UK faces EU re-negotiation over Scottish independence fight
Britain would have to re-negotiate its EU membership if Scotland voted for independence, senior EU sources told AFP as Scotland and England fight a high-stakes referendum battle. The possible break-up...
View ArticleMuscat to be candidate on second district
Joseph Muscat announced today that he will be a candidate on the second district when a general election is called. The second district was traditionally Dom Mintoff's district and Dr Muscat appeared...
View ArticleStop personal attacks, Gonzi urges supporters
The Prime Minister this morning called on his supporters to be calm and to stop personal attacks against those who disagreed with them. The Nationalist Party had always played the democratic game and...
View ArticleAnimals have their big day
Hundreds of people turned up at Rabat this morning for the traditional blessing of animals to mark the feast of St Anthony the Abbot. The blessing took place outside historic St Mark Church after a...
View ArticleBalzanās late winner stuns Sliema
Balzan Youths boosted their Championship Pool aspirations when they edged Sliema Wanderers 2-1 in a thrilling encounter at the Hibs Stadium today. Sliema had made the perfect start as after 16 minutes...
View Article1,520 Church marriages last year
There were 1,520 marriages at the altar last year, the Curia said in a break-down of statistics today. It said 1,315 marriages were between Maltese while 66 involved foreigners. 31 of the foreigners...
View ArticleCar extensively damaged in fire
The front part of a Renault Clio was extensively damaged by fire early this afternoon. The incident happened shortly before 1 p.m. as the car was being driven along Burmarrad Road. No one was injured....
View ArticleTwo more dead passengers found on stricken cruise ship
The death toll from the grounding of the Costa Concordia rose to five this afternoon after two elderly men were found in the submerged part of the ship. The huge ship is lying on its side in shallow...
View ArticleAT SUNDAY LUNCH
During Sunday lunch, a friend received an email from Joseph Muscat, who addressed him as "Dear Friend". I know most of my friend's friends and Joseph isn't one of them. My missus also got the same...
View ArticleValletta struggle to beat Mqabba
Ā Valletta 2 Mqabba 1 Steve Borg's winner three minutes from time rescued leaders Valletta as they came from behind to claim full points against Mqabba. Jesmond Zerafa's side looked set to be on the...
View ArticleLibyan militias clash south of Tripoli
Ā Rival Libyan militias clashed today south of Tripoli, sources told AFP, raising fresh security concerns with the war-torn North African country still emerging from a bloody conflict. A militia from...
View ArticleJuve and Udinese slip to hand Milan advantage
Juventus and Udinese both dropped points to hand AC Milan the impetus in the Serie A title race today ahead of the evening's Milan derby. If Milan beat bitter rivals Inter at the San Siro, they will go...
View ArticleBMW recalls 89,000 Minis: US safety agency
German automaker BMW is recalling nearly 89,000 Mini Coopers, the US traffic safety agency announced today, citing the threat of a smoldering circuit board that could set the cars on fire. "The...
View ArticleArsenal shocked at Swansea, debut loss for Hughes
Arsenal lost ground in the race to secure a top-four finish as the Gunners slumped to a surprise 3-2 defeat against Swansea City, while Mark Hughes' debut as QPR boss ended in a 1-0 loss at Newcastle...
View ArticleRussian Mars probe crashes into Pacific Ocean
A failed Russian space probe crashed into the Pacific Ocean today, showering fragments south of Chile's coast in a fiery plunge. The fragments of the Phobos-Ground landed in water 775 miles west of...
View ArticleInter defeat Milan in derby
Milan 0 Inter 1 Inter denied their neighbours AC Milan a place at the top of Serie A and threw their own hat into the ring for the Scudetto in the process with a 1-0 win at the San Siro. A goal from...
View ArticleItalian cruise line company says captain made errors
Costa Crociere, the owner of the luxury liner that ran aground off the coast of Italy, killing at least five people, said tonight the vessel's captain had made "errors of judgment". "It seems that the...
View ArticleCruise captain sailed near island for head waiter
The captain of an Italian cruise ship that ran aground near Giglio island passed close to its rocky shores to please the head waiter who comes from there, the Corriere della Sera reported today. The...
View ArticleRespect their dignity
Timesofmalta.com announced yesterday that a new-born baby girl and nine women were among a group of 25 migrants brought to Malta this morning on an AFM patrol boat after being picked up from a drifting...
View ArticleMost women feel discriminated
Seven out of 10 working women claim that their employer does not have an equal opportunity policy at work to avoid discrimination and harassment, a study has shown. One in every 10 women experienced...
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