Tuesday, March 4, 2008

Paisley to step down as First Minister in May
18:10 The Rev Ian Paisley has announced he is to stand down as leader of the Democratic Unionist Party and Northern Ireland's First Minister in May. He confirmed his decision to go today after mounting pressure from within his party in recent weeks to stand aside. The 81-year-old First Minister, who will remain as an MP and Assembly member, will quit after an investment conference in Belfast on May 7th.
- Paisley to end five decades in politics
- Blair praises Paisley's 'decisive' contribution

Ahern heralds Paisley's role in restoring devolution
22:17 Taoiseach Bertie Ahern tonight praised Ian Paisley's role in restoring devolution to Northern Ireland. But he warned Mr Paisley's departure as Democratic Unionist Party leader and First Minister would leave behind significant new hurdles.
Clinton under pressure as Ohio, Texas vote
20:48 The fate of Hillary Clinton's US presidential bid rested with voters in Ohio and Texas tonight in her hard-fought Democratic duel with Barack Obama.
Kearney jury to resume deliberations tomorrow
19:29 The jury in the trial of Dublin man Brian Kearney, who is accused of murdering his wife, has been sent to a hotel for the night after more than two hours of deliberations.