Hoey tells ministers to seize Libyan assets to compensate IRA victims

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11 May, 2018 Hoey tells ministers to seize Libyan assets to compensate IRA victims Ministers have been urged to use seized Libyan assets to compensate the victims of Muammar Gaddafi-backed IRA terrorism. Latest News Dennis Hutchings: bid to halt trial of ex-soldier fails A bid to halt the prosecution of a former British solider charged in connection with the fatal shooting of an unarmed man with learning difficulties in Northern Ireland has been rejected. Alfie Evans funeral details announced The funeral of Alfie Evans, who died after his life support treatment was withdrawn after a long-running legal battle, will be held on Monday. Decision postponed in case of Jean McConville accused A decision on the case of veteran republican Ivor Bell and his "fitness to plead" on the charges he faces in relation to the disappearance of Belfast mother of ten Jean McConville was postponed on Thursday. Dublin is playing a dangerous game by demanding NI stay in EU customs union and by threatening vetoes The Brexit talks have reached an impasse. Sport Update NW200: Ian Hutchinson 'relieved' over racing comeback Honda Racing's Ian Hutchinson has spoken of his relief after recovering sufficiently to compete in the opening international road race of the season at the North West 200 next week. NW200: Ian Hutchinson cleared to race next week Ian Hutchinson will compete at the Vauxhall International North West 200 next week as the Yorkshire rider makes his road racing comeback. PREMIERSHIP: Coleraine appoint Paul Owens to coaching staff Oran Kearney has strengthened his backroom team at Coleraine with the addition of Paul Owens. And finally... IN PICTURES: Thousands of Ed Sheeran fans descend on Belfast for memorable gig Around 42,000 fans packed into Belfast's Boucher Road Playing Fields for Ed Sheeran highly-anticipated gig on Wednesday night. See all the day's news here

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