World leaders have urged President Putin to stop his military build up in Ukraine, with the G7 group of nations condemning Russia's actions.
David Cameron and Barack Obama have also sent a joint warning to Moscow, saying there would be "significant costs" if it didn't change its course.
The Tanaiste Eamon Gilmore has also criticised Russian movements - he'll meet with EU Foreign Ministers in Brussels today to discuss the escalating crisis.
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Oscar Pistorius has arrived in court with his trial for murder now underway.
The Olympic and Paralympic athlete is accused of the pre-meditated killing of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on Valentine's Day last year.
Pistorius denies the charge, saying he shot the model at his home because he thought she was an intruder.
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Bank of Ireland has reported a loss of 569 million euro last year.
That's down significantly on losses of 1-point-4 billion in 2012.
The bank says mortgage arrears remain a key focus - with eight out of ten of "challenged" mortgages with agreed restructuring plans are now meeting repayments.
