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Title Section12 2004-03-24 1 Streats AFTERNOON EDITION WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24, 2004 E-mail: streats@sph.com.sg IVHTA (P) 196/03/200412 words
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535 2004-03-24 1 Move meant to signal that Madrid does not believe in appeasement LATEST MADRID In a move that could muffle criticism of a Socialist pledge to pull troops out of Iraq, Spain’s incoming prime minister is considering increasing the number of Spanish soldiers guarding535 words
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Advertisement332 2004-03-24 1 LIFE ON MARS Mars rover finds more evidence that planet had a salty sea and could have supported life r CURRY TO DYE FOR Artificial colouring in the UK’s favourite dish, Chicken Tikka Masala, is poisoning page diners 26 SHARE YOUR PAPER INFORMATICS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTRE 1 Enjoy world-class certifications332 words
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Advertisement68 2004-03-24 1 JC Si*Father Joachim Kang, who is charged with breach of trust of $5.1 million, bought a property here for $835,000 and made his goddaughter, Ms Mabel Chia, a joint owner. On the opening day of his trial yesterday, his superior, Archbishop Nicholas Chia, said: 'This is totally unacceptable... it’ll give68 words
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496 2004-03-24 2 Israel PM makes pledge as Arabs erupt in anger over Yassin’s assassination Wire services TEL AVIV A day after killing Hamas founder Sheikh Ahmed Yassin in a missile attack, Israel said yesterday that all Palestinian militant leaders were “in its sights”. Israeli Prime Minister– Wire services - 496 words
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275 2004-03-24 2 LATEST WASHINGTON Bush and Clinton administration officials yesterday defended their responses to terror threats, insisting they did all they could to eliminate the possibility of deadly attacks against the US. Testifying before an independent commission investigating the Sept 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, US Secretary275 words
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495 2004-03-24 3 Khwihwant Singh - Archbishop testifies against Father Kang in cheating case By Khwihwant Singh TWO men of the cloth sat ramrod straight in a hushed courtroom in the Subordinate Courts yesterday, each appearing uncomfortable with the other’s presence. One faced accusations of misappropriating church funds and the495 words
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Article, Illustration50 2004-03-24 3 British soldiers (top), standing behind a plastic shield, were at the receiving end during a violent protest by job seekers in the Iraqi city of Basra on Monday. One of the soldiers (above) trying to douse the flames after a petrol bomb was thrown at him Pics: AFPPics: AFP - 50 words
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Article435 2004-03-24 4 Tan Kim Han - Ho Peng Kee tipped to take over, with Vivian Balakrishnan as deputy By Tan Kim Han LONG-SERVING Football Association of Singapore (FAS) president Mah Bow Tan is almost certain to step down from his post soon. The news will not surprise the football435 words
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188 2004-03-24 4 Sharlene Tan - By. Sharlene Tan SOON you can get a serving of Wi-Fi with a purchase at McDonald’s outlets. For now, only its East Coast Park outlet has been equipped with Wi-Fi (wireless fidelity), a wireless Internet service. Launched yesterday, its use will be free until188 words
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342 2004-03-24 6 Conrad Raj - 239 of4oo-plus members vote for plan, but some fret over reserves shortfall By_ Conrad Raj THE majority of Tanglin Club members present at Monday night’s special general meeting voted in favour of giving a face-lift to the 130-year old clubhouse in Stevens Road.342 words
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165 2004-03-24 6 Xinhua BEIJING A professional bargaining company, the first of its kind in China, has begun operating in north-eastern China’s Liaoning province. Mr Zou Chengzhi, from the Liaoning capital city of Shengyang, is China’s first “professional bargainer” after being granted an operating permit– Xinhua - 165 words
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123 2004-03-24 8 BUZZSTOP Bloomberg SINGAPORE’S consumer prices rose 1.5 per cent last month from a year earlier the fastest pace in almost three years. “The main factor driving inflation at a headline line is the GST,” said Mr Prasenjit Basu, managing director of Singapore-based Robust– Bloomberg - 123 words
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Article, Illustration87 2004-03-24 8 – Khushwant Singh - Khushwant Singh Dheepan Lachumanen, 8, cutting a cake on his birthday earlier this month. Dheepan, who is wheelchair-bound because of a muscular disorder called arthrogyposis, said he was surprised to know that he was the first to receive a Rainbow birthday cake from Swensen’s. The company will present87 words
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Article138 2004-03-24 8 JCs mix cultural, language studies TO maintain interest in studying mother tongue, junior colleges are now combining it with cultural studies. At least five of the 16 JCs contacted by The Straits Times have started or will start such courses either as an elective subject or138 words
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Article128 2004-03-24 8 Woman injured in Thailand attack Reuters A BOMB yesterday exploded across the street from two senior government ministers who were holding a meeting in Thailand’s largely Muslim south to discuss steps to deal with a surge of violence in the region. Another explosive device was defused– Reuters - 128 words
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Article138 2004-03-24 8 69 had opted to be let go A TOTAL of 103 employees or a fifth of the staff from Singapore Zoo, Night Safari and Jurong Bird Park were retrenched by their parent company, Wildlife Reserves Singapore, yesterday. Of these, 34 were asked to leave, while 69138 words
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Article85 2004-03-24 8 FROM April 1, motorists can settle their Malaysian traffic fines and check for any outstanding summonses at the High Commission of Malaysia here. The High Commission yesterday said that the service will be available for three months, The Straits Times reports today. It also “strongly advised”85 words
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Article93 2004-03-24 8 HDB contractor Neo Corporation is facing a petition for judicial management over unpaid debts of at least $1.7 million. But unlike the three construction companies that went bust last year and stalled upgrading works in Marine Terrace, the company said that it is confident it can finish93 words
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Article95 2004-03-24 8 NINETEEN couples yesterday emerged from the cable cars where they had lived for a week in hopes of winning an ocean cruise and $20,000. Organisers of the Surviving the Sky challenge said that they had not expected so many of the 36 original teams to withstand95 words
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Article105 2004-03-24 8 -AFP THE maker of Pedigree dog food apologised yesterday for its contaminated products, blaming toxins caused by mould at its Thai factory. Effem Foods, a US-based multinational, earlier this month recalled Pedigree and Whiskas dry cat food from 10 Asian nations after pet owners and vets-AFP - 105 words
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Article, Illustration647 2004-03-24 10 Chua Kong Ho - As platinum prices surge to 24-year highs, S’poreanstumto cheaper alternatives By Chua Kong Ho BANK officer Susan Ho, 25, went shopping for a pair of platinum rings recently. But the price tags put her off. So she settled for one platinum ring, which she intends647 words
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302 2004-03-24 10 Choong Choon Yee - By' Choong Choon Yee DESPITE optimism about revenue growth here, Singapore’s medium-sized companies have been moving out of the country to cut costs. A significant number of firms have either already shifted operations to countries such as China, or are planning to do302 words
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216 2004-03-24 10 OCBC Bank’s appeal against an earlier court ruling was thrown out of court yesterday. OCBC, Singapore’s smallest bank, had sought to overturn a court decision which last October found it at fault in a long-running legal dispute involving information technology firm Just Login, The Straits216 words
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124 2004-03-24 10 – Chua Kong Ho - Chua Kong Ho KEEPING track of credit card spending just got more convenient with Citibank’s new online statement features. After logging onto Citibank’s website, credit card holders can now view their spending details and sort transactions into three categories. Citibank is the first bank124 words
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Article348 2004-03-24 12 A first in 30-year history, move part of transparency bid Wire services SINGAPORE Temasek Holdings Pte, a Singapore government investment company with about $lOO billion in assets, plans to make public its annual report, for the first time in its 30-year history, before a sale– Wire services - 348 words
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Article, Illustration215 2004-03-24 12 Bloomberg SINGAPORE Mr Richard Seow, Citigroup’s top investment banker for South-east Asia, has resigned after almost five years with the firm. His resignation comes less than a month after two colleagues quit, people who worked with him said. He plans to pursue opportunitiesBloomberg - 215 words
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Article730 2004-03-24 13 ChuaKongHo - TODAY’SFOCUS 1 How do futures help retail investors cope with market volatility? 2 What are the advantages of index futures? EmpText Bxci an m By ChuaKongHo Futures are exchange-traded, contracts that require delivery of a commodity, bond, currency, or stock index, at a specified price, on a specified730 words
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Article, Illustration138 2004-03-24 14 AP TOKYO A popular actress who starred in a government advertisement campaign encouraging Japanese to pay into the national pension system had been skipping out on the premiums herself, officials acknowledged yesterday. Japan has been struggling to find a way to cope with ballooning debtAP - 138 words
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238 2004-03-24 14 -AP SHANGHAI Judges here have been making pre-dawn house calls and detaining people for up to two weeks in a drive aimed at beefing up enforcement of orders to pay debts and other court decisions, an official said yesterday. All courts in Shanghai have-AP - 238 words
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Article, Illustration910 2004-03-24 17 ANDY MUKHERJEE - By ANDY MUKHERJEE Bloomberg TONY Teo was recently given a diamond-studded gold watch by a grateful client. All that the Singapore-based investment consultant had to do to earn the $23,000 timepiece was to introduce the client to a new automated currency trading– Bloomberg - 910 words
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Article27 2004-03-24 17 STI: 1,818.41 6.25 *AS AT MARCH 23 US$: 551.689 553.116 EURO: 552.085 Ss: 63.24 YEN Ss: RM2.251 Ss: HK54.616 Ss: 23.39 BAHT Ss: 5,086 RUPIAH27 words
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Article, Illustration799 2004-03-24 19 HO LIAN-YI - By HO LIAN-YI DURING some of my less sane moments, which are frequent, I’ve considered becoming a teacher of English. I’ve always enjoyed reading and writing, after all. Plus, my often dour demeanour and my love of nitpicking makes me the perfect man for799 words
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Article, Illustration362 2004-03-24 20 A SPECIAL SERIES ON ORGAN DONATION IN SINGAPORE, one organ failure patient dies each day because there are not enough organs donated. The Ministry of Health’s (MOH) amendments to the Human Organ Transplant Act will mean that more organs can be made available for those362 words
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328 2004-03-24 20 I REFER to Mr Yak Chin Hua’s letter, “Iras income data adequate” (Streats, March 18). Mr Yak expressed the view that Iras’ income data would be a better gauge of a person’s need for government handouts than the Annual Value (AV) of property and328 words
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224 2004-03-24 20 IT’S clear from recent letters in Streats that the subject of relationships between Caucasian men and local women has really raised the hackles of some folks. In the UK, we would call such people “fuddy-duddies”. I fully agree with letter writer Mr Dudley224 words
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232 2004-03-24 22 THE writers of recent letters to Streats who support opening a casino here have said that it would be good for our economy. They point out that it would boost tourism and enable local gamblers to spend their money here, thereby keeping it in232 words
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Article236 2004-03-24 22 WE refer to Mr Leong Sze Hian’s letter, “CPF investors have been overcharged” (Streats, March 15). The CPF Board agrees with Mr Leong that centralising CPF Investment Scheme (CPFIS) backroom processing could reduce the cost of investing for members. Although the board currently handles the backroom236 words
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101 2004-03-24 22 I REFER to the recent incidenl in which three robbery suspects fled to Singapore from Johor. I would like to praise the army and police for their coordinated effort that led to the capture of the three intruders, who entered Pulau Tekong. But at the back101 words
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Article36 2004-03-24 22 WE published a picture of a remittance agency with the AFP report, “Illegal money transfers thrive” (Streats, March 22). The picture, which was supplied by AFP to accompany its report, features a licensed remittance agency.36 words
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76 2004-03-24 22 MUCH has been said about selfish, inconsiderate people who do not give up train and bus seats allocated to those in greater need, but still the message has not got through. Do we need a blitz in schools, polytechnics and other76 words
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Article, Illustration439 2004-03-24 24 -AFP President vows to hasten recount, but KMT sceptical TAIPEI Taiwan was yesterday heading for an election recount despite President Chen Shui-bian angrily rejecting allegations of vote-rigging and insisting that the attempt to assassinate him was genuine. As tempers frayed over the-AFP; AFP - 439 words
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176 2004-03-24 24 KUALA TERENGGANU More than 2,000 pro-Parti Islam SeMalaysia (PAS) demonstrators gathered here yesterday in the hope of intercepting purported “phantom voters” returning home, according to a news report. “We believe the demonstration was planned by some irresponsible people who had spread rumours that a176 words
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393 2004-03-24 26 LATEST Reuters LONDON One of the country’s favourite foods could be slowly poisoning diners who love its distinctive red hue and spicy, creamy taste. An investigation yesterday found 57 per cent of Chicken Tikka Masala dishes tested in Surrey had illegal and potentially harmful– Reuters - 393 words
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181 2004-03-24 26 LATEST -AFP WASHINGTON Mars once had a salty sea that could have supported life, Nasa said today, citing evidence that its Opportunity robotic probe is exploring what was once a shoreline. Opportunity and its twin Spirit landed on Mars in January on a mission-AFP - 181 words
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Article, Illustration386 2004-03-24 28 US Muslim chaplain was accused of helping A 1 Qaeda with sketches of Guantanamo prison Reuters ARLINGTON, Virginia The US military, after dropping criminal charges against a Muslim army chaplain, who ministered to terrorism suspects at Guantanamo Bay, pressed ahead with a disciplinary hearing.– Reuters; Reuters - 386 words
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165 2004-03-24 28 LONDON Oxford University will reintroduce entrance tests in history and English, The Guardian reported yesterday. Students are expected to sit for the history test in November. The English test will be introduced next year. They wil be given a text to analyse, in order165 words
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Article141 2004-03-24 28 MELBOURNE An Australian academic has recommended that schools study the Harry Potter series of books as an illustration of the importance of family, friends and community. Professor Glenn Bowes, head of paediatrics at Melbourne University, said that Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in the141 words
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Article327 2004-03-24 30 Reuters NEW YORK Elderly people who smoke show a fivefold faster rate of age-related mental decline than people who have never smoked, according to new study findings released on Monday. Among former smokers, mental decline occurred around twice as fast as in those who said they– Reuters - 327 words
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Article, Illustration693 2004-03-24 31 Many Singaporeans have already expressed their regret at the closure of afamiliar red building on Stamford Road. Finding it even harder to leave the library behind are staff who have worked there for years. SHARLENE TAN reports AZIZAH Sidek has been spending the past few weekends at herEdwin Koo M - 693 words
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Article, Illustration421 2004-03-24 32 THE 2002 Brazilian film City of God, about rival drug gangsters, became a hit around the world, made millions and received four Oscar nominations. But life in the Cidade de Deus City of God the poor urban area of Rio de Janeiro featured inReuters - 421 words
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Article, Illustration275 2004-03-24 33 Janice Wong - §M_ Janice Wong ENJOYING wine is not the preserve of the trendy and sophisticated. Sixty Streats readers found that out during the Streats Wine Masterclass at M Hotel last Saturday. Riter Tham, 27, a buyer, had no regrets signing up for the class with five friendsJanice Woilfi - 275 words
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Article130 2004-03-24 33 -AFP ONCE the world’s most popular read for UFO fanatics, UFO Magazine is calling it quits with its March issue. Launched in England in 1981, the magazine initially saw its circulation rise as fast as a flying saucer, peaking at 35,000 copies per issue. But-AFP - 130 words
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Article, Illustration382 2004-03-24 34 WITH Mel Gibson’s The Passion of the Christ still creating a box-office buzz, the real scramble now on in Hollywood is for the next “film of faith”, reported The Telegraph of London. Studios are trying to cash in on the genre of the moment religion. A formerReuters - 382 words
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Article, Illustration68 2004-03-24 34 THERE was a time when artistes simply re-invented themselves. Madonna, though, will go on a four-month “re-invention Tour”. She starts in Los Angeles in May and will perform mainly in the US, with performances in Toronto, London and Paris. She will also make a stop68 words
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Article165 2004-03-24 34 COMPOSER Michael Nyman is best known for his film work. But he sometimes wishes it were otherwise. The London-born Nyman, who turned 90 yesterday, said in an interview with BBC News online: “It’s been good for reaching out to a larger audience, and good165 words
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Article, Illustration117 2004-03-24 35 Now you can even insure yOltrself against the weather. Sompo Japan Insurance has just launched a weather derivative product that is It ~J intended for corporations involved in fishing, tourism and marine entertainment. Clients will get W~ financial compensation if waves above a certain level arePic Edwin Koo - 117 words
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Article54 2004-03-24 35 ®ptn, Central |o l s Thai box-office hit by leading L ft ai director Pen-ek Ratanaruang Se t in contemporary up-country j/Tal Thailand. Pan is a lovable, L 9lv e, dimwit who loves to sing. he wins the second place in he decides to run away rf army54 words
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Article, Illustration59 2004-03-24 35 Bpm, Channel U Hosted by Channel U News anchor Chew Huoy Miin, Samuel Ng, UFM DJ Huang Wen Hong and Lianhe Zaobao forum editor Cai Shenjiang, today’s topic is on the Government’s recent change in mother tongue policy for schools. Minister of State for Education Chan Soo59 words
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Article, Illustration61 2004-03-24 35 SECRETS FROM MY ROOM Tomorrow till Saturday, 3pm and Bpm TNS Black Box Tickets at slsfrom The Necessary Stage (tel 6440-8115 or e-mail ticketing@necessary.org Put together and performed by youths, this play is about teenagers caught in the awkward place between childhood and adulthood, puberty and maturity, the rebellion61 words
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Article68 2004-03-24 35 ITALIAN FILM FESTIVAL Tomorrow till March 31, times vary Golden Village Marina Square Tickets at $9 from GVMarina Square box office andAXS stations Showcasing eight of the best films from Italy, including I’m Not Scared directed by Gabriele Salvatores Italy’s official submission for consideration by the Academy Awards for68 words
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Miscellaneous456 2004-03-24 35 Yourdailyhoroscope AQUARIUS PISCES by Kelli Fox aI Asttrology.com JAN 20-FEB 18 FEB 19-MAR 20 There’s no question that you’re being used. Be gracious about what’s happened so far, but be firm about what happens next. Your ultimate victory would be letting the culprits trip themselves up. There’s no need to456 words
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Article, Illustration510 2004-03-24 36 1 Gary Lim - Youngest national women’s badminton champion dreams of Olympic gold By_ 1 Gary Lim COLLEEN GOH. The name may not ring a bell, but this won’t be the case for long. The 14-year-old is Singapore’s youngest national women’s badminton champion, thanks to her victory in Sunday’s CheersAshlelgh Sim - 510 words
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340 2004-03-24 36 Tan Kim Han - Tan Kim Han NTUC INCOME-YEO'S S-LEAGUE Home Utd 2 Albirex Niigata 2 HOME UNITED substitute Ratna Suffian saved the blushes for the Protectors at Bishan Stadium last nigl The 24-year-old defender headed home the equaliser in the dying minu of the S-League340 words
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Article, Illustration569 2004-03-24 37 GODFREY ROBERT - Tee-off with Godfrey By GODFREY ROBERT HE had just lost a matchplay game at the Alfred Dunhill Cup. But he flashed a winner’s smile as he breezed into the makeshift press conference area. The 200-odd bewildered mediamen were left wondering why he was smiling afterAP - 569 words
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Article, Illustration463 2004-03-24 38 LATEST Classy Kaka strikes twice as defending champions put on dazzling display -AFP CHAMPIONS LEAGUE Q-FINAL (IST LEG) AC Milan 4 Deportivo La Coruna 1 MILAN AC Milan showed their determination to keep hold of the Champions League trophy with an emphatic 4-1 win over Deportivo La-AFP; Reuters - 463 words
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Article289 2004-03-24 38 LATEST -AFP CHAMPIONS LEAGUE Q-FINAL (IST LEG) FC Porto 2 Lyon O OPORTO, Portugal FC Porto lived up to their billing as potential Champions League winners with a convincing 2-0 win over French champions Lyon in the first leg of their quarter final here today.-AFP - 289 words
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Article, Illustration566 2004-03-24 39 Chelsea defender missed out on the big occasion four years ago CHAMPIONS LEAGUE Q-FINAL (IST LEG) Chelsea v Arsenal LONDON The last time the Champions League quarter-final came to Stamford Bridge, Chelsea’s homeground, was four years ago when they hosted Spanish giants Barcelona. That wasAP - 566 words
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Article82 2004-03-24 39 BASKETBALL Reuters NEW YORK Kenny Thomas tied a seasonhigh 27 points and hauled down 13 rebounds to help hosts Philadelphia 76ers defeat the Dallas Mavericks 107-98 on Monday. Said 76ers interim head coach Chris Ford: “Kenny has been playing great... Tonight, he was just outstanding.” The 76ersReuters - 82 words
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Miscellaneous68 2004-03-24 39 IN THE LIVING ROOM FOOTBALL Asian Olympic qualifier: Malaysia v South Korea (Ch 24, 8.30 pm). Chelsea v Arsenal (Ch 23, 3.30 am and Channel 5,3.35 am, tomorrow), Real Madrid v Monaco (Ch 24, tomorrow, 3.30 am. Delayed, Ch 23, tomorrow, 6am). DELAYED TELECAST FOOTBALL European Soccer Show (Ch 22,68 words
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