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Good Friday Agreement: how the US came to be a key broker in Northern Ireland's peace deal

Between 1820 and 1920, four million people emigrated from Ireland to the US. Many were fleeing hunger and destitution and so brought with them an “exile” nationalism – a conviction that they were forced to leave by British misgovernment and exploitation of Ireland. Little wonder, then, that the Irish diaspora…

The Conversation

Agreement review: ‘compelling political thriller’ with a first-rate cast

A drama about the negotiations that led to the Good Friday Agreement – 25 years ago this month – might sound a dry affair. But Owen McCafferty’s “searing” new play is anything but that, said Jane Coyle in The Irish Times. Agreement is a “compelling political thriller with echoes of…

The Week

Bill Clinton says it's a “miracle” Good Friday Agreement survived Brexit

Former US President appeals to unionists that Sinn Féin does not want to “jam” them

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Bill Clinton says ‘a miracle’ Good Friday Agreement survived Brexit process

The former US president recalled late-night phone calls in the closing stages of the historic negotiations.

The Independent UK

Thousands are alive today because of Good Friday Agreement – Adams

Former Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams says he believes peace deal was a stepping stone towards a united Ireland.

The Independent UK

The long road to Northern Ireland's Good Friday Agreement

On April 10, Northern Ireland marks the 25th anniversary since the signing of the Good Friday Agreement, which largely ended three decades of conflict in the British-ruled province.

Reuters

Good Friday Agreement Anniversary: Stormont instability a lingering regret from peace deal, says Bertie Ahern

The historic peace deal is 25 years old this year

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Stormont instability a lingering regret from Good Friday deal, says Bertie Ahern

The former taoiseach suffered personal hardship during the negotiations with the death of his mother.

The Independent UK

Review: Agreement brings to the forefront the fragility of our hard fought peace

McCafferty has taken a subject which could have been incredibly grey and littered it with humour which would delight both political anoraks and those who avoid the topic alike

Belfast Live

28 tributes, death and funeral notices from across Nottinghamshire

Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved ones

Nottingham Post

Drama of the Good Friday Agreement discussions to take centre stage in new play

The play will focus on what went on away from the public eye during the negotiations

Belfast Live

Joe Biden plans to visit Belfast to mark Good Friday agreement anniversary

US president expected to travel despite DUP’s boycott of power sharing and may also head to Dublin

The Guardian - UK

Irish Government feared loyalist bombing in Republic after IRA ceasefire ended

"A loyalist bombing campaign in the Republic would be like civil war and would mean the complete unravelling of the peace process"

Belfast Live

Fears possible loyalists bombings would be ‘like civil war’, Irish records show

John Bruton warned a bombing campaign would mean the complete unravelling of the Northern Ireland peace process.

The Independent UK

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Daily Mirror

George Mitchell taking inspiration from Floyd Mayweather ahead of ring return

Mitchell was in Dubai to see Mayweather's exhibition with Deji - and will now look to implement some of what he's learnt when he fights at Alexandra Palace this weekend

The Independent UK

Leaders must find ‘practical, workable’ solution for Northern Ireland – Mitchell

Senator George Mitchell, one of the architects of the Good Friday Agreement, appeared before an Irish parliamentary committee on Thursday.

Belfast Live

Good Friday Agreement has survived almost 25 years despite objections says Lord Trimble

He reflected on the agreement as he attended the unveiling of a new portrait of him

The Independent UK

Belfast Agreement has survived almost 25 years despite objections – Lord Trimble

The former First Minister was speaking as a new portrait of him was unveiled at the Queen’s University Belfast.

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The Independent UK

What is the Good Friday Agreement?

Historic peace treaty brought republicans and unionists together after decades of violent political conflict in Northern Ireland, a period of trauma and turmoil known as the Troubles

The Independent UK

What is the Good Friday Agreement?

Historic peace treaty brought republicans and unionists together after decades of violent political conflict in Northern Ireland, a period of trauma and turmoil known as the Troubles

The Independent UK

What is the Good Friday Agreement? Peace deal that ended Northern Ireland Troubles explained

The agreement brought republicans and unionists together after decades of political conflict in Northern Ireland

Tribune News Service

When amendments ruled the Senate

WASHINGTON — Almost everyone in the Senate was dog-tired but glowing with relief as lawmakers debated a clean air bill in the spring of 1990.

Roll Call

The Senate is broken, and the way to fix it is… more amendments?

In the 101st Congress, senators cast roll call votes on amendments to 59 bills. In the 116th, it was just 15 bills.

Los Angeles Times

Bill Shaikin: Barry Bonds didn’t make the Hall of Fame. Get over it.

LOS ANGELES — Neither his name nor his greatest accomplishment are hidden. On the official website of Major League Baseball, he is immortalized as owner of the sport’s most cherished record, atop the all-time home run list: Barry Bonds, 762.

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