Manchester United battle to goalless draw at Anfield as Liverpool blunted
Manchester United battle to goalless draw at Anfield as Liverpool bluntedBy Carl Markham, PALiverpool’s failure to score for the first time since April cost them top spot in the Premier League as Manchester United secured a goalless draw to deny their arch-rivals a club record. The pressure United were being put under was typified by Antony passing the ball out of play as intended target Dalot ran past him. Onana failed to hold a Luke Shaw half-clearance and Salah’s shot was deflected wide but did much better in tipping over Virgil van Dijk’s header. It brought immediate change with Alexander-Arnold’s low drive just wide and Onana palming away a Salah effort and charging down a Luis Diaz shot. United swapped Garnacho for Marcus Rashford while Klopp switched again, this time to a 4-2-3-1 with the attacking talents of Curtis Jones and Harvey Elliott deployed.
Source:Irish Independent
December 18, 2023 03:56 UTC
‘People snatchers’: Ukraine’s army recruiters use harsh tactics to fill ranks for war against Russia.
Alex Batty went missing at 11 years old. Six years later, he was found walking on a road in France, and thanks to that chance encounter, he's shared his story with officials and preparing to reunite with some family members. Michael George has mor...15:48 , 16 December 2023 -
Source:The Irish Times
December 18, 2023 02:07 UTC
Ian Wright to leave Match of the Day at end of season
Ian Wright to leave Match of the Day at end of seasonBy PA Sport StaffFormer England striker Ian Wright has announced he is to leave Match of the Day at the end of the current season. Wright said on his official X – formerly Twitter – account: “After my debut show whilst still a player in 1997 and many more memorable years, I’ll be stepping back from BBC MOTD at the end of this season. “I feel very privileged to have had such an incredible run on the most iconic football show in the world. Match of the Day host Gary Lineker spoke of the “privilege” to work alongside his former England team-mate. Lineker said on X: “It has been an absolute pleasure and privilege to work alongside you, Ian.
Source:Irish Independent
December 17, 2023 22:02 UTC
Edinburgh winger Darcy Graham hopes injury issues are behind him
“If you don’t train to full intensity, especially in the World Cup at international level, you don’t get the best out of yourself. READ MORE: Russell remains fully committed to Scotland as he targets World Cup“So yes, it probably did affect me during the World Cup. “When they took the fake MCL and the screw out, my normal MCL had healed fully. Graham counts a lot of the Warriors players as his friends, and has spent months in their company this year before and during the World Cup. “We have to flick that switch, because we’re playing our best mates - especially in World Cup year,” he concluded.
Source:The Herald
December 17, 2023 22:00 UTC
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‘Complete nonsense’ Russia would attack Nato country if victorious in Ukraine, says Putin
Russian president Vladimir Putin visits the exhibition of achievements 'Russia' prior to the United Russia party congress in Moscow, on Sunday. Photograph: Sergey Fadeichev/Pool/AFP via GettyRussian president Vladimir Putin dismissed as complete nonsense remarks by US president Joe Biden that Russia would attack a Nato country if it won the war in Ukraine, adding that Russia had no interest in fighting the military alliance. READ MORE“Russia has no reason, no interest – no geopolitical interest, neither economic, political nor military – to fight with Nato countries,” Mr Putin said. Mr Putin has repeatedly cast the post-Cold War expansion of Nato as evidence of the West’s arrogant way of dealing with Russia’s security concerns. “The reality is that after the fall of the Soviet Union, they considered that they just had to wait for a bit to completely destroy Russia,” Mr Putin said.
Source:The Irish Times
December 17, 2023 20:27 UTC
Herald: Need for astute military leaders like Manekshaw
There seems to have been direct interlocution between political head PM Indira Gandhi and the Army Chief General Manekshaw on all military matters at the time of 1971 war. Prime Minister Indira Gandhi gave him a cold stare. Subsequently, on many occasions, Indira Gandhi used to give him direct calls to discuss various important issues. There was no intermediary like Defence Minister or Defence Secretary in between. When post 1971 war, Prime Minister Indira Gandhi offered the post of Ambassador to Field Marshal Manekshaw post retirement as army chief, he refused point-blank.
Source:The Herald
December 17, 2023 20:03 UTC
Balbirnie leads Ireland to ODI series win in Zimbabwe
Ireland limited their hosts to 197 off 40 overs on Sunday (Monday AEDT) thanks to good bowling from Curtis Campher and Graham Hume in Harare before Balbirnie guided his team to victory as they chased down their adjusted target of 201 with 13 balls to spare. Ireland started brightly when Hume dismissed Tinashe Kamunhukamwe in the second over and Zimbabwe struggled to find any rhythm as Takudzwanashe Kaitano was run out before Campher trapped Innocent Kaia lbw. Gumbie finished with a top score of 72 before being run out and Wellington Masakadza's entertaining 24 off 19 helped Zimbabwe add more runs in the final overs, but Campher and Hume took four wickets each to dismiss the hosts. Blessing Muzarabani struck straight away as Ireland captain Paul Stirling fell for eight, but Balbirnie and Campher smashed 70 off 84 balls to pile on the pressure before the latter fell for 40. Harry Tector added a valuable 33 before Luke Jongwe took his wicket, but Lorcan Tucker put on 29 alongside Balbirnie, hitting back-to-back boundaries to clinch victory as Ireland finished on 3-204.
Source:The Herald
December 17, 2023 20:00 UTC
MIDAS SHARE TIPS: Should you be sitting on a South American gold mine?
Jewellery is particularly popular at this time of year, especially if it is made from precious metals such as gold and silver. Hochschild Mining is one of the world's oldest metal groups, tracing its roots back to 1920s Bolivia. But Hochschild shares, having topped £3 in 2017, are now £1, hit by tricky markets, the pandemic and enduring political turbulence. (Silver production is far greater than gold, but mining firms convert it to give investors a better picture). At £1, Hochschild shares are a buy.
Source:Daily Mail
December 17, 2023 18:24 UTC
European diplomacy steps up calls for Gaza cease-fire
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Source:The Herald
December 17, 2023 18:15 UTC
HAMISH MCRAE: Federal Reserve's festive gift for Chancellor
The US Federal Reserve's Open Market Committee duly made no change to interest rates, as did the Bank of England, the European Central Bank and the Swiss National Bank the next day. But what did change – the Fed's projections for its interest rates next year – has galvanised the markets, and that has profound implications for all of us. Cautious: Fed chairman Jerome Powell acknowledged that rate cuts could begin before inflation got down to 2 per centThe Fed chairman, Jerome Powell, was cautious, as central bankers must be. Remember all that stuff about the Chancellor having more 'headroom' for tax cuts in the Autumn Statement? The S&P 500 closed at 4,719 on Friday and the ten-year yield was 3.9 per cent.
Source:Daily Mail
December 17, 2023 18:09 UTC
Tributes paid to ‘a lady’ who retires from Roscommon business after 50 years of service
A special retirement celebration was held on Friday last for a woman who has given 50 years of service to a Roscommon Town business. Sadie McCabe retired from Molloy’s bakery, Abbeytown, Roscommon on Friday and a special celebration was held to mark the occasion. Hundreds of well wishes have been posted online for Sadie, and the team at Molloy’s Bakery have described her as the “heart and soul” of the bakery. “While we'll miss her dearly, we celebrate the joy, laughter, and incredible spirit she brought to Molloy's Bakery. Here's to you, Sadie, on a retirement filled with endless joy, relaxation, and the sweetest moments,” said the team at Molloy’s Bakery.
Source:The Herald
December 17, 2023 17:47 UTC
Irish exports to countries in the Russian orbit soar by as much as 5,000pc
Western-made components are still ‘finding their way’ to RussiaIrish goods are making their way into Russia via countries where there is a “risk of circumvention” of sanctions. Countries that previously had very little trade with Ireland before the Russian invasion of Ukraine have reported significant increases so far this year. Exports to Kyrgyzstan this year were over €4.5m – almost 5,000pc ahead of trade in 2021, before the war. Following Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, the EU launched sanctions against Russia, targeting key sectors. In a resolution last month, the European Parliament voiced its alarm over loopholes in the EU sanctions regime against Russia.
Source:Irish Independent
December 17, 2023 14:33 UTC
Popular African singers to perform at LMC
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Source:The Herald
December 17, 2023 13:00 UTC
SH Chamber hopes to connect students to jobs
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Source:The Herald
December 17, 2023 12:47 UTC
Roscommon mother and daughter honoured for highlighting road safety issues
A Roscommon mother and daughter, have been awarded the Road Safety Authority (RSA) ‘Gertie Shields Supreme Award’ for road safety for 2023. In addition to their awareness efforts since their horrific experience, they have been advocates of child car seat safety, highlighting the importance of ensuring they are fitted correctly and checked regularly. Clodagh and Méabh were also the recipients of the Road Safety Champion category award at this year’s awards. That is why I am so passionate about road safety among teenagers, especially when you consider all the fatal accidents this year involving young people. I am forever grateful to the RSA and road safety is always going to be a huge part of my life," Méabh said.
Source:The Herald
December 17, 2023 10:00 UTC