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Title Section9 2004-05-17 1 Streats Monday, may 17,2004 E-mail: streats@sph.cbm.sg mita (p> 196/03/20049 words
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Article, Illustration103 2004-05-17 1 ZURICH Mr Nelson Mandela, the former South African president, joined in the wild celebrations over the weekend after his country was named the host for the 2010 World Cup Finals. And because he strongly championed South Africa’s bid, his countrymen labelled the 2010 event “The Mandela Mundial”.Reuters - 103 words
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Article644 2004-05-17 1 Chug Kong Ho - Singaporeans have pumped s69b into China investments, an 8-fold increase from 10 years ago By_ Chug Kong Ho SINGAPORE’S cumulative investments in China have grown eightfold in slightly more than a decade to hit US$4O billion (Ss69 billion), leading Deputy Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong644 words
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Advertisement81 2004-05-17 1 ve it to the shareholders jgjftUOß investors decide on the Temasek offer, says CONRAD RflJ^*^ bosses’ blunder w Treating all workers the same way leads to mismanagement, says psychologist SHARE YOUR PARER i m I'M teak “Breakfast is the most important meal of my day. Especially once I took a81 words
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Article, Illustration445 2004-05-17 2 BJP MP calls Gandhi Congress’ biggest liability Wire services NEW DELHI Firebrand Hindu nationalist leader Sushma Swaraj (pictured) threatened on Saturday to quit her parliamentary seat if Italian-born Sonia Gandhi became India’s prime minister. Ms Swaraj, a former parliamentary affairs minister, said that the Congress– Wire services; AFP - 445 words
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Article, Illustration140 2004-05-17 2 -AFP WASHINGTON US Defence Secretary Donald Rumsfeld approved a secret programme that encouraged interrogation methods used at Abu Ghraib prison, where Iraqi prisoners were abused, The New Yorker magazine reported on Saturday. Mr Rumsfeld had approved “a highly secret operation” last year, which “encouraged physical-AFP; Reuters - 140 words
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Article430 2004-05-17 3 Chita Kong Ho - CPF members prefer to put money into insurance, unit trusts By Chita Kong Ho SINGAPOREANS continue to pull their CPF investments out of stocks and put them into insurance and unit trusts as poor performance dogs members. Singaporeans have invested $6.97 billion in stocks under the CPF430 words
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Article, Illustration318 2004-05-17 4 Ho Lian-Yi - Wider audience sought for awareness message By Ho Lian-Yi HUNDREDS of candles lit up Tampines Central last night as people remembered those who have fallen to Aids, as well as those who are still suffering. A total of 801 candles were lit, representing the numberLianhe Zaobao - 318 words
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Article, Illustration444 2004-05-17 6 Khushwant Singh - Recent study shows that many consumers buy the latest gadgets, but end up not utilising them My By Khushwant Singh BUSINESSMAN Steven Heng, 49, has the latest plasma TV and entertainment system in his five-room flat in Toa Pay oh. He also has a cameraphone,Ashleigh Sim - 444 words
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121 2004-05-17 8 BUZZSTOP YOUNGSTERS in Singapore are selfish, soft and not hungry enough for success, Acting Education Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam said yesterday. Their attitudes, and not economic issues, are what will pose the greatest challenge to Singapore’s future, said Mr Tharman, according121 words
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Article, Illustration52 2004-05-17 8 Edwin Koo - Text and picture by Edwin Koo Ronald McDonald, arguably the world's best known clown, showing off Singapore's largest McDonald's restaurant, which can seat up to 440 people. Done up resort-style, the outlet at West Coast Park, its 126th one here, was officially opened yesterday. Text and picture by52 words
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Article123 2004-05-17 8 More violence in the south AP THREE bombs exploded almost simultaneously at Buddhist temples in Muslim-dominated southern Thailand, where suspected Islamic separatists staged a bloody uprising last month, a police official said. There were no reports of injuries. The bombs exploded at temples in– AP - 123 words
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Article126 2004-05-17 8 Gusmao on presidential hopeful’s fate EAST Timorese President Xanana Gusmao has said that his government will not enforce the arrest warrant for Indonesian presidential candidate Wiranto that was issued by a UNbacked human rights tribunal on May 10. While Mr Gusmao said that his government126 words
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Article150 2004-05-17 8 Section allows S’poreans to connect By Sharlene Tan THE SPH Classified section has introduced a new Personals/Friendships ads classification called Class 189. Senior vice-president of SPH Classified Elsie Chua said: “Class 189 is an additional avenue where our readers can form meaningful friendships and connect– By Sharlene Tan - 150 words
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Article89 2004-05-17 8 SINGAPORE yesterday signed a free trade agreement with Jordan yesterday, its first with a country in the Middle East. Singapore’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Trade and Industry Raymond Lim and Jordan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Industry and Trade Mohammad Halaiqa signed89 words
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Article84 2004-05-17 8 SOON, everyone bom in Britain may have a genetic bar code assigned to them. The country has already started collecting DNA samples from thousands of babies in what will be the first and largest national DNA database in the world. While criminologists and police say it84 words
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Article91 2004-05-17 8 -AFP BRUNEI’S Crown Prince A 1 Muhtadee Billah, the heir to the throne, will marry commoner Sarah Salleh in September, the Brunei government said in a statement over the weekend. Ceremonies for the Sept 8 royal wedding, expected to be Brunei’s biggest social event in recent-AFP - 91 words
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Article97 2004-05-17 8 AS many as 10 Syrian technicians accompanying “unknown equipment” were killed in the April 22 North Korea train explosion, according to a report. World Tribune.com yesterday cited a report in a Japanese newspaper, the Sankei Shimbun, which quoted a military specialist on Korean affairs as97 words
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Financial
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Article, Illustration532 2004-05-17 10 Khushwant Singh - Web-based personality test helps employers to assess each worker’s traits By Khushwant Singh A FATAL error that many managers make is that they deal with all their workers in the same way. The result: mismanagement. This appears to be a widespread lapse in Singapore as indicatedEdwin Koo - 532 words
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Article24 2004-05-17 10 *AS AT MAY 14 US$: 551.728 Ss: RM2.200 553.034 Ss: HK54.515 EURO: 552.040 Ss: 23.70 BAHT Ss: 66.35 YEN Ss: 5,230 RUPIAH24 words
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Article490 2004-05-17 10 The stock recommendation is the average of all the recommendations submitted by analysts following the stock. There is a total of 29 brokers submitting recommendations but not every stock is followed by all the 29 brokers. Their recommendations are placed on a 1 to 5 points scale and490 words
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513 2004-05-17 12 A year after recovering from impact of Sars, aviation industry now has to grapple with soaring oil prices -afp SINGAPORE Escalating jet fuel prices are threatening to clip the wings of Asian carriers just as they recover from last year’s unprecedented travel slump brought on-afp - 513 words
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232 2004-05-17 12 -AFP VIENNA Despite an expected production increase later this week, Opec may not be able to pump enough oil to bring down prices that have been skyrocketing due to instability in the Middle East and increased world demand. Analysts said over the weekend that record-AFP - 232 words
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342 2004-05-17 14 -AFP JEJU, South Korea China used a gathering of Asia’s financial elite here this weekend to calm jitters over the feared impact of state-authored measures to cool its overheating economy. So far, it has received the thumbs up. Addressing fellow ministers and-AFP - 342 words
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500 2004-05-17 15 Swedish newspaper has 36 editions in 16 countries, claims readership of 14m and plans more ‘conquests’ -AFP STOCKHOLM It has gone from humble beginnings in the Stockholm subway to a recent launch in New York’s Times Square. Now, the free newspaper Metro is on-AFP - 500 words
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Article, Illustration575 2004-05-17 17 Meat-hungry kingdom sees comeback of the bird Reuters RIYADH Decades after they died out in Saudi Arabia, ostriches have returned in droves to the kingdom’s deserts to be served up as low-fat burgers and kebabs. Faced with mad cows, diseased sheep and flu-ridden poultry, dozens of– Reuters - 575 words
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Article, Illustration627 2004-05-17 19 CONRAD RAJ - By CONRAD RAJ SO Temasek Holdings has taken up banker Wee Cho Yaw’s challenge to raise the ante for the shares of listed hotel and property company, United Overseas Land. The Singapore investment company came up with a second, higher bid on Thursday night at $2.26627 words
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168 2004-05-17 20 I WONDER if Mr Rick Lim Say Kiong really thought through the likely consequences of imposing a $5,000 security bond on maids, as proposed in his letter, “Maids should pay security bond” (Streats, May 14). Typically, a woman coming to Singapore to be a168 words
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Article140 2004-05-17 20 MR Loh Chow Kuang, the secretary of the Public Transport Council, says the authority takes a serious view of excessively long waiting time experienced by bus passengers. He was referring to service 33, which is scheduled to run at 15-minute intervals. But what Mr Loh should140 words
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Article144 2004-05-17 20 I REFER to Mr Chen Junrong’s letter, “Manager’s poor attitude” (Streats, May 14). Mr Chen said that he went to a KFC outlet in Kallang to buy a newly advertised food item but it was out of stock. Since the item was sold at a144 words
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Article243 2004-05-17 22 HAVING read Mr Philip Lee’s commentary, “Of letters and loneliness” (Streats, May 14), I think that in his time the post office must have been the most romantic place on earth. I envy Mr Lee for having grown up in an era when a letter243 words
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Article97 2004-05-17 22 WE have been reading about the intense competition in the airline industry, especially among budget carriers. Prices have dropped. Perhaps we will now be fed less, but I hope the supply of drinking water to passengers will remain free flow. But, most importantly, I hope that97 words
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Article94 2004-05-17 22 EACH morning from about 6.40 am until 7.05 am there will be more than 15 passengers, students included, waiting at a bus stop along Upper East Coast Road for bus service 10 and 14 to arrive and take us to the city. Because of this long94 words
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Article251 2004-05-17 22 WE seem to be teaching the wrong values to our young. Students think that success in life is getting 100 marks. They leam how to get the correct answer, but they do not know how to ask the right question. I suggest that we ask251 words
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Article116 2004-05-17 22 I REFER to the SMRT’s reply to my recent proposal on using see-through bins at its MRT stations after rubbish bins were removed from the stations as a security measure against terrorists hiding bombs in them. Although the SMRT said my proposal was not feasible, the116 words
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Global
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Article, Illustration401 2004-05-17 23 Hosts can’t dye hair, flash flesh, use English words BEIJING China’s State Administration of Radio, Film and TV is cracking down on its TV presenters. Under new regulations, they have been ordered to stop dyeing their hair, exposing too much flesh and using English words,Reuters - 401 words
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Article, Illustration46 2004-05-17 24 Taipei police on Friday parading two unidentified suspects who might have been involved in the March 19 shooting that injured Taiwanese President Chen Shui-bian and Vice-President Annette Lu. The men were caught with handguns and bullets similar to those used in the shooting APAP - 46 words
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254 2004-05-17 24 -AFP SYDNEY The Australian government faces defeat in national elections due later this year despite a big-spending budget designed to boost its popularity among voters, according to an opinion poll released yesterday. The poll, published in the Sun-Herald newspaper, found the government’s standing with-AFP - 254 words
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Article334 2004-05-17 24 Fears seen as unfounded as reforms are ‘irreversible’ -AFP MUMBAI India’s economic liberalisation is unstoppable, according to analysts, dismissing fears that reforms might be stalled by an incoming communist-backed Congress government led by Mrs Sonia Gandhi. The reform drive launched in 1991 by a-AFP - 334 words
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68 2004-05-17 24 Wire services India’s leftists Communist Party of India (Marxist) and Communist Party of India yesterday want the Vajpayee government’s privatisation policy scrapped. In a joint statement, the parties said: “We oppose the move to nationalise losses and privatise profits. We are against the divestment of profit-making– Wire services - 68 words
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265 2004-05-17 24 -AFP YANGON Myanmar’s military regime has made elaborate preparations for a constitutional convention beginning today, establishing a mini town outside the capital to host some 1,000 delegates. Excited commentaries in the state media have boasted that the representatives will be able to take in-AFP - 265 words
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Article98 2004-05-17 24 AFP BEIJING Kidnap policies are the latest product to hit the Chinese insurance market, reflecting rising crime and a rapidly growing army of millionaires. The product from AIU Insurance, an arm of US-based American International Group, covers ransom money as well as expenses such as lost. – AFP - 98 words
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Medical
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207 2004-05-17 26 Reuters WASHINGTON Soot and other types of air pollution can affect not only animals and people, but their unborn children too, researchers reported recently. They found that genetic mutations known to be caused by some pollutants can be passed through sperm in baby mice. Presumably, the– Reuters - 207 words
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Article139 2004-05-17 26 Bloomberg MINNEAPOLIS Non-alcoholic beer may help the heart as much as its full-strength counterparts, a German study shows. Research has shown that beer, wine and hard liquor thin the blood and reduce heart attacks, strokes and other ailments when taken in moderation. Scientists haven’t been able– Bloomberg - 139 words
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Article, Illustration595 2004-05-17 28 Jin shinjyutsu practitioner Tan Siew Kim tells ZUBAIDAH NAZEER how the ancient healing technique helps promote physical well-being AT first glance, jin shinjyutsu reminds you of shows on healing hands and the credibility of their healers. But jin shin jyutsu practitioner Tan Siew Kim, 48, will have youAshlelgh Sim – .. Jmm - 595 words
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Article, Illustration162 2004-05-17 28 TRUST Michael Moore (below, left) to join in the fray. The controversial maker of documentaries such as Bowling for Columbine, that commented on gun ownership in the US, took to the streets of Cannes over the weekend to support striking French entertainment workers. “I am here todayAFP - 162 words
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Article, Illustration86 2004-05-17 28 SYLVESTER Stallone has sued Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and a production company, claiming that they thwarted his efforts to make a sequel and Broadway musical based on the Rocky film franchise, reported online news service Ananova. The lawsuit seeks unspecified damages. It also seeks an order allowing the actor toAP - 86 words
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journeys
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Article, Illustration521 2004-05-17 29 With so many activities to choose from at the newly-renovated Club Med Cherating Beach, SHARLENE TAN forgets about being deprived of TV for afew days THE mere thought of not having access to a television set for three days might scare the living daylights out of some people.521 words
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Article, Illustration305 2004-05-17 30 Yvonne Kwok - By Yvonne Kwok BROADWAY fans will have something to rejoice about when musical extravaganza Hello Broadway hits the Esplanade in July. This joint New York and Singapore production makes its world debut here on July 2 and will showcase some of the most popular songs from musicals305 words
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Article, Illustration118 2004-05-17 31 A cluster of mysterious objects that surrounded a Mexican Air Force plane, sparking a UFO scare, could just be a weather phenomenon known as ball lightning, said nuclear science researcher Julio Herrera last Friday. An infrared camera had shown 11 blobs of light, invisible to thePic Ash leigh Sim - 118 words
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Tune in TV & MOVIE NEWS
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Article, Illustration71 2004-05-17 31 9pm, Star Chinese Movies (Star Hub Ch 62) Andy Lau’s 100th film shows the idol buffed up and in peak form both inside and outside the ring. He plays Tiger, a kick-boxer imprisoned for 13 years who goes back to Thailand to look for his girlfriend. He71 words
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53 2004-05-17 31 THE MONKEY KING QUEST FOR THE SUTRA 7pm, Channel U Zilan misses Wukong while Ziwei tries to help her adjust to the mortal land. Zilan is grateful for her help. Wukong seems irritated by Zilan’s attention when she offers to join in the journey. The Red child often gets into53 words
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Happenin’
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Article, Illustration75 2004-05-17 31 LARGER THAN LIFE Today and tomorrow, Bpm Esplanade Tickets from $37 to $ll7 at Sistic Let Australian singing sensation The Ten Tenors charm you with their rollicking mix of classical opera, classic rock and pop. After a sell-out performance at the Esplanade last year, the men in suits return75 words
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Article59 2004-05-17 31 EAST SIDE STORY On till June 6,7-30 pm (weekend matinees at 3pm) Tickets at $29 from Sistic Catch this original Toy Factory production that is loosely based on the musical West Side Story. Witness the tragic struggle between two warring gangs the wushu-trained Reds and the silattrained Blacks in59 words
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Advertisement404 2004-05-17 31 If you wish to have your event highlighted in Happenin’, e-mail Streats at streats@sph.com.sg or fax 6319-8191. Please check with organisers for latest status of events. Are You STRUGGLING FINANCIALLY Find out: Why so many people work hard but get little results What is really limiting your potential for achieving404 words
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Miscellaneous473 2004-05-17 31 by Kelli Fox at Astrology.com. AQUARIUS JAN2O-FEB 18 You’re doing your duty out of love. The closer you get to someone, the more you rediscover what you like about them. Time spent creating something together is better than fancy presents. PISCES FEB 19-MAR 20 Yesterday you were thinking about what473 words
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Sports
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Article, Illustration563 2004-05-17 32 2003/2004 Premiership season remembered for Arsenal’s record and Abramovich’s millions Reuters LONDON English football may never be quite the same again after a season in which the heights of Thierry Henry’s talent and the depths of Roman Abramovich’s pockets set new standards in the game. Arsenal’s mesmerising– Reuters; Reuters; J§° - 563 words
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Article238 2004-05-17 32 -AFP NBA PLAY-OFFS WESTERN CONFERENCE S-FINAL LA Lakers 88 San Antonio 76 (Lakers win best-of-seven series 4-2) LOS ANGELES Exactly one year after being dethroned as National Basketball Association champions, the Los Angeles Lakers got their revenge with a convincing 8876 victory over the San-AFP - 238 words
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Article, Illustration437 2004-05-17 33 Wenger targets Champions League success after achieving 38-match unbeaten run J Wire services LONDON What now, Arsenal? The Gunners created English history when they defeated relegated Leicester City 2-1 at Highbury on Saturday to finish the season unbeaten in 38 games. If Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger– Wire services; * AFP - 437 words
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224 2004-05-17 33 -AFP LONDON Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson wants to see Liverpool’s Steven Gerrard at Old Trafford next season. Fergie told The Sunday Times that he regards the Liverpool ace as the natural successor to his midfield general Roy Keane. He said: “If you-AFP - 224 words
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Article, Illustration486 2004-05-17 34 AFP IRVING, Texas Sergio Garcia was flawless from tee to green as he opened a two-stroke lead after Saturday’s third round at the US$5.B million (559.9 million) Byron Nelson Championship. The Spaniard hit all 18 greens in regulation. – AFP - 486 words
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Article195 2004-05-17 34 Reuters BANGKOK Thailand’s Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has said he expects a final decision on his bid for a stake in English football club Liverpool in the next 24 hours. “By Monday evening, we should get an answer There should not be any problem,” he said– Reuters - 195 words
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Article271 2004-05-17 34 -AFP JAKARTA Denmark has lost all six Thomas Cup finals it appeared in. Yesterday, it tried to make sure there will not be a seventh time against hot favourite China. At press time, it was all square at 1-1 between the two teams. Current-AFP - 271 words
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Article208 2004-05-17 34 -AFP LONDON Chelsea boss Claudio Ranieri was none the wiser about his future with the London club after what seemed like an emotional farewell to the fans on Saturday following a 1-0 home win against Leeds. Jesper Gronkjaer’s goal gave the runners-up victory against already-relegated-AFP - 208 words
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Article, Illustration428 2004-05-17 35 Tan Kim Han - S-League All-Stars, Selangor MPPJ revive Malaysia Cup fever By_ Tan Kim Han SULTAN OF SELANGOR’S CUP S-League All-Stars 2 Selangor MPPJ 2 IT was almost like the Malaysia Cup competition all over again at the National Stadium last night. A vociferous 43,000 crowd. The old rivals*dwlnKo« - 428 words
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Miscellaneous48 2004-05-17 32 IN THE LIVING ROOM SOCCER: Spanish Primera Liga highlights (Ch 22, 10pm) Italian Serie A: Lazio v Modena (Delayed, Ch 22, 11pm), AC Milan v Brescia (Delayed, Ch 22, tomorrow, lam) Nationwide Division One play-off s-finals, 2nd leg: Sunderland v Crystal Palace (Live, Ch 22, tomorrow, 2.55 am)48 words
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