Greek defaults on second IMF repayment

Greece has defaulted on another IMF repayment.

The International Monetary Fund says that Greece failed to pay €456m which was due yesterday.

It brings the amount outstanding to €2bn.

Northern Ireland First Minister condemns 'Twelfth' clashes

Northern Ireland's First Minister has condemned clashes in north Belfast last night, in which several PSNI officers were hurt.

Peter Robinson says attacks on the police as they go about their duty cannot be justified.

Committee to discuss if PPS numbers to be used for electoral register

An Oireachtas Committee will today discuss whether PPS numbers can be used to update the electoral register.

It has heard from witnesses that the absence of a unique identifier is causing problems for those trying to establish who is eligible to vote.

Victims rights bill due before Cabinet

New laws on the rights of victims of crimes will be brought before government ministers today.

The Justice Minister will present a new Victims Rights Bill to her cabinet colleagues.

'Genuine progress' in Iran nuclear talks

Talks to negotiate a nuclear deal with Iran in return for lifting economic sanctions are said to be close to an agreement.

Six world powers, including the UK, US and Russia, have been meeting in Vienna and the White House said "genuine progress" has been made.