Britain’s newly ratified plan to put asylum seekers on one-way flights to Rwanda has drawn objections from human rights groups, British and European courts, the
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Ireland Rejects Constitution Changes, Keeping ‘Women in the Home’ Language
Voters in Ireland rejected two proposed changes to the country’s Constitution that would have removed language about women’s duties being in the home and broadened
What to Know About the Return of Power-Sharing in Northern Ireland
After two years of political gridlock, Northern Ireland is set to finally have a functioning government again. Elected representatives will meet in the Assembly building
Northern Ireland Has a Sinn Fein Leader. It’s a Landmark Moment.
As Michelle O’Neill walked down the marble staircase in Northern Ireland’s Parliament building on Saturday, she appeared confident and calm. She smiled briefly as applause
In Northern Ireland, a Knotty Brexit Problem Is on the Brink of Being Solved
Almost two years of political gridlock. Decision-making paralyzed. Rising tension in a place where peace remains fragile even after the end of decades of sectarian
‘A Long Time Coming’: Northern Ireland Deal Receives Broad Welcome
Britain, Ireland and the United States on Tuesday welcomed a deal to end almost two years of political deadlock in Northern Ireland that will, for
Dublin Violence Brings Shame on Ireland, Prime Minister Varadkar Says
Soon after three young children and a woman in her 30s were wounded in a knife attack outside a Dublin school on Thursday, rumors about
Bank of Ireland Glitch Creates Brief Illusion of Free Money
Some customers at one of Ireland’s largest banks, for one feverish summer evening, happened upon what seemed to be a magical loophole: They could spend
Ireland Says Goodbye to Sinéad O’Connor at Funeral Procession
Sinéad O’Connor lived her life poised between tradition and rebellion. Ireland’s farewell to her embraced both. In keeping with an old custom, her coffin was
O’Connor Was a Lonely Voice for Change — Until Ireland Changed With Her
When Sinead O’Connor tore up a photo of Pope John Paul II on “Saturday Night Live” in 1992, her protest caused an even bigger uproar