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Iraq Hostages Death Toll

Al-Tahid and Jihad Group is believed to be headed by Jordanian militant Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, a suspected ally of Osama Bin Laden's al-Qaeda network.

Views on BG | July 14, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Al-Zarqawi: America's New Bogeyman

Al-Jazeera By Roshan Muhammed Salih

Views on BG | July 14, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Mosul Mayor Reluctant to Confirm Bulgarian Death

Expect good news, everybody is searching for the "two Bulgarian brothers", mayor of the town of Mosul Oussama Kachmoula told Bulgarian National TV. We have no news on the killing of Bulgarian hostage, the whole potential of local police is roped in on fi

Politics | July 14, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Tawhid and Jihad Group

The Tawhid and Jihad Group is headed by Jordanian Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, who has been accused by Washington of links to Osama Bin Laden. Tawhid and Jihad group claimed responsibility for the beheading of US businessman Nicholas Berg and South Korean trans

Views on BG | July 14, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Bulgaria Focuses on 2nd Hostage Saving

Bulgaria will try and do its best to save the life of the second hostage held in Iraq. Just a few hours after it was reported that one of the two Bulgarians abducted in Iraq has been executed local authorities pledged to work harder for the saving of the

Politics | July 14, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Hostage Hometown Drown in Tears

The native village of the Bulgarian Georgi Lazov, 30, executed in Iraq, was devastated by the tragic news for his killing. Georgi Lazov's mother, drowned in tears, firmly stated that Bulgaria's government has done its best to save the life of her son.

Politics | July 14, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Militants Demand "Women Prisoners' Release"

The Iraqi terror group that executed one of the Bulgarian hostages demanded the release of all women prisoners in Iraq so that they would spare the life of the other Bulgarian, according to unconfirmed data. A video footage aired by Arabic Al-Jazeera cha

Politics | July 14, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Bulgaria Declines to Comment Hostage Death

Bulgaria will restrain from commenting on the death of the Bulgarian hostage in Iraq, Deputy Foreign Minister Gergana Grancharova said at a special press conference. She also underlined that a check has been launched into the reports that one of the Bulg

Politics | July 14, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Novinite.com Offers Condolences over Bulgarian Hostage Death

The editorial staff of novinite.com and Sofia Morning News offers its deepest condolences over the death of the Bulgarian hostage in Iraq.

Views on BG | July 14, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Bulgaria Probes into Hostage Execution

Bulgaria announced it has launched an investigation into the reports that the one of the Bulgarian hostages in Iraq has been executed. Foreign Minister Solomon Passy said at present he could not confirm anything, as there is still no official information

Politics | July 14, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

CNN: Bulgaria Must Withdraw from Iraq

Bulgaria should withdraw its troops from Iraq within 24 hours to save the live of the other Bulgarian hostage, CNN reported. According to Al-Jazeera reports, the insurgents killed Georgi Lazov.

Politics | July 14, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

AFP: Bulgaria Confirms Hostage Death

Bulgaria confirmed the death of one of the two Bulgarian hostages in Iraq, AFP reported. The news agency cited governmental spokesperson Dimitar Tsonev, who was not able to confirm the name of the killed Bulgarian.

Politics | July 14, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Bulgaria Shocked by Hostage Execution

Bulgaria was shaken by the reports for the beheading of one of the two Bulgarians abducted in Iraq. Foreign Minister Solomon Passy said for local NTV that he is not ready to comment and that at present he has no official information.

Politics | July 14, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Iraqi Insurgents Kill Bulgarian Hostage

Iraqi insurgents group executed one of the Bulgarian hostages four days after the 24-hour deadline elapsed last Friday.

Politics | July 14, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Iraqi Insurgents "Kill" Bulgarian Hostage

Iraqi insurgents group executed one of the Bulgarian hostages four days after the 24-hour deadline elapsed last Friday.

Politics | July 13, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00

Top Al-Qaeda Figure Surrenders

A disabled militant, suspected of being a top al-Qaeda figure close to Osama bin Laden, surrendered today. AFP reported that the wanted Saudi Khaled bin Odeh bin Mohammed al-Harbi, alias Abu Suleiman al-Makki, contacted the Saudi embassy in Iran.

Politics | July 13, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00

US Warns Manila on Hostages Crisis

The US administration warned the Philippines government against bowing to pressure from kidnappers to rush its troops out of Iraq.

Politics | July 13, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00

5 Projects for Lim Bus Operation

Two Serbian firms and Bulgaria's State "Civil Defence" Unit have presented five different projects for the pulling of Bulgaria's sunken bus out of Serb Lim River. In April, twelve Bulgarian kids died as the bus plunged into the swollen waters.

Politics | July 13, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00

US in Talks over Biggest Missile Defence Site in Europe

By Ian Traynor The Guardian

Views on BG | July 13, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00

Bulgaria Presents Afghanistan Plans

Foreign Minister Solomon Passy presented today to NATO Secretary General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer plans concerning Bulgaria's presence in Afghanistan. Passy also discussed the situation with the two Bulgarian hostages with NATO Secretary General and Nichola

Politics | July 13, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00

Bulgarian Woman with 22-Kilo Cyst

Doctors in the northern Bulgarian town of Pleven came upon a giant 22-kilogram ovary cyst. It was found inside the body of a 36-year-old patient.

Politics | July 13, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00
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