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Republican dissident suspects in court
Three suspected Irish Republican dissidents appeared in court today charged with trying to obtain weapons to be used in terrorist acts.
Friday 31st August 2001
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SOCCER: Two new goalies hint at ambition
Liverpool manager Gerard Houllier today emphasised his Champions League ambitions in spectacular style by bringing in not one but two new goalkeepers.
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Omagh baby a `symbol of hope`
A baby born to a victim of the Omagh bomb outrage can become a symbol of hope for the people of Northern Ireland, the child`s father declared tonight.
Friday 31st August 2001
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Shooting victim arrested over drugs haul
A man wounded in a shooting blamed on the IRA is to be questioned in connection with a £620,000 drugs seizure.
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Hamilton wins British title
Belfast kickboxer Gary Hamilton has beaten European champion Stephen Baird to take the British Light-welterweight title.
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GAA: O`Neill wins best player award
Tyrone footballer Stephen O`Neill has been named Ulster Player of the Year.
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GOLF: McGinley seals Ryder Cup place
Paul McGinley and Bernhard Langer today became the ninth and 10th players to seal their places in Europe`s Ryder Cup team.
Friday 31st August 2001
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Commissioner promises full investigation into deaths
Garda Commissioner Pat Byrne has appointed a senior officer to examine all the circumstances surrounding the deaths of a man who shot his six-year-old daughter and then turned his gun on himself.
Friday 31st August 2001
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Hope recovering well in hospital
Bob Hope is responding well to treatment for pneumonia and will be able to leave hospital in a few days.
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Britney engagement rumour denied
Rumours that Britney Spears has agreed to marry her boyfriend Justin Timberlake have been denied by her UK representatives.
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Tributes to Diana on the anniversary of her death
Tributes have been paid to Princess Diana as people gather to lay flowers at her former home.
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Nine taken to hospital after crash
Nine train passengers have been injured in a rail accident in County Kilkenny today.
Friday 31st August 2001
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GOLF: Scott in lead at Munich
Adam Scott is the clubhouse leader at the BMW International Open in Munich.
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Man held over Ballycastle bomb released
A man being held by police in connection with a huge loyalist car bomb abandoned at a County Antrim fair has been released.
Friday 31st August 2001
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SOCCER: Horlock back in the frame
Kevin Horlock will win his first Northern Ireland cap in nearly a year against Denmark in tomorrow`s World Cup qualifier in the Parken Stadium.
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SOCCER: Harte fit for Dutch battle
Ian Harte has passed himself fit for the Republic of Ireland`s vital World Cup qualifier against Holland in Dublin tomorrow.
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SOCCER: Omagh Town game rescheduled
A number of tomorrow`s Smirnoff Irish premiership matches have been rescheduled for tonight.
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Terminally-ill woman in court battle
A terminally-ill woman has won the first round of a legal battle to establish that her husband should have the right to help her die.
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New baby for Holmes and partner
GMTV presenter Eamonn Holmes and his partner Ruth Langsford are expecting their first child together, it was announced today.
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Formula One: Coulthard unhurt after 140mph crash
David Coulthard is unhurt after crashing out at 140mph during opening practice for the Belgian Grand Prix.
Friday 31st August 2001
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