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# security-forces - Thursday 31 March, 2016
Seven police killed by rebel bomb attack in Turkey's Kurdish south
A 30-year campaign by separatists resumed last year.
# security-forces - Wednesday 16 March, 2016
Manhunt for terrorist suspects continues as Islamic State flag found at scene of shootout
One person was killed and four officers injured in a shootout last night.
# security-forces - Monday 7 March, 2016
45 dead in terrorist violence in Tunisia
28 of those killed were terrorists, security forces said.
# security-forces - Monday 11 August, 2014
US considers rescue mission for trapped Yazidi refugees in Iraq
It comes as the country’s prime minister said he would sue the president in a desperate bid to cling to his job.
# security-forces - Sunday 15 June, 2014
Militants post terrifying images of captured Iraqi soldiers
Some images appear to depict mass killings.
# security-forces - Wednesday 11 June, 2014
Militants seize Saddam's hometown, set sights on Baghdad
They have already captured a large swathe of northern and north-central Iraq, prompting as many as half a million people to flee their homes.
# security-forces - Sunday 8 June, 2014
Security forces face "huge challenge" as attacks showcase strength of Iraqi militants
The country is experiencing its worst violence in years.
# security-forces - Tuesday 28 January, 2014
'Defiant' Morsi asks judge: "Do you know who I am?"
The ousted Egyptian president appeared before a court today over a prison escape during an uprising in 2011.
# security-forces - Saturday 17 August, 2013
Irish women reportedly arrested after Cairo mosque stand-off
The Department of Foreign Affairs has been in contact with Egyptian authorities to try to secure their safety.
# security-forces - Wednesday 14 August, 2013
At least 17 killed in Egypt police crackdown
Security forces backed by bulldozers moved in to dismantle the camp in Cairo set up by Morsi supporters.
# security-forces - Tuesday 30 July, 2013
Hundreds of prisoners, including "hardcore militants" escape from Pakistan jail
The prison was attacked with mortars and grenades in an overnight attack by Taliban fighters.
# security-forces - Saturday 26 January, 2013
Egypt: 21 people sentenced to death over Port Said football disaster
A policeman has reportedly been killed in violence in the coastal city of Port Said following the announcement of the verdicts.
# security-forces - Thursday 10 January, 2013
Bomb placed under security vehicle kills 11 in Pakistan
Paramilitary personnel were targeted in the attack, which killed 11 people and injured a further 27.
# security-forces - Tuesday 24 July, 2012
Fighter jets, helicopter gunships target rebel areas of Syria's Aleppo - reports
The country’s second city has seen fresh heavy violence today, according to reports from the area.
# security-forces - Tuesday 15 May, 2012
VIDEO: Bomb strikes UN observer vehicle after attack on funeral
Activists say up to 20 people were killed when Syrian security forces opened fire on a funeral procession.
# security-forces - Thursday 15 December, 2011
Syrian soldiers name officials 'responsible for' torture and killings: report
Human Rights Watch is urging the ICC to investigate alleged human rights abuses in a new report that details incidents of torture and summary execution.
# security-forces - Monday 28 November, 2011
Children tortured, killed during Syrian regime's crackdown: UN
UN Human Rights Council says its investigation into human rights abuse claims has found that at least 256 children were killed and that some were tortured to death.
# security-forces - Tuesday 15 November, 2011
November set to be Syria's bloodiest month as dozens more die in clashes
Human rights organisations say that up to 90 people died in the past 24 hours in clashes between civilians and security forces, and soldiers and army defectors.
# security-forces - Saturday 15 October, 2011
Egypt's military rulers ban all forms of discrimination
The new decrees from the transitional military leaders are seen as a response to attacks on Coptic Christians last week.
# security-forces - Monday 10 October, 2011
24 killed and hundreds wounded during clashes in Egypt
The clashes between Christians, Muslims and security forces raged in Cairo yesterday, leading to 200 people being wounded.
# security-forces - Tuesday 26 July, 2011
Irish colonel to head EU training of Somali security forces
The training will take place in Uganda and also involves the cooperation of the United Nations, the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), Uganda and the United States of America.
# security-forces - Tuesday 7 June, 2011
Syrian government vows 'decisive' response after killing of security forces
The government claimed that some 120 security forces had been killed by armed militia in violence in the north of the country.
# security-forces - Friday 13 May, 2011
Thousands of Syrians take to the streets again with one protester killed
In what has become a weekly event, thousands of protesters took to the streets after Friday prayers only to be met with bullets, tear gas and batons wielded by security forces.
# security-forces - Monday 13 December, 2010
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Poll: Will you take up a new hobby over the next few weeks?
LAST WEEK, TAOISEACH Leo Varadkar announced further restrictions for a two-week period until Easter Sunday, 12 April.
Everybody in Ireland has been told to stay at home for two weeks, except essential workers travelling to work and other exceptions.
People who do leave their homes for exercise will be required to stay within a 2km radius.
Shielding or cocooning has also be introduced for all of those over 70 years of age and specific categories of people who are extremely vulnerable to Covid-19.
With everyone being asked to stay at home, people may find themselves with a lot more free time on their hands than usual.
So, today we want to know: Will you take up a new hobby over the next few weeks?
Poll Results:
No, I'm still working and haven't got a minute (2626)
Yes, I plan to take up a new hobby (1557)
No, I'll spend my time staring at the TV (1091)
I'm not sure / no opinion (842)
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Opinion: Boris is England’s King Midas. All he touched turned to gold, but now must be disinfected
By Peter Flanagan - @peterflanagan
Peter Flanagan says Covid-19 has stripped Johnson of his dreams of a clean Brexit legacy.
Opinion: Emergency Covid-19 legislation harks back to the Civil War, ‘the Emergency’ and the Troubles
By Conor Casey
Conor Casey of Trinity College says a challenge to the new legislation would be unlikely to succeed.
The Irish For: Kiltartanese and a passionate affair. The story of Galway's Lady Gregory
By Darach Ó Séaghdha - @TheIrishFor
Darach Ó Séaghdha follows the artistic path of one of Ireland’s most fascinating historical women.
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