Occupy London stage ‘A Christmas Carol’
The 'Occupy London' protesters stage a reading of the Charles Dickens classic "A Christmas Carol" on the steps of St Paul's cathedral, drawing parallels between inequalities in Victorian Britain and now.
Read MoreOpposition leader hopes for stability
Opposition leader Joseph Muscat hoped that next year would bring about stability with everyone being concentrated on the needs of families and businesses. In his New Year greetings, Dr Muscat said stability had to be ensured with progress, even in changes and choices that are needed. The people knew that hope was stronger than fear. Dr Muscat said that 2011 had been significant for a number of reasons, most significantly for the people's choice in favour of the introduction of divorce, the rebirth of the Mediterranean and the euro crisis. Dr Muscat's message in full is in the video above.
Read MorePope looks to better future in 2012
Pope Benedict XVI has marked the end of 2011 with prayers of thanks, saying that humanity awaits the new year with apprehension - but also with hope for a better future. At the traditional New Year's Eve vespers service from the central altar of St Peter's Basilica, the Pope said: "Another year approaches its end, while we await a new one, with the trepidation, desires and expectations of always. "With the spirit filled with gratitude, we prepare to cross the threshold of 2012, remembering that the Lord watches over us and takes care of us. "In him this evening, we want to entrust the entire world. We put into his hands the tragedies of this world of ours and we also offer him the hopes for a better future." Pope Benedict, wearing gold-coloured robes, arrived for the solemn ceremony standing aboard a raised, wheeled platform that ushers guided up the basilica's long centre aisle. The 84-year-old pontiff started using the device earlier in the year to reduce fatigue. Benedict nimbly navigated the platform's two steps and knelt, apparently without difficulty, at the foot of the altar area as a choir of men and boys sang...
Read MoreRovers shock United
Manchester United 2 Blackburn Rovers 3 Swansea 1 Tottenham 1 Stoke 2 Wigan 2 Norwich 1 Fulham 1 Chelsea 1 Aston Villa 3 Bolton 1 Wolves 1 Arsenal 1 QPR 0 Blackburn claimed a shock 3-2 win at Old Trafford as both Manchester United and Chelsea suffered home defeats in the Barclays Premier League today. United missed the chance to go top as Blackburn lifted themselves from the foot of the table after claiming four points from their last two away games. Ayegbeni Yakubu beat United goalkeeper David De Gea from the penalty spot in the 16th minute to put Blackburn in front after Dimitar Berbatov hauled down Christopher Samba in the box. The Rovers striker scored again six minutes into the second half when he beat Michael Carrick and Phil Jones and buried a powerful shot past De Gea. However, United hit back straight from the restart when Patrice Evra's cross found Rafael, whose mis-hit shot was headed home by Berbatov from six yards, and Berbatov added his second in the 62nd minute from Antonio Valencia's cross. But Blackburn regained the lead with 10...
Read MoreE.R.R.C. hold blood drive as well as visit the elderly at GGH
In response to the recent urgent blood appeal by the Blood Bank, the Emergency Response and Rescue Corps Volunteers organised the fourth Gozo blood drive of 2011, which took place last wednesday. About fifteen volunteers attended. Some of whom were also first time blood donors. The E.R.R.C. wishes to thank the Gozo General Hospital, Blood [...]
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