31.   The package also includes comment from Clinton in Hong Kong on the marching season in Northern Ireland.

32.   The Protestant marching season comes amid political turmoil in Northern Ireland.

33.   But plans for new controls on protestant parades were attacked by pro-unionist politicians, just weeks before the start of the marching season in the province.

34.   Cliftonville supporters believe the demonstration was in retaliation for nationalist protests against Orange parades passing through Catholic areas during the summer marching season.

35.   Fears have been expressed that freeing him again so close to the usually volatile Protestant marching season could further heighten tensions.

36.   The Protestant marching season starts Monday with the Apprentice Boys.

37.   The clashes point to rising tensions in Northern Ireland as the traditional marching season gets underway.

38.   The march traditionally marks the opening of the marching season by the Orange Lodge but is seen as provocative by the Catholic community.