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Press digest
The following are the top stories in the Maltese and overseas press. The Times says Austin Gatt has denied ditching a favourable Italian gas pipeline deal, saying the decision was taken by the Cabinet...
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Surgeons left up to 16 objects in a man's body after an operation for prostate cancer. a lawyer in Germany has said. Annette Corinth said doctors removed a needle, compresses and surgical strips from...
View ArticleEx-Sumo grand champion Taiho dies
Former sumo grand champion Taiho, who won 32 championships - a record in the history of Japan's ancient sport - has died at the age of 72. Taiho, who real name was Koki Naya, died of heart disease in...
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US tells embassy families to leave Mali
The US State Department has told families of US embassy staff in Bamako, Mali, to leave. In a warning, the department also advised Americans against all travel to the west African nation because of...
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Fire disappears within minutes
A strange 'fire' was this morning reported in the Hal Farrug area near the airport. A plume of dark smoke was noticed and the ‘fire’ was reported to the Civil Protection Department. Personnel went on...
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Urgent appeal for blood donations
The Blood Bank's reserves are down to a criticial level, the bank said in an urgent appeal for blood. It said all types of blood were needed but especially O positive. The bank, which is adjacent to...
View ArticleSpider species named after Bono
It appeared Bono and arachnids didn't mix when his Spider-Man musical had a rough Broadway run, but that did not keep a biologist from naming an actual spider species after the U2 frontman. Jason Bond...
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Two guide dogs arrive from Bratislava
Two guide dogs, acquired by the Malta Guide Dogs Foundation (MGDF), arrived this week accompanied by two mobility and guide dog instructors who they will be handing over to their new owners in the...
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More than 1,500 Church marriages registered in Malta last year
The number of Church marriages registered in the Malta last year was 1,562. This marks a marginal increase over 2011 when 1,520 Church marriages were registered A total 1,351 of last year’s Church...
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AD to approve radical manifesto
Alternattiva Demokratika will be the first party to launch its electoral manifesto that makes reference to gay marriage, drug decriminalisation and a vacant property tax. Party members are gathered...
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Stanley Brinks to sing in Malta
French singer-songwriter André Herman Düne, from the former folk rock band Herman Düne, will be performing in Malta tomorrow. He now goes by the stage name Stanley Brinks and will be performing at the...
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Gun tower
Two cannons were yesterday mounted by Din l-Art Helwa on the roof of the 364-year-old St Agatha’s Tower, also known as the Red Tower, in Mellieħa. Completed in 1648 during the time of Grand Master...
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Views of the villagers
The Labour Party’s energy proposal has dominated debates and discussions during the past few weeks. Kim Dalli roams the fishermen’s hamlet of Marsaxlokk to gauge the villagers’ preferences and...
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Second campaign week is sweet and sour
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PN government will simplify planning process to encourage investment in Gozo
A new Nationalist government will simplify the planning process to encourage investment in Gozo, Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi said this evening. Speaking at a political activity in Xaghra, Dr Gonzi...
View ArticleCole set for new Chelsea deal
Ashley Cole has agreed to sign a new contract at Chelsea, Press Association Sport understands. Cole is out of contract at the end of the season and was expected to leave Stamford Bridge, but the...
View ArticlePalermo deny Lazio chance to draw level at top
Lazio missed the chance to draw level with Juventus at the top of Serie A today when they had to settle for a 2-2 draw at Palermo thanks to a late Hernanes penalty. They moved into second place on 43...
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Pogba double sees Juve hammer Udinese
Two superb long range goals from former Manchester United youngster Paul Pogba helped Juventus extend their lead at the top of Serie A to five points after a comfortable 4-0 win against Udinese. Mirko...
View ArticlePharmacies open today
Malta & Gozo: 9am – noon Chemimart Ltd, 20/21, Republic Street, Valletta;Vivien Pharmacy, Patri Magri Street, Marsa;Pinto Pharmacy, 43, St Sebastian Street, Qormi;St Helen Pharmacy, Tumas Fenech...
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Births BONNICI. On November 20, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Fleur née Mizzi and Robert, God’s precious gift of a daughter – LEAH, a most welcome sister to Jade. Thanks be to God. PELLICANO. Mandy and...
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