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# Gunther

Calls for Commissioner to retract half-mast flag comment

The Oireachtas European Affairs Committee has urged the EU Energy Commissioner to withdraw remarks regarding debt-burdened countries being made to fly their flags at half-mast.

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Sep 16th 2011, 9:12 AM

# Last requests

Please, look after my dogs... 7 unusual last will and testament requests

Designer Alexander McQueen has left £50,000 to his beloved pet dogs in his will. What other unusual requests have been made for those left behind?

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Jul 27th 2011, 4:07 PM