Today, 28 September 2001, Afternoon Edition
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Forced to fight for the Taliban
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Article75 2001-09-28 1 BEPPU Kurumi Koda, 22, sent an e-mail message to the unnamed 29-year-old man from Oita asking, "Will you take me to a spot with a beautiful night view?" on Tuesday. The man did not realise that Koda was a sister of a woman he had spumed and took75 words
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Article, Illustration444 2001-09-28 1 FBI releases photographs of suicide hijackers WASHINGTON US authorities yesterday released photographs of the 19 men suspected of orchestrating deadly suicide attacks, hoping to push forward their investigation amid fears others are planning similar strikes. "This is another step in what in effect is part of a– AFP photo - 444 words
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287 2001-09-28 1 SINGAPORE and Malaysia may have to renegotiate a skeletal pact on a host of bilateral issues inked in an accord on Sept 4, after Senior Minister Lee Kuan Yew called on Prime Minister Datuk Sen Dr Mahathir Mohamad in Kuala Lumpur. Under the accord, Malaysia287 words
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GROUND ZERO
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FLEEING AND FLYING
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Article230 2001-09-28 2 Agencies KABUL The ruling Taliban is using forced conscription to fill its ranks, aid and refugee officials said yesterday. "Some 30 to 40 Afghan families from Herat, trying to enter Iran, were held up by the Taliban, which forced the men back, saying they– Agencies - 230 words
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Article114 2001-09-28 2 Agencies WASHINGTON US civil rights leader Rev Jesse Jackson said he was considering leading a peace mission to Afghanistan after receiving an invitation from its ruling Taliban militia. Mr Jackson has served as a special envoy to Africa under former president Bill Clinton and as– Agencies - 114 words
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Article, Illustration252 2001-09-28 2 Agencies Bush plan to make skies safer WASHINGTON The United States is moving to make the sides safer and to restore the public's faith in air travel. During a visit to Chicago's O'Hare airport, President George W Bush outlined airline safety plans that include stronger cockpit doors, air– Agencies - 252 words
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WAITING FOR WAR
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Article, Illustration176 2001-09-28 3 -ATP JAKARTA Osama bin Laden may not have a place in America but he certainly has a place in the hearts of some Indonesians. Mr Al Chaidar, who has written 18 books on radical Islamic movements in Indonesia, said the Darul Islam Indonesia network of-ATP - 176 words
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Article95 2001-09-28 3 -AFP BEIJING China has been stepping up efforts in its security clampdown in the wake of terror attacks on the US as well as ahead of its National Day celebrations next week. Officials said a number of suspected separatists in China's territory bordering Afghanistan and-AFP - 95 words
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Article136 2001-09-28 3 -ATP LOS ANGELES Sixteen stations on this city's main metro line were briefly evacuated late on Wednesday after passengers aboard a train complained of dizziness and eye irritation, the authorities said. Firefighters were called to the Wilshire Boulevard station at about spm after about-ATP - 136 words
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Article, Illustration421 2001-09-28 3 WASHINGTON Last week, US President George W Bush signalled to the world that military action was in the offing when he said "the hour is coming". But in recent days, many are starting to ask whether the Bush administration actually has a well-defined plan of421 words
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BUILDING BRIDGES
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Article, Illustration178 2001-09-28 4 Agencies WASHINGTON Alarmed by the continued attacks on ArabAmericans and others mistaken as Muslims, President George W Bush yesterday took time off his packed schedule for meetings with Sikh and Muslim leaders. "I have told the nation more than once that ours is a— Agencies - 178 words
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Article368 2001-09-28 4 House of Saud divided over US demands RIYADH As a country which wields enormous clout over the Muslim world, Saudi Arabia can make a big difference to the success, or otherwise, of a US-led war against terrorism. But the oil-rich kingdom has been sending mixed signals over its368 words
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Miscellaneous9 2001-09-28 2 Gunman in shooting rampage at Swiss regional parliament Pagel69 words
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HOME NEWS
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194 2001-09-28 6 Larger firms provide more training NEARLY 70 per cent of Singapore's companies put their staff through retraining programmes last year, but only 16 per cent of firms with staff training made use of the Skills Redevelopment Programme (SRP). According to a Ministry of Manpower survey194 words
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176 2001-09-28 6 – Ng Hwee Koon - Ng Hwee Koon RATHER than waiting one to two weeks after they had signed the application forms for policies, NTUC Income customers can now expect their policies in three working days for standard cases. This is thanks to a i-submission software developed by the176 words
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216 2001-09-28 6 — Leong Pkei Pkei - Leong Pkei Pkei A CONVENTIONAL treatment for high blood pressure is useful in protecting the kidneys and also in delaying end-stage renal disease according to the RENAAL study announced yesterday. The drug is Losartan a prescription medicine registered in Singapore by Merck Sharp216 words
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Article136 2001-09-28 6 Channel News Asia MAJOR arts and sports events will probably not be affected by any cutback on sponsorship spending by companies in this time of economic downturn. But experts at the Power Sponsorship Conference organised by the Singapore Tourism Board and the Marketing Institute of Singapore— Channel News Asia - 136 words
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Article77 2001-09-28 6 THE Singapore Academy of Law will launch a $5 million Legal Development Fund over the next five years to develop new areas of the profession. These include biotechnology law, IT law, the World Trade Organisation and competition laws. The funds will be used to bring in experts77 words
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Article121 2001-09-28 8 SINGAPORE'S premier biennial airshow, Asian Aerospace is on schedule for February, despite the current economic climate and the attacks in the US. More than 90 per cent of space at the Changi Exhibition Centre has been taken up. Some 900 companies have confirmed their participation, according to121 words
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Article284 2001-09-28 8 Elaine Quek - Elaine Quek Temple dispute goes to court again by el a i ne @newsto day. com. sg HOME to one of the largest statues of the goddess of mercy, Kuan Yin, in Asia, Zu-Lin Temple is a picture of serenity. But internal factions have held its members in284 words
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Article117 2001-09-28 8 IN the latest debate on mobile phones and health risks, a British scientist said radiation from mobile phones triggers chemical processes in the body that may be harmful. "One can no longer go around saying there is no link (between mobile-phone usage and health risks),"117 words
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Article, Illustration191 2001-09-28 8 -Pearlyn Tham - -Pearlyn Tham SOFT lighting, plush armchairs and carpeted floors are usually associated with hotel lobbies or showflats. But these are what visitors to the new Family and Juvenile Court will find. Come Monday, the new Family and Juvenile CourtPearlyn Tham - 191 words
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Article120 2001-09-28 8 -Joy Frances - -Joy Frances ACCIDENTS on board a ship can spell death if expert help is not available onboard or victims cannot be taken to shore fast enough. Now, thanks to the Defence Science Technology Agency, expert advice from shore is always at hand. With the120 words
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LETTERS
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Letter306 2001-09-28 10 Robert A Scott - Robert A Scott Tribute to airline's disbanded crew I REFER to the article, "United lays off 300 staff here" (Today, Sept 27). The crew base in Singapore has been in existence for 15 years. I understand that United Airlines' Singapore flights will now be staffed by306 words
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217 2001-09-28 10 I REFER to the letter "Drowning risk. Should banks help cash-strapped borrowers?" (Today, Sept 25) by Mr Narayana Narayana. Case had recognised the low interbank rate environment, and that banks are voluntarily scrambling to woo companies with cheaply-priced loans. We had also noticed that217 words
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139 2001-09-28 10 T Parimala - T Parimala I HAVE been reading articles regarding the Sept 11 disaster in America at the World Trade Center and Pentagon for the past one week. Crippling the world economy is no sign of power gained, but a lack of feelings for the139 words
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BUSINESS NEWS
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Article418 2001-09-28 11 Chan Chao Peh - Chan Chao Peh resulting from a write-down in its AirNZ stake by chaop eh@newstod ay.com .sg BRIERLEY Investments Limited (BIL), a holdings company with diversified interests, has reduced its loss by 26 per cent to US$l2O million ($211.4 million) for the financial year ended June 30.418 words
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Article108 2001-09-28 11 THE Government has deferred the sale of an industrial site because of the worsening economy, adding further gloom to the property market after a report showing plunging retail sentiment. "In view of the weak economic climate, we have decided not to proceed with the tender" at108 words
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Market Watch
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50 2001-09-28 11 CPF savings can now be used to invest in Exchange-traded Funds. These are professionally managed open-ended investment funds that invest in a pre-determined portfolio of securities so as to provide returns that closely matched the performances of specific indices or fixed baskets of stocks.50 words
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Article29 2001-09-28 11 Your S$1 buys I USS 0.5677 Rupiah 5501.4 UK£ 0.3851 Baht 25.171 Yen 67.698 Peso 29.156 HK$ 4.4281 A$ 1.1654 RM 2.1574 Rupee 27.168 j Euro 0.6168 Won 741.7029 words
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189 2001-09-28 12 Bloomberg SHANGHAI Six European insurers were granted new licences to start operations in China and two others authorised to expand their business as the world's largest untapped insurance market opens wider to foreign firms. The licences are part of commitments made by China– Bloomberg - 189 words
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Article370 2001-09-28 12 Chan Chao Peh - Chan Chao Peh Sing Tel, Star Hub report higher phone usage by chaopeh@newstoday.com.sg SINGTEL and Star Hub the two local fullfledged service providers have reported a sharp increase in traffic of long distance telephony as well as video conferencing facilities following the recent terrorists' attacks in the United States.370 words
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Article372 2001-09-28 13 -AFP Three-month lifeline as govt underwrites sales SYDNEY Administrators of failed carrier Ansett Airlines have struck a deal with the Australian government that will see the 65-year-old business return to the skies for at least three months. Ansett's administrators also revealed yesterday that they will enter a-AFP - 372 words
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Article218 2001-09-28 13 Chan Chao Peh - Chan Chao Peh by c haope h@ne wsto day. c om.sg MOBILE communications providers need to be prudent and minimise spending on their third generation (3G) network capital expenditure, as well as lower expectations surrounding the hype, in order to ensure its success. "The capabilities and anticipated218 words
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Article, Illustration123 2001-09-28 14 SINGAPORE-BASED iSoftel achieved $20.3 million revenue in financial year (FT) 2000 and earned a net profit of $372,000. This was an improvement over the previous financial year, when the company made a loss of $1.5 million against $3.7 million revenue. It has, however, issued a profit warning123 words
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Market News
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Article138 2001-09-28 14 THE Singapore market yesterday gathered strength from the positive showing of regional bourses to end higher. Investors continued buying stocks that they deemed to have been oversold. The Straits Times Index gained 33,16 points to close at 1310.87. Stocks from a diversified array of sectors all rose marginally. Penny138 words
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Article65 2001-09-28 14 THE Kuala Lumpur market firmed in the afternoon yesterday on concerted buying on key index-linked counters. This follows market talks of the Employees Provident Fund releasing a large sum of money to private fund management companies to invest in the stock market. The Kuala Lumpur Composite index jumped 1.765 words
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Article2357 2001-09-28 14 UNIT TRUSTS FUNDS (All prices are indicative) Fund House/Fund Nnmes Bid Price Offer Price ABN AMRO Asset Management (Singapore) IBH AMRO Slar Europe Eqty 0.747 N/A MtH AMRO Star Europe Ed 0.978 N/A M1N AMRO Slot Europe Bal 0.837 N/A JBH AMRO Slar Asian Tiger Eqty 0.563 N/A tBH AMRO2,357 words
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WORLD NEWS
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Article, Illustration205 2001-09-28 16 Agencies Gunman's three-minute blitz kills it ZUG (Switzerland) The Swiss bliss was shattered yesterday after a shooting rampage, virtually unheard of in a country of idyllic scenery and clockwork efficiency. A man dressed in police uniform yesterday burst into a regional Parliament and opened fire, killing at least— Agencies - 205 words
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Article137 2001-09-28 16 Agencies KUCHING Preliminary results from yesterday's Sarawak election have yielded few surprises. At last count, the Barisan Nasional (BN) party had won 23 of the 62 assembly seats, adding to its four uncontested seats on nomination day. Although an independent, Mr Wong Judat, defeated the incumbent– Agencies - 137 words
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Article318 2001-09-28 18 Agencies More violence in Bangladesh in run-up to polls DHAKA With only three more days to go before Parliamentary elections, police yesterday said at least seven people had been killed and 200 injured by bomb attacks and political clashes in pre-poll violence. Four political activists– Agencies - 318 words
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Article92 2001-09-28 18 Agencies LONDON It certainly was a case of royal spying on Prince William, eldest son of Britain's heir to the throne Prince Charles. Reports said the dashing young prince had his privacy invaded by a camera crew working for none other than his uncle, Prince Edward. The— Agencies - 92 words
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Article115 2001-09-28 18 Reuters GAZA Despite an agreement between Palestinian President Yasser Arafat and Israeli Foreign Minister Shimon Peres to seek a lasting truce, Israeli troops fought a fierce gun battle with Palestinians in the Gaza Strip yesterday. Three Palestinians were killed and at least 27 were wounded in– Reuters - 115 words
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Article253 2001-09-28 20 Agencies President's protege fails to make it BEIJING Chinese President Jiang Zemin may not be stepping down completely, despite earlier talks of retirement in 2003. Analysts said the failure of Mr Jiang's protege, Mr Zeng Qinghong, to get a full seat on the Politburo, could indicate– Agencies - 253 words
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Article152 2001-09-28 20 SEATTLE China has provided misleading evidence against alleged crime kingpin Lai Changxing, the second admission of bungling by mainland investigators. The embarrassing admission made public on Wednesday, came after Lai challenged the key testimony of Mr Wu Jianping, who led a high-pow-ered team investigating alleged cigarette152 words
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Article92 2001-09-28 20 HONG KONG Legalising soccer gambling in the territory will only worsen the gambling problem among youngsters, according to an academic. Associate Professor John Tse from the City University said the government-commissioned survey released earlier this month underestimated the problem, the South China Morning Post reported. The92 words
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Article95 2001-09-28 20 -AFP HONG KONG -While Cathay Pacific warns of possible job losses due to the global airline industry recession, its pilots vow to carry on with their industrial action. But Mr David Turnbull, Cathay's chief executive, said: "We do not have any cur- rent plans to-AFP - 95 words
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COMMENTARY
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Article, Illustration790 2001-09-28 22 Shobha Tsering Bhalla - Shobha Tsering Bhalla The rhetoric of war can give rise to false images by WITH the world media now focused on the Sept 11 terrorist attacks on the United States, the terms "terrorists" and "fundamentalists" have become so commonplace that they have taken on the function of-AFP photo - 790 words
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Advertisement356 2001-09-28 22 jLj_ M j INFORMATION COMMUNICATION INSTITUTE WWWfI l\dllVallU OF SINGAPORE (ICIS) SCHOOL OF ELECTRICAL ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING MM NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN INFORMATION-COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY fONE YEAR PART-TIME PROGRAMME) The rapid global developments in the Information Technology (IT) and telecommimitations industries have created an enormous impact on the Info-communications 111(*****17.356 words
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UPFRONT
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Article, Illustration814 2001-09-28 23 Today features Raquel is still sexy at 61 WHO says you can't be old and sexy? According to an Associated Press report, Raquel Welch (right) thinks it is ridiculous to be considered a sex symbol at her age. "You can be a legitimate sex symbol up till– Today features - 814 words
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Article365 2001-09-28 23 Daniel Goh - Daniel Goh Your Say In the article, "Voodoo Science" (Today, Sept 26), writer Serena Sim's views on cloning and ethics made for an interesting read, and sounds romantic in its call for an ideal world where everybody thanks to gene therapy and modification would be equal in365 words
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TRAVELLER
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Article, Illustration502 2001-09-28 24 Roulee Jane F Calayag - Roulee Jane F Calayag In the heart of modern Manila is the 400yearold Walled City built by the Spanish by roulee.jan e@ne wstoday. to m. sg 'T^HREE and a half hours from Singapore, X Manila is the perfect holiday destination for those with an adventurous spirit. Although502 words
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Miscellaneous208 2001-09-28 24 Quick CHiANGMAi. THAILAND LOCATED in North-western Thailand, Chiang Mai is bounded by moats and partial walls.lt is modern and friendly with high quality and low-cost food, accommodation and shopping. A 3D package starts from $428. AGENT: Vacation Point TEL 323 3255 KOTA KiNABALU MALAYSIA IT is the gateway to Sabah,208 words
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INTERIORS
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Article, Illustration436 2001-09-28 25 Sophia Ang - Sophia Ang And go green with the new-generation air-conditioners 'TMMES change, needs do X not. Or do they? Back when life was simpler and literally cooler globally Singaporeans, especially HDB heartlanders, had little use for an air-conditioner. It was considered an unnecessary or indulgent luxury fans were436 words
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Article, Illustration307 2001-09-28 27 Sophia Ang - Sophia Ang Debra Teng's back in the classroom as a student by sop hia @n ews to d ay.com .sg BY the time the second season of Moulmein High airs here in fact, by the time you read this actress Debra Teng would already be back in school.307 words
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Article, Illustration95 2001-09-28 27 THE things the gladiator would do for a woman including taking up a crappy role. Long before he became an Oscar-winning actor, Russell Crowe (right) took up a cameo role in a bar room brawl scene in Neighbours, in 1985. All because of singer-actress Kylie Minogue (below), reported95 words
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Article, Illustration145 2001-09-28 27 Screenings at home THE recession must have hit home. More people are watching movies at home on Star Movies, that is. According to Star Movies, subscription grew by 75 per cent in Singapore in less than six months, from May to September, 2001. It also recently achieved rating success in.145 words
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326 2001-09-28 28 Camera, lights, action! filming returns to New York City Reuters/Variety NEW YORK New York City is back in the TV and movie business. Mayor Rudolph Giuliani's Office of Theatre, Film Broadcasting (OTFB) gave the go ahead for crews to resume shooting in Manhattan on Wednesday the first time since the— Reuters/Variety - 326 words
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Article, Illustration277 2001-09-28 28 -Agencies BANGALORE (India) The Indian premiere of Mira Nair's Monsoon Wedding has been forestalled by a drought and fears of US strikes on Afghanistan. The Indian government on Wednesday cancelled an international film festival, citing a drought in the southern state of Karnataka and doubts-Agencies - 277 words
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Article, Illustration197 2001-09-28 29 A host of movie folk turn up for the 49th edition of the prestigious international film festival British director Mike Figgis (below, left) posing with actress Chiara Mastroianni, the daughter of Italian movie star Marcello Mastroianni. Figgis and Mastroianni were in San Sebastian to promote the British197 words
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Miscellaneous1481 2001-09-28 30 A* Madam White Snake Channel a, 7pm Cocktail Channel 5,11 pm Christopher Forbes Am Central, 11 pm To White Snake's surprise, j4j4Kt s Pro%ramme takes .^fcj* '^fc'Nli ■•■^l Xv Xinti changes from lit* A viewers on a trip behind JBj Channel news Asia flirty self to a serious person. ■■f-J.':?1,481 words
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Article, Illustration353 2001-09-28 32 David Ngiau - David Ngiau by d avid ©newstoday. com. sg THERE you are, amidst the thronging Orchard Road stretch of shopping centres (near Centrepoint and Somerset MRT station, to be precise). Your head hurts from the crowd's incessant... thronging. A short 50-metre walk up a little side road353 words
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Article627 2001-09-28 33 Reuters Boxing NEW YORK The horrific events that led to the postponement of the middleweight title unification bout seem to have had little affect on Bernard Hopkins, but Don King has embraced the new spirit of US patriotism as only he can. Hopkins, the World Boxing Council and– Reuters - 627 words
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Article130 2001-09-28 33 LAS VEGAS Mike Tyson's Las Vegas home has been searched by police after a sexual assault allegation was made against the former world heavyweight champion. No charges have been filed against Tyson, but police spokesman Tom Monahan said the action was taken in connection with130 words
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Article160 2001-09-28 34 Selected Uefa results: Valencia 5 Chernomorets 0 (Valencia wins 6-0 on agg) Fiorentina 2 Dniepr 1 (Fiorentina wins 2-1 on agg) Hibernian 3 AEK Athens 2 (AEK wins 4-3 on agg) Sigma Olomouc 4 Celta Vigo 3 (Celta wins 7-4 on agg) Varteks 0 Aston Villa 1 (Varteks wins on160 words
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Article136 2001-09-28 34 -AFP ABU DHABI China moved within sight of its first appearance in the World Cup finals when it beat the United Arab Emirates 1-0 to maintain its unbeaten record in its qualifying group. China quelled a late UAE challenge to raise its tally in group-AFP - 136 words
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Article, Illustration376 2001-09-28 34 Reuters But doctor says injury is not serious MILAN Ronaldo has suffered a thigh injury in the second appearance of his comeback after a 17-month layoff following a knee operation. Inter Milan reported on its official website that the Brazilian, twice World Player of the Year, suffered a– Reuters; dfotji} ISOdSTJV - 376 words
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349 2001-09-28 35 -AFP LONDON Manchester United striker Dwight Yorke admitted yesterday that he was unhappy at being shunted down the pecking order at Old Trafford. Yorke, 29, claimed he would consider his future with the club if he is unable to force his way– -AFP - 349 words
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Article, Illustration465 2001-09-28 35 -AFP O-Leary's men beat^P Maritimo c(KTifort^lii:i| erase first leg nigfitnlnr LEEDS Leeds United brushed aside Madeiran islanders Maritimo 3-0 to overturn a one-goal deficit from the first leg and book a place in the second round of the Uefa Cup early this morning. First-half goals from Robbie-AFP; Ofoif4 .uio<isTiy - 465 words
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243 2001-09-28 36 – Stanley Ho - Stanley Ho TRADITIONALLY, the Jurong East Stadium has been somewhat of a fortress for the home side. No team goes there and finds it easy against the Cobras of Jurong, who can mix it with the best of them on home turf.243 words
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Article114 2001-09-28 36 Reuters LONDON The Centre Court at Wimbledon is up for auction for a one-off tennis match against Tim Henman. For the first time in its history, The All England Lawn Tennis Club will allow a member of the public to play on its hallowed lawns. The chance– Reuters - 114 words
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Article, Illustration453 2001-09-28 36 Jose Raymond - Jose Raymond Breaks old mark and now aims for 100 and 200 by. Josejose @news to d ay.com. sg AFTER smashing the 37-year-old National University of Singapore 200-metre record two days ago, SEA Games 100 m silver medallist U.K. Shyam has set himself an even bolderJOSE RAYMOND - 453 words
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Article, Illustration452 2001-09-28 38 Stanley Ho - Stanley Ho NTUC Income S-League Geylang 3 Gornbak 0 by Stanley® newstoday. com. sg MAKE no mistake about it. At the rate Geylang United is going, it seems that all it has to do is just turn up on match days to collect the three points.WEE TECK HIAN - 452 words
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Article202 2001-09-28 38 -AFP SYDNEY Leeds United star Harry Kewell should be available for Australia's friendly with France and World Cup qualifiers in November, after patching up a feud yesterday. Kewell had said he would boycott Australia's international against world champion France in Melbourne because of a-AFP - 202 words
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133 2001-09-28 38 Reuters BERLIN Racing driver Alex Zanardi, who came out of a coma last week, is now out of danger in hospital following his high-speed crash at a CART race in Germany 12 days ago, doctors said yesterday. "His healing process is continuing in a– Reuters - 133 words
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Article316 2001-09-28 39 Reuters German coach says team will bounce back GELSENKIRCHEN Germany head coach Rudi Voeller insisted that the shock 5-1 defeat to England was an accident, as he prepared for the World Cup qualifier against Finland next week. "You will see a team that will give– Reuters - 316 words
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Article181 2001-09-28 39 -AFP ATHENS Olympic chief Jacques Rogge has warned Greek prime minister Costas Simitis that the ultimate responsibility for the successful organisation of the 2004 Athens Games lies with his government. The newly-elected International Olympic Committee (IOC) president issued the warning after learning here that preparations for-AFP - 181 words
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Article384 2001-09-28 39 -AFP KUALA LUMPUR Singapore failed to make any real headway after the first round of the World Cup qualifiers, after its duo of Mardan Ma mat and Lam Chih Bing carded a five-under-par 67 in the four-balls yesterday. The team is currently tied in-AFP - 384 words
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