Jul 22, 2010
Prime minister of Papua New Guinea threatens to kill rival politician
Sir Michael Somare
Proceedings descended into chaos after the opposition tried to move a vote of no confidence in Sir Michael.
Despite the opposition having an obvious majority, the speaker ignored their calls for a formal vote, and announced he was adjourning parliament until November.
Walk among the flowers, Brunei
Her Majesty Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha attending the Cleanliness and Landscape Competition Ceremony and the Fresh Flowers Exhibition held on the occasion of His Majesty's 64th birthday celebrations. The competition was themed 'Biological diversity is our life'. Picture: BT/Jefrisalas
HRH joins in the fun at Pusat Ehsan | The Brunei Times
HRH Princess Fadzilah Lubabul Bulqiah (R) giving the medal to Robert Fenn, the British High Commissioner to Brunei, for winning in the men's tug of war, during the visit of JoLT in Pusat Ehsan, Bengkurong. Pictures: BT/Rudolf Portillo
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