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[An Phoblacht]

Thursday 25 February, 1999

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March deadline
must be met

Sunday's rally in Belfast is a demonstration of nationalist discontent. more

Covert British death squad exposed

Ulster Defence Regiment members were recruited by British Army special forces to assist in covert assassinations and bombings in the 1970's it has been revealed.

Let the children gallop

The story of communities' efforts to give urban kids the chance to hold onto their beloved horses and ponies

Adams welcomed in Australia

Gerry Adams has received huge acclaim from capacity crowds all across Australia.

Black propaganda agents gear up

It's not likely the March 10 deadline set down by the British government to hand over power to a Six County Executive will be met, writes Christy Ward.

Mothers dismay at Scots guards transfer

Two British soldiers convicted of murdering North Belfast father of two Peter McBride in 1992 are on standby for service in Kosovo as part of a NATO `peace-keeping' force.

Pipebomb attack in North Belfast

The lives of five children between the ages of 13 months and 9 years were endangered by a loyalist pipebomb on Wednesday morning.

RUC-NYPD bout- `a low blow'

A spokesperson for the New York City Police Department has confirmed that the NYPD boxing team is to take part in a highly controversial boxing match with a team from the Royal Ulster Constabulary.

RUC attempt blackmail

A 28-year-old Armagh man has claimed that the RUC have tried to blackmail him into becoming an informer.

Sinn Fein Councillor welcomed in Colorado

Sinn Fein Dublin City Councillor Christy Burke recently completed a successful visit to Colorado in the United States.

Calls grow for Finucane inquiry

The organisation representing barristers in the Six Counties has added its voice to the growing demand for an inquiry into the murder of solicitor Patrick Finucane.

No democracy at Queens

Members of the Sheena Campbell Sinn Fein cumann held a peaceful protest outside Queen's Student Union demanding equal rights.

SF votes no confidence in Health Minister

Sinn Féin TD Caoimhghín O Caoláin supported the motion of no confidence in the Minister for Health and Children Brian Cowen in the Dáil last week.

McAnespie family harassed

The family of British Army murder victim Aidan McAnespie were harassed by paratroopers as they returned from a mass to commemorate the 11th anniversary of his death.

Hamill trial begins

The Robert Hamill trial in Armagh crown court has seen several witnesses described how they saw the father of two being kicked to death as four heavily armed RUC officers looked on.

US Senator makes policing submission

American Senator Tom Hayden has said that cosmetic changes in the composition of the Los Angeles police had failed to bring about reforms.

Garvaghy Road residents visit Dublin

A delegation representing the Garvaghy Road Residents Coalition (GRRC) took part in a day of high-profile activities organised by Dublin Sinn Fein.

Row over B Specials gun club

A row has erupted over plans to lease Bangor borough's gym to the Ulster Special Constabulary's gun club.

`Freedom must be won'

Around 150 people gathered in Dunloy in North Antrim on Sunday for the 1t annual commemoration of the death of two young local Oglaigh na hEireann Volunteers,

Bloody Sunday threat lifted

Relatives of the 14 victims were granted leave to apply for a judicial review to fight British paratroopers attempts to keep their identity anonymous.

Arts Council in funding bias row

The latest Six County Arts Council spending round has been condemned as deeply biased by drama groups across the North.


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