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Photos of the Day: Photos of the day 04/06
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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In Ireland, Queen Elizabeth writes new chapter with visit to Bloody Sunday site
Queen Elizabeth has visited Croke Park Stadium, scene of the Bloody Sunday massacre, and the Garden of Remembrance. Both sites honor republicans who fought the British for independence.
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How will Ireland greet Queen Elizabeth's historic visit?
On Tuesday, Queen Elizabeth II will become the first British monarch to visit the Republic of Ireland. Ireland's prime minister characterized the trip as evidence of a 'growing up' of two peoples.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the day 04/06
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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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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.
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Child abuse scandal rocks Irish republican leader Gerry Adams
Irish republican leader Gerry Adams, once seen as a likely future president of Ireland, stands accused of failing to protect children from sexual predators after his niece said she was abused by his brother. It could derail his political career.
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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.
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Amid threats, Northern Ireland clings to peace
On a somber St. Patrick's Day, Belfast carries on as extremists try to end a decade of calm.
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Northern Ireland tense as officials hunt for smuggled bomb
Ireland unites in protest against violence as police begin crackdown on dissident groups.
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Another Northern Ireland shooting: A return to the 'Troubles?'
Irish politicians from all sides reject any backsliding toward violence.
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Britain should talk to Al Qaeda, says N. Ireland's top cop
Sir Hugh Orde also warns that threat from dissident Irish terrorists is highest in five years.
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