Day: June 2, 2018
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al-Sisi sworn in for a second term as Egypt’s president
Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has been sworn in for a second term as Egypt’s president with a vow to fight “those who choose violence, terrorism and … Read more
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Petrobras’ CEO resigns following nationwide strikes in Brazil
The head of Brazil’s oil giant Petrobras, Pedro Parente, has resigned, following a nationwide strike by lorry drivers that caused huge disruption.
Pedro Parente’s resignation … Read more
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Google will not renew AI work contract with Pentagon after staff rebellion
Google will not renew a contract to do artificial intelligence work for the US Pentagon, company sources say.
Employees were resigning due to the ethical … Read more
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Total Greenhouse gas emissions in the EU decreased by 0.4% in 2016
Total greenhouse gas emissions in the European Union (EU) decreased by 0.4 % in 2016, according to latest official data published today by the European … Read more
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Brexit – Northern Ireland’s DUP dismisses joint UK/EU status
According to Reuters, the Northern Irish party that supports Britain’s minority government dismissed the idea of giving Northern Ireland joint European Union and UK status … Read more
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Pedro Sanchez sworn in as Spain’s new Prime Minister
Socialist party leader Pedro Sanchez has been sworn in as Spain’s new Prime Minister a day after a vote of no-confidence booted his conservative People’s … Read more
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Tragedy averted in MOTO GP practice session at Mugello
Michele Pirro survived a horrendous 350km/h crash during a practice session for his home Italian GP on Friday. The MotoGP test rider, 31, took off … Read more
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EU launches legal proceedings in WTO against China
The EU has launched legal proceedings in the World Trade Organisation (WTO) against Chinese legislation that undermines the intellectual property rights of European companies. Commissioner
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158 persons (amongst which 9 children, 26 women and 36 unaccompanied minors) rescued in the Mediterranean and taken to Sicily
Almost 160 migrants disembarked a rescue ship Friday evening in Sicily, the NGO SOS Mediterranee said, days before hardline anti-immigrant League leader Matteo Salvini is … Read more
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Editors’ Perspectives – 2nd June
The Malta Independent’s editorial writes about accountability. Entitled Sorry seems to be the hardest word, the edtiorial takes the cue from Pope Francis’ sorry … Read more
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Newspaper Review – Saturday 2nd June ’18
The traffic accident in which a cyclist was killed near the new Kappara Junction features prominently on all local newspapers. In-Nazzjon and The Malta Independent … Read more
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Corporate Dispatch – Saturday’s Morning Briefing
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The Maltese Newspapers report that the Malta Financial Services Authority said that Ali Sadr Hasheminejad’s arrest in the US “immediately compromised” Pilatus Bank’s
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21 year old voluntary nurse killed by Israeli soldiers. Israel army investigating reports
A Palestinian woman has been shot dead by Israeli soldiers near the Gaza border fence, in another day of protests and violence, according to the … Read more
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Saudi threatens military action against Qatar
In a letter addressed to President Emmanuel Macron of France, Saudi King Salman expressed his “profound concern” with talks under way between Moscow and Doha … Read more
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Two UN Security Council resolutions about the Middle East fail to pass
The United States vetoed Friday an Arab-backed UN draft resolution calling for protective measures for the Palestinians that won backing from 10 countries at the … Read more
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Supermarkets might be forced to ban ‘guilt lanes’ in the UK to fight obesity
You’re done with your shopping in the supermarket and waiting impatiently for your turn. You’re hungry and there lies the temptation, a rack full of … Read more
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VISA system back to normal
In a company statement VISA said that it has resolved a technical issue which occurred yesterday in Europe and prevented some consumers from using Visa … Read more
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Donald Tusk emphasises on unity and solidarity in congratulatory letters to Conte and Sanchez
The President of the European Council congratulated Professor Giuseppe Conte on his appointment as President of the Council of Ministers of the Italian Republic.
“Your … Read more
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