World News

A week has gone by since the cyclone hit Burma/Myanmar, and international aid is still being blocked. The junta proposes to go ahead today with a constitional referendum to consolidate powers, in parts of the state they say are not affected.

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The MDC in Zimbabwe have accepted a run-off election: there is no date fixed for it.

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The head of the British charity "Save the Children" was shot dead in eastern Chad yesterday and charities are pulling oout.

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The Irish Times reported on Hizbollah's taking of control of West Beirut.

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Irish News

In Ireland, Nuala Faolain, the great academic, writer and thinker died.

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The Psychiatric nurses strike talks have been suspended without agreement.

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