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Jerome Adams feels that deaths could fall short of totals that some computer models showed

Coronavirus models now predict many fewer US deaths

Two senior US health officials have said they now believe the coronavirus outbreak may kill fewer Americans than some recent projections, pointing to tentative signs that the death toll was starting to level off in New York and other hot spots.

US • 07 Apr 20

Maeve Kennedy McKean and her eight-year-old son are missing since Thursday

Two missing members of Kennedy family presumed dead

Two members of the Kennedy political dynasty, including a grandniece of John F Kennedy, are presumed dead after they went missing during a canoe trip.

US • 04 Apr 20

A person wearing a protective face mask stands in front of the Christ the Savior Cathedral in Moscow

Global developments: At a glance

There are now over a million cases of coronavirus, and more than 53,000 deaths globally.

News • 03 Apr 20

US President Donald Trump speaks during a Coronavirus Task Force press briefing

Peak death rate in US 'likely in two weeks' - Trump

President Donald Trump said Sunday that the peak death rate in the United States from the coronavirus pandemic was likely to hit in two weeks.

US • 29 Mar 20

High alert: A week of warnings in the US

Brian O'Donovan reports from Washington as the United States heads towards becoming the new global epicentre of the coronavirus pandemic.

Coronavirus • 28 Mar 20

Taiwan invites US media expelled by China

American journalists expelled by China are welcome to set up shop in Taiwan, foreign minister Joseph Wu said on Saturday as the democratic island burnishes its credentials as a regional free speech haven.

World • 28 Mar 20

From here in the US, home has never felt so far away

The global spread of the coronavirus has reminded us all how small our world is but for many of us living abroad, we've never felt further from home.

Coronavirus • 22 Mar 20

Elizabeth Warren was the last woman among the top tier of Democrat candidates

Elizabeth Warren drops out of White House race

US Senator Elizabeth Warren has ended her campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination.

World • 05 Mar 20

The €3.5 billion project has set the government of Ethiopia and Egypt at loggerheads since Ethiopia broke ground in 2011

Ethiopia says US 'undiplomatic' over Nile Dam project

The United States has been "undiplomatic" in its role facilitating talks between three countries on the Nile River over a giant dam, the Ethiopian government has said.

World • 03 Mar 20

The Taliban confirmed a call between the US president and fighter-turned-negotiator Mullah Baradar

Trump holds 'very good talk' with Taliban leader

US President Donald Trump spoke by phone call with the leader of the Taliban, the insurgent group and the US leader have both confirmed, days after the United States signed a historic deal with the militants.

World • 03 Mar 20

US officials have warned that Huawei's equipment could be used to spy on other countries, however the company has denied this

US diplomat encourages EU states to use Huawei rivals

EU countries have no reason to use 5G mobile technology from Huawei because Sweden's Ericsson, Finland's Nokia and South Korea's Samsung are on par with the Chinese group in the field, a senior US diplomat has said.

Business • 19 Feb 20

China's top negotiator, vice premier Liu He, and US President Donald Trump signed the trade deal in the White House

US, China announce 'Phase 1' trade deal

The United States and China have announced an initial trade deal that will roll back some tariffs and boost Chinese purchases of US goods and services, defusing an 18-month conflict between the world's two largest economies.

Business • 15 Jan 20

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo (L) and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin

US to impose additional sanctions on Iran

The United States is imposing additional sanctions on Iran as a result of its attack on US troops in Iraq this week, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin has said.

World • 10 Jan 20

Mark Esper said there had been no plans issued for troops to prepare to leave Iraq

US military has no plans to leave Iraq, says Esper

The United States has no plans to pull out militarily from Iraq, US Defence Secretary Mark Esper told Pentagon reporters this evening, following reports of a US military letter detailing a withdrawal.

World • 06 Jan 20

Evo Morales resigned as president of Bolivia on 10 November after almost three weeks of protests

Bolivia's Morales claims he was forced out by US coup

Former Bolivian president Evo Morales has claimed he was forced from office by a United States-backed coup d'etat aimed at gaining access to the South American country's vast lithium resources.

World • 25 Dec 19

The agreement is the first significant progress made in the long-running trade dispute

US and China agree to 'phase one' trade deal

US President Donald Trump and Chinese officials said that they have agreed to a "phase one" trade deal that included cutting US tariffs on Chinese goods.

Business • 13 Dec 19

There have been mounting differences between the US and Turkey

Donald Trump lauds his relationship with Turkish leader

US President Donald Trump has lauded his relationship with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan after the two leaders met in Washington DC.

World • 13 Nov 19

The two sides are working to try to agree on a text for a "Phase 1" trade agreement announced by US President Donald Trump on 11 October

US, China close to finalising part of trade agreement

The United States and China are close to finalising some sections of a trade agreement after a phone call between top negotiators, the US Trade Representative's office has said.

Business • 25 Oct 19

Donald Trump made the announcement at the White House

Trump announces US to lift sanctions on Turkey

US President Donald Trump has said sanctions that had been imposed on Turkey for its incursion into northern Syria would be lifted after Turkey said it would make the ceasefire permanent.

World • 23 Oct 19

Images from the Syrian Arab News Agency shows civilians welcoming Syrian army soldiers in Tal Tamr

US tells Turkey to impose immediate ceasefire in Syria

The United States has told Turkey to impose an immediate ceasefire in Syria, according to US Vice President Mike Pence.

World • 14 Oct 19

North Korean delegates at the talks in Sweden

US disputes North Korean claims talks have broken down

The US State Department has described talks with North Korea as "good discussions", disputing claims by the top North Korean envoy that the meeting broke down.

World • 10 Nov 19

Rudy Giuliani said in a tweet the subpoena raised legal issues including attorney-client privilege

Subpoena issued to Trump lawyer Giuliani for documents

The US House of Representatives' impeachment probe into President Donald Trump has intensified after a subpoena for documents was sent to Mr Trump's lawyer Rudy Giuliani.

US • 01 Oct 19

Donald Trump said exercising restraint on Iran actually shows strength

US to send troops to Gulf following oil facility attack

The United States said it will send military reinforcements to the Gulf region following attacks on two Saudi oil facilities last week, which the US blamed on Iran.

US • 21 Sep 19

Iran has been condemned after the weekend attacks on Saudi oil installations

US evaluating evidence after Saudi oil attack - Pence

The United States is evaluating evidence on the attacks on Saudi Arabian oil facilities and stands ready to defend its interests and allies in the Middle East, the US Vice President, Mike Pence, has said.

World • 17 Sep 19

Mike Pence has publicly mentioned his Irish roots

What are Mike Pence's Irish roots?

As US Vice-President Mike Pence arrives in Ireland, we take a look at his heritage, his political career and his links to Ireland.

Ireland • 02 Sep 19