The Alliance Getting Mocked After USC, UCLA Big Ten News This “gentleman’s agreement” was formed among the Big Ten, ACC and Pac-12 following Oklahoma and Texas moving to the SEC. Sports Illustrated · Jun 30, 2022
Expanding NATO Squares Up to Russia as Putin Slams 'Imperial' Alliance The United States vowed to reinforce Europe's defenses in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, as NATO declared Moscow the West's greatest threat -- prompting Vladimir Putin to lash out at the alliance's "imperial ambitions". Meeting in Madrid Wednesday, NATO leaders said Russia "is the most significant and direct… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 30, 2022
NATO puts over 300,000 troops on high alert after Putin's brutal invasion of Ukraine Alliance Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg revealed hundreds of thousands of forces will be switched to high-readiness - a huge boost from the 40,000 in the coalition’s existing response force Daily Mirror · Jun 27, 2022
Belfast Council faces call for same spend on LGBTQ and ethnic minorities as Irish culture New councillor questions £100k going to Irish culture, while £50k goes to other groups Belfast Live · Jun 24, 2022
Newry, Mourne and Down Council slated for “culture of confidentiality” "The council is spending public money and it should be transparent about that, but worryingly it seems to be going out of its way to do the opposite" Belfast Live · Jun 24, 2022
Anti-animal cruelty group at Stormont aim to introduce bill against hunting USPCA chief executive, Brendan Mullan, described Northern Ireland as "lagging significantly" other regions in terms of legal protection for animals Belfast Live · Jun 23, 2022
UK government working on plans to promote integrated education in Northern Ireland An Alliance MLA welcomed the plans but said Stormont embracing the integrated sector is the "only sustainable way forward" Belfast Live · Jun 22, 2022
NI’s former top judge criticises Stormont parties for ‘doing nothing’ on legacy Sir Declan Morgan was involved in heated exchanges with politicians from the region during an appearance before a Westminster Committee. The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2022
One in seven councillors in Northern Ireland unelected as new faces replace MLAs The co-option system has been in the spotlight after Emma Little-Pengelly replaced the DUP leader as an MLA days after his election Belfast Live · Jun 22, 2022
One in four first-time buyers is paying stamp duty, study says The HomeOwners Alliance said there was a risk first-time buyers become ‘a taxation cash cow’ The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2022
Around one in four first-time buyers paying stamp duty There is a real risk of first-time buyers becoming a ‘taxation cash cow’, according to the HomeOwners Alliance. The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2022
Turkey says talks on Finland and Sweden's NATO bids to continue, but summit not a deadline Discussions between Turkey, Finland and Sweden about the Nordic countries' NATO membership will continue but an alliance summit in Madrid next week is not a deadline, Turkish Presidential Spokesman Ibrahim Kalin said after talks in Brussels on Monday. Reuters · Jun 20, 2022
Latvia wants more NATO troops, fed up of "paying for lunch for the others" Latvia on Thursday made a last pitch for the deployment of more NATO troops in the Baltics, two weeks before NATO leaders are set to decide the future military line-up on the alliance's eastern flank in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Reuters · Jun 16, 2022
Councillor suspended from Alliance Party dies suddenly He was a representative on Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council Belfast Live · Jun 16, 2022
Benzinga · Jun 15, 2022 Antibiotic Makers Adopt Their Own Environmental Safeguard Standards The AMR Industry Alliance, a life-sciences coalition set up to provide sustainable solutions to curb antimicrobial resistance (AMR), is adopting its standards limiting toxic emissions. The Alliance published its Antibiotic Manufacturing Standard: Minimizing the risk of developing antibiotic resistance and aquatic ecotoxicity in the environment resulting from manufacturing human antibiotics. The…
Belfast Live · Jun 12, 2022 The new Lord Mayors dominating the top positions on Northern Ireland's councils There are some new faces at the helm of our 11 local authorities
ABC News · Jun 11, 2022 Do faith workers need a holy alliance? They're viewed by Church organisations as 'spiritual servants' but a growing number of faith workers regard themselves as God-smiths entitled to the same working rights as anyone else.
The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2022 Sir Keir Starmer meets political leaders during visit to Belfast The Labour leader met Alliance leader Naomi Long, SDLP chief Colum Eastwood and outgoing Stormont Speaker Alex Maskey.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 6, 2022 Egypt Supports Introducing Regional Early Warning Systems for Water, Climate Egypt expressed its backing for the adoption of a plan to develop and apply a regional early warning systems over water and climate. The step aims at increasing the readiness of all regional countries to address “extreme phenomena,” such as torrential rains and droughts, and protect citizens from the impact…
Belfast Live · Jun 1, 2022 Ards and North Down gets new Alliance mayor Mayor Karen Douglas said she wants the borough to "capitalise" on new city status for Bangor
Belfast Live · May 30, 2022 Sinn Fein accuses DUP of 'punishing the public' for blocking restoration of Stormont for second time Michelle O’Neill said Sinn Féin would "keep coming back" with recall petitions in a bid to elect a new Speaker
Sports Illustrated · May 28, 2022 Chicago Sports Donate $300K to Robb School Memorial Fund The Chicago-based sports teams teamed up in an effort to put an end to school shootings.
Belfast Live · May 27, 2022 No agreement on Stormont Assembly offices plan three weeks after election There is speculation that a dispute between some parties over proposed room allocations is a factor in the hold-up
Belfast Live · May 24, 2022 Troubles legacy bill: Northern Ireland's MPs snub new Bill but it still passes first Commons hurdle The division list showed only Tory MPs voted in favour, with DUP, SDLP and Alliance voting against
The Hindu · May 23, 2022 WEF forms Indian CEOs' alliance to supercharge race to net-zero The Alliance will serve as a high-level platform to support business leaders in planning and implementing plans and programmes to achieve climate targets, including net-zero economic growth