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  • Yvonne Murray Global Security Reporter

    Yvonne Murray

    in New York

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    UN deadlocked over wars in Ukraine and Gaza

    Is superpower hypocrisy killing the United Nations?

    The UN hit a low point in 2024, as divisions between the world's most powerful nations deepened, stymieing UN action and raising questions over the organisation's relevance. Can the UN escape its malaise?

    2024 in Review • 02 Jan
    How 'toxic' disinformation puts UN troops at risk

    How 'toxic' disinformation puts UN troops at risk

    Over the last decade, tackling disinformation has emerged a key challenge for peacekeeping missions and the United Nations, officials who spoke to RTÉ said.

    Prime Time • 08 Jan
    UN peacekeeper Private Seán Rooney was killed in southern Lebanon two years ago today

    Two years on, family of Private Seán Rooney still awaits answers

    On the second anniversary of the death of Irish UN peacekeeper, Private Seán Rooney, in Lebanon, the Donegal man's family are still seeking answers about what happened on the night he was killed

    Prime Time • 15 Dec 24
    Private Rooney was killed while serving with UNIFIL, the UN mission in Lebanon, on 14 December 2022

    UN says new info will be shared with family of peacekeeper

    Further information about the incident that led to the death of Private Seán Rooney will be made available to his family, the United Nations has said.

    Ireland • 14 Dec 24
    Private Seán Rooney was killed while driving an armoured jeep on peacekeeping duties in Lebanon in December 2022

    Private Rooney's family to see UN report into his death

    Information not yet given to the family of Private Seán Rooney regarding his death will soon be made available to them, a spokesman for the UN Secretary General has said.

    Ireland • 13 Dec 24
    Estimates of undocumented Irish in America vary between 10,000 and 50,000

    Will Trump immigration plan impact undocumented Irish?

    A Director at the Emerald Isle Immigration Center in New York says "everyone is fearful" after US president-elect Donald Trump stated he would begin the largest deportation effort in US history.

    US • 12 Dec 24
    Estimates of undocumented Irish in America vary between 10,000 and 50,000

    Will Trump immigration plan impact undocumented Irish?

    A Director at the Emerald Isle Immigration Center in New York says "everyone is fearful" after US president-elect Donald Trump stated we would begin the largest deportation effort in US history.

    US • 11 Dec 24
    Will Donald Trump turn his back on the UN?

    Will Donald Trump gut the United Nations?

    America bankrolls the United Nations but some Trump allies don't think they are getting value for money. What will it mean if Trump pulls back from the UN again?

    Analysis and Comment • 23 Nov 24
    Atlanta resident Gary Walker said he hadn't yet made up his mind

    Battleground state of Georgia braces for election day

    On the eve of what both campaigns are calling the most consequential election in years, the key battleground of Georgia remains too close to call

    US Election 2024 • 05 Nov 24
    Swing states are also known as battleground states or purple states

    Watch: What is a swing state anyway?

    The US presidential election is taking place and there's a lot of talk about swing states.

    US Election 2024 • 05 Nov 24
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