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Metro Éireann : 01.12.11

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Dublin goes red for World Aids Day

03:32 | 01.12.11

CANDLES WERE LIT at Dublin’s Mansion House this morning on World Aids Day (1 December) in remembrance of the millions of people who have died from Aids-related illnesses.

Biafran leader dies after illness

03:32 | 01.12.11

The former leader of defunct Nigerian state of Biafra has died in a London hospital after a protracted illness at the age of 78.

Students discuss issues at international exchange evening

03:31 | 01.12.11

The Mansion House in Dublin played host to an international evening for students recently. Hosted by the Irish Council for International Students and the Union of Students in Ireland (USI), the evening featured discussions on various topics pertinent

Beauty contest highlights fight against FGM

03:31 | 01.12.11

A DUBLIN CONFERENCE on female genital mutilation – followed by a beauty contest featuring ethnically diverse women – attracted over 200 people on International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (25 November).

NGOs work toward ending violence against women

03:31 | 01.12.11

Migrant men and women spoke about domestic violence within their communities in Ireland and sexual violence in worldwide conflicts at a seminar commemorating a worldwide campaign on the issue.

Migrants â€˜strugglingâ€™ to find a home in rental sector

03:30 | 01.12.11

PEOPLE OF AFRICAN descent and holders of refugee status are increasingly facing barriers when looking for private rented accommodation, according to the Vincentian Refugee Centre (VRC) in Dublin.

International students protest third level fees

03:30 | 01.12.11

More than 20,000 students took to Dublin’s streets on 16 November to demonstrate against proposals to increase third level fees.

Conference shows â€˜necessityâ€™ for education on development and intercultural issues

03:30 | 01.12.11

A two-day conference aimed at encouraging proactive dialogue regarding education on development and intercultural issues was held last week.

Youth efforts recognised at multicultural awards event

03:30 | 01.12.11

Integration through sport and volunteerism were some of the initiatives recognised at the Multicultural Young People’s Awards (Mypa) in Dublin recently.

Strauss-Kahn makes complaint over â€˜criminalityâ€™ comments by Sarkozy aide

03:29 | 01.12.11

Dominique Strauss-Kahn and his wife are expected to file an official complaint against an aide to French President Nicolas Sarkozy and several French newspapers for breach of privacy related to accusations that he sexually assaulted a hotel worker in New

Israel should be seen beyond â€˜lens of Palestineâ€™ says TÃ¡naiste

03:29 | 01.12.11

The Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs has urged Irish people not to view Israel only in the context of the Palestinian question.

Young migrants produce film on â€˜Making Ireland Homeâ€™

03:29 | 01.12.11

More than 150 people attended the launch of ‘Making Ireland Home’, a short film created by members of the Migrant Rights Centre Ireland’s (MRCI) mPower Youth Project.

Poland: qualified workers wanted to fight labour shortage

03:28 | 01.12.11

Poland needs to set in motion new ways of attracting highly qualified workers in order to avoid the consequences of an impending future labour shortage.

Crime Victims Helpline offers info and support

03:28 | 01.12.11

Whether you are a victim or a witness to a crime, you are likely to be shocked to find yourself in this situation. Crime regularly affects more than just the direct victim: witnesses to a crime, family members and friends are also likely to suffer a sense

â€˜Controversy will not restâ€™ until Scully quits council says critic

03:27 | 01.12.11

The Fine Gael councillor who resigned his position as Mayor of Naas after announcing his refusal to represent black Africans is facing calls to quit as a councillor.

Witnesses sought over fatal assault of taxi driver Moses Ayanwole

03:27 | 01.12.11

Gardaí are continuing to seek witnesses to the brutal assault last week that led to the death of a Nigerian taxi driver in Dublin.

Black leaders call for action against racism

03:27 | 01.12.11

A group of Ireland’s black leaders has urged the Government to take action to end racism in Ireland.

Schoolâ€™s international day helps students â€˜feel more at homeâ€™

03:27 | 01.12.11

By Alyssa Goldman, Amanda Sawit & Carole Le Goff

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