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# Diplomatic Relations

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# kim darroch
Latest leaked cable shows ex-UK ambassador claimed Trump pulled Iran deal to spite Obama
Kim Darroch described pulling out of the nuclear deal as an “act of diplomatic vandalism”.
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Jul 14th 2019, 8:16 AM
# Diplomatic Relations
China and North Korea confirm that Kim Jong-un took a secret trip to Beijing
It was Kim’s first trip abroad since taking power in North Korea.
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Mar 28th 2018, 7:01 AM
# american embassy
US withdraws diplomatic staff in Cuba over mystery 'sonic attacks'
The attacks of an unknown nature have targeted at least 21 US embassy staff in Havana over the past few months, the US said.
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Sep 29th 2017, 7:16 PM
# Interview
Trump draws criticism as he repeats respect for 'killer' Putin
Trump was speaking in an excerpt of a Super Bowl interview with Fox News’s Bill O’Reilly.
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Feb 5th 2017, 6:24 PM
# Nuclear Weapons
Fake news story causes Pakistan to issue nuclear warning to Israel
Khawaja Asif was widely mocked for his blunder.
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Dec 26th 2016, 9:21 AM
# Diplomatic Relations
Santa Claus paid a visit to President Higgins at the Áras
President Higgins and his wife Sabina welcomed hundreds of families to the Áras on Saturday for the official switching on of the Christmas lights.
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Dec 13th 2016, 12:55 PM
# Diplomatic Relations
'Terrific guy, fantastic country' - Trump's phone call to Pakistan leader
Trump’s transition team confirmed a call had taken place between the two men.
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Dec 1st 2016, 9:30 AM
# Diplomatic Relations
Turkey demands answers after Swedish minister accuses country of legalising sex with children
They’re fighting with Austria, too.
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Aug 15th 2016, 5:34 PM
# New Beginnings
End of an era: After more than 50 years, the US and Cuba are talking again
“These 50 years have shown that isolation hasn’t worked. It’s time for a new approach,” said Barack Obama.
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Dec 17th 2014, 6:06 PM
# frosty relations
Warm welcome: North Korea fires rockets as Pope Francis arrives in the South
South Korea had asked for Catholics from North Korea to come to an event with the Pope, but the North declined.
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Aug 14th 2014, 10:09 PM
# Trouble
US shuts its embassy in Libya and evacuates staff amid violent clashes
A spokesperson said the decision to leave the embassy had not been taken lightly.
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Jul 26th 2014, 2:01 PM
# Diplomatic Relations
Israeli attack on UN school an "atrocity" --- Charlie Flanagan
The Foreign Affairs Minister has expressed his “grave concerns” to Israel’s ambassador over the attack, in which 15 people died.
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Jul 25th 2014, 4:28 PM
# Above Board
How Ireland has spent almost €100,000 on election monitoring in other countries this year
The vast majority was spent on sending people to Ukraine.
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Jul 20th 2014, 2:35 PM
# Diplomatic Relations
So, how are we getting on with Cuba these days?
Pretty well, it turns out…
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Jul 12th 2014, 10:45 AM
# detente
Hello ma'am: Martin McGuinness accepts invitation to dine with the Queen
Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams confirmed this evening that McGuinness is to accept the invitation as part of the “new and positive relationship between Ireland and Britain”.
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Apr 5th 2014, 6:32 PM
# Tit for tat
US and Russia impose sanctions on each other over the crisis in Crimea
The latest measures by the US is being described as the worst East-West crisis since the Cold War.
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Mar 20th 2014, 7:50 PM
# tensions
Enda Kenny: Yes, the Irish government knew about Hyde Park bomb deal
The Taoiseach said there was a “degree of sensitivity” surrounding the issuing of letters to IRA suspects guaranteeing they wouldn’t be prosecuted.
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Feb 27th 2014, 1:58 PM
# hello again
Government to reopen Vatican embassy, 26 months after closing it
Eamon Gilmore said the scaled-back embassy will have a staff of just one person and will help Ireland to engage directly with the leadership of Pope Francis.
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Jan 21st 2014, 10:49 PM
# Ciao
New Vatican embassy is about new policies, not new Pope - Gilmore
The new scaled-back presence in the Holy See is about Pope Francis’ view on worldwide poverty and hunger according to the Tánaiste.
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Jan 21st 2014, 8:40 PM
# Holy See
Government “is satisfied” without Vatican embassy
There is no plan to re-establish a resident embassy to the Holy See in the immediate term says Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore
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Nov 23rd 2013, 7:30 AM
# Diplomatic Relations
Caroline Kennedy rumoured to be next US ambassador to Japan
Caroline Kennedy, the daughter of John F Kennedy, has long been a supporter of Barack Obama and is believed to be in the advanced stages of the selection process.
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Apr 2nd 2013, 8:52 AM
# tensions
Condemnation after North Korea launches rocket
America, China and Russia have all expressed concern about the successful launch of the rocket by North Korea – and asked all sides to avoid ‘stoking the flames’.
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Dec 12th 2012, 7:50 AM
# Diplomatic Relations
Guten Morgen: Enda Kenny to meet Angela Merkel in Berlin today
The two will have a lot to talk about.
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Nov 1st 2012, 6:45 AM
# Art
In photos: 3D paintings of Pinocchio, the Hulk and Marilyn
New exhibition marks celebration of Korean-Chinese diplomatic relations – with some interesting themes…
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Aug 22nd 2012, 6:45 AM
# Your Say
Poll: Should the UK stop Julian Assange from seeking asylum in Ecuador?
The UK says it has an obligation to extradite Assange to Sweden – but opponents claim he is being persecuted for political reasons. What do you think?
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Aug 17th 2012, 10:31 AM
# Diplomatic Relations
Gilmore to discuss Syria, Egypt and Iran with other EU foreign ministers
Foreign ministers from across Europe are holding their monthly meeting in Luxembourg today.
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Jun 25th 2012, 6:30 AM
# bye elmo
US terminates funding for Pakistani Sesame Street
The US has withdrawn its $20 million funding for the programme amid reports of corruption.
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Jun 5th 2012, 11:40 AM
# Ni hao
Enda tells China all the good reasons to visit Ireland - but what were they?
Enda Kenny met Chinese leader Wen Jiabao in Beijing today as part of his four-day visit.
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Mar 27th 2012, 4:39 PM
# international relations
Nǐ hǎo! Taoiseach to start visit to China today
Enda Kenny is due to meet with Chinese premier Wen Jiabao in Beijing during the four-day visit to promote trade and investment in Ireland.
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Mar 25th 2012, 9:15 AM
# Eurozone
Taoiseach meets Angela Merkel and 'Super Mario'
Enda Kenny discussed Ireland’s attempts at economic recovery with the German Chancellor outside Berlin last night.
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Feb 24th 2012, 7:34 AM
# Vatican Embassy
Gilmore opens door for Vatican to relax embassy requirements
Eamon Gilmore tells the Dáil that the Holy See embassy closure could be revisited if the Vatican relaxes rules on dual embassies.
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Feb 21st 2012, 3:56 PM
# Chinese Visit
In pics: Michael D Higgins meets Xi Jinping at the Áras
The president hosted the Chinese vice president at Áras an Uachtaráin – and here’s what happened in photos.
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Feb 20th 2012, 4:11 PM
# Vatican Embassy
Tánaiste: We're not going to reverse Vatican embassy decision
The Tánaiste reiterated that the government will review the decision when Ireland’s financial circumstances improve.
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Feb 20th 2012, 10:36 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
# Diplomatic Relations
Eamon Gilmore begins visit to the Middle East
The Tánaiste will meet Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his four day visit.
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Jan 27th 2012, 9:14 AM
# Sanctions
EU agrees oil embargo against Iran over nuclear programme
British Foreign Secretary William Hague said it was part of an “unprecedented set of sanctions” against Iran.
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Jan 23rd 2012, 11:03 AM
# Iran
UK withdraws diplomatic staff attack on Tehran embassy
British diplomatic staff in Iran have been withdrawn following an attack on its embassy in Tehran yesterday – during which protesters shouting “Death to England” smashed windows, burned British flags and set a car alight.
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Nov 30th 2011, 8:48 AM
# Diplomatic Relations
Fianna Fáil attacks government over closure of Vatican embassy
Eamon O’Cuiv hit out at Eamon Gilmore in the Dáil this morning saying he didn’t believe that the government had made the decision for financial reasons.
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Nov 17th 2011, 12:48 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
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