Every year thousands of flags are put up in loyalist and mixed districts paying tribute to loyalist paramilitary groups, including the UVF and UDA. Mr Hall has told how he encount ...

In 1963, Canada embarked on a seemingly harmless attempt to create its own flag but the issue revealed a nation hotly divided on what symbol should unite the country. The parliamentary debate on ...

“The Argentine flag was prepared for hoisting on top of Stanley House but the rope snapped in the breeze, which was cheered by the British troops.” Mr. Muir and the other troops were captured ...

Harper also avoids, for the most part, praising or condemning the various banners that have represented the country. Past ...