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Belfast: reluctant birthplace of the Titanic

The city tried to ignore the Titanic until recently because of guilt over its loss, but is now celebrating the shipbuilding genius of Belfast workers at the new Belfast Titanic museum.
United on the rock of Truth

A Christian Science perspective: Peacekeeping efforts in Belfast, Northern Ireland, continue.
Belfast riots renew calls for Protestant-Catholic dialogue

Young Protestants and Catholics in east Belfast clashed again Tuesday night in violence that appears to involve splinter paramilitary groups with murky aims.
Northern Ireland violence raises questions about paramilitary group

Violence rocked a Belfast neighborhood in Northern Ireland Monday as a pro-British paramilitary group attacked Catholic homes and a church. It was the worst such attack in recent years.
The Titanic launch 100th anniversary celebrated in Belfast

The Titanic was launched into Belfast Lough on May 31, 1911. Ten months later, it struck an iceberg and sank on its maiden voyage to New York City.
Queen's visit to Ireland symbolizes more 'normal' relationship

Much is being made of the historic nature of Queen Elizabeth's trip to Ireland. Some say that obscures ties that have vastly improved in recent decades.
Wedding bells quiet Irish antipathy toward British royals – for now

The real test of Irish sentiment toward the monarchs comes in May during the first royal visit to the Republic of Ireland since its independence from Britain in 1920.
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Paczki: What is it?

Paczki is a Polish jelly doughnut enjoyed on Fat Tuesday.
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Queen Elizabeth says 'friend me' on Facebook

The British monarchy is active on YouTube, Flickr, Twitter, and now Facebook, though it's garnering varied reactions. 'Can we have some of our money back please?' one person commented.
Time traveler caught on film. Hey, why not?

Time traveler caught on film: An Irish filmmaker has uncovered evidence of a woman speaking into a cellphone in a 1928 Charlie Chaplin film. And clearly there's no other possible explanation.
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Can ignoring Hamas lead to Israeli-Palestinian peace?

Hamas, the Islamist movement that controls Gaza, is being ignored in the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian peace talks. Some think that's a big mistake.
Countries with the highest college graduation rates

Among today’s American 25- to 34-year olds, slightly more than 40 percent have associate’s degrees or higher. But that rate places the US only 12th of the 36 countries in a College Board study of countries with the highest graduation rates. Here are the top six countries.
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Northern Ireland riots raise worries about 'bad old days'

Northern Ireland riots continued for a fourth night Wednesday. While violence has been on the wane, protests erupted in Belfast after a Protestant march went through the republican Ardoyne area.
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British Open 2010: Five things to watch

The 150th British Open begins Thursday at the home of golf, the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews. Who and what should you watch?
Reconciliation in Northern Ireland

A Christian Science perspective.
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Why Northern Ireland may be key to a UK government deal

If Britain's Conservative Party is unable to strike a deal with the Liberal Democrats after last week's election, the Tories may look to gain the support of eight members of Parliament from Northern Ireland in order to run the UK government.
British election: What it means for the UK and the US

Britain searches for a new direction after 13 years of Labour rule, the first hung Parliament in 36 years, and one of the worst economies since World War II.
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Real IRA bombing meant to derail last step of N. Ireland peace

Just minutes after Britain transferred police and justice powers to Northern Ireland, completing the 1998 peace process, the Real IRA bombed Britain’s MI5 intelligence headquarters in Belfast.