Issue 0139/11
The National Friday 10th February, 2012
Lance Bombardier Ben Parkinson, 27, and Rifleman Jake Partlett, 21, were badly injured when they stepped on a landmine in Afghanistan during routine patrol. They were brought to Skydive Dubai by British charity, Pilgrim Bandits, where they jumped in tandem with instructors in a bid to regain their confidence.
Gardai have issued an appeal to the public for any information concerning a young man whose body was found on Friday night in Dublin.
The man, in his twenties, is yet ...
Do you take the threat of North Korea seriously?
Nothing will ever completely replace playing the game I love, however I feel like I'm starting a new adventure and I'm genuinely excited about what lies ahead. I'm fortunate to have been given many opportunities throughout my career and now I feel it's my time to give back.
David Beckham
The world's best known footballer was speaking after formally announcing his retirement.
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