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Armed groups bomb Libyan military posts in Benghazi
Armed groups attacked military posts in Libya's second city Benghazi with bombs and a rocket-propelled grenade last night, an army commander said. Nearly two years after the uprising that ended Muammar Gaddafi's 42-year rule, the government still...
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Gianluca: “We just want to enjoy it”
Malta’s Eurovision entrant Gianluca Bezzina said this afternoon that “anything is possible” in tonight’s final. Speaking from Malmö where he was relaxing after a rehearsal, Gianluca said he did not want to put any extra pressure on himself and his...
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Malta to have Public Service Media policy
The European Broadcasting Union is to assist Malta in a review and updating of the National Broadcasting Policy. The commitment was made in talks which Home Affairs Minister Emanuel Mallia had with EBU officials in Malmo. The EBU will provide the...
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Valletta celebrates V-18 designation
Politics will be kept at arm’s length from events connected to Valletta's designation as European Capital of Culture 2018, Parliamentary Secretary Jose Herrera said this morning as he launched the new V.18 logo and Valletta celebrated its official...
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Literacy strategy launched for consulation - focus on both Maltese and English
The Education Ministry has launched the framework 'National Literacy Strategy for All' document for consultation. Education Minister Evarist Bartolo said consultation with the public will continue throughout next month and working groups will...
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Two hurt in Marsa crash
An elderly couple were injured this morning in a collision on the sliproad which from December 13 Road leads to the the Regional Road in Marsa. The crash involved a Toyota SUV and a bendy bus. The Toyota also crashed heavily into a wall. The...
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In brief
TAKEAWAY JUSTICE A US woman whose car was stolen from her apartment complex spotted the missing SUV hours later - in the drive-through of the McDonald's restaurant where she works. Virginia Maiden called police and officers arrested the driver, a...
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How to hold a Eurovision celebration
Don your spandex leggings, fish out the power-padded jackets, back comb your hair and sit down in front of the television to follow the drama of Eurovision tonight. If you hate the Eurovision, please note that you live in Malta, so stop being in...
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Bieber gives up on his monkey
Teenage pop star Justin Bieber appears to have given up on his pet monkey which was seized by German customs officials in March, according to the shelter looking after "Mally". The 19-year-old singer had until yesterday to hand in the necessary...
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Commuter trains collide in Connecticut, injuring up to 60 people
A commuter train travelling eastbound from New York City derailed near the Connecticut suburb of Fairfield during the evening rush hour and collided with a westbound commuter train, injuring up to 60 people, three critically, officials said. The...
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The Catholic Herald tells readers: pray for the Pope, and remember Gianluca
Britain's The Catholic Herald has called on its readers to remember the Pope in their prayers this Pentecost, as well as Malta’s entry in the Eurovision Song Contest. Fr Alexander Lucie-Smith, no newcomer on Malta affairs, said he hoped that...
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Press digest
The following are the top stories in the Maltese and overseas press. The Times of Malta reports that Cancer patients are getting drugs which are too strong, due to costs. It also focuses on the Eurovision Song Contest, saying all eyes in Malta will...
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Ministries’ mobile ban lifted for the press
Journalists visiting the Foreign Ministry would no longer be routinely asked to deposit their mobile phones with security personnel before going to the minister’s office, the Prime Minister’s Office confirmed. The lifting of the ban applies to all...
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Patients get ‘too strong’ cancer drug due to cost
Patients battling a form of bone marrow cancer are being given a medicine that is too strong because prices for lower doses exceed the Government’s payment limit, Times of Malta has learnt. As a consequence, patients treated with Revlimid are left...
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Are Cabinet members who lecture in breach of code?
It is not yet clear whether Cabinet members who lecture at the University are violating the code of ethics. Times of Malta is informed that, as happened under the previous Administration, some ministers still deliver lectures. The Office of the...
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Announcements
LEONE GANADO. On May 17, ALDO from Sliema at Karin Grech Hospital, widow of Maria née Gatt, went the meet the risen Lord comforted by rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his children Elvia and her partner Raphael, Ray, Rachelle and her...
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Pharmacies open tomorrow
Empire Pharmacy Branch, 46, Melita Street, Valletta; Lister Pharmacy, 678, St Joseph High Road, Ħamrun; St George’s Pharmacy, 21, Main Street, Qormi; Fleur-De-Lys Pharmacy 32, Fleur-de-Lys Road, Birkirkara; St Matthew’s Pharmacy, 213, The Strand,...
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World briefs
Pop star Justin Bieber will have to pay the bill for his monkey’s two-month stay at a Munich animal shelter. The cost of care, food and vet visits for capuchin monkey Mally is several thousand euros, a spokesman for Munich’s customs of-fice...
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‘Jackson trained me to lie’
A close friend of Michael Jackson who had testified in defence of the late pop king at his child sex abuse trial said on Thursday that the singer had intimidated and brainwashed him into lying about years of sexual activity with him. “It was...
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Richard III’s head goes on display
A facial reconstruction of King Richard III is going on display in Leicester’s Guildhall on the first stop of a tour of Britain. The model, which goes on display today, was commissioned by the Richard III Society and made by Caroline Wilkinson and...
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