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AFTERNOON EDITION
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307 2005-04-11 1 5.8% decline compared to Q4 of last year, says MTI THE growth of the Singapore economy eased in the first quarter of this year, as the momentum from last year's economic recovery continued to subside, according to the Ministry of Trade and Industry this307 words
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185 2005-04-11 1 AFP JAKARTA A powerful earthquake struck off the west coast of Indonesia's Sumatra island early today, hours after an earlier tremor in the same area had sparked fears of a repeat of last December's tsunami disaster, seismologists said. There were no immediateAFP - 185 words
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Article66 2005-04-11 1 AFP TOKYO A major earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale shook eastern Japan today, the Meteorological Agency said. The quake occurred at 7.22 am, with the focus located 60km underground in the north-eastern part of Chiba prefecture, some 100 km east of Tokyo. There wasAFP - 66 words
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Miscellaneous15 2005-04-11 1 NEWS£\yiEWS Ooi Giok Ling Taking geography and nature's power seriously/3 Handling the interview/21 8 "*****6"*****9"15 words
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Miscellaneous22 2005-04-11 1 Ire tm^fct B< jH »..<npoioiOPWwiPJPni A ISRAELI SPEAKER WARNS ABOUT CIVIL WAR 23 ILLEGAL ASIAN IMMIGRANTS FOUND IN TRUCK HOT NEWS 422 words
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hot news
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Article464 2005-04-11 2 Agencies Japan demands apology as Chinese protesters react violently to little official resistance over 'poisonous' history syllabus BEIJING Up to 20,000 anti-Japan-ese protesters took to the streets of two southern Chinese cities yesterday, as Japan demanded an apology and compensation for a violent rally outside its embassy inAgencies - 464 words
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Article, Illustration56 2005-04-11 2 Mervin lay - Mervin lay Quan Yifeng scaling tables propped up by beer bottles at last night's National Kidney Foundation (NKF) Chanty Show 1, which drew pledges of $6.66 million. The show, now into its 12th year, received 1.23 million calls in the course ofWEE TECK HIAN - 56 words
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Article, Illustration487 2005-04-11 4 Jasmine Yin - Jasmine Yin STB re-launches its initiative to promote local tourism jasmine.yin@newstoday.com.sg AN INITIATIVE that uses a unique passport to boost local tourism is back and this time it is with the first-time participation of food-and-beverage (F&B) outlets, a longer promotion period and bigger prizes. Launched by theSNG LI WEI - 487 words
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285 2005-04-11 4 -AFP LIMA Israeli Parliament Speaker Reuven Rivlin, in an interview published here yesterday, warned that the planned evacuation of Jewish settlers from the Gaza Strip could lead to civil war in Israel. In a visit to Lima and speaking before Prime Minister-AFP - 285 words
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177 2005-04-11 4 AFP THE HAGUE Dutch police yesterday found 23 illegal Asian immigrants who were hidden in a truck heading for Britain, the ANP news agency reported. According to the police, two women and 21 men were hidden in a truck drivenAFP - 177 words
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186 2005-04-11 4 -AFP MACTAN (Philippines) Myanmar rejected international calls to give up the rotating Association of South-east Asian Nations (Asean) chair because of its poor democracy and human rights record, as South-east Asian foreign ministers met here yesterday. Foreign Minister U Nyan Win said the-AFP - 186 words
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NEWS comment
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Article642 2005-04-11 3 Ooi Giok Ling - Ooi Giok Ling HEADLINES in the aftermath of the Asian tsunami have highlighted the consequences of nature's wrath when it appears to have been mostly forgotten. In the headlong rush by societies everywhere to progress economically, grow rich and gather to ourselves the best of all material642 words
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singapore news
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SINGAPOREsnippets
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82 2005-04-11 6 Channel News Asia Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong, on an official visit, has held discussions with Qatari businessmen on ways Singapore and Qatar businesses can cooperate to tap opportunities in the Persian Gulf region. Led by IE Singapore, senior executives from 1 3 companies— Channel News Asia - 82 words
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Article60 2005-04-11 6 Newsßadio 93.8 Singapore Kindness Week was launched yesterday by Minister in the Prime Minister's Office Lim Swee Say. With the theme of "Kindness in the Family", it began with a community brisk-walking event at Bukit Panjang, attended by 4,500 people. Some 130 schools and organisations will come– Newsßadio 93.8 - 60 words
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Article, Illustration478 2005-04-11 6 Lee U- Wen - Lee U-Wen How teaching babies sign language helps them develop better u-wen@newstoday. com, sg TEN-month-old Gladys Kong has not spoken her first word yet. But the tiny tot can already communicate simple messages and expressions to her loved ones. She does so using signLEE U-WEN - 478 words
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50 2005-04-11 6 Infants who are taught sign language Can communicate wants and needs to care-givers at an early age Will have an earlier understanding of the language May learn to speak earlier Could have an above-aver-age ability later in life to learn a new language May have a higher IQ (Source: www.signingbaby.com)50 words
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world news
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Article, Illustration376 2005-04-11 8 Agencies But Malaysian PM Abdullah Badawi stops short of outright inclusion SYDNEY Malaysia has not ruled out eventually including Australia in the new East Asia Summit grouping. However, it is unsure about the timing, Foreign Minister Alexander Downer said yesterday. During aAgencies; AFP - 376 words
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277 2005-04-11 8 Agencies JAKARTA The Indonesian navy has no plans to send more ships to an oil-rich area also claimed by Malaysia despite a collision between two of their warships, a report said yesterday. On Friday the Indonesian navy's KRI Tedung Naga collided several times with Malaysia'sAgencies - 277 words
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154 2005-04-11 8 -AP KUALA LUMPUR Bandits stormed a Singapore-registered tanker in the Malacca Strait. They robbed the crew of their cash and mobile phones before escaping, police said yesterday. Ten pirates wearing ski masks and armed with long knives chased the Kyoseimaru tanker in a speedboat They-AP - 154 words
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215 2005-04-11 8 The Guardian SYDNEY They are indeed the bane of the international traveller. Their unhappy knack of sending luggage to the wrong destination or else returning it to the carousel beaten, bent or bust is almost legendary. But an Australian baggage handler has capped allThe Guardian - 215 words
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Article, Illustration353 2005-04-11 10 Iraqis attacked while Pakistani consul goes missing BAGHDAD At least 31 people were killed and scores wounded in attacks against Iraqi security forces and civilians, while followers of powerful Shia cleric Moqtada Al Sadr marched in Baghdad to demand a US withdrawal onAFF - 353 words
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this QUIRKY world
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95 2005-04-11 10 The Guardian Unrepentant grandmother Patricia Tabram, who cooked cannabis cakes, soups and casseroles for neighbours and friends, escaped jail after a British judge said he did not want to make her a martyr. The 66-year-old, who has developed recipes for chicken,The Guardian - 95 words
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Article, Illustration75 2005-04-11 10 AFP Organisers of a performance art show in Berlin featuring 1 00 naked women had to call in police reinforcements to control a long and impatient queue of people. Scuffles broke out late Friday as people tried to jump over the barriers toAFP - 75 words
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98 2005-04-11 10 The Guardian Stone-age figurines depicting what could be the oldest pornographic scene in the world nave been unearthed in Germany. Archaeologists have discovered what they believe to be the 7,200-year-old remnants of a man having sex with a woman. Dr Harald Stauble discovered the BcmThe Guardian - 98 words
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204 2005-04-11 10 China-India IT collaboration can herald 'Asian century says Chinese premier AP BANGALORE Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said yesterday that China and India should work together to lead the world in information technology (IT), jointly heralding a new "Asian century". On a visit to India's southern technology hub of Bangalore, MrAP - 204 words
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194 2005-04-11 10 AFP SEOUL A South Korean national has reported seeing the former chief of South Korea's Daewoo Group, wanted since 2001 for massive accounting fraud, in Vietnam, the Yonhap news agency reported yesterday. The South Korean spotted Kirn WooChoong walkingAFP - 194 words
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Advertisement242 2005-04-11 9 jm^ Jet Airways, India's most dependable airline starts daily direct flights to Mumbai from 15th April. V" Next time you are flying to India on a holiday, your packaged offers for children, you will also find 42 destinations and offers a special unlimited family will discover warm genuine smiles and242 words
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Article249 2005-04-11 12 Dr James Dobson - Dr James Dobson TODAY by. DISCIPLINE LIKE A BATTERY There are those who believe so strongly in the value of positive thinking that they see nothing to be gained from that which is negative. I respectfully disagree. It's the balance between the positive and the negative249 words
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Article481 2005-04-11 12 LEE TONG LYNN - LEE TONG LYNN MY VISION FOR SINGAPORE Moves would help mothers as well as children rw,.... I AM a working mother of one and I would like to see more flexibility in maternity benefits. As a self-employed person, I cannot afford to close my business481 words
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382 2005-04-11 12 GRACE CHIAM; CHERYLN ONG - GRACE CHIAM CHERYLN ONG Does being pregnant entitle a woman to greater consideration on public transport? Stephanie De Silva's letter "Courtesy's your responsibility, any takers?" (April 7), provokes two contrasting responses Letter from HAVING been pregnant four times and382 words
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351 2005-04-11 14 ANNA DE SOUZA - ANNA DE SOUZA Letter from YOUR report "Swing Singapore" (April 9-10) is an excellent piece and I hope it jolts the authorities into doing more about Aids awareness in Singapore. Recently, there has been a focus on how gay men and351 words
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Letter209 2005-04-11 14 LIM SOON HENG - LIM SOON HENG As Causeway, Second Link jams persist, readers voice woes Letter from I AM grateful for your April 9 article, "Stuck in a Second Link jam". I am a frequent user of the old Causeway at Woodlands. The situation there is no different. You209 words
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Letter153 2005-04-11 14 GARY TEO - GARY TEO Letter from I REFER to your April 9 report about fanatic schoolgirls queuing overnight for their idols. Idol fever has been around since our parents' times, but recent programmes like American Idol and Singapore Idol have promoted idolatry and shaped young minds into153 words
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Letter, Illustration313 2005-04-11 14 CARRIE TAN HSIAO LING - CARRIE TAN HSIAO LING Biaiffl I AM a professional who travels to Johor Baru for work every day via the Causeway. The traffic flow returning to Singapore after work (at about spm) had been good until recently. In February, the authorities made it possible for Malaysian313 words
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Letter216 2005-04-11 14 haslinda shamsudin - haslinda shamsudin I Letter from WITH reference to the report, I would like to raise the issue of the reliability of the Checkpoint Traffic Information Phone-In System (CTips) Hotline 6863 0117. Before starting my journey to Malaysia early on April 2,1 checked the CTips216 words
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Business today
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Article, Illustration498 2005-04-11 16 Christie Loh - Christie Loh Despite the push, prospective members are doubtful about getting easier access to financing christie@newstoday.com.sg GOOD old discounts that's what the partners of a new credit bureau for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are using to attract members. While the fee for joining the498 words
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268 2005-04-11 16 OSIM International's cash offer for all the shares in nutritional supplements distributor Global Active Ltd (GAL) it does not already own has become unconditional after it acquired more than 50 per cent of the company, the healthcare and lifestyle products marketer said in a268 words
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166 2005-04-11 16 The Guardian NEW YORK Famed American investor Warren Buffett will appear today before investigators and regulators seeking the facts behind a questionable transaction at the heart of a widening inquiry into the insurance business. The suspicious transaction was between the world's largest insurer, American International– The Guardian - 166 words
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Article, Illustration505 2005-04-11 18 Dow Jones Robust investment flows into Asia likely to continue: Regional analyst HONG KONG Market concerns over the impact of sharply higher United States interest rates on fund flows to Asian economies are overdone and robust inward investment is likely to continue, an analyst whoDow Jones - 505 words
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Market WATCH
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Article159 2005-04-11 18 Agencies SHARE prices are expected to get a lift this week from corporate results as companies start releasing their financial statements for the quarter ended March, dealers said. "There is some room for the market to trend higher," a dealer from a local brokerage said. "It also depends onAgencies - 159 words
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Article36 2005-04-11 18 US$ 0.6030 UK£ 0.3226 Yen 65.485 HK$ 4.7027 RM 2.2912 Euro 0.4705 Rupiah 5728.1 Baht 23.919 Peso 32.918 A$ 0.7858 Indian Rs 26.389 Won 612.08 C$ 0.7379 Yuan 4.9905 NZ$ 0.8455 NTS 19.05936 words
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Article26 2005-04-11 18 SGX, Bloomberg Gold uss/oi 429.00 Silver uss/oz 7.15 Platinum uss/oi 860.30 Rubber centsAg 220.25 Palm Oil RM/tonne 1,441 Brent crude uss/borrel 52.89 Information provided by:SGX,; Bloomberg - 26 words
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304 2005-04-11 19 Shibu Itty Kuttickal - Shibu Itty Kuttickal Trade worth $12 billion a year, and 'set to grow' shibu@news today, com, sg SINGAPORE and India have come a long way in their bilateral relationship, and trade between the two countries now at $12 billion annually is set to304 words
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the business of learning
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SUCCEED
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Article, Illustration504 2005-04-11 20 Lee U- Wen - Lee U-Wen Army commanders, CEOs and govt scholars among those taking part u-wen@newstoday.com.sg A QUICK glance at the roster tells you this is not your typical batch of students. Army commanders, top chief executives and government scholars, to name a few, enrol regularly504 words
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340 2005-04-11 20 Sheralyn Tay - Sheralyn Tay DOES IT still matter? Yes, and if Dr John Seely Brown has anything to say about it, information technology is more important than ever before. Speaking at the Singapore Management University (SMU) last month, Dr Brown revived the340 words
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Article, Illustration648 2005-04-11 21 John Bittleston; Brian Tracy - John Bittleston Brian Tracy I&VIiiIM How quickly does a potential employer make up his mind about you? Would you believe seconds? bittleston@btinternet.com SOME people are terrified at the prospect of being interviewed. It's understandable. You have half an hour, maybe an hour, maybe as many as two648 words
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Article, Illustration311 2005-04-11 22 Mervin Tav - Mervin Tav Today Exclusive Makeover in the works for seminal talent search competition mervin@newstoday.com.sg SINGAPORE'S longest-running talent search is taking a break. Star Search the 17-year-old competition which produced stars such as Zoe Tay, Chew Chor Meng and Ivy Lee will not be held this year311 words
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Article, Illustration329 2005-04-11 22 — Elisa Chia; Jeanine Tan - Surprise you're both fired! Elisa Chia and Jeanine Tan THERE was a surprise for viewers of Sunday's episode of The Apprentice 2 the creator of the reality show, business mogul Donald Trump, fired two contestants at once. The pair, Maria Boren (left) and Wes Moss spoke in separate interviews to329 words
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213 2005-04-11 24 SHERALYN TAY I - SHERALYN TAY I MUSICAL REVIEW by The Sound of Music YOU'D have to be the world's greatest crank not to love The Sound of Music. Its happily-ever-after plot may not be everyone's cup of tea, but it's virtually impossible not to want to sing213 words
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Article, Illustration550 2005-04-11 24 DAVID CHEW - DAVID CHEW Theatre-goers are in for a treat with three very different plays PLAY REVIEWS by Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea, Boeing Boeing, Porcelain THEATRE-GOERS are in for a treat as three plays opened last week on local stages. The Finger Players' Between550 words
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Article, Illustration288 2005-04-11 25 AP Jackie Chan hopes to build business empire HIS fans already own copies of Rush Hour and Shanghai Noon. But now kungfu movie star Jackie Chan wants them to wear his T-shirts, sleep on a bed he designed and shop at his supermarket. Chan, one ofAP; AFP - 288 words
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229 2005-04-11 25 VOTE for your favourite film, win some great prizes and do your part for our budding film industry. That's what the Audience Choice Hip Awards in this case, "Hip" stands for Honour Intellectual Property is promising viewers who tune in to229 words
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Article, Illustration643 2005-04-11 26 CMLim - CMLim Amalfi and Via Veneto are both classically styled, but couldn't be more different from each other food@newstoday.com.sg THE Lotus Group of restaurants is unabashedly flaunting its Italian roots in its latest ventures, both of which are situated side-by-side at Clarke Quay. Helmed by CEO Ezio Barbero, AmalfiBY WEE TECK HIAN - 643 words
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Advertisement253 2005-04-11 29 Wm:Lti2k 1 life, live it. |jT|l II you can redeem *^M OYP I IQ \/O (12 April 2005) Nicole Kidman stars as U.N. interpreter Silvia Broome,who inadvertently overhears a death threat against an African eufi^^UU^^^ head of state scheduled to address the United Nation's Ipß ||3fl Slfl Ir9 SI Qir9253 words
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Article, Illustration954 2005-04-11 30 In his second stint with the Tigers, Bah Mamadou's star is shining, which is just how he likes it ERIC DING sports@newstoday.com.sg BALESTIER Khalsa defender Bah Mamadou (picture) tries hard not to be a flashy footballer. Not for him the style of Maldini, the cool954 words
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Article, Illustration383 2005-04-11 31 Eric Ding - Eric Ding S-LEAGUE newcomers Paya Lebar Punggol have signed highly-rated winger Li Jisheng, to replace injured defender He Hongji. The 19-year-old, who previously played in Dalian, China, has been brought in to add flair and creativity to the Seahorses' midfield, who have lost allDON WONG - 383 words
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Advertisement53 2005-04-11 31 O QiNCOME I S7LE2SGUE H »9 B 1 A LOOK AT THE SPONSORS E3 Banking on RHB KmphJH Malaysian bank are Ejij doing more than just Kr^f^^m putting money into h^PVrWPJ Singapore football LOWDOWN ON THE CLUBS KBEI giSWHilllil Looking back and pEuwill looking ahead H^fl^^H] The complete review and53 words
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Article, Illustration504 2005-04-11 32 JASMINE ZHAO - JASMINE ZHAO jasmine. zhao@newstoday. com, sg A BANK is hardly a place that stirs up feelings of fun and games. It's all about money, withdrawals, deposits and car and housing loans. But RHB Bank aim to change the staid, old perception about banking. Their philosophy: To inject moreSNG LI WEI - 504 words
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Article, Illustration342 2005-04-11 32 Jose Raymond - Jose Raymond Despite watching his side go down 1-0 to Maldives side New Radiant last Wednesday in an Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Cup Group E tie in Male, Home United coach Steve Darby remains confident his Protectors will carry342 words
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Article, Illustration348 2005-04-11 32 Sinchi pay the price SINCHI'S 2-0 victory in a Prime League game against Balestier Khalsa last Sunday has been overturned. The Chilins fielded two ineligible players for the game and, as a result, the Football Association of Singapore's competitions division has ruled the tie in favourAFP, SNG LI WEI - 348 words
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Article, Illustration580 2005-04-11 33 ERIC DING - ERIC DING New Woodlands coach relishes trophy challenge sports@newstoday.com.sg WOODLANDS Wellington were on the brink of a club crisis before Karim Bencherifa took over last week. Title contenders at the start of the season, the Rams suffered two heavy defeats, at the hands of SAFFCTODAY FILE PHOTO - 580 words
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Article, Illustration421 2005-04-11 33 JASMINE ZHAO - JASMINE ZHAO jasmine.zhao@newstoday.com.sg THE Tigers of Balestier Khalsa FC are really enjoying themselves. Having been written off as also-rans before the 2005 season kicked off, they are currently busy upsetting the formbook, joint-top in the standings with defending S-League champions Tampines Rovers FC and SAFFC,DON WONG - 421 words
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Article, Illustration708 2005-04-11 34 ERIC DING - ERIC DING Surprise packages Warriors and Tigers do battle at Choa Chu Kang as title race hots up sports@newstoday.com.sg THE formbook has been overturned and a new script is being printed, for no one could have predicted an SAFFC-Balestier Khalsa clash holding top-of-the-table stakes.WEE TECK HIAN - 708 words
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Article, Illustration122 2005-04-11 34 Bedok Stadium Tomorrow, 7.30pm DESPITE a below par performance, Geylang escaped with a point against high-fly-ing Balestier Khalsa in the previous round. Coach Scott O'Donell will be tempted to reinstate striker Chimaobi Nwaogazi into the starting 11 after the Nigerian import opened his S-League account with122 words
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Article, Illustration123 2005-04-11 34 Woodlands Stadium Thursday, 7.30pm WOODLANDS coach Karim Bencherifa marks his return to the S-League with a home game against Albirex. Bencherifa is expected to stick with the team that overcame the Young Lions, which means there will be no place for British duo Mark Williams and Jamie123 words
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Article, Illustration127 2005-04-11 34 Tampines Stadium Thursday, 7.30pm THIS fixture pits defending champions Tampines Rovers against S-League whipping boys Paya Lebar Punggol, in what has been billed a "David v Goliath" clash. So far, Tampines have stood out with some awesome displays this season and they are still very much127 words
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Article, Illustration121 2005-04-11 34 Bishan Stadium Friday, 7pm, live on Channel News Asia ONE of the pre-season favourites to win the S-League, Home United have flattered to deceive so far this season. Amazingly, the 2003 double winners are currently third from bottom, after a 4-0 humiliation by Albirex last night121 words
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Article, Illustration760 2005-04-11 35 JOSE RAYMOND - JOSE RAYMOND Action-packed week sees an unlikely run continue, with former giants slumping jose@newstoday.com.sg IT WAS a week which had many S-League fans wondering if the unthinkable could happen. Balestier Khalsa, billed as the whipping boys of the NTUC Income-Yeo's S-League 2005 before the season kickedWEE TECK HIAN - 760 words
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Article, Illustration85 2005-04-11 35 HE WAS supposed to be a spent force, despite being given a second chance at S-League football with Balestier Khalsa this season. So far, though, he has been excellent at the back for the Tigers. The Tigers have collected the same number85 words
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Article, Illustration85 2005-04-11 35 WHAT on earth was Geylang United 'keeper Shahril Jantan thinking of? It was a harmless header into the box by Balestier's Osagie Ederaro and the national No 3 custodian behind Lionel Lewis and Hassan Sunny looked as if he had it covered.85 words
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Article, Illustration83 2005-04-11 35 THUMBS up for Woodlands Wellington, after they put on a great display of attacking football at the Yishun Stadium last Tuesday. After a trying week or so that saw their coach Matt Brown get the sack, it was a commendable performance as they battled83 words
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Article, Illustration407 2005-04-11 36 THE past couple of weeks have been particularly anxious ones for Andrew Kagoro (picture). Problems with his travel documents forced him to miss the national training squad's tour of Bangkok earlier this month, as the 20 Singapore hopefuls battled it out for aWEE TECK HIAN - 407 words
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Article, Illustration393 2005-04-11 36 Defending champs extend their unbeaten run to 17 matches NTUC INCOME-YEO'S S-LEAGUE Sinchi FC 0 Tampines Rovers 4 ERIC DING sports@newstoday.com.sg AFTER an unlikely draw against Albirex Niigata last week, defending champions Tampines Rovers FC got back to winning ways last night, as they extendedTODAY FILE PHOTO - 393 words
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274 2005-04-11 36 AFP BADMINTON Japan Open TOKYO Athens Olympic champion Zhang Ning ended the winning streak of fellow Chinese Xie Xingfang yesterday, when she captured the women's singles title at the Japan Open badminton tournament The veteran top seed, who surrendered her worldAFP - 274 words
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Article, Illustration685 2005-04-11 37 AFP Woods back on top of the world after winning fourth Masters title GOLF US Masters AUGUSTA Tiger Woods survived a dramatic playoff against Chris DiMarco to win his fourth Masters title and announce his return to the top of the world rankings this morning. WoodsAFP - 685 words
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Article, Illustration437 2005-04-11 37 -AFP PRIMERA LIGA Real Madrid 4 Barcelona 2 MADRID Real Madrid reduced Barcelona's lead at the top of the Spanish first division to six points with a memorable 4-2 win in one of the world's most famous derby matches this morning. First half goals-AFP; AFP - 437 words
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Article, Illustration673 2005-04-11 38 Agencies I ENGLISH PREMIERSHIP 2 Manchester Utd 0 I LONDON Sir Alex FerguI son (picture) is a man whose I authority has been unquesever since he won I his first trophy at ManchesI ter United in 1990, which saved him from the I proverbial chop. I His reignAgencies; AFP - 673 words
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Article, Illustration556 2005-04-11 39 Win over Magpies bolsters Spurs' Euro hopes ENGLISH PREMIERSHIP Tottenham 1 Newcastle 0 LONDON Jermain Defoe's first-half goal was good enough to give Tottenham a 1-0 Premiership win over Newcastle at White Hart Lane this morning that took the north London club into seventh place and bolsteredGETTY IMAGES - 556 words
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Article, Illustration289 2005-04-11 39 AFP ENGLISH PREMIERSHIP Aston Villa 1 West Brom 1 BIRMINGHAM Paul Robinson's last minute header saw West Bromwich Albion climb out of the English Premiership's relegation zone with a 1-1 draw against Aston Villa yesterday, as both sides finished withAFP; GETTY IMAGES - 289 words
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