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Colombia Three must come homeDefence lawyers for the three Irishmen facing charges of training FARC guerillas in Colombia have successfully secured the closing of the case pending final arguments. The prosecution had wanted to drag proceedings out for as long as another year. morePast and future collideThe contrast couldn't have been more striking between the UUC meeting and Sinn Féin's launch of its education document, writes LAURA FRIEL.Court rules Army was wrong to take back McBride killersThe British Army is under increasing pressure to dismiss two soldiers convicted of the murder of Belfast father-of-two Peter McBride.Dublin/Monaghan families welcome inquest and victims' fundFamilies of people killed in the Dublin and Monaghan bombings welcomed news last week that the inquest into the deaths is to be reopened.Drumcree Orangemen in media ployMedia reports have been designed to create some sort of positive PR spin for the Orange Order, according to the Garvaghy residents' spokesperson.McLaughlin - Politics must be seen to workSinn Féin's Mitchel McLaughlin, said those who abandoned a bomb in Derry are opposed to the peace process.Scappaticci wins judicial reviewFreddie Scappaticci has been given leave to apply for a judicial review of the NIO's refusal to make a statement denying that he is 'Stakeknife'.Taking the Short Strand story to LondonSean Cuinn from the Short Strand in Belfast has begun his 'Communities Under Attack' speaking tour of England.Springfield residents would welcome dialogueReports that residents' five-point initiative has been discussed at Grand Lodge level have been welcomed by the Springfield residents group.Top UDA men charged with feud killingTwo Belfast UDA commanders have been remanded in custody after being charged with the killing of Johnny Adair ally Alan McCullough.80-year-old injured by British Army helicopterAn 80-year-old woman suffered a broken arm and severe bruising after being blown off her feet by a British Army helicopter.Still covering up collusionAccording to the media, the Stevens' team has spent the last six months studying documents detailing the killings carried out by FRU agents.RUC members face discipline over Hamill killingA PSNI investigation is underway into actions taken by some RUC members at the time of the sectarian killing of Robert Hamill.Equality a watchword for Sinn Féin civic leadersSinn Féin President Gerry Adams MP on Wednesday visited the offices of Limavady District Council and was received by the Mayor Anne Brolly.McElduff welcomes u-turn on Irish language cutbacks£1.6 million cut from the budget of Foras na Gaeilge last September is to be given back to the all-Ireland language body.Sinn Féin urges all-Ireland agricultural health policySinn Féin candidate for the Crotlieve by-election, Colm Burns, has said Sinn Féin will work to keep farm families on the land.Government must reject partial decouplingAgriculture Minister Joe Walsh has been urged to reject any proposed reform of the EU Common Agricultural Policy that is based on partial decoupling.ger at Dublin's minimalist approach to human rightsSinn Féin's Aengus Ó Snodaigh expressed consternation over the Minister for Justice's self-declared war on a rights-based society.Emmet bicentennial markedThis year marks the bicentenary of Robert Emmet's 1803 Rebellion and the Robert Emmet Association has organised a special programme.Equality Coalition brings campaign to MinisterThe Coalition for Equality is accelerating its campaign against changes to Irish equality legislation contained in the Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2003.Gaelic and free?PAUL O'CONNOR argues that the revitalisation of the Irish language and culture should continue to form part of the republican vision.Tackling gender equalityArd Chomhairle members took part in a seminar last Saturday as part of Sinn Féin's drive to achieve equality and gender balance.IDA figures for Border region "deplorable"The latest figures for IDA job creation in the Border region are "deplorable", says Cavan/Monaghan TD Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin.Irish Video Library launched in BelfastA North Belfast cultural society is appealing for the assistance of the Irish speaking community in launching an exciting new project.Left turn neededJUSTIN MORAN argues that Sinn Féin should be concentrating on getting working class voters to the polls and radicalising that support.Scandalous neglect of mental health must endCaoimhghín Ó Caoláin described the mental health sector as the "Cinderella of the health services".Arrogant MoD regard Irish Sea as dumping groundThe British Ministry of Defence (MoD) has recently announced further test firing into the north Irish Sea.Radical action needed to revitalise west of the BannUnemployment disadvantage pertains throughout the west of the Bann, writes PAT DOHERTY, Sinn Féin MP for West Tyrone.Children's rights showcased in artRelatives for Justice has formed an arts and drama group for young people who have been bereaved or traumatised as a result of the conflict.McDowell's back-door legislating must stopSinn Féin has called for the Minister for Justice to end his practice of introducing "stealth bills" that bypass second stage debate.Tar Anall seniors celebrateA group of Belfast women seniors are pictured in fancy dress at a party to celebrate their completion of an Aging Well Course at Tar Anall.
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