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In Belfast clash, three police officers injured

Monday night's violence in Protestant east Belfast broke out soon after a meeting of the Belfast City Council.
N. Irish police involved in Belfast lawyer's 1989 murder, says report

Today's report said Northern Irish police colluded in a loyalist paramilitary's murder of high-profile lawyer Patrick Finucane, though it did not find an 'overarching state conspiracy.'
Six days of riots erupt in the 'New Northern Ireland'

A motion in Belfast to stop flying the British Union flag year-round touched off the riots, but the issues run deeper.
Bill Clinton: US ambassador to Ireland? Rumors catch fire.

Bill Clinton loves Ireland, and Ireland loves him, but fresh Beltway rumors are suggesting that he might even like to be the US ambassador to the Emerald Isle. Is Dublin big enough for Bill?
Opinion Scotland independence movement sends dangerous message

Scotland's Alex Salmond and British Prime Minister David Cameron signed the 'Edinburgh deal' – allowing Scotland to hold a referendum vote on independence in 2014. As Europe's bonds are tested, the push for Scottish independence sends a dangerous 'go it alone' message.
Abortion debate heats up in Ireland as law revision looms

A team of experts is set to issue recommendations on how to clarify once-staunchly Catholic Ireland's abortion laws, spurring both pro-life and pro-choice groups to take to the streets.
Terrorism & Security Turkey vows tougher response if Syrian shelling continues

Several Syrian mortars landed in Turkey today. The two countries have exchanged fire for the past week, though Syria says it does not want a military confrontation.
Scottish independence: Who would get the nukes, and other questions

As it considers a 2014 referendum on independence from Britain Scotland still has a litany of issues that must be resolved beforehand, including its role in the EU and NATO.
The Troubles are over. So why is Northern Ireland still so unsettled? (+video)

Amid riots this summer by both loyalists and republicans, and with fears of more to come Saturday, some say the peace process itself has formalized seasonal violence.
Ryder Cup: Tiger vs. Rory, US vs. Europe for golf dominance

The Ryder Cup golf matches are taking place this weekend near Chicago. The US will try to wrest control of the 85 year-old Ryder Cup from a determined European squad, led by Rory McIlroy.
Jordan withdraws men accused of sexual assault from Paralympics

Two male team members and a trainer were arrested in Northern Ireland, where Jordan's squad is training before the London Paralympics, which begin Aug. 29.
Chapter & Verse Olympics + 'Hunger Games' = a big boost for archery

Olympic athlete Khatuna Lorig, who trained 'Hunger Games' star Jennifer Lawrence, said that she's seen a huge spike in the popularity of archery.
Summer Olympics Soccer: 5 athletes to watch

The US men did not qualify for the tournament, but Team USA women are among the favorites, and the London Olympics promise a glimpse of some of the world's top stars.
London welcomes Olympic flame as excitement for Games builds

After years of preparation and months of buildup, London's Olympic moment finally arrived Friday night.
Rioting 'anarchy' in Belfast after token Orange parade

Shots were fired and dozens of Catholic youths threw bricks and petrol bombs at riot police in Belfast Friday morning, a day after a small Protestant parade passed their neighborhood.
US ruling reopens old 'Troubles' in Northern Ireland

A Boston College research project meant to collect testimony about Troubles-era crimes may now be a political time-bomb for Northern Ireland, thanks to a federal appeals court ruling.
Culture Cafe 'Game of Thrones': HBO reveals new season 3 characters

'Game of Thrones' fan favorites will be joining the show for the new season.
The road to freedom

A Christian Science perspective: For many people in the United States, the Fourth of July inspires celebrating freedom. The quest for freedom, regardless of one's national origin, runs deep in the human heart.
Historic handshake between British queen and Irish republican (+video)

The meeting between Queen Elizabeth and longtime republican and Northern Irish Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness is a 'hugely significant step,' say commentators.
London Olympics opening ceremony to focus on rural Britain

Oscar-winning filmmaker Danny Boyle unveiled some of his plans Tuesday for the opening ceremony of the London Summer Olympic games, scheduled for July 27.
Fearless forgiveness

A Christian Science perspective: News of the trial of Anders Behring Breivik a year after the killings in Norway brings to mind an example of a father's forgiveness after his daughter was killed by a bombing in Northern Ireland.
Tiger Woods: With Bay Hill win, is he ready for another Masters?

Tiger Woods got his first PGA win since 2009. His career total is now 72 PGA victories, one short of Jack Nicklaus. Is Tiger Woods ready for Augusta?
State dinner for Cameron includes musicians and actors from both sides of the pond

The guest list was heavy on celebrities but also included donors to the President's re-election campaign.
How reflections on the moon could aid search for aliens

By studying "earthshine" – the reflection of the Earth on the Moon – scientists may have found a technique they can use to look for life elsewhere.
Moon acts as mirror, reflecting telltale signs of life (+video)

So-called 'earthshine' observations may pave the way for a similar tool to help spot signs of alien life in the universe, scientists say.