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# Peace

Explainer: What do the Israeli-Palestinian peace talks mean?

The talks are due to last up until the middle of next year so let’s have a look at the progress so far.

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Nov 10th 2013, 8:15 AM

# sdlp conference

Gilmore: 'We were determined that Ireland would be Europe’s success story'

Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore spoke at the SDLP Conference today where he also addressed issues of peace and reconciliation in the north.

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Nov 9th 2013, 2:47 PM

# Awards

Irish priest follows Dalai Lama in being honoured for peace work

Fr Patrick Devine was awarded the 2013 International Caring Award for setting up the Shalom Centre.

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Oct 31st 2013, 5:14 PM

# In disguise

International Clown Convention deny involvement in killing of drug cartel leader

Gunmen dressed as clowns, with rubber noses and wigs, opened fire on the former leading member of Tijuana drug cartel.

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Oct 24th 2013, 11:43 AM

# Concealed Weapons

Theatre group arrested at Belfast airport after bullets found in costume

Ironically, the group are involved in an anti-war production.

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Sep 26th 2013, 3:01 PM

# Peace

Parades, protests and flags on the agenda as US diplomat arrives in Belfast

Richard Haass has been asked to chair an all-party panel that will make recommendations on how to deal with the most divisive issues by the end of the year.

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Sep 17th 2013, 8:04 AM

# Prayers

Seven plane-loads of people depart Dublin for Lourdes pilgrimage

About 2,000 people, including sick pilgrims, medics and volunteers, left Dublin first thing this morning.

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Sep 7th 2013, 4:57 PM

Voices

Column: I'm a Bethany Home survivor and, at 74 years old, I'm finally happy

A Bethany Home survivor, who now lives in Australia, writes about how his time in the home shaped and damaged his life and his journey to find out the truth about his birth.

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Jul 17th 2013, 7:00 AM

Voices

Column: 'Life for an Afghan is random, ruthless and unforgiving'

After living in Afghanistan, I got to see first-hand what the people of that country go through, writes Noel Scanlon, who says he wishes he could be more optimistic about the country’s future.

Jul 3rd 2013, 5:30 PM

Voices

Column: Obama's speech was an insight into the current state of politics in Northern Ireland

Speaking directly to the next generation of Northern Ireland, like Obama did, is what we need, says David McCann, who writes that it is the duty of younger people to get ready, take charge and drive the agenda forward.

Jun 23rd 2013, 8:15 AM

# potus on tour

Obama to call for nuclear cuts in Berlin speech

The US President will use an open-air speech to propose a reduction in American and Russian warheads.

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Jun 19th 2013, 9:54 AM

# Iran

US want a 'diplomatic solution' to Iran's nuclear program

The West suspects Iran’s nuclear program is aimed at building nuclear weapons, but Iran insists it is for generating energy.

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Jun 15th 2013, 8:59 PM

# RIP

Funeral of Bolger brothers takes place in Passage East

The three fishermen brothers who died on Wednesday after their boat capsized were laid to rest today.

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Jun 15th 2013, 7:15 PM

# Election

Hassan Rowhani wins Iran presidency

Rowhani has vowed to restore diplomatic ties with the United States and end discrimination against women.

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Jun 15th 2013, 7:01 PM

# England

Far-right protesters turn up at mosque, worshippers give them tea

Supporters of the English Defence League were unexpectedly met with tea and biscuits as they turned up at the mosque in York, England.

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May 29th 2013, 1:15 PM

# Northern Ireland

Groups awarded €1.5 million for "tireless" cross-border peace work

The Tánaiste said that Northern Ireland “is still a very divided society” but that the Good Friday Agreement “has opened up new possibilities”.

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May 23rd 2013, 12:09 PM

Voices

Column: Why are people disengaging with politics in Northern Ireland?

Following the signing of the Good Friday Agreement, more than 70 per cent of people turned out to elect the first assembly. Fast forward 15 years and the people seem disenchanted, but why, asks David McCann.

Apr 27th 2013, 1:00 PM

# Dalai Lama

Dalai Lama crosses Derry Peace Bridge with Catholic and Protestant children

It’s his second visit to the city in six years.

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Apr 18th 2013, 1:03 PM

Voices

Column: Though the Good Friday Agreement brought peace, we should never forget the past

On this date 15 years ago, the Good Friday Agreement was signed. While we have come along way, we shouldn’t take the peace we have for granted, writes Ben English.

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Apr 10th 2013, 7:00 AM

# humanity

Can sport save mankind?

The United Nations says yes. Well, kind of.

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Apr 1st 2013, 11:00 AM

Voices

Column: Not enough has been done to uphold the spirit of the Good Friday Agreement

It’s true Northern Ireland has come a long way over the last fifteen years, but we cannot afford to hang the ‘mission accomplished’ banner over the peace process, writes David McCann.

Mar 29th 2013, 1:00 PM

Voices

Column: What lessons have been learned from the Iraq War?

Ten years ago this week the United States-led “coalition of the willing” launched the Iraq War. If we’ve learned anything from the Iraq experience it’s that governments should refrain from biting off more than they can chew, says Scott Fitzsimmons.

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Mar 23rd 2013, 7:00 PM

Voices

Column: 'Hoping for the best but preparing for the worst' amid Kenya election fears

Five years ago, over 500,000 people were displaced and more than 1,500 killed in post-election violence in Kenya. Now, NGOs are working to manage humanitarian situation ahead of the country’s next election this Monday, writes Ivy Ndiewo.

Feb 27th 2013, 7:00 PM

# NATO

Audio: NATO wants Ireland to get more involved with military alliance

NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen addressed an audience in Dublin last night.

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Feb 13th 2013, 7:56 AM

Voices

Column: We need new ideas to solve the flag issue in Belfast

Innovative ideas are needed to solve the crisis in the North, writes Steve Wrenn, who says we need to think outside the box and compromise.

Jan 29th 2013, 7:00 AM

# Sanctions

North Korea unlikely to obey latest UN sanctions

The Security Council voted on a resolution condemning North Korea’s rocket launch in December that sent a satellite into orbit.

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Jan 23rd 2013, 10:09 AM

# Yoko Ono

'Imagine Peace' - Yoko Ono takes out full page ad in New York Times

A simple message.

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Jan 1st 2013, 5:17 PM

# Protest

Pics: Anti-war protesters burn US flag in Dublin city centre

Protesters were stopped by Gardaí from marching to Dublin Castle where Hillary Clinton and foreign ministers are being hosted at a dinner.

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Dec 6th 2012, 9:48 PM

# Northern Ireland

Hillary Clinton calls killing of David Black "outrageous and cowardly act"

The US Secretary of State praised the swift efforts of the PSNI in trying to bring the perpetrators to justice.

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Nov 3rd 2012, 11:45 AM

# Shannon Airport

'Legal violations' caused by US military and CIA use of Shannon Airport outlined in new booklet

Irish peace groups have outlined the “aviation, human rights, and international humanitarian law” which are being violated by the use of the airport by foreign military.

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Oct 12th 2012, 9:28 AM