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Here's What Happened Today: Friday

Everybody’s talking about Scotland saying no to independence, Culture Night and abortion guidelines.

NEED TO CATCH up? TheJournal.ie brings you a round-up of today’s news.

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IRELAND

INTERNATIONAL

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#SCOTLAND First Minister Alex Salmond announced he is to resign, following the defeat for the Yes side in the independence referendum.

#FRANCE Nicola Sarkozy launched his political comeback – on Facebook

#SYRIA The situation in Golan Heights is going from bad to worse, with the Philippines pulling out all of its peacekeepers.

#ISLAMIC STATE France became the first nation to join the US in attacking Islamic State.

#USA A man killed his daughter and six grandchildren in a shooting in Florida.

INNOVATION

  • Want a new iPhone 6? Here’s how much they will cost in Ireland. [TheJournal.ie]
  • YouTube has invested in helping its stars experiment with new shows and formats. [The Guardian]

PARTING SHOT

Like airline food? Erm, we’re not sure exactly why you do. But if you think it’s great, you might be jealous about this service, which enables you to order ‘plane food’ to your home. Tasty? [Springwise]