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.	Mayor Maskey Sinn Féin's Alex Maskey was elected Mayor of Belfast on Wednesday evening, 5 June. His victory marks the first time a republican has held a position for many decades jealously denied to any nationalist representative. more Short Strand attacked again The UVF continues to engineer fresh attacks on the Short Strand, a nationalist enclave in the predominantly loyalist east Belfast, after a week of attacks on the area. Short Strand in flames The violence must stop The challenge of a new opposition Sinn Féin;s Dáil group leader Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin TD is undeterred by Fianna Fáil's and the PD's return to power, More of the same from FF/PDs Consultants running the state Living with fear LAURA FRIEL meets Roisin McGurk and her family, living in Glengormley on the outskirts of North Belfast. Hugh Orde Neither nationalists nor unionists have welcomed the appointment of Metropolitan Police Deputy Assistant Commissioner Hugh Orde as the new Chief Constable of the RUC. Pensioner escapes loyalist shooting A Catholic pensioner home was lucky not to be killed when a shot was fired through his window on Monday night. Appointment of International Judge Retired Canadian judge Peter Cory (76) has been appointed to 'review' a number of controversial killings where there have been allegations of collusion. Kenny to lead Fine Gael Fine Gael has announced that Enda Kenny is to be its new party leader. A generally destructive leadership Focus on equality at Coiste AGM Newly elected TD Martin Ferris gave the closing address to the Coiste na n-Iarchimí AGM, which for the first time was held in Dublin. Commitment to Inquiry recommendations Sinn Féin Health minister Bairbre de Brún has announced wide-ranging measures following revelations that body parts had been stored for medical research in hospitals. Dungannon Council backs demilitarisation Dungannon District Council has passed a motion calling for a study into the economic benefits of reclaiming for economic regeneration purposes land currently occupied by British military installations. Republicans honoured at commemoration A series of commemorative events was held last weekend in the Roslea/Knockatallon border area of Fermanagh. The other ball boys and girls The marketing campaigns of the major sports manufacturers at the World Cup disguise the terrible lives of their child workers. DOMHNALL Ó COBHTHAIGH writes. OASA review "deeply flawed" Sinn Féin has criticised the Review of the Offences Against the State Act. Time for education alternative Sinn Féin TD Sean Crowe has called for radical change to the state education system. TD calls for Medical Card extension The new Programme for Government should extend the Medical Card scheme to people on the minimum wage or under 18 and in full-time education, says Dublin South-West Sinn Féin TD Seán Crowe. USAF allowed to train in Irish airspace Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin TD has described as "a big lie" the Irish government's supposed commitment to military neutrality. Southeast TDs urged to unite Sinn Féin is calling on all newly elected TDs in the Southeast to meet as a matter of urgency regarding the need for a Radiotherapy unit for the region. DAILY REPUBLICAN NEWS SERVICE Try it for free. Just fill in your e-mail address below. REPUBLICAN BULLETIN BOARD Discussion forum for subscribers. Click here. Sinn Féin · Republican News Home Page · Archives · Recent Issues Published on the web by aprnweb@irlnet.com	.	A great deal more to do trim school besieged Europe of the liberties? Colmcille	.

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