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Title Section13 2002-01-09 1 TODAY We (1 II c S (1 ay January 9, 2002 MITA(P) 063/11/200113 words
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AFTERNOON EDITION
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Article170 2002-01-09 1 Reuters NEW YORK The broad market fell yesterday as investors dumped shares of smokestack industries after aluminum giant Alcoa Inc reported its first quarterly loss in almost eight years. But technology shares gained after a string of upbeat profit forecasts. The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite– Reuters - 170 words
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Article189 2002-01-09 1 -AFP WASHINGTON Japan's Economy Minister Heizo Takenaka said yesterday there was no talk of propping up the sliding yen in his meetings with top US economic officials as the currency hit a three-year low against the dollar. It traded at 132.49 against the dollar-AFP - 189 words
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Article575 2002-01-09 1 Tan Hui Leng - Tan Hui Leng Battle to woo lazy money starts by huileng@newstoday.com.sg BILLIONS of dollars just lying around, lazily. Thousands of well-off Singaporeans with only the vaguest idea of what to do with their money. Worry clouds everywhere. Competitors who are still consolidating. To say that Citibank thinks575 words
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Article, Illustration82 2002-01-09 1 Reuters photo A newly discovered hot halo, a cosmic fountain and ghostly bubbles produced by an ancient explosion could change the way scientists look at galaxies, including our own Milky Way. All three findings point to dynamic movement in galaxies and in monstrous galactic clusters. AboveReuters photo - 82 words
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Article130 2002-01-09 1 Channel News Asia KUALA LUMPUR The Sepang International Circuit could be up for sale. Malaysia Airports Bhd (MAB) has confirmed that it is in talks with the Finance Ministry on the sale of its loss-making Formula One race car circuit Analysts expect a special purpose outfitChannel News Asia - 130 words
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Miscellaneous38 2002-01-09 1 BATTLE OVER BIBLES/3 China, US find new grounds to argue HEAVY PRICE OF WAITING/ 19 minister's baby highrisks of mid- I die-age W^^SSt^S pregnancy 4 f\ DONT SELL THE STAR/29 Beckham revival on the cards, says Leonard Thomas38 words
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HOT NEWS
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Article263 2002-01-09 2 Joy Frances - Joy Frances Will the real MrTan please stand up by j oy@newstoday.com. sg IN a strange reversal of roles in the Appeals Court yesterday, the prosecution asked that a man who was fined $150 for obstructing a passageway be acquitted. The man was identified wrongly as the263 words
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Article, Illustration194 2002-01-09 2 – Francis Kan - IF 2002 ended today for Solicitor-General Chan Seng Onn, he would probably count it as one of his more memorable years. On Jan 1, Mr Chan started a two-year term on the board of directors of the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), the de194 words
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Article59 2002-01-09 2 Channel NewsAsia - Channel NewsAsia JAPANESE Premier Junichiro Koizumi begins a five-nation South-east Asia tour today. In Singapore his last destination Mr Koizumi will sign Japan's first Free Trade Agreement with the Republic. Mr Koizumi is expected to propose a cooperation framework between Japan and Asean, similar to China's agreement59 words
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Article, Illustration333 2002-01-09 3 Agencies War of words between China and US over Bible case WASHINGTON United States President George W Bush's personal interest in a case involving a man who took Bibles into China has angered the Chinese. "The Bibles were a pretence. Large quantities of evil cult booklets were– Agencies - 333 words
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206 2002-01-09 3 Agencies BEIJING Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji is going to be the next world leader after British Prime Minister Tony Blair to attempt to defuse tensions between India and Pakistan. Mr Zhu will visit India and Bangladesh from Jan 11 to 18, the Chinese– Agencies - 206 words
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138 2002-01-09 3 THE United States has applauded Singapore's arrest of 15 terrorist suspects last month. The arrests show the global nature of the terrorist threat and the seriousness with which US allies are dealing with the threat, State Department spokesman Richard Boucher said. Rumours of138 words
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Article151 2002-01-09 3 KUALA LUMPUR The enormous damage in Johor, caused by the recent floods, has taken Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Mahathir Mohamad by surprise. "The situation is actually worse than what I had imagined. The media and other reports did not give an accurate picture151 words
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Article, Illustration355 2002-01-09 4 Kim-Kyna Tan - Kim-Kyna Tan Leaders of different faiths to gather by kim@newsto day. com. sg RELIGIOUS zeal must be checked to maintain the delicate inter-reli-gious harmony in Singapore. That's the view of the co-chair-man of the organising committee of the first Inter-Civilisation Dialogue, Bishop Dr Yap Kim Hao. Asked355 words
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230 2002-01-09 4 NOKIA has licensed Asian music from BMG Music Publishing for its mobile phone ring tones in the Asia-Pacific. Nokia now has access to music by popular artistes under the BMG label, including Andy Lau, Jackie Cheung and Stephanie Sun. "The cellular market230 words
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167 2002-01-09 4 — Joy Frances - Joy Frances CHIEF Justice Yong Pung How yesterday increased the jail sentences of three men convicted of stealing credit cards. Two of the men, Rohaazman bin Ali and Jamaludin bin A Samad, were officers with the mail processing department of Singapore Post.167 words
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Article102 2002-01-09 4 – Simone Erasmus - Simone Erasmus TWO Republic of Singapore Air Force pilots made an emergency landing on Monday while on a training flight in the Safti area. According to the Ministry of Defence (Mindef), the event occurred at 5.40pm. The two pilots suffered bruises and were treated at Sembawang Airbase. No102 words
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Advertisement293 2002-01-09 3 You can rest ass^f d when you' re covered. Accidents can happen to anyone, anywhere and at anytime. In Singapore, road accidents alone account for over 10,000* injuries or fatalities each year. Those who travel overseas are even more exposed to the risk of accidents and, worse still, terrorism. That293 words
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Advertisement144 2002-01-09 4 Insure your car at full market value Income policyholders enjoy special 6% discount on renewal NTUC Income's 'quality plan' motor insurance As the number one motor insurer, NTUC Income's guarantees full market value for your car. This prevents 'quality plan' offers you more benefits: your car from being under insured.144 words
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HOME NEWS
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Article, Illustration374 2002-01-09 6 Joy Frances - Joy Frances Lucky draws give passengers another reason to visit Australia L joy@newstoday.com.sg SINGAPORE Airlines (SIA) is teaming up with the Australian Tourist Commission (ATC) to promote Australia as the holiday destination of choice among travellers. As the confidence in air travel declines in the wake of374 words
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Article70 2002-01-09 6 ALL mail services to Afghanistan, which were suspended since Dec 4 last year, will resume with immediate effect. Singapore Post said the suspension of mail services was necessary because of the situation in Afghanistan. The decision to resume services came after Singapore Post was told by70 words
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Article83 2002-01-09 6 Channel NewsAsia A LOGISTICS manager was sentenced to 18 months jail for cheating his company of some $260,000 worth of handphones and other equipment. Colman Hon Chi Wan, 37, who joined Philips Consumer Communication Service in 1998, was responsible for its logistic strategies. In May— Channel NewsAsia - 83 words
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Article94 2002-01-09 6 ANOTHER woman has been appointed to the Economic Review Committee (ERC). She is Ms Yong Ying-I, permanent secretary at the Ministry of Manpower Ms Yong joins the sub-committee on enhancing human capital, which is chaired by the Minister of State (Education and Manpower), Dr Ng Eng Hen.94 words
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Article168 2002-01-09 6 THE Singapore Tourism Board (STB) has appointed Mr Darren Oh as its new director for Taiwan. The new chief said one of his main challenges is to increase visitor arrivals from the country. "My colleagues in Taipei are already doing a great deal and together, we will continue168 words
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LETTERS
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Letter328 2002-01-09 8 Narayana Narayana - Narayana Narayana How can any retrenchment exercise generate 'endearing' sentiments? I REFER to the column, "Retrench with a heart" (Today, Jan 4). While we may sympathise with those who were retrenched as a result of the UOB-OUB merger, the comments by NTUC assistant secretary-gen-eral Halimah Yacob328 words
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199 2002-01-09 8 Stephen Loke - Stephen Loke WE refer to the letter, "The sticker to save elderly from salesmen", by Mr Lai Wai Mun (Today, Jan 7). We thank him for his feedback and we assure him that his views are taken seriously by the Consumers Association of Singapore199 words
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145 2002-01-09 8 Lionel De Souza - Lionel De Souza I REFER to the article, "Staggering breadth of S'pore terrorists' links" (Today, Jan 7). The professionalism and dedication of the Internal Security Department in upholding peace and security in Singapore will go a long way towards fostering confidence in Singaporeans and145 words
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181 2002-01-09 8 Kathleen Kwan - Kathleen Kwan I READ with sadness and anger that the Ministry of Home Affairs had arrested 15 Singaporeans for their terrorist-relat-ed activities and about their intent to make bombs to destroy American-based businesses and buildings in Singapore. I cannot help but wonder why these men181 words
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BUSINESS NEWS
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Article297 2002-01-09 10 Francis Kan - Francis Kan But private construction demand slide to continue by francis@newstoday.com.sg THE good news for the construction industry this year is that overall demand is expected to rise. The bad news: Private sector construction demand will continue to be disappointing. The value of building and infrastructure construction is297 words
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133 2002-01-09 10 C2C Pte Ltd, a subsidiary of Singapore Telecommunications, has obtained US$7OO million (Ssl.3 billion) in loans. The loans comprise a US$66O-million five-year amortising term loan and a US$4O--million three-year revolving credit facility. The loans will be used to fund the development and construction of133 words
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Article26 2002-01-09 10 UK£ U.J4UJ 0.3754 Rupiah Baht 5629.4 23.815 Yen 71.682 Peso 27.934 HK$ 4.2154 A$ 1.0397 RM 2.0539 Rupee 26.095 Euro 0.6083 Won 707.8326 words
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Article260 2002-01-09 10 -AFP SINGAPORE'S recession-mired economy is forecast to grow 3.8 per cent this year and 7.7 per cent next year, but the road is fraught with risks, two economists from the National University of Singapore said yesterday. Gross domestic product (GDP) is projected to continue shrinking up to-AFP - 260 words
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218 2002-01-09 11 Bloomberg HUMEN (China) Perusahaan Otomobil Nasional Bhd, which sells 60 per cent of Malaysia's cars, will sign an agreement on Friday to assemble cars and make parts in China, tapping growth in the world's most populous nation. Proton, as the Malaysian carmaker— Bloomberg - 218 words
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310 2002-01-09 11 Bloomberg HONG KONG DBS TD Waterhouse an online broking venture set up by Singapore's biggest bank and the world's second-largest online brokerage has opened for business in Hong Kong even as rivals are cutting staff. DBS Group Holdings and TD Waterhouse Group– Bloomberg - 310 words
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Article121 2002-01-09 11 MFS Technology a maker of flexible printed circuits yesterday launched its initial public offer of 51.6 million new shares at 27 cents each for a Sesdaq listing. Of the total, 10.5 million shares will be for public subscription, while the remaining 41.1 million shares will be privately placed.121 words
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Article582 2002-01-09 12 Bloomberg Morgan Stanley proves having the right connections equals big business MORGAN Stanley Dean Witter's Singaporean bankers helped it snare more than half of last year's record amount of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) here. Singapore companies announced U5539.4 billion ($72.54 billion) in mergers last year, according to Bloomberg— Bloomberg - 582 words
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Article262 2002-01-09 14 Bloomberg Tax gain gives ST Engineering a boost SINGAPORE Technologies Engineering (ST Engineering) Ltd has indicated that its fourth quarter profit rose 12 per cent, helped by a tax provision write-back. The defence equipment maker's profit for the quarter ended Dec 31 rose to $97.3 million, beating– Bloomberg - 262 words
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Article2130 2002-01-09 14 UNIT TRUSTS FUNDS (All prices are indicative) Fund Nome Bid Prke/NAV I Offer Price Aberdeen Asset Management Asia Ltd Aberdeen China Opportunities Fund 0.955 Aberdeen Global MNC Fund 0.675 Aberdeen Global Technology Fund 0.587 Aberdeen UK Blue Chip Fund 0.759 Aberdeen American Opportunities Fund 0.774 Aberdeen Continental Europe Equity Fund2,130 words
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Market Watch
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Article164 2002-01-09 14 THE market closed above the 1,700-point level on the Straits Times Index, which ended up eight points at 1,704. Volume was moderately heavy with 843 million shares valued at more than $640 million. There were 220 losers against 100 gainers. Penny stocks continued to dominate the top volumes, with164 words
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Article83 2002-01-09 14 THE benchmark Kuala Lumpur Composite Index (KLCI) ended 4.9 points lower at 692.2. Trading volume was 388,930 lots. Losers outnumbered gainers 479 to 258, with 152 counters remaining unchanged. Recently listed Priceworth emerged as the most actively traded counter as it added 16 sen to close at RM3.30 ($1.61),83 words
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WORLD NEWS
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AFTERNOON EDITION
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Article106 2002-01-09 16 -AFP DAMASCUS A law banning the rental of cars from Jan 1 is proving to be disastrous for Syrians who turn to long-term car rentals to avoid paying hefty taxes. The economic journal, AlIqtissadiya, branded the new law, which only allows foreigners and non-resident Syrians to rent-AFP - 106 words
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Article265 2002-01-09 16 Agencies Captain of arms-carrier testifies on TV JERUSALEM Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat is fighting hard to avoid being labelled a terrorist. Israel scored a point against him when it seized a ship the Karine A on a clandestine mission last week in international waters offAgencies - 265 words
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Article139 2002-01-09 16 THE United States has toned down its emphasis on war now that the Taliban is no longer in power in Afghanistan. The next US strikes would only be to assist "friendly" nations. US Defence Secretary Paul Wolfowitz told the New York Times that Indonesia139 words
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Article60 2002-01-09 16 Reuters MINNESOTA It could be trendy but body piercing is dangerous, researchers warned yesterday. A study at Pace University in New York surveyed 454 undergraduates and found nearly one in five pierced student suffered from medical problems. Bacterial infections were the most common, followed by– Reuters - 60 words
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109 2002-01-09 16 What the regional papers say today Bangkok Post/Thailand Yuwarat to chair finance commission Former election commissioner Yuwarat Kamolvej will chair a new 1 1-member body set up to study ways of improving the country's financial structure. New Straits Times/Malaysia Dr M shocked at Johor flood devastation The Prime Minister expressed109 words
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COMMENTARY
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Article617 2002-01-09 18 -AFP British leader takes on role of intermediary on anti-terror issues In its editorial yesterday, The Hindu commented on the visit to India by British Prime Minister Tony Blair. NEW DELHI British Prime Minister Tony Blair may have hoped to exert a "calming influence" on India and-AFP - 617 words
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Advertisement548 2002-01-09 18 W/iy do mosf investors lose money in the markets? W/iaf are tfie myths and mistakes investors' practise that puts them out of the game? Where and when opportunities abound in volatility, why do investors get stranded? Refco S'pore is a SGX-DT clearing member providing 24 hours brokerage services in Designed548 words
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UPFRONT
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Article, Illustration878 2002-01-09 19 lan De Cottsj - lan De Cottsj by ian@newstoday.com.sg Death of UK minister's baby highlights the risks of middle-age pregnancy A CHRISTMAS gift for Britain's Chancellor of the /~A.Exchequer, Mr Gordon Brown, and his bride of 16 months, was cruelly taken away when their premature baby girl died onYEN YOK - 878 words
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Miscellaneous76 2002-01-09 19 INSIDE: 00/LimeLight *21/Portfolio •22/lnCinemas *24/TV listings M |V COLD AS HELL J^^ KOREAN WvmSS^ gf Fr/enrfflefrj is a unique "!^X&. City TV 'ias ine('up a *VA /H 1 mixture of a coming-of-age V^O^lfev v^^ -^l^lj variety of V^K^^^^. .^^"^^L Korean film and gangster noir. \^lT programmes for the |W IkS76 words
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LIMELIGHT
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Article, Illustration334 2002-01-09 20 Low Shi Ping - Low Shi Ping Variety of Winter Olympics programmes on TV by shiping@newstoday.com.sg THE worst weather condition Singapore could get for winter would be a tropical storm. But people living in the temperate belt have to put up with sub-zero temperatures, ice and snow. And that it is enough334 words
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Article, Illustration383 2002-01-09 20 Gail Wan - Gail Wan by gail@newstoday.com.sg IT is not easy being a boy band, so says Taiwanese trio BAD comprising Ben Pai, Alex Tien, both 22, and Danny Huang, 23 who were in town recently to promote their second album, All I. "You've got to be able383 words
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Article, Illustration282 2002-01-09 20 Elisa Chia - Elisa Chia by elisa@newstoday.com.sg NEVER mind the wrinkles at the corners of Chin Han's (picture) puffy eyes. SPH MediaWorks' Channel U is confident this '70s Taiwanese matinee idol will be a big draw in their latest drama, Cash is King. The 40-part282 words
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PORTFOLIO
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Article, Illustration602 2002-01-09 21 Vasu Menon - Vasu Menon but be prepared for global volatility THERE are good reasons to be optimistic about 2002 as aggressive monetary and fiscal stimuli should kick start the US economy and fuel a global recovery. Fund managers are turning bullish on stocks. Many are especially602 words
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183 2002-01-09 21 - VasuMenon - -VasuMenon DESPITE the recent stock market run-up, local blue chips are still attractive. Many have a long way to go before recouping the losses posted over the last 12 months. Singapore stocks remain a laggard in the region but stand a good chance183 words
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Advertisement84 2002-01-09 21 "...Scores with its well-written score..." The Straits Times "...Spectacular scenes that should not be missed..." TODAY r IJUDAH BEN-HUR| An Epic Musical from Epic Entertainment Catch The World Premiere in Singapore Tickets from $40 The Legend Comes to Stage ci?~,(( Performances from 22 Dec 2001 to 12 Jan 2002 /If^^84 words
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INCINEMAS
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Article, Illustration590 2002-01-09 22 serene boo - serene boo A heartfelt Korean tale of enduring friendship FILM REVIEW Friend (Opens Tomorrow) IT is not a run-of-the-mill mafia movie although it has a melancholic mix of gritty violence and humour, typical of Japanese yakuza flicks and the usual Hong Kong gangster fare. Friend is, however,590 words
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Article, Illustration210 2002-01-09 23 POOR Antonio Banderas. The Spanish hunk has been dropped from the planned film adaptation of Andrew LloydWebber's Phantom of the Opera musical, after a recent run of "bad form" at the box office. His dismal list includes The 13th Warrior (1999), Play it to the Bone210 words
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Article, Illustration153 2002-01-09 23 -Reuters LOS ANGELES Actress Whoopi Goldberg (picture) will return as host of the Oscars in March after a two-year break from the job, officials said. The 74th annual Academy Awards ceremony, scheduled for March 24, will mark Goldberg's fourth turn as the host, following stints in-Reuters - 153 words
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Miscellaneous64 2002-01-09 22 1 The Others 2 Behind Enemy Lines 3 (1) The Lord of the Rings 4 (2) Vanilla Sky R(A) 5 (4) Spirited Away (Japanese) 6 (3) Dance of a Dream (Mandarin) 7 (6) Running out of Time 2 (Mandarin) 8 (5) Ocean's Eleven 9 Avalon Polish 10 (7) Harry Potter64 words
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Miscellaneous1393 2002-01-09 24 JSA^DIACORP /A=ryJj-\CORP A* The Medical Alphabet Channel NewsAsia, 7.32pm •To Where He Belongs Channel 8,10.30pm Riddle of the Rays Arts Central, 9pm Recall the old wives'tale-wearing shoes will help Mao Jin helps Xuerou Discover the secret lives of Black Rays as they leave hilly Inn II In milk lli'ii-luii i>1,393 words
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TIMEOUT
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Article, Illustration422 2002-01-09 25 Low Shi Ping - Low Shi Ping It's an experiment with music, really by shiping@newstoday.com.sg IF you think that Chinese orchestral music is backdated and traditional, think again. Because the Singapore Chinese Orchestra (SCO) is going pop! Come Jan 11 and 12, the Singapore Conference Hall will be filled with the422 words
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Article142 2002-01-09 25 MUSIC ExxonMobil Campus Concert The Joy of Chamber Music The NUS Symphony Orchestra will make a foray into chamber music in this concert, featuring performances from a viola soloist, a string quartet and many others. Date: Jan 1 1 Time: Ipm Venue: NUS Theatrette (LT 13) Price: Free Enquiries:142 words
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Article, Illustration225 2002-01-09 25 Janice Lee - Young, modern and cultured Janice Lee by j anice@newstoday. com.sg TO all those who thought the young generation is modern and uncultured it's time to chew your hats. With the start tof the new year comes six culturally-saturated performances by Kala Mandhir, the Temple of Fine Arts. Starting from the225 words
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Article321 2002-01-09 27 AFP NFL Ravens 19 Vikings 3 Defending champ scrapes through BALTIMORE The NFL playoffs will not go off without the defending Super Bowl champion Baltimore Ravens. The question is: Should anyone be scared? Dressed in a towel while dancing across the locker room to hisAFP - 321 words
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151 2002-01-09 27 Reuters PHILADELPHIA Allen Iverson recorded his first career triple-double, collecting 30 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds as the Philadelphia 76ers coasted to a 116-92 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers yesterday. Iverson has always been known for his scoring. But he wasReuters - 151 words
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Article145 2002-01-09 27 AFP CHICAGO Juanita Jordan has filed for divorce from basketball legend Michael Jordan, citing "irreconcilable differences" as a reason for ending her 13-year marriage to the National Basketball Association star. In a petition filed in a circuit court at nearby Waukegan, J. Vanoy Jordan, 42, sought toAFP - 145 words
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Article, Illustration1034 2002-01-09 28 Rohit Brijnath - Rohit Brijnath by rohit@newstoday.com. sg IT IS summer in Australia, winter elsewhere, but for tennis it is spring. Renewal, you see, a starting over. Again, the faces are fresh with ambition, all slates have been wiped clean, the computer stands at zero. The year commences,Allsport photo - 1,034 words
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Article, Illustration704 2002-01-09 29 Leonard Thomas - Leonard Thomas Comment by leonard@newstoday.com.sg THERE has been a whirlwind of transfer rumours swirling around Old Trafford over the last month. Paolo Di Canio, Diego Forlan and now Roberto Fabien Ayala have all been linked with a move to the Theatre of Dreams. The strikeALLSPORTS PHOTOS - 704 words
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Article, Illustration538 2002-01-09 29 LONDON Liverpool's hope of closing a three-point gap on Premiership pace-setter Leeds has been hit by an injury to Michael Owen, reported Soccernet The England striker, far and away Liverpool's top scorer with 18 goals, is struggling to538 words
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409 2002-01-09 30 AFP LONDON Wycombe Wanderers, beaten semi-finalist last season, narrowly failed to pull off the latest shock of the FA Cup third round after a 2-2 draw with Premiership side Fulham this morning. The Second Division side was 2-1 up with two minutes toAFP - 409 words
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Article133 2002-01-09 30 Reuters MADRID Real Madrid strolled to a 4-0 win over city rival Rayo Vallecano in the opening leg of a one-sided King's Cup quarter-final at the Bernabeu this morning. Roberto Carlos struck with a long-range effort in the first half and late goals from Raul, ZinedineReuters - 133 words
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Article, Illustration731 2002-01-09 30 Jose Raymond - Jose Raymond But World Cup-bound Visvanathan is not on cloud nine yet by j ose@newstoday. com.sg THE reality has still not set in for two-time S-League assistant referee of the year, X Visvanathan (picture), who was yesterday picked by Fifa to officiate at this year's World Cup.JOSE RAYMOND - 731 words
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Article329 2002-01-09 31 Reuters SHEFFIELD Andy Cole scored his first goal for Blackburn Rovers to spur his side to a 2-1 semi-final first leg victory over Sheffield Wednesday this morning. The England striker, making his second appearance since his £8 million ($21.3 million) move from Manchester United last month,– Reuters - 329 words
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Article, Illustration122 2002-01-09 31 SHEFFIELD Blackburn boss Graeme Souness was delighted that Andy Cole (picture) broke his duck for Rovers in his second game since his £8 million move from Manchester United. "He will get goals," the Rovers boss told sports.com. "He has got great movement and we have one122 words
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