Irish suspects feature prominently on Dubai Most Wanted list

Ireland continues to suffer from its false implication in the high profile assassination of a militant in Dubai more than three years ago. Hamas commander Mahmoud Al Mabhouh was on a visit to the UAE on his way to China from Damascus. Twenty seven suspects were named by Dubai Police and it soon became apparent most of them were carrying passports belonging to citizens of other countries. ...

London police round up more men over murder of soldier

Three men have been arrested in London over the murder of the British soldier, Lee Rigby, 25, who was allegedly hacked to death by Islamist extremists. Two men aged 28 and 24 were arrested at their home in southeast London, while a 21-year-old man was arrested in a London street. Police are considering laying conspiracy to murder charges against the trio. They are being held by Counter ...

Italian watchdog says Vatican Bank has improved

The Vatican Bank has been the subject of a 10 page report from its newly formed financial watchdog agency. The report has revealed that there were some attempts last year to use the bank to launder money. In 2012 there were six suspicious transaction reports, two of which were passed on to Vatican prosecutors for investigation. Autorita Informazione Finanziaria, the watchdog, was ...

Ireland comeback on the cards for Dunne

Maher: A rivalry of the ages The Aston Villa man has been plagued with a persistent groin injury that has required three rounds of surgery and has seen the 33-year-old miss the entire Premier League season.However Dunne, who last appeared on a football field in Ireland's final Euro 2012 match against Italy, has linked up with his compatriots ahead of their friendly against England.But ...

Irish graduates sought after in Beirut

A placement programme at one of Lebanon's main law firms has been giving Irish and British graduates a taste of international practice in a rapidly changing ...