Tens of thousands call for Tunisia govt ouster
Saturday, 7 September 2013, 22:09
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
Tens of thousands of Tunisians on Saturday called for the resignation of the Islamist-led government in one of the largest opposition protests to date. The protest, organized by the...
Conservatives sweep to Australia election victory
Saturday, 7 September 2013, 15:08
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
Australia's conservative opposition swept to power Saturday, ending six years of Labor Party rule and winning over a disenchanted public by promising to end a hated tax on carbon emissions, boost...
Germany joins US in blaming Assad for attack
Saturday, 7 September 2013, 14:18
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
Germany has joined the United States and ten other members of the Group of 20 biggest economies in blaming the Syrian government for a chemical attack against civilians last month. Germany...
Two men arrested over break-in at UK palace
Saturday, 7 September 2013, 12:39
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
Police said Saturday that they arrested two men over a suspected break-in at Buckingham Palace, a rare — but not unheard-of — breach of royal security. London's...
Europe urging US to delay action in Syria
Saturday, 7 September 2013, 09:47
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
European foreign ministers on Saturday endorsed a "clear and strong response" to a chemical weapons attack that strongly points to the Syrian government, but they urged the U.S. to delay...
America’s broken dream
Saturday, 7 September 2013, 09:23
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
The United States has long been viewed as the “land of opportunity,” where those who work hard get ahead. Belief in this fundamental feature of America’s national identity has...
Obama touts world's economic progress at G-20
Saturday, 7 September 2013, 06:13
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
Touting economic progress at the Group of 20 summit, President Barack Obama said the nation's economic powers no longer face the threat of a financial meltdown and can turn their attention to...
16 skulls found on streets in Prague
Friday, 6 September 2013, 21:54
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
Police in Prague say 15 human skulls have been found in a wooden box found on a street, and another was found in a garbage bin. Spokeswoman Jana Roesslerova says police found the 15...
Cat survives 11-story fall at Alaska apartment
Friday, 6 September 2013, 21:46
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
A cat in Alaska learned the hard way not to chase mosquitoes after following one out a window and falling 11 stories. The 2-year-old cat, named Wasabi, survived but suffered a fractured...
Obama notes split over Syria attack, plans speech
Friday, 6 September 2013, 21:16
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
President Barack Obama acknowledged deep divisions at home and abroad on Friday over his call for military action in Syria — and conceded the possibility he'll fail to sway the American...