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Here's What Happened Today: Monday

Peter Casey courting Fianna Fáil, Ku Klux Klan costumes and a new president in Brazil.

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

IRELAND

Bunratty Halloween 0008 Marcei and Alex Flak having Halloween fun at Bunratty Castle. True Media True Media

WORLD

Leicester helicopter crash Supporters pay tribute to Leicester City Football Club chairman, Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, who died in a helicopter crash outside the club's stadium on Saturday. Mike Egerton / PA Images Mike Egerton / PA Images / PA Images

#INDONESIA: A Lion Air plane carrying 189 people crashed into the sea just minutes after taking off from Indonesia’s capital Jakarta.

#PITTSBURGH: The man accused in the Pittsburgh synagogue massacre appeared in court in a wheelchair and handcuffs to face charges he killed 11 people.

#BRAZIL: Far-right politician Jair Bolsonaro has been elected president of Brazil, promising a fundamental change in direction for the giant South American country.

#GERMANY: Angela Merkel is to step down as leader of her CDU party but wants to continues as German Chancellor until 2021

PARTING SHOT


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A Co Meath group for adults with intellectual disabilities has created a video in which its members ask locals just two questions about disability.

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