Bishop of Malta says Pope Benedict XVI will visit island April 17-18
Malta’s bishop announces pope to visit April 17-18 Mystery ship laden with timber returns to Malta after odyssey from Finland to Africa
Mystery ship back in Malta VALLETTA, Malta — Authorities say a Maltese-flagged freighter that mysteriously disappeared in the Atlantic over the summer has returned to Malta. Italy defends record in saving boat migrants after suspected deaths of dozens of AfricansROME — Italy defended its record Sunday in saving the lives of migrants found at sea amid increasing criticism over the suspected deaths of dozens of Africans. Italy’s vote for EU Parliament a virtual referendum on scandal-plagued BerlusconiROME — Italians voted Saturday in European Parliament elections that have become a virtual barometer of Premier Silvio Berlusconi’s ability to weather a scandal over his attention to young women. Italians vote for EU Parliament in election turned into referendum on scandal-plagued premierROME — Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi has weathered corruption probes and public outrage at his tasteless quips — emerging each time with his popularity intact. |