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Multiple Sclerosis
The taxman cometh: how Solpadeine maker was left with a €1.6bn headache
independent.ie - Dara Doyle
Informed that the drug-maker's chief financial officer, Ron Winowiecki, wasn't around, the visitor dropped off a letter at its second-floor office in …
Make those savings work for you
independent.ie - Sinead Ryan
We're putting our money away - but we can do more to make a return on it Sometimes (quite often actually) they do the exact opposite to what …
Chinese Companies
Providence advances Avalon oil prospect
independent.ie - Ellie Donnelly
The company and its partners have had their interest in the project upgraded to a so-called frontier exploration licence, which paves the way for an …
Marathons
Trainers: by Fiona Ness
independent.ie
Asics Gel Nimbus 18 From €90 SportsDirect sale Asics' full-shoe gel cushion makes this a comfortable buy that keeps feet cool and dry. It's a durable …
As a widower is there any way I can pay less local property tax?
independent.ie - Charlie Weston
Your Questions A: The law states that any property used for residential purposes on the valuation date of May 1, 2013 is liable for local property tax …
Donald Trump
Donald Trump to unveil plan to resolve US government shutdown
independent.ie - Lisa Mascaro
The president will try and break the deadlock with a statement on Saturday. The White House did not immediately provide details on Friday about what …
Harrowing details of fire at halting site prove too much for heartbroken families
independent.ie - Nicola Anderson
They should feel free to leave the court room if they wished, she said. The families stayed as long as they could - but it was too heartbreaking and …
Chicago
Police officer who killed black teenager in Chicago gets nearly seven years
independent.ie - Associated Press Reporter
Jason Van Dyke is the first officer in the city to be convicted over the killing of an African-American. Judge Vincent Gaughan’s sentence of six years …
Disability
Disabled people share experiences on Twitter as #ThingsDisabledPeopleKnow trends
independent.ie - Alastair Reid
Nearly 20,000 tweets were sent on Friday as disabled people around the world discussed the quirks and trials of their lived experience. “‘You don’t …
West Ham United
Emery: Chelsea defeat would make top-four finish impossible for Arsenal
independent.ie - Mark Mann-Bryans
The Gunners could be sixth in the Premier League and nine points off the Blues if results go against them on Saturday. The Gunners welcome their …
Harry Kane
Pochettino hoping to unearth next Spurs star from inside club
independent.ie - Jonathan Veal
The Tottenham manager says it would be impossible to find a replacement for injured striker Harry Kane in the January transfer market. Spurs look set …
West Ham United
Pellegrini: Wilshere to return at start of February
independent.ie - Andy Sims
The West Ham midfielder has been troubled by an ankle injury. There were fears the former England midfielder would miss the rest of the season, with …
Manchester United FC
Solskjaer: Embracing all that comes with modern footballers is key
independent.ie - Simon Peach
It is a month since the Old Trafford hierarchy called time on Jose Mourinho’s turbulent tenure. It is a month since the Old Trafford hierarchy called …
Westmeath clinch first O'Byrne Cup title in 31 years with win over experimental Dublin outfit
independent.ie - Donnchadh Boyle
Westmeath 1-12 Dublin 0-10 Tonight’s clash in Parnell Park offered typical January fare for large parts of the 70-plus minutes in Donnycarney but when …
Montpellier
Both Scottish clubs guaranteed places in the Champions Cup quarter-final after Edinburgh's victory over Montpellier
independent.ie - Independent.ie Newsdesk
The victory secured top spot in Pool 5 and a home contest for Richard Cockerill's side in the last eight. It also ensured Glasgow will finish as one …
Great Britain
Ant McPartlin makes emotional return to Britain's Got Talent
independent.ie - Lucy Mapstone
The presenter reunited with his long-time presenting partner Declan Donnelly on the first day of auditions for the ITV programme at the London …
Nova Scotia
British sailor acquitted of ‘rape’ at military base in Canada
independent.ie - Associated Press Reporter
The judge dismissed the evidence of the complainant. Darren Smalley was charged with sexual assault causing bodily harm and participating in a sexual …
University of California
Billy Ray Cyrus sings at memorial service for murdered policewoman
independent.ie - Associated Press Reporter
Natalie Corona was shot after responding to a car crash. He said that Davis Officer Natalie Corona’s smile touched his heart. He called her a “light in …
EastEnders
Could swastika shock have killed Dr Legg in EastEnders’ anti-Semitism episode?
independent.ie - Craig Simpson
The character may have died in a powerful scene. In an episode which dealt with the tragic past of the Jewish people, Dr Legg slumped weeping into his …
Olympics
Athletes ready to fly the flag for Ireland at Special Olympic Games
independent.ie - Conor McCrave
Final preparations are well underway as the 91-strong team get ready to fly the flag for Ireland at the global event. Some 7,000 athletes will head to …
Judiciary
Retired garda tells court he was assaulted at scene of Strokestown eviction
independent.ie - Marese McDonagh
Two men remanded in custody charged with offences in wake of eviction There were angry scenes at Castlerea District Court after a Donegal man charged …
North Korea
Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un to meet again to discuss denuclearisation
independent.ie - Matthew Lee
A summit has been pencilled in for February following last year’s icebreaker in Singapore. News of a second meeting with the reclusive North Korean …
Donald Trump
Donald Trump to hold a second summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un
independent.ie - Independent.ie Newsdesk
The announcement came at the White House on Friday after Mr Trump met with a North Korean envoy. White House press secretary Sarah Sanders said Mr …
Donald Trump
Donald Trump is to hold a second summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un
independent.ie - Independent.ie Newsdesk
The announcement came at the White House on Friday after Mr Trump met with a North Korean envoy. White House press secretary Sarah Sanders said Mr …
Drag Queens
Shane Richie finding ‘inner RuPaul’ for drag queen part
independent.ie - Craig Simpson
The soap star got help from Jessie Wallace in preparing for the role. The actor confided in Kat Slater star Jessie Wallace in order to prepare for his …
African Union
Six in court as Kenya widens probe into attack on hotel complex
independent.ie - Christopher Torchia
The assault claimed 21 innocent lives. A judge ordered five of the suspects held for 30 days while authorities look into the assault on the dusitD2 …
World Rugby
'Joey Carbery starts two games at the World Cup' - Brian O'Driscoll feels Munster flyhalf is still '20pc' behind Johnny
independent.ie - Independent.ie Newsdesk
Some feisty exchanges between Carbery and Sexton at Thomond Park and the Munster playmaker's form since has sparked debate about whether there could …
Bank Robbery
Bank robbery suspects arrested after slapstick car chase
independent.ie - Associated Press Reporters
Officers from Texas had been monitoring the group when they attempted another raid on Thursday. Officers from Dallas arrested a group of people …
Siblings
'She's with us in spirit' - Dolores O'Riordan's mother accepts honourary doctorate on behalf of late daughter
independent.ie - David Raleigh
The body of the world famous singer with The Cranberries was found submerged in a bath in her bedroom in a London hotel, on January 15th last year. An …