Northern Ireland

A group of intellectuals and deputies are preparing to visit the Philippines, as part of their recent tour of countries where conflict resolution has been used to diffuse political tension.

Giants, dragons and vengeful queens have for generations populated Northern Ireland's folk tales. Now, such creatures are visiting the land in a different version - on the sets for the hit TV show "Game of Thrones." But rather than spells and destruction, they're bringing an economic boost to this British province still healing from its past of political violence.
     

Vučić confirms he met with ex-Blair adviser

BELGRADE -- Serbia's future prime minister, Aleksandar Vučić, "met on several occasions with renowned British diplomat Jonathan Powell," writes the daily Danas.

Vučić confirmed this and told the newspaper that they spoke about "the manner of work and organization of his cabinet."