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Syria Denies Having Chemical Weapons

British government officials said Monday that Damascus has to cooperate with the coalition's efforts to find Saddam Hussein and other Iraqi fugitives and to prove it doesn't have own illegal weapons.

Politics | April 14, 2003, Monday // 00:00

Tikrit "under Control"

The pan-Arab satellite channel al-Jazeera said that US troops now had Tikrit under control. The channel broadcast live pictures of marines walking through Tikrit and US tanks taking up position in a central square.

Politics | April 14, 2003, Monday // 00:00

Nigeria's Democratic Party Leads

The first civilian-run elections partial results give President Olusegun Obasanjo's People's Democratic Party (PDP) a good start. On Monday, 124 of the House of Representatives seats had been declared, with the PDP winning 69 of them.

World | April 14, 2003, Monday // 00:00

?rafat Rejects Cabinet Proposal

Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat has rejected a list of cabinet members selected by Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas, say Palestinian sources. Sources say Mr Abbas - a leading moderate also known as Abu Mazen - has demoted senior supporters of Mr Arafat and t

World | April 14, 2003, Monday // 00:00

Sofia Mayor Proposes Common Balkan Fair

Sofia's mayor Stefan Sofianski suggested that a common Balkan fair is organized for all businessmen from the region. The proposal was voiced during a meeting of Sofianski with representatives of the Industrial Association in Zagreb.

Politics | April 14, 2003, Monday // 00:00

Choose Made in Bulgaria Fair Opens in Sofia

The Producers Fair "Choose Made in Bulgaria" opened at the National Palace of Culture on April 15. The organizers include "Business Center - Bulgaria" EOOD, "Made in Bulgaria" Alliance and the National Palace of Culture.

Politics | April 14, 2003, Monday // 00:00

Ion Iliescu: Bulgaria, Romania Belong to the Centre of Europe

Romanian President Ion Iliescu stressed the importance of a new political language when talking about the Balkans at a joint press conference with Bulgaria's President Parvanov April 14. He pointed out that geopolitically the two countries are in the cent

Politics | April 14, 2003, Monday // 00:00

Left-wing Parties Discuss Joint Participation in Bulgaria's Local Elections

The political council of left-wing opposition Coalition for Bulgaria began Monday a discussion on a project for political agreement of the parties in the coalition, dealing with their joint participation in the upcoming local elections.

Politics | April 14, 2003, Monday // 00:00

Decision on Preferred Buyer for Bulgaria's DSK Bank Delayed

The Board of Directors of the Bank Consolidation Company postponed its decision on naming a preferred buyer for Bulgaria's last state-owned bank DSK Bank. Following the meeting of the board on April 14 Finance Minister Milen Velchev refused to commit to a

Business | April 14, 2003, Monday // 00:00

Bulgarian Doctors Offer Help in Iraq

The Bulgarian Medics Association offered to help Iraq by sending doctors and nurses to care for the injured. In a letter sent to the American Ambassador in Sofia James Pardew the health professionals explain they can contribute by organizing intense cour

Politics | April 14, 2003, Monday // 00:00

Bulgaria's Maleeva Retains WTA Ranking

Bulgaria's best tennis player Magdalena Maleeva retained her fourteenth standing in WTA Tour Ranking with a total of 1627 points.

Sports | April 14, 2003, Monday // 00:00

Al-Jazeera: Saddam Hussein Is Dead

Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein has been killed during the night of April 7-8 as a result of a bombing raid on the al-Mansur district of Baghdad.

Politics | April 14, 2003, Monday // 00:00

Rebuilding Post-war Iraq is "Golden Opportunity" for Bulgaria

Bulgaria has a golden opportunity in joining post-war reconstruction of Iraq not only because of the participation itself, but also because this is a way to win back markets it has lost over the past years, said the advisor to Economy Minister Mario al-Je

Business | April 14, 2003, Monday // 00:00

21 students Died in a Bus Accident in Greece

At least 21 high-school students died yesterday when their bus crushed in a terrible collision with a lorry carrying a load of timber sheets on a trailer. Some reports suggest death is as high as 24.

World | April 14, 2003, Monday // 00:00

Gulf Mission of Bulgarian Unit Still Not Ruled Out

The mission of the Bulgarian military unit will most probably be realized and this option is real, Stanimir Ilchev, chairman of the parliamentary commission for foreign affairs, defence and security, told private national TV channel bTV. The announcement

Politics | April 14, 2003, Monday // 00:00

Mister "Shock and Awe" Arrived in Bulgaria

Harlan Ulman, the "defense intellectual", whose book was used to plan the military operation in Baghdad, arrived in Bulgaria on Sunday at the invitation of "George C. Marshal Association".

Society | April 14, 2003, Monday // 00:00

Luxembourg's PM Pays a Visit to Bulgaria April 15, 16

Luxembourg' Prime Minister Jean -Claude Juncker will pay a working visit in Bulgaria on April 15,16. Jean -Claude Juncker is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Simeon Saxe- Coburg April 15.

Politics | April 14, 2003, Monday // 00:00

Customs Officials Seized Marihuana at Kalotina Checkpoint

Customs officials foiled an illegal marihuana export attempt at Kalotina checkpoint. The 950 grams substance was found in a package on a bus headed for Austria.

Politics | April 14, 2003, Monday // 00:00

US Forces Reaches Centre of Hussein's Hometown

American tanks and troops have taken position in the main square of Tikrit, international agencies reported.

Politics | April 14, 2003, Monday // 00:00

Pilot of Downed F/A-18C Hornet Classified as Killed

Lieutenant Nathan D. White, 30, from Mesa, the U.

Politics | April 14, 2003, Monday // 00:00

Romanian President Ion Iliescu Started Visit in Bulgaria

Romania's President Ion Iliescu arrived on a two-day state visit here Monday morning at the invitation of Bulgarian President Georgi Parvanov. Talks with the President Parvanov, Prime Minister Simeon Saxe-Coburg, Parliamentary Speaker Ognyan Gerdzhikov w

Politics | April 14, 2003, Monday // 00:00
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