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Title Section8 2003-12-23 1 TODAY todayonline.com Tuesday December 23,2003 MITA (P) 002/11/20028 words
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AFTERNOON EDITION
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Article68 2003-12-23 1 Reuters NEW YORK The blue-chip Dow and the broader Standard Poor's 500 index both hit fresh 19-month highs in quiet, pre-Christmas trading yesterday. The Dow Jones industrial average ended up 59.78 points, or 0.58 per cent, at 10,338.00, the S&P 500 added 4.27 points, or 0.39 perReuters - 68 words
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Article125 2003-12-23 1 Reuters MILAN/ROME A four billion euro ($8.4 billion) accounting scandal at Parmalat deepened yesterday when the Italian food group's founder and three former finance directors were targeted in a criminal probe. As prosecutors sought to unravel a web of financial transactions that have led Parmalat to— Reuters - 125 words
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Article64 2003-12-23 1 Reuters LOS ANGELES At least three people were killed when a strong earthquake measuring 6.5 struck the central California coast yesterday, causing buildings to collapse in one town and swaying high-rise buildings from San Francisco to Los Angeles hundreds of kilometres away. Within an hour of theReuters - 64 words
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Article, Illustration577 2003-12-23 1 Teo Hwee Nak - Teo Hwee Nak Chia's problems could impact Opposition by hweenak@newstoday.com.sg HIS fate in political circles, and even with the law, is yet to be determined. But most political watchers agree on one thing: Whatever the damage Mr Steve Chia has done to his own credi bility,577 words
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578 2003-12-23 1 Stanley Ho - Stanley Ho by I stanley@newstoday.com.sg IT WAS meant to inspire a country that seemed pedestrian in its football achievements. It was meant to rouse a population still mulling over a sudden exit from the Malaysia Cup in 1994. But, in the end,578 words
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Miscellaneous36 2003-12-23 1 NEWS£yWWS I port lessons Why Spore will not make I same mistake with airline industry/6 Constance singam I When sex is used as a weapon/26 OLDER I 6?WISER Vernetta knows what she wants in love and36 words
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HOT NEWS
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Article581 2003-12-23 2 Derrick A Paulo - Derrick A Paulo Madeleine Chong from kiasu parents, even before MOE releases PSLE posting results by derrick@newstoday.com.sg EVEN before the postings were out yesterday, kiasu Singaporean parents had been flooding topranked schools with appeals on behalf of their children. This is despite the fact that, forMadeleine Chong - 581 words
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Article, Illustration654 2003-12-23 3 They go the extra mile to make travelling a breeze for commuters RUSHING to work from Queenstown MRT station, a young lady found that she did not have enough money on her. She was already running late, so customer service officer, Ms Murniati lent her $2Wong Khing Chong - 654 words
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Article, Illustration432 2003-12-23 4 Agencies Hopes fade of finding ferry passengers, search for landslide survivors may be called off MANILA The Philippines braced itself for more bad weather yesterday, as hopes of finding some 70 people lost in a ferry disaster faded. Meanwhile, authorities were considering calling off theAgencies; Reuters photo - 432 words
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Miscellaneous6 2003-12-23 2 Football chief to retire: Page 556 words
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Advertisement4 2003-12-23 3 Innovation Singapore Redefining Service4 words
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Advertisement122 2003-12-23 3 f EXCELLENT pCERVICE INWARD Launched in 1994, the Excellent Service Award or EXSA is a national award that recognises individuals who have delivered outstanding service. It seeks to develop service models for staff to emulate, create service champions and professionalise services. EXSA is managed jointly by SPRING Singapore and seven122 words
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HOME NEWS
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Article, Illustration658 2003-12-23 6 News Comment/Lee ChingWern Changi Airport and Singapore Airlines are moving quickly to stay ahead WHILE Changi Airport is widely considered as one of the best airports in the world, Singapore Airlines is often featured as one of the world's finest airlines. Passenger volume is back to658 words
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Article197 2003-12-23 6 – Chan Chao Peh - Chan Chao Peh MAIL operator Sing Post said it would be raising some of its prices for domestic mail following the increase in the goods and services tax (GST) next year. From Feb 3, the postal rates of its two most common classes of197 words
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Article, Illustration432 2003-12-23 8 Pamela Pang - Pamela Pang City Cab restructures midnight surcharge to solve problem of "disappearing" taxis by pamela@newstoday.com.sg IF you are tired of being stranded because taxis disappear before midnight, City Cab has what it hopes will be a solution to the problem a staggered latenight surcharge. The operator announced yesterday432 words
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176 2003-12-23 8 — Tor Ching Li - Tor Ching Li SINGAPORE company Marshall Realty Pte Ltd scored a coup against securities firm Morgan Stanley when it was awarded U*****,000 ($427,000) by an industry-appointed Arbitration Tribunal of the New York Stock Exchange earlier this month. According to company director176 words
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LETTERS
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Letter197 2003-12-23 11 PK Cheng - PK Cheng I REFER to the letter, "For Spore Security be patient at the Causeway", by Mr Chia Wei Kiang of the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (Today, Dec 20). I am heartened by his assurance that manpower is increased to man booths during peak periods. Added197 words
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Letter423 2003-12-23 11 Irwan Jamil - Irwan Jamil Modernity does not weaken Muslim's faith in Islam I READ with interest "jTs finishing school" (Today, Dec 19). In the book, The Clash of Civilisations and the Remaking of World Order, by Professor Samuel P Huntington, John L Esposito stated that the indices423 words
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BUSINESS NEWS
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Article349 2003-12-23 12 Dow Jones But is there enough demand for two new players? SENOKO Power, the largest electricity producer in Singapore in terms of licensed capacity, is well positioned to take on a more competitive market, the company's new president and chief executive Roy Adair said. Singapore's electricity sectorDow Jones - 349 words
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142 2003-12-23 12 Dow Jones JAKARTA PT Indonesia Satellite Corp, 41.94 per cent owned by Singapore Technologies Telemedia, plans to spend around US$5BO million ($991 million) next year to develop its cellular communications business. Indosat said it would spend a total of US$l.l billion in investment— Dow Jones - 142 words
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Article244 2003-12-23 12 Bloomberg Bloomberg Channel News Asia OCBC said yesterday it has agreed to sell its Mt Emily residential site for $50.5 million, in line with its objective to divest its non-core assets. OCBC said it expected to recognise a gain of about $36.5 million. Nam Lee Pressed Metal IndustriesBloomberg; — Bloomberg; — Channel News Asia - 244 words
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MarketWATCH
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Article75 2003-12-23 16 Agencies SHARES closed mixed yesterday in thin trading ahead of the Christmas holiday. The ST Index rose 11.68 points, or 0.68 per cent, to end at 1,722.49. On the broader market, decliners outnumbered gainers 176 to 87. Volume totalled 365.5 million shares valued at $375.4 million, down from 500Agencies - 75 words
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Article60 2003-12-23 16 Index Value Change Pis Nikkei 225 Hang Seng All Ordinaries Taiwan Wtd Korea Comp 10,372.51 +87.97 +0.86 12,487.99 +116.24 +0.94 3,261.20 +22.70 +0.70 5,835.11 +75.88 +1.32 804.54 -6.66 -0.82 KLCI 775.30 +5.55 +0.72 SET Index 718.33 +9.18 +1.29 Jakarta Comp Phils Comp Shenzhen B Mumbai Sensex 674.395 +2.10360 words
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Article21 2003-12-23 16 Gold uss/oz 410.30 Silver uss/oz 5.735 Platinum uss/oz 821.50 Rubber centsAg 217.75 Palm Oil RM/tonne 1,795.50 Brent crude uss/barrel 30.1521 words
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Article59 2003-12-23 16 By volume LantroVis CreativMast AsianMic SingTel Hi-P Chartered Ipco Beauty China TAC 200USS Asia Env Close 0.195 0.380 0.090 1.910 0.695 1.560 0.125 0.510 1.710 0.465 Change -0.015 -0.060 +0.010 +0.040 -0.005 -0.040 -0.015 +0.050 -0.020 -7.1 -13.6 +12.5 +2.1 -0.7 -2.5 -2.9 +3.0 -4.1 'OOO 27,07159 words
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Article71 2003-12-23 16 )y$ )BS Close Change 14.600 +0.300 By percentage MediaS Close i 0.030 Change +20.0 /enture 20.100 +0.300 NeoCorp 0.060 +20.0 :&N 12.100 +0.200 2ndChance 0.250 +13.6 fhai Prime200USS 10.700 +0.200 AsianMk 0.090 +12.5 loble 3.140 +0.120 G&W Group 0.280 +12.0 ilA 200 11.300 +0.100 AsiaMed 0.110 +10.071 words
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Article85 2003-12-23 16 )y$ fukit Sem Close Change 14.800 -0.500 By percentage CreativMast Close Change 0.380 -13.6 Creative 50 DBS Bk 6% NCPS 10 17.200 -0.300 105.500 -0.100 TyeSoon FDS Nelw 0.100 -13.0 0.155 -11.4 jreatEast 10.700 -0.100 AsiaDekor USS 0.040 -11.1 Semb log JeativMasI 1.930 -0.070 0.380 -0.060 SeeHS85 words
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Article41 2003-12-23 16 rSGX, Bloomberg Information provided by JS$ JK£ fen JK$ <M iuro (upiah idht 0.5854 0.3314 62.961 4.5443 2.2243 0.4718 4,969.5 23.205 Peso A$ Indian Rs Won C$ Yuan NZ$ NTS 32.496 0.7957 26.658 699.24 0.7821 4.8451 0.9109 19.936rSGX,; Bloomberg - 41 words
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Article89 2003-12-23 16 — Chan Chao Peh - Chan Chao Peh REGIONAL telecommunications products and services provider Unified Communications said yesterday that it plans to list on the Singapore Exchange. The company develops and sells a range of voice-related and mobile data communications solutions based on its two proprietary platforms, UniLink and MExLink.89 words
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Article180 2003-12-23 16 Agencies Its logistics unit partners with Orix to acquire failed delivery service firm SEMBCORP Logistics will invest about 1.71 billion yen ($27 million) in a venture with Orix Corp to enter the Japanese market SembCorp Logistics will have rights to about 38.4 per cent of the venture,– Agencies - 180 words
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IMAGING NEWS
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Article112 2003-12-23 17 CONSUMERS now have a greater choice with the advent of Pictßridge, an industry standard that allows digital imaging equipment to communicate with one another. For the past four weeks, Canon and TODAY have asked readers to take part in Canon's Pictbridge Product Evaluation Programme to review112 words
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Article, Illustration312 2003-12-23 17 Canon 1865 printer and Powershot S5O camera AS A secretary working in the marketing department of an IT company, 32-year-old Nancy Lee often uses a digital camera to take pictures for marketing purposes, events, road shows and company functions. She also uses colour312 words
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Article, Illustration276 2003-12-23 17 Canon J9OSD printer and EOS 300 D camera AS A 38-year-old finance director, Mr Mathew Longley seldom uses a digital camera or printer for work. But that did not stop him from taking to the Canon EOS 300 D (picture) and the i9OSD like a276 words
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Article, Illustration312 2003-12-23 17 AS A contract engineer at a multinational corporation, Mr Eugene Ng often finds himself creating many project status reports. While he used to rely on the written word, he has discovered that the digital sword is mightier than the pen. "Digital technology312 words
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Article, Illustration237 2003-12-23 17 DRTAN Mm Sect, a 33-year-old surgeon, was very pleased with the results he got from the Powershot S5O digital camera and the i 865 printer (picture). "When I got the camera, I was surprised at how cool it looked," he said. He felt it was237 words
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220 2003-12-23 18 -AFP TOKYO Japan's trade surplus with the rest of Asia soared 63.1 per cent last month from a year earlier to 513.7 billion yen ($8 billion), the government said yesterday. Asia-bound exports, which account for some 30 per cent of Japan's-AFP - 220 words
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Article, Illustration398 2003-12-23 18 -AFP China's central bank plans to link it to a basket of 10 currencies, say newspaper reports BEIJING China's central bank is moving ahead with a plan to peg the yuan to a basket of 10 currencies, instead of the US dollar alone, state press-AFP; Bloomberg photo - 398 words
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Article622 2003-12-23 20 William Pesek Jr - William Pesek Jr COMMENTARY Good times can last if markets, led by Thailand, avoid overheating by news@newstoday.com.sg WITH Thailand's stock market up more than double in US dollar terms this year, a troubling word has reentered the investors' lexicon: bubble. It's natural to wonder if Thailand's622 words
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195 2003-12-23 23 LONDON The official account that a defiant Saddam Hussein offered to negotiate but was greeted with "regards from President Bush" was "apocryphal", a US intelligence officer told the Time magazine. In fact, the real version had the ousted dictator spitting at his195 words
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Article236 2003-12-23 23 KUALA LUMPUR Citing security reasons, Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi yesterday refused to say why the authorities called off a weekend plan to deport an alleged leader of the Jemaah Islamiyah terrorist network to Indonesia. Mr Abdullah also declined to say if the government planned to236 words
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global roundup
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Article68 2003-12-23 23 AFP AMNESTY International said yesterday it was barred from visiting detained opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi during its recent visit to Myanmar and expressed grave concern about deteriorating human rights conditions in the mili-tary-ruled state. "The explanation given was that it was not convenient atAFP - 68 words
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Article45 2003-12-23 23 -AP TENS of thousands of people remained without power following a massive blackout that disrupted traffic, shut down transit stations and, at its height, left a third of San Francisco without electricity on one of the busiest days of the holiday season.-AP - 45 words
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Article73 2003-12-23 24 Bernama The Malaysian government has declared former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad as "Bapa Pemodenan Malaysia" (Father of Malaysia's Modernisation). Mr Abdullah Ahmad Badawi made the announcement at a dinner in honour of Dr Mahathir. "We must manage our success properly for the sake of future generations. That isBernama - 73 words
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Article51 2003-12-23 24 AFP Princess Diana was pregnant when she died in a Paris car crash in 1997 with her lover Dodi Fayed, the Independent reported. It quoted a senior police source in France. However, the source dismissed suggestions that the late Princess was the victim of a murderAFP - 51 words
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Article, Illustration65 2003-12-23 24 AFP US presidential candidate General Wesley Clark said he will not accept a vice-presidential slot from frontrunner and fellow Democrat Howard Dean. "I'm not interested in talking about it," Gen Clark told ABC News. He said Mr Dean had offered him the numberAFP - 65 words
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Article253 2003-12-23 24 Reuters US prepares for possible attacks WASHINGTON Fearing attacks that could be bigger than those of Sept 11, 2001, Washington raised its terror alert to the second-highest level and warned Americans that there was a risk of militants launching strikes around the holidays. Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge— Reuters - 253 words
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COMMENTARY
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Article797 2003-12-23 26 Constance Singam - Constance Singam Despite progress, male-female relations are as much of a minefield as ever by news@newstoday.com.sg IT is not about sex. Sexual impropriety is as old as civilisation. Read any work of literature. Open the Bible and you will read of sexual encounters between men797 words
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Article, Illustration200 2003-12-23 28 Agencies SYDNEY Russell Crowe and his wife are celebrating the birth of their first child, the Oscar-winning actor's publicist said yesterday. Crowe's wife Danielle Spencer gave birth to a 2.Bkg boy on Sunday night, publicist Wendy Day told the national news agency, Australian AssociatedAgencies; AFP photo - 200 words
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Article, Illustration550 2003-12-23 32 Lynette Leong - Lynette Leong Vitamins, balanced diet and healthy lifestyle will do the trick by news@newstoday.com.sg YOU don't need to spend a lot on healthcare. All you have to do is eat and live well. Said nutrition consultant Louisa Zhang: "A healthy diet together with a healthy lifestyleEng Kong - 550 words
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Article, Illustration716 2003-12-23 34 Lynette Leong - Lynette Leong Tis the season to overeat, but here are some healthy ways to avoid holiday weight gain by news@newstoday.com.sg LOVE to party, but hate the bulge? You are not alone. For many of us, feasting during the festive season is a must,716 words
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Article, Illustration811 2003-12-23 36 Pauline DLoh - Pauline DLoh Entertaining? Get smart and dress up a pretty ham this Christmas IF turkey is too much for your oven to handle and chicken is too boring, try baking a ham or two for the festive hordes you've invited home this Christmas. There is811 words
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Article, Illustration466 2003-12-23 51 Malone suffers first major injury, but confident of recovery NBA LA Lakers 107 Phoenix 101 O'Neal makes 18 points LOS ANGELES Karl Malone, the National Basketball Association's Mr Indestructible for 18-plus seasons, will find out today if he has sustained the first serious injury ofAFP PHOTO - 466 words
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Article, Illustration215 2003-12-23 51 -AFP SEOUL International Olympic Committee (IOC) vice-president Kirn Un Yong denied he was involved in any corrupt activities yesterday after prosecutors arrested a former sports official accused of bribing him. Kirn, one of South Korea's most influential sports leaders, said he was ready-AFP; AFP photo - 215 words
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251 2003-12-23 51 AFP MANAMA Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone insisted yesterday that Bahrain can solve its most pressing problem as it prepares to make its Grand Prix debut next year how to house 70,000 people in a country which only has 13,500 hotel rooms.AFP - 251 words
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Article73 2003-12-23 51 MEDIACORP TV's Channel 5 will screen the world's most prestigious sporting event next year. The channel will show the 2004 Olympics Games in Athens, which starts on Aug 14. Viewers can expect live telecasts of the opening and closing ceremonies as well as live coverage73 words
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Article, Illustration239 2003-12-23 52 AFP RIO DE JANEIRO Brazil celebrated its triple crown of world titles as the country's football federation paid tribute to its teams' across-the-board success. The World Cup trophy, plus those of the Under-20 and Under-17 world championships, were put on display by the federation in aAFP; AFP photo - 239 words
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Article248 2003-12-23 52 Reuters Nedved says winning European Footballer of the Year award beyond his wildest dreams PARIS He was up against Zinedine Zidane, Thierry Henry, Paolo Maldini and Raul the cream of world football for the most prestigious individual honour in European football. So Juventus midfielder Pavel Nedved could be forgivenReuters - 248 words
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Article, Illustration345 2003-12-23 52 Reuters MILAN If there was a single game in the past 12 months that showed the value of Pavel Nedved, it was the Champions League final. The Juventus midfielder was suspended for the match against AC Milan at Manchester United's Old Trafford stadium in– Reuters - 345 words
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Article281 2003-12-23 52 AFP MANCHESTER A late goal from French substitute Antoine Sibierski rescued Manchester City and compounded the misery of relegation straggler Leeds after the two teams battled to a 1-1 draw this morning. Striker Mark Viduka had put Leeds ahead after 24 minutes following a slip-up inAFP - 281 words
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Article, Illustration460 2003-12-23 54 Agencies Ferdinand shocked by verdict, gets Ferguson's backing LONDON For the first time, Rio Ferdinand spoke briefly yesterday about the doping debacle. Not surprisingly, the Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has admitted that he was devastated when told that he had been handed an eight-month ban for missing a– Agencies; Getty Images I - 460 words
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307 2003-12-23 54 -AFP BEIJING If Rio Ferdinand ever leaves England, the Manchester United defender might consider a playing stint in China. Ferdinand was banned for eight months for missing a drugs test But a Chinese footballer who twice tested positive for the banned substance ephedrine-AFP - 307 words
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Article, Illustration577 2003-12-23 54 ENGLISH PREMIERSHIP P W D L F APts Man Utd 17 13 1 3 34 11 40 Arsenal 17 11 6 0 31 12 39 Chelsea 17 12 3 2 31 12 39 Southampton 17 7 5 5 18 12 26 Fulham 17 7 4 6 28 23577 words
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Article616 2003-12-23 55 Stanley Ho - Stanley Ho Veteran Koh plans to step down after 11 years at the helm by stanley@newstoday.com.sg FOOTBALL Association of Singapore (FAS) general-secretary John Koh is ready to call it a day. After 11 years in the hot seat, the 64-year-old veteran sports administrator confirmed yesterday that616 words
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Article, Illustration319 2003-12-23 55 LONDON Fulham striker Louis Saha has admitted he wants to leave the Premiership club and join Manchester United when the transfer window opens in January. His manager Chris Coleman has urged Saha to sign a new contract with Fulham, but the FrenchGetty Images - 319 words
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Article85 2003-12-23 55 SOUTHAMPTON Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp told his players and his wife to forget about Christmas after seeing his side lose 3-0 against Southampton in the Premiership on Sunday. Redknapp, whose post-match remarks were spliced with expletives, said: "I don't care about Christmas this year. I just don't care85 words
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Article72 2003-12-23 55 LONDON Former international Trevor Brooking is to lead a review of England's selection process after two highly controversial months for the national team. Brooking has been asked by the FA to help clarify its squad selection policy. The move follows widely-publicised spats with the players over Rio Ferdinand's72 words
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Article70 2003-12-23 55 BUDAPEST Hungarian driver Zsolt Baumgartner will sign a contract for next year's Formula 1 season with Minardi after his country's government agreed to pay US$4 million ($6.8 million) to back him, his manager said yesterday. "I have permission from Minardi team owner Paul Stoddart to announce that70 words
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Article75 2003-12-23 55 SYDNEY Former world No 1 Serena Williams has pulled out of next month's Hopman Cup team event. Williams told organisers of the Perth event that she wanted to concentrate on defending her title at the Australian Open in Melbourne, which begins on Jan 19. The world No 3,75 words
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