Greece feels the squeeze as history closes in all around it
Greece Letter: Nation occupies a tight spot at the heart of a geopolitical Venn diagram
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
Britain to widen sanctions threat against Russia amid Ukraine attack fears
Moscow seeks clarification of West's security plans as tension remains high
Janan Ganesh: The US’s vaunted turn to the left is plainly stalling
The Democratic right may be out of favour – but it has a decisive say in running the country
US Senate reaffirms support for Belfast Agreement
Congressional support for peace is ‘vitally important’ says Ireland’s Ambassador to US
Russia arrests over 1,700 at rallies for Kremlin critic Navalny
Large crowds protest at treatment of opposition figure who is on hunger strike in jail
Biden welcomes Japanese PM as first official foreign visitor
China tops the agenda of bilateral meeting with Yoshihide Suga in Washington
Trump hits back at ‘grossly incompetent’ Obama
Democrats launch inquiry amid deepening controversy over Trump’s firing of watchdog
World leaders condemn Donald Trump decision to halt WHO funding
World Health Organisation head says it regrets decision and is reviewing impact on finances
China hits back at US sanctions threat over Uighur rights abuses
Beijing considers visa restrictions on US diplomats over ‘odious’ response to Xinjiang issue
US House to hold first full vote on Trump impeachment inquiry
Former national security adviser John Bolton summoned to appear before committees
Ex-US envoy to North calls on government to push for Border status quo
Gary Hart asks US Senate to ‘make clear’ to UK, EU, Belfast Agreement must be protected
US lawmakers urge support for Hong Kong protests
Calls for Trump to take firmer stance as president says he expects Xi to act ‘humanely’
Trump vetoes congressional effort to block Saudi arms sales
Administration approved $8.1bn arms sale to Saudi Arabia and UAE
Donohoe to meet US officials over impact of sanctions on Aughinish Alumina
Minister to meet US treasury secretary amid concerns over impact on Limerick plant of US sanctions against Russian individuals
US Senate advances measure to cut support for Saudi forces in Yemen
Bipartisan vote in wake of Khashoggi killing defies stance held by Trump administration
Trump under fire over ‘America first’ human rights policy
US president rejects calls for a tougher response to Saudi murder of Jamal Khashoggi
Democrats avoid setback in California primary vote
One of eight states that voted for House of Representatives, Senate and governorships
US Senate panel narrowly backs Pompeo as secretary of state
Republican Rand Paul withdraws opposition after assurances over foreign policy approach
Pompeo says he’ll put US diplomacy back on the world map
Trump’s nominee for secretary of state, seen as foreign policy hawk, vows to save Iran deal
House Republicans pass major tax reform Bill
Vote on overhauling tax system a victory for Paul Ryan but proposal faces Senate hurdles
US government restricts travel to Cuba with new rules
Move follows Trump’s decision to roll back Obama-sponsored warmer US ties with Havana
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