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In brief news stories of numerous unionist and unionist paramilitary attacks and intimidation upon nationalists in Co. Antrim.

Photo: Unionist provocation in Rasharkin

The World Today - Miami 5 get retrial

Following seven years of imprisonment, five Cubans who have become known as the Miami 5, are to have their cases heard again in a US court. The Miami 5 were given sentences ranging from 15 years to life in prison for charges arising out of their opposition to extreme right-wing, anti-Castro organisations based in the US state of Florida. The United Nations described the sentences as "arbitrary" and severe, while criticising the "partiality" of the tribunal.

Photo: The Miami 5 campaign has received considerable international profile

Workers in struggle

News in brief on workers in struggle in Ireland and other parts of the world.

Photo: Sinn Féin Cllr. Thomas Pringle from Donegal

Slum Ireland returns

Windowless bedrooms, mould on the walls, vermin infestation, flats without hot or even cold running water, its not Dickens' London but increasingly is the scenario confronting tenants in Ireland's rented sector.

Photo: Seán Crowe TD

Joe Cahill - a 'giant' of Irish freedom

A monument to the late Joe Cahill, former Honourary Vice President of Sinn Féin and life-long republican activist was unveiled at Milltown Cemetery, Belfast on Sunday 21 August.

Photo: The grave of highly regarded republican activist Joe Cahill

Creggan honours finest and bravest

Sinn Féin's Martin McGuinness MP unveiled an impressive new monument in memory of fallen IRA Volunteers and republican activists from the Creggan area of Derry last weekend.

Photo: Fallen IRA volunteers and republicans honoured in Creggan in Derry City

1916 headquarters to be re-evaluated

Number 16 Moore Street, the final headquarters of the Provisional Government during the 1916 Rising, is to be re-evaluated by Dublin City Council. The council is to have the building inspected by architects with a view to preserving it. The building is also to be inspected by a reputable urban historian.

Photo: 16 Moore Street in perilous state in disrepair

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