Malta golden passport billionaire Boris Mints says West must not fear Putin
Russian billionaire who acquired Maltese golden passport in 2018 and lives in Scots castle says Putin is repeating Hitler’s actions
Russia retaliates by closing its airspace to 36 countries
In retaliation to sanctions, Russia has closed its airspace to Canada, and much of Europe, including Malta
Musician Phil Everly dies aged 74

US musician Phil Everly, one half of the Everly Brothers, dies, aged 74, in California, of complications from lung disease, his family says.

US musician Phil Everly, one half of the Everly Brothers,...

Rival rebel factions clash in Syria

Violence in Aleppo and Idlib comes as protesters rally against al-Qaeda-linked Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant.

Violence in Aleppo and Idlib comes as protesters rally...

Six killed in Beirut car bomb

Car bomb explodes in suburb of the Lebanese capital Beirut, killing at least six people and injuring more than 60.

Car bomb explodes in suburb of the Lebanese capital Beirut,...

East US battles major snow storm

Thousands of flights are grounded as major snowstorm hits Midwestern states in US, dropping 53cm of snow in Massachusetts.

Thousands of flights are grounded as major snowstorm hits...

Two foreigners murdered in Libya

Two teachers, a Brit and a New Zealander shot dead in Libya near gas and oil complex.

Two teachers, a Brit and a New Zealander shot dead in Libya...

Three dead in Cambodia workers' protest

Three people killed as Cambodian police open fire on protesting garment industry workers demanding an increase in wages.

Three people killed as Cambodian police open fire on...

Italian navy rescues over 1,000 migrants from boats in 24 hours

The Italian navy rescued more than 1,000 migrants in the 24 hours to Friday...

The Italian navy rescued more than 1,000 migrants in the 24...

Skype social media accounts allegedly hacked

Syrian Electronic Army linked to apparent hack of Microsoft-owned Skype’s...

Syrian Electronic Army linked to apparent hack of...

Antarctic rescue of Akademik Shokalskiy ship begins

The Shokalskiy has been trapped since Christmas Eve by thick sheets of ice...

The Shokalskiy has been trapped since Christmas Eve by...

10 killed in Somali hotel bombing

The hotel is said to be frequented by Somali politicians and foreigners.

The hotel is said to be frequented by Somali politicians...

Pakistan’s Musharraf rushed to hospital

Former military ruler reportedly suffered ‘heart problems’ on his way to...

Former military ruler reportedly suffered ‘heart...

Clashes break out in Iraq’s Anbar province

Heavy fighting continued between army and Sunni fighters, after gunmen seized...

Heavy fighting continued between army and Sunni fighters,...

Ex-Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon ‘critically ill’

The condition of Israel’s former Prime Minister Ariel Sharon - who has been...

The condition of Israel’s former Prime Minister Ariel...

Latvia becomes 18th state to join eurozone

Transition to euro currency sees Baltic state's residents and businesses at...

Transition to euro currency sees Baltic state's residents...

Kenya grenade attack injures ten

Tourist resort attack is an act of terrorism, police say

Tourist resort attack is an act of terrorism, police say

Powerful car bomb rocks Hezbollah stronghold in Beirut

At least five dead and dozens injured amid increasing sectarian

At least five dead and dozens injured amid increasing...

233 migrants intercepted off Lampedusa's coast

Italian navy rescue boat laden migrants at risk of sinking

Italian navy rescue boat laden migrants at risk of sinking

Syria’s chemical weapons removal scuppered by delays

Chemicals still at bases after stockpile was due to be loaded on to waiting...

Chemicals still at bases after stockpile was due to be...