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Trump says coronavirus death rate in US likely to peak in two weeks' time
The US president also extended “social distancing” guidelines until 30 April.
'Just relax, stay home': The US now has more Covid-19 cases than either China or Italy
Over 83,000 people in the US have tested positive for Covid-19.
US Senate and White House reach agreement on $2 trillion Covid-19 rescue package
The deal will see a sweep of new measures to provide Americans with healthcare and business supports.
US could become Covid-19 epicentre after 'very large acceleration' in cases - WHO
In the past 24 hours, the World Health Organization said that 85% of new cases were in Europe and the US.
'Our country is meant to be open': Donald Trump could remove Covid-19 restrictions by next week
Trump said that state governors would have the final say on any measures he introduced.
California governor urges state's 40 million residents to 'stay at home'
Similar restrictions are in place in virus hotspots like Italy, Spain and central China.
US President Donald Trump has tested negative for Covid-19
Trump agreed to be tested after coming into contact with a delegation who had tested positive for the virus.
US suspends J1 visa programme for some applicants in response to Covid-19 outbreak
The move could affect the travel plans of Irish students this summer.
Donald Trump declares 'national emergency' over coronavirus
Trump has faced criticism for his handling of the Covid-19 outbreak.
US launches air strikes against Iran-backed militia after Iraq base attack
A US official said multiple strikes targeted Kataib Hezbollah weapons facilities inside Iraq.
Donald Trump names his fourth chief of staff, and appoints special envoy for Northern Ireland
Mick Mulvaney had been serving as acting chief of staff since Trump fired John Kelly in December 2018.
Mcdonald says she will not travel to US for St Patrick's Day 'due to current circumstances'
McDonald said earlier this week that she was staying close to home after a case of Covid-19 was confirmed at her children’s school.
US police name Irish woman killed in suspected murder-suicide in Nevada
Police in Reno said the 53-year-old died from gunshot wounds, along with her husband and two sons.
Billionaire Mike Bloomberg ends $500m White House run following poor Super Tuesday showing
Bloomberg has endorsed former vice president, Joe Biden, as the man he now wants to take on Donald Trump in November.
At least eight dead and 40 buildings collapse after tornadoes hit Tennessee
Authorities are continuing to search the wreckage for injured people.
Employee kills five in shooting rampage at Molson-Coors brewing campus in US
Authorities offered no immediate motive for the attack.
The downfall of Harvey Weinstein: a timeline
Here’s how things played out for the movie mogul since allegations against him arose.
Hundreds protest in London against extradition of Julian Assange
Assange is being held in Belmarsh Prison in south-east London as he awaits the start of next week’s full extradition hearing.
Coronavirus: Cruise firm attempts to track down hundreds who left ship after one diagnosed with illness
Cambodia allowed the ship to dock on its southern coast on Thursday.
Two killed in shooting at university residence in US
The shooting happened in a dormitory at Texas A&M University-Commerce.
US life expectancy is on the up - and the White House says it's thanks to Trump
The US government said that 2018 saw the first decline in drug overdose deaths in almost three decades.
DeSouza to argue her case in US: 'Political pressure must be brought to bear on the British government'
Emma DeSouza will be asking the House of Representatives to pass a resolution supporting her case to self-identify as Irish.
Coronavirus latest: Japan, EU, US and South Korea to evacuate citizens from Wuhan
All cases had involved people who had been in or near Wuhan, but Japan and Germany have now reported human-to-human cases.
Coronavirus case confirmed in Germany as death toll reaches 106 in China
In the US, authorities have warned citizens against all non-essential travel to China.
Trump presents new Star Trek-style Space Force logo
Space Force is the first new US military service since the Air Force was created in 1947.
Late-night hearing sees Republicans block witness requests on first day of Trump impeachment trial
A 13-hour hearing saw Republicans push back attempts by Democrats to amend the procedures for the trial.
Donald Trump's lawyers ask for his immediate acquittal, as impeachment trial to begin today
The US President will be at the economic forum in Davos, Switzerland when his trial begins.
Phil Hogan says that US threats over Huawei are 'a bit of sabre-rattling'
The EU Trade Commissioner also said it was “just not possible” to agree a Brexit trade deal by the end of the year.
Iranian police fire tear gas at people protesting against downing of passenger jet
US President Donald Trump warned Iran that the world and “more importantly, the USA is watching”.
UK ambassador to Iran summoned following arrest at anti-government protest
176 people were killed when the plane was shot down earlier this week.
Storms and tornadoes leave at least 10 dead across US
Hundreds of thousands of people were left without power from Texas to Michigan.
Trump administration announces new sanctions on Iran as it pins blame for Ukrainian airline disaster
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo became the highest-level US official to point the finger at Iran today.
'Designed by clowns': Boeing staff mocked regulators before grounded 737 MAX was certified
Emails released by the company last night show staff bragging they could get the jet certified despite safety concerns.
'Insulting and demeaning': White House briefing on Soleimani killing criticised by some Republicans
Officials have repeatedly claimed a threat to Americans in the Middle East led to the killing.
A 'least worst' and 'carefully calculated' tactic: Why Iran chose to carry out this morning's strikes on bases housing US troops
Trump has said that new economic sanctions will be imposed on Iran after the strike this morning.
UK, France and Nato condemn 'reckless' missile attack on Iraqi bases housing US troops
While condemning Iran’s attack, Boris Johnson said that slain general Qasem Soleimani “had the blood of British troops on his hands.”
What do we know about the Iraq air bases targeted by Iran?
Two US air bases were targeted by Iran.
Over 50 people killed in stampede at funeral procession of Iranian general killed by US
The incident happened in Kerman, the hometown of General Qassem Soleimani.
Varadkar: Irish government 'concerned for escalation of tensions in the Middle East'
Crowds, estimated to be in the millions, gathered for the funeral of Soleimani today.
Iraqi parliament passes motion to expel US military from country following Qasem Soleimani killing
Pro-Iran factions have ramped up pressure on US forces in Iraq since Friday’s drone strike.
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