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RAF Aircraft Missing, "Downed by US Patriot Missile"

An RAF aircraft is missing, BBC reported. The plane is thought to have been brought down by a US Patriot anti-missile system stationed in the Gulf to protect Kuwait and coalition forces stationed there.

Politics | March 23, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

Bulgarians Join Global Protests against US-led War on Iraq

Hundreds of placard waiving Bulgarians gathered peacefully in Sofia Sunday to join rallies worldwide calling for an end to the war in Iraq. Two protests were held in the morning and midday in Sofia, organized by the Socialist Youth Movement, the ecologic

Politics | March 23, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

Saddam Seriously Injured, UK Intelligence Claims

Saddam Hussein has been seriously injured in last week's cruise missile attack on his bunker in Baghdad, according to information of the UK intelligence, cited by Daily Telegraph.

Politics | March 23, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

US-led Forces Half-way to Baghdad

The coalition forces said they had advanced half-way towards Iraq's capital. US and Iraqi forces have clashed in the desert just 160 kilometres (100 miles) south of Baghdad.

Politics | March 23, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

US Soldier Held over Fatal Attack at Base in Kuwait

A US soldier has been arrested after a grenade attack at a rear base camp in northern Kuwait, killing one and wounding 12 servicemen.

Politics | March 23, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

Iraqi TV Reported Clashes South of Baghdad

Iraqi television reported that Iraqi troops have clashed with US-led forces in the desert where the town of Najaf is situated. The town is 100 miles south of Baghdad.

Politics | March 23, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

500 Cruise Missiles Hit Iraq, Pentagon Says

American forces have crossed the Euphrates River and made their way 150 miles into Iraq, halfway to Baghdad, the Pentagon said Saturday, the Associated Press reported.

Politics | March 23, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

Four US Soldiers Killed

Four US soldiers were killed when their two vehicles came under attack in central Iraq, Sky News television reports, citing one of its reporters with US forces.

Politics | March 22, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

PHARE Funds Road Repairs

PHARE program will finance repair works of 22 kilometres of tourist roads in the district of Dobrich with local and international significance. Representatives of the European Union and PHARE program for Bulgaria have already toured the sites.

Politics | March 22, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Oscars as Scheduled on Sunday

The Oscars will go on as scheduled Sunday, barring any major incidents related to the U.S.

World | March 22, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Hello!: Charles Welcomes Spring with Traditional Bulgarian Bracelet

Some onlookers were no doubt surprised to see Prince Charles sporting what looked like a string bracelet during a royal visit to Connaught Barracks in Dover. The heir to the throne was taking tea with families at the base when photographers snapped the re

Views on BG | March 22, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Strong Blasts Rock Iraqi Capital after Sunset

U.S.

Politics | March 22, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Turkey Denies Reports of Sent Troops into Iraq

Turkey denied reports it had sent over 1,000 troops into northern Iraq as part of its plans to control war refugees and prevent any "terrorist activity".

Politics | March 22, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgaria's Dafovska 11th at Biathlon Champ in Khanty-Mansiysk

Olympic champion Ekaterina Dafovska finished eleventh in the 12.5-kilometre mass start race at the Biathlon World Championships in Khanty-Mansiysk.

Sports | March 22, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgaria Expects USD 1,7 M for Sarafovo Air Base

Bulgaria is to receive USD 1, 7 M under a contract for the use of the American base in Sarafovo airport, Deputy Foreign Minister Lyubomir Ivanov announced after the meeting of the Bulgarian Coordination Center with the Security Council March 22. The main

Politics | March 22, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

U.S. Troops Set to Fly into Northern Iraq in Days

U.S.

Politics | March 22, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Tobacco Chamber Likely after EU Entry

Agriculture Minister Mehmed Dikme supported the idea for establishing a tobacco chamber in Bulgaria, which would replace minimum tobacco prices. A state subsidy of BGN 400 M will be needed for setting up the chamber, which could be done only after Bulgari

Politics | March 22, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Allied Forces "Take Control" of Basra, Nasiriya

Allied forces are confident they have taken control of Basra, BBC reported. According to reports of Qatar-based Al Jazeera TV channel some 50 Iraqis were killed Saturday during air raids on the southern Iraqi city of Basra.

Politics | March 22, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgaria Seeks More Info on US Call to Close Iraqi Mission

Bulgaria is still considering the US call to close down the Iraqi diplomatic mission, Deputy Foreign Minister Lyubomir Ivanov said after the meeting of the Bulgarian Coordination Center with the Security Council March 22.

Politics | March 22, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Series of Explosions Hit Baghdad as Coalition Advances

U.S.

Politics | March 22, 2003, Saturday // 00:00

Iraqi Health Minister: Three Killed in US Raids

Three Iraqis were killed in overnight US air raids on Baghdad, Iraqi Health Minister Umeed Midhat Mubarak said at a news conference Saturday.

Politics | March 22, 2003, Saturday // 00:00
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