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The British Prime Minister, Mr Tony Blair, leaves Downing Street to give evidence at the Hutton inquiry yesterday
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Martin rejects move for smoking ban compromise
No compromise or delay of any kind will be allowed in the introduction of the blanket ban on smoking in the workplace, according to the Minister for Health, writes Marie O'Halloran
Blair saw report by BBC as resignation issue
The BBC report that Downing Street falsified an intelligence document to promote the case for war in Iraq would have warranted his resignation if it were true, the British Prime Minister, Mr Tony Blair, has told the Hutton Inquiry, writes Deaglán de Bréadún , Foreign Affairs Correspondent, in LondonMore live in family home until mid-30s
Young adults are increasingly staying in the family home until their mid-30s, according to new figures released by the Central Statistics Office, writes Mark Hennessy , Political Correspondent
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Jobs market puts in strong performance
The jobs market continues to perform strongly, despite the economic slowdown, with figures showing total employment rose by 28,400 in the year to April. Job gains in the public sector, construction and in hotels and restaurants more than offset losses elsewhere. pTextile firm lays off 147 workers
On the day Government figures suggested a tentative recovery in the labour market, 147 job losses were announced at a Kerry textiles factory and the future of a further 120 was thrown into serious doubt. pGresham plans to double its hotels
Gresham Hotel Group wants to double its number of hotels by taking on new properties in cities already within its portfolio, writes Una McCaffrey pMinister defends deal with Ryanair
The Walloon regional government yesterday defended the deal it struck with Ryanair at Charleroi airport a day after the airline's chief executive, Mr Michael O'Leary, said continued adverse legal rulings could see dozens of routes dropped. p
World
London blackout affects 250,000
LONDON: The British government's part-privatisation of the London Underground was blamed last night for exacerbating a massive power failure, which blacked out large parts of the capital and brought the transport network to a halt. pParis calls for change of policy direction in Iraq
FRANCE: France called yesterday for a change of policy direction in Iraq, with the United States handing political power to an Iraqi provisional government and security to a United Nations-mandated multilateral force. pMore talks on North Korea's nuclear plans
ASIA: The six-party talks about talks on North Korea's nuclear programme will continue for a second round but there are few clues as to where they are heading. p
Ireland
Family believes remains are their mother's
The family of Jean McConville say they now believe that the remains found at Shelling Hill beach on Wednesday are those of their mother. pO'Callaghan potential backer of theme park
Cork property developer Owen O'Callaghan has emerged as a potential backer of the proposed €7 billion theme park in north Co Dublin. pTime for teaching Irish to be reduced
The amount of time devoted to the Irish language in 3,000 primary schools is to be scaled back by 30 per cent from next Monday. pCall to avert school traffic chaos
The Irish Road Haulage Association has called on the Minister for Transport, Mr Brennan, to show that a school transport management strategy will be operated at the start of the new school year next week. pNI citizens willing to inform on criminals
People in Northern Ireland are more prepared to inform on drug dealers and racketeers, new research suggests. p
Sport
Heavy defeat sees Derry crash out
UEFA Cup/Derry City 0; Apoel Nicosia 3: The superior fitness level and technique of Apoel Nicosia saw Derry City crash out of the UEFA Cup at the Brandywell last night but, in truth, Dermot Keely's side did not dserve to be on the end of what appears to be a comprehensive defeat. pWhite continues gold rush
ATHLETICS/World Championships: On another night perfect for the world's speed merchants Kelli White secured the first gold medal double in Paris, winning the 200 metres title to add to that won over 100 metres last Sunday. p'Impressive' McPhail earns recall
Keith O'Neill may have some work to do before the prospect of reviving a once-promising international career becomes a reality, writes Emmet Malone, Soccer Correspondent p
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