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Nigerian networks allow movement of underage victims to northern EU states

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Defence barristers use law to stall cases and keep drivers on road, forum hears

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In the absence of trade clarity, Irish firms are struggling to prepare for life after UK's exit

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Brexit threatens North’s peace with potential for Border to become a targeted zone

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Candidate refuses to retract Traveller remarks on visit to controversial estate

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A quarter of a century after Oslo accords, Palestinian state looks as far away as ever

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