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MURDER victim Ann Corcoran fell foul of a "killer at large" when Oliver Hayes abducted and killed her, the Cork woman's devastated elderly brother has said.
SIX weeks after the Health Service Executive (HSE) declared it had ended the dangerous custom of placing children with unapproved and unassessed foster carers, evidence has emerged to show that the unsafe practice actually continued.
AS the bells pealed to call people to midday Mass at St Francis' Church outside the courtroom, murderer Oliver Hayes bowed his head on hearing his sentence.
CATHOLIC authorities in Germany announced two major abuse investigations – one into the renowned choir once led by Pope Benedict XVI's brother and another into what everyone, including the Pope, knew about the sexual and physical abuse of students.
US Vice-President Joe Biden told Palestinian leaders yesterday Washington will hold accountable any side that hurts peace prospects, pointedly citing Israel's settlement expansion plans.
DAVID BECKHAM is not a manused to being overshadowed but his Old Trafford homecoming was hijacked by Wayne Rooney last night as the striker produced a mesmerising performance to help Manchester United beat AC Milan and reach the Champions League quarter-finals.
DEBT topping more than €37 billion is covered by a state safety net for major banks, Finance Minister Brian Lenihan revealed.
POLITICIANS are geared to think only as far as the next election. They go into liquidation if they lose their seat.
Alan Good
Brian O'Driscoll will this weekend become the latest player to join rugby's most exclusive club when he leads Ireland out against Wales this Saturday, winning his 100th cap for his country.
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