The Middle East on fire, a spat with the pope – and he posts himself as Potus Almighty. Will his disciples now see that their messiah has feet of clay, asks Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

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The former Sinn Fein leader has denied any involvement in 1970s and 1990s attacks. Three bombing victims have brought a civil claim against the 77-year-old.

But even when assassinations come off, the long-term consequences are unclear

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