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Iraq Flies New National Flag

Iraq's Governing Council has approved a new national flag to replace the one flown by former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein. It consists of a pale blue crescent on a white background and has a yellow strip between two lines of blue at the bottom.

Politics | April 26, 2004, Monday // 00:00

Hundreds Under SARS Quarantine in China

Nearly 500 people were in quarantine in China's capital and a southern province as authorities raced to contain a small eruption of SARS before a national holiday puts millions of travellers on the road. Two confirmed cases of severe acute respiratory syn

World | April 26, 2004, Monday // 00:00

Thousands March for Abortion Rights in US

Abortion-rights supporters marched in the hundreds of thousands, galvanized by what they see as an erosion of reproductive freedoms under US President Bush and foreign policies that hurt women worldwide. Amid the clamor of an election year, the throng of

World | April 26, 2004, Monday // 00:00

French Lawyer Fears Saddam Murder before Trial

Controversial French lawyer Jacques Verges, who will defend former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein, said he feared the United States might try to kill Saddam prior to the trial. "I have this fear.

Politics | April 26, 2004, Monday // 00:00

Baghdad Rocked by Blast

Iraqi capital Baghdad was rocked by a strong blast early Monday morning. AFP reported that the explosion took place at about 10.

Politics | April 26, 2004, Monday // 00:00

Lim Search for Missing Bulgarian Kid On

Two diving squads will continue the search in the Podpech Lake, while two alpinist teams will explore the River Lim coast for the missing Bulgarian kid. Antoana Evtimova went missing after a bus crash at the beginning of April.

Politics | April 26, 2004, Monday // 00:00

Cosmetic Queen Estee Lauder Died at 97

Estee Lauder, who started a kitchen business blending face creams and built it into a multimillion-dollar international cosmetics empire, died. She was 97.

World | April 26, 2004, Monday // 00:00

Australia "to Send More Troops" to Iraq

Prime Minister John Howard hinted that Australia could send more troops to Iraq to cover shortfalls created by the withdrawal of some coalition forces. Howard, who made an unannounced visit to Iraq on Sunday, said while Australia did not have the capacit

Politics | April 26, 2004, Monday // 00:00

Bulgaria Moves to Solve Nigeria Ship Problem

Bulgaria's consul in Nigeria met the two detained Persenk ship crewmembers.

Politics | April 26, 2004, Monday // 00:00

Michael Jackson Switches Lawyers

US pop superstar Michael Jackson replaced two high-profile attorneys Sunday in his child molestation case, amid conflicting reports about whether he fired them or they quit themselves. Attorneys Mark Geragos and Benjamin Brafman have been replaced by anot

World | April 26, 2004, Monday // 00:00

Al-Zahar Replaces Rantissi as Hamas Leader

Dr. Mahmoud A-Zahar was elected political leader of Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

World | April 26, 2004, Monday // 00:00

8 Bulgarian Soldiers Back Home from Iraq

Eight Bulgarian soldiers returned home from Iraq with the plane of President Parvanov. Seven of the soldiers are suffering from "combat stress" and one of them is ill.

Politics | April 26, 2004, Monday // 00:00

Light Earthquake Jolted Bulgaria

An earthquake measuring 2,9 on the Richter scale jolted Bulgaria early Monday. The quake hit Bulgaria's southeastern part and had its epicenter at some 220-230 km southeast of capital Sofia.

Politics | April 26, 2004, Monday // 00:00

US Extends Fallujah Cease-Fire 2 Days

The US military extended a cease-fire for Fallujah for at least two more days, backing down from warnings of an all-out Marine assault and announcing that American and Iraqi forces would begin joint patrols in the city. The patrols are to begin as early a

World | April 26, 2004, Monday // 00:00

Bulgarian President Convoy under Fire in Karbala

The motorcade carrying Bulgaria's President Georgi Parvanov came under fire in Karbala during his surprise visit there on Sunday. An exchange of fire by the gunmen and the president's bodyguards occurred between the Bulgarian and Polish units in the sout

Politics | April 26, 2004, Monday // 00:00

Afghan President "Survives Life Attempt"

Afghan President Hamid Karzai has survived an assassination attempt, police said. On his way back from Kandahar, the president could have been targeted by a man holding a grenade.

World | April 25, 2004, Sunday // 00:00

Iraqi Oil Terminal Still Shut

Iraq's main oil terminal remained shut on Sunday, after being targeted by three blasts the previous night. The offshore al-Basra terminal was approached by three suicide boats on Saturday.

World | April 25, 2004, Sunday // 00:00

Bulgaria Remembers First Periodical

Bulgarian journalists celebrated Sunday the 160th Anniversary since the county's first periodical was published. The Lyuboslovie Magazine was published by Konstantin Fotinov.

Politics | April 25, 2004, Sunday // 00:00

Fischer to be Austria's Next Leader

Social Democrat candidate Heinz Fischer has won Austria's presidential elections. With half of the votes counted, Fischer garnered 52 %.

World | April 25, 2004, Sunday // 00:00

Bulgarian Soldier's Body Back Sunday Night

The body of the Bulgarian sergeant killed in Iraq was transported to Sofia on Sunday night. Senior Sergeant Dimitar Dimitrov's remains were on the same plane that carried the President.

Politics | April 25, 2004, Sunday // 00:00

Bulgarians Focus on Libya Suspects Aid

Bulgaria's people should unite in defence of the six Libya suspects, the justice minister said in a television interview. Anton Stankov insisted that the medics were innocent, no matter what court should rule.

Politics | April 25, 2004, Sunday // 00:00
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