Murdered British MP Jo Cox has been remembered at a gathering in central Dublin as a smart, funny and passionate public servant and activist who was destined for the top.

Movie star Matt Damon is urging American politicians to live up to the promises they have made to Africa after returning from an awareness mission to find out just how aid is distributed.

U2 lead singer Bono began the second day of his ten-day tour of Africa today, where he plans to examine the achievements of his Make Poverty History campaign.

Rock activist Bono will begin a ten-day tour of Africa next week to examine the achievements of his Make Poverty History campaign.