1. Who are they?Isis is the (slightly confusing) English acronym for the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant, a Sunni jihadist group whose sudden capture of Mosul, Tikrit and extensive swaths of Iraqi territory last week has triggered a new crisis, complete with atrocities targeting Iraqi army soldiers and volunteers. Known in Arabic as Da'ash, it grew out of the Islamic State in Iraq, an al-Qaida affiliate which, in turn, came into existence after the 2003 US-led invasion.The leader or emir Read more [...]

Sky’s rights to broadcast GAA championship games may come under the microscope, following the launch by the Communications Minister of a public consultation on what should be free to air because of its cultural or societal importance.Pat Rabbitte is seeking views on what national events should be listed as free for everyone to enjoy on RTÉ, TV3 or TG4 and has promised to consider all submissions. Under broadcasting laws, the list has to be reviewed every three years, and is judged on the extent Read more [...]

"Operation Save Our Sons" says violence is destroying their communities... And black on black crimes are happening all too often. So they're doing something about it. The local organization held a week-long effort aimed at guiding young people in Jacksonville down the right path. Channel 4's Marques White shows us how the group is trying to transform lives. 3 00-0522-2744-4751-551:03- 1;1019-1:251:30-1:35Leaders of "Operation Save Our Sons" are fighting to improve the community...Some Read more [...]