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# FF Leadership

Micheal Martin elected Fianna Fáil leader

The Cork TD beats opposition from Éamon Ó Cuív, Brian Lenihan and Mary Hanafin to become the eighth party leader.

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Jan 26th 2011, 3:07 PM

# Film Fest

Top talent announced for Dublin Film Festival

Film buffs will be pleased to hear the line-up for the upcoming Dublin Film Festival – which include Martin Sheen, Emilio Estevez, Kevin Spacey and Richard Ayoade.

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Jan 26th 2011, 3:00 PM

# State of the Union

Obama asks new generation to face 'Sputnik moment'

In his annual State of the Union address, Barack Obama warns of the global threat to the United States’ economic power.

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Jan 26th 2011, 2:35 PM

# Russia

Russian officials fired over Moscow airport bombing

Investigation into Monday’s suicide bomb attack on Domedovo airport continues to suspect North Causasus militants, as Putin says no apparent link with Chechen fighters.

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Jan 26th 2011, 2:33 PM

# Cynical

Now that it's bagged 12 Oscar nominations, Harvey Weinstein wants to cut the bad language

The King’s Speech is heading back to the edit suite, as Harvey Weinstein plans to try and cut out the bad language. Er, wasn’t that the best part?

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Jan 26th 2011, 1:35 PM

# Rebel Yell

Decision to cut Sean Óg criticised in documentary on Cork's 'Magnificent Seven'

Former team-mates and managers line up to pay tribute to axed star.

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Jan 26th 2011, 1:12 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Should the Ennis 1 be saved?

A cow who went on the rampage and knocked over a garda faces a death sentence. Should she get a reprieve?

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Jan 26th 2011, 12:48 PM

# Finance Bill

Reprieve for government as Finance Bill scrapes through

The government bags a crucial victory on the Finance Bill after independents offer support in exchange for big amendments.

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Jan 26th 2011, 12:36 PM

# Finance Bill

Lowry and Healy-Rae likely to back Finance Bill

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Jan 26th 2011, 11:56 AM

# Diplomacy

Israel enraged by Irish upgrade for Palestinian envoy

Ireland gives the Palestinian delegation the status of ‘mission’ – a move blasted by Israel as a symptom of its “bias”.

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Jan 26th 2011, 11:20 AM

# Aer Lingus

Aer Lingus cancels 14 flights over cabin crew dispute

Passengers hoping to travel with Aer Lingus today have been warned of disruptions after the airline cancels 14 flights.

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Jan 26th 2011, 11:18 AM

# Property Porn

Revealed: Rupert Murdoch's secret hideaways (Photos)

Property Envy Alert: the media tycoon’s property portfolio.

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Jan 26th 2011, 11:15 AM

# Middle East

Violent clashes continue in Egypt as protests sweep through Middle East

Protests continue in Egypt following yesterday’s deaths, as demonstrators demand an end to repression and governmental corruption. Meanwhile in Tunisia, the interim government has said it will bow to the will of the people and reshuffle the cabinet today.

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Jan 26th 2011, 10:31 AM

# Bomb Alert

Hundreds of homes evacuated in major Belfast bomb alert

Children’s home also has to be cleared out after dissident republicans claim they left “unstable” device on Antrim Road.

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Jan 26th 2011, 10:27 AM

# GE11

McConville daughter opts not to contest Louth election

Helen McKendry, the eldest child of IRA victim Jean McConville, says she won’t be challenging Gerry Adams in Louth.

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Jan 26th 2011, 9:57 AM

# Road Deaths

Three people die in crashes in one day

Meanwhile, a man who was injured in a crash on Monday has died in hospital.

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Jan 26th 2011, 9:35 AM

# Dying Dáil

Independents could kill Finance Bill over banker tax

Lowry, McGrath and Healy-Rae want the 90% tax to be included in the Finance Bill – in a race against time for FF.

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Jan 26th 2011, 8:53 AM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 The nine stories you really need to know as you sit down with the first coffee of the day…

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Jan 26th 2011, 8:36 AM

# Michaela

Michaela McAreavey suspects in court today

Five men charged in connection with the murder of Michaela McAreavey will appear in court in Mauritius today.

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Jan 26th 2011, 8:29 AM

# FF Leadership

Fianna Fáil leadership ballot: Who supports whom?

Our full list of the Fianna Fáil TDs, and who they’ve said they’re backing in this afternoon’s FF leadership ballot.

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Jan 26th 2011, 7:59 AM

# FF Leadership

Extra TD to vote in FF leadership ballot after Jimmy Devins rejoins party

With Devins being re-admitted to the Fianna Fáil parliamentary party, the total number of TDs eligible to vote now stands at 72.

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Jan 26th 2011, 7:57 AM

# Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson's doctor pleads not guilty to involuntary manslaughter

Dr Conrad Murray told pretrial judge that he is an “innocent man” and pleaded not guilty to the star’s death.

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Jan 26th 2011, 7:30 AM

# Monaghan

Man in court over fatal Monaghan crash at Christmas

Three people, including a pregnant woman, were killed in the crash near Carrickmacross, Co Monaghan, on 27 December 2010.

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Jan 25th 2011, 9:51 PM

# Middle East

Protesters flood the streets in Tunisia, Egypt and Lebanon

The fallout out from Tunisia’s Jasmine revolution continues: protesters have taken to the streets across Tunisia, Egypt and Lebanon in calls for political reform.

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Jan 25th 2011, 9:00 PM

# Damages

Boy receives interim award of €1.3m for injuries at birth

Four-year-old child suffers from cerebral palsy and will require 24-hour care for the rest of his life.

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Jan 25th 2011, 8:43 PM

# Roads

Female pedestrians killed in Cork and Waterford

Gardaí seek witnesses to separate incidents in which two women were struck by vehicles and killed this evening.

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Jan 25th 2011, 7:55 PM

# US

Rahm Emanuel back on Chicago mayor ballot

Obama’s former chief of staff hasn’t been beaten yet…

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Jan 25th 2011, 6:24 PM

# Gerry Adams

Has Gerry Adams really resigned from Westminster?

The Office of the Speaker of the House of Commons says ‘no’. Westminster rules state Adams must apply for a job with the Crown before resignation is recognised.

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Jan 25th 2011, 6:03 PM

Evening Wrap

The 5 at 5 5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock.

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Jan 25th 2011, 4:55 PM

# Australia

Three charged over Christmas Island boat disaster

Three men have been charged with smuggling a group of Iranian, Iraqi and Kurdish refugees to Australia aboard boat which capsized, drowning an estimated 50 people.

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Jan 25th 2011, 4:39 PM

# Michael Lowry

Michael Lowry and the Finance Bill: his statement in full

The full text of Michael Lowry’s statement on his opposition to the Finance Bill, which may now fail to survive the Dáil.

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Jan 25th 2011, 4:01 PM

# Finance Bill

Finance Bill may fall after Lowry refuses to support

Michael Lowry says he can’t back the Finance Bill “in its current format” – meaning the Bill could fall tomorrow.

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Jan 25th 2011, 4:01 PM

# Derry

Two arrested in Derry murder inquiry

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Jan 25th 2011, 3:27 PM

# Oscars

Oscar nomination for Irish director's debut film

This year’s Oscar award nominations are dominated by The King’s Speech, True Grit and The Social Network.

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Jan 25th 2011, 2:43 PM

# GChat

Google Talk? Former chief executive Schmidt considers TV

Eric Schmidt – who only stepped down as Google’s CEO five days ago – is eyeing up a CNN talk show, say reports.

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Jan 25th 2011, 2:32 PM

# The A-Team

Kidney transplant: Irish players pitch up in Limerick for squad training

In pictures: Ireland’s rugby stars are put through their paces in Limerick this morning.

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Jan 25th 2011, 2:20 PM

# Joan Burton

TD, interrupting: Joan Burton gets trendy after Vincent Browne showdown

Labour TD sets Twitter alight during last night’s testy performance on TV3 current affairs show.

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Jan 25th 2011, 2:16 PM

# Argentina

Buenos Aires woman survives 23-storey suicide jump

A young woman jumped from the 23rd floor of a Buenos Aires hotel landed on a taxi below – and survived the impact.

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Jan 25th 2011, 2:08 PM

# Eerie Energy

Warm pool with heat from crematorium, says council

A Worcestershire council has hit on a novel way to warm swimmers, save money, and be kind to the environment… although the plan is leaving some local residents uneasy.

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Jan 25th 2011, 12:50 PM

# Bailout

Europe auctions €5bn in Irish 'bailout bonds'

A second batch of European bonds is being auctioned off today, with an average interest rate half of what we’ll pay.

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Jan 25th 2011, 12:39 PM