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Israeli Army Destroys 8 Gaza Buildings

The Israeli army demolished eight buildings in the Gaza Strip early Wednesday, prompting clashes that left a Palestinian man dead. The army said the operations were in reaction to a Palestinian ambush in Gaza on Sunday that killed a pregnant Jewish settle

World | May 5, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Iraqis Accuse British Troops of Unlawful Killing

Lawyers for 14 Iraqi families who allege their relatives were unlawfully killed by British troops in post-war Iraq took their case to London's High Court. The Ministry of Defence refuses to accept responsibility for the deaths but the families' lawyer, Ph

World | May 5, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

US Backs up Forces in Karbala

An additional contingent of US forces has been deployed in the restive city of Karbala in southern Iraq, where the Bulgarian unit is located.

Politics | May 5, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Reports: Coalition Soldier Killed in Karbala

A soldier from the US-led coalition forces has been killed in the fighting that erupted with the militia of the Shiite leader Moqtada al-Sadr, AFP reported.

Politics | May 5, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Bulgarians' Clashes with Shiite Militia Kill 3 Iraqis

Three Iraqis have reportedly been killed and another nine wounded as fighting erupted between Bulgarian troops and the militia of the Shiite leader Moqtada al-Sadr in the holy city of Karbala. Gazeta Ru reports cited sources from the hospitals.

Politics | May 5, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

IMF Names Rodrigo Rato New Chief

The International Monetary Fund picked Spaniard Rodrigo Rato as its new managing director. "The executive board of the International Monetary Fund elected Rodrigo Rato to serve as managing director and chairman of the executive board for a five-year term

Business | May 5, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Bombs Rock Central Athens

Three timebombs rocked central Athens police station early morning near hotels to be used by Olympic officials during the Olympic Games in August. No serious casualties caused although the building was heavily damaged.

Politics | May 5, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Bulgarian Soldiers Compelled Abroad

Bulgarian MPs rescinded Tuesday the rule of voluntarily participation in military operations abroad. The defense minister hailed the move in his speech in Parliament.

Politics | May 4, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00

Lunar Eclipse Mystifies Bulgarian Horizon

Bulgarian sky gazers are getting ready for the full lunar eclipse starting Tuesday evening. The Earth will pass between the Sun and the Moon, blocking the Sun's light, at 11:30 p.

Society | May 4, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00

Bulgarian Eyes NBA

Bulgarian basketball player Milena Tomova hopes to enter the NBA next year, Bulgarian media reported Tuesday. Tomova, 22, was born in the northern city of Pleven.

Sports | May 4, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00

"My Home Bulgaria" Student Campaign Overseas

Bulgarian students leaving on US work and travel programs will be live PR-campaigners on behalf of their homeland. This year they will be Bulgaria's cultural envoys overseas, dressed with T-shirts saying "My Home Bulgaria".

Society | May 4, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00

Odessa Hosts Body Art Carnival

The Ukrainian city of Odessa hosts the 3rd edition of the International Body Art Carnival. More than 100 artists ran high their fantasies in painting all-over the bodies of some 200 models.

World | May 4, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00

Medicine Importing Regime Alleviated

The declaration regime for importing medicines in Bulgaria will be alleviated. The ministers of health and finance agreed that on the basis of a pre-submitted monthly bank guarantee importers would be able to distribute a fixed volume of medicines.

Politics | May 4, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00

Bulgarian Beaches Short of Lifeguards

There are not enough lifeguards for Bulgaria's Black Sea, Red Cross official warned. Delyan Drumev, leader of the organization in the key coastal city of Varna, said only 80 people completed the lifeguard training course this year.

Business | May 4, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00

Sofia Sees Peter Gabriel Live

Legendary singer Peter Gabriel will stage in Sofia his Growing Up show.

Society | May 4, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00

Sofia Becomes Gas Energized

At least 150,000 Sofia-resident households will benefit from the large-scale gasification project till end of 2004.

Business | May 4, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00

Bulgaria on US Intellectual Property Watch List

Bulgaria is among the countries put on the "watch list" for global intellectual property rights (IPR) violations. According to the U.

Politics | May 4, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00

Solid Growth of Bulgarian Bank Profits

Profits of Bulgarian banks have increased by 22 % in 2003, as compared to the previous year. According to a report of the Bulgarian National Bank, last year's profits in the sector stood at 319 million levs.

Business | May 4, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00

More Bulgarian Dropouts in Iraq

More Bulgarian soldiers want to quit the Iraq mission, the defense minister informed on Tuesday. On Monday, 24 returned to Sofia.

Politics | May 4, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00

Amnesty International Dashes Romania's EU Hopes

Rights group Amnesty International (AI) has called for an urgent reform of psychiatric hospitals in Romania in what is seen as a new blow to the country's hopes of joining the EU in 2007. According to an AI report, released on Tuesday, the placement and t

Politics | May 4, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00

Sofia's Radisson Brace Up for Summer

The Radisson SAS hotel in Sofia is moving to attract more guests during summer season. Now with a new and more variegated menu, the hotel's panorama BBQ restaurant is reopened.

Society | May 4, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00
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