Northern Ireland

Part of the United Kingdom lying in the north-east of the island of Ireland, created 1921

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Northern Ireland is variously described as a country, province or region which is part of the United Kingdom. Located in the northeast of the island of Ireland, Northern Ireland shares a border to the south and west with the Republic of Ireland. In 2011, its population was 1,810,863, constituting about 30% of the island's total population and about 3% of the UK's population. Established by the Northern Ireland Act 1998 as part of the Good Friday Agreement, the Northern Ireland Assembly holds responsibility for a range of devolved policy matters, while other areas are reserved for the British government. Northern Ireland co-operates with the Republic of Ireland in several areas, and the Agreement granted the Republic the ability to "put forward views and proposals" with "determined efforts to resolve disagreements between the two governments".

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Belfast barbershop reopens just after midnight Cambridge Barbershop on Belfast’s Lisburn Road opened at one minute past midnight as the lockdown eased in Northern Ireland, allowing people the opportunity to have their first haircut in three.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:27Published 3 hours ago

Michelle O'Neill defends attendance at Bobby Storey's funeral Northern Ireland’s Deputy First Minister has said she stands over her actions at the funeral of an IRA veteran that drew hundreds onto the streets of Belfast.Michelle O’Neill has faced calls to.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:31Published 5 days ago

The Last Surviving Sibling Of JFK Dies At 92 Jean Kennedy Smith, the last surviving sibling of late President John F. Kennedy has died. According to CNN, Kennedy Smith died on Wednesday. Kennedy Smith's daughter shared that her mother passed away.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:32Published 2 weeks ago

Lewis: ‘All decisions made have put health and safety first’ Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis has said that all of the decisions made during the coronavirus pandemic have been based on putting people’s health and safety first following scientific and.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:46Published 2 weeks ago

Jean Kennedy Smith, last surviving sibling of JFK, dies at 92 Jean Kennedy Smith, the last surviving sibling of slain President John F. Kennedy, who as U.S. ambassador to Ireland in the 1990s played a pivotal role in the Northern Irish peace process, died on.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:43Published 3 weeks ago

Places of worship reopen in England as Covid-19 lockdown eases Places of worship in England opened for private individual prayer from June 15, as the Government eased Covid-19 lockdown restrictions. Collective worship is still prohibited. Churches in Northern.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:55Published 3 weeks ago

Police recover gun used to kill journalist Lyra McKee Police have recovered the gun used to kill journalist Lyra McKee in Northern Ireland. Investigators believe the weapon may have been stolen some time ago and used a number of times prior to her murder.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:19Published on June 11, 2020

Dogs shorn of lockdown locks as groomers resume business Dog groomers in Northern Ireland have been inundated with bookings from owners eager to get their pets’ lockdown locks trimmed. The service is one of those allowed to resume under the latest phase of.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:49Published on June 8, 2020

Couple among first to tie the knot in Northern Ireland following lockdown Michael McCaw married his fiancee Lucrecia Landeta Garcia on the steps of the east wing of Belfast City Hall in one of the first weddings that has taken place in Northern Ireland since lockdown. Just.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:38Published on June 5, 2020

Traditional Ulster bonfires called off due to coronavirus Wood gathered for the traditional bonfires lit every July 11 across Northern Ireland is being removed from sites in Belfast by council workers after Loyalist communities agreed to call off this year's.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:23Published on June 5, 2020

Stormont leaders urge public to stop mass gatherings for George Floyd protests Northern Ireland's First Minister Arlene Foster has reiterated that mass gatherings are a breach of the coronavirus regulations. Speaking the day after thousands gathered in Belfast city centre for a.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:41Published on June 4, 2020

MP contributes to abortion debate holding her baby daughter Labour's Stella Creasy has contributed to the urgent question on abortion regulation in Northern Ireland with her baby daughter in her arms. Ms Creasy (Walthamstow), who has long campaigned on the.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:51Published on June 4, 2020

Brandon Lewis defends House of Commons return Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis has defended the decision to have the House of Commons return to in-person voting, despite Business Secretary Alok Sharma being tested for Covid-19 after.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:18Published on June 4, 2020

Huge queues of cars as McDonald’s drive-thrus reopen in Northern Ireland There were queues of cars in Co Down as the first McDonald’s restaurants reopened in Northern Ireland following lockdown. The Bangor and Newtownards branches opened for drive-thru only customers,.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:10Published on June 2, 2020

Arlene Foster: People shielding in Northern Ireland to be allowed outside from June 8 Northern Ireland First Minister Arlene Foster has said from Monday June 8 those who are shielding will be able to spend time outside with people from their own household or one person from another.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:28Published on June 1, 2020

Stormont's leaders announce proposed lockdown relaxations for Northern Ireland Stormont's leaders have announced a series of proposed lockdown relaxations in Northern Ireland. The measures, which have been earmarked to come into effect from June 8, include small marriages in an.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:28Published on May 28, 2020

Brexit briefing: 218 days until the end of the transition period The UK left the European Union on January 31. Here we look at the latest figures and key dates in the ongoing Brexit process. Conor Murphy, Northern Ireland’s Finance minister is quoted saying.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:50Published on May 27, 2020

No new coronavirus deaths reported in Northern Ireland Minister of Health Robin Swann announces no new deaths with coronavirus were reported on Tuesday in Northern Ireland. This is the first time since the pandemic took hold in March that the daily figure.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 02:04Published on May 26, 2020

14 day quarantine for anyone coming into UK Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis has confirmed that people entering Britain will be required to quarantine for 14 days, with further details due to be announced by Home Secretary Priti Patel at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:04Published on May 22, 2020

Brexit: UK backtracks on pledge to avoid Northern Ireland customs checks Brexit: UK backtracks on pledge to avoid Northern Ireland customs checks Credit: Euronews English Duration: 02:05Published on May 21, 2020

Sport-On this day: Born May 22, 1946: George Best, Northern Irish footballer Sport-On this day: Born May 22, 1946: George Best, Northern Irish footballer Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 02:29Published on May 21, 2020

Belfast PPE store sees new demand from resuming healthcare services One of Northern Ireland's main PPE stores is adapting to changing demands as orders start to flow in from health services paused during the height of the pandemic. The store on the grounds of the.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:02Published on May 19, 2020

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Jean Kennedy Smith, last surviving sibling of JFK, is dead at 92 Jean Kennedy Smith, the last surviving sibling of slain President John F. Kennedy, who as U.S. ambassador to Ireland in the 1990s played a pivotal role in the Northern Irish peace process, died on.. Reuters - Published 3 weeks ago
Jean Kennedy Smith Dies at 92; Sister of Famed Clan Helped Forge Peace in Northern Ireland Ms. Smith, the last-surviving sibling in a family that wrote itself into U.S. history, was the first Kennedy woman of her generation to take on a serious political role. NYTimes.com - Published 3 weeks ago
Scotland, Northern Ireland report no new COVID-19 deaths in past 24 hours Scotland has recorded no deaths of patients who have tested positive for coronavirus in the past 24 hours, Scottish health minister Jeane Freeman said on Sunday. Reuters - Published on June 7, 2020

People mourn George Floyd's death from D.C. to New Zealand A vigil for George Floyd was held in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and thousands gathered to protest his death in New Zealand. USATODAY.com - Published on June 1, 2020
UK to set out quarantine measures for international arrivals The United Kingdom will on Friday set out details of its plans for a quarantine for international arrivals, Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis said. Reuters - Published on May 22, 2020
Ireland expects scepticism in EU at UK Northern Ireland proposal Britain's proposal on Wednesday that its Brexit divorce deal would require no new customs infrastructure in Northern Ireland will be met with scepticism by many in the European Union, Irish Foreign.. Reuters - Published on May 20, 2020

Britain sets out post-Brexit border plans with Northern Ireland Britain said on Wednesday it saw no need for new customs infrastructure with Northern Ireland as it unveiled its proposals for how the border with the province would work next year when a status quo.. Reuters - Published on May 20, 2020
Northern Ireland eases restrictions, Ireland deaths at seven-week low Northern Ireland gently eased its coronavirus restrictions on Monday, allowing small groups to meet outside and churchgoers to pray alone, broadly keeping pace with Ireland where a partial lifting of.. Reuters - Published on May 18, 2020
UK Supreme Court rules internment of Northern Ireland's Adams unlawful The British Supreme Court overturned two 1975 convictions of Irish nationalist leader Gerry Adams for prison escape attempts in Northern Ireland during its conflict, ruling on Wednesday that his.. Reuters - Published on May 13, 2020
Northern Ireland sets lockdown exit plan resembling Ireland's, but no timetable Northern Ireland laid out a five-stage roadmap for the easing of its coronavirus lockdown similar to Ireland's, but its omission of any dates for action raised the chances of different parts of the.. Reuters - Published on May 12, 2020

Northern Ireland says 'no headroom' to lift COVID-19 restrictions now Northern Ireland does not plan to soften restrictions designed to curb the spread of COVID-19 at this time due to the high infection rate, Deputy First Minister Michelle O'Neill said on Thursday. Reuters - Published on May 7, 2020
'Dreadful' that Britain can't get more people tested for COVID-19: minister It is dreadful that more Britons are not getting tested for COVID-19, Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis said on Thursday, saying the authorities were putting a phenomenal effort into meeting.. Reuters - Published on April 23, 2020
UK PM Johnson sure to be back at work soon, minister says British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is recovering well from grave COVID-19 complications and will be back at work soon, Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis said on Thursday. Reuters - Published on April 23, 2020	Almost a third of Northern Ireland COVID-19 deaths outside hospitals Forty-eight people died in Northern Irish care homes and private residences on top of the 109 COVID-19 hospital deaths reported a week ago, the region's statistics office said on Friday, adding to.. Reuters - Published on April 17, 2020
Northern Ireland coronavirus restrictions extended by three weeks Northern Ireland will keep coronavirus restrictions in place for another three weeks, First Minister Arlene Foster said on Wednesday, keeping the British-run region in line with similar measures in.. Reuters - Published on April 15, 2020	Sinn Fein protests coronavirus call for British military help in Northern Ireland Irish nationalist party Sinn Fein expressed concern on Saturday over a request by Northern Ireland's health minister for British military assistance in response to the coronavirus, saying it had raised.. Reuters - Published on April 11, 2020
Today in History for April 10th Highlights of this day in history: Peace talks conclude in Northern Ireland with Good Friday agreement; the Titanic sets sail; F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby' published; Comedian Sam Kinison.. USATODAY.com - Published on April 10, 2020	Northern Irish driver pleads guilty over 39 Vietnamese truck deaths Northern Irish truck driver Maurice Robinson has pleaded guilty to 39 counts of manslaughter related to the deaths of Vietnamese people found in a shipping container in southeast England last year,.. Reuters - Published on April 8, 2020
Northern Irish women told to sail to England for abortions despite pandemic Northern Irish women seeking an abortion have been told they must take an 8-hour ferry to England despite the lockdown, as the regional government resists pressure to offer abortions locally and the.. Reuters - Published on April 7, 2020	Northern Ireland brings in tough measures to fight coronavirus Northern Ireland will introduce "sweeping new powers" to combat the spread of coronavirus from 2300 GMT on Saturday, with many restrictions on businesses tougher than the rest of the United Kingdom. Reuters - Published on March 28, 2020
Northern Ireland to reopen locked-down drink stores Northern Ireland's devolved government is set to reopen off-licenses, its justice minister said on Friday, putting the region in line with the rest of United Kingdom and coronavirus-related.. Reuters - Published on March 27, 2020	Coronavirus care: Northern Irish supermarket prioritizes older shoppers A Northern Irish supermarket opened one hour early on Tuesday to allow older customers to shop safely and avoid coronavirus-related panic buying, sparking similar moves south of the border in Ireland. Reuters - Published on March 17, 2020
UK's Johnson: Northern Ireland as well protected from virus as Ireland British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Monday that people in Northern Ireland were being as well protected from the coronavirus outbreak as people just across the border in the Republic of.. Reuters - Published on March 16, 2020	Northern Irish mother takes legal challenge to shut schools A Northern Irish mother whose daughter suffers from underlying health problems and is at greater risk from coronavirus will start an emergency legal challenge on Monday against Britain's decision to.. Reuters - Published on March 16, 2020
Northern Irish government split on coronavirus measures Irish nationalists in Northern Ireland's government called on Friday for the closure of schools to mirror measures across the border in the Republic of Ireland, putting them at odds with their.. Reuters - Published on March 13, 2020	British region of Northern Ireland confirms first coronavirus case Northern Ireland authorities on Thursday confirmed their first case of coronavirus, with the British region's chief medical officer Michael McBride telling journalists that the patient had traveled.. Reuters - Published on February 27, 2020
UK PM Johnson's Brexit team seeks to evade Irish Sea checks on goods: Sunday Times British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Brexit team has been ordered to come up with plans to "get around" the Northern Ireland protocol in the Brexit withdrawal agreement to evade checks on goods.. Reuters - Published on February 23, 2020	Poll shows Northern Ireland majority against united Ireland A majority of voters in Northern Ireland would oppose the region leaving the United Kingdom to form a united Ireland if a referendum were held tomorrow, according to a poll published by the Belfast.. Reuters - Published on February 18, 2020
Sacking of UK minister who broke Northern Ireland logjam dismays Belfast, Dublin British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has sacked the minister who helped end three years of political paralysis in Northern Ireland, prompting criticism on Thursday that Johnson was indifferent to the.. Reuters - Published on February 13, 2020	Irish PM tacitly criticizes Johnson's sacking of Northern Ireland minister Leo Varadkar, the prime minister of Ireland, tacitly criticized British leader Boris Johnson for sacking his Northern Ireland minister Julian Smith, hailing Smith as "one of Britain's finest.. Reuters - Published on February 13, 2020
British PM Johnson sacks minister who restored Northern Ireland power sharing British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Thursday sacked the minister who helped end three years of political stalemate in Northern Ireland, prompting criticism that Johnson was indifferent to the fate.. Reuters - Published on February 13, 2020	UK Northern Ireland minister Smith leaves role Britain's Northern Ireland minister Julian Smith indicated he had left his role in government on Thursday, saying on Twitter that serving the province had been a privilege. Reuters - Published on February 13, 2020
Britain's duchess Kate makes first solo visit to Northern Ireland Britain's duchess Kate, the wife of Prince William, met local families on Wednesday during a surprise visit to Northern Ireland to promote her early-years survey. Reuters - Published on February 12, 2020	Sinn Fein eyes government, Irish unity poll after election surge Sinn Fein on Monday demanded inclusion in Ireland's next government after a record election showing, a move that would raise its central goal of reunification with Northern Ireland toward the top of.. Reuters - Published on February 10, 2020
Bomb on British-bound lorry intended for Brexit day, Northern Irish police say Northern Irish militants hoped a bomb they planted on a haulage lorry last week would take a ferry across the Irish Sea and explode in Britain at the time it left the European Union, police said on.. Reuters - Published on February 6, 2020	Bomb found attached to UK-bound lorry in Northern Ireland, police say Police in Northern Ireland found a bomb attached to a haulage lorry in County Armagh, planted by dissident republicans and intended to travel across the Irish Sea to Britain, the police said in a.. Reuters - Published on February 6, 2020
Difficult to see how there will not be new checks between Britain and Northern Ireland: DUP's Foster It is difficult to see how there will not be any new checks between Britain and Northern Ireland if London pursues a trade agreement which is not aligned with the European Union, Arlene Foster, leader.. Reuters - Published on February 2, 2020	Brexit withdrawal deal must be implemented 'with rigor': EU's Barnier The European Union will monitor the Northern Ireland elements of Britain's Brexit agreement very closely and will not allow London to re-open the deal "under the guise of implementation," the EU’s.. Reuters - Published on January 27, 2020
Good Friday Agreement architect Seamus Mallon dies at 83 Former Northern Ireland Deputy First Minister Seamus Mallon, one of the architects of the 1998 Good Friday peace agreement, died on Friday aged 83, drawing tributes from across a political divide he.. Reuters - Published on January 24, 2020	Irish court approves extradition over Vietnamese truck deaths An Irish court on Friday approved the extradition of one of the two Northern Irish men charged with manslaughter over the deaths of 39 Vietnamese people found in the back of a truck near London last.. Reuters - Published on January 24, 2020
Britain to commit two billion pounds to new Northern Irish government The British government said on Wednesday it will provide 2 billion pounds ($2.6 billion) to support the newly restored Northern Ireland government to end the nurses’ pay dispute, transform public.. Reuters - Published on January 15, 2020	UK PM Johnson visits Northern Ireland to meet new executive, Irish PM Prime Minister Boris Johnson visited Northern Ireland on Monday to mark the restoration of the British province's devolved executive after three years and to hold talks with Irish counterpart Leo.. Reuters - Published on January 13, 2020
British PM Johnson hails 'momentous' restoration of Northern Ireland institutions British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Saturday praised Northern Ireland's political parties for reaching a "fair and balanced deal" after three years of deadlock and said the restoration of the.. Reuters - Published on January 11, 2020	Northern Ireland's politicians return to work after three-year standoff Northern Ireland's main political parties sat down together in Belfast on Saturday to form a power-sharing government and end a three-year standoff that threatened a key part of the province's 1998.. Reuters - Published on January 11, 2020
Northern Ireland to get devolved government back after three-year gap The main Irish nationalist and pro-British unionist parties in Northern Ireland agreed to return to a power-sharing government on Friday after a three-year hiatus, ending a standoff that had threatened.. Reuters - Published on January 10, 2020

Northern Ireland

Part of the United Kingdom lying in the north-east of the island of Ireland, created 1921

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