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Here's What Happened Today: Monday

Everyone’s talking about preparing for Ebola, allegations against a children’s surgeon, and tomorrow’s Budget.

NEED TO CATCH up? TheJournal.ie brings you a round-up of today’s news.

Ballet Ireland Swan Lake. Dancers Angela Revie and Ryoko Yagyu from a production of Swan Lake practice ahead of a 58-day-long tour of Ireland. Mark Stedman / Photocall Ireland Mark Stedman / Photocall Ireland / Photocall Ireland

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Indonesia Volcano An Indonesian man watches as Mount Sinabung erupts, in Tiga Kicat, North Sumatra, Indonesia. AP / Press Association Images AP / Press Association Images / Press Association Images

#SOUTH AFRICA: Community service has been suggested in the sentencing of Oscar Pistorius.

#SYRIA: Despite airstrikes and heavy fighting, Islamic State forces are continuing to gain ground. [WSJ]

#UNITED KINGDOM: NHS workers have staged their first strike in 32 years.

#DENMARK: The government moved to ban sex with animals.

#VATICAN: The Catholic Church is looking into softening its stance on gay people.

INNOVATION

PARTING SHOT

What advice would elderly Irish men and woman have for their 16-year-old selves? Radio represented Riyadh Khalaf went out and asked them.

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