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Mar 31 2008 3:13PM
Times theyre a-changing

Bob Dylan summed up the current events surrounding Zimbabwe’s elections succinctly when he wrote this : “Come writers and critics Who prophesize with your pen And keep your eyes wide The chance won't come again And don't speak too soon...

Mar 29 2008 11:27PM
Civil rights at 40 anniversary programme

As previously blogged , the launch of a programme of events by the Civil Rights 1968 Commemoration Commmittee was held on Thursday evening in Belfast's Linenhall Library. The 2nd floor was thick with leaders and activists from 40 years...

Mar 28 2008 8:13PM
Northern Ireland Bill of Rights moves a step closer

You can read a work-in-progress version of the Northern Ireland Bill of Rights Forum's proposals over at Mark Devenport's BBC politics blog . There is a lot more work still to happen before close of business on Saturday afternoon /...

Mar 28 2008 1:27PM
Chinese stardust and PR disaster

Can’t beat a bit of stardust on a Friday, and well a big thanks to Emily Dugan in The Independent for providing it. She’s tracked down the TV presenter Konnie Huq. The former Blue Peter star is also one of the 80 odd torchbearers when...

Mar 28 2008 12:02PM
Asylum policy - fit for purpose yet?

The Independent Asylum Commission has published an interim report on whether the UK's policy on asylum is "Fit for Purpose Yet". Asylum seekers expelled from the UK to Iraq say that they were beaten on arrival.