The Brazilian subsidiary of the Avon cosmetics company has been ordered to pay more than €30,000 in damages to a former employee who was allegedly forced to perform sensual dances.

On behalf of Cork ARC Cancer Support House I would like to thank Avon Cosmetics Ireland, and in particular all company representatives involved in the company’s Breast Cancer Crusade, who worked with such enthusiasm and generosity to raise funds and awareness to provide a dedicated breast cancer support service at Cork ARC.

At least 16 people were injured today in the southern Philippines when a bomb exploded as police tried to defuse it.