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Report: Flight 17 likely downed by outside impacts

Tuesday, 9 September 2014, 12:31 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 was likely struck by multiple "high-energy objects from outside the aircraft," causing it to break up over eastern Ukraine, a preliminary report into the deadly...

Scottish expats excluded from independence vote

Tuesday, 9 September 2014, 12:18 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

With Scotland voting whether to stay in the Union or not on September 18, Scottish expats are watching from the sidelines, since non-residents are not allowed to vote.   Some accept that...

Fire damages Magic Mountain roller coaster

Tuesday, 9 September 2014, 06:39 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

A fire on the recently closed Colossus ride at Southern California's Six Flags Magic Mountain park has collapsed part of the famous wooden roller coaster, but no injuries are...

EU formally adopts new sanctions against Russia

Monday, 8 September 2014, 22:35 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

The European Council on Monday formally adopted a package of further sanctions against Russia over its actions in eastern Ukraine, but is delaying the enforcement to assess the implementation of the...

London-area airport evacuated in security alert

Monday, 8 September 2014, 18:36 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

The passenger terminal at Luton Airport near London has been evacuated and flights suspended for several hours after a suspicious package was found.   The airport said the terminal building...

Iran's supreme leader undergoes prostate surgery

Monday, 8 September 2014, 14:52 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Iran's supreme leader underwent prostate surgery on Monday and was recovering at a government hospital in Tehran, state media said in a rare report on the state of health of the country's top...

US official in Beijing to prepare for Obama visit

Monday, 8 September 2014, 06:36 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

The White House's top national security adviser began talks in Beijing on Monday with top Chinese military and diplomatic officials on bilateral challenges such as a recent close-encounter between...

UK offers Scotland more autonomy ahead of vote

Sunday, 7 September 2014, 15:59 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

The British government plans to offer Scotland more financial autonomy in the coming days as polls predict a very close vote in the upcoming referendum on Scottish independence.   Chancellor...

Blasts roar near Donetsk airport in Ukraine

Sunday, 7 September 2014, 10:17 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Strong explosions were heard early Sunday on the outskirts of the main rebel-held city in eastern Ukraine near the airport, raising new fears that a cease-fire signed two days ago is on the verge of...

Blasts roar near Donetsk airport in Ukraine

Sunday, 7 September 2014, 10:09 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Strong explosions were heard early today on the outskirts of the main rebel-held city in eastern Ukraine near the airport, raising new fears that a cease-fire signed two days ago is on the verge of...

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