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A little boy on the way to hug his dad, having left the warmth of his mother's side for just seconds, is killed on the streets of Boston.
Big Bang? Pull the other one ...
Whatever one thinks of all those religiously inspired creation myths, they are a lot more plausible than a supposedly scientific theory that the 'Big Bang' created equal amounts of matter and anti-matter, half of which then magically, mysteriously, or miraculously disappears.
Dalai Lama can influence Burma
Reading your article about the Dalai Lama's visit to Derry\Londonderry (News, April 18), given that he is an important Buddhist leader, it is essential that he uses his influence to stop the state-backed ethnic cleansing and violence directed at the minority Muslim Rohingyas by Buddhist extremists in Burma.
Adams needs a wake-up call on unification
So another ard fheis has been and gone and, par for the course, Gerry Adams spews out his usual tired, old rhetoric about Ireland's unification.
Addressing male sexual violence
Violence against women is a widespread social problem. Yet, for the most part, society has failed to pay heed to the overwhelming maleness of violence.
Bake a cake to help our charity
Baking has never been more popular. Now is your chance to show off your skills and raise money in the MS Society's annual Cake Break on Friday, May 3, during MS Week.
Save us all from this greedy elite
I keep reading about how Margaret Thatcher saved the country from the greed and power of the trade unions.
Let's understand the past, not celebrate it
Ahead of this Saturday's commemoration march in east Belfast, it is worth considering that Northern Ireland might not even exist were it not for the UVF.
Alliance should learn lesson on integration
We have just experienced our fourth debate in the Assembly on integrated education which, in itself, is fair enough.
Boston bombings could have been committed by elements within US intelligence
Three dead in Boston and we witness sustained and appropriate mainstream media coverage of the atrocity.
Ding Dong Thatcher row - Why freedom of expression trumps taste
The BBC's rather comic 'compromise' in playing seven seconds of a 58-second protest song is itself an ironic reminder of Margaret Thatcher's term in office.
Sinn Fein Gerry Kelly's Thatcher remark is rich
On a recent radio programme Sinn Fein's Gerry Kelly talked about Margaret Thatcher having no regard for the ordinary person in the street.
Ding Dong! The BBC was wrong
IN this country, where people are supposed to enjoy rights of free speech, it is absolutely reprehensible that the BBC should censor a vast swathe of the public.
Security forces stand between us and bomber
Only the diligence of the security service and the PSNI is preventing a Boston-type terrorist attack (or – God forbid – another Omagh) happening here.
Church doesn't seem forgiving over baroness Thatcher
THERE has been much debate in the newspapers regarding Margaret Thatcher's legacy. At the moment, all judgment is based on subjective opinion, which varies depending on a person's age and on personal experience of life in the 1980s.
Scargill's just as worthy a figure
WILL Arthur Scargill also be given a semi-state funeral? He, too, was a national figure hated by millions.
Post office that sells no stamps
YOU'VE heard of the pub with no beer and you brought to our attention the Executive with no legislation, but how about the post office with no stamps?
Gandhi's words ring true here
WHEN I am asked what I think of the Good Friday Agreement, I think of our bitter divisions and remember what Mahatma Gandhi said when asked what he thought of Western civilization.
Gerry Adams in fresh call for border poll
The GDP per capita data is rather interesting regarding the likely wealth of the six counties in a united Ireland vis-a-vis the status quo. Even after a devastating recession throughout Ireland, income per person is sixth in the EU and about $10,000 ahead of the UK. Why, then, is Northern Ireland the poorest region in the UK? We are unable to set taxes. The profile of many of our industries are much closer to that of the Republic than the UK. We are dislocated from the wealth centre of the UK. The UK government has no incentive to carry out long-term planning and investment to address the needs of this region.
No going back, but can Sinn Fein move on?
GERRY Adams' speech at Sinn Fein's annual conference in Mayo was a mixed bag (News, April 16).
Madeleine McCann: New suspects identified by UK police
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Nice-but-dull Kate's annoying baby bump pose
FHM's sexiest women - Kunis knocks Tulisa off her perch
Latest News
Organ campaigner urges law change new
A campaigner to make organ donation the norm in Northern Ireland has said he will not rest until positive changes are made in the law.
Drugs suspected in girl's death new
A 16-year-old girl who died following reported breathing difficulties may have taken an illegal drug, police said.
Egypt holiday anguish as little Chloe Johnson dies in resort pool tragedy new
A grief-stricken family from London is trying to some to terms with death a little girl who drowned during a holiday at the Egytian resort of Sharm el-Sheikh.
Latest Sport
Allardyce keen to keep Carroll new
West Ham manager Sam Allardyce has confirmed he is keen to retain the services of on-loan Liverpool striker Andy Carroll and hopes a deal can be finalised as soon as possible.
Colsaerts and McDowell clash again new
Nicolas Colsaerts and Graeme McDowell contested the final 12 months ago and have set up a quarter-final clash at the Volvo World Match Play Championship after both almost blew massive leads at the last-16 stage.
O'Gara bows out new
Ireland and Munster fly-half Ronan O'Gara has announced his playing retirement in order to take up a coaching role with Racing Metro.
Latest Showbiz
Greatest ever golf putt - bored office worker performs wonder shot new
In golf, your short game is as important as your long game. So putter makers Odyssey have devised an office putting competition.
Lohan ‘avoiding Mueller in rehab’ new
Lindsay Lohan is dodging Brooke Mueller in rehab despite repeated attempts on Brooke’s part to reach out to her, according to a new report.
Emma Watson: I have an alibi! new
The Bling Ring star Emma Watson laughs off playful hearsay she and her cast mates may have pulled off the Chopard jewellery heist that went down in a Cannes hotel room Thursday night.
