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Article490 2003-05-13 1 Jose Raymond - Jose Raymond But how objective will the watchers be? by j ose@newstoday.com. sg SOME four months back, this newspaper had reported on how a group of "Singaporean exiles" including several who left this country under a cloud of controversy had met for a brain-storm-ing session in490 words
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Article, Illustration417 2003-05-13 1 Stanley Ho - Stanley Ho by stanley@newstoday.com.sg WHEN 17-year-old Mohd Nabeel Mohd Yusoff (picture) secured a two-week trial with top English Premiership side Everton FC last December, it looked as if the arduous trek towards a career in professional football had come a tiny step closer. But just as417 words
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HOT NEWS
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Article545 2003-05-13 2 Val Chua - Val Chua But experts fear it is just a false dawn by val@newstoday.com.sg THERE'S a lively, hopeful buzz in the stock market these days, beating the air of pessimism surrounding most of Singapore. The bellwether Straits Times Index rose 17.82 points yesterday its best close since April 8.545 words
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Article78 2003-05-13 2 Malaysia yesterday announced that foreign students from Sars-hit countries and Filipino workers who enter the country will be placed under a 10-day quarantine. A Bowen Secondary student who was admitted on May 10 with atypical pneumonia is unlikely to have Sars.The Health Ministry said it will continue to78 words
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Article, Illustration544 2003-05-13 3 Jaime Koh - Jaime Koh but Indonesians pay more attention to Aceh problem by jaime@newstoday.com.sg BALI (Indonesia) Amid tight security and angry sentiments, the trial of Bali bombing suspect Amrozi, or "The Laughing Bomber", began yesterday on the island. "Prosecute and sentence to death traitors to the state of Indonesia,– Reuters photo - 544 words
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Article, Illustration151 2003-05-13 4 Agencies LONDON Outspoken British minister Clare Short (picture), who criticised Prime Minister Tony Blair fiercely over the war in Iraq, quit the government yesterday. Before the war in Iraq was launched, the International Development Secretary had labelled Mr Blair as "reckless" for his hawkish stance and threatened– Agencies - 151 words
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Article469 2003-05-13 4 Joy Frances - Joy Frances Website to update travel community, promote tourism by IN A move to entice the world to visit Singapore, events organiser Pacific World Singapore and the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) have teamed up to launch a website called www.singaporecanlah.com. The initiative aims to educate international travel469 words
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Miscellaneous10 2003-05-13 2 WHEN MUTANTS TALK DIRTY Page 2 1 Jtmm^m^m^L^m. 'k m\10 words
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HOME NEWS
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Article, Illustration553 2003-05-13 6 Lee Ching Wern - No holiday Lee Ching Wern but quarantined can stay at Loyang chalets by chingwern@newstoday.com.sg HOLIDAY chalets have always been associated with fun family vacations or romantic getaways. But, from now on, staying at a chalet can take on a whole new meaning for some people. Beginning yesterday, those served withWEE TECKHIAN - 553 words
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144 2003-05-13 6 1 million top prize in anti-Sars lottery TICKETS for a draw aimed at raising funds to fight Sars and help those affected by the disease, will go on sale from next Monday. A total of 2.5 million tickets for the Free Singapore from Sars draw will be priced at $3144 words
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Article, Illustration475 2003-05-13 6 Razali Abdullah - Razali Abdullah by razali@newstoday.com.sg THE queues are forming again at the doorways of restaurants. It is also becoming almost impossible to get a cab in the business district after 6pm, if you didn't call for one. It would seem like life in SingaporeWEETECKHIAN - 475 words
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110 2003-05-13 6 Response: About 300 plans sold per day. As of May 11, NTUC Income has sold 2,000. Take-up rate for NTUC Income's other medical plans have also increased from 10 to 50 per cent since Sars outbreak. Incomeshield Plan, using CPF Medisave to pay premiums,110 words
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Article, Illustration700 2003-05-13 8 Jose Raymond - Jose Raymond It's the end of the road for fastfood pioneer A&W by jose@newstoday.com.sg WHAT was feared months ago may now seem a reality in Singapore's fast food industry. Last Friday, the New Straits Times said in a report that KUB Holdings, the owners of the A&W700 words
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Article219 2003-05-13 8 TEACHERS and school staff who travel to Sars-hit countries during the coming June school holidays will face unspecified disciplinary action on their return, the Education Ministry (MOE) told Channel News Asia. The tough action to ensure Singapore does not import any Sars cases during the219 words
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Article78 2003-05-13 8 THE board of directors of Sing Tel and the Sing Post announced to the Singapore Exchange last night that all 1,060,626,000 snares for placement had been purchased in Sing Post's IPO. Among those who have shares are Mr Lee Hsien Yang (1,080,000 shares), a director at Sing78 words
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LETTERS
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84 2003-05-13 10 Goh Chin Tong - Goh Chin Tong I REFER to Mr Lim Kok Kiong's letter, "Low tables and missing 's' at food centre (Today, May 5). We are pleased to note that Mr Lim has found the upgraded Sembawang Hill Food Centre a cleaner and more84 words
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Letter235 2003-05-13 10 Dr Ang Yong Guan - Dr Ang Yong Guan Dr Chao's case not as clear-cut as it may appear SINCE Dr Alexandra Chao's death was linked to Sars, I have occasionally heard Singaporeans lamenting that he could have been saved if only he had been transferred to Tan Tock Seng Hospital. A few235 words
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BUSINESS NEWS
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Article175 2003-05-13 12 AFX-Asia But Sing Post upside limited: analysts SINGAPORE Post is expected to trade moderately above its initial public offering (IPO) price of 60 cents when it makes its debut on the Singapore Exchange today, with the upside seen limited at 65 cents in the absence of an earnings– AFX-Asia - 175 words
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Market Watch
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Article36 2003-05-13 12 us$ UK£ Yen HK$ RM Euro Rupiah Baht 0.5771 0.3582 67.3332 4.5008 2.1930 0.4987 4862.07 24.4356 Peso A$ Indian Rs Won C$ Yuan NZ$ NTS 30.0439 0.8896 27.2204 689.895 0.8000 4.7767 0.9937 20.034036 words
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Article21 2003-05-13 12 Sold us$/oi 350.45 iilver us$/oi 4.780 'latinum us$/oi 642.00 Rubber centsAg 167.5 Palm Oil RM/tonne 1468.0 Brent crude us$/borrel 27.7221 words
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Article152 2003-05-13 12 Reuters SGX Bloomberg SINGAPORE shares closed sharply higher yesterday, lifting the key share index to a onemonth high, as DBS Group and other blue chips rose on optimism that the Sars outbreak will be contained and signs that US firms will see a recovery in profits. The Straits TimesReuters; SGX; Bloomberg - 152 words
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Article53 2003-05-13 12 Index Value Change Pis NIKKEI 8221.12 68.96 0.85 HANG SENG 9155.57 71.41 0.79 ALL ORDINARIES 2945.50 17.30 0.59 TAIWAN WTD 4261.02 16.84 0.40 KOREA COMP 631.04 11.93 1.93 SET 383.49 -0.83 -0.22 JAKARTA COMP 473.93 4.29 0.91 PHILIPPINES COMP 1061.40 -11.86 -1.11 SHENZHEN B MUMBAI 212.98 2942.19 0.6253 words
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Article57 2003-05-13 12 By volume May 12 BIL Intl UniFiber Pac Cent Goldtron Hiap Hoe Horizon Chartered StarCrusUSS Strike DatacrftUSS Close 0.805 0.110 0.290 0.020 0.020 0.100 0.825 0.240 0.045 0.660 Change +0.110 -0.020 +0.040 +0.005 +0.010 +0.010 +0.020 +15.8 -15.4 +16.0 +33.3 +1.2 +4.3 +3.1 'OOO 183,126 108,789 95,74457 words
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Article83 2003-05-13 12 By$ By percentage May 12 DBS Close Change 9.500 +0.350 May 12 Close Change Goldtron CPS*****6 0.040 +100.0 Seaview 5.450 +0.250 Armstrong W*****0 0.030 +50.0 OCBC 9.650 +0.200 BBR 0.015 +50.0 SIA 9.800 +0.200 El-Nets 0.015 +50.0 SIA200 9.800 +0.200 Falmac 0.055 +37.5 SPH 100 17.100 +0.20083 words
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Article83 2003-05-13 12 By$ By percentage May 12 Close Change DBS Bk 6% NCPS*****.800 -0.200 May 12 Close Change ASTIW*****1 0.075 -57.1 ASTIW*****1 0.075 -0.100 L&M 0.010 -33.3 GrealEasI 9.000 -0.100 GRP 0.070 -26.3 Noble 1.590 -0.100 Koh Bros W*****6 0.015 -25.0 TAC 200USS 0.800 -0.085 MCL Land 1.040 -0.05083 words
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Article260 2003-05-13 14 Lee Yew Meng - Lee Yew Meng Electronics supplier reports better results by yewmeng@newstoday.com.sg ELECTRONIC products supplier, TT International, has denied that there has been a probe by the Commercial Affairs Department (CAD) into the recent volatility of its share prices. Its executive director, Ms Julia Tong-Sng, told reporters yesterday that260 words
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124 2003-05-13 14 Bloomberg KUALA LUMPUR Malaysia's Pantai Holdings and Singapore's Raffles Medical Group are bidding to buy the Subang Jaya Medical Centre from Sime Darby, the Edge business weekly reported. The two may be the only bidders for the 375-bed private hospital in Selangor,— Bloomberg - 124 words
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Article114 2003-05-13 14 Bloomberg AFX-Asia FAR EAST ORGANISATION SELLS 80% OF UNITS: Far East Organisation said it sold 80 per cent of the units it put on sale at a downtown residential tower called the Icon. The developer had put 161 of 646 units up for sale at prices ranging fromBloomberg; AFX-Asia - 114 words
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Article81 2003-05-13 14 Reuters SINGAPORE will release figures for first quarter gross domestic product next Monday. In advance estimates, the Government said last month that the economy grew 1.5 per cent in the March quarter from a year earlier and 0.7 per cent on a seasonally adjusted annualised basis.Reuters - 81 words
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Article215 2003-05-13 16 AFX-Asia AFX-Asia AFX-Asia BREADTALKTO GO PUBLIC?: Bread Talk Group has lodged its preliminary initial public offering (IPO) prospectus with the Monetary Authority of Singapore. The IPO will be handled by SBI E2-Capital and DBS Bank. Bread Talk posted a net profit of $3,403 million on sales of $34,970AFX-Asia; – AFX-Asia - 215 words
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Article225 2003-05-13 16 Reuters Siemens ups stake in Malaysian rail project KUALA LUMPUR German industrial giant Siemens AG established a regional hub in Malaysia yesterday, its eyes set on billions of dollars in contracts related to a planned trans-Asia railway link. Siemens also said it would take over an— Reuters - 225 words
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Article, Illustration322 2003-05-13 18 Bloomberg Bloomberg photo AMMB and EON set to create Malaysia's third-largest lender KUALA LUMPUR AMMB Holdings Bhd, Malaysia's fifth-largest lender, and smaller rival EON Capital Bhd are planning to merge to become the nation's third-biggest bank. AMMB, owned by Malaysian tycoon Azman Hashim, and EON, controlled byBloomberg; – Bloomberg photo - 322 words
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Article, Illustration4216 2003-05-13 18 UNIT TRUSTS FUNDS The data contained herein has been obtained from company reports, financial reporting services, Pnmiiriac*frill B^9 9Q7T AAflfl periodicals and other resources believed to be reliable. Althoucji careUly verified, data on compila- tnq UIMeS. Lall V5l-111 J-&6UU tions is not guaranteed by Upper A Reuters Company and may4,216 words
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Miscellaneous15 2003-05-13 14 Correction YESTERDAY'S dividend table was incorrect due to technical problems. We apologise for the error.15 words
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Advertisement232 2003-05-13 17 [Invest for the future and protect your present with free SARS cover. Free medical cover including SARS For a limited time only, invest a minimum of *****0, as a single I premium, or S$ 1800 as a regular annual premium, in any INSPIRE plan. And receive a free AXA Prime232 words
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WORLD NEWS
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Article368 2003-05-13 19 Reuters US conducts largest-ever security exercise WASHINGTON The United States began its largest-ever homeland security exercise yesterday, staging mock terrorist attacks as a test of emergency crews' preparedness in the event of a real attack. The "dirty bomb" and pneumonic plague attacks being simulated in this week's "TopoffReuters - 368 words
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Article, Illustration73 2003-05-13 19 -AFP, Sir Richard Branson (left) kissing comedian Jimeoin, watched by model Kobe Lopez, on the set of a fake surgery theatre as the billionaire entrepreneur launched the new Virgin credit card in Sydney yesterday. The Australian card follows the successful launch of the UK Virgin-AFP, - 73 words
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Article237 2003-05-13 19 Reuters LONDON British police will be allowed to hold terror suspects without charge for twice as long under proposals unveiled by the government yesterday. The change would enable police to apply to a court for a further extension after seven days to hold terror suspects– Reuters - 237 words
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COMMENTARY
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Article, Illustration1132 2003-05-13 20 Dr Jehan Perera - Dr Jehan Perera For lasting peace in Sri Lanka, the Government and Tamil Tigers must set out the nature, limits of their alliance by news@newstoday.com.sg IF the sudden decision of the Tamil Tigers to pull out of the peace process caught most observers by surprise, it was1,132 words
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WATZUP?
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Article, Illustration736 2003-05-13 21 Yong Shu Chiang - Yong Shu Chiang 'Mutants' shed their clothes and talk dirty by in Los Angeles shuchiang(gnewstoday.com.sg IT'S hard to believe but Rebecca Romijn-Stamos, the gangly, blue-eyed, blonde lingerie and swimsuit model, is taking off her clothes right in front of me. Honest So is Scottish actor Alan Cumming, who– Reuters photo - 736 words
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Article, Illustration395 2003-05-13 22 Serene Foo - Serene Foo Media Corp TV Channel 8 celebrates its 40th year with innovative TV offerings by serene@newstoday.com.sg MEDIACORP TV Channel 8 will be unveiling a new look and feel in the coming weeks. Besides displaying new graphics on-air from May 24, the channel is capitalisingKOHMUIFONG - 395 words
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Article, Illustration360 2003-05-13 24 Janice Lee - Janice Lee Works from CDL sculpture contest to be exhibited next month by jani ce@newstoday.com.sg CITY Developments Limited (CDL) last year combined its support of the arts and involvement in property development to launch a sculpture contest the biggest of its size to be sponsored by360 words
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Article, Illustration136 2003-05-13 24 LOVE her or hate her, Jenna Morasca (picture), a 21-year-old swimsuit model, has emerged the winner of Survivor: The Amazon. She ousted 33-year-old restaurant designer, Matthew Yon Ertfelda, in a 6-1 vote during yesterday's finals and 15 others in the 39-day event held in a rain forest136 words
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IN CINEMAS
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Article, Illustration359 2003-05-13 26 Reuters/Hollywood Reporter Star allegedly threatened former Hollywood madam LOS ANGELES Saving Private Ryan star Tom Sizemore (picture) has been arrested for allegedly threatening former Hollywood Madam Heidi Fleiss to keep her from testifying in his domestic violence case. Sizemore, who is facing charges of assaulting an ex-girlfriend inReuters/Hollywood Reporter - 359 words
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Article147 2003-05-13 26 AFP DHAKA More than 5,000 members of Bangladesh's film community took to the streets on Sunday to demand an end to piracy, which causes the industry heavy losses. "We are a struggling industry and piracy is robbing us of millions," said actor-director Ujjal. "Steps have toAFP - 147 words
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HEALTH
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Article, Illustration232 2003-05-13 28 Genevieve Woo - Genevieve Woo This chair gives you massages that are in tune with your favourite piece of music by genevieve@newstoday.com.sg OSIM International has launched the iSymphonic massage chair (picture), which combines personalised acupressure massage with the therapeutic benefits of music. Like its predecessor, the iMedic massage chair, this model232 words
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Article272 2003-05-13 28 – Genevieve Woo - Genevieve Woo THE soya bean has been an important ingredient in Chinese cooking for thousands of years. From peasants to emperors, this humble bean has been a rich source of nutrition. But its role in protecting us against diseases has been the subject of research272 words
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BUSY COOK
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Article, Illustration341 2003-05-13 30 Pauline DLoh - Pauline DLoh Sanbei ji flavoured with a cup each of wine, sesame oil and sauce HERE is another classic Chinese chicken dish that has survived the test of both time and migration. Its origins have faded in the mists of the re-telling but the recipe has stayed341 words
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Article, Illustration293 2003-05-13 30 THREE CUPS CHICKEN (Sanbei ji) Ingredients (serves four or more): I chicken, chopped into bite size pieces (Skin the chicken to cut back the oiliness) I cup or 6 soup spoons Chinese wine (shaoxing) I cup or 6 soup spoons soya sauce I small cup or 3 soup spoons293 words
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Article, Illustration270 2003-05-13 30 GINGER ROOTING FOR THE HOT STUFF GINGER is hot stuff, but it can also be savoury or sweet. This peppery root is really a rhizome, and has been used for hundreds of years in Asia ranging from China to the east to the South Asian sub-continent of India and beyond.270 words
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Article, Illustration584 2003-05-13 36 Lakers show championship calibre as they square series without head coach NBA playoffs LA Lakers 99 SA Spurs 95 Spurs waste big lead LOS ANGELES Missing its head coach and with their backs against the wall, Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O'Neal and the rest of the Los AngelesAFP photo - 584 words
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Article572 2003-05-13 37 AFP But Milan's captain Maldini says 'away' goals rule will help Rossoneri advance Champions League semi-final 2nd leg Inter Milan v AC Milan Live, tomorrow morning, Chs& 23, 2.30 am ROME Dubbed the "death of Italian football", Inter Milan is very much alive and kicking in theAFP - 572 words
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Article, Illustration280 2003-05-13 37 Reuters MADRID Real Madrid midfielder Claude Makelele will miss tomorrow's (Thursday morning, Singapore time) Champions League semi-final, second leg against Juventus, while injured Brazilian superstar striker Ronaldo has little chance of recovering in time to play. "Makelele is definitely out for the– Reuters; Getty Images - 280 words
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Article, Illustration521 2003-05-13 38 Tan Yo- Hinn - Tan Yo-Hinn After a dismal 2002, Dong is looking forward to a change in fortune by yohinn@newsto day. com. sg AN impressive 2001 season culminated in him bagging two silvers at the South-east Asia (SEA) Games in Kuala Lumpur. But a dip in form after a wrist521 words
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Article, Illustration393 2003-05-13 38 Reuters CHARLOTTE David Toms ended a victory drought of almost two years yesterday, surviving a quadruple-bogey eight at the last to win the Wachovia Championship by two shots. The 2001 US PGA champion, whose last triumph came at the Michelob Championship at KingsmillReuters; Reuters photo - 393 words
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Article, Illustration617 2003-05-13 39 Agencies League Cup no substitute for Champs League LONDON There must be a deep sense of despair at Anfield these days. The halcyon times of Shankly, Paisley, Fagan and Dalglish all seem a very, very long time ago. Yesterday, Gerard Houllier conceded his Liverpool side had– Agencies; Getty Images - 617 words
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216 2003-05-13 39 -AFP LONDON England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson included teenager Everton striker Wayne Rooney in his 25-man squad for the forthcoming friendlies against South Africa and Serbia and Montenegro as well as the Euro 2004 qualifier against Slovakia. Arsenal goalkeeper David Seaman, 39, however,-AFP - 216 words
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Article, Illustration95 2003-05-13 39 Goalkeepers: David James (West Ham), Paul Robinson (Leeds), lan Walker (Leicester) I Defenders: Danny Mills (Leeds), Rio Ferdinand, Phil Neville (Man United), John Terry (Chelsea), Ashley Cole (Arsenal), Matthew Upson (Birmingham), Gareth Southgate (Middlesbrough), Wayne Bridge (Southampton) Midfielders: David Beckham, Paul Scholes (Man United), Steven Gerrard, Danny MurphyGetty Images - 95 words
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Article74 2003-05-13 39 LONDON Midfielder Ray Parlour and defender Oleg Luzhny have been added to Arsenal's growing injury list for Saturday's FA Cup final against Southampton. Parlour's presence is vital for the holder as the 30-year-old is already a stand-in for skipper Patrick Vieira, ruled out by a knee injury, while74 words
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Article68 2003-05-13 39 LONDON West Ham's Jermain Defoe has handed in a transfer request less than 24 hours after the club's relegation from the Premiership. Defoe was one of the few shining lights for the Hammers, who will play First Division football after their 2-2 draw at Birmingham City. But68 words
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Article49 2003-05-13 39 HAMBURG Thailand's Paradorn Srichaphan became the first seeded casualty in the Hamburg Masters yesterday. Paradorn, the seventh seed, lost 6-4, 6-3 to Spaniard Feliciano Lopez in the clay court event The Thai, the world No. 10, was also an opening round loser in last week's Rome Masters.49 words
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Article53 2003-05-13 39 NICE Colombian Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya has had his driving licence confiscated for speeding, French police said yesterday. The Williams driver was caught driving at 204 kph in his BMW on a motorway on the French Riviera. Chased by police, he had his licence confiscated53 words
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Article48 2003-05-13 39 ATHENS The International Olympic Committee will look into ways to cope with Sars ahead of the 2004 Athens Olympics, the Greek government said yesterday. The frequent exchanges with Chinese delegations ahead of the Games, in view of Beijing hosting the 2008 Olympics, apparently posed a problem.48 words
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