France's hopes of a Six Nations grand slam were dashed on Sunday despite fighting back from 17-6 at the break to draw 17-all with Ireland at the Stade de France.
Ian Bailey (pictured right), a British journalist suspected in the 1996 murder of the wife of French filmmaker Daniel Toscan du Plantier, won a lengthy appeal Thursday against France's attempt to extradite him from Ireland.
Irish rock group The Cranberries, the stars of the 1990s, are back. Their new album, "Roses", is full of sensitivity. Our music critic Amobe Mevegue also tells us about Natty Jean's debut album, "Santa Yalla".
As today's international papers react to the deal to save the eurozone, some say it's unlikely to achieve much, while others fear it could sow the seed for all kinds of political worries around Europe.
Paris has given a facelift to Irish writer Oscar Wilde's tomb, complete with a glass screen to protect it from the kisses of numerous admirers. Wilde died in Paris in 1900, penniless, and was buried in the Pere Lachaise cemetery.
Cristiano Ronaldo led Portugal to the Euro 2012 finals late Tuesday, while Ireland, Croatia and the Czech Republic also qualified comfortably during playoffs.
Former culture minister and Labour member Michael Higgins was on Saturday confirmed the winner of Ireland's presidential vote. Higgins made a comeback in the final days of campaigning after trailing former favourite Sean Gallagher by some 15 points.
Former culture minister and Labour member Michael Higgins (pictured) seemed on track on Friday for a victory in Ireland's presidential vote, prompting former frontrunner Sean Gallagher to concede defeat. Official results are expected on Saturday.
Irish voters headed to the polls Thursday to elect a new president, with independent candidate Sean Gallagher taking a clear lead in the polls. A total of seven candidates are standing, including former IRA commander Martin McGuinness (pictured).
