The almost Soviet-style image of world leaders arm-in-arm in Paris, vividly captures the cynical efforts of powerful states to make political capital from the Charlie Hebdo atrocity.

The horrific murders in Paris must be roundly condemned. It should be possible to criticise and satirise both public figures and ideology without such actions from young men.

I wish to thank the Irish Examiner and Jim Roche for their excellent history pullout which appeared in the Irish Examiner on August 23rd last.

Anti-war activist and lecturer Jim Roche argues that the brave men who signed up so willingly to fight in WW I were victims of a series of lies orchestrated for the benefit of the few at the expense of the many

The Irish Anti-War Movement is calling on the United States to withdraw from Iraq.

It is incredible that Jim Roche (Letters, July 15) of the so-called Irish Anti-War Movement actually defends Hamas, saying its purpose is to "defend the people of Gaza" and that it formed a "peaceful unity pact" recently with the Palestinian Authority.

Western politicians’ equivalence of Israel’s horrific assaults on civilian populations with the insignificant efforts of Hamas to defend the people of Gaza is obscene.

Minister for European Affairs Paschal Donohue said on RTE News recently regarding the Ukraine that "mechanisms must be developed to lead to a de-escalation of the tension". Sadly the actions of EU foreign ministers are only fuelling the crisis.

A leading Dublin GAA official has flatly rejected Kildare secretary Kathleen O’Neill’s call for the pooling of individual county board sponsorship deals.

The UN has called for £190m aid for the victims of Typhoon Haiyan.

The oldest surviving GAA President, Paddy McFlynn, whose death has occurred, was the first to be elected a year ahead of taking office.

The Irish Anti War Movement is holding a protest outside the US Embassy in Dublin this evening calling for Chelsea Manning to be released.

While our thoughts are rightly with the victims of the Boston bombings in what Taoiseach Enda Kenny called “this senseless and terrible event”, we might reflect on the contrasting standards applied to equally appalling or worse acts from elsewhere in the world.

What an amazing week last week was for Irish neutrality.

It is deeply ironic that Ireland as a neutral country should be lavishly hosting such a collection of warmongers and abusers of human rights all at the same event.

Anthony Leavy’s reply to Jim Roche’s complaint, was a most bizarre defence of allowing US military vessels into Irish ports. Mr Leavy says we owe our freedom to the likes of the US Government who “took on fascism and communism”.

I think Jim Roche is missing some facts when he raises questions as to ‘why a supposedly neutral country should invite a US military warship to dock in Dublin and for its sailors to be allowed free access to roam our streets’ (Letters, Sept 4).

I’m delighted that Jim Roche of the Irish Anti War Movement is keeping a eye on US warships visiting our shores, (Letters, Sept 4).

At the risk of party-pooping, has any journalist or editor asked why a supposedly neutral country should invite a US military warship to dock in Dublin and for its sailors to be allowed free access to roam our streets?

Human rights groups are expressing their concern at the official visit of China's Vice President to Ireland.

HOW contrasting was the media’s lack of coverage of the 10th anniversary of the invasion of Afghanistan with its extensive coverage of the 9/11 anniversary?

GIVEN the empathy of the Greek people with the oppressed Palestinians, the former have surely been dealt a double whammy last week.

THE Obama-mania sweeping through the Irish Government, the media and the general public (apparently) needs some moderation, particularly in relation to US foreign policy.

JIM ROCHE observes, in the context of the attack on Libya by the West, (March 22): “On the eighth anniversary of the invasion of Iraq the lessons of two disastrous wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have not been learned.”

ON the eighth anniversary of the invasion of Iraq the lessons of two disastrous wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have not been learned.

THE prompt, overly zealous legal processing of Joe McNamara for his ‘Cementgate’ protest outside the Dáil recently brings to mind that observant anonymous 19th century verse:

OFFICIAL recognition of the Gaelic Players’ Association is a certainty in the near future, GAA President Nickey Brennan confirmed last night.

DUBLIN have altered their attack for Sunday's All-Ireland Ladies SFC final at Croke Park (3.10).

Dublin's Leinster Council delegate Jim Roche has refused to accept the explanation for the controversial ad taken out by the provincial council in the Leinster Express last Sunday.

A 23-YEAR-OLD man was yesterday charged with the murder of four-year-old girl Katelyn Ryan, who died from burns suffered in an alleged arson attack on her home.

THE heartfelt note on the simple white card summed up the feelings of an entire city: “Miss you and love you always, Katelyn - From Paula and family.”

A FOUR-YEAR-OLD girl who suffered horrific burns in a firebomb attack lost her fight for life yesterday.

A 15-YEAR-OLD youth was the intended target in an horrific fire bomb attack which has left two children fighting for their lives.