# Power

All time

Column: Europeans saying Obama has to win? It makes me want to scream

It makes little difference to us who sits in the Oval Office – and we shouldn’t kid ourselves otherwise, says David Cronin.

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Oct 25th 2012, 7:00 AM

# Power

East West Interconnector causing phone line interference

Eirgrid said the go-live date of the interconnector will now be temporarily deferred.

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Oct 24th 2012, 9:43 AM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Good morning! Here are nine things you should know as you start your day…

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Sep 20th 2012, 8:40 AM

# Marlay Park

Technical issues reported at Noel Gallagher's Marlay Park gig

Kasabian and High Flying Birds are performing at the Dublin venue tonight – but there are reports that the sound was cut twice during the latter’s performance.

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Aug 23rd 2012, 8:30 PM

# Italy

Is Berlusconi planning a comeback?

The former Italian Premier has suggested he will attempt a return to power, and said he is often asked to step back into the political ring.

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Jul 16th 2012, 2:30 PM

Voices

Column: The groupthink in decision-making positions in Ireland must end

Groupthink, cronyism and lack of accountability are largely to blame for the disastrous mess Ireland is now in, writes Clara Fischer.

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Jul 16th 2012, 7:00 AM

# Japan

Nuclear plant goes online for first time since Japan's tsunami

The Ohi plant’s reactor No 3 is returning to operation despite divided public opinion on the use of nuclear power.

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Jul 1st 2012, 9:28 AM

Voices

Sitdown Sunday: 7 deadly reads

The very best of the week’s writing from around the web…

Jun 3rd 2012, 11:00 AM

# vatileaks

A butler, a cardinal and the Pope: Vatileaks scandal deepens

There may be jobs lost and careers ruined as Italian media implicates a cardinal in the ongoing investigation.

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May 29th 2012, 8:36 AM

# Water Charges

Opposition TDs criticise govt for keeping people in the dark over water charges

Fianna Fáil also raised concerns about job security for the thousands of people currently employed in water services.

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Apr 18th 2012, 8:17 AM

Voices

Column: Did you hear the one about the developer, the banker and the politician?

Former trader Nick Leeson on bidding wars at boom-time black-tie balls… and how someone saw fit to flick the over-ride switch so the excess could continue.

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Apr 3rd 2012, 7:30 AM

# Your Say

Poll: What grade would you give this Government for its first year?

The Labour-Fine Gael coalition took its place in the 31st Dáil on this day one year ago. How do you think it has performed?

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Mar 9th 2012, 10:41 AM

# biofuels

US airlines go green by running flights on biofuels

A number of US airlines are now running their planes on biofuels – such as algae-based and vegetable-based fuels – in an effort to fly cleaner and greener.

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Nov 8th 2011, 10:21 AM

# Power

Obama is the world's most powerful person again

That is according to the list-loving Forbes magazine which has released its new 70 leaders who matter index.

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Nov 3rd 2011, 9:22 PM

Voices

Column: Wind farms aren’t the answer, they’re the problem

Wind farms are touted as the green solution to our energy needs, but just try living near one, writes Peter Crossan.

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Sep 12th 2011, 7:42 AM

# Irene

Irene: 14 confirmed dead across six states as NYC evacuation order lifted

Irene has now been downgraded to a tropical storm as it heads northwards with authorities currently dealing with its aftermath.

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Aug 28th 2011, 7:00 PM

# Cabinet

Entire Cyprus Cabinet resigns

The move comes following a blast that killed 13 people and caused an economic and energy crisis by also knocking out the country’s main power station.

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Jul 29th 2011, 1:05 PM

Voices

Column: Dear student, the Leaving Cert is damaging your brain

Economics lecturer Stephen Kinsella on second-level education’s “wheel of regurgitation” – and why the next generation of decision-makers must get rid of it.

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Jul 3rd 2011, 4:54 PM

Evening Wrap

The 5 at 5 5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock.

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May 23rd 2011, 4:55 PM

# Japan

Shares in Fukushima plant owner TEPCO plunge

Meanwhile, the company confirms that its CEO has been hospitalised with dizziness.

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Mar 30th 2011, 9:19 AM

# Power

Is Michelle Obama really the world's most powerful woman?

List-loving magazine Forbes explains that they are “redefining the idea of power as influence” after they put US First Lady top of their 100 New Forbes Power Women.

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Oct 7th 2010, 3:50 PM