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Irish pardon deserters who joined Britain in WWII

Tue, 07 May 2013 12:01:55 -0400

DUBLIN - The Irish government said Tuesday it is pardoning nearly 5,000 men who deserted its armed forces to fight for Britain during World War II, an episode of history that brought shame and embarrassment to neutral Ireland.

Irish court: No 'right to die' for paralyzed woman

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:55:27 -0400

DUBLIN - A paralyzed Irish woman who wants to die cannot legally commit suicide with her partner's help, Ireland's Supreme Court ruled Monday in a case that moved some in the courtroom to tears.

'The Commitments' coming to the London stage

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 07:44:14 -0400

LONDON - London's West End is developing an Irish lilt.

Sinn Fein chief testifies vs. brother in rape case

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 12:53:13 -0400

DUBLIN - The leader of the Irish nationalist party Sinn Fein testified Monday in a Belfast court against his own brother, who faces criminal charges of raping his daughter - an alleged crime that Adams himself admitted he'd kept secret within the family.

Real IRA founder loses appeal on terror conviction

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 10:10:10 -0400

DUBLIN - The founder of the Real IRA paramilitary group, responsible for the deadliest bombing in Irish history, failed Friday to have his 2003 conviction for "directing terror" overturned.