An agreement by the Democratic Unionist Party to return to power-sharing with Sinn Fein after a two year boycott was greeted by widespread relief.
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D.U.P. in Northern Ireland Agrees Deal to Revive Power Sharing
The Democratic Unionist Party said it had agreed a deal to return to power-sharing after negotiating with the British government.
Sinn Fein Surges in Local Elections, Highlighting Northern Ireland’s Divide
As the party climbs, its rivals, the Democratic Unionists, are stalled, which means any compromise that could revive its power-sharing national government may remain elusive.
Biden Must Tread Rocky Path in Northern Ireland Before Tending Roots
President Biden, who has ancestral ties to Ireland, will mark the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement in Northern Ireland before heading south.
Northern Ireland 25 Years After the Good Friday Agreement, in Photos
As it commemorates a quarter-century since the Good Friday Agreement, the region is searching for its place and trying to move on from a legacy of bloody divisions.
Unionists in Northern Ireland Face Dilemma Over New Trade Deal
The Democratic Unionist Party has no legal power to hold up the agreement, which would simplify post-Brexit trade rules. But a rejection could sabotage efforts to restart Northern Ireland’s government.
Leo Varadkar, Ireland’s Returning Leader, Has Lots to Prove
In Leo Varadkar’s first stint as prime minister, he embodied for many his country’s move into modernity. But after several missteps, he now takes up the role for a second time, with the glow of optimism dimmed.
Effort to Set Vote to Form Northern Ireland Government Hits a Snag
Britain’s Northern Ireland secretary had been expected to announce on Friday that a new election would be held in December. But a British official failed to set a day for the vote.
Catholics Outnumber Protestants in Northern Ireland for the First Time
Newly released census results may fuel calls for a referendum on uniting Ireland, experts say, but not right away.
Catholics Outnumber Protestants in Northern Ireland for the First Time
Newly released census results may fuel calls for a referendum on uniting Ireland, experts say, but not right away.