Garda 'failed to protect victims'
The Garda Commissioner has apologised for the force's past failures to protect victims of clerical abuse.
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Brian O'Driscoll has scoffed at suggestions South Africa are a team in decline as Ireland target the prized scalp of the world champions at Croke Park on Saturday.
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Brazilian soccer legend Pele has claimed France's crucial World Cup qualifying victory over the Republic was unfair.
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The Sunday World's northern editor has suffered a savage beating just yards from the front door of Belfast City Hall.
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Pair gatecrash White House dinner
The US Secret Service has launched an urgent investigation into its own security procedures after a couple gatecrashed a glittering White House state dinner for the Indian prime minister and posted the pictures on Facebook.
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NAMA may be able to sell UK loans sooner
The Government’s so-called bad bank may be able to sell UK assets being taken over faster than domestic loans as the property market there recovers faster, its interim head said.
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Liverpool got what they deserved, says Gary Neville
Manchester United defender Gary Neville has no sympathy for Liverpool after they bowed out of the Champions League on Tuesday night.
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Carla Bruni-Sarkozy to star in Woody Allen film
France's first lady, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, has agreed to star in the American director Woody Allen's next movie.
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US awards Taylor made for Swift
While Michael Jackson won a record four posthumous awards at Sunday night's American Music Awards, he couldn't beat Taylor Swift for top honours
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Sex and cheese as Sarkozys meet Simpsons
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Boyle's album chart dream
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Jordan is 'genuine' as she quits jungle show
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Glove proves a 'Thriller' at Jacko auction
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Dialogue on Brazilian dam
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Style icon Moss in trouble over motto
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Blair 'told WMDs dismantled' 10 days before Iraq invasion
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US high-flier Drumm came a cropper on return to Irish HQ
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