Northern Ireland

 Antigay Irish MP Iris Robinson an Adulterer

Advocate. | Advocate | Posted 01.07.2010 | Home


Days after stepping down from her post as Northern Ireland's Member of the Parliament to deal with her "lifelong battle with depression," antigay poli...

I've had an affair, says Ireland's Mrs Robinson

The Independent | Independent | Posted 01.06.2010 | Home


The wife of Northern Ireland's most senior politician last night sensationally revealed that she had attempted to take her life while depres...

Iris Robinson, Wife Of Northern Ireland's First Minister, Tried To Kill Herself After Affair

Guardian | Henry McDonald | Posted 01.07.2010 | World


Northern Ireland's first minister, Peter Robinson, is facing questions over his role as the province's leading politician after he revealed tonight th...

John William McConaghy, 420-Pound Pedophile, Too Fat For Prison

Posted 12.04.2009 | World


Child abuser John William McConaghy has been spared jail by a court in Northern Ireland, as he was too fat. McConaghy had been jailed for abuse that ...

Terrorist or Peace-Maker? An Exclusive Interview with Gerry Adams, Former Head of the I.R.A.

Johann Hari | Posted 11.08.2009 | World


Johann Hari

Is he a thug who took his chance to go legit, or is he a principled warrior against anti-Catholic persecution? For that, I had to go to the man himself.

Politics is Difficult and Dirty. And a Noble Calling

Christina Patterson | Posted 09.22.2009 | World


Christina Patterson

If Alan Duncan and his ilk think it's tough to be a politician, they might give some thought to Morgan Tsvangirai.

Mighty Movie Podcast: Won't Forgive, Can't Forget: Oliver Hirschbiegel on Five Minutes of Heaven

Dan Persons | Posted 09.18.2009 | Entertainment


Dan Persons

Could it just be coincidence? Could it just be that, by some random alignment of the planets, we have two films about the conflict in Northern Ireland opening on the same weekend?

Belfast Violence Draws Kids Through Texts

The Huffington Post | Posted 08.16.2009 | World


Children may be using text messages to encourage their friends to join in the Belfast rioting, reports the Belfast Telegraph. The newspaper reports t...

Belfast Violence Erupts Around Parades

The Independent | David McKittrick | Posted 08.14.2009 | World


A number of police officers were injured in scattered incidents in various parts of Northern Ireland yesterday as tensions rose in the wake of traditi...

Ex-AP Hostage Terry Anderson Back in Beirut to Teach U.S. J-Students How to Report Accurately on Middle East

Magda Abu-Fadil | Posted 08.05.2009 | Media


Magda Abu-Fadil

"Unfortunately, I wasn't scared enough, and I wasn't cautious," Anderson admitted. "I got caught because I refused to take the precautions that I probably should have."

Belfast: Romanians Leave After Racist Attacks

The Huffington Post | Posted 07.24.2009 | World


Almost 100 Romanians are fleeing Belfast as violence targeting the migrant community continues, it was reported today by the Irish Times. Last week s...

Justice Rises From the Rubble in Northern Ireland

Casey Sherman | Posted 07.11.2009 | World


Casey Sherman

Hell had come to Omagh and only the victims would be ordered to pay. Until now.

Kevin McDaid Murder Investigation Yields 10 In Custody

Irish Evening Herald | Posted 06.27.2009 | World


Police in the North have released two of the 12 people arrested in connection with the sectarian murder of Kevin McDaid in Co Derry on Sunday night....

Preaching Basketball Without the Baggage

Danny Groner | Posted 06.10.2009 | World


Danny Groner

While trying to downplay differences in the world, Dave Cullen is doing his part to make a world of difference. The founder of Full Court Peace (FCP),...

Wounds still left open from Northern Ireland's conflict

WorldFocus.org | WorldFocus.org | Posted 06.04.2009 | Home


Eleven years ago, a peace agreement in Northern Ireland ended decades of sectarian violence between Catholics and Protestants. Despite that agreement...

Wounds still left open from Northern Ireland's conflict

WorldFocus.org | WorldFocus.org | Posted 06.04.2009 | Home


Eleven years ago, a peace agreement in Northern Ireland ended decades of sectarian violence between Catholics and Protestants. Despite that agreement...

Wounds still left open from Northern Ireland’s conflict

WorldFocus.org | WorldFocus.org | Posted 06.04.2009 | Home


Eleven years ago, a peace agreement in Northern Ireland ended decades of sectarian violence between Catholics and Protestants. Despite that agreement...

Wounds still left open from Northern Ireland's conflict

WorldFocus.org | WorldFocus.org | Posted 06.04.2009 | Home


Worldfocus visits Northern Ireland 11 years after the peace agreement that ended decades of Sectarian violence between Catholics and Protestants.  De...

Colin Duffy, Top Irish Republican, Charged With Killing Soldiers

AP | SHAWN POGATCHNIK | Posted 04.27.2009 | World


LARNE, Northern Ireland — Police have strong forensic evidence linking a prominent Irish republican to the dissident IRA killings of two British...

A History Of Violence In Ireland (AUDIO)

World Focus | Posted 04.25.2009 | World


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Tune in: Online radio show on violence in Northern Ireland

WorldFocus.org | WorldFocus.org | Posted 04.24.2009 | Home


Following two recent attacks by Irish Republican Army (IRA) splinter groups, Northern Ireland is on edge, fearing a return to the "Troubles" -- the d...

St. Patrick's Day Celebrated Around The World Amidst Recession, Recent Turmoil (SLIDESHOW)

Huffington Post | Hanna Ingber Win | Posted 04.17.2009 | World


Amidst a global financial crisis and recent violence in Northern Ireland, St. Patrick's Day was celebrated around the world today with parades, partie...

Belfast Clubhouse For Catholic And Protestant Youth Seeks To Overcome Historical Schisms

Youth Radio -- Youth Media International | Posted 04.16.2009 | World


Youth Radio -- Youth Media International

This story was produced in partnership with Ireland's Ardmore Sound. Originally published on Youthradio.org, the premier source for youth generated n...

Northern Ireland Police Arrest 3 Over Soldier Killings

AP | SHAWN POGATCHNIK | Posted 04.14.2009 | World


LURGAN, Northern Ireland — Irish nationalist gangs hurled gasoline bombs at police Saturday after three alleged IRA dissidents were arrested on ...

Thousands In Northern Ireland Attend Peace Vigils In Show Of Unity

Belfasttelegraph.co.uk | Posted 04.11.2009 | World


Thousands of Northern Ireland people today displayed a united front as they stood in silent protest against the sudden resurgence in terrorist violenc...