News: Brunei

We have started to collect the most important news related to Brunei in November 2005. By default, most recent news are listed first.

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• May 9th 2019 – July 21st 2012
• April 5th 2012 – July 15th 2006

Brunei: news

Inside the silent nation of Brunei

Thursday, May 9th 2019, 23:25

The tiny state has gained global attention for its decision to impose harsh Islamic laws.
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Brunei: What it is like to be an LGBT person in the country

Saturday, April 6th 2019, 23:12

Two Bruneians, who have left the country, describe what life there is like for LGBT people.
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Will George Clooney's Brunei boycott really work?

Thursday, April 4th 2019, 11:38

Celebrities are boycotting Brunei's businesses over new anti-LGBT laws - but will it really pay off?
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George Clooney calls for hotel boycott over Brunei LGBT laws

Friday, March 29th 2019, 15:50

The actor urges a boycott after the country said homosexuality would soon be punishable by death.
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Stars boycott Beverly Hills Hotel

Wednesday, May 7th 2014, 9:42

Hollywood stars are staying away from a famous hotel after the owner, Brunei's government, introduced a harsh Islamic penal code.
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Brunei introduces tough Islamic law

Wednesday, April 30th 2014, 9:39

Brunei introduces tough Sharia criminal punishments that will eventually include amputations and death by stoning.
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Brunei delays tough new Islamic law

Wednesday, April 23rd 2014, 4:57

The South east Asian nation of Brunei postpones the introduction of tough Sharia criminal punishments that were due to begin on Tuesday.
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Brunei unveils tough Sharia code

Tuesday, October 22nd 2013, 11:57

Brunei is to enforce a strict new Islamic legal code, expected to include death by stoning for adultery and flogging for consuming alcohol.
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VIDEO: Royal wedding in Brunei

Monday, September 24th 2012, 19:48

The wedding has taken place in Brunei of the Sultan's fifth daughter Princess Hajah Hafiza Sururul Bolkiah.
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Brunei helicopter crash kills 12

Saturday, July 21st 2012, 13:00

A helicopter crash in Brunei leaves 12 people dead and two injured, most of them military cadets flying home from training in the jungle.
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