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AFTERNOON EDITION
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Article410 2002-01-30 1 Reuters Bush reveals discovery of AI Qaeda computers WASHINGTON President George W Bush stressed in his State of the Union speech this morning that America's war on terrorism is only just beginning with tens of thousands of trained followers of Osama bin Laden spread– Reuters - 410 words
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174 2002-01-30 1 AFP WASHINGTON More evidence of a consumer-driven recovery for the US economy emerged yesterday as Federal Reserve policymakers met to consider ending their aggressive stance of cutting interest rates over the past year. The Conference Board, a New York business research group, said its consumerAFP - 174 words
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Article126 2002-01-30 1 -AFP NEW YORK Stocks went into a tailspin here yesterday, as worries about further possible corporate bankruptcies and misleading accounting cases offset positive economic data. The Dow Jones industrials tumbled 247.51 points (2.51 per cent) to close at 9,618.24 and the Nasdaq shed 50.92 points-AFP - 126 words
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Miscellaneous14 2002-01-30 1 I_ ___^___Tw Solskjaer scores hattrick in Man Utd win over Bolton See Page 3014 words
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HOT NEWS
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Article, Illustration475 2002-01-30 2 Ng Boon Yian - Ng Boon Yian PM speaks openly of his worry a repeat of the chaos of 1964 by boonyian@newstoday.com.sg SINGAPORE may have nipped the recent terror plots in the bud but there is no guarantee that terrorist attacks will not take place in future. "I do not want475 words
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Article, Illustration189 2002-01-30 2 Matter of principle and security Francis Kan THE borderless nature of terrorism makes an open society like Singapore more vulnerable to such threats. And it is very different from the terror threat Singapore has faced in the past. That is why it is vital for the Republic to continue supporting– Francis Kan - 189 words
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Article292 2002-01-30 2 THERE is a very good reason why a new campaign called "Women's Health and You" is touching on old topics like pregnancy and common obstetrical and gynaecological problems. It seems even well-educated women are still ignorant about such issues. Some still hold on to old292 words
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Article372 2002-01-30 3 or risk sliding backwards, Malays warned KUALA LUMPUR The unresolved "Malay dilemma" continues to grate on Datuk Seri Dr Mahathir Mohamad's mind if his remarks at a conference yesterday were anything to go by. At a conference on Mind-Opening of the Malay Muslims, the372 words
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Article101 2002-01-30 3 -AFP KUALA LUMPUR Malaysia could face an early election next year, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Mahathir Mohamad hinted. "I do not think we will call for an early election but there's also a possibility that we will hold it one year earlier, that is in-AFP - 101 words
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Article159 2002-01-30 3 AFP. ZAMBOANGA After an unexpected snag yesterday, a joint US-Philippines anti-terrorist operation is all set to begin tomorrow. Brigadier General Emmanuel Teodosio said the exercise, scheduled to be launched yesterday, was postponed due to some "procedural issues", which included the number of participating US military advisers.AFP. - 159 words
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Article107 2002-01-30 3 Blasts at warehouse again Reuters BANGKOK A series of explosions shook an army munitions warehouse in northeast Thailand yesterday, wounding at least 11 people. This occurred three months after ammunition blasts at the same warehouse killed 18 people. Witnesses said the first explosion was heard in the afternoon at the– Reuters - 107 words
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Article76 2002-01-30 3 -AFP KUALA LUMPUR Malaysia yesterday sent 15 Indonesian workers involved in a riot at a textile factory to six months in jail. The workers pleaded guilty to the charge of participating in an unlawful assembly at the fac- tory hostel on Jan 17. The riot, over drug-AFP - 76 words
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Article, Illustration380 2002-01-30 4 – Joy Frances - Joy Frances TODAY photo by AN idea that sprang into Minister for the Environment Lim Swee Say's head last April on a trip to Europe will be at our feet this March. The idea is to use leftover ash from burnt waste to make roads. IfAD/IN TOE - 380 words
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Article268 2002-01-30 4 Elaine Quek - Elaine Quek 800 families to host children of different races by elaine@newstoday.com.sg LAST year, 40 families were given the opportunity to house children of a different ethnic background for a weekend. The idea was for different communities to understand each other better. We can now be grateful for268 words
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Article, Illustration193 2002-01-30 4 – Kim-Kyna Tan - Kim-Kyna Tan EVEN if the economy rebounds later this year, the job market will still lag behind. Minister for Manpower Dr Lee Boon Yang (picture) made this point as he fielded questions on Singapore's economic and employment outlook in an online chat organised by193 words
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Article78 2002-01-30 4 THE Public Utilities Board and the Meteorological Service predict that high tides of 3.3m to 3.5m coinciding with strong North-East Monsoon winds in the South China Sea could result in floods today and tomorrow. They advise shop owners and residents in lowlying areas such as Chinatown, Circular Road,78 words
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Article104 2002-01-30 4 Channel NewsAsia A MAN was yesterday sentenced to a month's jail for dragging his dog by its hind legs from under a van into his house, smacking its face, kicking its stomach and flinging it onto the ground. A neighbour saw Kumaravelu Karthigasu's cruelty in May— Channel NewsAsia - 104 words
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LETTERS
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Letter347 2002-01-30 6 Kenneth Mak - Kenneth Mak and let them appreciate other cultures I REFER to the recent Government statements on the wearing of the tudung for Malay schoolgirls. The Government's approach is to minimise the cultural and religious differences amongst our different races, thereby leading to closer social integration.347 words
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201 2002-01-30 6 Michael Lim Suey Yee - Michael Lim Suey Yee I READ with interest the letter written by Ms Milissa Amy Fernandez on the behaviour of tertiary students in Singapore (Today, Jan 29). I agree that some students are clearly lacking in manners. However, to conclude that the Government's201 words
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Letter286 2002-01-30 6 Quek Li Huat - Quek Li Huat TRAFFIC going into the CBD via Nicoll Highway between Bam and 8.30am is light but it builds up towards 9am. The reason can be found in the ERP toll structure for Nicoll Highway, which leaps from 50 cents for entry before Bam to286 words
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Letter386 2002-01-30 6 Kenneth Tong - Kenneth Tong RECENTLY, I applied for the position of a junior analyst. The requirements were: A degree in banking, a minimum of one year in the finance industry, the ability to track international stock market prices and the ability to provide analytical and research support to386 words
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BUSINESS NEWS
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Article417 2002-01-30 8 Agencies. Media blitz launched in 10 countries to renew confidence in flying KUALA LUMPUR Asia-Pacific airlines yesterday launched a US$l million ($1.83 million) media blitz to renew confidence in travel and bolster a post-Sept 11 recovery. The 18-member Association of Asia-Pacific Airlines (AAPA), which includes Singapore– Agencies. - 417 words
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Article206 2002-01-30 8 — Lee Yew Meng - Lee Yew Meng SOME 143 or about 93 per cent of CPF-linked unit trusts had positive returns in the fourth quarter of last year due to a rebound in global equity markets from their September lows. A survey by William M Mercer, consultant to the CPF206 words
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Article147 2002-01-30 11 THE Singapore Technologies (ST) Engineering group president, Mr Tan Pheng Hock, will become the company's chief executive from Feb 20. He will take over from Mr Lim Neo Chian, the former Chief of Army, who will remain the company's vice-chairman. Mr Tan, 44, joined the147 words
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Article310 2002-01-30 11 Simone Erasmus - Simone Erasmus Investment up 19pc, hits $3.1 b by simone@newstoday.com.sg INVESTMENT in research and development by local and foreign companies here hit $3.1 billion last year, up 19 per cent from that of the previous year. It is expected to keep growing this year, the Economic Development Board310 words
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Article89 2002-01-30 11 -AFP KUALA LUMPUR Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Mahathir Mohamad said yesterday that the government was interested in acquiring a foreig partner to run the internationa operations of Malaysia Airlines Dr Mahathir said, however, that the prospective partner would not own any assets in the-AFP - 89 words
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Corporate Briefs
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71 2002-01-30 12 CHARTERED Semiconductor Ltd, the world's third-biggest chip foundry, has reported a net loss of U*****.9 million ($703.96 million) for 2001, reversing $244.7 million in profits the previous year. Sales totalled $462.6 million, down nearly 60 per cent Chartered president and CEO Barry Waite said71 words
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Article54 2002-01-30 12 SINGAPORE'S ST Telemedia and its Hong Kong partner, Hutchison Whampoa, are expected to pump more funds into Global Crossing, on top of their combined US$75O million ($1.39 billion) cash injection, Channel NewsAsia has reported. Global Crossing has filed for bankruptcy under a high debt load54 words
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Article27 2002-01-30 12 US$ 0.5445 Rupiah 5681.8 UK£ 0.3857 Baht 24.016 Yen 72.780 Peso 27.904 HK$ 4.2480 A$ 1.0532 RM 2.0691 Rupee 26.374 Euro 0.6291 Won 717.3627 words
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Market Watch
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Article121 2002-01-30 12 SINGAPORE shares closed mixed on profit-taking yesterday with sentiment hampered by a potentially botched up Micron-Hynix deal and a disheartening outlook from Chartered Semiconductor's results for last year. The ST index eased 1.66 points to 1771.24. For every stock that fell about two rose, while 285 counters were unchanged.121 words
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Article77 2002-01-30 12 Top Gainers Close Top Losers Close Creative 50 IS MSCISIN 100US$ CentralP OCBC Bukit Sem DBSBk6%NCPS10 CITYDEV Isetan(S) KepCor Robinson 24.20 5.60 16.00 12.80 12.50 101.00 7.25 2.24 3.92 4.80 +1.80 +1.10 +0.80 +0.30 +0.20 +0.20 +0.15 +0.14 +0.12 +0.12 ChODBeCV»9102<3 1 us$ 95.20 SIA 12.60 SPH 23.7077 words
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Article120 2002-01-30 12 THE Kuala Lumpur stock market started well but encountered profit-taking in the afternoon, shaving off some of the earlier gains for the benchmark Kuala Lumpur Composite Index. It closed up 0.7 points at 706.3. Losers gained more ground in the afternoon session and outnumbered gainers 391 to 285, with120 words
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Article2140 2002-01-30 12 UNIT TRUSTS FUNDS (All prices are indicative) Fund Nome Bid Price/NAV Otter Prke Aberdeen Asset Management Asia Ltd Aberdeen American Opportunities Fund 0.738 0.776 Aberdeen Asian Fixed Income Fund 1.167 1.203 Aberdeen China Opportunities Fund 0.941 0.989 Aberdeen Continental Europe Equity Fund 0.974 1.024 Aberdeen Global MNC Fund 0.641 0.6742,140 words
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WORLD NEWS
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Article333 2002-01-30 13 LONDON British Prime Minister Tony Blair has been under pressure to reveal his involvement in decisions by the government that helped American energy giant Enron before its collapse. According to Independent News, Downing Street sought to head off allegations of "cash for access" by admitting that333 words
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Article147 2002-01-30 13 Agencies SEOUL Overwhelmed by a series of scandals, South Korean President Kim Daejung yesterday made a symbolic reshuffle of his Cabinet, the third in less than a year. His office said ministers for unification, education, justice, trade, labour, health and welfare, science and technology, and planning and– Agencies - 147 words
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Article, Illustration50 2002-01-30 13 -AFP LAGOS Bodies of more than 580 people were pulled out of a canal (picture) after more than 600 people died following a weapons store explosion in Nigeria on Sunday. The military said the explosion was due to an accident in "an old ammunition depot with high-calibre bombs".-AFP - 50 words
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Article195 2002-01-30 14 WASHINGTON His enemies are hoping that the Enron debacle will develop into a major political scandal that will touch President George W Bush himself. But the American people appear ready to give him the benefit of the doubt, for now. The latest USA Today/CNN/Gallup195 words
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Article143 2002-01-30 14 AFP WASHINGTON Afghanistan will receive an extra US$5O million ($92 million) from the United States to help rebuild the country. President George W Bush made the announcement on Monday as Afghanistan's interim leader Hamid Karzai made a historic visit to the White House. The two leadersAFP - 143 words
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AFTERNOON EDITION
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COMMENTARY
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90 2002-01-30 16 What the regional papers say today Bangkok Post/Thailand Pak Chong blows up again An arsenal exploded yesterday in Nakhon Ratchasima's Pak Chong district for the second time in less than four months. The Jakarta Post/Indonesia Residents trapped in flood Hundreds of residents were trapped in their homes as massive floods90 words
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Article, Illustration789 2002-01-30 16 Simon Marks - Simon Marks THE United States is, in many ways, a land of incongruity. How can one country, for instance, boast the might of Wall Street yet the poverty of the Deep South, the brains of the Ivy League yet one illiterate child in seven, a-AFP photo - 789 words
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UPFRONT
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Article, Illustration691 2002-01-30 18 Janice Lee - Janice Lee Big 'bad 7 switch turns out to be the best two years for TV 12 chief HE was a newsman who was more familiar with movers and shakers in the corridors of power than with Power Puff Girls. Mr Woon Tai Ho felt his whole world691 words
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Article192 2002-01-30 18 -Reuters TOKYO Japan's Mr Lionheart has ruffled a few feathers by describing tears as a "woman's greatest weapon". Nearly 20 women Members of Parliament yesterday visited Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi's office to hand over a letter calling his comment sexist and discriminatory. They also demanded a-Reuters - 192 words
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Miscellaneous6 2002-01-30 18 INSIDE: •20/LimeLight *21/Portfolio •22/lnCinemas •25/TV listings6 words
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LIMELIGHT
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Article, Illustration524 2002-01-30 20 Cathleen Tung - Cathleen Tung Singing powerhouse stays on top with new album by news@newstoday.com.sg KF Chan's position as the ioneer Singaporean singing sensation is still firmly u etched in local music history. She was the first local female singer to make waves in I the region with her vocal prowessERNEST CHUA - 524 words
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Article, Illustration181 2002-01-30 20 The Ellen Show temporary stoppage? Reuters/Variety LOS ANGELES The CBS network has halted production of the sitcom, The Ellen Show, although it is only in its first year. The announcement has added an air of uncertainty to a show that has searched all season for an audience. CBS reduced its– Reuters/Variety - 181 words
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Article197 2002-01-30 20 Reuters/Variety HOLLYWOOD NBC has landed high-profile directors Allen Coulter and Jon Avnet to direct a pair of its drama series contenders for this year. As development season continues to pick up steam, Coulter has signed to direct NBC's already much talkedabout crime saga Kingpin. The dramaReuters/Variety - 197 words
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Article747 2002-01-30 21 ' Amy Lim - Amy Lim Don't sell in panic when market turns bad by reporter@newstoday.com.sg THE basic rules of investing seldom change. In fact, they become even more important in hectic markets, which tend to overreact, both on the up and down side. If there is something we should747 words
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308 2002-01-30 21 Vasu Menon - Vasu Menon by FUND managers see the recent pull back on Nasdaq as an opportunity to accumulate tech stocks. Many are still upbeat about prospects and expect tech stocks to head higher over the next few months. The massive decline in IT inventories last308 words
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INCINEMAS
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Article, Illustration189 2002-01-30 22 Set, match, 13m... Reuters/Variety NEW YORK Actress Reese Witherspoon will be paid a career-best US$B million ($13.6 million) to star in a drama set in the world of pro women's tennis. While the movie does not yet have a title or director, producer Intermedia Films is gunning to start productionReuters/Variety - 189 words
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Article, Illustration131 2002-01-30 22 JULIA Roberts was in a foul mood at the recent People's Choice Awards. Surprise, surprise. The British magazine, OK!, reported that the film star was irritable all night at the starry awards ceremony, despite winning the best film actress People's Choice Award. The grumpy Roberts131 words
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Article, Illustration325 2002-01-30 23 SHOOTING a film is certainly far from boring for Madeleine Stowe. In her most recent screen role, as Dr Maya Olham in Impostor, Stowe got hot and steamy with co-star Gary Sinise, who plays her husband Spencer Olham. Their love scene comes at the credits, before325 words
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Article, Illustration99 2002-01-30 23 BRAD Pitt has refused to costar in a film with his wife, Friends star Jennifer Aniston. Why? He thinks his relationships with his leading ladies are jinxed. "They call couples working together the kiss of death," said Pitt "And I might be an example!" Pitt,– AFP photo - 99 words
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Article, Illustration273 2002-01-30 24 Reuters/Variety LONDON The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring and Moulin Rouge have emerged as pacesetters in the race for the British Academy Film Awards, grabbing 12 nominations each. Both films emerged as the most nominated films, thanks to strong showings in the– Reuters/Variety - 273 words
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232 2002-01-30 24 Best Film Amelie A Beautiful Mind The Lord of the Rings Moulin Rouge Shrek Best Actress Judi Dench, Iris Nicole Kidman, The Others Sissy Spacek, In The Bedroom Audrey Tautou, Amelie Renee Zellweger, Bridget Jones's Diary Best Actor Jim Broadbent, Iris Russell Crowe, A232 words
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235 2002-01-30 24 MOVIE-LOVERS, are you looking for a fun way to celebrate Valentine's Day with your loved one? Looking for more fun than a costly dinner at an uppity restaurant? Cathay Organisation is offering a Cosmic Valentine's Package that offers the usual candlelight dinner but with235 words
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Article84 2002-01-30 24 A pair of purple gold rings worth $1,000 from Aspial Romance and Romance Men fragrances from Ralph Lauren Healthy indulgence exclusive spa package for couples from Amrita Spa Raffles City MotorolaTl9l handphone with free84 words
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Article68 2002-01-30 24 In pre-revolutionary France, young aristocrat Jeanne de la Motte-Valois (Hilary Swank) is left broke, financially and emotionally, after soldiers of King Louis XVI rob her of her dignity and her birthright, a priceless necklace. She sets out to avenge her family's fall from grace68 words
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Miscellaneous1400 2002-01-30 25 //^DIACORP /A~£JJJ\CORP The Practice The Thin Line T*'lS^!^H^#|i I Ha PPY Ever A*ter (Debut) Film Art Sugata Sanshiro Jk Channel 5,10pm I MW- j£:B F~ I Channel B,7pm Arts Central, 1 Opm m HEi^^^B^H Fo«»^ S«£afo struggles to learn the Bobby decides to plead "Not Guilty" to Between the Lill6S1,400 words
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Article, Illustration556 2002-01-30 26 Serene Foo - Serene Foo Lead characters of Beautiful Day kept apart by screen by serene@newstoday.com.sg THEATRE these days seeks novel ways to engage the audience. In Drama Box's bilingual play, Beautiful Day, the audience sees one side of the story as it unfolds but hears the voices of556 words
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Article277 2002-01-30 26 MUSIC Arts Round The Corner-Andika Spice up your lunch break with Dikar Barat, a Malay rhythm often heard at festivities. Date: Wednesday Time: I pm to 1.30pm Venue: ARTrium@MITA Entry: Free Enquiries: Call Jennifer at 837 9562 Big O Night With The Oddfellows It has been 10 years since277 words
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Article, Illustration311 2002-01-30 26 -Janice Lee - -Janice Lee ExxonMobil is sponsoring another campus arts event tomorrow. NUS Dance Ensemble's Evocation, featuring the works of campusgrown talent, will present dance forms from classic ballet to funky hip-hop. Founded in 1991, the group (picture) started small by performing for fellow students in311 words
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Article, Illustration839 2002-01-30 27 Rohit Brijnath - Rohit Brijnath by rohi t@newstoday.com.sg PEOPLE might say, and with some reason, that the Australian Open was a tepid tournament, more heat generated by a cruel sun in the sky than by strokes on the court But for journalists who snicker audibly as sarcasm flows fromAllsport photo - 839 words
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392 2002-01-30 27 -AFP Super Bowl New England v St. Louis Patriots faced with quarterback dilemma NEW ORLEANS New England coach Bill Belichick promised to announce today whether US$lO3 million ($lB4 million) back-up Drew Bledsoe or injured standout Tom Brady will be-AFP - 392 words
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Article, Illustration664 2002-01-30 28 Leonard Thomas - Leonard Thomas Gunners mirror Red Devils. Perhaps that's why they're flying right now English Premier League Blackburn v Arsenal Arsenal looks to close the gap on leader Man United leonard_newstoday.com.sg SITTING in the home dugout today when Blackburn Rovers entertains Arsenal will be a managerAllsport photo - 664 words
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316 2002-01-30 28 LONDON Bayern Munich has hinted that it will try to lure Roy Keane away from Old Trafford for the second time in two years, reported BBCSport Online yesterday. The Germans are keeping an eye on the Keane situation,316 words
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Article, Illustration346 2002-01-30 29 AFP Bevan's century brings Aussies back from the dead MELBOURNE A magnificent unbeaten century by left-hander Michael Bevan guided Australia to a remarkable two-wick-et victory over New Zealand in a thrilling tri-nations series one-day clash at Melbourne Cricket Ground last night. Bevan hit 102 from 93AFP; ALLSPORT photo - 346 words
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332 2002-01-30 29 Stanley Ho - Stanley Ho stanley@newstoday.com.sg THE Tanjong Pagar United squad for the 2002 season is, to say the least, surprising. Gone are familiar names like Lim Tong Hai, Steven Tan, Dragan Talajic, Daniel Bennett and Djamel Achouri. In their place are a group332 words
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73 2002-01-30 29 BUENOS AIRES Argentina's troubled soccer hero Diego Maradona is poised to accept a post in his country's government, it was revealed yesterday. His proposed role is not yet fully defined, but it would involve promoting football among underprivileged children, his agent, Guillermo Coppola said. "It73 words
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Article88 2002-01-30 29 SALT LAKE CITY The Utah Jazz took advantage of flu-stricken Alonzo Mourning's absence to score a 101-89 win as the Miami Heat'c defence fell apart yesterday. Utah's Bryon Russell led the way with 20 points, Karl Malone added 19 and rookie Jarron Collins had 18.88 words
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Article81 2002-01-30 29 AFP MOPTI Liberian legend George Weah's international career ended in defeat in this dusty Malian outpost on the borders of the Sahara desert yesterday. He was unable to inspire the 'Lone Star' to victory over Nigeria, the 'Super Eagles' advancing to the African Nations Cup last eight withAFP - 81 words
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Article69 2002-01-30 29 -AFP MELBOURNE John Daly has been so shaken up by the Sept 11 attacks on the United States that he says his current trip to Australia will probably be his last on a commercial airline. The former British Open and US PGA champion revealed yesterday that he has-AFP - 69 words
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AFTERNOON EDITION
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Article, Illustration551 2002-01-30 30 Reuters Solskjaer hits a hat-trick as Man U thrashes Bolton I English Premier League Bolton 0 Man Utd 4 Red Devils extend lead to four points LONDON Norwegian Ole Gunnar Solskjaer struck a classy hat-trick as champion Manchester United demolished Bolton Wanderers 4-0 this morning to openReuters; Allsport photo - 551 words
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Article114 2002-01-30 30 Reuters LONDON Alex Ferguson said yesterday that his attempt to sign West Ham United striker Paolo Di Canio could be dashed by the failure of Dwight Yorke to agree a deal to move to Middlesbrough. "We would like to sign Paolo Di Canio as– Reuters - 114 words
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347 2002-01-30 30 Kelvin Phang - Kelvin Phang Kelvin _newstoday.com.sg IN THE end, Singapore's record of two wins and two defeats in the inaugural Asean Football Federation (AFF) Under-20 tournament was simply not good enough. Last night, Myanmar beat Indonesia 2-0 in Bangkok to oust the Cubs and earn a347 words
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97 2002-01-30 30 AFP LAS VEGAS American boxer Mike Tyson was refused a licence this morning by the Nevada State Athletic Commission to fight champion Lennox Lewis for the heavyweight title. The commission voted 4-1 to deny Tyson's appeal that his boxing licence be reinstated so heAFP - 97 words
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Article331 2002-01-30 31 Reuters Tiger returns to Tour, hoping to get putter on track PEBBLE BEACH Tiger Woods, who returns to the US Tour for this week's Pebble Beach National Pro-Am, is relishing the prospect of playing at one of his favourite venues. The world number one, who has– Reuters - 331 words
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191 2002-01-30 31 Kelvin Phang - Kelvin Phang IF THE Basketball Association of Singapore is successful in its fund-raising efforts, it could soon have its own national training centre at Geylang East. Since the closure of the Indoor Stadium at Gay World Amusement Park in Geylang last year,191 words
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