UN to vote amid Syria violence
The UN Security Council is expected to vote on Saturday on a resolution backing an Arab peace plan for Syria, amid fresh reports of mass killings in Homs.
FBI probes Anonymous phone hack
The FBI investigates how activists linked to Anonymous obtained a recording of a phone call between US and UK police on their operations against hacking.
Europe hit by Russia gas shortage
Freezing weather sweeping across Europe is causing a shortage of vital Russian gas supplies to several countries, officials say.
Obama urges 'keep recovery going'
US President Barack Obama challenges Congress to keep the economic recovery going as new data shows unemployment is down to its lowest rate in three years.
Saigon fall reporter dies at 79
George Esper, who reported on the fall of Saigon for the Associated Press during the last days of the Vietnam war, dies at the age of 79.
Wikileaks suspect to face trial
Wikileaks suspect Bradley Manning, charged with leaking thousands of classified documents, will face a court martial, says the US Army.
Lance Armstrong team probe closed
US prosecutors close an investigation into allegations of criminal conduct over doping claims in a cycle team partly owned by Lance Armstrong.
Cairo clashes over football anger
At least four people are killed in clashes between Egyptian protesters and police, amid ongoing anger over deaths after a football match.
Anger over NY police Muslim memo
Civic groups from around the US are urging New York's attorney general to investigate the New York Police Department surveillance operations.
Oil spurs Canadian PM China visit
Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper will visit China next week to discuss the future of Canada's oil products.
The UN Security Council is expected to vote on Saturday on a resolution backing an Arab peace plan for Syria, amid fresh reports of mass killings in Homs.
FBI probes Anonymous phone hack
The FBI investigates how activists linked to Anonymous obtained a recording of a phone call between US and UK police on their operations against hacking.
Europe hit by Russia gas shortage
Freezing weather sweeping across Europe is causing a shortage of vital Russian gas supplies to several countries, officials say.
Obama urges 'keep recovery going'
US President Barack Obama challenges Congress to keep the economic recovery going as new data shows unemployment is down to its lowest rate in three years.
Saigon fall reporter dies at 79
George Esper, who reported on the fall of Saigon for the Associated Press during the last days of the Vietnam war, dies at the age of 79.
Wikileaks suspect to face trial
Wikileaks suspect Bradley Manning, charged with leaking thousands of classified documents, will face a court martial, says the US Army.
Lance Armstrong team probe closed
US prosecutors close an investigation into allegations of criminal conduct over doping claims in a cycle team partly owned by Lance Armstrong.
Cairo clashes over football anger
At least four people are killed in clashes between Egyptian protesters and police, amid ongoing anger over deaths after a football match.
Anger over NY police Muslim memo
Civic groups from around the US are urging New York's attorney general to investigate the New York Police Department surveillance operations.
Oil spurs Canadian PM China visit
Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper will visit China next week to discuss the future of Canada's oil products.
Over 200 killed in Syria as UN prepares vote
Activists in Syria have said that more than 200 people have been killed in shelling by Syrian forces in the city of Homs.
Toll in week-long freeze in Europe tops 220
A week-long cold snap across Europe in which temperatures plunged to new lows has now claimed more than 220 lives.
French aviation unions call four day strike
Unions representing French aviation workers, have voted for four days of strike action starting on Monday that is expected to disrupt air travel.
105 killed in Syria shelling, report claims
At least 105 people have been killed by shelling in the city of Homs in Syria, according to reports.
SIPTU refers HSE account issues to gardaí
SIPTU has referred issues around a controversial HSE-funded account to the Garda Fraud Squad, according to correspondence published on the website of the Public Accounts Committee.
Thomas Byrne facing ?52m fraud charges
Dublin solicitor Thomas Byrne has been charged with fraud offences totalling more than ?52m relating to more than 20 residential properties and six banks.
Two charged over John Kenny death in Galway
A man and a youth have appeared in court charged in connection with the manslaughter of publican John Kenny in Oughterard, Co Galway.
Bantry protest over education cutbacks
Around 700 people attended a protest against education cutbacks in Bantry, Co Cork.
Traveller family lose school admission case
A Traveller family have lost an appeal against a Christian Brothers school in Clonmel which they claimed had discriminated against their son when it refused him admission.
Garda appeal to trace missing teenager
Gardaí in Wexford have issued an appeal to trace a 16-year-old boy who has been missing since Wednesday afternoon.
Activists in Syria have said that more than 200 people have been killed in shelling by Syrian forces in the city of Homs.
Toll in week-long freeze in Europe tops 220
A week-long cold snap across Europe in which temperatures plunged to new lows has now claimed more than 220 lives.
French aviation unions call four day strike
Unions representing French aviation workers, have voted for four days of strike action starting on Monday that is expected to disrupt air travel.
105 killed in Syria shelling, report claims
At least 105 people have been killed by shelling in the city of Homs in Syria, according to reports.
SIPTU refers HSE account issues to gardaí
SIPTU has referred issues around a controversial HSE-funded account to the Garda Fraud Squad, according to correspondence published on the website of the Public Accounts Committee.
Thomas Byrne facing ?52m fraud charges
Dublin solicitor Thomas Byrne has been charged with fraud offences totalling more than ?52m relating to more than 20 residential properties and six banks.
Two charged over John Kenny death in Galway
A man and a youth have appeared in court charged in connection with the manslaughter of publican John Kenny in Oughterard, Co Galway.
Bantry protest over education cutbacks
Around 700 people attended a protest against education cutbacks in Bantry, Co Cork.
Traveller family lose school admission case
A Traveller family have lost an appeal against a Christian Brothers school in Clonmel which they claimed had discriminated against their son when it refused him admission.
Garda appeal to trace missing teenager
Gardaí in Wexford have issued an appeal to trace a 16-year-old boy who has been missing since Wednesday afternoon.
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Hundreds killed in Syrian city
Syrian forces killed at least 200 people and wounded hundreds in a deadly barrage of shelling early today, in an offensive that appears to be the bloodiest episode in the nearly 11-month-old uprising, activists said.
Match abandoned as Ireland take the lead
Ireland women 10 Wales women 3, Ashbourne RFC (Match abandoned at half-time due to frozen pitch)
The Ireland and Wales Women will have to meet again after their Six Nations match was abandoned in Ashbourne tonight.
Jackon and McGrath steer Ireland Under-20s to victory
Ireland Under-20s 11 Wales Under-20s 6, Dubarry Park
Second half drop goals from Paddy Jackson and Luke McGrath steered the Ireland Under-20s to a deserved victory over Wales in their Six Nations opener.
Wexford gardaí search for missing teen
Gardaí are seeking assistance from the public in tracing the whereabouts of Carl McGuinness, 16, who is missing from the New Ross, Co Wexford area.
Apple blocks Motorola in patent row
Apple has temporarily blocked Motorola's attempt to have it withdraw several iPhone and iPad models from its internet store in Germany, in the latest twist in an extended legal duel over patents between the companies.
Murder accused was 'suicidal', court hears
A man who has admitted killing a teenager in a bar on Arranmore Island crashed his car into a wall ?to try and do away with himself? a month before the incident, a court was told.
Judge refuses to strike out murder case
A District Court judge has refused to strike out the case against Rose Lynch, who is accused of the murder of David Darcy.
Geoghegan murder 'vicious', said accused
The man accused of murdering rugby player Shane Geoghegan agreed with investigating gardai that the killing was the worst crime the country had seen in years.
IL&P shareholder's case within prescribed time limit, court rules
The High Court has ruled that an Irish Life & Permanent shareholder's challenge against the Government's recapitalisation of the bank was brought within the allowed time period.
Rape accused admitted having sex with woman 'against her wishes'
A man accused of taking part in the gang rape of a pregnant woman in Monaghan apologised to gardaí for having sex with her ?against her wishes? but said he did not rape her.
Syrian forces killed at least 200 people and wounded hundreds in a deadly barrage of shelling early today, in an offensive that appears to be the bloodiest episode in the nearly 11-month-old uprising, activists said.
Match abandoned as Ireland take the lead
Ireland women 10 Wales women 3, Ashbourne RFC (Match abandoned at half-time due to frozen pitch)
The Ireland and Wales Women will have to meet again after their Six Nations match was abandoned in Ashbourne tonight.
Jackon and McGrath steer Ireland Under-20s to victory
Ireland Under-20s 11 Wales Under-20s 6, Dubarry Park
Second half drop goals from Paddy Jackson and Luke McGrath steered the Ireland Under-20s to a deserved victory over Wales in their Six Nations opener.
Wexford gardaí search for missing teen
Gardaí are seeking assistance from the public in tracing the whereabouts of Carl McGuinness, 16, who is missing from the New Ross, Co Wexford area.
Apple blocks Motorola in patent row
Apple has temporarily blocked Motorola's attempt to have it withdraw several iPhone and iPad models from its internet store in Germany, in the latest twist in an extended legal duel over patents between the companies.
Murder accused was 'suicidal', court hears
A man who has admitted killing a teenager in a bar on Arranmore Island crashed his car into a wall ?to try and do away with himself? a month before the incident, a court was told.
Judge refuses to strike out murder case
A District Court judge has refused to strike out the case against Rose Lynch, who is accused of the murder of David Darcy.
Geoghegan murder 'vicious', said accused
The man accused of murdering rugby player Shane Geoghegan agreed with investigating gardai that the killing was the worst crime the country had seen in years.
IL&P shareholder's case within prescribed time limit, court rules
The High Court has ruled that an Irish Life & Permanent shareholder's challenge against the Government's recapitalisation of the bank was brought within the allowed time period.
Rape accused admitted having sex with woman 'against her wishes'
A man accused of taking part in the gang rape of a pregnant woman in Monaghan apologised to gardaí for having sex with her ?against her wishes? but said he did not rape her.
