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22 May 2013 Last updated at 01:30 ET

SDLP 'giving two fingers to victims'Ann Travers

The sister of an IRA murder victim has accused the SDLP of "putting two fingers up to victims" over its bid to block a bill on special advisers.

John O'DowdO'Dowd: Computer tests not mandatory

The Education Minister, John O'Dowd, has said primary schools will not be required to use computer-based tests for literacy and numeracy this autumn.

Mike NesbittUnionist leader 'appalled' by guide

The Ulster Unionist leader Mike Nesbitt has said he is appalled by an English teaching guide dealing with the hunger strikes.

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