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The Way Ahead in Northern Ireland
The Irish and British Governments will point the way forward for the political parties in Northern Ireland when they meet for multi-party talks at Stormont on Thursday. p
Change in China
Generational change in the leadership of China's Communist Party is the main headline coming out of its 16th congress last week. There is a sweeping change of faces, with younger men taking over the most powerful positions. p
Opinion
If there is a hell, Hindley will rot in it
OPINION/John Waters: "Can I tell you summat? I must tell you summat. Take your hands off me for a minute, please . . . Please, mum, please . . . I cannot tell you. I cannot breathe . . . Please god . . . Why? What are you going to do with me . . . I want to see my Mummy . . . Honest to God. I will swear on the Bible . . . I have got to go because I am going out with my Mama. Please, please help me, will you?" - 10-year-old Lesley Ann Downey to Ian Brady and Myra Hindley, shortly before they killed her. pUS must not be allowed to scupper world's fight against global warming
Niall Andrews MEP was part of the EU delegation to the UN Climate Change Convention in New Delhi. He argues that pressure needs to be stepped up on those countries avoiding their global responsibilities pPreserving school spirit in a changing world
The Conference of Religious of Ireland is considering the best way forward for schools run by its member congregations. Eithne Woulfe explains the trusteeship and patronage options involved pYoung Irish are hoping we can get our house in order
RITE AND REASON: Almost five years ago, Cardinal Desmond Connell described himself as "an unrepentant socialist" where the housing crisis, particularly for young couples, was concerned. The young Irish are now thinking on similar lines, as Toner Quinn illustrates p
An Irishman's Diary
Few of the Irish males called Cahal realise that their patron saint is much better known in Italy than in his native Ireland. An exception is Cardinal Cahal Daly, who launched San Cataldo, an account of the saint's fame and history in Italy, a few days ago, writes Joe Carroll p
