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Title Section21 2001-05-22 1 STREATS Treats for the Streets TUESDAY 22 May 2001 Mother quality publication of Singapore Press Holdings E-mail: streats@sph.com.sg MITA (P) 103/06/200021 words
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Article, Illustration145 2001-05-22 1 I think the competition really is...to put it politely, much more enthusiastic than we had expected or hoped for... I met somebody, an Englishman who was here... for the news world conference, and he says the hostility between Media Works and Media Corp... I said to145 words
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618 2001-05-22 1 *JT ls a dangerous vicious circle one that |jould push Singapore’s economy down e slippery slope of decline, and with your own well-being and security. And the vicious circle618 words
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357 2001-05-22 2 KHUSHWANT SINGH - by KHUSHWANT SINGH YES, every Singaporean matters. The Feedback Unit wants your opinion and it is going all out to spread the message that every opinion counts. New promotional materials to foster an active and constructive feedback culture among Singaporeans were launched yesterday by357 words
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164 2001-05-22 2 -AFP SINGAPORE and the US resumed talks on a free trade agreement (FTA) yesterday in a push to wrap up Washington’s first such deal with an Asian state by the end of the year. Discussions would focus on a range of topics covering trade-AFP - 164 words
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207 2001-05-22 2 -AFP INDEPENDENT directors of Cable and Wireless Optus have recommended that shareholders accept a bid by Singapore Telecoms. The group of independent directors will accept the cash and share option which values the company at Asl4 billion ($13.4 billion), Sing Tel said yesterday. Under-AFP - 207 words
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Article66 2001-05-22 2 -AP SINGTEL said yesterday it has decided not to bid for its rival Ml. “We have decided to abandon it,” said Sing Tel spokesman Chia Boon Chong, regarding SingTel’s earlier talk of possibly trying to acquire Ml. Ml shareholders recently announced plans to sell their-AP - 66 words
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254 2001-05-22 3 SONNYPHUA - by SONNYPHUA KNOW your children today. Tomorrow may be too late. The story of Mr Ang Siak Tiar, 55, a shopkeeper, should serve as a reminder. Last Sunday, his son, Ang Kwan Soon, 19, died when his254 words
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222 2001-05-22 3 A HUNDRED and sixteen grassroots organisations under the People’s Association (PA) network won awards last night 31 of them for the first time. “This is by far the highest number of awards we have given out since 1993,” said Mr Wong Kan Seng, Minister for Home222 words
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Article61 2001-05-22 3 onekindact. Junko WOULD like to thank the gentleman who has for the last couple of weeks been offering me bis seat during our northbound journey from City Hall MRT station. If you wish to highlight a kind act, no matter how small, write in to Streats, 82 Getting61 words
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Article115 2001-05-22 3 THERE was a loud thud soon after 7.30 pm yesterday at Block 794, Woodlands Drive 72. Residents looked out of their windows and saw a man, aged about 22, lying on the ground. The police were called and arrived at 7.35 pm. An ambulance arrived115 words
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Article95 2001-05-22 3 By Sonny Phua SERVICE revolvers are issued to all plainclothes officers and any misuse will be severely dealt with, the police clarified yesterday. They were responding to a Streats’ question on Sunday’s arrest of a police officer who allegedly pulled a gun after being confronted by aBy Sonny Phua - 95 words
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Article104 2001-05-22 3 A WOMAN was robbed by a young man who asked her for directions in a lift at Block 12, Holland Avenue on Saturday. But when Madam Chia Chun Hoe, 52, got off at the 12th floor and headed for her apartment, the youth followed. He distracted her104 words
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Article64 2001-05-22 3 OVER $12,000 was stolen in a break-in at a garment company at the German Districentre in Toh Tuck Link over the weekend. Fashion Lab’s creative director Susan Hu, 25, had kept the money in an office cabinet when she left on Friday. But when she returned64 words
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Article79 2001-05-22 3 IF YOU have noticed bright flashes of light at night in the direction of Jurong Island, there is no cause for worry. According to the Singapore Civil Defence Force, the flashes are caused by flaring, which allows excess gas to burn off safely. Occasional flaring is normal79 words
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189 2001-05-22 4 ZUBAIDAH NAZEER - reports by ZUBAIDAH NAZEER A THIEF yesterday pleaded with a court to be lenient because he has Aids and wants to spend as much of his time as he can with his family. Malaysian Mohannadas Jesudhass, 40, saw a woman’s wallet protruding from her189 words
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207 2001-05-22 4 VOON Chooi Chooi, 28, didn’t hesitate to make a purchase using a credit card mislaid by her friend. A court heard yesterday that Voon, an administrative assistant, had lunch at her workplace canteen with the friend, Ms Ee Suat Tin,207 words
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Article200 2001-05-22 4 A THIEF got a fitness lesson the hard way when his victims’physical education teacher outran and nabbed him. Yeo Geok Choon, 38, took a short cut through the Anglo-Chinese Junior College as he headed towards Buona Vista MRT Station on May 11 at about200 words
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Article, Illustration127 2001-05-22 5 ORGANISERS of the Family Festival reaching out to those working in factories and offices outside the CBD. The aim was to bring awareness of family-life education to as many workplaces as possible, said Mr Eugene Seow, executive director of Touch Community Services, one of the festival’sPic: Wu Lifen - 127 words
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Article80 2001-05-22 5 For just 10, needy residents in the north-east can get basic dental treatment worth $lOO. This subsidy scheme by the North-East Community Development Council will benefit 1,200 residents in Aljunied, Eunos, Changkat, Changi-Simei, Kembangan, Pasir Ris, Paya Lebar and Tampines. Those who have a per capita income80 words
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Article100 2001-05-22 5 You can get anonymous HIV tests at the Department of Sexually Transmitted Diseases Clinic at #O2-16,31 Kelantan Lane. Just a drop of blood is needed for the $2O test and the results are ready in 15 minutes. Visitors to the clinic are given a number and need not give100 words
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365 2001-05-22 5 SARAH NG - re Ports by SARAH NG YOU are typing your 10th e-mail mesSa ge for the day. Your fingers hurt like hell from the ra pid, forceful movements you’re maklng on the keyboard. Rest a while. For you might be suffering365 words
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Article, Illustration90 2001-05-22 5 Our weather girl says Sorry folks, it looks as if it is going to be a wet Tuesday. Showers are expected in the late morning and early afternoon for most of the island. Temperatures will be between -25°C and 32°C, with the first high tide coming lin about 11am toPic: Wu Lifen - 90 words
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333 2001-05-22 6 SYDNEY Private investigators are being hired to log into chatrooms and tail their subjects in cyberspace. The Daily Telegraph yesterday quoted Sydney private investigator David King as saying that Web relationships had expanded the traditional task of catching out unfaithful333 words
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166 2001-05-22 6 Wire services SYDNEY It’s not just a high idea cannabis plants really could be used to make biodegradable car parts, a researcher believes. A team at the University of New South Wales working to create biodegradable car body parts out of fibrous plants says– Wire services - 166 words
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Article56 2001-05-22 6 webdtes Budding animators who wish to create their own Wallace and Gromit can log on to www.animation. org.sg created by Nanyang Polytechnic's Digital Media Design Centre. The site provides an easy introduction to the world of moving pictures and figures. It also has forums, chat boards and56 words
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Article106 2001-05-22 6 -AFP KUALA LUMPUR A Malaysian businessman’s self-confessed greed made him vulnerable to conmen who fleeced him of RMI million ($475,000). The Sun newspaper reported yesterday that the man fell prey to a “black money” scam operated by two South Africans. “I was greedy,” admitted the-AFP - 106 words
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Article91 2001-05-22 8 -AFP TOKYO Japan must ban surrogate mothers, Health Minister Chikara Sakaguchi said yesterday. “A (health ministry) panel has already reached the conclusion that it (surrogacy) is undesirable,” Mr Sakaguchi said. “We must adopt the decision by introducing legislation.” His comments came after a gynaecologist announced on Saturday-AFP - 91 words
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Article, Illustration288 2001-05-22 8 -Wire agencies MANILA President Gloria Arroyo said yesterday she would go on “healing” visits to slums here and Christian communities in the south, two constituencies which dumped her candidates in last week’s elections. “The work that we must do-Wire agencies - 288 words
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Article, Illustration242 2001-05-22 8 Reuters LAUNCESTON The fairy penguins in Tasmania are all set for winter and any oil spills after 1,000 tiny woolly jumpers were knitted and sent from as far away as Japan. The jumpers, which cover the 40cm penguins from neck to ankle, stop oil-coated penguinsReuters; Pic: Reuters - 242 words
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140 2001-05-22 8 No ifs, no bahts lets get some clean cash BANGKOK Replace the baht with a new currency That’s the Anti-Money Laundering Office (Amlo) chief’s suggestion to rid Thailand of “dirty” money. Police Lieutenant-General Vassana Permlarb, the Amlo secretary-general, said yesterday his idea worked like this: The government would notify members140 words
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165 2001-05-22 9 Reuters DILI About 1,200 East Timorese children living in refugee camps in Indonesia and up to 500 in West Timor are exposed to violence. A 13-year-old girl left to the care of a couple was taken by them to a refugee campReuters - 165 words
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310 2001-05-22 11 Indonesia in turmoil "Suharto was best Wire services JAKARTA High rate of unemployment. Politicians bickering with each other. No one really taking charge. Is it any wonder that Indonesians, who are going through all these and more, are now looking back at the three decades under former president Suharto with– Wire services - 310 words
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Article, Illustration164 2001-05-22 11 Wire services JAKARTA Indonesians saw a side of Ms Megawati Sukarnoputri, their Vice-President, that raised hope in their heart. Delivering a speech to the military think-tank yesterday, she looked regal and confident. Standing next to Ms Sukarnoputri was President Abdurrahman Wahid. Ms Megawati invoked memories of– Wire services; Pic: AFP - 164 words
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Article75 2001-05-22 13 GRUBBENVORST This particular football match, which some students of a Dutch primary school were playing, could have really turned into an explosive game. The unsuspecting pupils of a Dutch primary school were playing soccer with a live phosphorous grenade. The children were spotted by teachers after they had75 words
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Article86 2001-05-22 13 Reuters MIAMI The first drawings of characters Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse went up for auction on Saturday, but the head of Guernsey’s auction house in New York City declined on Sunday to say if they had been sold. There had been a minimum price of– Reuters - 86 words
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Article79 2001-05-22 13 MELBOURNE It was a heavy operation indeed. An obese man, trapped in his firstfloor flat, was hoisted over his balcony in a five-hour rescue exercise yesterday. Emergency workers tried various methods, from the use of a cherrypicker to a makeshift sling, to free the 260 kg man from79 words
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Article73 2001-05-22 13 LONDON Anyone who has watched a gecko walk up a pane of glass cannot fail to be impressed by the little creature’s amazing sticky feet. And now there’s the human equivalent Gekkomat a suction pad device that allows its wearer to clamber up the side of a73 words
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Article77 2001-05-22 13 NEW DELHI Tehelka.com, the news website whose investigations into corruption in defence deals rocked the Indian government, is hoping to raise at least US$3 million by selling shares to its supporters. Tehelka has launched an appeal for funds to pursue “public interest journalism”, saying it was fighting77 words
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126 2001-05-22 13 Reuters PARIS -The city’s new Socialist mayor, Mr Bertrand Delanoe, has backed proposals from the Green Party to prohibit vehicles from speedways along the famous Seine river’s winding banks from July 15 to Aug 15. Millions of strollers, cyclists and street artists– Reuters - 126 words
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110 2001-05-22 14 THE pesticide DDT is responsible for premature puberty in girls in developing countries, scientists have said. Belgian researchers found children who had emigrated from countries such as India and Colombia were 80 times more likely to start puberty unusually young. Three-quarters of these children with “precocious”110 words
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267 2001-05-22 14 A PERSON'S gender is revealed by the e-mails he or she writes, a new study says. “She-mails’ tend to be polite, chatty and unafraid to ask questions or even admit they are wrong. ‘He-mails’ are curt, rude, sarcastic and are likely to be267 words
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Article, Illustration229 2001-05-22 15 -AFP JERUSALEM Israel’s deputy defence minister warned yesterday of the possibility of the collapse of the Palestinian Authority, which Israeli radio suggested could cause Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat to flee. “There are evaluations at the political-military level about the possible collapse of the-AFP; Pic: AFP - 229 words
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Article, Illustration57 2001-05-22 15 salesman Alfredo Garcia lorrying a *3-litre tank of Potable pterin the v Mage of Ejido ■J e rmosillo > in °oja California, J’ex/co. Villagers once clean *ater from ocai wells. Now, r drinking and c °oking, they it for delivery r ucks and pay S Venpic:AP - 57 words
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Article153 2001-05-22 15 AN SOS message sent through mobile text saved the life of an injured climber after he fell down a mountain yesterday. Rescuers belonging to the Royal Air Force used the technology for the first time to save the climber who was holed up in Snowdonia. According to153 words
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84 2001-05-22 15 knowornot THEY don't make historical names like they used to. "Charles the Fat” "Good Queen Bess,""Jack the Ripper” ah, those were the good old days. Ivan the Terrible, who lived from 1530 to 1584 and was Russia's first tsar, earned his adjective84 words
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156 2001-05-22 15 Reuters WASHINGTON Chronic jet lag causes a part of the brain to shrink and impairs mental functions including memory, researchers said on Sunday. The study compared the size of the brain’s temporal lobes of two groups of flight attendants who had different amountsReuters - 156 words
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Article128 2001-05-22 15 Reuters LOS ANGELES An inhaled form of insulin has been able to control blood sugar levels in diabetics for two years without harming their lung functions, researchers said on Sunday. “The inhaled insulin continues to work,” said lead researcher Dr William Cefalu of the University of– Reuters - 128 words
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Article, Illustration325 2001-05-22 16 Reuters SYDNEY L Australia must not be seen as a LUS lackey in Asia. i It should I also be more [independent on a range of tissues, from 'missile de- W fence and the to jr Taiwan, former Prime Minister– Reuters; PIcAFP - 325 words
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233 2001-05-22 16 Killer did guns course behind bars -AFP SYDNEY He is one of Australia’s worst mass killers. Yet, he managed to have a taxpayerfunded course in weapons and military strategy, of all things. Julian Knight shot dead seven people and wounded 17 others in Melbourne in 1987. Knight, then a 19-year-old-AFP - 233 words
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Article, Illustration195 2001-05-22 16 -AFP SEOUL Mr Bae Eun Sik, a look-alike of North Korean leader Kim Jong 11, wants to cash in on his looks. So yesterday Mr Bae threatened to go to court to be allowed to appear in television commercials. Mr Bae,-AFP; kc: Reuters!; 9k: AFP - 195 words
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257 2001-05-22 16 The UK has started breath-testing students to identify smokers. The smokers are then 'discouraged' from smoking, while non-smokers are rewarded with free passes to leisure dubs Just 1 one question. It's good. I see a lot of school boys smoking257 words
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Article, Illustration600 2001-05-22 17 KAREN CHEN - by KAREN CHEN HONGKONG actor Tony Leung has been acting for so long that you wouldn’t think any role would faze him. But apparently one did.600 words
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Article, Illustration206 2001-05-22 18 YOU would think that all singers rake in big bucks during concert tours. But that is apparently not the case for Taiwanese songwritersinger Phil Chang. Phil, who is currently on tour, has covered Nanjing, Wenzhou, and Shenzhen in China, and also Malaysia. He will hold a206 words
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Article, Illustration178 2001-05-22 18 HOW far would you go for a brief 30 minutes of fame on television? Would you consider risking your life? The star-wannabes who appeared in the third episode of ATV’s Super Manager apparently would. During the recording of the third episode of the programme, contestant No178 words
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Article, Illustration519 2001-05-22 19 -AP CANNES -Italy’s Nanni Moretti punched the air and removed his glasses to wipe away a tear after his tenderly tragic The Son’s Room won the top Prize at the Cannes Film Festival. The jury was headed by Norwegian actress-director Liv Ullmann-AP; [ Pic:AFP - 519 words
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Article, Illustration190 2001-05-22 20 -AFP HONGKONG A Chinese composer is planning legal action for breach of copyright after his works were allegedly used without authorisation in the Oscar-win-ning film, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, press reports said yesterday. Ning Yong, an assistant professor at Southern China Normal University’s music conservatory, said-AFP - 190 words
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Article52 2001-05-22 20 10pm, TV Works Men’s magazine programme with Miss Universe 1997 Brook Lee as the presenter. This is chock-full of what guys like fast cars, gadgets, and yes, babes. There is no better time for the male half of the population to beef up on everything a guy52 words
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Article74 2001-05-22 20 10pm, Channel 5 New season. Brian asks Ally to move in with him, but she questions the relationship mostly because their sex life is dull. She turns to Renee and a new therapist, who has, oddly, taken over Tracey’s office, for advice. The therapist is weirdly understanding of74 words
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Article, Illustration453 2001-05-22 22 Yvonne Kwok - fe/li tubby by Yvonne Kwok IT was raw, yes. There were a few ear-wincing moments, yes. But the energy and sincerity of the artistes made up for minor glitches on TV Works’ Sunday night launch musical, TV Land. For the first time inPlcWuUFen - 453 words
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Article, Illustration493 2001-05-22 27 TAN KIM HAN - by TAN KIM HAN FOR the first time in S-League’s history, clubs will be allowed to change ticket prices, depending on the quality of matches. This will only be for adult tickets, and will come into effect in the second round of the493 words
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Article, Illustration453 2001-05-22 29 Tiger Beer Challenge Trophy Singapore v New Zealand tyUM HAN MING flew in only yesterday morning to join •As New Zealand team-mates for the friendly against Singapore tonight. That’s because Manchester City striker Chris Killen (right) had expected to make frs Premiership debutPiaWu Lifen - 453 words
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Article116 2001-05-22 29 AHMAD Latiff was still missing from yesterday’s training session. The striker with Indonesian club FC Persikabo was supposed to have arrived on Sunday. He was unable to leave after running into visa problems, but was expected to join the team last night. However, national coach Jan116 words
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Article102 2001-05-22 30 BASKETBALL ■AF WASHINGTON On the day his Washington Wizards won the NBA draft lottery, Michael Jordan said his attempt to return as a player had been slowed by back spasms. Speaking on a cellphone from the 12th fairway of a golf course Jordan said he had not■AF - 102 words
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Article81 2001-05-22 30 GOLF -AFP FORT WORTH, Texas Sergio Garcia came from behind to snatch the US$4 million ($7 mi!lion)Colonial title after shooting an amazing seven-under-par 63 on Sunday. The thrilling final day turnaround gave the Spaniard, who began the round five strokes behind leaders Phil Mickelson-AFP - 81 words
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Article82 2001-05-22 30 'SOCCER Reuters MANCHESTER Manchester Citj has sacked manager Joe Royit following relegation to the first division, the club announced yesterday. Manchester City chairman Dav b Bernstein said recent talks with Royle had revealed basic differences of opinion. Said Bernstein:“Our review of last year and recent discussions– Reuters - 82 words
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Article, Illustration371 2001-05-22 30 Reuters PHILADELPHIA-The Philadelphia 76ers, with a big assist from Allen Iverson, held off Vince Carter and the Toronto Raptors 88-87 in a thrilling Game 7 finish on Sunday to advance to the NBA Eastern Conference finals. Carter’s off-balance, last second jumper fell off the– Reuters; Pic: Reuters - 371 words
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Article, Illustration323 2001-05-22 30 Reuters MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin Milwaukee Bucks reached the NBA conference finals for the first time in 15 years as it defeated Charlotte Hornets 104-95 in a climactic Game 7 on Sunday. Bucks was led by “Big Three” of Glenn Robinson, Ray Allen and Sam Cassell.– Reuters; PicAP - 323 words
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Article, Illustration552 2001-05-22 31 LIVERPOOL Standing proudly as caplin of his home-town team on the deck of open-top bus that toured Liverpool on Sunday, his arms clutching three trophies, Robbie Fowler could not contain his joy. For once the personal disappointments that tarnished a stunningf Pic:AFP - 552 words
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Article225 2001-05-22 31 -AFP London England coach Sven Goran Eriksson yesterday defended his decision to name Leeds striker Alan Smith in his 24-man squad for next week’s friendly against Mexico on Friday, and the 2002 World Cup qualifier in Greece on June 6. The 20-year-old forward’s suspect temperament-AFP - 225 words
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Article162 2001-05-22 31 LONDON Terry Venables is considering a bizarre offer to stay on at Middlesbrough. Venables had already turned down one offer, but revealed over the weekend that he was mulling over a second proposal, which is believed to contain the novel concept that he would have Saturdays162 words
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Article183 2001-05-22 31 Reuters CHELSEA has signed French under-21 defender William Gallas for £6.2 million ($l6 million), while Argentinian midfielder Gustavo Poyet has handed the Premier League club a transfer request. Gallas has been signed from Olympique Marseille on a five-year contract, Chelsea’s website said. The club has been following– Reuters - 183 words
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