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International child abductions increase Galway conference to hear
The number of cases of international child abductions and family conflicts are on the rise, according to mediators.They will today address a conference on the importance of spoken intervention in such cases.NUI Galway and the UNESCO child family research centre will host the conference on the suitability of mediation from a legal, practical and cultural ...
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UK head teachers describe Education Secretary as fanatical personal trainer
Schools in England are losing their sense of humour under piles of data and spreadsheets as headteachers are forced to "wrestle with an octopus" of government initiatives and reforms, a union leader will warn today.Heads are becoming tired of constant change to the education system, and believe it is being dismantled before their eyes, according to Bernadette Hunter, president of the ...
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France signs gay marriage into law
French president Francois Hollande has signed a law authorising gay marriage and adoption by same-sex couples, after months of nationwide protests and wrenching debate.His signature means the first gay marriages may be celebrated in France within about 10 days. Hollande's office said he signed the bill today, a day after the Constitutional Council struck down a challenge to the ...
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Stoke to investigate alleged dressing room bust-up
A training ground bust-up involving a prank-gone-wrong with a pig's head has overshadowed the build-up to Stoke's final home game of the season.For manager Tony Pulis, it is an unwanted troubled end to what has been a tough second half to the campaign in which Stoke have found themselves battling relegation.With the pressure off going into tomorrow's closing Premier League match ...
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Rooney no longer Fergies problem
Alex Ferguson is content to leave the problem of what to do about Wayne Rooney to new manager David Moyes.Rooney has asked to leave Manchester United this summer even though he still has two years on his contract remaining.Ferguson revealed last week the request had been turned down, and, along with Gary Neville, advised the England forward to get away during the summer, get his head sorted out ...
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PSNI remove explosive device in Belfast after attempt to murder officers
What is believed to be a bomb found by police investigating the attempt to murder three officers in West Belfast has been taken away, police said.The device was found in Dunmurry as the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) conducted follow up searches after a gun attack narrowly missed police attending a call for help.Residents who had been evacuated have been allowed to return to their ...
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Beyonce hits back at low lifes over pregnancy rumours
Beyonce has hit back at pregnancy rumours in a sharply worded note online.In the posting on Instagram, the singer said she will sit back and laugh at the "low lifes" who have nothing better to do that talk about her. Many reports in the US claim the 31-year-old, mum-of-one is expecting a second child with husband Jay-Z.E! News claims "multiple sources" close to the star told ...
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Co Down road closed after traffic accident
Motorists are advised of a serious road traffic collision in County Down.The Ballygowan Road in Saintfield has been closed between the Belfast Road and Carsonstown Road.Diversions are in place at the scene this morning.Motorists are advised to seek alternative routes for their ...
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Denmark favorite to win Eurovision Song Contest
Emmelie de Forest of Denmark performs her song "Only Teardrops" during a rehearsal for the final of the Eurovision Song Contest at the Malmo Arena in Malmo, Sweden, Friday, May 17, 2013. The contest is run by European television broadcasters with the event being held in Sweden as they won the competition in 2012, the final will be held in Malmo on May 18. (AP Photo/Alastair ...
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Morning Fix Billboard Music Awards This Sunday Ticketmaster Settles Rewards Suit How Candace Glover Won American Idol Superflys Googa Mooga Improvements
Get ready for this Sunday night's Billboard Music Awards at Las Vegas' MGM Grand Garden Arena airing live on ABC at 8:00 p.m. ET and hosted by Tracy Morgan. Tune in to see living legends and honorees Prince (who's also performing!) and Madonna; pop superstars Taylor Swift, Lil Wayne Bruno Mars ...
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Customs save Exchequer €1.75m in closure of diesel operation
Investigations are continuing after custom officers discovered and closed a diesel-laundering operation in Dublin last night.The operation was located in an industrial estate in Blanchardstown.It is estimated a loss of around EUR1.75m to the Exchequer was prevented by the intelligence sting operation.No one was arrested but investigations are ...
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OGara hugely excited at becoming coach to Sexton
Ronan O'Gara has agreed a two-year contract to join Jonathan Sexton at Racing Metro for next season.The veteran Munster out-half is set to take on an assistant coaching role in Paris.O'Gara, 36, signed on the dotted line with Racing yesterday during a meeting in London with the Parisian club's billionaire owner Jacky Lorenzetti. "I have ambitions in the years ahead to coach ...
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IBRC liquidators given more time to sell loan book
The Irish Bank Officials Association has welcomed news that extra time has been given to the special liquidators of IBRC to sell its multi-billion euro loan book.The Finance Minister Michael Noonan has set a new deadline of December 31, 2013, for the completion of the sale of assets in the bank.More than 1,000 staff were employed by IBRC at the time of the liquidation in February.Up to 12% have ...
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Scotland Yard review throws up new leads in Madeleine McCann case
Police in England say they have new leads in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann, who vanished in Portugal in 2007.A Scotland Yard review of the case has revealed a list of several people, described as "persons of interest".However, former Detective Jacqui Hames said not all the people on the list will be suspects.She said: "That could be somebody who is implicated perhaps in ...
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Denmark tipped to win Eurovision
Favourites Denmark could prove a disaster for bookies if they land their predicted win at the Eurovision Song Contest tonight.The Danish entry Only Teardrops by Emmelie de Forest is now 4/6 odds on to win the show - way ahead of other entrants.Ireland's Ryan Dolan is gearing up for his performance at tonight's final in Sweden.The 27-year-old from Strabane in Co. Tyrone will perform ...
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Garda Adrian Donohoes wife to receive medal in his honour
The wife of Garda Adrian Donohoe will receive a special medal in his honour today.Detective Donohoe was shot dead during the robbery of a credit union in Co Louth in January.Caroline Donohoe, who is also a Garda, will attend the commemoration at Dublin Castle with her two young children today.The Justice Minister Alan Shatter will present the medal to Mr Donohoe's family today at the ...
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Form may be factor in McIlroy move
Rory McIlroy 's poor form this season is behind the world number two's decision to leave Horizon Sports Management to create his own management ...
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Its Jamie Olivers Food Revolution Day
, whose second annual Food Revolution Day is underway now-with 1,000 related activities around the world.The purpose of the global day of action is for folks in local communities to come together to cook and share their kitchen skills, food knowledge and resources, all while raising awareness about the importance of good food and better food education for ...
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Audra McDonald A Broadway Star Gone Roaming Comes Home
. She's gotten divorced and remarried, absorbed the shock of losing her father in a plane crash and watched her daughter, Zoe, grow up from a kindergartener to a middle-schooler. Last year, McDonald returned to New York, starred ...
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Concert on Sunday to benefit Arnold park
The group will sponsor "Rockin' Roosevelt," a benefit concert to raise money for summer playground attendants for the park at the corner of Drey Street and Constitution ...
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Cannes Former EMI Boss Launches Entertainment Finance Production Venture
and three partners from the entertainment, finance and brand worlds on Friday unveiled a new entertainment finance, production and distribution venture ...
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Sue McLean Twin Cities concert promoter dies of cancer at 63
Sue McLean in her Minneapolis office in 2010. On the wall behind her are guitars signed by Jack Johnson, left and Joe Bonamassa. (Pioneer Press file photo: Scott Takushi) Sue McLean, the preeminent Twin Cities music promoter who brought talent to the Basilica Block Party, the Minnesota Zoo and the Live at the Guthrie Series, has died of cancer, her company announced. Sue McLean and Associates ...
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People can will themselves to be happier upbeat music helps
People can successfully change their moods and try to be happier. Elijah Wood (L) and Robin Williams, cast members in the animated motion picture comedy "Happy Feet Two", attend the premiere of the film at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles on November 13, 2011. UPI/Jim ...
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Lawyer for accused singer steroids had ill effect
VISTA, Calif. -; The lawyer for a California heavy metal singer accused of trying to hire someone to kill his estranged wife says the singer's mind has been ravaged by steroid ...
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Cannes L.A. Film Noir With Smiths Tunes Hits The Market
producing through the pair's London based production banner 1234 Films. McLusky said he is scheduled to put the idea out to post-Punk bands from the Californian city, likely to include musicians who play at the Smell club in downtown L.A. U.S.-based Brink Films, the label ...
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