Minister accuses loyalists of holding Northern Ireland to ransom after police attacked with petrol bombs on sixth night of violenceThe union flag was back atop Belfast city hall on Wednesday to mark the Duchess of Cambridge's birthday as the secretary of state accused loyalists of holding Northern Ireland to ransom.Unionist politicians involved in trying to defuse the dispute that has resulted in riots and disturbances since December hope that the reappearance of the flag will halt the protests.There was a sixth consecutive night of violence in east Belfast on Tuesday with petrol bombs and ... Read More