# Joe Biden

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Biden pushes vaccine mandates to boost US economy

Biden had ruled out mandates in the past but feels the action is now required as almost 70 million Americans remain unvaccinated.

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Oct 8th 2021, 7:35 AM

# Taxing matters

Explainer: Why is Ireland about to raise its corporation tax rate from 12.5% to 15%?

It could be 2023 or 2024 by the time the new rules are actually implemented.

After months of negotiating, the Government is expected to sign Ireland up to a new 15% global minimum rate of corporation tax.

There is considerable uncertainty about what the changes will mean for the Irish economy and public finances.

But it could be 2023 or 2024 by the time the new rules are actually implemented.

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Oct 7th 2021, 5:40 PM

# Abortion

Biden administration lifts abortion referral ban on family planning clinics

This comes as battles over abortion grow sharper from Texas to the US Supreme Court.

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Oct 4th 2021, 10:43 PM

# United States

Joe Biden visits Capitol in bid to thrash out deal on infrastructure bill

Voting on Friday appeared increasingly unlikely, throwing the president’s big domestic agenda into doubt as negotiations dragged.

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Oct 2nd 2021, 8:04 AM

# Abortion

Biden administration in legal bid to block Texas abortion law

At least one Texas abortion provider said it stood ready to resume offering services.

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Oct 1st 2021, 9:42 PM

# US Senate

Democrats fight to save Biden’s trillion-dollar infrastructure plan

Democratic Senator Joe Manchin refused to vote in favour of Biden’s plan.

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Oct 1st 2021, 12:15 PM

# us shutdown

US Senate to vote later today in bid to avert government shutdown

The coming days are expected to be the most critical yet for Biden’s presidency.

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Sep 30th 2021, 10:07 AM

# Pfizer

Biden gets Covid-19 booster shot following US regulator recommendation

Federal regulators recommended a third dose of the Pfizer vaccine for Americans age 65 or older.

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Sep 27th 2021, 9:42 PM

# Submarines

Biden and Macron to meet next month in submarines dispute

The withdrawn French ambassador is set to return to the United States next week

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Sep 22nd 2021, 8:14 PM

# New York

Taoiseach: 'Anybody that suggests Joe Biden doesn't understand Northern Ireland is wrong'

President Joe Biden yesterday warned that the peace process should not be jeopardised.

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Sep 22nd 2021, 6:12 PM

# Good Friday Agreement

Biden stresses importance of NI peace process and downplays trade deal during Johnson meeting

The US president met UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson in the Oval Office.

The US president met the UK Prime Minister in the Oval Office.

Biden issued a fresh warning for the UK not to damage the peace process over the EU departure.

Johnson agreed, saying: “On that point, Joe, we’re completely at one."

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Sep 22nd 2021, 7:47 AM

# $100 billion

China to stop funding coal projects overseas as US to double climate finance contribution

The US president told the UN that the world was approaching a point of no return.

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Sep 21st 2021, 9:42 PM

# UN

Biden to tell UN he does not believe in a 'new Cold war'

Biden’s first speech as US president to the General Assembly faces a tough reception.

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Sep 21st 2021, 8:49 AM

Quiz: How much do you know about Garth Brooks?

Good ol’ Garreth sorry I mean Garth.

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Sep 13th 2021, 7:00 PM

# America

Biden blames continued Covid-19 spread on 'distinct minority of Americans'

Measures include all US-based employers with more than 100 workers will have to ensure employees are vaccinated.

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Sep 9th 2021, 10:55 PM

# Hurricane Ida

Biden approves federal aid for New York and New Jersey after deadly flooding

At least 50 people were killed in six Eastern states as record rainfall overwhelmed rivers and sewer systems.

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Sep 6th 2021, 6:47 PM

# Itinerary

Biden to mark 20th anniversary of 9/11 at three memorial sites

Next Saturday’s anniversary falls less than two weeks after the end of the nearly two decade-long US war in Afghanistan.

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Sep 5th 2021, 12:53 PM

Voices

Tom Clonan: The Taliban's power grab was spectacular but they can't govern at gunpoint

The security analyst looks at the Taliban and discusses the possible future outcomes for the people of Afghanistan.

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Sep 5th 2021, 8:30 AM

# Louisiana

One million people without power as Biden visits areas devastated by Hurricane Ida

US President Joe Biden surveyed the damage yesterday.

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Sep 4th 2021, 2:45 PM

# 9/11

Biden moves to declassify documents about September 11 attacks

The order directs the Justice Department and other executive branch agencies to begin a declassification review.

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Sep 3rd 2021, 8:07 PM

# Afghanistan

Biden calls US evacuation from Afghanistan 'extraordinary success'

The US President said the choice was between “leaving or escalating”.

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Aug 31st 2021, 10:17 PM

# Covid-19

Joe Biden says China still withholding 'critical' info on Covid-19 origins

The US intelligence community has concluded it did not believe the virus was a bio-weapon.

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Aug 28th 2021, 10:02 AM

Voices

Larry Donnelly: Biden promised stability and experience, but Kabul now blights his presidency

Our columnist looks at the US President’s handling of Afghanistan, and what the future holds for his administration.

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Aug 28th 2021, 7:30 AM

Voices

Tom Clonan: The Irish Army Ranger Wing face a treacherous Kabul - but they are highly trained

The security expert says every person evacuated from Kabul by the ARW will represent a life transformed, free of Taliban persecution.

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Aug 25th 2021, 7:00 AM

# Afghanistan

US 'on pace' to complete Afghan pullout by 31 August, Biden tells G7 leaders

United States President Joe Biden has faced calls from all corners to extend the evacuation window.

Evacuation efforts by countries, including Ireland, are continuing ahead of the 31 August deadline.

United States President Joe Biden has faced calls from all corners to extend the evacuation window.

Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said the Islamist group would not agree to an extension.

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Aug 24th 2021, 10:43 PM

# us strategy

Kamala Harris rebukes China in major speech on Indo-Pacific region

The US vice president said Beijing’s actions in the South China Sea amount to “coercion” and “intimidation”.

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Aug 24th 2021, 10:34 AM

# Afghanistan

Joe Biden says he cannot guarantee final outcome of Kabul evacuation during White House address

The US president addressed the nation tonight amid chaotic scenes at Kabul airport following the Taliban takeover.

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Aug 20th 2021, 8:31 PM

# Taliban

Biden: US soldiers could remain in Afghanistan past deadline to ensure Americans get out

The US president said it was not possible to complete withdrawal from Afghanistan without “chaos”.

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Aug 19th 2021, 8:04 AM

Visitors from Hong Kong can have refuge in US for 18 months, says Biden

The move comes as China and the United States are at odds over a range of foreign policy and trade issues.

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Aug 6th 2021, 7:37 AM

# Cuba

Cuba blames US for unprecedented anti-government protests

The protests began on the weekend with large numbers taking to the streets on Sunday.

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Jul 12th 2021, 8:27 PM

# Miami

At least 99 unaccounted for and one dead in Miami apartment collapse

Rescuers are still combing the rubble for victims.

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Jun 24th 2021, 8:42 PM

# abortion views

US Catholic bishops advance effort that could deny Biden holy communion

Biden supports the landmark 1973 US Supreme Court decision affirming a woman’s right to an abortion.

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Jun 19th 2021, 10:11 AM

# juneteenth

Biden signs bill to mark the end of slavery in US with a public holiday

It is the first new federal holiday since Martin Luther King Jr Day was created in 1983.

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Jun 18th 2021, 9:15 AM

# Obamacare

US Supreme Court upholds Obamacare, safeguarding health care for millions

US President Joe Biden called the ruling ‘a big win for the American people’.

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Jun 17th 2021, 7:49 PM

# cold peace

US and Russia agree to let ambassadors return to their host countries

Tense relations between the US and Russia led ambassadors to return home earlier this year.

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Jun 16th 2021, 8:20 PM

# New York

New York lifts last of restrictions early as more than 70% of adult vaccinated

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo promised fireworks across the state tonight in celebration of the progress.

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Jun 15th 2021, 9:05 PM

# EU US relations

Biden seeks EU support on China, but Europe wants swift end to trade rows

Biden will stop over at EU headquarters en route to a NATO summit and meeting with President Vladimir Putin.

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Jun 15th 2021, 7:43 AM

# Global Affairs

NATO allies meet to discuss cyber attacks, China and withdrawal from Afghanistan

Joe Biden is seeking to restore trust at the first summit post-Trump.

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Jun 14th 2021, 12:20 PM

# Protocol

Biden gives ‘candid’ message to Johnson on Northern Ireland Brexit row

The US President told the UK Prime Minister he must protect the Good Friday Agreement and the peace process.

The US President told the UK Prime Minister he must protect the Good Friday Agreement and the peace process

Taoiseach Micheál Martin said a further grace period for the Northern Ireland Protocol would be “very problematic”

The DUP's new leader Edwin Poots sent a copy of the Good Friday Agreement to French President Emmanuel Macron

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Jun 14th 2021, 8:41 AM

# Cornwall

The G7 summit kicks off today - here's everything you need to know

This will be the first time the leaders have met in almost two years due to Covid-19.

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Jun 11th 2021, 12:08 AM