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Clear majority to support proposal on citizenship
A clear majority will vote in favour of the Government's proposal to remove the automatic right of citizenship from Irish children of non-national parents, according to the results of an Irish Times /TNS mrbi poll.
G7 ministers in appeal to OPEC on oil production
Finance ministers from the Group of Seven wealthy nations yesterday urged the world's largest oil producers to increase output and bring down petrol prices, saying "low oil prices would benefit the whole world economy".
State considering court action on doubts over speeding prosecutions
The Government is considering going to the High Court to prevent potentially thousands of speeding prosecutions from being thrown out of District Courts due to confusion over the law.

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General linked to Iraqi prison abuse
THE US/IRAQ: President Bush will give a prime-time speech tonight to explain his Iraq policy and prepare Americans for "the difficult challenges ahead". The effort by the White House to regain the initiative in its Iraq policy comes as new allegations surface of high-level approval of abuse in Iraqi prisons, Conor O'Clery in New York reports p
Anti-Bush film wins Moore top prize at Cannes
FRANCE: In a decision that will dismay the White House and the Disney company, Michael Moore's highly politicised documentary, Farenheit 9/11 , took the major award, the Palme d'Or, at the closing ceremony of the 57th Festival de Cannes on Saturday night. Michael Dwyer Film Correspondent reports p
Sharon revises Gaza Strip plan
THE MIDDLE EAST: Israel's Prime Minister, Mr Ariel Sharon, announced yesterday that he plans to bring a revised version of his plan to withdraw from the Gaza Strip to his cabinet on Sunday, even though he is not yet assured of a majority among his ministers. p
Royal wedding gives Madrid new beginning
SPAIN: There was a mood of anticlimax in Madrid yesterday as Spaniards recovered from Saturday's wedding of Crown Prince Felipe and his bride, the former journalist Letizia Ortiz. p

Ireland

Young men main victims of weekend road toll
Seven people lost their lives on the roads in a number of accidents throughout the State at the weekend, bringing the toll of road fatalities this year to 145. p
Press Council plan to come before Cabinet
Prosecutors' Conference: The Minister for Justice, Mr McDowell, has said proposals for the establishment of an independent Press Council would be brought before the Cabinet in the autumn. p
Harney says Bush summit should go ahead
The EU summit meeting with Mr Bush in Clare at the end of June should go ahead despite fears that it could provoke major demonstrations, the Tánaiste, Ms Harney, has said. p
1,000 are denied entry to Educate Together schools
Parents of 1,000 children refused access to non-denominational Educate Together (ET) schools are to write to the Minister for Education, Mr Dempsey, demanding that their constitutional rights to such an education be upheld. p
New code for drinks industry
Offenders who sell alcohol to persons under 18 or who promote drink in a socially irresponsible way are to be named and shamed under a new code for the industry. p
An Post services face 'kiss of death'
The Government has been accused of giving the "kiss of death" to social services provided by An Post by refusing to address the urgent need for State financial support for the semi-state company. p
Two hikers critical after falling at waterfall
Two hikers were being treated in Beaumont Hospital in Dublin last night for serious injuries suffered in a fall at Powerscourt waterfall in Co Wicklow. p

Finance

Advertising code causes concern
The proposed restrictions on children's advertising lack a scientific basis and could end up costing Irish broadcasters such as RTÉ, TV3 and TG4 about €20 million, leading food and beverage companies have claimed. p
House prices in UK set to 'rise by 10%'
British house prices will rise by more than 10 per cent a year for the next 18 months and interest rates may hit 6 per cent, but prices are not set for a crash, according to a group representing banks and buildings societies. p

Sport

Howler provides bizarre finale
RUGBY: It will be remembered, sadly, for one of the cock-ups of all time. In truth, this season's Heineken European Cup and yesterday's throbbing final at Twickenham deserved a more fitting tail-end, decisive play, but after the biggest win in their history Wasps won't care a jot about that. p
Keane to make a quick return
SOCCER: Roy Keane will remain in Manchester today in order to receive treatment for the dead leg he sustained during Saturday's FA Cup final. p
Second's out for shocked caddie Dave
GOLF: When a relationship ends, there tends to be more acrimony than syrupy sentiment between the affected parties. So it was that while Padraig Harrington - shortly after the 22nd runners-up finish of his professional career in the TPC of Europe yesterday - attempted to put a positive spin on his decision to part ways with Dave McNeilly, the caddie himself purported to be "in total shock" at the confirmation. p