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At Least 70 Killed in Nepal

At least 70 people have been reported killed over the weekend in separate incidents in Nepal. According to government officials and local media the worst fighting between government forces and Maoist rebels too place in Dailekh district where 35 rebels we

World | December 14, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

Pakistani Leader Escapes Blast Unhurt

In Pakistan, an explosion went off just minutes after President Pervez Musharraf passed in his car. The blast reportedly occurred near a bridge in Rawalpindi.

World | December 14, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

Explosions in Central Baghdad Heard

Thick smoke rose in central Baghdad as large explosions were heard after the news of former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein was captured.

Politics | December 14, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

Austria Arrests 12 Bulgarians on Organized Crimes Charges

Austria's police has conducted a six-month investigations into Bulgarian criminal groups in the Steiermark province on suspicions of organized crimes, traffic in people, abuses, pimping and imprisonment of people, APA agency reported.

Politics | December 14, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

Bush: Saddam will Face Justice

Saddam will face the justice he denied to millions, US President Bush said in a TV address to the nation. In the words of President Bush the capture will assure the Iraqi people that "that the torture chambers and the secret police are gone forever.

Politics | December 14, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

Fears over Bulgaria's Troops Security in Baghdad Assuaged

There is no information about risks or dangers for the Bulgarian troops in Iraq, the Defence Ministry said. The statement came in reacting to reports that the international stabilization forces under Polish command in Iraq had received instructions for i

Politics | December 14, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

Bulgaria's Right-Wing Coalition Breaks Down over Shady Deal

The Union of Free Democrats (UFD) leaves the coalition with the conservative Gergyovgen Movement, the Agrarian Party and the Democratic Party over the scandal with the controversial transfer of municipal real estate property assets with a combined area of

Politics | December 14, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

Saddam's Second Wife "Helped" US Catch Him

Saddam Hussein's second wife, Samira Shahbandar, who has been described by those who know Saddam as being the closest to him of his four wives, has provided the Americans with information about the location of her husband's hide-out, sources told DPA agen

Politics | December 14, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

Iraq's Governing Council: Saddam to Stand Public Trial

Saddam will stand a public trial so that the Iraqi people will know his crimes, said Chalabi, a member of Iraq's Governing Council told Al-Iraqiya, a Pentagon-funded TV station. Saddam was being held at an undisclosed location.

Politics | December 14, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

Newsweek: A Tyrant's Life

By Brian Braiker Newsweek Web Exclusive

Views on BG | December 14, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

Saddam's Links to Insurgents Questioned

The links of Saddam Hussein to the organization and coordination of the Iraqi insurgents will be of crucial importance to the Americans, according to a representative of the US intelligence service announced on December 13.

Politics | December 14, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

FM: Bulgaria Has Reason to Rejoice over Saddam Arrest

The arrest of Saddam Hussein was one of the main goals of the operation in Iraq and we have all reasons to be relieved that we have contributed with political and military resources to bringing this operation to an end, Bulgaria's Foreign Minister Passy s

Politics | December 14, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

Who is Who: Saddam Hussein

Saddam Hussein was born in village near desert town of Tikrit, north of Baghdad, on April 28, 1937. At the age of 20 he joins the Baath Socialist Party.

Views on BG | December 14, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

Day of Saddam Capture to be Declared National Holiday in Iraq

The day when former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein was captured will be declared a national holiday in Iraq, celebrating the unity of all Iraqis, ITAR -TASS reported, citing Adnan Pachachi, a member of the Governing Council.

Politics | December 14, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

World Hails News of Saddam Arrest

This is very good news for the people of Iraq, British Prime Minister Tony Blair said minutes after it was announced that coalition forces have caught Saddam as he hid in farmhouse near Tikrit. It removes the shadow that has been hanging over them for to

Politics | December 14, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

Bremer: Saddam Will Face Justice

Former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein will certainly face justice, but how and when remains before US, US. administrator for Iraq Paul Bremer said.

Politics | December 14, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

2 More Arrested in Red Dawn Operation

Two more men have been arrested in the "Operation Red Dawn", which led to the capture of Saddam Hussein.

Politics | December 14, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

Iraqis Celebrate Wildly Saddam Capture

Hundreds of Iraqis flooded the streets in Baghdad, firing guns into the air, singing, dancing and throwing candy into the air, celebrating the capture of Saddam Hussein.

Politics | December 14, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

U.S. Military Show Video of Bearded, Disheveled Saddam

The video, aired at a news conference in Baghdad and on local Iraqi television, showed a bearded and disheveled Saddam Hussein in custody after his capture near his hometown of Tikrit.

Politics | December 14, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

Saddam "Talkative, Cooperative" after Arrest

Former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein had been "talkative and cooperative," after 4th Infantry Division and special operations forces nabbed him at a "rural farmhouse", it was announced at a press conference in Baghdad as US officials confirmed Saddam was ar

Politics | December 14, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

Saddam Arrested Disguised

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Politics | December 14, 2003, Sunday // 00:00
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