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IRELAND
Ireland needs to be alert with regard to radicalisation
Ireland and the rest of Europe is facing a rising threat from the return of radicalised fighters from Syria and North Africa, according to a former top Irish garda heading the EU police agency in the US.MORE
Researchers make breakthrough in fight against Crohn's disease
University researchers have made a major breakthrough in the fight against bowel complaints such as Crohn's disease.MOREIrish-American lobbyist criticises visa inaction
The head of the Irish group lobbying for immigration reform in the US has criticised the Department of Foreign Affairs for its lack of support and said he feels "isolated" because of the inaction of the Government.MORE
Kenny: We must stick to budget targets
Backing off from Ireland's deficit targets for the upcoming budget could have an impact on jobs, Taoiseach Enda Kenny has warned. MOREGirl, 17, killed after car collides with Dublin bus
A 17-year-old girl has died after the car in which she was travelling collided with a bus in Dublin yesterday.MORE
WORLD
QUIRKY WORLD ... A daily look at some of the world's stranger stories
Sexual potency of flatulence exposedMORE
Driver in Spanish train disaster quizzed by judge
The driver of a Spanish train that derailed at high speed was questioned by a judge yesterday as officials tried to determine if he was responsible for the accident, which killed 79 people.MORE
Pope ends trip with Copacabana Mass
Pope Francis wrapped up a historic trip to his home continent yesterday with a Mass on Copacabana beach that drew a reported 3 million people, who cheered the first Latin American pope in a remarkable response to his message that the Catholic Church must shake itself up and get out into the streets to find the faithful.MORE
Berlusconi: I will not go into exile — I'm ready for jail
Former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi said he would not flee Italy and was ready to go to jail rather than face house arrest or community service if a court upholds his conviction for tax fraud next week.MORE
Jewellery worth €40m stolen from Cannes hotel
A staggering €40m worth of diamonds and other jewels were stolen yesterday from the Carlton Intercontinental Hotel in Cannes, in one of Europe's biggest jewellery heists recent years.MORE
SPORT
Cork played with freedom and showed their bold approach
Cork's lines all stood up to the task against Kilkenny at Semple Stadium yesterday MORE
Rebels rule, but Shefflin red leaves bad taste
ALL-IRELAND SHC QUARTER-FINALCork 0-19 Kilkenny 0-14A convincing win for Cork in this All-Ireland SHC quarter-final in Semple Stadium yesterday, the reigning All-Ireland champions dethroned by a younger, hungrier and, on the day, superior side.MORE
Brandishing of cards has 'gone crazy', says Cody
Kilkenny boss Brian Cody was left baffled by the decision to dismiss Henry Shefflin in Thurles yesterday.MORE
JBM: We knew Cats were vulnerable
Cork manager Jimmy Barry-Murphy wasn't in quite the same place in Semple Stadium where he faced the media after last year's league final — in more ways than one.MORE
BUSINESS
International travel website includes Killarney hotel in select list's top 50
International travel website Expedia has ranked The Lake Hotel in Killarney number 50 on its 'Global Insiders' Select List' for 2013.MORELevel of mortgage approvals on rise
Last month saw a 7.3% annualised increase in the level of mortgages being approved by the country's mainstream lenders.MOREGolden Pages firm returns to profit
The firm that produces the Golden Pages directory returned to profit last year in spite of a drop in revenues.MORE
Ibec forecasts growth of over 1%
Ibec still sees the economy growing over 1%, this year, saying it is cautiously optimistic that a better performance in the second half can offset poor first quarter figures, which recently showed GDP dropped by 0.6%, year-on- year, in the opening three months of the year.MORE
Carving out a space for itself in the marketplace
This company started out in 2009 developing e-procurement software, selling mainly in the Irish market. SourceDogg is now working on getting into as many markets as it can — as quickly as possible. Trish Dromey reports MORE
OPINION
Post-haste, repent at leisure as we abandon privacy on social media
IT'S a curious paradox that, at a time when we have a robust regulatory authority devoted to the protection of data, and therefore, by inference, devoted to the protection of privacy, we have so many people so resolutely determined to sacrifice their own privacy, no matter what it may cost them in the long term.MORECoping with terror - A balanced response to threats
The terror attacks on New York almost 12 years ago hardened attitudes on security in a way that very often jars with the expectations of those happy to live in, or visit, a free, tolerant and open society. MORECouncil of State - Another layer of scrutiny
President Higgins has called on the Council of State to deliberate on the constitutionality of the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill and the process, invoked in only the most exceptional circumstances, begins today.MORESo-called 'keyboard warriors' are just wimps
A KEYBOARD warrior is someone who uses a keyboard to vent their rage.MOREExercising good intentions
WE don't have a good record with exercise equipment. The road to heaven — or in our case, the attic — is paved with various objects made of moulded plastic and rubber, bought with good intentions.MORE
FEATURES
Food must pass 'baby likes it' test
Winning at the Blas na hÉireann awards has made significant business differences to winners, as various testimonials on its website show. Ray Ryan reports on the success of the scheme MOREHumorous irony as TB scheme lauded 60 years on
The Farm Exam recently reported that British animal health experts viewed the Irish Bovine Tuberculosis Eradication (BTE) scheme as a success. Therein lies a humorous irony, not to mention a shock to the cadre of Irish commentators who for decades denounced it as a failure.MOREAgricultural commissioner on mission to China
European Farm Commissioner Dacian Ciolos spent three days in Beijing last week as part of an effort to strengthen co-operation between the European Union and China in the areas of agriculture and rural development.MOREBid to impose 5% limit on biofuels made from arable crops rejected
European farmers and co-ops have rejected a move to impose a 5% limit on the use of biofuels made from arable crops in 2020.MORE