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Ireland says it is not to blame for Apple’s low tax rate
Irish government denies responsibility for Apple's low tax payments.
Irish government denies responsibility for Apple's low tax payments.
15th May, 2013
Eurozone recession extends into sixth quarter
Overall, the euro region's economy contracted 0.2 per cent in the January-March period from the previous three months.
Overall, the euro region's economy contracted 0.2 per cent in the January-March period from the previous three months.
8th March, 2013
Top 10 St. Patrick’s Day destinations
If the luck of the Irish is with you, there will be shamrocks, Guinness and fine friends to share your St. Patrick's Day celebrations.
If the luck of the Irish is with you, there will be shamrocks, Guinness and fine friends to share your St. Patrick's Day celebrations.
18th October, 2012
Europe: small businesses close down
Thousands of small shops and businesses have closed up over the past few years of Europe’s economic downturn, especially in the so-called “PIIGS” countries of…
Thousands of small shops and businesses have closed up over the past few years of Europe’s economic downturn, especially in the so-called “PIIGS” countries of…
24th September, 2012
West Indies qualify for Super Eights
West Indies qualified for the Super Eights after the match was abandoned due to rain.
West Indies qualified for the Super Eights after the match was abandoned due to rain.
17th August, 2012
Mooney ruled out, Rankin selected for Ireland T20
John Mooney has been ruled out of Ireland's squad for the World Twenty20 due to a fractured finger.
John Mooney has been ruled out of Ireland's squad for the World Twenty20 due to a fractured finger.
9th August, 2012
Rankin announces retirement
Rankin has played 79 times for Ireland and is now hoping to play Test cricket for England.
Rankin has played 79 times for Ireland and is now hoping to play Test cricket for England.
19th June, 2012
Euro 2012: Day 11
Spain beat Croatia 0-1, while Italy beat Ireland 2-0. – Photos by AFP…
Spain beat Croatia 0-1, while Italy beat Ireland 2-0. – Photos by AFP…
19th June, 2012
Italy down Ireland to reach quarter-finals
Cassano and Balotelli scored the goals as Italy beat 10-man Ireland 2-0.
Cassano and Balotelli scored the goals as Italy beat 10-man Ireland 2-0.
15th June, 2012
Euro 2012: day 7
Spain beat Ireland 4-0 while Croatia held Italy to a 1-1 draw in their Euro 2012 Group C clash on Thursday to boost their hopes…
Spain beat Ireland 4-0 while Croatia held Italy to a 1-1 draw in their Euro 2012 Group C clash on Thursday to boost their hopes…
2nd March, 2012
O’Brien recalls innings that changed his life
ABU DHABI: One year on from scoring the fastest hundred ever in the cricket World Cup, Ireland batsman Kevin O’Brien has yet to watch the…
ABU DHABI: One year on from scoring the fastest hundred ever in the cricket World Cup, Ireland batsman Kevin O’Brien has yet to watch the…
6th February, 2012
European debt crisis main threat to Asia-Pacific banks
SYDNEY: Europe’s sovereign debt crisis poses a threat to Asia-Pacific banks, along with the risk of a hard landing in China and a downturn…
SYDNEY: Europe’s sovereign debt crisis poses a threat to Asia-Pacific banks, along with the risk of a hard landing in China and a downturn…
26th November, 2011
Italy borrowing costs hit record
ROME, Nov 25: Italy had to pay record rates to raise 10-billion euros ($13.2-billion) on Friday after France and Germany warned that a blow-out in its giant debt mountain would signal “the end of the euro
ROME, Nov 25: Italy had to pay record rates to raise 10-billion euros ($13.2-billion) on Friday after France and Germany warned that a blow-out in its giant debt mountain would signal “the end of the euro
24th November, 2011
German bond failure spooks investors
BERLIN, Nov 23: A German bond auction failed on Wednesday, sparking concern the debt crisis could strike at the heart of the eurozone as European leaders bickered about what to do next
BERLIN, Nov 23: A German bond auction failed on Wednesday, sparking concern the debt crisis could strike at the heart of the eurozone as European leaders bickered about what to do next
27th October, 2011
Euro zone strikes deal on 2nd Greek package, EFSF
Euro zone leaders struck a deal with private banks and insurers on Thursday for them to accept a 50 percent loss on holdings…
Euro zone leaders struck a deal with private banks and insurers on Thursday for them to accept a 50 percent loss on holdings…
28th September, 2011
Greek default fears haunt EU, IMF
STRASBOURG: EU and IMF auditors, who hold the keys to eight billion euros ($11 billion) of blocked loans that Greece needs to avoid a default…
STRASBOURG: EU and IMF auditors, who hold the keys to eight billion euros ($11 billion) of blocked loans that Greece needs to avoid a default…
19th September, 2011
Outlook: World economies
European economies Eurostat, the EU statistical agency, has reported a sharp slowdown in economic growth during the second quarter. Gross domestic product for the European…
European economies Eurostat, the EU statistical agency, has reported a sharp slowdown in economic growth during the second quarter. Gross domestic product for the European…
3rd September, 2011
EU, IMF suspend Greece audit
ATHENS, Sept 2: The EU and IMF left a critical audit of Greek finances unfinished on Friday saying more budget work was needed, and the…
ATHENS, Sept 2: The EU and IMF left a critical audit of Greek finances unfinished on Friday saying more budget work was needed, and the…
2nd September, 2011
Gold sales would not solve Europe’s debt troubles
LONDON: Europe’s most indebted nations are under heavy pressure from their richer neighbours to sort out their finances, but they are unlikely to mimic the…
LONDON: Europe’s most indebted nations are under heavy pressure from their richer neighbours to sort out their finances, but they are unlikely to mimic the…
31st May, 2011
Titanic launch 100 years ago marked in Belfast
BELFAST: Dignitaries on Tuesday marked the 100th anniversary of the launch of the Titanic from Belfast in Northern Ireland with a religious service and the…
BELFAST: Dignitaries on Tuesday marked the 100th anniversary of the launch of the Titanic from Belfast in Northern Ireland with a religious service and the…
