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Metro Éireann : 01.11.13

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Roma girlâ€™s family could sue State over removal

15:07 | 01.12.13

The parents of the seven-year-old Roma girl who was taken into care for a number of days in contentious circumstances may sue the State for compensation, Metro Éireann has learned.Our investigations have revealed that the potential case against

Conference hears immigrants could have â€˜very effective voiceâ€™ in politics

15:07 | 01.12.13

‘Improving Migrant Demo-cratic Participation in Ireland’ was the title of a conference held at European Parliament House recently, launching a new campaign to encourage Ireland’s newcomers to get more politically active.

Creating awareness of poverty to the fore on World Food Day

15:06 | 01.12.13

‘Overcoming poverty’ was the theme of this year’s World Food Day seminar held at Kilcock GAA Club in Co Kildare recently.

Irish navy ship sold to Nigerian businessman

15:06 | 01.12.13

Former patrol vessel LE Emer, which was decommissioned by the Naval Service in September after 35 years of service, has been sold to a Nigerian businessman at auction for €320,000.London-based Cyprian Imobhio, who is the chief executive and managing

Irelandâ€™s Afghans are optimistic about political change at home

15:06 | 01.12.13

Afghans in Ireland are optimistic that their war-torn country will overcome its current security and political challenges posed by the Taliban and the planned withdrawal of western troops.President Hamid Karzai, who was elected in 2001 following the end

Writing workshop aims to unlock potential of â€˜New Irishâ€™ community

15:05 | 01.12.13

The Irish Writers’ Centre (IWC) on Dublin’s Parnell Square opens its doors to the new Irish communities with a free creative writing workshop aimed at people who wish to write in English but don’t use it as their first language.

Maher Zain headlining concert for Syria relief

15:04 | 01.12.13

Multi-platinum R&B artist Maher Zain will perform in Dublin on Saturday 2 November at a special concert in aid of humanitarian relief in Syria.

Resilience in the face of evil at Dublin human rights gathering

15:04 | 01.12.13

Front Line Defenders founder Mary Lawlor stood in the foyer of a south Dublin hotel on the evening of 8 October, watching a stream of human rights defenders from around the world push through the revolving doors and up to the reception desk.

New destinations in Africa and Asia for expanding Turkish Airlines

15:03 | 01.12.13

Turkish Airlines has launched routes to four new destinations to Africa and Asia.

Dun Laoghaire celebrates its new citizens

15:03 | 01.12.13

Some of south Dublin’s newest citizens were invited to meet local councillors and network together at a special ‘Citizenship Celebration’ at Dun Laoghaire’s County Hall.The event hosted by Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council on

An Outside View/LÃ©argas Taobh Amuigh Feliks Dzerzhinsky ag filleadh

15:03 | 01.12.13

Scéala a bhí ann a bhain scanradh as gach uile dhuine a bhí eolach ar stair na Rúise agus an Aontais Shóivéadaigh: chinn Comhairle Cathrach Mhoscó deilbh Feliks Dzerzhinsky (nó DzierÅ¼yÅ„ski, más

Feliks Dzerzhinsky returns

15:02 | 01.12.13

It was a piece of news that frightened anybody knowledgeable of Russian and Soviet history: the City Council of Moscow decided to restore the statue of Feliks Dzerzhinsky – or DzierÅ¼yÅ„ski, as his name is written in Polish – on Lubyanka Square.

The World at Home

15:02 | 01.12.13

Following the latest failed attempt to impose the will of the minority on the majority of American citizens, I think it’s worth pivoting from my discussion of Syria’s Islamic extremists to point out the many similarities that exist between them and

South Korea makes some moves on gender inequality

15:02 | 01.12.13

It’s almost a year since the people of South Korea elected Park Geun-hye, daughter of murdered former military leader Park Chung-hee, as president of the country. Park was the leader of the ruling Saenuri Party, and favourite for the top job following

Recipe by Eda Halis Baked rice pudding

15:01 | 01.12.13

Baked rice pudding is a light dessert that originated with the cuisine of the Ottoman Empire, and in Turkey goes by the name sütlaç. This creamy treat is one of the most consumed desserts in Turkey – and now you can make it for yourself!

â€˜Despair Notâ€™ for debut novel from Metro Ã‰ireann reviewer

15:01 | 01.12.13

Despair Not, the debut book by Murad Karim, will be launched at Blanchardstown Library at 2pm on Saturday 2 November.

Film Preview by Eda Halis

15:00 | 01.12.13

Closed CircuitDir: John Crowley

â€˜Cabbage patchâ€™ is more than a garden for future soccer stars

15:00 | 01.12.13

Situated at Cathedral Lane in the heart of Dublin city, the artificial ground known affectionately as the ‘Cabbage Patch’ is a place where people from various ethnic backgrounds and nationalities can come together to express themselves and have

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