21 January, 2009 Digital News Archive

Castro denies brother Fidel 'at death's door'

Unbeaten holders the hottest of favourites

Minister and McKevitt

Joblessness fuels cheating in Chinese state exams

By TANIA BRANIGAN in Beijing

Labour and the First Dáil

A deep rivalry for bragging rights in Liverpool

Derry man pleads guilty to creating child porn images

By GEORGE JACKSON

Emotions run high in Galway and Belfast as American students watch inauguration

By LORNA SIGGINS and SIMON FINN

A rhetoric that made newness threaten less

Dublin council staff to leave cars at home

By Tim O'Brien

Don's nap-hand a difficult act to follow

Senior executives in Anglo accused of 'financial treason'

By MARIE O'HALLORAN and MICHAEL O'REGAN

Oil price drops below $41 on weak demand

Cantering ahead as low pay and oil prospects raise Khmer hopes

Sri Lanka fires on Tamil plane

Patient recovering from bowel surgery died from MRSA

By GEORGINA O'HALLORAN

School-by-school guide

ONE-CUP WONDERS: On the Leinster SCT roll of honour

By John O'Sullivan

An oddball with the elusive 'cool' factor

Lenihan challenges 'Irish Times' article on banking system

By Michael O'Regan

Eastern energy: Building dreams in China's car industry

By DONAL BYRNE

McClure accountants ordered to pay £72,000

By Francess McDonnell

Iran defends right to arms in Gaza

Card initiative needs backing not barracking

By SEÁN MORAN On Gaelic Games

Family in court over Tyrone boy's alleged abduction

Robinho vows to return but faces fine

By DANIEL TAYLOR

Work of first Dáil remains unfinished - Ó Caoláin

Formidable Christians can go all the way

By EDWARD NEWMAN

Ballesteros grateful for support

Brian Cowen's speech

AIB rejects 'mischievous' reports regarding Polish unit

By David Labanyi

City complete de Jong transfer

Motors quiz

Lads of Kildare expected to enhance growing reputation

By Gavin Cummiskey

In Short

Enjoying an Indian summer in France

Enda Kenny's

Woman claims her detention in psychiatric hospital unlawful

By Mary Carolan

Hurley says bank recapitalisation should 'run its course'

By Charlie Taylor

Gá le hathruithe sa chóras parlaiminte

By DEAGLÁN DE BRÉADÚN Comhfhreagraí Polaitiúil

Ikea's Dublin outlet will open in summer

By JAMIE SMYTH in Brussels

Town hopes for visit from the president

By Ronan McGreevy

Old Trafford a treat but not quite Croke Park

Restoration of lost goodwill and influence is Obama's challenge

Two men killed in separate gun attacks in Dublin

By Conor Lally and Crime Correspondent

Warning that pesticide residues may have long-term impact on health

By PAMELA NEWENHAM

Dispute at diamond firm referred to LRC

By PAT FLYNN

Major powers to meet on Iran nuclear programme

Tullow Oil launches £400m share placing

Children return to White House

By DENIS STAUNTON in Washington

Williams opts to blood new players

Remand for man sought on weapons charges

Caomhghin Ó Caoláin speech

Praise song for the day

Cessna crash blamed on wind change

By AOIFE CARR

Credit agency affirms Irish 'AAA' rating

By Laura Slattery

Labour calls for national strategy on economy

No place for Michalak in France squad

Video killed the radio star - but who killed the electric car, and can we call this a rebirth?

Commercial Property

Irish budget hotel group to invest €32m in Manchester

Assembly expected to pass devolution report

By DAN KEENAN and Northern News Editor

Nortel plants in Belfast and Galway put in administration

By Francess McDonnell

Zimbabweans denied dignity even in death

An Irishman's Diary

By Frank McNally

Criminal court records 31% increase in murder cases

By CAROL COULTER and Legal Affairs Editor

AIG will not renew Manchester United sponsorship

State will aid AIB, BoI on €1bn if investors fail

By ARTHUR BEESLEY and STEPHEN COLLINS

President Obama

Pakistan kills 60 insurgents - report

Court protection for First Equity granted

By Mary Carolan

The 27-year-old with history at his fingertips

More to Golf than popularity

By DONAL BYRNE

Fiat to take 35% stake in Chrysler

Scolari cleared to find cover for Cole

By JAMIE JACKSON

Murray, Nadal cruise but local hero Hewitt out

By STEVE BIERLEY in Melbourne

United again indulge in a little bit of late dramatics

By PAUL WILSON at Old Trafford

Trees that branch out in many directions and digital photography with an edge

By Aidan Dunne

Talks on economic recovery may start on Friday

By Martin Wall and Industry Correspondent

Health workers vote to strike if HSE forces changes

By Martin Wall and Industry Correspondent

FG accuses Government of making up banking strategy 'on the hoof'

By Marie O’Halloran

Tuarascáil

Ag léirsiú i Londain ar son Ghaza

By CIARÁN Ó CUALÁIN

Irish E.coli cases far exceed EU average

By Paul Cullen

Stevens out after testing positive

Democrats in Dublin feel jubilation, pride and relief

By Genevieve Carbery

Cork port firm optimistic Swansea ferry service will be restored

By Michelle McDonagh

Neutering domestic pets

IBM profit and outlook beats projections

Share prices not indicative of banks' strength, says Hurley

By David Labanyi

Envoy named for strategy on tackling hunger

By Charlie Taylor

Perfume stolen in bid to end row with fiancee

Bentley finds Redknapp is not one to pussy-foot about

By DAVID HYTNER

Bike news

Sentence adjourned for possessing heroin

Smoke-free hospitals

Interprovincial hurling final to be held in Abu Dhabi

By Ian O'Riordan

Obama's day in the sun shows up dull Dáil tribute

Progress in hospital reform

Tayto buys fourth major crisp firm in three years

By Francess McDonnell

Action to demolish €83m development adjourned

By Mary Carolan

Child abuse commission delays report until May

By ELAINE EDWARDS

EU launches Irish road probe

By Tim O'Brien

SOCCER SHORTS

An instinct for beauty

By Siobhán Long

Fianna Fáil biding its time before going over the top

By SARAH CAREY

Court says passengers of drunk drivers may be liable for injuries

By Mary Carolan

Court to charge Dutch MP over anti-Islamic comments

A peppery departure

State welfare fraud savings fall €59m short of €535m target

By Carl O'Brien and Social Affairs Correspondent

In Short

Criticisms over 'alarmist' talk on AE restrictions

By Gordon Deegan

New system of assessing TDs' expenses adopted

By Stephen Collins and Political Editor

Report rejects claim Omagh intelligence held back

Helping the economy, one pedal thrust at a time

Bail terms agreed for dissident republican

Eamon Gilmore

Wrong route

Police could not have stopped Nelson death - Flanagan

Eircom lines suffer faults due to storm damage

By ELAINE EDWARDS

Hurdle hero Inglis Drever retires

Former taoisigh among guests

Hamilton happy with new car’s performance

Darling undecided on cover for UK-owned Irish banks

By JAMIE SMYTH in Brussels

South African crew freed after drugs haul

Ryanair wants DAA chairman to resign over Anglo

By Ciarán Hancock and Business Affairs Correspondent

Choosing to be extraordinary is about choice

By AILISH CONNELLY

A brilliant all-rounder from Opel arrives at exactly the wrong time

IFA says 8,000 'green collar' jobs possible

By SEÁN MacCONNELL and Agriculture Correspondent

Hague defendant charged with contempt

Illegal short-selling could have caused slide in bank share prices

By BARRY O'HALLORANLAURA SLATTERY and

Points for nursing courses will be higher after HSE cutbacks

By Brian Mooney

Reprieve from cold spell to be short-lived

By STEVEN CARROLL and CHRIS ASHMORE

Male cyclist (63) dies after Co Wicklow crash

Luxury hotels close with loss of 72 jobs

By Fiona Gartland

Northern Bank raid laundering trial begins

By Barry Roche, Southern Correspondent and in Cork

Federer sets up old rivalry with Safin

Call to expel Israeli envoy rejected

By Mary Minihan

Woman (58) dies in Co Waterford car crash

Conditions set to suit Brave Inca

By Brian O'Connor and Racing Correspondent

Sports Digest

Secret of the eagle Clinton landed

Bulgaria insists on veiling part of Czech EU art exhibit

By JAMIE SMYTH in Brussels

Cutbacks in public transport

RBS extends Six Nations sponsorship deal

'Saviour' image lives on in land of his father

Beat Dax and the rest will follow

By John O'Sullivan

Politicians send best wishes to Obama

By Mary Minihan

O'Toole joins condemnation of Anglo debate time allocation

By JIMMY WALSH

GAA won't offer grants bail-out

By Ian O'Riordan

Four nominated for Ifta's Irish Rising Star awards

By Fiona Gartland

Successful or not, the price of bailout could be too high

In Short

Following in Lincoln's footsteps

A Porsche for fiscally-challenged times

Challenging times for US-Ireland relationship

South Korean protest over office demolition leads to six deaths

By CHRISTIAN OLIVER in Seoul

RUC dismissed report of threats against Nelson

By Gerry Moriarty and Northern Editor

Gardaí fear gangland violence is set to escalate

By Conor Lally

Dublin council to reduce affordable house prices

By Olivia Kelly

Corrib gas delay 'extraordinary' - Martin

By Mary Minihan

A procession of the most presidential automobiles

A 100km/h limit on a motorway stretch

Two arrested over dissident republican activity

Hard Shoulder

Allied Irish slumps in massive sale of bank shares

By Laura Slattery

Tanker crewman kidnapped off Nigeria

Connacht captain Muldoon extends contract

Kelleher had no option but to step down

By PAUL GALLAGHER

Russian gas flow resumes to wary EU

By IAN TRAYNOR in Brussels

Kennedy to be released today

Blackrock set to renew rivalry with Terenure

By John O'Sullivan

State wants both banks to stay independent - Lenihan

By Michael O'Regan

Court reserves judgment in Izevbekhai case

Ceremony offers a break from snarls and soundbites

By Deaglán De Bréadún

Former Romanian PM on €2m corruption charges

Obama's call to remake America

Ryanair to end Aer Lingus interest if bid fails

McCarthy rules out any more talks

By Ian O'Riordan

'In 30 years, I have never seen such enthusiasm. Not since JFK'

By MARY MORRISSY in Washington

EU ministers agree on efforts to restore credit flow

By TONY BARBER in Brussels

Commercial Property

In Short

Fiat/Chrysler make a deal

An interesting snapshot, but the story of this swimmer's life has yet to unfold

By GERALD FLEMING

Major rise in North unemployment

Kidney names extended Ireland squad

Auditors criticised over scandals since Beef tribunal

By Marie O’Halloran

Tuarascáil

Gaelchultúr ag easpórtáil na teanga go cathracha Mheiriceá

By PÓL Ó MUIRÍ Eagarthóir Gaeilge

Missing teenager found by PSNI in his home town

By DAN KEENAN and Northern News Editor

Mother due to be sentenced on neglect charges

By Marese McDonagh

Concern over closure of geriatric ward

By JENNIFER LONG

An improbable journey to the White House

State Street shares drop 50% in value after sharp fall in quarterly earnings

Cover-up allegations force Polish minister out

By Derek Scally

Chief of food authority to step down

By Paul Cullen

Call for swifter action on contaminated water

By Paul Cullen

Army barracks closures begin tomorrow

By Alison Healy

Northern Bank official tells trial of 'threats'

By Barry Roche and Southern Correspondent

Priest criticises removal of hospice's tabernacle

By CATHY BLACK

Few surprises with new Mazda3

Bruton stresses benefits of Obama presidency

By DENIS STAUNTON in Washington

Clinton get US senate approval

Call to extend Anglo debate rejected

By Michael O'Regan

Clare factory planning to lay off 100 employees

By PAT FLYNN

Senior Green Party member says party in 'freefall'

Losing hair, gaining freedom

McCarthy rules out any more talks

By Ian O'Riordan

Beware the worldwide web of deceit

Donegal advance to McKenna Cup final

Limerick gangsters jailed for 10 years

By KATHRYN HAYES

Coldplay, Duffy lead Brits nominations

AIG will not renew United sponsorship

Armed raider robs Down store

Where does the State go from here?

Mandela's wife says Mugabe government 'illegitimate'

German economy facing biggest contraction in 60yrs

Cowen says solidarity key in time of turmoil

By Stephen Collins and Political Editor

Dati's return to work

Accidental death verdict on man who died after horse fall

By Kitty Holland

Coláiste Iognáid looking good for treble

By LINLEY MacKENZIE

Ex-KGB agent buys stake in 'Evening Standard'

Reality check on the way for the cult of Obama

BMW to reduce hours at German plants

A moment of utter integrity

Scott not concerned by lack of practice

Waiting and waiting for entry to the devastation that is Gaza

By MICHAEL JANSEN in Rafah

Israel declares all troops have left Gaza

The little-known engineer who put Italy on wheels

Cutting a dash in green and gold

Spanish firm wins NCT deal

By David Labanyi

Commercial Property

Take-up of offices down 40% in 2008

By Jack Fagan

France prepares rescue plan for manufacturers

Chechen protesters demand Russian authorities find lawyer's killers

Fairyhouse still looks doubtful

By Brian O'Connor

Corrections and Clarifications

Legal argument continues in murder trial

Eta claims killing of man (71) over rail link

Obama seeks to chart new course on economy

Land Rover cuts 450 jobs

Leading Thai commentator charged with insulting king

'Sooty and Sweep' offer little in way of hope

By Miriam Lord

McAleese signs nationalisation bill into law

A pink slip for this beaten docket?

By Roddy L'Estrange

Thai colonel denies leaving migrants to die

NI deals bad news for southern dealers

In short

Spurs agree deal for Wigan's Palacios

High-value export sector is central to future growth

By PROINNSIAS BREATHNACH

Driving simulators to raise road safety awareness

Superquinn to shed 400 jobs and close Dundalk store

By CONOR POPE and ELAINE EDWARDS

Channel 4 could merge under new proposals

Benitez move for Heskey on hold

By RICHARD WILLIAMS

Toyota names founder's grandson as new president

Family brings judicial review challenge to deportation

State of the Irish banks

America 'ready to lead again'

By DENIS STAUNTON in Washington

Price pressures have diminished, says Trichet

Tottenham leave it desperately late

MOTORSGADGETS

Weapons stolen as family held captive

Two due in court over 2000 loyalist murder

'Bad bank' strategy luring regulators internationally

Expectations exceeded only by scale of challenges

Professor defends controversial 'Bodies' exhibition

By Ronan McGreevy

Ulster tyros making case for Ireland

By John O'Sullivan

President escapes disaster on the dancefloor

54 hotels win energy-efficient awards

By AOIFE CARR

'Starting today, we must pick ourselves up, dust ourselves off, and begin again the work of remaking America'

Ban calls for full investigation into shelling of three UN sites

The Competition

Death of 'Irish Post' co-founder

Van der Linde and Cullen out of squad

Sterling falls to fresh low against dollar

Man (23) remanded on Whelan murder charge

By DARA de FAOITE

Bohemians suffer another setback as Roddy resigns

By Emmet Malone

Railway bridge delays cost Government millions

By David Labanyi

Unions angered by Bus Éireann cutbacks

By Ciarán Hancock and Business Affairs Correspondent

Miner BHP Billiton to lay off 6,000 staff