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Title Section10 2003-01-30 1 TODAY I Thursday January 30, 2003 I MITA (P) 002/11/200210 words
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AFTERNOON EDITION
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Article, Illustration356 2003-01-30 1 Reuters AOL loses $173b;Turner quits NEW YORK AOL lime Warner Inc, the world's largest media company, yesterday posted a 2002 loss of nearly US$lOO billion ($173.2 billion), the largest annual loss in US corporate history, after taking a whopping U5545.5 billion charge in the fourth quarter to write— Reuters - 356 words
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277 2003-01-30 1 -AFP WASHINGTON Federal Reserve policymakers left interest rates at a four-decade low yesterday, banking the economy would awaken from its torpor when war clouds lift and high oil prices retreat Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan and his colleagues voted unanimously to leave the federal funds-AFP - 277 words
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Article40 2003-01-30 1 AFP NEW YORK Stocks pulled out of an early tailspin, with the Dow Jones industrials up 21.87 points at 8,110.71. The Standard and Poor's 500 rose 5.82 points to 864.36 while the Nasdaq rose 15.88 points to 1,358.06.AFP - 40 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous10 2003-01-30 1 WATER DISPUTE View from a Malaysian journalist See Page 1610 words
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Miscellaneous7 2003-01-30 1 rija* z Heskey saves Liverpool Page 337 words
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Article479 2003-01-30 2 Continued from Page 1 stocks. His economic rationale: "Jobs are created when the economy grows; the economy grows when Americans have more money to spend and invest and the best and fairest way to make sure Americans have that money is not to tax it in the479 words
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HOT NEWS
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Article, Illustration255 2003-01-30 2 Lee Ching Wern - Lee Ching Wern THE Public Transport Council (PTC) is to get four new officials. Following the public transport fare-hike debate last July on whether public transport operators should sit on the PTC, the Ministry of Transport yesterday announced that Mr Phua Tin How, executive255 words
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SERVICE EXCELLENCE
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Article, Illustration693 2003-01-30 3 Sarah Chua - Sarah Chua SMRT station managers who are willing to go that extra mile by. saraini4Tiewsi.oaay.com.sg BESIDES retro-fitting stations to cater to people with special needs, SMRT has occasionally offered another service that shows the transport operator has heart Most late-night commuters' biggest fear is missing the last693 words
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Article, Illustration119 2003-01-30 3 Launched in 1994, the Excellent Service Award or EXSA is a national award that recognises individuals who have delivered outstanding service. It seeks to develop service models for staff to emulate, create service champions and professionalise services. EXSA is managed jointly by SPRING Singapore and seven industry119 words
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Article, Illustration179 2003-01-30 4 Agencies PHNOM PENH Thousands of angry Cambodian students set fire to the Thai embassy (picture) in Phnom Penh yesterday, fuelled by a Thai soap star's remarks about Angkor Wat temple, the Cambodian cultural icon. Military police made futile attempts to disperse the crowd, which outnumbered them. FireAgencies - 179 words
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Article152 2003-01-30 4 AFP TAIPING (Malaysia) A high-society murder mystery involving the beautiful second wife of a Malaysian prince ended yesterday with a rice planter being jailed for 14 years over her death. Mat Saad Mat Isa, 50, who originally denied murdering Ms Hasleza Ishak, 26, changed his pleaAFP - 152 words
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Article, Illustration306 2003-01-30 4 Young PAP denies war talk accusations THE Young PAP hit back at suggestions yesterday that it had instigated loose talk of war between Singapore and Malaysia. In a statement to the media, the Young PAP said the accusations made by "several Malaysian politicians and the Malaysian media" were306 words
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122 2003-01-30 4 AFP SINGAPORE is likely to begin talks with India on a free trade agreement in April, Minister for Trade and Industry, George Yeo (picture), said yesterday. The possibility of a free trade deal was discussed by President SR Nathan and Indian Prime Minister AtalAFP - 122 words
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HOME NEWS
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Article, Illustration406 2003-01-30 6 Tan Hui Lens - Tan Hui Lens Facility for 'biologies' opens by. huileng@newstoday.com.sg the opening yesterday. Already, the biopharmaceutical drugs, Epogen (for anaemia) and Neupogen (an immune system stimulator), produced and marketed by Amgen and Johnson Johnson, enjoy sales of more than US$l billion annually. There are now some 95WEE TECKHIAN - 406 words
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Article56 2003-01-30 6 Reuters SHIPPING tonnage at Singapore ports rose 1.2 per cent to 971.7 million gross tonnes in 2002, surpassing a record in 2001, Ministry of Transport data has shown. The ministry said the number of containers handled in Singapore hit 16.9 million TEUs (20-foot equivalent units) comparedReuters - 56 words
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325 2003-01-30 6 Joy Frances - Joy Frances IT was a case of one side's word against that of the other as the High Court suit between two former radio DJs and RHB Bank Berhad entered the third day yesterday. Mr Bernardo Solosa, 61, and his former wife, Ms Monica325 words
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220 2003-01-30 6 Sarah Chua - Sarah Chua IE SINGAPORE launched a Strategic Manpower Conversion Programme for Internationalisation (SMCP International) yesterday to improve the core internationalisation skills of local executives. The Ministry of Manpower (MOM), under the Manpower Development Assistance Scheme, will provide a fixed fund to kick-start the programme. In220 words
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LETTERS
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Letter, Illustration197 2003-01-30 7 Tan Kin Lian - Tan Kin Lian I REFER to the letters, "Package deal" from Mr Roy Tan Chee Keong (Weekend Today, Jan 25-26) and "End of the road for stock options?" from Mr Narayana Narayana (Today, Jan 28). The proponents of stock197 words
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Letter202 2003-01-30 7 Michael Loh Yik Ming - Michael Loh Yik Ming Cutting links across the Causeway may backfire I REFER to Mr Tan Chak Lim's letter, "Not just tantrums" (Today, Jan 29), which suggested that Singaporeans should stay at home and not cross the Causeway. With all due respect, his suggestion, though filled with nationalistic202 words
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BUSINESS NEWS
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Article, Illustration408 2003-01-30 8 Reuters Smaller Q4 losses for Chartered and ST Assembly CONTRACT chip-maker Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing and semiconductor testing and packaging company ST Assembly Test Services both narrowed fourthquarter losses. Both companies, among Singapore's biggest in the hightech field, reported better-than-expected December-quarter results yesterday but forecast challenging conditions ahead.Reuters; – Bloomberg photo - 408 words
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301 2003-01-30 8 Reuters TOKYO The United States dollar retreated against other major currencies yesterday after President George W Bush said in his State of the Union speech that "crucial hours may lie ahead" for US forces in the Gulf. Mr Bush made it clear that the USReuters - 301 words
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Market Watch
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Article114 2003-01-30 8 THE STI lost 36.84 points or 2.75 per cent, to 1,302.85. Selling exacerbated in the afternoon when the US index futures market went down two per cent amidst a weakening greenback. Market volume was a moderate 249.3 million shares worth $341.7 million. Breadth was also negative, with nearly five114 words
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Article50 2003-01-30 8 Index Value Change Pis Nikkei 225 8331.08 -194.31 -2.28 Hang Seng Ordinaries 9240.79 2929.90 -84.81 -10.60 -0.91 -0.36 laiwan Wtd 5015.16 0.00 0.00 Korea Comp SET Index lakarta Comp Philippines Comp Shenzhen B 583.35 369.69 391.53 1039.26 209.30 -17.21 -5.07 -3.68 3.69 0.54 -2.87 -1.35 -0.93 0.36 0.2650 words
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Article27 2003-01-30 8 JK£ 0.3512 A$ 0.9799 fen m 68.3516 4.5129 2.1985 Indian Rs Won C$ 27.6716 679.569 0.8814 iuro (upiah 0.6294 5123.53 Yuan NZ$ 4.7893 1.051727 words
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Article23 2003-01-30 8 SGX Sold us$/oi iilver us$/oi 'latinum us$/oz 369.75 4.85 648.5 Rubber cents/kg 1 63 Palm Oil RM/tonne 1646.5 Brent crude us$/barrel 32.67SGX - 23 words
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Article56 2003-01-30 8 fy volume Ian 29 3loba Chartered )atacrftUSS SingTel DMX Tech iT Engg [Tint .&M El-Nels VA1 Close 0.025 0.715 0.685 1.340 0.255 1.740 0.435 0.005 0.010 1.240 Change -0.025 -0.015 -0.060 -0.030 -0.015 -0.010 -0.030 -50.0 -2.1 -8.1 -2.2 -5.6 -0.6 -2.4 '000 17,925 15,187 14,468 9,42556 words
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Article76 2003-01-30 8 )y$ Ian 29 lhai Prime200USS taSteel Close Change 5.050 +0.050 2.010 +0.030 By percentage Jan 29 Goldtron HMI Close Change 0.015 +50.0 0.050 +25.0 >ing Food JPP 5P Ind (afflesH 0.685 +0.020 0.390 +0.020 0.650 +0.020 0.370 +0.015 AsiaDekor USS UniFiber Nobel Des North 22 USS 0.02576 words
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Article78 2003-01-30 8 Bloomberg )y$ Ian 29 JOB iPH Close Change 10.800 -0.600 18.400 -0.500 By percentage Jan 29 Close Change Armstrong W*****0 0.005 -66.7 Goldtron CPS*****6 0.010 -60.0 jeative 50 12.000 -0.400 Globa 0.025 -50.0 IBS XBC 10.300 -0.400 9.050 -0.300 Compact 0.040 -38.5 LionTeckC 0.085 -22.7 iPH 100Bloomberg - 78 words
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Article, Illustration426 2003-01-30 10 Vasu Menon - Vasu Menon Geomancy master predicts more volatility for this year by. newscffnewstoaay.com.sg IN THE Chinese zodiac, the goat is deemed a tame animal. But take its meekness for granted and you might get kicked in the face. The goat, when provoked, will hit back with all426 words
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Article208 2003-01-30 10 Grace Tay - Grace Tay THE Riaus of Indonesia stands to benefit from the US-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (USSFTA) which is expected to come into force early next year, Minister of Trade and Industry George Yeo said. "Labour and other costs in Indonesia are more competitive than those in208 words
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Article43 2003-01-30 10 THE Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Board will have a new chairman from Sunday. Mr Peter Ong, who is also Permanent Secretary (Transport), will take over from Mr Peter Ho Hak Ean, who has been MPA chairman since 1996.43 words
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Article72 2003-01-30 12 FIVE of UOB Asset Management's funds won prizes in Standard Poor's annual investment fund awards. They were an Asia-Pacific exJapan equity fund, a China equity fund and three global funds. The awards are based on performance calculations using a relative risk-adjusted ratio. Aberdeen Asset Management won three72 words
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Article38 2003-01-30 12 HONG Leong Finance has become the first finance company here to be granted approval to market Collective Investment Schemes, including those constituted as unit trusts. It is expecting to launch its services in early March.38 words
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Article, Illustration209 2003-01-30 12 Francis Kan - Francis Kan Shipyard seeks to expand through listing by franciscffnewstoaay.com.sg THE local shipyard, ASL Marine Holdings, hopes to raise funds for expansion through a mainboard listing on the Singapore Exchange. The family-run business, which is involved in ship chartering and shipyard operations, has lodged a preliminary209 words
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Article3346 2003-01-30 12 UNIT TRUSTS FUNDS Enquiries: Call 852-2973-6600 E-mail lipper.asia@reuters.com Date Name NAV/Bid Oiler Price Price i Aberdeen A set Management (Asia). /28 A ierc een Se -American,Opportunities 0.535 0.563 728 A ierc een Se-Asian High Yield 1.233 1.271 728 A ierc een Se -China Opportunities 0.93 0.978 k 5iss^anf ropeE* m3,346 words
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WORLD NEWS
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Article146 2003-01-30 15 Agencies SYDNEY While other countries are experimenting with iris recognition technology or palmprint systems, Australia yesterday launched the world's first automated facial-recognition system for passport checks. The Asl.2 million ($1.22 million) Smart Gate kiosk is billed as the fastest automated border control system in the world.Agencies - 146 words
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Article, Illustration400 2003-01-30 15 Fresh violence feared with Likud triumph JERUSALEM Palestinians recoiled in horror, warning that Israel's tilt to the right in the recent general elections would spark off a surge of violence in the occupied territories, but vowed to work with the new government. Hawkish Israeli Prime Minister Ariel SharonAFT - 400 words
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COMMENTARY
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Article, Illustration1122 2003-01-30 16 Oon Yeoh - Oon Yeoh A Malaysian journalist's view by 1 news@newstoday.com.sg THIS week, Singapore released a bunch of letters between Singaporean and Malaysian leaders on the water price issue. The purpose, according to Foreign Minister S Jayakumar, is to set the record straight after misrepresentations by Malaysia.1,122 words
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UPFRONT
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Article, Illustration565 2003-01-30 18 Janice Lee - Janice Lee acts fresh breath of life by jamceWnewstoday.com.sg FOR years, the River Hongbao carnival has been held to coincide with the Chinese Lunar New Year. This year, lovers of the arts have more to shout about as the Esplanade joins in the festivities with Hua565 words
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Advertisement188 2003-01-30 18 Chinese Garden presents me Garden oF Blessings Lunar New Year Celebrations c^ 24 Jan -16 Feb 2003 cp 10am to 10pm. Weekends till 11pm. In celebration of the Lunar New Year, Chinese Garden presents 'The Garden of Blessings", featuring 9 main exhibits to usher in prosperity, health and wealth, forever188 words
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Advertisement69 2003-01-30 19 W and At the table, a sumptuous feast awaits your guests, and so does Heaven Earth Reunion Tea. Specially brewed for the festive Q. season, it's the perfect complement when everyone gets together for food, drink and good company. As we renew our bonds with I family and friends, let69 words
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LIMELIGHT
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Article1043 2003-01-30 20 Venerable Shi Ming Vi - Venerable Shi Ming Vi EVEN after talk of the clash in programming times of Media Works' Ren Ci Charity Show and MediaCorp TV's Channel 8 variety show, PSC Nite Special, has died down, a few more questions have been thrown up on the issue. On Jan 17,1,043 words
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Article, Illustration413 2003-01-30 21 Channel News Asia Hong Kong banks on fashion to ease deficit THE Hong Kong government has set its sights on turning the city into Asia's fashion central. It hopes that developing the Special Administrative Region's creative industries will ease the city's huge financial deficit But, people in– Channel News Asia; AFP photos - 413 words
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Article, Illustration349 2003-01-30 21 Reuters TEHERAN In a country where women are required to dress in loose-fitting, anklelength clothes, and cover their hair and necks with headscarves, fashion would appear to have limited possibilities. But, as a sign of the gradual relaxation of Iran's social restrictions, the first women's fashion magazineReuters - 349 words
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Article, Illustration365 2003-01-30 21 Toh King Yu, Miss Ever Soft - Toh King Yu, Miss Ever Soft DID you know that our skin is the largest organ in our body? Now that you know, perhaps you will understand better how chemical peels work. Chemical peels work on the365 words
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Advertisement150 2003-01-30 20 On various occasions, we have indicated to Venerable Shi Ming Vi that we share his desire to put everything behind us and move on. We respect his wishes in this regard and have no further comments at this time. -A MediaCorp TV spokesperson in response to Venerable Shi's remarks. I150 words
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Traveller
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Article, Illustration738 2003-01-30 22 Pauline D Loh - Pauline D Loh Tropical paradise for gourmets, surf dudes and thrill-seekers by pauline@newstoday.com.sg QUEENSLAND, the Sunshine State, offers more than just surf and sand. It also showcases well-man-aged, exemplary rainforest attractions, unique ecosystems in the tablelands and crater lakes and some amazing culinary experiences.738 words
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Article, Illustration588 2003-01-30 23 ustine Moss - ustine Moss by. travelleriffnewstoaav.com.se THE chance to feel a rush of adrenaline coursing through my veins that had me tingling for days afterward was, in a word, awesome. Before you raise your eyebrows, I am talking quite innocently about the theme park rides at588 words
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Article266 2003-01-30 24 Agencies World tourism growth surges to unexpected 715 million visits MADRID Tourism grew last year more strongly than expected in a range of 2.5 to 3.5 per cent, the secretarygeneral of the World Tourism Organisation said this week. With 715 million tourist visits, the sector held up wellAgencies - 266 words
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Article, Illustration93 2003-01-30 24 TV TOKTHWES T Airlines 1 i announced yesterday that it will offer daily non-stop service between Osaka and Seattle (picture) from June 1 to Oct 5. The flights are timed conveniently for vacationers between the two cities and those making connections to and from dozens of93 words
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Article73 2003-01-30 24 Agencies NEW YORK Hop into a taxi in New York and you can surf the Web for the best places for food, drink and entertainment. Seven different companies are vying to install interactive video screens in Yellow Cabs. They also offer news, hotel andAgencies - 73 words
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Quicktours
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Article74 2003-01-30 24 The Canadian Rockies has been described as one of the most beautiful places on earth.There is a wealth of travel experiences in Canada's largest mountain range. Think of this place as the world's outdoor playground; world-class ski hills, top-ranked golf courses, Whitewater rafting, cave tours, wildlife watching and74 words
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Article60 2003-01-30 24 Hawaii is where East merges with West in a blur of hula and disco, soap operas and creation myths, junk food and Japanese tea ceremonies, and Shinto shrines and surf clubs. Mark Twain declared Hawaii to be "the loveliest fleet of islands that lies anchored in any ocean".60 words
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Article48 2003-01-30 24 It's summer and the golden beaches of Australia's favourite playground are packed with travellers from the wintry north. Close by are famous theme parks that have made the coast a great family destination. A SD3N tour starts from $898. Agent: Hong Thai Travel Tel: 6533 178848 words
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Article, Illustration483 2003-01-30 26 David Ngiau - David Ngiau Charming comedy will have you in stitches FILM REVIEW Tadpole OSCAR Grubman is 15 years old. He's in love with his 40-year-old stepmother and gets seduced by her best friend. It's a situation ripe for one of those irreverent new-wave sitcoms that celebrate dysfunctional families483 words
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Article, Illustration427 2003-01-30 28 Janice Lee - Janice Lee FILM REVIEW Pinocchio THIS movie is like a strange hallucinogenic broth one that takes you into a world where bunny rabbits are grim reapers and mice pull carriages ridden by fairies with blue hair. Released in Italian with English subtitles, Robert Benigni's Pinocchio is427 words
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Article, Illustration282 2003-01-30 31 Reuters SYDNEY Former world number one Greg Norman (picture) has not been invited to the 2003 Masters, the opening major of the year, a report on his website said yesterday. It said Norman received a letter from Augusta National Golf Club chairman Hootie– Reuters; Gettylmagesl - 282 words
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Article, Illustration568 2003-01-30 31 Shag, Jordan don't seem keen on All-Star reserves NEW YORK Washington's Michael Jordan and Los Angeles Lakers centre Shaquille O'Neal were named yesterday as reserves chosen by league coaches for the National Basketball Association (NBA) All-Star Game. Whether either legend shows up to play as a backup568 words
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Article, Illustration703 2003-01-30 32 Stanley Ho - Stanley Ho Former boxing president admits that he's failed stanley@newsto day. com. sg ONE OF the longest serving official in local sports has called it a day. Singapore Amateur Boxing Association (Saba) President X Thiruganasothi, a colourful figure synonymous with Singapore boxing, decided to step down703 words
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Article196 2003-01-30 32 – Stanley Ho - Stanley Ho BARELY a month after taking over, Singapore Amateur Boxing Association (Saba) president C A Balan Nair is wasting no time at all. The Singapore Statutory Board Recreation Club CEO, along with a new administration team, has already drawn up a blueprint to improve196 words
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Article, Illustration722 2003-01-30 33 -AFP Heskey's late header denies Arsenal victory English Premier League Liverpool 2 Arsenal 2 Man Utd could close gap LIVERPOOL England striker Emile Heskey scored his first Premiership home goal of the season in the last minute of normal time this morning as Liverpool secured a 2-2 draw-AFP; Getty Images - 722 words
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231 2003-01-30 33 Reuters MADRID Real Mallorca blasted its way into the King's Cup semi-finals after a whirlwind 4-0 victory over an under-strength Real Madrid at Son Moix this morning. The Balearic islanders completely outclassed the European champion as they raced into a 3--0– Reuters - 231 words
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Article264 2003-01-30 33 Reuters LONDON Newcastle United manager Bobby Robson praised his team's stamina after it won 1-0 at Tottenham Hotspur to go second in the table. Midfielder Jermaine Jenas scrambled home Newcastle's winner in the 90th minute at White Hart Lane to give the Magpies only their– Reuters - 264 words
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Article115 2003-01-30 33 Reuters LONDON West Ham United manager Glenn Roeder is urging his side to make this morning's 2-1 win over Blackburn Rovers a turning point in the London side's season. Substitute Jermain Defoe grabbed an 89th minute winner to give West Ham its first home league win– Reuters - 115 words
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Article, Illustration576 2003-01-30 34 Ferguson says midfielder in same class as French legend MANCHESTER David Beckham, Juan Veron and Ruud van Nistelrooy are the glamour names at Manchester United but manager Alex Ferguson rates Paul Scholes as his key player currently. The Scottish manager, who usually avoids comparing hisGetty Images - 576 words
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Article196 2003-01-30 34 Reuters MANCHESTER Manchester City is set to unleash one of the deadliest attacking partnerships in English football against relegation straggler West Brom this Saturday, following the protracted transfer of Leeds United striker Robbie Fowler. The 27-year-old marksman agreed a £6 million ($17.11 million) move to CityReuters - 196 words
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Article135 2003-01-30 34 Reuters LONDON Liverpool's longest-serving player, Czech midfielder Patrik Berger, says he expects to leave Anfield when his contract expires at the end of the season. "My contract expires in five months and so I have to do something," the former Czech international told Liverpool's website yesterday. "I should– Reuters - 135 words
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