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Lyra McKee, 29, Journalist; Killed Covering Northern Ireland Unrest

An author, speaker and gay-rights activist, she was shot during rioting on Thursday just before tweeting: “Derry tonight. Absolute madness.”.....»»

Category: mediaSource: nytApr 19th, 2019

Lyra McKee, Northern Ireland Journalist, Is Killed in ‘Terrorist Incident,’ Police Say

The police said that Ms. McKee, who died while reporting on unrest in Londonderry, had been shot by a militant republican, raising fears of renewed sectarian conflict......»»

Category: mediaSource: nytApr 19th, 2019

Lyra McKee, Northern Ireland Journalist, Killed in ‘Terrorist Incident’

The police said Ms. McKee was killed during a night of unrest in Londonderry in which gasoline bombs were thrown and shots fired......»»

Category: mediaSource: nytApr 19th, 2019

Journalist Killed By "New IRA" During Riots In Northern Ireland

Twenty-one years after the.....»»

Category: blogSource: zerohedgeApr 19th, 2019

Northern Ireland Journalist Is Killed in Street Clash

The police called the killing, which followed a night of violence in Londonderry, a “terrorist incident.”.....»»

Category: mediaSource: nytApr 19th, 2019

Palestinian journalist wearing "PRESS" vest killed in Israel-Gaza protests

REUTERS/Ibraheem Abu Mustafa A Palestinian journalist died after being wounded by Israeli fire on Friday while covering deadly protests .....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderApr 7th, 2018

Belarusian journalist reportedly pleaded with crew before being detained in Minsk: "Don"t do this. They will kill me."

According to eyewitnesses, a flight attendant cited "legal agreements" as the reason the plane had to land. Roman Protasevich former editor in chief of the Nexta Telegram and youtube channel initiator covering the Belarusi.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMay 24th, 2021

How Irish Unity Got a Boost From Brexit and Demographics

In May 1921, the island of Ireland was split in two — giving rise to Northern Ireland as part of the United Kingdom, and to what would become the independent Republic of Ireland. A century later, the idea that reunification could happen one day.....»»

Category: topSource: washpostApr 27th, 2021

NASA shares breathtaking image of a wind-sculpted sea of blue dunes on Mars taken by the Odyssey orbiter

The photo of a section of the sea of dunes, covering an area the size of Texas, was captured by Nasa's Mars Odyssey orbiter. A sea of dark dunes, sculpted by the wind into long lines, surrounds Mars' northern polar cap. NASA/JPL-Caltec.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderApr 11th, 2021

Northern Ireland Violence Worst In Decades; Fears Of "The Troubles" Return 

Northern Ireland Violence Worst In Decades; Fears Of "The Troubles" Return  Sporadic rioting across several cities and towns in Northern Ireland has resulted in at least 70.....»»

Category: worldSource: nytApr 10th, 2021

How Irish Unity Got a Boost From Brexit, Demographics

In May 1921, the island of Ireland was split in two -- giving rise to Northern Ireland as part of the United Kingdom, and to what would become the independent Republic of Ireland. A century later, the clamor for a referendum to reunify Irel.....»»

Category: topSource: washpostMar 25th, 2021

Why Brexit Is Still Fueling Irish Border Tension

Keeping the land border between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland free of any visible checkpoints is a key plank of the Brexit accord between the European Union and U.K. An agreement, known as the Northern Ireland Protocol, aims to d.....»»

Category: topSource: washpostMar 5th, 2021

: Britain and the EU plunged into new crisis over food imports to Northern Ireland

The European Union said on Wednesday that it would take legal action against the unilateral decision of the U.K. government to extend a grace period for checks on food imports from Britain into Northern Ireland.....»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMar 4th, 2021

Gove says Britain, EU need reset after Northern Ireland threat, Reuters says

See the rest of the story here. Theflyonthewall.com provides the latest financial news as it breaks. Known as a leader in market intelligence, The Fl.....»»

Category: blogSource: theflyonthewallFeb 8th, 2021

The UK-EU Clash Over Northern Ireland Will Have Grave Consequences

The UK-EU Clash Over Northern Ireland Will Have Grave Consequences Authored by Patrick Cockburn, "Get your retaliation in first,” is a cynical old saying in Northern Irish politics that means you hit your opponent w.....»»

Category: dealsSource: nytFeb 8th, 2021

Former Bombardier, Mitsubishi exec joins Spirit AeroSystems

Alexander Bellamy says on LinkedIn that he'll join Spirit at its new operations in Northern Ireland......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsDec 21st, 2020

I spoke to Joe Biden, Abigail Disney, and other leaders about how they dealt with tough times and came out on top. Here"s what they said.

Courtesy of Carole Zimmer. Carole Zimmer has been a journalist for 30 years covering news for Bloomberg, NBC, National Public Radio, and public radio programs, including Marketplace. She is .....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderApr 1st, 2020

Trump Promotes Freedom Caucus Leader Mark Meadows To Chief Of Staff, Sends Mick Mulvaney To Northern Ireland

Trump Promotes Freedom Caucus Leader Mark Meadows To Chief Of Staff, Sends Mick Mulvaney To Northern Ireland.....»»

Category: blogSource: zerohedgeMar 6th, 2020

Northern Ireland confirms its first case of coronavirus

A single case of the coronavirus has been confirmed in Northern Ireland, the Irish Times reported .....»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchFeb 27th, 2020

Opioid maker Mallinckrodt nears bankruptcy: Report

The Ireland-based drugmaker is weighing a chapter 11 filing covering its U.S. generics business......»»

Category: topSource: foxnewsFeb 24th, 2020

Local journalist Alison Parker was shot and killed on live television. Years later, graphic videos of her death still plague YouTube.

Courtesy of Andy Parker Alison Parker, a .....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderFeb 21st, 2020