US tornado rescue effort nears end
The rescue effort after the Oklahoma twister that killed 24 people nears an end, as it emerges the storm was more powerful than thought.
Apple's Tim Cook defends tax claim
Apple boss Tim Cook defends its tax strategy at a Senate hearing, after the tech giant is accused of being among America's largest tax avoiders.
Suicide inside Notre-Dame de Paris
A far-right historian shoots himself dead inside the cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris in the French capital, police say, causing its evacuation.
Key pair barred from Iran election
Two prominent figures in Iran, Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani and Esfandiar Rahim Mashaei, are barred from standing in next month's presidential election.
Record closing high for US shares
Shares on Wall Street race to a new all-time high as investors bet that the US central bank will continue supporting the economy.
Commons votes to back gay marriage
The House of Commons votes to allow gay marriage in England and Wales, despite 161 MPs opposing the government's plans.
Syria and Israel in exchange of fire
Israeli and Syrian forces trade fire across the ceasefire line in the Israeli occupied Golan Heights.
Spanish couple kidnapped in Colombia
Two Spanish tourists are kidnapped in north-western Colombia while driving to a tourist attraction in La Guajira, near the Venezuelan border.
Afghan women 'jailed over morals'
The number of women in Afghanistan jailed for "moral crimes" has risen by 50% in the past 18 months, says Human Rights Watch.
Oscar Pistorius' brother acquitted
The brother of South African athletics star Oscar Pistorius, Carl, is acquitted of culpable homicide over the death of a motorcyclist in 2008.
The rescue effort after the Oklahoma twister that killed 24 people nears an end, as it emerges the storm was more powerful than thought.
Apple's Tim Cook defends tax claim
Apple boss Tim Cook defends its tax strategy at a Senate hearing, after the tech giant is accused of being among America's largest tax avoiders.
Suicide inside Notre-Dame de Paris
A far-right historian shoots himself dead inside the cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris in the French capital, police say, causing its evacuation.
Key pair barred from Iran election
Two prominent figures in Iran, Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani and Esfandiar Rahim Mashaei, are barred from standing in next month's presidential election.
Record closing high for US shares
Shares on Wall Street race to a new all-time high as investors bet that the US central bank will continue supporting the economy.
Commons votes to back gay marriage
The House of Commons votes to allow gay marriage in England and Wales, despite 161 MPs opposing the government's plans.
Syria and Israel in exchange of fire
Israeli and Syrian forces trade fire across the ceasefire line in the Israeli occupied Golan Heights.
Spanish couple kidnapped in Colombia
Two Spanish tourists are kidnapped in north-western Colombia while driving to a tourist attraction in La Guajira, near the Venezuelan border.
Afghan women 'jailed over morals'
The number of women in Afghanistan jailed for "moral crimes" has risen by 50% in the past 18 months, says Human Rights Watch.
Oscar Pistorius' brother acquitted
The brother of South African athletics star Oscar Pistorius, Carl, is acquitted of culpable homicide over the death of a motorcyclist in 2008.
Search for survivors of Oklahoma City tornado
Emergency workers are searching for survivors in an Oklahoma City suburb devastated by a massive tornado, with 24 deaths confirmed and over 230 people reported injured.
Shatter says Wallace comments in 'public interest'
Minister for Justice Alan Shatter has denied using confidential garda information to damage a political opponent.
Unions to consider new pay proposals
Unions are to consider a new set of draft proposals reached on public service pay following lengthy talks at the Labour Relations Commission.
Apple confirms 2% tax rate for Irish subsidiaries
Apple has confirmed that two of its Irish subsidiaries pay approximately 2% in tax, however the company rejected claims that its Irish operation was used to avoid liabilities in the US.
Man arrested over Cork city death
A 26-year old man has been arrested in connection with the death of a homeless man at an apartment complex in Cork last week.
Tit Bonhomme survivor describes trawler disaster
The inquest has opened into the deaths of five fishermen on board the fishing trawler Tit Bonhomme, which sank after it hit rocks at the entrance to Glandore Harbour in Cork last year.
Hearings on abortion legislation conclude
The Oireachtas Health Committee hearings on the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill have ended.
Search at home of murdered former garda called off
Work on excavating the rear patio of a house in Co Cavan in the search for the body of a murder victim has been called off.
Study looks at impact of UK nuclear plants
An accident at one of eight proposed new nuclear power plants in Britain would have a socio-economic impact on Ireland, a new study claims, but have a limited effect on health.
Card fraud down significantly last year
There has been a significant decrease in the level of payment card fraud in Ireland in the past year, with just over ?20m lost to fraud on Irish cards in 2012.
Emergency workers are searching for survivors in an Oklahoma City suburb devastated by a massive tornado, with 24 deaths confirmed and over 230 people reported injured.
Shatter says Wallace comments in 'public interest'
Minister for Justice Alan Shatter has denied using confidential garda information to damage a political opponent.
Unions to consider new pay proposals
Unions are to consider a new set of draft proposals reached on public service pay following lengthy talks at the Labour Relations Commission.
Apple confirms 2% tax rate for Irish subsidiaries
Apple has confirmed that two of its Irish subsidiaries pay approximately 2% in tax, however the company rejected claims that its Irish operation was used to avoid liabilities in the US.
Man arrested over Cork city death
A 26-year old man has been arrested in connection with the death of a homeless man at an apartment complex in Cork last week.
Tit Bonhomme survivor describes trawler disaster
The inquest has opened into the deaths of five fishermen on board the fishing trawler Tit Bonhomme, which sank after it hit rocks at the entrance to Glandore Harbour in Cork last year.
Hearings on abortion legislation conclude
The Oireachtas Health Committee hearings on the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill have ended.
Search at home of murdered former garda called off
Work on excavating the rear patio of a house in Co Cavan in the search for the body of a murder victim has been called off.
Study looks at impact of UK nuclear plants
An accident at one of eight proposed new nuclear power plants in Britain would have a socio-economic impact on Ireland, a new study claims, but have a limited effect on health.
Card fraud down significantly last year
There has been a significant decrease in the level of payment card fraud in Ireland in the past year, with just over ?20m lost to fraud on Irish cards in 2012.
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Search for tornado survivors nears end
Emergency crews were nearing the end of their search for survivors today in the broken remnants of an Oklahoma City suburb where a massive tornado flattened homes and demolished a primary school.
Stoke confirm Pulis exit
Tony Pulis? seven-year reign as Stoke manager has officially come to an end after he and the club agreed to part company by mutual consent.
Kilduff goal sees Rovers edge past Dundalk
A second-half goal from Ciaran Kilduff put Shamrock Rovers into the quarter-finals of the EA Sports Cup as they prevailed on a 1-0 scoreline against Dundalk for the second time in just over a fortnight.
Arias says: Let me live
The woman at the centre of a murder case that riveted many Americans with its details of sex and violence made a plea for life in prison today instead of execution, saying she can contribute to society if allowed to live.
Jackson trial - Concert promoter lawyer revises testimony
A corporate lawyer for concert giant AEG Live today revised his testimony and said the tour director of Michael Jackson?s ill-fated This Is It concerts had a signed contract.
Liverpool agree fee to sell Carroll
West Ham?s chances of signing Liverpool striker Andy Carroll on a permanent deal appear to now rest solely with the player after the two clubs reached agreement on a transfer fee.
WikiLeaks prosecutors accept plea
The US government will accept an army private?s guilty plea to a lesser version of one of the 22 counts he faces for sending more than 700,000 classified US documents to the anti-secrecy website WikiLeaks, a military prosecutor said during a pre-trial hearing today.
Shatter: No problem saying sorry if Wallace feels I did him wrong
The Justice Minister Alan Shatter says he has "no problem in saying I am sorry" if Deputy Mick Wallace feels that he did him some personal wrong by mentioning Wallace's incidence of discretion.
Daylight hammer attack leaves man critical in Limerick
A man in his 30s is in a critical condition in Limerick after an attack in the city this afternoon.
Man, 27, arrested in connection with Cork manslaughter
Gardaí investigating the manslaughter of a homeless man whose body was found in a refuse chute in Cork last week have arrested a 27 year old man.
Emergency crews were nearing the end of their search for survivors today in the broken remnants of an Oklahoma City suburb where a massive tornado flattened homes and demolished a primary school.
Stoke confirm Pulis exit
Tony Pulis? seven-year reign as Stoke manager has officially come to an end after he and the club agreed to part company by mutual consent.
Kilduff goal sees Rovers edge past Dundalk
A second-half goal from Ciaran Kilduff put Shamrock Rovers into the quarter-finals of the EA Sports Cup as they prevailed on a 1-0 scoreline against Dundalk for the second time in just over a fortnight.
Arias says: Let me live
The woman at the centre of a murder case that riveted many Americans with its details of sex and violence made a plea for life in prison today instead of execution, saying she can contribute to society if allowed to live.
Jackson trial - Concert promoter lawyer revises testimony
A corporate lawyer for concert giant AEG Live today revised his testimony and said the tour director of Michael Jackson?s ill-fated This Is It concerts had a signed contract.
Liverpool agree fee to sell Carroll
West Ham?s chances of signing Liverpool striker Andy Carroll on a permanent deal appear to now rest solely with the player after the two clubs reached agreement on a transfer fee.
WikiLeaks prosecutors accept plea
The US government will accept an army private?s guilty plea to a lesser version of one of the 22 counts he faces for sending more than 700,000 classified US documents to the anti-secrecy website WikiLeaks, a military prosecutor said during a pre-trial hearing today.
Shatter: No problem saying sorry if Wallace feels I did him wrong
The Justice Minister Alan Shatter says he has "no problem in saying I am sorry" if Deputy Mick Wallace feels that he did him some personal wrong by mentioning Wallace's incidence of discretion.
Daylight hammer attack leaves man critical in Limerick
A man in his 30s is in a critical condition in Limerick after an attack in the city this afternoon.
Man, 27, arrested in connection with Cork manslaughter
Gardaí investigating the manslaughter of a homeless man whose body was found in a refuse chute in Cork last week have arrested a 27 year old man.
