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Up to 125,000 people register to vote ahead of Eighth Amendment referendum

The National Youth Council of Ireland says new figures represent an “unprecedented surge of voter registration”.

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May 21st 2018, 6:10 AM

South African minister seeking legal advice on Oscar Pistorius release

Pistorius was jailed last year after being convicted on a manslaughter charge. He’s due for release on Friday.

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Aug 18th 2015, 10:59 PM