24

Mar

Malta: Degiorgio brothers request presidential pardon

The Times says that brother Alfred and George Degiorgio, suspected of killing Daphne Caruana Galizia, have requested a pardon in exchange for information about involvement by a sitting and former…

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24

Mar

Photo Story: Record breaking Easter egg dedicated to Dante Alighieri in Naples

Master pastry chef Fabio Ceraso works on a Guinness Book of Records Easter egg dedicated to the 700th anniversary of Dante Alighieri's death made in a chocolate factory in Naples,…

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24

Mar

Malta: State witness gives account of 2015 murder

L-Orizzont follows the testimony in court of state witness Vince Muscat who gave details about the assassination of lawyer Carmel Chircop in 2015. Muscat said the victim was shot several…

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24

Mar

Malta: A fifth of the population gets the jab

The Independent says that a fifth of the population has received at least one dose of the Covid-19 vaccine. Just over 45,000 people have been given the two jabs, putting…

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24

Mar

UPDATED: Poland to announce new coronavirus restrictions by Thursday

Poland will announce new COVID-19 restrictions for the next two weeks by Thursday at the latest, Morawiecki said, as the country braces for what could be a second Easter spent…

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24

Mar

Italy expects COVID curbs to be lifted in May and June

Economy Minister Daniele Franco said he expected Italy to be able to gradually lift coronavirus restrictions in May and June, as vaccinations accelerate and warmer weather arrives. Speaking at an…

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24

Mar

UAE finance minister and Dubai deputy ruler, Sheikh Hamdan, dies

The United Arab Emirates finance minister and the deputy ruler of the emirate of Dubai, Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has died, Dubai's ruler said on Twitter on Wednesday.…

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24

Mar

Britain toughens its post-Brexit asylum system

Britain will introduce new rules for those seeking asylum, making it more difficult for refugees entering illegally to stay in the country in what interior minister Priti Patel called a…

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24

Mar

Washington plays down firing of two short-range missiles by North Korea

North Korea fired two short-range missiles at the weekend, U.S. and South Korean officials said, but Washington played down the first such tests under President Joe Biden and said it…

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24

Mar

Hong Kong halts some Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines

Hong Kong authorities suspended on Wednesday COVID-19 vaccinations with two batches of Pfizer's shot citing defective packaging but said manufacturers indicated they had no reason to believe safety was at…

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24

Mar

Australia prepares for flood recovery as wild weather eases

Australian authorities issued fresh flood evacuation orders for parts of the east coast on Wednesday, and warned that water levels would keep rising in some areas, even as Sydney woke…

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24

Mar

UPDATED:Tug boats working to free container ship stuck in Suez Canal

Eight tug boats are working to free a large container ship that got stuck in the Suez Canal amid high winds and a dust storm, canal authorities said on Wednesday.…

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24

Mar

Exit polls forecast stalemate in Israel’s election

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s prospects for retaining power were uncertain on Wednesday after exit polls in Israel’s fourth national election in two years projected yet another stalemate. With final results…

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24

Mar

On This Day…

1603 - Scottish King James VI son of Mary Queen of Scots, becomes King James I of England in succession to Elizabeth I, thus joining the English and Scottish crowns 1837 - Canada gives its…

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23

Mar

CDE News Views – This Day in Photos

Today's salient news in pictures as taken by the pool of photographers of EPA/EFE for CDE News. Stay informed daily with www.cde.news, for local perspective with a global outlook.

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23

Mar

AstraZeneca to publish full U.S. trial results after rare rebuke over ‘outdated’ data

AstraZeneca will publish up-to-date results from its major U.S. COVID-19 vaccine trial within 48 hours after health officials publicly criticized the drugmaker for using "outdated information" to show how well…

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23

Mar

Photo Story – Protest against deforestation in Sri Lanka

Supporters of the People's Liberation Front wear mock oxygen tanks and masks during a protest against ecological degradation, on the occasion of World Water Day in Colombo, Sri Lanka, 22…

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23

Mar

UK hopes to say more on international travel by April 5- Johnson

Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he hoped to say more on international travel by April 5, as holiday-makers hope the country will ease a ban on non-essential trips. The government…

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23

Mar

Dutch curfew, curbs extended as coronavirus infections surge

A nationwide curfew and other curbs aimed at containing the coronavirus in the Netherlands will be extended by three weeks until late April, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said on…

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23

Mar

British inflation rises rapidly

British inflation is on course to rise rapidly this year, to well above its 2% target, throwing into sharper relief splits at the Bank of England about how vulnerable Britain…

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23

Mar

Biden to join EU leaders’ video conference in bid to rebuild ties

U.S. President Joe Biden will join a video conference of EU leaders on Thursday as both sides try to repair ties after four difficult years with former president Donald Trump.…

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23

Mar

Bolsonaro swears in fourth Brazilian health minister as pandemic spirals

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Tuesday swore in his fourth health minister since the coronavirus pandemic began last year, as the country struggles with a record-breaking surge in deaths that…

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23

Mar

Macron says France to reopen embassy in Tripoli on Monday

France will reopen its embassy in the Libyan capital Tripoli next Monday to show its support for the North African country's new authorities, President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday. Libya's…

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23

Mar

Russia’s Putin gets vaccinated against COVID-19 – RIA

Russian President Vladimir Putin has got vaccinated against the COVID-19 with a vaccine and is feeling well, RIA said on Tuesday citing the Kremlin, as authorities seek to encourage more…

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23

Mar

Poland forward Lewandowski receives honour from president

Soccer player Robert Lewandowski received an honour from the Polish president on Monday, giving the striker named Best FIFA Men's Player in 2020 another award for a trophy cabinet already containing…

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23

Mar

Malta: Minister Justyne Caruana recovering in hospital

Education Minister Justyne Caruana is currently hospitalised and under observation after earlier in the day she was recovering at Mater Dei Hospital. A statement issued by her Ministry stated her…

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23

Mar

Malta: Chris Cardona ‘arrested on night of HSBC heist’, Jason Azzopardi claims

Former economy minister Chris Cardona was arrested on the night of the botched heist on the HSBC main office in 2010, Opposition MP Jason Azzopardi said in Parliament today. Azzopardi…

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23

Mar

Malta: Agius brothers and associates to be indicted over Caruana Galizia and Chircop murders after magistrate finds enough evidence

The court rules that there is enough prima facie evidence to indict Adrian Agius, his brother Robert Agius, Jamie Vella and George Degiorgio over their involvement in the murders of Carmel…

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23

Mar

Malta: Degiorgio brothers seek pardon to tell all about Daphne murder

Murder suspects Alfred and George Degiorgio have each asked for a presidential pardon in exchange for testimony one of the brothers claims will implicate an ex-minister and a "middleman" in…

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23

Mar

Israel’s election: array of contenders seek to topple Netanyahu

Israelis began voting in their fourth election in two years on Tuesday. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hopes the country's world-leading coronavirus vaccine rollout will finally push him through an era…

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23

Mar

Malta – 19-year-old man dies after gas leak

A 19-year-old man died in Qormi today, due to a gas leak from a heater. The police said that the incident took place at 4.30pm. First aid was administered on…

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23

Mar

Australian PM reacts to reports of sex acts in parliament

Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Tuesday acknowledged mounting dissatisfaction with his handling of a series of allegations about the mistreatment of women in politics, as he vowed to drive…

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23

Mar

‘I will listen’, says Cologne archbishop as he vows to tackle abuse

The Archbishop of Cologne outlined steps on Tuesday to help victims report abuse, improve priests' training and keep better records to prevent future misconduct after a report on the handling of sexual…

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23

Mar

Daphne Caruana Galizia’s murder suspects ask for presidential pardon in exchange for testimony implicating an ex-minister in murder

Murder suspects Alfred and George Degiorgio have each asked for a presidential pardon in exchange for testimony one of the brothers claims will implicate an ex-minister and a "middleman" in…

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23

Mar

UK breathes sigh of relief as period of excess death comes to an end

Good news from the United Kingdom, as official statistics has shown that the period of "excess deaths" which has characterised the second wave of COVID-19 has now come to an…

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23

Mar

Myanmar military airs on TV allegations of bribery against Suu Kyi

Myanmar's ruling military on Tuesday (March 23) showed video testimony at a televised news conference of a former top Yangon official alleging corruption by ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi,…

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23

Mar

Kosovo parliament backs Albin Kurti as new prime minister

Kosovo's parliament voted in Albin Kurti as the country's new prime minister on Monday (March 22), more than a month after the small Balkan country held a snap election. Kurti,…

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23

Mar

At NATO, Blinken warns Germany over Nord Stream 2

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Tuesday the Nord Stream 2 pipeline, under construction from Russia to Germany, ran counter to the European Union's own interests and undermined Ukraine. Speaking on…

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23

Mar

Photo Story – Disinfection campaigns in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines

A village worker disinfecting streets walks past residents in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines, 17 March 2021. Select areas in the Philippine capital of Metro Manila are returning to community…

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23

Mar

New Covid-cases down to 90 – Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 23 March 2021

Updated 1241 - 90 new Covid-cases New COVID-19 cases went down to double digits for the first time in seven weeks. Health authorities reported 90 cases today, though only 2,661…

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23

Mar

U.N. staffer who complained of sexual assault loses dismissal case – documents

A policy adviser who filed a sexual assault complaint and was later fired by the U.N. agency fighting AIDS has lost an appeal against her dismissal for misconduct and been refused a…

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23

Mar

China summons EU envoy to protest against Xinjiang sanctions

 China's foreign ministry said on Tuesday it had summoned the European Union's ambassador, Nicolas Chapuis, to make a "solemn protest" against sanctions the bloc imposed on Chinese officials over human rights abuses…

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23

Mar

Slovak party leader quits to back demands for prime minister to go

The leader of a junior Slovak coalition party said on Monday he was resigning as economy minister to help resolve a political crisis which has shaken Prime Minister Igor Matovic's…

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23

Mar

Malta registers lowest fertility rate in EU

Malta recorded the lowest fertility rates in the European Union (1.14 births per woman), data published by Eurostat shows. This is significantly lower than the EU average, which stands at…

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23

Mar

Stellantis plant in Tychy, Poland celebrates 2.5 million Fiat 500s produced

2.5 million 500 models have now been produced at the Stellantis plant in Tychy, Poland. The record-breaking model, ordered by a customer from France, is a 500 Hybrid equipped with…

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23

Mar

Turkey arrests 150 in military probe over Gulen links: Anadolu

Turkish police detained 150 people in raids targeting suspects in the military accused of links to a Muslim cleric who Ankara says was behind a 2016 attempted coup, state-owned Anadolu…

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23

Mar

Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

The Times of Malta shares a message to its readers following the news that two of Allied Newspapers’ former managing directors are facing serious charges in court. The Editor reminds…

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23

Mar

Australian police find nothing criminal in Vatican fund transfers

Australian police said on Tuesday that they had found nothing criminal in the transfer of A$9.5 million ($7.3 million) from the Vatican to Australia between 2014 and 2020. Financial crime watchdog AUSTRAC…

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23

Mar

Germany’s Merkel banks on Easter circuit-breaker to combat ‘new pandemic’

Germany is extending its lockdown until April 18 and calling on citizens to stay at home for five days over the Easter holidays to try to break a third wave…

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23

Mar

Thousands evacuated in Australia’s worst flooding in almost half a century

Australian authorities issued fresh flood warnings and evacuation orders on Tuesday as torrential rains again pummelled several parts of the country, sweeping away homes, roads and livestock in the worst…

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23

Mar

Malta: PN says country’s reputation harmed by impunity

In-Nazzjon covers a press conference addressed by PN spokesperson for good governance Therese Comodini Cachia who said that Malta’s reputation has been damaged by the impunity and state capture. Another…

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23

Mar

US health body questions robustness of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine trial data

 AstraZeneca Plc may have provided an incomplete view of efficacy data on its COVID-19 vaccine from a large scale trial in the United States, a U.S. health agency said Tuesday, in a fresh…

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23

Mar

Malta: Keith Schembri makes new request for bail

The Times says that former chief of staff Keith Schembri has filed a new request for bail, expected to be decided on Friday. Schembri’s lawyers argue that his constitutional rights…

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23

Mar

Malta: Auditor in fuel smuggling operation under arrest

L-Orizzont reports that an auditor has been held on preventive arrest, accused of falsification of documents and money laundering in connection to a fuel smuggling operation involving former international footballer…

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23

Mar

Malta: Robert Abela says he never defended Keith Schembri

The Independent says that Opposition MPs used their time in parliament on Monday to discuss the events that led to the arrest of Keith Schembri. PN MP Beppe Fenech Adami…

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23

Mar

UK likely to ban overseas vacation travel in new wave of restrictions

A ban on leaving the UK without a reasonable excuse is expected to be included in a new wave of coronavirus regulations coming into force next week, The Guardian reports. The results…

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23

Mar

Colorado supermarket shooter kills 10, including police officer

A gunman opened fire at a supermarket in Boulder, Colorado, on Monday, killing 10 people, including the first police officer to arrive on the scene, before the bloodied suspect was arrested…

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