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This archive contains references to articles from November 16-30, 1999. If you find a link that is out of date please let us know by e-mailing the Newshound.
Tuesday, November 30Ulster: Time for Goodwill: Los Angeles Times (Editorial)
Again, hope in Ireland: Philadelphia Inquirer (Editorial)
Rocky Road to Irish Peace: New York Daily News (Editorial)
Another start in Ulster: Baltimore Sun (Editorial)
Terror in the classroom: Electronic Telegraph (Editorial)
Really ... what more have we to fear now?: Belfast Telegraph
Belfast defies the cynics: Albany Times Union (Editorial)
US business weighs in for peace deal: Irish News
As N. Ireland steps toward peace, it's time to build trust: Philadelphia Inquirer
Learning lessons from failure of ’74: Irish News
N. Ireland Blocs Form Government: Washington Post
601 days of doubt, 60 minutes of delight: The Guardian
Ulster resigned to playing politics by Mandelson rules: Electronic Telegraph
Mandelsonian sleight of hand wins the day: The Times
The road to peace in Ulster remains littered with acrimony and accusations: The Independent
Birth of Executive redolent of history: The Irish Times
What is Martin McGuinness up to?: Electronic Telegraph
Uproar at ex-IRA chief's education post: The Times
Explosive mixture turns out to be a damp squib: The Irish Times
Irish peace -- Another cautious step forward: Minneapolis Star Tribune (Editorial)
Opportunity for Northern peace must not be wasted: The Examiner
The executive is formed: The Irish Times (Editorial)
Security forces brace for attack by renegade republican terrorists: The Examiner
'You murdered him; you bury him': The Times
Monday, November 29
The IRA's turn: Boston Globe (Editorial)
Trimble's still in trouble: Electronic Telegraph (Editorial)
Over to you, Mr Adams: Belfast Telegraph (Editorial)
Better future still on course: Irish News (Editorial)
Skill and courage: Irish Independent (Editorial)
N. Ireland's assembly set for historic session: Toronto Globe and Mail
Many Protestants in Ulster accept a sharing of power: Boston Globe
Blair in US appeal over republican funding: Belfast Telegraph
The champagne corks, just like the guns, stay silent: Irish Independent
Trimble: a Moses, not a Judas: Electronic Telegraph
Hume provided key to peace despite doubters: Irish Independent
We can make it work if we all stick together: Irish News
Sinn Fein warning clouds historic week for Ulster: Electronic Telegraph
Mandelson confident on IRA handover: BBC
Contentious claim on brink of being consigned to history: The Times
Anti-agreement could cause trouble: The Irish Times
Opposition defeated by leader's secret aces: Electronic Telegraph
Peace process brings changes to Republic: The Irish Times
Hopefuls play blind man's buff as Taylor acts as joker in pack: The Guardian
Dangerous issues pile up against Stormont's doors as troubles of begin: The Independent
Pitfalls and uncertainties should not be a surprise: The Irish Times
Deadlock postponed: The Guardian
Trimble treads tightrope with arms deadline: The Times
Trimble has made himself most loyal IRA cheerleader: The Irish Times
Trimble's emotional shift from the norm: The Guardian
A leap of faith, but not a leap together: Electronic Telegraph
Both sides can grab chance history offers: The Times
Settlement a testimony to strong political leadership: The Irish Times
The New Face of Northern Ireland: New York Times (Editorial)
Ulster moves forward: The Guardian (Editorial)
YES, BUT...: The Times (Editorial)
The courage of Mr Trimble: The Irish Times (Editorial)
Sinn Fein chief will get £75,000 a year: The Times
Sunday, November 28
Do arms still threaten new political order?: Sunday Business Post
Ulster says yes to realpolitik: Sunday Business Post (Editorial)
Northern peace deal was Taylor made: Sunday Business Post
Ulster Party Vote Breaks Deadlock in N. Ireland: Los Angeles Times
Mitchell: No Time to Naysay: New York Daily News
Ulster Unionists Open Way for Ruling With Sinn Fein: New York Times
Victorious Trimble gives IRA ultimatum: Electronic Telegraph
Close vote and Trimble's pledge raise uncertainty over peace process: by Ed Moloney (Sunday Tribune)
Trimble wins over his party - just: Electronic Telegraph
Man of the moment must beware the enemy within: The Sunday Times
Peace process ready to face next hurdle: Boston Herald
Brave men in the battle for peace: The Sunday Times
Northern Ireland's hard road ahead: BBC
Partners in the dance of peace are in step at last: The Observer
The peace of pressure: Sunday Independent
Unionism's perennial 'No' finally becomes a 'Yes': The Observer
Well Done, Ulster: Washington Post
Yesterday's vote the ideal outcome for 'No' camp: by Ed Moloney (Sunday Tribune)
Trimble's brave gamble: The Sunday Times (Editorial)
Irish vote gives peace a chance: The Observer (Editorial)
A complex system to fix a complex problem: Independent on Sunday
Court gag protects army dirty tricks unit : The Sunday Times
Police chief warns on 'rebirth of IRA': The Sunday Times
RUC's Cross is an insult to Malta: The Observer
Dual identity to delay RUC name change: The Sunday Times
Cynicism a byproduct of peace: by Ed Moloney (Sunday Tribune)
Sunday Times demands £600,000 from IRA chief: The Sunday Times
Hillary Run A Boost for Irish America: by Niall O'Dowd (Ireland on Sunday)
Republican dissidents may turn guns on RUC: The Sunday Times
Saturday, November 27
Unionists back peace deal: BBC (15:14 GMT)
In this historic scenario there are no ground rules: Belfast Telegraph
A bitter pill: National Post (Editorial)
Bearna bhaoil time again for our children: Irish News
The challenge ahead for us: Belfast Telegraph
Looking to Belfast in search of a better Boston: Boston Globe
No men join SF in Co Clare: Irish News
N. Ireland Unionists to vote on peace pact: Reported too close to call: Boston Herald
Trimble calls for courage over deal: Electronic Telegraph
Trimble tipped to win narrow backing for deal: The Independent
Trimble might invite party to set its own time limit: The Irish Times
UUP facing collapse if Trimble carries vote: The Examiner
Now is not the time to seize UUP leadership: The Irish Times
Trimble is facing his longest day: Irish Independent
Council wields the power in the UUP: The Examiner
Belfast waits quietly for ordinary life: BBC
It will be the end for David if he loses the vote: Irish Independent
The hope of politics in Northern Ireland: Boston Herald (Editorial)
Vote for peace deal: Irish Independent (Editorial)
An opportunity for agreement: The Irish Times (Editorial)
Opportunity for Northern peace must not be wasted: The Examiner (Editorial)
No basis to suggest IRA plans return to violence: The Irish Times
Glass hall offers clear view of Ulster's future: The Times
Recalling of Mallon denounced: The Irish Times
Award recognises the RUC's record of service: The Irish Times
A Deft Maestro Who Got Ulster to Harmonize: New York Times
UUP may cut Orange Order link: The Irish Times
Friday, November 26
Trimble's shift tests party and his future: Boston Globe
The week to decide: Belfast Telegraph (by David Trimble)
Extremists' reaction can help Trimble win: Irish Independent
If in doubt, don't deal: Electronic Telegraph (Editorial)
The end of sectarianism: Irish News (Editorial)
Time to choose: Irish Independent (Editorial)
A gamble worth taking: Belfast Telegraph (Editorial)
Marching a human right - UUP: Irish News
RUC 'faked interview notes': Irish News
Mandy gets a taste of Northern bitterness: Irish Independent
Mandelson urges leaders to 'break the deadlock': Electronic Telegraph
Fake letter cheap trick - Trimble: BBC
Support is waning for Trimble's deal: Electronic Telegraph
Will grassroot support for deal show through: The Irish Times
Trimble loyalist still suspects a trick: The Times
Trimble ready to lay ghosts of Ulster's past: The Guardian
Trimble not contemplating failure: The Irish Times
Taylor vote stance still uncertain: BBC
Yes to government before guns: Electronic Telegraph (by David Trimble)
Belfast Agreement is an admission of failure: The Irish Times
No to government before guns?: Electronic Telegraph (by Jeffrey Donaldson)
Mr Trimble on trial - Much will hang on how his deputy jumps: The Guardian
DEMOCRACY FOR ULSTER: The Times (Editorial)
Peace accord is the North's only way forward: The Examiner
Catholics outnumber Anglicans at services: Electronic Telegraph
Thursday, November 25
Protestants value the dissenting tradition: Irish Independent
Who's afraid of Bairbre?: Belfast Telegraph
Sinn Fein slams RIR peace reception for RIR: Irish News
Blow for Trimble as Molyneaux urges 'no': Electronic Telegraph
Taylor under pressure to back Trimble in vote: The Irish Times
Battle for minds of unionists intensifies: The Examiner
Nobility wheeled on to lend weight to debate: The Irish Times
Taylor's support for Trimble may start new era: The Irish Times
Adams sets Sinn Fein on new path: The Guardian
Mandelson condemns DUP 'hypocrisy': BBC
Orangemen denounce Mandelson 'the traitor': Electronic Telegraph
Royal master-stroke may sway unionists: The Irish Times
Loyalist gunmen put arms surrender on hold: The Guardian
How republican policing left a family in fear: Electronic Telegraph
Symbolism and the RUC: The Irish Times (Editorial)
IRA victims were 'shot in head': BBC
Wednesday, November 24
Real IRA bombing campaign unlikely - gardai: Irish Independent
Charting a grim tradition: IRA attacks in Britain: Irish News
Trimble 'accepts' IRA stand on arms: Belfast Telegraph
In Ireland, unity a lesser priority: Philadelphia Inquirer
Belfast walls reinforce a bitter divide: Boston Globe
UUP beating Irish parties at their own game: Irish News
John Taylor ... and his Orange de Valera-ism: Belfast Telegraph
RUC GC (posthumous?): Electronic Telegraph (Editorial)
Tribute and nothing more: Irish News (Editorial)
Sacrifice will not be forgotten: Belfast Telegraph
Trimble to face questions on deal: BBC
Why I put my faith in this deal: The Times (by David Trimble)
Ahern issues warning on decommissioning: The Irish Times
Articles 2 & 3 to disappear on assembly day: The Examiner
Unionists should focus on prize: The Irish Times
Unionists split as Trimble tries to sell deal to party: The Examiner
Nobody can predict the UUC meeting: The Irish Times
Loyalist abuse for leaders in Portadown: The Irish Times
Mandelson has 'failed to reassure' Unionists: Electronic Telegraph
RUC awarded George Cross: Electronic Telegraph
Award of George Cross to RUC prompts Sinn Fein protest: The Independent
Mother of plastic bullet victim 'insulted' by award: Electronic Telegraph
Tide of sympathy and support for the force that faced terror daily: Electronic Telegraph
A slight touch of cynicism in the air: The Irish Times
People of Malta only other group honoured: The Times
An exceptional honour: The Guardian (Editorial)
Report on RUC should be buried - Paisley: The Irish Times
Tuesday, November 23
The IRA's agenda: Electronic Telegraph (Editorial)
Votes needed: Irish Independent (Editorial)
DUP’s U-turn a cynical ploy: Irish News (Editorial)
Northern Ireland turns the page: National Post
Mandelson arms rule challenged by Sinn Fein: Electronic Telegraph
Arms promise fails to win over Unionists: The Times
Deal a 'major ideological retreat' for SF: The Irish Times
Sinn Féin annoyed by arms ultimatum: The Examiner
Paisley warns of wrecking tactics: Electronic Telegraph
Cooing Mandelson proves a hit with the Ulster ladies: The Times
Implementing The Agreement: The Irish Times (Editorial)
Dissident republicans prompt national terror alert by Yard: The Independent
Real IRA's numbers have been growing: The Guardian
Dinosaurs, vipers and ghosts in the big sell: The Irish Times
Monday, November 22
Legal bid to revoke Mallon resignation: Belfast Telegraph
Taylor may be key to crucial vote outcome: Irish Independent
Let’s give the fantasies a miss: Irish News (Editorial)
Celtic tiger to beat Orange dinosaur: Sunday Business Post
Why the act of trust by Trimble makes sense: Belfast Telegraph (by Patrick Mayhew)
`No early arms handover': Sunday Business Post
MAP can deliver the goods we need: Irish News
Cabinet to `risk' change in claim on North: Irish Independent
Beggs will not support Mitchell deal: Irish News
Real IRA meet in bid to shatter peace process: The Examiner
Trimble demands arms pledge from Sinn Fein: Electronic Telegraph
Campaign against devolution: The Irish Times
Nervous Ulster leaders in flurry of denials: The Independent
SF rejects disarming doubts: The Irish Times
Trimble tells Unionists there is no other way: The Guardian
Trimble win likely by large majority: The Irish Times
Issue of weapons must be resolved: The Examiner
The quiet American: The Guardian (Editorial)
Prisoner's peace quest: The Times
Group plays a behind the scenes role in Northern Ireland healing process: The Examiner
Victims of Birmingham IRA bombings remembered in 25th anniversary service: The Examiner
Sunday, November 21
New Obstacle Seen as Ulster Is Given Date of Home Rule: New York Times
Mitchell Walkout Threat Spurred Peace Deal: by Niall O'Dowd (Ireland on Sunday)
How Mitchell made Ulster say yes: Sunday Independent
If Trimble wins, the Unionists will split: Electronic Telegraph
DUP makes a play for unionist rebels: The Sunday Times
'We used to say: first guns, then government. Now it's government, then guns': Electronic Telegraph
Sinn Fein's days of fudge are numbered: Sunday Independent
Sleeping with the enemy: Sunday Independent
Ploughing the furrow of peace: The Sunday Times
Trimble has a fight on his hands: by Ed Moloney (Sunday Tribune)
The men who made Trimble think again: The Observer
Trimble is blessed in the quality of his opponents: Sunday Independent
This is the only way forward - but caution is still our watchword: The Observer (by David Trimble)
Time to turn away from evil: The Sunday Times
Back Trimble: The Observer (Editorial)
The path to peace: The Sunday Times (Editorial)
Mr Trimble's bold political gamble: Sunday Independent (Editorial)
Maze leader to be IRA link in arms handover: The Sunday Times
IRA splinter group planning bombings on the mainland: Electronic Telegraph
Hardliners split from IRA over peace deal: Independent on Sunday
A bright future - and less orange: by Brendan O'Leary
Secret army unit burnt Stevens files: The Sunday Times
The Committee author wins significant disclosure battle: by Anne Cadwallader (Ireland on Sunday)
RUC officers have threatened solicitors, say US investigators: The Sunday Times
Rumble in the Bronx?: Virtual Ireland (Nov. 19)
`P' never forgets he's just write for the job: Sunday Independent
Saturday, November 20
Unionists need to be wary of knee-jerk reaction: Belfast Telegraph
Trimble out on limb after IRA's lacklustre pledge: Irish Independent
Protestant Leader Launches Bid to Win OK for Compromise With IRA: Los Angeles Times
Making agreement work will not be easy: Irish Independent
Public disunity as Trimble attempts to rally Unionists: Electronic Telegraph
IRA may not give up guns, Trimble warned: The Times
SF cleans up after Ferris gaffe: Irish News
SF hoping arms issue may recede - McLaughlin: The Irish Times
Trimble gets warning of trouble ahead: The Guardian
Ministers to be appointed in the North within 10 days: The Irish Times
Sea of Troubles not crossed yet: Sydney Morning Herald
The importance of being in earnest on giving up guns: The Examiner
Rebuilding the Path to Peace in Northern Ireland: New York Times (by George Mitchell)
Trimble seeks to complete Ulster jigsaw: The Times
When all is said, we need Trimble’s peace: Irish News
Trimble will be victorious but by how much?: The Irish Times
How Mitchell saved peace: Boston Herald (Editorial)
Belfast court upholds Mowlam decision on state of IRA ceasefire: The Examiner
Giving a black eye to terrorism: Hong Kong Standard
Ulster Unionists plea over Patten: Irish News
Catholic bar on monarchy 'to be ended': Electronic Telegraph
Friday, November 19
Real IRA haven't gone away, you know: Irish Independent
How Sinn Fein can help Trimble over final hurdle: Irish Independent
Minister warns of danger in storing arms: Irish News
For Irish, Trust Grows Slowly: New York Daily News
Mitchell Asks Dissidents Not to Block Northern Ireland Peace Plan: New York Times
The quiet man who gave peace a chance: The Times
Experience led to Mitchell taking greater control: The Irish Times
Senator taught Ulster's warring factions to speak same language: The Independent
Trimble plans major drive to win backing for deal: The Irish Times
Conflict goes on, says IRA hardliner: Electronic Telegraph
IRA proviso dooms May arms deadline: Sydney Morning Herald
It's right to back this deal: Electronic Telegraph (by Peter Mandelson)
On the Threshold of Peace: Washington Post (Editorial)
There is no other way forward: The Examiner (Editorial)
A pivotal point in history: The Irish Times (Editorial)
New crackdown on dissidents: BBC
RUC to be vetted on human rights: The Irish Times
New police service essential de Brun: The Irish Times
Mitchell intervenes to help shipyard: BBC
Thursday, November 18
London joy at `stronger than expected' statement: Irish Independent
Jump with Trimble, Mitchell tells IRA: Belfast Telegraph
Cautious welcome given in south Armagh: Irish News
Tell the truth, David: Belfast Telegraph
Peace in Ireland: 'Tis and 'tisn't: Boston Globe
Wolves are best kept from the door - not indoors: Electronic Telegraph
IRA's gesture; Unionists' choice: Boston Globe (Editorial)
Next dance: Irish Independent (Editorial)
Remarkable peace pace: Irish News (Editorial)
Group’s plea to axe GAA’s Rule 21: Irish News
I.R.A. Gives Pledge to Help Disarm Ulster Guerrillas: New York Times
Mitchell to issue final talks report: BBC
IRA statement clears the last hurdle on road to peace: The Independent
Frontman will come from trio of hardliners: Electronic Telegraph
Decommissioning obsession misses breakthroughs: The Irish Times
Paisley takes fight for unionism’s soul onto streets: The Examiner
Adams accepts UUP difficulties: The Irish Times
Take step forward for peace, people tell the politicians: Electronic Telegraph
Battle begins for the heart of Ulster Unionists: The Irish Times
David Trimble: 'What we've got amounts to a commitment to decommission': Electronic Telegraph
Care must be taken says adviser: The Examiner
As Northern Ireland Waits: New York Times (Editorial)
IRA's key contribution to lasting peace: The Examiner (Editorial)
Unlocking a door to peace: The Irish Times (Editorial)
Plans for RUC reform may be modified: The Irish Times
Patten claims attempt to muddy waters before report is published: The Examiner
Wednesday, November 17
Taking risks for peace: Belfast Telegraph (Editorial)
What wasn't stated: Electronic Telegraph (Editorial)
Clinton set for final push to clinch North peace: Irish Independent
Both sides aim at conciliation in N. Ireland: Toronto Globe and Mail
Is Trimble going down the O'Neill road?: Irish Independent
Art of the impossible: Irish Independent (Editorial)
Time to dispose of historical baggage: Irish News
Name change to mark return for Joel Patton: Irish News
Innocents blown to bits: Irish News
Behind-the-scenes talks boost peace in N. Ireland: Christian Science Monitor
Unionist fury over Trimble about-turn on IRA arms: Electronic Telegraph
Arms statement not enough - Donaldson: BBC
Attention switches to IRA response on decommissioning: The Times
Everything comes down in the end to principles: The Examiner
Devolution spells end for articles: The Irish Times
Adams poised for power after rejection of violence: The Times
Adams and Trimble on tightrope to peace: Electronic Telegraph
Trimble's final roll of the dice: The Times
No excuses if we lose this chance for peace: The Examiner
Humespeak means no turning back: The Irish Times
A farce, a fraud, a failure: The Times
Hope comes to Belfast: The Guardian (Editorial)
STATEMENTS AND INTENT: The Times (Editorial)
All changed as North on brink of historic peace: The Examiner (Editorial)
The Language Of Compromise: The Irish Times (Editorial)
Compromise hint over RUC badges: The Times
RUC should lose police role - Sinn Fein: BBC
Lasting peace edges closer as Trimble yields on IRA arms: Sydney Morning Herald (Wednesday)
Tuesday, November 16
Decommissioning essential - Adams: Belfast Telegraph
But what is on offer?: Electronic Telegraph (Editorial)
The ghastly shape of religious 'head-casery': Belfast Telegraph
New label for Spirit of Drumcree: Irish News
The SDLP's way forward: Belfast Telegraph
Cocky Celtic Tiger stalks the Big Apple: Irish News
Northern Ireland Talks Get Push Forward: New York Times
Trimble urges patience on 'D-word': Electronic Telegraph
Taylor digs in heels as the sceptic-in-chief: The Times
Enter the general in fight to save Ulster agreement: The Guardian
Weary and ready for peace after 30 years of bitter conflict: The Times
Peace deal teams feel their way with 'baby steps': The Independent
'Hand of history' rests over Ulster: The Irish Times
TRIMBLE'S GAMBLE: The Times (Editorial)
Positive signs of movement: The Irish Times (Editorial)
Pipe bomb attack on Catholic home: BBC
Shadowy Loyalist terrorist groups wage self described holy war in cyberspace: The Examiner
Clegg appeals sentence for 1990 shooting: The Irish Times
Jobless Welsh find work in Ireland: The Times