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We offer our sincere apologies and condolences to their families.-The IRA apologies for killing "non-combatants"

We offer our sincere apologies and condolences to their families.-The IRA apologies for killing "non-combatants".A significant step forward.-The Taoiseach welcomes the apology.

It is one step forward to a united Ireland - yes, of course, that is the objective of the IRA but it is nothing to do with the anniversary of Bloody Friday or it would have been made on a Friday.

-Norman Tebbit, whose wife was seriously injured in the Brighton bombing.

It is quite significant that this statement says nothing at all about the recent violence that the IRA has been involved in.

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-Ulster Unionist leader David Trimble dismisses the statement.

Morocco has no intention of returning to the island when the Spanish forces leave it.

-Moroccan Foreign Minister Mohammed Benaissa signals an end to tensions over the disputed island of Perejil.

Even if you come together from all over the world, and invite all the devils as well to stand by you, it will do no good.

-Saddam Hussein claims he will not be defeated.

It had a natural shelf life.

-Nissan marketing director Paul O'Sullivan explains why the company ended its sponsorship of the Weakest Link, leading TV3 to cancel the show after just one season.

The worry is that weak stocks will spill over into the real economy creating a vicious spiral.

-Shahab Jalinoos, currency strategist at UBS Warburg, warns that the meltdown at the markets could prompt global recession.

This is something we have to do for the good of Roscommon football.

-County chairman Stephen Banahan explains the unprecedented decision to disband the team amid accusations of misbehaviour by players.

The events I have proposed listing are central to many people's lives and should not be restricted to viewers with the means to afford subscription on pay-per-view.

-The Taoiseach publishes the list of sporting events which the Government wants to ring-fence for free-to-air broadcast.

Joan Blackburn is a professional meteorologist but she is a Met Éireann meteorologist.

-Employment Appeals Tribunal on the former weather presenter's unfair dismissal case against RTÉ.

I can be obnoxious but I don't think I'm boring.

-U2 singer Bono.

This is the beginning of what could be one of the most amazing business stories.

-British pharmacist Kenneth Maule who claims to have invented a cure for the hangover.