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This archive contains references to articles from December 16-31, 1997. If you find a link that is out of date please let us know by e-mailing the Newshound.
December 31STRIKES BY THE ENEMIES OF PEACE: Chicago Tribune (Editorial)
Symbolic steps could yield biggest dividends for peace: The Irish Times
Slain extremist is buried in Northern Ireland hometown: Boston Globe
US congressman attacks unionists: The Irish Times
Dillon gave his life for others, priest says: The Irish Times
Trimble seeks wider inquiry into security at the Maze: The Times
Ignore Ken, look for a legal way over the wall: Irish News
Rioting feared after funerals: Electronic Telegraph
No murder can ever be justified: Irish News
December 30
Under the gun in Northern Ireland: Boston Globe (Editorial)
Prison Security in N. Ireland -- Like Everything Else -- Is a Matter of Politics: Washington Post
Prisons chief to head Maze killing inquiry: The Times
Three men are charged with Wright murder: The Irish Times
After violence, vigilance grips Northern Ireland: Boston Globe
Politicians plead for calm: Irish News
December 29
Contrasting lifestyles of Belfast and Dublin: The Irish Times
Shadow of a Gunman: Washington Post
MAZE OF ERROR: The Times (Editorial)
FRINGE GROUPS TEST ULSTER'S TRUCE: Chicago Tribuine
Frank engagement the only option next year: Irish News
Ulster group says attack was reprisal: Boston Globe
Murdered republican killed two: Irish News
No strangers to violent death: Irish News
Unionists call for Mowlam to quit: Electronic Telegraph
Adams's US pulling power: The Times
December 28
King Rat knew the trap was closing: Electronic Telegraph
Protestant Militant Slain in N. Ireland Prison: Washington Post
Hotel killing rocks Ulster peace hopes: The Sunday Times
Threat to woman put Wright in prison: Boston Globe
An eye for an eye: The Sunday Times
Mowlam loses the Midas touch: The Sunday Times
December 27
Articulate loyalist who stays true to his roots: The Irish Times
People still being killed: Irish News (Editorial)
Ireland to repatriate ex-Marine connected to IRA gun smugglers: Boston Globe
Europe may save us: Irish News
Austria offers neutral venue for North talks: The Irish Times
Ulster troop cuts ruled out: Electronic Telegraph
Church leaders stress role of realism: The Irish Times
December 26
Young want peace, says Belfast pupil: The Times
December 25
No News Today
December 24
Ulster ceasefire warning as prisoners are paroled: Electronic Telegraph
A Time For Cool Heads: The Irish Times (Editorial)
Loyalists' cause for complaint on prisoners: The Irish Times
Euro'll going to be sorry we didn't join: Irish News
Referendum could prove double-edged sword: The Irish Times
Churchgoers angry at Irish-only invitation to Christmas Eve midnight mass: The Independent
December 23
GAA should drop Rule 21: Irish News (Editorial)
Amid loyalist entreaty, a gesture to IRA: Boston Globe
Four UUP MPs call for withdrawal from talks: The Irish Times
US Congress members call for peace push: The Irish Times
December 22
The bombers who can show us all the folly of hatred: Sunday Business Post
London rules out release policy change: The Irish Times
Sectarian ritual costs RUC £2m: The Times
McAliskey rally told of hope for hearing: Irish News
Communion storm fuels Protestant suspicions: Irish News
Archbishop is only the messenger: The Irish Times
Why are we squabbling when unity is our goal?: Irish News
US Ambassador takes Holy Communion: The Irish Times
December 21
Ceasefire extended to March: The Sunday Times
One man's mission to bridge great divide: The Sunday Times
Don't get stung by Hume and McAleese: The Sunday Times
Grow up and face the facts: The Sunday Times
December 20
A real Ulster Christmas: Irish News
John Hume, tough but subtle architect of peace: The Irish Times
Christmas is a good time to Wise Up: Irish News
Angry Ulster loyalists threaten to quit talks: Boston Globe
Taoiseach to press Britain on releases: The Irish Times
Unionists to stay despite talks threat: Irish News
Bridge-Building And Communion: The Irish Times (Editorial)
Comments marked by a lack of sensitivity: The Irish Times
President shows she knows her own mind - and ours: The Irish Times
December 19
Ireland to release 9 IRA prisoners: Boston Globe
Christmas parole for Mountbatten killer: Irish Independent
Looking for Something to Please All Sides in N. Ireland: Washington Post
PRISONERS OF POLITICS: The Times (Editorial)
Release policy must be fair: Irish News (Editorial)
PUP threatens to leave talks over prisoners: Irish News
Blurring of boundaries no help to the drive for unity: The Irish Times
December 18
Nine Provos to be released in goodwill move: Irish Independent
Slowest Camel Sets The Pace: The Irish Times (Editorial)
Community policing without balaclavas: Irish News
IRA bombers out for Christmas: The Times
Blair says progress will be achieved: The Irish Times
Church picket 'must end': Irish News
Breaking the Bread of Life should be enjoyed together: Irish News
Bishops not acting like Christians: The Irish Times
Christians' desire to unite understandable: The Irish Times
Dr Eames restates position of C of I on Eucharist: The Irish Times
December 17
New players in Northern Ireland: Boston Globe (Editorial)
Ulster talks adjourn, short of results: Boston Globe
'Shredding' is the buzz word as unionism splits: Irish News
The London schoolboy who turned Republican terrorist: The Independent
Agenda deadlock as peace talks adjourn: The Irish Times
Newspaper condemns mum over Adams visit: Irish News
Judges end McAliskey stalemate: The Independent
Taking C of I Communion a sham, says archbishop: The Irish Times
Protestant group has priests taped: Irish News
December 16
UNITED IRELAND LIKELY YEARS AWAY: Chicago Tribune
Peace mission: Irish Independent
Sending out all the wrong signals: Irish Independent
President gives views on peace: The Irish Times
Ulster fails to find Christmas breakthrough: The Times
UUP and SDLP criticise proposals for RUC reforms: The Irish Times
Clinton anxious for talks role: Irish News
Bishops signal disquiet on communion issue: The Irish Times