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Saddam Captured Alive near Hometown Tikrit
Former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein has been captured in a raid near his hometown of Tikrit Saturday night, US. administrator for Iraq Paul Bremer announced at a special news conference in Baghdad.
UK PM Blair Confirms Saddam Arrrest
UK Prime Minister Tony Blair confirmed the arrest of Saddam, Britain's Press Association reported. The capture of Saddam removes shadow over Iraq, Tony Blair said.
DNA Tests "Prove" Suspect is Saddam
DNA tests have confirmed that the captured individual is ousted Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein, the leader of the Iraqi Council has reportedly said. Three Iraqi Governmental Council members will be asked to identify Saddam, according to CNN reports.
US: Saddam Captured in Home Town
Former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein has possibly been captured in a raid near his hometown of Tikrit, CNN reported, citing U.S.
Autopsy Delays Funeral of Killed Bulgarian Underworld Boss
The autopsy of Bulgarian underworld boss Konstantin Dimitrov -Samokovetsa, who was killed December 6 in Amsterdam, has reportedly delayed the funeral in his native town Samokov. The body of Samokovetsa was transported on Friday to Sofia with a flight of
AFP: Corruption Makes Plans in Bulgaria Mission Impossible
Widely spread corruption in Bulgaria poisons the business climate in the country, undermining long-term plans into mission impossible and increases expenses, AFP writes, citing international companies and experts in Sofia.
Bulgarian Violin-Player Virtuoso Plays in Sofia
Bulgarian violin-player virtuoso Vasko Vassilev, together with the "Laureate" group that he heads and Vanessa Mae's mother the piano player Pamela Nicolson, staged a concert in Sofia "Bulgaria" Hall Saturday evening. The album which was presented in Sofia
Harry Potter on Sale in Bulgaria
The Bulgarian translation of the fifth Harry Potter book - a 766-page "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix"- went on sale on Saturday in Bulgaria during the Book Fair, which is underway in the National Palace of Culture. The book Sofia premiere came
Holiday Shopping Sprees Gains Momentum in Sofia
Hundreds of holiday shoppers jam a Christmas bazaar at the National Palace of Culture over the weekend. This turned out to be the perfect place to go on a shopping spree and take one's time to pick out Christmas presents.
3 More Companies Export Fish to EU
Three companies for production and processing of fish and fish products will be able to export their output to the European Union member states, which brings the number of licensed companies to six. The selected companies are Buldzhak-Hladilnika, Buldzhak
FM: EU Embraced Bulgaria's Aim into its Ambition
Brussels decision of December 12 turned what was Bulgaria's wish into its ambition, Foreign Minister Solomon Passy commented the decision of state and government leaders of 15 EU member nations as well as 10 aspirants to set January 2007 as a target date
Social Democrats Chair Elected
At the Social Democrats National Conference Nikolay Kamov was elected chairman of the political movement. The conference elected also 31 members of Controlling Council.
Sacked Police Chief Offered to Stay within Bulgaria's Interior
Interior Minister Petkanov has offered sacked police chief General Vassil Vassilev to either remain within the ministry or take on a post outside it, dealing with interior security, it emerged after a meeting of the two on Saturday.
EU Summit on Constitution Fails
The EU summit, aimed at hammering out the bloc's first-ever constitution, ended in failure after leaders were unable to bridge major differences over voting rights in an enlarged bloc. Poland stood firm along with Spain against proposed changes to surrend
Sofia Highly Assesses Round-Up Raid on Criminals
Interior Minister Petkanov gave a high assessment of the three-day operation, dubbed "Bars", which was ordered by the Supreme Cassation Prosecutor's Office in a bid to hunt down all criminals still at large.
Survey: Gangsters Fund Bulgaria's Parties
Over 40% of Bulgarians believe that criminal groups and gangsters provide most of the funding for political parties, a survey of polling agency MBMD, conducted between December 6 - December 10, shows. Another 32% point to the important role that illegal
Procuracy Approached over Shady Sofia Assets Transfer
Reports of threats against right-wing leader of United Democratic Forces Nadezhda Mihaylova prompted Toshko Dobrev, former director of Sofijski imoti (Sofia Estates) and mayoral councillor on the ticket of the conservative Gergyovgen Movement, to approach
Bulgaria's Interior Minister Confers with Sacked Police Chief
Already former national police chief General Vassil Vassilev has been scheduled to meet today Interior Minister Petkanov, who initiated his dismissal on Thursday.
Chief Mufti Election in Bulgaria Triggers Scandal
Fikri Sali, recently re-elected regional mufti of the town of Kardzhali (Southern Bulgaria), was elected Chief Mufti at the Second Regular National Muslim Conference. He garnered 283 votes from all 347 delegates attending the conference.
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