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Pope apology for Irish church sex abuse
Pope Benedict XVI apologises to victims of child sex abuse by priests in Ireland and says bishops made "serious mistakes".
UN chief begins Mid-East effort
UN chief Ban Ki-moon meets Palestinian leaders at the start of a bid to press for a resumption of peace talks with Israel.
BA cabin crew strike takes effect
Unions and management dispute the impact of the first day of a three-day strike by British Airways cabin crew.
Nepalese statesman Koirala dies
Nepal's four-time Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala has died in Kathmandu, his aides and state TV say.
US renews offer of Iran dialogue
President Obama says the US offer of dialogue with Iran still stands, in a New Year message to the Iranian people.
Obama hails 'historic' health bid
US President Barack Obama says the weekend's congressional vote on healthcare reform is a "historic" opportunity.
Second blast hits Greek capital
A bomb explodes outside the home of a Pakistani community leader in Athens - the second blast in the Greek capital in 24 hours.
US moots official data 'YouTube'
In a BBC interview, US technology chief Vivek Kundra calls on developers to build the "YouTube" of government data.
Kosovo row mars EU-Balkans summit
Serbian President Boris Tadic boycotts an EU-Balkan integration conference because of a row over Kosovo's status.
Strong sandstorm leaves Beijing shrouded in orange dust
Beijing is shrouded in orange dust as a sandstorm from drought-struck northern China blew hundreds of miles into the capital.
Pope Benedict XVI apologises to victims of child sex abuse by priests in Ireland and says bishops made "serious mistakes".
UN chief begins Mid-East effort
UN chief Ban Ki-moon meets Palestinian leaders at the start of a bid to press for a resumption of peace talks with Israel.
BA cabin crew strike takes effect
Unions and management dispute the impact of the first day of a three-day strike by British Airways cabin crew.
Nepalese statesman Koirala dies
Nepal's four-time Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala has died in Kathmandu, his aides and state TV say.
US renews offer of Iran dialogue
President Obama says the US offer of dialogue with Iran still stands, in a New Year message to the Iranian people.
Obama hails 'historic' health bid
US President Barack Obama says the weekend's congressional vote on healthcare reform is a "historic" opportunity.
Second blast hits Greek capital
A bomb explodes outside the home of a Pakistani community leader in Athens - the second blast in the Greek capital in 24 hours.
US moots official data 'YouTube'
In a BBC interview, US technology chief Vivek Kundra calls on developers to build the "YouTube" of government data.
Kosovo row mars EU-Balkans summit
Serbian President Boris Tadic boycotts an EU-Balkan integration conference because of a row over Kosovo's status.
Strong sandstorm leaves Beijing shrouded in orange dust
Beijing is shrouded in orange dust as a sandstorm from drought-struck northern China blew hundreds of miles into the capital.
Pope 'truly sorry' for child sex abuse
Pope Benedict XVI has described the abuse of children by Irish clergy and religious as 'sinful and criminal'.
Fine Gael makes job creation a priority
Jobs and the economy were the focus of this morning's session of the Fine Gael National Conference in Killarney.
BA strike causes disruption to flights
British Airways cabin crew have begun a three-day strike over pay and conditions that will cause disruption to flights.
Ban aims to revive Middle East peace talks
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon is in Israel to encourage the resumption of peace talks between the Israelis and Palestinians.
Obama seeks support for healthcare reform
US President Barack Obama is to meet key Democrats later today to drum up support for his sweeping healthcare reform plan.
Search for man missing off Cork coast
A search is under way for a man missing off the coast of west Cork.
Two arrested after Dublin drugs seizure
Two people have been arrested following the discovery of 40kg of cannabis in Co Dublin yesterday evening.
US renews offer of dialogue to Iran
US President Barack Obama has renewed his administration's offer of dialogue and diplomacy with Iran.
Teenager rescued from traffickers in Belfast
A teenage girl thought to be a victim of human trafficking has been rescued from a house in Belfast.
Pope Benedict XVI has described the abuse of children by Irish clergy and religious as 'sinful and criminal'.
Fine Gael makes job creation a priority
Jobs and the economy were the focus of this morning's session of the Fine Gael National Conference in Killarney.
BA strike causes disruption to flights
British Airways cabin crew have begun a three-day strike over pay and conditions that will cause disruption to flights.
Ban aims to revive Middle East peace talks
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon is in Israel to encourage the resumption of peace talks between the Israelis and Palestinians.
Obama seeks support for healthcare reform
US President Barack Obama is to meet key Democrats later today to drum up support for his sweeping healthcare reform plan.
Search for man missing off Cork coast
A search is under way for a man missing off the coast of west Cork.
Two arrested after Dublin drugs seizure
Two people have been arrested following the discovery of 40kg of cannabis in Co Dublin yesterday evening.
US renews offer of dialogue to Iran
US President Barack Obama has renewed his administration's offer of dialogue and diplomacy with Iran.
Teenager rescued from traffickers in Belfast
A teenage girl thought to be a victim of human trafficking has been rescued from a house in Belfast.
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Texas: Family given copy of man's posthumous pardon
The family of a Texas man who died while imprisoned for a rape he did not commit gathered at his graveside with a framed copy of the state?s first posthumous pardon ? a document that finally proves his innocence.
BA strike contingency plan off to 'good start'
Strike-hit British Airways said today the airline had got off to a ?good start? as its plans to cope with a mass walkout of cabin crew staff swung into action.
Abuse groups say Pope's letter falls far short
Abuse support group One in Four has said today's pastoal letter from the Pope falls far short of addressing the concerns of victims of clerical abuse.
Bruton: Hand Anglo over to creditors
The deputy leader of Fine Gael has said Anglo Irish Bank should be "handed over" to its creditors in October when the guarantee scheme expires so that they can "recover what they can".
Anelka hints at new Blues deal
Striker Nicolas Anelka has given the broadest hint yet that he is ready to pledge his future to Chelsea.
Israeli settlements must be stopped - UN chief
Israeli settlement building anywhere on occupied land is illegal and must be stopped, UN chief Ban Ki-Moon said today, after getting a closer look at some of the Israeli enclaves scattered across Palestinian-claimed territories.
Agbonlahor out for Villa
Aston Villa striker Gabriel Agbonlahor was ruled out of the derby clash against visiting Wolves with the groin injury he suffered during the midweek win at Wigan.
No injury worries for Sligo
Sligo Rovers have no injury concerns going into tonight's Airtricity Premier Division clash with Galway United in the Showgrounds, kick-off 7.45pm.
Serbia refuses to attend Balkan summit
A summit meant to show that Balkan nations can finally overcome past enmities has proved the opposite as a key regional player ? Serbia ? refused to attend it.
Bunton not keen on touring while son is young
Emma Bunton won?t tour with the Spice Girls while her son is so young.
The family of a Texas man who died while imprisoned for a rape he did not commit gathered at his graveside with a framed copy of the state?s first posthumous pardon ? a document that finally proves his innocence.
BA strike contingency plan off to 'good start'
Strike-hit British Airways said today the airline had got off to a ?good start? as its plans to cope with a mass walkout of cabin crew staff swung into action.
Abuse groups say Pope's letter falls far short
Abuse support group One in Four has said today's pastoal letter from the Pope falls far short of addressing the concerns of victims of clerical abuse.
Bruton: Hand Anglo over to creditors
The deputy leader of Fine Gael has said Anglo Irish Bank should be "handed over" to its creditors in October when the guarantee scheme expires so that they can "recover what they can".
Anelka hints at new Blues deal
Striker Nicolas Anelka has given the broadest hint yet that he is ready to pledge his future to Chelsea.
Israeli settlements must be stopped - UN chief
Israeli settlement building anywhere on occupied land is illegal and must be stopped, UN chief Ban Ki-Moon said today, after getting a closer look at some of the Israeli enclaves scattered across Palestinian-claimed territories.
Agbonlahor out for Villa
Aston Villa striker Gabriel Agbonlahor was ruled out of the derby clash against visiting Wolves with the groin injury he suffered during the midweek win at Wigan.
No injury worries for Sligo
Sligo Rovers have no injury concerns going into tonight's Airtricity Premier Division clash with Galway United in the Showgrounds, kick-off 7.45pm.
Serbia refuses to attend Balkan summit
A summit meant to show that Balkan nations can finally overcome past enmities has proved the opposite as a key regional player ? Serbia ? refused to attend it.
Bunton not keen on touring while son is young
Emma Bunton won?t tour with the Spice Girls while her son is so young.
