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Two US Soldiers Killed in Iraq

Two US soldiers were killed in separate attacks in Iraqi capital Baghdad after their patrols came under attack, the US military said. The first soldier was killed in a firefight with two Iraqis one of whom was shot dead.

World | July 7, 2003, Monday // 00:00

Bulgarian MP: Parliamentary Leadership Changes Will Not Bring New Cabinet

Personal changes in Bulgaria's parliamentary leadership will not lead to replacing the whole cabinet, Bulgarian MP Kemal Eyup said Monday. His suggestion came after Bulgarian Prime Minister Simeon Saxe-Coburg said that he would appoint an entirely new le

Politics | July 7, 2003, Monday // 00:00

Series of Earthquakes Shook Bulgaria

A series of seven tremors measuring between 5 to 3 on the Richter scale hit Bulgaria Sunday night and early on Monday. The earthquakes shook worst Bulgaria's southeastern region and its main city Kardzhali.

Politics | July 7, 2003, Monday // 00:00

Tremor Shook Bulgaria Late on Sunday

A strong earthquake shook Bulgaria at 10:13 pm local time. The population of the southern Kurdzhali district felt the tremor the most.

Politics | July 6, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

Pointless Punishment

Washington Post DURING HIS LAST VISIT to Europe, President Bush promised new U.

Views on BG | July 6, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

PM's Escort Involved in Road Accident

A car from the escort of Bulgaria's prime minister was involved in a light road accident Sunday. The automobile in which Prime Minster Simeon Saxe-Coburg was riding has not been damaged.

Politics | July 6, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

Thunderstorm Ravages through Northern District

A thunderstorm in the northern Shumen district killed a woman, sparked fires and caused electricity blackouts. 34-years old woman was struck by a lightning, which caused an instant death.

Politics | July 6, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

Travel Cheques Seized by Sofia Customs

Travel cheques for USD 113,000 and EUR 6,500 were seized by customs officers at the Sofia Airport. The cheques have been discovered during an examination of two shipments from the United Kingdom declared as little value and containing merely documents.

Politics | July 6, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

US Soldier Shot at Baghdad University

An American soldier has been shot at Baghdad University as students were gathering for lunch.

World | July 6, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

Moscow Mourns Bomb Victims

Memorial services have been held in Moscow to honour those killed in the suicide bombings at a rock concert on Saturday. The attacks killed at least 17 people, including two women suicide bombers, and wounded more than 48.

World | July 6, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

Israel to Free More Prisoners

The Israeli Government has voted to release a new batch of Palestinian prisoners - a goodwill gesture that it is hoped will push forward the US-backed peace plan, known as the roadmap. A ministerial committee will decide who will be released from a list o

World | July 6, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

Doctors Begin Op to Separate Conjoined Twins

Doctors in Singapore have begun unprecedented surgery to separate 29-year-old Iranian twin sisters who have been joined at the head since birth. Ladan and Laleh Bijani have been told that they have a 50-50 chance of survival but say they are willing to ri

World | July 6, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

Bulgaria Proposes Seasonal Employment Accord to Netherlands

Sofia will propose to the Netherlands an agreement for seasonal employment of Bulgarian workers. This was announced by the Bulgarian Foreign Minister Solomon Passy on Sunday.

Politics | July 6, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

Most of Bulgarian Foods Are GMs, Expert Says

The Bulgarians eat generic modified foods without knowing they buy such. This is what the director of the Bulgarian Agrobiological Institute, Acad.

Business | July 6, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

Newly-Set Club "Expected to Produce" Leaders for Bulgaria's Ruling Party

Members of the newly-set Novoto Vreme political club -- a faction within Bulgaria's ruling party -- are expected to occupy posts in the new leadership of the incumbent parliamenary group according to unofficial information. The club recently tabled a cont

Politics | July 6, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

Bulgaria "Made Itself Independent of IMF Loans"

Bulgaria does not need the money of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) according to Jeroen Kremers, Executive Director of the Dutch Group of the financial watchdog. He hailed the intention of the country's finance minister to transcend the current IMF

Business | July 6, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

PM Saxe-Coburg Will Replace Parliamenary Group Leadership

Bulgaria's Prime Minister Simeon Saxe-Coburg said he would appoint an entirely new leadership to his party's parliamentary group on Tuesday. "There is also governmental reshuffle to come," he pointed out.

Politics | July 6, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

Electronic Music Fanatics Dance in Sofia Streets

A street parade wound through Sofia streets on Saturday and Sunday. Electronic music fanatics danced in the poring rain with undying enthusiasm.

Politics | July 6, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

Bulgaria Confident of Balancing between US, EU

Bulgaria's position on the fledging war crimes court in The Hague is what it should be to secure both NATO and EU membership. This is what the country's Foreign Minister Solomon Passy commented amid controversy raised by Washington's decision to sanction

Politics | July 6, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

Tremor Shook Southern Bulgaria at Night

A light earthquake shook Bulgaria's southern district Kurdzhali at 00:59 local time on Sunday.

Politics | July 6, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

Moscow Dead Toll Put at 17

According to latest data, the dead toll of the Moscow concert explosions was fixed at 17. The number includes the two women suicide bombers, Russian agencies reported.

Politics | July 6, 2003, Sunday // 00:00
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