The New Paper, 3 April 1993

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  • 14 1 the new paper weekend edition SATURDAY, APRIL 3, 1993 MITA (P) 75/4/92 SO CENTS
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  • THENEWSTODAY
    • 323 2 AP RUSSIA'S creditor nations yesterday agreed to give more time to repay its debts, saving it $24 billion in debt payments, the French Finance Ministry said. The move won more breathing room for embattled Russian President Boris Yeltsin's economic reforms. Under the accord,
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    • 121 2 US President Bill Clinton telephoned Russian President Boris Yeltsin to give him a general outline of the aid package he will propose during their weekend summit in Vancouver. An Administration official, who briefed reporters on condition of anonymity, said the Russian leader was "quite pleased" about the
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    • 219 2 THE first summit meeting between President Boris Yeltsin and President Bill holds much promise and risks for Mr Yeltsin. The location of the summit is a a hint of the sensitive situation Mr Yeltsin is in. Under protocol, the summit should be in Washington because the last
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    • 150 2 CHEE WHIZZ y The dust has yet to settle around Star Search finalist Collin Chee. And it looks like his is a face to remember Pages 28/29 Heard or seen anything? Call fj u [i] A HotlinePlue 1800-734-7711 la 11 Imm No Telecom jdrgv charge for calls. R#x:737M75 The New
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  • QUICKNEWS
    • 326 4 k HOT L STORY A TV violence on SBC Be patient with SBC on the violence issue. That is the message from two independent consultants on television. Here are their views: MR HSUAN OWYANG The chairman of the public Films Appeals Committee said people "must be sympathetic to
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    • 94 4 The Straits Times: Summit: US wants strategic alliance Business Times: HKs23b rail project planned to link port with S China Lianhe Zaobao: Bangkok Correspondent: Asia opposes to human rights being used as a political tool Berita Harian: Help country to develop further SBC morning news: President Yeltsin who has
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    • CATCH OF THE DAY
      • 106 4 DR S VASOO yesterday charged that opposition politician Dr Chee Soon Juan was not only dishonest in his use of research funds but had also lied and acted dishonourably in another incident. The NUS Head of Department of Social Work and Psychology disclosed that during a meeting
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      • 81 4 SINGAPORE has agreed to block the shipment to Libya of eight Malaysian-made stainless steel vessels which could potentially be used to make chemical weapons, a Western diplomat said. US and British experts told a UN Security Council committee that the vessels, called reactors, would be used to prepare
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      • 63 4 A WOMAN lawyer of 25 years' standing, Edna Lim Mei-Ling, was struck off the roll yesterday for grossly improper conduct when she failed to return $7,465.18 of clients' money. Madam Lim, 52, faced a second charge of practising as an advocate and solicitor of the Supreme Court when
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      • 81 4 THE stock market rose to a new high yesterday both in Singapore and across the Causeway. The Straits Times Industrials Index rose 19.1 points to close at 1,688.16 its highest level since Feb 25 this year, when it peaked at 1,680.96. The improvement was attributed to
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      • 73 4 MILLIONS of workers in several countries in the European Community went on strike yesterday They were angry that their governments had failed to halt and reverse the steep rise in unemployment. In Britain there was a one-day strike by rail workers while in Italy millions took part in
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    • 119 4 Alan Ng, food writer of Liaahe Zaobao," It's a high tea of vr A w distinct difference from those that we had tried locally." Why go Penang? If Penang food is your cup of tea, why go to Penang when we have here a team of excellent Penang chefs to
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  • Page 4 Miscellaneous

  • 229 5 THENEWSTOCAY HERE'S someone who's making headlines. And it's not Michael Jackson. His name is Colin Watkins. And he uses shears and scissors instead of a spangled glove and moonwalk. Mr Watkins, 38, is a British hairstylist at Salon 2000 in Shepperton, England. For the past
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  • SINGAPORETODAY
    • 481 6 Krishnan Varadan, 28, was sentenced to death for murder in May 1987. After his conviction, two Courts of Appeal heard the case in 1989 and last year a first in Singapore. Both courts dismissed his appeal. Today Krishnan or prisoner number 383/87 is the longest-serving inmate
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    • 410 6 JMLEE' Thirunakarasu's sister-in-law, Miss//Mohana Sunthri, 20, is the onhfcone of Krishnan's relatives who •imrjcs in Singapore. The rest live in Malaysia. •yMiss Mohana, a police constable, jtols been visiting Krishnan every Saturday morning for the past five is the eighth in a
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    • 161 6 tS Mohana says Krishnan i time reading books that she lim and watching television, dso looks at pictures of his j\and sings old Tamil songs ||e learnt long time ago. told Miss Mohana that is a television set that he shares with the cell-mate next to
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    • 125 6 gpiISS Mohana says Krishnan alfptys appears happy and cheerful whenever she sees him every week. She is allowed to spend half an hour with him during each visit. She says Krishnan tells her how he's doing and asks about the other members in the family. He writes
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    • 67 6 KRISHNAN is the longest-serv-ing prisoner on Death Row. Lawyers say the average time a prisoner waits to get hanged is about two years. Sources say there are about 70 prisoners on Death Row now. Krishnan's only recourse now is to petition to the President for clemency. Mr
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    • Article, Illustration
      356 7 KRISHNAN keeps a notebook in whtchshe Records details of prisoners who are hanged. Inside are the n&neg of 48 condemned pristyieite who went to the galloWs July 10, 1987, and Oct 30 Must year. One of the most notorious names in the "Diary of Death" is that
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    • 161 7 KRISHNAN and Ramachandran's case created legal history when it went before two separate courts of appeal. Here is what happened: May 1987: The two men were found guilty of murder and sentenced to death. April 1989: Their appeal was first heard before Justice F A Chua, Justice
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    • 243 7 KRISHNAN and his accomplice, Ramachandran Suppiah, went to a Jurong flat on July 27, 1984, apparently to steal. Mr P P Krisanasamy, 74, was down with flu and was alone in the three-room flat at Block 131, Tah Ching Road. The two men, both Malaysians, went to the
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    • 415 8  -  By Woon Wui Tek SHE is the best A-level Literature student outside Britain and the only Singaporean to ace A-level French last year. She also scored distinctions in all seven subjects So what will Alison Clare de Souza do for an encore? "Become a waitress,"
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  • 454 10  -  SINGAPORETOQAY By Dave Ang STAR Search winner Ivy Lee will have three shots at TV stardom in her first appearance as a nightclub dancer, a bartender, and a secretary in her first SBC serial. The 20-part contemporary love story will be aired in November. Ivy and
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  • 338 14 SINGAPORETODAY MR Chui Chee Soon has never owned a car. Yet, he has received a summons ordering him to pay a fine of $30 for not placing a parking coupon on a vehicle parked in a Bukit Timah carpark last year. The summons was
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    • 71 15 I alea j J_ I Money B ,v |?f want to make sure when I retire I will H f|L WWK—m have enough to live on comfortably. H I A |fj If I die today, I want my family to be able H BvH to manage financially, mm 0 I
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    • COVERSTORY
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        239 16  -  By TRUDY LIM MONEY is magic. You can make it multiply or disappear. You can turn it into a fancy car, college education or trip to an exotic land. Announce a Goods and Services Tax. Voila, fears of rising costs appear. But then allow CPF members to use
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      • 422 16 THE BALANCED LIFE: A good income is no income unless it is well-managed. At different times of your life you may need different strategies to make the most of what you are earning and what you have accumulated. How does your balance sheet add up?
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      • 47 16 SET aside a folder with compartments for financial documents such as insurance and share certificates, IRB tax forms, a copy of your will and details of bank accounts. Include IC or birth certificate numbers of all family members (to lodge claims for CPF funds, etc).
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      • 684 17 THE WAGES OF GOOD PLANNING: How sound is your financial planning? Plan well, anticipate problems and ensure a smooth, safe ride in life for both yourself and your dependents SO you think you have planned your finances. Financial priorities vary depending on circumstances. Here are four cases
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      • 58 17 YOU can save money just by paying your bills on time. Late fees and fines have a way of piling up. If you pay by Giro, take a note of the dates the money is deducted and make it a point to check before the deductions to make
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      • 425 18 BUDGET BLUES: When the bills mount and it's hard to make ends meet, a dose of strong medicine is in order via some tough but sensible budgeting SOMEHOW, you always seem to be broke at the end of the month. No matter how much you earn,
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      • Article, Illustration
        71 18 START saving early. It costs you money to wait before you start saving. If you start saving 100 a month at 25 and if your savings earn 10 per cent interest a year, you would have $632,407 by the time you reach 65. However, if you start saving
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      • 105 18 EVEN saving small amounts can make a difference. Take a look at your transport or food bill for example. By cutting down on taxi rides or restaurant lunches, you could save $50 a month or more. Work out what that means in real terms riding the
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    • COVERSTORY/MYWORLD
      • 504 20 MAYDAY FINANCE: If you fail to plan, says TRUDY LIM, you're actually planning to fail. Don't wait till you break an arm or a leg to set aside money for emergency bills AS long as there is a regular paycheck each month, we tend to
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      • 95 20 WHEN choosing a bank, look at the types of accounts and the interest rates. Some banks combine current and savings accounts. Ask about service charges, minimum deposits required and whether the account has overdraft facilities. An overdraft might be useful for emergencies. If you prefer to use
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    • COVERSTORY
      • 510 21 PAY AND PAY: When all you ever receive are bills, where do you turn to for some fast cash? Before you resort to loan sharks, here are other less drastic alternatives YOUR tax bills have arrived, and your bank account is empty. A family member is
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      • 57 21 WHEN travelling, record your credit card and travellers' cheque numbers in a note book kept separately from the cards and cheques. If you have more than one credit card, keep them apart one in your checked-in luggage and the other in your wallet or handbag. If
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      • 720 22 SOUND INVESTING: What's the best investment for your money? Pick your choice from a wide sampling available, from high-risk forex to safe government securities JOHN is a successful banker in his 30s. He is single, with no family, and he has about $30,000 in savings that
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      • 56 22 NEVER invest money that you cannot spare. If you invest borrowed money, be sure you can make good any losses. Your investments should at least offer returns equal to the inflation rate. (Inflation was 2.3 per cent last year). This ensures you will be able to handle
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      • 28 22 IF you started with 1 and doubled it each year, how much would you have after 30 years? $536 million, or $536,870,912 to be precise.
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      • 577 23 A QUICK BUCK OR A LONG HAUL: What returns do you expect from your investments. For quick profits you must stay active to catch fluctuating trends. For the long term, you can afford to be more passive INVESTMENT is more than putting your money
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      • 53 23 WHEN you need more money, don't just think of increasing your income or borrowings. Cut costs instead. Save on electricity and water bills, for instance, by being more careful, and by switching off the lights each time you leave the room. Such steps require less effort and do
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      • 494 23 EVERY month, a sum equivalent to 40 per cent of your pay goes into your CPF account. Unused funds make a relatively low 2.62 per cent interest a year. Here are ways to make your CPF funds work for you: BUYING A HOME Historically, the
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    • 106 22 Congratulations to the following winners of the Orchard Hotel Shopping Arcade's "Fly to London Draw". We hope you enjoyed shopping and dining with us! Ist Prize Air tickets for 2 to London plus 10D/9N accommodation at The Gloucester London. Winner :Ms Tan Swee Har NRIC *****67/J 2nd Prize Air tickets
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  • weekender
    • COVERSTORY
      • 462 25 TAKING COVER: Buying insurance can be daunting since there is a bewildering array of schemes and policies, ranging from basic life insurance to complex programmes that give you money if you are hospitalised. Here's the lowdown on taking insurance cover IF you have been working for at least
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      • 148 25 AN insurance agent should know his policies and pick the right one for his client. Check the agent's credentials and find out if he suits you personally. After discussing policies with him, ask yourself: Do you understand the policies? Are you clear about the terms and
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      • 36 25 BEFORE signing up travel insurance for your vacation, check whether your credit or charge cards have travel insurance coverage. Many cards now have accident and travel insurance. You could save yourself paying additional premiums.
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      • Article, Illustration
        166 25 ONCE you have settled your insurance, it is not just a matter of paying the premiums each month. You need to review your coverage regularly. As a young, single, working adult, total disability and health insurance may be more than enough. But once you marry, you might want
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      • 527 26 SILVER HAIR AND GOLDEN RETURNS: Plan your retirement in the days of your youth and when your hair turns silver, your nest egg will be golden YOUR time is your own. The children have grown up, the house is paid for, and no boss peers
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        28 26 WATCH your debts. Bank overdrafts, credit cards and personal loans have different interest rates. Make sure you put your debts on the lowest interest charges possible.
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      • 795 27 HAPPILY EVER AFTER: Where there's a will there's a way... to peace after you're gone. There can be no war cries if you make sure that your assets are distributed according to your wishes MR Lim, a civil servant, was 40 when he died without leaving
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      • 49 27 DON'T throw away receipts and credit card dockets. Use the credit card slips to countercheck the monthly bill. Shopping and ATM receipts, Nets slips and bank statements reflect your spending habits. They will help you draw up a budget or show where you have overspent.
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    • SCENE&HEARD
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        1049 28 FLAVOUR OF THE MONTH?: The dust has yet to settle around Star Search finalist Collin Chee. LOIS NG susses hiuijuie THE camera freezes on him. And the words numb you. "I don't give a damn," he says. Then his face, the arrogant smirk very visible, disappears from the
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      • 353 28 PAUL ZACH ogles other bold faces of glamour LITTLE more than a year ago, Sharon Stone was struggling to make a name for herself in Hollywood. Then she uncrossed her legs in Basic Instinct, and, bam, became one of the world's hottest actresses. A few months
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    • 232 26 Gflede Prince Sample the many tastes of Spring at our Cherry Blossom Buffet. f Springtime fills the air as japan bids sayonara to winter's chill, ft# Cascading cherry blossoms and glowing lanterns set the scene for our W Sakura Festival from 3 to 17 April. m Our specialities include assorted
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    • 170 27 The range that cares VM/M SOLVING THE IMPOSSIBLE! iV Introducing Dylon Fabric Care, a new range of specialist laundry care products to provide solutions to some of the most stubborn laundry problems in your home. FABRIC CARE Fixes colour to to colour preserves FABRIC CARE COLOUR RUN REMOVER B -J6te
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  • 321 29 NO. This isn't one of those April Fool's jokes. But, it was on April 1 that 5, Emerald Hill started its "Deadliest Happy Hour in Singapore" promotion. Actually, it's a boozer's bargain and something that is sure to go down well with those who fancy an early
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  • 204 29 REMEMBER Jake and Elwood? No? Okay. Think dark sunglasses. Off-the-peg dark suits. Black fedoras? Aah. Familiar. Remember The Blues Brothers? Surely you must. After all, the 1979 movie of the same name garnered a cult following when it hit the screens starring John Belushi
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  • 242 29 IF you don't want to be laughed out of the neighbourhood, I suggest you hold on to your mother, lock Granny in the bathroom and, if you have a twisting, old aunt hidden somewhere, you'd better shackle her to the bedposts. Whatever you do, don't let
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    • 98 29 t] a J A What's the talk of AyA V the town? Who's doingwhat And t w If with whom?Our man about town r r tunes you in 17 L *****1 vvn i Date Tuesday, 6 April 1993 Time :8 pm Venue Harbour Pavilion World Trade Centre VbS Prices 70
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  • Article, Illustration
    726 30  -  TABLOID TV, TELEPORN, ELECTRONIC TITILLATION: These are terms some critics use to describe US talk shows like Oprah Winfrey's and Maury Povich's. Are these shows merely high-gloss, low-brow gossips and exercises in inanity? Catch Oprah today on SBC 5 wefioder MYWORD By Paul Zach FOR proof that Oprah
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    58 32 LOOKING FOR SIMIAN?: It's the monkey's window to the world, but the woman is seeing it in a different light. It's a larger-than-life poster at the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve's new exhibition centre. This one makes a pretty picture the eyes have it. So, if you can't be the
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  • SINGAPORETODAY
    • 487 33  -  By Chua Mui Hoong WHAT is a Eurasian? The Eurasian Association is setting up a special committee to come up with a definition. It will also look at new guidelines for membership in the 1,600-strong association. The decision was made at the association's annual general
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    • 225 34 ORGANISERS of the Aidilfitri Charity Box said they had netted about $260,000 for charity this year This is $60,000 more than expected. The amount does not include donations from 20 charity boxes in Muslim restaurants and pledges from Muslim company owners and businessmen. The chairman of
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    • 23 33 The earth is but one country, and mankind its citizens." Hahai Writings the Balia'i Faith* I or Informaiioii ('all: 747 (192 479 H7(H
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  • WORLDTODAY
    • 495 35 Wire services. WAS actor Brandon Lee shot dead in cold blood? The shooting was classified as an accident, but now the police are not so sure. "We don't have enough information to make a determination one way or the other," police Captain LP Thomas said in
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    • 317 36 UPI. RUSSIA has admitted dumping nuclear waste at sea for the past 30 years. There is "enormous danger" of nuclear pollution in the Arctic Ocean, said a report released yesterday. "There is a big potential danger if the containers holding nuclear reactors become unsealed,"
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    • 63 36 Al Gore (the US Vice-President) said: 'Come on, show him your underwear, anything goes. This is the Clinton administration.' So I showed the President my underwear in the Oval Office. President Bill Clinton's adviser Paul Begala highlighting an incident showing the change in style since Mr Clinton took
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    • 152 37 Reuter. AFTER the sticker, the lapel pin, the cookies, the look-alike competition and the cartoon strip, the fame of President Bill Clinton's cat, Socks, is taking on a new dimension as a waxwork in Paris' Musee des Grevins. An effigy of the world's bestknown political
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    • 297 37 Reuter. FRENCH researchers said yesterday they were back to square one in their search for a drug to halt the onset of Aids. A controversial major study published in a medical magazine showed that the world's first approved anti-Aids drug AZT had no discernible effect
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    • 119 37 Reuter. A NEW compound derived from a Malaysian rainforest tree may attack drug-re-sistant strains of the Aids virus. The compound, Calanolide A, may provide an alternative or addition to AZT, researchers at the National Cancer Institute in the United States report. It is extracted from the Calophyllum
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    • 328 50 EUROPE KICKOFF: FRANCE. GERMANY Reuter. MARSEILLE got in the mood for next week's crucial European Cup match against Glasgow Rangers by going top of the French League with a superb 2-0 win in St Etienne yesterday. The goals came in the last 18 minutes
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    • 835 51 What does an Arsenal fan think of the Tottenham team and similarly what does the Tottenham fan think of the Arsenal side? CHRIS MATYSZCZYK brings two such fans face to face, and here's what they say about their respective opponents, who meet in tomorrow's FA Cup semi-final cruncher at
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    • 214 52 SHEFFIELD DERBY Paul Warhurst passed a fitness test yesterday to give manager Trevor Francis a selection problem. Francis likes to play two up front and four across the midfield so now has to decide between defender-turned-striker Warhurst, David Hirst and Mark Bright for the forward spots.
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