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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.
London bomb threat shuts down area around Buckingham Palace

London bomb threat: a bomb threat made by an Irish extremist group forced London police to seal off the mall leading up to Buckingham Palace.
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.
Terrorism & Security
Pakistani Taliban helped Faisal Shahzad, it's not on US list of terrorists?

Monday's confession from attempted Times Square bomber Faisal Shahzad has put the spotlight on the Pakistani Taliban's absence from the official US terrorist list.
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.
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.
Northern Ireland refuses to cede peace

Protestants and Catholics unify in vigils to protest the violence.
Global News Blog
Northern Ireland tense as officials hunt for smuggled bomb

Ireland unites in protest against violence as police begin crackdown on dissident groups.
Another Northern Ireland shooting: A return to the 'Troubles?'

Irish politicians from all sides reject any backsliding toward violence.
Global News Blog
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.