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Royal Marine Killed in Iraqi Ambush

A Royal Marine has been killed and several others injured in an Iraqi ambush on a river patrol on the southern Faw peninsula, BBC reported.

Politics | March 31, 2003, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 388

Powell: Syria, Iran Should Take Responsibility

Secretary of State Colin Powell singled out Syria and Iran Sunday as the states that have supported terrorism to be required by the United States to take due responsibility.

Politics | March 31, 2003, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 496

Three Marines Die in US Helicopter Crash in Southern Iraq

Three Marines died and one was wounded after a US helicopter crashed Sunday in southern Iraq.

Politics | March 31, 2003, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 496

New Baghdad Bombing Targets Information Ministry

US-led forces have launched another missile strike at Iraq's information ministry, the Central Command said, cited by Agence France-Presse. A Centcom statement said the Tomahawk cruise missile was launched about 2am Baghdad time (0900 AEST) in a bid "to

Politics | March 31, 2003, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 355

Thousands Joined Rally against War in Sofia

Thousands came to voice their opposition to war in Iraq at a peace rally in Sofia on Sunday.

Politics | March 30, 2003, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2230

Spring Mood in Sofia

Spring mood spread in Sofia as weather finally warmed up. The temperatures reached over 16 degrees Celsius on Sunday.

Politics | March 30, 2003, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 350

Sofia Firm against Expelling Iraqi Diplomats

Sofia will not expel the Iraqi diplomats on its soil for the time being. The position of Bulgaria regarding the expulsion of Iraqi diplomats is categorical, Foreign Minister Passy said Sunday.

Politics | March 30, 2003, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 398

Committee for Democracy in Iraq Set Up in Bulgaria

Representatives of the Iraqi opposition and Bulgarian intellectuals set up a Committee for Democracy in Iraq to support the stance of the Bulgarian government that sides with US on the war in Iraq. The initiators said at a news conference that they under

Politics | March 30, 2003, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1025

Fifteen US Troops Injured in Kuwait Attack

An attacker drove a truck into a group of U.S.

Politics | March 30, 2003, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 711

Iraqi General Captured in Basra

A general from Saddam Hussein's army has been captured in southern Iraq and is being pressed to provide strategic information, British officers, quoted by AP, said Sunday. An Iraqi official said 4,000 Arab volunteers have arrived, eager to carry out more

Politics | March 30, 2003, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 343

Socialist Leader Urges PM to Apologize on Failed Promises

Sergey Stanishev, leader of the Bulgarian Socialist Party said that the party expected on April 6th Prime Minister Saxe-Coburg to apologize for his unrealized promises. Exactly two years ago, on April 6th the exiled Bulgarian monarch King Simeon II prese

Politics | March 30, 2003, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 618

Leftist Parties Unite in Bulgaria for Local Elections

The leaders of four left-wing parties in Bulgaria officially agreed to cooperate and participate jointly in the coming local elections. A national forum of the political council of "New Left," which unites the leftist parties discussed the preparation for

Politics | March 30, 2003, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 459

Iraq Threatens More Suicide Attacks

Iraq warned it would use all means, including suicide attacks, to stop the coalition's advance on Baghdad, , AFP reported. The whole Iraqi people, including its women, will transform themselves into fedayeen (martyrdom fighters)," Iraqi Vice President Ta

Politics | March 30, 2003, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 447

BG Coalition for Peace Opposes War in Iraq

BG Coalition for Peace organized sign-ups for those who oppose war in Iraq to express their opinion by filling a form saying "I am against war!." The names of those who signed up with the forms will be sent to Prime Minister Saxe-Coburg, Foreign Minister

Politics | March 30, 2003, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 349

Protestors Want Urgent Solution to Crisis in Bulgarian News Agency

Employees of the Bulgarian News Agency demanded from the Bulgarian Parliament to appoint new director of the state agency and tackle the problem this week in an open letter.

Politics | March 30, 2003, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 356

New Bloody Suicide Attack Hits Israel

A suicide bomber has carried out an attack in the Israeli coastal town of Netanya on Sunday. Around thirty people were injured.

Politics | March 30, 2003, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 450

Bulgaria with Good Chance to Join Iraq Rebuilding

The Bulgarian companies stand a good chance to join the post-war reconstruction of Iraq and it would be a mistake if they miss it, Deputy Economy Minister Milen Keremedchiev told local bTV channel.

Politics | March 30, 2003, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 435

UK Ambassador Expects Bulgaria to Have Role in Post-war Iraq

The experience that Bulgaria has accumulated could be applied in the post-war rebuilding of Iraq, according to Ian Soutar, British Ambassador to Bulgaria. He told local bTV channel that the fresh transition experience that Bulgaria has would be helpful i

Politics | March 30, 2003, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 347

Oleg Popov: Photo Reporters Not Limited in Taking Pictures in Iraq

The unique about covering the war in Iraq is that I am allowed to travel with the army, Oleg Popov, Reuters photo reporter said in an interview for the state radio recorded on Saturday and aired on Sunday. He said that the unit he was attached to has sto

Politics | March 30, 2003, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1453

Strict Ban on Smoking in NYC

Strict ban on smoking came into force in bars, restaurants and nightclubs in New York City at midnight on Saturday (0500 GMT Sunday). Mayor Michael Bloomberg has pushed through the prohibition in the face of resistance from proprietors and much scepticis

Politics | March 30, 2003, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 458

Iraq Introduces Military Censorship, Bulgarian Journalist Reports

The Iraqi authorities have informed all journalists in Baghdad late on Saturday about the introduction of military censorship on their reports, Elena Ioncheva, correspondent of the Bulgarian National Television told the state radio. She explained that th

Politics | March 30, 2003, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 427
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