The Malta Independent 4 November 2026, Wednesday
View E-Paper

World

Turkey accused of shelling Kurds close to Syrian border

Sunday, 14 February 2016, 13:59 Last update: about 12 years ago

Turkey shelled positions held by the main Kurdish militia in northern Syria for a second day Sunday, adding complexity to an inflamed situation in the area where Russian-backed Syrian government...

Viola Beach band members killed in tragic car crash in Sweden

Sunday, 14 February 2016, 13:57 Last update: about 12 years ago

Five British men, reportedly including members of British indie band Viola Beach, were killed when their car drove through a barrier and plunged into a canal near Stockholm. Stockholm Police...

Brazil's Zika-related abortion debate sparks backlash

Sunday, 14 February 2016, 07:06 Last update: about 12 years ago Associated Press

Before her son was born, Danielle Alves didn't know Luiz Gustavo would have microcephaly, a condition that has left the 3-year-old so disabled he can't walk, talk or eat without help. Still,...

  • don't miss