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Spagna Malta
JPO ‘asked to contest’ election, bizarre press briefing called on ‘socio political developments'
In a bizarre press conference addressed by Malta Council for Science and Technology Chairman Jeffery Pullicino Orlando and Education Minister Evarist Bartolo on how the Nationalist Party is trying to bring in ‘libertarian’ (ultra-liberal) candidates, it was revealed that the former has been asked to contest the next general election ...
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Malta
Meeting between Malta Union of Teachers and ministry 'a good starting point' – MUT President
Discussions between the Malta Union of Teachers and the Ministry of Education on the current crisis hitting the educational sector have proved to be fruitful with MUT President Kevin Bonello telling The Malta Independent that initial talks were a starting point which shows that progress is possible and that they ...
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USA
Watch: Donald Trump’s first executive order is first strike at ending 'Obamacare'
In an opening salvo against "Obamacare," President Donald Trump signed an executive order Friday night that appears aimed squarely at undoing the unpopular requirement that individuals carry insurance or face fines.The order directs federal agencies to stop issuing regulations that would expand the law's reach. And it directs them to ...
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USA
Analysis: Trump speech shows America getting what it ordered
America is getting what it ordered on Election Day.If anyone was expecting an evolution from Donald Trump the candidate to Donald Trump the president, never mind.The new president delivered an inaugural address Friday that was straight from his campaign script — to the delight or dismay of different subsets of ...
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Turchia
Turkish assembly passes polemic bill to boost Erdogan powers
Turkey's parliament on Saturday approved a contentious constitutional reform package, paving the way for a referendum on a presidential system that would greatly expand the powers of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's office.The decision marks a victory for Erdogan, a polarizing but overall popular figure, who critics view as increasingly autocratic.In ...
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Egitto
Libya's neighbours demand national dialogue to end crisis
Representatives of Libya's neighbors meeting in Cairo on Saturday warned the North African nation's main rival factions against seeking to settle their differences through military force, as Egypt announced that efforts were underway to bring their leaders together to chart a "joint vision" for the country.The representatives came from Libya, Egypt, Sudan, Algeria, ...
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Malta
Nemea bank licence withdrawal would have minimal impact on local financial system - CBM
The Central Bank of Malta said today that the possible revocation of Nemea Bank's licence would not have a strong impact on the local economy. "Nemea Bank plc (the Bank) is a small international bank which was authorised to operate as a credit institution in September 2008. The Bank has been ...
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USA
Help Wanted: Advertising Sales Part-Time/Freelance
We need an amazing person to help us sell advertising on a freelance basis, for both our Online and Print editions. Position offers the ability to work from home when not making sales visits. Must have 1-2 years of experience selling advertising for publishing company. Must be fluent in Portuguese ...
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USA Pakistan
Esplosione in un mercato in Pakistan, almeno 21 morti
Esplosione in un mercato in Pakistan, almeno 21 morti. L’esplosione è avvenuta il 21 gennaio in un mercato affollato nella regione tribale del Kurram, vicino al confine con l’Afghanistan. L’attacco è stato rivendicato sia dai talebani pachistani sia da un ramo del gruppo jihadista Lashkar-e-Jhangvi, affiliato ad Al Qaeda. Un ...
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Francia
Belge, non peut-être !
En France, et très singulièrement dans la capitale où se concentrent les pouvoirs (financiers, culturels, médiatiques,...), posséder une carte d'identité noir-jaune-rouge constitue (presque) un laissez-passer, en tout cas elle offre un a priori favorable. Une humeur signée Jean-Marc Ghéraille.