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# rising tensions

John Kerry warns Syria of “consequences” for using chemical weapons

The US Secretary of State said the “indiscriminate slaughter” by chemical weapons was inexcusable and undeniable.

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Aug 26th 2013, 11:08 PM

# Syria

Syrian opposition accuses regime of killing 1,300 in chemical weapons attack

Pro-opposition groups say that government forces used a “poisonous gas” in an attack earlier today but the government says the reports are “totally false”.

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Aug 21st 2013, 6:55 PM

# Social Media

Syrian leader Bashar Asssad joins Instagram in 'despicable PR stunt'

“It is repulsive that the Assad regime would use this to gloss over the brutality and suffering it’s causing”.

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Aug 1st 2013, 10:57 AM

# great irish journeys

Michael Collins' heartbreak and naivety explored in new documentary

The final journey of the ‘big fella’ is travelled by the RTÉ broadcaster John Creedon in a programme to be shown this evening.

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Jul 21st 2013, 8:15 AM

# G8

G8 leaders 'close' to agreement on Syria amid calls for 'concrete' solution

World leaders are attempting to hammer out a joint communique that is agreeable for Russia and the US who differ on the Syrian conflict.

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Jun 18th 2013, 12:39 PM

# we can rebuild you

Iraq tries to win tourists back by rebuilding ancient arch

The world’s largest brick-built arch has survived for more than 1,400 years – but it has fallen into disrepair in recent years.

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Jun 1st 2013, 5:30 PM

# art of conflict

Vince Vaughn has made a film about the Northern Ireland murals...

… yes, really. (And you can watch it on tv from today).

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Jun 1st 2013, 7:15 AM

# Civil War

Real Madrid cancel today's press conference as tensions grow

Following another explosive press conference before the midweek game against Malaga, the club are desperate to ease tensions at the Bernabeu.

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May 10th 2013, 9:13 AM

# crisis

Syrian refugees 'now make up 10 per cent of population of Lebanon'

Oxfam said the figure is comparable to the entire population of Belfast, Cork, Galway, Limerick, Waterford and Derry all moving to Dublin.

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Apr 30th 2013, 7:15 AM

# Civil War

Study finds 26 Irish people have fought in Syria

Researchers in London found that between 2,000 and 5,500 people from other countries have joined the rebel forces to fight against the Assad regime.

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Apr 4th 2013, 10:51 AM

# Syria

Assad vows to 'cleanse' Syria after attack

The statement was made after a suicide bomb at the Iman Mosque in Damascus.

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Mar 22nd 2013, 9:50 AM

# Lost Generation

Whole generation of Syrian children could be lost, says UN

Two years to the day since the conflict began, the UN says there’s a generation of children who have known only fighting.

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Mar 12th 2013, 2:00 PM

# Civil War

There are now one million Syrian refugees

“This tragedy has to be stopped,” says UN High Commissioner for Refugees António Guterres. The refugees arrive “traumatised, without possessions and having lost members of their families”.

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Mar 6th 2013, 7:51 AM

# Civil War

Russia in ground-breaking talks with Syrian opposition

The development brings with it a glimmer of hope for the end of the bloody conflict.

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Feb 3rd 2013, 9:26 AM

# Syria

Tánaiste calls for Syrian crisis to be referred to International Criminal Court

Eamon Gilmore has joined three other Foreign Ministers to pen an opinion piece, published by CNN.

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Jan 10th 2013, 8:21 PM

# Nepal

Man arrested in Sussex over Nepal Civil War torture claims

The landmark case is being watched closely by human rights activists in Nepal.

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Jan 3rd 2013, 8:56 PM

# Syria

Death toll in Syria surpasses 60,000

The new figure comes from the United Nations’ “exhaustive analysis”.

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Jan 2nd 2013, 3:25 PM

# review 2012

IN PICTURES: a year of fighting in Syria

In the midst of the conflict, death and hurt, some rare smiles and moments of joy are captured by some of the world’s bravest photographers.

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Dec 29th 2012, 8:30 AM

# Civil War

Obama recognises Syrian rebels as the 'legitimate' representative of the country

The US President said Syria’s opposition is the legitimate representative of the country’s people – the most significant US intervention so far in the brutal civil war.

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Dec 12th 2012, 8:30 AM

# Historic

Free State came into being 90 years ago this week

Flashback to the turbulent beginning of Saorstát Éireann, which was hurtling towards civil war even as it gained statehood.

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Dec 9th 2012, 7:45 AM

# Civil War

Syria ceasefire in tatters as fighting rages

The death toll on the first of of Eid al-Adha reached 146, according to reports.

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Oct 27th 2012, 9:41 AM

# Lebanon

Two killed as large explosion rattles Beirut

Local media are reporting that at least two people have been killed and 15 injured in the explosion.

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Oct 19th 2012, 2:07 PM

# Syria

Syria: UN envoy calls on government to start truce

Lakhdar Brahimi said that rebel representatives told him they will also observe the truce if the government takes the first step.

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Oct 18th 2012, 10:39 AM

# Blue Steel

Schmidt calls on new faces to up intensity levels after Munster test

The Leinster coach also claimed to have been unsighted for the Casey Laulala try that was controversially ruled out.

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Oct 7th 2012, 7:51 PM

# hidden history

Hidden History: the first casualty in the American Civil War was a Tipp man

A radio documentary reveals new information about Private Daniel Hough, the first casualty of the American Civil War.

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Oct 7th 2012, 11:00 AM

# growing concern

'We have to glue ourselves back together': Victory comes at a cost for Schmidt

The Leinster coach has even more injury concerns this morning, including Brian O’Driscoll and Isa Nacewa.

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Oct 7th 2012, 6:57 AM

# at a loss

Penney unhappy with non-try decision, curses lack of Munster pressure

The New Zealander wanted a TMO at the very least when Casey Laulala crashed over late in the game.

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Oct 6th 2012, 10:06 PM

# Civil War

Pro12: Four things we learned from this weekend's inter-pros

Friday night in Ravenhill was a procession, but tonight’s derby was anything but.

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Oct 6th 2012, 8:46 PM

# Civil War

Pro12: Six things to watch out for in tonight's Leinster v Munster clash

We can’t bloody wait.

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Oct 6th 2012, 1:45 PM

# Civil War

Pro12 Cheat Sheet: Your guide to this weekend's inter-provincial rugby action

It’s the biggest weekend of the season so far. Ulster host Connacht. Leinster welcome Munster. Let’s get it on.

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Oct 5th 2012, 2:29 PM

# bring the pain

‘Fitter, stronger than ever’: McLaughlin has a plan to beat Munster

The Leinster and Ireland flanker is hoping his personal run of good form can turn his province’s fortunes around.

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Oct 4th 2012, 8:00 AM

# prop life

Leading from the front: Ross ready to start playing hardball

“If you can’t get up for Munster you might as well not be playing rugby.” Says the cornerstone of Leinster’s set-piece.

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Oct 3rd 2012, 7:53 AM

# reboot

Pro12: Schmidt seething with Leinster's 'lack of effort' in Galway

The Kiwi has read the riot act and will demand a return to form against Munster this Saturday.

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Oct 2nd 2012, 7:30 AM

# Pro12

Sidelined: Kearney, Roux ruled out of Munster clash

Meanwhile, serious doubts remain over Gordon D’Arcy and Eoin Reddan as Joe Schmidt says he will “wait and see.”

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Oct 1st 2012, 3:59 PM

# Syria

Syria: Air strike kills 30 as over 150 reported dead in nationwide violence

Clashes across the country have continued today as some estimates now put the death toll from the civil war at over 29,000 since early last year.

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Sep 20th 2012, 8:52 PM

# Syria

UN envoy: Syria crisis is a threat to the world

The conflict’s death toll continues to rise with overnight air strikes killing 12 civilians and wounding 60 more.

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Sep 15th 2012, 1:08 PM

# crisis

Syria latest: Aleppo bombs, UN envoy and water crisis

Residents of the country’s second city are experiencing serious water shortages as a main water pipeline has been destroyed.

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Sep 10th 2012, 8:52 AM

# Syria

Syrian filmmaker killed in Aleppo: opposition

A young filmmaker has been killed while shooting a video in the northern Syrian city of Aleppo.

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Sep 9th 2012, 3:58 PM

# Civil War

A butcher, a barber and a policeman: meet Syria's rebels

Butchers, barbers and students are now getting used to guns, tanks and warfare.

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Aug 27th 2012, 2:00 PM

# Syria

US will intervene in Syrian crisis - but only if Assad uses chemical weapons

President Obama says the issue of Syrian WMDs is two-fold, raising fears that chemical or biological weapons may fall into the hands of anti-Israeli extremists.

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Aug 21st 2012, 12:39 PM