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China’s vice-president dismisses growth fears

Davos 2019: Risks include ‘unilateralism, protection and populism’, Wang Qishan says

Wed Jan 23 2019 - 17:17

New York parking spat lands Alec Baldwin in anger-management class

Actor also fined after pleading guilty to punching man in row over parking spot

Wed Jan 23 2019 - 16:55

Merkel calls for global cooperation to achieve ‘win-win outcomes’

Davos 2019: Abe hopes for transitional period in Brexit

Wed Jan 23 2019 - 16:17

Vice: Christian Bale is nuance-free as Dick Cheney

Review: The movie is never boring, but too often treats the audience like morons

By Donald ClarkeWed Jan 23 2019 - 13:45

US Senate set to vote as government shutdown enters 33rd day

Neither of two proposals to end the deadlock looks likely to gain required support

Wed Jan 23 2019 - 12:29

Davos Diary: Attenborough sets climate change sceptics right

Taoiseach and Minister for finance will arrive in Davos on Wednesday

By Joe BrennanWed Jan 23 2019 - 05:30

The Irish Times view on Afghanistan: the Taliban resurgent

The US is losing the war, but it’s also losing what political leverage it had left

Wed Jan 23 2019 - 00:02

US senate leaders agree on deal that could reopen government

Republicans and Democrats schedule competing votes for Thursday

Tue Jan 22 2019 - 22:06

Boost for Trump as court bans transgender people from military

Democrats criticise ruling as shutdown over $5.7bn border wall budget continues

By Suzanne LynchTue Jan 22 2019 - 20:32

Brazil’s president Jair Bolsonaro denounces leftist politics in South America

Davos 2019: new premier promises to press ahead with reforms

By Joe BrennanTue Jan 22 2019 - 17:59

US court clears way for Trump’s restrictions on transgender troops

Supreme court judges put earlier decisions that had blocked plan on hold

Tue Jan 22 2019 - 15:35

Brexit makes it a good time for State to fly flag at Davos

Davos 2019: Donohoe to face taxing time over profit shifting

By Joe BrennanTue Jan 22 2019 - 14:09

German investor morale brightens, but view of current conditions is grim

Assessment of current economic conditions plunged to a four year low

Tue Jan 22 2019 - 12:23

China’s growth slowdown ‘not going to be a disaster’

Davos 2019: Beijing can still ‘leverage a lot’ to expand fiscal policy

By Joe BrennanTue Jan 22 2019 - 11:47

North Korea: undeclared ‘missile HQ’ discovered as nuclear summit nears

Sino-ri site houses medium-range missiles that could be used in nuclear or conventional attacks

Tue Jan 22 2019 - 08:07

Chinese economy last year grew at its slowest rate since 1990

Export-focused sectors, which had rushed to get orders in before the trade war with the US started to bite, are now feeling the pain

Tue Jan 22 2019 - 05:51

Foreign investment in Republic fell by €106bn last year, says UN

Large-scale repatriations of profits by US multinationals meant total foreign investment fell

By Charlie TaylorTue Jan 22 2019 - 05:30

EU urges Moscow-Kiev transit deal as Russian plans fuel tension

US denounces Russia-Germany gas pipeline that could freeze out Ukraine

By Daniel McLaughlinMon Jan 21 2019 - 18:50

Democrat Kamala Harris joins 2020 presidential race

African-American California senator joins crowded field of contenders for nomination

By Suzanne LynchMon Jan 21 2019 - 13:49

A favourite restaurant in Syria led Islamic State to Americans

Four Americans among at least 15 killed in attack in Manbij, a town seen as a US-backed island of stability

By Ben Hubbard and Eric SchmittMon Jan 21 2019 - 09:42

Davos 2019: do the global elite have the will to fix the world’s problems?

Globalisation, populism and Brexit are among the issues at the World Economic Forum

Mon Jan 21 2019 - 08:30

Maureen Dowd: Women’s revolution is transforming Congress

Trump feels heat of vengeance against the wicked man in the White House

By Maureen DowdMon Jan 21 2019 - 05:05

Mexico’s real-life narco drama plays out in ‘El Chapo’ trial

Joaquín Guzmán case casts light on bribery, smuggling and competing drug king pins

By John Paul Rathbone and Jude WebberMon Jan 21 2019 - 05:02

Mueller disputes report that Trump directed Cohen to lie

‘BuzzFeed description of specific statements to the special counsel’s office ... not accurate’

By Mark Mazzetti and Sharon LaFraniereSat Jan 19 2019 - 15:01

Seán Moncrieff: Welcome to the death of satire

The likes of Trump and Boris Johnson have made it impossible to satirise politics because politics is now satire

By Seán MoncrieffSat Jan 19 2019 - 06:00

Trump-Pelosi relations hit new low as shutdown nears second month

Tit-for-tat continues as president cancels trip to Afghanistan after letter suggests he delay his State of the Union address

By Suzanne LynchSat Jan 19 2019 - 05:01

Despite Trump’s policies, US-EU relations still strong and valued

America Letter: Bleak two years have eroded harmony between Brussels and Washington

By Suzanne LynchSat Jan 19 2019 - 01:00

Is this a good time to pile your money into a Persian carpet?

These unique artworks transform a living space. But do your homework before investing

By Elizabeth BirdthistleSat Jan 19 2019 - 00:00

Trump to make ‘major announcement’ on shutdown and border

US president’s announces plans to address ‘humanitarian crisis’ and ongoing impasse

Fri Jan 18 2019 - 23:34

Second summit between Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un set for February

North Korean official visits Oval Office to lay ground work for leaders’ meeting

By Suzanne LynchFri Jan 18 2019 - 20:50

European shares rise to highest in six weeks

Ryanair big news on Irish market after fresh profit warning

By Barry O'HalloranFri Jan 18 2019 - 19:26

Senior North Korea official arrives in Washington for talks

Finalising second US-North Korea summit focus of meetings

Fri Jan 18 2019 - 08:19

Leo Varadkar is 40 today: here’s 40 pearls of wisdom he really should know

Lessons for Leo: never dye your hair, don’t become a Mamil but do invest in slip-on shoes

By Conor PopeFri Jan 18 2019 - 05:45

Trump cancels US delegation to Davos and Pelosi Afghan trip, citing shutdown

President withdraws permission for House speaker to use military aircraft for trip

By Suzanne LynchFri Jan 18 2019 - 00:07

Profit warning from Société Générale weighs on European shares

Cairn Homes enjoys 4% bounce in Dublin on the back of positive trading numbers

By Eoin Burke-KennedyThu Jan 17 2019 - 19:08

Nairobi hotel attack: Eleven arrested as missing are accounted for

Bomb disposal experts detonate explosive left over from assault claimed by al-Shabaab

Thu Jan 17 2019 - 17:41

Israel and Palestinians reject leaked outline of Trump peace plan

‘Deal of the century’ in TV report includes Palestinian state in majority of West Bank

By Mark WeissThu Jan 17 2019 - 17:28

Russia supportive of Syrian opposition to Turkish-controlled security zone

Kurds also against proposed development along the Syrian-Turkish border

By Michael JansenWed Jan 16 2019 - 20:40

Death toll in terror attack on Nairobi hotel rises to 21

Kenya’s president seeks to restore calm after attackers ‘eliminated’ by security forces

Wed Jan 16 2019 - 19:50

Trade tensions top global risks as Taoiseach set to join Davos elite

Report highlights ‘lack of collective will’ to tackle issues

By Joe BrennanWed Jan 16 2019 - 17:49

The ‘angels’ helping migrants at US-Mexico border

San Diego-based group claims US officials are ‘dumping’ asylum seekers on the streets

By Stephen StarrWed Jan 16 2019 - 01:00

Trump’s AG nominee says he would not interfere in Mueller inquiry

William Barr calls the special counsel a ‘good friend’ in evidence to Senate committee

By Suzanne LynchTue Jan 15 2019 - 21:11

Market turbulence weighs on JPMorgan fixed income revenues

CEO Jamie Dimon warns of impact of US government shutdown on economy

By Laura NoonanTue Jan 15 2019 - 18:55

Gillette ad causes uproar with men’s rights activists

Backlash includes call for boycott, complaining the We Believe commercial is ‘insulting’ and ‘emasculates men’

Tue Jan 15 2019 - 10:00

Apple’s crumble? It’s too early to write off the tech giant

Stocktake: Market volatility taking its toll on Trump; fear and greed grips Mr Market

By Proinsias O'MahonyTue Jan 15 2019 - 05:00

The Irish Times view on the gilets jaunes protests: Macron faces his biggest test

To succeed, Macron must show voters that the Jupiterean president can come back to earth

Tue Jan 15 2019 - 00:10

Trump threatens to ‘devastate’ Turkey’s economy if it attacks Kurds

Ankara hits back after US president’s warning over withdrawal of troops from Syria

Mon Jan 14 2019 - 19:43

Al-Qaeda’s offshoot in Syria consolidates hold over Idlib

Idlib could become a base for the infiltration of jihadis into the region and Europe

By Michael JansenMon Jan 14 2019 - 18:42

Fifteen killed as plane crashes into residential housing in Iran

Crew believed to have mistaken one airport for another, aviation official claims

Mon Jan 14 2019 - 17:02

Trump predicts US will reach trade deal with China

World’s two largest economies held mid-level talks in Beijing last week

Mon Jan 14 2019 - 15:06

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