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This archive contains references to articles from December 16-31, 2000. If you find a link that is out of date please let us know by e-mailing the Newshound.
Sunday, December 31
Nationalist acceptance of police force is final obstacle for GFA: by Ed Moloney (Sunday Tribune)
New bid to save Ulster peace deal: The Sunday Times
Peace still a long way off: Sunday Life (Editorial)
Kin recalls death of son at hand of Brit troops: Boston Herald
Gunmen shoot ally of King Rat ally: The Observer
Ulster braced for violence as 'Mad Dog' Adair nears freedom: Electronic Telegraph
Adair cousin stages protest against RUC: Sunday Life
The past keeps its iron grip on the future: Ireland on Sunday
Rebels without a cause: The Sunday Times
RTE 'Rebel' raises Unionist hackles: Ireland on Sunday
Neeson set to land role as murdered SAS hero: Sunday Life
Tributes paid to Enniskillen victim: UTV Internet
Irish to be hired for London: The Sunday Times
Garda killer to wed Sinn Fein rep: Sunday Life
Saturday, December 30
Trimble, Mallon give peace process message: The Irish Times
Support for RUC is more urgently needed than ever: Irish Independent
Book closes on a love story of the Troubles: Electronic Telegraph
Top loyalist faces Nelson death threat: Irelandclick.com
Steady progress, but could do better: Belfast Telegraph (Editorial)
O'Reilly is knighted for his services to the North: The Irish Times
Tribute marks peacemaker role: Irish Independent
Always remember: you can’t eat flags: Irish News
US extraditee Doherty calls for amnesty for all: Irelandclick.com
Truth and justice vital in quest for lasting peace: The Irish Times
Adams waxes cynical while Ahern wanes: Irish Independent
Potential US ambassador to sue 'Irish Voice': The Irish Times
Drive to reverse NI brain drain: BBC
Friday, December 29
Ulster leaders forced to choose: The Times
Exchanges with gardai 'a boost for the RUC': Irish Independent
Clinton reflects on Irish policy: Irish Echo
Progress 'must be intense in 2001': Belfast Telegraph
Widow slams ruling on IRA: Irish News
Freed killers ruin Christmas revelry: Irish Echo
Enniskillen victim dies 13 years on: The Scotsman
Bomb victim’s tragic death: Irish News (Editorial)
Cross-Border initiative to help potential businesses: The Irish Times
Thursday, December 28
Year ends with uncertainly ahead: BBC (Dec. 24)
Unionist rage at jailbreak decision: The Guardian
Unionist anger as IRA escapees are allowed home: Irish Independent
Government says RUC reforms not enough yet: The Irish Times
Guns still haunt NI life: BBC (Dec. 24)
Dundalk man critical after INLA feud shooting: Irish Examiner
Poppy Day bomb man dies: Belfast Telegraph
New year’s resolutions for big people: Irish News
Call for equality by Women's Coalition: The Irish Times
Omagh, the town, not the bomb: Belfast Telegraph
Wednesday, December 27
IRA escapers free to return home: The Times
British clear way for return of jail-breakers: Irelandclick.com
Hope for new political dawn: Irish News (Editorial)
SDLP doubts could put policing reform on hold: The Irish Times
Policing board issue deadlocked: Belfast Telegraph (Editorial)
We’re now at the stage of total denial: Irish News
Dr Brady urges faith in agreement: The Irish Times
Sectarianism is 'eating' at North's society: The Irish Times
Ceaseless quest of King Rat's father: The Guardian
Order to expel 2 jailed members: Irish News
Pro-Trimble assembly member dies: Irish Examiner
No ‘generosity and fluff’ for SF’s mayor: Irish News
A defender of the only faith: The Guardian
Mass very important to only 40% poll: The Irish Times
Tuesday, December 26
Unionists don't want President Clinton as Ulster 'peace envoy': Electronic Telegraph
Monday, December 25
Church leaders' hopes for peace: BBC
Giant step for Belfast: The Sunday Times (Dec. 24)
Sunday, December 24
Peace deal is on its last legs, says IRA: Ireland on Sunday
Clinton and Adams in secret arms talks: Independent on Sunday
No dissidents to be found here in `Bandit Country': Boston Herald
IRA dissidents lose £50,000 in arms swindle: The Sunday Times
Witness withdrawal raises questions about Stevens inquiry: by Ed Moloney (Sunday Tribune)
IRA critic's bid to be Bush ambassador: The Sunday Times
Don't write Bush off just yet: Ireland on Sunday
RUC to scrap anti-terrorist unit in New Year: The Sunday Times
Orange lodge refuses to expel terrorist twins: The Observer
Who dares tame two evil giants?: The Sunday Times
Enjoying a break, praying for peace: Ireland on Sunday
Adair appeal may keep terrorists out of prison: The Sunday Times
Saturday, December 23
Chastelain warning to Provos on arms decommissioning: Electronic Telegraph
Arms handover is vital to avert crisis, says De Chastelain: The Independent
Adams urges movement from British: UTV Internet
No guarantee IRA will re-engage, says Adams: The Irish Times
Sinn Fein 'hypocrites' claim unionists: BBC
Unionists urge 'no more concessions': UTV Internet
The sharp edge has gone out of politics: Irish News
No festive season parole for Garda McCabe killers: Irish Independent
No Xmas release for Adair: Irelandclick.com
Jump in terror attack figures: Irish News
Why Catholics will not be rushing to join the RUC: Irish Independent
‘Reach out’ for permanent peace in 2001: Irish News (by Peter Mandelson)
Orange and green united in ignorance: Belfast Telegraph
Irish-US links at risk in post-North agreement era: The Irish Times (by Ben Gilman)
An Irish homecoming, of sorts, as Clinton makes last official visit: Philadelphia Inquirer
Call to repeal Irish anti-terror law: BBC
FG warns Government on dilution of terrorism laws: The Irish Times
Friday, December 22
Peace process discussions end without result: The Irish Times
Pressure on Bush to retain Ireland focus: Irish Echo
A Joker in the Pack For New Ambassador: Irish Voice
Political parties must act now: Irish Independent
Keeping up the pressure for peace: Belfast Telegrah (Editorial)
Taking risks for peace: Irish Echo (Editorial)
Bail for 'leading' Real IRA accused: BBC
Farmer suspected of directing dissident Real IRA granted bail: Irish Examiner
Small Continuity IRA may pose future threat to peace: The Irish Times
'Increase' in paramilitary threats: BBC
Mitchel McLoughlin: dynamics of coalition prevented men’s release: Irish Examiner
Students jailed on 'terrorism' charges: BBC
Demolition of Maze army camp begins: Irish News
Family escape injury after pipe-bomb attack: The Irish Times
Mayor Wilson tells Sinn Fein 'stop begging': Belfast Telegraph
Thursday, December 21
Mandelson: Bush is not biased to Sinn Fein: The Independent
US ban on 'Real IRA' expected: The Irish Times
Gardai seize explosives haul intended for blitz on North: Irish Independent
Singing on the train tells us Belfast is happy again: The Irish Times
Mandelson denies 'militarist' charge: BBC
Security risk is vital issue: Irish News (Editorial)
Gardai asked to apply for senior RUC post : The Irish Times
Final three Fermanagh bases to go: UTV Internet
An Irishman's Diary: The Irish Times
Driving plan gets mixed reaction: BBC
Wednesday, December 20
Call on Blair to act over impasse: BBC
Move against 'militarists' sought: The Irish Times
Judgment on SF ban is set for new year: Irish News
Difficult road ahead on way to peace: UTV Internet
Impasse resurfaces after Clinton visit: BBC (Dec. 17)
Bush and co are likely to bear grudge: Irish News
DUP tactics 'not working': UTV Internet
Clinton liberated Dundalk from its troubled past: The Irish Times
Adams calls for McCabe killers to be freed: UTV Internet
Cabinet rift with SF widens in row over McCabe killers: Irish Independent
Stevens probe suspects refuse to give evidence: Irish News
Bringing the EU and Northern Ireland to book: The Irish Times
Tuesday, December 19
Ahern in contact with Blair to avert crisis: The Irish Times
Adams urges legal move against British government: UTV Internet
Honouring Commitments: The Irish Times (Editorial)
Dissident arms link named: BBC
RIRA could sustain a ‘major campaign’: Irish News
Provo sights set on further concessions: Belfast Telegraph
Hughes no longer toes the Provo line: by Niall Strange (Sunday Tribune, Dec. 17)
'Loyalist link' to Belfast murder: BBC
Ulster murder raises fears of racketeering: The Independent
RUC says 'freelance' gunman killed taxi driver: The Irish Times
Collusion being investigated claims Stevens: UTV Internet
Disgust at mural for garda killers: Irish News
Back despite the bigots: The Irish Times
Rodgers sees red over M1 Cead Mile Failte: Irelandclick.com
Funding boost for Irish and integrated school: UTV Internet
Document presents ecumenical difficulty: The Irish Times
Monday, December 18
Irish offer on border troops is rejected: The Times
Fracas during watchtower protest: BBC
South Armagh still engine room for dissidents: The Irish Times
Hotels receive bomb threats for taking RUC bookings: Irish Examiner
Raid on Real IRA illicit video factory: The Times
Man named as IRA chief was aid worker for Government: Irish Examiner
Where Clinton could do Bush some good: Boston Globe
The Farewell Tour in Ireland: Washington Post (Editorial)
Twisted roots make good foundations: Irish News
Trio whose influence helped plot our future: Belfast Telegraph
McMichael leadership threatened over Agreement: Irish Examiner
Protesters to mark Drumcree with carols: The Irish Times
Pastor allays feud end fears: BBC
Terrorism casts its dark shadow: Belfast Telegraph (Editorial)
Residents ‘insulted’ by Irish name change: Irish News
Sunday, December 17
Clinton's final push for N. Ireland peace: Boston Herald
More than just a last lap of honour for President Clinton: Ireland on Sunday
"Dramatic" IRA arms move before mid-January: by Ed Moloney (Sunday Tribune)
Clinton's charisma brightens Northern gloom: Sunday Independent
Trimble's terrible timing: Ireland on Sunday
The Irish Will Miss This President: Los Angeles Times
When hope turns to soiled goods: Sunday Independent
Clinton raises Finucane case with Blair: Ireland on Sunday
Policing standoff threatens progress in Northern Ireland: Boston Herald
Clinton ups pressure for ruc change: Ireland on Sunday
Only republicans can redress the imbalance in the RUC: Sunday Independent
Trimble faces further showdown: BBC
Ahern urges Blair to shut Crossmaglen: The Sunday Times
Real IRA haunts peace process: by Ed Moloney (Sunday Tribune)
IRA 'helping to plan huge London new year bomb': The Sunday Times
Clinton welcomes loyalist peace: BBC
Is Dubya big enough to take on the peace process?: Ireland on Sunday
UDA threat to out top Army mole: The Observer
British army allowed IRA to bomb Ulster: Scottish Herald
My life at risk, says Stevens probe witness: The Sunday Times
Ulster 'dirty war' inquiry collapses: Scottish Herald
'Calculated' sowing of the seeds of doubt-The Bloody Sunday Inquiry: Ireland on Sunday
Sheridan to make Bloody Sunday movie: Ireland on Sunday
Church fire will 'create fear': BBC
Paisley rapper fights hatred with humour: The Observer
Saturday, December 16
Blair expected to agree to move on demilitarisation: The Irish Times
The big picture in Ireland: Boston Globe
Irish/American bond may now be broken: Irish News
Road map to the future: Belfast Telegraph
Loyalist paramilitaries call off deadly feud: The Independent
Feuding loyalists agree peace deal: The Guardian
Haemorrhage from within: The Irish Times
Trimble ban criticised in court: BBC
Clinton visit may help to open peace paths: The Irish Times
Religions unite to teach new courses: Belfast Telegraph
Clinton backs Finucane case: Irelandclick.com
Republicans blamed for abducting man: BBC