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Former US diplomat Richard Haass (R) and co-chair Meghan O’Sullivan (L) speak to the media during a press conference at the Stormont hotel in Belfast, Northern Ireland on December 31, 2013 (AFP PHOTO / PETER MUHLY)


Talks to ease Northern Ireland tensions break down

Talks to ease Northern Ireland tensions break down

Belfast, Reuters—Marathon talks between the leaders of Northern Ireland’s Catholic and Protestant communities broke down on Tuesday without agreement to ease tensions that have led to one of the worst years of rioting in the British province for a decade. The US...
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A police van carrying one of the suspected murderers of British soldier Lee Rigby arrives for his trial at the Old Bailey in central London December 10, 2013.(Reuters/Suzanne Plunkett)


Opinion: When the Media Promotes Terrorism

Opinion: When the Media Promotes Terrorism

The late Margaret Thatcher popped into my mind on Monday evening while I was watching television coverage of Michael Adebolajo’s trial. Adebolajo is accused of murdering British soldier Lee Rigby on May 23, 2013, in Woolwich, southeast London. Many of those who live...