20 September 2001 Edition
SDLP in crisis as Hume bows out
20 September 2001
There has been a sense of inevitability regarding John Hume's resignation since the election. Not only were there the faintest of rumblings within his own party regarding the viability of his continuing as party leader, but years of ill-health have finally forced his hand. As a result, the party which he founded and which is so closely identified with him personally, is left significantly weakened and more unsure than ever of its political identity. Free article
Expanding our definitions of domestic violence
20 September 2001
MICK DERRIG & ANNE MAGUIRE argue that the current view of domestic violence needs to be expanded to include all violent relationships, as there appears to be a growing problem of women inflicting violence on men. Free article
Forced labour in Burma
20 September 2001
An International Labour Organisation (ILO) delegation is travelling to Burma to assess the use of forced labour by the country's military government. The visit has taken months of negotiations between the ILO's Director-General, Juan Somavia, and the country's military dictator. Free article
Ceardaithe den Scoth
20 September 2001
This article is about an ancient guild of carpenters that believe in travelling the world to become masters of their profession. Free article