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Iran attacks US over Afghanistan
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says it is the US, not Tehran, that is playing a "double game" in Afghanistan.
China's exports see big increase
China's exports surged 46% in February, figures show, raising hopes of a strong recovery in global trade.
Collider to shut down for a year
The Large Hadron Collider must be shut down for a year starting in late 2011 to address design flaws, the BBC has learned.
Jerusalem row clouds Biden visit
US Vice-President Joe Biden meets Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas, with discussions dominated by Israeli plans for 1,600 more homes in East Jerusalem.
'Last Bali bomber' killed in Indonesia
Indonesia's president confirms security forces have killed the last main suspect in the 2002 Bali bombings, Dulmatin.
Berezovsky wins poison libel case
Oligarch Boris Berezovsky wins his libel case over claims he was behind the murder of former Russian agent Alexander Litvinenko.
US 'hid terror suspect treatment'
A former UK spy chief says she did not know US intelligence services were mistreating terror suspects until after she retired.
Egypt's top cleric dies aged 81
Egypt's top Muslim cleric has died suddenly in Saudi Arabia at the age of 81.
Ring may be giant 'impact crater'
Deforestation in central Africa has revealed what could be an impact crater left by a giant space rock, scientists say.
Oscar bosses defend Farrah Fawcett snub
Actress Farrah Fawcett was not in the Oscars memorial segment because she was more known as a TV star, the Academy says.
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says it is the US, not Tehran, that is playing a "double game" in Afghanistan.
China's exports see big increase
China's exports surged 46% in February, figures show, raising hopes of a strong recovery in global trade.
Collider to shut down for a year
The Large Hadron Collider must be shut down for a year starting in late 2011 to address design flaws, the BBC has learned.
Jerusalem row clouds Biden visit
US Vice-President Joe Biden meets Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas, with discussions dominated by Israeli plans for 1,600 more homes in East Jerusalem.
'Last Bali bomber' killed in Indonesia
Indonesia's president confirms security forces have killed the last main suspect in the 2002 Bali bombings, Dulmatin.
Berezovsky wins poison libel case
Oligarch Boris Berezovsky wins his libel case over claims he was behind the murder of former Russian agent Alexander Litvinenko.
US 'hid terror suspect treatment'
A former UK spy chief says she did not know US intelligence services were mistreating terror suspects until after she retired.
Egypt's top cleric dies aged 81
Egypt's top Muslim cleric has died suddenly in Saudi Arabia at the age of 81.
Ring may be giant 'impact crater'
Deforestation in central Africa has revealed what could be an impact crater left by a giant space rock, scientists say.
Oscar bosses defend Farrah Fawcett snub
Actress Farrah Fawcett was not in the Oscars memorial segment because she was more known as a TV star, the Academy says.
Gardaí cleared of Wheelock mistreatment
An inquiry into the death of Terence Wheelock, who died following his arrest, has found he was not mistreated at Store Street Garda Station.
FG calls on Mary Harney to resign over X-rays
FG's Health Spokesman Dr James Reilly has said Health Minister Mary Harney should resign over the problem of unread X-rays at Tallaght Hospital.
Aer Lingus to cut 230 cabin crew jobs
Aer Lingus has announced cabin crew cost reduction measures which will result in about 230 cabin crew job losses.
Liam Adams' case adjourned until April
The High Court has adjourned extradition proceedings against Liam Adams until 21 April.
Irish debt stands at ?1.1 trillion
New figures from the Central Bank show that at the end of January Irish residents - mostly companies and institutions - had an outstanding debt of ?1.1 trillion.
Taxi stoppages under way in Dublin, Cork
The taxi rank at Dublin Airport has been closed by a driver protest and the action is being expanded to other areas of the city.
Security alerts at two Athlone head shops
Two suspect packages have been found outside separate head shops in Athlone, Co Westmeath.
Six held in Belfast dissident investigation
Six men have been arrested in west Belfast by police investigating suspected activity by dissident republicans.
Legality of marriages at embassies questioned
Thousands of foreign couples who got married at embassies in Ireland have been told their unions are invalid and illegal.
First 'competence centre' is launched
Enterprise Ireland and the IDA have launched the first of five new R&D centres in conjunction with universities and companies.
An inquiry into the death of Terence Wheelock, who died following his arrest, has found he was not mistreated at Store Street Garda Station.
FG calls on Mary Harney to resign over X-rays
FG's Health Spokesman Dr James Reilly has said Health Minister Mary Harney should resign over the problem of unread X-rays at Tallaght Hospital.
Aer Lingus to cut 230 cabin crew jobs
Aer Lingus has announced cabin crew cost reduction measures which will result in about 230 cabin crew job losses.
Liam Adams' case adjourned until April
The High Court has adjourned extradition proceedings against Liam Adams until 21 April.
Irish debt stands at ?1.1 trillion
New figures from the Central Bank show that at the end of January Irish residents - mostly companies and institutions - had an outstanding debt of ?1.1 trillion.
Taxi stoppages under way in Dublin, Cork
The taxi rank at Dublin Airport has been closed by a driver protest and the action is being expanded to other areas of the city.
Security alerts at two Athlone head shops
Two suspect packages have been found outside separate head shops in Athlone, Co Westmeath.
Six held in Belfast dissident investigation
Six men have been arrested in west Belfast by police investigating suspected activity by dissident republicans.
Legality of marriages at embassies questioned
Thousands of foreign couples who got married at embassies in Ireland have been told their unions are invalid and illegal.
First 'competence centre' is launched
Enterprise Ireland and the IDA have launched the first of five new R&D centres in conjunction with universities and companies.
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Macheda a fortnight from fitness
Alex Ferguson expects Federico Macheda to be back in a fortnight to ease Manchester United?s striker crisis.
Marie Osmond sings farewell to suicide son
Singer Marie Osmond returned to the stage the day after her suicide son?s funeral, dressed as an angel to dedicate a song to him.
Benayoun a doubt for Reds
Liverpool midfielder Yossi Benayoun is doubtful for the Europa League match against Lille tomorrow after sustaining an ankle injury.
Tánaiste: Cancer X-ray scandal shows 'shabbiness'
The Tánaiste Mary Coughlan has described as "shabbiness" the fact that almost 58,000 X-rays were never looked at by a radiologist in Tallaght hospital in Dublin for nearly five years.
DMX arrested for violating probation
The rapper DMX ? real name Earl Simmons ? has been taken into custody in Arizona, US, yesterday and charged with five counts of probation violation.
Aer Lingus offer reduced salaries to workers
Aer Lingus has released details of the redundancy package on offer to cabin crew as they aim to cut 230 jobs.
Suspicious devices found outside two headshops
A major alert is underway in Athlone following the discovery of a number of suspicious devices.
Wednesday's horse racing tips
Horse racing tips from selected race courses in Ireland and the UK.
Asian stocks climb
HONG KONG: The Hang Seng index closed up 0.7 at 21208.3.
Russian businessman wins payout over radiation murder libel
Boris Berezovsky won £150,000 High Court libel damages today over claims on a Russian TV broadcast about the radiation poisoning murder of Alexander Litvinenko.
Alex Ferguson expects Federico Macheda to be back in a fortnight to ease Manchester United?s striker crisis.
Marie Osmond sings farewell to suicide son
Singer Marie Osmond returned to the stage the day after her suicide son?s funeral, dressed as an angel to dedicate a song to him.
Benayoun a doubt for Reds
Liverpool midfielder Yossi Benayoun is doubtful for the Europa League match against Lille tomorrow after sustaining an ankle injury.
Tánaiste: Cancer X-ray scandal shows 'shabbiness'
The Tánaiste Mary Coughlan has described as "shabbiness" the fact that almost 58,000 X-rays were never looked at by a radiologist in Tallaght hospital in Dublin for nearly five years.
DMX arrested for violating probation
The rapper DMX ? real name Earl Simmons ? has been taken into custody in Arizona, US, yesterday and charged with five counts of probation violation.
Aer Lingus offer reduced salaries to workers
Aer Lingus has released details of the redundancy package on offer to cabin crew as they aim to cut 230 jobs.
Suspicious devices found outside two headshops
A major alert is underway in Athlone following the discovery of a number of suspicious devices.
Wednesday's horse racing tips
Horse racing tips from selected race courses in Ireland and the UK.
Asian stocks climb
HONG KONG: The Hang Seng index closed up 0.7 at 21208.3.
Russian businessman wins payout over radiation murder libel
Boris Berezovsky won £150,000 High Court libel damages today over claims on a Russian TV broadcast about the radiation poisoning murder of Alexander Litvinenko.
