Thursday, March 18 2010

World News

World News

UN rejects polar bear trade ban (08:11)

A US-backed proposal to ban trade in polar bear skins and body parts has been voted down by UN members.

Thailand protesters vow 'class war' (06:06)

Thousands of demonstrators remain encamped in the historic heart of the Thai capital, vowing to stir up a "class war" until the government is ousted.

Polygamist guilty of sex assault (05:01)

A member of a polygamist group whose sprawling west Texas ranch was raided in 2008 has been found guilty of sexual assault of a child.

In Pictures

  • Niall Kerbey's three penalty goals weren't enough to keep Boyne in the Leinster League title race.
  • The girls badminton team from Gormanston College who are the new Leinster Under16 champions – from left, Kerry Louise Farrell, Shauna Carabini, Katie Roche and Ashling Moore.
  • Brian White gets past Gareth Sheridan during Sunday's clash at the Gaelic Grounds. The Cooley Kickhams player ended the game with 0-6.

The week in sport March 10

Editor's Choice

  • Switch off the life support

    In the first of a two-part special, well known broadcaster and soccer fan GERRY KELLY argues it's time to LET THE LEAGUE DIE

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