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US House set for key health vote
Top Democrats believe they have the votes to pass landmark health reform, as debate starts in the US House of Representatives.
Iraq vote recount calls rejected
Iraq's election commission rejects calls from the president and prime minister for a recount of votes in the general election.
Bishops' remains stolen in Cyprus
Grave robbers in Cyprus steal the remains of two Greek Orthodox archbishops from a cemetery in the city of Nicosia.
UN chief anger at Gaza suffering
UN chief Ban Ki-moon condemns blockades on Palestinians in Gaza, during a visit to reinvigorate the peace process.
S Africa marks 1960 massacre
South Africa marks the 50th anniversary of the Sharpeville Massacre, a pivotal moment in the anti-apartheid struggle.
Iran leader rebukes US 'plotting'
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei uses his new year message to accuse the US of plotting against his country.
French vote fear for Sarkozy
France votes in a second round of local polls, with President Sarkozy's UMP under pressure after a poor showing in the first round.
Afghan blast 'kills 10' in south
Ten people have been killed in a suicide bomb attack in southern Afghanistan's Helmand province, officials say.
Volcano erupts in south Iceland
Airports and the main east-west highway in Iceland are closed after a dormant volcano erupts in the south of the country.
Message on a bottle - plastic boat sets sail across Pacific
A boat made mostly from recyclable materials prepares to set sail from San Francisco to Sydney to drive home the environmental message to recycle, reuse and rethink the way we use plastic.
Top Democrats believe they have the votes to pass landmark health reform, as debate starts in the US House of Representatives.
Iraq vote recount calls rejected
Iraq's election commission rejects calls from the president and prime minister for a recount of votes in the general election.
Bishops' remains stolen in Cyprus
Grave robbers in Cyprus steal the remains of two Greek Orthodox archbishops from a cemetery in the city of Nicosia.
UN chief anger at Gaza suffering
UN chief Ban Ki-moon condemns blockades on Palestinians in Gaza, during a visit to reinvigorate the peace process.
S Africa marks 1960 massacre
South Africa marks the 50th anniversary of the Sharpeville Massacre, a pivotal moment in the anti-apartheid struggle.
Iran leader rebukes US 'plotting'
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei uses his new year message to accuse the US of plotting against his country.
French vote fear for Sarkozy
France votes in a second round of local polls, with President Sarkozy's UMP under pressure after a poor showing in the first round.
Afghan blast 'kills 10' in south
Ten people have been killed in a suicide bomb attack in southern Afghanistan's Helmand province, officials say.
Volcano erupts in south Iceland
Airports and the main east-west highway in Iceland are closed after a dormant volcano erupts in the south of the country.
Message on a bottle - plastic boat sets sail across Pacific
A boat made mostly from recyclable materials prepares to set sail from San Francisco to Sydney to drive home the environmental message to recycle, reuse and rethink the way we use plastic.
Abuse survivors' group welcomes Papal apology
A group representing many former residents of industrial schools has thanked Pope Benedict for 'his unprecedented apology' to victims of abuse.
Ban criticises Israel's blockade of Gaza
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has condemned Israel's blockade of Gaza saying it caused 'unacceptable sufferings'.
Woman seriously injured in Drogheda stabbing
A 60-year-old woman is in a stable condition in hospital following a stabbing in Drogheda last night.
Ireland to miss EU water protection deadline
Ireland will not meet a European deadline to have a formal water protection strategy in place to protect its rivers, lakes and coastal waters.
Irishman drowns in Australia
The Department of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that a 19-year-old Irishman has drowned in Australia.
Conjoined twins prepare for separation
The conjoined twins born to a couple from Co Cork have left Ireland for London to begin preparations for their separation next month.
Obama's healthcare plan faces crucial vote
The US House of Representatives is to vote later today on Barack Obama's historic plan to overhaul the US healthcare system.
South Africa remembers Sharpeville massacre
South Africa has been commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Sharpeville massacre in which 69 people were shot dead by police.
Man killed in Cork road crash
A 21-year-old man has died after a road crash in Co Cork this morning.
Ten killed in Afghan suicide attack
At least ten people have been killed and seven injured in a suicide bomb attack that targeted an army convoy in southern Afghanistan.
A group representing many former residents of industrial schools has thanked Pope Benedict for 'his unprecedented apology' to victims of abuse.
Ban criticises Israel's blockade of Gaza
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has condemned Israel's blockade of Gaza saying it caused 'unacceptable sufferings'.
Woman seriously injured in Drogheda stabbing
A 60-year-old woman is in a stable condition in hospital following a stabbing in Drogheda last night.
Ireland to miss EU water protection deadline
Ireland will not meet a European deadline to have a formal water protection strategy in place to protect its rivers, lakes and coastal waters.
Irishman drowns in Australia
The Department of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that a 19-year-old Irishman has drowned in Australia.
Conjoined twins prepare for separation
The conjoined twins born to a couple from Co Cork have left Ireland for London to begin preparations for their separation next month.
Obama's healthcare plan faces crucial vote
The US House of Representatives is to vote later today on Barack Obama's historic plan to overhaul the US healthcare system.
South Africa remembers Sharpeville massacre
South Africa has been commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Sharpeville massacre in which 69 people were shot dead by police.
Man killed in Cork road crash
A 21-year-old man has died after a road crash in Co Cork this morning.
Ten killed in Afghan suicide attack
At least ten people have been killed and seven injured in a suicide bomb attack that targeted an army convoy in southern Afghanistan.
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Cork search operation stood down for the night
A search operation for a Scottish teenager missing off the west Cork coast has been called off for the night.
NHL Division 3A wrap-up
Derry 1-12 Armagh 3-11
London 0-17 Kerry 2-19
Meath 2-18 Mayo 1-12
Kerry maintained their unbeaten run in Division 3A of the national Hurling League after a 2-19 to 0-17 points win away to London.
Papal letter branded 'weak'
The Pope?s letter on how senior Catholic clergy in Ireland mishandled cases of clerical child abuse was today branded as weak.
Democrat leaders predict health care bill victory
House Democratic leaders are predicting victory for President Barack Obama?s bill to overhaul the US health care system.
Best wounded by Ireland flop
Rory Best admits Ireland?s pride has been hurt by the agonising conclusion to their RBS 6 Nations.
Blues hit Blackburn banana skin
Blackburn 1 Chelsea 1
Chelsea suffered a stumble in the title race that could yet prove fatal to their chances of taking the Barclays Premier League crown to round off a week of bitter disappointment for Carlo Ancelotti?s side.
Dundalk notch first league win over Rovers for 13 years
Shamrock Rovers 0 Dundalk 2
Neale Fenn scored one and set up the second as Dundalk heaped further early season misery on Shamrock Rovers at Tallaght Stadium.
Clare forced to dig deep
NHL DIVISION 2:
Antrim 1-9 Clare 0-13, Casement Park
14-man Clare had to dig deep in order to see off a determined Antrim side in today's Allianz NHL Division 2 tussle at Casement Park.
Third win on the trot for Laois
NHL DIVISION 2:
Laois 4-14 Westmeath 0-13, O'Moore Park
Laois never looked troubled as they claimed their third NHL Division 2 victory in succession by beating Westmeath at O'Moore Park in Portlaoise.
Derry in relegation trouble
NFL DIVISION 1:
Monaghan 1-16 Derry 0-12, Scotstown
NFL Division 1 regulars Derry are in deep relegation trouble after losing to Monaghan at Scotstown.
A search operation for a Scottish teenager missing off the west Cork coast has been called off for the night.
NHL Division 3A wrap-up
Derry 1-12 Armagh 3-11
London 0-17 Kerry 2-19
Meath 2-18 Mayo 1-12
Kerry maintained their unbeaten run in Division 3A of the national Hurling League after a 2-19 to 0-17 points win away to London.
Papal letter branded 'weak'
The Pope?s letter on how senior Catholic clergy in Ireland mishandled cases of clerical child abuse was today branded as weak.
Democrat leaders predict health care bill victory
House Democratic leaders are predicting victory for President Barack Obama?s bill to overhaul the US health care system.
Best wounded by Ireland flop
Rory Best admits Ireland?s pride has been hurt by the agonising conclusion to their RBS 6 Nations.
Blues hit Blackburn banana skin
Blackburn 1 Chelsea 1
Chelsea suffered a stumble in the title race that could yet prove fatal to their chances of taking the Barclays Premier League crown to round off a week of bitter disappointment for Carlo Ancelotti?s side.
Dundalk notch first league win over Rovers for 13 years
Shamrock Rovers 0 Dundalk 2
Neale Fenn scored one and set up the second as Dundalk heaped further early season misery on Shamrock Rovers at Tallaght Stadium.
Clare forced to dig deep
NHL DIVISION 2:
Antrim 1-9 Clare 0-13, Casement Park
14-man Clare had to dig deep in order to see off a determined Antrim side in today's Allianz NHL Division 2 tussle at Casement Park.
Third win on the trot for Laois
NHL DIVISION 2:
Laois 4-14 Westmeath 0-13, O'Moore Park
Laois never looked troubled as they claimed their third NHL Division 2 victory in succession by beating Westmeath at O'Moore Park in Portlaoise.
Derry in relegation trouble
NFL DIVISION 1:
Monaghan 1-16 Derry 0-12, Scotstown
NFL Division 1 regulars Derry are in deep relegation trouble after losing to Monaghan at Scotstown.
