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# military-coup - Saturday 13 April, 2019
Sudan's military leader resigns after one day in power; protesters celebrate
In a broadcast on state television, Sudanese citizens were told: “This is not a military coup, but taking the side of the people.”
# military-coup - Wednesday 15 November, 2017
Zimbabwe crisis: Mugabe 'under house arrest' after army seizes control
In the early morning broadcast, the military said that President Robert Mugabe and his family were safe.
A tumultuous 24 hours: What's been happening in Zimbabwe, and what's next
“As soon as we have accomplished our mission we expect that the situation will return to normalcy,” the military said.
# military-coup - Saturday 30 August, 2014
'I will not go back to get killed': Lesotho PM flees to South Africa
Thomas Thabane says he has fled in fear of his life, after the country’s military took over buildings in the capital, Maseru.
# military-coup - Friday 23 May, 2014
Travelling to Thailand? Irish citizens advised to 'exercise extreme caution'
The Department of Foreign Affairs said there is a curfew from 10pm to 5am and Irish citizens should take extra care.
# military-coup - Sunday 28 July, 2013
'Large turn-out' in Mali's first election since French intervention
The election is seen as vital for restoring constitutional order after a coup in March last year.
# military-coup - Monday 8 July, 2013
Islamists calling for rebellion against army in Egypt after bloodshed
At least 40 dead in morning shootings on supporters of ousted Morsi.
# military-coup - Wednesday 4 April, 2012
Leaders of Turkey's 1980 coup on trial for 'crimes against the state'
The two surviving leaders are being tried over the post-coup crackdown which included torture and execution.
# military-coup - Tuesday 3 April, 2012
Mali braces for fuel shortages amid post-coup sanctions
The West African nation’s neighbours have closed their borders and frozen Mali’s account at the regional central bank following the military coup.
# military-coup - Thursday 29 March, 2012
Mali suspended amid ECOWAS efforts to restore 'constitutional order'
The bloc of West African nations has suspended Mali’s membership and send a delegation a week after the military ousted the democratically-elected president.
# military-coup - Saturday 24 March, 2012
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# military-coup - Tuesday 24 May, 2011
Former president exhumed as Chile aims to solve mystery of his death
Salvador Allende is officially supposed to have committed suicide during a couple 37-years ago but others believe he was killed by forces loyal to Augusto Pinochet who succeeded him and ruled for 17 brutal years.
# military-coup - Thursday 17 February, 2011
Ned O'Keeffe: There were "too many intellectuals" in government
Outgoing – and outspoken – Cork East TD takes to the airwaves to decry lack of businessmen, shopkeepers and farmers in last Cabinet.
# military-coup - Wednesday 16 February, 2011
Ned O'Keeffe says army coup a 'real possibility' in Ireland
The retiring Fianna Fail TD told TheJournal.ie that he stands by the comments.
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Poll: Should homework be banned at primary school level?
THE GREEN PARTY’S election manifesto was launched at the weekend, and one of its standout points was a proposal to phase out homework for primary school pupils.
Some academics have argued that there is no evidence to support the benefits of giving young children homework, and others have suggested that it may even be detrimental to their development.
The move was previously explored by an Oireachtas committee, while at least one Irish school has already stopped giving homework to primary school pupils.
But what do you think? Should primary schools stop giving pupils homework?
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The Irish For: Cúpla focal for the happy couple
By Darach Ó Séaghdha - @TheIrishFor
Wedding prayers and toasts can sound so beautiful in Irish, writes Darach Ó Séaghdha.
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Defence Forces and Martin play down Ned O'Keeffe's 'army coup' comments
The outgoing Cork TD had said an army coup in Ireland was “real possibility”. His son has said he is “shocked” by the comments.
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