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Shark attack victim's rescuer describes ordeal

Saturday, 17 August 2013, 08:00 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

A woman who lost her arm in a Maui shark attack kept repeating that she was going to die, the California high school teacher who jumped into the water to save her said Friday.   "As...

Pilots register industrial dispute with Air Malta

Saturday, 17 August 2013, 06:33 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

ALPA officially registered an industrial dispute with Air Malta on Friday 16 August 2013 following the airline’s reluctance to abide by negotiated agreements, the Association of Airline Pilots...

Egypt street battles leave at least 82 dead

Saturday, 17 August 2013, 06:20 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Egypt's capital descended into chaos Friday as vigilantes at neighborhood checkpoints battled Muslim Brotherhood-led protesters denouncing the ouster of President Mohammed Morsi and a deadly...

Air Malta ready to meet pilots on Tuesday

Friday, 16 August 2013, 18:53 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Air Malta said it was committed to discuss "all open points with ALPA at a management level in a comprehensive and constructive manner," adding that it had already offered to meet on...

Cable fault in Gozo leads to power cuts

Friday, 16 August 2013, 16:22 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

A cable fault in Gozo has led to power cuts in various localities in Gozo, although power has now been restored in seven out of the 10 localities affected.   An Enemalta spokesperson said...

Getaway car among six cars torched following Qawra hold-up

Friday, 16 August 2013, 15:24 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Police are looking for two unidentified men in connection with an armed hold-up after thousands in cash were stolen from a man in a daring hold-up in broad daylight that took place at around 9.30 a.m....

Two arrested after truck fire

Friday, 16 August 2013, 14:18 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Two men were arrested following a fire in a truck today, August 16, 2013, at about 2.45am, in Triq il-Qolla s-Safra, Żebbuġ, Gozo.   Upon being informed of the blaze, a Mobile Squad patrol...

Motorcyclist grievously injured

Friday, 16 August 2013, 13:44 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

A man fractured his left leg when he lost control of his motorcycle today at about 3.15am, in Triq il-Kosta, Naxxar.   The motorcyclist, a 48-year-old living in Naxxar, was driving a Yamaha...

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