At least 250 killed after 7.5 magnitude earthquake hits south Asia
More than 250 people have reportedly been killed after an earthquake of 7.5 magnitude struck Afghanistan, with the effects felt hundreds of miles away.
The US Geological Survey put the epicentre south of Feyzabad in northern Afghanistan - but witnesses said the impact was felt as far away as New Delhi, Islamabad and Lahore.
David Drumm to remain in custody until November 13 as detention hearing delayed
Former Anglo Irish Bank chief David Drumm will remain in custody for another three weeks after his detention hearing was delayed until November 13th.
Massachusetts District Court Judge Donald Cabell granted the request from the defense for postponement. He told the court on Friday that further delays would only be permitted if "good cause" was shown.
Relatives of Carrickmines fire victims participate in meeting with Pope
Relatives of the Carrickmines fire victims have met with Pope Francis.
Approximately 700 members of the Irish travelling community have attended an audience with the Pope in the Vatican this morning.
Average waiting time for GP has tripled in five years, says NAGP
The National Association of GPs says average waiting times to see a GP has more than tripled in just five years.
The body also says four out of five doctors in Connacht cannot see their patients in urgent situations.
WHO report finds "sufficient evidence" to link processed meat to cancer
Processed meat can cause bowel cancer - with red meat also a likely cause of the disease, the World Health Organisation has said.
There is "sufficient evidence" to link foods such as hot dogs, sausages and ham to cancer - and they are now being included in the same group as tobacco, diesel fumes and asbestos.
