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Iran attacks US over Afghanistan
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says it is the US, not Tehran, that is playing a "double game" in Afghanistan.
China's exports see big increase
China's exports surged 46% in February, figures show, raising hopes of a strong recovery in global trade.
Collider to shut down for a year
The Large Hadron Collider must be shut down for a year starting in late 2011 to address design flaws, the BBC has learned.
Jerusalem row clouds Biden visit
US Vice-President Joe Biden meets Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas, with discussions dominated by Israeli plans for 1,600 more homes in East Jerusalem.
'Last Bali bomber' killed in Indonesia
Indonesia's president confirms security forces have killed the last main main suspect in the 2002 Bali bombings, Dulmatin.
Berezovsky wins poison libel case
Businessman Boris Berezovsky wins his libel case over claims he was behind the murder of former Russian agent Alexander Litvinenko.
Kidnap boy's father defies police
The father of a British boy kidnapped in Pakistan is heading home against police wishes, the BBC learns.
ANC demands Winnie Mandela answers
South Africa's ruling ANC asks Winnie Mandela to clarify comments attributed to her that starkly criticised her ex-husband, Nelson.
Egypt's top cleric dies aged 81
Egypt's top Muslim cleric has died suddenly in Saudi Arabia at the age of 81.
Oscar bosses defend Farrah Fawcett snub
Actress Farrah Fawcett was not in the Oscars memorial segment because she was more known as a TV star, the Academy says.
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says it is the US, not Tehran, that is playing a "double game" in Afghanistan.
China's exports see big increase
China's exports surged 46% in February, figures show, raising hopes of a strong recovery in global trade.
Collider to shut down for a year
The Large Hadron Collider must be shut down for a year starting in late 2011 to address design flaws, the BBC has learned.
Jerusalem row clouds Biden visit
US Vice-President Joe Biden meets Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas, with discussions dominated by Israeli plans for 1,600 more homes in East Jerusalem.
'Last Bali bomber' killed in Indonesia
Indonesia's president confirms security forces have killed the last main main suspect in the 2002 Bali bombings, Dulmatin.
Berezovsky wins poison libel case
Businessman Boris Berezovsky wins his libel case over claims he was behind the murder of former Russian agent Alexander Litvinenko.
Kidnap boy's father defies police
The father of a British boy kidnapped in Pakistan is heading home against police wishes, the BBC learns.
ANC demands Winnie Mandela answers
South Africa's ruling ANC asks Winnie Mandela to clarify comments attributed to her that starkly criticised her ex-husband, Nelson.
Egypt's top cleric dies aged 81
Egypt's top Muslim cleric has died suddenly in Saudi Arabia at the age of 81.
Oscar bosses defend Farrah Fawcett snub
Actress Farrah Fawcett was not in the Oscars memorial segment because she was more known as a TV star, the Academy says.
Aer Lingus crew to get minimum redundancy pay
230 Aer Lingus cabin crew who rejected a ?97mn cost reduction programme will only receive the legal minimum redundancy payment.
Oliver Hayes get life for Bandon murder
A 49-year old painter-decorator has been given a life sentence for the murder of a 60-year-old widow in west Cork last year.
Gardaí cleared of Wheelock mistreatment
An inquiry into the death of Terence Wheelock, who died following his arrest in 2005, has found he was not mistreated at Store Street Garda Station.
FG calls on Mary Harney to resign over X-rays
FG's Health Spokesman Dr James Reilly has said Health Minister Mary Harney should resign over the problem of unread X-rays at Tallaght Hospital.
Liam Adams extradition case adjourned to April
The High Court has adjourned extradition proceedings against Liam Adams until 21 April.
Irish debt stands at ?1.1 trillion
New figures from the Central Bank show that at the end of January, Irish residents - mostly companies and institutions - had an outstanding debt of ?1.1 trillion.
HIQA releases guidelines on children in care
Deaths of children in the care of the HSE will have to be notified to the HIQA within 48 hours, under new guidelines published today.
Two devices made safe in Athlone
Two suspect packages have been made safe outside separate 'head shops' in Athlone, Co Westmeath.
Patrick's Day warning for Belfast students
University students in Belfast have been warned against repeating the drunken violence witnessed on St Patrick's Day last year.
Taxi stoppages under way in Dublin, Cork
Taxi drivers have given a High Court undertaking to stay away from the office of the Commission of Taxi Regulation following a brief hearing this morning.
230 Aer Lingus cabin crew who rejected a ?97mn cost reduction programme will only receive the legal minimum redundancy payment.
Oliver Hayes get life for Bandon murder
A 49-year old painter-decorator has been given a life sentence for the murder of a 60-year-old widow in west Cork last year.
Gardaí cleared of Wheelock mistreatment
An inquiry into the death of Terence Wheelock, who died following his arrest in 2005, has found he was not mistreated at Store Street Garda Station.
FG calls on Mary Harney to resign over X-rays
FG's Health Spokesman Dr James Reilly has said Health Minister Mary Harney should resign over the problem of unread X-rays at Tallaght Hospital.
Liam Adams extradition case adjourned to April
The High Court has adjourned extradition proceedings against Liam Adams until 21 April.
Irish debt stands at ?1.1 trillion
New figures from the Central Bank show that at the end of January, Irish residents - mostly companies and institutions - had an outstanding debt of ?1.1 trillion.
HIQA releases guidelines on children in care
Deaths of children in the care of the HSE will have to be notified to the HIQA within 48 hours, under new guidelines published today.
Two devices made safe in Athlone
Two suspect packages have been made safe outside separate 'head shops' in Athlone, Co Westmeath.
Patrick's Day warning for Belfast students
University students in Belfast have been warned against repeating the drunken violence witnessed on St Patrick's Day last year.
Taxi stoppages under way in Dublin, Cork
Taxi drivers have given a High Court undertaking to stay away from the office of the Commission of Taxi Regulation following a brief hearing this morning.
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Taoiseach calls for 'realistic' talks with unions
The Taoiseach said today that the Government is willing to hold talks with the social partners on a "realistic basis".
Tallaght Hospital staff 'raised x-ray concerns more than 40 times'
It is being claimed today that staff at Tallaght Hospital in Dublin had raised red flags about a delay in reporting x-rays over the past number of years.
Benayoun a doubt for Reds
Liverpool midfielder Yossi Benayoun is doubtful for the Europa League match against Lille tomorrow after sustaining an ankle injury.
Monaghan duo opt out of football squad
Damien Freeman and Gary McQuaid have opted out of the Monaghan Senior Football squad for this year.
High Court adjourns Adams extradition case for a month
Liam Adams, brother of Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams, has had his extradition case adjourned for more than a month by the High Court.
County Board willing to bring in mediators in Limerick Hurling row
The Limerick County Board have said last night they are willing to fund the services of a professional mediator in the Limerick hurling dispute in a meeting club delegates at Claughaun last night.
Exports drop prompts fresh concerns for German economy
German exports unexpectedly fell in January - the first monthly fall since August last year as economists blamed freezing winter weather conditions.
Judge gives Hayes life for murder of Cork widow
Oliver Hayes has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of Cork widow Ann Corcoran.
Smurfit to end Champion backing
Smurfit Kappa are to end their backing of the Champion Hurdle which they have sponsored since 1991.
Allen to share shop experience on TV documentary
Lily Allen is making a TV show about her career change from singer to shop owner.
The Taoiseach said today that the Government is willing to hold talks with the social partners on a "realistic basis".
Tallaght Hospital staff 'raised x-ray concerns more than 40 times'
It is being claimed today that staff at Tallaght Hospital in Dublin had raised red flags about a delay in reporting x-rays over the past number of years.
Benayoun a doubt for Reds
Liverpool midfielder Yossi Benayoun is doubtful for the Europa League match against Lille tomorrow after sustaining an ankle injury.
Monaghan duo opt out of football squad
Damien Freeman and Gary McQuaid have opted out of the Monaghan Senior Football squad for this year.
High Court adjourns Adams extradition case for a month
Liam Adams, brother of Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams, has had his extradition case adjourned for more than a month by the High Court.
County Board willing to bring in mediators in Limerick Hurling row
The Limerick County Board have said last night they are willing to fund the services of a professional mediator in the Limerick hurling dispute in a meeting club delegates at Claughaun last night.
Exports drop prompts fresh concerns for German economy
German exports unexpectedly fell in January - the first monthly fall since August last year as economists blamed freezing winter weather conditions.
Judge gives Hayes life for murder of Cork widow
Oliver Hayes has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of Cork widow Ann Corcoran.
Smurfit to end Champion backing
Smurfit Kappa are to end their backing of the Champion Hurdle which they have sponsored since 1991.
Allen to share shop experience on TV documentary
Lily Allen is making a TV show about her career change from singer to shop owner.
