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Malachy Clerkin’s sports books of the year

Richie Sadlier and Donald McRae feature among others in the best of 2019

By Malachy ClerkinSat Nov 30 2019 - 06:00

Boris Johnson could end up creating the worst of both worlds on Brexit

British PM’s electoral strategy may place limits on his room to manoeuvre in trade talks

By Denis StauntonSat Nov 30 2019 - 06:00

Trump visits troops in Afghanistan and says Taliban considering ceasefire

On surprise visit to Kabul, US president says he has reopened talks with the Taliban

By Suzanne LynchFri Nov 29 2019 - 20:51

Trumps eyeing Congress seat vacated by Irish-American stalwart Peter King

America Letter: Congressman is 20th Republican to announce they will not run in 2020

By Suzanne LynchFri Nov 29 2019 - 20:00

Day of long goodbyes in Brussels as Tusk and Juncker depart

Jokes and high emotion as EU leaders step down after five turbulent years

By Patrick SmythFri Nov 29 2019 - 17:21

Gabriel Makhlouf is right to shine a spotlight on the IFSC

Market Watch: Republic is world’s sixth-biggest jurisdiction for ‘shadow banking’

By Joe BrennanFri Nov 29 2019 - 15:57

Denis Staunton’s UK election diary – Johnson dodges debates

Channel 4 replaces absent PM with melting ice sculpture for TV debate

By Denis StauntonFri Nov 29 2019 - 08:06

‘Thanksgiving’ rally in Hong Kong after Trump signs Bills backing protesters

Police withdraw from university campus that has seen some of the worst clashes

Fri Nov 29 2019 - 07:57

Qualification for Euro 2020 a long and tedious process

Draw for the finals to include 12 countries who won’t actually play in the tournament

By James McDermottFri Nov 29 2019 - 06:00

Johnson says he would end talks on US trade deal if NHS was put on the table

Tory leader plays down poll pointing to Conservative majority of almost 70 seats, insisting the election remains close

By Denis StauntonThu Nov 28 2019 - 22:30

Trump’s Hong Kong move reignites China trade feud and roils markets

Providence biggest faller on Iseq on day of very thin trading volumes

By Mark PaulThu Nov 28 2019 - 20:14

Miami Republicans at odds with Trump on climate change

Facing profound threats, president’s allies are trying to tackle the climate problem

By Billy NaumanThu Nov 28 2019 - 16:23

‘Our house is on fire’: MEPs declare climate emergency

All EU countries urged to commit to net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050

Thu Nov 28 2019 - 16:07

China angered as Trump signs Bills backing Hong Kong protesters

Legislation with broad bipartisan support threatens sanctions for human rights abuses

By Peter GoffThu Nov 28 2019 - 15:30

Republican Party’s right should learn to love the deep state

US Politics: Trump’s malign neglect of institutions does not bode will for long-term battle with China

By Janan GaneshThu Nov 28 2019 - 06:00

Tech giants watch our every move online. Does that violate our human rights?

Facebook claims its data collection is inherent to the way the internet works. The internet didn’t have to be this way

By Julia Carrie WongThu Nov 28 2019 - 03:58

Guiliani offered to work for Ukraine’s top prosecutor – reports

Trump’s personal lawyer was also seeking incriminating information on Biden at time

By Suzanne LynchWed Nov 27 2019 - 21:01

UK election: Leaked documents shed light on US’s post-Brexit priorities

Papers do not prove Corbyn’s NHS claims, but they raise questions about UK’s future choices

By Denis StauntonWed Nov 27 2019 - 19:00

Corbyn and Johnson clash over claim leaked documents show NHS for sale

Documents show US wants starting point for post-Brexit trade talks to be full market access

By Denis StauntonWed Nov 27 2019 - 18:49

Global shares boosted on US-China trade deal speculation

The Iseq all-share index rose 0.39% on Wednesday

By Peter HamiltonWed Nov 27 2019 - 18:07

US GDP growth revised up to 2.1% pace in third quarter

Data may help allay concerns about health of US economy

Wed Nov 27 2019 - 15:32

Jeremy Corbyn reveals dossier ‘proving NHS up for sale’

Labour leader says documents leave Tory denials on post-Brexit US trade deal ‘in absolute tatters’

By Frances PerraudinWed Nov 27 2019 - 12:24

Two White House budget officials reportedly quit over Ukraine aid concerns

Mark Sandy says they resigned in part over Trump’s aid freeze, according to deposition

Wed Nov 27 2019 - 07:43

First phase of US-China trade deal ‘nearly complete’

‘We’re in the final throes of a very important deal,’ says US president Donald Trump

Tue Nov 26 2019 - 23:42

Trump invited to attend impeachment hearing or 'stop complaining'

US president invited to participate as House judiciary committee plans public hearings

By Suzanne LynchTue Nov 26 2019 - 21:46

Positive trade sentiment nudges European stocks higher

Three lead US indices hit all-time highs as CRH surges on positive results

By Charlie TaylorTue Nov 26 2019 - 18:39

Hong Kong elections: Lam holds firm as Chinese media blames external forces

‘Beijing had to blame somebody, so it is blaming outside foreign forces, particularly the US’

Tue Nov 26 2019 - 07:32

US Navy secretary ousted amid row between Trump and naval personnel

Richard Spencer is forced to resign as president clashes with advisers on war crimes case

By Suzanne LynchMon Nov 25 2019 - 21:24

Michael Bloomberg joins 2020 Democratic field for US president

Former Republican and NY major’s vast wealth exceeds that of Trump

Sun Nov 24 2019 - 21:53

Pence seeks to reassure Kurds of US backing on surprise Iraq trip

Visit allows focus on foreign policy as impeachment hearings against Trump proceed

Sat Nov 23 2019 - 16:57

Trump impeachment: Documents reveal contact between Giuliani and Pompeo

Documents show ‘clear paper trail’ to facilitate smear campaign against US ambassador

Sat Nov 23 2019 - 10:24

The triumph of Nikki Haley over the curse of the Trump White House

America Letter: Former South Carolina governor may be Republicans’ greatest hope

By Suzanne LynchSat Nov 23 2019 - 01:00

Markets rise on US economic data and trade talks hopes

Irish banks claw back some ground in testing week

By Barry O'HalloranFri Nov 22 2019 - 20:57

New police chief wants Hong Kong university siege to end peacefully

Dozens of protesters barricaded in campus with ‘many explosives and petrol bombs’

By Peter GoffFri Nov 22 2019 - 19:05

How Fiona Hill took apart Trump’s conspiracy theory and emerged a heroine

Russia expert’s opening statement at impeachment hearing stood out for its bluntness

By Julian BorgerFri Nov 22 2019 - 16:20

‘She wouldn’t hang my picture’: Trump again hits out at US ambassador

President continues attacks on impeachment inquiry witnesses in Fox and Friends interview

Fri Nov 22 2019 - 15:44

Impeachment inquiry witnesses turn up heat on Donald Trump

This week’s public hearings shone an unflattering light on president’s Ukraine role

By Suzanne LynchFri Nov 22 2019 - 14:51

The great haul of China: Is Chinese investment good for Ireland?

Chinese FDI expected to reach record high this year, but firms’ links to Communist Party are causing concern

By Charlie TaylorFri Nov 22 2019 - 05:32

Former Trump adviser warns over Ukraine conspiracy theory

Impeachment inquiry hears Russia ‘systematically attacked’ US democracy

By Suzanne LynchThu Nov 21 2019 - 21:37

Trump had private dinner with Mark Zuckerberg amid Congress appearance

US president’s meeting with Facebook’s CEO has not previously been disclosed

Thu Nov 21 2019 - 18:50

US withdrawal enabling Islamic State to regroup in Syria, Pentagon says

Islamic State likely to have time and space to target West, US inspectorate says

By Michael JansenThu Nov 21 2019 - 17:19

Trump impeachment: Five key things we learned from Gordon Sondland evidence

US ambassador to EU delivered explosive inquiry evidence on Wednesday

By Eileen SullivanThu Nov 21 2019 - 13:36

De Niro v Trump: He’ll start a war to get a third term

The Hollywood star isn’t letting up on the US president in their (mainly one-sided) beef

By Luke O’NeilThu Nov 21 2019 - 10:16

Democratic debate: Pete Buttigieg targeted by primary rivals

South Bend, Indiana mayor on backfoot after joining front runners for presidential ticket

By Lauren FedorThu Nov 21 2019 - 09:26

Nation state notion weakened by tribal political identity

US Politics: Passports failing to supersede parties as conflicts of day are intra-national

By Janan GaneshThu Nov 21 2019 - 01:00

Pompeo dismisses Sondland evidence at Trump impeachment hearing

Secretary of State ‘didn’t see testimony’ but is ‘incredibly proud of what we’ve accomplished’

By Suzanne LynchWed Nov 20 2019 - 21:57

Trump directed campaign on Ukraine, ambassador tells inquiry

Quid pro quo threat existed, US ambassador to EU tells impeachment hearing

By Suzanne LynchWed Nov 20 2019 - 21:51

British Conservative party under fire over ‘factcheck’ stunt

Party’s press office changed its Twitter name to factcheckUK during election TV debate

By Finn McRedmondWed Nov 20 2019 - 07:51

Trump’s Ukraine call was improper, impeachment hearing told

Former diplomat testifies US president said Ukraine is ‘full of terrible people’

By Suzanne LynchTue Nov 19 2019 - 22:36

Arab world condemns US declaration on Israeli settlements

Pompeo announcement that settlements not considered illegal a big blow to peace deal hopes

By Michael JansenTue Nov 19 2019 - 13:30

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