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Iraqis carrying bags of flour after US marines opened a warehouse yesterday in the southern city of Nasiriyah. The city, which was the scene of one of the bloodiest battles in the war, remains quiet. Photograph: Joe Raedie/Getty Images

Iraqis carrying bags of flour after US marines opened a warehouse yesterday in the southern city of Nasiriyah. The city, which was the scene of one of the bloodiest battles in the war, remains quiet. Photograph: Joe Raedie/Getty Images

  • Pentagon's post-war plan shows up rift in Bush camp

    Plans by the Pentagon to take over the running of post-war Baghdad have caused serious disagreements in the Bush administration and are threatening to undermine Secretary of State Mr Colin Powell's visit to Brussels tomorrow, which is aimed at persuading the EU to help in the reconstruction of Iraq, write Conor O'Clery in New York and  Mark Brennock in Dublin

  • Team to assess mobile bids did not follow its own plan

    The team that selected the winner of the 1995 mobile-phone licence competition did not follow the evaluation model it set out for itself. Also it appeared that the minister at the time, Mr Michael Lowry, "intervened in what was supposed to be a sealed process", counsel for the Moriarty tribunal said yesterday, writes Colm Keena
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  • McCreevy makes concession on FoI

    In a significant concession to the campaign against its proposals, the Government has dropped a controversial amendment to the Freedom of Information Act on the release of personal information. p

  • Pier or terminal debate set to take off

    TERMINAL CONFLICT/Aer Rianta v Ryanair: Plans for an independent terminal at Dublin Airport could affect the building of Pier D, writes Frank McDonald, Environment Editor p

  • Renovation plan for schools

    The Department of Education is negotiating with the Department of Finance to secure a five-year plan for the renovation and provision of facilities in primary and post-primary schools, the Dáil was told. p

  • Chief of Staff to give evidence on Monday

    THE BLOODY SUNDAY INQUIRY: The Chief of Staff of the British defence forces is to give evidence to the Bloody Sunday Inquiry in London next Monday. p

  • Shannon challenge to resume tomorrow

    A legal challenge to the Government's allowing Shannon airport to be used by US aircraft engaged in the war in Iraq will proceed at the High Court tomorrow. p

  • Protest over state of school buildings

    Some 200 pupils in a Galway national school walked out of classes yesterday as part of a national protest at the poor state of the school buildings. p

  • Quality of information on war causes concern

    SEANAD REPORT: While RTÉ and The Irish Times had been outstanding in their unbiased commentary on the war in Iraq, most of the journalists reporting on the hostilities had "let us down on this issue," Mr Joe O'Toole (Ind) told the House. p
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  • Race case puts spotlight on top court

    US: The US Supreme Court questioned yesterday whether race can be used in university admissions in the most significant test of racial preferences in 25 years. p

  • Hijacker of Cuban plane taken into US custody

    US: A Cuban passenger aircraft hijacked by a man who threatened to explode a hand grenade landed safely in Florida yesterday, and the suspected hijacker was taken into police custody, US authorities said. p

  • Mother makes plea to judges for son's life

    BRITAIN: The mother of a terminally ill boy yesterday made an impassioned plea to three British judges to help save her child's life. p
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  • United set to win race for Duff's signature

    SOCCER/Transfer news: Damien Duff is set to disappoint Liverpool by moving to Manchester United this summer. The 24-year-old Blackburn Rovers winger is wanted by both clubs, but United manager Alex Ferguson appears to have won the battle and Duff is expected to leave Ewood Park for a fee as high as £10 million at the end of the season. p

  • Club play down talk of takeover

    Manchester United Profits: Manchester United plc played down talk of a takeover from its host of high-profile investors yesterday as it reported a 34 per cent drop in half-year profits due to lower player sales. p
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