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The Right Rev Alan Harper, Bishop of Connor, is embraced in St Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin by his wife Helen at the announcement yesterday of his election as Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland.

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EU unveils new energy policy to help with climate change
European Commission president José Manuel Barroso has said Europe must lead the world into a "post-industrial revolution" through a package of measures which aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions throughout the EU by 20 per cent over the next 13 years.

Five trawlermen missing off southeast coast
The search was continuing in gale force conditions last night for the five crew of a Wexford fishing vessel which was reported missing as it returned to Dunmore East, Co Waterford.
Bush plan calls for 21,500 new troops and $1bn in aid
President George Bush last night defied American public opinion, the Democratic-controlled Congress and many of his own generals by sending 21,500 more troops and $1 billion in additional aid to Iraq.

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Harney welcomes Axa move on Bupa
The Minister for Health Mary Harney had backed moves by Axa to take over the health insurance business of Bupa Ireland. p
Mobile phone makers hit by high expectations for iPhone
Shares in mobile phone makers including Nokia, Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics slipped yesterday on worries about their ability to compete with Apple's new iPhone. p
Court rules out disqualification of accountant
A Dublin accountant, Patrick McCann, has been told the High Court will not be granting disqualifications against him that were sought by the Director of Corporate Enforcement, Paul Appleby. p

Ireland

Daughter charged with manslaughter
Two people have been charged with the manslaughter and reckless endangerment of Evelyn Joel (58), who died at Wexford General Hospital last January. p
Lawlor estate pays off €265,000 legal costs
The High Court will today be asked to rescind an order for the sale of the late Liam Lawlor's house after his estate paid off a €265,000 legal bill. p
ClientLogic to cut 138 positions at Dublin base
A US multinational is to shed 138 jobs at its facility in north Dublin. ClientLogic, whose Irish base is located in Swords, provides multilingual technical support and customer care services for a number of international companies in the IT and healthcare industries. p
Father abandoned 15-month-old baby in Tara Street Dart station
A father who left his 15-month-old baby on a staircase in a train station "suffered from forgetfulness", a court heard yesterday. p

World

Blair seems to rule out sending more troops
BRITAIN: British prime minister Tony Blair appeared to indicate there would be no further deployment of British troops to Iraq yesterday as US president George Bush prepared to unveil details of the new American "surge" to boost security in Baghdad. p
European far right forms faction in parliament
EU: A disparate group of anti-immigrant, xenophobic and nationalist politicians are clubbing together to form a faction in the European Parliament entitled to EU funds and more say in the Brussels assembly. p
Film producer husband of Loren dies
ITALY: Carlo Ponti, one of Italy's best-known film producers and the husband of actress Sophia Loren, has died at the age of 94, his family said yesterday. p
Turkey 'not ready', says EPP leader
TURKEY: The new chairman of the European Parliament's most powerful political group said yesterday that Turkey should not be offered full membership of the European Union. p

Features

Showtime for Hitler
It seems that German cinema can't get enough Adolf. After the serious Downfall, we now get a Führer played for laughs, writes Derek Scally p
Going solo with soulful sound
In the 1960s he was a pop star, in the 1970s he went solo, but since 1980 Andy Fairweather Low has been cast in the role of supporting artist - until the release of his first solo album for 26 years. He talks to Joe Breen p

Sport

IRUPA criticise Quinlan ban
RUGBY: Niall Woods, the chief executive of the Irish Rugby Union Players Association (IRUPA), last night expressed his outrage on behalf of the players' union over the decision by an ERC disciplinary panel to reject Munster's appeal on behalf of Alan Quinlan against a six-week suspension. p
Benitez redirects criticism to board
SOCCER: Rafael Benitez has rejected criticism of his managerial methods at Liverpool and indicated that the supporters' complaints should be redirected towards the club's board of directors. With a takeover imminent, Benitez felt emboldened enough to question the club's spending policies under the current regime and blame the 6-3 League Cup thrashing by Arsenal on a failure to release more transfer funds. p

Opinion

Swift blow for church in Poland
There was a time, not so long ago, when Catholic bishops did not resign. Regardless of their sins, they were protected by church authorities determined to remain immune from alien concepts of public opinion and media pressure, writes Mary Raftery. p
Author demanding favourable reviews for latest volume
Newton's Optic: 'Pigs and Parlours' may fly, but Gerry Adams knows the book stops here, writes Newton Emerson p