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Wednesday 21 October 2020
Sir Ivor Roberts warns of the dangers of a stronger Hezbollah in Lebanon and urges Ireland and the EU to take a tougher stance against the group.
Duncan Casey argues that the Bill, which would prohibit the import of goods from the West Bank, should no longer be delayed.
The decision follows another ordering judges to end the practice of flogging.
Palestinians are heartened by the stance of most Irish parties on the occupied territories, writes Mona Sabella.
There is scepticism over the plan’s chances of success in the Middle East.
Persepolis FC comes as the Dubliner’s fifth club since January 2018.
Strict new coronavirus measures are coming into effect – here’s what they mean for you.
No major injuries were reported after the plane apparently lost its landing gear.
Sergino Dest says he doesn’t feel comfortable and has requested to leave.
Crowds, estimated to be in the millions, gathered for the funeral of Soleimani today.
Pro-Iran factions have ramped up pressure on US forces in Iraq since Friday’s drone strike.
The Pentagon described the operation as a “decisive defensive action”.
Thousands of soldiers may be deployed in the coming days.
The Duke of York was set to travel as part of his Pitch@Palace project for tech entrepreneurs.
Recognition of the killings as ‘genocide’ is the subject of a dispute between Turkey and Armenia.
Baghdadi ignited an explosive vest after being chased into a tunnel by US forces.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called it a “terrorist” attack and reinforcements have been sent.
Trump issued a trio of veteos to attempt to push through the sale.
Sanctions against Iran’s supreme leader were brought in yesterday.
The attack crippled computers used to control rocket and missile launches, according to the Washington Post.
Iran has denied any involvement in yesterday’s attacks.
The demonstrations came two weeks after a ceasefire was announced in the region.
US signals about escalating danger posed by Iran have been met with some skepticism by Washington’s allies.
The Hamas rocket launches come as tensions in the region have ratcheted upwards.
The move breaks with decades of international consensus against Israel’s claims.
Thousands have taken to the streets in recent weeks against the 82 year-old’s bid for another term in office.
Despite government opposition, the Bill has cross-party support from Labour, Sinn Féin, Fianna Fáil as well as independent senators.
The Tánaiste also said Ireland could be forced in to recognising the State of Palestine.
A Turkish newspaper has reported that officials have an audio recording of the alleged killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
“The project for setting up a precision rocket and missile system is underway.”
Coveney has previously said that it is time for the international community to act to save Gaza.
The latest edition of the Tobacco Atlas says that the industry is maximising profits by targeting the ‘vulnerable’ in places like Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.
The Dutch midfielder has signed an 18-month contract with Al Gharafa, and will captain the team.
Proactive, public engagement and dynamic crisis communication are built into the emergency response planning of the police forces within most EU states, writes Tom Clonan.
The purpose and function of these “Gates” remains and mystery.
One in fifty people in Yemen have contracted cholera.
After five days of simmering tensions, Israel has this morning removed controversial metal detectors from the Haram al-Sharif mosque in Jerusalem.
Victims who escaped their abusers tell their stories of life after being a child sex slave in Afghanistan.
The Qatar-based broadcaster denounced the move as an attack on media freedom.
Jihadists also destroyed an iconic, leaning minaret.
Saudi Arabia is leading allies in cutting off ties to Qatar over its alleged links to terrorism.
WITH LEVEL 5 restrictions coming into effect at midnight until 1 December, many businesses will be forced to close for the next six weeks.
Of course, many Irish businesses have an online presence and in the run-up to Christmas will rely heavily on support here at home.
As the festive season approaches we want to know: Will you make an extra effort to ‘buy irish’ this Christmas?
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Lecturer Maeve O’Rourke analyses the government’s nine main arguments in relation to the Bill.
This week, a home cook and recent sea swimming convert talks us through her week.
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