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Northern Ireland: Bus hijacked and set on fire as disorder continues
- Irish News
- April 7, 2021, 20:43
A bus was hijacked and set on fire near an interface in Belfast after violence broke out again in Northern Ireland on Wednesday evening. The bus was (...)
Mozambique government terminates South African military company’s contract
- Africa
- April 1, 2021, 16:25
A South African military company hailed for saving hundreds of civilians last week during an attack by Islamist militants on a strategic town in north(...)
Covid-19: Current vaccines could be ineffective in a year or less, survey finds
- Health
- March 30, 2021, 16:35
The planet could have a year or less before first-generation Covid-19 vaccines are ineffective and modified formulations are needed, according to a su(...)
North mother and baby home inquiry must not repeat past mistakes - Amnesty
- Irish News
- March 29, 2021, 00:01
An investigation into mother and baby homes and Magdalene laundries in Northern Ireland “must not repeat the mistakes of past inquiries”, Amnesty Inte(...)
Fear and hostility simmer as Ethiopia’s military keeps hold on Tigray
- Africa
- March 22, 2021, 17:38
The calm is deceptive. A stubbled crater attests to a recent artillery barrage, but with its bustling streets and shops, the highland Ethiopian city o(...)
The Irish Times view on war in Tigray: Ethiopia must call halt
- Editorial
- March 14, 2021, 14:44
Internal US government reports, and credible reports from Amnesty International and the Associated Press paint a dire picture of atrocities against ci(...)
The Greek government, put on the defensive by mounting allegations of police brutality, has appealed for calm following clashes on the streets of Athe(...)
Myanmar junta accuses Suu Kyi of taking bribes as 12 protesters killed
- Asia-Pacific
- March 11, 2021, 10:55
Myanmar’s junta added bribery allegations to its charges against deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi on Thursday, while an advocacy group said security fo(...)
Meet the Irish company that's tackling the fake news 'infodemic'
- Technology
- March 11, 2021, 06:05
“They call it the infodemic.” Paul Quigley, chief executive and co-founder of NewsWhip, knows all about the challenges of identifying trustworthy news(...)
Violent protests continue in Senegal after opposition politician rape charge
- Africa
- March 9, 2021, 17:22
At least eight people have died, hundreds been injured, and about 100 arrested as protests continue in Senegal, following a rape charge against the co(...)



