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Pope John Paul II closer to sainthood

BreakingNews.ie — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:01:11 +0100

Pope John Paul II has moved a step closer to sainthood.

Dolce and Gabbana guilty of €1bn tax evasion

BreakingNews.ie — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:16:29 +0100

Designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana have been found guilty of massive tax evasion in Italy.

Ian Brady 'still psychotic', tribunal told

BreakingNews.ie — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:49:24 +0100

Moors Murderer Ian Brady remains “chronically psychotic” and should remain in a hospital setting for treatment, his mental health tribunal heard today.

'Naked Rambler' refuses to dress for court

BreakingNews.ie — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:48:55 +0100

The “Naked Rambler” has been jailed for 11 months in the UK after being found guilty of breaching an anti-social behaviour order (Asbo) banning him from being naked in public just minutes after it was imposed.

Teacher accused of abducting pupil will not give evidence

BreakingNews.ie — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:38:38 +0100

A teacher in the UK who allegedly abducted a schoolgirl to France will not give evidence in his defence.

UK politician facing new indecent assault allegations

BreakingNews.ie — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:53:27 +0100

British House of Commons Deputy Speaker Nigel Evans has been further arrested on suspicion of three counts of indecent assault.

Unsolicited text messages offered loans to fund social life

BreakingNews.ie — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:36:56 +0100

"Hi mate. I’m still out in town, just got £1,000 in my account from these guys.."

Floods cause havoc in Lourdes

BreakingNews.ie — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:26:20 +0100

Floods in south-west France have forced the closure of the Catholic pilgrimage site in Lourdes and the evacuation of visitors from nearby hotels.

UNHCR: Over 45m forced to flee homes in 2012

BreakingNews.ie — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:05:03 +0100

The United Nations refugee agency has revealed more than 45.2 million people were forced to flee their homes last year, an 18-year high mainly due to wars in Syria, Afghanistan and other countries.

Talbian admits killing four Americans

BreakingNews.ie — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:43:06 +0100

The Taliban claimed responsibility today for an attack in Afghanistan that killed four American troops just hours after it announced it would hold talks with the US.