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New Terror Threat Hangs over Italy

An Islamist group issued a new threat to attack Italy if Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi does not withdraw troops from Iraq. "This is a warning to the Italian government which has given itself to serving the criminal American crusade to follow the exampl

World | July 26, 2004, Monday // 00:00

Bulgarian Crowned Mrs Globe

Mrs Bulgaria Rumyana Marinova was crowned Mrs Globe 2004 at a special ceremony that took place in California. The 28-year old Bulgarian won the approve of the 10-member jury with her appeal for the release of the five Bulgarian nurses sentenced to death

Society | July 25, 2004, Sunday // 00:00

Iraq Displays Torture Devises

Some tools of torture that Saddam Hussein's son, Uday, used on Iraqi athletes were put on display for the media over the weekend.

Politics | July 25, 2004, Sunday // 00:00

Floods in India Abate

Devastating floods in northeast India began to abate but officials warned the worst was yet to come as disease and health problems threatened to hit millions of people. The water levels of the main river Brahmaputra and its major tributaries receded overn

World | July 25, 2004, Sunday // 00:00

Novinite.com Poll: Ban Trips to Iraq

The majority of Novinite.com readers who cast their vote in the latest poll question think that Bulgaria should ban trips to Iraq.

Politics | July 25, 2004, Sunday // 00:00

Alps Search for Missing Bulgarian On

The search for the Bulgarian climber who went missing July 18 during a storm in the French Alps was renewed. The Bulgarian man and his two companions were climbing up Mont Blanc.

Politics | July 25, 2004, Sunday // 00:00

Bulgaria Convenes over Terror Fear

President Georgi Parvanov met with the chiefs of the Bulgarian special services to discuss security measures in the country. No further details were revealed for the meeting but the Presidency press office announced that such meetings will be held twice

Politics | July 25, 2004, Sunday // 00:00

3 Wounded in Gaza Raid

Three Palestinians were wounded in an Israeli helicopter attack on a house in the Zeitun neighbourhood of Gaza City. Security sources said at least three missiles were fired by two Apache helicopters, although only two of the devices exploded.

World | July 25, 2004, Sunday // 00:00

UK Issues Public Safety Leaflet on Terror

The British government will issue a public information leaflet designed to tell people what to do in the event of a terrorist attack. Home Secretary David Blunkett said he did not want to raise unnecessary fears but the government wanted people to be "ale

World | July 25, 2004, Sunday // 00:00

Minister Warns of Attack on Jerusalem Shrine

Israel's Security Minister warned of a possible attack on a Jerusalem mosque that is Islam's third holiest shrine by Israeli right wing groups seeking to derail a plan to pull out of Gaza. Internal Security Minister Tzahi Hanegbi did not say whether the s

World | July 25, 2004, Sunday // 00:00

Sofia Silent over Hostage Fate

Bulgaria's authorities are still unaware of the fate of the second hostage in Iraq Ivaylo Kepov. Yesterday Bulgarian bTV channel reported that the beheaded body found two days ago near the Tigris River was that of Ivaylo Kepov.

Politics | July 25, 2004, Sunday // 00:00

Bulgaria Obsessed with Lotto Mania

The lotto mania that obsessed Bulgaria over the last few days will keep on spreading as the record-high BGN 3.3 million jackpot of the state lottery remained intact.

Society | July 25, 2004, Sunday // 00:00

Bird Flu Spreads Again

Thailand is testing two children for possible bird flu, officials said. Both suspected cases were in the north-eastern province of Nong Khai, near the Laos border, the officials said.

World | July 25, 2004, Sunday // 00:00

Rightists Want Bulgarian Hostages Crisis Report

Rightist party Democrats for Strong Bulgaria (DSB) urged for the preparation of a report on the Bulgarian hostages' crisis. The rightists asked Foreign Minister Solomon Passy to prepare and present a report based on the actions undertaken in connection t

Politics | July 25, 2004, Sunday // 00:00

2 Killed in Mauritius Resort Explosion

An explosion in the tourist resort of Grand Baie on the Indian Ocean island of Mauritius has killed two people and injured 14. The explosion took place at around 1:45 local time in a building housing restaurants, bars and shops in Grand Baie.

World | July 25, 2004, Sunday // 00:00

Lim Bus Pulled Out in 4 Days

The bus that is the main evidence for the solving of the Bulgarian Lim drama will be pulled out by Thursday. The bus packed with more than 40 kids returning from a trip to Croatia's Dubrovnik plunged into the cold river on the night of April 4.

Politics | July 25, 2004, Sunday // 00:00

Black Sea City Hosts Fashion Contest

A total of 60 young designers took part in the First National Contest for Young Stylists. The major event was hosted in the Black Sea city of Nessebar and enjoyed great interest among the guests of the city.

Politics | July 25, 2004, Sunday // 00:00

Bin Laden Virus On the Net

A virus purporting to show images of Osama Bin Laden's suicide has been unleashed onto the Internet, security experts are warning. The message is designed to entice recipients to open a file that unleashes malicious software code.

World | July 25, 2004, Sunday // 00:00

13 Militants Die in Iraqi Clashes

Thirteen insurgents have been killed in clashes with Iraqi and US forces, according to the US military. The fighting took place near the town of Baquba.

World | July 25, 2004, Sunday // 00:00

Australia Won't Bow to Terror Threats

Australia's Foreign Minister Alexander Downer said he is taking seriously the terror threat by a group that pledged to launch attacks in his country unless it withdraws its troops from Iraq.

Politics | July 25, 2004, Sunday // 00:00

Bulgarian Spreads Terror Threats

A young man from Bulgaria's second city of Plovdiv has sent threatening e-mails to top Bulgarian officials. Dimitar S.

Politics | July 25, 2004, Sunday // 00:00
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