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Safety problems at US germ labs acknowledged

Saturday, 26 July 2014, 20:06 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

The director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention acknowledged Wednesday that systemic safety problems have for years plagued federal public health laboratories that handle dangerous...

Old vials of smallpox found in US storage room

Friday, 25 July 2014, 20:05 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

U.S. government workers cleaning out an old storage room at a research center near Washington made a startling discovery last week — decades-old vials of smallpox packed away and forgotten in a...

Westbrook: Basketballs and baskets of clothes

Friday, 25 July 2014, 19:16 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Go shopping with powerhouse basketball player Russell Westbrook — whose colorful style has made headlines outside of sports — and you'll probably be surprised by his favorite section:...

Marrow transplants can reverse adult sickle cell

Thursday, 24 July 2014, 20:03 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Bone marrow transplants can reverse severe sickle cell disease in adults, a small study by government scientists found, echoing results seen with a similar technique used in children.   The...

Rimes applauds skimpy bikinis at Miami Beach show

Thursday, 24 July 2014, 19:14 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Country singer LeAnn Rimes attended the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Swim shows in Miami Beach and says she was wowed by a selection of skimpy swimwear.   "I like butts, and they do...

Double win for Mercedes-Benz at Auto Express Awards

Thursday, 24 July 2014, 14:14 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Mercedes-Benz scooped two accolades last night at the Auto Express Awards for eggcellence within the New Car Market.  The S 350 BlueTEC Saloon was awarded Best Luxury Car, with the...

An Eventful weekend for Malta Formula Racing at Mugello

Thursday, 24 July 2014, 14:12 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

The 3rd round of the FIA Formula 4 Italian Championship at Mugello was quite an eventful weekend for Malta Formula Racing team.    Mattia Drudi appeared to be determined to achieve his...

300,000th DS 3 produced in France

Thursday, 24 July 2014, 13:56 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

The DS 3 was the first DS model to be launched. It shook up conventional automotive cues with the general public and at the same time revolutionised the manufacturing process. The DS 3 is available...

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