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Nikhil Kumaraswamy prepares to open his innings from 'safe' Ramanagara Nikhil Kumaraswamy, grandson of former Prime Minister and veteran JD(S) leader H.D.

His case _ at a disadvantage. i think he made his case to — at a disadvantage. i think he made his case to those pro—irish constituencies in congress of the importance of having this relationship working and having this trade _ relationship working and having this trade agreement happen. we shouldnt be surprised that the president supports — be surprised that the president supports and he will continue to support— supports and he will continue to support this. i would be surprised if we ...

Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has been told quite bluntly that the people of Northern Ireland regard a quick return of politicians to the power-sharing Stormont Assembly as more important than the settlement of a row over the controversial Brexit Protocol.

The DUP has refused to re-enter power sharing, meaning an executive could not be formed.

A deadline for forming a new powersharing executive has lapsed, with an election due in December.

Northern secretary Brandon Lewis takes legal steps to ensure services fully delivered

The political system established under the Good Friday Agreement (1998) has now been in place for 23 years. When compared to the one-party sectarian state ruled by the Unionist Party (until 1972) and to direct rule from London (until 1998) this system is the most consensual, democratic govt in the history of the state. When compared to what is necessary and possible, however, it is not a positive political settlement but a postponement, based on avoidance of something worse - a return to conflic...

A CO Down stroke survivor has called on all political parties ahead of the Assembly election to commit to

On May 20, the AMS executive hosted their first Assembly. At the meeting, students rallied to express their frustration and disappointment over the AMS’ lack of support for Palestinian students and related advocacy at Queen’s.