A MAN has been extradited from Northern Ireland to the United States, where he is due to stand trial for murder. The 29-year-old was extradited on Thursday by officers from the PSNI's International Policing Unit, working in partnership with US authorities and the US Marshall Service. "The Police Service of Northern Ireland continues to work with our international partners and … [Read more...] about Man extradited from Northern Ireland to US to stand trial for murder
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Pope Francis calls for immediate ceasefire in Gaza in Easter Urbi et Orbi message from the Vatican
POPE FRANCIS has used his Easter message to call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and an end to conflict around the world. After celebrating Mass, the Pontiff delivered his traditional Easter Urbi et Orbi message from the central loggia of St Peter's Basilica to a gathering of around 60,000 faithful. Pope Francis was speaking days after the International Court of Justice … [Read more...] about Pope Francis calls for immediate ceasefire in Gaza in Easter Urbi et Orbi message from the Vatican
Teenage pedestrian dies following collision in Co. Mayo
A TEENAGE boy has died following a collision in Co. Mayo involving a car and a pedestrian, one of three deaths on Ireland's road this weekend. The 17-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene following the collision, which occurred on the N17 at Barnacarroll, Claremorris at around 9.20pm on Saturday. The incident happened close to where a mother and her two daughters died after … [Read more...] about Teenage pedestrian dies following collision in Co. Mayo
Commemoration held outside GPO in Dublin to mark anniversary of 1916 Easter Rising
A COMMEMORATION has taken place in Dublin to mark the anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising. The ceremony was led by President Michael D. Higgins, Taoiseach Leo Vardakar and Minister for Defence Micheál Martin. New Fine Gael leader Simon Harris, who is expected to replace Varadkar as Taoiseach, was also in attendance. Defence Forces personnel, including a brass band, pipe band … [Read more...] about Commemoration held outside GPO in Dublin to mark anniversary of 1916 Easter Rising
Two women charged after alleged acid attack
DETECTIVES investigating an alleged acid attack have charged two women in connection with the incident. It was reported that two people approached a man in Hilfield Lane, Aldenham, Hertfordshire on Monday, March 18 and threw what was believed to be a corrosive substance over him. On Wednesday, police arrested two women in connection with the incident. Angelina O’Drisscoll, 34, … [Read more...] about Two women charged after alleged acid attack