Police question Pakistan players
Police are questioning the three Pakistan players accused of corruption, while the ICC says that the players implicated have a disciplinary case to answer.
New phone hacking inquiries call
Senior Labour politicians urge fresh inquiries into phone hacking claims surrounding the News of the World newspaper.
Lib Dem veteran Cyril Smith dies
The former Liberal Democrat MP Sir Cyril Smith has died aged 82, his family and party confirm.
Six men jailed for Portugal abuse
Six Portuguese men are sentenced to between five and 18 years in jail after being found guilty of multiple charges of sexual abuse at a state-run children's home.
Pakistan rally bomb kills dozens
A bomb kills at least 42 people at a Shia Muslim rally in the south-western city of Quetta, the second attack on Pakistan's religious minority in days.
UN calls special food price talks
The United Nations' food agency calls a special meeting of policy makers to discuss the recent rapid rises in food prices.
Earthquake hits south New Zealand
A 7.2-magnitude earthquake has struck New Zealand's South Island, the US Geological Survey says.
Cargo plane crash near Dubai road
A cargo plane has crashed near a major motorway in Dubai, setting some cars on fire, local officials and media reports say.
Thompson defends BBC No 10 visit
Director general denies he compromised the BBC's independence by visiting Downing Street to discuss coverage of the government's spending cuts.
Former head guilty of sex abuse
A former boarding school head teacher is found guilty of more than 50 counts of sexually abusing and beating boys at schools in Norfolk and Suffolk.
Police are questioning the three Pakistan players accused of corruption, while the ICC says that the players implicated have a disciplinary case to answer.
New phone hacking inquiries call
Senior Labour politicians urge fresh inquiries into phone hacking claims surrounding the News of the World newspaper.
Lib Dem veteran Cyril Smith dies
The former Liberal Democrat MP Sir Cyril Smith has died aged 82, his family and party confirm.
Six men jailed for Portugal abuse
Six Portuguese men are sentenced to between five and 18 years in jail after being found guilty of multiple charges of sexual abuse at a state-run children's home.
Pakistan rally bomb kills dozens
A bomb kills at least 42 people at a Shia Muslim rally in the south-western city of Quetta, the second attack on Pakistan's religious minority in days.
UN calls special food price talks
The United Nations' food agency calls a special meeting of policy makers to discuss the recent rapid rises in food prices.
Earthquake hits south New Zealand
A 7.2-magnitude earthquake has struck New Zealand's South Island, the US Geological Survey says.
Cargo plane crash near Dubai road
A cargo plane has crashed near a major motorway in Dubai, setting some cars on fire, local officials and media reports say.
Thompson defends BBC No 10 visit
Director general denies he compromised the BBC's independence by visiting Downing Street to discuss coverage of the government's spending cuts.
Former head guilty of sex abuse
A former boarding school head teacher is found guilty of more than 50 counts of sexually abusing and beating boys at schools in Norfolk and Suffolk.
Hundreds without certs after FÁS courses
FÁS is under intense scrutiny after it was revealed that hundreds of people who completed courses have still not received their certificates.
Medical Council halts wrong kidney inquiry
The Medical Council has halted its inquiry into the removal of the wrong kidney from a young boy, says it did not amount to serious professional misconduct.
Council misled public on Poolbeg - IWMA
Dublin City Council has been accused of attempting to mislead politicians and the public over the threat of compensation connected with the Poolbeg incinerator.
Criticism of Ahern's ATM charge idea
Fine Gael's Justice Spokesman Alan Shatter has strongly criticised the suggestion by Justice Minister Dermot Ahern to start charging bank customers for ATM withdrawals.
7.2 magnitude earthquake hits New Zealand
A strong 7.2 magnitude earthquake has hit the South Island of New Zealand, according to the US Geological Survey.
Woman gets one week in jail for trafficking
A woman from Malaysia has been jailed for a week for attempting to smuggle two illegal immigrants into Ireland last month.
Dept's decision over marina 'questionable'
The High Court has ruled that the Dept of Marine & Natural Resources acted outside its powers and imposed unreasonable conditions on the owners of a Donegal marina.
Rosslare/Waterford rail service suspended
The National Transport Authority has approved Iarnród Éireann's application to suspend services on the Waterford to Rosslare line.
North Cork dairy Co-op to be sold for ?25m
500 shareholders in a North Cork dairy co-op are to share ?25m when Co-op is sold to Kerry Group.
42 killed in Pakistan rally bombing
At least 42 people have been killed in a suicide bombing targeting a Shia Muslim rally in Pakistan's southwest city of Quetta.
FÁS is under intense scrutiny after it was revealed that hundreds of people who completed courses have still not received their certificates.
Medical Council halts wrong kidney inquiry
The Medical Council has halted its inquiry into the removal of the wrong kidney from a young boy, says it did not amount to serious professional misconduct.
Council misled public on Poolbeg - IWMA
Dublin City Council has been accused of attempting to mislead politicians and the public over the threat of compensation connected with the Poolbeg incinerator.
Criticism of Ahern's ATM charge idea
Fine Gael's Justice Spokesman Alan Shatter has strongly criticised the suggestion by Justice Minister Dermot Ahern to start charging bank customers for ATM withdrawals.
7.2 magnitude earthquake hits New Zealand
A strong 7.2 magnitude earthquake has hit the South Island of New Zealand, according to the US Geological Survey.
Woman gets one week in jail for trafficking
A woman from Malaysia has been jailed for a week for attempting to smuggle two illegal immigrants into Ireland last month.
Dept's decision over marina 'questionable'
The High Court has ruled that the Dept of Marine & Natural Resources acted outside its powers and imposed unreasonable conditions on the owners of a Donegal marina.
Rosslare/Waterford rail service suspended
The National Transport Authority has approved Iarnród Éireann's application to suspend services on the Waterford to Rosslare line.
North Cork dairy Co-op to be sold for ?25m
500 shareholders in a North Cork dairy co-op are to share ?25m when Co-op is sold to Kerry Group.
42 killed in Pakistan rally bombing
At least 42 people have been killed in a suicide bombing targeting a Shia Muslim rally in Pakistan's southwest city of Quetta.
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Frankfurt up
FRANKFURT: The DAX 30 closed up 50.8 at 6134.6.
Ireland relieved to secure hard-fought win against Armenia
Armenia 0 Republic of Ireland 1
Keith Fahey came off the bench to launch the Republic of Ireland?s Euro 2012 qualifying campaign with a hard-fought victory in Armenia.
New Zealand struck by earthquake
A powerful earthquake has shaken much of New Zealand?s South Island, officials said.
TV bosses ask Oliver for another fat-busting US show
Producers in the US have decided they want another series of Jamie Oliver's fat-busting show.
Hogan Stand to host cup presentations
The GAA has confirmed that both of the cup presentations for Sunday's All-Ireland Senior and Minor Hurling Championship finals will take place in the Hogan Stand.
Fahey's first goal for Ireland secures win against Armenia
FT: Armenia 0 Republic of Ireland 1
Keith Fahey?s first senior international goal got the Republic of Ireland?s Euro 2012 qualifying campaign off to a winning start in a tight encounter in Armenia.
Fahey goal seals 1-0 win for Ireland
The Republic of Ireland have beaten Armenia 1-0 in Yerevan in their opening European Championship qualifying Group B match.
Penalty pride for Murphy
Daryl Murphy was relieved to make an early impact at Celtic by opening his goalscoring account for his new club.
Wife's treatment kept van der Vaart in Madrid
New Tottenham midfielder Rafael van der Vaart has revealed he did not leave Real Madrid a year ago because his wife had developed breast cancer.
O'Sullivan to skip Shanghai Masters
Ronnie O?Sullivan has announced he will not defend his Roewe Shanghai Masters title next week.
FRANKFURT: The DAX 30 closed up 50.8 at 6134.6.
Ireland relieved to secure hard-fought win against Armenia
Armenia 0 Republic of Ireland 1
Keith Fahey came off the bench to launch the Republic of Ireland?s Euro 2012 qualifying campaign with a hard-fought victory in Armenia.
New Zealand struck by earthquake
A powerful earthquake has shaken much of New Zealand?s South Island, officials said.
TV bosses ask Oliver for another fat-busting US show
Producers in the US have decided they want another series of Jamie Oliver's fat-busting show.
Hogan Stand to host cup presentations
The GAA has confirmed that both of the cup presentations for Sunday's All-Ireland Senior and Minor Hurling Championship finals will take place in the Hogan Stand.
Fahey's first goal for Ireland secures win against Armenia
FT: Armenia 0 Republic of Ireland 1
Keith Fahey?s first senior international goal got the Republic of Ireland?s Euro 2012 qualifying campaign off to a winning start in a tight encounter in Armenia.
Fahey goal seals 1-0 win for Ireland
The Republic of Ireland have beaten Armenia 1-0 in Yerevan in their opening European Championship qualifying Group B match.
Penalty pride for Murphy
Daryl Murphy was relieved to make an early impact at Celtic by opening his goalscoring account for his new club.
Wife's treatment kept van der Vaart in Madrid
New Tottenham midfielder Rafael van der Vaart has revealed he did not leave Real Madrid a year ago because his wife had developed breast cancer.
O'Sullivan to skip Shanghai Masters
Ronnie O?Sullivan has announced he will not defend his Roewe Shanghai Masters title next week.
