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Elderly woman unhurt after fan catches fire

Wednesday, 14 August 2013, 09:27 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

An elderly woman, 87, was unhurt after her fan caught fire yesterday at about 10.15 p.m. in Triq San Anard, Tarxien....

Autopsy results confirm French man, teen died from drowning

Wednesday, 14 August 2013, 09:21 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

The results of an autopsy conducted on the body of French-born Emma Yanicostas, 17, who went missing on Saturday in Xwieni and whose body was found on Monday confirmed that she died from...

Men think about sex every 28 minutes – survey

Wednesday, 14 August 2013, 09:17 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

UK-based sexual wellness website Love Honey has carried out a survey that men think about sex every 28 minutes, twice the amount that women do, at every 51 minutes.   The findings of the...

Watch: Paypal boss unveils ‘Hyperloop’ transport system

Wednesday, 14 August 2013, 08:45 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Paypal billionaire Elon Musk (photo inset), has revealed plans for a radical new 'Hyperloop' transport system that could 'shoot' passengers from Los Angeles to San Francisco in 30...

Four injured in road accident in Corradino

Tuesday, 13 August 2013, 18:18 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Four persons have been injured in a three-car collision in Corradino Hill. The road is temporarily closed in view of the traffic accident.   Members of the CPD were on site due to a fuel...

Hunters’ federation appeals to public to report poachers

Tuesday, 13 August 2013, 17:24 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

The hunters’ federation (FKNK) has urged members of the public to report any instances of poaching that they may encounter.   “In its unrelenting effort to curtail any illegal...

Down Syndrome clinic opens in Birkirkara

Tuesday, 13 August 2013, 17:09 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

A clinic for Down Syndrome individuals aged 16 and over has been set up within the Birkirkara Health Centre, the fruit of the cooperation between the Down Syndrome Association and the Health...

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