Trump-backed doctor in cliffhanger race for Pennsylvania senate nominationControversial congressman Madison Cawthorn defeated in primary electionWed May 18 2022 - 06:54
Biden tells Buffalo shooting mourners: ‘Evil will not win’White supremacy ‘a poison’, US president says following racially-motivated massacreTue May 17 2022 - 06:47
Buffalo shooting: Police believe suspect planned further attacksKilling of 10 at New York supermarket being treated as racially motivated hate crimeMon May 16 2022 - 20:04
Police investigate link to Buffalo killings and white supremacy conspiracy theories180-page document posted online outlined gunman’s plan to attack a black districtSun May 15 2022 - 10:07
Teenager who shot 10 people dead in Buffalo was mentally evaluated a year agoSuspect (18) surrendered to police after act of ‘racially motivated violent extremism’Sun May 15 2022 - 07:46
David Frost does Britain no favours in its US charm offensive on BrexitUK government has been lobbying intensively in Washington with little to show for itSat May 14 2022 - 00:41
US businesses taking liberties with new post-pandemic feesAmerica Letter: In addition to rising room rates, hotels have been adding hidden extrasFri May 13 2022 - 19:00
US to record 1m Covid deaths as concerns grow over pandemic fundingBiden to seek to re-intensify global vaccination programme at summitThu May 12 2022 - 01:00
US politicians warn British overriding protocol would threaten Belfast accordUS on verge of sending envoy to Northern Ireland, letter to UK foreign secretary suggestsWed May 11 2022 - 06:48
Ukrainian troops retaking territory in east as Russian forces focus on DonbasUS warns Moscow preparing for ‘prolonged conflict’ with western-allied neighbourTue May 10 2022 - 21:26
US turns to Cootehill for emergency supplies of infant formulaAbbott flying milk powder to US daily from Ireland after product recall and FDA inquiryTue May 10 2022 - 20:19
Biden worried Putin has no way out of Ukraine warUS president says Russian leader believed he could break up Nato and EUTue May 10 2022 - 06:28
Putin defends ‘pre-emptive’ invasion of Ukraine on second World War Victory DayRussian president claims invasion of Ukraine safeguarding motherland from the hostile WestMon May 09 2022 - 21:41
London must attend to protocol issues, Brandon Lewis saysUS urges North’s political leaders to re-establish power-sharing executiveMon May 09 2022 - 00:01
Roe v Wade: Is the US on the cusp of overturning abortion rights?A court decision this summer will determine whether the landmark ruling is struck downSat May 07 2022 - 06:00
G7 and Ukraine to hold talks as EU seeks accord on new Russia sanctionsKyiv and allies to discuss war effort as Kremlin prepares Red Square military paradeFri May 06 2022 - 20:34
Going to Saturday evening Mass with the US presidentAmerica Letter: Catholicism is important to Biden but abortion stance riles conservativesFri May 06 2022 - 19:00
US provided intelligence that helped Ukraine attack Russian flagship – reportsMoskva sank last month after attack by Ukrainian missilesFri May 06 2022 - 06:29
Trump’s preferred candidate comes from behind to win primary in OhioAnalysis: Result for JD Vance suggests Trump still has power to sway supportersWed May 04 2022 - 06:37
Biden warns draft abortion ruling could undermine other rightsUS president says same-sex marriage and birth control could also be threatenedTue May 03 2022 - 22:06
Biden urges Americans to elect more pro-choice politicians to CongressPresident says Roe v Wade ruling should be upheld as right to choose abortion is ‘fundamental’Tue May 03 2022 - 21:23
Overturning Roe v Wade would have major legal, social, political consequencesLiberals fear such a move could lead to more than abortion rights being rolled backTue May 03 2022 - 06:52
Absence of partnership between governments an issue in North, says CoveneyChallenges likely in wake of ‘polarising election’, he tells American audienceFri Apr 29 2022 - 22:14
Disney row shows how ‘war on woke’ is shaping Republican partyAmerica Letter: Republicans hit out at corporation’s opposition to so-called ‘don’t say gay’ lawFri Apr 29 2022 - 20:00
Coveney slow to dismiss Russia’s threat to use nuclear weapons in UkraineMinister expects ‘escalation in agression’ in the weeks aheadFri Apr 29 2022 - 19:30
Unease grows as US conservatives rejoice at Musk’s Twitter purchaseEuropean Commission suggests greater moderation of Twitter content may be neededFri Apr 29 2022 - 05:11
Russia accused of missile strike on Kyiv during UN secretary general’s visitUS unveils plans for €33bn in military aid to Ukraine despite Kremlin warningsFri Apr 29 2022 - 00:19
Ireland’s defence spending set to rise by at least 50%, says CoveneyProposal to spend extra €500m a year falls short of most ambitious commission targetThu Apr 28 2022 - 15:21
State scheme set to raise domestic grain by 10%, Minister claimsWar in Ukraine a challenge to food and fertiliser supply chains, McConalogue saysWed Apr 27 2022 - 21:25
Ireland backs reform of UN Security Council vetoGeneral assembly to meet within 10 days when permanent member blocks resolutionTue Apr 26 2022 - 19:45
Trump to be fined $10,000 per day after contempt of court findingCase centres on failure to produce records sought as part of investigation into his companyMon Apr 25 2022 - 19:34
GP contract leak came against backdrop of rivalry between medical bodiesBackground: Government wanted new services but doctors wanted austerity cuts reversedMon Apr 25 2022 - 06:00
Irish lamb and sheep meat to have full access to US market under new dealMcConalogue to lead major agrifood trade mission to US this weekSun Apr 24 2022 - 08:06
Trump acknowledged ‘some responsibility’ for January 6th attacksRecordings leaked of Kevin McCarthy’s calls with other politicians about Capitol riotsFri Apr 22 2022 - 20:54
US seeks to grow woodlands, tackle wildfire threat and combat deforestationBiden signs new order as part of climate change initiativeFri Apr 22 2022 - 20:06
Giant panda celebrations a reminder of better times in US-China relationsAmerica Letter: First arrival of the popular bears in Washington came in the wake of Nixon’s groundbreaking visit to Beijing in 1972Fri Apr 22 2022 - 20:00
Ireland’s UN envoy tells assembly of hunger due to Ukraine warMillions set to suffer as a result of disruption to harvest, planting and global supply chainsThu Apr 21 2022 - 23:25
Biden announces additional $800m military aid package to UkraineNew scheme set to offer qualifying Ukrainians ability to stay in US for up to two yearsThu Apr 21 2022 - 19:22
Soldiers besieged in Mariupol call to be evacuated with civiliansMetalworks is refuge for Ukrainian troops and locals as latest Russian deadline passesWed Apr 20 2022 - 21:33
Ukrainian refugees: Hotels run out of space as Cork emergency accommodation to be usedCork facility to house refugees on short-term basis, Cabinet to be toldWed Apr 20 2022 - 02:00
Simon Coveney cites ‘war crimes’ in UN speech following Ukraine visitIreland to provide additional €3m to help International Criminal Court investigationTue Apr 19 2022 - 21:25
Major US airlines make masks optional following court rulingFederal judge rules requirement to wear face coverings on public transport was unlawfulTue Apr 19 2022 - 20:37
US authorities to drop face mask requirement for aircraft, trains and busesMoves follows ruling by Florida judge that mask rules unlawfulTue Apr 19 2022 - 00:18
Ireland to call for ‘full accountability’ for atrocities in UkraineCoveney to press for immediate halt to Russian aggression at UN meetingTue Apr 19 2022 - 00:01
Biden to continue push for companies, wealthy to pay more tax – White HouseUS president ‘championing’ 15% minimum global corporate tax rateMon Apr 18 2022 - 16:26
Biden and his wife paid $150,000 in federal taxes last yearUS president and Jill Biden reportered earnings of $610,702Fri Apr 15 2022 - 23:22
As gun crimes rises, Biden zeroes in gun makers’ exemption from being suedAmerica Letter: President highlights importance of new access to manufacturers’ internal papersFri Apr 15 2022 - 20:00
Ukraine aims to break Russia’s siege of Mariupol as Kyiv hit by explosionsUS believes Russian warship was hit by Ukrainian missiles, defence official saysFri Apr 15 2022 - 07:34
Significant doubt hangs over landmark 15% global corporate tax dealIreland is at risk of getting stuck in the middle of a nasty row between the EU and USFri Apr 15 2022 - 05:48
Ex-Trump aide says Republicans will not agree to higher corporate tax if they win CongressMick Mulvaney says it is up to Congress and not the president to determine tax and spending issues in the USFri Apr 15 2022 - 05:40
