# Joe Biden

Yesterday

25th March 2023

At least 19 killed in US strikes on Iran-linked groups in Syria after deadly drone attack

The Syrian government, closely allied with Iran, accused the US of lying about the targets of its air strikes to justify its ‘act of aggression’.

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12 hours ago

# earlier than expected

Gardaí told no further leave days to be granted in week of 10 April as Biden expected to visit

The president confirmed is coming to mark the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement.

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22 hours ago

Last week

19th March 2023 - 25th March 2023

# Northern Ireland

McDonald says DUP would be 'foolish' not to return to Stormont for Biden visit

The Sinn Féin leader said she was hopeful the DUP would ‘do the right thing’ and agree to the terms of the Windsor Framework.

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Mar 19th 2023, 1:03 PM

# nostalgia for the future

Beneath green shamrocks and fluff of St Patrick's Day lies Ireland's soft power busy at work

Ireland sees cringeworthy flattery of the US as warranted if it achieves the end goal.

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Mar 19th 2023, 12:15 AM

This month

March 2023

# Joe Biden

PSNI arrest another man in connection with attempted murder of John Caldwell

Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell remains in a critical but stable condition.

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Mar 18th 2023, 2:11 PM

# War in Ukraine

Russian attacks on Ukraine continue in wake of Putin arrest warrant

The ICC said it was issuing the warrant for Putin’s arrest over the alleged abduction and deportation of thousands of Ukrainian children.

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Mar 18th 2023, 2:01 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Do you like Niall Horan's music?

The Mullingar man performed at the White House for St Patrick’s Day last night.

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Mar 18th 2023, 8:00 AM

# St Patrick's Day

Niall Horan told he can 'come back anytime' by Biden as he rounds off White House Patrick's Day

The Mullingar singer wished everyone a ‘happy St Paddy’s Day’.

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Mar 17th 2023, 11:29 PM

# the joe show

Patrick's Day in the White House lacks pizzazz but Biden is serious about his mission to Ireland

Northern Ireland was a key focus as the US President met with all five party leaders.

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Mar 17th 2023, 9:52 PM

# White House

Biden extols Windsor Framework and praises NI politicians for standing 'shoulder to shoulder' for peace

The US President and Taoiseach Leo Varadkar held an hour-long meeting this afternoon.

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Mar 17th 2023, 8:17 PM

# feeling green

Taoiseach thanks VP Kamala Harris for LGBT advocacy during St. Patrick's Day breakfast in DC

The meeting and ceremony will round out several days of diplomacy and celebrations in the US and beyond for St Patrick’s week.

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Mar 17th 2023, 1:57 PM

Voices

Larry Donnelly: There's no denying that the ties between America and Ireland are exceptional

Our columnist looks at the truly special relationship between Ireland and the most powerful country on earth.

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Mar 17th 2023, 7:30 AM

# St Patrick's Day

Niall Horan 'looking forward' to performing at the White House for St Patrick's Day

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar will be meeting with US President Joe Biden tomorrow.

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Mar 16th 2023, 6:56 PM

# Simon Byrne

PSNI says officers from Britain will be brought to Northern Ireland to police Joe Biden visit

The PSNI chief constable said the visit of the US President was a ‘unique policing operation’.

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Mar 16th 2023, 3:52 PM

# Washington DC

Varadkar: 'We'll roll out the red carpet for Joe Biden's visit to Ireland next month'

Taoiseach to attend $1,000 per plate gala dinner this evening.

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Mar 15th 2023, 2:35 PM

# Invitation

Joe Biden confirms intention to visit NI and Republic for Good Friday Agreement anniversary

Tánaiste Micheál Martin has said it is “very welcome news”.

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Mar 14th 2023, 4:10 PM

# US

Biden administration approves oil drilling project in Alaska despite environmental concerns

Biden had vowed not to approve any new leases for oil and gas projects on federal lands during the 2020 presidential race.

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Mar 13th 2023, 3:49 PM

# SVB Explainer

What is Silicon Valley Bank and why did it collapse?

The bank, which specialised in financing startups, was little known to the general public before last week.

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Mar 13th 2023, 11:37 AM

# Taliban

US veterans testify of ‘catastrophic’ impact of chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan

The initial hearing displayed the open wounds from the end of America’s longest war in August 2021.

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Mar 9th 2023, 7:29 AM

# Los Angeles

Family pays tribute to Cork native Bishop David O'Connell as funeral takes place in LA

Bishop David O’Connell was fatally shot on 18 February in the bedroom of his Los Angeles home.

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Mar 3rd 2023, 9:34 PM

# basal cell carcinoma

Skin lesion removed from Joe Biden’s chest was cancerous, doctor says

White House doctor Kevin O’Connor that no further treatment was required.

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Updated

Mar 3rd 2023, 9:33 PM

Last month

February 2023

# Northern Ireland

Joe Biden hails Protocol deal as 'essential step' in protecting Good Friday Agreement

The US president has long taken a close interest in the peace process in Northern Ireland.

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Feb 27th 2023, 10:39 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Do you think Joe Biden should serve another term as US President?

Biden’s wife Jill said yesterday that the US president ‘has not finished what he started’.

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Feb 25th 2023, 9:43 AM

# 2024 Election

US first lady says Biden will run for reelection to White House in 2024

Biden aides have said an announcement is likely to come in April.

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Feb 25th 2023, 8:48 AM

# Ukraine

Biden slams Russia over suspension of nuclear treaty, while Putin tightens ties with China

Wang Yi’s visit comes after Washington and NATO voiced concern that China could be preparing to supply Russia with weapons.

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Feb 22nd 2023, 6:42 PM

# russian invasion

Putin speech: Russia pulling back from nuclear treaty with US

Delivering a state-of-the-nation address, Putin accused the West of being “completely” responsible for the conflict in Ukraine.

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Feb 21st 2023, 7:05 PM

# Warsaw

'Kyiv stands strong': Biden addresses crowds in Poland ahead of first anniversary of Ukraine invasion

Biden told crowds in Warsaw that US support for Ukraine ‘will not waver’.

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Feb 21st 2023, 5:56 PM

# DEAD OF NIGHT

Darkened plane, silent overnight train: Biden's secret journey to Kyiv

Here’s how the US President made a covert trip to Ukraine.

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Feb 21st 2023, 7:30 AM

# Ukraine

'The world stands with you': Biden pledges more military aid to Ukraine on surprise Kyiv visit

Joe Biden confirmed new sanctions would be brought forward by the US against Russia.

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Feb 20th 2023, 3:40 PM

# Fox News

Rupert Murdoch described Trump's stolen election claims as 'crazy', court documents show

The messages were disclosed as part of vote machine maker Dominion’s €1.5billion defamation lawsuit against Fox News.

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Feb 17th 2023, 6:29 PM

# spying claims

Biden says he will contact China president in wake of balloon controversy

The US president said he had directed his national security advisor to review procedures.

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Feb 16th 2023, 9:53 PM

# University of Delaware

FBI searches Biden's former university as part of probe into mishandling of sensitive documents

A probe is ongoing into how classified documents ended up in Biden’s home and former office.

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Feb 16th 2023, 7:02 AM

Voices

Larry Donnelly: If Biden's speech is anything to go by, he wants four more years in office

Our columnist looks at the US President’s State of the Union address and asks, what now?

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Feb 11th 2023, 8:00 PM

# State of the Union

Waterford man thanks Joe Biden for strengthening family's 'resolve' after White House greeting

Maurice Barron’s daughter Ava was left with a tiny chance of survival from cancer, but the disease is now in remission.

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Feb 9th 2023, 11:03 AM

# fly on the wall

Bono will be among guests attending Biden's State of the Union address tonight

The State of the Union is an annual address delivered by the US President to Congress.

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Feb 7th 2023, 3:40 PM

# Classified Documents

No classified documents found in search of Biden's beach home in Delaware, lawyer says

It’s the latest stage of an operation to track down improperly stored classified documents.

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Feb 1st 2023, 6:15 PM

January

January 2023

# Ukraine

Biden rejects calls to supply Ukraine with F-16 fighter jets as Russia claims advances

Ukraine has expanded the list of weaponry it needs to be better able to drive Russian forces from occupied territories.

But US president Joe Biden has appeared to draw the line on supplying American fighter jets to Ukraine.

It comes as a Kremlin-appointed Donetsk leader claimed Russian forces were advancing near a strategically valuable town.

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Jan 31st 2023, 7:30 AM

# gfa 25

Events to mark Good Friday Agreement anniversary planned amid speculation over Biden visit

There has been much speculation about whether the US President will visit Northern Ireland for the anniversary.

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Jan 31st 2023, 12:05 AM

# Ukraine War

US along with Germany and Norway announce tanks for Ukraine as battle intensifies

Norway has also promised tanks.

President Biden confirmed the news this evening.

Germany said it will also provide a company of 14 Leopard 2 A6 tanks from the Bundeswehr stocks

Norway confirmed it is also sending tanks

The powerful tanks are seen as key to punching through enemy lines

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Updated

Jan 25th 2023, 9:38 PM

# Classified

Republicans demand information on Biden’s visitor logs after records found at home

Classified documents have been found at addresses linked to the US president.

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Jan 16th 2023, 9:08 PM