Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams was released from police custody last night following four days of questioning in relation to the abduction, torture and murder of widowed mother of 10 Jean McConville in 1972.

Mr Adams’ arrest and release has captured the attention of people and media outlets worldwide.

From Japan to the USA, here is some of the international headlines this morning:

BBC

‘Gerry Adams freed in Jean McConville murder inquiry’ reads the BBC News website. The publication leads with the line that Adams has ‘criticised the timing of his arrest’ over the IRA murder of Jean McConville.

Boston Herald

The website leads with the headline, ‘Gerry Adams set free after five days’. The main photo shows Gerry Adams addressing the media in West Belfast following his release from police questioning.

CNN

The American news outlet leads with ‘Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams released from police custody in Northern Ireland’.

The Daily Telegraph

In the UK, The Daily Telegraph newspaper headlines with Gerry Adams, reading, ‘Freed Adams: the IRA has gone, the past is past’. The front page features a photo of Gerry Adams alongside Martin McGuinness.

Deutsche Welle

In Germany, Deutsche Welle reads ‘Republican leader Gerry Adams criticizes arrest, urges calm’.

The article reads; “Sinn Fein party president Gerry Adams has said his arrest was a poor strategic decision from those who authorized it. However, Adams also called for a measured response, saying ‘the past is the past’ at a Belfast hotel.

France 24

One of France’s biggest news outlets reads, ‘Gerry Adams released from police questioning in 1972 murder’.

The Japan News

In Japan, the arrest and release of Gerry Adams has also hit headlines with The Japan News reading, ‘Belfast police seek evidence of Gerry Adams’ IRA past’.

New York Times

The New York Times reports on the release of Gerry Adams, reading, ‘No charges as Leader of Sinn Fein Is Released’.

Wall Street Journal

The Wall Street Journal website reads, ‘Northern Ireland Police Release Gerry Adams Without Charge After Arrest’. The article features a photo of the Sinn Fein leader and Martin McGuinness smiling.

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