Kennedy's death: Ireland mourns a "true friend"
DUBLIN — Nowhere outside the United States is the passing of Senator Edward Kennedy being mourned as much as in Ireland, the country from where his ancestors emigrated during the potato famine of the 19th century and to which he helped bring peace in recent years. Full Story »
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Of crucial importance for the Irish peace process was also the willingness to abandon violence which IRA's political leadership demonstrated, and the open-mindedness of British politicians.