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`Rise to the challenge' - IRAExclusive IRA interviewIn the first interview since the IRA cessation, a spokesperson for the IRA leadership has outlined to An Phoblacht the reasons they renewed the cessation. moreSinn Féin enter talks Sinn Féin's entry into the Stormont talks was described as ``a defining moment in history'', by Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams. Where Trimble fears to tread Unionists are suffering from a lack of trust, but it isn't a lack of trust in republicans, writes Sean Mac Bradaigh. Historic US visit by Sinn Féin Sinn Féin's visit to the US focussed the hope of the many millions that make up the Irish Diaspora. US drops deportation orders against Irishmen The US administration announced its decision on Tuesday to suspend deportation proceedings against six Irishmen. The Catholic resident of a house on the Deerpark Road in Belfast petrol-bombed on 5 September has said the motive behind the attack was a sectarian effort to kill her and her partner. Commission remit ``too narrow'' Sinn Fein TD Caoimhghin O Caolain voted against ratification on the agreement between the Dublin and London governments to establish an Independent Commission on Decommissioning. Lawyers accuse RUC of intimidation Lawyers for Lurgan man Collie Duffy are accusing the RUC of being involved in a campaign of intimidation against people who have come forward to offer alibi evidence in Duffy's favour. Challenge to 20 year exclusion Belfastman Phil McCullough is set to challenge a British government ruling barring him from England for the last 20 years. Sectarian campaign in Ballymena Loyalist petrol bomb attacks on two Catholic families in Ballykeel estate, Ballymena on Tuesday were just the latest attempts to cleanse Ballymena of Catholics. RIR threaten Councillor's life Lurgan Sinn Féin councillor John O'Dowd has accused members of the RIR of threatening his life when he was held by members of the sectarian force on Saturday 30 August. Prisoners issue raised in Longford A public meeting in Longford on Thursday 28 August on the theme, ``Obstacles for Irish Prisoners in English Jails'' heard from a wide range of speakers. On closer inspection... Laurence McKeown suspects foul play as his car is deemed roadworthy. Picket on RUC HQ Located in a staunchly loyalist area, a picket of the RUC's Headquaters at Knock is unprecedented. Your soul is not for sale Robert Allen takes heart from a pop singer and explains how to hit back against a consumerist culture gone mad Downing Street picket goes ahead The London-based Fuascailt campaign reminded British Prime Minister Tony Blair that his call for a `compassionate Britain' should be followed by the release all Irish Political Prisoners. Thought RUC raid was loyalists A Lenadoon woman didn't know who was breaking into her house when the RUC sledgehammered her door early Wednesday morning. Saoirse picket at Belfast GPO The campaign for the release of republican prisoners took another step forward this week when Saoirse staged an impressive picket outside the Belfast GPO on Wedneday. Youth theme at Dublin commemoration The 75th anniversary of the execution of Seán Cole and Alf Colley was marked on Sunday by a march and commemoration ceremony in Dublin. Irish language group Forbairt Feirste chief Philip Campbell has called for an immediate meeting with Taoiseach Bertie Ahern. Wreaths laid where Volunteers fell A very touching commemoration was held on Tuesday 26 August in Drogheda to mark the 75th anniversary of the death of Liam Leech, Patrick Cooney, Bernard Daly, Tim Flanagan and Patrick O'Mainin.
DAILY REPUBLICAN NEWS SERVICE
REPUBLICAN BULLETIN BOARD
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