Catherine Connolly Elected as Ireland's New President
The independent left politician Catherine Connolly will become Ireland's next president. She has a solid political background with strong opinions on war, Nato and EU.
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UN Soldiers in the Line of Fire as Israel Invades
International forces are in the line of fire when Lebanon is invaded. Israel – which places its soldiers next to a UN base – urges them to leave. Previous agreements are set aside when Israel claims the right to self-defense against a Hezbollah that has grown strong.
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