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# us - Saturday 13 July, 2019
Met Police responds to criticism in wake of warning media not to publish leaked memos
“Do you have any comprehension of a free society? This isn’t Russia,” the Sunday Times editor said in response.
US policeman who was fired over fatally shooting unarmed man was rehired so he could claim pension
Philip Brailsford was acquitted of the murder of Daniel Shaver in an Arizona hotel in January 2016.
# us - Friday 12 July, 2019
Turkey receives first batch of Russian missile defence system angering US
NATO said it’s “concerned about the potential consequences” of the purchase.
# us - Thursday 11 July, 2019
Foul play suspected in death of US scientist whose body was found in World War II bunker in Crete
The 59 year-old had been attending a conference on the Greek island.
# us - Wednesday 10 July, 2019
US Soccer president hit with 'equal pay' chants as World Cup winners are welcomed home in style
US star Megan Rapinoe made a heartfelt speech to supporters at New York City Hall on Wednesday.
# us - Sunday 7 July, 2019
Donald Trump is 'inept' and 'dysfunctional,' says UK ambassador to the US
A British spokesperson said ambassadors abroad are expected to provide ‘honest, unvarnished’ assessments.
# us - Thursday 4 July, 2019
Your crash course in ... how proposed US tariffs could hit Irish whiskey
Irish whiskey could get dragged into a transatlantic trade dispute.
UN Security Council fails to condemn fatal attack on Libya migrant centre
Meanwhile, Tánaiste Simon Coveney has condemned the attack.
# us - Tuesday 2 July, 2019
The US has proposed tariffs on a range of EU products - including Irish whiskey
The $4 billion tariffs are being proposed in retaliation to “EU subsidies on large civil aircraft,” according to a statement.
# us - Monday 1 July, 2019
Bodies of father and daughter who drowned trying to cross US border returned home
An image of Oscar Alberto Martinez and his daughter went viral last week.
# us - Friday 28 June, 2019
Neo-Nazi in Charlottesville attack given life sentence
James Alex Fields Jr apologised today for his actions.
# us - Wednesday 26 June, 2019
A $4.5 billion emergency fund approved for US border as its chief quits amid child-detainee outcry
John Sanders was appointed to the post just two months ago.
# us - Tuesday 25 June, 2019
Iran 'permanently' closes diplomatic relations with US government after new sanctions are imposed
Sanctions against Iran’s supreme leader were brought in yesterday.
# us - Thursday 20 June, 2019
US Pentagon confirms Iranian forces shot down surveillance drone
The Pentagon insisted the aircraft was in international air space.
# us - Thursday 13 June, 2019
White House press secretary Sarah Sanders to step down from role
The president tweeted the news evening.
# us - Thursday 6 June, 2019
Were you happy with how the government handled Donald Trump's visit?
There were pro- and anti-Trump demonstrations waiting for Trump when he landed – so how did Leo&Co handle the whole affair?
# us - Monday 3 June, 2019
Donald Trump has met the Queen (and called Sadiq Khan a 'stone cold loser')
The US president had also made some controversial comments about Brexit ahead of his trip.
# us - Thursday 30 May, 2019
Donald Trump says he had 'nothing to do with Russia helping me to get elected'
Trump then later said to reporters: “Russia did not help me get elected. You know who got me elected? I got me elected.”
# us - Sunday 26 May, 2019
Two killed and 29 injured as 'devastating' tornado tears through US mobile home park
The tornado struck El Reno, near Oklahoma City, on Saturday night.
Explainer: Why is Facebook allowing a doctored video of 'drunk' US Speaker Nancy Pelosi to stay online?
The social media giant has been criticised after altered footage of Pelosi was posted online this week.
# us - Sunday 19 May, 2019
Trump says he's 'strongly pro-life' but supports abortion in cases of rape, incest and protecting life of mother
Trump’s comments come after several US states passed tough new restrictions on abortions.
# us - Friday 17 May, 2019
Trump announces plans for 'merit-based' immigration policy plan
The immigration reforms would be the first major change to the system in decades.
# us - Thursday 16 May, 2019
Whistleblower Chelsea Manning sent back to jail for contempt of court, one week after being released
Manning refused to testify in a case against Wikileaks founder Julian Assange.
# us - Tuesday 14 May, 2019
Trump says 'China should not retaliate' in trade war... it retaliates anyway with tariffs on $60 billion worth of exports
Both sides have left the door open, however, to try to reach a deal.
# us - Monday 13 May, 2019
Justice minister orders ban on anti-LGBT preacher from speaking in Ireland
Countries including the UK have already enacted bans on the controversial figure.
# us - Sunday 12 May, 2019
Actress Alyssa Milano calls for sex strike to protest abortion laws in Georgia
A list of Hollywood stars had threatened in late March to refuse to work in Georgia if it adopted the new abortion restrictions.
# us - Saturday 11 May, 2019
Landmark pact to regulate plastic waste signed by 180 nations - but not the US
The framework “is historic in the sense that it is legally binding, said Rolph Payet of the United Nations Environment Programme.
US sends amphibious ships and missiles to the Gulf amid reports of Iran 'threat'
Iran said this week that it had stopped respecting limits on its nuclear activities agreed under a 2015 deal with major powers.
# us - Friday 10 May, 2019
Whistleblower Chelsea Manning released from US prison
Manning was jailed in early March for refusing to testify in a grand jury investigation .
# us - Thursday 9 May, 2019
Row breaks out in Alabama senate over 'foetal heartbeat' abortion law
If Alabama’s new laws are challenged, pro-life politicians are hoping it will eventually be brought before the Supreme Court.
# us - Wednesday 1 May, 2019
Venezuela claims to have stopped a coup attempt, but tensions there are rising: so what exactly is going on?
The world will be watching as a series of May Day rallies take place in the country today.
US policeman who fatally shot woman who attempted to report possible rape found guilty of murder
The 40-year-old victim was shot after calling emergency services twice.
Two people killed and four injured in shooting at US university
Shots were reported on campus shortly before 6:00pm yesterday evening.
# us - Friday 26 April, 2019
Man throws phone at Trump during gun rally
In his speech, Trump told the NRA he is withdrawing the US from the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty.
Jeremy Corbyn turns down invitation to state banquet for Donald Trump
Corbyn said May “should not be rolling out the red carpet for a state visit”.
New York socialite who falsely claimed to be an heiress convicted of stealing over $200,000
Anna Sorokin deceived friends and financial institutions into believing she had a fortune.
# us - Thursday 25 April, 2019
Irish measles cases rise over 200% as experts blame increase on misinformation about MMR vaccine
A new report has revealed that global rates of the disease are on the rise.
US executes white supremacist for lynching black man in Texas in 1998
John William King was put to death last night.
# us - Friday 19 April, 2019
'What was taxpayers' money get spent on?' Russia dismisses report into its meddling in US election
Russia has consistently rejected any claims of interference in the election.
# us - Thursday 18 April, 2019
North Korea test-fires weapon with 'powerful warhead' in first since US nuclear talks broke down
The country’s news agency reported that Kim Jong-Un guided the test-fire.
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Poll: Will you watch a religious service online over Easter?
PEOPLE AROUND IRELAND are staying at home as much as possible, bar essential workers, or cocooning if necessary due to official guidelines aimed at preventing the spread of Covid-19.
Many people who planned to attend religious services to mark Easter over the coming days will be unable to do so as a result of the restrictions.
A number of places of worship have started to stream masses or other services online in recent weeks so people can pray remotely with their community if they so wish.
We want to know: Will you watch a religious service online over Easter?
Poll Results:
No (6968)
Yes (5855)
I'm not sure (678)
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Politics of a pandemic: How Covid-19 changes could open doors to a better Ireland
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Tom Clonan: Ireland's ICU guidelines for Covid-19 must safeguard people with disabilities
By Tom Clonan - @TomClonan
Embracing the new normal after the Covid-19 shutdown - notes from a Kerryman in China
By Greg McDonough
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