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Title Section11 2002-07-08 1 Streats MONDAY, JULY 8, 2002 Hotline: 1800-844*5566 E-mail: streats@sph.com.sg MITA <?) ?*O/03/200211 words
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Article787 2002-07-08 1 Deepa Vijiyasingam - Transport fare hike debate today: unlikely, say observers By Deepa Vijiyasingam TUNE in to Parliament today for the answer to the most contentious question on commuters’ minds: Will the transport fare hike be reviewed or even reversed? The decision by the 14 men and women on the787 words
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Article, Illustration36 2002-07-08 1 TICKET CHARGE: ‘Secret’National Day ticket distribution locations sniffed out by kiasu Singaporeans. The result overnight queues, frayed tempers, broken barricades, spats as tickets are snapped up. SEE PAGE 3 Oanhe W etcsS&r.Oanhe WetcsS&r. - 36 words
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Article94 2002-07-08 1 MORNING RUSH FOR the first time, Malaysia has unveiled a plan to raise the price of raw water sold to Singapore by almost 100 times. According to Berita Minggu, Foreign Minister Syed Hamid Albar said that Malaysia wants 60 sen (28 cents) for 1,000 gallons94 words
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Advertisement13 2002-07-08 1 Fame and misfortune Stars melt under the heat of the media PAGE 1413 words
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STREATS local
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Article, Illustration319 2002-07-08 2 Khushwant Singh - Former ACS principal breaks silence over molest charge By Khushwant Singh, FORMER Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road) principal Ng Eng Chin spoke up on Saturday for the first time since being accused of molest. He was silent over the last two months because “it is not319 words
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195 2002-07-08 2 Gary Lim - By 'Gary Lim THOSE cellphone accessories you thought a bargain at the pasar malam might be fakes. Some 2,870 “Nokia” cellphone accessories worth $15,000 being sold at four stalls in Jurong West Street 64 on Saturday were all counterfeit, and seized. This is the first195 words
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233 2002-07-08 2 YongHuiMien - By YongHuiMien MORE companies are putting their hands up to be counted for the national Family Friendly Firm (FFF) Award 2002 to be given out on Friday. This year there are 435 entries, up from 342 the last time the award was given233 words
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Article153 2002-07-08 2 Yen Feng - By Yen Feng OVER $ll million worth of cars were snapped up at Car-nival, the seventh annual outdoor car event organised by The Straits Times Classified and Lianhe Zaobao Classified yesterday. The 150 cars that were sold 100 new and 50 pre-owned included the latest153 words
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Article, Illustration608 2002-07-08 3 Cara van Miriah - Kiasu queue culture 1 By_ Cara van Miriah IT seems you just can’t beat the kiasu Singaporean. And the coveted National Day Parade or preview ticket is just the thing to kick the kiasu spirit into overdrive. The plan was for registration to startST - 608 words
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Article, Illustration366 2002-07-08 3 Kiasu queue culture 2 THESE are some of the features of the typical Singaporean queue: plastic chairs, stools, umbrellas and even jackets, which people use to prepare for a long wait and bad weather. Now this time, the people were missing. But they hadZaobao - 366 words
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STREATS vocal
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Article148 2002-07-08 4 I WOULD like to expand on the issues raised in “Creating a them-and-us feeling” (Streats, July 5), a letter by Henry Lim Li. Mr Eric Gwee Teck Hai, the chairman of the Public Transport Council (PTC), has stated that council members are drawn from various parts148 words
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Article235 2002-07-08 4 I REFER to “The long and anxious wait for medics” (Streats, June 27), a letter by Sad and Annoyed Passerby. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) received a call at 7.39 pm on June 24 about a road traffic accident near Yew Tee MRT station.235 words
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Article129 2002-07-08 4 JAZ had no right to suggest that few Singaporeans are struggling financially and that it’s not difficult to survive in Singapore unless one strives for the 5Cs (“A better life costs money”, Streats, July 3). Many Singaporeans have either been retrenched or have129 words
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Article126 2002-07-08 4 LET’S examine the commercial responsibilities of SMRT. It must give a fair return on its investment to satisfy shareholders. But what about its customers commuters? When trains are delayed, apologies are broadcast over the public address system. When escalators break down, apologies are displayed on written notices.126 words
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Article108 2002-07-08 4 IN its letter “No free ride for ez-link glitch” (Streats, July 5), Trans Island Bus Services pointed out that bus riders need to pay cash if an ez-link scanner breaks down. It’s ridiculous to expect us to carry a supply of coins after we’ve108 words
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Article135 2002-07-08 4 I REFER to “Which fare is fair?” (Streats, June 17), “Bus driver said ‘no’ to ez-scanner switch” (Streats, June 20) and “Compensate users for ez woes” (Streats, June 24), letters by Mrs Irene Neo Leo Kheng, Mrs Ong and Mr Yoong San respectively. If135 words
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STREATS financial
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Article, Illustration455 2002-07-08 6 Reuters SINGAPORE Singapore’s drive to develop the economy of the future may have stalled at a key junction when the Government decided to keep large state-owned firms at the heart of efforts to stay globally competitive. Instead of rolling back its influence and freeing up space forReuters - 455 words
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Article153 2002-07-08 6 AFP SYDNEY Telstra Corp, Australia’s largest telecommunications company, said yesterday that it was cashed up and looking for further Asian acquisitions. The company last week took sole control of CSL, Hongkong’s only profitable mobile phone company, in a deal worth AS 1.1 billion (S$ 1.08AFP - 153 words
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193 2002-07-08 6 Reuters HONGKONG The Bank of China Hongkong, the territory’s second-largest by assets, said yesterday it hopes to raise up to US$3.l7 billion (555.6 billion) from its initial public offering, Hongkong’s biggest this year, and will offer a 5 per cent discountReuters - 193 words
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Article26 2002-07-08 6 •AS AT JULY S US$: 551.772 552.690 EURO: $1,725 Ss: DM1.250 Ss: 68.02 YEN Ss: RM2.144 Ss: HK54.401 Ss: 23.48 BAHT Ss: 4,991 RUPIAH26 words
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Article529 2002-07-08 6 The stock recommendation is the average of all the recommendations submitted by analysts following the stock. There is a total of 29 brokers submitting recommendations but not every stock Is followed by all the 29 brokers. Their recommendations are placed on a 1 to 5 points scale and529 words
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STREATS medical
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129 2002-07-08 8 Reuters BANGKOK Thailand will hold the world’s biggest HIV vaccine trial, lasting five years and involving 16,000 people, a health official has said. Volunteers aged between 20 and 30 will be selected from the general population rather than high-risk groups, such as drugReuters - 129 words
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165 2002-07-08 8 Wire services LONDON A leading expert has warned that the Aids epidemic hasn’t peaked yet and HIV, the virus that causes Aids, may never be eradicated. A third or more people in some African nations are infected with HIV but Dr Peter Piot,– Wire services - 165 words
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Article, Illustration275 2002-07-08 8 AFP LONDON Soya milk and tofu may reduce the risk of breast cancer, according to a new study carried out partly in Singapore. Diets rich in soya appear to affect the make-up of breast tissue, said scientists from the charity Cancer Research UK, which– AFP - 275 words
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STREATS regional
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Article281 2002-07-08 9 Najib best choice for No 2 job: Mahathir AP KUALA LUMPUR Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, who had not previously announced a specific date for his retirement, yesterday said he would leave office in 15 months and 23 days. He added that afterAP - 281 words
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Article198 2002-07-08 9 KUALA LUMPUR The Parti Islam SeMalaysia (PAS) tabled the controversial syariah criminal bill (hudud and qisas) in the Terengannu state legislative assembly yesterday, but a majority of the state’s people are ignorant of the new law. “An important revelation was that they were oblivious to198 words
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Article, Illustration42 2002-07-08 9 A boy sitting on a fire hydrant as flood waters make their way through a busy street of Manila’s Makati financial district on Saturday. Yesterday 10 people, including three South Korean tourists, were killed after typhoons battered the Philippines ReutersReuters - 42 words
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206 2002-07-08 9 KUALA LUMPUR Malaysian schools will allocate more time for the teaching of English to help students master the language, the Star reported yesterday. The paper quoted Deputy Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi as saying that this was one of five measures to be carried206 words
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Article, Illustration145 2002-07-08 9 -AFP BEIJING China appears to be going to extraordinary lengths to ignore its third-place 2000 Miss Universe winner. Shanghai model Zhuo Ling, 19, won the prize the first time China entered, at the competition in Puerto Rico in May. Media commentators have said that although, according-AFP; Reutss - 145 words
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REGIONAL DEBRIEF
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Article79 2002-07-08 9 UMNO Vice-President Muhammad Muhammad Taib is a “party loyalist” who will abide by all decisions made by its leaders, the Star has quoted him as saying. Mr Muhammad would stay with Umno “no matter what” and follow all decisions that ensured the party grew stronger. He79 words
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Article79 2002-07-08 9 AFP THE South Korean navy has admitted it mishandled last month’s inter-Korean sea clash but rejected North Korea’s accusations that it provoked the skirmish. The defence ministry said yesterday that an incorrect report by field commanders led to the slow response by navy ships which came underAFP - 79 words
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Article97 2002-07-08 9 AFP CHINA Airlines (CAL) has offered to pay NTS6.S million (*****,000) in emergency funds to each family of those killed in a May plane crash while negotiations on final compensation are bogged down. “Considering some families may badly need money, China Airlines has agreed toAFP - 97 words
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STREATS global
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Article299 2002-07-08 11 Afghan V-P’s shooting Wire services KABUL The murder of powerful Vice-President Haji Abdul Qadir has shaken the fragile Afghan government of President Hamid Karzai once again. Mr Qadir, who was also minister for public works, was killed in a hail of bullets as he was beingWire services - 299 words
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Article, Illustration55 2002-07-08 11 A man’s legs sticking up from the crowd as thousands of revellers pack the central plaza in Pamplona, northern Spain, on Saturday to mark the start of the San Fermin hull-running festival. The ‘Chupinazo’ attracts tens of thousands of foreign visitors each year for nine days ofAP - 55 words
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108 2002-07-08 11 LONDON Frustration caused to phone users listening to options on automated answering systems could soon be eliminated. Angry callers will be detected earlier and routed to staff trained in “conflict resolution”, the Telegraph reported. Anyone who jabs too quickly at the telephone keys, addresses108 words
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166 2002-07-08 11 AFP LOS ANGELES The Egyptian man who went on a shooting rampage at the El A 1 check-in counter in Los Angeles airport had a financial dispute with the Israeli airline, his family has said. A heavily-armed Hesham Mohamed Hadayet carried out the shootingAFP - 166 words
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STREATS people
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Article, Illustration307 2002-07-08 13 Slain leader was crucial for govt-Pashtun ties Reuters PARIS Haji Abdul Qadir, the Afghan vice-president assassinated in Kabul on Saturday, was a prominent Pashtun leader who forged a key alliance with the Tajik-led Northern Alliance to overthrow the Taleban last year. His appointment in June asReuters; AFPj - 307 words
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Article, Illustration204 2002-07-08 13 Reuters NEW YORK -Pop star Michael Jackson lashed out at the music industry’s treatment of black artists including himself here on Saturday. Appearing with New York civil rights leader Rev A 1 Sharpton, Jackson, 43, told an adoring crowd of around 350 people– Reuters - 204 words
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When stars burn out
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Article, Illustration439 2002-07-08 14 Celebrity c r ybaby Beneath the glitz, glamour and toothy grins, celebrities are under constant pressure to perfoim and do it well Over the weekend, the heat got to Hongkong singer-actress Cecilia Cheung and she broke down very publicly. We look at three other stars who have given up anonymity439 words
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Article, Illustration289 2002-07-08 14 Yen Feng - By Yen Feng PREENED to perfection, Fiona Xie was positively glowing at the launch of Exilim, Casio’s new digital camera, held at the Swissotel last Wednesday. But less than a year ago, the young star, who’s currently dating US-born actor Robin Leong, had been crying289 words
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Article, Illustration307 2002-07-08 14 DO not envy Stefanie Sun. Her meteoric rise to be one of the region’s hottest recording artistes (five albums in two years) has taken such a toll on the Singapore gal that she has been given to sudden teary outbursts. Recently, she broke down during307 words
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Article, Illustration392 2002-07-08 16 WLLEEN CHANG - Foodie two-shoes B y WLLEEN CHANG Simple or elaborate, breakfasts prepares you for each gruelling day. The importance of this meal is clear from the old advice: Brea/fast like a king, lunch like a prince and dine like a pauper. THE name says Shanghai, but the taste isFrancis Lee - 392 words
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Article, Illustration107 2002-07-08 18 IT will be fair all round... which is weather-speak for hot and horrible. Seems to the person in the street that it’s certainly not “fair” when the sun beats down all day and there are no clouds in sight. Talking about hot, on this day inPic Clarence Chan - 107 words
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Just a minute
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Article153 2002-07-08 18 Make yourself a cup of tea and have a relaxing start to the week. And while you’re waiting for the kettle to boil, visit www.tenren.com The site examines tea types, equipment for a good cuppa and snacks that will go with it. It also tells you about153 words
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Article, Illustration92 2002-07-08 18 FAME THE MUSICAL Kallang Theatre Till July 14, Bpm Tickets at 8111, $9l, $76, $7l, $6l, $5l, $4l (student) Call Sistic at 6348-5555 Nominated for two London Laurence Olivier Awards (Best New Musical and Best Choreography), Fame the Musical traces the lives of a group of students attending New92 words
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Article, Illustration84 2002-07-08 18 AWARE GODDESS WALK Haw Par Villa Sunday, 5pm-7-30pm $10, $5 (senior citizens) and $25 family) Call Aware at 6779-7137 or e-mail aware@pacific.net.sg Take part in a charity walk that aims to raise funds for Aware, a non-governmental advocacy group that works for women’s rights and gender parity. Six Godesses84 words
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Article, Illustration201 2002-07-08 18 IDENTITY AND AUTHENTICITY Art Gallery, Goethe-Institut Singapore Till July 20,9am-6pm (except Sundays) Free Celebrated fashion photographer Horst Wackerbarth exhibits his Fashion Series and Gallery of Mankind. The latter is the central part of Wackerbarth’s work, and is an ongoing project that already spans two decades. People from all walks201 words
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Tune in TV & MOVIE NEWS
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Article, Illustration67 2002-07-08 19 9pm, Channel 8 Michelle Saram bounces back from her trauma with her former Taiwanese company with this new drama by Media Corp. In it, she plays blind singer Qianqian, who is tom between two men her songwriter Haoran (Chen Hanwei) and doctor Ziqian (Tay Ping Hui). In the first67 words
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Article46 2002-07-08 19 7pm, Channel U Fu blames Lele for causing Qin’s death. However, Lele’s sincerity moves Fu, who starts afresh and changes his sloppy work attitude. Hai learns that Gui was lying about her pregnancy. Someone tries to kill Wen, and takes her wedding ring.46 words
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Article63 2002-07-08 19 7pm, Channel 8 This sequel to the hit 1980 s drama brings back familiar faces, including Liu Qiulian and Cai Pingkai. It continues with the lives of the Hong family and their friends at a neighbourhood coffeeshop. In the debut episode, Jintu (Qian Zhigang) finds a bomb in63 words
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Article, Illustration163 2002-07-08 19 AS part of an attempt to cut the running time of the Oscar presentation last year was a record four hours and 16 minutes the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has voted to trim the honorary awards. The academy said it wants to limit the163 words
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Article, Illustration88 2002-07-08 19 PHUTURE 17 Jiak Kim Street Tel: 6739-2988 www.zoukclub. com LOOK out for the DJ Quest this Friday, an annual event to identify the up and coming stars of the Singapore dance scene. Juice DJ Quest provides a platform which will hopefully launch the careers of wannabes in the88 words
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Miscellaneous428 2002-07-08 18 Yourdailyhoroscope by Kelli Fox at Astrology.com AQUARIUS JAN 20-FEB 18 Business and pleasure are inextricably bound together. You’re free to do whatever is necessary. Accuracy is natural, the glorious mix of what you’ve already learned. K PISCES FEB 19-MAR 20 Look at the bright side of misfortune. Hidden virtues appear428 words
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STREATS sports
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Article, Illustration522 2002-07-08 20 Top seed becomes first Australian since Cash in 1987 to take title afp WIMBLEDON Top seed and world No 1 Lleyton Hewitt (right) ruthlessly crushed David Nalbandian’s magical run to become the first Australian in 15 years to win the Wimbledon title here yesterday. He wonafp; AP - 522 words
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Article, Illustration117 2002-07-08 20 LONDON A streaker (right) ran onto Centre Court during the men’s singles final between Lleyton Hewitt and David Nalbandian yesterday. The man, in his late 30’s or early 40’s, sporting an all-over tan, ran on to court just as players were making their way back after aAFP - 117 words
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474 2002-07-08 20 Wire services WIMBLEDON Wimbledon champion and world No 1 Serena Williams claimed she had extra drive to win Wimbledon since her quarter-final defeat last year by Jennifer Capriati. She said: “I’m a different person mentally and I’m stronger. I seem to have moreWire services - 474 words
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Article, Illustration620 2002-07-08 21 Ferrari makes it 1-2 for third time this season AP SILVERSTONE, England Michael Schumacher (right) proved again he’s the best in the damp as he won yesterday’s British Grand Prix for his seventh victory of the season and the 60th of his record-breaking career. Starting from the NoAP; j AFP - 620 words
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275 2002-07-08 21 AFP LUXEMBOURG Switzerland’s Rubens Bertogliati won a hilly first stage of the Tour de France yesterday, crossing the finish line just ahead of the main pack that included Lance Armstrong. Bertogliati, of the LampreDaikin team, ended the stage in four hours, 49AFP - 275 words
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SPORTS SCAN
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Article84 2002-07-08 21 AFP SEOUL Guus Hiddink returned to Holland yesterday having completed an 18month mission to make South Korea Asia’s top team again. The Dutchman, who said he will start talks with Dutch side PSV Eindhoven today, was given a hero’s farewell by hundreds of fans and again promised toAFP - 84 words
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Article74 2002-07-08 21 AP LYON, France The head of French soccer’s governing body said on Saturday he hopes to name Roger Lemerre’s replacement as national team coach by July 20. “In the week of July 14-20,1 would like the whole matter to be settled,” said Claude Simonet, president of the French– AP - 74 words
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Article93 2002-07-08 21 Reuters MUNICH Germany’s captain Oliver Kahn, the first goalkeeper to win Fifa’s Golden Ball award, is likely to be out of action for six weeks with a finger injury, his doctor said. Kahn would be ready to play again at the start of the Bundesliga season on AugReuters - 93 words
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Article, Illustration302 2002-07-08 22 Wire services LONDON Liverpool and Manchester United have had £25 million (SS67 million) bids for Blackburn Rovers star Damien Duff (above) accepted, according to reports in the Sunday tabliods. The player is expected to complete a move to one of the clubs thisWire services - 302 words
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Article, Illustration424 2002-07-08 22 Adam Hashidy - Fifa ruling forces SAFFC to pay 11 months’ wages as compensation By Adam Hashidy IVICA Raguz (right) has won his case for more compensation against Singapore Armed Forces FC, which terminated his services early this year. The Croatian playmaker will now be paid 11 months wages about424 words
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Article, Illustration331 2002-07-08 22 AFP LONDON Former Leeds manager David O’Leary (right) claimed yesterday had it not been for the court case involving defender Jonathan Woodgate and midfielder Lee Bowyer, the club would have won the Premiership and he would still be in the hot seat. TheAFP - 331 words
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Article, Illustration591 2002-07-08 23 Lim Han Ming - Perkins: Children face burn-out if pushed beyond limits By, Lim Han Ming ATTENTION, parents. Are your kids training too hard for their own good? If yes, beware. There is a real danger that your kids could suffer from burn-out if they are pushed beyond591 words
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Article, Illustration384 2002-07-08 23 Wire services LONDON Arsenal is vying with rival Manchester United for Leeds defender Rio Ferdinand’s signature. The likelihood is Leeds, around £77 million (Ss2o7 million) in debt, is expected to sell some of its key players to balance the books. The 23-year-old Ferdinand’s future– Wire services; AFP - 384 words
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Miscellaneous44 2002-07-08 21 IN THE LIVING ROOM DELAYED TELECAST CYCUNG: Tour De France highlights: Stage 1 (ESPN Ch 23, 12.30 pm). GOLF: PGA Tour Advil Western Open, Final Round (Star Sports Ch 24, 4pm). SOCCER: World Cup A Card For All Season (Super Sports Ch 22, 9pm).44 words
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