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Democracy

Egypt goes to the polls in first post-Mubarak election

Yesterday, 8:10 AM 503 Views No Comments

Millions of Egyptians have been queuing to vote today, less than two weeks before Mubarak is due to be sentenced.

# middle-east - Monday 21 May, 2012

Yemen

Suicide bombing kills nearly 100 soldiers in Yemen

Mon, 4:41 PM 1,620 Views 1 Comment

The bombing, believed to be a failed assassination attempt against the Minister of Defence, killed 96 soldiers at a military parade rehearsal.

NATO

Nato exit strategy from Afghanistan to start mid-2013

Mon, 4:04 PM 1,141 Views 4 Comments

US President Barack Obama espite said that France’s decision to withdraw troops early would not affect Nato’s mission in Afghanistan.

# middle-east - Sunday 20 May, 2012

Middle East

Jerusalem must be partitioned, says former Israeli PM

Sun, 6:51 PM 3,476 Views 66 Comments

Ehud Olmert says it’s time to relinquish a unified Jerusalem in the interest of peace.

# middle-east - Friday 18 May, 2012

Cultural Boycott

Gilmore slams ‘unacceptable efforts to harass’ artists from performing in Israel

Fri, 10:29 AM 3,013 Views 77 Comments

The Tánaiste says the treatment of groups like Dervish, who pulled out of an Israeli tour, is “totally unacceptable”.

# middle-east - Thursday 17 May, 2012

Dubya

George W Bush welcomes Arab Spring, says USA should not ‘fear freedom’

17/05/12 1,666 Views 9 Comments

Bush said the United States shouldn’t fear the spread of freedom – even if it doesn’t know what policies newly liberated countries will pursue.

# middle-east - Wednesday 16 May, 2012

Yemen

Yemen: 19 killed in clashes with al-Qaeda fighters

16/05/12 891 Views No Comments

The fighting between national troops and al-Qaeda was part of an intensified government campaign against the terrorist group’s strongholds in southern Yemen.

# middle-east - Tuesday 15 May, 2012

Hunger Strike

Palestinian hunger strikers reach deal with Israel

15/05/12 641 Views 6 Comments

Israel has agreed to better conditions for Palestinian prisoners in return for a commitment to halt to all terrorist activity inside jails.

# middle-east - Monday 14 May, 2012

Middle East

EU council urges resumption of Israel-Palestine negotiations

14/05/12 899 Views 14 Comments

Council reaffirms commitment to a two-state solution and peace in the region.

# middle-east - Sunday 13 May, 2012

Middle East

Palestinian Authority and Israel issue joint statement on peace

13/05/12 1,252 Views 6 Comments

Both sides say they are committed to peace in rare joint statement.

# middle-east - Sunday 6 May, 2012

Middle East

Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu expected to declare early elections tonight

06/05/12 1,246 Views 5 Comments

Netanyahu’s government is the most stable Israel has had in years – but he faces pressure on domestic issues including the high cost of living and Palestine.

# middle-east - Saturday 5 May, 2012

From Business ETC Media

Sky News to launch new 24-hour Arabic channel

05/05/12 2,324 Views 13 Comments

Sky News Arabia will broadcast rolling news from Abu Dhabi, starting tomorrow.

# middle-east - Friday 4 May, 2012

Pakistan

Suicide bombing in Pakistani market kills 20

04/05/12 1,116 Views 6 Comments

A teenager detonated a bomb near a Pakistani market close to the Afghan border Friday, killing 20 people.

# middle-east - Thursday 3 May, 2012

Libya

UN concerned about possible death by torture in Libya

03/05/12 1,744 Views 3 Comments

The UN mission to Libya has expressed concerns about the recent deaths of three people being held in detention in the country, saying they may be a result of torture.

# middle-east - Tuesday 1 May, 2012

Syria

Army mortar shells kill 10 in Syrian village

01/05/12 1,082 Views 5 Comments

Activists say that a 5-year-old girl and a 7-year-old boy were among those killed.

From Business ETC Aer Lingus

Etihad acquires 2.9 per cent stake in Aer Lingus

01/05/12 2,407 Views 18 Comments

The move could be an indication of the Arab airline’s interest in acquiring the government’s 25 per cent stake in the Irish airline.

# middle-east - Monday 30 April, 2012

Mystery

Former Libyan oil minister found dead in river in Vienna

30/04/12 2,299 Views 6 Comments

Shukri Ghanem had fled from Libya last May saying he was leaving Gaddafi’s regime and supporting the rebels.

# middle-east - Sunday 29 April, 2012

Tensions

UN observers in Syria visit Homs

29/04/12 665 Views No Comments

The UN observers are trying to shore up a shakey ceasefire in Syria as part of a political solution to the conflict that has killed more than 9,000 people.

# middle-east - Friday 27 April, 2012

Syria

Suicide bombing in Syrian capital kills 10

27/04/12 1,352 Views 3 Comments

Despite a cease-fire agreement, chaos and violence continue in Syria – with protests ongoing and a suicide attack in Damascus today that killed ten people.

# middle-east - Wednesday 25 April, 2012

Abdulhadi

Bahrain denies hunger striker has disappeared, insist he is in ‘good health’

25/04/12 3,070 Views 5 Comments

Human rights activist Abdulhadi Al Khawaja, who previously worked for the Dublin-based Frontline Defenders, has been on hunger strike in Bahrain since 8 February.

# middle-east - Tuesday 24 April, 2012

Syria

Satellites said to show Syria ‘not abiding by truce’

24/04/12 1,933 Views 17 Comments

Satellite imagery and other credible reports show that, despite its claims, Syria has failed to withdraw all of its heavy weapons from populated areas.

# middle-east - Monday 23 April, 2012

Syria

Syrian forces kill dozens after UN monitors’ visit

23/04/12 2,148 Views 9 Comments

Government troops reportedly opened fire on the streets of Hamas, killing dozens and raising fears the regime is targeting opponents emboldened to protest by the UN monitors.

# middle-east - Saturday 21 April, 2012

Syria

UN monitors thronged on visit to Syria opposition stronghold

21/04/12 933 Views No Comments

Meanwhile, the UN Security Council has voted to expand the observer mission to 300 – and renewed the call for an immediate halt to violence.

Bahrain

Bahrain opens probe into death in protest area

21/04/12 1,475 Views 5 Comments

The Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix has gone ahead despite claims that a man was killed during clashes with security forces, however the country’s Interior Ministry said a probe was now “under way”.

Syria

Syrian activists: Homs calm as UN team visits

21/04/12 625 Views 1 Comment

Activists have said that shelling has stopped in the city of Homs ahead of a visit by UN cease-fire observers to the area.

# middle-east - Friday 20 April, 2012

Gaza

Gaza executions ‘unlawful’ says UN

20/04/12 1,537 Views 14 Comments

Human rights office says death sentences were not approved by the Palestinian president as required.

# middle-east - Tuesday 17 April, 2012

Middle East

Palestinian PM pulls out planned meeting with Netanyahu

17/04/12 1,451 Views 6 Comments

Salam Fayyad was due to hold what would have been the highest-level talks between the sides in two years.

Syria

Activists claim Syrian troops are widening shelling attacks

17/04/12 939 Views 1 Comment

The UN-brokered cease-fire appears to be quickly unraveling despite the presence of foreign observers, as government troops launched another day of attacks on Homs.

Hunger Strike

Hundreds of Palestinians declare hunger strike

17/04/12 1,244 Views 31 Comments

Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails are refusing food to mark an annual commemoration of those detained by Israel.

Bahrain

Torture and other human rights abuses continuing in Bahrain – Amnesty report

17/04/12 1,077 Views 8 Comments

The Bahraini government insists it is on the road to reform – but Amnesty International has condemned its “piecemeal” efforts, accusing that state of continuing human rights violations including torture.

# middle-east - Sunday 15 April, 2012

Syria

UN approves first observers for Syria

15/04/12 704 Views 8 Comments

The UN Security Council last night united behind a legally binding resolution calling for violence to end immediately and peace talks to begin in Syria.

# middle-east - Saturday 14 April, 2012

Lockerbie

Lockerbie bomber transferred to hospital in Libya

14/04/12 1,874 Views 4 Comments

The family of the convicted bomber say he had been rushed to hospital with rapidly deteriorating health.

Syria

Nine dead as Syrian troops shell Homs ahead of UN resolution vote

14/04/12 1,059 Views No Comments

The reported bombardment came as the UN prepared to vote on a resolution authorising the deployment of the first wave of military observers to monitor the ceasefire.

# middle-east - Wednesday 11 April, 2012

Syria

Syrians report heavy shelling – one day after ceasefire deadline

11/04/12 662 Views 3 Comments

There is no sign of action on a ceasefire that was scheduled to begin yesterday.

# middle-east - Tuesday 10 April, 2012

Syria

Kofi Annan urges Syria to halt violence in 48 hours

10/04/12 940 Views 1 Comment

The former head of the UN has urged the Syrian government to withdraw its troops and halt all violence within the next two days.

# middle-east - Friday 6 April, 2012

Syria

Syria steps up offensive in Damascus suburbs

06/04/12 799 Views 3 Comments

Opposition activists believe Assad’s regime is stepping up attacks to gain ground ahead of an internationally sponsored cease-fire due to take place next week.

# middle-east - Tuesday 3 April, 2012

Yemeni airstrikes kill 43 al-Qaeda militants

03/04/12 689 Views No Comments

Three days of intense shelling has left 43 al-Qaeda militants dead, according officials in Yemen.

# middle-east - Sunday 1 April, 2012

Pakistan

Pakistani boy, 13, set fire to himself because parents couldn’t afford school uniform

01/04/12 7,398 Views 27 Comments

Kamran Khan’s parents could not afford the traditional clothes to send him to school. Yesterday he died from his injuries.

# middle-east - Tuesday 27 March, 2012

9 At 9

The 9 at 9: Tuesday

27/03/12 5,159 Views 11 Comments

Nine things to know this morning…

# middle-east - Monday 26 March, 2012

From The Daily Edge What The... This post contains videos

Taiwanese animators let you watch Dick Cheney’s heart transplant

26/03/12 2,293 Views 11 Comments

…except the Taiwanese version also involves a Frankenstein’s Monster, a zombie rabbit, and Darth Vader. Riiiight.

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Poll: Are you satisfied with your quality of life?

Poll: Are you satisfied with your quality of life?

A NEW REPORT from the OECD has suggested people living in Ireland have some of the best lives in the world, with Ireland among the top countries in its Better Life Index.

The index finds that life expectancy, low pollution, positive experiences and a healthy work-life balance are among the factors that contribute to happy lives in Ireland.

It did note, however, that the gap between the rich and poor is wider in Ireland than elsewhere, while the gender gap in educational performance is also larger than average.

Today we’re simply wondering whether (assuming you live in Ireland) you’re satisfied with your quality of life.


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