It is a separation of powers issue and one of constitutional importance. As Taoiseach I cannot and will not ignore it. - Taoiseach Bertie Ahern says his High Court challenge to the Mahon tribunal is being taken in order to protect a constitutional principle.
It was almost like he knew who he wanted to shoot. He knew who and where he wanted to be firing at.
Edward Robinson, a student at Northern Illinois University, where a gunman went on a shooting spree, killing at least five before turning the weapon on himself.
Why do we promote separatism? For 400 years Great Britain has been fighting for its territorial integrity in respect of Northern Ireland.
Russian president Vladimir Putin tells European reporters that support in the West for an independent Kosovo exposes double standards.
Zionists, if you want this type of open war then let the whole world hear: let it be an open war.
Hizbullah leader Hassan Nasrallah threatens Israel with "open war" following the assassination of the organisation's top military commander, Imad Mugnieh.
There's some people there that need to be tried.
And there will be a trial. And they'll have their day in court. Unlike what they did to other people.
US president George Bush defends Guantánamo Bay, where the US has held prisoners for years without trial.
Exxon Mobil turns oil into blood.
Venezuelan state television as President Hugo Chávez declares the country will no longer sell crude oil to the petroleum giant.
My conscience will not allow me to continue with business as usual.
Steven Spielberg steps down as artistic adviser to the Beijing Olympics in protest at China's stance on the conflict in Darfur.
He's like the Pied Piper.
Former US senator Bob Dole speaking about Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama, currently enjoying a popularity surge.
At the end of the day, everybody won.
Leslie Moonves, chief executive of US broadcaster CBS, as the Writers' Guild of America announces it will end its 100-day strike, which has threatened to cripple the American entertainment industry.
Sorry heals the heart, and it goes deep.
Rhonda Dixon-Grovenor, a campaigner for Aboriginal rights , as Australian prime minister Kevin Rudd issues a formal apology for the country's mistreatment of its indigenous minority.
To my mom and dad, for my Blake, my Blake incarcerated.
Singer Amy Winehouse dedicates her Record of the Year Grammy to husband Blake Fielder-Civil, serving a jail sentence for his part in a brawl.
Ireland are not a second-rate team. They are supposed to be a first-rate team.
Giovanni Trapattoni as he was named this week as Ireland's next international soccer manager.
This for us is a time to celebrate.
Diageo Ireland's managing director Michael Ioakimides as sales of Guinness surge by 6 per cent.
You can't realistically have a championship without Cork.
Offaly hurling veteran Brian Whelehan as the dispute between Cork GAA players and the county board moved closer to resolution.