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— Charlie Chaplin
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2016: Algeria, UK highlight willingness to strengthen ties
LONDON-Algeria and the United Kingdom highlighted in 2016 their willingness to strengthen bilateral relations, further diversify partnership and continue strategic dialogue. Although not intense, the Algeria-British activities held last year were very important as they aimed to consolidate relations between the two countries in the economic field and consultations ...
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If 2016 was year of upheaval, 2017 could be even bigger, UKIP leader warns
The New Year could bring even greater upheaval than 2016, UKIP leader Paul Nuttall has said. Following a year which has brought the twin seismic political events of the Brexit vote and the election of Donald Trump as United States president, Mr Nuttall said 2017 "could be even bigger". He also urged ...
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A year in pictures: the tears of joy and despair
Across much of Europe and Africa, 2016 was a year of tumult. There were seismic shifts in politics, with the falls of prime ministers David Cameron of Britain and Matteo Renzi of Italy, both of whom stepped down after losing referendums. Iceland's prime minister resigned, triggering early elections, after protests ...
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Editorial: That was the year that was
As we ring out the old year tonight, we can look back and see how momentous this year has turned out to be.Many will undoubtedly point to the Brexit decision by the British electorate and the Donald Trump election in the US as being the two most important events in ...
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Tourism Ministry ignores questions about Air Malta
Questions sent to the Tourism Ministry and pending since last Tuesday regarding the ever-growing shroud of secrecy on the Air Malta–Alitalia talks have remained unanswered, despite numerous reminders being sent. The ministry was given a Thursday 4pm deadline for answers, yet by the time this article was submitted, yesterday at ...
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Revellers to honour late celebrities in 2016 'era of chaos'
As 2016 draws to a close, many are bidding a weary adieu to a year of political surprises, prolonged conflicts, refugees and deaths of some famous people. A look at how people around the world are preparing to usher in the new year:AUSTRALIAAfter a year that saw the deaths of ...
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Op-Ed Contributor: London Rolls Out the Blood-Red Carpet for Kleptocrats
Britain has allowed its capital to become a playground for oligarchs and their ill-gotten gains. Only a Magnitsky law can quell the corruption.
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Russian Embassy mocks Obama as a 'lame duck' on Twitter
Embassies are generally paragons of diplomacy, using language so measured it can often frustrate those not accustomed to the niceties of statesmanship. But acrimony between the US Obama administration and its Russian counterpart has led to at least one Russian Embassy throwing diplomacy out the window. Russia's UK Embassy yesterday tweeted a ...
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What are aid groups' priorities for 2017? - Expert views
Source: Thomson Reuters Foundation Country: Cameroon, Chad, Ethiopia, Iraq, Kenya, Niger, Nigeria, occupied Palestinian territory, Somalia, South Sudan, Syrian Arab Republic, Uganda, World, YemenAfter a year of record humanitarian needs, 2017 looks set to be even more challenging. The Thomson Reuters Foundation asked aid agencies to name their three priorities for ...
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Moving into 2017
Hopefully 2017 will set the stage for the return of value investing. My comfort zone is furnished with a sense of what constitutes good management, insight into economic trends, a grasp of the business cycle and discipline under pressure. 2016 was characterised by violent market movements due to one off events, ...
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Star Wars actor Carrie Fisher dies at 60
Carrie Fisher, who rose to fame as Princess Leia in the "Star Wars" films and later endured drug addiction and stormy romances, has died at age 60 following a recent cardiac episode. Se was internationally known for her role as Princess Leia. The Star Wars star suffered a cardiac episode on a ...
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Shopper’s paradise as Boxing Day marks start of traditions post-Christmas sales
The traditional post-Christmas sales started today, with many establishments slashing their prices by 50% or more. The sales are an opportunity not only for purchasing belated Christmas gifts but also for snatching a bargain on clothes, electronics, houseware and other items. Activity is particularly high in Valletta, Sliema, Mosta, Hamrun ...
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Maltese Bureau of Air Accident Investigation signs MOU with UK Air Accidents Investigation Branch
The Maltese Bureau of Air Accident Investigation (BAAI), established under Maltese law for the investigation of air accidents and incidents, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB), Department for Transport, United Kingdom.The purpose of this MOU is for both countries to cooperate in relation ...
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Superstar George Michael dies, aged 53, of heart failure
British singer George Michael, who became one of the pop idols of the 1980s with Wham! and then forged a career as a successful solo artist with sometimes sexually provocative lyrics, died at his home in England on Christmas Day. He was 53. In the mid-1980s, Wham! was one of the ...
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Pop superstar George Michael dies of heart failure at 53
George Michael, the British pop superstar who reached early fame with WHAM! and went on to a solo career lined with controversies and chart-topping hits that blended soul and dance music with daring social and personal commentary, has died, his publicist said Sunday. He was 53.Michael died at his home in Goring, ...
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2 million votes used to rig 2013 election - Raila
Cord leader Raila Odinga has for the first time provided a detailed account of how he says Jubilee rigged and stole the 2013 election. The establishment jammed the electronic results transmission system and stuffed ballot boxes with two million extra votes to give Uhuru Kenyatta a first-round win, he told ...
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Rooney still has role to play for England – Hodgson
Wayne Rooney still has an important role to play in manager Gareth Southgate’s England squad, former national manager Roy Hodgson has said after the striker’s leadership was recently called into question. The 31-year-old captain made a public apology after he was photographed socialising and looking worse for wear at the England ...
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Mourinho ‘too young’ to be tempted by Chinese riches
Wealthy Chinese clubs are unlikely to lure Jose Mourinho away from England as the Manchester United manager says he is enjoying the challenge of competing in the Premier League. Chinese clubs have been shelling out huge sums of money on foreign players and managers, with Chelsea’s Oscar reportedly set to become ...
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FBN Capital gets global recognition
FBN Capital Limited, the investment banking and asset management subsidiary of FBN Holdings Plc, has been named the ‘Best Local Investment Bank in Nigeria’ and the ‘Best Asset Manager in Nigeria’ at the ninth EMEA Finance African Banking Awards 2016. The event was held in London, the firm said in ...
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Business Beat: Kengen employee tops Leeds University masters class
A Kenyan student was Monday feted for being the best energy engineering student at the prestigious Leeds University in London United Kingdom.
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Business: Kengen employee tops Leeds University masters class
A Kenyan student was Monday feted for being the best energy engineering student at the prestigious Leeds University in London United Kingdom.