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Joe Corcoran: 'Killing utterly changes the landscape of Middle East'
Not three days into the new decade and already we have our first international military crisis. I am speaking, of course, about the killing in Baghdad, via targeted air strike, of Iranian Major General and Quds commander Qasem Soleimani, by US forces early last Friday morning. News of Soleimani's death created a lot of noise online, with global Twitter trends comparing it to the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in 1914 and decrying the prospective outbreak of World War III. Twitter, however, isn't known for level-headedness, so what does this really amount to?
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Irish in Iran warned to 'be vigilant' as Trump says 'US has targeted 52 Iranian sites'
The United States has "targeted 52 Iranian sites" for attack should Iran strike "any Americans, or American assets", President Donald Trump warned last night.
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Rod Stewart charged with battery at hotel
Aging rocker Rod Stewart has been charged by police following an alleged altercation involving his son Sean at a hotel in Florida.
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'Blood on our hands' over US use of Shannon, says Clare Daly
Dublin MEP Clare Daly has warned Ireland has "blood on our hands" as the rapid escalation of tension between the US and Iran brings the use of Shannon Airport into focus.
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Australian PM defends his record on climate change amid wildfire crisis
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has defended his leadership and his governmentrecord on climate change.
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A 15-week-old puppy had to undergo life-saving treatment after she wolfed down a double pack of bourbon biscuits.
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