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UK, Ireland coronavirus restrictions make US airlines cut flights
Mar 15, 2020 09:35United Airlines Co said late Saturday it would begin cutting flights to the United Kingdom after Washington expanded travel restrictions to Britain and Ireland, and Southwest Airlines moved toward flight cuts as the coronavirus outbreak sapped demand.
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Sinn Fein wins North Belfast seat in general election
Dec 13, 2019 12:28Belfast, Northern Ireland - Sinn Fein have unseated the Democratic Unionist Party's Westminster representative and deputy party leader Nigel Dodd in North Belfast as Sinn Fein enjoyed a 5.4% swing in votes in the traditionally Loyalist held area.
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Police patrol attacked with grenade in West Belfast
Dec 04, 2019 15:03In a sign of escalating tensions in Northern Ireland, a police car has been attacked with a suspected grenade in West Belfast.
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Sinn Féin election candidate targeted by Loyalist abuse
Nov 19, 2019 13:55Belfast’s Lord Mayor, and a Sinn Féin candidate in next month’s general election, has been subjected to sectarian abuse, most likely from Loyalist groups.
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Taoiseach envisions united Ireland with majority consent
Oct 25, 2019 15:31The Irish Prime Minister says he would like to see a united Ireland in his lifetime, as the UK Government envisages a Brexit border between Northern Ireland and Ireland.
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Sinn Fein: Brexit deal may lead to united Ireland poll
Oct 23, 2019 17:49A Sinn Fein official has warned that the UK’s long, agonizing struggle with Brexit may lead to a referendum on a united Ireland within five years – opening a way for the disintegration of the UK itself.
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Irish leaders determined to extend voting rights to NI citizens
Sep 29, 2019 17:04Earlier this week it was announced that an advisory Referendum Commission had been set up in the Republic of Ireland to consider extending voting rights to Irish emigrants and people in the British-controlled six counties of the north.
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Ireland: ‘Civil unrest’ on UK border if Brexit fails
Sep 20, 2019 14:53The Irish Deputy Prime Minister has dispelled any “spin” over recent Brexit progress, warning of potential “civil unrest” on the UK border if talks fail.
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NI Organised crime gangs look to exploit the return of "hard" border
Sep 18, 2019 12:10Organised crime activity in Northern Ireland is set to increase post-Brexit, especially if the UK’s exit from the European Union (EU) is conducted in a disorderly manner.
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Supporters of Irish Unity are mobilising in Scotland
Sep 07, 2019 13:45The Scottish city of Glasgow is awash with anticipation today as two Irish Unity marches are set to take place later in the afternoon.