Obama urges Libya's help in Benghazi probe, names new envoy
President Barack Obama has urged cooperation from the Libyan government in the investigation into the Sept. 11 attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi as he named a new ambassador to replace the...
View ArticleBoat intercepted with Arabs aboard
Twenty Arab men were found hidden aboard a Maltese fishing boat that was intercepted as it returned to Grand Harbour on Monday night. The boat had been followed in by Customs and police drug squad in...
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Bigger fines for fake food labels
Bigger financial penalties are necessary to prevent a repeat of the horsemeat scandal, according to EU Health Commissioner Tonio Borg. The scandal was a problem of fraudulent labelling and not a food...
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Birkirkara hammer Mosta
BIRKIRKARA-7, MOSTA-1 Birkirkara are hitting top form at the right time. After their 1-0 win over Hibs, the Stripes this evening capitalised on Valletta's slip-up to Tarxien after crushing Mosta in a...
View ArticlePope won't know who voted for him
One thing is sure - the new pope will never truly know who voted for him. Cardinals used to sign their names to ballots, but stopped doing so "due to an old history of intrigues and tensions, when...
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The new Pope - a humble moderniser
Pope Francis - the first Jesuit Pope - has spent nearly his entire career at home in Argentina. The former Jorge Mario Bergoglio, 76, reportedly got the second-most votes after Joseph Ratzinger, the...
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Pope Francis delivers first blessing, asks world for prayers
Pope Francis, the former Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio of Argentina, delivered his first blessing to a huge crowd in St Peter's Square tonight, asking for the prayers of "all men and women of good will" to...
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Pope Francis's first words after election
Pope Francis, the former Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio of Argentina, delivered his first blessing and message to Rome and the world about an hour after his election as successor of Pope Benedict. Here is a...
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Pope known for catching the bus, cooking his meals
Of all the contenders to replace Pope Benedict XVI, Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Buenos Aires was little mentioned. The 76-year-old reportedly received the second most votes after Joseph...
View ArticlePope Francis to be installed on March 19
Pope Francis will be officially installed as the new leader of the Roman Catholic Church on March 19, the Vatican said. Vatican spokesman Father Federico Lombardi also told a news conference that...
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Herrera does not shake PM's hand
Eyebrows were raised during the Cabinet swearing-in ceremony this evening when Jose Herrera, parliamentary secretary for local government and culture, did not shake the prime minister's hand. Many had...
View ArticleKerċem consolidate runner-up spot
In the only match from the top flight last weekend, Kerċem Ajax recor-ded a 2-0 win over relegation strugglers Xagħra United to all but secure second place in the table. Runaway leaders Nadur...
View Articleokmalta.com surrender lead
All week seven fixtures in the MSV Life National league have finally been played, following a two-week hiatus for international duties and other postponements. Champions okmalta.com have seen their...
View ArticleScorers and red cards
Balzan Fc - Elton 14 (4 Pens); Pedrinho 8 (1 Pen); N’Dekre 3, Caruana 3; Licari 2, Darmanin 2; Mendy, Deanov, Pace, Forace, Camilleri, Conceicao. Red Cards: Conceicao (Vs Ħamrun, Vs Valletta), Licari...
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Championship sets off at Ġnejna
The opening round from the 2013 Island Car Club (ICC) Hillclimb Championship, sponsored by Grimaldi Lines, was held recently in Ġnejna, limits of Mġarr. The race attracted 53 entries with cars varying...
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Delighted Greco urges Sliema players to keep their focus
Until a few weeks ago, Sliema Wanderers were being hailed as the surprise package of the Premier League this season. Since the start of the Championship Pool, the Blues have continued to exceed...
View ArticleNine players receive bans
Nine players were suspended by the Malta FA Disciplinary Commissioner this morning following the midweek Premier League matches. Ħamrun Spartans Adrian Borg was given a two-match ban following his red...
View ArticleFerdinand recalled to England squad
Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand was recalled to the England squad by manager Roy Hodgson yesterday for this month’s World Cup qualifiers against San Marino and Montenegro. Ferdinand, capped...
View ArticleBulgaria name squad for Malta qualifier
Bulgaria coach Luboslav Penev has included three uncapped players in his 25-man squad for the World Cup qualifiers against Malta and Denmark. The domestic-based trio of Slavia Sofia defender Radoslav...
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Spurs through despite 4-1 defeat at Inter
European champions Chelsea reached the Europa League quarter-finals with a 3-1 win over Steaua Bucharest after Tottenham Hotspur survived a thrilling Inter fightback to progress on away goals...
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