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Government rejects Opposition's surrogacy proposal
The government has rejected an Opposition proposal for surrogate motherhood to be allowed in exceptional cases. The proposal was made by George Vella during a four-and-a-half-hour sitting to debate...
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Syria refugee camp blast kills four
A bomb blast in a Palestinian refugee camp in Damascus killed four people and seriously wounded a member of a faction that has backed Syrian President Bashar Assad in the country's bitter civil war,...
View ArticleHilarious but true
I’m quite often criticised, if not ostracised, for poking some silly fun about the political, social or religious situation on this sunny rock of ours. My critics don’t say my humour sucks, which I’m...
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Hamilton has the edge
Lewis Hamilton could again prove to be a fly in the ointment ahead of this weekend's title showdown in the Brazilian Grand Prix. Although no longer involved in the championship battle, Hamilton has...
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Rita Schembri asks to be investigated
The Auditor General has been asked to investigate allegations on the director general of the Internal Audit and Investigations directorate. The request was made by the Prime Minister through his...
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Merchants' Street lit up for Christmas
Christmas lights were turned on in Merchants Street, Valletta this evening starting the Christmas Campaign 2012. The switch was pressed by Tourism Minister Mario de Marco, whose constant support and...
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Mayors give thumbs down to bendy buses
The Local Councils Association is compiling a report with councils’ complains on the public transport service which it will be passing on to Arriva. The association will be giving the company a month...
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No goals in drab encounter
Melita and Rabat Ajax gave life to a drab encounter at the Tedesco Stadium as the two relegation strugglers cancelled each other in a goalless draw. It was a poor performance from the two sides...
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Balzan hold Birkirkara
Birkirkara 2 Balzan 2 Balzan held Birkirkara 2-2 to earn their first point ever in the derby. As expected Birkirkara made an energetic start. The Stripes might have forged ahead after just 51 seconds...
View ArticleThe easiest answer is No
Scene  –  option 1 Michael (10 years old) – Mum, can I sleep over at Jessie’s tonight? Mum - No Michael bickers and frets, throws a tantrum, eventually gets tired and sleeps End of story Scene  –...
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A week of illustrious visitors and celebrations
The above is a selection of some of the best pictures taken this week by the news photographers of The Times and The Sunday Times.
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Government mum on whether Farrugia should resign EU post
The Government will not comment on whether Vince Farrugia should resign his post on a European body for civil society after a court witness alleged he told her to lie to the police. Mr Farrugia,...
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AD's manifesto to give prominence to hunting issues
Alternattiva Demokratika’s electoral manifesto will give prominence to hunting issues. Chairman Michael Briguglio told a news conference this morning that animal welfare legislation should also apply...
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Arafat's remains to be exhumed
The remains of former Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat will be exhumed on Tuesday, to enable foreign experts to take samples as part of a probe into his death, a Palestinian official said today....
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Judges slam President's power grab
Egypt's highest body of judges has called the president's recent decrees an "unprecedented assault on the independence of the judiciary and its rulings". In a statement carried today on MENA, the...
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Israel eases border restrictions
Israel has eased some border restrictions as part of its truce with the Palestinian territory's Hamas rulers, Gaza residents said today, allowing farmers to visit land near its security fence and...
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Pleads not guilty to injuring man
A 32-year-old man from St Paul’s Bay has been remanded in custody after he pleaded not guilty to grievously injuring a person. Gary Windfield was also charged with damaging a vehicle and being in...
View ArticleUpdate 2: United survive QPR scare
New QPR manager Harry Redknapp watched from the Old Trafford stands as the visitors surrendered a second-half lead en route to a 3-1 defeat against Manchester United. The bottom-of-the-table visitors,...
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Grech's late goal sinks Hibs
Qormi boosted their hopes of a late charge for a Championship Pool berth when they stunned title hopefuls Hibernians 1-0 at the National Stadium. It was a merited victory for the Yellow-Blacks who...
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Updated: Man, 75, charged with blackmailing Rita Schembri
A 75-year-old man was remanded in custody after he pleaded not guilty to blackmailing Rita Schembri. Ms Schembri is the director general of the Internal Audit and Investigations directorate, a post...
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