Afghan Taliban attack central Kabul
Afghan security forces battle Taliban insurgents for hours in central Kabul, following an explosion that shook the capital.
Extra police heading for Stockholm
Reinforcements of specially trained police are being sent to Stockholm after five nights of unprecedented rioting in the capital's suburbs.
Dancer 'lied' in Berlusconi sex case
A dancer alleged to have had paid sex as a minor with Italy's ex-PM Silvio Berlusconi tells a court she lied to investigators in 2010.
Toronto's Ford denies 'crack video'
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford has denied allegations from a major Canadian newspaper he was caught on camera smoking crack cocaine.
IMF chief Lagarde made key witness
A French court does not place IMF head Christine Lagarde under investigation over a payout made when she was finance minister, making her a key witness instead.
Nigeria Boko Haram camps 'destroyed'
The Nigerian army says it has destroyed a number of camps used by militant Islamist group, Boko Haram, in the north-east of the country.
Woolwich: Security services defended
The UK government defends the security services against criticism they missed signs which might have helped prevent the murder of a soldier in London.
'Poor response' to Iraq abuse claims
The UK government's response to claims that British troops abused and unlawfully killed civilians in Iraq is inadequate, the High Court rules, but it stops short of ordering a public inquiry.
Obama: Sex assaults harm military
President Barack Obama tells US Navy graduates they must help end a culture of sexual assault that is tarnishing the image of the military.
Two held after plane alert over UK
Two men are held on suspicion of endangerment of an aircraft after RAF jets were scrambled to escort a Pakistan Airlines plane in UK airspace.
Afghan security forces battle Taliban insurgents for hours in central Kabul, following an explosion that shook the capital.
Extra police heading for Stockholm
Reinforcements of specially trained police are being sent to Stockholm after five nights of unprecedented rioting in the capital's suburbs.
Dancer 'lied' in Berlusconi sex case
A dancer alleged to have had paid sex as a minor with Italy's ex-PM Silvio Berlusconi tells a court she lied to investigators in 2010.
Toronto's Ford denies 'crack video'
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford has denied allegations from a major Canadian newspaper he was caught on camera smoking crack cocaine.
IMF chief Lagarde made key witness
A French court does not place IMF head Christine Lagarde under investigation over a payout made when she was finance minister, making her a key witness instead.
Nigeria Boko Haram camps 'destroyed'
The Nigerian army says it has destroyed a number of camps used by militant Islamist group, Boko Haram, in the north-east of the country.
Woolwich: Security services defended
The UK government defends the security services against criticism they missed signs which might have helped prevent the murder of a soldier in London.
'Poor response' to Iraq abuse claims
The UK government's response to claims that British troops abused and unlawfully killed civilians in Iraq is inadequate, the High Court rules, but it stops short of ordering a public inquiry.
Obama: Sex assaults harm military
President Barack Obama tells US Navy graduates they must help end a culture of sexual assault that is tarnishing the image of the military.
Two held after plane alert over UK
Two men are held on suspicion of endangerment of an aircraft after RAF jets were scrambled to escort a Pakistan Airlines plane in UK airspace.
Alan Shatter faces motion of no confidence
Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said the government will strongly defend the record of Alan Shatter after Fianna Fáil tabled a motion of no confidence in the Justice Minister.
Legislation on pay cuts in Dáil next week - Quinn
Minister for Education Ruairi Quinn has said legislation will be introduced in the Dáil next week to give effect to public sector pay cuts for those who have not signed up to revised pay agreements.
UK security services face inquiry after attack
British security services face an inquiry by MPs after it emerged that the two suspects in the killing of soldier Drummer Lee Rigby were known to them.
?1.7m worth of drugs seized in Dublin
Gardai are questioning a 36-year-old man after drugs worth an estimated ?1.7m were seized in Dublin.
?110m recommended for Aer Lingus pension scheme
The Labour Court has recommended that Aer Lingus inject a once-off lump sum of ?110 million to help plug the ?750 million deficit in the joint Aer Lingus/DAA pension scheme.
Two held after incident on flight in UK airspace
Early indications suggest that a plane diverted from Manchester to Stansted Airport was not the subject of a terror attack, a British security source has said.
Plane billowing smoke forced to return to Heathrow
A British Airways plane had to return to Heathrow Airport with smoke billowing from the aircraft.
Downey charged with murder of 4 British soldiers
John Downey from Co Donegal has appeared at the Old Bailey in London, charged with the murder of four British soldiers in the 1982 Hyde Park IRA bomb attack.
Over 100 new jobs for Dublin and Galway
Three Irish companies are set to create more than 100 new jobs over the next three years.
Health Minister awaits HSE creche report
Minister for Health James Reilly has expressed concern about issues raised in a planned RTÉ Prime Time programme on creches.
Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said the government will strongly defend the record of Alan Shatter after Fianna Fáil tabled a motion of no confidence in the Justice Minister.
Legislation on pay cuts in Dáil next week - Quinn
Minister for Education Ruairi Quinn has said legislation will be introduced in the Dáil next week to give effect to public sector pay cuts for those who have not signed up to revised pay agreements.
UK security services face inquiry after attack
British security services face an inquiry by MPs after it emerged that the two suspects in the killing of soldier Drummer Lee Rigby were known to them.
?1.7m worth of drugs seized in Dublin
Gardai are questioning a 36-year-old man after drugs worth an estimated ?1.7m were seized in Dublin.
?110m recommended for Aer Lingus pension scheme
The Labour Court has recommended that Aer Lingus inject a once-off lump sum of ?110 million to help plug the ?750 million deficit in the joint Aer Lingus/DAA pension scheme.
Two held after incident on flight in UK airspace
Early indications suggest that a plane diverted from Manchester to Stansted Airport was not the subject of a terror attack, a British security source has said.
Plane billowing smoke forced to return to Heathrow
A British Airways plane had to return to Heathrow Airport with smoke billowing from the aircraft.
Downey charged with murder of 4 British soldiers
John Downey from Co Donegal has appeared at the Old Bailey in London, charged with the murder of four British soldiers in the 1982 Hyde Park IRA bomb attack.
Over 100 new jobs for Dublin and Galway
Three Irish companies are set to create more than 100 new jobs over the next three years.
Health Minister awaits HSE creche report
Minister for Health James Reilly has expressed concern about issues raised in a planned RTÉ Prime Time programme on creches.
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Man held following ?1.7m drugs haul
A man has been arrested in Dublin after a major drugs haul worth ?1.7m.
Molinari leads at Wentworth as McIlroy, McDowell and Donald miss out
Italy?s Francesco Molinari set the clubhouse target on a miserable day at Wentworth as Ryder Cup team-mate Luke Donald?s bid for a third successive BMW PGA Championship title came to a premature end.
Man charged in connection with Facebook comments on Woolwich murder
In the UK, a man has been charged in connection with comments he posted on Facebook following the murder of British soldier Lee Rigby.
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In the UK, a man has been charged in connection with comments he posted on Facebook following the murder of British soldier Lee Rigby.
McGrath not satisfied with Shatter's response
Independent TD Mattie McGrath is still questioning whether the Minister for Justice was stopped at a Garda checkpoint in 2011.
Turkey to curb alcohol sales
Turkey?s parliament has passed a law to ban all advertising of alcohol and tighten restrictions on sales in the mainly Muslim but secular country.
Helen Flanagan banned from Boots
Ex Corrie star Helen Flanagan has revealed she's been banned from Boots.
Corrie star expecting second child
Jack P. Shepherd and his fiancée are expecting their second child together.
Saturdays' Frankie misses drinking
Frankie Sandford is missing alcohol.
Saoirse Ronan eyes sequel to 'The Avengers'
Saoirse Ronan would love to be in 'The Avengers' sequel.
A man has been arrested in Dublin after a major drugs haul worth ?1.7m.
Molinari leads at Wentworth as McIlroy, McDowell and Donald miss out
Italy?s Francesco Molinari set the clubhouse target on a miserable day at Wentworth as Ryder Cup team-mate Luke Donald?s bid for a third successive BMW PGA Championship title came to a premature end.
Man charged in connection with Facebook comments on Woolwich murder
In the UK, a man has been charged in connection with comments he posted on Facebook following the murder of British soldier Lee Rigby.
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In the UK, a man has been charged in connection with comments he posted on Facebook following the murder of British soldier Lee Rigby.
McGrath not satisfied with Shatter's response
Independent TD Mattie McGrath is still questioning whether the Minister for Justice was stopped at a Garda checkpoint in 2011.
Turkey to curb alcohol sales
Turkey?s parliament has passed a law to ban all advertising of alcohol and tighten restrictions on sales in the mainly Muslim but secular country.
Helen Flanagan banned from Boots
Ex Corrie star Helen Flanagan has revealed she's been banned from Boots.
Corrie star expecting second child
Jack P. Shepherd and his fiancée are expecting their second child together.
Saturdays' Frankie misses drinking
Frankie Sandford is missing alcohol.
Saoirse Ronan eyes sequel to 'The Avengers'
Saoirse Ronan would love to be in 'The Avengers' sequel.
