In trying to get Hillary over the line, the president forgot why voters chose him in 2008

True or false? Putting claims made by Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton to the test

US president ‘ready to pass the baton’ to one-time rival at North Carolina rally

Main takeaways from presidential battle which saw gains for Trump and Clinton

Maureen Dowd: Key demographic who deserted her in 2008 are still not convinced

While the Balkans war was regional, the Syrian civil war may lead to global conflict

Condemnation of Russian air strikes in Syria rings hollow

Sinn Fein/IRA and its supporters repeatedly insist that outside pressure has no impact on IRA decisions. The evidence suggests otherwise.

What started as an idea to raise money from sketches Bono drew of his father has turned into a book featuring international stars in aid of the Irish Hospice Foundation, writes Kathy Gilfillan

America Letter: former aides recall early days of peace process for history project

Convivial, neutral, historically unaligned and tapping into the diaspora provided unique access on world affairs

Ireland will hit a philanthropic cliff if we do not attract big investment soon

Bellet-proof, satellite-linked or prim, school uniforms reflect social concerns, writes Deirdre McQuillan