The UN refugee agency said today it was rushing aid to hundreds of Darfur women and children who survived a 125-mile journey to safety after their town was attacked by planes and helicopters.

REPUBLIC OF IRELAND U21 manager Don Givens paid tribute to his young guns after their victory over Greece in a UEFA Championships qualifier in Athens last night.

The UN is evacuating all non-essential staff from Beirut because of the Israeli military strikes on Lebanon, the world body’s refugee agency said today.