Ireland

Former Sinn Fein leader Adams faces a lawsuit in London over bombings during the ‘Troubles’

January 27, 2024 Brian Melley, Associated Press

LONDON — Former Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams faces a lawsuit by three people who were wounded in bombings attributed to the Irish Republican Army that date back more than 50 years, a judge said […]

UK raises stakes in EU feud with threat to break Brexit deal

May 23, 2022 Jill Lawless, Associated Press

LONDON — The British government dramatically escalated a fight with the European Union by saying it will pass a law to scrap parts of the trade treaty signed by the two sides less than two […]

Johnson: UK will act on Northern Ireland rules if EU won’t

May 17, 2022 Jill Lawless, Associated Press

LONDON — Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday renewed British threats to break a Brexit agreement with the European Union, blaming it for a political crisis that’s blocking the formation of a new government in […]

N.Ireland parties urged to work together after Sinn Fein win

May 11, 2022 Sylvia Hui, Associated Press

LONDON — The U.K., U.S. and Irish governments have urged rival parties in Northern Ireland to come together to resurrect its power-sharing government after Irish nationalist party Sinn Fein scored a historic victory to become […]

Tokyo Olympics Day 15: A pair of golden Aggies

August 7, 2021 Brett Friedlander

Trevor Stewart took care of business early, winning a bronze medal — the first ever by an NC A&T athlete — in the 4 x 400 mixed relay on the second day of the track […]

Tokyo Olympics Day 12: Rough finish on the open water

August 4, 2021 Brett Friedlander

At 32 years old, Ashley Twichell is the oldest American swimmer to make her Olympic debut since 1908. Wednesday, in what was likely both her first and last swim at the Games, she did everything […]

Athletes with NC ties competing in Tokyo Olympics

July 23, 2021 Brett Friedlander

North Carolina will be well represented at the Tokyo Olympics, which officially began with opening ceremonies on Friday. So as you watch the Games unfold over the next three weeks, keep an eye out for […]

UK irks EU with call to change post-Brexit trade rules

July 22, 2021 Jill Lawless, Associated Press

LONDON — The British government said Wednesday that post-Brexit trade rules it negotiated with the European Union “cannot go on” and need a major rewrite, straining already tense U.K.-EU relations. The government said Britain would […]

100 years old: Low-key centenary for Northern Ireland

May 5, 2021 Pan Pylas, Associated Press

LONDON — Northern Ireland marked what is widely considered to be its centenary on Monday, with Queen Elizabeth II stressing the need for “reconciliation, equality and mutual understanding” as she sent her “warmest good wishes” […]

Northern Ireland leaders call for calm after violence escalates

April 8, 2021 Peter Morrison and Jill Lawless, Associated Press

BELFAST, Northern Ireland — Authorities in Northern Ireland sought to restore calm Thursday after Protestant and Catholic youths in Belfast hurled bricks, fireworks and gasoline bombs at police and each other. It was the worst […]