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Blair Talks with Bush, Calls "War Council"

British Prime Minister Tony Blair spoke to US President George Bush for 20 minutes, AFP reported. A governmental meeting followed with the participation of British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw, British Home Secretary David Blunkett, Deputy Prime Minister

Politics | March 19, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00

As Deadline Nears, U.S. Troops Advance Toward Iraq

The Washington Post By Thomas W.

Views on BG | March 19, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00

Iraqi TV Derides "Bush the Idiot"

In his speech, President Bush not only appeared as an idiot, but also as a failure, Iraqi TV commentator said, cited by BBC. The comment appeared right after Bush's ultimatum to Saddam to leave the country.

Politics | March 19, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00

Iraq Condemned US War Ultimatum

During the emergency session of the Iraqi parliament, speaker Saadoun Hammadi condemned the US war ultimatum delivered to Saddam Hussein.

Politics | March 19, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00

Warplanes Bomb Iraqi Positions

Warplanes from the USS Abraham Lincoln bombed Iraqi positions after coalition aircraft patrolling a no-fly zone were fired on by Iraqi forces, Rear Admiral John Kelly says.

Politics | March 19, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00

Slovenia Won't Take Part in Iraq War

Slovenia will not take part in the war against Iraq and will be sorry in case of an intervention without the support of the UN Security Council, the country's president said, quoted by DPA.

Politics | March 19, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00

Australia Says There is "Every Chance" War to Begin Thursday

Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer, whose government has deployed 2,000 troops in the Gulf, says there is "every chance" the US-led assault will begin on Thursday

Politics | March 19, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00

Saudi Arabia Won't Participate in War against Iraq

Saudi Arabia will not participate "under any circumstances" in a war against Iraq, King Fahd said in a statement Tuesday. The statement, read by Crown Prince Abdullah on Saudi television, said Saudi armed forces will not enter "one inch" of Iraqi territo

Politics | March 19, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00

France May Join War Effort

Despite its opposition to a war in Iraq, France could assist a U.S.

Politics | March 19, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00

Nick Davies: Bulgaria Needs to Prioritize

Prior to his recent appointment as country managing partner for the Bulgarian practice of Ernst & Young, Mr. Nick Davies was a partner in the accounting firm's Czech practice where he led both the financial services group and the technology security speci

Novinite Insider » Interview | March 19, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00

War Very Likely in Couple of Days

The top U.S.

Politics | March 19, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00

NATO Expects Warning Before Strike on Iraq

NATO Secretary General, Lord George Robertson should be warned about the start of the conflict in Iraq, AFP reported, quoting anonymous source from the pact. The alliance will not participate directly in the war, but will guarantee the security of Ankara

Politics | March 19, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00

AUBG Elieff Center Officially Opened in Sofia

AUBG Elieff Center for Education and Culture of the American University in Bulgaria (AUBG) was officially opened on Wednesday night.

Society | March 19, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00

15 Iraqi Soldiers Surrendered to US troops in Kuwait

Fifteen Iraqi soldiers on Wednesday crossed the border into Kuwait and surrendered to US troops, international agencies reported. The 15 were handed over to Kuwaiti police after laying down their arms and giving up, said Captain Darrin Theriault, headqua

Politics | March 19, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00

Rumors for Tariq Aziz Defection Checked

British Foreign Office investigated rumours Wednesday that Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister Tariq Aziz had defected to the Kurdish autonomous region in northern Iraq, AP reported. A Junior Foreign Office Minister Mike O'Brien confirmed that the government inv

Politics | March 19, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00

Bush Meets War Council Hours before Deadline

Hours before the 8:15 p.m.

Politics | March 19, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00

Bulgarian Delegation Will Join European Council Meeting

Prime Minister Saxe- Coburg will lead the Bulgarian delegation at the spring session of the European Council in Brussels scheduled March 20-21. He will be accompanied by Foreign Minister Solomon Passy and Finance Minister Milen Velchev.

Politics | March 19, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00

PM Delivered Special Address to Bulgarians on Iraq

The Bulgarian government defends the national interests and take care of the calmness of all Bulgarian citizens, Prime Minister Saxe-Coburg assured in a special address to the Bulgarian people. "We are all interested in the swift solution to the Iraqi cr

Politics | March 19, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00

Bulgarian PM: Use of Force in Iraq is Inevitable

The refusal of the regime in Baghdad to comply with the will of the international community makes the use of force in disarming Iraq inevitable, Bulgaria's Prime Minister Saxe-Coburg said in his address to the nation on Wednesday hours before the deadline

Politics | March 19, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00

Nordic Ambassadors Recognize MRF Role in Bulgaria's Progress

Four Nordic ambassadors to Bulgaria met Wednesday with Ahmed Dogan, leader of the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF), junior partner of the ruling coalition. "From pursuing a responsible policy in order to stabilize Bulgaria politically and economical

Politics | March 19, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00

Bulgarians Urged to Leave Crisis Region

Bulgaria's Foreign Ministry urged once again Bulgarians currently in the Middle East to leave the countries in which they reside. The announcement came hours before the 8:15 p.

Politics | March 19, 2003, Wednesday // 00:00
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