Headlines
- 43 people died and 11 were injured in a car accident near Kakanj
- Bosko Perosevic, the Vojvodina Executive Council Chairman was shot in Novi Sad
- Tihomir Gligoric is our only candidate for the Chairman of the Council of Ministers, said Zivko Radisic
Kakanj
43 people died and 11 were injured in a car accident near Kakanj. A bus with 55 passengers fell in the river Bosna. 6 persons are at the intensive care. An investigation on causes of the accident is underway. The results will be announced in a few days. Reported by Koraljka Kurcenberger.
Livno
Doctor Niko Babic, the Deputy Minister for social activities in Herceg-Bosna Canton died in a car accident this morning. The funeral date will be announced tomorrow.
World
Bosko Perosevic, the Vojvodina Executive Council Chairman was shot in Novi Sad. The assassin, Milivoje Gutovic was arrested immediately after the assassination.
A 3-year-old child died, and 4 persons were injured in a bomb attack against Iraq.
At least 20 Palestinians were injured in clashes with the Israeli Army in the West Coast.
The Israeli Prime Minister rejected Lebanon requests that his country relinquishes the territory they conquered during the war in 1967.
The Government forces in Sierra Leone defeated rebels near the capital Freetown.
Exodus of civilians in Shri Lanca continues.
The piece on current world events was produced by Adis Saranovic.
Bratunac
The situation in Bratunac has stabilised, two days after the incident when the Serb citizens prevented 180 Bosniac women from entering the town. Local police claim that they carried out all security measures before the visit. The report was produced by Damir Kaletovic.
Banja Luka
“The Chairman of the Council of Ministers will be appointed on 17th May”, said Zivko Radisic, the B&H Presidency member. “Our decision remains the same. The only candidate is still Mr. Gligoric”, he added. “The gap between the RS Government and the Assembly is larger every day”, Radisic said. Reported by Nedeljka Breberina.
Sarajevo
The SDP had a meeting with the Commission for implementation of municipal elections representatives. They discussed the work plan for the first year of their candidates’ mandate. The report was produced by Slobodan Maksimovic.
Sarajevo
After the World Bank‘s request, “Elektroprivreda” cancelled a contract on purchase of two planes. The director of “Elektroprivreda” accused the American Ambassador, Thomas Miller, of being responsible for the contract cancellation, because “Elektroprivreda” didn’t purchase American planes. Mr Miller denied these claims. The report was produced by OBN journalist, Amarildo Gutic.
Rakovica
Citizens who live near a quarry in Rakovica demand that the illegal exploitation of the quarry stops. They demanded the immediate closing of the quarry. Employees of the company “Colaktex”, who exploit the quarry, didn’t allow OBN crew to record the site. OBN reporter, Sanjin Beciragic, produced the report.
Prnjavor
Keys of prefabricated houses were given to families of Serb soldiers who died or were injured during the war. In this way, the issue of accommodation of 18 such families has been solved in Prnjavor municipality. Reported by Igor Pozgaj.
Vitez
Olivera Dimac produced a piece on a donation from Holland for farmers in the Federation of B&H. 10 farmers received 5 cows each within the donation.
Sport
Reports on local fieldball and football and European Junior Tennis Tournament “Zenica 2000” were presented.