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Equality for Irish gay community remains a struggle say activists

Last update: 10:32 | 12.04.13 | © Metro Éireann

Some 945 unions between same-sex partners have taken place in Ireland in the two years since the introduction of the Civil Partnership Act, bestowing them with many of the same rights as traditionally married couples.

Travellers and Roma rally for recognition on Intl Romani Day

Last update: 10:30 | 12.04.13 | © Metro Éireann

Roma flags and protest banners saying ‘Stop the Persecution’ were the order of the day in front of the European Union’s representation in the Irish capital on 8 April.

Thatcher: the great divider

Last update: 10:29 | 12.04.13 | © Metro Éireann

ANC and SF at odds over death of ex British PM

Western Sahara: Africaâ€™s last colony

Last update: 13:13 | 29.03.13 | © Metro Éireann

Nearly half-way into the Irish presidency of the European Union, now’s a fitting time for Ireland to hammer a decisive nail into the coffin of Africa’s last colony and strike a note for democracy and human rights in Western Sahara which has

Letâ€™s find a better use of Irelandâ€™s forests

Last update: 13:10 | 29.03.13 | © Metro Éireann

International Day of Forests on 21 March was about raising awareness of the value of forests throughout the world.

Hong Kongâ€™s insult to domestic workers

Last update: 13:10 | 29.03.13 | © Metro Éireann

The recent ruling by Hong Kong’s top court that domestic workers are not entitled to permanent residency in the territory, despite their length of stay, is a harsh blow to the thousands who work in what’s already a virtually invisible economy.

Basketballâ€™s reach is spreading worldwide

Last update: 13:08 | 29.03.13 | © Metro Éireann

America’s NBA is the biggest basketball league in the world.

Milanâ€™s Boateng urges Fifa: give referees power to fight racism

Last update: 13:07 | 29.03.13 | © Metro Éireann

Ghanaian international star Kevin-Prince Boateng has called on Fifa to give more power to referees to enable them tackle racism head on during soccer matches.

Canada readies for Womenâ€™s World Cup

Last update: 13:06 | 29.03.13 | © Metro Éireann

Fifa has released a provisional match timetable for the 2015 Women’s World Cup in Canada 2015.

Becoming Unforgettable

Last update: 13:06 | 29.03.13 | © Metro Éireann

Jost Blasberg reviews "Becoming Unforgettable" by Ebun Akpoveta.

Recipe by Meredith Hicks

Last update: 13:04 | 29.03.13 | © Metro Éireann

Courgette hummus

â€˜Irish popesâ€™ among sights to behold on rainy Paddyâ€™s Day

Last update: 12:57 | 29.03.13 | © Metro Éireann

Metro Éireann interns Jost Blasberg, Brendan O’Shea and Madeline Rosenberger shared their experiences of their first St Patrick’s Day in the Irish capital.

Integration plan makes progress in Limerick

A new report on a three-year integration plan for Limerick city and county has found that much progress has been made, but a “great deal of work” remains.

Minister resigns over Italy-India murder trial row

Italy’s foreign minister has resigned amid tensions between Italy and India following an international incident that left two fishermen dead in Kerala.

NGOs condemn Ireland over European biofuels directive

A group of leading environmental NGOs have condemned proposals announced in Brussels on Tuesday 26 March by the Irish EU Presidency on the proposed biofuels directive.

Nominations set to open for Africa Day Awards 2013

Entries are being sought for the 2013 edition of the Africa Day Awards.

Garda takes steps against hate crime

Despite an anecdotal rise in hate crimes in Ireland, most of these incidences are not being recorded, which is skewing the statistics – and prompting calls for Government to provide greater support.

Irish colleges look to India, Brazil for paying students

Irish higher education institutions are recruiting students at fairs around the world – particularly the developing markets of Brazil and India – in order to boost the Irish economy.

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