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# Resistance

Last year
2022
# Resistance
The ordinary Ukrainians who have taken up arms to fight Russia’s invasion
“They gave out the rifles, loaded them for us and here we are.”
All time
# Drug Resistance
Resistant strains of malaria spreading across south-east Asia
In some parts of south-east Asia, up to 80% of malaria parasites are drug-resistant.
# historical drama
What is the truth behind Resistance's forced adoption storyline that really got people talking?
It’s loosely based on the incredible story of Cork spies Florence and Josephine O’Donoghue.
# RTÉ
'Sometimes being true to history you get as much flack': Historical drama Resistance's creator on annoying Twitter
The new RTÉ One flagship drama looks at Bloody Sunday in 1920. It’s a follow up to Rebellion, which was aired in 2016.
# Hitler
France to honour prisoners forced to work on Hitler's secret weapon in WWII
Thousands of slaves were forced to work on Hitler’s secret weapon: the V2 rockets.
# Superbugs
'Epidemics' of TB and pneumonia could hit Ireland due to antibiotic resistance
Misuse and overuse of medication will “almost certainly lead to a health crisis”, it has been warned.
# resistant to change
Abuse survivor Marie Collins resigns from Vatican commission
Collins said that some members of the Vatican hierarchy were unwilling to make changes.
# Superbugs
Use antibiotics as a 'quick fix' for a cold? It won't work and could be very damaging
Pharmacists have said misusing and overusing antibiotics is “one of the most significant threats to patient safety in Ireland”.
# winter is coming
The sequel to Rebellion and everything else you need to know about RTÉ's new schedule
The autumn-winter TV schedule is out. Here’s what’s in it.
# Resistance
Facebook's plan to connect the world has been dealt a major blow in India
India’s telecoms regulator has outlawed differential pricing for data packages, meaning Facebook’s ‘Free Basics’ plan won’t be allowed in the country.
# spend it wisely
Half of all Irish people are willing to pay more tax...
… provided better public services are thrown into the bargain.
# Resistance
Reducing water pressure was never an option, locals would've stopped it, says TD
Paul Murphy has also said the exclusion zone around meter installers should be broken
# Resistance
Overuse of antibiotics is giving killer bugs free reign --- WHO
The UN health agency said the problem was becoming a global emergency.
# Blocking
Google tries to trademark the word 'Glass' but it's facing problems
The US Patent and Trademark office objected to the company’s bid saying the word glass was a “merely descriptive” term.
# Ukraine
'If it's a bullet to the head, it's a bullet to the head' says Ukrainian opposition leader
Ukrainian opposition leaders have issued an ultimatum to President Viktor Yanukovych after talks failure.
# Mali
France withdraws first batch of soldiers from Mali
The country will gradually pull its soldiers out of the country, leaving a permanent 1,000 strong-force to fight terrorism.
# 20 july plot
Last remaining member of Hitler assassination plot dies
Ewald Von Kleist was part of the failed plot by German army officers and members of the resistance to blow up Adolf Hitler in 1944.