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Sea security command centre opens
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Latest Updated on: Mon Mar 22 12:20:34 2010
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Report Thread Created on: Mon Mar 22 12:20:34 2010
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http://jnews.cs.um.edu.mt/news/Sea_security_command_centre_opens.html
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A national control centre to help protect the UK's interests at sea has been set up by the government.
The National Maritime Information Centre will target terrorism and other crime, and respond to disasters.
Security Minister Lord West said piracy off the Horn of Africa and the seaborne Mumbai terror attacks of November 2008 highlighted the need for such a centre.
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French Socialists set sights on presidency
Report Thread started by: French vote likely to pressure PM
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Latest Updated on: Mon Mar 22 12:19:40 2010
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Report Thread Created on: Sun Mar 21 04:20:16 2010
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Number of Source Reports: 6
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http://jnews.cs.um.edu.mt/news/French_vote_likely_to_pressure_PM.html
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France's opposition Socialists are facing a long road to transform their triumph in regional elections into a serious bid to take the French presidency from Nicolas Sarkozy in 2012.
The Socialists and their left-wing allies won 21 of the 22 mainland regions in the two-round elections that ended Sunday, trouncing Sarkozy's party in the last major ballot-box test before the French presidential vote. The better-than-expected victory buoyed the left-wing's hopes after years of squabbling left commentators wondering whether the Socialists could ever again unite to become a party of power. "The return of the left" read the headline on the popular Le Parisien newspaper while the left-wing Liberation proclaimed "the left wins the day".
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Bee sting therapy causing a buzz in China
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Latest Updated on: Mon Mar 22 12:19:40 2010
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Report Thread Created on: Mon Mar 22 12:19:40 2010
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Number of Source Reports: 1
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http://jnews.cs.um.edu.mt/news/Bee_sting_therapy_causing_a_buzz_in_China__Times_of_Malta.html
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Being stung by a bee would have most people rushing to hospital, expect at one Beijing clinic where patients queue up to be pricked into good health. Bee sting therapy, which involves placing live bees on a patient's body at certain pressure points, dates back over 3,000 years in China and was considered legal in 2007. It is similar to acupuncture in that it uses bees stingers instead of needles and the same principles, but the bees' toxin, which doctors say is a natural medicine, is essential, making the treatment like an injection. Doctors at the Kang Tai Bee Clinic, a traditional Chinese medical facility in northeast Beijing, say the therapy has proved effective in curing diseases such as rheumatism and arthritis, as well as a list of other ailments. "The bee therapy has an obvious effect on patients with bone and joint diseases," said Wang Jing, a doctor at the clinic.
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John Dalli calls on PM, Muscat
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Latest Updated on: Mon Mar 22 12:19:40 2010
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Report Thread Created on: Mon Mar 22 12:19:40 2010
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http://jnews.cs.um.edu.mt/news/John_Dalli_calls_on_PM_Muscat__Times_of_Malta.html
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European Health and Consumer Rights Commissioner John Dalli this morning made courtesy visits on the Prime Minister and Opposition leader Joseph Muscat. The visits were the first since Mr Dalli was elected to the commission.
During the meetings Mr Dalli discussed the EU's recently-proposed 2020 strategy for economic and social growth.
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30 year-old man dies in Kirkop accident
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Latest Updated on: Mon Mar 22 12:19:14 2010
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Report Thread Created on: Mon Mar 22 12:19:14 2010
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Number of Source Reports: 1
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http://jnews.cs.um.edu.mt/news/30_yearold_man_dies_in_Kirkop_accident.html
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A man died in hospital after his Ford Escort van crashed into the entrance of the Kirkop tunnel on Monday morning. The 30-year-old man from Birzebbuga was rescued from the wreckage at 0730CEST by officers of the Civil Protection Department and taken to Mater Dei. The passenger, a 23-year-old man, also from Birzebbuga, also needed medical treatment for serious injuries but is not in danger of losing his life.
A magisterial inquiry is being led by Dr A Micallef Trigona.
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Mountaintop takes Olivier honours
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Latest Updated on: Mon Mar 22 11:20:34 2010
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Report Thread Created on: Mon Mar 22 11:20:34 2010
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http://jnews.cs.um.edu.mt/news/Mountaintop_takes_Olivier_honours.html
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According to SOLT, time high.
"The London theatre is a shining light in the continuing recessionary gloom - something we can all be proud of."
Weisz's co-star, Ruth Wilson, won best supporting actress for her performance as Stella, while Eddie Redmayne won best supporting actor for Red. He is currently reprising his role for the Broadway run of the show.
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Woman smuggled into Trident base
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Latest Updated on: Mon Mar 22 11:20:34 2010
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Report Thread Created on: Mon Mar 22 11:20:34 2010
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Number of Source Reports: 1
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http://jnews.cs.um.edu.mt/news/Woman_smuggled_into_Trident_base.html
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A Marine is facing disciplinary action after smuggling a woman into the home of Britain's Trident submarine fleet in the boot of his car.
It is understood that he was caught with the woman as he escorted her out of the high-security base at Faslane.
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) said the Marine had been interviewed following "a potential breach of security" at HM Naval Base Clyde on 12 March. A spokesman said the matter was now subject to an internal investigation. "We can confirm a member of the naval service was interviewed by MoD police following a report of a potential breach of security at HMNB Clyde on 12 March," he said.
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'Terror suspect' escapes in Kenya
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Latest Updated on: Mon Mar 22 11:20:34 2010
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Report Thread Created on: Mon Mar 22 11:20:34 2010
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http://jnews.cs.um.edu.mt/news/Terror_suspect_escapes_in_Kenya.html
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An Australian man of Somali origin suspected of terrorism links has escaped from police custody in Kenya, local media have reported. Immigration officers reportedly arrested him earlier this month at the Busia border post in western Kenya, suspecting he had a forged passport.
But he managed to escape before the Anti-Terrorism Police Unit arrived from Nairobi to interview him. One police officer said he had fled while being transferred to the cells.
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US firms 'feel unwanted' in China
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Latest Updated on: Mon Mar 22 11:20:34 2010
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Report Thread Created on: Mon Mar 22 11:20:34 2010
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http://jnews.cs.um.edu.mt/news/US_firms_feel_unwanted_in_China.html
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According to ACCC, billion dollar market for selling computers and office equipment to government departments.
New rules stipulate sellers of high-tech goods must contain Chinese intellectual property as part of an "indigenous innovation" campaign, in order for them to be included in a government procurement catalogue.
"The survey shows that US companies believe they face product discrimination in state-owned enterprise purchases, as well as in government procurement," the survey said. Of the American technology companies surveyed, 57% said they expected the preferential purchasing policy to have a negative impact on their operations in China while 37% said they were already losing sales. The survey was released as the trial opened in Shanghai of four employees of Anglo-Australian miner Rio Tinto on allegations of bribery and espionage.
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Internet 'threatens' rare species
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Latest Updated on: Mon Mar 22 11:20:34 2010
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Report Thread Created on: Mon Mar 22 11:20:34 2010
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Number of Source Reports: 1
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http://jnews.cs.um.edu.mt/news/Internet_threatens_rare_species.html
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Conservationists say the internet has emerged as one of the biggest threats to endangered species. Campaigners say it is easier than ever before to buy and sell anything from live baby lions to polar bear pelts on online auction sites and chatrooms.
The findings were presented at the 175-nation Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (Cites), which is meeting in Doha, Qatar. Several proposals to give endangered species more protection were defeated.
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Valletta FC ordered to pay BOV €203527
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Latest Updated on: Mon Mar 22 11:19:40 2010
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Report Thread Created on: Mon Mar 22 11:19:40 2010
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http://jnews.cs.um.edu.mt/news/Valletta_FC_ordered_to_pay_BOV_203527__Times_of_Malta.html
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The Civil Court has ordered Valletta FC to pay €203,527 it owes Bank of Valletta in its loan and overdraft account, plus interest.
The club was taken to court by the bank after it fell back on its payments. The court was told that the club owed the bank €576,385 but Benny Pace, Joseph Curuana Curran and Vincent Micallef had jointly guaranteed €232,938. The bank said it had written to the club four times since August 17, 2009 calling for the payments to be made, but nothing had happened.
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Migrants rescued off Lampedusa
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Latest Updated on: Mon Mar 22 11:19:40 2010
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Report Thread Created on: Mon Mar 22 11:19:40 2010
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http://jnews.cs.um.edu.mt/news/Migrants_rescued_off_Lampedusa__Times_of_Malta.html
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Italian coastguard vessels last night rescued around 60 migrants on a rubber dinghy some 25 miles south off Lampedusa.
The operation was coordinated by Malta rescue centre after the migrants used a satellite phone to alert the authorities in Italy. The area where the dinghy was found is in the Malta rescue region, however Maltese officials insisted that the migrants had to be taken to Lampedusa, which was the closest port of call. The migrants in their phone call said that two persons had died on board, but no corpses were found when the rescue was made.
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Clinton says Israel faces choices on path to peace
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Latest Updated on: Mon Mar 22 11:17:26 2010
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Report Thread Created on: Mon Mar 22 11:17:26 2010
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Number of Source Reports: 1
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http://jnews.cs.um.edu.mt/news/Clinton_says_Israel_faces_choices_on_path_to_peace.html
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According to Reuters, U. S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Monday that Israel faces "difficult but necessary choices" on the road to Mideast peace because the status quo with the Palestinians is unsustainable. "There is another path. A path that leads toward security and prosperity for all the people in the region. It will require all parties -- including Israel -- to make difficult but necessary choices," Clinton said in excerpts of a speech to an influential pro-Israel group released by her office ahead of delivery at 9 a. m.
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Egypt releases Israeli reporter
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Latest Updated on: Mon Mar 22 10:20:33 2010
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Report Thread Created on: Mon Mar 22 10:20:33 2010
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Number of Source Reports: 1
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http://jnews.cs.um.edu.mt/news/Egypt_releases_Israeli_reporter.html
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Egyptian authorities have released an Israeli journalist arrested crossing the border into Israel on the trail of illegal African migrants. Yotam Feldman, 30, was held for a week by the Egyptian authorities, who arrested him with a Ghanaian man in the Sinai desert. His father claimed he had been beaten while in custody. Egyptian border guards have shot nine African migrants this year trying to make it across the border. The Israeli government requested a clampdown by Egyptian authorities after a rise in the number of asylum claims from Africans in Israel.
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Modi fails to attend riot probe
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Latest Updated on: Mon Mar 22 10:20:33 2010
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Report Thread Created on: Mon Mar 22 10:20:33 2010
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Number of Source Reports: 1
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http://jnews.cs.um.edu.mt/news/Modi_fails_to_attend_riot_probe.html
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The chief minister of the Indian state of Gujarat, Narendra Modi, has failed to appear before an inquiry into devastating riots in 2002. Mr Modi faces questions over the murder of Congress MP Ehsan Jafri.
The Gujarat authorities were criticised for not doing enough to prevent the violence. Mr Modi denies wrongdoing.
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Maltese
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Latest Updated on: Mon Mar 22 10:19:40 2010
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Report Thread Created on: Mon Mar 22 10:19:40 2010
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Number of Source Reports: 1
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http://jnews.cs.um.edu.mt/news/MalteseAustralian_sings_a_song_to_Alzheimeraposs__Times_of_Malta.html
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Maltese-Australian Joseph Portelli is using music to raise awareness about Alzheimer's disease. A Maltese-Australian singer wants to hold a concert in Malta to raise awareness about Alzheimer's disease, the most common form of dementia.
Although the plans are still in their infancy, Joseph Portelli, who goes by the stage name Jay P, is excited about the prospect of getting local artists involved. The 36-year-old has come face-to-face with Alzheimer's after his father was diagnosed with the debilitating disease six years ago and is using song to increase the profile of the illness around the world. He has already organised the concert, Show Compassion, twice in Australia and plans to extend it to other parts in the world, starting with Malta, where he still has family.
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Chelsea stutter to allow United breathing space
Report Thread started by: Benitez targets win over Man Utd
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Latest Updated on: Mon Mar 22 10:19:40 2010
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Report Thread Created on: Sun Mar 21 13:20:22 2010
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Number of Source Reports: 3
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http://jnews.cs.um.edu.mt/news/Benitez_targets_win_over_Man_Utd.html
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Wayne Rooney avoids a tackle from Liverpool's Jamie Carragher, yesterday.
Chelsea blinked first in the race for the Premier League title yesterday, letting slip two points in a 1-1 draw at Blackburn as champions Manchester United enjoyed a two-point cushion at the top of the table. United's tense 2-1 victory over Liverpool earlier in the afternoon moved them on to 69 points with seven matches remaining, two points clear of Arsenal, the overnight leaders. Chelsea are third on 65 points, but have a match in hand over the leading pair. The race for fourth place also intensified with Tottenham Hotspur remaining fourth on 55 points, two ahead of Manchester City who won 2-1 at Fulham yesterday and have a match in hand on Spurs. Liverpool's 10th defeat of the season saw them slip back to sixth on 51 points and their chances of securing fourth and a place in the Champions League preliminary round are fading fast.
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Hedge funds turn cautious on stocks
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Latest Updated on: Mon Mar 22 10:19:40 2010
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Report Thread Created on: Mon Mar 22 10:19:40 2010
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Number of Source Reports: 1
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http://jnews.cs.um.edu.mt/news/Hedge_funds_turn_cautious_on_stocks__Times_of_Malta.html
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Large bets on rising stocks helped hedge funds make gains of nearly 19 per cent last year, according to Credit Suisse/Tremont, but prime brokers say funds have grown more cautious in recent weeks in areas such as US and European stocks. European hedge funds have been cutting back some of their bets on stocks on concerns over the outlook for economic growth after last year's profits bonanza, with some fearing markets could still drop below 2009 lows. "Exposure has been cut back. Some (funds) have made a lot of money last year," said one prime broker, asking not to be named. "Some are sceptical about the length and breadth of the recovery," the broker said.
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Spain on the wane as Skyscanner reveals most popular Easter destinations
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Latest Updated on: Mon Mar 22 10:19:40 2010
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Report Thread Created on: Mon Mar 22 10:19:40 2010
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Number of Source Reports: 1
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http://jnews.cs.um.edu.mt/news/Spain_on_the_wane_as_Skyscanner_reveals_most_popular_Easter_destinations__Times_of_Malta.html
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London is the most searched for destination for Easter travel by UK travellers.
Britain's love for Spain as a holiday destination may be fading, new data from flight site Skyscanner suggests. New data from flight site Skyscanner has revealed that the long running British love affair with Spain may be coming to an end. Examining flight search data for travel during the Easter holiday period, Skyscanner found that although Spain remains the most popular country overall for holidaying Brits, it's not as popular as it was just one year ago. Not only does the city itself have a huge number of attractions for families and couples, but the capital is also a hub for travellers heading for destinations outside the UK. Malaga remained the second most popular place for an Easter break for the second year running. However, there has been a marked drop in popularity for Spain compared to Easter 2009.
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