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14 dead after fire on two vessels during gas transfer near Crimea
Fourteen people were killed and five are missing off Russia-annexed Crimea in the Black Sea after a fire engulfed gas tankers sailing under the flag of Tanzania, authorities said. "There are 11...
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Mistaken perceptions - Lino Debono
Following my recent article about the Gozo Ministry, I received many positive remarks as well as a few negative ones, which viewed my article as critical of the Gozo Ministry. Due to this, I wish to...
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Mixed reaction to proposal for Marsalforn breakwaters
A proposed dual breakwater system to shelter Marsalforn from rough seas has been received with mixed feelings amid concerns that the project would turn the popular bathing spot into a port or perhaps...
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New setbacks in search for Spanish toddler
The search for a toddler who fell down a Spanish well nine days ago hit a fresh setback Tuesday, complicating a difficult rescue operation which has had the country on tenterhooks. Two-year-old Julen...
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Citizenship schemes pose ‘money laundering, corruption risks’
Updated at 7pm with Henley and Partners statement Citizenship schemes like the one operated in Malta pose security, money-laundering and corruption risks, a draft report by the European Commission...
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Davos business have heyday as rents ascend to heavenly heights
Pastor Marc Schmed stands in the snow outside his church in the small Swiss ski resort town of Davos, waiting for permission to enter. The Freie Evangelische Gemeinde, or the English Church, is one of...
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No public mood for compromise as Brexit gulf widens: study
There is "no compromise" on Brexit that commands majority public support in Britain, with opposition to Prime Minister Theresa May's deal the only point of agreement, a leading pollster said Tuesday....
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SmartCity developers find new way of circumventing height, building space...
The owners of SmartCity have “suspended” the process of seeking drastic changes to the originally planned ICT city’s master plan, approved by Parliament in 2008, as developers and the Planning...
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Repentant thief pleads for clemency
A man who just after midnight on Monday broke into a parked car and stole items belonging to its owner was granted bail pending a pre-sentencing report after admitting to the charges. Jonathan Attard,...
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Huawei warns of action against hostile markets
Chinese tech giant Huawei said Tuesday it could pull out of partnerships in hostile countries as it seeks to counter security concerns in the West over its 5G technology. Liang Hua, chairman of the...
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Watch: Delightful nuns rock to We Will Rock You
A video of a group of nuns performing their own version of Queen's classic song We Will Rock You has gone viral on social media. The video posted by Fay Josephine Pele has drawn more than 1.02...
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MPs watchdog to investigate aspects of Venice Commission report
Commissioner for Standards in Public Life George Hyzler has said he will be investigating aspects of the Venice Commission report on the rule of law in Malta.Addressing the inaugural meeting of the...
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Watch: Boateng prepared for bit-part role at Barcelona
Barcelona's new signing Kevin-Prince Boateng accepts he has joined the club to be a back-up after the 31-year-old was officially unveiled at the Camp Nou on Tuesday. Boateng has moved to Barca from...
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Man, 75, hit by car in Ħamrun
A 75-year-old man from St Julian’s was grievously injured on Tuesday when he was hit by a car in Ħamrun. The police said the accident happened in Triq il-Kbira San Ġużepp at 11.30am. The victim was...
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Daring Paris bank raid near Champs-Elysees
Armed robbers held up a bank off Paris' famous Champs-Elysees avenue Tuesday, tying up employees for hours and breaking into safety deposit boxes, police said. The daring raid saw several men rush...
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Baby with meningitis admitted to hospital - health authorities
A baby has been admitted to Mater Dei Hospital with meningitis, the health authorities said. They said the case was not acquired in the hospital setting and was not related to the previously reported...
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Excess cash and false declaration land passenger in hot water
A passenger heading to an outbound flight to Tunisia on Monday got more than he bargained for when he lied to customs officials about the amount of cash he was carrying. Refugee Hisham Khalleefah Ali...
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MSE Equity Share Index drops as volumes contract
The MSE Equity Price Index erased most of Monday's gains as it slipped by 0.46% to 4,371.498 points. Five equities trended in negative territory while another three equities traded unchanged. Volumes...
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Two-thirds of singles in their 20s now live with their parents
Gone are the days when living at home in your 20s was seen as an embarrassing sign of arrested development. Today, 63% of single adults between the ages of 20 and 29 live with their parents, as do...
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Karl Izzo approved as non-resident ambassador to Montenegro
The Opposition on Tuesday voted against the appointment of Karl Izzo to the post of non-resident ambassador to Montenegro following a heated sitting of the Public Appointments Committee. Mr Izzo's...
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