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BreakingNews.ie Headlines for December 16, 2020
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December 16, 2020
world
22:39:12
Billionaire’s ex-wife owed £450m trades blows with son in UK court
20:50:56
US to announce new charges in 1988 Lockerbie airline bombing
18:40:05
Chinese spacecraft returns to Earth carrying Moon rocks
18:06:31
Johnson urges people to have a ‘smaller, safer Christmas’ over Covid fears
17:56:38
WHO-led team expected in China in January to probe Covid origins
17:44:16
Joe Biden reveals former rival as his pick for transport secretary
17:15:10
Gunman’s fugitive widow convicted over 2015 Paris attacks
16:16:29
Germany enters harder lockdown to curb coronavirus cases
15:41:21
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo quarantines after coronavirus exposure
15:41:18
Republican leader seeks to unite party and avoid fight over US election results
14:48:52
Neglected dancing bears leave notorious Pakistan zoo for new life in Jordan
14:27:43
Homes and jewellery shops raided in search for missing 100kg gold coin
14:05:06
Ex-Belarus opposition leader urges EU to do more as she collects award
13:43:37
Multiple potential buyers for ailing Air India, says government
13:23:28
Australia to ask WTO for help in barley row with China
13:21:13
Wales to go into lockdown after Christmas
12:45:08
MacKenzie Scott gives $4.1 billion to charity in four months
11:03:06
Britain's top court gives go-ahead to Heathrow expansion
10:47:48
Covid vaccine roll-out in Cardiff paused after staff test positive
05:14:48
Jacinda Ardern says flattening the curve was ‘not sufficient’ for New Zealand
03:49:09
South Korea mulls new restrictions after reporting a new high in daily cases
03:06:22
President Trump asking about special prosecutor for Hunter Biden
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sport
22:36:51
Jose Mourinho irked by Jurgen Klopp’s touchline behaviour
22:36:06
Everton make big statement with win at Leicester
22:34:23
Fulham move out of bottom three
22:32:06
Leeds run riot in closing stages to see off Newcastle
22:30:12
Stunning strike earns a point for West Ham against Palace
22:28:20
Arsenal battle to draw with Southampton despite Gabriel red card
22:03:23
Roberto Firmino late header as Liverpool edge past Tottenham
18:07:19
Shamrock Rovers announce signings of Sean Gannon and Danny Mandroiu
17:55:02
The career of new West Brom boss Sam Allardyce in pictures
17:22:29
Sam Allardyce answers West Brom call after Slaven Bilic departure
16:56:10
Football’s handball law set to be clarified by IFAB next year
15:22:35
Exeter’s Champions Cup game with Toulouse called off after Covid outbreak
14:34:05
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer unlikely to risk Edinson Cavani against Sheffield United
14:32:41
IFAB approve ‘extensive trials’ for concussion substitutes
14:29:52
N’Golo Kante felt Chelsea managed game against Wolves poorly
13:15:25
Struggling West Brom sack Slaven Bilic amid reports of role for Sam Allardyce
11:58:05
Supporters who booed players taking a knee ‘are not welcome’ at Cambridge
11:22:50
Ilkay Gundogan says busy schedule leading to lacklustre Manchester City displays
10:24:32
Jose Mourinho: Liverpool ‘very close to perfection’ under Jurgen Klopp
10:21:58
Clash of heads affected me for nine months, says Jan Vertonghen
10:17:33
The Grinch does not flinch: Peter Wright makes winning start to title defence
09:57:13
Sam Allardyce tipped to take over at West Brom
06:31:05
Football’s lawmakers set to provide clarification on handball ruling
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ireland
21:53:37
Kerry school set to close after 17 pupils test positive for Covid-19
20:48:07
Under-reporting of sexual violence still major issue, says Rape Crisis Network
20:15:42
Vaccine compensation scheme should be established 'urgently', says expert group
19:37:12
Student nurses agree to ‘guarded engagement’ with reviews
18:12:36
Trial of Jim Mansfield Jnr adjourned for almost six months
18:03:40
Nphet warns of 'concerning indicators' as six deaths and 431 new cases reported
17:41:33
Brexit: Protocol gives North ‘significant market advantage’ over Britain
17:37:21
Irishman convicted of trying to entice child in US is granted bail by High Court
17:19:48
Teen sentenced to life for murder of friend
17:13:42
Banks were not bailed out following 2008 financial crisis, Taoiseach claims
17:09:28
Empty toy shop to open in Dublin ahead of Christmas
16:58:47
334 outbreaks linked to private homes in the last week
16:50:48
Golfer says he had no reason to shout fore but spectator sues after being hit by ball
16:48:47
Micheál Martin urges vigilance over Northern Ireland’s rising Covid-19 numbers
16:42:22
Scientists set out alternative approach to Nphet’s ‘yo-yo lockdowns’
16:17:25
Two Waterford discount stores ordered to close by court
16:08:18
Ryan Tubridy makes virtual visit to Crumlin Children's Hospital
15:41:27
Up to 15 mass-vaccination centres being considered by the HSE
15:39:15
NI and UK driving licence holders given final reminder ahead of Brexit expiry
15:15:29
Brexit: Customs checks at ports will have 'massive consequences' for road haulage
15:03:05
Covid-19: Eight deaths and 510 cases in North with 'die cast' for 'nightmare'
14:51:49
Donegal man threatened football coach after son dropped from team
14:47:48
Hairdressers issue renewed call for clearance to remain open in Level 4
14:41:43
Gardaí warn those travelling in west after masked motorist robs couple
14:41:42
Elderly patient who fell twice in Beaumont Hospital settles case for €145,000
14:24:22
Retired Cork businessman charged with sexually assaulting boy scouts
13:52:53
Harris condemns ‘entirely inappropriate’ Zoom comments by GMIT lecturers
13:11:06
Gardaí find abandoned puppies and dogs with cropped ears in Dublin operations
13:01:05
Gardaí injured in two separate assaults in Dundalk
12:48:27
’10-inch pizza box’ Covid vaccine deliveries could inoculate thousands
12:13:05
Extra June bank holidays suggested to reward postponed Christmas gatherings
12:13:00
Covid outbreak on Ireland-bound ferry leaves 320 passengers stranded overnight
11:49:52
Public pay deal locks in ‘pay discrimination,’ teachers’ union says
11:46:48
Huge building in Chicago lit up with 'Mayo For Sam' sign
11:14:36
Nursing home builds visiting booth for Covid-free Christmas visits
10:49:52
People sexually assaulted as children take 30 year average to seek help
10:20:27
Covid vaccination certificates part of Government plan, Donnelly says
09:00:29
Redress scheme recommended for extreme reactions to Covid vaccine
08:51:19
Covid-19: 'Disaster looms' with hospitals in North 'on the brink'
07:33:40
Former Debenhams workers disappointed at €3m training package
07:16:41
Most stroke patients reach hospital too late for emergency treatment
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entertainment
20:21:10
Andrea McLean sent well wishes following emotional departure from Loose Women
17:19:41
Rod Stewart’s Florida assault case ‘very close to resolution’, US court told
15:26:24
Lionel Blair has Covid-19 jab: ‘It means a great deal’
15:24:06
Disabled Wonder Woman fundraiser, 6, finally speaks to ‘inspiration’ Gal Gadot
13:15:07
Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling announce big news for 2021
10:12:08
Richard Schiff: Having Covid-19 was really scary
10:09:48
Normal People star Paul Mescal reveals his lockdown hobby
06:28:11
Taylor Swift opens up on writing songs with boyfriend Joe Alwyn
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business
16:31:41
Dispute between Johnny Ronan and Kenny family is settled
12:48:41
Irish property prices decreased in October
09:10:24
Airlines investigated in UK for failing to offer refunds
08:17:12
Tourism chief vows sector can recover in 2021
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lifestyle
14:36:10
5 new books to read this week
13:22:08
What we have learned from the top books of 2020
11:25:49
Dart driver arrives to marriage proposal at Pearse Street station
10:20:33
Does your asthma get worse in winter? Here’s what you need to know
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brexit
13:31:04
EU should "see sense" and agree Brexit trade deal - Boris Johnson
09:18:44
Progress on Brexit but coming days will be critical, says EU chief
08:08:42
Irish hauliers warn of ‘unprecedented disruption’ post-Brexit
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