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article 21 May 2013 World, Hungary
Hungary Jobbik far right militias Jewish Congress
by Brian Whelan On the streets with Hungary's far-right

In Hungary an extremist nationalist party linked to paramilitary-style militias is making huge gains. Brian Whelan reports on his encounters with Jobbik.

article 19 April 2013 World
Little is known about the brothers believed to be behind the Boston Marathon bomb attacks, but their social networking accounts and online posts help provide insight into their motivation.
by Brian Whelan What do Boston suspects' online accounts tell us?

Little is known about the brothers believed to be behind the Boston Marathon bomb attacks, but their social networking accounts and online posts help provide insight into their motivation.

article 15 April 2013 UK
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by Brian Whelan Fears over police security build-up for Thatcher funeral

Protesters at Margaret Thatcher's funeral could face arrest for causing offence to mourners but human rights groups are warning against heavy-handed policing.

article 09 April 2013 World, Serbia
A 60-year-old army veteran guns down 13 people in a murderous rampage in Serbia, killing his mother, his son and a two-year-old cousin before shooting himself and his wife.
by Brian Whelan 13 killed in Serbia shooting rampage

A 60-year-old army veteran guns down 13 people in a murderous rampage in Serbia, killing his mother, his son and a two-year-old cousin before shooting himself and his wife.

article 06 April 2013 UK
The controversy over Paolo Di Canio's comments in support of fascism and Mussolini are by-products of a continuing campaign by Italy's far-right to rehabilitate their image and re-write history.
by Brian Whelan Italian fascists CasaPound praise 'normal Italian' Di Canio

The controversy over Paolo Di Canio's comments in support of fascism and Mussolini are by-products of a continuing campaign by Italy's far-right to rehabilitate their image and re-write history.

article 05 April 2013 UK
With child heart surgery set to resume at Leeds General Infirmary after days of uncertainty, some parents remain deeply concerned about the evaluation of the facility.
by Brian Whelan Parents' fears over 'rush' to reopen heart surgery unit

With child heart surgery set to resume at Leeds General Infirmary after days of uncertainty, some parents remain deeply concerned about the evaluation of the facility.

article 03 April 2013 UK
As Northern Ireland prepares to host this year's G8 summit the fragile peace is being tested by militant republican groups competing to outdo each other and take their war to the security services.
by Brian Whelan The dissident republican threat to NI G8 summit

As Northern Ireland prepares to host this year's G8 summit, the fragile peace is being tested by militant republican groups competing to outdo each other and take their war to the security services.

article 13 March 2013 UK
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by Brian Whelan European lifestyles healthier for women than men

A major new report into health in Europe reveals that the continent's women are living an average of 7.5 years longer than their male counterparts.

article 12 March 2013 UK
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by Brian Whelan Savile failings raise concerns over police database

As a report warns that police could still repeat the errors of the Jimmy Savile case, have the authorities failed to act on the lessons of the 2002 Soham murders?

article 18 February 2013 World, South Africa
Oscar Pistorius has pulled out of all future races
by Brian Whelan Pistorius cancels future race appearances

Oscar Pistorius is pulling out of all future races to focus on fighting his murder charge, his management company confirm.