Northern Ireland

Part of the United Kingdom situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, created 1921

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Northern Ireland is variously described as a country, province or region which is part of the United Kingdom. Located in the northeast of the island of Ireland, Northern Ireland shares a border to the south and west with the Republic of Ireland. In 2011, its population was 1,810,863, constituting about 30% of the island's total population and about 3% of the UK's population. Established by the Northern Ireland Act 1998 as part of the Good Friday Agreement, the Northern Ireland Assembly holds responsibility for a range of devolved policy matters, while other areas are reserved for the British government. Northern Ireland co-operates with the Republic of Ireland in several areas, and the Agreement granted the Republic the ability to "put forward views and proposals" with "determined efforts to resolve disagreements between the two governments".

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Northern Ireland to inject £29 million into 'cultural recovery' The Executive also disclosed new support for the beleaguered arts sector.Finance Minister Conor Murphy said: “I am pleased to announce £29 million forcultural recovery.” Theatres, music and other.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:50Published 2 days ago

Ireland's concerns over potential collapse of Brexit talks On the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, residents worry that customs on trade may again become a flashpoint for conflict. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:27Published 3 days ago

Sturgeon: England’s restrictions ‘will not be sufficient’ First Minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon, has said England's new Covid-19 restrictions by Boris Johnson “will not be sufficient to bring the R-rate down.” Sturgeon added that she will likely be.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:57Published 4 days ago

Michelle O'Neill on possible 'circuit break' lockdown in Northern Ireland Michelle O'Neill suggest that the idea of a circuit break lockdown needs to beseriously considered by the Northern Irish executive. She discusses prospectof 'circuit break' lockdown in Northern Ireland.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:38Published 4 days ago

London mayor calls on PM to work with him on coronavirus London Mayor Sadiq Khan has called on the prime minister to invite him to Tuesday's Cobra meeting and "work together" to tackle Covid-19. Boris Johnson will chair a Cobra emergency committee, which.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:18Published 5 days ago

Northern Ireland imposes restrictions on social gatherings Arlene Foster has announced further restrictions will be imposed on social gatherings in Northern Ireland. The province's first minister said there will be no mixing of two households indoors except.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:37Published 5 days ago

Northern Ireland announces extra restrictions on social gatherings Extra restrictions on social gatherings are to be imposed across NorthernIreland, First Minister Arlene Foster has said. There will be no mixing of twohouseholds indoors except for single-person.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:36Published 5 days ago

Van Morrison Rallies Against COVID-19 Lockdowns Musician Van Morrison is railing against UK lockdowns and pandemic restrictions in three new songs. Morrison's protests despite the government's success at containing Covid-19 transmissions. His new.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:37Published 1 week ago

Biden warning for a US-UK post-Brexit trade deal U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden warned the United Kingdom that it must honour the Northern Irish peace deal as it extracts itself from the European Union or there would be no U.S... Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:11Published 1 week ago

Liaison: Bill changes are "belt and braces" to NI protocol Prime Minister Boris Johnson has defended the UK government's decision to pursue changes to the Internal Markets Bill, even though they may breach international law, after Chair of the European Union.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:59Published 1 week ago

Raab says EU ‘politicisation’ of NI issue threatens Good Friday Agreement The “politicisation” of Northern Ireland issues by Brussels in Brexit tradetalks is threatening the Good Friday Agreement, Foreign Secretary Dominic Raabhas told US congressional leaders. Mr.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:14Published 1 week ago

Liam Neeson fears Covid-19 will kill the arts in his native Northern Ireland Liam Neeson has expressed fears the Covid-19 pandemic could kill off the arts in his home of Northern Ireland, calling recent government aid a "lifeline". Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 00:53Published 1 week ago

Arlene Foster warns EU to stop using Northern Ireland as a 'play thing' Northern Ireland’s First Minister has warned the EU to stop using the regionas a “play thing”. Arlene Foster was responding to a question in the Assemblyon claims made by UK negotiator Lord Frost.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:30Published 2 weeks ago

Brexit: EU will 'not be shy' in taking legal action if UK put Northern Ireland peace deal at risk The UK has until the end of the month to withdraw the controversial measures from its draft bill, the Commission said. Credit: Euronews English Duration: 01:59Published 2 weeks ago

William calls for more help to look after emergency service workers The Duke of Cambridge stressed the need for society to look after its bluelight responders as he visited Northern Ireland to mark Emergency ServicesDay. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:27Published 2 weeks ago

How does Boris Johnson's new Brexit bill violate international law? Legal experts say a bill proposed by the UK is designed to override key portions of a deal on Northern Ireland signed less than a year ago Credit: Euronews English Duration: 02:25Published 2 weeks ago

Former PM Theresa May questions Government over trust Tory former prime minister Theresa May raised concerns in the Commons overtrust, after the Government planned changes to the Withdrawal Agreement. Shesaid: “The UK Government signed the Withdrawal.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:28Published 3 weeks ago

Minister: Planned NI legislation "breaks international law" Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis has admitted that changes to the Internal Markets Bill to override the EU Withdrawal Agreement Act "breaks international law in a very specific and limited.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:29Published 3 weeks ago

Brandon Lewis takes urgent question on Brexit plans Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis has taken an urgent question from Shadow Policing Minister Louise Haigh in the House of Commons on the Northern Ireland protocol and Brexit negotiations. Mr.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:06Published 3 weeks ago

Brexit: Von der Leyen warns no deal if UK breaks 'international law' on Northern Ireland The UK government has imposed a mid-October deadline for reaching a trade deal with the EU, while downplaying reports it plans to override divorce deal terms on Northern Ireland.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:25Published 3 weeks ago

UK tourists angered by changes to nations' exemption lists Holidaymakers flying back to Britain from Portugal have been left frustrated by the changes to quarantine rules within the UK. From early tomorrow morning, Scotland will join Wales in imposing a 14-day.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:44Published 3 weeks ago

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EU warns UK on commitments ahead of more Brexit trade talks The European Union warned the British Government today that any attempt to renege on commitments made ahead of its departure from the bloc earlier this year could put at risk the hard-won peace in.. New Zealand Herald - Published 3 weeks ago	Haaland stars as Norway thrash Northern Ireland Erling Haaland and Alexander Sorloth both score twice as Northern Ireland suffer a 5-1 humbling by Norway in their Nations League game in Belfast. BBC News - Published 3 weeks ago
New Brexit law will not 'tear up' EU trade plans No 10 confirms new legislation could change trade rules in Northern Ireland, but deny the measures are extreme. BBC News - Published 3 weeks ago	UK government warned not to renege on Brexit deal London (CNN)The EU's chief negotiator, Michel Barnier, has warned that the UK must abide by the terms of the Brexit deal it agreed last year, after reports that the British government was planning new.. WorldNews - Published 3 weeks ago
Leaked documents reveal Trump 'doesn't understand where hatred in NI comes from' US president Donald Trump asked then-prime minister Theresa May why there was so much "hatred" in Northern Ireland, according to leaked documents recorded during high-level UK-US meetings. In the notes.. WorldNews - Published 3 weeks ago	10-man Northern Ireland snatch draw against Romania A late header by substitute Gavin Whyte snatches a draw for 10-man Northern Ireland in new manager Ian Baraclough's first game in charge. BBC News - Published 3 weeks ago
BMW Championship: Rory McIlroy three shots off lead in Chicago Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy and England's Matthew Fitzpatrick are three strokes behind leader Hideki Matsuyama after the BMW Championship first round. BBC News - Published on August 28, 2020	Coronavirus: First year groups return to school in Northern Ireland All children are expected to go back next week Independent - Published on August 24, 2020
Northern Ireland government 'unlawfully' delaying pension scheme for victims of Troubles The Northern Irish government is acting unlawfully in delaying the introduction of a compensation scheme for injured victims of the Troubles, a judge at Belfast High Court has ruled. Independent - Published on August 21, 2020	Coronavirus: Local restrictions eased in Leicester as other regions face potential return to lockdown Oldham reportedly 48 hours from severe lockdown as Northern Ireland mulls nationwide restrictions Independent - Published on August 18, 2020
UK government makes dramatic exam results U-turn after national outcry (CNN)UK school students will now receive the grades their teachers predicted for them in their critically-important A-level and GCSE exams, after regulators announced a dramatic U-turn following a.. WorldNews - Published on August 17, 2020	Gold worth about $3.8bn expected in Northern Ireland mountains The Sperrin Mountains have drawn the interest of a Canadian mining company, but many people there say they want the metal to stay underground. ...... WorldNews - Published on August 17, 2020
A-level and GCSE results: Pressure mounts on ministers to solve exam crisis It comes as Northern Ireland announces it will accept teacher-assessed results for GCSEs on Thursday. BBC News - Published on August 17, 2020	Northern Ireland to let teachers decide GCSE grades after A-level algorithm fiasco But government in England still yet to make move or set out appeals process Independent - Published on August 17, 2020
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John Hume funeral: Tributes paid to Northern Irish hero who 'never lost faith in peace' 'He focused on unity and peace, and giving that dignity to every person' Independent - Published on August 5, 2020	John Hume, who worked to end Northern Ireland violence, dies at 83 LONDON — John Hume, the visionary politician who won a Nobel Peace Prize for fashioning the agreement that ended violence in his native Northern Ireland, has died at 83, his family said Monday. The.. WorldNews - Published on August 3, 2020
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John Hume death: Northern Irish politician who won Nobel Peace price dies, aged 83 John Hume, who won the Nobel Peace Prize for his part in bringing peace to Northern Ireland, has died aged 83. Independent - Published on August 3, 2020	Hume - the pivotal peacemaker in Northern Ireland As SDLP leader, John Hume played a major role in bringing about Northern Ireland's peace process. BBC News - Published on August 3, 2020
John Hume: Nobel Peace Prize winner dies aged 81 The former SDLP leader helped create the climate that brought an end to the Troubles in Northern Ireland. BBC News - Published on August 3, 2020	Brexit: Northern Ireland customs rules still not settled six months after EU exit Northern Ireland minister say government cannot be expected to provide businesses with all information 'from day one' Independent - Published on July 28, 2020
Car found in Northern Irish river could help solve 30-year-old missing person case, police say James Patterson was reportedly last seen at a hospital in 1991 Independent - Published on July 19, 2020	Much of UK ends quarantine for dozens of countries Travellers to England, Wales and Northern Ireland from many countries no longer have to self-isolate. BBC News - Published on July 10, 2020
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Man beaten with hammer as he lay in bed in racist attack A man has been beaten with a hammer and other weapons by three assailants as he lay in bed in Dungiven, Northern Ireland, in what police are treating as a racially motivated hate crime. Independent - Published on June 19, 2020	Coronavirus bubbles: How do they work and who is in yours? The first "support bubbles" of people who can meet indoors has been announced in England and Northern Ireland. BBC News - Published on June 18, 2020
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Jean Kennedy Smith Dies at 92; Sister of Famed Clan Helped Forge Peace in Northern Ireland Ms. Smith, the last-surviving sibling in a family that wrote itself into U.S. history, was the first Kennedy woman of her generation to take on a serious political role. NYTimes.com - Published on June 18, 2020	Why hundreds of women are still coming from Northern Ireland and the Republic for abortions despite change in law 'There are many people who have needed to travel who have been forced to continue unwanted pregnancies,' says campaigner Independent - Published on June 12, 2020
Lyra McKee: Police recover gun used in journalist's murder A gun found by investigators in Northern Ireland last week is the weapon that was used to murder journalist Lyra McKee, police say. Independent - Published on June 11, 2020	Scotland, Northern Ireland report no new COVID-19 deaths in past 24 hours Scotland has recorded no deaths of patients who have tested positive for coronavirus in the past 24 hours, Scottish health minister Jeane Freeman said on Sunday. Reuters - Published on June 7, 2020

Northern Ireland

Part of the United Kingdom situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, created 1921

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