Clashes erupted last week in several cities across Syria between Assad supporters and the new government, which is led by Islamist rebels.

Mr Carter, a former peanut farmer, served one term in the White House and spent his post-presidency years as a global humanitarian.

Father Aidan Troy received multiple loyalist death threats in January 2003 over his role in the Holy Cross dispute in Belfast.

Minutes of an Executive meeting from 2000 show a warning that other action would be taken ‘as appropriate’ against the DUP ministers.

On the first Monday of every year thousands of commuters discover that cars left idle throughout the Christmas period will not start.

Last year nearly 1,600 pupils were affected by consortia arrangements, which enable pupils to travel to other schools for lessons.

A priceless piece of lunar rock given to Ireland following a Nasa mission was lost in a fire at Dunsink Observatory, newly released records show.

The number of businesses expecting a higher turnover increased by 13 when compared with the previous year’s survey.

Sir Keir Starmer said Mr Carter, who died aged 100, will be remembered for the Camp David Accords between Israel and Egypt.

Jimmy Carter served one term in the White House in the late 1970s, and went on to win the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002.

The practising Baptist continued his globetrotting ways after leaving power, even without Air Force One as his vehicle. He was also part of the Elders, a group of experienced statesmen and women drawn ...

Hundreds of passengers have faced cancellations or delays after fog affected flights at Gatwick Airport on Sunday. On the airport’s busiest day of the holiday period, many travellers were left needing ...