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Metro Éireann : 02.07.09

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WHATâ€™S YOUR REACTION TO THE DEATH OF MICHAEL JACKSON?

16:14 | 02.07.09

“I think it is very sad that he died. I feel so bad because we are going to miss someone special – a special person and a special musician. I really enjoyed to listen to his music, it was so inspiring. He was just so talented.”

Dundalk school is \'open to all\' - Principal believes inclusion policy is key to integration

15:58 | 02.07.09

A primary school in Dundalk is bucking the trend of restrictive enrolment policies by opening its doors to immigrant pupils.

Goodbye Michael Jackson

15:57 | 02.07.09

As the family of arguably the world’s greatest entertainer continues to grieve over their loss, fans across the world have paid special tribute to the late Michael Jackson.

Iran: Why the silence?

15:56 | 02.07.09

“I’d really rather not.” “I’m afraid I’m really not the best person to speak to.” “I’m clueless, man.” “Go away.”

Campaign groups keep eye on Honduras after military coup

15:56 | 02.07.09

As the dust begins to settle after the recent military coup in Honduras, campaign organisations in Ireland are concerned about the potential implications of the government shake-up in the central American nation.

Getting the gist of new site for Irelandâ€™s Africans

15:56 | 02.07.09

Ireland’s thriving Afri-can community now has a dedicated place to come together online, thanks to a new social networking website at Letsgist.com.

Civil Partnership Bill â€˜not enoughâ€™ for Irelandâ€™s same-sex couples

15:55 | 02.07.09

The Civil Partnership Bill, published last week by the Government, has provoked criticism from politicians and the gay community for stopping short of recognising civil marriage for same-sex couples.

War of words over racism stats

15:55 | 02.07.09

ANTI-RACISM campaigners have hit out at the integration minister’s contention that Ireland is not growing more racist.

Child abductions on the rise

15:54 | 02.07.09

CHILD ABDUCTIONS into and out of Ireland are increasing, according to figures released this week.

Agent Orange: The forgotten victims

15:54 | 02.07.09

The use of chemical agents during the Vietnam War is still affecting untold numbers across the country today. Justin Frewen highlights their plight

Our Irish columnist GearÃ³id Ã“ ColmÃ¡in on the idea that education through Irish could united people on both sides of the North-South divide

15:53 | 02.07.09

Irish language media took a blow this month with the news that Foinse, the Irish language weekly newspaper, was to be taken out of circulation due to financial difficulties. Nevertheless, last week saw a positive report from the world of academia concerning

An lÃ¡mh cheilte a mhÃºnlaÃonn eachtraÃ an domhain

15:53 | 02.07.09

Tá sé fíordheacair a thuiscint céard a tharla san Iaráin cúpla seachtaine o shin. Dearfá go bhfuil sé ‘fíordheacair’ dá ndéanfá tagairt don gcaidreamh tioblóideach

Iran\\\'s political football

15:52 | 02.07.09

Sometimes sport and politics do mix - as the controversy over Iran’s wristband-wearing footballers has shown. CATHERINE REILLY gets reaction from a Dundalk-based Iranian who also fell foul of the regime

\'I want to build a bridge\'

15:52 | 02.07.09

KATRIN SCHMIDT meets Winifred Adenike Akerele of Rehoboth Solicitors in Dublin, a woman with a dedication to her community that goes far beyond her remit

Charles Laffiteau\'s Bigger Picture

15:51 | 02.07.09

Moral absolutism is a belief that certain actions are absolutely right or wrong, regardless of their context or the circumstances surrounding them. Adherents of this belief, by and large, are people who truly feel that there are certain principles which should

Paradise lost?

15:50 | 02.07.09

A lengthy journey by motorbike and make-shift ferry brought me to Mekong Island and the home of my Cambodian friend Narun – an orphaned Khmer Rouge survivor and former soldier turned motodup driver and family man. Most Cambodians survive on less than a

New free legal clinics for Poles in Cork

15:50 | 02.07.09

Access to legal assistance has been an urgent need for Polish communities abroad. In Ireland, the language barrier and costs involved have dissuaded many from seeking legal advice from native solicitors.

Tekstmessage

15:49 | 02.07.09

Some friends of mine who are returning to Poland are searching in every nook and cranny for evidence of their previous employment, all in order get a single piece of paper required by our native bureaucrats.

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