Iran’s senior politicians have rejected a UN-backed plan to ship much of the country’s uranium abroad for further enrichment.

Iran is currently installing 3,000 centrifuges, a top Iranian governor said today in an announcement underlining that Iran will continue its nuclear programme despite UN sanctions.

Iran has begun installing 3,000 centrifuges, a top Iranian governor said today.

The Government has played down concerns that Ireland could be used as a "back door" for Islamic militants intent on bombing Britain.

Harry McGee, Political Editor

Australia warned today that terrorists could be planning another attack on its citizens in Indonesia, two days after a bomb killed nine people outside Canberra’s embassy in Jakarta.

The Iraqi government has closed the Iraqi offices of Al-Jazeera for 30 days, accusing the pan-Arab television station of inciting violence.

AMERICA and Britain presented a new UN resolution last night that would transfer "governing authority" in Iraq to a sovereign interim government by June 30 and authorise a multinational force to maintain peace.

Political Correspondent Fionnán Sheahan assesses Government preparations for a Madrid-style attack in Ireland and finds the public are right to be worried.