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Girl believed to be tiniest newborn weighed as much as apple

Thursday, 30 May 2019, 07:50 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

When she was born, the baby girl weighed about the same as an apple. A San Diego hospital on Wednesday revealed the birth of the girl and said she is believed to be the world's tiniest surviving...

Luzzu Lotto has landed – Malta gets a new €2m lottery

Thursday, 23 May 2019, 08:54 Last update: about 8 years ago

There's a new lottery in town and it's creating a big splash. Inspired by the quirky fishing boats of Malta, Luzzu Lotto is a twice-weekly draw with a jackpot of...wait for it...€2 million! This...

MSA fundraising dinner in support of gifted arts students

Tuesday, 7 May 2019, 10:30 Last update: about 8 years ago

The Malta Society of Arts (MSA) is soon to host its annual fundraising dinner in aid of promising students across various artistic fields. All funds raised during the event will once again...

LifeCycle launched free fitness sessions for renal patients

Tuesday, 7 May 2019, 10:25 Last update: about 8 years ago

Committed to continue supporting renal patients and persons with kidney transplants, LifeCycle (Malta) Foundation launched free health and fitness sessions for patients undergoing Renal Replacement...

Longtime married couple die within minutes of each other

Tuesday, 7 May 2019, 09:24 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Family members say a Pennsylvania couple who had been married for almost 45 years died within minutes of each other. Clair "Cos" Vance had made daily visits to a care center where his 70-year-old...

Harry and Meghan love story takes new turn: a baby boy

Tuesday, 7 May 2019, 07:47 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

The improbable love story between an American actress and a British royal took the best of all possible turns Monday with the arrival of a healthy baby boy. The as-yet-unnamed baby arrived less...

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