timesofmalta.com newsletter - 7 Oct 2017

Copyright © 2017 timesofmalta.com Newsletter for Saturday, 7 Oct 2017 [Times of Malta]( [Vanity, Profanity & Worship]( National - [2013 migrant tragedy in which up to 200 people died recorded in film]( The October 11, 2013 migrant tragedy in which more than 50 people died has been recorded in a feature film by journalist Fabrizio Gatti Un Unico Destino, that will feature first on Sky Atlantic on October 15. The film includes testimony of a... - [Two men injured in Paceville fight]( Two men were injured, one of them grievously, in a fight in Paceville last night. The police said they were informed that two men had been attacked by another in Triq San Ä orÄ¡, St Julian’s at 12.30am. They said that a 26-year-old Lithuanian... - [Today's front pages]( The following are the top stories in national newspapers today. Times of Malta says the Ombudsman is questioning once again whether the employment of people from outside the public service on a ‘position of trust’ basis is in line with the... - [Ombudsman queries positions of trust]( The Ombudsman is questioning once again whether the employment of people from outside the public service on a ‘position of trust’ basis is in line with the Constitution. In the 2018 Ombudsplan, which was tabled in Parliament earlier this week, the... - [Adrian Delia sworn in as Opposition leader]( PN leader Adrian Delia was this afternoon sworn in as Opposition leader. He took his oath flanked by his wife and five children. Dr Delia arrived at the Palace in Valletta more than an hour later. Those present for the ceremony included former MPs... World news - [Police foil plot to 'car bomb Times Square in New York']( Police stopped an international terror plot to cause bloodshed at New York City concert venues, subway stations and Times Square, officers said. One of the defendants, Abdulrahman El Bahnasawy, was arrested after travelling from Canada to New... - [Birth control provision obligation weakened in Trump reform to 'Obamacare'](  President Donald Trump will allow more employers to opt out of providing no-cost birth control to women by claiming religious or moral objections. The new rules issued on Friday mark another step in the rolling back of the health care law often... - [Results of Catalan secession poll submitted to region's parliament]( The Catalan government has submitted to the regional parliament the final results of a disputed referendum on secession from Spain, a necessary step before declaring independence as separatist politicians have promised. Spain's central authorities... - [Libya group claims victory over militias paid by Italy to stem flow of migrants](  A Libyan armed group has claimed victory over Italian-backed militias paid to staunch the flow of migrants to Europe from the coastal city of Sabratha. The Anti-Isis Operations Room, created last year to clear Sabratha of Islamic State... - [Watch: Nobel Peace Prize goes to anti-nuclear weapon advocacy group]( Updated 1.40pm The Norwegian Nobel Committee, warning of a rising risk of nuclear war and the spread of weapons to North Korea, awarded the 2017 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday to a little-known campaign group seeking a global ban on nuclear... Opinion - [Outgoing evangelisation - Mgr Charles Vella]( The word ‘family’ today features at the top of the pastoral, political and social agenda. Often, the family is menaced from without and... - [Question time: Prosperous economy]( Frans Ghirxi, spokesman, Ministry of Finance Over the last four years Malta has experienced an economic miracle with unprecedented growth... - [Citizenship and politics - Philip Said]( “An integral ecology is inseparable from the common good, a central and unifying principle of social ethics”. These words come from Pope... - [A telecommunications merger - Benoît Durand]( Perhaps unsurprisingly, the bosses of Melita Ltd and Vodafone Malta have portrayed the proposed Melita acquisition of Vodafone Malta as a... - [Proactive vision of ageing - Anthony Agius Decelis]( The annual celebration of the International Day for Older Person, on the first day of October, reminds us that an ageing population is... Letters - [Close encounter]( The dictionary definition of a hunter no way reflects these single brain-celled rednecks I have been reading about most days, shooting... - [Property sale obstacles]( Some years ago, we inherited a piece of property and, recently, we thought of selling it as the majority agreed to do so. We thought that... - [Dwejra ‘window’]( I am a regular visitor to Gozo and, on Sunday, while at Dwejra looking at the sunset I came across this marvellous little conceit – only... - [Building patterns]( One of the last small pretty villages is being destroyed by massive construction. No fewer than three cranes are busy working ruining... - [No gambling]( Diana Mackintosh’s account of the George Cross award to Malta (October 3) brought to my mind memories of that day which I remember as if... Sport - [Uninspired Italy held to 1-1 draw by Macedonia]( Italy's hopes of qualifying directly for next year's World Cup were dashed as they produced another uninspired performance and were held... - [Watch: Spain clinch World Cup spot with slick win over Albania]( Spain sealed their place in the 2018 World Cup as Group G winners after storming to a 3-0 win over Albania on Friday with a ruthless... - [Heynckes returns as Bayern boss until end of season]( Bayern Munich have announced the appointment of Jupp Heynckes as coach until the end of the season. The 72-year-old, who succeeds Carlo... - [Watch: Iniesta agrees "contract for life" with Barcelona]( Barcelona captain Andres Iniesta has ended speculation he could leave the club where he has spent his entire career by announcing the... - [Watch: Patriots hold on to beat wasteful Buccaneers]( The New England Patriots recaptured their winning defensive formula early in Thursday's game, then held on to defeat the Tampa Bay... Business News - [UK productivity falls at its joint-fastest rate since 2013]( British productivity fell at its joint-fastest rate since 2013 in the 12 months after the country voted to leave the European Union, data... - [Dollar, debt yields rise as jobs data points to rate hike]( The US dollar and government debt yields jumped yesterday after strong gains in hourly wages unveiled in the US government’s jobs report... - [Longer-dated bonds curb declines]( In the Local Sovereign Debt market, the limelight was on the longer-dated bonds as those holding a maturity greater than 11 years... - [New visitor attraction open]( In conjunction with the airport tour and the Visitors Terrace, Vienna Airport now offers an expanded offering for visitors that conveys... - [Maltese architect winner at international design awards]( Maltese architect Jonathan Mizzi was a winner in the ‘Outside’ category at the Restaurant & Bar International Design Awards ceremony in... Social - [Announcements]( CARUANA. On Thursday, October 5, at Mater Dei Hospital, CARMEN, of Msida, aged 81, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to... - [Pharmacies open tomorrow]( Chemimart City Gate Pharmacy, City Gate, Valletta (2123 8355);St Gaetan Pharmacy, Parish Priest Mifsud Street, Ħamrun (2123 4570);Pinto... - [Feasts tomorrow]( St Francis of Assisi, Sliema - [Inspire family walk]( This year’s family walk in aid of Inspire will take place this morning, starting from Qawra near the Luzzu Restaurant. Inspire helps over... - [Malta Tattoo Expo]( The fourth edition of the Malta Tattoo Expo is under way. Founded by Damian Allison, the first edition of this event in November 2014... Blogs - [Delia’s new politics of the right]( The signs were there before he was even in the second round. They say he is articulate. What do you expect from a seasoned and successful... - [Let the traffic jam]( We live in the most enlightened of times, our most prosperous since we were discovered by the first colonisers of Malta. Joseph Muscat... - [Leave our rubbish alone!]( A WhatsApp message from a friend on Saturday morning was accompanied by several angry face emojis: “I’m ashamed to say I’m the only... - [Why Adrian Delia should go]( I have been urged to give Adrian Delia a break. Unlike some politicians, I have not been threatened or offered a reward. Obviously, I am... - [Political embarrassment (or the lack thereof)]( Let me start with a personal note. I am very embarrassed and I do apologise for two grammatical slips that somehow eluded me while... Copyright © 2017 timesofmalta.com Newsletter for Saturday, 7 Oct 2017 This newsletter has been delivered to you because you have subscribed with timesofmalta.com. 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