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Refugees arrive in France under EU scheme
Ninety-two refugees arrived for a new life in France on Thursday under a pilot EU relocation scheme, aimed at spreading the burden of immigration around Europe.
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EUROPE ON THE MOVE
Malta, a nation of polyglots
When it comes to learning foreign languages, Malta shows the way. As well as the two official languages, Maltese and English, Maltese schoolchildren often learn French, German and Italian too - without necessarily losing their identity.
Belgium - Czech Republic - environment - Italy - Malta
Van Rompuy, the unwitting new prime minister
In this edition: a portrait of new Belgian PM Herman Van Rompuy; the Czech Republic sets its 2009 agenda as new head of the rotating EU presidency; Muslim places of worship under threat in Italy.
EUROPE - IMMIGRATION
Illegal African immigrants drown off Malta
At least 70 Africans attempting to reach Malta in a bid to illegally emigrate to Europe died when their boat sank some 70 km off the island-nation. Eight survivors were rescued by a Maltese fishing vessel.
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MALTA
Refugees in search of hope
Embarked for Europe, hundreds of illegal African immigrants pour onto Maltese shores crowded already with others tempted by the European Eldorado. In search of work, they soon realise that hope is the only thing they have. (Report: N. Ransom)
MALTA
Malta vote too close to call
Rival government and opposition supporters celebrated in the streets of Malta on Sunday, each side claiming victory in weekend parliamentary elections, but party officials said the result was too close to call.
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