THE story of Frank Shortt and his family represents more than a miscarriage of justice.

THEY'VE just passed a new law in the United States. It's been through Congress and the Senate with little fuss or publicity and was signed into law by President Bush a couple of weeks ago.

A LOT done more to do. Do you remember that slogan?

The nature of the apology, argues Fergus Finlay, signals that the IRA is preparing to take the next step.

I HAVE a few more things I need to get off my chest about the Ansbacher Report, but first could I make one small point about the FAI and its disgusting deal with Rupert Murdoch.