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AFTERNOON EDITION
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244 2003-03-07 1 THE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Trade and Industry, Mr Raymond Lim, spelt out the benefits of the JapanSingapore Economic Partnership Agreement (JSEPA) this morning. Speaking at the International Symposium, FTAs: JSEPA and Beyond, at the Oriental Singapore, he said244 words
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Article43 2003-03-07 1 Reuters NEW YORK The Dow Jones industrial average shed 101.61 points yesterday to 7,673.99, near its session low at 7,659.09. The broad Standard Poor's 500 index fell 7.75 points to 822.10. The tech-laced Nasdaq composite index dropped 11.48 points to 1,302.92.– Reuters - 43 words
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Article, Illustration841 2003-03-07 1 Elisia Yeo - Elisia Yeo US faces increasing isolation in the UN by elisia@newstoday.com.sg AS the diplomatic endgame over Iraq heads for a climax in the 15-member United Nations' Security Council next week, the United States can be sure of only one thing: The vote of its ever-faithful ally, Britain.-AFP photo - 841 words
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HOT NEWS
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Article, Illustration505 2003-03-07 2 Jose Raymond - Jose Raymond by jose@newstoday.com.sg TEENAGER Tay Wei Vi (illustration), who had been in a coma since he was struck by a falling lamp-post a week ago, died yesterday without regaining consciousness. Wei Vi, 13, died at the Changi General Hospital (CGH), where he had been505 words
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Article, Illustration428 2003-03-07 3 Acting Prime Minister Abdullah sounds just like Mahathir KUALA LUMPUR On his first day as the acting Prime Minister of the country, Premier-in-waiting Abdullah Ahmad Badawi pledged to maintain Prime Minster Mahathir Mohamad's "Vision 2020" goal of turning Malaysia into an industrialised nation. In a tough, no-holds428 words
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Article63 2003-03-07 3 WASHINGTON Suspected Sept 11-mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed met Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden in Pakistan some time last month, the New York Times reported yesterday. The newspaper, which cited unnamed Pakistani security officials, said US officials felt the meeting would suggest that Osama remained63 words
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Article29 2003-03-07 3 AFP ALGIERS Ninety-seven people were killed yesterday when an Air Algerie plane crashed on take-off from Tamanrasset in southern Algeria, the APS news agency reported.AFP - 29 words
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Article579 2003-03-07 4 Derrick A Paulo - Derrick A Paulo Ex-PSA staff tell of pay cuts, shorter work weeks and hush-hush meetings before retrenchment by derrick@newstoday.com.sg "MY grandfather, mother and uncle all worked for PSA. I've been there for 36 years. It was my first job. For so many decades, PSA has never retrenched Now,579 words
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116 2003-03-07 4 Channel News Asia FIFTEEN per cent of all pirated DVDs and VCDs seized in Asia last year were from Singapore. The Motion Picture Association, which represents US movie companies, hopes to push the figure lower. It launched a US$l5O,OOO ($260,000) Asia-wide campaign against piracyChannel News Asia - 116 words
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Article, Illustration117 2003-03-07 4 Tor Ching Li - Tor Ching Li SALVAGE crews are still trying to separate two merchant ships, the Gas Roman and the Springbok, stuck together since their collision in the South China Sea off Pedra Branca on Feb 27. According to SMIT Salvage's public relations officer, MsPhoto courtesy SMIT - 117 words
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HOME NEWS
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Article, Illustration457 2003-03-07 6 Joy Frances - Joy Frances Will top students join local varsities? by joy@newstoday.com.sg A STUNNING 13 per cent of students who sat for their A Levels last year achieved four As. Hwa Chong Junior College topped the annual race for scholastic honours by producing 420 of such perfect scores,457 words
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Article117 2003-03-07 8 Channel News Asia A NEW statutory board to promote continuing education and training or CET, will be set up in six to nine months, according to Minister of State for Manpower Ng Eng Hen. It will come under the Manpower Ministry. Elaborating on the proposed board,— Channel News Asia - 117 words
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Article356 2003-03-07 8 Tor Ching Li - Grads get jobs but Tor Ching Li Pay is lower and more take on part-time work: Survey by chingli@newstoday. com, sg IT will be a while yet before most of last year's graduates qualify for their own credit card. This is because the mean gross annual salary of employed graduates356 words
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Miscellaneous13 2003-03-07 8 Star Trek The old generation bows out Pages 42, 43 and 44 ■9V13 words
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LETTERS
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Letter, Illustration28 2003-03-07 10 You, leHer.ancHso appear on this page. Give your full name and address and write to: Today, 24, Raffles Place, #28-01/06, Clifford Centre, Singapore *****1; Fax:6s-*****217; E-mail: news@news today.com.sg28 words
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Letter459 2003-03-07 10 Low May Yuen - Low May Yuen TWO recent incidents have worried me about the cultural and historical insensitivity of Singaporeans, particularly the young. About a month ago, I saw, among a group of teenagers, one wearing a T-shirt with a Nazi swastika. The swastika in itself is not an evil459 words
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Letter483 2003-03-07 14 Yong Kuan Loong - Yong Kuan Loong eased by surprise phone call from censor's representative I WATCHED the movie, Chicago, but was frustrated by the cuts made by the censors to this contender for the Oscar for Best Picture. I wrote an e-mail to the Media Development Authority (MDA)483 words
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BUSINESS NEWS
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Article141 2003-03-07 16 SINGAPORE'S IT and telecoms watchdog has fined mobile phone company, Ml, $5,000 for its advertorial tagline "Lowest Rate All Day All Night". The Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA) said on its website that the Ml tagline breached section 7.4.1 of the Telecom Competition Code141 words
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Article76 2003-03-07 16 ASJ Holdings said yesterday that its full-year net profit fell 13 per cent on lower interest income and the absence of a foreign exchange gain, although turnover increased by five per cent The company, which makes surface-mounted chip resistors, posted a net profit of76 words
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Article220 2003-03-07 16 Bloomberg to give greater transparency to market place HONG KONG Standard Poor's (S&P) has started rating Asian equities amid concerns that research at investment banks provides misleading information to clients. S&P hired 20 analysts to cover stocks such as Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing in Singapore and Huaneng— Bloomberg - 220 words
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Market Watch
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Article, Illustration5 2003-03-07 16 Straits Times Index Intra-day Chart5 words
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Article80 2003-03-07 16 SINGAPORE'S stocks fell to more than a 17-month low after a survey showed the US economy "remained subdued" in the past two months, raising concern that demand for the country's exports may slow. The Straits Times Index sank 21.68, or 1.7 per cent, to 1,243.82 at close. Its underlying80 words
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Article36 2003-03-07 16 US$ 0.5759 UK£ 0.3589 Yen 67.6467 HK$ 4.4917 RM 2.1884 Euro 0.***** Rupiah 5108.56 Baht 24.5285 Peso 31.5902 A$ 0.9381 Indian Rs 27.4319 Won 697.172 C$ 0.8478 Yuan 4.7673 NZ$ 1.0199 NTS 19.964936 words
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Article53 2003-03-07 16 Index Value Change Pts NIKKEI 369.15 -103.47 -1.22 HANG SENG 8962.26 -146.92 -1.61 ALL ORDINARIES 2747.00 -2.70 -0.10 TAIWAN WED 4397.44 -20.67 -0.47 KOREA COMP 555.33 -4.93 -0.88 SET 358.96 -0.94 -0.26 JAKARTA COMP 393.99 2.80 0.72 PHILIPPINES COMP 1015.72 6.04 0.60 SHEN7HEN B 203.37 -2.26 -1.10 MUMBAI53 words
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Article22 2003-03-07 16 SEG Gold uss/oi 352.55 Silver uss/oi 4.64 Platinum uss/oi 695.5 Rubber cents/kg 184.5 Palm oil RM/tonne 1575 Brent aude uss/barrel 36.69SEG - 22 words
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Article61 2003-03-07 16 fy volume March 6 .&M NOL )atatrftUSS IK Tech Chartered JOB )BS >T Engg iinwa KS MiyFaim 900 USS Close 0.010 0.985 0.625 0.215 0.700 9.750 8.950 1.680 0.235 1.050 Change +0.005 +0.045 -0.040 +0.005 -0.450 -0.250 -0.010 -0.005 +100.0 +4.8 -6.0 +0.7 -4.4 -2.7 -0.6 -2.161 words
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Article78 2003-03-07 16 March 6 UawPai HC Close Change 2.440 +0.310 >IA 9.600 +0.100 GieatEast 8.350 +0.050 NOL 0.985 +0.045 LungKee BMU Cathay Oig 0.440 +0.030 0.180 +0.030 lade 0.205 +0.025 MatSteel 2.120 +0.020 Noble 1.630 +0.020 >|) Land 3.180 +0.020 By percentage March 6 L&M Close Changi 0.010 +0.00:78 words
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Article71 2003-03-07 16 BLOOMBERG March 6 Close Change UOB 9.750 -0.450 XBC 8.450 -0.250 Robinson 5.400 -0.250 5TIETF100 12.550 -0.250 DBS 8.950 -0.250 iPH 17.700 -0.200 OBS Bk 6% NCPS*****.700 -0.200 :erebosPat 2.010 -0.180 IMH400USS 5.800 -0.100 By percentage March 6 GRP Close Changi 0.040 -0.031 Globa o.oi5 -o.oo: MelalockBLOOMBERG - 71 words
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Article, Illustration468 2003-03-07 18 Bloomberg $183 m Islamic bonds to be sold to raise funds KUALA LUMPUR The battle to rule the regional skies is getting more heated. Tune Air, which owns Malaysia's No 2 domestic carrier, Air Asia, plans to sell as much as RM4OO million ($182.8— Bloomberg - 468 words
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296 2003-03-07 18 Bloomberg SINGAPORE Airlines (SIA), Asia's most profitable carrier, will add capacity on some routes between this month and October, partly by replacing smaller Airbus A3lO-300 aircraft with Boeing 777 planes. The carrier will add seats on flights to Guangzhou, Dhaka, Surabaya and Male in– Bloomberg - 296 words
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Article218 2003-03-07 18 Reuters TWO big Singapore engineering firms say they will bid for Brazilian oil-platform contracts worth up to US$l billion ($1.74 billion) despite new rules in the South American country that require high levels of domestic involvement. Keppel Corporation and SembCorp Marine own stakes in Brazilian firms,– Reuters - 218 words
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Article389 2003-03-07 20 – Sol E Solomon - Sol E Solomon Asia-Pacific and Japan fetch 10% of Dell's revenue WHILE it was raking in almost US$l billion ($1.74 billion) in revenue for Dell Computer, the Asia-Pacific region had expanded to become the computer maker's largest growing geographical area during its fourth quarter this fiscal year. Asia-Pacific,389 words
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Article115 2003-03-07 20 AFP BEIJING Rupert Murdoch's News Corp unit Star Group said it had won official approval to broadcast its Chinese language channel in China. The deal allows Star the right to broadcast to hotel rooms and overseas Chinese compounds, the company said. It follows the company's agreementAFP - 115 words
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Article115 2003-03-07 20 Bloomberg HYFLUX, Singapore's No 1 publicly-traded watertreatment company, said last year's profit rose 67 per cent, boosted by sales in Singapore and China. Its profit for the year ended Dec 31 rose to $12.3 million ($7.1 million), or 5.8 cents a share, from $7.4 million, or– Bloomberg - 115 words
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Article, Illustration593 2003-03-07 22 William Pesek Jr - William Pesek Jr Bloomberg Gender equality may help boost South Korean economy by news@newstoday.com.sg SEOUL "I will pursue a genderequal society." That's hardly a revolutionary idea nowadays, unless it is expressed by the leader of South Korea, one of Asia's most male-dominated societies. Newly-elected President Roh Moo HyunBloomberg; AFP photo - 593 words
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Article, Illustration625 2003-03-07 23 Reuters Spurring consumption with easier credit may have limited effect on Spore economy LIKE many Singaporeans, Mr Billy Tan is cautious with his money as Singapore pulls out of its worst economic downturn in nearly 40 years. But when the Government relaxed rules on car loansReuters - 625 words
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Article, Illustration560 2003-03-07 24 Reuters Sony Ericsson set to capture Asian youth market this year SONY Ericsson Mobile Communications AB said on Wednesday that demand for its TlOO mobile phone, aimed at the mass-volume youth market, boosted shipments and market share in the final three months of last year. Sony– Reuters - 560 words
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Article351 2003-03-07 26 Not a smooth sail Bloomberg Datacraft Asia continues to battle rough seas in quest to stay afloat LOSS-MAKING Datacraft Asia Ltd, Asia's largest computer network systems integrator, said on Thursday that its outlook for the year remains challenging and that it expects to incur higher restructuring costs. The unit of— Bloomberg - 351 words
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Article384 2003-03-07 26 Reuters US mutual fund giant Fidelity Investments has lined up $1 billion worth of Asian assets to be transferred to Singapore, having returned to the city-state after pulling out six years ago. Fidelity's newly-appointed country head for Singapore, Mr Andrew Jenkins, said the fund house– Reuters - 384 words
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Article194 2003-03-07 26 Reuters FRANKFURT German chipmaker Infineon Technologies AG said it is considering moving its corporate headquarters out of Germany and low-tax Singapore is one of the destinations mooted. But a spokesman for the company denied a magazine report that it already had firm plans to move, saying:Reuters - 194 words
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Article213 2003-03-07 26 Bloomberg CYCLE Carriage (C&C) may further raise its one-third stake in Indonesia's largest car maker, PT Astra International, because the current share price offers "good value" for its earnings outlook. Singapore-based C&C bought almost six million shares in PT Astra in the lastBloomberg - 213 words
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Article, Illustration66 2003-03-07 26 Reuters photo Treasury Secretary John Snow smiles after signing a sample of a US$lO bill at a ceremony on Wednesday, which was held to obtain his signature for use on the 2003 money series. The signatures given by Mr Snow and US Treasurer Rosario Marin will be– Reuters photo - 66 words
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WORLD NEWS
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Article347 2003-03-07 28 Agencies Grim outlook follows record budget deficit BEIJING China's Finance Minister Xiang Huaicheng painted a bleak picture of what lies ahead when he announced a record budget deficit for the year at the second day of the annual National People's Congress yesterday. The world's most dynamic economy recorded– Agencies - 347 words
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Article, Illustration50 2003-03-07 28 AFP photo Cambodian vendors waiting to cross the Thai-Cambodia border in Sa Kaew province as Cambodia closed two border checkpoints with Thailand on Wednesday to protest the unequal relationship between the neighbours. Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen is threatening to develop trade ties with other nations.AFP photo - 50 words
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Article128 2003-03-07 28 -AFP JAKARTA About 20 air force personnel have been detained for taking part in an attack on a Jakarta police station in which a policeman was killed, said the national military police chief yesterday. Military police arrested them on Wednesday afternoon based on evidence gathered at-AFP - 128 words
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Article, Illustration84 2003-03-07 30 AFP BANGKOK About 500 Buddhist monks will chant prayers today at Thailand's most sacred temple for the recovery of King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The 75-year-old king, the world's longestreigning monarch, underwent a hernia operation on Tuesday. The hour-long chant, at the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, willAFP; Reuters photo - 84 words
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Article267 2003-03-07 30 Agencies Philippines orders arrests of MILF leaders DAVAO The remains of a Moro separatist guerilla who had explosives strapped to his body was found in the debris of Davao airport which was bombed on Tuesday. Defence officials identified the suspect as Muntazer Sudang, 23, a residentAgencies - 267 words
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154 2003-03-07 30 Agencies KUALA LUMPUR Twenty years ago, tourists from all over the world used to visit Malaysia's famed Rantau Abang beach, where thousands of leatherback turtles laid their eggs. But these stars of Rantau Abang are in danger of being lost forever due to local consumption of– Agencies - 154 words
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Article260 2003-03-07 33 Agencies As N Korea set to test-fire missile TOKYO The United States has increased its alert level after its analysis showed that Pyongyang is gearing up to test-fire a Nodong missile. The missile has a range of about 1,300 km, Japan's Kyodo News reported yesterday. "WeAgencies - 260 words
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Article141 2003-03-07 33 -AFP TOKYO Dealing another blow to the already-troubled image of Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi, prosecutors yesterday said they were preparing to arrest a ruling party lawmaker embroiled in a money scandal. At the centre of the latest scandal is Mr Takanori Sakai, 55, of the Liberal-AFP - 141 words
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Article, Illustration73 2003-03-07 33 Reuters photo Ms Crystal Hart bringing treats to her special guests during the grand opening of the America Dog and Cat Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Wednesday. Private suites for dogs cost US$79 ($137) a night and services such as massages, pedicures– Reuters photo - 73 words
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Article208 2003-03-07 34 Agencies MOSCOW Three weeks ahead of a Kremlin-sponsored referendum, Russia started a pullout of more than 1,000 troops from Chechnya on Wednesday in a move to boost voter confidence. Although the Russian troops have established nominal control over the region, they failed to stamp out theAgencies - 208 words
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Article, Illustration278 2003-03-07 34 Agencies 11 Palestinians killed in Israeli raid JABALYA (Gaza Strip) In a raid on the Gaza Strip yesterday, Israeli forces killed at least 11 Palestinians, some of whom were torn apart by a tank shell. The raid followed a suicide attack in the Israeli town of Haifa– Agencies; AFP photo - 278 words
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128 2003-03-07 36 -AFP SYDNEY Flamboyant Australian conductor Simone Young has been dropped as music director of Opera Australia, following a tumultuous reign at the Sydney Opera House. She will be replaced by British conductor Richard Hickox, who is the principal conductor of the BBC National Orchestra of-AFP - 128 words
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Article, Illustration494 2003-03-07 36 Clement Mesenas - Clement Mesenas Insults fly between brother Arabs by clement@newstoday.com.sg DOHA Not so long ago, they were comrades in arms, united in a campaign to repel the Khomeiniinspired brand of Islamic fundamentalism that threatened to dismantle the US-backed sheikhdoms of the Gulf. Now, they are calling eachAFP photo - 494 words
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Article, Illustration74 2003-03-07 38 -AFP HAMPSHIRE (Britain) A photo handout of Frances Polack, 85, who has had the words Do Not Resuscitate tattooed on her chest to make sure her intentions are known if she becomes seriously ill. Ms Polack, a former nurse, said she did it to prevent medical staff-AFP; AFP photo I - 74 words
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Article, Illustration258 2003-03-07 38 Reuters Former PM fortified herself with whisky sodas LONDON What kept Britain's "Iron Lady" going was not a good night's beauty sleep, a comforting back-rub or good food. Instead it was all-night drinking sessions whisky and soda no less that stiffened Lady Margaret Thatcher's (picture) legendary resolve, her– Reuters - 258 words
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181 2003-03-07 38 Reuters LONDON The case of the major, the million and a persistent cough is gripping Britain as the trial of a man accused of cheating on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire gets under way. Major Charles Ingram, a veteran of the BosnianReuters - 181 words
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Article, Illustration1269 2003-03-07 40 Dr Hussin Mutalib - Dr Hussin Mutalib by in Cairo news@newstoday.com.sg Is Arab unity enough to prevent war against Iraq? THE recent Arab summit of heads of state could be the last, if not final, resort by the Arabs to do their share to prevent what is seen by manyGETTY Images - 1,269 words
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Article, Illustration630 2003-03-07 41 Richard Seah - Richard Seah Low-tech companies can also shine by news@newstoday.com.sg FIVE companies were highlighted in the Economic Review Committee's report as examples of successful Singaporean enterprises Bread Talk (picture), Coffee Bean, Tee Yih Jia, Thong Sick and Qian Hu. Notice something common about them?630 words
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Article, Illustration1174 2003-03-07 42 Dwid Ngiau' in London - star Trek: This is Goodbye Dwid Ngiau' in London by david@newstoday.com.sg THE Star Trek phenomenon was born on Sept 8, 1966, with a groundbreaking TV series created by Gene Roddenberry. It was, and still is, a hopeful vision of the future. Outwardly a space-adven-ture on the level of Buck Rogers,1,174 words
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Article, Illustration196 2003-03-07 44 I FIRST spoke with Marina Sirtis, a Londoner born in March 1960 who plays the quiet, sensitive ship's counsellor, DeannaTroi. The real Sirtis is anything but. She's brassy, gregarious and fun. Later that freezing evening at the UK premiere of Nemesis. Sirtis wore the same pink,Getty Images - 196 words
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Article, Illustration353 2003-03-07 44 On to Shakespeare, Pinter XTTITH his commanding presVV ence, it could be argued that Patrick Stewart, a British actor with Royal Shakespeare Company pedigree, was the reason Trek made as strong a comeback on TV in 1994 as it did. "Picard has been a part of my life for 16353 words
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Article, Illustration352 2003-03-07 44 ■TJRENT Spiner, J3by contrast, breezed into the interview after Stewart with a jaunty step and a wry smile that said: "Let's get this over with." On with the show. "You know, there's a possibility that we'll be back but I think there's a stronger possibility352 words
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Article79 2003-03-07 44 JOURNALIST'S Log, Stardate **********.213. As trekkers surely know, no setback has, or will, dampened the Trek phenomenon. Still, meeting Stewart, Spiner and Sirtis to hear them say goodbye for good was a sad occassion. As I was about to leave, I was told that Tom Hardy, the villain of79 words
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Article, Illustration528 2003-03-07 46 Serene Foo - Serene Foo Good roles here go to the young girls, laments Carol serene@newstoday.com.sg IT doesn't pay to grow old amid the glitz and glamour of showbiz especially if you're a woman. Twenty-seven years and 60 films later, Hong Kong actress Carol Cheng (picture) can attest to the528 words
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170 2003-03-07 46 MEDIACORP RADIO PRESENTS SINGAPORE WOMEN'S CONGRESS 2003 AMONG the speakers are Hong Kong celebrity Carol Cheng, Kay Cottee (the first woman to complete a solo, non-stop circumnavigation of the globe), vice-president of Banyan Tree Holdings Claire Chiang, entrepreneur Nanz Chong, Associate Professor in Policy and170 words
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454 2003-03-07 47 remaking by Tor Ching Li chingli@newstoday.com.sg PSST, have you visited to the "Remaking Singapore" website? No? Well then, congratulations on probably being the one millionth predictable and apathetic Singaporean that the whole long-drawn campaign is aimed at But if all goes well, the "Remade454 words
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Article, Illustration127 2003-03-07 47 Reuters LOS ANGELES The man who spoke Iraqi President Saddam Hussein's (right) words in English during a CBS interview with Dan Rather (left) last month was an actor using an Arab accent, the Los Angeles Times reported on Wednesday. The paper said Steve Winfield bills himself– Reuters - 127 words
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Article, Illustration542 2003-03-07 48 Elisa Chia - Elisa Chia The King of Pop really wants you to see this footage on Sunday by elisa@newstoday.com.sg MICHAEL JACKSON: "No matter how good your intentions are, there's always some jerk, some mean-spirited person to bring you down when all you want to do is to bring542 words
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Article, Illustration51 2003-03-07 48 TWENTY beautiful women were picked from 32 contestants as finalists at the Miss Singapore Universe semi-finals at the Bintan Lagoon Resort last month. Watch how they sashayed into the hearts of the judges this Sunday on MediaCorp TV Channel 5 in a one-hour special at51 words
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Article, Illustration81 2003-03-07 48 BRITISH poster boy Jude Law (picture) is apparently going to give next month's Academy Awards a miss to avoid questions about his relationship with actress Nicole Kidman, according to the World Entertainment News Network. The issue was reignited on Wednesday when Britain's The Sun newspaper published a81 words
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Article, Illustration85 2003-03-07 48 SOME 621,000 copies of Norah Jones' (picture) debut album, Come Away With Me, flew off the shelves after its sweep of sight Grammys almost 500,000 more than the week before, according to her record company. The Associated Press reported that this is the biggest85 words
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Article, Illustration536 2003-03-07 49 Janice Lee in Melbourne - Janice Lee in Melbourne Musical wins hearts with brilliant cast and spectacle by janice@newstoday.com.sg THIS musical will leave its memorable tunes in your head long after the curtains have fallen. Attending Oliver! at Melbourne's Regent Theatre was definitely a remarkable experience for me. And the audience was536 words
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Article, Illustration530 2003-03-07 50 -AFP War or no war, the Oscars will take place on March 23 LOS ANGELES With a war on Iraq looming on the horizon, the organisers of this year's Oscars, debating whether the ceremony would still take place if military action begins, want the show-AFP |; AFP photo - 530 words
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Article, Illustration125 2003-03-07 50 FORMER child star Christina Ricci (picture) will soon be stripping for the big screen yet again and this time, she will be completely in the buff, reports the World Entertainment News Network. Ricci's next film role is in the movie Monster, whereGetty images I - 125 words
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Article, Illustration133 2003-03-07 50 while Cat's photos end up in porn mag THE official wedding photos of actress Catherine Zeta-Jones had made their way onto the cover of a Danish porn magazine, putting a new spin on the Chicago star's suit against British celebrity magazine, Hello!, reports World Entertainment News Network. Zeta-Jones and her133 words
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Article369 2003-03-07 52 -Reuters Tony-winning Urinetown to hit the big screen as Hollywood banks on musicals NEW YORK The Tony-winning Broadway musical, Urinetown, set in a post-apocalyptic world where people must pay to urinate, is coming to cinemas. With Miramax's Chicago the leading Oscar favourite, musicals are big in Hollywood-Reuters - 369 words
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Miscellaneous1210 2003-03-07 54 WATZUP? i tv Wonder Boys ch 5, lipm b Earthvisions Ultimate *l IJ Portraits Dr Pan Shou Pittsburgh university professor Grady Tripp Guide to Spiders Arts Central, 9pm Channel NewsAsia, 8.30pm is single again following his divorce from '"^fr When it comes to understanding animals, TV^a He was an eminent1,210 words
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Article, Illustration593 2003-03-07 56 Agencies Kobe is youngest NBA player to breach 10,000 mark LOS ANGELES Kobe Bryant (picture, with ball) floated across the lane, tossed up a soft shot and became the youngest player in National Basketball Association history to reach 10,000 career points. Bryant's milestone basket in the thirdAgencies - 593 words
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Article, Illustration244 2003-03-07 56 Agencies TORONTO With a skyline dominated by the world's tallest free-standing structure, Torontonians have become predictably blase about tall things. But Toronto residents were anxiously looking up again yesterday morning, not at the CN Tower, but for a glimpse of the NBA's latest– Agencies; Reuters photo - 244 words
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Article, Illustration356 2003-03-07 56 Agencies WASHINGTON Before the game, Michael Jordan was warned that his back spasms had a good chance of recurring if he played. "Is it life-threatening?" Jordan asked. "No," the team doctor said. "Then I'm going to play," Jordan said. Just 24 hours after– Agencies; AFP photo - 356 words
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Article, Illustration512 2003-03-07 57 Reuters South African in line for Dubai Classic title Golf Dubai Desert Classic Els is one shot off the early pace DUBAI It was business as usual for the hottest player in the game yesterday as Ernie Els fired a six-under-par 66 to lie one– Reuters - 512 words
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Article, Illustration392 2003-03-07 57 Getty Images AFP MIAMI Tiger Woods will take the week off. South Africa's Ernie Els (picture) will be the first reigning champion not to defend his title. Phil Mickelson is staying home for a child's birth. Fiji's Vijay Singh is injured. But even if fansAFP; Getty Images - 392 words
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Article, Illustration730 2003-03-07 58 Agencies Sri Lankans unfazed by sizzling form of Australia ICC World Cup cricket Australia v Sri Lanka Live, today 4pm Ch37 (pay-per-view) CENTURION Sri Lanka will be unfazed by history or Australia's awesome form when it takes on the defending champion in the first match of– Agencies; Getty Images - 730 words
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Article, Illustration429 2003-03-07 58 -AFP ICC World Cup cricket Kenya v India Live, today 8.30pm Ch37, (pay-per-view) CAPE TOWN India will not risk easing up when it plays Kenya in its first match of the World Cup Super Six under the Newlands lights today. The Indians remember only too-AFP; Getty Images - 429 words
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Article, Illustration498 2003-03-07 59 Reuters Schumacher dismisses a Scottish driver's idea of the A minnows aiding the mighty _A MELBOURNE Ferrari's Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher believes a scenario suggested by McLaren driver David Coulthard (picture) that smaller teams could assist a bigger rival under new qualifying rules is– Reuters; Getty Images - 498 words
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Article293 2003-03-07 59 Reuters MELBOURNE Formula One new boy Ralph Firman has swum with the sharks and flown upside down in a stunt plane over Melbourne's Grand Prix circuit since he arrived in Australia. The 27-year-old Briton, at least when wearing black tie dress, bears a passing– Reuters - 293 words
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Article, Illustration517 2003-03-07 60 Tan Yo- Hinn - Tan Yo-Hinn SSC welcomes SABA's plans for re-affiliation by yohinn@newstoday.com.sg ANY eagle-eyed observer will notice a conspicuous absentee from the list of 59 nationally affiliated sports: boxing, a sport which has seen better days in Singapore. A decline in popularity over the past two decades517 words
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Article, Illustration480 2003-03-07 60 Reuters BERLIN Oliver Kahn (picture) was long hailed as a national hero for leading Germany to the World Cup finals last year but he has been mauled by the country's media this week for betraying his pregnant wife with a barmaid. Kahn,– Reuters; Getty Images - 480 words
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Article, Illustration492 2003-03-07 61 Stanley Ho - Stanley Ho SAFFC suffers second straight defeat, coach Fandi left fuming NTUC Income S-League SAFFC 2 Jurong 3 Dalis' double stuns the Warriors by stanley@newstoday.com.sg WITHOUT a doubt, it was a disaster. Reigning S-League champion SAFFC suffered its second straight loss of the season, falling to a shockWONG KHING CHONG - 492 words
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Article226 2003-03-07 61 – Stanley Ho - Stanley Ho FORMER Home United coach Robert Alberts has revealed his desire to become Singapore's new coach. However, Alberts revealed that he did not apply for the job. That means the Dutchman is not among the 10 candidates shortlisted by the Football Association of Singapore226 words
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Article113 2003-03-07 61 LONDON Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona's son could be set to play for Scottish First Division side Clyde. Diego Junior, who is only 16, is currently with Italian Serie B side Napoli, where his father became a legend in the late 80s and early 90s. Clyde boss Alan113 words
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Article64 2003-03-07 61 ROME AS Roma captain Francesco Totti could miss this weekend's derby match against Lazio after waking up with a fever yesterday. Totti's high temperature meant he was unable to take part in yesterday's training session. Totti scored twice for Roma in a 3-0 Champions League win in Valencia64 words
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Article65 2003-03-07 61 BIRMINGHAM Birmingham midfielder Robbie Savage has been bombarded by death threats on his own website over his role in Monday's explosive derby clash with Aston Villa. Savage, who was on the receiving end of the horrendous head-butt which got Villa striker Dion Dublin sent off, has been subjected65 words
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Article, Illustration763 2003-03-07 62 – Agencies - Agencies Wenger adds to Man United's problems by taunting Ferguson LONDON Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson will not shut him up. Ferguson has claimed Arsenal is getting too cocky and warned the Gunners could be in for a shock. "When youGetty Images - 763 words
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Article, Illustration366 2003-03-07 63 BBCSportOnhne, Reuters After all, his friends are now major shareholders LONDON Two Irish tycoons have raised their stake in Manchester United to 10.37 per cent, increasing bid speculation surrounding British soccer's most famous club. United said in a statement that the Cubic Expression Company, which is controlled by– BBCSportOnhne, Reuters; Getty Images - 366 words
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196 2003-03-07 63 AFP LONDON Leeds' Australian forward Mark Viduka has advised leader Arsenal not to take its foot off the English Premiership pedal or Manchester United could sneak in at the last minute to spoil the party. Viduka, who yesterday scored for the second straight year onAFP - 196 words
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