Saudis call for 'urgent' meetings over Gulf tensions Saudi Arabia has said the kingdom's massive oil installations are well protected, days after a drone attack claimed by Yemeni rebels on a key oil pipeline. News • 19 May 19
Saudis call for 'urgent' meetings over Gulf tensions Saudi Arabia has said the kingdom's massive oil installations are well protected, days after a drone attack claimed by Yemeni rebels on a key oil pipeline. News • 19 May 19
Khamenei says Iran does not seek war with United States Iran's Supreme Leader has said the nation does not seek war with the United States despite mounting tensions between the two over Iranian nuclear capabilities and its missile programme. World • 14 May 19
Khamenei says Iran does not seek war with United States Iran's Supreme Leader has said the nation does not seek war with the United States despite mounting tensions between the two over Iranian nuclear capabilities and its missile programme. World • 14 May 19
Union calls on Govt to oppose potential Trump visit The Unite trade union has urged the Government to oppose any proposed visit by US President Donald Trump to Ireland. Ireland • 13 May 19
Union calls on Govt to oppose potential Trump visit The Unite trade union has urged the Government to oppose any proposed visit by US President Donald Trump to Ireland. Ireland • 13 May 19
70 countries urge N Korea to scrap weapons programmes Seventy countries have urged North Korea to scrap its nuclear weapons, ballistic missiles, and related programmes, declaring they are a threat to world peace. World • 11 May 19
70 countries urge N Korea to scrap weapons programmes Seventy countries have urged North Korea to scrap its nuclear weapons, ballistic missiles, and related programmes, declaring they are a threat to world peace. World • 11 May 19
As tariff hike looms, China asks US to meet it halfway China appealed to the United States today to meet it halfway to salvage a deal that could end their trade war. Business • 09 May 19
As tariff hike looms, China asks US to meet it halfway China appealed to the United States today to meet it halfway to salvage a deal that could end their trade war. Business • 09 May 19
Fake heiress convicted of fraud in New York A German-Russian woman who passed herself off as an heiress has been convicted of multiple charges in New York, for stealing over $200,000 and attempting to make off with millions more. World • 26 Apr 19
Fake heiress convicted of fraud in New York A German-Russian woman who passed herself off as an heiress has been convicted of multiple charges in New York, for stealing over $200,000 and attempting to make off with millions more. World • 26 Apr 19
Biden his time: Joe finally announces presidential bid Brian O'Donovan says Joe Biden will be hoping it is third time lucky as he once again enters the race for the US Presidency. World • 25 Apr 19
Biden his time: Joe finally announces presidential bid Brian O'Donovan says Joe Biden will be hoping it is third time lucky as he once again enters the race for the US Presidency. World • 25 Apr 19
White supremacist executed for 1998 Texas murder A 44-year-old white supremacist has been executed in Texas for killing a black man by dragging him behind a truck. World • 25 Apr 19
White supremacist executed for 1998 Texas murder A 44-year-old white supremacist has been executed in Texas for killing a black man by dragging him behind a truck. World • 25 Apr 19
20 years on, Columbine has become a beacon of hope Each morning for the last two decades, Frank DeAngelis has recited aloud the names of the 13 people killed at Columbine High School, where he served as principal during the 1999 massacre that marked a modern era of mass school shootings. News Lens • 17 Apr 19
20 years on, Columbine has become a beacon of hope Each morning for the last two decades, Frank DeAngelis has recited aloud the names of the 13 people killed at Columbine High School, where he served as principal during the 1999 massacre that marked a modern era of mass school shootings. News Lens • 17 Apr 19
US Homeland Security chief Nielsen stands aside US Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen, who oversaw President Donald Trump's bitterly contested immigration policies during her tumultuous 16-month tenure, has resigned amid a surge in the number of migrants at the border with Mexico. World • 08 Apr 19
US Homeland Security chief Nielsen stands aside US Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen, who oversaw President Donald Trump's bitterly contested immigration policies during her tumultuous 16-month tenure, has resigned amid a surge in the number of migrants at the border with Mexico. World • 08 Apr 19
Trump hopeful of trade deal with China within weeks US President Donald Trump has a trade deal between the United States and China could be announced within four weeks. Business • 05 Apr 19
Trump hopeful of trade deal with China within weeks US President Donald Trump has a trade deal between the United States and China could be announced within four weeks. Business • 05 Apr 19
US diplomats ordered to leave Venezuela Venezuela has ordered US diplomats to leave within 72 hours after President Nicolas Maduro accused his counterpart Donald Trump of cyber "sabotage" that plunged the country into its worst blackout on record. World • 13 Mar 19
US diplomats ordered to leave Venezuela Venezuela has ordered US diplomats to leave within 72 hours after President Nicolas Maduro accused his counterpart Donald Trump of cyber "sabotage" that plunged the country into its worst blackout on record. World • 13 Mar 19
Trump would be 'disappointed' by North Korean testing US President Donald Trump has said he would be disappointed if North Korea were to resume weapons testing. World • 09 Mar 19
Trump would be 'disappointed' by North Korean testing US President Donald Trump has said he would be disappointed if North Korea were to resume weapons testing. World • 09 Mar 19
Canada launches US extradition of top Huawei executive Canada has begun the extradition of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou to the United States - the latest move in a case that has roiled relations between the North American neighbours and China. World • 02 Mar 19
Canada launches US extradition of top Huawei executive Canada has begun the extradition of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou to the United States - the latest move in a case that has roiled relations between the North American neighbours and China. World • 02 Mar 19
US and Chinese negotiators haggle over trade agreement Top US and Chinese trade negotiators haggled over the details of a set of agreements aimed at ending their trade war last night, just one week before a United States-imposed deadline for a deal expires and triggers higher US tariffs. Business • 22 Feb 19
US and Chinese negotiators haggle over trade agreement Top US and Chinese trade negotiators haggled over the details of a set of agreements aimed at ending their trade war last night, just one week before a United States-imposed deadline for a deal expires and triggers higher US tariffs. Business • 22 Feb 19
How would emergency powers help build US border wall? US President Donald Trump is set to declare a "national emergency" to help fund hundreds of kilometres of wall on the southern border, but what does an emergency act do? World • 15 Feb 19
How would emergency powers help build US border wall? US President Donald Trump is set to declare a "national emergency" to help fund hundreds of kilometres of wall on the southern border, but what does an emergency act do? World • 15 Feb 19
US not covering up Khashoggi murder, Pompeo says The United States is not covering up the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, the US Secretary of State has said. World • 11 Feb 19
US not covering up Khashoggi murder, Pompeo says The United States is not covering up the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, the US Secretary of State has said. World • 11 Feb 19
Trump nominates top US diplomat to lead World Bank US President Donald Trump has said that the World Bank Group should be led by US Treasury official David Malpass. World • 06 Feb 19
Trump nominates top US diplomat to lead World Bank US President Donald Trump has said that the World Bank Group should be led by US Treasury official David Malpass. World • 06 Feb 19
What exactly is the polar vortex? Many parts of the northern United States are experiencing record cold temperatures this week, attributed to the polar vortex, but what exactly is the phenomenon? Weather • 31 Jan 19
What exactly is the polar vortex? Many parts of the northern United States are experiencing record cold temperatures this week, attributed to the polar vortex, but what exactly is the phenomenon? Weather • 31 Jan 19
Facebook hits record profit despite privacy challenges Facebook has said its quarterly profit climbed to an all-time record $6.9bn as it boosted its global user base despite a series of data protection scandals that have dented the leading social network's image. World • 31 Jan 19
Facebook hits record profit despite privacy challenges Facebook has said its quarterly profit climbed to an all-time record $6.9bn as it boosted its global user base despite a series of data protection scandals that have dented the leading social network's image. World • 31 Jan 19
Roger Stone enters not guilty plea in Mueller probe US President Donald Trump's long-time political ally Roger Stone has pleaded not guilty to charges that he tried to obstruct a congressional investigation into allegations that Russia meddled in the 2016 US presidential election. US • 29 Jan 19
Roger Stone enters not guilty plea in Mueller probe US President Donald Trump's long-time political ally Roger Stone has pleaded not guilty to charges that he tried to obstruct a congressional investigation into allegations that Russia meddled in the 2016 US presidential election. US • 29 Jan 19
US midwest set for record low temperatures of -60F Two-thirds of the continental United States will be a frozen ice box today as the so-called polar vortex of frigid arctic air spins across the US midwest, clips the Great Lakes, the Ohio Valley and pushes on into New England. World • 29 Jan 19
US midwest set for record low temperatures of -60F Two-thirds of the continental United States will be a frozen ice box today as the so-called polar vortex of frigid arctic air spins across the US midwest, clips the Great Lakes, the Ohio Valley and pushes on into New England. World • 29 Jan 19
US to begin forcing asylum seekers to stay in Mexico The US government is to return the first group of migrants seeking asylum in the United States to the Mexican border city of Tijuana, marking the start of a major policy shift by the Trump administration. US • 25 Jan 19
US to begin forcing asylum seekers to stay in Mexico The US government is to return the first group of migrants seeking asylum in the United States to the Mexican border city of Tijuana, marking the start of a major policy shift by the Trump administration. US • 25 Jan 19
US Senate fails to agree govt shutdown breakthrough Two competing measures aimed at ending the partial US government shutdown have been defeated in the US Senate. News • 24 Jan 19
US Senate fails to agree govt shutdown breakthrough Two competing measures aimed at ending the partial US government shutdown have been defeated in the US Senate. News • 24 Jan 19
US record of $238m paid for Manhattan apartment A deal has been signed for the most expensive home ever purchased in the United States. News • 25 Jan 19
US record of $238m paid for Manhattan apartment A deal has been signed for the most expensive home ever purchased in the United States. News • 25 Jan 19
