Ex-leader of N. Ireland’s largest unionist party sentenced to 15 years

• The former leader of Northern Ireland’s largest unionist party was sentenced to 15 years for the rape and sex abuse of two girls.
• Hospital doctors in Northern Ireland plan to strike in November due to a pay dispute.
• The sentencing occurred on Thursday, while the strike is planned for November.
• The British Medical Association announced the strike, and the sentencing was reported by abc-news.