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November 18, 2020 No Responses

North’s Justice Minister Warns Of ‘Organized Crime Bonanza’ In No-Deal Brexit

Northern Ireland’s Justice Minister has urged that a Brexit deal be agreed, warning of a potential “organized crime bonanza”. Naomi Long described “huge uncertainty” for justice agencies with just weeks to go until the end of the transition period. She...

November 18, 2020 No Responses

Man Arrested In Connection With 1974 Birmingham Bar Bombings

A man has been arrested in connection with the murders of 21 people in the 1974 pub bombings in Birmingham. The arrest comes just days before the 46h anniversary of the two deadly November 21st blasts which ripped apart the...

November 18, 2020 No Responses

Callum Smith To Take On Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez In December

Saul “Canelo” Alvarez will take on Liverpool fighter Callum Smith on December 19. The pair will face off in the United States just before Christmas with the WBA and Ring magazine world super-middleweight titles on the line. Smith, undefeated in...

November 17, 2020 No Responses

Nations League Roundup: Spain Thrash Germany In Sevilla

Manchester City winger Ferran Torres scored a hat-tuck as Spain thrashed Germany 6-0 in Sevilla to secure a place in the Nations League finals at the top of Group A2. Alvaro Morata broke the deadlock in the 17th minute with...

November 17, 2020 No Responses

Donnelly: ‘No Appetite’ To Extend Ireland’s Latest Lockdown

The Minister for Health has insisted there is “no appetite” to extend Ireland’s Level 5 lockdown, but stopped short of guaranteeing the restrictions will be eased on schedule. Stephen Donnelly urged the public to “double down” on compliance with meas...

November 17, 2020 No Responses

FIFA’s Club World Cup Postponed Until February

FIFA has moved the Club World Cup to February next year after the coronavirus pandemic affected the conclusion of continental championships around the world. The tournament will still be played in Qatar but has been moved from its original dates...

November 17, 2020 No Responses

No Further Coronavirus Cases Reported In Ireland Squad Ahead Of Bulgaria Game

The Republic of Ireland have reported no further coronavirus cases ahead of their Nations League clash with Bulgaria in Dublin on Wednesday. Tottenham defender Matt Doherty and Stoke midfielder James McClean were isolated from the rest of the squad after...

November 16, 2020 No Responses

‘Appropriate’ Travel Restrictions Should Remain For Christmas Says Expert

Ireland’s Covid-19 international travel restrictions are “appropriate” and should remain in place over the Christmas period, a National Public Health Emergency Team (Nphet) member has said. Dr Mary Favier also said there had been a “fraying around the ...

November 16, 2020 No Responses

Sexton And Henshaw Ruled Out Of England Clash

Ireland captain Johnny Sexton has been ruled out of Saturday’s Autumn Nations Cup clash with England following a scan on a hamstring injury. Fly-half Sexton limped off in the first half of Friday’s 32-9 win over Wales. Center Robbie Henshaw,...

November 16, 2020 No Responses

More Lockdown Restrictions Expected In The North

More coronavirus restrictions before Christmas will “more likely than not” be recommended to Stormont, the Northern Ireland chief scientific officer has said. Prof Ian Young said a four week circuit-break in the North slowed the spread of the virus but...

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