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The Russian government has been trolling Sarah Jessica Parker about its ambassador
The Russian government has been trolling Sarah Jessica Parker about its ambassador
The 9 at 9 Here’s the main headlines as we start another week.
Trump 'furious' as FBI rejects claim Obama tapped his phones
Trump 'furious' as FBI rejects claim Obama tapped his phones
Sunday
5 Mar 2017
Catholic bishop: 'We hang our heads in shame' over Tuam mass grave
Catholic bishop: 'We hang our heads in shame' over Tuam mass grave
Trump asks Congress to investigate whether his phone was tapped by Obama
Trump asks Congress to investigate whether his phone was tapped by Obama
Blair denies report that he's taking a job with Donald Trump
Blair denies report that he's taking a job with Donald Trump
Blair denies report that he's taking a job with Donald Trump
Blair denies report that he's taking a job with Donald Trump
Youth Defence: 'Sex traffickers and child molesters love abortion'
Youth Defence: 'Sex traffickers and child molesters love abortion'
'Witch hunt': How Russian media is covering the latest Trump controversy
'Witch hunt': How Russian media is covering the latest Trump controversy
Senator declares Mayo home is now 200m closer to Leinster House so will receive fewer expenses
Senator declares Mayo home is now 200m closer to Leinster House so will receive fewer expenses
Saturday
4 Mar 2017
'My only thought was if this plane crashes everyone is going to know that I’m pregnant'
'My only thought was if this plane crashes everyone is going to know that I’m pregnant'
Trump says 'bad (or sick) guy' Obama tapped his phone
Trump says 'bad (or sick) guy' Obama tapped his phone
Malaysia expels North Korean ambassador over Kim murder
Malaysia expels North Korean ambassador over Kim murder
'We're not leaving Dublin until Ava gets what she needs' - Vera Twomey continues her walk to the Dáil
'We're not leaving Dublin until Ava gets what she needs' - Vera Twomey continues her walk to the Dáil
'We're not leaving Dublin until Ava gets what she needs' - Vera Twomey continues her walk to the Dáil
'We're not leaving Dublin until Ava gets what she needs' - Vera Twomey continues her walk to the Dáil
Citizens' Assembly told repealing the Eighth doesn't necessarily mean a right to abortion
Citizens' Assembly told repealing the Eighth doesn't necessarily mean a right to abortion
"It has changed my life": George W Bush is sticking with the painting (and he's getting better)
"It has changed my life": George W Bush is sticking with the painting (and he's getting better)
Tuam babies: What's been happening since the mass grave revelations three years ago?
Tuam babies: What's been happening since the mass grave revelations three years ago?
Friday
3 Mar 2017
It's looking like a very, very good day for Sinn Féin in the North
It's looking like a very, very good day for Sinn Féin in the North
The Citizens' Assembly will NOT hear from a woman who regrets having an abortion
The Citizens' Assembly will NOT hear from a woman who regrets having an abortion
Taoiseach rejects Alan Shatter's claims that he has a 'casual relationship with the truth'
Taoiseach rejects Alan Shatter's claims that he has a 'casual relationship with the truth'
Abortion as an option in Ireland? Just 28% are in favour of it
Abortion as an option in Ireland? Just 28% are in favour of it
Mike Pence used private email as Governor (and was hacked)
Mike Pence used private email as Governor (and was hacked)
7,000 fathers have taken paid paternity leave since it was introduced
7,000 fathers have taken paid paternity leave since it was introduced
Thursday
2 Mar 2017
'No need to step down'? US Attorney General Jeff Sessions has stood down from the Russia/Trump inquiry
'No need to step down'? US Attorney General Jeff Sessions has stood down from the Russia/Trump inquiry
House of French presidential candidate Francois Fillon raided
House of French presidential candidate Francois Fillon raided
Travellers left outside Leinster House in the rain as Taoiseach recognises their ethnicity
Travellers left outside Leinster House in the rain as Taoiseach recognises their ethnicity
As the North votes, why do Sinn Féin keep going on (and on) about crocodiles?
As the North votes, why do Sinn Féin keep going on (and on) about crocodiles?
Marine Le Pen could be prosecuted for tweeting photos of Islamic State killings
Marine Le Pen could be prosecuted for tweeting photos of Islamic State killings
Liveblog: Enda is in Brussels as Bruton fields questions about looming strike action
Liveblog: Enda is in Brussels as Bruton fields questions about looming strike action
Maintaining tradition, Trump declares March 'Irish-American Heritage Month'
Maintaining tradition, Trump declares March 'Irish-American Heritage Month'
'A borradh táileasc for the mincéir': Taoiseach speaks Cant as he recognises Traveller ethnicity
'A borradh táileasc for the mincéir': Taoiseach speaks Cant as he recognises Traveller ethnicity
There are 27 empty houses for every one person in emergency accommodation
There are 27 empty houses for every one person in emergency accommodation
Coveney says he will regulate Airbnb if 'satisfactory arrangement' not reached over renting
Coveney says he will regulate Airbnb if 'satisfactory arrangement' not reached over renting
Wednesday
1 Mar 2017
Brexit 'cannot stop the European Union on its march to the future'
Brexit 'cannot stop the European Union on its march to the future'
Report that Trump asked to delay UK state visit over public anger slammed as 'pure speculation'
Report that Trump asked to delay UK state visit over public anger slammed as 'pure speculation'
Gilligan will have to provide proof of income if he wants taxpayers to fund new home
Gilligan will have to provide proof of income if he wants taxpayers to fund new home
French leadership candidate Fillon to face charges over 'fake jobs' scandal
French leadership candidate Fillon to face charges over 'fake jobs' scandal
McDonald says Coveney’s 'tough guy stance' on water has more to do with FG leadership
McDonald says Coveney’s 'tough guy stance' on water has more to do with FG leadership
Shane Ross: 'People want me to come to the Bus Éireann dispute with money. I have none to offer'
Shane Ross: 'People want me to come to the Bus Éireann dispute with money. I have none to offer'