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Alliance: Misogyny Will Rise Due to Trump Win

Misogynistic abuse against women online will only rise as a result of the radicalisation of young men, spearheaded by figures such as Elon Musk and reflected in the election of Donald Trump as US President, Alliance MP Sorcha Eastwood has said. The Lagan Valley MP was speaking after Prime Minister’s Questions (6 November), where she […]

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Community Constituency Crime International Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry Catfish Child Predator Sentenced In UK For Manslaughter of Victim In a Foreign Jurisdiction

By Kevin McAteer Friday 25th October, at Belfast Crown Court, 26 year old Alexander McCartney from Newry, a man Detectives describe as a ‘disgusting child predator’ has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum tariff of 20 years for 185 charges of child sexual abuse crimes and blackmail, along with one manslaughter charge with all […]

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Government International Politics Westminster

SDLP: Israel Has Completely Disregarded International Order

Speaking during an Urgent Question to the UK Foreign Minister on the situation in Gaza and Lebanon, SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP condemned Israel’s repeated and blatant disregard for the rule of law and the international community, including the targeting of Irish UN peacekeepers. South Belfast and Mid Down MP Ms Hanna said: “People have […]

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Feehan Calls For Israeli Government Bonds to be Dropped

SDLP Newry councillor Killian Feehan has secured cross-party support for an emergency council motion calling on the Northern Ireland Local Government Officers’ Superannuation Committee (NILGOSC) to sell Israeli government bonds. The SDLP recently learned that NILGOSC had purchased the bonds using pension contributions from public sector workers in the North. The motion was heard at […]

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Community Constituency Government International Newry Newry and Armagh Politics Westminster

Newry Gaza Vigil Told -“The World Cannot Turn a Blind Eye to This Searing Barbarity!”

Several hundred people attending a vigil to mark 12 months of the ongoing conflict in Gaza in Newry City heard Newry and Armagh MP Dáire Hughes say that inaction was not an option- the world can no longer turn a blind eye to this searing barbarity. The Sinn Féin told the gathering, “Israel has murdered […]

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SDLP Welcomes Suspension of Arms Export Licenses to Israel

SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP has welcomed confirmation from Foreign Secretary David Lammy that the UK Government will suspend 30 arms export licenses to Israel following the receipt of legal advice that there is a clear risk that exports will be used to commit serious violations of international humanitarian law. Mr Eastwood has been urging […]

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Government International Politics Westminster

UK Suspends Around 30 Arms Export Licences to Israel

By Kevin McAteer UK government has taken the decision that the UK will suspend arms export licences to Israel for use in military operations in Gaza, following a review of Israel’s compliance with international humanitarian law. The government has taken the decision that the UK will suspend arms export licences to Israel for use in […]

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Communities Minister Gordon Lyons Cheers On ‘Best Ever’ Olympics

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons is set to cheer on our athletes at the Olympic and Paralympic games in Paris. The Minister will be attending athletics, boxing and golf this week, with further events planned later in the month to mark the record-breaking performance at the Games. Speaking ahead of his visit, the Minister said: “As Sports Minister […]

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Community Constituency International Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh

Event to Mark 300 Days of Gaza Conflict Told -’Despite The Carnage, There Has to Remain Hope’

Those present at a poignant and emotional event in Camlough village to mark 300 Days of the current savage destruction of Gaza and the deaths of nearly 40,000 people, were told that despite the carnage there has to remain hope. The commemoration organised by the local ‘Gaels Against Genocide’ Group involved the planting of a […]

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Community Constituency International Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh

Camlough Village Ceremony Will Mark 300 Days of Gaza Slaughter

A ‘Tree Planting’ ceremony to mark the 300th  day since the start of Israel’s military assault on Gaza will take place in Camlough village on Saturday 3rd August at 11am. The ceremony will take place at the village Garden of Remembrance. The event is being organised by the group, ‘Gaels Against Genocide’. Pat McGinn well […]

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Community International

Here’s What to do When Your Flight Is Cancelled or Delayed

As unexpected delays hit airports across the country, experts at  CompareNI.com are urging travellers to know their rights. Airlines and airports can face many challenges that may cause flight delays or cancellations, especially during the summer months when airports are busier than usual. A recent survey by CompareNI.com found that a quarter of those surveyed […]

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Mary Lou McDonald Welcomes Landmark ICJ Ruling on Israel’s Occupation of Palestinian Territories

Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald has welcomed this afternoon’s landmark ruling of the International Court of Justice which has confirmed the illegality of Israel’s 57-year occupation of Palestinian territories. Ms McDonald said: “Today’s ruling marks the first time that the International Court of Justice has delivered an opinion of Israel’s occupation of Palestine.  “The […]