Michael Schumacher:
It's being reported that Michael Schumacher has been operated on for a second time, following a ski accident in France
The 44 year old was skiing off piste when he fell and hit his head yesterday in Meribel.
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Russia:
Russian authorities say 14 people have been killed in a second explosion in Volgograd in Russia.
It follows yesterdays suicide bombing which killed 17.
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Northern Ireland:
The White House is urging all parties in the north to make the compromises needed to reach a final agreement on the issues of parades, flags and the troubled past.
The Chair of the talks, US diplomat Richard Haas has set today as the final deadline for a deal, with all sides meeting again this morning.
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Sligo:
A 30 year old man will appear in court in Sligo this morning charged in relation to the barricaded incident over the weekend.
He was arrested after a 13 hour siege.
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Cork:
A tow line has been attached to a cargo ship - carrying 13 people - that was broken down and drifting off the south west coast.
