Новости за 25.02.2017

Billionaire Warren Buffett, whose stock picks over several decades have enriched generations of Berkshire Hathaway Inc shareholders, delivered a black eye to the investment industry on Saturday, urging ordinary investors to buy plain-vanilla index funds. "When trillions of dollars are managed by Wall Streeters charging high fees, it will usually be the managers who reap outsized profits, not the clients," Buffett said in his annual letter to shareholders. "Both large and small investors should stick with low-cost index funds," he added. Читать дальше...

Gaming Minister Manuel Mallia shot back at a recent survey that found gaming executives felt underpaid, saying that their wages were higher than in other sectors on the island. “You have to look at this in the context of the island we are on. The gaming industry’s wages in Malta are known to be high compared to other industries, so much so that other industries can find it difficult to hang on to employees, who are leaving for the better-paying gaming companies,” Dr Mallia said. READ: €140,000 salaries still not enough... Читать дальше...

A Syrian cinematographer whose latest work is nominated for an Oscar will be unable to attend tomorrow's Academy Awards ceremony after being denied entry into the United States.  Khaled Khateeb, 21, was due to attend the award ceremony following the nomination of The White Helmets for best documentary short. The 40-minute Netflix film tells the story of rescue workers who risk their lives to save civilians affected by the civil war. The Nobel Peace Prize-nominated rescue group is estimated to have saved over 78,000 lives to date. Читать дальше...

Updated 8.20pm A man drove into a crowd standing by a bakery in the southwestern German town of Heidelberg today, injuring three people but a police spokesman said it was not yet possible to say whether it was a terrorist attack. Police said in a statement that one of the injured was seriously hurt. The suspect was seen getting out of the car with a knife and was later tracked down to near a swimming pool. He is now in a hospital in Heidelberg having been shot by police while being arrested, leaving him seriously injured, they said. Читать дальше...

Updated 10.40pm - Perez elected chair US Democrats elected former Labor Secretary Tom Perez as chairman today, choosing a veteran of the Obama administration to lead the daunting task of rebuilding the party and heading the opposition to Republican President Donald Trump. Members of the Democratic National Committee, the administrative and fundraising arm of the party, picked Perez on the second round of voting over US Representative Keith Ellison, a liberal from Minnesota. Indiana mayor Peter Buttigieg... Читать дальше...

Labour Party officials have paid tribute to party stalwart Nenu Buhagiar following his death at the age of 96.  Mr Buhagiar was a well-known figure in Gzira and dedicated member of the PL, which in a statement expressing its condolences described him as a "soldier of steel".  He served time in prison following the 1958 General Workers Union strike and subsequent riots.  Prime Minister Joseph Muscat was among the first to offer his condolences, tweeting that he was "extremely saddened" by news of Mr Buhagiar's demise. Читать дальше...

Hibernians and Hamrun Spartans played out a six-goal thriller which saw the Paolites held to a 3-3 draw at the National Stadium. Hibs were off to a flyer and Jurgen Degabriele put them ahead after three minutes. But the Spartans came back strongly and after Brandon Paiber levelled the scores from the penalty spot on nine minutes, Leandro Motta headed them in front on 19 minutes. Hibs took just three minutes to restore parity with a Gilmar inswinger from a free-kick. The Paolites finally took the lead on 50 minutes... Читать дальше...

Chelsea's stretched their lead at the top of the Premier League to 11 points with a 3-1 victory over a resolute Swansea City side at Stamford Bridge today. Cesc Fabregas marked his 300th Premier League appearance with his side's opener after 19 minutes, finishing well after being picked out by Pedro's cut-back. Swansea worked tirelessly to avoid further damage and stunned the leaders shortly before halftime when Fernando Llorente rose to head Gylfi Sigurdsson's quickly-taken free kick past Thibaut Courtois. Читать дальше...

A knife-wielding man wearing a hoodie and sunglasses robbed a Rabat lotto booth this afternoon, police said this afternoon.  The man entered the lotto booth on Triq San Pawl at around 4.45pm and told the 58-year-old Rabat woman working there to hand over any money in the shop till. He made away with an undisclosed amount of cash.  The thief made a quick getaway and nobody was hurt during the hold-up.  Magistrate Josette Demicoli has ordered an inquiry into the crime. Rabat police are investigating further.

The government is refusing to publish a memorandum of understanding it signed with a private company – 240 Ltd – to transfer a piece of public land where a swimming pool complex will be built in Gozo. The announcement of the Natatorium complex project was made by the Ministry for Gozo last November. Few details about it have been given by the government so far and it is not known what type of investment will be made. However, the ministry had said that, in exchange for the concession, the period of which has not been specified yet... Читать дальше...

FLORIANA 2Varela 10, Ruiz 76PEMBROKE ATHLETA 0 Floriana kept up their recent momentum, disposing of relegation-haunted Pembroke by two clear goals. Pembroke had the ball in the net inside the first five minutes but Raphael Kooh Sohna had strayed in an offside position before stroking home. This made for a thrilling opening but it was Floriana who drew the first blood after 10 minutes. Enzo Ruiz was the catalyst as his pass sifted through the Pembroke defence and into the path of Ignacio Varela who... Читать дальше...

A film taking aim at former presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton has been handed a number of accolades at the not-so-prestigious Razzie Awards. Hillary's America: The Secret History Of The Democratic Party and Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice each collected four prizes at the 37th Annual Golden Raspberry Awards. British actor Henry Cavill and co-star Ben Affleck were handed the worst screen combo for their partnership in the DC Comics film. Man Of Steel star Cavill reprised his role as Superman in the 2016 movie... Читать дальше...

Insurance companies, cyclists, taxi drivers and the Opposition have welcomed a Bill proposing stricter alcohol limits for motorists and extending the points system across the board to make roads safer. Details of these amendments to the Traffic Regulations Ordnance were given last Wednesday in Parliament by Justice Minister Owen Bonnici during the Second Reading Stage of this Bill. The Opposition said that it will support amendments as they focused on increased penalties for drink driving and unlicenced vehicles. Читать дальше...

An accident involving a forklift in Naxxar left a 58-year-old grievously injured this morning.  The 58-year-old man was operating the machine on Triq ir-Ramla when he accidentally hit a lever and ended up pinned between some machinery, police said. The accident happened at around 10am.  An ambulance took the man to Mater Dei hospital. Police are investigating further.

A 46-year-old man was grievously injured this morning while using a chainsaw in the San Blas area of Siġġiewi, police said in a statement.  The Pieta' man was hurt at around 10.15am. An ambulance took him to Mater Dei Hospital, where he is being treated for his injuries. Police investigations are ongoing.

Birkirkara were pegged back twice as they could only manage a 2-2 draw against St Andrews at the National Stadium. The Stripes took just eight minutes to take the lead when they were awarded a penalty after Michael Johnson blocked Miguel Alba’s shot with his arm and the same Alba converted from the spot. St Andrews drew level on 18 minutes when Paz fed Nwoko who sent a firm header past Birkirkara goalkeeper Henry Bonello. Birkirkara were back in front on 27 minutes when Gonzalo Malan connected to... Читать дальше...

A 68-year-old Mġarr man who reportedly slipped and fell off a stationary pick-up truck is grievously injured, police said in a statement.  The incident happened on Triq il-Banjijiet Rumani in Mġarr at around 11am. The man was rushed to Mater Dei hospital by ambulance. Police are investigating further.

GZIRA UNITED 1Avila Perez, 83TARXIEN RAINBOWS 0 Gzira United captain Moises Avila Perez scored the all-important goal in a low-key match characterised by a dearth of action and played in front of almost empty terraces.The game developed into a balanced affair with both teams trying to break the respective defensive trenches with through balls or crosses.Despite their edge in possession, Gzira could not find any fluent stride. So, set pieces were likely to do the trick. In the 23rd minute, Souleymane... Читать дальше...

US-backed Iraqi forces pushed deeper into western Mosul today, advancing in several populated southern districts after punching through the defences of Islamic State's last major urban stronghold in Iraq a day earlier. About 1,000 civilians also walked across the frontlines, the largest movement since the new offensive launched last week to deal the ultra-hardline Sunni Muslim group a decisive blow. In the capital Baghdad, Saudi Foreign Minister Adel Al-Jubeir met Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi... Читать дальше...

A Venezuelan athlete who had never worn skis or trained on snow has achieved his dream of competing in the world ski championships.  Adrian Solano wobbled, rolled and slid down the cross-country course at the 2017 Nordic Skiing World Championships in Finland as commentators looked on aghast and dubbed him the "worst skier alive".   The Venezuelan had only trained on wheels in the sun, after being denied entry to France by airport officials in Paris who did not believe his story and thought he was simply trying to escape his country. Читать дальше...

An expert on Middle Eastern and African affairs with experience as an asylum determination officer has been appointed Malta's new assistant refugee commissioner. Malcolm Cutajar, who also served as a refugee commission case officer and is a national expert for an asylum-related dossier that forms part of Malta's EU Council presidency, will work alongside refugee commissioner Martine Cassar.  His appointment was made by Prime Minister Joseph Muscat in consultation with Home Affairs Minister Carmelo Abela... Читать дальше...

Local councils that have worked hard reduce their deficits can expect to be rewarded for their efforts to balance the books, Local Government parliamentary secretary Stefan Buontempo has said.  "Local councils which have worked hard in tackling the council’s deficit in a sustained and progressive way will see us support them in their future initiatives and projects in favour of their communities," Dr Buontempo said during a meeting with the Northern Regional Committee.  Support would be offered in... Читать дальше...

A newly-appointed board of directors for mental health services is to play a key role in developing a holistic strategy for the sector, the Health Ministry said today.  The board, which held its first meeting this week, is led by doctor Jan Chircop and was appointed by Health Minister Chris Fearne.  In a statement, the ministry said that the board would bring together stakeholders from across the mental health sector, including medical professionals and NGOs, as well as carer and patient organisations. Читать дальше...

Updated 2.41pm Two senior citizens from Tarxien were grievously injured this morning after they were hit by a car at the entrance to Mater Dei hospital.  The two, aged 68 and 66, were hit by a Honda Fit being driven by a 34-year-old man from Mtarfa at around 9.35am.  Both remain in the care of doctors at Mater Dei hospital. Police say their investigations are ongoing.

AS Roma have struck a deal with city officials over building a new stadium in the Italian capital, opening the way for a project meant to boost the Serie A soccer club's revenue. The 52,500-seat Stadio Della Roma, to be built in the city's south-west, was originally set to open in the current season but has faced years of delays as the club waited for approval. The agreement, reached late yesterday, marks a welcome victory for Rome's beleaguered mayor, Virginia Raggi, and the anti-establishment 5-Star Movement... Читать дальше...