MI5 'approached Woolwich suspect'
UK security service MI5 asked London street attack suspect Michael Adebolajo if he wanted to work for them half a year ago, a childhood friend claims.
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.
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.
Afghan Taliban attack central Kabul
Afghan security forces battle Taliban insurgents for hours in central Kabul, following an explosion that shook the capital.
Author investigated for 'clown' gibe
Portuguese author and journalist Miguel Sousa Tavares is being investigated for calling President Anibal Cavaco Silva "a clown" in an interview.
Barrick Gold fined for Chile project
Chilean authorities fine the world's largest gold mining company, Barrick Gold Corp, more than $16m for environmental offences at an Andean mine.
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.
Arizona sheriff 'profiled' Hispanics
The office of Sheriff Joe Arpaio of Maricopa County, Arizona, improperly targeted Hispanics in patrols for undocumented immigrants, a judge finds.
China-Swiss free-trade deal sealed
China and Switzerland sign a memorandum of understanding on a free-trade agreement, the first such deal for China with a major Western economy.
UK security service MI5 asked London street attack suspect Michael Adebolajo if he wanted to work for them half a year ago, a childhood friend claims.
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.
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.
Afghan Taliban attack central Kabul
Afghan security forces battle Taliban insurgents for hours in central Kabul, following an explosion that shook the capital.
Author investigated for 'clown' gibe
Portuguese author and journalist Miguel Sousa Tavares is being investigated for calling President Anibal Cavaco Silva "a clown" in an interview.
Barrick Gold fined for Chile project
Chilean authorities fine the world's largest gold mining company, Barrick Gold Corp, more than $16m for environmental offences at an Andean mine.
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.
Arizona sheriff 'profiled' Hispanics
The office of Sheriff Joe Arpaio of Maricopa County, Arizona, improperly targeted Hispanics in patrols for undocumented immigrants, a judge finds.
China-Swiss free-trade deal sealed
China and Switzerland sign a memorandum of understanding on a free-trade agreement, the first such deal for China with a major Western economy.
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.
?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.
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.
?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.
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.
Wexford man granted stay in farm machinery case
A Co Wexford man who was ordered by the High Court to hand over farm machinery purchased with an elderly woman's money has been granted a one week stay on the order.
Garda to stand trial over claims of forged letter
A garda is to stand trial accused of using a forged letter purporting to be from the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions in connection with a criminal investigation.
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.
?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.
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.
?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.
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.
Wexford man granted stay in farm machinery case
A Co Wexford man who was ordered by the High Court to hand over farm machinery purchased with an elderly woman's money has been granted a one week stay on the order.
Garda to stand trial over claims of forged letter
A garda is to stand trial accused of using a forged letter purporting to be from the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions in connection with a criminal investigation.
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Pats go two points clear - Airtricity League Roundup
With erstwhile leaders Sligo Rovers drawing 0-0 at Limerick, Christy Fagan scored for the fourth time in as many games to help send St. Patrick's Athletic two points clear at the top of the Premier Division table after a 2-0 win over Bohemians at Dalymount Park.
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.
With erstwhile leaders Sligo Rovers drawing 0-0 at Limerick, Christy Fagan scored for the fourth time in as many games to help send St. Patrick's Athletic two points clear at the top of the Premier Division table after a 2-0 win over Bohemians at Dalymount Park.
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.
