4 More Bulgarian Dropouts Change Mind over Iraq
Four more Bulgarian soldiers, who asked to quit Bulgaria's infantry unit in Karbala and return home, have withdrawn their requests.
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Bulgaria Part of March 11 Attacks Investigation
Bulgaria's National Security Services are involved in the investigation of the March 11 attacks. Spanish media reported that police are also investigating some March 11 leads in other countries.
Bulgaria's Flag Hoisted at NATO Military Central
The Bulgarian flag, together with the flags of the other seven new NATO members, was hoisted for the first time at the NATO military headquarters in Belgium.
Palestine, Bulgaria Pledge to Boost Cooperation
Bulgaria has pledged to have closer co-operating with the Palestinian authority. Nabeel Shaath, Palestine's Foreign Minister and his Bulgarian counterpart Solomon Passy agreed on that today in Sofia.
Japan Confirms Hostages Release
Japan's government confirmed reports about the release of three Japanese hostages taken in Iraq last week. The three are Soichiro Koriyama, 32, a freelance photojournalist from Tokyo, Nahoko Takato, 34, a volunteer worker from Chitose, Hokkaido, and Nori
Report: 3 Japanese Hostages in Iraq Released
Three Japanese hostages taken in Iraq last week have been released in Baghdad, according to reports. The three are Soichiro Koriyama, 32, a freelance photojournalist from Tokyo, Nahoko Takato, 34, a volunteer worker from Chitose, Hokkaido, and Noriaki Im
Iran Diplomat Shot Dead in Baghdad
An Iranian diplomat in Baghdad has been shot and killed, Iranian Embassy officials said Thursday.
Bulgarian Politicians Immersed in Disapproval
Most of Bulgaria's politicians are disliked by the people, survey showed. The President, the foreign minister and the Interior's chief secretary are the only ones to enjoy a positive evaluation.
Italy Snubs Bin Laden Truce Offer
Italy has dismissed the idea of a truce with Osama bin Laden's terror group as "unthinkable". The offer came in a tape which was broadcast by Dubai-based Al Arabiya channel and Qatar-based Al Jazeera station.
Sofia Sees Political Game into Libya Trial
Libya could pass harsh sentences on the Bulgarians and then play condescension, Bulgaria's parliament speaker said. The six defendants have been living on the verge of despair for more than five years.
Report: US Troops Shot Dead Jordanians in Baghdad
Two Jordanian businessmen may have been shot dead by US soldiers in the outskirts of the Iraqi town of Ramadi, west of Baghdad.
Japan Hostages Drama Widens
Two more Japanese hostages have been seized in Iraq, media said Thursday. According to media reports, the pair were abducted somewhere between Baghdad and Falluja.
Post Stamp to Commemorate First Bulgarian Astronaut
A special post stamp edition will be circulated to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the first Bulgarian flight into open Space. Bulgaria's first cosmonaut Georgi Ivanov is on the face of the stamp worth of BGN 0.
Current Macedonian PM Tipped for Presidential Victory
Macedonia's Prime Minister Branko Crvenkovski has the lead in the elections for a new president. According to partial results, he has swept almost 43 percent of votes cast yesterday.
Bulgarian Medics Trial in Libya Drags on
The pronouncement of verdicts against six Bulgarian medics charged with murder in Libya has been delayed until early May. The Benghazi Criminal Court postponed its final decision over a sick-leave of a judge.
Bulgarian TV Journalist, Wife Killed
Police have recovered the bodies of missing Bulgarian state TV journalist Vassil Dobrevski and his wife Silvia on the outskirts of a mountain monastery.
"Bin Laden" Tape Offers Truce to Europe, not US
A purported Osama bin Laden audio tape offered a truce with European states if they terminate their attacks on the Muslims. The voice in the tape said there could be no truce with the United States.
Italian Hostage Killed in Iraq
Iraqi militants executed one of four Italian hostages. This is the first known execution of a foreign hostage in Iraq.
Loud Blasts Rock Baghdad
Four powerful explosions echoed over central Baghdad on Thursday, near the zone where the U.S.
Bulgarian Medics Fate Decided in Libya Today
The Criminal Court in Benghazi is expected to deliver today the verdicts in the case against the six Bulgarian medics, accused of deliberately infecting with HIV more than 400 Libyan kids. The final hearing has been continuously postponed ever since the
Report: Italian Hostage Killed by Kidnappers
An Italian hostage has reportedly been killed in Iraq, according to Qatar's Aljazeera TV. The news broke after the kidnappers themselves aired a communiqu? with the information.
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