US lashes China, Russia for human trafficking
Washington. The United States on Wednesday downgraded China, Russia and Uzbekistan to the bottom of a US table for failing to make greater efforts to combat human trafficking, a move that may spark sanctions.

Bulgarian PM appoints five more deputy ministers
Sofia. Bulgarian Prime Minister Plamen Oresharski has appointed five more deputy ministers, announced the government’s press center.

Political party holding anti-government protest in Bulgarian capital
Sofia. The National Front for the Salvation of Bulgaria is holding an anti-government protest in the Bulgarian capital Sofia, FOCUS News Agency reported.