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# London 2012

London 2012: North Korean women's footballers delay opener in flag dispute

The North Korean team reportedly refused to play in Hampden Park – because the South Korean flag was shown on screen.

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Jul 25th 2012, 8:29 PM

# Wikileaks

Bradley Manning trial: Lawyers ask court to drop 'break-in' charge

Attorneys at Manning’s military pre-trial hearings say the US Army Private had permission to read the ‘Cablegate’ files.

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Jul 16th 2012, 7:07 PM

# Dan Rooney

In pics: Adorable on the Fourth of July

President Higgins may have competition for the most loveable elderly statesman in the Phoenix Park…

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Jul 4th 2012, 5:29 PM

# Syria

US, EU countries announce expulsion of Syrian diplomats

Expulsions come in the wake of the killing of 108 people in Syria’s Houla area on Friday.

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May 29th 2012, 4:40 PM

# Diplomacy

Mafia-style end for Australia's flawed Obama mugs

200 mugs were commissioned for an abandoned visit to Australia in 2010 – but they spelt the President’s name wrong.

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May 23rd 2012, 12:54 PM

# Controversy

Hague brands Falklands ad a 'sad stunt'

The British Foreign Secretary, William Hague, has condemned Argentina’s provocative decision to film an Olympic promotional video on the Falkland Islands.

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May 5th 2012, 4:55 PM

# Diplomacy

India and Pakistan seek to normalise strained relations

President Asif Ali Zadari was making the first visit to India by a Pakistani head of state in seven years.

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Apr 8th 2012, 11:30 AM

# Syria

Syria forces in new assault as diplomatic talks break down

Kofi Annan and President Assad’s meeting came to a deadlock in the capital city.

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Mar 10th 2012, 7:00 PM

# action

Ireland to take part in 'Friends of Syria' conference

Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore is in Tunisia for discussions on how to help the Syrian people.

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Feb 24th 2012, 8:50 AM

# clare to there

Why do China's leaders love visiting Shannon?

Newswhip’s Paul Quigley discovers how Shannon, Co Clare helped invent modern China.

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Feb 23rd 2012, 11:32 AM

# Chinese Visit

Taoiseach praises 'special relationship' as Xi Jinping visit enters final day

The Chinese vice president will visit Áras an Uachtaráin this morning on the final day of his three day visit to Ireland.

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Feb 20th 2012, 7:44 AM

# Human Rights

Government must be 'forceful' on human rights during China visit - Amnesty

Amnesty International has said that that the government must be clear on concerns about China’s human rights abuses when the country’s Vice President visits Ireland this weekend.

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Feb 17th 2012, 3:45 PM

# Diplomacy

New Papal Nuncio among new ambassadors accredited today

The most reverend Charles J Brown is one of three ambassadors who presented Letters of Credence to the President today.

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Feb 16th 2012, 2:41 PM

# Vatican Embassy

Vatican closure will be reviewed "in its own good time" - Kenny

Taoiseach Enda Kenny accuses Micheál Martin of ‘hyping up’ the closure of Ireland’s embassy to the Holy See.

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Feb 15th 2012, 11:10 AM

# Diplomacy

Former diplomat says Ireland shouldn’t have closed Vatican embassy

Seán Donlon – a former chief civil servant and ambassador – says Ireland has lost the chance to influence Church policy.

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Feb 13th 2012, 12:01 PM

# Vatican Embassy

Ireland may reopen 'modest' Vatican embassy in future, says Gilmore

Eamon Gilmore says it’s possible that a recovery in the public finances may allow Ireland to reopen its Holy See embassy.

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Jan 30th 2012, 4:39 PM

# Middle East

Gilmore calls for end to Israeli blockade of Gaza

The Tánaiste and Foreign Minister is due to meet with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas later today.

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Jan 28th 2012, 11:39 AM

# Martin Schulz

The European Parliament has a new president... but who is he?

Well, he’s a former bookseller, a football fan – and Silvio Berlusconi once compared him to a concentration camp guard.

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Jan 17th 2012, 7:40 PM

# Diplomacy

UK deputy prime minister to visit Áras an Uachtaráin

Nick Clegg will meet with President Michael D Higgins during a visit to Dublin tomorrow.

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Jan 12th 2012, 9:54 AM

# Iran

European powers pressure Iran following embassy attack

France, Germany and the Netherlands have all recalled their ambassadors to Iran, while Italy and Norway are taking precautions. EU foreign ministers are to meet in Brussels today to discuss Iran and its disputed nuclear programme.

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Dec 1st 2011, 8:40 AM

# France

France recalls ambassador to Iran

The French government’s move follows the UK’s decision to pull its diplomatic staff from Tehran and shut the Iranian embassy in London.

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Nov 30th 2011, 9:47 PM

# Diplomacy

Tánaiste meets with Bulgarian Foreign Minister in Dublin

Eamon Gilmore discussed a range of issues with Nickolay Mladenov, who is making his first official visit to Ireland.

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Nov 22nd 2011, 9:16 PM

Evening Wrap

The 5 at 5 5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…

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Nov 16th 2011, 4:43 PM

# Diplomatic Relations

Eleven new ambassadors nominated by the government

The Department of Foreign Affairs has announced a major reshuffle of Irish ambassadors to European and Asian countries.

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Nov 4th 2011, 2:51 PM

Voices

Column: Of course there is a pro-Israel lobby - but there is an anti-Israel lobby too

The Israel Ambassador in Ireland says he is tired of talk of an all-powerful Zionist lobby – a Jewish lobby exists, but it’s no different from the Irish lobby which exerted influence in the US, he argues…

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Sep 29th 2011, 7:15 AM

# Diplomacy

UN apologises over scuffle with Turkish PM's security

A fight broke out as Erdogan rushed to hear the Palestinian president’s address to the General Assembly on Friday.

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Sep 27th 2011, 9:34 AM

# Flag-gate

Another flag-gate? Maybe not… SF complains over Dublin Castle flag shortage

A Sinn Féin TD has complained about the shortage of flagpoles in Dublin Castle – there’s only room for 26 counties.

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Sep 21st 2011, 6:59 AM

# Libya

Libyan forces pull back after fierce battles in Gaddafi's hometown

Fighting between pro-Gaddafi and anti-regime fighers intensified today in Bani Walid as revolutionary forces advanced on Sirte, Gaddafi’s hometown.

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Sep 16th 2011, 7:01 PM

Voices

Column: Whatever happens at the UN, the Israeli occupation will continue

Kevin Squires of the Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign feels that even if statehood is granted to Palestinians this month, their struggle to secure human, political and national rights will continue.

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Sep 12th 2011, 7:02 PM

Voices

Column: Why peace has eluded the Middle East

Dr David Abrahamson feels the portrayal of the Israeli-Palestinian impasse is imperfect – and that neighbouring Arab countries have fostered the hope of a Palestinian state by refusing to absorb refugees.

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Sep 12th 2011, 7:01 PM

# flying visit

Palestinian 'flying chair' UN campaign comes to Dublin

Chair upholstered in pale blue material to symbolise bid to have Palestinian state recognised as a member of United Nations.

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Sep 12th 2011, 7:00 PM

# Diplomacy

Cameron and Putin meet for talks during rare visit

The British PM is in Moscow for talks aimed at rebuilding relations between the two countries.

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Sep 12th 2011, 9:35 AM

Voices

Column: The Palestinian people have an inalienable right to independence

The Ambassador of the Mission of Palestine in Ireland writes that asking the UN to endorse a Palestinian state should not affect the chance of achieving peace and co-operation with Israel.

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Sep 3rd 2011, 9:15 AM

Voices

Column: Is a Palestinian unilateral declaration of statehood really a road to peace?

The Israeli Ambassador to Ireland writes that a bid to have an independent Palestinian state recognised by the UN, to live side by side with Israel, cannot be achieved in the present climate of violence.

Aug 31st 2011, 8:10 AM