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Title Section13 2004-02-16 1 TODAY we set you thinking todayonline.com Monday February 16, 2004 MITA (P) 002/11/200213 words
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AFTERNOON EDITION
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Article, Illustration522 2004-02-16 1 Jose Raymond - Jose Raymond I Today Exclusive S-League side may take part in historic competition jose@newstoday.com.sg IN 1994, after winning the Malaysian League and Cup double, Singapore walked out of the competition, citing the need to start its own football league. Ten years later, a Singapore presence couldSOH ENG KONG - 522 words
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Article94 2004-02-16 1 -AFP BEIJING China has sent a team of diplomats to Iraq, its first official delegation to the country since the US-led war, state media said early today. The official Xinhua news agency said the 13-member team left for Iraq from the Jordanian capital of Amman-AFP - 94 words
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Article94 2004-02-16 1 -AFP LONDON New Zealander Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King won five prizes at last night's Bafta awards, Britain's equivalent of the Oscars, putting it in pole position for the Academy Awards later this month. Americans Bill Murray and-AFP - 94 words
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713 2004-02-16 1 William Pfaff - William Pfaff news@newstoday.com.sg THE proposed ban on Islamic headscarves in French state schools has provoked considerable hostile foreign comment In some Islamic countries, it has been taken as an attack on Islam, which it is not It is a defence of713 words
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Miscellaneous56 2004-02-16 1 Pool of death 24 die as roof collapses on swimmers in Russia/18 New Gandhis Family name there but is the brand weakening?/28 Trashy stunt? Walker explains her flash at the MTV awards/30 Role reversal Now a man is to play in a woman's golf event/40 Arts guide 8-page guide to56 words
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HOT NEWS
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Article458 2004-02-16 2 Channel News Asia It will all be onTV, taught by Singapore's sex guru BATHTUB tutorials and a babymaking contest on television may be Singapore's latest answer to falling birthrates. Dr Love Singapore's selfstyled sex guru Wei Siang Yu has come up with some unique methods to— Channel News Asia - 458 words
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172 2004-02-16 2 Channel News Asia SINGAPORE and Egypt have agreed to start talks on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) following Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong's visit to the country. By July, Singapore will also have an FTA with Jordan sealed. Further, talks– Channel News Asia - 172 words
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Article, Illustration477 2004-02-16 3 Agencies to country and wife, as Republican rhetoric heats up WASHINGTON Senator John Kerry took another step towards claiming the US Democratic Party's nomination for President over the weekend, but was faced with uncomfortable questions over his patriotism and character. He cruised to easy wins inAgencies; REUTERS - 477 words
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284 2004-02-16 3 -AFP KUALA LUMPUR Malaysia will write to the US embassy to protest President George W Bush's allegations that it was involved in black-market nuclear proliferation, reports said yesterday. Foreign Minister Syed Hamid Albar was quoted by the Sunday Star as saying that Malaysia was-AFP - 284 words
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HOME NEWS
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Article, Illustration616 2004-02-16 4 Joy Frances - Joy Frances New Rouge Club director is a freshman who knows what he's talking about THE NEWEST director of five nightspots at Peranakan Place might be a young man, but he is one who knows his business. Mr Yung Ong, who turns 24 this month,WONG KHING CHONG - 616 words
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127 2004-02-16 6 IT WILL be another two months before impatient gamers can lay their battlehardened fingers on Microsoft's Xbox Live, the gaming console which allows multi-feature broadband gaming against other players worldwide. Current Xboxes can be upgraded to Live with a starter kit that will127 words
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Article291 2004-02-16 6 Tan Hui Leng - Tan Hui Leng Govt developing framework after two recent lab-acquired Sars scares A FRAMEWORK for biosafety in laboratories here is now in the works, Minister of State for Health Balaji Sadasivan revealed at the Regional Quality Congress on Saturday. All aspects of biosafety from import291 words
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Article196 2004-02-16 6 – Ng Shing Vi - Ng Shing Vi THREE years and hundreds of overseas community projects later, the Youth Expedition Project (YEP) Alumni was launched on Saturday. Returning YEP participants will now be able to continue their civic engagement activities in Singapore by forming Community Partnership for Action and196 words
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Article, Illustration61 2004-02-16 6 Courts CEO TerryO'Connor (left) pined his company's five directors to head a lion each in the traditional lion dance at the official opening of Courts Toa Payoh on Saturday. Boasting a retail space of 32,000 square feet, the new Toa Payoh store is' WEE TECK HIAN - 61 words
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LETTERS
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Letter281 2004-02-16 9 Michael Loh Yik Ming - Michael Loh Yik Ming Motherhood can't be forced on reluctant women in the guise of being a service to the nation I REFER to the Obstetrical and Gynaecological Society of Singapore's (OGSS) efforts to educate childless couples about the medical facts of late pregnancy (Weekend281 words
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223 2004-02-16 9 Patrick Fairley Scully - Patrick Fairley Scully I REFER to your report, "Our bad kids and their Beta files" (Weekend Today, Feb 14-15). I am glad that the Ministry of Education (MOE) has released some Beta data for 2002 and related statistics in a selected period. Many parents223 words
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169 2004-02-16 9 IN THE letter from the Ministry of Community Development and Sports titled, "When Hope applies and when it doesn't" (Today, Feb 13), we omitted the word "not" in the sentence Hope (Home Ownership Plus Education) does contradict our procreation policies". The sentence should have read169 words
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BUSINESS NEWS
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244 2004-02-16 10 Bloomberg TEL AVIV Singapore is likely to play host to the first Israeli company to trade in Asia, following attempts by the Singapore Exchange (SGX) to attract Asian companies from China and India to list here. Formula Telecom Solutions (FTS), an Israeli maker– Bloomberg - 244 words
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Market WATCH
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Article160 2004-02-16 10 -AFP SINGAPORE shares are expected to trade in a tight range this week with most major company results for the December 2003 quarter already out, dealers said last Friday. A public holiday in the United States on Monday will also dampen trading sentiment at the beginning of the week,-AFP - 160 words
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Article36 2004-02-16 10 US$ 0.5975 UK£ 0.3159 Yen 62.9722 HK$ 4.6425 RM 2.2701 Euro 0.4663 Rupiah 5025.12 Baht 23.2088 Peso 33.4392 A$ 0.7588 Indian Rs 27.027 Won 693.4812 C$ 0.787 Yuan 4.946 NZ$ 0.8547 NTS 19.760836 words
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Article23 2004-02-16 10 SGX, Bloomberg Gold uss/oi 410.8 Silver uss/oz 6.582 Platinum uss/oz 845.6 Rubber ™tsAg 235.25 Palm oil Mm, 1,887 Brent crude uss/bomi 34.56SGX,; Bloomberg - 23 words
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274 2004-02-16 12 Chan Chao Peh - Chan Chao Peh Telco pledges to raise Optus' commitment in remote areas SINGTEL, which earns twice as much revenue from Australia as it does from Singapore, has pledged to increase its commitment and investment in distant parts like the Northern Territory (NT) in274 words
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Article, Illustration734 2004-02-16 12 Tetekurs Financial Web: www.telekurs.conn.sg Email: sales. sg@telekurs. corn ABN AMRO Holding NV C ABN AMRO Holding NV CS AGVA Corporation Ltd C Aussino Group Ltd C Biotech Holders Trust C Boardroom Ltd C Chip Eng Seng Corporation Ltd C Chip Eng Seng Corporation Ltd C734 words
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233 2004-02-16 12 Bloomberg MELBOURNE Telstra chief executive Ziggy Switkowski said an AsBoo-million ($1.05-billion) cost-cutting plan will help the phone company reach a 4-per cent annual growth target within three years. Some analysts have said the strategy focuses too much on costs atBloomberg - 233 words
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Article166 2004-02-16 12 -AFP TOKYO Japanese technology giant Sony is aiming to boost its digital camera sales by 50 per cent year-on-year to 15 million units worldwide in the next financial year starting in April this year, a report said yesterday. To meet the rising global demand,-AFP - 166 words
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400 2004-02-16 14 AFP They believe a return to the good times is possible by producing their own animated features MANILA Studios in the Philippines once the rising star of the world's cartoon industry are now getting animated about reviving their flagging fortunes. Competition is tougher, moneyAFP - 400 words
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631 2004-02-16 16 Buying credit protection insurance will help stave off business continuity problems CREDIT protection should be an integral part of a business risk management plan. Most of us have heard the old maxim that it is necessary to spend money to make money. A business631 words
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market BUZZ
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Article142 2004-02-16 16 MILLENNIUM Copthorne Hotels (M&C), the London-listed hotel arm of the Hong Leong Group Singapore, has announced the appointment of Mr Michael Tan (picture) as its Executive Vice-President (Chairman's Office) with effect from today. Mr Tan, who retired recently as Senior Executive Vice-President (Commercial) of Singapore142 words
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Article, Illustration144 2004-02-16 16 EVER wondered if you could earn stable returns on your investments of up to 6 per cent per annum or even higher? Or simply wish to enjoy the highest medical cover up to $900,000 without paying any cash? Let Singapore's only insurance cooperative show144 words
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204 2004-02-16 16 Bloomberg WALT Disney presiding director George Mitchell has been urged by the company's board to find a replacement for chief executive officer Michael Eisner before the shareholder meeting on March 3, the London Sunday Times reported. Advisers to Disney, which received aBloomberg - 204 words
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Article, Illustration172 2004-02-16 16 AFP SHANGHAI Bird flu has savaged China's multi-billion dollar poultry industry and if not brought under control soon, threatens to wipe out the entire sector, leaving millions of farmers without income. As countries have slapped bans on China's poultry shipments, the impact hasAFP; REUTERS - 172 words
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WORLD NEWS
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Article, Illustration341 2004-02-16 18 Agencies Glass roof collapses, killing 24 swimmers MOSCOW Rescuers sifted through debris yesterday in a search for survivors after the glass roof of a popular Moscow swimming complex collapsed under the weight of snow, killing at least 24 people and injuring more than 100. Rescuers pulled 23– Agencies; REUTERS - 341 words
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GLOBALroundup
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92 2004-02-16 18 AFP The British government is reportedly considering a plan to break up the BBC and remove its independent status after a row with the state-funded broadcaster over the Iraq war. Government papers detailing possible changes to the BBC's structure proposed breaking itAFP - 92 words
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Article80 2004-02-16 18 AFP Mr Tin 00, vice-chairman of Myanmar's opposition National League for Democracy and the last senior NLD figure in prison, has been shifted to house arrest, a source close to his family said yesterday. Mr Tin Oo who is in his late 70s had beenAFP - 80 words
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251 2004-02-16 18 -AFP BEIJING A fire in a department store in north-east China's Jilin province yesterday killed at least 51 people and injured over 70, fire and hospital officials said. The blaze occurred at a five-storey Zhongbai department store in the city of Jilin at 11.20-AFP - 251 words
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Article163 2004-02-16 27 Reuters An intimate Valentine's Day text message nearly caused a Malaysian couple to split when it went to a wrong mobile phone, a newspaper reported on Sunday. A 27-year-old man and his wife of two months were in a park in Seremban, off Kuala Lumpur, when hisReuters - 163 words
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Article145 2004-02-16 27 -AFP The public gallery in Britain's House of Commons is to be sealed off from the rest of the chamber by a bullet-proof glass shield due to fears that terrorists might try to assassinate Prime Minister Tony Blair, a report said yesterday. The shield would block-AFP - 145 words
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249 2004-02-16 27 AFP ISLAMABAD Pakistan and India return to the negotiating table after more than two-and-a-half years today in a bid to resolve the thorny Kashmir dispute, which has plagued relations since independence from Britain. The nuclear-capable countries have not discussed Kashmir since July 2001AFP - 249 words
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COMMENTARY
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Article, Illustration805 2004-02-16 28 Parsa Venkateshwar Rao Jr - Parsa Venkateshwar Rao Jr Rahul and Priyanka are banking on their family name but its brand equity has waned considerably IT WAS an irresistible temptation for the media: The political outing of Priyanka Gandhi and brother Rahul last month. The Gandhi children toured Amethi, theAFP - 805 words
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Article, Illustration223 2004-02-16 30 ■ Zul Othman - Zul Othman CHRISTIAN singer Stacie Orrico's mission is to prove that pop music has room for people other than pop "tarts" such as Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera. Nominated for Favourite Breakthrough Artist at Saturday's MTV Asia Awards, Orrico said: "The reason I don't dress trashy is223 words
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Article, Illustration267 2004-02-16 30 ONLOOKERS at the MTV Asia Awards thought Suzanne Walker's bare-a-bra stunt was "tacky" and "disgusting", but the local radio DJ and singer said it was for a laugh. "No laws were broken. So there's no way they could nail me," she said. The vocalist, whose close friends267 words
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Article, Illustration465 2004-02-16 30 Janice Lee - Cool slick Janice Lee Rockin' good MTV Asia Awards WHILE some may have been inclined to be someplace else on Valentine's Day night, the kinky costumes, flashy sets, fancy lights made the Singapore Indoor Stadium the place to be as the stars on parade and the witty show hosts wooed465 words
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Article, Illustration670 2004-02-16 32 Tor Ching Li - Tor Ching Li Unlike furniture, friends come and go, but do we ever really lose touch? 'T^HERE is a wooden kitchen table sit--L ting in my bathtub at home. That's right, one of those functional, 1970s tables with a marbled green acrylic top. Not thatYEN YOK - 670 words
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Article, Illustration320 2004-02-16 34 Zul Othman - Zul Othman Dark chapter inspired Black Eyed Peas WHERE Is The Love?, one of the most positive pop hits in recent memory, was apparently inspired by a rather dark chapter in The Black Eyed Peas history. As rapper Will.i.am told Today: "I was going to counsellingWEE TECK HIAN - 320 words
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Article249 2004-02-16 34 HE IS best remembered as the stammering one who didn't win the UK's Pop Idol contest in 2002. But for someone who is often seen as a God-fearing, clean-cut and polite charttopping crooner, 19-year-old Gareth Gates is no stranger to controversy. Back in March 2002,249 words
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Article, Illustration738 2004-02-16 35 Cindy Tong - Cindy Tong At Ngee Ann Poly, estate management student Sarah can learn about cloning and genes IT DOES not matter if you are an arts, business, or engineering student. At Ngee Ann Polytechnic, even undergraduates specialising in film and media studies are spending time in the classroomWONG KHING CHONG - 738 words
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Article, Illustration588 2004-02-16 36 The Gapz merges Chinese and Japanese cuisines to come up with truly unique delights PRESENTING Chinese dim sum Japanese sushistyle, The Gapz Dim Sum Sushi Bar has coined a new cuisine the "Chiapanese" cuisine, which is touted by the restaurant as a588 words
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Article, Illustration284 2004-02-16 37 – Karman Tse - Karman Tse FOR two years in a row, the Greatest Table award for best Cantonese cuisine and the Great Table award for dim sum went to Hua Ting Restaurant. Receiving the award on behalf of the Cantonese restaurant at Orchard Hotel284 words
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Miscellaneous1693 2004-02-16 38 Michael Jackson Interview j When The Time Comes j Arts j Get Real j 40 Years Of TV With Ed Bradley j Channel 8, 8.30pm The Secret World of Geishas I Channel News Asia, 8.32pm j Channel News Asia, 8.02pm Channel 5,10pm j Arts Central, 10pm >_ < -^q^^^^^^t \n1,693 words
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Article, Illustration520 2004-02-16 40 -AFP Former Tour de France winner found in hotel room, autopsy ordered RIMINI, Italy Former Tour de France winner Marco Pantani was found dead on Saturday in a hotel room in a chic seaside resort here. The 34-year-olds half-naked and cold body was found on the floor-AFP; AFP - 520 words
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Article, Illustration344 2004-02-16 40 NEW YORK The Boston Red Sox couldn't pull off a blockbuster deal for Alex Rodriguez (picture), and now the American League's Most Valuable Player is headed to hated arch-rival, the New York Yankees. In a stunning move, the Texas Rangers have agreed344 words
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252 2004-02-16 40 Reuters MELBOURNE A golfer born in Adelaide as a man will create a world first by playing in the women's Australian Open next month, the Sunday Herald Sun newspaper reported here. Mianne Bagger had sex-change surgery in 1995 after aReuters - 252 words
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Article, Illustration90 2004-02-16 40 AFP LOS ANGELES Indiana Pacers guard Fred Jones (picture) won the NBA's slam-dunk contest for the first time despite narrowly failing to convert a pass from a friend in the crowd on Saturday (yesterday morning, Singapore time). Golden State Warriors guard Jason Richardson looked set to triumph forAFP - 90 words
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Article, Illustration614 2004-02-16 41 Reuters Controversial fan-favourite says he is still hungry after so many lows GOLF Buick International SAN DIEGO -John Daly appeared unfazed by his sudden rise to the top of a leaderboard, even though it has been nine years since he last won onReuters - 614 words
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Article, Illustration338 2004-02-16 41 TANYO- HINN - TANYO-HINN HE HAS been Singapore's No 1 badminton player for the past two years. But Ronald Susilo, the world No 18, feels he needs better quality sparring partners if he is to challenge the top ranked players. Speaking ahead of the 2004WEE TECK HIAN - 338 words
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Article, Illustration68 2004-02-16 41 YANGON Thongchai Jaidee (picture) marched to his second victory in two months at the US$2OO,OOO ($335,000) Myanmar Open yesterday after firing a 3-under-par 69 in the final round at Yangon Golf Club. American Andrew Pitts finished in second spot. Singapore-based Australian Unho Park was in third68 words
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Article58 2004-02-16 41 BRUSSELS Belgian cyclist Johan Sermon has died in his sleep at the age of 21, news agency Belga reported yesterday. Sermon, of the Daikin team, appeared to have died of natural causes, his team manager said. It came a day after former Tour De France winner Marco58 words
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Article61 2004-02-16 41 SYDNEY England's Brian Davis birdied the final hole to win the NZ$l.5 million ($1.75 million) ANZ Championship at Port Stephens yesterday. Davis finished with a 7-under par round of 65 and 44 points to win the in the co-sanctioned Australasian European event modified stableford tournament. Last61 words
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Article62 2004-02-16 41 SAN JOSE, California Third seed Mardy Fish claimed one of the biggest wins of his career when he beat Andre Agassi 5-7, 6-4, 6-2 for a place in the final of the San Jose Open. Fish will meet top seed Andy Roddick, who delivered62 words
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Article93 2004-02-16 41 LONDON France got the 2004 Six Nations Championship under way with a 35-17 win over Ireland in Paris on Saturday. Wales ripped apart Scotland 23-10. In a repeat of their World Cup quarter-final, France overcame a rusty start to score four tries and begin the93 words
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Article, Illustration496 2004-02-16 42 JOSE RAYMOND - JOSE RAYMOND Lions looking for at least a draw against India EVEN the most ardent Singapore fan will agree the Lions do not stand a chance of progressing to the second round of the Pre-World Cup qualifiers. With only the top team moving onJOSE RAYMOND - 496 words
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Article, Illustration287 2004-02-16 42 Tan Yo- Hinn - Tan Yo-Hinn SINGAPORE'S top young bowler Valeric Teo was looking to round off her week in the best manner possible. After winning the all-events and girls' doubles (with Michelle Kwang) at the 12th title Asian Youth Tenpin Bowling Championships in Hong Kong, the 19-year-oldm ■ Today FILE PHOTO - 287 words
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Article, Illustration612 2004-02-16 43 United fans oppose Glazer and Magnier amid takeover rumours MANCHESTER Many of the nearly 70,000 fans at Old Trafford for the Manchester Cup derby last Saturday were die-hard Red Devils. They have been through thick and thin at the club. Ever since the English Premiership was born,612 words
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445 2004-02-16 43 LONDON Glenn Hoddle has moved to reassure James Beattie after the Southampton striker expressed his concerns about his former boss' potential return. Resentment ran high on the south coast after the former England coach's exit to Tottenham in March 2003 among players as well445 words
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Article, Illustration469 2004-02-16 44 AFP Reds denied victory as they fail to make chances count FA CUP, FIFTH ROUND Liverpool 1 Portsmouth 1 LIVERPOOL Portsmouth substitute Matthew Taylor earned his side a replay as their FA Cup fifth round tie with Liverpool ended in a 1-1 draw at Anfield this morning.AFP; AFP i.i i .1 r i . i - 469 words
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Article265 2004-02-16 44 AFP LONDON England coach SvenGoran Eriksson insisted yesterday he would see out his contract, saying he had turned down offers from several European clubs and denying he had agreed a deal with Chelsea. Eriksson, whose present contract expires after the 2006 World Cup finals, has beenAFP - 265 words
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297 2004-02-16 44 AFP PRIMERA LIGA Real Madrid 1 Valencia 1 MADRID Valencia came within 30 seconds of shattering Real Madrid's 100 per cent home record this morning but a Luis Figo penalty in injury time forced a 1-1 draw, leaving Real two points clear in the SpanishAFP - 297 words
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294 2004-02-16 44 -AFP SERIE A Juventus 1 Reggina 0 ROME AC Milan maintained their fivepoint lead over Roma at the top of Serie A despite being held to a 1-1 draw by lowly Lecce yesterday but reigning champions Juventus took advantage to ge back-AFP - 294 words
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