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Title Section8 2002-01-07 1 TODAY Monday January 7, 2002 < MITA (P) 063/11/20018 words
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AFTERNOON EDITION
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Article, Illustration288 2002-01-07 1 -AFP 15-year-old who crashed plane into building had sympathy for terrorist WASHINGTON He is not a Muslim and he is only 15 years old. Yet he had sympathies for the biggest terrorist in the world. Police here yesterday revealed that the young pilot who deliberately crashed-AFP - 288 words
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232 2002-01-07 1 AFP WASHINGTON A testy battle over the US economy turned nasty yesterday as US President George W Bush, accused of distorting rival Democratic proposals, deployed his economic big guns across the airwaves. White House economic advisor Lawrence Lindsey, Treasury Secretary Paul O'NeillAFP - 232 words
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535 2002-01-07 1 Zackaria Abdul Rahim - Zackaria Abdul Rahim SINGAPORE, which we take for granted as one of the safest places on earth, finds itself entangled in a complicated terrorist plot, both as a base and as a target Perhaps, some repercussions were to be expected after the island had535 words
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Miscellaneous8 2002-01-07 1 P^^V^H I^lki<hfftTJl^H See page 13 for earlier report8 words
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HOT NEWS
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Article499 2002-01-07 2 Elaine Quek - Elaine Quek As maid abuse rises, the solution is simple by elaine@newstoday.com.sg MAID abuse is on the rise again despite stiff penalties and targeted public education efforts. What is the real culprit behind the recent spate of maid abuse cases, from 87 cases in 2000 to 49499 words
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Article, Illustration220 2002-01-07 2 -Jasleen Randhawa - -Jasleen Randhawa THE AWARD-WINNING hotel giant, Raffles International, has set another record this time, a world record in the Guinness Book. More than 3,200 people formed queues that snaked around Raffles City (picture) yesterday to take part in the longest ribbon-cutting event ever, to220 words
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333 2002-01-07 2 -Joy Frances Salmon - -Joy Frances Salmon IN an unprecedented move, temples and Seventh Moon Festival organisers of Nee Soon South have pitched in with funds to benefit the community's students. Their donations went towards the yearly educa tion scholarships and bursaries handed out by the333 words
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Article, Illustration269 2002-01-07 3 PERLIS (Malaysia) Dirty politics have already hit the Jan 19 Malaysian by-election here, with nine students accused of trying to ruin the ruling Barisan Nasional's (BN) campaign. The New Straits Times reported that the students, arrested for trespassing at the BN operation centres for theOui Ah Lan - 269 words
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Article, Illustration307 2002-01-07 3 Agencies US shaken as teen re-enacts 911 terror TAMPA The US is nearly sure that youthful exuberance caused a singleengine Cessna 172 to crash into the Bank of America Tower in Tampa, Florida. But, investigators are not closing the books just yet Two other crashes of small engine– Agencies - 307 words
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344 2002-01-07 4 – Tan Howe Yang - Tan Howe Yang HEROIN addicts who get cold feet from going "cold turkey" are coughing up thousands of dollars for less painful alternatives. Private clinics like the one run by Dr Brian Yeo at Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre help ease recovery by prescribing344 words
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Article, Illustration331 2002-01-07 4 Elaine Quek - Elaine Quek Sengkang to get more major roads by elaine@newstoday.com.sg THE days of transport woes for Sengkang residents may soon be over, with the opening of three more major roads by year-end. Yesterday, Education Minister Teo Chee Hean officiated the opening of Buangkok Drive, which links theELAINE QUEK - 331 words
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Article, Illustration64 2002-01-07 4 Their wish was her command WONG KHING CHONG Eight beneficiaries of the Movement of the Intellectually Disabled of Singapore (Minds) had their wish granted when they had dinner with MediaCorp TV artiste Sharon Au (standing, third left) at Swensen's Restaurant last eve*>i*><' This mas rmo nut nf the 1,000 wishesWONG KHING CHONG - 64 words
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Advertisement28 2002-01-07 2 SUCCESS to an act of exploration. That means the first thing you have to find is the unknown. Learning is searching: anything else is just waiting." Dale tauten28 words
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LETTERS
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Letter298 2002-01-07 6 Narayana Narayana - When you go punting Narayana Narayana Don't blame SPH; risk of loss in investments is always present I REFER to the letter, "Left in the lurch" by Mr Francis Ng Kian Guan (Today, Jan 4). He has done an excellent historical presentation of AsiaOne, which is currently the object of298 words
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204 2002-01-07 6 Wong Teck Tian - Wong Teck Tian MORE Singaporeans are travelling overseas for holidays during the Chinese New Year season. From what I understand, they want to avoid the trouble of celebrating the festival. A friend told me that he was leaving Singapore204 words
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175 2002-01-07 6 Lai Wai Mun - Lai Wai Mun I REFER to the report, "No salesmen, elderly at home" (Today, Jan 4). While it is good to know that the Consumer Association of Singapore is thinking of ways to protect our elderly from slick conmen, I feel that using175 words
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BUSINESS NEWS
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Article, Illustration532 2002-01-07 8 -AFP Thai government to spend $1.26 billion to increase investor base BANGKOK The Thai government will set up a 30 billion baht ($1,259 billion) fund as part of attempts to strengthen capital markets and fend off looming economic trouble, officials said. The Thailand Opportunity Fund will-AFP - 532 words
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262 2002-01-07 8 -AFP LONDON After a slack year for mergers in 2001, the corporate world will be more eager for takeover action this year, though depressed stock markets and economic downturn will prevent a resumption of the 1990s merger mania, analysts said. Worldwide merger activity slumped-AFP - 262 words
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111 2002-01-07 8 AFP TAIPEI Taiwan is expected to remove a ban on investment in certain petrochemical plants in China, permitting investments of up to NT$lOO billion ($5.27 billion). According to the Commercial Times, Economic Minister Lin Hsin-i said: "The Economic Ministry does not oppose Taiwanese enterprises investingAFP - 111 words
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Article, Illustration456 2002-01-07 10 -AFP Argentina moves to end peso-dollar parity BUENOS AIRES Argentinian MPs yesterday passed a package of measures ending the peso's parity with the dollar and giving the government emergency powers to restructure the country's shattered economy. The ruling Peronist party and the Civic Radical Union, the main-AFP; – Reuters photo - 456 words
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378 2002-01-07 10 AFP HONG KONG Attempts by former staff of Asiaweek and potential investors to revive the Hong Kong-based English-language magazine have been thwarted by owner AOL Time Warner, a report said. The South China Morning Post quoted a source as saying: "They are not interested inAFP - 378 words
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Market Watch
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Article, Illustration281 2002-01-07 11 THE better-than-expected National Association of Purchasing Management (NAPM) numbers and a pick-up in consumer confidence in the United States in December have boosted investors' confidence that the US economy has bottomed and that a second half recovery is no longer a probability but a distinct possibility. Together with large281 words
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Article, Illustration390 2002-01-07 11 THE Malaysian stock market got off to a very good start in the New Year, with gains in the broader market, despite the benchmark Kuala Lumpur Composite Index (KLCI) falling 13.3 points on the first trading day of the year. The drop was primarily because of the absence of390 words
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Corporate Briefs
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190 2002-01-07 11 STAMFORD Press is upgrading its operations by investing in state-of-the-art printing presses as well as other equipment The $5.3 million investment will double its capacity and boost its foray into the international market, in particular, England and the United States. To be fully installed190 words
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84 2002-01-07 11 FAILSAFE Corporation Singapore, a provider of enterprise technology infrastructure services, has announced that it has added Virgin Mobile to its list of customers. The company will manage on behalf of the mobile virtual network operator secure, scalable and continuously avail- able technology resources.84 words
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WORLD NEWS
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Article308 2002-01-07 12 Agencies Scholars meet to ward off smear campaign MECCA The seeds of a public relations campaign to present a kinder face of Islam to the world were sown at a meeting of Islamic scholars and clerics in Mecca yesterday. The six-day meeting urged scholars to "work out– Agencies - 308 words
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Article, Illustration122 2002-01-07 12 Agencies ISLAMABAD The most public face of the Taliban, Taliban spokesman and ambassador to Pakistan Abdul Salam Zaeef, is now in US custody and is being grilled for information on the whereabouts of Osama bin Laden. Pakistan had rejected his appeal for asylum. It said Zaeef returnedAgencies - 122 words
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Article106 2002-01-07 12 -AFP ZAMBOANGA (Philippines) Longing to start a new life, at least 39 Muslim separatist guerillas from the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) surrendered to the Philippine armed forces last week, an official said yesterday. The rebels gave themselves up in the town of Buldon in Maguindanao province after-AFP - 106 words
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Article, Illustration26 2002-01-07 12 Reuters photo Traditional Japanese firefighters performing acrobatic stunts on bamboo ladders during the New Year review of fire brigades in Tokyo yesterday.– Reuters photo - 26 words
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Article98 2002-01-07 12 -AFP JAKARTA Former First Lady Sinta Nuriyah Wahid is planning to sue a police general and a lawyer for alleging that a foundation she heads received part of a bribe paid for Tommy Suharto's release. Sinta Nuriyah, the wife of former President Abdurrahman Wahid, will-AFP - 98 words
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Article71 2002-01-07 12 -AFP JAKARTA A mob burned alive a husband and wife suspected of practising black magic in the province of East Java. A mob of 150 people on Saturday went to the couple's home, dragged them outside and set them on fire. An East Java police-AFP - 71 words
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373 2002-01-07 13 Agencies PORTLAND (Oregon)- Just as his father was immortalised with the words: "Read my lips, no new taxes," US President George W Bush is going to be remembered and held to his word for a promise on tax cuts. The younger– Agencies - 373 words
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Article144 2002-01-07 13 -AFP HONG KONG The promise of cash giveaways is being used to lure Hong Kong gamblers to an online casino owned by Macau gambling mogul Stanley Ho, reported the South China Morning Post. Mr Ho's website DrHo.com has sent e-mails to users of PCCW's Netvigator Internet-AFP - 144 words
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123 2002-01-07 13 Agencies ROME The euro was meant to unite people but Italy's foreign minister, Mr Renato Ruggiero, became its first casualty when he quit on Saturday after a row with cabinet colleagues over the currency and its significance. Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi reportedly accepted Mr– Agencies - 123 words
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COMMENTARY
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AFTERNOON EDITION
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Article712 2002-01-07 14 Dr Eric Teo - Dr Eric Teo Confidence-plagued Japan re-examines ties with a resurgent China byj China's voice (M and stature have been M greatly enhanced Meanwhile, Japan's economic woes and its inability to reform are causing a loss of self-confidence. balance of power in Asia. There is however a712 words
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226 2002-01-07 14 What the regional papers say today New Straits Times/Ma/ays/a Varsity students caught trespassing in BN centre Eight university students and a housewife aligned with the Opposition were caught trespassing in the Barisan Nasional operation centres for the Indera Kayangan byelection last night, allegedly trying to also vandalise BN posters. The226 words
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UPFRONT
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Article, Illustration796 2002-01-07 19 Pauline DLoh - Pauline DLoh by pauline@newstoday.com. sg More Muslim Singaporeans are not just taking tours but contributing to charities there AMONG the piles of documents on travel agent Mohd Noor Ariffin's desk is a certificate of appreciation from a mosque near Inner Mongolia. And in that mosque, in796 words
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258 2002-01-07 19 -Reuters/Variety LOS ANGELES Irish rock band U2, which enjoyed a triumphant 2001 playing to sold-out crowds, led the list of nominees announced on Friday for the Grammy Awards, the music industry's top prizes. U2 picked up eight nominations, including best album, song-Reuters/Variety - 258 words
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Miscellaneous6 2002-01-07 19 INSIDE: *23/EatOut OS/lnCinemas 24/LimeLight *25/TV listings6 words
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LIVINGLEARNING
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Article, Illustration558 2002-01-07 20 Brush your skepticism aside; it is SOME of us labour under the notion that our efforts are best harnessed in a singular direction. After all, specialists have more time to devote to their subjects and hence are more learned. And we believe, it's only possible forYENYOK - 558 words
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Article, Illustration416 2002-01-07 21 -AFP KABUL It is impossible to really describe Ahmad Khalid's inner demons. He has intense eyes that he keeps fixed on the wooden hand grenade he is fashioning after finishing work for the day. His friend, Mujib ul-Rahman, tells the story-AFP - 416 words
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EATOUT
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Article, Illustration595 2002-01-07 22 Pauline D Loh - Pauline D Loh Yunnan has many varieties of edible fungi, all of which are delicious in a hotpot by pauline@newstoday.com.sg MUSHROOMS are nature's gift to man, much enjoyed and always appreciated. So much so that some scholars believe the fabled manna God sent to the Israelis,595 words
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INCINEMAS
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Article, Illustration338 2002-01-07 23 -Reuters LOS ANGELES The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring was named best picture of the year by the American Film Institute (AFI) on Saturday night Rings star Elijah Wood attended, but few of the winners joined him. Billed as Hollywood's first major awards-Reuters - 338 words
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143 2002-01-07 23 Eeuters/Vanety BERLIN French and German films will play a starring role at next month's Berlin Film Festival. The Berlinale's organisers said most of the entries are confirmed. At least three French films will compete for the Golden Bear top prize. The Berlinale, one– Eeuters/Vanety - 143 words
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228 2002-01-07 23 Star Wars fans queue for tickets four months early -AFP SEATTLE (Washington) Two Star Wars fans are already in line to score tickets for the latest chapter in the saga more than four months before the box office opens. On Jan 1, John Guth and Jeff Tweiten took up their-AFP - 228 words
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LIMELIGHT
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Article, Illustration481 2002-01-07 24 Janice Lee - Janice Lee Uplifting tales of selflessness to be saluted tonight by jani ce@newstoday.com.sg FOR those who have lost hope, there is light. And in a world engulfed by turmoil and recession, it is sometimes important for us to be inspired by others. Six years ago, the documentary series481 words
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Article, Illustration268 2002-01-07 24 Vernon Anthonisz - Vernon Anthonisz by vernon_a@mediacorpra dio.com WHAT a list I've Been Expecting You, The Ego Has Landed, Sing When You're Winning. These three very successful hit albums from Robert Peter Williams have spawned countless British and worldwide hits including Millennium, Rock DJ, Eternity, Angels,268 words
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Article169 2002-01-07 24 STARTING today, art buffs passionate about Chinese art will have a new listening option on the radio. In a bid to improve its programming, Passion 99.5FM will launch a new Mandarin line-up. Passion 99.5FM is run by the National Arts Council and is Singapore's only arts169 words
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Miscellaneous292 2002-01-07 24 Passion 99.5 Mandarin programme highlights Culture Club (Mon to Fri, 2pm Jk\ X Liong KitYeng (picture) will charm 9 MB you with the various segments: fl """v *,"t» Chinese Literary Classics Imv W Children's series featuring the fl. fl\ talents of the Young People's fl J^V mm Performing Arts Ensemble292 words
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Miscellaneous1451 2002-01-07 25 /A=rjjj\CoßP Payback Channel 5,7 30pm "^V^flP^^^fl m^ etoU^e The Reunion Channel 5, 9pm Mel Gibson plays Porter, a ruthless Arts Central, 11pm t m criminal, who is shot at by his wife 1 Tfc's unusual documentary profiles ''^M -"**Bl> and friend after they rob an Asian 1 dancer, choreographer and1,451 words
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TIMEOUT
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Article, Illustration489 2002-01-07 26 Low Shi Ping - Low Shi Ping Children's Festival boasts shows new to Singapore by shiping@newstoday.com.sg ENJOY, entertain and educate. These are the aims of the Prudential Children First! Singapore International Festival For Children. Held for the third consecutive year, the Children's Festival this year promises to be a mix489 words
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Article, Illustration791 2002-01-07 27 Wind causes havoc, but Verplank and Perry cope well enough Golf Mercedes Championships Woods is probably out of it, but Garcia's still in the hunt KAPALUA Scott Verplank and Kenny Perry forged a share of the third-round lead in the US$4-million ($7.2-million) Mercedes ChampionshipsAllsport photo - 791 words
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551 2002-01-07 27 NBA New York Knicks 81 Boston Celtics 90 Pierce and Walker star for Boston NEW YORK What a difference a day makes. Less than 24 hours after one of the worst performances in franchise history, the Boston Celtics bounced back with a solid effort551 words
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Miscellaneous639 2002-01-07 26 Three-Day THEATRE MUSIC Beautiful Thing ExxonMobil Campus This play captures the love CONCERT -The Art OF Opera between two teenage boys grow- AND Song:AVocal Portrait ing up in a working-class estate. OF THE SOPRANO AND Date: Jan 9 to 19 BassBaritone Time: 8pm n tn' s vocal recital, soprano Chee639 words
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SPORTS
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Article, Illustration689 2002-01-07 28 Cricket JOHANNESBURG South African cricket may be on the point of imploding in the most bitter, nasty crisis in its history. Unless some brutally personal attacks are withdrawn and the services of a supremely talented and sensitive mediator are employed immediately, the reputation of the sportAllsport photos - 689 words
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533 2002-01-07 28 AFP Primera Liga Real Madrid 3 Deportivo 1 Zidane and Raul star with wonder goals MADRID Real Madrid was crowned the winter champion in Spain, the traditional name given to the first division leader at the halfway point inAFP - 533 words
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Article, Illustration386 2002-01-07 29 Eriksson aiming for England to be world champion in 2006 LONDON England manager SvenGoran Eriksson said he no longer missed the daily involvement of club football. And the Swede's comments, reported in yesterday's News of the World, suggest he will not be seeking toAllsport photo - 386 words
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228 2002-01-07 29 WEARSIDE Sunderland's Kevin Phillips hit back yesterday after being dropped by his boot sponsor. The 28-year-old was stunned when Diadora revealed it would not be renewing his deal. Phillips' existing contract expired at the turn of the year. And the sportswear giant228 words
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399 2002-01-07 29 LONDON Paolo Di Canio yesterday gave the first indication that he is ready to join Manchester United. The West Ham striker has been linked with a move to Old Trafford since the English champion sold Andrew Cole to Blackburn. Di Canio399 words
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Article, Illustration500 2002-01-07 30 Jose Raymond - Jose Raymond FAS makes community service mandatory for all S-League clubs Today Exclusive by j ose@newstoday. com.sg ALL S-League clubs will have to perform mandatory community service from this year. Previously, only a handful of clubs were involved in community-based projects, mostly on an500 words
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Article, Illustration491 2002-01-07 30 Kelvin Phang - Kelvin Phang by kelvin@newstoday.com.sg THE Football Association of Singapore seems to have changed its opinion on fitness testing. In the past, it stressed that only pre-season medical screening was essential and ruled out mandatory fitness tests. But from today, allToday file photo - 491 words
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Article, Illustration621 2002-01-07 31 -AFP FA Cup Aston Villa 2 Man Utd 3 Man Utd faces Middlesbrough or Wimbledon in the fourth round Red Devils stun Villa with late fightback LONDON Manchester United came from 2-0 down to beat Premiership rival Aston Villa 3-2, after United scored three goals in-AFP; AFP photo - 621 words
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388 2002-01-07 31 Agencies LONDON The third round of the English FA Cup lived up to its reputation for shock results yesterday as Premiership leader Leeds and top-flight rival Derby crashed out to lower league opponents. In Wales, Second Division Cardiff came from a goalAgencies - 388 words
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Article190 2002-01-07 31 Agencies LONDON Arsenal and Liverpool will meet in a repeat of last season's FA Cup final after being paired together in yesterday's fourth-round draw. Michael Owen's two late goals at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium inspired Liverpool to a 2-1 win over Arsenal last May, and the– Agencies - 190 words
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Article54 2002-01-07 31 Reuters LONDON Manchester United has been installed as 7-2 favourite to win the English FA Cup by bookmakers William Hill following this morning's fourth-round draw. Other FA Cup odds offered by Hills are as follows: 5-1 Newcastle United; 7-1 Arsenal; 15-2 Chelsea, Liverpool; 10-1Reuters - 54 words
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Article72 2002-01-07 31 Reuters MILAN Reigning champion AS Roma leads Serie A at the halfway point after it beat Torino 1-0 yesterday, while rival Inter Milan was held to a goalless draw by Lazio. But Juventus and Chievo kept up the pressure with victories of their own.Reuters - 72 words
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Article, Illustration137 2002-01-07 33 Your fortnightly arts events guide SSO INTERNATIONAL MUSIC SERIES SITAR MUSIC OF ANOUSHKA SHANKAR Like father like daughter! Trained by her father the legendary sitar virtuoso Ravi Shankar, Anoushka Shankar has shown herself |at 20 to be a unique artist with tremendous ptalent and understanding of the great musical137 words
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