At least 33 people have been killed in new Muslim-Christian clashes in the eastern Indonesian city of Ambon. FULL TEXT Road infrastructure needs overhaul, says report A confidential report to Government warns that Ireland's road infrastructure needs a radical overhaul. FULL TEXT Trouble in Israeli coalition Days before he sets out on an intensive effort to reach a peace treaty with Syria, Israel's Prime Minister, Mr Ehud Barak, was reminded yesterday of the fragility of his own governing coalition. FULL TEXT Lebanon shelling affects Irish troops Shelling near Irish troop positions in South Lebanon yesterday forced all non-essential Irish personnel underground. FULL TEXT Rangers still on top Rangers maintained their fourpoint lead at the top of the Scottish Premier League following a 1-1 draw with Celtic.
Irish art is set to continue rising in value next year.
FULL TEXT A cold day with frost and ice to start with in many areas. Sunny spells, and wintry showers which may give local falls of snow.