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Left-Wing: PM Failed to Keep His Promises

Prime Minister Simeon Saxe-Coburg came in office with a promise for "new morale". But this promise was broken, leader of Bulgarian left-wing Coalition Sergey Stanishev, told local Net Radio April 5.

Politics | April 5, 2003, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 376

Angie Everhart Cheers up US Soldiers in Bulgaria

Topmodel and Hollywood actress Angie Everhart handed Saturday afternoon the epaulettes to a sergeant from US Air Force servicemen at Burgas airport, 400 kilometers (250 miles) east of Sofia.

Politics | April 5, 2003, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1046

US: Forces in Baghdad to Stay

"We do now have troops in the city of Baghdad ... they're in the middle of the city of Baghdad," Capt.

Politics | April 5, 2003, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 362

Iraq: US Forces Expelled from Baghdad Airport

Iraq's Information Ministry said its forces had retaken the airport and had expelled the U.S.

Politics | April 5, 2003, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 419

Iraq Denies US Troops Entered Baghdad

Iraq denied information that US troops have entered Baghdad Saturday morning, BBC reported.

Politics | April 5, 2003, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 438

President Reviewed Bulgarian Gulf Mission Unit

President Parvanov visited Saturday morning the Bulgarian unit that will be sent to a neighbouring to Iraq country. He reviewed the technical equipment of the unit for nuclear, biological and chemical protection, which is prepared to assist with humanitar

Politics | April 5, 2003, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 415

Decision on Bulgaria's Gulf Unit Departure Expected in 3 Days

A decision on the date of departure of Bulgaria's unit with Gulf mission is expected to be taken in three days, General Nikola Kolev, Chief of the General Staff of the Bulgarian Armed Forces, told the Bulgarian National Radio.

Politics | April 5, 2003, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 324

US Forces in "Baghdad's Centre"

US military says it has forces in the centre of Baghdad, BBC reported.

Politics | April 5, 2003, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 457

8 Dead US Soldiers Found During Lynch Rescue

Eight bodies found during the rescue of an American POW in Iraq this week were US soldiers, the Pentagon announced Saturday, cited by AP.

Politics | April 5, 2003, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 638

Baghdad Lit up by Fireballs Early Saturday

Intense explosions and multiple flashes of light were heard and seen over mostly blacked-out Baghdad early Saturday, lighting up parts of the city by fireballs. Much of the fighting on the ground centered around Baghdad's international airport.

Politics | April 5, 2003, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 371

US Tanks Enter Baghdad

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Politics | April 5, 2003, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 638

Saddam Urges Iraqis to Strike Coalition around Capital

In a state television address Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein urged fellow Iraqis to strike coalition forces around the capital and "hit them hard", BBC reported. It is not clear when or where the broadcast was recorded, but Saddam Hussein referred to US mil

Politics | April 4, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 338

Interior Minister to Pay Visit to Greece

Bulgarian Interior Minister Petkanov will visit Greece on April 6 and 7 at the head of an Interior Ministry delegation. Petkanov will confer with Greek Public Order Minister Michalis Chrysohoidis, who extended the invitation to the visit.

Politics | April 4, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 362

US Covers Expenses of Bulgarian Unit in "Jordan"

The governments of Bulgaria and the United States exchanged notes and signed the agreement on the statute of the Bulgarian armed forces on the territory of a neighbouring to Iraq country. The unit will reportedly be deployed in Jordan, but the date of de

Politics | April 4, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 866

Iraq Threatened "Non-conventional Act" against US Forces

Iraqi Information Minister Mohammed Saeed al-Sahaf said on Friday that Iraq would "commit a non-conventional act," possibly on Friday night, against U.S.

Politics | April 4, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 609

US Checks Vials of Powder, Liquid Found at "Suspicious Site" near Baghdad

US officers say they have found thousands of boxes containing vials of white powder and liquid at a "suspicious site" near the Latifiya facility, inspected by U.N.

Politics | April 4, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 331

US Congress OKs War Budget

Moving with a sense of wartime urgency, the House and Senate separately agreed to give President Bush nearly $80 billion to carry out the battle against Iraq and meet the threat of terrorism Meanwhile, lawmakers acceded to a White House request to refrai

Politics | April 4, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 277

US: 2,500 Iraqi Republican Guards Surrendered

US Marines have reported that about 2,500 Iraqi Republican Guards surrendered between Kut and Baghdad, U.S.

Politics | April 4, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 405

UN Aid Agencies Back to Southern Iraq

Expatriate United Nations humanitarian workers entered Iraq today for the first time since their withdrawal last month, a senior World Food Programme (WFP) official said, quoted by AFP. An 11-person team has been assessing humanitarian needs in the south

Politics | April 4, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 343

PM: Bulgaria's Stand on Iraq Unchanged

Bulgaria's stand on the Iraqi crisis remains consistent; the country has excellent opportunities and is willing to take part in rebuilding post-war Iraq, Prime Minister Simeon Saxe-Coburg said in Parliament April 4. According to the prime minister Bulgar

Politics | April 4, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 411

Five Coalition Soldiers Killed by Suicide Attack in Iraq

Three coalition soldiers and two other people have been killed in an apparent suicide car bombing at a checkpoint north-west of Baghdad, BBC reported.

Politics | April 4, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 448
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