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Toyota in global recall of Prius
Toyota recalls thousands of its flagship Prius cars worldwide over braking problems, in the latest blow to the carmaker.
Iran 'ups nuclear fuel enriching'
Iran has begun the process of enriching uranium to 20% at its plant at Natanz in defiance of the West, state media says.
Smartphones to get even smarter
A quantum physics trick is set to give smartphones and hand-held devices pressure-sensitive switches and screens.
Tymoshenko bloc 'contests result'
Members of Yulia Tymoshenko's bloc say it will contest the conduct of Ukraine's presidential vote after her reported defeat.
Charges over Philippines massacre
The Philippines charges 196 people with murder over a pre-election massacre which left 57 people dead.
India refinery 'threatens locals'
An alumina refinery in east India run by a UK-based firm causes pollution threatening the health of locals, a rights group says.
Jackson doctor appears in court
Michael Jackson's doctor, Conrad Murray, denies a charge of involuntary manslaughter over the singer's death.
Chinese quake activist sentenced
An activist who questioned why so many died in a huge quake in China in 2008 is jailed for five years for subversion.
Fertile forties pregnancy warning
Experts fear older women are ditching contraception in the mistaken belief that fertility inevitably wanes at a certain age.
Sword lord - swallower sets world record with 18 blades
An Australian performance artist sets a world record by swallowing 18 swords at the same time.
Toyota recalls thousands of its flagship Prius cars worldwide over braking problems, in the latest blow to the carmaker.
Iran 'ups nuclear fuel enriching'
Iran has begun the process of enriching uranium to 20% at its plant at Natanz in defiance of the West, state media says.
Smartphones to get even smarter
A quantum physics trick is set to give smartphones and hand-held devices pressure-sensitive switches and screens.
Tymoshenko bloc 'contests result'
Members of Yulia Tymoshenko's bloc say it will contest the conduct of Ukraine's presidential vote after her reported defeat.
Charges over Philippines massacre
The Philippines charges 196 people with murder over a pre-election massacre which left 57 people dead.
India refinery 'threatens locals'
An alumina refinery in east India run by a UK-based firm causes pollution threatening the health of locals, a rights group says.
Jackson doctor appears in court
Michael Jackson's doctor, Conrad Murray, denies a charge of involuntary manslaughter over the singer's death.
Chinese quake activist sentenced
An activist who questioned why so many died in a huge quake in China in 2008 is jailed for five years for subversion.
Fertile forties pregnancy warning
Experts fear older women are ditching contraception in the mistaken belief that fertility inevitably wanes at a certain age.
Sword lord - swallower sets world record with 18 blades
An Australian performance artist sets a world record by swallowing 18 swords at the same time.
FG to consider fallout from Lee resignation
Enda Kenny is expected to meet members of his front bench today to discuss the resignation of George Lee from the party and the Dáil.
Cork gardaí in dissident raids
More than 60 detectives are involved in an operation in Cork targeting dissident republican and criminal activity.
Ambulances set to by-pass Navan
The HSE has announced that ambulances will no longer take patients to Our Lady's Hospital in Navan in emergencies from Friday.
Abuse survivors write to Pope
Survivors of clerical sexual abuse have written an open letter to Pope Benedict XVI as Irish bishops prepare to meet him in the Vatican.
New EU Commission to be voted in
The new members of the European Commission are expected to be approved by the European Parliament at a vote in Strasbourg.
Council to debate Dublin speed limit
Dublin City Council is to debate a motion to drop the 30km/h speed limit in Dublin's core city centre area.
Man dies in Co Westmeath collision
A man has been killed and another man is in a serious condition in hospital following a road traffic accident in Co Westmeath.
Group to examine NI parading
Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness have appointed a working group to examine the issue of parading in Northern Ireland.
Enda Kenny is expected to meet members of his front bench today to discuss the resignation of George Lee from the party and the Dáil.
Cork gardaí in dissident raids
More than 60 detectives are involved in an operation in Cork targeting dissident republican and criminal activity.
Ambulances set to by-pass Navan
The HSE has announced that ambulances will no longer take patients to Our Lady's Hospital in Navan in emergencies from Friday.
Abuse survivors write to Pope
Survivors of clerical sexual abuse have written an open letter to Pope Benedict XVI as Irish bishops prepare to meet him in the Vatican.
New EU Commission to be voted in
The new members of the European Commission are expected to be approved by the European Parliament at a vote in Strasbourg.
Council to debate Dublin speed limit
Dublin City Council is to debate a motion to drop the 30km/h speed limit in Dublin's core city centre area.
Man dies in Co Westmeath collision
A man has been killed and another man is in a serious condition in hospital following a road traffic accident in Co Westmeath.
Group to examine NI parading
Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness have appointed a working group to examine the issue of parading in Northern Ireland.
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Kat and Alfie set for 'Eastenders' return
Actress Jessie Wallace is returning to 'EastEnders' to reprise the role of feisty Kat Moon, soap bosses confirmed today.
Value of euro falling
The value of the euro has been falling in recent days.
Price dismisses marriage trouble rumours
Newlywed Katie Price today described reports that her relationship with husband Alex Reid was already on the rocks as a "joke".
Pitt and Jolie to sue newspaper after split rumours
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are suing over a report that their relationship has hit the rocks.
Man killed in Westmeath car crash
A 36-year-old man died today when the car he was travelling in crashed into a pole.
BSkyB sells ITV shares
Broadcasting giant BSkyB has suffered a near-£350m (?397.64m) hit after selling a 10.4% stake in ITV and admitting defeat in a long-running legal battle.
High street giants join forces for new clothing range
High street retailers Mothercare and Boots today announced a deal to collaborate on an exclusive range of clothing and accessories to be sold through Boots stores.
Two Irishmen shot by guard at bowling alley
Two Irishmen have been shot by a security guard at a New York bowling alley.
'Riverdance' show celebrates 15th anniversary
Today marks the 15th anniversary of the first 'Riverdance' performance at the Point Depot in Dublin.
Malaysia court rejects opposition challenge to government
Malaysia's top court rejected a bid by the opposition to challenge the federal government's takeover of a key northern state.
Actress Jessie Wallace is returning to 'EastEnders' to reprise the role of feisty Kat Moon, soap bosses confirmed today.
Value of euro falling
The value of the euro has been falling in recent days.
Price dismisses marriage trouble rumours
Newlywed Katie Price today described reports that her relationship with husband Alex Reid was already on the rocks as a "joke".
Pitt and Jolie to sue newspaper after split rumours
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are suing over a report that their relationship has hit the rocks.
Man killed in Westmeath car crash
A 36-year-old man died today when the car he was travelling in crashed into a pole.
BSkyB sells ITV shares
Broadcasting giant BSkyB has suffered a near-£350m (?397.64m) hit after selling a 10.4% stake in ITV and admitting defeat in a long-running legal battle.
High street giants join forces for new clothing range
High street retailers Mothercare and Boots today announced a deal to collaborate on an exclusive range of clothing and accessories to be sold through Boots stores.
Two Irishmen shot by guard at bowling alley
Two Irishmen have been shot by a security guard at a New York bowling alley.
'Riverdance' show celebrates 15th anniversary
Today marks the 15th anniversary of the first 'Riverdance' performance at the Point Depot in Dublin.
Malaysia court rejects opposition challenge to government
Malaysia's top court rejected a bid by the opposition to challenge the federal government's takeover of a key northern state.
