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Article221 2002-11-25 1 AS Singaporeans start a mental countdown to the hike in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) slated for January, Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong mentioned an intriguing possibility yesterday. He said the Government was examining a suggestion to raise GST from three per cent to221 words
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Article246 2002-11-25 1 KUALA LUMPUR A political row is brewing after two members of the ruling Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition abstained from voting against a motion from the opposition Democratic Action Party (DAP) in the Penang State Assembly. BN backbenchers had apparently been instructed to vote against the motion246 words
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Article760 2002-11-25 1 Kim-Kyna Tan; Grace Tay - Kim-Kyna Tan and Grace Tay Big day with big questions TODAY is no ordinary day. Members of Parliament will debate the most radical reform of the education system since 1979 and then vote with their hand on their conscience, without the shadow of a party Whip. It760 words
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Miscellaneous12 2002-11-25 1 ©ocbc ri wS^Zm LI Your 8-page guide to the arts Centre pages12 words
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HOT NEWS
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Article, Illustration188 2002-11-25 2 -Janice Lee; Tor Ching Li - -Janice Lee and Tor Ching Li DONATIONS rolled in last night as celebrities dived into Com Chest's water-themed fund-raising charity show, Thee Hearts (picture). The two-hour extravaganza saw an all-star cast putting on a show despite the heavy rain. Among the performers were MediaCorp artistes and Hong Kong188 words
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Article80 2002-11-25 2 AFP LONDON A 4,000-word letter, purportedly from Osama bin Laden, containing threats of attacks on civilian targets is being circulated on the Internet, the Observer newspaper reported on Sunday. It said the letter had been posted on Islamist websites and sent to an e-mail list run byAFP - 80 words
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Article, Illustration266 2002-11-25 3 200 die in anti-Miss World riots LONDON So who was responsible for the withdrawal of the Miss World pageant from Nigeria? Was it the Muslim opponents in Nigeria, the event organisers or the international press? Was it the Nigerian government or the "blasphemous" Nigerian newspaper article? Mr NabiuReuters photo - 266 words
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Article259 2002-11-25 3 WASHINGTON The Bush administration has given its clearest indication yet it might consent to Iraqi President Saddam Hussein staying in power if he agrees to disarm. The United States has been insisting that regime change in Iraq remains its official policy. On Saturday, however, Defence259 words
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Article, Illustration324 2002-11-25 4 Sol E Solomon - Sol E Solomon REMEMBER that old cliche about Singapore being safe and secure? It does not apply to corporate computer systems. The Republic has consistently ranked high among countries experiencing the most attacks and intrusions in the region. "Our analysis reveals that this is primarilyAFP photo - 324 words
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Article110 2002-11-25 4 Agencies HONG KONG A tanker carrying 20,000 tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) was on fire about 38km east of Hong Kong yesterday, risking a huge explosion. Captain Ravi Dewan, head of the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre, said three boats were dispatched to try to put– Agencies - 110 words
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158 2002-11-25 4 Agencies SOLO (Indonesia) Books and video discs of speeches by Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden were found in a house rented by suspected Bali bombing mastermind Imam Samudra, according to Central Java Chief Police Detective Commissioner Rus Bagyo. Commissioner Bagyo said the houseAgencies - 158 words
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Miscellaneous18 2002-11-25 2 RAMADAN FAST TIMES Heart of the matter St.rtoll.sislBon, .Jlf|i See Page 30 Break of fast 6.54 pm H18 words
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HOME NEWS
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Article296 2002-11-25 6 Janice Lee - Janice Lee A NEW procedure available here now will not only remove cataracts from the eyes of sufferers, it can also give them near-perfect eyesight A one-millimetre thick "autofocus" lens called the CrystaLens is inserted surgically into the eye after the cataract is removed. After the296 words
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Article, Illustration139 2002-11-25 6 — Tor Ching Li - Tor Ching Li ORDERING coffee used to be a grind for the 5,212 hearing-impaired people in Singapore. Imagine having to sign "cappuccino" or "caffe americano/ mocha/latte" in full each time you needed a caffeine boost Alternatively, they would write out their orders or spell it out on their139 words
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Article244 2002-11-25 6 AFP BANGKOK South-east Asian nations must unite against the terrorist threat if they hope to lift the region out of its lingering economic malaise, Home Affairs Minister Wong Kan Seng said yesterday. He told a conference of Asian parliamentarians that the region was facing toughAFP - 244 words
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Article311 2002-11-25 8 Tan Hui Leng - Tan Hui Leng An entrepreneur's take on start-ups HE IS the "Entrepreneur In Residence" at the French business school, Insead. He also runs his own consultancy to help start-ups run their businesses. Don't let "imaginary" problems turn you off if you want to launch a start-up company,311 words
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Article143 2002-11-25 8 Channel News Asia POLICE are extending additional security measures in Holland Village although they say there are no specific security threats in Singapore. The move follows earlier measures taken in Boat Quay, which has come under increased police patrol and restricted road access. From today,— Channel News Asia - 143 words
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Article101 2002-11-25 8 THE United Workers of Electronic and Electrical Industries (UWEEI) executive council will decide on what action to take against union leader Muhammad Ali Aman "very soon". On Saturday, a disciplinary hearing was held at the UWEEI headquarters after the union discovered that Mr Muhammad Ali101 words
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LETTERS
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Letter492 2002-11-25 10 Anbarasu Balrasan - Anbarasu Balrasan I BELIEVE that the process of establishing a Singaporean identity and harmonious race relations in this country cannot move forward if entry into Parliament, the House that represents the people, is based on a racial quota. The Group Representation Constituency (GRC) characterises the ambiguities of492 words
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Letter110 2002-11-25 10 Gary Lim - Gary Lim I ENJOYED thoroughly the article by Mr Robert Yeo on Madam Li Lien Fung, "Stepping down at 80" (Today, Nov 22). I want to thank Madam Li for the Bamboo Green columns she wrote more than 20 years ago. For someone who is not110 words
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Letter163 2002-11-25 10 Ananda Perera - Ananda Perera I AM impressed by the efforts of a New York official who wants to outlaw the use of mobile phones in cinemas and other places where there are public performances. If a new law is passed next month, such uncivil intrusion would result in163 words
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Letter189 2002-11-25 10 Yak Chin Hua - Yak Chin Hua I REFER to the announcement on bonuses for civil servants this year (Weekend Today, Nov 23-24). Although the Government has taken a "prudent approach" in view of the uncertain economic outlook, brought on by the threat of war in Iraq and the189 words
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Letter83 2002-11-25 10 I REFER to the letter, "Key question on letterboxes" by Mr Abdul Islam (Today, Nov 21). Singapore Post delivers all mail for our customers, addressed or unaddressed. These items could include notices, leaflets, brochures, magazines and catalogues. This is not unlike advertisements in other media channels83 words
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BUSINESS NEWS
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378 2002-11-25 11 Reuters Reits offer high yields in low rate environment INVESTORS here are showing sustained interest in new equity issues even as the stock market and economy continue to slide. Stock exchange data show they pumped $631 million into 13 new listings between July– Reuters - 378 words
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Article, Illustration140 2002-11-25 11 Reuters WASHINGTON President George W Bush said yesterday he was pleased that an agreement had been reached between dock workers and port employers on the US West Coast. "This agreement is good for workers, good for employers and it's good for America's economy," he said. TheReuters; AFP photo - 140 words
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Article267 2002-11-25 12 LONDON One of the world's biggest investment banks, Goldman Sachs, faces a probe into allegations that it engaged in some of the unethical business practices in London that have shaken Wall Street, the London Sunday Times reported yesterday. It said MPs had demanded an investigation by267 words
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Article146 2002-11-25 12 BERGER International will focus immediately on turning around the operations of under-perform-ing units and add value from its new parent, Asian Paints of India. It will do this by improving efficiencies in operations, manufacturing and distribution and introducing new products, said its new chairman, Mr Jalaj146 words
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Market Watch
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Article131 2002-11-25 12 THIS week will be critical for the tech-led rally in the United States as the Dow and Nasdaq approach key resistance levels. An eight-week rally so close to the year end is likely to force many fund managers who are sidelined to jump in so as not to underperform131 words
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Article57 2002-11-25 12 SGX Index Value Change Pis Nikkei 225 Index 8772.56 +104.50 +1.21 Hang Seng All Ordinaries Taiwan Wtd *****.32 2999.40 4707.61 +61.78 +14.60 +128.16 +0.62 +0.49 +2.80 Korea Comp SET Index 692.87 362.59 +2.49 +4.15 +0.36 +1.16 Jakarta Comp 381.45 +8.23 +2.20 Phils Comp Shenzen B Mumbai 1054.80 188.03SGX - 57 words
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Article36 2002-11-25 12 US$ 0.5652 UK£ 0.3577 Yen 69.416 HK$ 4.4081 RM 2.1479 Euro 0.5672 Rupiah 5078.6 Baht 24.517 Peso 30.437 A$ 1.0030 Indian Rs 27.238 Won 685.03 C$ 0.8915 Yuan 4.6785 NZ$ 1.1245 NTS 19.64236 words
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Article22 2002-11-25 12 Bloomberg Gold US$/oi Silver uss/oi Platinum uss/oi Rubber cents/kg Palm oil RM/lonne Brent crude uss/barrel 320.900 4.543 589.900 147.00 1566 24.72Bloomberg - 22 words
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Article494 2002-11-25 14 Carmen Lee - Carmen Lee Speculative interest in BIL International stock remains high BIL International has been one of the most active-ly-traded stocks in recent weeks amid market talks of possible shareholding or corporate changes. Speculative interest in the stock ranged from the possibility of Mr Quek Leng Chan494 words
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Article, Illustration489 2002-11-25 14 AFP KUALA LUMPUR Analysts have warned that Malaysia's sluggish property market would remain weak in the near future with the government saying that RMIO billion ringgit ($4.66 billion) worth of office space remains unoccupied. Although interest rates are low, a declining stock market andAFP; AFP photo - 489 words
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Article163 2002-11-25 16 Reuters TOKYO Japan's Mizuho Holdings Inc, the world's largest bank by assets, is set to trim some 5,000 jobs by fiscal 2004 as part of restructuring moves, the Nihon Keizai Shimbun reported yesterday. The report comes in the face of government moves to toughen bankingReuters - 163 words
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Article153 2002-11-25 16 AFP FRENCH banking group BNP Paribas has acquired a 10.91 per cent stake in Credit Lyonnais, sold by the French government for 2.2 billion euros ($3.88 billion), the Economy Ministry said. BNP's offer, equivalent to 58 euros a share, was "significantly better than those ofAFP - 153 words
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Article376 2002-11-25 16 Smooth sailing from now on AFP Cambodian shipping registry up for tender PHNOM PENH The Cambodian government has put the country's troubled shipping registry out for international tender amid efforts to put behind it a notorious reputation as a flag of convenience. Tender documents state the successful bidder must "properlyAFP - 376 words
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WORLD NEWS
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Article, Illustration156 2002-11-25 27 Reuters TAIPEI Taiwan Premier Yu Shyi-kun (picture) yesterday retracted an offer to resign that he made two days ago amid a row over delayed changes to the shaky farm credit system. Mr Yu said he met President Chen Shui-bian late on Saturday and "the President– Reuters - 156 words
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168 2002-11-25 27 QINGDAO (China) As part of bilateral efforts to resume and strengthen shaky military ties, a US Navy destroyer was given a warm welcome as it docked smoothly in a Chinese port yesterday. The heavily armoured USS Paul F Foster pulled into Qingdao's Jiaozhou port,168 words
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170 2002-11-25 27 Agencies SRINAGAR (India) Despite promises of peace from the region's newly-elected leader, a wave of violence swept through India-controlled Kashmir over the weekend. Kashmir's newly-elected Chief Minister, Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, who was sworn in on Nov 2, has promised a "healing touch" to the people– Agencies - 170 words
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Article350 2002-11-25 27 Australian ads aim to boost vigilance SYDNEY In the latest sign that Australia is coming to grips with its vulnerability to terrorist attacks, it announced plans to launch a publicity campaign telling people how to spot terrorists. Prime Minister John Howard said yesterday the unprecedented television advertisements350 words
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Article, Illustration417 2002-11-25 28 Agencies Right-wing party sees fortunes plummet in Austrian elections VIENNA Once Europe's most successful right-wing party, Austria's anti-immigration Freedom Party looked set for a drubbing yesterday as ballots opened for a snap general election. The Freedom Party achieved historic success when it came second in the last electionAgencies - 417 words
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Article186 2002-11-25 28 LONDON With a wave of new labour unrest set to hit Britain, Prime Minister Tony Blair has been accused of "completely losing control" of the situation. The Observer reported that, as unions consider "spin-off" strikes following the strike by firefighters, union leaders have joined hands186 words
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Article180 2002-11-25 28 Reuters JERUSALEM The Israeli army yesterday admitted killing a UN official, who soldiers mistook to be holding a weapon, during a battle with Palestinian gunmen in the Jenin refugee camp. Mr lain Hook, manager of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), was killed— Reuters - 180 words
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COMMENTARY
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Article, Illustration616 2002-11-25 30 Richard Seah - Richard Seah Before we reform the education system, deal with the people in it first WHILE policymakers in review committees propose wonderful changes to Singapore's education system, at least one mother of a school-going child is deeply frustrated even though she has reason to be happy.ENG KONG - 616 words
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Article, Illustration324 2002-11-25 30 Maj-Gen Pastika an example of what Indonesian police hope to become AFP JAKARTA As Indonesia's police try to restore their tattered reputation, they would have trouble finding a better ambassador than I Made Mangku Pastika (picture). The Indonesian police general, who is leading an international task force investigating the BaliAFP - 324 words
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UPFRONT
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Article, Illustration610 2002-11-25 31 Tor Ching Li - Tor Ching Li How to succeed in Asia, ang mohs\y\e A TTENTION all businessmen hoping to iibe big in Asia: this is the month of excellent networking opportunities. And this is not something written in the stars, but in Michael Backman's (picture, above) newly-launched management book, Big610 words
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EATOUT
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Article, Illustration301 2002-11-25 32 Karman Tse - Karman Tse Shang Palace throws 'tofu party' TOFU is probably one of the plainest ingredients one can find in the kitchen. But its simplicity in taste or in appearance is precisely what makes it versatile, exciting and challenging to a good chef. And very often, especially in Chinese cuisine,301 words
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Article, Illustration572 2002-11-25 33 Ch'ng Poh Tiong - Ch'ng Poh Tiong The all-important partner to great food and company FIRST things first.There's no better way to perk yourself up this festive season than with a glass of bubbly, be it champagne from France or a sparkling version from elsewhere. Bubblies are not only irresistible572 words
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Advertisement336 2002-11-25 32 EjktOut Haunts To advertise, call: 6236 4889 Watari and Lagun Sari celebrate the Official Opening of Watari Japanese Restaurant Offer includes 40% discount off all a-la-carte menu in both restaurants Singapore, 25 November 2002 To add more excitement and cheer to the opening of Watari Japanese Restaurant, the management has336 words
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TIMEOUT
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Article, Illustration532 2002-11-25 33 Yong Shu Chiang - Yong Shu Chiang Action Theatre scores with Auburn's story THE answer lies in ourselves. You, me, everyone. All of us are the solution to a basic mathematical equation. We are the sum of our parents. Catherine, the 25-year-old protagonist in Proof, struggles to come to grips with this532 words
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INCINEMAS
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Article, Illustration213 2002-11-25 34 RAPPER Scan "P Diddy" Combs (picture) and R&B singer Alicia Keys teamed up on Saturday to highlight the Aids crisis in South Africa. The two denounced those who ignore the plight of millions of African Aids victims and the severity of the epidemic, reported AP. "I1 I - 213 words
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Article, Illustration119 2002-11-25 34 CLUELESS star Alicia Silverstone (picture) will make her TV debut as a quirky New York attorney who runs a dating agency on the side, reported the World Entertainment News Network. The series, yet to be titled, is Sex and the City creator Darren Star's latest project.119 words
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Article, Illustration400 2002-11-25 35 – Tor Ching Li - Tor Ching Li LIKE a working parent pampering her child to make up for a long absence, evergreen balladeer Sandy Lam (picture) generously treated a 10,000-strong crowd at Singapore Indoor Stadium on Saturday to a stunning display of pyrotechnics both visual and vocal after a six-year hiatus.400 words
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Article, Illustration565 2002-11-25 35 Serene Foo - Serene Foo Zoe, Nanxing test the waters in The Unbeotobles 111 BEING local showbiz veterans and the undisputed Ah Ge and Ahjie of Caldecott Hill, it is surprising that Li Nanxing and Zoe Tay can still claim a few career "firsts" in their latest drama, The UnbeatablesWEETECKHIAN - 565 words
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Article155 2002-11-25 35 – Lee Sze Yong - Lee Sze Yong ZOE Tay and Li Nanxing look set to take over your computer as well. The Chinese blockbuster drama The Unbeatables 111 hit the goggle box on Nov 18, and fans can learn more about the series and its stars using Axcess Media Unbeatable cards on155 words
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Article, Illustration589 2002-11-25 38 AFP Japanese leader holds off Garcia asTiger falters on the greens MIYAZAKI Shaky putting thwarted Tiger Woods' hopes of a seventh title this year as Japan's Kaname Yokoo eased to a one-shot victory at the 200 million yen ($2.9 million) Dunlop Phoenix event yesterday. A runAFP; Reuters photo - 589 words
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Article237 2002-11-25 38 DALLAS The Dallas Mavericks moved a step closer to creating NBA history with a come-from-behind 115-105 win over the Seattle SuperSonics yesterday. It was the Mavericks' 13th consecutive victory, two shy of the league's best start to a season set by Washington in 1948 and matched by Houston237 words
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Article75 2002-11-25 39 TOKYO South Korea striker Ahn Jung Hwan scored his third goal in a week as Shimizu S-Pulse beat Kashima Antlers 2-1 in the JLeague first division yesterday. Ahn, who was on target for South Korea in the 3-2 defeat by Brazil in midweek, put S-Pulse in front in75 words
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Article94 2002-11-25 39 CARDIFF New Zealand coach John Mitchell said the northern hemisphere's two strongest teams England and France are the current favourites for next year's World Cup, but was delighted with his side's progress after a 43-17 win over Wales. Said Mitchell: "All have different strengths, but England's on a big94 words
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Article67 2002-11-25 39 TA SHEE Padraig Harrington holed a tough par putt on the final green to win the Asian Open by one stroke yesterday. The Irishman closed with a final round of three-under-par 69 for a 15-under winning tally. India's Jyoti Randhawa finished in second place. The trio of Dutchman67 words
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Article89 2002-11-25 39 MEXICO CITY International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Jacques Rogge faces the first real test of his image as a reformer this week when the lOC discusses proposals to scale down the size of the Games. Rogge has pledged to cut the size of the Summer Games after decades89 words
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Article, Illustration822 2002-11-25 39 Agencies Famous derby will be remembered for anything but football Primera Liga Barcelona 0 Real Madrid 0 Figo pelted by crowd CATALONIA Barcelona and Real Madrid drew 0-0 in the Nou Camp on Saturday night (Sunday morning, Singapore time) in a game which will be remembered far– Agencies; AFP photo - 822 words
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284 2002-11-25 39 Agencies MILAN AC Milan hero Serginho admitted his decision to quit international football is paying dividends after his goal earned his side a 1-0 win over arch-rival Inter Milan. While his fellow Brazilians were in South Korea for a friendly last Wednesday,Agencies - 284 words
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Article, Illustration535 2002-11-25 40 Jose Raymond - Jose Raymond A NEW S-League rule over the transfer of foreign players from one club to another is causing confusion with regards to Gombak United. On Friday, Today reported how a new rule, introduced by the Football Association of Singapore (FAS), has not gone535 words
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Article102 2002-11-25 40 SINGAPORE'S Ronald Susilo found Indonesia's Taufik Hidayat too strong last night in the final of the Batam Masters. The Indonesian comprehensively beat the Republic's No.l singles player 15-10, 15-8 in a tournament organised to mark the opening of the new badminton complex which will host June's Indonesian102 words
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Article176 2002-11-25 40 Reuters VIJAYAWADA West Indies captain Carl Hooper hailed Marlon Samuels' 75-ball unbeaten 108 as one of the best one-day international innings ever after his team beat India by 135 runs to clinch its seven-match series yesterday. Samuels had walked in to bat with the total– Reuters - 176 words
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234 2002-11-25 40 Reuters ADELAIDE England captain Nasser Hussain conceded yesterday his team was facing the humiliation of a 5-0 series loss after being crushed by an innings and 51--runs in the second Ashes Test. The Australians, comprehensive 384-run winners of the first Brisbane Test, are now one– Reuters - 234 words
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Article, Illustration1286 2002-11-25 41 S. Gulam - S. Gulam Older and battle-scarred he may be, but Kvacek's fire is still burning bright SOMETHING terrible happened to Singapore football 10 years ago. We had one of the best football brains as our national coach then. A man with years of experience in the beautifulALVINTOH - 1,286 words
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Article, Illustration723 2002-11-25 42 Despite Moyes' caution, air of expectancy returns to Goodison after another win LIVERPOOL It would be unfair to start calling it "Lucky Everton", but "One-nil to the Everton" is gaining in credence. For the fifth Premiership match in succession, David Moves' team won by that score on SaturdayGetty Images - 723 words
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Article, Illustration441 2002-11-25 43 Reuters LONDON Robbie Keane scored against his old club as Tottenham Hotspur beat Leeds United 2-0 in the English Premiership here at White Hart Lane yesterday. Keane's superb long-range strike came in the first half after Teddy Sheringham had given Tottenham an early lead as Leeds manager TerryReuters; Reivers photo - 441 words
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Article305 2002-11-25 43 Agencies LONDON All is not right with the top two teams in the Premiership at the moment League leader Arsenal's boss Arsene Wenger was fuming at referee Paul Durkin after his side slumped to its third defeat of the Premiership season at Southampton on Saturday. And second placedAgencies - 305 words
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