Pakistan trio hit by ICC charges
The three Pakistan cricketers accused of corruption - Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Amir - have been charged, and provisionally suspended, by the International Cricket Council.
Alcohol drinking 'continues fall'
Alcohol consumption has fallen faster than ever, figures from the British Beer and Pub Association suggest.
School lottery 'failed in aim'
A lottery system for school places in Brighton failed to give poorer children equal access to top schools, academics say.
Compost sparks Legionnaire's fear
Gardeners are being warned about the risk of Legionnaire's disease from compost after a pensioner developed the disease after handling compost.
Middle East talks 'constructive'
Israeli and Palestinian leaders meet in Washington for the first direct peace talks in nearly two years and agree a framework for negotiations.
Bone drug linked to cancer risk
Long-term use of bone-strengthening drugs may boost the risk of oesophageal cancer, a study suggests.
PM backs Hague over aide rumours
David Cameron supports William Hague "100%" following speculation about the foreign secretary's private life, the PM's spokeswoman says.
Explosion on Gulf of Mexico rig
An explosion rips through an offshore oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico, west of the site of the blast in April that caused a huge oil spill.
Strike 'kills Afghan civilians'
Ten election campaign workers have been killed in an air strike by Nato-led forces in Afghanistan, Afghan officials say.
Europe agrees finance watchdogs
The European Union agrees to reform financial supervision, with new agencies to oversee banks, insurers and financial markets.
The three Pakistan cricketers accused of corruption - Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Amir - have been charged, and provisionally suspended, by the International Cricket Council.
Alcohol drinking 'continues fall'
Alcohol consumption has fallen faster than ever, figures from the British Beer and Pub Association suggest.
School lottery 'failed in aim'
A lottery system for school places in Brighton failed to give poorer children equal access to top schools, academics say.
Compost sparks Legionnaire's fear
Gardeners are being warned about the risk of Legionnaire's disease from compost after a pensioner developed the disease after handling compost.
Middle East talks 'constructive'
Israeli and Palestinian leaders meet in Washington for the first direct peace talks in nearly two years and agree a framework for negotiations.
Bone drug linked to cancer risk
Long-term use of bone-strengthening drugs may boost the risk of oesophageal cancer, a study suggests.
PM backs Hague over aide rumours
David Cameron supports William Hague "100%" following speculation about the foreign secretary's private life, the PM's spokeswoman says.
Explosion on Gulf of Mexico rig
An explosion rips through an offshore oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico, west of the site of the blast in April that caused a huge oil spill.
Strike 'kills Afghan civilians'
Ten election campaign workers have been killed in an air strike by Nato-led forces in Afghanistan, Afghan officials say.
Europe agrees finance watchdogs
The European Union agrees to reform financial supervision, with new agencies to oversee banks, insurers and financial markets.
?300k stolen as AIB official's wife abducted
A Dublin bank official's wife was held hostage this morning while the official was forced to hand over a large sum of money.
Govt has not applied for EU funds for FÁS
It has emerged that the Government has not made any application for European Social Funds for FÁS for almost ten months.
John Traynor arrested near Amsterdam
A Dublin criminal who fled Ireland after the murder of Veronica Guerin is in police custody in the Netherlands.
'Human error' blamed for kidney mistake
A consultant surgeon has blamed 'human error' for a mistake which led to the wrong kidney being removed from an eight-year-old boy.
Early signs of economic growth says Lenihan
The Minister for Finance has said the early signs of growth are visible in the Irish economy.
EC halts proposed data deal with Israel
The European Commission has halted a proposal to allow Israel access to potentially sensitive data on European Union citizens.
Explosion on oil rig in Gulf of Mexico
An explosion on an oil rig off the coast of Louisiana has prompted fresh pollution fears in the Gulf of Mexico.
Priest jailed for abusing three sisters
A Dublin-based priest has been jailed for four years for sexually abusing three sisters nearly 50 years ago.
Fuel tanker runs aground in Canadian Arctic
A fuel tanker has run aground in Canada's far north, carrying nine million litres of diesel at risk of spilling into the Arctic waters.
Hurricane Earl heads for US east coast
Hurricane Earl has taken aim at North Carolina in the eastern US. The state is preparing for dangerous winds and pounding surf before cutting a path up the coast to Canada.
A Dublin bank official's wife was held hostage this morning while the official was forced to hand over a large sum of money.
Govt has not applied for EU funds for FÁS
It has emerged that the Government has not made any application for European Social Funds for FÁS for almost ten months.
John Traynor arrested near Amsterdam
A Dublin criminal who fled Ireland after the murder of Veronica Guerin is in police custody in the Netherlands.
'Human error' blamed for kidney mistake
A consultant surgeon has blamed 'human error' for a mistake which led to the wrong kidney being removed from an eight-year-old boy.
Early signs of economic growth says Lenihan
The Minister for Finance has said the early signs of growth are visible in the Irish economy.
EC halts proposed data deal with Israel
The European Commission has halted a proposal to allow Israel access to potentially sensitive data on European Union citizens.
Explosion on oil rig in Gulf of Mexico
An explosion on an oil rig off the coast of Louisiana has prompted fresh pollution fears in the Gulf of Mexico.
Priest jailed for abusing three sisters
A Dublin-based priest has been jailed for four years for sexually abusing three sisters nearly 50 years ago.
Fuel tanker runs aground in Canadian Arctic
A fuel tanker has run aground in Canada's far north, carrying nine million litres of diesel at risk of spilling into the Arctic waters.
Hurricane Earl heads for US east coast
Hurricane Earl has taken aim at North Carolina in the eastern US. The state is preparing for dangerous winds and pounding surf before cutting a path up the coast to Canada.
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Tipp unchanged for final
In selecting his team for Sunday's All-Ireland SHC final against Kilkenny at Croke Park (throw-in 3.30pm), Tipperary manager Liam Sheedy has kept faith with the side that started last time out against Waterford.
Federer breezes into round three
Roger Federer enjoyed another comfortable victory to secure his place in the third round of the US Open at Flushing Meadows today.
Oil sheen spreading after new rig blast
A mile-long oil sheen spread from an offshore oil platform burning in the Gulf of Mexico today.
Fish to the fore at US Open
Mardy Fish today continued his impressive form to power into the third round of the US Open at Flushing Meadows.
Manassero makes the right start
The latest Italian to make the Ryder Cup was outshone in Switzerland today by the 17-year-old very likely to be the next one.
Rooney relishing last chance with Irish U21side
Adam Rooney is determined to make the most of his last chance to represent the Republic of Ireland at Under-21 level.
Convicted sex offender held in Dublin
The High Court has remanded in custody a 57-year-old convicted sex offender wanted in Scotland for allegedly failing to notify the authorities there of his whereabouts.
Second round of Middle East peace talks agreed
The leaders of Israel and the Palestinians have concluded a productive first round of peace negotiations, US President Barack Obama?s special envoy for the Middle East said today.
Zvonareva advances at Flushing Meadows
Wimbledon finalist Vera Zvonareva safely moved into the third round of the US Open today with victory over Germany?s Sabine Lisicki.
Britney causes trouble in 'Glee'
Britney Spears is set to cause a huge rift amongst the 'Glee' characters when the New Directions glee club members fall out with their teacher Will Schuester, when they beg him to let them perform a track by the pop princess.
In selecting his team for Sunday's All-Ireland SHC final against Kilkenny at Croke Park (throw-in 3.30pm), Tipperary manager Liam Sheedy has kept faith with the side that started last time out against Waterford.
Federer breezes into round three
Roger Federer enjoyed another comfortable victory to secure his place in the third round of the US Open at Flushing Meadows today.
Oil sheen spreading after new rig blast
A mile-long oil sheen spread from an offshore oil platform burning in the Gulf of Mexico today.
Fish to the fore at US Open
Mardy Fish today continued his impressive form to power into the third round of the US Open at Flushing Meadows.
Manassero makes the right start
The latest Italian to make the Ryder Cup was outshone in Switzerland today by the 17-year-old very likely to be the next one.
Rooney relishing last chance with Irish U21side
Adam Rooney is determined to make the most of his last chance to represent the Republic of Ireland at Under-21 level.
Convicted sex offender held in Dublin
The High Court has remanded in custody a 57-year-old convicted sex offender wanted in Scotland for allegedly failing to notify the authorities there of his whereabouts.
Second round of Middle East peace talks agreed
The leaders of Israel and the Palestinians have concluded a productive first round of peace negotiations, US President Barack Obama?s special envoy for the Middle East said today.
Zvonareva advances at Flushing Meadows
Wimbledon finalist Vera Zvonareva safely moved into the third round of the US Open today with victory over Germany?s Sabine Lisicki.
Britney causes trouble in 'Glee'
Britney Spears is set to cause a huge rift amongst the 'Glee' characters when the New Directions glee club members fall out with their teacher Will Schuester, when they beg him to let them perform a track by the pop princess.
