Parliament Speaker: No Risk for Bulgaria
Parliament Speaker Ognyan Gerdzhikov assured that there was no risk for Bulgaria because of the war in Iraq that began early Thursday.
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Artillery Fire Heard near Iraq-Kuwait Border
Artillery fire was heard on Thursday near the Iraq-Kuwait border, Reuters reported, citing eye-witnesses.
Flights at Sofia Airport on Schedule
Planes at Sofia airport will continue to fly as scheduled. Security measures will be tightened only during luggage checks.
Berlin: Start of War against Iraq Sparked Grave Concern
"News of the start of the war against Iraq has sparked grave concern and dismay in the federal government," the German government said in a statement.
Situation in Bulgaria Remains Calm
The situation in Bulgaria is calm and the Bulgarians have no reason to worry, Foreign Minister Passy said.
Elena Ioncheva: Baghdad Streets Deserted
The streets in Baghdad are deserted, Bulgarian journalist Elena Ioncheva who is one of the few international correspondents who stayed in the Iraqi capital said for the Bulgarian National Radio shortly after the United States attached Iraq. She said that
Bulgaria's National Security Coordination Council Meets at 8 am Local Time
The Coordination Council for National Security has scheduled to hold a meeting at 8 am local time, Foreign Minister Passy, who is also chairman of the council announced hours after US attacked Iraq early Thursday morning. Minister Passy underlined that t
Saddam Denounces "Little" Bush for Crime against Humanity
Three hours after the raids began, a defiant Saddam, wearing military uniform, appeared on state television calling on Iraqis to defend their country. He predicted victory for Iraq and denounced "little" Bush for a crime against humanity.
Bulgaria: Unity at Security Council Could Have Averted War
If the UN Security Council had managed to unite, military actions could have been averted, Stefan Tafrov, Bulgaria's Ambassador to the UN Security Council, said in an interview for Bulgaria's private TV channel bTV hours after US warships attacked Iraq ea
Attack Aimed to Take out Iraqi President, Pentagon Sources Say
The attack in Iraq early Thursday morning, involving F177A Stealth fighters and multiple cruise missiles from U.S.
US Aircraft Departed from Bulgaria's Airport of Sarafovo
Eight US aircraft took off the airport of Sarafovo in the morning of March 20. They will be used for refuelling over the Black Sea.
Bulgarian FM Hopes for Swift Iraqi War
Bulgarian Foreign Minister Passy expressed the hope that the military actions in Iraq will end soon in an interview for the Bulgarian National Television.
Saddam Target in Baghdad Bombings
A British military told BBC Saddam Hussein himself was one of the targets of the bombing on Baghdad.
Biggest Fear is Iraqi Commanders will Order Use of Chemical Weapons
No that war against Iraq has started the biggest fear is that Iraqi commanders will order the use of chemical or biological weapons. Saddam is also expected to hold his Revolutionary Guard in reserve and use them as an urban guerrilla force inside Baghdad
Bush Address in Full
US President George W Bush has made a televised address announcing the start of war against Iraq. This is the text of his speech:
Bombs in Baghdad
Explosions rocked Baghdad at dawn on Thursday as the United States launched a war to overthrow Saddam Hussein, Reuters reported. The U.
War against Iraq Began 9:45 pm EST, President Bush Announced Start 10:15 pm EST
President Bush announced Wednesday night he has ordered the coalition attack on Iraq to begin. "American and coalition forces are in the early stages of miltary operations to disarm Iraq, to free its people and to defend the world from grave danger," Bus
Attack Aimed to Take out Iraqi President
The attack in Iraq early Thursday morning, involving F177A Stealth fighters and multiple cruise missiles from U.S.
Bush: War against Iraq Started
The "opening stages" of military action against Iraq have begun, US President Bush announced in an address to the the nation at 10:15 pm EST (5:15 am Bulgarian local time.)
White House Announced Start of War against Iraq
The "opening stages" of military action against Iraq have begun, White House press secretary Ari Fleischer announced Wednesday night. President Bush will address the nation at 10:15 pm EST, he said.
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