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An image of an obese passenger squeezed into an economy airline seat has reopened a debate about how airlines deal with growing numbers of oversized passengers.
Garda Commissioner addresses kidnapping conference
Delegates from across the 32 countries are gathered in Dundalk for two days this week to discuss the phenomenon of so-called tiger kidnapping and devise crime prevention strategies to tackle it.
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TDs are expected to hold talks with Europe's Regional Policy Commissioner Pawel Samecki later this week as Dublin considers a formal application for flood damage cash support from Brussels.
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Republic of Ireland assistant manager Liam Brady claimed Sepp Blatter has become a "loose cannon" and "an embarrassment to FIFA".
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TAOISEACH Brian Cowen last night caved in dramatically to public-sector workers, agreeing a deal to protect their pay scales, pensions and permanent job status.
2009 the deluge
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THE brief respite in the weather yesterday was just that -- brief -- as there's more rain on the way.
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Katie Holmes dizzy for dancing
Katie Holmes has been hanging out with her dancing pals in Hollywood.
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The Hoff's ex in drink drive arrest
David Hasselhoff's ex-wife Pamela Bach was arrested on suspicion of drink-driving.
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Heidi and Seal show off daughter
Heidi Klum and Seal have been showing off their new baby on the musician's website.
Homeless tramps get €4.5bn inheritance
Two penniless brothers who live in a cave outside Budapest are to inherit most of a reported e4.5bn after an astonishing twist in their family fortunes.
O'NEILL SERIOUS ABOUT SILVER
IT'S 14 seasons since Aston Villa won a trophy and a decade since their last appearance at Wembley but, if anyone can break that sequence, history suggests it will be Martin O'Neill in the Carling Cup.
Taxing times: Budget preview
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Suri's high heels do her no harm, says Katie Holmes after criticism from parenting groups
Katie Holmes has defended her decision to dress three-year-old daughter Suri Cruise in high heels.
Scandal has spawned so many questions
AS A regular Mass-goer and the father of two children, the events of the past few days for me are the straw that broke the camel's back.
Brian Cowen has no bottle for the battle
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