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Pair forced priest to his knees and slit his throat

Pair forced priest to his knees and slit his throat

A nun who escaped the Islamic State (IS) attack on Fr Jacques Hamel said the 86-year-old priest was forced to his knees before he throat was slit.

Wed, 27 Jul, 2016

Man wanted over Paris attacks is held in Belgium

Man wanted over Paris attacks is held in Belgium

Mohamed Abrini, wanted over November’s Islamic State (IS) attacks in Paris, has been arrested in Brussels, Belgium’s public broadcasters said, adding that he was probably involved in last month’s Brussels bombings.

Sat, 09 Apr, 2016

Taoiseach promises stringent vetting process for refugees after ‘appalling’ attacks on French capital

Taoiseach promises stringent vetting process for refugees after ‘appalling’ attacks on French capital

The Taoiseach has promised the vetting process for refugees coming to Ireland will be “very thorough and very comprehensive” after fake Syrian passports were found close to the bodies of suspected Paris attackers.

Mon, 16 Nov, 2015