29/07/2005 (Agence Europe) - On Thursday, the President of the European Parliament, Josep Borrell, hailed the announcement by the IRA (Irish Republican Army) to give up armed struggle. In a press release, Borrell said it was a vital stage in the implementation of the Good Friday Agreement and particularly significant at a time when all EU countries are joining forces to combat terrorism in their midst. (Former Northern Irish MEP John Hume was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his work to...