Former Northern Irish leader Ian Paisley dies aged 88
Former Northern Irish first minister Ian Paisley, the firebrand Protestant leader who struck a power-sharing deal with former foes Sinn Fein, died at the age of 88.
Former Ireland prime minister Reynolds dies aged 81: report
Former Irish prime minister Albert Reynolds has died aged 81.
After eurozone crisis, IMF rethinks rescues
The International Monetary Fund is rethinking bailouts in the wake of the eurozone crisis, with an eye to giving governments near default better options to stabilize their finances.
Irish examining possibility of other mass baby graves
Irish officials will investigate if the mass grave for almost 800 babies discovered near a home for unmarried mothers run by nuns is an isolated case, Prime Minister Enda Kenny said Thursday.
Cycling: Astana Proteam racer receives bronze at Giro d'Italia race
ProTeam Astana racer Fabio Aru has become the bronze prizewinner of the prestigious 2014 Giro d'Italia cycling race.
120 adopted children 'drop off the grid' in Africa and Europe
36 Kazakhstani orphans were adopted by South African and Kenyan nationals.
Golovkin's 30th fight: Names revealed
The names of Gennady Golovkin’s possible opponents have been revealed.
Bailout over but suffering goes on for Ireland's most needy
Ireland will receive plaudits this weekend when it exits its financial bailout but advocacy groups warn that the most vulnerable in society will still suffer from lingering austerity measures.
Three women rescued in London 'after 30 years in slavery'
Three traumatised women have been rescued from a house in London after being held as slaves for at least 30 years with one of them having spent her entire life in servitude, police said Thursday.
Irish president to make historic state visit to Britain
President Michael D. Higgins is to become the first Irish head of state to make a state visit to Britain, in another symbolic step forward for relations between the neighbouring countries.
Football: Kazakhstan loses to Ireland in last World Cup 2014 qualifier
The national football team of Kazakhstan has lost to Ireland in its last qualifying match of the World Cup 2014.
Ireland votes on scrapping upper house of parliament
Cash-strapped Ireland voted in a referendum on Friday on whether to back Prime Minister Enda Kenny's controversial proposals to abolish the upper house of parliament.
Ireland set to vote on abolishing upper house of parliament
Ireland votes on Friday on whether to abolish its upper house of parliament, a historic move that Prime Minister Enda Kenny argues will save money but which critics say is a power grab.
Football: McGeady and Robbie Keane enter Ireland national team's squad against Kazakhstan
The preliminary squad of the Irish team for the World Cup qualifier against Kazakhstan has been unveiled.
Bailouts still key issue as eurozone finance ministers meet
Eurozone finance ministers meet in calmer times Friday but still need to ensure bailed-out member states meet their targets amid growing speculation some will need more help to get back on track.
Some blood pressure drugs found to slow dementia
A class of drugs designed to lower blood pressure also slightly brakes the progression of dementia among the elderly and may even boost brain power marginally.
Brussels expected to up pressure for economic reform
The European Commission is expected on Wednesday to increase the pressure on several countries, particularly France, to speed up structural reforms seen as the only reliable way to boost growth and job creation.
Euro ministers in bid to finalise Cyprus bailout
Eurozone and EU finance ministers meet in Dublin from Friday to finalise the Cyprus bailout and consider extending debt repayment dates for Portugal and Ireland.
Eurogroup approves Ireland, Portugal debt extension
Eurozone finance ministers approved early Saturday plans to give bailed-out Ireland and Portugal more time to pay back some of their massive rescue loans.
Irish lawmakers vote to liquidate Anglo Irish Bank
Irish lawmakers voted through emergency legislation to liquidate the former Anglo Irish bank early Thursday, as part of a deal to ease the eurozone country's massive debt burden.