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# In disguise

International Clown Convention deny involvement in killing of drug cartel leader

Gunmen dressed as clowns, with rubber noses and wigs, opened fire on the former leading member of Tijuana drug cartel.

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Oct 24th 2013, 11:43 AM

# church blast

Suicide bombers kill 60 people in Pakistan

A further 120 people have been injured in the blast that happened at a historic church.

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Sep 22nd 2013, 12:14 PM

# Attack

British tourist trampled to death by elephant in India

The man is believed to not have heard people warning him about the stampeding elephant.

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Sep 20th 2013, 9:36 AM

# Syria

Obama says Syria 'will require America's attention'

The US president called the Syrian attack where it is alleged chemical weapons were used, ‘a big event of grave concern’.

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Aug 23rd 2013, 4:12 PM

# Indonesia

Volcano kills 5, 'shoots smoke and ash 2,000m into the air'

A 5.0 earthquake hit 188km northwest of Indonesia, the US Geological Survey also said.

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Aug 10th 2013, 12:34 PM

# Investigation

Man stabbed to death at house in Clare

Another man was found stabbed near the house but his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

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Jul 23rd 2013, 8:08 AM

# The Troubles

'No confidence' in leadership of PSNI unit reviewing unsolved Troubles murders

A report published yesterday found that the some military cases relating to state involvement were reviewed with less rigor than others.

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Jul 4th 2013, 8:54 PM

# Lebanon

16 soldiers dead as Lebanon clashes continue

Fierce clashes continued for a second day between the army and gunmen loyal to a radical Sunni cleric in the Lebanon.

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Jun 24th 2013, 8:28 PM

Voices

Column: Ending the death penalty – a view from Texas

Former inmates are among those gathering to fight capital punishment at a world congress event that begins today, but Kirstin Houle from Texas says theirs is a daily struggle they know they will win.

Jun 13th 2013, 7:00 AM

# Oscar Pistorius

Updated: Oscar Pistorius hearing adjourned until August

The South African ‘Blade Runner’ was back in court for the first time since he was bailed in February. The full trial is not expected to get under way until next year.

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Jun 4th 2013, 8:50 AM

# Investigation

Man released without charge over Dean Fitzpatrick killing

The 23-year-old was found with stab wounds at the Malahide Road in Dublin late on Saturday night.

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May 27th 2013, 2:28 PM

# Murder

Gardaí appeal for help in finding Letterkenny killer

The body of Bogdan Michalkiawicz was discovered at Westside Apartments off the Main Street in Letterkenny on Wednesday morning.

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May 16th 2013, 6:34 PM

# request

Pistorius wants to resume training: manager

The South African Paralympian has already been allowed to travel overseas.

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Apr 3rd 2013, 8:00 PM

Voices

Column: Not enough has been done to uphold the spirit of the Good Friday Agreement

It’s true Northern Ireland has come a long way over the last fifteen years, but we cannot afford to hang the ‘mission accomplished’ banner over the peace process, writes David McCann.

Mar 29th 2013, 1:00 PM

# Pistorius

Pistorius 'numb with shock and grief', says uncle

The Olympic athlete’s family is strongly refuting the murder charge against him, saying they have “no doubt” there is “no substance to the allegation”.

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Feb 16th 2013, 4:41 PM

# alan ryan

Man arrested over Alan Ryan killing

Former Real IRA member Ryan was shot dead outside a house in north Dublin last September.

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Feb 13th 2013, 12:50 PM

# tunisia

Tunisia pledges new govt after opposition leader's killing

Chokri Belaid’s murder has sparked deadly protests and attacks on the ruling party’s offices.

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Feb 7th 2013, 8:10 AM

# Garda Death

One week on, Gardaí appeal for information on Adrian Donohoe murder

Gardaí are focusing on trying to trace a car found burnt out on Sunday afternoon.

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Feb 1st 2013, 7:33 PM

# Garda Death

€50,000 reward offered for information in garda killing

The funeral of Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe will take place in Dundalk today.

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Jan 30th 2013, 7:38 AM

# Arrest

Man arrested in relation to the murder of Dean Johnston

Johnson was shot dead as he sat in a car on May 25, 2011 at Moorfield Avenue, Clondalkin at around 9pm.

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Nov 13th 2012, 9:46 AM

# Shane O'Connor

Gardaí arrest second man in Donaghmede stabbing investigation

22-year-old Shane O’Connor was found lying on the street outside his home last Monday. Gardaí have detained two men in connection with the case.

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Nov 3rd 2012, 9:40 AM

# Gangland

Three men released in John Wilson murder investigation

One man is still being held in Clondalkin in connection with the case.

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Oct 7th 2012, 12:28 PM

# Out of jail

Double killer Malcolm MacArthur released after 30 years

MacArthur was jailed in 1982 after he killed a nurse in the Phoenix Park and shot dead a farmer.

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Sep 19th 2012, 8:11 AM

# Norway

Norway to publish report on response to 22 July attacks

Report on how so many people were killed that day is expected to be highly critical of the official response to the attacks.

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Aug 13th 2012, 11:56 AM

# Bolivia

Family of Irishman killed in Bolivia seek UN support

Michael Dwyer was shot dead during a Bolivian police raid in a hotel in 2009.

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Aug 9th 2012, 1:54 PM

# Death Penalty

Texas executes convicted killer despite claims of low IQ

Lawyers for 54-year-old Marvin Wilson had argued that he should have been exempt from capital punishment because he had an IQ of 61.

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Aug 8th 2012, 8:51 AM

# Not Guilty

"The truth has triumphed" - accused respond to Michaela verdict

“I suffered a lot. I was brutalised by police. I was beaten so much,” Avinash Treebhoowon said outside the courtroom.

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Jul 12th 2012, 10:36 PM

# grisly

Human head found in a park in Canada

The head is believed to belong to the Chinese student who was brutally killed and dismembered in Montreal last month.

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Jul 2nd 2012, 9:00 PM

# Courts

Three due in court over Ciaran Noonan death

The 29-year-old’s body was found in a field in Co Meath in early November 2011.

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Jul 2nd 2012, 9:53 AM

# killing

Defence argues that Breivik was sane when he carried out killings

The prosecution is calling for Breivik to be declared insane, but Breivik has said he will appeal the verdict if he is found criminally insane.

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Jun 22nd 2012, 12:22 PM

# Texas

No charges for Texas father who killed man caught abusing his daughter

Man was pronounced dead at the scene.

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Jun 20th 2012, 10:07 AM

# Dog Attack

Donegal family dog stabbed five times and has throat slit

Trevor Peoples discovered his German Shepherd ‘Rex’ dead in the shed of the family home in St Johnston on Saturday morning.

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Jun 19th 2012, 3:51 PM

# US

Father kills man he caught trying to sexually abuse his daughter

Police in Texas said that the man would likely not be arrested for the killing which happened on Saturday.

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Jun 11th 2012, 9:06 PM

# Wexford

Man arrested over fatal Wexford stabbing

Jason Ryan died of stab wounds after an altercation at his home in January.

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Apr 20th 2012, 7:14 PM

# Trayvon

Trayvon Martin case: Lawyers drop Zimmerman, say he’s ‘emotionally crippled’

George Zimmerman killed black teenager Trayvon Martin in February, claiming self-defence in a case that has sparked fresh debate about race in America and self-defence laws.

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Apr 11th 2012, 12:00 PM

# Bolivia

Family of Michael Dwyer pressures EU to find answers over killing

The family of an Irish man killed by Bolivian state police in 2009 is travelling to the European Parliament today, seeking to secure information about his death.

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Apr 11th 2012, 7:00 AM