Mladic trial focus on Srebrenica
Bosnian Serb ex-army chief Ratko Mladic's war crimes trial enters its second day, with prosecutors focusing on the 1995 Srebrenica massacre.
Passport boost for activist Chen
Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng says he and his family have completed passport applications and officials say they should be ready in 15 days.
Spain set to pay more on bonds
Spain's borrowing costs look set to spike in a bond auction on Thursday, as the Greek crisis saps confidence in other indebted economies.
Spanish queen cancels UK visit
Spain's Queen Sofia cancels a visit to the UK for the Diamond Jubilee following disputes with London over the territory of Gibraltar.
Robert F Kennedy Jr's wife dead
Mary Kennedy - the estranged wife of Robert F Kennedy Jr, nephew of John F Kennedy - is found dead at her home.
Congo warlord's 'days numbered'
The International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor tells the BBC he believes the net is closing around Congolese warlord Bosco Ntaganda.
Rebuilding spurs Japan economy
Japan's economy grows by 1.0% between January and March compared with the previous three months, official figures show.
N Korea 'resumes work' on reactor
North Korea resumes work on a light water reactor that could be used to support its nuclear programme after months of inactivity, a US institute says.
Olympic flame to be handed over
The Olympic flame is to be officially handed over to organisers of the London Games at a ceremony in Athens.
French PM Ayrault names cabinet
France's new Socialist Prime Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault names his government but party leader Martine Aubry will not join the cabinet.
Bosnian Serb ex-army chief Ratko Mladic's war crimes trial enters its second day, with prosecutors focusing on the 1995 Srebrenica massacre.
Passport boost for activist Chen
Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng says he and his family have completed passport applications and officials say they should be ready in 15 days.
Spain set to pay more on bonds
Spain's borrowing costs look set to spike in a bond auction on Thursday, as the Greek crisis saps confidence in other indebted economies.
Spanish queen cancels UK visit
Spain's Queen Sofia cancels a visit to the UK for the Diamond Jubilee following disputes with London over the territory of Gibraltar.
Robert F Kennedy Jr's wife dead
Mary Kennedy - the estranged wife of Robert F Kennedy Jr, nephew of John F Kennedy - is found dead at her home.
Congo warlord's 'days numbered'
The International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor tells the BBC he believes the net is closing around Congolese warlord Bosco Ntaganda.
Rebuilding spurs Japan economy
Japan's economy grows by 1.0% between January and March compared with the previous three months, official figures show.
N Korea 'resumes work' on reactor
North Korea resumes work on a light water reactor that could be used to support its nuclear programme after months of inactivity, a US institute says.
Olympic flame to be handed over
The Olympic flame is to be officially handed over to organisers of the London Games at a ceremony in Athens.
French PM Ayrault names cabinet
France's new Socialist Prime Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault names his government but party leader Martine Aubry will not join the cabinet.
HIQA report on Tallaght Hospital to be published
The report of a major investigation into safety at the Emergency Department of Tallaght Hospital is to be published today by the Health Information and Quality Authority.
Over 150 jobs are to be created in Galway
US multinational Merit Medical is to expand its operations in Galway with the creation of over 150 jobs.
Party positions on treaty reflected in support
A new opinion poll on the fiscal treaty referendum shows support for the referendum is highest among Fine Gael supporters, while Sinn Féin supporters are most opposed.
Anniversary of Dublin and Monaghan bombings
Today is the 38th anniversary of the Dublin and Monaghan bombings, which claimed 34 lives.
Mladic prosecution to conclude opening statement
Former Bosnian Serb military chief Ratko Mladic will return to a UN court in The Hague this morning to hear evidence that he was responsible for his forces committing genocide against Bosnian Muslims at Srebrenica in 1995.
Position of RTÉ board chairman 'untenable'
Independent TD Mattie McGrath has told RTÉ board chairman Tom Savage that he should resign his position.
Judge to lead Greece until 17 June elections
Greece has put a senior judge in charge of an emergency government to lead it to new elections on 17 June.
Extra security checks likely at Dublin Airport
The new security procedures imposed on flights departing from Dublin Airport may see extra security checks and screening for passengers in transit.
Mladic goes on trial for war crimes in The Hague
Former Bosnian Serb army commander Ratko Mladic has gone on trial accused of carrying out a brutal campaign of ethnic cleansing.
Man injured in shooting outside Ballyfermot pub
A 32-year-old is recovering after he was shot in the chest and arm in the Ballyfermot area of Dublin last night.
The report of a major investigation into safety at the Emergency Department of Tallaght Hospital is to be published today by the Health Information and Quality Authority.
Over 150 jobs are to be created in Galway
US multinational Merit Medical is to expand its operations in Galway with the creation of over 150 jobs.
Party positions on treaty reflected in support
A new opinion poll on the fiscal treaty referendum shows support for the referendum is highest among Fine Gael supporters, while Sinn Féin supporters are most opposed.
Anniversary of Dublin and Monaghan bombings
Today is the 38th anniversary of the Dublin and Monaghan bombings, which claimed 34 lives.
Mladic prosecution to conclude opening statement
Former Bosnian Serb military chief Ratko Mladic will return to a UN court in The Hague this morning to hear evidence that he was responsible for his forces committing genocide against Bosnian Muslims at Srebrenica in 1995.
Position of RTÉ board chairman 'untenable'
Independent TD Mattie McGrath has told RTÉ board chairman Tom Savage that he should resign his position.
Judge to lead Greece until 17 June elections
Greece has put a senior judge in charge of an emergency government to lead it to new elections on 17 June.
Extra security checks likely at Dublin Airport
The new security procedures imposed on flights departing from Dublin Airport may see extra security checks and screening for passengers in transit.
Mladic goes on trial for war crimes in The Hague
Former Bosnian Serb army commander Ratko Mladic has gone on trial accused of carrying out a brutal campaign of ethnic cleansing.
Man injured in shooting outside Ballyfermot pub
A 32-year-old is recovering after he was shot in the chest and arm in the Ballyfermot area of Dublin last night.
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New poll shows 60% support for treaty among decided voters
The Yes side in the Fiscal Treaty Referendum is on 60% of decided voters, according to a new opinion poll.
SFA panel rejects Rangers' appeal
Rangers have lost their appeal against a £160,000 fine and 12-month transfer embargo.
Three arrested in Longford as patrol car is rammed
Gardaí in Longford have arrested three men after a Garda patrol car and two private vehicles were rammed on the N4 this evening.
McManus won't be coming back for Offaly
Ciaran McManus will not be coming out of inter-county retirement to line out for the Offaly footballers this summer, according to new manager Tom Coffey.
Ayre salutes Dalglish achievements
Liverpool managing director Ian Ayre has paid tribute to the achievements of Kenny Dalglish in bringing the club together after a tumultuous period in their history.
Bridge named after heroic garda killed in Wicklow flood
Family and friends of an off-duty garda who died as he helped motorists made an emotional return to the scene today as a bridge was named in his honour.
Frankfurt down
FRANKFURT: The DAX 30 closed down 16.8 at 6384.3.
Ex Liberian premier Taylor 'sympathises with victims'
Convicted war criminal and former Liberian president Charles Taylor said during his sentencing hearing that he sympathises with victims of the civil war in Sierra Leone he helped foment, and asked judges to render their sentence against him in a spirit of ?reconciliation, not retribution?.
RTE bill for Fr Reynolds legal team was ?150,000
The Courts Service has revealed RTE?s bill for defamed priest Fr Kevin Reynolds' legal team was more than ?150,000.
Allen: Cannes a 'psychological nightmare'
Woody Allen has described Cannes as his worst nightmare.
The Yes side in the Fiscal Treaty Referendum is on 60% of decided voters, according to a new opinion poll.
SFA panel rejects Rangers' appeal
Rangers have lost their appeal against a £160,000 fine and 12-month transfer embargo.
Three arrested in Longford as patrol car is rammed
Gardaí in Longford have arrested three men after a Garda patrol car and two private vehicles were rammed on the N4 this evening.
McManus won't be coming back for Offaly
Ciaran McManus will not be coming out of inter-county retirement to line out for the Offaly footballers this summer, according to new manager Tom Coffey.
Ayre salutes Dalglish achievements
Liverpool managing director Ian Ayre has paid tribute to the achievements of Kenny Dalglish in bringing the club together after a tumultuous period in their history.
Bridge named after heroic garda killed in Wicklow flood
Family and friends of an off-duty garda who died as he helped motorists made an emotional return to the scene today as a bridge was named in his honour.
Frankfurt down
FRANKFURT: The DAX 30 closed down 16.8 at 6384.3.
Ex Liberian premier Taylor 'sympathises with victims'
Convicted war criminal and former Liberian president Charles Taylor said during his sentencing hearing that he sympathises with victims of the civil war in Sierra Leone he helped foment, and asked judges to render their sentence against him in a spirit of ?reconciliation, not retribution?.
RTE bill for Fr Reynolds legal team was ?150,000
The Courts Service has revealed RTE?s bill for defamed priest Fr Kevin Reynolds' legal team was more than ?150,000.
Allen: Cannes a 'psychological nightmare'
Woody Allen has described Cannes as his worst nightmare.
