China’s indignant reaction to the announcement of U.S. plans to sell weapons to Taiwan appears to be in keeping with a new attitude that is worrying governments across the globe.

China – Taiwan – United States – Asia – Politics

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Meath 0-13 DCU 0-16
After their heroics in beating Dublin in midweek, Meath crashed out of the O’Byrne Cup at the semi-final stage today – falling to a hungry DCU side at Pairc Tailteann.

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All-Ireland champions Kilkenny crashed out of the Walsh Cup on a day when Offaly, Galway and Wexford advanced to next weekend’s semi-finals.

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Dolphin 17 Clontarf 0, Musgrave Park

Dolphin climbed two places in AIB League Division 1A with a deserved 17-0 victory over a disappointing Clontarf side at Musgrave Park this afternoon.

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FT: Arsenal 1 Manchester United 3

Manchester United moved to within a point of Barclays Premier League leaders Chelsea as title rivals Arsenal were swept aside 3-1 at Emirates Stadium.

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Old Belvedere 33 Buccaneers 12, Anglesea Road

Old Belvedere delivered a convincing 33-12 victory over Buccaneers, running in five tries to move one point clear of Young Munster at the top of AIB League Division 1B.

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Waterford 1-17 Clare 0-8, Ballyduff Upper

Waterford comfortably booked their place in next weekend’s Waterford Crystal Cup final against the students of UCC, courtesy of a 1-17 to 0-8 victory over Clare at Ballyduff Upper.

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Louth 1-16 Kildare 0-14

Louth kept their bid to retain the O’Byrne Cup alive with a dogged victory over 14-man Kildare in a well-contested and entertaining semi-final at Newbridge.

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DCU and Louth have qualified for the O’Byrne Cup final this afternoon, scoring notable away victories over Meath and Kildare.

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Monday’s jumps fixture at Kempton has been abandoned due to a frozen track.

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