15

Jun

Photo Story – Electoral security – Indonesia

An Indonesian police officer buys a bottle of water through razor wire as he stands guard outside the Constitutional Court in Jakarta, Indonesia, 14 June 2019. Indonesia's authorities tightened security…

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15

Jun

Boris Johnson under fire over unworkable Brexit plan, accused for being ‘hostage to Nigel Farage’

Boris Johnson has come under fire at home and abroad after breaking cover to reveal his Brexit plan, while admitting he will duck a live TV debate. The overwhelming favourite to be…

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15

Jun

Israeli PM Netanyahu will seek Cabinet approval to build a new settlement on the Golan Heights

A new community planned for the Golan Heights in honor of US President Donald Trump will be named Ramat Trump, literally translatable as “Trump Heights,” and will be approved at…

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15

Jun

Sea-Watch is ‘using’ migrants – Salvini

Deputy Premier and Interior Minister Matteo Salvini on Friday launched a fresh attack on the Sea-Watch NGO after it refused to take 52 migrants it rescued off Libya this week…

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15

Jun

EU leaders in Malta, support Cyprus over ownership of offshore natural gas deposits

Heads of European Union Mediterranean states offered full support on Friday for fellow EU member Cyprus in a dispute with Turkey over the ownership of offshore natural gas deposits. The…

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15

Jun

The hot waters of the strained Strait of Hormuz – explainer

The recent attacks on two oil tankers on the Strait of Hormuz have sparked global conversation due to the passageway's strategic location, and its role as a vital gateway to…

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15

Jun

Scicluna urges Polish bishops to do what is needed to fight pedophilia

The Vatican’s leading sexual abuse investigator on Friday urged stronger action from Poland’s Catholic bishops who are under growing public pressure over a pedophilia scandal. The Vatican's sex crimes prosecutor,…

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15

Jun

Mediterranean European leaders seek common ground for EU priorities for the next 5 years

Key European Union leadership jobs, migration issues and climate change were at the top of the agenda in Valletta, where the meeting included the leaders of France, Italy, Spain, Portugal,…

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14

Jun

Ash emissions from central summit crater on Etna

The Etna volcano in Sicily once more is showing signs of activity after the recent, short-lived eruption ended last week Italian experts report that the volcano remains restless with dense…

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14

Jun

Erin Tanti sentenced to 20 years and six months imprisonment as he pleads guilty of the wilful murder of Lisa Maria Zahra

Madam Justice Consuelo Scerri Herrera sentenced Erin Tanti to 20 years and six months in prison, and ordered him to pay €22,000 in costs. Tanti was standing trial by jury but…

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14

Jun

Video that US says shows Iran removing mine from tankers in Gulf of Oman

The U.S. military has released a video it says implicates Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in the attack on two oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman, the latest…

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14

Jun

Corporate Dispatch Morning Briefing

Good morning, Your morning briefing with the salient headlines from Malta, Europe and around the world in just. Start your day informed. Supported by CiConsulta BeInformed, Media Monitoring Service Our…

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14

Jun

We are treating people not psychiatric conditions – Mental Health Commissioner urges people to break the silence on suicide

Mental Health Commissioner Dr Cachia urged mental health professionals to look beyond data and reflect on stigma. We need to break the silence, he reiterated, referring to “pleas” from young…

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14

Jun

Shocking details on how drug trafficking operations were conducted revealed in court testimony in case against Jordan Azzopardi – Accused girlfriend arrested after being accused of attempts to silence witness

Alleged drug lord Jordan Azzopardi’s girlfriend was arrested in court today after dramatic testimony in which one of his ex-employees claimed she had tried to pay him €20,000 not to…

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14

Jun

Saudi intercepts five drones in new airport attack

Saudi forces on Friday intercepted five drones launched by Iran-aligned Yemeni rebels in the second assault on an airport in the kingdom. The drones targeted Abha airport, where a rebel…

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14

Jun

Christchurch attacker pleads not guilty

Brenton Tarrant, who is accused with the Christchurch attacks in March, has pleaded not guilty to all charges. Tarrant, the 29-year-old Australian, is charged with the murder of 51 people,…

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14

Jun

Iran calls US accusation it is behind attacks on two oil tankers ‘unfounded’

  Iran says it "categorically rejects" US claims that it is behind attacks on two oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman. US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo had earlier…

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13

Jun

Sarah Sanders to stand down as Trump’s press secretary

Sarah Sanders to stand down as Trump's press secretary In a tweet Trump said After 3 1/2 years, our wonderful Sarah Huckabee Sanders will be leaving the White House at…

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13

Jun

Identity and Democracy, new far-right political EP formation uniting Le Pen, Salvini and anti-immigration parties announced

Marine Le Pen and Matteo Salvini’s MEPs have joined forces with anti-immigration parties across Europe to create the biggest far-right group in the European parliament. Known as Identity and Democracy…

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13

Jun

Jury condemns man for execution after found guilty of killing his 5 children

A jury says a South Carolina father should be executed for killing his five children. The jury unanimously agreed on the death penalty Thursday for 37-year-old Timothy Jones Jr. in…

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13

Jun

Pompeo accuses Iran for attack on ships in the Gulf of Oman; Oil price surges by 4%

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Iran is responsible for the attacks on two ships in the Gulf of Oman on Thursday. “It is the assessment by the United…

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13

Jun

Followup : Apparent attacks on two tankers in the Gulf of Oman raise alarms on security, oil supply and peace

Apparent attacks on two tankers in the Gulf of Oman on Thursday forced their crews to abandon ship and left one vessel ablaze, a month after four tankers were damaged…

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13

Jun

Tory leadership: Boris Johnson leads with 114 votes

Boris Johnson has secured the highest number of votes in the first ballot to select the Conservative party leader and next prime minister. Three contenders - Mark Harper, Andrea Leadsom…

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13

Jun

Malta : Government orders stop of all excavation and demolition works

The government of Malta has ordered the stop of all excavation and demolition works in Malta. Prime Minister Joseph Muscat made the announcement on Thursday afternoon at the start of…

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13

Jun

Amanda Knox back in Italy

  Amanda Knox, the former US exchange student convicted then acquitted of murdering British flatmate Meredith Kercher in Perugia, on Thursday morning arrived in Italy after an absence of many…

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13

Jun

EU-wide operation against counterfeit products, Law enforcement agencies in Malta involved in the operation

More than 4.7 million counterfeit products seized, over 16 400 social media accounts suspended and 3 300 websites closed in the EU-wide operation Aphrodite II against trafficking of counterfeit goods.…

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13

Jun

Malta: Third-party wall collapses in yet another construction site incident (Updated)

A third-party wall of a neighbouring house in a Gwardamangia construction site on St Luke Road has been torn out during works, in yet another harrowing construction accident. This is…

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13

Jun

UPDATED: Two tankers struck in suspected attacks in Gulf of Oman

UPDATED: Two tankers were hit in suspected attacks in the Gulf of Oman and the crew have been evacuated, shipping sources said on Thursday, a month after a similar incident…

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13

Jun

Corporate Dispatch Morning Briefing

Good morning, Your morning briefing brings you a review of the latest news from Malta, Europe and around the world. Today's edition is dedicated to Mr Ivan Fenech, Assistant Editor…

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13

Jun

Ghana forces rescue two kidnapped Canadian women

Ghana forces have rescued two Canadian women who were kidnapped last week outside their hostel in Ghana’s second city of Kumasi. The women, aged 19 and 20, were volunteers for…

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13

Jun

Police in Cyprus find remains of six-year-old, the seventh victim of a serial killer

Police in Cyprus have discovered the seventh victim of what is believed to be the island's first serial killer. The body of six-year-old Sierra Granze was found at the bottom…

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12

Jun

Tribute to Ivan Fenech – Journalist – Asst. editor – Actor

Ivan Fenech, assistant editor of Times of Malta’s newsroom passed away on Wednesday following a sudden illness. Mr Fenech fell ill in the newsroom on Tuesday evening before he was…

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12

Jun

MPs vote against blocking no-deal Brexit

MPs have rejected an effort by Labour and Tory rebels to take control of Parliament's timetable, blocking the latest attempt to stop no-deal Brexit. The Commons opposed the move by…

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12

Jun

Paedophile ‘Monster’ ex-football coach Bob Higgins given 24 years jail sentence

Paedophile ex-football coach Bob Higgins has been jailed for 24 years after being found guilty of sexually abusing young players over a 25-year period. Higgins, who worked with hundreds of…

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12

Jun

26 injured in cruise missile attack on Saudi Arabia’s Abha airport

  Yemen’s Iranian-backed Houthi rebels carried out an attack on Saudi Arabia's Abha airport on Wednesday using what has been described as a cruise missile and  injured 26 people. Houthi-backed…

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12

Jun

Ebola case confirmed in Uganda

  Uganda’s health ministry says a patient has tested positive for Ebola in what is the first cross-border case of the deadly virus since an outbreak started in neighbouring DR…

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12

Jun

Macron ready to back Merkel for new European Commission President post

  French President Emmanuel Macron told Swiss TV station RTS that he would back German Chancellor Angela Merkel for European Commission president. Politico reports that Macron, when asked about his…

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12

Jun

Boys who averted a tragedy on hijacked bus to get Italian citizenship

Italian news agency ANSA reports that the two Egyptian boys who helped avert a massacre on a hijacked bus near Milan in March will receive Italian citizenship. The citizenship proposal…

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11

Jun

Italy’s problem is a serious problem, not yet a threat to European stability – Juncker

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said Tuesday the EC thought Italy was going the wrong way in fiscal terms and risked an infringement procedure for breaking the deficit and debt…

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11

Jun

Russia drops case against arrested journalist amid frame-up claims

Russian police say they have dropped a criminal case against an investigative journalist amid claims he was framed. Euronews reports how Ivan Golunov, known for his work probing corruption, was…

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11

Jun

Four women, one man and two girls die as boat sinks near Greek island of Lesbos

At least seven people died on Tuesday when a boat carrying migrants sank near the Greek island of Lesbos, the coastguard said. Assisted by an EU border patrol boat, the…

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11

Jun

Sudanese doctors record more than 70 cases of rape in aftermath of attack on protestors

Doctors believe paramilitaries carried out more than 70 rapes during an attack on a protest camp in Khartoum, the capital of Sudan, a week ago, the Guardian reports. More than…

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11

Jun

Ryanair’s subsidiary Malta Air comes into being on Tuesday

Ryanair subsidiary airline Malta Air came into being on Tuesday with the signing of a deal between Ryanair and the government at the Auberge de Castille. Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary…

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11

Jun

EU warns that a new Prime Minister will not be able to change negotiated Brexit deal

The appointment of a new prime minister in the UK will not be able to change the Brexit deal negotiated by Theresa May, the EU Commission has confirmed. A spokesperson…

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11

Jun

Conte tells Weber that next European appointments should be ‘balanced’

Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte is reported to have told Manfred Weber that the next round of European appointments should be "balanced". A statement from the premier's office said that…

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11

Jun

Australian police officer stable after being stabbed with spear

A police officer is fighting for his life after being stabbed in the neck and arm with a “crude” homemade spear in Sydney’s southwest. The officer, identified as Constable Jacob…

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11

Jun

Romania’s former anti-corruption chief adamant about winning the bid to become first EU prosecutor, despite Brussels politicking

As a prosecutor, Laura Codruța Kövesi has gone after top politicians, powerful businessmen and corrupt judges. She's not going to be fazed by a bit of Brussels politicking. POLITICO reports that Kövesi,…

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11

Jun

New powers not enough to stem ‘dirty money’ flowing into EU banking system – EBA CEO

New powers given to Europe’s banking watchdog are not enough to stem the tide of dirty money sweeping through the bloc that has been revealed by recent scandals, the head…

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11

Jun

RyanAir’s other airlines

The launch of Malta Air will see Ryanair adding the fourth subsidiary to its operations. Currently, the airline owns and operates three subsidiaries including: Ryanair Sun; Ryanair UK; and Laudamotion.…

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11

Jun

97 persons rescued by Armed forces brought to Malta

A group of 97 persons has been brought to Malta after being rescued by an Armed Forces patrol boat on Monday night. Their arrival was the second big group in…

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11

Jun

Catholic priest stabbed in Wroclaw, Poland before mass

A Catholic priest in Wrocław is in stable condition after reportedly being stabbed before morning Mass on Monday, Polish sources are reporting. A spokesperson with University Clinical Hospital in Wrocław…

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11

Jun

Corporate Dispatch Morning Briefing.

Good morning,   No indication of terrorism in Manhattan helicopter crash, as incident rekindled memories of Sept. 11 - Read More.  10 nominations to replace Theresa May - Read More…

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11

Jun

Migration amongst topics discussed by President Vella in his first official foreign engagement

President of Malta George Vella held a meeting with Director General of the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) Antonio Vitorino. After the exchange of greetings, the two sides discussed regional…

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11

Jun

UK economy shrinks by 0.4%

The UK economy shrank 0.4 per cent in April as Brexit paralysis took hold following the proposed deadline for departure from the EU. The latest monthly fall was four times larger than…

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10

Jun

Helicopter crashes on a building in midtown Manhattan – Pilot died (Updated)

A helicopter crash landed onto the roof of a building in midtown Manhattan and then caught fire on Monday afternoon, authorities said. One person died in the crash, according to…

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10

Jun

10 nominations to replace Theresa May

There were 10 nominations to replace Theresa May as prime minister, down from 13 after Kit Malthouse, James Cleverly and Sam Gyimah dropped out. But from former foreign secretary Boris…

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10

Jun

100 believed to be killed in attack in Central Mali village

Nearly 100 people have been killed in attack in a village in central Mali inhabited by the Dogon ethnic group, reports say. The attack happened in Sobale Kou, close to…

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