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Shock opening to Eminem concert
Eminem brandished a chainsaw onstage and faked his own electrocution for the opening of his European tour.
Wednesday 31st January 2001
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de Brun challenged over accountability
Stormont Health Minister Bairbre de Brun has angrily rejected claims that a ``hit squad`` had been called in to investigate her department`s spending.
Wednesday 31st January 2001
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`More would have been killed`
More people would have been killed on Bloody Sunday had the IRA planned anything for that day, a witness told the inquiry into the shootings today.
Wednesday 31st January 2001
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No need for army shooting claims journalist
A journalist who covered the march which became Bloody Sunday has said how he could see nothing to justify the British army shooting he witnessed from close range that day.
Wednesday 31st January 2001
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Bruton fight for political life
Former Irish prime minister John Bruton faces an uphill fight as he bids to retain the leadership of his Fine Gael parliamentary opposition party this afternoon.
Wednesday 31st January 2001
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Star line-up at Ulster Motorcycle Show
Four-time world Superbike champion Carl Fogarty is set to be the star attraction at the Ulster Motorcycle Show which kicks off in Belfast on February 12.
Wednesday 31st January 2001
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Taoiseach defends snooker sponsorship deal
A £600,000 government sponsorship deal with the Irish Masters snooker tournament has been defended by Taoiseach Bertie Ahern.
Wednesday 31st January 2001
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Journalist `witnessed shooting from close range`
A journalist who covered the march which became Bloody Sunday told today how he could see nothing to justify the Army shooting he witnessed from close range that day.
Wednesday 31st January 2001
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Winning is so important to Wood
Keith Wood has been casting an envious eye over Munster`s results in the Heineken Cup this year.
Wednesday 31st January 2001
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Chimps begin new life
The ``World Famous Smoking Chimps`` were today beginning a new life in retirement after the zoo where they lived went bankrupt.
Wednesday 31st January 2001
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Jacques and Danni split up
Formula One driver Jacques Villeneuve and his fiance, former chart star, Dannii Minogue have parted after 18-months, it was confirmed today.
Wednesday 31st January 2001
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IRA under pressure after men arrested with firearms
The IRA was today under pressure to confirm whether four men arrested for allegedly carrying loaded guns were members of a Provisional gang as has been widely reported.
Wednesday 31st January 2001
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Omagh victims` fathers hold Downing Street vigil
The fathers of two victims of the Omagh bombing are to hold a vigil outside Downing Street tonight as Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern discuss a way though the deadlocked peace process.
Wednesday 31st January 2001
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Pipebomb attack in north Belfast
A woman has had a lucky escape after picking up a pipebomb which had been thrown into her car in north Belfast today.
Wednesday 31st January 2001
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Cars gutted in Larne attack
Two cars have been destroyed in an overnight arson attack in Larne.
Wednesday 31st January 2001
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Logie previews Ireland v Italy
Ireland open their Six Nations campaign with an away trip in Rome. UTV Sport`s Adrian Logan, who will be there for the match, previews the action.
Wednesday 31st January 2001
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`Obsessed` woman `drove priest away`
A priest was forced to flee from his parish after being showered with gifts and hundreds of love letters by an obsessed spinster, an English court has heard.
Wednesday 31st January 2001
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Butler signs for Wolves
Wolves have completed the signing of Sunderland defender Paul Butler for a fee of £1million.
Wednesday 31st January 2001
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Newtownabbey man on weapons charges
A 24-year-old Northern Ireland man has been remanded in custody on weapons charges.
Wednesday 31st January 2001
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Trimble hails Executive`s commitment to business
Northern Ireland is offering potential investors a strong pro-business government committed to swift decision making, Stormont First Minister David Trimble stressed today.
Wednesday 31st January 2001
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