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Ireland votes to allow 'life-saving' abortion

Irish lawmakers on Friday overwhelmingly voted in favour of a groundbreaking law that will allow abortion in limited cases in the predominantly Catholic country, following an outcry over the death......

Ireland delays abortion bill vote after all-night debate

Ireland's parliament was forced to adjourn the debate on a bill that would legalise abortion for the first time in the predominantly Catholic country after an all-night debate on the issue moved......

Savita remembered: Irish abortion bill passes first hurdle

Lawmakers in Ireland, a pre-dominantly Catholic country, have overwhelmingly backed a bill that would pave the way for legalising abortion in life- threatening cases, after widespread outrage over......

'No one has taken responsibility for Savita's death'

The grieving parents of Indian dentist Savita Halappanavar, who died following a miscarriage in Ireland last year, say they are still waiting for justice as no one has taken responsibility for......

'Report on Savita's death to be published soon in Ireland'

A key report on Indian dentist Savita Halappanavar's death in Ireland that is expected to make significant recommendations on abortion laws in the predominantly Catholic country is set to be......

G-8 summit to discuss tax avoidance by companies

Obama to push for expansion of Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act A summit meeting of G-8 countries in Northern Ireland next week would discuss the issue of "tax avoidance" by companies in this......

Now visit UK and travel to Ireland without visa

Indians visiting Britain on tourist visas will soon be able to visit neighbouring Ireland without a visa, under a visa waiver programme announced in Dublin. The waiver programme will run from 1......

Air India considers operational base at Dublin

Months after it withdrew from its first international hub at Frankfurt, an Air India team is likely to visit Ireland soon to study the possibility of creating an operational base at the Dublin......

WC Qualifier PHOTOS: Ronaldo rescues Portugal, Klose equals record

Cristiano Ronaldo rescued Portugal with a speedy hat-trick to avoid a slip-up in Northern Ireland, while Netherlands dropped their first points as Spain and Germany took easier steps towards World......

Morgan, Bopara steer England to victory over Ireland

England captain Eoin Morgan recorded his highest one-day score on Tuesday with 124 not out to help his team to a six wicket victory over his native Ireland in a one-day international in......

Dublin T20: Morgan, Bopara take England to win over Ireland

England captain Eoin Morgan recorded his highest one-day score on Tuesday with 124 not out to help his team to a six wicket victory over his native Ireland in a one-day international in Dublin.......

At 35, Heffernan finally wins 50km walk; Indians flop

Ireland's Robert Heffernan won the World championship 50km walk on Wednesday, the 35-year-old finally tasting glory after 13 years of heartbreak and near-misses. Heffernan, fourth in the 2012......

Ireland qualifies for 2015 World Cup after thrilling tie against Netherlands

Ireland qualified for its third successive ICC Cricket World Cup after its World Cricket League Championship match against Netherlands on Tuesday ended in a sensational tie in Amstelveen, on......

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Q. What is the specialty of 27th Aug?
Sigma: A. more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/what-is-the-specialty-of-27th-aug/26291641/answers/

Q. Which country does not have snakes...?
Stupidcommonman: A. 479 BC - Greco-Persian Wars: Persian forces led by Mardonius are routed by Pausanias, the Spartan commander of the Greek army in the Battle of...... more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/which-country-does-not-have-snakes.../26131652/answers/26291644

Q. like in UK, let us make ONLY 2 parties in our country as many people have this opinion: Secular Congress V/s Communal BJP. let us see who wins .. your views .. ??
Manoj Joshi: A. - Ireland, Greenland,etc more

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Web results for Ireland

Portugal's Ronaldo v Eusebio debate too close to call

By Daniel Alvarenga LISBON (Reuters) - The fierce debate on who is the best Portuguese player of all time that erupted when Cristiano Ronaldo... ...

http://in.reuters.com/article/2013/10/07/soccer-world-portugal-ronaldo-idINDEE9960C020131007

135k EUR energy improvement works for Limerick tourism projects

Three local projects are set to undergo significant energy improvement works after Limerick City & County Council's Economic Development Section... ...

http://www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article/135k-eur-energy-improvement-works-limerick-tourism-projects/

Nibali, Rodriguez, Valverde set for epic Giro battle

Italy's Vincenzo Nibali will kick off the defence of his Giro d'Italia title in 2014 with three days of racing in Northern Ireland before a "key"... ...

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/more-sports/cycling/Nibali-Rodriguez-Valverde-set-for-epic-Giro-battle/articleshow/23657136.cms

Kaplan Leicester Square Becomes First Choice for Students Aged 25+

Kaplan International Colleges' school in Leicester Square has relaunched itself to become a preferred center for students aged over 25. (PRWEB... ...

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ECB's Asmussen

By Gernot Heller POTSDAM (Reuters) - Germany must boost investment to secure its growth prospects, the German member of the European Central... ...

http://in.reuters.com/article/2013/10/07/us-ecb-asmussen-idINBRE9960HE20131007

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