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Brown urges new banks 'contract'
UK PM Gordon Brown tells a G20 summit there should be a new social contract with world banks to make them more responsible.
Seven killed in 'Nato air strike'
Seven members of the Afghan security forces are killed in a Nato air strike, the Afghan defence ministry says.
Obama praises army base heroism
President Barack Obama praises the "valour" of those who responded to the deadly attacks at a US army base in Texas.
Lebanon government accord reached
Lebanon's Hezbollah says its opposition alliance has agreed to join a national unity government under PM-designate, Saad Hariri.
ICC seeking speedy Kenya trials
The ICC's top prosecutor says perpetrators of Kenya's post-poll violence could face trial as early as next July.
Leaders 'likely' to go to climate summit
At least 40 world leaders are likely to attend December's UN climate summit in a bid to secure a new global treaty.
Madagascar rivals reach agreement
Madagascar's rival political leaders agree to form a power-sharing government after months of wrangling.
Jackson's father seeks allowance
Joe Jackson asks for an allowance from the estate of his late son Michael, saying the star supported him before he died.
Call for tests after sudden death
British doctors call for human tissue to be routinely kept for genetic testing when young people die without explanation.
Britons share record-breaking $150m lottery prize
Two British tickets have each won 50m euros ($76m) in the EuroMillions lottery, the largest pay-outs ever in the UK.
UK PM Gordon Brown tells a G20 summit there should be a new social contract with world banks to make them more responsible.
Seven killed in 'Nato air strike'
Seven members of the Afghan security forces are killed in a Nato air strike, the Afghan defence ministry says.
Obama praises army base heroism
President Barack Obama praises the "valour" of those who responded to the deadly attacks at a US army base in Texas.
Lebanon government accord reached
Lebanon's Hezbollah says its opposition alliance has agreed to join a national unity government under PM-designate, Saad Hariri.
ICC seeking speedy Kenya trials
The ICC's top prosecutor says perpetrators of Kenya's post-poll violence could face trial as early as next July.
Leaders 'likely' to go to climate summit
At least 40 world leaders are likely to attend December's UN climate summit in a bid to secure a new global treaty.
Madagascar rivals reach agreement
Madagascar's rival political leaders agree to form a power-sharing government after months of wrangling.
Jackson's father seeks allowance
Joe Jackson asks for an allowance from the estate of his late son Michael, saying the star supported him before he died.
Call for tests after sudden death
British doctors call for human tissue to be routinely kept for genetic testing when young people die without explanation.
Britons share record-breaking $150m lottery prize
Two British tickets have each won 50m euros ($76m) in the EuroMillions lottery, the largest pay-outs ever in the UK.
Obama cautions against speculation on shooting
The US President has cautioned against hasty assumptions as an inquiry was launched into a shooting by a Muslim army psychiatrist at a Texas military base that left 13 dead.
Man airlifted to hospital after Clare rescue
A man has been airlifted to hospital in Galway after being rescued from the sea off the coast of Co Clare.
Investigation as gunshots fired in Westmeath
Gardaí are investigating an incident at a house in Co Westmeath in which gunshots were heard being fired.
Belfast city street subsiding
Part of one of Belfast's busiest streets has subsided into what is believed to be a large hole.
Four injured in Red Cow crash
A man is in a serious condition in hospital following a crash between a garda patrol car and another vehicle in Dublin.
Iran set to reject nuclear plan
Iran has decided to turn down proposals from the major powers for the supply of nuclear fuel.
NI: Talks on devolution of policing powers
Northern Ireland's First and Deputy First Ministers are to hold talks with the British Prime Minister today on the devolution of policing and justice powers.
Brown proposes tax on financial transactions
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown called on the G20 to consider a tax on financial transactions among other measures to make banks more accountable to society.
US House set to open healthcare debate
The US House of Representatives is expected to open debate today on a sweeping reform bill that would spark the biggest healthcare changes in four decades.
7 killed in NATO airstrike in Afghanistan
Seven members of the Afghan security forces have been killed in a NATO air strike in remote western Afghanistan.
The US President has cautioned against hasty assumptions as an inquiry was launched into a shooting by a Muslim army psychiatrist at a Texas military base that left 13 dead.
Man airlifted to hospital after Clare rescue
A man has been airlifted to hospital in Galway after being rescued from the sea off the coast of Co Clare.
Investigation as gunshots fired in Westmeath
Gardaí are investigating an incident at a house in Co Westmeath in which gunshots were heard being fired.
Belfast city street subsiding
Part of one of Belfast's busiest streets has subsided into what is believed to be a large hole.
Four injured in Red Cow crash
A man is in a serious condition in hospital following a crash between a garda patrol car and another vehicle in Dublin.
Iran set to reject nuclear plan
Iran has decided to turn down proposals from the major powers for the supply of nuclear fuel.
NI: Talks on devolution of policing powers
Northern Ireland's First and Deputy First Ministers are to hold talks with the British Prime Minister today on the devolution of policing and justice powers.
Brown proposes tax on financial transactions
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown called on the G20 to consider a tax on financial transactions among other measures to make banks more accountable to society.
US House set to open healthcare debate
The US House of Representatives is expected to open debate today on a sweeping reform bill that would spark the biggest healthcare changes in four decades.
7 killed in NATO airstrike in Afghanistan
Seven members of the Afghan security forces have been killed in a NATO air strike in remote western Afghanistan.
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Brand was obsessed with Googling himself
The ?Get Him to The Greek? actor Russell Brand - who admits he has an addictive personality and has previously beaten heroin addiction - said he eventually gave up typing his name into the internet, as he only saw negative things written about himself.
Teachers highlight importance of education in recession
More than 200 secondary school teachers are attending an ASTI conference in Dublin today which aims to highlight the social importance of education during the downturn.
Brown calls for global 'economic and social contract'
Gordon Brown today called for a new global ?economic and social contract? with the financial institutions to ensure taxpayers around the world would never again have to bear the cost of banking failure.
Nato airstrike kills Afghan soldiers
A Nato airstrike in the western province of Badghis mistakenly hit a joint base housing coalition troops and Afghan security forces, killing four Afghan soldiers and three policemen, Afghanistan?s Defence Ministry said today.
FAI to meet about Derry City finances
The FAI will hold an emergency meeting at 1.30pm this afternoon regarding the financial crisis at Derry City.
Minister: Country cannot continue borrowing ?400m a week
A Minister of State has said the country is not in a position to continue borrowing at the current rate of more than ?400m a week.
Benitez: Torres will face Blues, Gerrard doubtful
Rafael Benitez believes Fernando Torres will be fit to face Birmingham on Monday, but rates Steven Gerrard as doubtful for the Barclays Premier League clash at Anfield.
Coastguard rescue man off Clare coast
A man is being treated at University Hospital Galway after being rescued off the County Clare coast.
Torrential rain floods homes of 200,000 in Mexico
Rains have flooded the homes of more than 200,000 people along Mexico?s Gulf coast, leaving authorities struggling to reach all those affected.
Saturday's horse racing tips
Horse racing tips from the Breeders' Cup, Ireland and the UK.
The ?Get Him to The Greek? actor Russell Brand - who admits he has an addictive personality and has previously beaten heroin addiction - said he eventually gave up typing his name into the internet, as he only saw negative things written about himself.
Teachers highlight importance of education in recession
More than 200 secondary school teachers are attending an ASTI conference in Dublin today which aims to highlight the social importance of education during the downturn.
Brown calls for global 'economic and social contract'
Gordon Brown today called for a new global ?economic and social contract? with the financial institutions to ensure taxpayers around the world would never again have to bear the cost of banking failure.
Nato airstrike kills Afghan soldiers
A Nato airstrike in the western province of Badghis mistakenly hit a joint base housing coalition troops and Afghan security forces, killing four Afghan soldiers and three policemen, Afghanistan?s Defence Ministry said today.
FAI to meet about Derry City finances
The FAI will hold an emergency meeting at 1.30pm this afternoon regarding the financial crisis at Derry City.
Minister: Country cannot continue borrowing ?400m a week
A Minister of State has said the country is not in a position to continue borrowing at the current rate of more than ?400m a week.
Benitez: Torres will face Blues, Gerrard doubtful
Rafael Benitez believes Fernando Torres will be fit to face Birmingham on Monday, but rates Steven Gerrard as doubtful for the Barclays Premier League clash at Anfield.
Coastguard rescue man off Clare coast
A man is being treated at University Hospital Galway after being rescued off the County Clare coast.
Torrential rain floods homes of 200,000 in Mexico
Rains have flooded the homes of more than 200,000 people along Mexico?s Gulf coast, leaving authorities struggling to reach all those affected.
Saturday's horse racing tips
Horse racing tips from the Breeders' Cup, Ireland and the UK.
