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Space shuttle Atlantis has blasted off from Kennedy Space Center in Florida to continue construction of the International Space Station (ISS).
The shuttle rose from its seaside launch pad through a partly cloudy sky at 1115 local time (1515 GMT), BBC rep
Society | September 9, 2006, Saturday // 00:00
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Fans of British pop soul star Seal will be happy to hear that reports of his upcoming gig in Bulgaria have been confirmed.
Seal will bring his melodic tunes to Bulgaria for the first time on October 25, organizers have revealed.
Society | September 8, 2006, Friday // 00:00
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Yet another Thracian tomb will probably be revealed for the world after Bulgarian archaeologists spotted a construction of well-moulded stones.
The finding was made by the team of Dr Georgi Kitov, the sensational summer 2004 discoverer, near the southern
Society | September 8, 2006, Friday // 00:00
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Bulgarian and Croatian artists have matched imagination and skills to unveil the "Challenge as a Necktie" - the motto of an exhibition opening September 11.
Society | September 8, 2006, Friday // 00:00
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FC Barcelona have signed "a historic agreement" with UNICEF, the UN children's agency, to donate USD 1.9 M annually over the next five years for children with AIDS in developing countries
Society | September 8, 2006, Friday // 00:00
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The Tom and Jerry cartoon image that mice love cheese is a myth, according to latest academic researches.
Dr David Holmes, from Manchester Metropolitan University, claimed mice prefer foods with a lot of sugar, chocolate for example.
Society | September 8, 2006, Friday // 00:00
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Babies born by caesarean are nearly three times more likely to die in the first month than those born naturally, a US research showed.
Labour appears to help prepare the baby for life outside the womb, according to the findings, based on over 5.
Society | September 8, 2006, Friday // 00:00
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Ingredients:
24 (1 1/2- to 2-inch-wide) cremini or baby bella mushrooms with stems; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus additional for buttering dish; 1 large garlic clove, minced; 1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh oregano; 4 oz pecans (1 cup), finel
Society | September 8, 2006, Friday // 00:00
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Bulgarians were treated to a rare phenomenon on Thursday evening when a partial lunar eclipse took place. Such an eclipse occurs when a portion of the moon passes through the Earth's umbral shadow.
Society | September 7, 2006, Thursday // 00:00
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A team of Discovery Channel has commenced filming the royal palace at Perperikon - ancient sanctuary believed to be more respected than Delphi Oracle.
Society | September 7, 2006, Thursday // 00:00
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The fountain in front of The National Theatre "Ivan Vazov" works in full motion after a series of reconstruction works. At the end of the hot Sofia summer, the garden in front of the theatre - a gathering spot for Sofia chess players and chess lovers - co
Society | September 7, 2006, Thursday // 00:00
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Bulgaria received a high assessment in the fight with iodine deficiency disorders at an international forum in Italy.
Society | September 7, 2006, Thursday // 00:00
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It seems that Real Madrid's David Beckham has seriously lost himself in translation these days.
Recently Spanish media burst out news that Victoria Beckham is pregnant with her fourth child, after her husband David answered "yes" to a Spanish reporter's
Society | September 7, 2006, Thursday // 00:00
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US movie maker Nu Image wrapped up its latest production - Mena Suvari featuring horror Day of the Dead, with a wild night in Sofia's posh Tiffany club.
Stars and crew alike gathered to celebrate six weeks of hard work and especially the fact that they a
Society | September 6, 2006, Wednesday // 00:00
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The Orient Express retro train from Paris to Istanbul that became famous with Agatha Christie's "Murder on the Orient Express" is passing through Bulgaria again, reports say.
Society | September 5, 2006, Tuesday // 00:00
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Sofia, Athens and Amsterdam will connect September 14 in an unseen multimedia live performance game "See you in Walhalla", organizers announced.
The three capitals will get connected for the final phase of a yearlong project iMAP (Integration of Media Ar
Society | September 5, 2006, Tuesday // 00:00
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Australian TV naturalist Irwin's last moment has been reportedly caught on camera.
Society | September 5, 2006, Tuesday // 00:00
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Classic American Chris Tofield Blues Band will be touring Bulgaria from September 8 to 12.
The tour will include live performances in four Bulgarian towns, including a stop at the Apollonia Festival in Sozopol.
Society | September 5, 2006, Tuesday // 00:00
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Bulgaria's National History Museum has prepared a special treat for its visitors - a display of a priceless Thracian treasure unearthed recently.
The 160 gold and silver objects that have probably accompanied a priestess on her trip to the underworld wer
Society | September 4, 2006, Monday // 00:00
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A breast cancer prophylactics campaign was launched Monday in Bulgaria.
Specialists will visit several southeastern towns and will examine the patients there for free.
Society | September 4, 2006, Monday // 00:00
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Autumn-like weather will settle all over the country a week before the astronomical season sets in on September 23, forecasters say.
The mercury will start to fall on September 15, but prior to that day the weather will remain suitable for holidaying.
Society | September 3, 2006, Sunday // 00:00
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