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From TheJournal.ie DSK

Strauss-Kahn counter-suing hotel maid over rape claim

10 hours ago 1,669 Views 20 Comments

The former French politician is counter-suing a hotel maid over rape allegations she made against him last year – seeking damages of at least $1 million.

From TheJournal.ie Mental Health

Report: 1 in 3 young people have experienced mental health problems

11 hours ago 1,478 Views 17 Comments

Depression, anxiety and stress were found to be significantly higher in young people who engaged in harmful drinking behaviour.

Yesterday’s News

From TheJournal.ie Strike

Number of industrial disputes down in the first quarter of this year

Yesterday, 4:45 PM 809 Views 8 Comments

While just one dispute was ongoing in the first quarter of 2012, there were three disputes ongoing during the same period last year.

From TheJournal.ie Iran

Iran hangs ‘Israel spy’ over killing of nuclear scientist

Yesterday, 3:51 PM 2,936 Views 24 Comments

Iranian media says a man accused of being an Israeli spy has been executed over the death of a leading nuclear scientist.

From TheJournal.ie Impersonator

Man posing as police officer suspected of killing drivers in Mississippi

Yesterday, 11:48 AM 2,450 Views 5 Comments

Mississippi authorities believe a police impersonator has tricked victims into pulling over to the side of the road before shooting them.

From TheJournal.ie Hunger Strike

Palestinian hunger strikers reach deal with Israel

Yesterday, 10:41 AM 625 Views 6 Comments

Israel has agreed to better conditions for Palestinian prisoners in return for a commitment to halt to all terrorist activity inside jails.

Monday 14 May, 2012

From Business ETC Facebook

Facebook co-founder renounces US citizenship days ahead of flotation

Mon, 4:41 PM 9,776 Views 17 Comments

The move will result in Eduardo Saverin avoiding taxes of about $600 million when he collects his share of the site’s stock offering.

From Business ETC Happy Birthday This post contains images

Mark Zuckerberg turns 28 today: Here are 8 things you may not know about him

Mon, 3:45 PM 13,914 Views 14 Comments

Some life titbits about the man at the helm of Facebook.

From TheJournal.ie Bai

New rules on subtitling, sign language and audio description published by BAI

Mon, 12:26 PM 1,088 Views 1 Comment

The BAI Access Rules aim to make television more accessible and enjoyable for people who are hard-of-hearing, partially-sighted or blind.

No Wonder

Stevie Wonder’s nephew and woman charged with attempted extortion

Mon, 11:23 AM 1,241 Views 3 Comments

The couple have been accused of plotting to extort millions of dollars from the singer.

From TheJournal.ie Castaway

Fisherman sues cruise ship that sailed past stranded vessel

Mon, 10:27 AM 3,258 Views 9 Comments

The Panamanian fisherman watched his two companions die after a US cruise liner sailed past their distressed vessel in the middle of the Pacific and failed to stop.

Sunday 13 May, 2012

Week In Web

Weird Wide Web: the week in online oddities

Sun, 10:00 AM 3,979 Views 6 Comments

Some of the internet’s best offerings in social media, tech, science and weird news.

From TheJournal.ie Funeral

Funerals in Ireland: What are your options?

Sun, 9:15 AM 5,455 Views 25 Comments

Online funeral planning, green burials and cremation – there’s more than one way to organise your big send-off.

Saturday 12 May, 2012

From TheJournal.ie Week In Photos

The week in photos: Abandon

Sat, 11:00 AM 2,680 Views 2 Comments

This is the week that was, in photos…

Friday 11 May, 2012

From TheJournal.ie Dairy

Committee criticisms proposed changes to cheese ads aimed at children

Fri, 7:30 AM 1,990 Views 22 Comments

Andrew Doyle TD noted the concern among farmers and the agri-food sector over the “targeting of cheese” in proposed by the BAI.

Thursday 10 May, 2012

From TheJournal.ie Greece

Greece: Uncertainty continues as power-sharing talks enter third round

Thu, 5:40 PM 1,025 Views 8 Comments

If the latest efforts to form a coalition fail, the country could face fresh elections in early June.

From TheJournal.ie Take 5

The 5 at 5: Thursday

Thu, 4:48 PM 2,186 Views 7 Comments

5 stories, 5 minutes, 5 o’clock…

From Business ETC Inflation

Consumer prices increase by 1.9 per cent

Thu, 1:04 PM 1,066 Views 4 Comments

Central Statistics Office figures show consumer prices increased by 1.9 per cent in the year to the end of April.

From TheJournal.ie Clamping

Minister to introduce clamping legislation based on report

Thu, 11:50 AM 1,867 Views 19 Comments

The Committee report includes recommendations standardising penalties, signage, training and appeal processes – and prohibiting operators from using premium rate phone numbers.

From TheJournal.ie Old School

New Bill overhauls thousands of obsolete laws passed before independence

Thu, 10:57 AM 1,910 Views 11 Comments

Thousands of obsolete laws passed in Ireland before independence are being repealed by the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform.

Wednesday 9 May, 2012

From TheJournal.ie Tourism

VAT rate to remain 9 per cent for tourism industry in 2013, says Varadkar

09/05/12 1,813 Views 20 Comments

Varadkar said the temporary 9 per cent VAT rate was working well and would remain for services such as restaurant meals and hotel accommodation until the end of 2013.

From TheJournal.ie Pursuit This post contains videos

UPDATED: Hair-raising video of Gardaí and horse pursuit on carriageway

09/05/12 45,424 Views 120 Comments

Gardaí have confirmed that a male in his late 20s was arrested following the incident and was subsequently released.

George Michael

Blackmail and night-vision pics: George Michael shares his NotW experiences

09/05/12 2,384 Views 3 Comments

The singer criticised the authorities for failing to “genuinely prosecute” journalists who break the law.

Tuesday 8 May, 2012

From TheJournal.ie On Your Bike

New York City to launch public bike share scheme this summer

08/05/12 3,100 Views 11 Comments

The city’s awaited bike scheme, launching this summer, will provide a “new, affordable, 24/7 transportation option for New Yorkers” according to Mayor Michael Bloomberg.

Buds This post contains videos

Buddies: Blind dog and his nervous friend heal each other

08/05/12 521 Views 2 Comments

The power of (puppy) love heals all.

From Business ETC Cars

Fewer new cars licensed in April – CSO

08/05/12 1,379 Views 24 Comments

There was a 16 per cent drop in the number of new car licensed in April compared with the same period in 2011.

From TheJournal.ie Mental Health

93 per cent rise in young people seeking help for self-harm, suicidal thoughts

08/05/12 1,738 Views 5 Comments

Suicide and self-harm crisis centre Pieta House says young women account for most of the increase in those seeking help.

Monday 7 May, 2012

From TheJournal.ie AI

Artificial intelligence: how close is it to passing the test?

07/05/12 4,620 Views 10 Comments

Some scientists believe that we are closer than ever to achieving artificial intelligence in machines – but questions about what intelligence really is remain.

From TheJournal.ie Motorists

43 per cent of learner permit holders drive unaccompanied

07/05/12 4,684 Views 85 Comments

A Garda investigation found that 43 per cent of learner drivers were not accompanied by a fully-licensed driver, and 30 per cent were not displaying L plates on their vehicles.

From Business ETC Fiscal Compact

Merkel: Fiscal Treaty will not be renegotiated

07/05/12 4,076 Views 165 Comments

The German Chancellor has said she is looking forward to working with Francois Hollande – but that renegotiating the Fiscal Compact is not an option.

From TheJournal.ie Derry

PSNI continue to question man over Derry drowning

07/05/12 1,777 Views 1 Comment

PSNI officers have been granted a 36-hour extension to question a man about the death of a 21-year-old man over the weekend.

From Business ETC Euro

Euro dips following French and Greek election results

07/05/12 3,362 Views 28 Comments

Investors are concerned political upheaval could derail government austerity measures and worsen the bloc’s debt problems.

From TheJournal.ie Your Say This post contains a poll

Poll: Should Ireland still hold referendum following Hollande’s victory?

07/05/12 7,063 Views 121 Comments

Hollande vowed during his election campaign to renegotiate the Fiscal Compact – but Gilmore has insisted that this will not impact Ireland’s plans. What do you think?

From TheJournal.ie Referendum

Gilmore: Ireland will hold referendum despite Hollande victory

07/05/12 3,571 Views 46 Comments

The Tánaiste says the Irish referendum will go ahead as planned, despite a vow by France’s president-elect to renegotiate the Fiscal Compact.

From TheJournal.ie Cork

Man hospitalised after being stabbed in Cork

07/05/12 2,711 Views 8 Comments

A 35-year-old man is in hospital today after receiving a number of stab wounds in the early hours of this morning.

From TheJournal.ie 9 At 9

The 9 at 9: Monday

07/05/12 5,712 Views 23 Comments

Nine stories you need to know as you start your day.

Sunday 6 May, 2012

From TheJournal.ie Arms Trade

Ireland and the arms trade – what needs to change?

06/05/12 2,870 Views 14 Comments

This summer, Ireland will join other UN states to discuss how to improve the “poorly regulated” trade of conventional weapons – and ways to stop military equipment falling into the wrong hands.

Week In Web

Weird Wide Web: the week in online oddities

06/05/12 5,233 Views 1 Comment

Some of the internet’s best offerings in social media, tech, science and weird news.

Saturday 5 May, 2012

From TheJournal.ie Week In Photos

The week in photos: Fall

05/05/12 2,673 Views No Comments

This is the week that was, in photos…

Friday 4 May, 2012

From TheJournal.ie Referendum

Referendum Commission responds to MEP’s complaint over booklet

04/05/12 4,777 Views 46 Comments

Socialist MEP Paul Murphy had made a complaint to the Commission over claims in its referendum guide about Ireland’s access to European Stability Mechanism funding if Ireland votes No.

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Kenny Dalglish sacked by Liverpool So Long

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