On the Irish border, the speed of a compromise will determine future stability KATY HAYWARD In Northern Ireland, fights over the rules governing the border threaten the fragile peace
Northern Ireland riots: who stirred the combustible pot of tensions? Rioting is not uncommon in Northern Ireland, nor is the sight of young people throwing missiles at the police. They do, however, tend to be wearily predictable in terms of dates and locations. Twelfth July, the Protestant celebration of the anniversary of the battle of Boyne, is a flash point, and skirmishes often centre around [...]