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When Terror Gets Old

This man used to hunt Belfast Catholics with a .357 Magnum. Here’s his story

July 30, 2016Agence France-Presse

Retired and free from prison, a former assassin reflects on war and redemption.

What Northern Ireland teaches us about today’s war on terror

July 30, 2016Agence France-Presse

Booze and anguish haunt Northern Ireland’s retired terrorists. Some regret not putting ballots first

July 30, 2016Agence France-Presse

How Irish anger turned into decades of revolt

July 30, 2016Agence France-Presse

Even terrorists get older. Then what happens? (VIDEO)

July 30, 2016Conflict

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