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US Breaks Nasiriya Resistance

A column of about 4,000 United States marines has broken through heavy resistance and after two days of fighting, have crossed the Euphrates River in the city of Nasiriya, resuming their advance on Baghdad. The troops met strong resistance, in fighting w

Politics | March 25, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00

Blair, Bush to Discuss War Conduct

Blair and Bush are to hold urgent talks this week about the conduct of the war and the re-structuring of Iraq. Blair will arrive Wednesday and the two leaders will go to Bush's presidential retreat at Camp David to continue their talks Thursday, the Asso

Politics | March 25, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00

"Cloned Baby" Shown

Clonaid, the company which claims to have created the world's first cloned babies, has distributed a photograph of one of the "clones" for the first time.

Society | March 25, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00

350 Refugees from Iraq Seek Shelter in Bulgaria

Some 350 refugees from Iraq are currently seeking shelter in Bulgaria and are passing through the usual procedure, Boyko Antonov from the Refugee Agency announced.

Politics | March 25, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00

Every Third Bulgarian Fears Terrorist Attacks, Survey Shows

One third of the Bulgarians say that they fear terrorist attacks in Bulgaria because of the war in Iraq, a survey of polling agency Alpha Research conducted on March 20th shows. The number of Bulgarians who have such fears is unchanged since February, ac

Politics | March 25, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00

Another British Soldier Killed in Action

A British soldier from the 1st Battalion The Black Watch has been killed in action in an operation near Al Zubayr in southern Iraq, UK military officials said. This brings to 20 the number of dead and missing British troops since the war started last week

Politics | March 25, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00

British Royal Marines Deployed along Iraq's Border with Iran

British Royal Marines have been deployed along Iraq's southern border with Iran, reaching the furthest position east for British troops so far, BBC reported.

Politics | March 25, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00

FM: Bulgarians will not Fight

Bulgaria will not take part in military actions, Foreign Minister Pasy said in private national TV channel broadcast "This Morning" March 25.

Politics | March 25, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00

Sandstorm Slows Allied Advance to Baghdad

A sandstorm slowed early Tuesday the operations of U.S.

Politics | March 25, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00

Bulgaria Day away from Signing Protocol for NATO Accession

A Bulgarian delegation, led by Foreign Minister Solomon Passy, left Tuesday for Brussels, where at a ceremony on Wednesday Bulgaria will sign the NATO accession protocol.

Politics | March 25, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00

US-led Forces Face Tough Resistance Near Baghdad

Coalition forces in Iraq have started their push to strike at the heart of Saddam Hussein's regime by attacking Iraqi troops near the city of Baghdad.

Politics | March 25, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00

Bulgaria Seeks to Cash Telecom Dividend before Sale

The state will do its best to cash its dividend share of the 2002 profit of the Bulgarian Telecommunications Company before the acquisition by Viva Ventures, Telecommunications Minister Plamen Petrov said.

Business | March 24, 2003, Monday // 00:00

Robertson Assures War in Iraq Won't Delay NATO Enlargement

NATO Secretary General Lord George Robertson assured Monday that NATO enlargement will not be delayed by the war in Iraq. "The crisis in Iraq is no threat to the timeline of your accession to NATO," Secretary-General Robertson said at a news conference i

Politics | March 24, 2003, Monday // 00:00

Bush to Request War Budget

President Bush is expected to formally address the cost of war in Iraq on Monday afternoon. He will then submit his supplemental budget request to Congress on Tuesday.

Politics | March 24, 2003, Monday // 00:00

Blair: We are Nearing Crucial Confrontation in Baghdad

US and British forces fighting in Iraq aim to reach Baghdad as quickly as possible, Prime Minister Tony Blair said on Monday. He added that they were nearing a crucial confrontation.

Politics | March 24, 2003, Monday // 00:00

Bulgarian Delegation to Attend WB Knowledge Economy Forum

Senior government officials, policymakers, and NGO and private sector representatives from Eastern and Western Europe will gather in Helsinki, Finland from March 25-28 for the Knowledge Economy Forum. Bulgarian delegates will also attend the forum.

Politics | March 24, 2003, Monday // 00:00

One Bidder in Balkancar's Sale

Balkars - Consortium is the only company, which submitted preliminary offer by the Monday deadline in the sale of an undisclosed stake in Balkancar Holding, Sofia and the state-owned assets in its fourteen units capital, the privatisation agency reported.

Politics | March 24, 2003, Monday // 00:00

Violent Clashes in Hamburg at Anti-war Rally

An anti-US war demonstration by thousands of high school students led to violent clashes with police in Hamburg, resulting in the arrest of scores of protestors, DPA reported Monday.

Politics | March 24, 2003, Monday // 00:00

US Says It Has Evidence Russia Sold Weapons to Iraq

The United States has "credible evidence that Russian companies have provided assistance and prohibited hardware to the Iraqi regime," White House spokesman Ari Fleischer says. Earlier on Monday, Russian Foreign Minister Igor Ivanov rejected the US accus

Politics | March 24, 2003, Monday // 00:00

Final Bids for DSK Bank Fixed for April 10th

The Bank Consolidation Company, the body in charge of the banks privatisation in Bulgaria, has provided to the three bidding banks the report on the financial state of Bulgaria's last-state owned bank DSK Bank, prepared by auditor KPMG.

Business | March 24, 2003, Monday // 00:00

New Explosions Rock Baghdad

US-led raids rocked again the Iraqi capital Baghdad on Monday afternoon.

Politics | March 24, 2003, Monday // 00:00
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