UK cracks down on pedophiles, arrest over 660 with child porn on computers
The Brits are cracking down on kiddy porn, arresting over 650 suspected pedophiles as part of a six-month operation targeting people accessing child abuse images online, says a July 16 BBC report. “The National More...
Christian bakers refuse Bert and Ernie ‘Support Gay Marriage’ cake, may get sued
Refusing a gay marriage cake has a Christian-run bakery in a legal firestorm as an Ireland Government agency may seek legal action after they refused to make a cake featuring the Sesame Street characters Bert and More...
Ireland report rise in malaria cases, half from travelers to Nigeria
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) in Ireland has reported 71 malaria cases (all imported) in 2013, up from 65 cases (9%) from the year before. Image-CDC/ James Gathany The category of traveler More...
North Korea ‘man on the sun’ spoof continues, the Hermit Kingdom threatens Ireland
Leave it to Colm Williamson to keep the wheels in motion on this one. We all recall the incredible satire piece Mr. Williamson wrote about 3 weeks ago of a North Korean teen-astronaut’s journey to become the More...
Google dodges billions in taxes with Bermuda tax haven, being investigated by British authorities
The UK tax authority has indicated it is investigating Google over its tax affairs following evidence from a whistleblower who claims British taxpayers are being ”cheated” by the company. Photo/donkeyhotey donkeyhotey.wordpress.com Former More...
Ireland health officials issue guidance for providers in diagnosing anthrax in injecting drug users
With dozens of confirmed cases of anthrax reported throughout Europe since 2009, including scores of cases in neighboring Scotland and England, the Irish Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) in Dublin has More...
Ireland health officials advise public to boil all imported frozen berries due to hepatitis A outbreak
In a follow up to a story in July, The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) yesterday reiterated its advice to consumers to boil all imported frozen berries for at least one minute prior to consumption as it More...
Ireland reports second case of leprosy
For the second time in the first 31 weeks of 2013, the Health Protection Surveillance Centre in Ireland has reported a case of the disfiguring, bacterial disease, leprosy. Image/CIA According to the website, irishhealth.com, it More...
Ireland hepatitis A outbreak rises to 10 cases, linked to imported frozen berries
In a follow-up to a story last week, The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) Friday advised that it is investigating a food poisoning outbreak of Hepatitis A virus associated with the consumption of imported More...
Ireland hepatitis A strain identical to one found in Italy outbreak: ECDC
The ongoing outbreak of Hepatitis A virus (HAV) infection that has affected travelers to Italy from Germany, the Netherlands and Poland, as well as local residents in Italy, may now be affecting Ireland, according More...
Dublin reports sharp spikes in genital herpes and chlamydia
A report released by the Dublin Well Woman Centre June 24 shows some alarming trends in sexually transmitted infections (STI) and general sexual health in the Irish population. Image/CIA According to their More...
President Obama upsets Ireland Catholics and Protestants saying schools are divisive
President Barack Obama reportedly offended Catholics and Protestants during a speech he gave while in Northern Ireland for the G8 summit. Speaking to about 2,000 young people, which included many Catholics, Obama More...
Bloody pillow in Rehma Sabir case may further indict Aisling McCarthy Brady in infant’s death
Investigators say a bloody pillow, blanket and baby wipes were found in the bedroom of the 1-year-old Massachusetts girl who died after she was allegedly assaulted by her Irish nanny. Aisling McCarthy Brady Aisling More...
George Washington voted Britain’s Greatest Foe
America’s first President, George Washington was recognized by the National Army Museum to identify Britain’s most outstanding military opponent. The Telegraph reports that the special event at the More...