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Israeli Troops Kill 13 in Gaza Raid

Israeli forces killed thirteen Palestinians including at least three members of the Islamic Jihad, and wounded six others during a raid near Gaza City, Palestinian sources said. The Israel Defence Forces confirmed its soldiers hit several armed Palestini

World | January 28, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Bulgaria's Fresh Gold Uncovering Stirred Global Stock Markets

Hereward Ventures, the British gold miner, who announced a new joint venture on gold mining in Bulgaria's Rhodopes Mountains, stirred Tuesday's stock markets globally, rising shares 0.5 p to 4.

Business | January 28, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Bulgaria's 2nd N-Plant Construction "Starts in 2005"

The construction works on Bulgaria's second nuclear power plant in the town of Belene will be launched in 2005, and three years later the first 1000 MgW unit will be started, the local Yantra Dnes newspaper reported, citing engineer Vassil Bandov, deputy-

Business | January 28, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Iraqi Kurds Campaign for Federal State

The crisis over elections in Iraq is destabilising the north of the country, the British Guardian read on Wednesday. Thousands of Kurds were campaigning for the right to remain autonomous amid fears they would be "sold out" by the coalition authorities.

World | January 28, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Saddam's Oil Bribes, Including Bulgaria, Are Fully Documented

There is a full index-record of documents revealing which political parties globally have received Iraqi oil in return of political support for the once regime of Saddam Hussein, Iranian journalist Mohamed Halaf stated at Bulgaria's private bTV channel on

Politics | January 28, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Bulgarian Murder -Suspected Sailor Mentally Irresponsible

Bulgarian sailor Petar Popov, who is suspected of killing two fellow crewmembers onboard of Bulgaria-flagged Elena ship in December 2003, was declared mentally irresponsible for his actions by the an experts commission at the Varna mental health instituti

Politics | January 28, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

WHO: Bird Flu Could Kill Millions of People

Fears of a global health threat grew yesterday when the World Health Organisation said it was highly likely the bird flu sweeping Asia could be transmitted by humans as well as chickens. Health experts warned against a chance that two flu viruses, that of

World | January 28, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Metal Giants Demand Revision of Bulgaria's Eco Engagements

Bulgarian metallurgical plants demand that the ministries of economy and environment revise the commitments Bulgaria had taken with the closure of the Environment Chapter of the acquis communautaire, PARI Daily wrote on Wednesday. The Bulgarian companies

Business | January 28, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Bulgarian Kid Wanted for Next "Harry Potter" Movie

The English company shooting the blockbuster Harry Potter is searching for a kid to play the 17-year old Viktor-Krum in the successive part of the film about the young magician. One of the casting directors contacted Bulgarian producer Victor Bozhinov as

Society | January 28, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Libyan Expert To Defend Only Scientific Data in Benghazi Court

The Libyan virus professor Saleh Al-Agiri, who was set to testify on behalf of Bulgarian medics' defense in the Benghazi trial, is ready to comment only scientific data on the AIDS case, solicitor Osman Bizanti told Bulgarian news agency BTA. Saleh Al-Ag

Politics | January 28, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Kerry Wins New Hampshire Primary

US four-terms Senator John Kerry, a Vietnam War veteran, has scored a second win over Democrat rival Howard Dean in the New Hampshire primary to boost his chances of challenging for the White House. A surprise winner of last week's caucus in the midwester

World | January 28, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Vietnam: Two More Bird Flu Deaths

Vietnam confirmed on Wednesday that two sisters who died last Thursday from severe respiratory illnesses had tested positive for bird flu, thus raising the death toll of the H5N1 strain of avian influenza to eight in the Asian country. Meanwhile, internat

World | January 28, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

British Soldier Reported Dead in Kabul Blast

A British soldier was reported dead, another three were wounded in the aftermath of a suicide attack at two military bases in Afghanistan's capital Kabul, which occurred early Wednesday morning Aljazeera online edition informed.

Politics | January 28, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Bulgaria's BULSOFAGRO Won Balkan Air Open Tender

The winner in the open tender for the aviation technical equipment of Bulgaria's bankrupt Balkan Airlines is BulSofAgro 2003, PARI Daily read on Wednesday.

Business | January 28, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

UK Set for N-Expert Death Verdict

Lord Hutton is to deliver his long-awaited verdict on the death of weapons expert Dr David Kelly on Wednesday. His findings were due as a row grew over what appeared to be leaked details of the report in the Sun newspaper.

World | January 28, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Bird Flu Leaps Into China

The bird flu rampaging through Asia made the dreaded leap into China on Tuesday and a second Thai boy died of the disease as countries tightened defences against a potential SARS-like epidemic. The rapid spread of the virus - which has now erupted in 10 A

World | January 28, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Baghdad Hit by Another Car Bomb

At least three people, all US soldiers, have been killed in a powerful car bomb explosion that ripped through the centre of Baghdad early on Wednesday. Locals said the blast destroyed a police post and tore the front of a hotel in the Iraqi capital's upma

Politics | January 28, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Brussels Presents Bulgaria's Financial Frame Feb 10

The European Commission will present Bulgaria and Romania's financial frames February 10, EU Commissioner on Enlargement Gunter Verheugen said Tuesday, cited by Mediafax news agency. The commission will announce the financial packages the two countries w

Politics | January 27, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00

Bulgaria's FinMin Swept Mr Economy 2003 Award

Bulgaria's Finance Minister Milen Velchev won the Mr Economy 2003 award. The award has been annually handed for eight years now in public honor of overall contribution to Bulgaria's economic development during the previous year.

Business | January 27, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00

The Return of the King Swept 11 Oscar Nominations

"The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King," led the Academy Awards race Tuesday with 11 nominations, including best picture and director. The Napoleonic era naval adventure "Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World" was right behind with 10 no

World | January 27, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00

2 CNN Employees Killed on Baghdad Outskirts

Two CNN employees were killed, and a third was lightly wounded Tuesday afternoon in an ambush on the outskirts of the Iraqi capital Baghdad. The employees were returning to Baghdad in a two-car convoy from an assignment in the southern city of Hillah.

World | January 27, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00
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