EU warship repels pirate attack off Somalia

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A Spanish warship repelled a pirate attack off the coast of Somalia in the first such assault on a European Union naval force since its mission to protect shipping began in December 2008, the EU force said on Monday.

11/5/2010 — Filed under: Politics
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Irish politicking gears up; EU scrutinises budget

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The European Union will wade into Ireland’s financial crisis on Monday amid intense manoeuvring within government to avoid politically unpalatable budget cuts.

11/4/2010 — Filed under: Finance
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Gardaí arrest 13 in major operation against crime gang

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A total of 13 men were arrested following an early morning Garda operation targeting drug trafficking.

11/3/2010 — Filed under: Crime
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Rising demand for flexible working poses business connectivity challenges

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Demand for flexible working in the UK and Europe is expected to continue increasing in the coming years.

11/2/2010 — Filed under: Business
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Irish Banks Sink as EU Eyes Nation’s Survival Plan

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Shares in Ireland’s banks fell to record lows Monday and borrowing costs were near euro-era highs as the government prepared to discuss its fiscal survival plans with top European Union officials.

11/1/2010 — Filed under: Finance
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