17 April, 2006 Digital News Archive

Nepal monarchy protest widens

By Gopal Sharma in Kathmandu

Man hospitalised following Dublin assault

Keane penalty keeps Tottenham rolling

By Dominic Fifield at Goodison Park

In Short

How the leagues are shaping up across the continent

Chad says Sudan trying to destabilise region

By Daniel Flynn in N'Djamena

Oil hits $70 as fears mount over Iran

Islamic Jihad leader defends suicide killings

By Lara Marlowe in Tehran

Police name man shot dead at NI road block

It's time we honoured the unsung heroes

Oil drives corruption but Azeris live in hope of freedom

By Deaglán De Bréadún

Chelsea edge closer to Premiership title

McIlroy faces stiff challenge to retain title

Israel may release Palestinian leader

By Dan Williams in Jerusalem

Civil servants to ballot on pay system

By Chris Dooley

Surviving son of executed leader praises 'unselfish act'

By Paul Cullen

Flynn strike decisive

West Brom fail to grasp lifeline

Organisational complaints fail to dampen enthusiasm of spectators

By By Paul Cullen and Fiona Gartland

Amid the clashing symbols, the very big guns stirred the soul

Iran to continue enriching uranium - Rafsanjani

Bellion makes permanent exit from United

War with Iran will do US more damage, ex-security chief warns

By Denis Staunton in Washington

Primate stresses hopeful changes in North

By Patsy McGarry and Religious Affairs Correspondent

Russian oil tycoon attacked in prison cell

Partnership talks must tackle pay

Potential of demographic forces driving growth should not be dismissed

Four killed in Sri Lanka ahead of talks

Holders clinch semi-final slot

Worker dies in fall from crane hoist

By By Liam Horan

Further delay on attempts to set up Iraqi government

By Mariam Karouny and Ibon Villelabeitia

Pope urges just solution to Iran nuclear standoff

By By Philip Pullella in Vatican City

Culture

Sharing the secrets of young Sam's schooldays

Kingdom at hand again for Galway

By Keith Duggan reports

Autopsy on body found in field

By Anne Lucey

Catholic healthcare ethos serves patient

Martyn volleys Derry into second

Old foes all set for a final showdown

By Tom Humphries at Fitzgerald Stadium

Blades promoted after 12-year gap

Fowler swoops as Blackburn see red

By Dominic Fifield at Ewood Park

Tyrone must plan without McDermott

Illegals must be willing to bolt the gate behind them

Donegal produce required response

Muriel Spark, leviathan of modern British literature, dies aged 88

Songs of, em, praise

King's World Cup hopes dealt a blow

Commemorating the 1916 Rising

Easter commemorations: round-up

Ireland opt to freshen things up

By Alan Lorimer in Dubai

Red-hot Munster sound a warning

By Gerry Thornley at Thomond Park

Boss runs show as Ulster keep silverware in sight

Maguire cashes in his Crucible luck

Mass for Poles killed in collision

By Barry Roche and Southern Correspondent

Blackrock will not be free of Fyffes parent

By John McManus

Hermes on course, Instonians in trouble

By Mary Hannigan

Still a pot or two left in the rancid old man of snooker

By Mary Hannigan

Bishop Comiskey to give eulogy at Kavanagh funeral

By Patsy McGarry and Religious Affairs Correspondent

Warriors on wheels

By Compiled by John O'Sullivan

Hauliers reject ban on HGVs in Dublin

By By Marese McDonagh and Tim O'Brien

Sanctions urged for 'segregating' students

By By Sean Flynn and Education Editor

Cosmopolitanism key to peace

Accountability of treatment fund

Chelsea edge closer to Premiership title

Limerick display all the quality

By Ian O'Riordan at Semple Stadium

Galway signal their intent from the off

By Keith Duggan at McHale Park

Martin finds consolation in Ross River

By Brian O'Connor at Fairyhouse

UN body urged to provide more aid to Palestinians

United refuse to give up title race

Chelsea ready for final push

By Kevin McCarra at The Reebok Stadium

Danube reaches peak in Balkans, dykes in danger

Carberry makes his Point

By Brian O'Connor at Fairyhouse

Newcastle crush their arch-rivals

Pressure mounts on Ireland

Slí Siar aims to build up east-west relationship

Barrow points the way for Hughes

Michael Davitt

BSE outbreak figures continue to decline

By By Sean Mac Connell and Agriculture Correspondent

McIlroy displays his resilience

By Philip Reid at Rosses Point

UN members to see how Irish children are treated

Fact and fiction about Irish-language placenames order

PSNI shoots man dead at checkpoint

By By Dan Keenan Northern News Editor

Charities warn of 'bogus' collectors

By Olivia Kelly

Olazabal confirms entry for BMW

Ill-fated 1916 arms ship recalled

By By Olivia Kelleher

Seeing 1916 in a new light

By John Waters

Culture

Building a community of craftworkers

Traffic delays on Rock Road

UK police defend response to Aer Arann bomb hoax

By Lorna Siggins and Western Correspondent

Councils to receive €6 million cash boost

11 killed on roads over bank holiday weekend

Twelve shooting victims found around Baghdad

Iran pledges aid to Hamas and issues warning to US Lara Marlowe in Tehran

Lampard already dreaming ahead

By Kevin McCarra and Michael Walker

Furyk forced into second

Players' attitude pleases Kidney

By Gerry Thornley at Thomond Park

Strachan finally takes plaudits

By Ewan Murray at Celtic Park

Retired generals back embattled Rumsfeld

By Denis Staunton in Washington

1,200 gardaí on duty in Dublin as day passes off without incident

By Conor Lally

Loughran to celebrate big-race win on Oulart

By Brian O'Connor

Stoneville's solid credentials

By Brian O'Connor

Evening slot for football final

By Ian O'Riordan

'We remember with gratitude the great sacrifices they made for us'

By Stephen Collins and Political Correspondent

SMEs' red tape 'must be cut'

By Laura Slattery

Fund expects 'smooth' Eircom bid

By Laura Slattery

Siptu workers urged to escalate Aer Lingus action

By Mark Hennessy

Irish Rail to seek reopening of line to Midleton

By Tim O'Brien

Louth assert full control

Suicide bomber in Israel's Tel Aviv kills at least 9

Connacht increase their chances of cup shake-up

By Linley MacKenzie

Byrne appeals to drivers after road deaths

Aer Lingus flight diverted to Canada after safety alert

By By Ruadhan Mac Cormaic

Tipperary rise to the challenge

By Gavin Cummiskey at Semple Stadium

Validity of the census

Pearse and the environment

Dott puts full stop to Parrott

By Clive Everton at the Crucible

Doherty in flying form at the Crucible

Turbulent times ahead for Dublin airport's expansion

EU and the Irish way of death

Judge puts Sligo in driving seat

Blackwell works a little miracle at Leeds

By Tom Humphries

Another minister drawn into 'honours' affair

By Gavin Cordon

Iran to give $50m to ostracised Palestinians

By Lara Marlowe in Tehran

Shearer may have played last game of career

Farm groups target co-op pay rates

By By Sean MacConnell

US judge shoots from hip and hits liberals

Could Northern Ireland learn anything from South Africa's truth commission?

Diageo's 'enlightened self-interest'

England announcement set for end of season

Old master Bergkamp paints Highbury orange

By Jon Brodkin at Highbury

Justified ends Sheehy dry spell with a bang

By Brian O'Connor at Fairyhouse

Baddeley claims maiden PGA win

Baros breaks resolve of city rivals

By Stuart James at Villa Park

Lacken Weir decision

By Derek Evans

Riots follow third day of sectarian violence in Egypt

Boro win FA Cup dress rehearsal

Danube's rising flood level threatens Balkan states

By Dan McLaughlin

Facing a quiet papacy under Pope Benedict

Easter Rising parade attracts 100,000 and wins political approval

Champions League: Semi-finals

Saddam Hussein's handwriting scrutinised in court

Standard Life tries to retain retail shareholders

Campaign groups organise counter demonstrations

By Fiona Gartland

Weekend road carnage claims nine lives

By By Ruadhan Mac Cormaic

Selby stuns Higgins in opening round

Singh survives a fan's fervour

Flower-sellers stabbed outside Limerick nightclub

By Kathryn Hayes

Worker dies after accident at Jury's hotel site

By By Christine Newman

Laois and Down to vie for survival

Ireland lose to Egypt in qualifiers

China calls for Taiwan talks

Metro submissions positive

By Olivia Kelly

Hospital bans fresh flowers to improve hygiene in wards

By By Christine Newman

An Irishman's Diary

By Steve Coronella

Portsmouth throw away chance of survival

Fixed-term deal civil servant awarded €14,000

By Chris Dooley and Industry and Employment Correspondent