IRA did not want Sinn Fein to get involved with backchannel peace talks with the British
State papers reveal that IRA chiefs did not like the socialism of Sinn Fein’s “urban-based leadership”.
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State papers reveal that IRA chiefs did not like the socialism of Sinn Fein’s “urban-based leadership”.
Scotland coach Gregor Townsend says every player has to ‘accept’ and ‘live up’ to team standards.
Trump’s announcement draws a fresh question mark on whether the United States will leave Afghanistan anytime soon.
Roy Keane and Harry Arter have patched up their differences, according to Ireland manager Martin O’Neill.
11 coalition soldiers and at least 73 Huthi rebels have died.
Minister of State John Halligan has had a briefing with the Department of Foreign Affairs about the situation.
The Syrian child came to prominence by describing life in besieged Aleppo.
The ceasefire is expected to begin at midnight tonight.
Aid group Doctors Without Borders condemned the attack, saying that all of the children killed were between eight and 15 years old.
The civil war in Syria has gone on for five years.
Russia is objecting to the Army of Islam group being part of negotiations.
Talks are under way to find a solution to the fighting in Ukraine.
Ireland has joined the US and others in condemning the move.
The Foreign Affairs minister called for the continued strong US support for the Peace Process in Northern Ireland.
Nato are expected to announce fresh sanctions on Russia later today.
Truce designed to buy time for peace talks in Cairo was extended by a day within minutes of last night’s deadline.
Five-day truce was extended very shortly before last night’s ceasefire deadline to allow further talks aimed at ending the violence.
International lawyers are in agreement that Israel’s military actions went far beyond the pale of legality during Operation Protective Edge.
The previous 72-hour cessation ended at 9pm.
“Israel will not engage in negotiations under fire,” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said.
While in Ireland, thousands rallied to protest against the conflict.
They called the talks “fruitless” after a contentious parade in north Belfast was blocked.
Both Russian and Ukrainian leaders have jointly called for an end to violence in the region.
Pope Francis has invited Mahmoud Abbas Shimon Peres to the Vatican.
Ireland has seen first-hand the benefits a third party can bring to a peace process; it owes it to the forgotten conflicts throughout the world to help, writes Colm Bergin.
Talks in Geneva have ended with no agreement and no date for a third round of negotiations set.
The agreement between the two companies will cover the firms’ existing patents as well as those filed over the next ten years.
Opposition forces wants a transitional government to be formed, but Assad’s regime says his role in not up for debate.
The delegations were due to meet yesterday, brought together by the United Nations.
Syrian officials branded the opposition as traitors and insisted Assad will not give up power.
A surprise UN invite to Iran had thrown the talks into doubt.
The Tánaiste says there may be a joint intervention by the Irish and British Governments if parties are unable to make progress.
The talks are aimed at ending three weeks of fighting that have led to the deaths of thousands.
The violence has forced around 200,000 people to flee their homes, while 57,000 are seeking refuge with UN peacekeepers.
The 26 inmates had served 19 to 28 years for killing Israeli civilians or soldiers.
Mustafa Barghouthi will also meet with representatives of all political parties.
Prime Minsiter Benjamin Netanyahu said the plan had created “unnecessary confrontation with the international community” after the US expressed “deep concern”.
The talks are due to last up until the middle of next year so let’s have a look at the progress so far.
Tests revealed at least 18 times the normal levels of radioactive polonium in his remains according to new station Al-Jazeera.