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British Army spy caused ‘more lives lost than saved’

The police chief who led an inquiry into the activities of British Army double-agent ‘Stakeknife’ during ‘The Troubles’ in Northern Ireland, has described claims that his actions saved countless lives as being ‘hugely exaggerated’. Speaking at the publication of his ‘Operation Kenova’ report, chief constable Jon Boutcher from the Police Service of Northern Ireland insists the spy’s actions ‘resulted in more lives being lost than were saved’. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Northern Ireland judge rules that Troubles amnesty law breaches human rights

The court sided with the many critics who say the bill, backed by the British government, won't help bring peace and justice to a country scarred by decades of violence.

Romania bans gambling venues in small towns and villages

A unanimous vote by legislators belies divisions over the wisdom and practicality of the policy.