty queens land roles in TV series by j enny@newstoday. com.sg Although the Miss Singapore Universe pageant is long over, three contestants are still attending grooming classes. Miss Singapore Universe 2001 Jaime Teo, and first and second runner-up Juliet Chen and Sharon Lee (picture, left to257 words
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Article, Illustration120 2001-07-21 19 DON'T think Mariah Carey (left) has deep pockets because she doesn't. The international superstar has revealed that she was on the brink of financial ruin despite selling 140 million records. According to People News.com, Carey signed a contract at the age of 17, and gave away half120 words
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Article122 2001-07-21 19 FIRST, it was Jolin Tsai. Now, it's Jasmine Liang Jingru. Instead of being romantically linked to men, Stephanie Sun has the dubious honour of being linked with women, somehow. Taiwanese newspapers reported recently that Jasmine has openly declared her admiration for Stephanie, who is Singapore's fastest-rising122 words
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Article, Illustration159 2001-07-21 19 Reuters/Variety LOS ANGELES Recklessly driving his jet ski has landed actor David Spade (right) in hot water in Arizona. The star of TV's Just Shoot Me paid a US$l77 ($322.92) fine on Wednesday after pleading guilty to a misdemeanor charge of– Reuters/Variety - 159 words
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Article, Illustration191 2001-07-21 19 HIS fans in Japan are against it But that is not going to stop Aaron Kwok (right, top) from falling in love. Or rather, from co-starring in another production with Japanese actress Norika Fujiwara (bottom), the woman he is said to be currently dating. The two191 words
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motoring
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Article, Illustration539 2001-07-21 20 Not content with selling Sunnys and Cefiros by the thousands, Nissan has launched its new Prairie, an MPV that targets families with a need for large spaces. COLIN YONG lives with one for a day. THE average Singaporean probably spends a fair proportion of his539 words
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Article156 2001-07-21 20 Stephen Chu Do you have a motoring or car-related question? Drop the experts atToDAY a line and they'll dispense invaluable advice to help, absolutely free of charge! Please e-mail questions to: colin@newstoday.com.sg Q. I drive a BMW 520i.When the roads are wet and I steer the car toStephen Chu - 156 words
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Article122 2001-07-21 20 Nissan Prairie a glance Ups Sliding doors allow easy access to the rear compartment, especially in narrow spaces Flexible seating layout releases extra luggage space with the last row of seats folded away Engine delivers surprisingly lively performance, helped by the transmission's efficiency Downs Overly soft damping compromises suspension control122 words
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MOTORING NEWS
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Article, Illustration131 2001-07-21 21 PASSENGER car sales results for the first half of 2001 in Singapore show that Nissan has held on to its number one ranking. It sold 8,51 I cars here from January to June, ahead of Toyota on 61 16 and Honda on 3035.131 words
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Article, Illustration159 2001-07-21 21 THREE MediaCorp Radio DJs will be a part of the new Mini's launch from 27-29 July at Performance Motors' Sime Darby Centre at Dunearn Road. Vernetta Lopez, Jamie Yeo and Rod Monteiro will be at the Planet Mini carnival doing regular roving reports.159 words
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Article, Illustration164 2001-07-21 21 THESE are the first official photographs of the new BMW 7 wide debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September. Two newVB engines of 3.6 litres (735 i) and 4.4 litres (745 i) will be available at launch, and they are mated to the world's first164 words
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Article, Illustration89 2001-07-21 21 SALES of the Malaysian-made TD2OOO, a replica of the MG TD of the *****, have started in Singapore. Distributed by Cycle Carriage, the car costs $143,000 excluding COE. It may have retro styling, but the car's mechanicals are all up to date.The engine is a Toyota 2-litre89 words
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Article, Illustration158 2001-07-21 21 LOCAL Volkswagen distributor Car Cars officially opened its brand new service centre on Wednesday. Located behind its showroom at Leng Kee Road, the two-storey building cost more than $1 I million to build, and it houses both a workshop and boutique. It can handle 50158 words
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Article, Illustration599 2001-07-21 25 Rome club embarks on spending spree to restore fans' confidence ROME Valencia midfielder Gaizka Mendieta is arriving at the Stadio Olimpico and he will not be the last. Lazio president Sergio Cragnotti has now turned his attention to Parma defender Fabio Cannavaro, Valencia midfielder Kily Gonzalez andAFP - 599 words
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395 2001-07-21 25 Reuters MEDELLIN Striker Paulo Wanchope scored two more goals as Costa Rica continued to illuminate the Copa America with a 4-0 win over Bolivia yesterday. Costa Rica, already through to the last eight before kickoff, was joined in the quarter-finals by Honduras, whichReuters - 395 words
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158 2001-07-21 25 -AFP BEIJING Twenty thousand civil servants in Beijing are taking English lessons as the city prepares for the influx of foreign visitors for the 2008 Olympics, officials said yesterday. Officials who have completed the 25-lesson course will be able to converse casually about the weather-AFP - 158 words
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Article, Illustration322 2001-07-21 26 -AFP photo BC Open ENDICOTT (New York) Ty Tryon, a 17-year-old in only his second PGA event, fired a stunning seven-under par 65 to match Britain's Edward Fryatt for the lead after round one on Thursday. The high-school junior was given a sponsor's exemption into the-AFP; Allsport - 322 words
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Article657 2001-07-21 26 The Open LYTHAM For four whole days at St Andrews last year, Tiger Woods didn't find a bunker. It helped him secure The Open title and the second of the third majors he would go on to win. But there's always payback time. And Woods657 words
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Article, Illustration330 2001-07-21 26 Reuters NBA PHILADEI^ PHIA The Philadelphia 76ers have resigned Congolese centre Dikembe Mutombo (right), the franchise said yesterday. The four-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year, who was traded to the Sixers in mid-season and helped them to the NBA finals, was signed to a deal theReuters - 330 words
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Article, Illustration730 2001-07-21 27 Montgomerie plays down the hype surrounding his first-round lead LYTHAM Colin Montgomerie (right) had no doubts and he left no one else in any doubt either. "All this is," he said, repeating the phrase like a latter-day Hare Krishna, "is a good start".Reuters photo - 730 words
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Article, Illustration882 2001-07-21 28 Leonard Thomas - Leonard Thomas HOW often is it that a football coach is referred to as royalty? Never, I daresay. Until now. Yesterday, at the opening press conference of Manchester United's visit to Malaysia, Sir Alex Ferguson was twice introduced as 'His Excellency' by the host of the proceedings.882 words
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Article, Illustration706 2001-07-21 29 Leonard Thomas - Leonard Thomas Glowing reports for Van Nistelrooy and Veron spell trouble for rivals by leonard@newstoday.com.sg THEY were the two most sought after faces in the whole entourage, save for the England captain of course. But the only glimpse many got of Ruud Van Nistelrooy and Juan Sebastian706 words
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196 2001-07-21 29 SUNAIR, the official drinking water of the NTUC Income S-League and the Singapore national team, has decided to quench the footballing thirst of 30 under-priviledged children. Winsun Imex Pte Ltd, the distributor of Sun Air water, donated 30 match tickets of The196 words
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281 2001-07-21 29 IF you are a Liverpool die-hard and had a taste of the piece of the Reds' parade while they were here, then good on you. But if you missed out on the entire event, then City TV281 words
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Article, Illustration438 2001-07-21 30 Stanley Ho Tanjong Pagar 3 Home Utd 0 IT HAS been a long time since Home United tasted defeat in the S-League. In fact, it has been two months since the Protectors were beaten 4-2 by Geylang. But their brilliant nine-match league and cup winning run– Stanley Ho; WONG KHING CHONG - 438 words
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Article, Illustration235 2001-07-21 30 Jose Raymond MARINE Castle has found a replacement for Alan Vest, who will be leaving the club at the end of the month to take up the position of assistant coach at Perth Glory. He is Australian Trevor Morgan (below), a former coach of Perth– Jose Raymond - 235 words
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Article140 2001-07-21 30 AFP ENGLAND'S pace bowlers took a leaf out of Glenn McGrath's book as Australia struggled to 46 for two in reply to the home side's first innings of 187 on the second afternoon of the second test Andrew Caddick removed Matthew Hayden for a duck before Darren GoughAFP - 140 words
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Article, Illustration755 2001-07-21 31 S. Gulam - S. Gulam JAN Poulsen is probably one of the nicest coaches you'll meet. The national team caretaker coach, often described as a fatherly-figure, is a fierce supporter of his players. He may get angry with opponents, referees or anyone else. But rarely is he angry with755 words
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Article, Illustration465 2001-07-21 31 Kelvin Phang - Kelvin Phang by kelvin@newstoday.com.sg MODELLING may be viewed as a "distraction" by most athletes and coaches, but Leslie Kwok claims that it has been a boost to his swimming career. The 27-year-old has spent the past month training in the United465 words
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298 2001-07-21 32 LYTHAM Joe Ogilvie's threeunder par 68 yesterday made the American outsider, together with Jesper Parnevik and Englishman Greg Owen, the early clubhouse leaders on five-under at the British Open. Swede Parnevik shot a 69 yesterday while Owen finished his second298 words
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