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Ferris assaulted
by Gardaí

General election candidate for Kerry North, Martin Ferris, was assaulted by Gardaí in Killarney Garda Station last Sunday, according to Sinn Féin, which has accused the guards of orchestrating a campaign of political harassment against party members in the county. more

Trimble invites us to call his bluff

David Trimble is playing an English parlour game as old as the opinions he appears determined to adhere to, writes LAURA FRIEL.

What needs to be done

An Phoblacht editor MARTIN SPAIN spoke last weekend with DR ALI HALIMEH, Palestinian ambassador to Ireland, about the current Israeli onslaught against the Palestinian people.

Bloody Sunday immunity document

The Bloody Sunday Inquiry has uncovered a document which effectively offered all members of the security forces immunity from prosecution.

Fermanagh stories of state violence

'The Untold Truth' features the stories of ten Fermanagh families whose lives have been affected by state violence in the conflict in the North.

The chill or kill factor

The reality of violence and the threat of violence continue to reinforce inequality and disadvantage in West Belfast, according to a new study.

Holy Cross Mothers' speaking tour

Two women whose daughters go to Holy Cross School in Belfast spent four days as guests of the British-based Troops Out Movement.

Wear an Easter Lily

Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams and party Honorary vice-President Joe Cahill launched this year's Easter Lily campaign in the party offices in Stormont on Thursday 7 March.

Catholic man flees UDA drug dealers

A 34-year-old Catholic man, Raymond Duffin, has fled his County Down home, fearful that he was the intended target of a UDA hit squad.

RIR patrol holds father and children

A father and his three children aged three, five and seven, were stopped and held at the side of a Fermanagh Road by an RIR patrol on Wednesday 27 February.

PSNI recruit RUC

Former RUC officers who have benefited from massive pay offs and pensions are being re-employed by the PSNI, it has been confirmed.

Orange Order snubs families

The Orange Order has rejected a plea by the families of the five Catholics shot dead in the 1992 Bookies massacre to voluntarily reroute its future parades away from the Lower Ormeau Road.

Unionist protestors egg McGuinness

Sinn Féin's Martin McGuinness was the target of egg throwing DUP supporters during a visit to Queen's University in Belfast.

Electoral Commission discriminates

Sinn Féin is accusing the British government's electoral commission of discrimination after it refused to fund the party.

Finucane family reject pay-off attempt

Lawyers acting on behalf of the family of Pat Finucane have dismissed an offer of a financial 'settlement' by the British government.

RUC/PSNI assault young GAA player

The RUC/PSNI has been accused of carrying out an unprovoked attack on a 15-year-old youth in County Down.

Sinn Féin says be vigilant after hoax bombs

Sinn Féin is accusing loyalists of attempting to heighten tension in nationalists areas after two hoax bombs were discovered last week.

No Sunday show in Ballymena

Bowing to pressure from the Orange Order, the County Antrim Agricultural Association has decided against holding its show on a Sunday.

Sinn Féin leaders in US for St Patrick's Day

Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams is heading a Sinn Féin delegation to the US for St. Patrick's Day.

Wanted - scapegoats please

The board of AIB has released the findings of the first report into the activities of alleged "rogue trader", John Rusnak.

Eleventh hour appeal to Minister

The Minister for Health and Children has been urged to intervene to avert strike action in hospital Accident and Emergency units.

Referendum result - A good day for women

Sinn Féin has described last week's defeat of the 25th amendment to the Constitution as good day for women and a good day for understanding.

The Top Ten Worst Corporations of 2001

The Multinational Monitor magazine has produced its annual listing naming the Ten Worst Corporations of 2001.

Sinn Féin signs anti-racism pledge

A clever poster is part of a new anti-racism drive launched last week in the 26 Counties by the National Anti-Racism Awareness Programe.

EU flexes muscles

A snapshot into the real inner workings of the EU was offered this week by Commission President Romano Prodi.

Ahern's out of focus vision

Bertie Ahern made two very difference speeches last week, writes ROBBIE MacGABHANN.

The great oil and gas rip-off

Some Irish politicians and civil servants have allowed Ireland's precious natural resources to be stolen from under our noses, writes SEÁN ac COISTEALBHA.

SF committed to Ireland of Equals

An International Women's Day meeting was held in Government Buildings in Dublin on the underrepresentation of women in Irish politics.

Ignoring male suicide

The Sinn Féin cumann in NUI Galway recently held a very successful meeting on the issue of male suicide in Ireland.

Laois/Offaly campaign kicks off

Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams and West Belfast Assembly member Alex Maskey both campaigned this week alongside the party's general election candidate in Laois/Offaly Brian Stanley.

Davis for Dublin North

Sinn Féin has selected local man Mick Davis to be the party's candidate in Dublin North.

Easter events launched in Louth

West Tyrone MP Pat Doherty was in Louth last week to launch the county's Easter commemoration events.


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