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Unmoved by Savita case, Irish docs firm on abortion rules

Unmoved by Savita case, Irish docs firm on abortion rules

Rediff.com6 Apr 2013

The Irish Medical Organisation has rejected a motion supporting the regulation of abortion -- when there is a real and substantial risk to the life of a pregnant woman -- as in the case of Indian dentist Savita Halappanavar who died as a result of a miscarriage. The motion was defeated by 42 votes to 32 at the IMO's annual conference in Killarney.

Ireland's maiden Test ends in defeat by Pakistan

Ireland's maiden Test ends in defeat by Pakistan

Rediff.com15 May 2018

Ireland lost their maiden Test match to Pakistan by five wickets on Tuesday, but went down fighting at Malahide in Dublin. Starting the day on 319 for seven with Kevin O'Brien resuming on 118, Ireland were only able to add 20 runs to their overnight total to set Pakistan a target of 160.

PHOTOS: Obama living his best life

PHOTOS: Obama living his best life

Rediff.com4 Aug 2018

Former United States President Barack Obama has been free from the pressures of running the nation for two years now. However, while in office and even out of it, Obama has always enjoyed each moment. As he celebrates his 57th birthday (August 4), here are some of his lighter moments enjoying life.

Britain's May loses crunch vote in another massive Brexit defeat

Britain's May loses crunch vote in another massive Brexit defeat

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

The British PM's EU withdrawal deal has been rejected by MPs by an overwhelming 149 votes, with just 17 days to go.

Cricket Buzz: 'Smith, Warner will return stronger from bans'

Cricket Buzz: 'Smith, Warner will return stronger from bans'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2019

'Warner overstepped the line a lot in his early career. He then changed into a more placid player but was then told by Cricket Australia to be the enforcer and was doing what he was told'

Euro qualifiers: Germany edge N Ireland; Croatia held

Euro qualifiers: Germany edge N Ireland; Croatia held

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

Serge Gnabry continued his impressive scoring run for Germany, netting in second-half stoppage time for his ninth goal in his 10th international, completing Germany's eighth consecutive win over Northern Ireland.

Euro qualifiers: Scrappy wins for Spain, Italy

Euro qualifiers: Scrappy wins for Spain, Italy

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

IMAGES from the Euro 2020 qualifiers

Britain's Theresa May wins confidence vote in leadership

Britain's Theresa May wins confidence vote in leadership

Rediff.com13 Dec 2018

Under the party's rules, May's leadership of the party cannot be challenged for at least a year now.

Is Ireland a good place to study?

Is Ireland a good place to study?

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

Post Brexit, Irish universities are seeing a surge in applications says Barry O'Driscoll, senior spokesperson for Education in Ireland.

10 GREATEST World Cup matches

10 GREATEST World Cup matches

Rediff.com27 May 2019

As the teams gear up for the 2019 World Cup to be held in the UK across 11 venues, here is a look at the 10 greatest matches in the history of the mega-event.

Every woman must have the right to abortion

Every woman must have the right to abortion

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

'It is as if once a woman conceives, she immediately relinquishes the right to take decisions regarding her body; her entire identity must now be subsumed into her role as an engine of reproduction and society must do all it can to keep her strapped to that role,' says Shuma Raha.

London 2012: Irish physio readies medals hopefuls

London 2012: Irish physio readies medals hopefuls

Rediff.com14 Apr 2012

With a story to match each of the 61 Olympic medal winners he has treated, Irish physiotherapist Gerard Hartmann is keen to add another tale or two in London this summer.

Irish Church condemns reform in country's abortion laws

Irish Church condemns reform in country's abortion laws

Rediff.com19 Dec 2012

The Irish Roman Catholic Church has strongly condemned legislation to liberalise abortion, saying that the move is 'licence the direct and intentional killing of the innocent baby'.

IndiGo offers bonus to pilots in lieu of leave

IndiGo offers bonus to pilots in lieu of leave

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

Airline to deploy around 50 planes in the next seven months

PHOTOS: Openers, spinners steer India to big win in first Ireland T20

PHOTOS: Openers, spinners steer India to big win in first Ireland T20

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan smashed quickfire half-centuries as a dominant India outclassed Ireland by a whopping 76 runs in the opening T20 International, in Dublin, on Wednesday.

Brexit: Nations shouldn't take decisions in a fit of passion

Brexit: Nations shouldn't take decisions in a fit of passion

Rediff.com25 Nov 2018

'A nation can take a quick decision in a fit of passion or excitement that can be damaging to itself in the long term,' says Aakar Patel.

Irish Prez intervenes in row over Savita death inquiry

Irish Prez intervenes in row over Savita death inquiry

Rediff.com22 Nov 2012

Irish President Michael D Higgins has intervened in the row over the inquiry into the death of Indian dentist Savita Halappanavar due to pregnancy-related complications after being denied abortion, saying the probe must meet the needs of her family as also the state.

8 odd photos that you simply have to see

8 odd photos that you simply have to see

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

It's truly a wonderfully weird world around us. Want proof? Take a look.

Irish probe on Savitha death should be fair: India

Irish probe on Savitha death should be fair: India

Rediff.com17 Nov 2012

As the tragic death of Indian dentist Savita Halappanavar in Ireland continues to evoke outrage world wide, Overseas Indian Affairs Minister Vayalar Ravi Sunday said the inquiry ordered by the Irish government should be 'transparent and fair'.

Irish govt must clarify on abortion issue: Amnesty

Irish govt must clarify on abortion issue: Amnesty

Rediff.com17 Nov 2012

Observing that the tragic death of Indian dentist Savita Halappanavar illustrates a gap in Irish law, rights group Amnesty on Saturday asked Ireland to ensure that its domestic policy on access to abortion is in line with international human rights law.

Won't take rushed decision on abortion: Irish PM

Won't take rushed decision on abortion: Irish PM

Rediff.com17 Nov 2012

With an Indian dentist's tragic death igniting protests over right to abortion in Ireland, Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny has said he is awaiting a report by an expert group on the issue but will not be rushed into an immediate decision.

Savita's death: India calls Irish envoy, conveys angst

Savita's death: India calls Irish envoy, conveys angst

Rediff.com16 Nov 2012

India on Friday summoned the Irish ambassador to convey its "concern and angst" over the untimely and tragic death of an Indian dentist in Ireland after doctors allegedly refused to terminate her 17-week-long pregnancy on the ground that it was a "Catholic country".

India waiting for Irish probe into death of Indian woman

India waiting for Irish probe into death of Indian woman

Rediff.com15 Nov 2012

Concerned over the circumstances in which an Indian woman dentist died in Ireland, India on Thursday said it is awaiting the results of two probes ordered by Irish authorities in the matter and will "take it from there".

PIX: Mary Kom storms into final of World Boxing Championships

PIX: Mary Kom storms into final of World Boxing Championships

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

MC Mary Kom inched one step closer towards her sixth gold medal at the Women's World Boxing Championships after beating Kim Hyang Mi of North Korea in the semi-finals of the 48kg.

Historic! 'Magnificent Mary' assured of 7th medal at World Championships

Historic! 'Magnificent Mary' assured of 7th medal at World Championships

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

The 35-year-old mother-of-three defeated China's Wu Yu 5-0 in the light flyweight (48kg) category quarterfinals to enter the last-four stage and be assured of at least a bronze.

Euro 2020 qualifiers PICS: Spain, Ukraine win big

Euro 2020 qualifiers PICS: Spain, Ukraine win big

Rediff.com8 Jun 2019

A summary of the Euro 2020 qualification matches played on Friday.

Indian Football Roundup: Goa see off Pune City in ISL; Shillong Lajong prevail in northeast derby

Indian Football Roundup: Goa see off Pune City in ISL; Shillong Lajong prevail in northeast derby

Rediff.com28 Oct 2018

FC Goa beat FC Pune City 4-2 in a high-scoring match to climb back to the top of the Indian Super League football standings, in Margao, on Sunday.

Photos: What the royals wore to their weddings

Photos: What the royals wore to their weddings

Rediff.com18 May 2018

We take a look at what other brides wore to their royal weddings.

Irish athlete questioned over betting claims

Irish athlete questioned over betting claims

Rediff.com28 Jul 2012

Ireland's Olympic Council is investigating an allegation that one of its competitors at the London Games previously bet on an opponent to win an event in which they were both competing, a spokesman said on Saturday.

Cricket Buzz: Test cricket a step forward for ambitious Ireland

Cricket Buzz: Test cricket a step forward for ambitious Ireland

Rediff.com10 May 2018

Ireland will make a giant leap when they host their first ever Test match, against Pakistan in Dublin

EPL PIX: Spurs record first loss at new home stadium

EPL PIX: Spurs record first loss at new home stadium

Rediff.com27 Apr 2019

Images from the EPL matches played on Saturday

Jeev takes early lead at Irish Open

Jeev takes early lead at Irish Open

Rediff.com28 Jun 2012

Indian golfer Jeev Milkha Singh turned in a stunning seven-under 65 to grab the lead after the opening round in the star-studded Irish Open in Portrush, Northern Ireland, on Thursday.

Croatia sink sloppy Irish in Poznan

Croatia sink sloppy Irish in Poznan

Rediff.com11 Jun 2012

Croatia made a flying start to Euro 2012 after pouncing on sloppy defending to beat Ireland 3-1 in their Group C opener on Sunday.

Cranberries singer Dolores O'Riordan dead

Cranberries singer Dolores O'Riordan dead

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

46 is no age to die.

Should India pick KL Rahul for 2nd T20 against Ireland?

Should India pick KL Rahul for 2nd T20 against Ireland?

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

The big question is of bench strength and chances for the likes of KL Rahul, Dinesh Karthik and Umesh Yadav.

EPL: City go top again; Rashford and Martial give United win

EPL: City go top again; Rashford and Martial give United win

Rediff.com30 Mar 2019

Top-class goals from Bernardo Silva and Sergio Aguero took Manchester City back to the top of the Premier League in a 2-0 win over Fulham at Craven Cottage on Saturday.

Football Extras: Incumbent Infantino is sole candidate for president

Football Extras: Incumbent Infantino is sole candidate for president

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Irish jockey Hughes loses appeal against ban in India

Irish jockey Hughes loses appeal against ban in India

Rediff.com11 Mar 2012

Irish jockey Richard Hughes has lost his appeal against a lengthy ban given to him while riding in India, putting his participation in doubt for the start of the British flat racing season.

Irish PM appeals to Savita's husband to cooperate

Irish PM appeals to Savita's husband to cooperate

Rediff.com21 Nov 2012

Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny on Wednesday appealed to the husband of Savita Halappanavar, an Indian dentist who died due to pregnancy-related complications after being denied abortion, to meet the head of the team probing her death, amid his demand for a full public investigation.

Euro qualifiers PIX: Big wins for Spain, Poland

Euro qualifiers PIX: Big wins for Spain, Poland

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

IMAGES from the 2020 Euro Qualifiers played on Monday