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Columbian Rebels Kill Sixty

Colombian Marxist rebels have attacked their right-wing paramilitary enemies of the United Self-defence Forces of Colombia (AUC) in the northern province of Bolivar. At least 60 people were killed in the fighting, the majority paramilitaries, which were d

World | December 28, 2002, Saturday // 00:00

Palestinian Militants Shot Israeli Settlers

Suspected Palestinian militants have killed four Israelis in a Jewish settlement near the West Bank town of Hebron. Israeli military sources said at least eight settlers were wounded, after a gunman sprayed bullets and threw grenades in the dining room of

World | December 28, 2002, Saturday // 00:00

US Company Claims First Cloned Baby

A controversial company linked to a UFO sect claims it have produced the world's first cloned human baby. The news prompted calls for cloning to be outlawed in the United States.

World | December 28, 2002, Saturday // 00:00

Two Night Explosions in Sofia

Two bombs exploded in Sofia at the early hours of December 28 without causing injuries and substantial damages. A first devise went off in front of a house in suburb Simeonovo.

Politics | December 28, 2002, Saturday // 00:00

Electricity Monopoly Saw Profit Slide in 2002

The National Electric Company (NEC) expects BGN 160 M to BGN 170 M of book profit in 2002, down from BGN 247 M year-on-year. This year's electricity exports are estimated at 6,300 million kWh.

Politics | December 28, 2002, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgaria Dispatches New Peacekeeping Squad to Bosnia

Bulgaria will dispatch 160 strong professional ground force squad to a peacekeeping mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina, local Darik radio reported. The third Stara Zagora guard squad will be based in the town of Butmir to watch the KFOR quarters.

Politics | December 28, 2002, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgaria's 10-mo Trade Deficit Totals USD 1.08 B

Bulgaria's ten-month foreign trade deficit stood at USD 1.087 B, the National Statistical Institute announced.

Business | December 28, 2002, Saturday // 00:00

Bulgaria's Cabinet Starts Revenue Agency

The newly created National Revenue Agency will see its first director appointed December 28. The Council of Ministers have chosen Nikolay Popov to run the first stage of the agency's establishment till end-2003.

Politics | December 28, 2002, Saturday // 00:00

Deputy Prime Minister Shuleva in Hospital After Car Crash

Deputy Prime Minister Lidia Shuleva and three members of her family were hospitalized after a car crash on Thursday. Shuleva, her two children and her sister suffered minor injuries and there is no threat fro their lives.

Politics | December 28, 2002, Saturday // 00:00

Smile for a While: Anything

25 November 2002: A female student shows up during a young professor's office hours.

Views on BG | December 27, 2002, Friday // 00:00

Point of View: Disillusionment Prevails

An Ex-King Slips Fast as Bulgaria Languishes Point of view: 13 December 2002, Friday.

Views on BG | December 27, 2002, Friday // 00:00

For the Record: Bulgaria on the Business Map

Sofia Gets on to the Business Map* For the Record: 15 January 2002

Views on BG | December 27, 2002, Friday // 00:00

Sports: Champions

Bulgarians Take Two Golds in World Rowing Championship Sports: 22 September 2002, Sunday.

Views on BG | December 27, 2002, Friday // 00:00

Lifestyle: Grand Discovery

Bulgarian Archeologists a Step Away from Grand Discovery Lifestyle: 28 November 2002, Thursday.

Views on BG | December 27, 2002, Friday // 00:00

Politics: Pope Clears Bulgaria's Name, NATO Extends Invitation, EU Welcomes Bulgaria in 2007, Deputy PM Resigns

Pope Denied Bulgaria's Involvement in the Assassination Attempt Politics: 25 May 2002, Saturday.

Views on BG | December 27, 2002, Friday // 00:00

Business: DZI, Biochim Bank Sold, EC: Bulgaria is Market Economy, Key Privatization Deals Suspended, New Flag Carrier

BULGARIA'S BIGGEST INSURER SOLD TO LOCAL BANKER Business: 28 August 2002, Wednesday.

Views on BG | December 27, 2002, Friday // 00:00

2002: The News as It Was

Today's issue of The News "The News as It Was in 2002" is special since in it the Editorial Staff of www.novinite.

Views on BG | December 27, 2002, Friday // 00:00

Dimitur Berbatov Named Bulgaria's Football Player for 2002

Dimitur Berbatov was named Bulgaria's Football Player of the Year. A poll among sports journalists was conducted by the local newspaper Football and Publishing House Start.

Sports | December 27, 2002, Friday // 00:00

Russia Officially Apologized to Bulgaria over Air Corridor Scandal

Russia's Ambassador in Sofia Titov apologized with a letter to Parliamentary Speaker Ognyan Gerdzhikov for the recent scandal for the air corridor not granted by Russia to a Bulgarian governmental plane. The plane received a permit to fly over Russia's te

Politics | December 27, 2002, Friday // 00:00

No Info for Bulgarian Victims in Grozny Incident

There is no information so far about Bulgarian victims in the Grozny incident. Two powerful bombs have devastated the main building of the Russian-backed Chechen Government building in Grozny in an apparent suicide attack.

Politics | December 27, 2002, Friday // 00:00
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