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Iraq: 250 Killed, 207 Wounded in Night Blasts

Up to 250 Iraqi civilians have been killed and 207 wounded during the massive British and US bombing blitz on Baghdad overnight, Iraqi Information Minister Mohammed Saeed al-Sahaf has said at a press conference, as quoted by AFP.

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

Terrorist Network with Chechen Connection Suspected over Paris Ricin

Traces of the poison ricin discovered in a Paris railway station could be linked to a terrorist network with Chechen connections. Two vials of the potentially deadly substance were found inside a locker at the Gare de Lyon, according to ministry officials

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

Violence in Oil-rich Niger Delta Leaves Dozens Dead

Dozens of people have been killed in clashes between soldiers and rival gangs of ethnic militants amid violence in Nigeria's oil-rich western Niger Delta. Fighting between two local communities, the Ijaw and Itsekiri, has been raging for more than a week,

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

All Crew in Gulf Helicopter Crash Dead

All seven crew members were killed after two Royal Navy helicopters collided at 0130GMT over international waters in the Gulf on Saturday. The seven crew members, including a U.

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

Bulgaria's Chief Mufti: War in Iraq not Religious

The war in Iraq is not a war between Islam and Christianity, nor is it a clash of civilizations, the war is a military solution to the political contradictions between the regime of Saddam Hussein and the democratic coalition, which Bulgaria joined, Chief

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

Bulgarian PM Visits Sarafovo Air Base, Holds Closed Talks with Pardew

Prime Minister Simeon Saxe-Coburg visited late on Friday Sarafovo airport, 400 kilometers (250 miles) east of Sofia. The visit was at the invitation of the commanders of the US contingent stationed there.

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

UK Helicopters Collide, Seven Crew Members Missing

Seven British crew members went missing after two Royal Navy helicopters collided around Saturday over Persian Gulf, Associated Press reported.

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

Three Top Iraqi Leader Believed Dead

Three top Iraqi leaders are believed to have been killed, ABCNEWS reported.

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

Pentagon: 1,000 Air Strikes, 1,000 Cruise Missiles Fired in Iraq

US and British air forces flew 1,000 strike sorties and fired 1,000 cruise missiles Friday in Iraq in a barrage of firepower aimed at Iraqi President Saddam Hussein's regime, a US defense official said, quoted by AFP.

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

Saddam's Old Palace Targeted in Baghdad

Three major fires raged inside Saddam's Old Palace compound, which stretches for 1.7 miles on the west bank of the Tigris River, the Associated Press reported.

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

8,000 Iraqi Troops Reportedly Surrendered

Pentagon officials said that in southern Iraq, an entire division 51st Infantry Division of the Iraqi army surrendered to coalition forces.

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

Air Attacks on Baghdad Resumed at Dawn

A sunny Saturday morning broke in Baghdad with the eerie wails of air raid sirens, after a night of heavy bombing devastated government facilities in and around the Iraqi capital.

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

Chirac Warns US and UK on Post-war Plans

French President Jacques Chirac has warned he will not accept any UN resolution allowing the United States and Britain to administer post-war Iraq.

Politics | March 21, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Iraq Rocked by Massive Air Raids

The Iraqi capital Baghdad has come under a massive bombardment. American officials declared that a planned major escalation of its attack on Iraq was under way.

Politics | March 21, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Rumsfeld: Saddam Regime Confusion is Growing

Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld said it was clear that the regime of Iraqi President Saddam Hussein is "starting to lose control of their country" and their confusion is growing.

Politics | March 21, 2003, Friday // 00:00

2nd U.S. Marine Killed in Attack on Iraq

Two U.S.

Politics | March 21, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Electric Power on Despite Attack in Baghdad

Iraqi radio and television kept brodcasting and electric power remained on even after huge explosions rocked Baghdad as a barrage of mighty bombs crashed down on the Iraqi capital on Friday. Power remained on even in buildings close to explosions.

Politics | March 21, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Major Strike Hits Iraq

A series of explosions and air raid sirens were reported in the Iraqi capital Friday night as the intense coalition air assault got underway. Tracers streaked into the sky over the west bank of the Tigris River, site of two presidential palaces and many

Politics | March 21, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Explosions in Baghdad Anticipate "Shock and Awe" Campaign

Explosions and air raid sirens were reported in the Iraqi capital Friday night. Tracers streaked into the sky over the west bank of the Tigris River, site of two presidential palaces and many government buildings - including the headquarters of the Baath

Politics | March 21, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Blair Pays Tribute to Dead British Commandos

UK Prime Minister Tony Blair has paid tribute to the eight British commandos who died when The U.S.

Politics | March 21, 2003, Friday // 00:00

Criminal Group Held over Forged Credit Cards

A crime group, which produced forged credit cards, has been arrested in a raid of the Interior Ministry. The operation has been carried out together with the National Investigating Service and the Supreme Cassation Prosecutor's Office.

Politics | March 21, 2003, Friday // 00:00
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