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Greece Suspends International Mailing over Bomb Parcels

The Greek authorities have suspended international mail and shipping services for two days after extremists mailed bomb parcels to foreign embassies, including Bulgaria's, the Greek Parliament, and the office of German Chancellor Merkel.

World | November 3, 2010, Wednesday // 09:29 | Viewed: 2279

Republicans Grab Hold of US House in Midterms

President Barack Obama's Democratic Party suffered a substantial loss in the US midterm elections Tuesday losing control of the House of Representatives and barely holding on to a majority in the Senate.

World | November 3, 2010, Wednesday // 09:04 | Viewed: 2409

Kosovo Govt Falls, Snap Elections December 12

The Kosovo Parliament passed a no-confidence vote to the government, which means snap elections will have to be held in 45 days.

World | November 2, 2010, Tuesday // 18:45 | Viewed: 2041

9 Athens Bombs Are Likely Coordinated

All nine bomb packages discovered in Athens over Monday and Tuesday have been sent Monday and most probably originate from the same source.

World | November 2, 2010, Tuesday // 18:26 | Viewed: 2317

Bomb Mail Found in Merkel's Office, None Injured

A suspicious package has been discovered in the office of German Chancellor Angela Merkel, it was alarmed just hours after a string of attacks were staged at a number of foreign embassies in Athens, Greece.

World | November 2, 2010, Tuesday // 17:08 | Viewed: 2909

Facebook Group: Brazil's New President Dilma Is Macedonian

Brazil's newly-elected President Dilma Rousseff is a Macedonian, according to a Facebook group that has emerged after media-craze in Bulgaria regarding Dilma's Bulgarian lineage.

World | November 2, 2010, Tuesday // 16:53 | Viewed: 7842

Polls Open for Crucial US Midterm Elections

US voters will go to the polls in midterm elections on Tuesday for races in the House of Representatives and the Senate as well as state and local offices.

World | November 2, 2010, Tuesday // 07:54 | Viewed: 1999

Brazil's Dilma Rousseff to Accompany Lula at G-20 Summit

The newly elected Brazilian President, Bulgaria-descended Dilma Rousseff, will accompany her predecessor, Ignacio Lula da Silva, at the G-20 summit in Seoul, the Brazilian Minister of Planning, Paulo Bernardo, has announced.

World | November 1, 2010, Monday // 18:06 | Viewed: 3350

At Least 52 Killed in Baghdad Church Hostage

At least 52 people have been killed as security forces stormed a Catholic church in Baghdad to free dozens of hostages, BBC informs.

World | November 1, 2010, Monday // 15:02 | Viewed: 2205

People Panic after Indonesia’s Volcano Erupts Again

Indonesia’s most dangerous volcano Mount Merapi erupted again on Monday, spewing ash and smoke, and causing panic among locals officials have announced.

World | November 1, 2010, Monday // 12:42 | Viewed: 4711

President Dilma Rousseff Declares War on Poverty in Brazil

Dilma Rousseff, the daughter of a Bulgarian immigrant, has made a commitment to eradicate poverty in Brazil in her first speech after becoming elected President of the largest Latin American nation.

World | November 1, 2010, Monday // 03:43 | Viewed: 3062

Brazil's Dilma Rousseff 4th Woman Elected President in South America

Brazil's new President, Bulgaria-descended Dilma Rousseff, is the fourth woman to become president of a South American country.

World | November 1, 2010, Monday // 01:52 | Viewed: 4196

Dilma Rousseff Sent Money to Ailing Bulgarian Brother in 2006

Dilma Rousseff, Brazil's newly elected President, decided on her own to help financially her ailing Bulgarian half-brother in 2006, Novinite.com (Sofia News Agency) learned.

World | November 1, 2010, Monday // 01:02 | Viewed: 9015

Bulgaria-Descended Dilma Rousseff Becomes Brazil's New President

Dilma Vana Rousseff, a Brazilian politician of Bulgarian origin, is the new President of Brazil, according to the country's central electoral commission.

World | November 1, 2010, Monday // 00:21 | Viewed: 8541

Who Is Who: Bulgarian Origins and Relatives of Brazil's New President Dilma Rousseff

On October 31, 2010, Dilma Rousseff beat Jose Serra in the second round of Brazil's Presidential Elections, becoming the first woman to be President of Brazil.

World | November 1, 2010, Monday // 00:14 | Viewed: 4366

Who Is Who: Bulgaria-Descended Brazil President Dilma Vana Rousseff

On October 31, 2010, Dilma Rousseff beat Jose Serra in the second round of Brazil's Presidential Elections, becoming the first woman to be President of Brazil.

World | November 1, 2010, Monday // 00:11 | Viewed: 4648

Bulgaria-Descended Dilma Rousseff Elected President of Brazil - Exit Poll

Dilma Rousseff has received 57% of the votes in the runoff of the Brazilian presidential elections, leaving her opponent Jose Serra with 43%, according to an exit poll of Ibope.

World | October 31, 2010, Sunday // 22:13 | Viewed: 2763

Millions of Voters Line Up to Choose Brazil's Next President

Millions of people have lined up to cast their vote in Brazil's heated presidential runoff between Bulgaria-descended Dilma Rousseff and her rival Jose Serra, CNN informs.

World | October 31, 2010, Sunday // 19:54 | Viewed: 1987

Dilma Rousseff Casts Vote at Brazil Presidential Runoff Elections

The favorite for the Brazilian presidential post, Bulgaria-descended Dilma Rousseff, cast her vote Sunday in her hometown of Belo Horizonte at the run off elections, SkyNews reported.

World | October 31, 2010, Sunday // 17:29 | Viewed: 3345

32 Injured in Alleged Suicide Blast in Istanbul

At least 32 people were injured, five of them seriously, in an apparent suicide bombing in the center of Istanbul on Sunday morning, police said, as cited by CNN.

World | October 31, 2010, Sunday // 16:57 | Viewed: 2223

449 Dead, 96 Still Missing in Tsunami-Hit Indonesia

The death toll has gone up to 449 and 96 people are still missing after a tsunami hit Indonesia on Monday, CNN reports.

World | October 31, 2010, Sunday // 16:14 | Viewed: 4160
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