Topic: Peter Robinson

Reader recommendation: Inspector Banks

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Focus A new, different kind of 'troubles' in Northern Ireland

The past two months of rioting around Belfast aren't a return to the clashes of two decades ago. Rather, they are a sign of a new split, this time between unionists themselves along class lines.

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. 

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.

The Monitor's View: Just kidding

Today's American politics needs the mix of humor and civility heard on NPR's soon-to-end "Car Talk." Mass culture that includes self-deprecatory jokes and a friendly tone can influence the nation's political discourse.

Reader recommendation: Bad Boy

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Saville report on Bloody Sunday massacre exonerates victims

Nearly 40 years after 14 Catholic civil rights marchers were killed by British soldiers in Derry, Northern Ireland, the UK's Saville report on Bloody Sunday exonerated the marchers. But prosecutions look unlikely, analysts say.

St. Patrick's Day at the White House. Obama welcomes Irish PM.

President Obama celebrates St. Patrick's Day with Ireland's Prime Minister Brian Cowen.

As Northern Ireland seeks to secure peace, splits within unionist ranks

Northern Ireland politicians agreed to move policing and justice authority from Britain to the Stormont Assembly. It did so without the support of the once-dominant Ulster Unionist Party, pointing to lingering anger among some Protestants over concessions made to Irish republicans.

Opinion: Northern Ireland proves peace is possible

Northern Ireland’s politicians on both sides of the divide have shown that they are not afraid of late nights and hard work if the end result is stability. Israelis and Palestinians could learn a lot from that.

Northern Ireland: powersharing dispute threatens to freeze peace process

Northern Ireland's pro-British DUP and Irish republican Sinn Féin failed Friday to agree on bringing policing and justice under local control. If a stalemate continues, it could result in the collapse of the Northern Ireland Assembly.

Could IRA splinter groups bring back Northern Ireland's Troubles?

IRA splinter groups like the Continuity IRA have stepped up attacks in Northern Ireland. While they have a hard core and cause some mayhem, they are unlikely to spark a broader conflict.

Another Northern Ireland shooting: A return to the 'Troubles?'

Irish politicians from all sides reject any backsliding toward violence.

Northern Ireland police chief: Rise in violence was anticipated

British and Irish leaders condemned the shootings of the two British soldiers, who were bound for Afghanistan.

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Obama speech opens up race dialogue

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