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AFTERNOON EDITION
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Article307 2001-05-03 1 Agencies US retracts memo on suspension of military ties WASHINGTON The Pentagon has withdrawn a directive that said relations with the Chinese military had been suspended. It says future contacts with the Chinese military are simply under review. Rear Admiral Craig Quigley, speaking for US Defence Secretary– Agencies - 307 words
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218 2001-05-03 1 SEOUL The US foremost allies, Japan and South Korea, are concerned about President George W Bush's missile defence proposals. The International Herald Tribune, quoting policy experts and lawmakers in both countries, as saying Mr Bush's proposals are raising the alarm on very sensitive218 words
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Article91 2001-05-03 1 Reuters LOS ANGELES- Actor Ryan O'Neal, best known for his role in the 1970 big-screen romance Love Story, has chronic leukaemia, but his condition is not life-threatening, his publicist said yesterday. "He has chronic leukaemia, it is treatable and he is doing very well," the– Reuters - 91 words
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Article52 2001-05-03 1 AFP NEW YORK Share prices were mixed here yesterday as the technology sector gained from a rotation out of blue chip stocks. The Nasdaq closed with a gain of 52.36 points (2.41 per cent) 2,220.60 while the Dow Jones industrials slipped 21.66 points (0.20 per cent)AFP - 52 words
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Miscellaneous29 2001-05-03 1 /^^^^k GET SPOTTED WIN! /^^flHl^^^k fl WTgA Be on the lookout for our big cash giveaway in May m^^^^^g^^^U^jA A n To find out more, turn to page 329 words
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Miscellaneous8 2001-05-03 1 Stand to every hour, every weekend, in May!8 words
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HOT NEWS
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Article281 2001-05-03 2 Zackaria Abdul Rahim - Zackaria Abdul Rahim Electricity deals, new meters by zackaria@newstoday.com.sg SOON businesses will be able to haggle over their electricity rates and there will be different rates charged for consuming power at different times of the day. They can monitor their load patterns, their specifications to different power retailers, get281 words
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Article134 2001-05-03 2 THE Singapore Medical Council has revealed new training guidelines for House Officers, to better acquaint them with the educational objectives of housemanship training. This was announced by Mr Lim Hng Kiang, Minister for Health and Second Minister for Finance, at the Physician's Pledge Affirmation ceremony yesterday afternoon. The134 words
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Article66 2001-05-03 2 THE National Day Parade will return to the National Stadium this year where some 55,000 spectators will take part in the action. Singapore celebrates its 36th year of independence on Aug 9. The celebratory parade this year will revolve round the themes of Foundation, Value and Hope.66 words
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Article266 2001-05-03 3 -AFP Arroyo warns of taking on more powers MANILA Philippines President Gloria Arroyo warned foes yesterday to avoid any action that could goad her into taking on more emergency powers after a failed mob attack on her official residence. She declared a "state of rebellion" in Manila-AFP - 266 words
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165 2001-05-03 3 Agencies JAKARTA In his pre-recorded address to the nation yesterday, embattled Indonesian President Abdurrahman Wahid made no mention of his second censure, saying instead thai legislators had pressing matter? to attend to "There are 160 draft bills in the hands ol– Agencies - 165 words
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Article103 2001-05-03 3 Agencies KUALA LUMPUR The former private secretary to Malaysia's jailed politician Anwar Ibrahim was yesterday sentenced to 18 months jail for perjury. Azmin Mohamed Ali has appealed against his conviction of giving false evidence during Anwar's corruption trial in 1999. He was released after posting bail of– Agencies - 103 words
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Article331 2001-05-03 4 Shazalina Salim - Shazalina Salim All imported dogs now require microchip identification by shazalina@newstoday.com.sg IF you are planning to smuggle in a pet or any other live animal from other countries, think again. "Don't even try it We'll catch up with you," warned Mr Goh Shih Yong, the331 words
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280 2001-05-03 4 In the third part of Today's interview with Mr Lim Boon Heng, NTUC Chief and Minister Without Portfolio, we asked: As more people become educated and as more employers get more savvy when recruiting them at higher levels, will unions become irrelevant? AS long as280 words
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Advertisement97 2001-05-03 4 Where does our come from? With so many varieties of meat available at Shop N Save, it is difficult to give them a miss. Beef-14,091 tonnes of beef were imported into Singapore, mainly from Australia, New Zealand, USA, and Brazil. Mutton 9,920 tonnes of mutton were imported into Singapore, mainly97 words
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Miscellaneous112 2001-05-03 4 READ 0N... Enough, this media war Audience will get fed up and go for foreign media/6 Buoyant mood Rally in US markets lifts local sentiment/8 Baby boy or baby girl? Help for doctors who can't tell birth defect/ 12 Merger is no answer Why New Zealand can't be part of112 words
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HOME NEWS
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Article151 2001-05-03 6 Charlene Liv - Charlene Liv I WAS extremely moved by the article "Make a call, make their day" (Today, Apr 30). My grandmother suffers from dementia and she's now bedridden. She has been in this condition for almost three years now. My mother takes care of her full-time. She151 words
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Article627 2001-05-03 6 Ananda Perera - Ananda Perera Audience will get fed up and go for foreign media I AM writing this letter as a media professional of 38 years' standing. I am also an avid media observer. Now that Singapore Press Holdings (SPH) has been granted a licence to operate two627 words
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216 2001-05-03 6 COL Benard Toh - COL Benard Toh WE refer to the letters on aircraft noise by Mr J C S Wong and Mr B X Chua (Today, Apr 23 and Apr 25). We understand the concern raised about the noise generated by aircraft flying activities. Unfortunately,216 words
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Advertisement41 2001-05-03 6 Your letter can also appear on this page. Give your full name and address and write to Today, 24, Raffles Place, #28-01/06, Clifford Centre, Singapore *****1; Fax: 65-*****17; E-mail: news@newstoday.com.sg We reserve the right to edit all letters submitted for publication.41 words
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BUSINESS NEWS
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Article339 2001-05-03 7 Bloomberg News XL scraps 10 per cent tax on stock investment gains KUALA LUMPUR Malaysia scrapped its last tax on foreign investors' stock-market gains, ending controls imposed in 1998, in a sign that the government is confident investors will no longer flee the market. Malaysia's key stock— Bloomberg News - 339 words
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Article138 2001-05-03 7 SINGAPORE'S key manufacturing sector contracted last month the third in a row as the Purchasing Manufacturing Index (PMI) continues its slide. The PMI, based on a monthly survey of purchasing managers, fell 1.2 points to post a reading of 46.2. The fall did not come as138 words
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MARKET NEWS
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Article, Illustration491 2001-05-03 8 Rally in US markets lifts local sentiment MAJOR US indices rallied with gusto as investors cheered the US Senate's approval of President Bush's 11-year US$l.35 trillion (552.45 trillion) tax cut seen as a favourable event, together the US Fed's four rate cuts so far. Investors returned from the491 words
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Article, Illustration530 2001-05-03 8 KUALA LUMPUR The Kuala Lumpur stock market staged a convincing rally in the afternoon, after a relatively slow start in the morning session, when the Ministry of Finance first announced the removal of the 10 per cent exit levy on foreign portfolio profits repatriated within530 words
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Article574 2001-05-03 9 Ivay Tan - Ivay Tan Minority investors may lose out if they miss offer deadlines by ivay@newstoday.com.sg IGNORANCE is not bliss especially, for investors who missed their deadline for takeover offers. For they risk turning their investments into worthless paper. Despite handsome premiums to the share prices, some investors of Pacific574 words
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Article25 2001-05-03 9 In the article Even accounting and HR outsourced now", the name of Business Trend's managing director of Asia, should have been Mr Dhirendra Shantilal.25 words
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WORLD NEWS
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Article377 2001-05-03 10 Agencies World is wary as Bush talks of new missile system PARIS China yesterday branded US plans to push ahead with a missile defence system a threat to world peace, while Washington's European allies and a wary Russia hoped they would be consulted about– Agencies - 377 words
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Article167 2001-05-03 10 Reuters BIRMINGHAM (Alabama) A former member of the Ku Klux Klan was found guilty of first degree murder on Tuesday in the bombing of a church in Birmingham, Alabama, 38 years ago. The attack killed four black girls in one of the most heinous crimes– Reuters - 167 words
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Article, Illustration238 2001-05-03 10 Agencies. TOKYO Japan's reformminded Prime Minister, Mr Junichiro Koizumi, would face strong public opposition if he pushed for the revision of the Constitutional commitment to pacifism, according to a survey released yesterday. Mr Koizumi's meteoric rise to power last week has sparkedAgencies. - 238 words
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168 2001-05-03 10 Reuters WASHINGTON The Pentagon said "Made-in-China" labels are not welcomed in the US Army, as it outfits about half a million troops with new black berets. "The Army Chief of Staff has determined that US troops shall not wear berets made in China, or berets– Reuters - 168 words
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Article99 2001-05-03 12 AFP PYONGYANG A European Union delegation, led by Swedish Prime Minister Goran Persson, arrived in the North Korean capital on Tuesday. The delegation hopes to revive the ailing Korean peace process. The Chinese news agency, Xinhua, reported that Mr Persson is the first western leader toAFP - 99 words
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Article346 2001-05-03 12 Reuters Help for doctors who can't tell birth defect WASHINGTON American researchers have come up with a study that hopes to help doctors ascertain the defect among babies with ambiguous gender, before they are born. In Singapore also, a baby was born recently with theReuters - 346 words
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Article201 2001-05-03 12 Reuters CANBERRA Australia's conservative government was rocked yesterday by infighting. This, after an internal memorandum accusing party leaders of ill behaviour, was leaked to the press. The memo accused leaders, particularly heir-apparent, Treasurer Peter Costello, of being mean, tricky and out-of-touch with voters. The blunt personalReuters - 201 words
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Article, Illustration49 2001-05-03 12 REUTERS photo Arna, a 40-year-old female circus elephant is at the centre of a legal battle. Animal activists charge circus operators of cruelty, saying her life is sad and lonely since her companion died. But, they say she can't get along with any other elephant.REUTERS photo - 49 words
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134 2001-05-03 12 AFP PARIS The French satirical newspaper, Le Canard Enchaine, has accused the French police of spying on its premises, prompting an official inquiry. The police source said the weekly, which has a long-standing reputation for breaking news of top political scandals, said that inAFP - 134 words
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COMMENTARY
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Article, Illustration713 2001-05-03 13 Raj Vasil - Raj Vasil Why New Zealand can't be part of Australia by in Wellington A NEW book by an Australianborn political scientist has suggested that New Zealand will become just another poor South Pacific outpost unless it unites with its large, prosperous neighbour, Australia. Professor Bob CatleyAFP photo - 713 words
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INFOTECH
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Article, Illustration598 2001-05-03 14 Andrew Seyoon Park - Andrew Seyoon Park An RPG and console game all rolled up in one by SUMMONER is a 3D role-play-ing game about a young man who's born into a prophecy of sorcery and betrayal. It features traditional console and computer role-playing games. It is a fully 3D598 words
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BREAKING NEWS
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Article61 2001-05-03 14 Despite poor investing times in the wake of the dotcom crash, an Australian venture capital firm has defied the odds and raised $135.36 million to invest in the country's information technology and communication companies. Technology Venture Partners' (TVP) final VC figure exceeded its initial target last61 words
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Article62 2001-05-03 14 Design software maker Macromedia Inc said it will ship its FreeHand 10 and Director 8.5 Shockwave Studio applications to Asia by the end of May. The FreeHand software supports both Windows and Macintosh OS X. The Director 8.5 package includes Director 8.5, a Multi User Server 362 words
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Article34 2001-05-03 14 Bell Telecommunications and Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (PLDT) recently signed an interconnection agreement. Under the terms, calls made by both carriers' users will now be rendered interconnectible through their respective networks.34 words
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DOWNLOADS
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Article45 2001-05-03 14 With a fast and easy Internet update link that lets you keep your stats up-to-date, this program allows you to keep detailed results of the Premier League And Divisions 1,2, and 3. A search feature lets you look up almost any football stats.45 words
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Article28 2001-05-03 14 This 3D puzzle game will have you trying to stop giant cubes before they roll off the stage. It comes with topnotch graphics and an animated tutorial.28 words
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Article35 2001-05-03 14 This utility magnifies part of your screen up to 64 times. Compared to other similar utilities, this one has a larger viewing area and it allows you to customise it with your own skins.35 words
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Article24 2001-05-03 14 A great Web page editor for kids with neat features presented in a down-to-earth style mixed with plenty of humour and quirkiness.24 words
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Article32 2001-05-03 14 If you need to access your Internet bookmarks quickly, add this to your system tray. It allows you to import and consolidate bookmarks from Internet Explorer, Netscape, Opera, and more.32 words
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Article, Illustration409 2001-05-03 15 Sol E Solomon - Sol E Solomon It should be available here next year with game software by solomon@newstoday.com.sg MICROSOFT'S game console, Xbox, should arrive in Singapore some time next year. The IT giant is currently working with local game distributors over availability of software titles, said Mr409 words
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513 2001-05-03 15 ASIA-PACIFIC (excluding Japan) will surpass the United States in total Internet users by 2005. Rapid growth coupled with a huge pool of potential users will place Asia at the forefront of the Internet revolution, revealed the Internet Commerce Market Model (ICMM) report by International Data513 words
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Article, Illustration506 2001-05-03 21 Her 'blasphemous' video is now hailed as the second best LOS ANGELES A controversial Madonna music video, condemned as blasphemous when it first aired, ranks as the second-greatest video of all time, according to a new list compiled by music cable network VHI. The 1989 clipReutehs photo - 506 words
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Article, Illustration141 2001-05-03 22 Can Jacelyn sing? We will find out soon. The pretty actress says yes, she can. "I think I am okay. I'm pretty good. At least, it's listenable," she said. Jacelyn will croon two songs Are You Thinking Of Him and I Am Not Afraid for theWEE TECKMAN - 141 words
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Article412 2001-05-03 22 Hazel Tan - Hazel Tan CHANNEL 8 NEW OFFERINGS Jacelyn talks about the concept of love, theme of her Ch 8 serial by] hazel@newstoday.com.sg Love Me, Love Me Not. That's the title of Jacelyn Tay's latest drama serial. But don't ask Jacelyn if she still loves her412 words
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Article, Illustration561 2001-05-03 23 Shazalina Salim - Shazalina Salim A-mei wowed the audience with her slick moves by shazalina@newstoday.com.sg I have heard her name countless times and seen pictures of her everywhere. Chang Huei Mci, or popularly-known as A-mei, is a name well-recognised in Asia. However, prior to her performance at the May DayWONG KHING CHONG - 561 words
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Article, Illustration658 2001-05-03 23 ON THE LILY PAD with Jeremiah Bullfrog A friend of mine often laments that she is not better than she actually is. She wants to be better looking, more sociable, more intelligent. Occasionally, she frets that her life will be without note, that658 words
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Article, Illustration545 2001-05-03 24 Elaine Quek - Elaine Quek Great looking skin starts in the mind for 5S by elaine@newstoday.com.sg IMAGINE a distinct scent, colour and texture packed into your next bottle of moisturiser and you would have just envisioned the new 5S dream come true. The range of 5S skincare andHeidyKhoo - 545 words
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Article, Illustration343 2001-05-03 25 Linda Lim - Linda Lim by I must confess to having a weakness for Mango whether from casual to sexy, or well-tailored jackets to the dressy evening wear, they cater to the young, urban woman looking for the latest fashion trends. When their first store opened in Singapore343 words
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SPORTS
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Article, Illustration569 2001-05-03 26 NBA PLAYOFFS Milwaukee survives Round One for first time in 12 years Orlando 104 Milwaukee 112 ORLANDO The NBA landscape in Milwaukee was starting to look a lot like Seattle for Bucks' coach George Karl. Until yesterday. The Bucks advanced to the second round of theAFP photo - 569 words
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322 2001-05-03 26 PURCHASE Marcus Camby was back at practice with the New York Knicks yesterday. And he intends to play in Game 4 of the Knicks' first-round playoff series against the Toronto Raptors, reported ESPN.com. "I'm feeling better each day," Camby said. "It feels good to322 words
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193 2001-05-03 26 Dallas 107 Utah 77 DALLAS The Dallas Mavericks are growing up fast. Dirk Nowitzki scored 16 of his 33 points in the third quarter, and Steve Nash had 27 points as the playoff-novice Mavericks routed the Utah Jazz 107-77 in Game 4 yesterday to193 words
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99 2001-05-03 26 PHILADELPHIA Philadelphia 76ers president Pat Croce discussed a contract extension with chairman Ed Snider, calling the meeting "a positive and productive first step." Croce said yesterday that he met with Snider, at his request, for nearly two hours yesterday at the First Union Centre, reported99 words
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Article, Illustration809 2001-05-03 27 After a fine show at Honda Classic,TeenTy's gunning for World No. 1 NEW YORK Ty Tryon (right) is a poster boy for amateur golf's brave new world of babyfaced young guns whose dream is to trade shots with Tiger Woods on the PGA Tour some day soon.Allsport photo - 809 words
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209 2001-05-03 27 AFP WELLINGTON Heavyweight boxing champion Hasim Rahman has flatly rejected ever fighting Samoan New Zealand hopeful David Tua, the Evening Post newspaper reported yesterday. Tua last year fought and lost to Lennox Lewis before the champion wentAFP - 209 words
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223 2001-05-03 27 Reuters BANGKOK Thailand's hordes of Manchester United fans are furious over the meagre ticket allocation for the soccer friendly between the Thai national team and the English champion in July. Thousands of fans flocked to Bangkok this week, manyReuters - 223 words
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Article, Illustration318 2001-05-03 28 So says manager Houllier as Reds beat Bradford Premier League Bradford 0 Liverpool 2 LONDON Gerard Houllier (left) refused to rule out Liverpool's chances of finishing as Premiership runner-up after its 2-0 win over Bradford. The Anfield side now occupies the third Champions League qualification spot318 words
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Article326 2001-05-03 28 Reuters Australian Soccer MELBOURNE Australia's coach Frank Farina pleaded yesterday for his foreign-based players, including Leeds United pair Mark Viduka and Harry Kewell, to make themselves available for the Oceania zone play-offs next month. "Everyone must be realistic about the games in June, and there willReuters - 326 words
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Article81 2001-05-03 28 Reuters STOCKHOLM English Premier League club Aston Villa is keen to sign Swedish defender Olof Mellberg from Spain's Racing Santander, the Swedish tabloid Expressen reported yesterday. Aston Villa is on the lookout for a replacement for captain Gareth Southgate who wants to leave the club. VillaReuters - 81 words
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Article85 2001-05-03 28 Reuters LONDON Italian Gianluca Vialli was appointed to manage first division Watford yesterday to succeed former England manager Graham Taylor. Vialli, 36, was sacked as Chelsea manager on Sept 12 after only five matches into the season, after guiding the London Premier League club to– Reuters - 85 words
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Article67 2001-05-03 28 Reuters ZURICH A special armband will be worn by the most-capped international still playing for his country, Egypt's Hossam Hassan, Fifa said. Fifa president Sepp Blatter and former France captain Michel Platini will present Hassan with a souvenir medal, a diploma and the armband on Sunday. He becameReuters - 67 words
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AFTERNOON EDITION
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Article, Illustration742 2001-05-03 29 AFP But it will go to Spain with an advantage Champions League Leeds 0 Valencia 0 LEEDS Leeds United was held to a 0-0 draw by last season's beaten-finalist Valencia this morning in an action-packed first leg of their European Champions League semi-final tie. Leeds, looking to reachAFP; Atr photo - 742 words
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Article, Illustration179 2001-05-03 29 LONDON Steven Gerrard (below) has followed his Professional Footballers' Association young player of the year award by picking up the fans' vote for the Premiership's best player, reported Soccernet.com. The brilliant 20-year-old Liverpool midfielder came out on top in the voting on theALLSPORT photo - 179 words
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257 2001-05-03 29 Reuters Cricket ST JOHN'S A century from opener Herschelle Gibbs helped South Africa to an overwhelming eight-wicket victory in the second one-day international against West Indies at the Recreation Ground this morning. Gibbs hit 104 as South Africa levelledReuters - 257 words
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Article, Illustration489 2001-05-03 30 Stanley Ho - Stanley Ho Four S-League clubs vying for his signature by stanley@newstoday.com.sg INDIAN international forward Bhaichung Bhutia (right) wants to play in the NTUC Income S-League. The English-based superstar will be in Singapore on May 22 to negotiate terms with four S-League clubs. Reigning Singapore CupAllsport photo - 489 words
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295 2001-05-03 30 Stanley Ho - Balestier v Sembawang (Toa Payoh Stadium, 7.30pm) AFTER treating the fans to a rare away win against Marine Castle last week, Balestier Central coach PN Sivaji must be deliberating between adopting a defensive line-up or embracing an attack-minded strategy against Sembawang Rangers. The295 words
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Article152 2001-05-03 30 -AFP COLOMBO International Cricket Council (ICC) investigators have grilled Sri Lanka's ex-skipper Arjuna Ranatunga and Aravinda de Silva in a probe that goes beyond match-fixing allegations originally made against them. The ICC's anti-corruption panel questioned de Silva in the company of his lawyer on Tuesday and-AFP - 152 words
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Article, Illustration434 2001-05-03 31 Kelvin Phang - Kelvin Phang by kelvin@newstoday.com.sg ONE POINT was all that separated Singapore's Ronald Susilo (above) and Indonesian world N0.3 Taufik Hidayat in an inci-dent-filled Asia Cup tie last night. Over 500 fans were treated to a cliff-hanger complete with spectacular rallies, two linesmen being 'substituted',WONG KHING CHONG\ - 434 words
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Article101 2001-05-03 31 SINGAPORE'S Li Jiawei and Jing Junhong progressed into the fourth round of the singles event at the World Table Tennis championships in Osaka yesterday. Li, 19, easily overcame Hungary's world number 16 Csilla Batorfi in straight sets 21-14, 21-18, 21-14. World number 13 Jing,101 words
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Article100 2001-05-03 31 THREE key Pahang players all crucial links in the team were approached by a bookie to fix the outcome of their Premier One match against Penang at Batu Kawan Stadium on April 24, reported the New Straits Times. The bookie was prepared to offer them a substantial sum100 words
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Article50 2001-05-03 31 AFTER qualifying for the 400 m freestyle for the Kuala Lumpur SEA Games on Tuesday, Christel Bouvron made it a double yesterday. She qualified for the 100 m butterfly event by clocking 1:03.265ec. So far, only Nicolette Teo and Christel have made the swimming team for Kuala Lumpur.50 words
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Miscellaneous10 2001-05-03 32 AFTERNOON EDITION Leeds and Valencia in dramatic draw P x10 words
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