Belfast unrest quiets after two day clashes recap
In Belfast protests, 17 people were arrested as mobs clashed with British troops. Authorities say security forces have regained control in Protestant and Catholic districts. violence centered around Easter events, with missiles, eggs and bricks seen in Shankill Road areas. Premier Faulkner praised security forces and blamed hooligans. Across the city, youths rioted near Unity Falls Faulkner housing block with stones and bottles. In Washington and Austin, officials discuss welfare fraud and program coordination amid broader debates on aid and tax policy.