A man, for whom Kerry gardaí had been looking after the disappearance of his deceased mother's remains, may have driven her body to the UK via Northern Ireland.

The US Defence Department will release a "substantial number" of photos depicting abuse of prisoners by US personnel in Iraq and Afghanistan, the American Civil Liberties Union said.

THAILAND’S acting prime minister has lifted a state of emergency in Bangkok, urging all sides in a political standoff to find a peaceful compromise and restore the country’s image as “The Land of Smiles”.

Sirens sounded across Israel this morning, bringing life to a standstill as millions of Israelis observed a moment of silence to honour the memory of the victims of the Holocaust.

Acting Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said he is sure of victory in Israel’s forthcoming election.

Acting Prime Minister Ehud Olmert today said Israel would use an “iron fist” against terror, and wouldn’t place any restrictions on security forces in their fight against terrorism.

Israel is considering barring Palestinian labourers and goods from entering Israeli territory after a Hamas-dominated parliament is sworn in this weekend, security officials said today.