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Fergal Keane’s Diary: My fears for Northern Ireland, confronting PTSD, and the dog that keeps me on an even keel

Belfast was my first encounter with the violence humans inflict on each other – I am gripped by anxiety for our peace process.

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Fergal Keane's Diary: My fears for Northern Ireland, confronting PTSD, and the dog that keeps me on an even keel

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Fergal Keane: “Erbil is a haven. If you wanted a happier dream of Iraq, this is the place to visit”

The BBC correspondent travels to Iraq for the first time since 2003 to find quiet, fearful streets in Jalula…

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