He who is slient, is strongest.

The United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has added his voice to appeals to a fringe evangelical church in Florida not to go ahead with plans to burn copies of the Koran.

Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny has said his party is now focused on winning the next election, which he said would not be far away.

Construction industry unions met today to discuss a proposal to cut some wages in the sector.

British Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has issued an apology for not properly investigating Father Chesney following the Claudy bombings.

The High Court has confirmed the appointment of Michael McAteer of Grant Thornton as Examiner to the regional airline, Aer Arann.

Ryanair has announced a further cut in its services at Shannon Airport from 1 November.

President Mary McAleese has paid tribute to the former President of the USSR Mikhail Gorbachev, describing him as a 'man of peace’.

Two people charged in connection with the death of model Katy French have been sent forward for trial.

Los Angeles police arrested 22 protestors in a second night of clashes after an immigrant was shot dead in a confrontation with officers.

Dunnes Stores in Cornelscourt in Dublin was closed this afternoon due to flooding.

Coca-Cola has opened a new manufacturing, bottling and warehousing plant in Lisburn, Co Antrim.

Three people have been arrested in connection with the discovery of pipe bombs in Edgeworthstown, Co Longford.

A report suggests that Ireland is facing a skills shortage if the workforce is not trained in green technologies.

Chicago Mayor Richard M Daley has announced he will not run for re-election, ending a political dynasty in the third-largest US city.

UN official has said that the UN troops failed over 500 women and children who were raped in eastern DR Congo last month.

A study by Charities Aid Foundation suggests that Ireland is one of the most charitable countries in the world.

A 26-year-old man has narrowly escaped a prison sentence for dangerous driving following a high speed chase on rural roads.

The Seanad Committee on Members' Interests has received a written response from Senator Ivor Callely following allegations about his mobile phone expenses.

BP has sought to shift much of the blame for the rig blast that led to the Gulf of Mexico oil spill onto its contractors, Transocean and Halliburton.