ISRAEL has passed a law which reinstates the death penalty as a punishment for terrorists. The controversial legislation, which has raised fears for the Palestinian prisoners currently being held by the state, was passed last night following a vote at the Knesset, Israel’s house of representatives. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu voted in favour of the legislation … [Read more...] about Ireland urges Israel ‘not to implement’ new death penalty law
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Elderly woman dies in hospital following Armagh collision
AN elderly woman who was involved in a collision in Armagh earlier this month has since died in hospital. The two-car collision happened on the Newry Road at around 10.30am on March 22. The woman, who was aged in her 90s, was taken to hospital for treatment where she has since died, the PSNI confirmed this week. “Police received a report of a road traffic collision, in the … [Read more...] about Elderly woman dies in hospital following Armagh collision
Four teens charged after gang assaults rescue worker and his dog in Co. Down as police promise more arrests
FOUR teenagers — three boys a one girl — have been charged in connection with a vicious assault on a rescue worker and his dog in Co. Down. Ryan Gray and his search and rescue dog Max were attacked in the High Street area of Bangor by a group of up to 20 youths on Friday evening. Mr Gray, a member of the Coast Guard who founded the voluntary organisation K9 Search and Rescue … [Read more...] about Four teens charged after gang assaults rescue worker and his dog in Co. Down as police promise more arrests
Second man charged in connection with Belfast stabbing
A SECOND man has been charged in connection with a reported stabbing in Belfast. The incident occurred in the Bentinck Street area of north Belfast just after 2.05pm on Thursday. Two men, aged 33 and 35, were arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent and possession of an offensive weapon with intent. The 35-year-old man was later charged with wounding with intent to do … [Read more...] about Second man charged in connection with Belfast stabbing
Roy Keane pays tribute after his mum Marie passes away
FORMER Ireland and Manchester United star Roy Keane has paid tribute to his mother Marie, who has passed away. A death notice revealed that she died peacefully on Friday at Marymount University Hospital and Hospice in Cork, surrounded by her family. She is due to be laid to rest on Tuesday alongside her husband, Maurice 'Mossie' Keane. In a post on Instagram, Keane shared a … [Read more...] about Roy Keane pays tribute after his mum Marie passes away