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Martin McGuinness linked to IRA child deaths 'war crime'

The terrorist attack that killed Lord Mountbatten and two children was a "war crime" for which Martin McGuinness was ultimately responsible, former IRA members have claimed.

Northern Ireland soldiers probe unfair, veterans ceremony told

The investigation of soldiers over alleged wrongdoing during the Northern Ireland conflict is "unfair", a former commanding officer said.

Co Down man aims to top up his collection

A Co Down man is seeking the help of News Letter readers in adding some elusive historical items to his growing collection.

Ben Lowry: Peter Taylor has made revealing Troubles films such as this personal one, but most of all it is revealing about him

Peter Taylor has been reporting on Northern Ireland since he first arrived here on Bloody Sunday in 1972.

Sam McBride: We are entering a defining season for Arlene Foster – and all of unionism

In a fortnight children will return to school, summer will meld into autumn and MPs will return from the summer recess for what will be weeks of constitutional drama ahead of the UK's scheduled departure from the EU on October 31.

DUP is urged to clarify its stance on victims' commissioner

The DUP, Alliance and SDLP have been urged to clarify their views on the victims commissioner, Judith Thompson, whose position is up for renewal this month.

Ulster Human Rights Watch: Troubles legacy needs completely new approach of supporting rights of terror victims and ex security forces

Perpetrators of terrorist atrocities, who have injured, maimed and murdered innocent people could hardly dream of a better status under the law, as to be put on an equal footing with their victims.