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AFTERNOON EDITION
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Article, Illustration350 2002-05-08 1 Agencies After latest suicide bombing kills 16, injures 51 WASHINGTON Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon cut short his visit to the United States yesterday to return home after a suicide bombing in Rishon Letsion killed 16 people. An Israeli spokesman said Mr Sharon cancelled his meetings— Agencies; AFP photo - 350 words
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Article52 2002-05-08 1 AFP CUPERTINO (California) The merger of Hewlett-Packard (HP) and Compaq became official yesterday with HP chief executive Carly Fiorina wavering on a promise not to cut more than 15,000 jobs. She said the number of layoffs may be greater than 15,000 because jobs will be eliminated inAFP - 52 words
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Article59 2002-05-08 1 AFP UNITED NATIONS The United Nations (UN) General Assembly was expected to adopt a resolution yesterday condemning Israel's refusal to cooperate with a UN fact-finding mission to the Palestinian refugee camp in Jenin. The Americans are likely to veto the resolution, saying it is a "one-sided rhetoric",AFP - 59 words
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Article106 2002-05-08 1 AFP NEW YORK Stocks ended mixed yesterday as investors showed little reaction to the Federal Reserve decision to leave key interest rates unchanged. The Dow closed 28.51 points (0.29 per cent) up at 9,836.55. The Nasdaq ended 4.66 points (0.30 per cent) down at 1,573.81 whileAFP - 106 words
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Article, Illustration91 2002-05-08 1 MEDIACORP artiste Pierre Png (picture) has undergone a successful procedure crucial in saving the life of his ailing girlfriend, Andrea De Cruz. Andrea's sister, Ms Wendy De Cruz, told Today in a phone interview this morning, that Pierre's operation, which started at 6pm yesterday, ended at past91 words
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Miscellaneous7 2002-05-08 1 Jiacu U ifo44^ health? See Page 77 words
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HOT NEWS
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Article83 2002-05-08 2 Channel News Asia STARTING today, drivers who do not put on their seat belts will be fined $120 and given three demerit points. The same penalty applies to passengers in taxis and vehicles. Drivers who do not put their children into child seats willChannel News Asia - 83 words
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Article, Illustration211 2002-05-08 2 MEDIACORP artiste Pierre Png (picture, left) donated almost half his liver to girlfriend Andrea De Cruz (picture, right) last night in a procedure that started at Bpm. The couple has made history here, as this is the first trans- plant involving a living, nonrelated donor.211 words
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Article362 2002-05-08 2 Zackaria Abdul Rahim - Zackaria Abdul Rahim and ISA is one of them THREE months after its formation, the Remaking Singapore committee has received suggestions from more than 1,000 people in feedback sessions and 600 e-mails. The committee was formed in February to complement the work of the Economic Review Committee by362 words
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Article, Illustration129 2002-05-08 2 Jay Frances - Jay Frances ONE of Shell's largest wharves on its Pulau Bukom refinery was damaged on Monday after a ship collided into it and caused a minor oil spill. The Dutch-registered dredger, Seaway, encountered engine failure and crashed into Wharf 8 at around 10.25 pm. The wharf's129 words
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Article126 2002-05-08 3 THE Bukit Panjang LRT service broke down at about 8.20pm yesterday. At press time, there was no confirmation as to the cause, nor any indication as to when the service would resume. An SLRT spokesperson said temporary bus services were provided for commuters. The LRT has126 words
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Article137 2002-05-08 3 Reuters TAIPEI A bold, multi-billion-dollar plan to boost the economic health of Taiwan was met with lukewarm response yesterday. Premier Yu Shyi-kun said NT52.65 trillion {$139 billion) would be spent over a six-year period, with NT$922 billion coming from the private sector and the rest fromReuters - 137 words
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Article255 2002-05-08 3 Agencies Jakarta, KL, Manila sign regional pact PUTRAJAYA (Malaysia) Regional cooperation to combat terrorism was given a boost yesterday when a trilateral security pact was sealed. Foreign ministers from Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines inked the agreement, which "is also open to other Asean members". A– Agencies - 255 words
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Article375 2002-05-08 4 Chung Lyn- Yi - Chung Lyn-Yi Temporary inspector jobs offered to needy families in Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC by reporter@news to d ay.com, sg ALONE and jobless, and with two grown-up children to support, Mary is among the many who have been hit hard by the current recession. Her situation seems bleak. She375 words
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Article191 2002-05-08 4 Joy Frances - Joy Frances A SCHIZOPHRENIC man went before Chief Justice Yong Pung How yesterday to ask for a reduction in his nine-month sentence. The 50-year-old former woodwork teacher, Seng Soon Kia, had threatened to chop off his neighbour's head with a sword in January. The terrified woman called191 words
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Advertisement219 2002-05-08 5 A f\ YEARS I N SINGAPORE citibankr ■:-&Ji^ WIW _-*^&KO/0&M WP" H*.. v B| !:^tli:.\;- 1^ [m f?i [mar [m I^V II As part of our celebration of 100 years in Singapore, Citibank is giving away a total of $1 million over 10 months. From January- October 2002, you get219 words
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LETTERS
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Letter289 2002-05-08 6 Jason Lee Boon Hong - Jason Lee Boon Hong One is to get the attention of foreign media THE Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) chief Dr Chee Soon Juan said his party wanted to use the rally outside the Is tana on Labour Day to address workers "who need a289 words
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534 2002-05-08 6 WE refer to the letter, "Create from nature" (Today, April 25), in which the writer has suggested that the natural landscape be remade to inspire innovators. Over the years, the National Parks Board's (NParks) mission has evolved from realising a vision for a534 words
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YOUR FINANCILA HEALTH
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Article, Illustration721 2002-05-08 7 Koulee Jane F Calayag - Koulee Jane F Calayag and the importance of time to women TIME flies quickly with its tremendous demands. Like shifting sands, it changes fast. But perhaps, women in their 50s feel differently about it. They embrace time as an invaluable resource to make their dreams of a meaningfully721 words
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Article, Illustration307 2002-05-08 7 Angeline Tan, CFP11 - Angeline Tan, CFP 11 Do you think women should save more than men for their retirement? Only six per cent of working women aged 21 to 45 interviewed in a recent poll think so. Firstly, women live, on average, five years longer than men and therefore307 words
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BUSINESS NEWS
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Article218 2002-05-08 8 Chan Chao Peh - Chan Chao Peh by thaopeh@newstoday.com.sg MANCHESTER United fans in Asia will soon be able to sip beer and eat fish and chips while watching their favourite team play. The local apparel distributor, F J Benjamin, has entered into an equal joint venture218 words
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Market Watch
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Article118 2002-05-08 8 WALL Street had many traders waving the white flag yesterday as the Dow Jones Industrial dived 198 points and the Nasdaq shaved off another 34 points. The STI opened at 1,707 before bar-gain-hunting lifted it to close just 1.07 points down at 1-720.98. Blue chips continued to see recycling118 words
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Article51 2002-05-08 8 Index Value Chonge Us Hikkei 225 *****.04 -234.97 -2.03 Hng Sang 411 Ordinaries fdiwnn '.Vlil *****.98 3273.70 5663.98 +59.78 -19.80 +21.50 +0.51 -0.60 +0.38 Koreo (omp SET Index 876.34 374.65 ■0.53 +0.60 ■0.06 +0.16 Jakarta Comp 544.89 +5.08 +0.94 Phils Comp Shenzen 3 1343.83 228.68 -13.82 0.98 -1.0251 words
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Article36 2002-05-08 8 US$ 0.554 IKE 0.3775 Yen 70.5417 HK$ 4.321 S RM 2.1052 Euro 0.6055 Rupiah 5154.63 Baht 23.7976 Peso 27.5595 AS 1.0279 Indiunßs 27.112 Won 709.723 C$ 0.8661 Yuon 4.5563 NZ$ 1.2365 NT$ 19.12136 words
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Article20 2002-05-08 8 Golduss/oi 311.500 Silver uss/»z 4612 Platinum uss/k 515.800 Rubber«na g 121.25 Pdm oil (M/tonnc 1210 Brent erode uss/b»™l 21.9820 words
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Article, Illustration5 2002-05-08 8 Straits Times Index 10-Day Chart5 words
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Article53 2002-05-08 8 By volume May 7 '000 Unisteel 78,283 AirOcean 38,374 Roly 24,049 PohTC 21,495 QianHu 20,046 By value May 7 Venture 76,661,100 Unistwl 66,377,930 DBS 29,689,750 SIA 23,754,300 Chorlered 22,729,840 '000 UniFood 16,431 Gnldtron 16,130 Europtron 13,287 Chosen 11,093 fahrah 9,888 QinnHu 16,752,735 SPH 14,630,100 SingTel 13,256,080 Roly53 words
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Article74 2002-05-08 8 May 7 GteatEasI Close Change 11.600 +0.300 APB BrEtveiies 5.40O +0.200 SPH 100 22.700 +0.200 QUE 6.800 +0.150 iU 5.050 +0.130 D8S 13.900 +0.100 SPH 22.700 +0.100 ***** <:■■: 11.1 Informatics 1.200 +0.080 1.650 +0.070 JSH 500USS 3.040 +0.070 3y percentage May 7 Close Change IhuortSH W*****074 words
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Article80 2002-05-08 8 Bloomberg May 7 Close Change /eiiline 16.000 -0.400 ;reaiive50 20.700 -0.700 IIA700 13.700 -0.200 >IA 13.600 -0.700 3BS &k 6% NCPS *****.100 -0.100 IMH 400USS 5.950 -0.10O iinpmasC 2hHKS 1.460 -0.070 Unisleel 0.845 -0.060 loitered 4.340 -0.060 "&N 7.450 -0.050 By percenlage May 7 MMIW*****4 dose ChangeBloomberg - 80 words
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Article87 2002-05-08 10 TWO units of shophouses in Boat Quay have been put up for sale by tender. The marketing agent, CB Richard Ellis, expects the 99-year leasehold three-storey conservation shophouses to fetch more than $4 million each. Said Mr Chan Fook Kheong, its executive director of investment sales; "If87 words
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157 2002-05-08 10 -AFP SYDNEY Qantas Airways, Australia's biggest airline, is facing court action by the competition watchdog, which yesterday accused it of trying to force out the cut-price airline, Virgin Blue. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) accused Qantas of misusing its market power-AFP - 157 words
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Article274 2002-05-08 10 Chan Chao Peh - Chan Chao Peh SingTel Mobile has 22m in region by cha o peniffnewsto aay. c o m.sg SINGTEL, the sixth-largest Asian telecom company, said its regional mobile subscriber base has increased to more than 22 million. SingTel, which has operations in six mobile markets, said it274 words
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Article, Illustration2743 2002-05-08 12 UNIT TRUSTS FUNDS (Ml prices aie indicative) Enquiries: Cull 852-2973-6600 E-rtioil iippef.fcrD@reuterc.toin Fund Haiti: HIY/ukJPrkt Offer Prltt Ibiidmn Asset .,1: ,n.: itir i.'.iini (taiMBiel Imuran Oatonunlin I.7U 07*5 Iniifanotl.loinnliiidniaiiit 1.173 1.112 limn Ft Fhi- Fl.epr l.miliK +.d IJH I ISS Maine* hi (nnfinenTnl [mean Equity 0.997 \Mt lbit:rc id 5l:-:al2,743 words
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Article125 2002-05-08 12 Bloomberg MANILA-DBS Group Holdings has denied a report that it is selling a 20 per cent stake in Bank of Philippine Islands (BPI), the country's sec-ond-biggest lender by assets. The Philippine Daily Inquirer said yesterday Singapore's biggest bank will sell the stake because it— Bloomberg - 125 words
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Article283 2002-05-08 12 Bloomberg It is expected to affect SingTel's Q4 profits SINGTEL, South-east Asia's biggest phone company, will probably say fiscal fourth-quarter profit fell because of costs related to its Australian operations. Analysts expect SingTel's profit in the three months ended March 31 to fall to $255 million from $438Bloomberg - 283 words
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WORLD NEWS
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Article, Illustration318 2002-05-08 15 Agencies Fortuyn's death sends shock wave across Europe THE HAGUE The shooting of Dutch antiimmigration crusader Pirn Fortuyn (picture) on Monday dramatised growing anxiety over the rise of extreme-right and xenophobic movements across Europe. Although the arrested suspect for the assassination, a 33-year-old white Dutch male, revealed– Agencies - 318 words
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Article91 2002-05-08 15 Agencies JAKARTA A Malaysian convicted of bombing a shopping mall in central Jakarta was yesterday sentenced to death by an Indonesian court. Taufik bin Abdullah Halim, alias Dani, 32, lost a leg when the bomb he was carrying exploded prematurely at the Atrium Senen mall on— Agencies - 91 words
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Article129 2002-05-08 15 Agencies BETHLEHEM As Israelis and Palestinians reported a deal yesterday to end a five-week-old armed standoff at the Church of the Nativity, a obstacle could come from Italy. After intensive talks brokered by US and European Union officials, the Palestinians agreed that 13 militants holed up in theAgencies - 129 words
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Article234 2002-05-08 16 YANGON Doubts still persist about the government's will for genuine political change but the consensus after Ms Aung San Suu Kyi's release is that Myanmar's crumbling economy had been the junta's breaking point. Diplomats and analysts said Ms Suu Kyi's release after 19 months of house234 words
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Article148 2002-05-08 16 AFP WASHINGTON The United States has put three more countries on the waiting list of the "axis of evil", which comprises Iraq, Iran and North Korea, after accusing them of sponsoring international terrorism. Cuba, Syria and Libya are also accused of seeking to acquire weapons ofAFP - 148 words
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Article109 2002-05-08 16 Agencies WASHINGTON Fear is spreading throughout the American Midwest as two more pipe bombs were found in Colorado and Nebraska, bringing the number of states affected to four. The authorities said all the bombs explosivefilled metal pipes rigged to blow up when moved are similar. They believeAgencies - 109 words
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COMMENTARY
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Article903 2002-05-08 18 Lee Foong Ming - Lee Foong Ming if they ask me why they should give their lives for Singapore AS SOMEONE who gave up one citizenship to take up another, perhaps I am not qualified to join the debate on loyalty to one's country and whether one should903 words
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UPFRONT
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Article, Illustration246 2002-05-08 22 -Reuters LOS ANGELES Women who get pregnant for the first time, or when they are older than 35, are more at risk for life threatening high blood pressure than women who are overweight. "Once you have high blood pressure, weight is not very predictive of preeclampsia," said-Reuters; WEETECKHIAN - 246 words
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Article, Illustration476 2002-05-08 22 Janice Lee - Janice Lee S'poreans are not shy, says Aussie doctor 'T^HIS doctor makes a living by talking X about a subject that still makes many Singaporeans blush: Sex. But to her surprise, Australian sexual health expert Dr Rosie King found a receptive audience here when she gave476 words
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PORTFOLIO
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Article652 2002-05-08 23 Gary Lim Hock Seng - Gary Lim Hock Seng Leaving the workforce need not be something to fear by garylim@ni.com.sg DOES the word "retirement" evoke fear in your mind? It may, to those who are nearing retirement and feel they are not financially ready. The truth is, everyone is guilty of some procrastination652 words
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273 2002-05-08 23 Vasu Menon - Vasu Menon by INVESTORS in Asia are nervous because US stock markets have been very weak in the last few weeks, especially the Nasdaq index, which broke the critical 1,600 support level on Monday. But fund managers say that this is not the time273 words
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INCINEMAS
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Article, Illustration598 2002-05-08 24 -Reuters/ Documentary gives insight into the ravages of war NYON (Switzerland) James Nachtwey (picture), who has taken award-winning pictures of machetescarred Rwandans and Chechen orphans over a career of dodging tear gas and bullets, believes photography can be a powerful antidote to war. The American photojournalist, legendary-Reuters/ - 598 words
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Article, Illustration107 2002-05-08 24 -Reuters/ HOLLYWOOD Cathy MoriartyGentile will re-team with Raging Bull costar Robert De Niro (picture) in Analyze That, the Warner Bros sequel to its comedy hit Analyze This. Moriarty-Gentile plays a formidable Mob widow who takes on her late husband's business. But she is not afraid to-Reuters/ - 107 words
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Article66 2002-05-08 25 Rankings according to Cinematograph Exhibitors Association Last weekend's position in brackets, denotes new release. j i I 1 T r 0 n (i) (2) (3) (4) (6) (5) r) (9) (10) Spider-Man The Scorpion King John Q Another Heaven (Japanese) My Sassy Girl (Korean) Monster's66 words
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115 2002-05-08 25 NORTH AMERICAN TOP 10 (MAY 3 5) Figures according to Reuters/Variety. Last weekend's position in brackets, denotes new release J I I i I r I I 0 n (i) (2) (4) (5) (6) n (7) (3) (8) weekend gross Spider-Man US$ 114.90m The Scorpion King US$ 9.05m Changing Lanes115 words
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Article, Illustration331 2002-05-08 25 Reuters/} HOLLYWOOD Executives at Sony, where Spider-Man caps a years-long saga of franchise rights squabbles, were over the moon about the webbed wonder's big-screen performance over the weekend. "People have asked me all weekend, 'Are you on Cloud Nine?' I think I'm on about Cloud 40,"Reuters/} - 331 words
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Miscellaneous14 2002-05-08 24 Working out of the box: Page 28. Looking into the goggle box: Page 3414 words
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Article, Illustration407 2002-05-08 26 Janice Lee - Janice Lee Whacky trio turn Bard upside down by j anice@ne wsto day. c om.sg QHAKESPEARE isn't always Oabout profoundly serious moments or at least it isn't with these guys. The Australian trio of The Complete Works of Shakespeare guarantee to have you laughing in the aisles.407 words
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Miscellaneous77 2002-05-08 26 Three-Day Listing MUSIC THEATRE DEEP PURPLE SOUTH EAST ASIAN THE ISLAND BANISHED BUT NOT TOUR 2002 VANISHED Rock with Deep Purple when they It is about two prisoners who were vicappear live in Singapore. tims of South Africa's apartheid rule. Date: Tomorrow Dale) Until Sunday at Bpm Time: Bpm Venue;77 words
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Article, Illustration512 2002-05-08 28 Phillip Securities' roaming remisiers keep one step ahead IF YOU are a remisier, you would most probably be tied to your computer in the office. Time is money and even personal emergencies have to take a backseat if you want to clinch a deal. This512 words
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Miscellaneous1383 2002-05-08 34 On TV mm Asia Tonight Ctannel NewsAsia, 7pm *H» X-Files Daemonicus CSI Crate 'N' Burial Justice Sung El channel b, 7 P m Film Art Devils on the BB II "LIST tbnne!5' llpm pnnceGon hei mmWVm DoorstePArtsCen)rQl<10Pm SL %JEi.'' Tp killings of an f;. Jir fajurs to Shijie to return1,383 words
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Article, Illustration462 2002-05-08 35 SACRAMENTO Steve Nash helped provide the finishing kick for the Dallas Mavericks. He poured in a play-off career-high 30 points and made several huge plays late as the Dallas Mavericks posted a 110-102 victory over the Sacramento Kings to even their Western Conference semi-final series atAFP photo - 462 words
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Article137 2002-05-08 35 -AFP SAN ANTONIO San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan has edged New Jersey guard Jason Kidd for the National Basketball Association's Most Valuable Player honour, according to a newspaper report yesterday. The San Antonio Express News, citing an anonymous league source, said Duncan captured his-AFP - 137 words
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Article, Illustration706 2002-05-08 36 Tomorrow marks the start of the second round of the NTUC Income 2002 S-League. As expected, the first round produced some exciting moments, a dollop of controversy and, let's face it, some abysmal performances. Today journalist JOSE RAYMOND presents his report card. Most706 words
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Article, Illustration339 2002-05-08 37 Reuters TIGNES France's squad for the World Cup was sketched out this morning when Roger Lemerre, coach of the world champions, called up 13 more players to a training camp next week. Striker Nicolas Anelka, on loan at Liverpool this season, will miss the finals againReuters; AFP photo - 339 words
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Article119 2002-05-08 37 -AFP MADRID A makeshift Real Madrid side proved too good for World Cup host Japan in a World Cup warm-up game here this morning, winning a low-key encounter 1-0. A goal from Real's reserve-team striker Edwin Congo on 27 minutes proved decisive, the Colombian player-AFP - 119 words
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Article197 2002-05-08 37 Reuters ROME Pete Sampras, Tim Henman and Roger Federer were all big first-round casualties at the Rome Masters Series tennis tournament this morning. Sampras, the holder of a record 13 grand slam singles titles, was beaten 6-4, 6-7, 6-3 by veteran Spaniard Felix Mantilla. Fifth seedReuters - 197 words
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Article417 2002-05-08 38 Jose Raymond - Jose Raymond FOE the first time, there will be an election battle over two seats on the executive committee of the Singapore National Olympic Council (SNOC). The two additional spots are being offered to senior office bearers of National Sports Associations (NSA) to serve as417 words
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Article, Illustration467 2002-05-08 38 Kelvin Phang - Kelvin Phang INDONESIAN-born Ronald Susilo (picture) has become the latest athlete to receive Singapore citizenship under the Foreign Sports Talent (FST) scheme. He was one of 19 athletes selected by a Singapore National Olympic Council (SNOC) selection committee yesterday for the 2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester467 words
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Article, Illustration682 2002-05-08 39 Leonard Thomas - Leonard Thomas Fergie will pull out all the stops to prevent another Alamo English Premier League Manchester United v Arsenal Live, tomorrow, Ch23, 2.30 am ALEX Ferguson (picture) must feel like he's under siege at the moment. For probably the first time since his triumph with ManchesterGSfffmha.Es. - 682 words
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Article214 2002-05-08 39 LONDON Sir Alex Ferguson has heard enough criticism about his Argentinean signing Juan Sebastian Veron. And yesterday, the Manchester United boss finally snapped when journalists broached the Veron subject again at a press conference on today's match against Arsenal. Ferguson ranted: "Listen, you've been going on214 words
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Miscellaneous10 2002-05-08 39 Real Madrid beats Japan in friendly France's squad unveiled Pg3710 words
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