US intelligence reportedly helping Ukraine kill Russian generals
New York Times reports US supplying actionable information to Kyiv
‘A profound shift’: US boosts supply of heavy weapons to Ukraine
Surprisingly effective performance of the Ukrainian military said to be a factor in shift
North Korea accused of testing ICBM system and restoring nuclear test site
Reports suggest Pyongyang may resume testing long-range intercontinental ballistic missiles
Ukraine accuses Russia of bombing Mariupol children’s hospital during agreed ceasefire
‘The destruction is colossal,’ says city council as building hit several times by air strike
Russia boosts use of long-range weapons as advance slows near Kyiv
‘Vast majority’ of Ukraine’s military aircraft remain operational, Pentagon says
Russia makes strategic gains as it tightens grip on Ukraine’s south
Putin seeks to cut Kyiv’s access to the Black Sea with attacks on port cities
Islamic State leader dies during US raid in north-west Syria
Six children reported among dead as militant chief ‘detonates bomb’ in village hideout
US to send 2,700 troops to eastern Europe amid Ukraine standoff with Russia
Pentagon insists deployment is only temporary move to ease fears of Nato allies
US and Russia cross swords at UN as diplomacy over Ukraine intensifies
Moscow decries western ‘hysteria’ and US and UK threats to sanction Russian elite
Islamic State resurges with ‘new generation’ of recruits
Attacks in Syria and Iraq in recent days show Isis sleeper cells are re-emerging as serious threat
Ukraine: ‘Total unanimity’ among allies on response to any Russian attack - Biden
US president says western governments preparing to impose ‘massive consequences’ on Kremlin
China tests new space capability with hypersonic missile
Launch of nuclear-capable rocket that circled globe took US intelligence by surprise
US vows to pay relatives of Afghans killed in drone strike
Ten people killed in errant US drone attack in Kabul in August
Archbishop denies refusing suspended priest permission to say funeral Mass for sister
Attempts made to resolve ‘sad situation... declined’, he says
US completes final withdrawal from Afghanistan, 20 years after invasion
Efforts to evacuate 60 Irish citizens and 15 Irish-resident Afghans continue at airport
Afghanistan: Biden warns another attack likely as US troops withdraw from Kabul
Attack likely in next 24 to 36 hours as situation on ground remains ‘extremely dangerous’
Extension of Kabul evacuation in doubt after Taliban warning
US says it ‘understands view’ of militant group that all its troops must leave by end of August
Mistrust and mysterious surrenders: how Kabul fell to the Taliban
US tactical decision to abandon Bagram base without notice would reverberate long after
Taliban pledge amnesty ‘for all’ as thousands flee Afghanistan
Women’s rights will be protected ‘within framework of Islam’, says spokesman
Fall of Afghanistan the fruits of years of US miscalculations
Taliban’s success was signalled by Pentagon but Joe Biden was long determined to withdraw
Taliban seize more Afghan cities as fears grow for fate of Kabul
US and UK ‘risk Saigon moment’ as troops sent to evacuate Afghan embassies
Taliban seize three more Afghan provincial capitals and target big cities
Insurgents press on as Joe Biden reaffirms US decision to pull troops from country
Iraqi militias seek truce with US, report claims
Commanders of Iran-sponsored fighters strike accord after fatalities inflicted by US
US ship fires warning shots at Iranian boats in Strait of Hormuz
Boats approached US fleet in ‘unsafe’ manner and behaved ‘aggressively’, Pentagon says
Parents should pray daily for children to join the priesthood, congregation told
Loughrea celebrates ordination of Father Michael Duignan as new Bishop of Clonfert
Pope appoints Fr Michael Duignan as Bishop of Clonfert
Fr Duignan comes from Diocese of Elphin and lectured in St Angela’s College
Trump blames historical gaffe on rain-hit teleprompter
US president praised armed forces for taking over airports during 18th century revolution
The Irish Times view on changes in the Catholic church: a chance to renew
Imminent retirements are an opportunity for the church to rebuild following the catastrophic consequences of its handling of the clerical child sex abuse crisis
Bishops warn against ‘abortion on demand’
Pastoral letters against repealing the Eighth Amendment are read out to masses
Does Ireland really need so many Catholic dioceses?
As numbers decline, the church may have to consider amalgamations
Direct provision needs to be replaced, bishop tells Kilburn Mass
Current system ‘very unsatisfactory’, says Bishop of Clonfert Dr John Kirby
Bishop Eamonn Casey’s funeral arrangements announced
Funeral Mass will take place at 2 o’clock on Thursday afternoon in Galway
Cardinal Desmond Connell’s removal takes place in Dublin
History is made as two archbishops receive cleric’s remains
US considers tougher response to Russia over Syria crisis
John Kerry threatens to halt diplomacy with Russia following recent strikes on Aleppo
John Kerry insists Syria ceasefire ‘not dead’ as UN suspends aid
Ban Ki-moon calls attack on aid convoy ‘sickening, savage and apparently deliberate’
US Olympic swimmers may face charges over false testimony
Jack Conger and Gunnar Bentz detained amid scepticism over armed robbery claim
Catholic bishops voice their support for Maynooth
Leading clerics back St Patrick’s College amid controversy
Syria’s Jabhat al-Nusra says it is ending al-Qaeda ties
Leader of group deemed ‘terrorist’ by Isis appears in video to announce new name
Bangladesh says some restaurant attackers were well off and educated
Some of the men went to an elite public school and are from ‘well-to-do’ families
US working on ‘specific initiatives’ to halt Syrian violence
Stopping violence in Aleppo top priority forUS as 250 killed in city since April 22nd
Turkish military bombs PKK targets in northern Iraq
Raids follow deaths of 37 people in suicide bombing linked to Kurdish militants
Ugandan opposition leader held as Museveni takes poll lead
Early results disputed as president in power for 30 years leads in election count
China dismisses US criticism over missing booksellers
US ‘deeply concerned’ over five Hong Kong booksellers believed to be in detention
US struggles to explain its allegiance to Saudi Arabia
Unwilling to condemn executions, US is in bind over role in Middle East power struggle
Number of Irish held in prison abroad and seeking help steadily increasing
Keeping them in touch with their famillies in Ireland vital to rehabilitation and return
China state TV shows jailed lawyers breaking down at news of son’s detention
Bao Zhouxuan, son of prominent dissident lawyer Wang Yu, was detained in Burma
Burma signs ceasefire with eight armed groups
Seven of 15 armed groups declined to participate over disagreements
Israel deploys hundreds of troops after two settlers shot dead
Drive-by killing of Israeli couple in West Bank comes amid mounting tension
Reaction: US State Department urges ‘constructive’ talks
US senator Gary Hart remains ‘closely engaged’ with parties in the North
South Sudan president signs peace deal despite concerns
US threatens to support UN sanctions if Salva Kiir backtracks on deal with rebels
Iran foreign minister’s Turkey visit postponed
At least nine people dead after separate attacks on Turkish security forces
John Kerry ‘stable’ after breaking leg in Alps cycling accident
US secretary of state fell while cycling a portion of the Tour de France route
Senior clergy figures speak in favour of No vote in referendum
Archbishop Michael Neary says Church is against proposal to redefine marriage
Al Shabab leader killed in US drone attack
Pentagon confirms Adan Garar killed in strike on vehicle near Diinsoor, Somalia
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