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Kenny: Lee's departure 'damaging for politics'

Under-pressure Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny tonight secured the backing of his front bench amid the fall-out from the resignation of one of the party’s highest profile TDs. full story

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Mitchell: Kenny the man to lead FG into government
Fine Gael's Gay Mitchell has said he has no worries over the leadership of Enda Kenny.
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Increased North/South co-operation 'key to prosperity'
Increased co-operation between the Republic of Ireland and the North is key to the future prosperity of the island, Taoiseach Brian Cowen said today.

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Baggies go top after Magpies lose at Derby
West Brom leapfrogged Newcastle to the top of the Coca-Cola Championship after they claimed a 2-0 win over Scunthorpe while Newcastle suffered a 3-0 defeat at Derby.
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Fulham canter to easy win over Burnley
Fulham 3 Burnley 0
Fulham moved into ninth place in the Barclays Premier League with a comfortable win over Burnley at Craven Cottage.
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Late goal gives Pompey point against nine-man Sunderland
Portsmouth 1 Sunderland 1
Portsmouth striker Aruna Dindane struck deep into stoppage-time to earn his side a valuable point against Sunderland in their Barclays Premier League survival bid.

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Ireland today: It will be a cold and frosty start across many areas. There will be lengthy spells of winter sunshine throughout much of the day however there will be a little more cloud in the east. It is expected to stay predominantly dry, but there is the small risk of an isolated shower along the east coast. Light to moderate north-easterly wind. Max temp 3-6C (37-43F).more »

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Beyonce and Keys shoot video in Rio slum
Grammy Award-winning singers Beyonce and Alicia Keys are filming a music video in a Rio de Janeiro slum.
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Lil Wayne sentencing postponed for dentistry
Rapper Lil Wayne today got a temporary reprieve from jail – for dental surgery.
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Price offers her support to Terry's wife
The wife of former England captain John Terry was offered support by Katie Price today – who said she would love to take the Wag out horse riding.

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'The Princess and the Frog' a great return to classic Disney animation
Three cheers for Disney who have returned to traditional animation and throw in another three for coming up with this funny, charming, tuneful story with all the right messages about being true to yourself, working hard, honouring your family and making a go of things.
Little character development in uplifting 'Invictus'
Morgan Freeman was born to play Nelson Mandela, the former iconic President of South Africa - it’s just a pity that he hasn’t been given much to work with in this true story of the country’s Rugby World Cup campaign of 1995, during Mandela’s first term in office.
Plenty of action in 'Astro Boy'
The popular Japanese TV character comes to the big screen with a sterling cast and excellent animation.