
Martin McGuinness Dies In Hospital
Martin McGuinness, the former commander of the paramilitary group the IRA who went on to play a big part in Northern Ireland's peace process, has died aged sixty-six.
Martin McGuinness was the IRA leader who became a peace negotiator. Malachi O'Doherty from the Belfast Telegraph and historian Ruth Edwards reflect on his life and explain why for some he will always be a devisive figure.
Also today; The US has banned passengers from carrying electronic devices from ten airports in the Middle East and North Africa; and why Australians are sharing tales of racism on social media; and how 87-year old pensioner got the perfect present from George Clooney.
We'll also go live to the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam where two paintings that were stolen 14 years ago are going back on public view.
(Photo: Martin McGuinness. Credit: Niall Carson/PA Wire)
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