Twins for American-Maltese politico Pete Buttigieg and husband Chasten
Pete Buttigieg, son of a Maltese immigrant, is the United States Secretary of Transportation
Taliban blowback: from friend to foe to power-brokers
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Russia ‘shoots down Ukraine attack jet’

Ukrainian officials say SU-25 jet shot down by missile fired from Russian jet...

Ukrainian officials say SU-25 jet shot down by missile...

Gaza ceasefire deal agreed

A comprehensive ceasefire deal has been reached to end fighting between Israel and Palestinian militants in Gaza, an Israeli official says.

A comprehensive ceasefire deal has been reached to end...

No Air Malta flights to Libya until mid-August

Temporary suspension of Air Malta flights to Libya to continue up until 15...

Temporary suspension of Air Malta flights to Libya to...

Libya in shock after Tripoli attack enters fourth day

Airport in Libyan capital targeted with mortar fire and rockets, as rival armed...

Airport in Libyan capital targeted with mortar fire and...

Putin says sanctions on Russia will backfire

The US and EU bolster sanctions against Russia over its actions in Ukraine,...

The US and EU bolster sanctions against Russia over its...

Taliban attack on Kabul airport 'is over'

An attack by Taliban militants near Kabul international airport is brought...

An attack by Taliban militants near Kabul international...

Five-hour Gaza truce agreed

Hamas and Israel say they will both observe a five-hour ceasefire in Gaza beginning on Thursday morning, to allow humanitarian aid to enter the besieged strip

Hamas and Israel say they will both observe a five-hour...

Rebels repel Iraqi attempt to retake Tikrit

Residents said there was no fighting in the city on Wednesday morning, four...

Residents said there was no fighting in the city on...

Life sentences for Egypt sexual assaults

Seven men sentenced to life in prison for sexually attacking women during public rallies in Cairo’s Tahrir Square.

Seven men sentenced to life in prison for sexually...

NGO says that a fifth of victims of Israeli-Palestinian violence are children

Save the Children, which is helping victims in the region, says that an increasing number of young victims require support

Save the Children, which is helping victims in the region,...

Update 2 | No Libya evacuation, government prepared for any eventuality says Vella

264 persons in Libya contacted through telephone calls, Skype and other internet means • PN files motion to discuss situation in Libya • Libyan...

264 persons in Libya contacted through telephone calls,...

Israel resumes air strikes after truce attempt fails

Israel had earlier accepted an Egyptian ceasefire proposal and halted...

Israel had earlier accepted an Egyptian ceasefire proposal...

Year's strongest storm kills five in Philippines

The typhoon displaced more than 338,000 people and damaged at least 321 homes,...

The typhoon displaced more than 338,000 people and damaged...

'No decision yet' on evacuation of Maltese from Tripoli

Two civilian Puma helicopters and a small Air Libya aircraft land in Malta...

Two civilian Puma helicopters and a small Air Libya...

European Economic and Social Committee calls for Dublin Convention overhaul

European Economic and Social Committee member Stefano Mallia amendments calling for fair sharing of responsibility on migration accepted

European Economic and Social Committee member Stefano...

Rocket attacks on Libya airport destroy 90% of planes

Libya's main airport in Tripoli is hit by new rocket attack, as government...

Libya's main airport in Tripoli is hit by new rocket...

Church of England vote backs women bishops

Spiritual leader of world’s 80 million Anglicans says election of female...

Spiritual leader of world’s 80 million Anglicans says...

Israel accepts Gaza ceasefire proposal

Israel accepts Egypt's proposal to end Gaza air strikes in return for militants stopping rocket fire, but Hamas's armed wing calls it a...

Israel accepts Egypt's proposal to end Gaza air strikes...