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US warship shoots down Iranian drone near Persian Gulf
It comes a number of weeks after Iranian forces shot down a US drone.
Wife of Irish man facing deportation from US says her husband is being given 'no choice' but to leave
Keith Byrne was detained by customs officials on 10 July.
US policeman won't face charges for chokehold that may have contributed to death of Eric Garner
The decision effectively ended the five-year-old case.
Court dispute involving Catholic priest facing drug charges in US to be heard in October
Fr Michael O’Leary was arrested for possession of a controlled substance in March.
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.
Turkey receives first batch of Russian missile defence system angering US
NATO said it’s “concerned about the potential consequences” of the purchase.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Neo-Nazi in Charlottesville attack given life sentence
James Alex Fields Jr apologised today for his actions.
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.
Iran 'permanently' closes diplomatic relations with US government after new sanctions are imposed
Sanctions against Iran’s supreme leader were brought in yesterday.
US Pentagon confirms Iranian forces shot down surveillance drone
The Pentagon insisted the aircraft was in international air space.
White House press secretary Sarah Sanders to step down from role
The president tweeted the news evening.
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?
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.
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.”
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.
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.
Trump announces plans for 'merit-based' immigration policy plan
The immigration reforms would be the first major change to the system in decades.
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.
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.
Justice minister orders ban on anti-LGBT preacher from speaking in Ireland
Countries including the UK have already enacted bans on the controversial figure.
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.
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.
Whistleblower Chelsea Manning released from US prison
Manning was jailed in early March for refusing to testify in a grand jury investigation .
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.
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.
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.
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