We must remember that without the efforts of the Red Army , the Nazis would have been able to complete their attempted genocide of Europe’s Jews, writes Geoffrey Roberts

A passenger aboard AirAsia Flight 8501 has become the first victim of the crash to be returned to her family, one of many painful reunions to come, as searchers struggled against wind and heavy rain to find more than 150 people still missing.

Speculation about the health of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un mounted after his name was missing from a list of dignitaries celebrating the founding of the ruling Workers’ Party.

Speculation about the health of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is mounting after his name was missing from a list of dignitaries celebrating the anniversary of the founding of the ruling Workers’ Party.

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The Normandy beach landings were deferred on the say-so of the Blacksod lighthouse keeper, and victory was assured, says Dan McCarthy

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John Lenihan has spent 42 years manning the fortress that is Fitzgerald Stadium. And a fortress it most certainly is, yesterday’s Munster final win extending Kerry’s unbeaten run against Cork in Killarney to an 18th season at their spiritual home.

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy has been formally placed under investigation over claims that he illegally took donations from France’s richest woman on the way to his 2007 election victory.

General Zhukov is seen by many as a hero who defeated Hitler and by others as an egotistical brute. Either way he lives on in public consciousness in Russia today, writes Geoffrey Roberts

Germany’s Marcel Siem ended an eight-year winless drought to capture the French Open as Ireland’s Peter Lawrie had a tale of misfortune to tell after an incident involving a Versailles marshal.

The revolution against Mubarak did not have a figurehead; that was said to be key to its success. However, this strength has become a weakness in Egypt’s transition to democracy, writes Omar Ashour

A fugitive couple who sparked a nationwide US manhunt were captured at an Arizona campground after a forest ranger spotted them and their stolen vehicle hidden in the trees.

FOR long periods Meath looked like they would secure a place in the last four of the Leinster senior football championship quite comfortably, but as manager Eamonn O’Brien admitted afterwards, his side was relieved to have a second chance.

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Yugoslavia’s cash-strapped army is to let some of its troops spend weekends at home to help preserve dwindling food rations for winter.

David Coulthard insisted today there was no need to panic despite seeing title rival Michael Schumacher open the campaign in blistering fashion in Melbourne.

Grand Prix organizers have proposed extensive safety measures at Melbourne's Albert Park circuit before the new season starts.

Jacques Villeneuve today labelled his critics as a 'bunch of babies' as he hit back at claims he caused the accident that led to a marshal’s death in Australia last week.