Exit poll suggests Andrzej Duda leads in Poland Polish President Bronislaw Komorowski was pushed into a surprise second place spot by a conservative challenger in the presidential election. News • 11 May 15
Exit poll suggests Andrzej Duda leads in Poland Polish President Bronislaw Komorowski was pushed into a surprise second place spot by a conservative challenger in the presidential election. News • 11 May 15
Hillary Clinton announces 2016 presidential bid Hillary Clinton has announced she is to seek Democratic nomination in the US 2016 presidential campaign. News • 12 Apr 15
Hillary Clinton announces 2016 presidential bid Hillary Clinton has announced she is to seek Democratic nomination in the US 2016 presidential campaign. News • 12 Apr 15
Italy elects senior judge as president Italian politicians elected Sergio Mattarella, a constitutional court judge and veteran politician, as president, handing a welcome political victory to Prime Minister Matteo Renzi. News • 31 Jan 15
Italy elects senior judge as president Italian politicians elected Sergio Mattarella, a constitutional court judge and veteran politician, as president, handing a welcome political victory to Prime Minister Matteo Renzi. News • 31 Jan 15
Protesters' abuse of President Higgins condemned Politicians have strongly condemned the verbal abuse President Michael D Higgins was subjected to last week by water charge protesters. News • 28 Jan 15
Protesters' abuse of President Higgins condemned Politicians have strongly condemned the verbal abuse President Michael D Higgins was subjected to last week by water charge protesters. News • 28 Jan 15
Jeb Bush quits posts ahead of possible 2016 run Potential US Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush has resigned from all of his corporate and non-profit board member positions as he explores a run for the White House. News • 01 Jan 15
Jeb Bush quits posts ahead of possible 2016 run Potential US Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush has resigned from all of his corporate and non-profit board member positions as he explores a run for the White House. News • 01 Jan 15
IMF suspends financial aid to Greece The International Monetary Fund has said it is suspending financial aid to Greece under its huge rescue program until a new government is formed. News • 29 Dec 14
IMF suspends financial aid to Greece The International Monetary Fund has said it is suspending financial aid to Greece under its huge rescue program until a new government is formed. News • 29 Dec 14
President Higgins begins three-week African visit President Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina will begin an official three-week visit to Africa today. News • 01 Nov 14
President Higgins begins three-week African visit President Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina will begin an official three-week visit to Africa today. News • 01 Nov 14
Ukrainian govt says Crimea will not be given up The Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has said his country would never give up Crimea and would not compromise on its path towards closer ties with Europe. News • 07 Jun 14
Ukrainian govt says Crimea will not be given up The Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has said his country would never give up Crimea and would not compromise on its path towards closer ties with Europe. News • 07 Jun 14
President thanks Britain for support during crisis President Michael D Higgins has said that Ireland was deeply grateful to Britain for the bilateral support it received in response to the economic crisis. News • 09 Apr 14
President thanks Britain for support during crisis President Michael D Higgins has said that Ireland was deeply grateful to Britain for the bilateral support it received in response to the economic crisis. News • 09 Apr 14
Luxembourg's Juncker signals EC presidency bid Former Luxembourg Prime Minister Jean-Claude Juncker, the EU's longest-serving elder statesman, has thrown his hat into the ring for the presidency of the European Commission to succeed Jose Manuel Barroso. Business • 09 Jan 14
Luxembourg's Juncker signals EC presidency bid Former Luxembourg Prime Minister Jean-Claude Juncker, the EU's longest-serving elder statesman, has thrown his hat into the ring for the presidency of the European Commission to succeed Jose Manuel Barroso. Business • 09 Jan 14
Bachelet fails to get 50% of vote in Chile ballot Centre-left Michelle Bachelet held a big lead in Chile's presidential election but fell short of the 50% of votes necessary to avoid a run off, according to a media projection tonight. News • 17 Nov 13
Bachelet fails to get 50% of vote in Chile ballot Centre-left Michelle Bachelet held a big lead in Chile's presidential election but fell short of the 50% of votes necessary to avoid a run off, according to a media projection tonight. News • 17 Nov 13
Nasheed ahead in Maldives election results Former leader Mohammed Nasheed edged ahead in the first round of the Maldives presidential race today. News • 09 Nov 13
Nasheed ahead in Maldives election results Former leader Mohammed Nasheed edged ahead in the first round of the Maldives presidential race today. News • 09 Nov 13
Napolitano re-elected Italy's president Italy's newly re-elected President Giorgio Napolitano called on divided political parties to act responsibly in the days ahead as he tries once more to resolve the stalemate created by February's deadlocked election. News • 20 Apr 13
Napolitano re-elected Italy's president Italy's newly re-elected President Giorgio Napolitano called on divided political parties to act responsibly in the days ahead as he tries once more to resolve the stalemate created by February's deadlocked election. News • 20 Apr 13
President warns MEPs about impact of austerity President Michael D Higgins has delivered a strong warning to MEPs on the dangers of following a policy of austerity without considering the social consequences. News • 17 Apr 13
President warns MEPs about impact of austerity President Michael D Higgins has delivered a strong warning to MEPs on the dangers of following a policy of austerity without considering the social consequences. News • 17 Apr 13
Venezuela's president-elect fears coup attempt Venezuelan President-elect Nicolas Maduro has accused the opposition of planning a coup against him after seven government supporters were killed in clashes over his disputed election victory. News • 16 Apr 13
Venezuela's president-elect fears coup attempt Venezuelan President-elect Nicolas Maduro has accused the opposition of planning a coup against him after seven government supporters were killed in clashes over his disputed election victory. News • 16 Apr 13
Syria's president warns of affect of regime change President Bashar al-Assad has warned that the fall of his regime or the breakup of Syria will unleash a "domino effect" that will fuel Middle East instability for years to come. News • 05 Apr 13
Syria's president warns of affect of regime change President Bashar al-Assad has warned that the fall of his regime or the breakup of Syria will unleash a "domino effect" that will fuel Middle East instability for years to come. News • 05 Apr 13
President Higgins on official visit to Italy President Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina are in Rome for the start of an official visit to Italy. News • 06 Feb 13
President Higgins on official visit to Italy President Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina are in Rome for the start of an official visit to Italy. News • 06 Feb 13
Syrian government denounces UN international envoy Syria has denounced international envoy Lakhdar Brahimi as "flagrantly biased", casting doubt on how long the United Nations-Arab League mediator can pursue his peace mission. News • 11 Jan 13
Syrian government denounces UN international envoy Syria has denounced international envoy Lakhdar Brahimi as "flagrantly biased", casting doubt on how long the United Nations-Arab League mediator can pursue his peace mission. News • 11 Jan 13
Christmas message from President Michael D Higgins President Michael D Higgins has issued his Christmas and New Year message to the people of Ireland and all the Irish family. Special Reports • 16 Dec 12
Christmas message from President Michael D Higgins President Michael D Higgins has issued his Christmas and New Year message to the people of Ireland and all the Irish family. Special Reports • 16 Dec 12
President concludes three-day visit to England President Michael D Higgins has concluded his three-day official visit to Liverpool and Manchester. News • 23 Nov 12
President concludes three-day visit to England President Michael D Higgins has concluded his three-day official visit to Liverpool and Manchester. News • 23 Nov 12
Report highlights errors in RTÉ's Frontline debate A number of errors were made by the production team behind the presidential debate held on RTÉ’s The Frontline, according to the report of an editorial review into the programme. News • 19 Nov 12
Report highlights errors in RTÉ's Frontline debate A number of errors were made by the production team behind the presidential debate held on RTÉ’s The Frontline, according to the report of an editorial review into the programme. News • 19 Nov 12
President of Brazil urges Europe austerity rethink Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff has said Europe may have to rethink its economic austerity measures. News • 10 Oct 12
President of Brazil urges Europe austerity rethink Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff has said Europe may have to rethink its economic austerity measures. News • 10 Oct 12
President begins South America visit in Chile President Michael D Higgins began a two-week official visit to South America today. News • 04 Oct 12
President begins South America visit in Chile President Michael D Higgins began a two-week official visit to South America today. News • 04 Oct 12
Libyan president orders militias to disband Libya's president has ordered all of the country's militias to come under government authority or disband. News • 23 Sep 12
Libyan president orders militias to disband Libya's president has ordered all of the country's militias to come under government authority or disband. News • 23 Sep 12
Obama launches small firms initiatives US President Barack Obama has ordered a series of modest steps aimed at helping small businesses. News • 11 Jul 12
Obama launches small firms initiatives US President Barack Obama has ordered a series of modest steps aimed at helping small businesses. News • 11 Jul 12
