Brian Cowen in annual visit to US (03:31)

Taoiseach Brian Cowen will embark on his annual St Patrick's Day visit to the United States, armed with a positive message about Ireland's economy.

Man held over 'Elton death threat' (00:46)

A US man who posted a video on YouTube of himself calling for Elton John's death has been arrested for allegedly making terror threats.

Unions and Government plan talks (22:01)

The Government and public sector unions have agreed to crunch talks in a bid to resolve the bitter row over pay cuts.

Kercher killer: Other two to blame (20:26)

A man convicted of the murder of British student Meredith Kercher has written a letter implicating his co-defendants and denying he ever said they had nothing to do with the murder.

Ex-president's stolen body reburied (20:01)

The body of former Cypriot president Tassos Papadopoulos has been reburied, three months after it was stolen from its grave in an apparent extortion bid.

Taliban shooting 'more accurate' (20:01)

British commanders in Afghanistan are watching to see if the Taliban are changing tactics after troops in a militant hotspot reported that insurgents' shooting is becoming more accurate.