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Hu leaves G8 over ethnic unrest

Margaret Ward, Foreign Editor, reports that the riots have apparently eased as the security forces in the western capital of Urumqi have tightened their grip

G8 leaders meeting in Italy

Paddy Agnew, The Irish Times, says Italians are concerned over reports that some members of the G8 are not happy with how the summit was organised

Alessandra Galloni, Wall Street Journal Southern Europe Bureau Chief, says top of the agenda at the summit is the global economy

Lawyers call for withdrawal of justice bill

Ken Murphy, Director General of the Law Society, says the concerns are based on the lack of proper debate on the bill

Mary Ellen Ring, Barrister, says there has not been enough time for debate or public consideration of the details of the bill

Jackson memorial in Los Angeles

Journalist Steve Futterman reports on the memorial service for pop icon Michael Jackson, which was held in Los Angeles yesterday

Sperm developed from stem cells

Deirdre Madden, law lecturer at UCC and specialist in medical ethics, looks at the implications for fertility and human reproduction

LRC to hold talks on electricians' strike

Ingrid Miley, Industry & Employment Correspondent, reports that the TEEU has said it will not be lifting its pickets ahead of today's negotiations

Pressure on Dáil to pass bills

David Davin-Power, Political Correspondent, reports that a number of high-profile bills are to be passed by the end of this week

Maguire released by Israeli authorities

Mairead Maguire, peace activist, explains the details of her detention by the Israeli authorities while on board a supply ship headed for Gaza

Boy wizard is back

Albertina Lloyd, Press Association, says the new Harry Potter movie is dark but with plenty of comedy and romance