217 claimed dead in Syria as UN prepares vote
Sat, 04 Feb, 2012 at 14:33
Syrian forces bombarded the city of Homs today, killing more than 200 civilians in a "horrific massacre," activists said. More...
WHO see 72% rise in Irish cancer cases by 2030
Sat, 04 Feb, 2012 at 13:20
Ireland could experience a 72% rise in the numbers of cancer cases by 2030, according to predictions by the WHO. More...
Toll in week-long freeze in Europe tops 250
Sat, 04 Feb, 2012 at 11:22
A vicious cold snap that has claimed over 250 lives across Europe is continuing with Ukraine the worst hit. More...
Protests taking place in Russia over Putin
Sat, 04 Feb, 2012 at 10:47
Tens of thousands of people have taken to the streets for rival rallies opposing and supporting Vladimir Putin's political domination. More...
Taoiseach visits search site at Union Hall
Sat, 04 Feb, 2012 at 12:06
The Taoiseach visited Union Hall in Co Cork this morning as the search for two missing trawler crew members continues. More...
French aviation unions call four day strike
Sat, 04 Feb, 2012 at 07:30
Unions representing French aviation workers have voted for four days of strike action that is expected to disrupt air travel. More...
IED discovered in Co Offaly
Sat, 04 Feb, 2012 at 15:54
An IED has been made safe after it was discovered in Tullamore, Co Offaly, this afternoon. More...
Egyptian protests continue after death of 74
Sat, 04 Feb, 2012 at 08:43
Egyptian police have fired tear gas at protesters in the third day of clashes in Cairo, as anger boiled over after 74 people died. More...
Rescue effort underway off Dublin coast
Sat, 04 Feb, 2012 at 13:51
A rescue effort is underway off the Dublin coast after a vessel starting taking on water. More...
Iran calls on EU to reverse oil import ban
Sat, 04 Feb, 2012 at 11:21
Iran's oil minister said the Islamic state would not retreat from its nuclear programme even if its crude oil exports grind to a halt More...
Mitt Romney set for Nevada primary win
Sat, 04 Feb, 2012 at 08:57
US Republican Mitt Romney looks set for victory in a Nevada caucus, cementing his position as his party’s presidential frontrunner. More...
Europe remains key partner for US: Clinton
Sat, 04 Feb, 2012 at 16:00
Hillary Clinton has said Europe remains Washington's "partner of first resort," even as the US looks towards Asia. More...
105 killed in Syria shelling, report claims
Fri, 03 Feb, 2012 at 23:59
At least 105 people have been killed by shelling in the city of Homs in Syria, according to reports. More...
SIPTU refers HSE account issues to gardaí
Fri, 03 Feb, 2012 at 22:38
SIPTU has referred issues around a controversial HSE-funded account to the Garda Fraud Squad, according to correspondence published on the website of the Public Accounts Committee. More...
Thomas Byrne facing €52m fraud charges
Fri, 03 Feb, 2012 at 22:38
Dublin solicitor Thomas Byrne has been charged with fraud offences totalling more than €52m relating to more than 20 residential properties and six banks. More...
Two charged over John Kenny death in Galway
Fri, 03 Feb, 2012 at 22:37
A man and a youth have appeared in court charged in connection with the manslaughter of publican John Kenny in Oughterard, Co Galway. More...
Bantry protest over education cutbacks
Fri, 03 Feb, 2012 at 23:48
Around 700 people attended a protest against education cutbacks in Bantry, Co Cork. More...
Traveller family lose school admission case
Fri, 03 Feb, 2012 at 22:34
A Traveller family have lost an appeal against a Christian Brothers school in Clonmel which they claimed had discriminated against their son when it refused him admission. More...
Garda appeal to trace missing teenager
Fri, 03 Feb, 2012 at 20:09
Gardaí in Wexford have issued an appeal to trace a 16-year-old boy who has been missing since Wednesday afternoon. More...
Congregations urged over compensation bill
Fri, 03 Feb, 2012 at 19:17
The religious congregations that ran residential institutions where children were abused are to be asked to contribute more towards the €1.2bn bill for compensating victims. More...
Egyptians hold second day of protests in Cairo
Fri, 03 Feb, 2012 at 22:34
Protesters fought riot police through clouds of tear gas near Egypt's Interior Ministry on a second day of clashes triggered by the deaths in Port Said of 74 people. More...
Hungarian airline Malev grounds its fleet
Fri, 03 Feb, 2012 at 22:35
Hungary's Malev airline has grounded its fleet after running out of money. More...
Boil notice in place for west Limerick water
Fri, 03 Feb, 2012 at 18:23
Drinking water supplies are being restored to households in west Limerick, however a temporary boil water notice remains in place More...
Anonymous posts FBI/Scotland Yard phonecall
Fri, 03 Feb, 2012 at 17:56
Hacker group Anonymous has released what it claims is a recording of a conference call between the FBI and Scotland Yard last month. More...
InterCity rail fares set to increase
Fri, 03 Feb, 2012 at 23:15
64% of Iarnród Éireann's InterCity fares will increase from tomorrow following changes to the fare structure More...