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Brown urges new banks 'contract'
UK PM Gordon Brown tells a G20 summit there should be a new social contract with world banks to make them more responsible.
Afghans die in 'Nato air strike'
Nato officials investigate whether the death of eight Afghans working with US troops was a friendly-fire incident.
Obama praises army base heroism
President Barack Obama praises the "valour" of those who responded to the deadly attacks at a US army base in Texas.
Lebanon government accord reached
Lebanon's Hezbollah says its opposition alliance has agreed to join a national unity government under PM-designate, Saad Hariri.
ICC seeking speedy Kenya trials
The ICC's top prosecutor says perpetrators of Kenya's post-poll violence could face trial as early as next July.
Leaders 'likely' to go to climate summit
At least 40 world leaders are likely to attend December's UN climate summit in a bid to secure a new global treaty.
UK tourist shot dead in Texas bar
A 28-year-old British tourist is killed by a man who walked into a Texas bar and fired several times, according to US media reports.
Jackson's father seeks allowance
Joe Jackson asks for an allowance from the estate of his late son Michael, saying the star supported him before he died.
Call for tests after sudden death
British doctors call for human tissue to be routinely kept for genetic testing when young people die without explanation.
From oldest, to newest - Ashmolean reopens its doors
The UK's oldest public museum, the Ashmolean, reopens after a £61m redevelopment.
UK PM Gordon Brown tells a G20 summit there should be a new social contract with world banks to make them more responsible.
Afghans die in 'Nato air strike'
Nato officials investigate whether the death of eight Afghans working with US troops was a friendly-fire incident.
Obama praises army base heroism
President Barack Obama praises the "valour" of those who responded to the deadly attacks at a US army base in Texas.
Lebanon government accord reached
Lebanon's Hezbollah says its opposition alliance has agreed to join a national unity government under PM-designate, Saad Hariri.
ICC seeking speedy Kenya trials
The ICC's top prosecutor says perpetrators of Kenya's post-poll violence could face trial as early as next July.
Leaders 'likely' to go to climate summit
At least 40 world leaders are likely to attend December's UN climate summit in a bid to secure a new global treaty.
UK tourist shot dead in Texas bar
A 28-year-old British tourist is killed by a man who walked into a Texas bar and fired several times, according to US media reports.
Jackson's father seeks allowance
Joe Jackson asks for an allowance from the estate of his late son Michael, saying the star supported him before he died.
Call for tests after sudden death
British doctors call for human tissue to be routinely kept for genetic testing when young people die without explanation.
From oldest, to newest - Ashmolean reopens its doors
The UK's oldest public museum, the Ashmolean, reopens after a £61m redevelopment.
Obama cautions against speculation on shooting
The US President has cautioned against hasty assumptions as an inquiry was launched into a shooting by a Muslim army psychiatrist at a Texas military base that left 13 dead.
Man airlifted to hospital after Clare rescue
A man has been airlifted to hospital in Galway after being rescued from the sea off the coast of Co Clare.
Investigation as gunshots fired in Westmeath
Gardaí are investigating an incident at a house in Co Westmeath in which gunshots were heard being fired.
Belfast city street subsiding
Part of one of Belfast's busiest streets has subsided into what is believed to be a large hole.
Fine Gael overall majority possible - Kenny
The Fine Gael leader has said he does not think it is beyond the bounds of possibility that his party could win an overall majority in the next general election.
Four injured in Red Cow crash
A man is in a serious condition in hospital following a crash between a garda patrol car and another vehicle in Dublin.
Iran set to reject nuclear plan
Iran has decided to turn down proposals from the major powers for the supply of nuclear fuel.
NI: Talks on devolution of policing powers
Northern Ireland's First and Deputy First Ministers are to hold talks with the British Prime Minister today on the devolution of policing and justice powers.
Brown proposes tax on financial transactions
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown called on the G20 to consider a tax on financial transactions among other measures to make banks more accountable to society.
US House set to open healthcare debate
The US House of Representatives is expected to open debate today on a sweeping reform bill that would spark the biggest healthcare changes in four decades.
The US President has cautioned against hasty assumptions as an inquiry was launched into a shooting by a Muslim army psychiatrist at a Texas military base that left 13 dead.
Man airlifted to hospital after Clare rescue
A man has been airlifted to hospital in Galway after being rescued from the sea off the coast of Co Clare.
Investigation as gunshots fired in Westmeath
Gardaí are investigating an incident at a house in Co Westmeath in which gunshots were heard being fired.
Belfast city street subsiding
Part of one of Belfast's busiest streets has subsided into what is believed to be a large hole.
Fine Gael overall majority possible - Kenny
The Fine Gael leader has said he does not think it is beyond the bounds of possibility that his party could win an overall majority in the next general election.
Four injured in Red Cow crash
A man is in a serious condition in hospital following a crash between a garda patrol car and another vehicle in Dublin.
Iran set to reject nuclear plan
Iran has decided to turn down proposals from the major powers for the supply of nuclear fuel.
NI: Talks on devolution of policing powers
Northern Ireland's First and Deputy First Ministers are to hold talks with the British Prime Minister today on the devolution of policing and justice powers.
Brown proposes tax on financial transactions
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown called on the G20 to consider a tax on financial transactions among other measures to make banks more accountable to society.
US House set to open healthcare debate
The US House of Representatives is expected to open debate today on a sweeping reform bill that would spark the biggest healthcare changes in four decades.
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Officials investigate cause of street collapse
Officials in the North are trying to establish the cause of the collapse of part of one of Belfast's busiest streets into a large hole.
Council to decide on 2012 European Athletic Championships hosts
The 124th European Athletics Council meeting starts tomorrow in Barcelona, with an announcement scheduled to be made on the host city for the 2012 European Athletics Championships.
Man charged in connection with ?1m cocaine haul
A 26-year-old man has been charged in connection with the seizure of around a million euro worth of cocaine in Dublin.
Minister: State finances no different than crisis facing families
A Minister of State says the country is not in a position to continue borrowing at the current rate of more than ?400m a week.
Listener leaps to Champion glory
The Listener provided Nick Mitchell with the biggest win of his training career to date with an all-the-way win in the JNwine.com Champion Chase at Down Royal.
Gilet enjoys 'Jekyll-and-Hyde' character
Actor Don Gilet admitted he enjoys the ?Jekyll-and-Hyde aspect? of his ?EastEnders? character Lucas Johnson.
Man stole car to face motor theft charge
Police in California say a man stole a car so he could make a court appearance on a previous auto theft charge.
Ireland returns to City line-up
Republic of Ireland midfielder Stephen Ireland has been included in place of Nigel de Jong in the Manchester City line-up this afternoon as Mark Hughes? men looked to cement their place in the Premier League?s top four by beating Burnley at Eastlands.
Teachers told they have 'unique role'
The Nobel-prize winning poet Seamus Heaney has told teachers they can have a profound impact on the future development of Irish society.
Stokes comes close as Edinburgh rivals draw
Hearts 0 Hibernian 0
Hearts? impotent attack let them down once again as the first Edinburgh derby of the season ended goalless at Tynecastle.
Officials in the North are trying to establish the cause of the collapse of part of one of Belfast's busiest streets into a large hole.
Council to decide on 2012 European Athletic Championships hosts
The 124th European Athletics Council meeting starts tomorrow in Barcelona, with an announcement scheduled to be made on the host city for the 2012 European Athletics Championships.
Man charged in connection with ?1m cocaine haul
A 26-year-old man has been charged in connection with the seizure of around a million euro worth of cocaine in Dublin.
Minister: State finances no different than crisis facing families
A Minister of State says the country is not in a position to continue borrowing at the current rate of more than ?400m a week.
Listener leaps to Champion glory
The Listener provided Nick Mitchell with the biggest win of his training career to date with an all-the-way win in the JNwine.com Champion Chase at Down Royal.
Gilet enjoys 'Jekyll-and-Hyde' character
Actor Don Gilet admitted he enjoys the ?Jekyll-and-Hyde aspect? of his ?EastEnders? character Lucas Johnson.
Man stole car to face motor theft charge
Police in California say a man stole a car so he could make a court appearance on a previous auto theft charge.
Ireland returns to City line-up
Republic of Ireland midfielder Stephen Ireland has been included in place of Nigel de Jong in the Manchester City line-up this afternoon as Mark Hughes? men looked to cement their place in the Premier League?s top four by beating Burnley at Eastlands.
Teachers told they have 'unique role'
The Nobel-prize winning poet Seamus Heaney has told teachers they can have a profound impact on the future development of Irish society.
Stokes comes close as Edinburgh rivals draw
Hearts 0 Hibernian 0
Hearts? impotent attack let them down once again as the first Edinburgh derby of the season ended goalless at Tynecastle.
