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This archive contains references to articles from February 1997. If you find a link that is out of date please let us know by e-mailing the Newshound.
February 28Ulster deal to protect Major until May 1: The Times
Unionists object to one-day informal visit by Taoiseach: The Irish Times
Little progress as parade time nears: The Irish Times
Minister must explain her role: Irish News (Editorial)
Parties in NI talks invited to White House: The Irish Times
Teenager distraught after IRA kidnapping: Irish News
February 27
Robinson's wife to run against UUP deputy leader: The Irish Times
Orangemen say no to parade observers: The Irish Times
McGuinness joins council VIP list: Daily Telegraph
February 26
The name of the mother: Ulster figure alleges frame-up: Boston Globe
Why SF is playing the peace card: The Irish Times
Sharp exchanges on Capitol Hill: The Irish Times
So many questions ... so little point in answering: Irish News
Poll reveals majority opposed to Drumcree III: Irish News
'No deal on Dunloy parade': Irish News
February 25
Smith seen staying on in Dublin: Boston Globe
Ahern tells republicans to restore trust: The Irish Times
Voice of courage deserves credit: Irish News (Editorial)
Kennedy lobbies to keep sister in Dublin: The Times
Hume spells out need for strong government: Irish News
Forgiveness not enough for reconciliation: The Irish Times
IRA sniper's victim cremated: Daily Telegraph
Terrorist informer mourns from afar: The Times
February 24
Defector begins US effort to bring pressure on IRA: Boston Globe
North needs a bill of rights protected by a court: The Irish Times
Trimble's US comments slammed: Irish News
An Irishman's Diary: The Irish Times (By John Monagan)
Unionist 'phoney politics' criticised: The Irish Times
IRA-style funeral for father of agent: Irish News
Republican Sinn Fein conference holds to militant line: The Irish Times
Sharing our views can help end the sorrow: Irish News
DUP wants Ulster-Scots signs at museum: Irish News
IRA sniper victim is cousin of bomber: Daily Telegraph
February 23
Ireland: Holding the Line, An Autobiography by John Hermon: The Times (review by John Stalker)
February 22
'Unequivocal' ceasefire on offer if terms right: The Irish Times
Coded signal to London may prompt like response: The Irish Times
Why Hume was so deeply hurt by Sinn Fein rebuff: The Irish Times
You just can't eat flags: Irish News
Great survivor who still courts controversy: The Irish Times
Ghost of 'the other' still haunts us: The Irish Times
Hume told to return to forum: Daily Telegraph
Who fears to look at the truth of the past?: Irish News
Students pursue course of peace across the divide: The Times
Germans playing 'cruel game' with McAliskey: Irish News
February 21
SDLP pact with Adams close to collapse: Daily Telegraph
A trial separation, not a divorce: The Irish Times
SF must face political truth: Irish News (Editorial)
Sinn Fein and the SDLP: The Irish Times (Editorial)
Maginnis throws gauntlet to SDLP: Irish News
British raise hope of a Bloody Sunday inquiry: The Irish Times
Heath's comments on Bloody Sunday cause widespread anger: The Irish Times
February 20
Mayhew stokes up nationalist grievances: The Irish Times
O'Callaghan 'won't appear in US court': Irish News
SDLP spurns advances from SF on voting pact: The Irish Times
Why voters must turn away from Sinn Fein: Irish News (by John Hume)
Spring protests over McAliskey: The Irish Times
Police were told to lie to Stalker, says ex-RUC chief: Daily Telegraph
The Reluctant Policeman: The Irish Times
February 19
Anglo-Irish Agreement 'an impediment': The Irish Times
O'Callaghan to challenge peace process on US tour: The Irish Times
Knucklehead concedes a propaganda victory: Irish News
Taoiseach 'surprised' by Mayhew's rejection: The Irish Times
SDLP 'took easy option by rejecting poll pact': Irish News
February 18
European ideal has lesson for IRA, Bruton says: The Irish Times
Widgery legal challenge to begin next week: The Irish Times
February 17
Ahern criticises Mayhew over Bloody Sunday: Daily Telegraph
Lies cannot eclipse truth: Irish News (Editorial)
Hogg buys Unionist vote with beef deal: The Times
SPUC intervenes on behalf of McAliskey: The Irish Times
Loyalists urge Orange Order not to negotiate over parades: The Irish Times
Albright will meet Mayhew: The Irish Times
We are adept at seeing Nazism in each other: Irish News
Plea to allow 7 to stay in US: The Irish Times
February 16
Mayhew rules out Sinn Fein contact: Sunday Telegraph
Labour revs its engine at the orange light: The Sunday Times
Courage to condemn: The Sunday Times (Editorial)
The disposable servant: The Sunday Times
IRA killing gives peace a new heroine: The Sunday Times
February 15
Dunloy finds 'not an inch' to its taste: The Irish Times
Mayhew promises new Bloody Sunday inquiry: Irish News
Sectarian symbolism of Harryville stinks: Irish News
US delegation calls for inclusive talks: The Irish Times
Irish rugby union rejects minute's silence at five nations' match: The Times
Have-a-go Ken cheering the rugby men in green: Irish News
February 14
N. Ireland slaying is familiar: Philadelphia Inquirer
Shooting of soldier brings dangerous days: The Irish Times
The Option for Sinn Fein: The Irish Times (Editorial)
Woman tells how IRA killed soldier in front of her: Daily Telegraph
Cardinal in 'brink of war' warning: Irish News
Clinton condemns killing and urges loyalist restraint: The Irish Times
February 13
GREEN AT THE EDGES: The Times (Editorial)
IRA sniper kills soldier in Ulster: Daily Telegraph
Who has it in for the US envoy?: The Irish Times
Churches must act against sectarianism: The Irish Times
Albright postpones symbolic meeting with Ulster Secretary: The Times
Germany 'will not oppose Roisin's release': Irish News
Irish to play British anthem before game: The Times
February 12
Albright talks with Mayhew put on hold: The Irish Times
'Sensible' why councils still don't have powers: Irish News
Kennedy Smith wants to retain post in Dublin: The Irish Times
Amnesty in urgent plea over Roisin McAliskey: Irish News
Taylor describes McCartney as the poodle of the DUP: The Irish Times
February 11
Commons alert over IRA threat: Daily Telegraph
Clinton supports Kennedy Smith: The Irish Times
Ambassador must remain in Ireland: Irish News (Editorial)
February 10
A year after IRA truce ended, Northern Ireland struggles: Philadelphia Inquirer
Contact with SF 'not ruled out' by London: The Irish Times
Commonsense is scarce among populist leaders: Irish News
White House denies Kennedy Smith change: The Irish Times
Unionist support courted for minority Government: The Times
Sweet singing answers shouts of Billy Boys: The Irish Times
February 9
Adams offers olive branch: The Sunday Times
Loyalist mavericks plan to 'take war to Dublin': Sunday Telegraph
February 8
We shall keep killing security staff, says IRA: Daily Telegraph
Hardliners may be in control of IRA: The Irish Times
Dupes of hazard march with their boozy bands: Irish News
Dangerous Times: The Irish Times (Editorial)
Clinton to support London line on Northern Ireland: The Times
Diplomat who flouts niceties of her post: The Times
Harryville parade likely to pass off peacefully: The Irish Times
Orangemen bid to stop church protest: Irish News
Loyalists up the ante at Harryville: The Irish Times
February 7
IRA and loyalist leaders 'should meet in secret': Irish News
Loyalists fight for Carson table: Daily Telegraph
Harryville bands out to snub Paisley: Irish News
Time to act, Mr Paisley: Irish News (Editorial)
Clinton will be asked not to deport men to North: The Irish Times
Roisin 'to be kept in chains for jail birth': Irish News
February 6
McAliskey treatment may be less than whole story: The Irish Times
Moderator condemns loyalist picket: The Irish Times
Loyalist murderer reveals rally plan: Irish News
February 5
Agreeing terms for a new IRA ceasefire: The Irish Times
'Unreal' to see two markets in Ireland: Irish News
Paisley supports loyalist rally at 'protest' church: Irish News
Paisley has passion for engineering opposition: Irish News
MP joins clamour over Bloody Sunday: Daily Telegraph
Unionists support apology demands: Irish News
Bruton says British could hold inquiry: The Irish Times
February 4
Many thorny questions arise as US compiles terrorist list: Boston Globe
This stain won't wash away like the blood: The Irish Times
South African triumph calls for attempt at emulation: The Irish Times
Loyalists seek to parade past picketed church: The Irish Times
Sinn Fein to be present at US prestige ceremony: Irish News
'News Letter' says apology for Bloody Sunday overdue: The Irish Times
February 3
Sinn Fein chief denies a plot alleged by informer: Boston Globe
Thousands remember Bloody Sunday: The Times
Britain must make amends: Irish News (Editorial)
No need for loyalists to take the violent path says Gusty Spence: Irish News
Talks lull gives advisers time to settle in: The Irish Times
Unionists petition British on President: The Irish Times
IRA said to have debated killing Hume in 1980s: The Irish Times
February 2
Hope Dwindles as Troubles Retake Northern Ireland: Los Angeles Times
Bloody Sunday' anniversary spurs new look: Boston Globe
£2m car thefts may fund the IRA: The Sunday Times
February 1
Mealy-mouthed Tories cower before Trimble: Irish News
Bloody Sunday is a case apart: Irish News (Editorial)
Hume calls for Bloody Sunday truce as tribute: Irish News
Nobel poet discloses his despair at Bloody Sunday: The Times
Bruton presses Major on Bloody Sunday evidence: The Irish Times
Sectarian dispute at Derry factory: The Irish Times
US wants parades commission in operation this year: The Irish Times
Newsman gets new angle on Famine horror: Irish News