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Libyan men in Malta court charged over hijacking

Two Libyan men have appeared in court in the Maltese capital Valetta, charged with hijacking an airliner on Friday.

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Plane hijack must not be repeated says Libya's Transport Minister

Libya's Transport Minister promises tighter controls following plane hijack to Malta.

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Libyan plane hijack ended by Maltese authorities

The Maltese have successfully ended a plane hijacking freeing all 117 hostages and arresting two hijackers who diverted the plane from Libya.

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Malta: Hostage-takers surrender from hijacked Libyan plane

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New footage shows Malta plane crash fireball

New footage has emerged of plane crash in Malta that killed five people.

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Rescued migrants sing their way to safety

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Long live art and culture the keys to human experience

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French defence officials die in Malta plane crash

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Malta hosts World Summit on Arts and Culture

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Which is the most obese country in the EU?

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To ban or not to ban abortion?

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Abortion in Malta: studio interview with reporter Valérie Gauriat

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Abortion ban in Malta: the EU's last standing ban ?

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Turkey, Malta and Italy 'worst' when it comes to work gender gap

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Baroque instruments: an authentic sound at Valletta Festival

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