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'Merchant of death' gets 25 years
A notorious arms dealer dubbed the "Merchant of Death" has been sentenced to 25 years in prison following his conviction on terrorism charges. After former Soviet officer Viktor Bout was sentenced in...
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Updated: €25,000 raised in penitential walk
Some 1,500 people this morning took part in a penitential walk from Mellieha to Senglea, collecting a record €25,000 for Puttinu Cares. Last year more than 750 people joined in this walk, held...
View ArticleTuareg rebels declare independence
Mali's Tuareg rebels, who seized control of the country's north in the chaotic aftermath of a military coup, have declared independence of the Azawad nation. They said in a statement published on the...
View ArticleChievo - Catania preview
Chievo are one win away from being able to plan for another season in Serie A with some confidence. Normally 40 points is the magic number clubs aim for at the start of the campaign, but ahead of...
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Urgent works in Cospicua completed in time for Good Friday procession
A layer of tarmac has been laid between St Theresa Street and Cospicua Seafront Street in urgent road works ordered by the Infrastructure Ministry. The works were ordered after the contractor for...
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Door set on fire in Qormi
No one was injured early this morning when the door of a residence in Triq il-Vitorja, Qormi, was set on fire at around 2 a.m. The police said the fire was put out by the person who lived at the...
View ArticleA thought for Good Friday and Holy Saturday
If today and tomorrow you are interested in reflecting on the significance of the Easter Triduum, particularly on Good Friday and Holy Saturday can I direct you to Bruce Springsteen the 62 year old...
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Candles light up Qormi church parvis
More than 3,000 candles were used to light up the parvis of St Sebastian's Church in Qormi on Maundy Thursday. The event was organised by Qormi's Kummissjoni Zghazagh Bastjanizi.
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Thousands watch crucifixions
Thousands have gathered in the Philippines to witness devotees nailed to crosses as they mark Good Friday by re-enacting Jesus Christ's suffering. The annual rites continue even after Roman Catholic...
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Police find dead man at residence in Gzira
A 36-year-old man was found dead this morning at his home in Gzira. The police said it found the man's body as soon as it entered the residence, in Rue d'Argens, at around 11.30 a.m. An autopsy is...
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Man pleads not guilty to seriously injuring woman
A 22-year-old man from Marsascala pleaded not guilty to seriously injuring a woman in Paceville at around 2 a.m. on Sunday. Ian Zammit was also charged with harassing the woman and trying to instigate...
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Works start on recreation area in Mdina ditch
Works have started on converting the ditch below the Mdina fortifications into a recreational area. The works are being carried out by the Restoration Directorate of the Ministry for Resources and...
View ArticleUdinese - Parma preview
Udinese coach Francesco Guidolin admits his side desperately need to stop the rot when they host Parma tomorrow if they are to secure European qualification. The Friuli outfit have endured a miserable...
View ArticleAtalanta - Siena preview
A revitalised Siena face Atalanta tomorrow looking to take a big step towards retaining their Serie A status. Ahead of the encounter in Bergamo, Siena have 36 points in the bank as the season enters...
View ArticleLecce - Roma preview
Roma coach Luis Enrique is hoping his team will win at Lecce tomorrow to trigger a late-season run that would qualify the Giallorossi for next season's Champions League. The capital club are sixth in...
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Devotion and tradition at Good Friday processions
The sombre mood of Good Friday in processions being held this evening to commemorate the death of Christ reigned as many Maltese prayed in silence as they watched processions in many of Malta’s towns...
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Newcastle climb fifth
Swansea 0 Newcastle 2 Another brace from Papiss Cisse saw Newcastle climb to fifth in the Barclays Premier League as victory at Swansea gave them a fourth win in a row. The in-form Senegal striker...
View ArticleSerial killer fears grow in France
A string of murders involving the same weapon have raised concerns that a serial killer may be on the loose in a Paris suburb. The killings come as France is still reeling from a wave of...
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Updated: US Navy jet crashes into apartments
A US navy jet has crashed and set fire to a Virginia apartment complex after the two-member crew ejected safely, officials said. There were no reports of deaths, although several people were being...
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Diver hospitalised
A 30-year-old man from Fgura is in hospital suffering from grievous injuries after he encountered problems while on a diving job earlier today. He is not in a critical condition. The police said in a...
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