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Lady Ashton: Principled, charming ... or just plain luckyguardian.co.uk - 2 hours ago All together now: Cathy Ashton is congratulated by the French and Lithuanian presidents Nicolas Sarkozy and Dalia Grybauskaite. Joining them are, left to right, José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero (Spain), Lawrence Gonzi (Malta), Gordon Brown and Andrus Ansip ... Brown 'went for second best to spite Tories' Times Online Defence Forces step up deploymentRTE.ie - 57 minutes ago The Defence Forces now have approx 175 troops, 24 vehicles, four flat-bottomed boats and well over 10000 sandbags deployed. They now have troops deployed in Cork city, Bantry, Clonakilty, Clonmel, Ennis, Ballinasloe and, most recently, to Carlow town. Flood-hit communities braced for more downpours Ireland Online Flooding: worst affected areas Irish Times "Seize opportunity" for children, says UN chiefXinhua - 4 hours ago UNITED NATIONS, Nov. 20 (Xinhua) -- UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Friday called on the international community to "seize the opportunity and build a world that is fit for children" at a time when children across the globe fall victim to preventable ... Children's Rights Still Violated 20 Years After Convention Voice of America |
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As Iran Stalls on Nuclear Deal, New Sanctions Weighed
New York Times - - 3 hours ago
PARIS - Senior officials from Western powers discussed the possibility of new sanctions on Iran on Friday for flouting the United Nations Security Council's demands and expressed disappointment that Iran had not yet accepted a draft ...
World Powers Disappointed at Iran's Intransigence Voice of America
'Russian ties are key' president hopeful Viktor Yanukovych says
Times Online - - 26 minutes ago
The man leading the race to become Ukraine's next president has declared his determination to bury its pro-Western Orange Revolution and repair relations with Russia.
Obama's warning to Israel: Your emails
BBC News - Nov 19, 2009
BBC readers respond to the US president's warning to Israel that expanding the settlement of Gilo in East Jerusalem would embitter the Palestinians and make peace harder to achieve.
Palestinians Say Israeli Move Could Kill Peace Process Voice of America
Three arrested over people trafficking
Irish Times - 6 hours ago
Three people were arrested yesterday following a Garda operation in connection in an investigation into human trafficking. A man (52) is still in custody at Manorhamilton Garda station after he was arrested in Sligo yesterday morning on suspicion of ...
Gardaí from immigration bureau question man in Sligo Ireland Online
Three injured in Dublin shooting
RTE.ie - 14 hours ago
It happened at a house in Pinewood Green Road in Balbriggan at about 8.40pm last night. Gardaí say two men wearing balaclavas and armed with a shotgun rang the doorbell and fired two shots before escaping in a car.
Three hurt in Dublin shooting Irish Times
Three hurt in masked gang shooting The Press Association
Edited report on Dublin abuse cleared for release
Irish Times - 20 hours ago
THE HIGH Court has cleared the way for publication of most of the report on the the handling by Catholic Church and State authorities of child sex abuse allegations against clerics in the Dublin archdiocese.
'Shock' sex abuse report gets go-ahead Belfast Telegraph
Ryanair to seek review of decision on charges
Irish Times - 19 hours ago
RYANAIR IS planning to seek a judicial review of Minister for Transport Noel Dempsey's direction last month to the aviation regulator on airport passenger charges at Dublin Airport.
O'Leary says deal with Boeing is 'highly unlikely' Irish Independent
Employment in Irish industry fell 21300 in 12 months to Q2 2009 despite rise ...
FinFacts Ireland - 5 hours ago
By Finfacts Team Employment in Irish industry fell by 21300 from 232600 to 211300 employees between Q2 2008 and Q2 2009, despite the rise on pharmaceutical production in the US-owned sector.
21000 lose jobs in industrial sector Irish Times
Industrial employment falls by 21000 Insideireland.ie
Overseas visits to Ireland for September 2009 return to September 2004 levels
FinFacts Ireland - 7 hours ago
By Finfacts Team In September 2009, the number of overseas trips to Ireland fell by 13.9% to 594600 from twelve months earlier and this was virtually the same as the number of trips to Ireland in September 2004 (596000), according to the CSO.
CSO: Number of visitors to Ireland tumbles Ireland Online
Tourist numbers continue decline Irish Times
Pilots give Aer Lingus outsourcing ultimatum
Irish Independent - - 17 hours ago
By Aidan O'Connor AER Lingus pilots have issued an ultimatum to bosses at the troubled airline to stop all outsourcing if an almost €100m cost-cutting deal is to be agreed.
Aer Lingus offers stranded fans €8 Herald.ie
Aer Lingus clips its wings BBC News
Charges for waste to fall €50, says new report
Irish Times - - 20 hours ago
HOUSEHOLDERS CAN expect to pay about €50 less in annual waste charges, but those on waivers may no longer be immune from charges, under new policies recommended in a major waste management report.
County-wide recycling The Daily Citizen
WRAP urges restraint over landfill ban plans letsrecycle.com
Why Google Should Cool It With Chrome OS
Wired News - - 1 hour ago
Sometimes you have to take a step down to step up. That's what Google should've done with its open-source PC operating system Chrome OS, which the corporation demonstrated Thursday.
Brin: Google's oses likely to converge CNET News
Beam sent round Big Bang machine
BBC News - - 1 hour ago
Engineers have sent proton particles all the way round the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) machine for the first time in more than a year.
This vampire phenomenon won't bite, but it might bleed you dry
Times Online - - 49 minutes ago
The adolescent dreams of thousands of teenage girls were fulfilled yesterday as the latest Twilight film arrived on British screens, accompanied by an unprecedented merchandising blitz.
Lautner: 'I'm very close with Stewart' Digital Spy
Oprah Winfrey to start her own TV network
Telegraph.co.uk - - 2 hours ago
Oprah Winfrey will crown her position as one of America's most powerful media moguls by starting her own television network after deciding to leave her top-rated US talk show.
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The Associated Press
Oprah Winfrey: 'It's time to say goodbye' Digital Spy
Jedward are a shoe-in to stay
The Sun - - 6 hours ago
JEDWARD fought over who would get the boot today - but then realised they are a shoe-in to reach the next stage of the contest. Twins John and Edward Grimes battled over trainers as the X Factor gang visited the Reebok lounge yesterday.
Odds slashed on 'Jedward' success BBC News
French rebuff replay calls
SkySports - 1 hour ago
The French Football Federation (FFF) have refused to back the Football Association of Ireland's (FAI) call to replay their World Cup play-off.
Jonathan Sexton slots in as Ireland prepare to get hands dirty
Times Online - 25 minutes ago
Ireland will not let the prospect of horrific weather in Dublin today put them off their game against Fiji. Heavy wind and rain is forecast but Declan Kidney, the Ireland head coach, said his side would muddle through.
Preview: Ireland v Fiji RTE.ie
Kidney - We'll be ready, rain or shine The Press Association
Limerick board united in their support for McCarthy
Irish Times - - 13 hours ago
THE CRISIS in Limerick hurling, which had lain dormant for the past week or so, has erupted again with news that four more senior players have walked away from the intercounty game.
Limerick hurling crisis deepens Setanta Sports
Seasonal Flu Vaccine May Cut Swine Flu Risk
WebMD - - 4 hours ago
By Daniel J. denoon Nov. 20, 2009 - People who got last year's seasonal flu vaccine are at lower risk of H1N1 swine flu illness -- particularly severe disease, a study of US military personnel shows.
Did us make a swine flu mistake? Reuters
HSE confirms contingency plans for strike
RTE.ie - 10 hours ago
The HSE has said that all non-emergency operations will be deferred and out-patient appointments rescheduled due to the public sector industrial action scheduled for Tuesday.
Union calls off day of action at Mercy Hospital Irish Examiner
Strike prompts hospitals warning Wicklow People
Using Cell Phones, Internet to Battle Eating Disorders
U.S. News & World Report - 6 hours ago
FRIDAY, Nov. 20 (HealthDay News) -- People with an eating disorder may not want to attend a support group or meet with therapists, but a new report raises the prospect that "remote therapies" via e-mail, text messaging or through Web sites could help ...
Bodywhys to set up local support group Longford Leader
Government 'inept' in bid to avert public sector dispute
Irish Times - - 20 hours ago
THE GOVERNMENT has been accused of “throwing in the towel” and doing nothing to prevent the 24-hour public sector strike next Tuesday, which is set to cause widespread disruption.
Sinn Féin Pre-Budget Submission... An Phoblacht
Social welfare cuts are not the answer says Funchion Kilkenny Advertiser
Severe flooding hits Leitrim roads
Leitrim Observer - 5 hours ago
The severe flooding which has hit affected Leitrim in recent days has resulted in several road closures. Carrick-on-Shannon and Leitrim Village are the worst hit with diversions in place.
Town risks being cut off by flooding Irish Times
Points may be withheld during strike
Irish Times - 3 hours ago
Gardaí may not issue penalty point or fixed charge notices to motorists next Tuesday as part of the action being taken by members of the Frontline Services Alliance, according to their union representatives.
Gardaí not to issue penalty points on day of action Ireland Online
Figures show disparency in directors' fees
RTE.ie - 2 hours ago
The public interest directors appointed by the government to the financial institutions covered by the State guarantee are paid up to six times more than directors of other State bodies.