I HEARD it said that after the Iraqi war was over, the United States and Britain would use money from Iraqi oil to finance the reconstruction of that country. What a brilliant idea — using the wealth of these poor people to repair the devastation caused

MORE temporary staff could lose their jobs at the country’s largest crystal manufacturers as war in Iraq spurs a global downturn in luxury good sales.

EIGHT days, the Pentagon said. Eight days until the Iraqi war is won, Saddam Hussein is overthrown and peace is restored to a battered country.

British Airways today faced up to the impact of the Iraqi conflict by cutting back on flights and accelerating its job reduction programme.

Rock singer Bono was tonight praised by Taoiseach Bertie Ahern for his campaign in the fight against HIV and Aids.

BRITISH Prime Minister Tony Blair seems to be losing the support of two key cabinet ministers and touch with reality, a leading British political editor warned yesterday.

Iran today called for Iraqi elections supervised by the United Nations as part of a bid to avert war in the neighbouring country.

Uncertainty about the possibility of a war in Iraq is affecting the number of tourists booking holidays in Ireland.