British prime minister David Cameron has refused to launch a public inquiry into the loyalist murder of Belfast solicitor Pat Finucane despite the levels of state involvement outlined in a government review.

Desmond de Silva’s report into the Ulster Defence Association (UDA) murder of Belfast solicitor Pat Finucane may have added detail to what is already widely believed, but the confirmation that security forces could have intervened and saved Mr Finucane’s life still has, more than two decades later, the capacity to shock.

An edited version of British prime minister David Cameron’s statement to the House of Commons on the de Silva report into the 1989 killing of the Belfast solicitor

The widow of Pat Finucane has denounced the de Silva report into his killing as “a sham... a whitewash... a confidence trick”, telling a London press conference: “This report is not the truth”.

Some of the key points raised in Desmond de Silva’s 500-page report:

The Irish Government has vowed to continue to pressure a reluctant Britain for a public inquiry into the murder of solicitor Pat Finucane.

Police Service of Northern Ireland Chief Constable Matt Baggott is to discuss the de Silva report with the Police Ombudsman and the Public Prosecution Service to see if more people should be held to account for the murder of solicitor Pat Finucane.

The murder of Pat Finucane was "an appalling crime", British Prime Minister David Cameron told the House of Commons today.

A mural to commemorate the continuing legacy of murdered solicitor Pat Finucane has been unveiled just days before a report into his death is published.

A loyalist plot to kill Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams will be covered by a new report into the murder of solicitor Pat Finucane.

Highly-classified documents will be included in the published report of a British Government-ordered review into the murder of Belfast solicitor Pat Finucane, it was revealed today.

The family of murdered solicitor Belfast solicitor Pat Finucane have said they are still recovering from the humiliation of a meeting with the British Prime Minister.

EAMON ZAYED was the toast of the Brandywell last night as Derry City issued a statement of intent when destroying Galway United.

IRELAND captain William Porterfield has been reprimanded by the International Cricket Council (ICC) after publicly criticising umpire Asoka de Silva’s handling of a video review during his side’s 44-run defeat against the West Indies.

Ireland captain William Porterfield has been reprimanded by the International Cricket Council after publicly criticising umpire Asoka de Silva’s handling of a video review during his side’s 44-run defeat against West Indies.

IRELAND captain William Porterfield was left fuming after claiming a controversial umpiring decision cost his side victory over the West Indies in Mohali yesterday.

SHEFFIELD UNITED twice came from behind, thanks to two Darius Henderson penalties, to earn a draw with Barnsley last night. Andersen de Silva gave Barnsley a 52nd-minute lead before Henderson equalised eight minutes later after Luke Steele was deemed to have brought down Ched Evans.

MANCHESTER UNITED manager Alex Ferguson last night conceded Gary Neville deserved to be sent off in the Red Devils’ 2-0 Carling Cup win against 2-0 win over Barnsley at Oakwell.

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TWO South American prostitutes found running a brothel in an exclusive Limerick hotel had some of their fees returned to them by a judge yesterday to enable them to leave the city.

TONY Mowbray’s dour expression and studied under-statement may belie it, but nobody could accuse West Bromwich Albion of being dull.

Everton will be without three key players when they open their season at home to Wigan in the Barclays Premier League.

Everton will move to complete the saga of Phil Jagielka’s potential move to Goodison Park now Sheffield United’s Premier League arbitration fate has been confirmed.

Goalkeeper Tim Howard is set to return as Everton are likely to make only one change for their final home match of the season against Portsmouth.

Everton striker Andrew Johnson seems almost certain to be out of tomorrow’s lunch-time clash at home to Manchester United.

Everton are likely to be without both their teenage strikers James Vaughan and Victor Anichebe for Sunday’s home clash with Charlton.

Everton boss David Moyes seems unlikely to change his side for Monday’s trip to Aston Villa, following the impressive victory last time out against Arsenal.

Everton hope to have full-back Tony Hibbert available for the Barclays Premiership visit of Arsenal to Goodison Park on Sunday, having missed the last two matches with a groin problem.

Everton striker Andrew Johnson looks set to miss the Premiership trip to Watford.

Leon Osman is available for Everton tomorrow against Tottenham at Goodison Park after suspension.

Everton have finally signed Brazilian midfielder Anderson de Silva after immigration problems were resolved.

Brazilian midfielder Anderson da Silva could soon be set to kick-start his Everton career.

Former Liberian President Charles Taylor pleaded not guilty today to war crimes and crimes against humanity, including sexual slavery, mutilation and sending children into combat.

Liberia’s one-time warlord Charles Taylor was in the hands of Sierra Leone’s tribunal today, where he is set to become the first-ever African head of state tried on war crimes charges by an international court.

One passenger was killed and dozens were injured today in a stampede to evacuate a Saudi Air flight after a bomb threat was phoned in to Sri Lanka’s only international airport in Colombo.

A teenager left orphaned and homeless after tsunamis swept the Sri Lankan coast was gang raped in the hours that followed, a top official said today.

The Sri Lankan holiday home of TV presenter Matthew Kelly has been raided by police.

The Sri Lankan holiday home of TV presenter Matthew Kelly has been raided by police, the head of the country’s child protection agency said today.

Chelsea and England Under-21 defender John Terry left the dock in tears today after he was cleared of glassing a nightclub bouncer in the face.

The trial of Lee Bowyer has been adjourned so he could change his trousers after he admitted he was not wearing any underpants.

The trial of Lee Bowyer has been adjourned so he could change his trousers after he admitted he was not wearing any underpants.