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Corrupt Special Branch
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"This report has failed to address the core issue of control by the Special Branch and MI5 over all aspects of policing in the Six Counties. The result of this has been collusion, shoot-to-kill and a manipulation of loyalist death squads." This was the verdict of Sinn Féin policing spokesperson Gerry Kelly following the publication on Wednesday of the Compton Report on the police investigation of the Omagh bombing. more

Crucifixion, loyalist violence continues

A young Catholic was beaten unconscious and nailed to a wooden stile close to the loyalist Seymour Hill estate in Dunmurry.

Gildernew accuses judge of political bias

Sinn Féin MP Michelle Gildernew has described the comments of a Belfast judge as "blatantly political".

Lurgan pays moving tribute to Sheena Campbell

Sinn Féin activists from all across the Six Counties gathered recently in the Taghnevan Community Centre in Lurgan to remember Sheena Campbell.

Governments promise talks

Dublin Foreign Minister Brian Cowen and Six-County Direct Ruler Paul Murphy said they hoped to be in a position next week to announce a new round of talks to tackle the crisis in the peace process.

Different accent, same direct rule

FERN LANE looks at Paul Murphy, the new Six-County Secretary of State.

Maskey holds City Hall reception for Royal British Legion

In a major break with republican tradition, Sinn Féin Mayor of Belfast Alex Maskey held the first ever reception for the British Royal Legion at Belfast City Hall on Monday.

Sad, but not responsible - General Ford

General Robert Ford has continued to give evidence to the Bloody Sunday inquiry.

University of Ulster's Springvale betrayal

Late last month, the University of Ulster (UU) dealt what may be a fatal blow to the Springvale Educational Village Project.

Festival slammed for taking blood money

Up to 100 people picketed the showpiece Waterfront Hall in Belfast on Tuesday.

Colombia 3 moved for the sixth time in 14 months

The three Irishmen facing trial in Colombia were moved without warning last week to the notorious El Modelo jail in Bogota Colombia.

Faul challenged over 11+ comments

Mitchel McLaughlin has challenged Mgr Denis Faul to justify his call for the 11+ to be retained.

Government delay on barring orders could cost lives

A recent Supreme Court decision ruled that interim barring orders are unconstitutional may put the lives of women at risk.

ó Caoláin slams government plan to cut 13,000 CE places

Caoimhghín ó Caoláin has expressed anger over government plans to cut 13,000 Community Employment places.

Fine Gael TD slams Bruton

Fine Gael's new justice spokesperson, Waterford TD John Deasy, has criticised his party's policy legacy on the Six Counties.

Ahern's broken promise to IFI workers

The illegal and unfair treatment of Irish Fertiliser Industry workers in Belfast, Arklow and Cork was highlighted by Arthur Morgan in Leinster House this week.

Job creation costs - coalition don't care

Nineteen task forces on jobs since 1997, but what did they cost? ROBBIE MacGABHANN writes.

From the Balkans to Barrytown

Killian Forde is 32 years old and comes from North Dublin. He will be standing as a Sinn Féin candidate for the Donaghmede ward in the local elections in 2004.

Sinn Féin concerns at Lindsay report

Sinn Féin TD Arthur Morgan welcomed the publication of the report into the infection with HIV and Hepatitis C of persons with Haemophilia and related matters.

2,176 military oveflights and 384 landings in one year...

The 26-County government has admitted that states armed with nuclear weapons are making extensive use of our airspace.

Travellers slam end of billboard campaign

Traveller groups have slammed the government's decision to end an advertising campaign directed at building bridges between the travelling and settled communities.


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