Tuesday 21 May 2013
During Refugee Week (June 20-26) we commemorate the UN Refugee Convention and those fleeing persecution. We urge governments to remember the UN Convention to ensure that people who need protection receive it.
ALMIR KOLDZIC
Co-ordinator, Refugee Week UK
A new Prisoner Ombudsman for Northern Ireland has been appointed, the Justice Minister has announced.
Russia is investigating an alleged vote theft at the Eurovision Song Contest.
A leading barrister has rejected claims from the Taoiseach and Health Minister that proposed legislation to change Ireland's strict abortion regime does not alter existing laws.
Sunderland winger Adam Johnson is in favour of manager Paolo Di Canio's hardline approach to the job if it brings about an improvement in results.
Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has played down suggestions he wants Rafael Benitez to be the club's new head coach and claimed the delegation that visited England on Monday was hoping to secure an exchange deal with Manchester City for Edinson Cavani.
Manchester United earned a record £60.8million in Premier League TV money after winning the title - but even the club that finishes bottom next season will exceed that income due to the top flight's huge new broadcasting deals.
George Michael fell from his vehicle on to the carriageway of the M1 motorway, an eyewitness has claimed.
James Caan says he's not impressed by today's films.
Comedy writer Eddie Braben, the third man behind the success of Morecambe and Wise, has died at the age of 82, his manager said.
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