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Responsibility for Madrid Bombings Crucial for Upcoming Elections

Spanish elections will most probably be decided by the group that assumes responsibility for the deadly attacks in Madrid.

Politics | March 12, 2004, Friday // 00:00

Two Bulgarians Remain Hospitalized in Madrid

Two of the five injured Bulgarians remain hospitalized in Madrid, officials announced. Gloria Venkova, 34, and Elka Slavova are still under doctors' watch, while Todor Mihaylov, Stefan Moskovski and Encho Sirakov have been released earlier in the day.

Politics | March 12, 2004, Friday // 00:00

Security Tightened at Spain's Embassy in Sofia

The Spanish embassy in Sofia has tightened security measures after yesterday's series of explosions in Madrid.

Politics | March 12, 2004, Friday // 00:00

Bulgarian Fatality in Madrid "Taken to Hospital Dead"

The Bulgarian woman that died in the Madrid bombings was already dead when taken to hospital, Bulgarian officials said. Tinka Paunova, aged 32, was identified by her employer at the 12 de Octubre hospital.

Politics | March 12, 2004, Friday // 00:00

Madrid Death Toll Rises to 199, Nearly 2,000 Hurt

A total of 199 people were killed and nearly 2,000 people were wounded in the series of explosions that hit packed commuter trains at a rush hour Thursday morning, Spanish officials announced on Friday. Earlier reports set the casualties at 192 people ki

Politics | March 12, 2004, Friday // 00:00

Bulgarians Worried about Relatives in Madrid

Bulgarians have heated red phone lines to the embassy in Spain, seeking information about their family and friends there. A top official from the Bulgarian embassy told Novinite.

Politics | March 12, 2004, Friday // 00:00

Al-Qaeda Letter Claims Madrid Blasts, Says US Strike Near

Al-Qaeda claimed responsibility for Thursday's train bombings in Spain, according to a letter to a London-based Arabic al-Quds al-Arabi newspaper. The letter purporting to come from al-Qaeda said preparations for a major attack on the United States are a

Politics | March 12, 2004, Friday // 00:00

Madrid Envoy: Dead Bulgarian's Family Know about the Tragedy

Ralitsa Dimitrova is the press attach? of the Bulgarian Embassy in Spain. She spoke to Novinite.

Novinite Insider » Interview | March 12, 2004, Friday // 00:00

San Francisco Same-Sex Weddings Halted

California Supreme Court ordered on Thursday an immediate halt to same-sex weddings in San Francisco. It is expected to rule within a month on whether the city had the authority to issue marriage licenses in defiance of state law.

World | March 12, 2004, Friday // 00:00

South Korea Votes to Impeach President Roh Moo-hyun

South Korean parliament voted with an overwhelming majority to impeach President Roh Moo-hyun for illegal electioneering and incompetence charges. Roh's presidential powers were immediately suspended and Prime Minister Koh Gun will lead until a Constituti

World | March 12, 2004, Friday // 00:00

Employer Identifies Killed in Madrid Bulgarian Woman

The Bulgarian woman, who was killed in Thursday's rail blasts in Madrid, has been identified by her employer, Foreign Ministry spokesman Lyubomir Todorov said Friday morning. He specified that official information is expected from the Spanish authorities

Politics | March 12, 2004, Friday // 00:00

Spain Mourns Train Blasts Dead

Spain starts today three days of national mourning for the deaths of at least 190 people, who were killed in rail blasts in Madrid. More than 1,400 people were injured as 10 bombs ripped through commuter trains during Thursday morning's rush hour.

Politics | March 12, 2004, Friday // 00:00

Bulgarian Death in Madrid Blasts Confirmed

A Bulgarian woman was killed in Thursday's Madrid railway blasts, Ralitsa Dimitrova, the press attache of the Bulgarian Embassy in Spain confirmed Friday morning. The information was obtained as diplomats from the Bulgarian Embassy in Madrid visited the

Politics | March 12, 2004, Friday // 00:00

Forks and Corks: Baked Omelet Roll

Ingredients: 6 eggs, 1 cup milk, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Society | March 12, 2004, Friday // 00:00

Pets: Choosing a Kitten

If possible, try to get a kitten from a reliable source such as an animal shelter, a friend or a recommended cat breeder. It is very important that you get your kitten from a good home where the kittens have been handled from an early age.

Society | March 12, 2004, Friday // 00:00

Fashion: Men Choosing The Perfect Wallet

Most of us are more concerned with what's inside our wallets (or lack thereof) than the actual wallets themselves. They're one of those accessories that don't get much attention when shopping, at least not as much as when purchasing shoes, a watch or a ha

Society | March 12, 2004, Friday // 00:00

Heath: Diagnose and Overcome Stress

Signs of stress: Feeling depressed, edgy, guilty, tired.

Society | March 12, 2004, Friday // 00:00

Spain Investigates " Arabic Link" in Madrid Attacks

New line of the Madrid blast investigation was opened after police found a van with detonators and Arabic-language tapes, a Spanish official announced. More than 190 people were killed and some 1,247 injured in a series of rush hour bomb blasts, which ri

Politics | March 11, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

Report: Bulgarian Woman Killed in Madrid Attacks

One Bulgarian woman has been killed in today's Madrid carnage, private Bulgarian bTV reported citing unofficial information. Ralitsa Dimitrova, the press attach? of the Bulgarian Embassy in Spain was approached to comment on these claims and she said tha

Politics | March 11, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

US Arrests "Spy for Saddam"

A US citizen has been arrested on charges that she acted as an Iraqi spy, prosecutors in New York say. Susan Lindauer, 41, was detained in the state of Maryland.

World | March 11, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

US Seeks Details on Gaza Withdrawal

US diplomats pressed Prime Minister Ariel Sharon for more details of his proposed withdrawal from the Gaza Strip, as his top security advisers recommended Israel also dismantle as many as 24 settlements in the West Bank. The proposed pullout from much of

World | March 11, 2004, Thursday // 00:00
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