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Title Section8 2002-12-09 1 TODAY Monday December 9, 2002 > MITA (P) 002/11/20028 words
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Article, Illustration813 2002-12-09 1 Chan Chao Peh; in Hong Kong - Chan Chao Peh in Hong Kong SingTel's chief, Hsien Yang, on rivals and the telco war by chaopeh@newstoday.com.sg WHEN Sing Tel was forced to say "hello" to new rivals more than five years ago, it began to develop its external wing to stay one step ahead of813 words
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378 2002-12-09 1 NatSteel on that cash distribution NATSTEEL last night responded to several requests made by its largest shareholder, Mr Oei Hong Leong, but its answers are unlikely to satisfy the tycoon. Mr Oei had wanted to know, among other things, what Nat Steel plans to do with the proceeds from the378 words
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Miscellaneous51 2002-12-09 1 INSIDE LIFESTYLE: THE ARTS: It's trendy, it's To find out what's funky and it's set on in the arts to change the scene, turn to your colour of colas. 8-page guide. Page 33 Centre Pages. SPORTS: Neil Humphreys says Ferguson was the better tactician at Old Trafford on Saturday. Page51 words
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HOT NEWS
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Article, Illustration388 2002-12-09 2 His vision for global trade connectivity AS Singapore vigorously pursues a string of free trade agreements (FTA) with countries all over the world, the man in the street may wonder what the end game really is. The vision, as Trade and Industry Minister BG George Yeo (picture) sees388 words
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Article170 2002-12-09 2 UNIONS and workers welcome the news of a phased-in GST hike, said Mr Lim Boon Heng, chief of the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC). Speaking to reporters yesterday, Mr Lim said Singaporeans feel the Government has understood the people's anxious sentiments. People had been expecting the GST170 words
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Article, Illustration218 2002-12-09 2 – Elisa Chia - Elisa Chia AN emotional first-time winner, Chen Huihui, was finally bestowed the Best Supporting Actress award at the Star Awards last night, after missing out on the prize during five previous nominations. Veteran artiste Chen Shucheng bagged the Special Achievement Award but lost outWONG KHING CHONG - 218 words
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Article, Illustration298 2002-12-09 3 Nervous man blows self up JAKARTA The explosion at a busy McDonald's restaurant in Makassar, South Sulawesi, on Thursday is not a suicide bombing, but the case of a nervous bomber who blew himself up accidentally, police said yesterday. "We suspect he was trying to reset the tinier,298 words
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238 2002-12-09 3 -AFP BANDA ACEH The Indonesian navy has seized a barge carrying explosives and detonators from Penang, Malaysia and detained its seven Indonesian crewmen, police said yesterday. East Aceh district police chief Adjunct Senior Commissioner Gaguk Sumartono said the barge was caught by a joint-AFP - 238 words
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Article145 2002-12-09 3 -AFP DUBAI The Al Qaeda network yesterday claimed responsibility for the twin attacks in Kenya last month, and threatened more attacks on Israeli and US targets. "The two Mombasa attacks are the work of Al-Qaeda," said the group's spokesman Sulaiman Abu Ghaith in a voice-AFP - 145 words
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Article, Illustration462 2002-12-09 4 Grace Tay - Grace Tay Housewives, retrenched residents can set up stall to earn extra cash by grace@newstoday.com.sg WHEN she was a teenager, and her family fell on hard times, Ms Irene Ng's mother, a housewife, took up a hawker stall to supplement the family's income. Yesterday, the inspiration462 words
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Article85 2002-12-09 4 Reuters DHAKA Bangladesh arrested dozens of opposition activists after bombs ripped through four cinemas in a northern town on Saturday, killing 17 people and injuring 300, officials said yesterday. A senior government minister said while the Al Qaeda network might be responsible for the attacks in Mymenshingh— Reuters - 85 words
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HOME NEWS
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Article, Illustration414 2002-12-09 6 Tor Ching Li - Tor Ching Li by Easy Call enters education market in China with a bang eh ingli@newstoday. com. sg WHAT has a paging company got to do with a commerce college, one may wonder. It's like comparing chalk and cheese. But with education set to become a boomingTOR CHING LI - 414 words
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Article196 2002-12-09 6 — Tan Hui Leng - Tan Hui Leng REPTILES, gun parts and unlicensed pharmaceuticals were some of the unusual items uncovered by the customs after checks on parcels were heightened after the Sept 11 attacks last year. Hoping to sidestep the law so that these contraband items can reach the addressees,196 words
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LETTERS
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Letter, Illustration186 2002-12-09 8 Lint Hong Tan - Lint Hong Tan It's time to get over the mindset that stifles the talent pool SINGAPOREANS must congratulate the enlightened SMRT Board for hiring Ms Saw Phaik Hwa (picture) as its new CEO. I wish her every success. The cynics should look at the people behind the186 words
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242 2002-12-09 8 Steve Brice - Steve Brice MR Li Tang's letter on how to develop Singapore as a "soccer power" (Today, Dec 5) raises a very valid point. To become a force to be reckoned with in any area, you must have focus. New Zealand effectively242 words
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Miscellaneous15 2002-12-09 8 THE TWO TOWERS Movie Promotion turn to page 37 Keeping the legend alive Page 3015 words
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BUSINESS NEWS
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Article, Illustration48 2002-12-09 10 -AFP photo Paintings cover the desk spaces at Arthur Andersen during a cash-and-carry sale of the company's art collection at Andersen's Houston offices. Some 500 pieces of artwork that adorned the former Houston and San Francisco offices of the accounting firm are being sold.-AFP photo - 48 words
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Market Watch
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Article168 2002-12-09 10 THE Singapore market made a vain attempt to cross the 1400 level early last week as the downward pressure from the US markets especially in the tech area pushed the index lower by 26 points to 1366. A Hari Ray a-h olid ay-short-ened week and an absence of positive168 words
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Article56 2002-12-09 10 Index Vcrl«e Change Pis Nikkei 225 Hong Seng All Ordinaries lisurs-J 8863.26 9973.75 2990.70 4738.93 ■54.31 -36.13 -53.30 ■16.42 -0.61 •0.36 -0.44 -0.35 ;;ii e:i Camp SET Index Jakarta (omp 718.09 365.09 397.08 -4.67 +0.1 S ■0.65 -0.65 +0.04 ■0.16 Phil; [omp Shenzen E Mwnbai 1031.75 194.01 3306.2956 words
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Article24 2002-12-09 10 Gold list. 327.100 Silver ust/ci 4.650 Plolinum usj/k 597.800 •;ui!:c: 148.00 Polm oil RM/tonnc 159B Bient crude ust/lmiel 25.435 dd iibiiniilicri provideil by:dd - 24 words
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Article, Illustration699 2002-12-09 12 Bloomberg Venture capitalist, former Republican Representative are front-runners WASHINGTON California venture capitalist Gerald Par sky and former Republican Representative Bill Archer are the front-runners in the race for the US Treasury Secretary's post which fell vacant after Mr Paul O'Neill's dismissal, investors and political analysts said.Bloomberg; – AFPI - 699 words
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Article184 2002-12-09 14 -AFP Gloomy forecast does not deter Malaysian PM KUALA LUMPUR Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Sen Dr Mahathir Mohamad said the outlook for the country's export-led economy next year was bright despite the gloomy global forecast. "We think we can do fairly well (next year) because we are rearranging-AFP - 184 words
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306 2002-12-09 14 Chan Chao Peh in Hong Kong - Chan Chao Peh in Hong Kong ASIA-PACIFIC companies are keen to outsource their data network services and will do so within the next two years in order to improve productivity and focus on their core businesses, revealed an AC Nielsen survey. This outsourcing demand is306 words
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Article, Illustration550 2002-12-09 16 Reuters As UAL board meets, a Chapter 11 filing for United looks imminent CHICAGO The board of directors of United Airlines parent, UAL Corp, met on Saturday after the US government decided not to support a critical loan package for the country's number two airline. Although it isReuters; – GETTY IMAGES - 550 words
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Miscellaneous13 2002-12-09 10 Shop smart at ©Specials this festive season. M Turn to page 20 *j>13 words
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WORLD NEWS
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Article, Illustration144 2002-12-09 18 Agencies LONDON Nigerians gathered sadly around their television sets on Saturday to watch their beauty queen hand over her crown to the new Miss World from Turkey, 21-year old Azra Akin (picture). Many were bitter that their country was not hosting the contest– Agencies - 144 words
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Article265 2002-12-09 18 Agencies Saddam criticises US 'occupation' of emirate BAGHDAD Iraqi President Saddam Hussein made his firstever apology to Kuwaitis for Iraq's 1990 invasion, as Baghdad handed over to the United Nations a mandatory declaration of its banned weapons programmes. "We apologise to God for any deed which might have– Agencies - 265 words
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113 2002-12-09 18 -AFP LYON (France) The mentally disturbed Italian serial hijacker who attempted to hijack a Paris-bound Alitalia plane last month was found dead in his prison cell, the local prosecutors' office said on Saturday. Stefano Savorani, a 29-year-old who has a criminal record as-AFP - 113 words
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Article, Illustration89 2002-12-09 21 78- Ml Im Your fortnightly arts events guide opsul THE RED SHOES The Singapore Dance Theatre presents The Red Shoes,, adapted from the 1949 movie of the same title. The ballet tells the story of aspiring dancer Victoria Page and how she is caught between two men Boris Lermontov,ROBIN CHEE - 89 words
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Miscellaneous882 2002-12-09 22 mUSIG funds for the Tamils Dec 21, enjoy a recital at YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Representative Council and 2pm and a family concert CONCERT Singapore Ceylon Tamils' later in the afternoon at Get ready to rock when ARTS IN THE CITY Association's Bursary 3.30pm. rock guitar superstar Yngwie Add some joy and882 words
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Miscellaneous1019 2002-12-09 23 iFaEf\IK.E performances pay tribute to Philippines and Singapore. the playwright. Date: Dec 14 —22 CHRISTMAS AND THE Date: Dec 13 15 Time: 10.30 am 7pm GARGOYLE WHO Time: 7.30pm; 2.30pm Venue: Ngee Ann Cultural WOULDN'T SAY THANK (Dec 15 only] Centre YOU Venue: Theatre Studio, Price: Free Presented by the1,019 words
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Miscellaneous958 2002-12-09 24 BUSH PROFILES KINGS AND QUEENS In Bush Profiles, her first solo This exhibition features the show in Singapore, Singapore Philatelic Australian artist Julia Museum's latest acquisition Roberts takes on the most of Straits Settlement distinctive aspect of materials from the era of Australia the bush. In Queen Victoria, King capturing958 words
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Miscellaneous872 2002-12-09 25 previously pursued an art F lt/VI at the imposing and education in Western threatening Siberian frontier. countries return to contribute THE PIANO TEACHER The story captures a brief to the local art scene. This R(A) moment in time the early exhibition focuses on the Erika Kohut teaches piano 20th century872 words
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Miscellaneous1098 2002-12-09 26 FAMILY LILLIPUTIAN HOMES! Date: Dec 13 14 Price: $50 Time: Bpm; 3.30pm Fancy being an interior Time: 7.30pm; 3pm (Dec Registration: Call the (Dec 21 only} 3D STORY TELLING designer or an architect for 14 only) organiser at 6333 1055 Venue: Victoria Theatre Who says that stories are the day?1,098 words
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Miscellaneous1057 2002-12-09 27 manuscripts or samples of DANCE WORKOUT JM PASSION the work-in-progress that This course tones the body Q^P 00 SWW they have developed during and sharpens dance ability. T\ the mentorship, which may Registration closes on be published. The next term Dec 12. THE EXPRESS of mentorship starts January Date: Every1,057 words
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COMMENTARY
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Article, Illustration954 2002-12-09 28 Sunny Goh in Taipei - Battle lines drawn Sunny Goh in Taipei What Taipei's election results mean for the island's political future THE outcome of Saturday's mayoral and city council elections in Taiwan has reaffirmed the island's political status quo. And it has thrown in a spanking new spanner for the 2004 presidential polls. The– Reuter* photo | - 954 words
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UPFRONT
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Article, Illustration572 2002-12-09 30 Yong Shu Chiang - Yong Shu Chiang Five short plays inspired by Kuo Pao Kun will be staged at the Esplanade WHEN local theatre legend Kuo Pao Kun (picture) was seriously ill with cancer, many who knew him particularly in the Asian arts circle were concerned. One of them, Professor572 words
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LIVINGLEARNING
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Article, Illustration487 2002-12-09 31 Reuters Oprah Winfrey sets up school for 'strong, brave girls' HENLEY-ON-KLIP (South Africa) Knowing Nelson Mandela's reputation for getting charitable donations out of the rich and famous, American talkshow queen Oprah Winfrey stumped up without being asked. It cost her US$lO million ($lB million) but it meant– Reuters - 487 words
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Advertisement450 2002-12-09 31 Nanyang Technological University ONLINE APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION OF POLYTECHNIC GRADUATES TO BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING COURSES (PART-TIME) in ELECTRICAL ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING and MECHANICAL PRODUCTION ENGINEERING (7th intake 2003-04) Applications are invited from suitably qualified graduates of polytechnics in Singapore for admission to the part-time Bachelor of Engineering courses at Nanyang Technological450 words
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LIMELIGHT
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Article, Illustration572 2002-12-09 32 Janice Lee - Janice Lee Hit by cancer, locallybased Filipino churns out her best work by janice@newstoday.com.sg THE one thing that will strike you about Pacita Abad is her attitude towards life. Not only does her radiance jumps out at you, her vibrant pink, yellow and blue canvas speaks572 words
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Article, Illustration139 2002-12-09 32 Janice Lee - Janice Lee COLA is now turning a cool shade of blue. With its bright new colour, Pepsi Blue is the latest drink to hit town and Singaporeans will be among the first few countries to taste its chilled, cool taste. The drink was created as139 words
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EATOUT
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Article, Illustration663 2002-12-09 34 Karma n Tse - Karma n Tse Where: Wasabi Bistro The Oriental Singapore, Level 4 Telephone; 6885 3091 Opening hours: Lunch: Noon to 2.30pm Dinner: 6pm to 10.30pm by karma n@ news today, com. sg NEW on my list of favourite Japanese restaurants is Wasabi Bistro The663 words
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Article, Illustration217 2002-12-09 35 Christmas Pizza Pizza Hut's latest creation the "Sausage Stuffed Cheesy Crust" pizza, which has a onemetre long sausage embedded in the crust has proven to be a hit. Now, in celebration of the festive season, it is adding more flavours with a Christmas version of the pizza. Called the217 words
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Article221 2002-12-09 36 Reuters IF it's Sunday, this must be Paris is the exhausted cry from the globetrotting stars of Lord of the Rings. From New York to London, Copenhagen to Sydney, they are criss-crossing the world for a string of premieres of the epic. Critics are hailing Lord– Reuters - 221 words
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Article, Illustration60 2002-12-09 36 HONG KONG superstars Andy Lav (left) and Tony Leung Chiu Wai flew into town yesterday for a whirlwind promotion of their new cop-undercover flick, Infernal Affairs. The production also stars Anthony Wong and Eric Tsang with cameos from Sammi Cheng, Kelly Chen and Elva Hsiao. Watch out60 words
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Miscellaneous1602 2002-12-09 38 On TV* Kutub Utara Kutub Seloian The Greatest Shoal on Earth T e Bo(he or cf)anne 5 tooopm Came io SuriD OOpm Straight Talk with Young Stirip, 7.30pm Arts Centra!, 9pm Ming Channel NewsAsla r 7,32pm Hashim returns home and finds his bag Every year, millions of sardines migrate around1,602 words
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Article, Illustration469 2002-12-09 42 -AFP Hockey I Women's World Cup Unlucky Dutch succumb in skootout I PERTH Argentina's women were crowned world hockey champions yesterday after beating the Netherlands in the first final to be decided by sudden-death penalties. The South Americans celebrated their first world title with wild scenes of jubilation-AFP; RSVTEBS photo - 469 words
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Article178 2002-12-09 42 -AFP THOUSAND OAKS Padraig Harrington holed three eagles and nearly made another yesterday en route to a course-record nine-under-par 63 and a six-stroke lead at the Target World Challenge. The closest pursuer to Harrington is Tiger Woods, the tournament host and second-round leader, who settled-AFP - 178 words
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Article, Illustration72 2002-12-09 42 SINGAPORE in-line skater Lewis Lee (picture) aggressively executes a rail slide at yesterday's ESPN Asian Xtour Singapore, presented by Toyota. Held at a specially constructed park course opposite Bugis Junction, more than 132 action sports athletes dished out every trick they knew in the three-day72 words
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Article104 2002-12-09 42 AFP MELBOURNE Pieter van den Hoogenband does not rate 50--metre races in 25m pools too highly, but his victory over Australian rival lan Thorpe gave him a buzz at the FINA World Cup short-course swim meet here yesterday. The Dutchman recorded 21.72 seconds. Thorpe, swimming in anAFP - 104 words
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Article175 2002-12-09 42 MADRID Barcelona's 1-0 defeat at lowly Rayo Vallecano on Saturday leaves the Catalan club facing another winter of discontent, with both coach Louis van Gaal and president Joan Gaspart coming under fire from irate fans. The result means that Barcelona, which has only taken one point from175 words
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Article129 2002-12-09 42 Reuters MILAN AS Roma decided not to talk to the media after its controversial 1-0 defeat at AC Milan in Serie A on Saturday saw the home side go top of the table. A Roma spokesman told reporters that players and staff were now in a period ofReuters - 129 words
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Article311 2002-12-09 43 KUALA LUMPUR It looks as if Malaysia will not be at its strongest for the upcoming Tiger Cup. National coach Allan Harris said that national skipper Ahmad Shahrul Azahar had requested to be left out of the squad while star striker Khalid Jamlus has been dropped. In preparation311 words
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Article, Illustration655 2002-12-09 43 Korean teen takes Masters crown as Randhawa wins Order of Merit Golf Volvo Masters of Asia Singapore's Mardan in sixth KUALA LUMPUR Korean teenager Kevin Na showed yesterday that he was a star in the making by claiming the season-ending Volvo Masters of Asia byAFP photo - 655 words
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Article, Illustration529 2002-12-09 44 Tan Vo- Hinn - Tan Vo-Hinn Marathon sees Kenyans dominate top 10 spots by yohinn@newstoday.com.sg RARELY do Singaporeans get the chance to see the long-distance supremacy of the Kenyans. But yesterday, thanks to the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon, the superiority of the fabled Africans was on show all along the 42km route,ERNEST CHUA - 529 words
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Article462 2002-12-09 44 – Tan Yo- Hinn - Tan Yo-Hinn CONTROVERSY erupted over the winner in the men's local category of the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon yesterday. Elangovan s/o Ganesan, was mistakenly named the winner despite Lee Kar Lun finishing ahead of him. Though a Hong Kong citizen, Lee, 46, holds permanent residency462 words
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Article, Illustration407 2002-12-09 45 – Stanley Ho - Stanley Ho WHEN Alex Tan was just a boy in the *****, one of his favourite pastimes was playing capteh. A traditional game popular in the 60s and 70s, it was common to see youngsters playing capteh a shuttlecock made from chicken feathers attached407 words
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Article, Illustration384 2002-12-09 45 Jose Raymond - Jose Raymond by Jose ne wstoday. com. sg SINGAPORE midfielder Mohd Noor Ali's Hari Raya celebrations were cut short on Friday evening. In an accident just outside the Darul Ghufran mosque along Tampines Avenue 5 at about 7.30pm, the car his family was in collidedToday file photo - 384 words
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Article, Illustration840 2002-12-09 46 Neil Humphreys at Old Trafford - Neil Humphreys at Old Trafford Ferguson's genius won the match, not a so-called handball by Nistelrooy by n c il@newstod ay. com. sg HAVING drifted in from the left, Arsenal's Robert Pires collected the ball and was about to set off on one of hisGurry Images - 840 words
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Article, Illustration534 2002-12-09 47 Neil Humphreys - Neil Humphreys by at Old Trafford nei]@news lod ay. com. sg SIR Alex Ferguson turns red, screams invective and, if he's really piqued, may even smash the odd teacup or two. Despite his seven Premiership titles, some critics have suggested that the Scot's methodsGetty Images - 534 words
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Article174 2002-12-09 47 -AFP LONDON Liverpool manager Gerard Houllier was in defiant mood after seeing his side's title challenge take another blow with a 2-0 English Premiership defeat at Charlton on Saturday. Goals from Jason Euell and Paul Konchesky condemned Liverpool to a second successive league defeat after last-AFP - 174 words
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