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9,000 public servants sacked as Turkey considers death penalty over failed coup
The EU says Turkey’s accession would be blocked if it introduced the death penalty.
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Jul 18th 2016, 1:11 PM
Turkey: Erdogan cries on national television as 6,000 are rounded up and arrested
It comes following Friday’s failed coup.
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Jul 17th 2016, 5:52 PM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Here’s everything you need to know as you start your Saturday.
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Jul 16th 2016, 8:56 AM
Why is there a coup happening in Turkey?
Why is this happening? TheJournal.ie takes a look at the background.
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Jul 16th 2016, 12:52 AM
Southampton bag Bayern Munich starlet Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg
The 20-year-old Danish midfielder spent last season on loan at Schalke.
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Jul 12th 2016, 12:15 AM
Congo warlord jailed for 18 years over 'sadistic' rapes and murders
Former Congolese vice president Jean-Pierre Bemba was jailed for a series of brutal rapes and murders in CAR over a decade ago.
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Jun 21st 2016, 2:25 PM
'The lad is a superstar... we're going to see one of the best players in England'
Worcester Warriors director of rugby Dean Ryan has high hopes for incoming Leinster centre Ben Te’o.
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May 26th 2016, 1:00 PM
Connacht secure South Africa international out-half Boshoff
The 27-year-old will join next season on a two-year contract.
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Mar 14th 2016, 3:56 PM
5 reasons why Pep Guardiola can take Man City to the next level
It was today confirmed that the highly sought-after manager would take over the Premier League side.
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Feb 1st 2016, 9:01 PM
There's a group of people plotting a sensational overthrow of their own county board
The Saffron Vision group has outlined a vision for change in Antrim.
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Oct 30th 2015, 1:52 PM
4 things you need to know about the (now failed) coup in Burkina Faso
The country’s interim government was restored earlier this week after a week-long coup.
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Sep 28th 2015, 6:40 AM
Another Champions League winner wants to prove he can do it on a wet, windy night at Stoke
The Potters are putting together an impressive-looking side for the new season.
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Aug 11th 2015, 5:22 PM
An All Blacks legend is joining James Coughlan in Pau next season
The French club have pulled off a hugely impressive signing.
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Feb 5th 2015, 6:54 PM
'I will not go back to get killed': Lesotho PM flees to South Africa
Thomas Thabane says he has fled in fear of his life, after the country’s military took over buildings in the capital, Maseru.
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Aug 30th 2014, 2:45 PM
Eto'o signs for Toffees, in line to make debut against Chelsea
The 33-year-old Cameroonian striker joins Everton after agreeing a two-year contract.
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Aug 26th 2014, 8:18 PM
Irishman killed in bike crash may have been rushing to beat Thai coup curfew
The 30-year-old suffered head injuries in the crash on Friday night and passed away yesterday.
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Jun 1st 2014, 12:14 PM
Thai junta chief given seal of approval by the country's royal family
Sights are now being set on bringing growing protests under control.
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May 26th 2014, 8:46 AM
Thailand's coup leaders to hold ousted government to give them "time to think"
Thailand’s fragile democracy has been repeatedly stunted by 19 actual or attempted coups since 1932.
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May 24th 2014, 4:06 PM
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock.
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May 22nd 2014, 4:50 PM
Thai army seizes power in military coup
General Prayut Chan-O-Cha made the announcement in a televised address to the nation today.
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May 22nd 2014, 12:32 PM
TV3 confirm they have won broadcasting rights for the 2015 Rugby World Cup
There are many details yet to be finalised, but the broadcaster is looking into high-definition screening of the tournament.
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Apr 15th 2014, 10:22 AM
Pakistan's former president charged with Benazir Bhutto murder
The former military ruler Pervez Musharraf has been charged with the 2007 killing of Bhutto who was twice elected Pakistan prime minister.
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Aug 20th 2013, 10:14 AM
CIA (finally) admits it masterminded the 1953 coup in Iran
The coup toppled Iran’s prime minister after he tried to nationalise his country’s oil wealth from Britain.
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Aug 19th 2013, 9:30 PM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Here are the nine stories you need to know as you kick off your day.
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Jul 5th 2013, 8:52 AM
Egypt army appeals for peaceful pro-Morsi protests
The military said it supported the right to peaceful protest, but warned that violence would “harm social peace”.
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Jul 5th 2013, 7:40 AM
Egypt: New interim president sworn in as Morsi is ousted in 'coup'
President Barack Obama urged the military to hand back control to a democratic, civilian government but stopped short of calling it a coup d’etat.
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Jul 4th 2013, 7:42 AM
Cork snap up Hoops striker Kilduff for remainder of the season
The Leesiders have pulled off a major coup by bringing in the 24-year-old hitman.
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Jul 2nd 2013, 1:50 PM
No, says Alan Shatter: I'm not going to attempt a coup
The dual minister assures that despite commanding both Gardaí and Army, he has “no interest of posing a threat to the State”.
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Feb 8th 2013, 2:39 PM
Spurs announce deal for Schalke midfielder Holtby
The German U21 captain will join when his contract expires at the end of the season.
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Jan 4th 2013, 4:44 PM
Former Aussie star Craig McDermott takes up Irish coaching role
The appointment comes at just the right time as Ireland’s cricketers prepare for the World Twenty20 in Sri Lanka.
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Sep 4th 2012, 1:48 PM
Pinochet will leaves everything to his family
The family had requested the document remain private, but investigators are trying to find what happened to around €20 million the dictator had hidden away before he died.
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Jul 4th 2012, 7:30 PM
UNESCO world heritage sites attacked in Mali
Hardline Islamists have threatened to destroy all of the centuries-old ancient tombs in the historical city of Timbuktu.
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Jun 30th 2012, 2:31 PM
Signed up: Bale pens new Spurs deal
The Welsh star has agreed a new contract which aims to keep him at White Hart Lane until 2016.
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Jun 27th 2012, 3:49 PM
Malian couple subjected to 100 lashes 'for having child out of wedlock'
Islamists in northern Mali have been forcing the imposition of sharia law since the coup earlier this year.
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Jun 20th 2012, 4:27 PM
Michael Laudrup announced as the new manager of Swansea City
It’s a big name for the only Welsh club in the Premier League, as the Dane replaces Brendan Rodgers.
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Jun 15th 2012, 1:03 PM
Game on: Limerick FC set to play Liverpool in May friendly
The club will play host to Kenny Dalglish’s men for the first time since 1962.
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May 1st 2012, 6:22 PM
Three more years: RTÉ and TV3 retain Champions League rights
The stations will share coverage of European football’s most prestigious event until at least 2015.
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Apr 30th 2012, 2:56 PM
Explainer: What's happening in Mali?
Your guide to the Malian military coup and the ensuing separatist rebels’ push for independence.
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Apr 21st 2012, 9:45 AM
Prime minister of Guinea-Bissau arrested by the military
The African country has seen a huge number of coups – no leader in almost 40 years has ever finished his time in office.
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Apr 13th 2012, 6:45 PM
Leaders of Turkey's 1980 coup on trial for 'crimes against the state'
The two surviving leaders are being tried over the post-coup crackdown which included torture and execution.
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Apr 4th 2012, 2:57 PM
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