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Posted by The Analyst | May 13, 2019 | Business
Oil may hold the secret to ending the trade war

As the US ramps up pressure on China to end the trade war, crude oil might actually end up being the common ground the two countries need to find a...

Posted by The Analyst | May 13, 2019 | Business
‘Both sides will suffer’: Trump’s chief economist admits US companies to pay for Chinese tariffs

In a remarkable break from his boss' rhetoric, President Donald Trump's chief economic adviser Larry Kudlow conceded that US businesses and consumers are the ones who have to pay up...

Posted by The Analyst | May 13, 2019 | Breaking News
Swedish officials to decide on whether to reopen Assange rape case

Swedish prosecutors are set to reveal whether they will reopen a rape case against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, a month after he was removed from the Ecuadorian embassy in London.

Posted by The Analyst | May 13, 2019 | Breaking News
Drop in deaths takes toll on Dignity

Funeral provider Dignity has warned over a hit from a 22,000 drop in the number of deaths so far in 2019.

Posted by The Analyst | May 13, 2019 | Breaking News
New Zealand begins inquiry into Christchurch’s mosques massacre

An inquiry into Christchurch's mosques shooting massacre began hearing evidence on Monday, as New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern prepared to co-host a meeting in France that seeks global support...

Posted by The Analyst | May 13, 2019 | Breaking News
Conor McGregor trial over alleged robbery of fan’s phone due to begin in Florida

THE trial of MMA fighter Conor McGregor over the alleged robbery of a fan's mobile phone is due to begin in Florida this morning.

Posted by The Analyst | May 13, 2019 | Breaking News
Argentinian politician dies three days after shooting

Argentinian politician Hector Olivares has died three days after being seriously wounded in a gun attack that also killed a provincial official.

Posted by The Analyst | May 13, 2019 | Farming
Mid-east in agtech top 10 – global report

Ireland's mid-east region has created $150m (€135.6m) worth of startup "ecosystem value" over the past two-and-a-half years, according to a major international report.

Posted by The Analyst | May 13, 2019 | Farming
Silage season to kick up a gear as sunshine to bring an early taste of summer this week

The silage season is set to kick up a gear as Ireland is set to enjoy the finest weather of the year to date, with spells of glorious sunshine and...

Posted by The Analyst | May 13, 2019 | Farming
Killer Patrick Quirke runs dairy farm from jail cell

Killer Patrick Quirke has spent most of his time in prison outlining how his Tipperary dairy farm should be run in his absence.

Posted by The Analyst | May 13, 2019 | Farming
Killer Quirke runs dairy farm from jail cell

Killer Patrick Quirke has spent most of his time in prison outlining how his Tipperary dairy farm should be run in his absence.

Posted by The Analyst | May 13, 2019 | Farming
Proposed quad bike laws won’t affect farmers – Fianna Fail

Fianna Fail has said that farmers have nothing to fear from new laws it's proposing to address anti-social scrambler and quad bike use in urban areas.

Posted by The Analyst | May 13, 2019 | Farming
Farmers have nothing to fear from new quad bike laws – FF

Fianna Fail has said that farmers have nothing to fear from new laws it's proposing to address anti-social scrambler and quad bike use in urban areas.

Posted by The Analyst | May 13, 2019 | Breaking News
North Korean cargo ship seized by US inspected in American Samoa

A North Korean cargo ship seized by the US on suspicion of violating international sanctions will undergo an inspection after it arrived at the capital of American Samoa.

Posted by The Analyst | May 13, 2019 | Farming
Top Cats crowned with National Hall of Fame awards

Three Kilkenny farmers have been honoured for their lifetime committment to excellence in bovine, ovine and equine breeding sectors of farming on the nominations of their peers.

Posted by The Analyst | May 13, 2019 | Farming
Advice: Nursing-home care costs need to be factored into farm succession plans

Q One of my parents is in need of full-time care. Although we have been managing home care up to this point, it is putting too much pressure on family...

Posted by The Analyst | May 13, 2019 | Farming
‘You have to be committed – forestry is no free lunch’

Seller and buyer beware - that's is the advice of Teagasc's Steven Meyen to farmers who are in the market to sell their forestry, writes Claire Fox.

Posted by The Analyst | May 13, 2019 | Breaking News
Wrestler dies of heart attack during match

A wrestler and actor has died of a suspected heart attack after collapsing on stage mid-performance.

Posted by The Analyst | May 13, 2019 | Breaking News
Tories slump to new low in polls as Farage’s Brexit Party surges

THE Conservatives have admitted the European elections will be painful, after the party slumped into fourth place in an opinion poll, far behind Nigel Farage's new Brexit Party in top...

Posted by The Analyst | May 13, 2019 | Breaking News
Social media hate really affects me, says ‘Game of Thrones’ star

'Game Of Thrones' star Maisie Williams has told how she struggles with feelings of self-hate and said it has been "impossible to turn a blind eye" to negative comments on...

Posted by The Analyst | May 13, 2019 | Breaking News
Sanctions pain will be worse than in 1980s, says Iran leader

Iranian president Hassan Rouhani has warned of a wave of approaching economic hardships that will be worse than during the 1980s war with Iraq as "unprecedented" pressure from international sanctions...

Posted by The Analyst | May 13, 2019 | Breaking News
Priest among six killed in gun attack on church

Gunmen killed six people including a priest outside a Catholic church in Burkina Faso, the second attack on Christians in two weeks in a nation increasingly overrun by jihadists.

Posted by The Analyst | May 13, 2019 | Breaking News
Pope finally gives his blessing to Medjugorje pilgrims

Pope Francis has given his blessing to pilgrimages to Medjugorje, even though he has yet to confirm the authenticity of the Virgin Mary's appearance at the Bosnian shrine.

Posted by The Analyst | May 13, 2019 | Breaking News
Pontiff’s comments show that women still second class – priests

Pope Francis's comments on women deacons show the Catholic Church is a "men's church", according to the Association of Catholic Priests (ACP).

Posted by The Analyst | May 13, 2019 | Breaking News
Pilot saves 89 as he lands plane without front wheels

A hero pilot landed his plane without front wheels, saving the lives of 89 people during an emergency at Mandalay International Airport in Myanmar.

Posted by The Analyst | May 13, 2019 | Breaking News
New Schumacher documentary has co-operation of his family

Formula One great Michael Schumacher will be the subject of a documentary about his life, the film's executive producers say.

Posted by The Analyst | May 13, 2019 | Breaking News
Meghan pays sweet tribute to all mothers

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have released a photo of their newborn baby's feet to mark Mother's Day in the US.

Posted by The Analyst | May 13, 2019 | Breaking News
Defiant Sri Lankan Catholics return to Mass ‘in sad but happy moment’

Catholics in Sri Lanka yesterday held regular Sunday Masses for the first time since Easter Sunday's suicide bombings, claimed by Isil, that killed 158 people and injured 500.

Posted by The Analyst | May 13, 2019 | Breaking News
Boeing crash payouts linked to victims’ final minutes

Settlements to the families of 346 people who died in the two catastrophic Boeing Max plane crashes will be calculated in part by how long the victims knew they were...

Posted by The Analyst | May 13, 2019 | Breaking News
Actress calls for ‘sex strike’ over new laws on abortion

Actress Alyssa Milano has caused a storm with a tweet calling for women to join her in a sex strike to protest against strict abortion bans in the US.

Posted by The Analyst | May 13, 2019 | Breaking News
ANC ‘will purge its deviant tendencies’ in graft crackdown

South Africa's president has vowed to purge his party of "bad and deviant tendencies" as he prepares to appoint a new cabinet following a victory in national elections.

Posted by The Analyst | May 12, 2019 | Farming
Back on track – Fastrac enthusiast on sealing a deal to secure the prototype model of a revolutionary tractor

A significant piece of tractor engineering history was snapped up when Fastrac enthusiast Johnny Hamill made a flying visit from Northern Ireland to attend one of JCB's regular plant auctions...

Posted by The Analyst | May 12, 2019 | Breaking News
Six killed after gunmen attack Catholic church in Burkina Faso

Authorities say gunmen have attacked a Catholic church in Burkina Faso, killing a priest and five worshippers.

Posted by The Analyst | May 12, 2019 | Breaking News
50 trombones given out to honour murdered Parkland student

Fifty special trombones have been given out to band students throughout Florida in honour of a teenager who died in the Parkland high school shooting.

Posted by The Analyst | May 12, 2019 | Science & Tech
Elon Musk shows off SpaceX’s Starlink internet satellites ready for launch this week

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk shared a first look on of SpaceX's Starlink internet satellites packed and ready for launch in a few days.