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Antiviral drug remdesivir granted full approval in US as a treatment for people hospitalised with Covid-19
Remdesivir was one of the first drugs to show relative promise in shortening the time to recovery in some coronavirus patients
Dr Anthony Fauci condemns Trump's team for including him in a campaign advert
The infectious diseases expert said his comments were taken out of context in the advert.
US contacts considered kidnapping or poisoning Assange, court told
The WikiLeaks founder was also bugged in the toilet at the Ecuador embassy, his extradition hearing has heard.
'It's unfathomable that we've reached this point': US death toll from Covid-19 tops 200,000
Only five countries — Peru, Bolivia, Chile, Spain and Brazil — rank higher in Covid-19 deaths per capita.
Russian spy chief accuses US of fomenting Belarus protests as opposition ally is charged
Protesters in Belarus are seeking the resignation of Alexander Lukashenko, denouncing his landslide re-election in August.
One dead in Portland shooting after demonstrators clash
The death follows another night of unrest in the city.
Larry Donnelly: American politics is in a bad state and the TV networks aren't helping
Donnelly dismays at the polarised and simplistic discussion of politics in the US from all media sources, not just Fox News.
US-China relations deteriorate further as Beijing slams 'barbarous' sanctions placed on Hong Kong
The fresh sanctions from the US came after Donald Trump’s move against TikTok and WeChat.
'We were just a couple of the lucky ones' - Golf great Nicklaus reveals he had coronavirus
The 80-year-old Nicklaus revealed the experience on the television broadcast of the US PGA Tour’s Memorial tournament, which he hosts in Ohio.
US won't be on travel green list and UK 'unlikely' to make the cut, confirms Coveney
The green list will have countries on it which pose no higher risk than travelling in Ireland represents.
Hawaii-based team set to join Major League Rugby for 2021
It has been reported that several big-name former All Blacks are behind the expansion bid.
Brother pays tribute after death of world’s longest-surviving conjoined twins
Twins Donnie and Ronnie Galyon died on July 4 aged 68.
Leinster confirm Barry Daly's retirement from pro rugby at the age of 27
The prolific UCD wing will move to the US to continue his education.
Cloud cast over US holiday weekend on yet another record day for new cases of Covid-19
Over 11,000 cases were recorded today in Florida, alone.
Two dead after man drives into Walmart centre in California and begins shooting
Police officers shot the suspected gunman at the centre in Red Bluff after he killed one person and injured four others.
New coronavirus cases hit all-time high in US with over 40,000 recorded in 24 hours
The figure represents a resurgence that has led some governors to back track or at least pause the reopening of their states.
US Soccer scraps controversial anthem kneeling ban
‘We apologize to our players – especially our black players – staff, fans, and all who support eradicating racism.’
Washington DC braced for largest protest yet as Biden attacks Trump for 'despicable' George Floyd comments
There were zero arrests during demonstrations in the US capital in the last two days, and a curfew has been lifted in advance of today’s protest.
More Republicans rebuke Trump over lack of unity in America as memorial service held for George Floyd
After Lisa Murkowski added to the criticism of the president, he warned of the consequences if Republicans turn against him.
Four police officers to be charged in relation to George Floyd's death; one charged with second-degree murder
George Floyd’s family described news of the new charges as a “bittersweet moment”.
Minneapolis riot police arrest CNN crew reporting live on George Floyd protest
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said the arrest was “totally unacceptable and totally inadvertent”.
Federal prosecutors to consider hate crime charges in shooting of Ahmaud Arbery
Georgia has no hate crime law allowing charges at the state level.
US women's soccer team file appeal after legal setback in equal pay fight
A federal judge dismissed the team’s bid for equal pay last week.
Larry Donnelly: I'm taking a break from politics this week ... now, about lasagne and spuds
Larry Donnelly, a ‘yank in Ireland’, has a little shutdown rant.
Wave of protests in several US states as anti-lockdown campaigns grow
Much of the protesters are affiliated with Trump supporter groups.
Over 2 million confirmed cases globally, a further 38 Irish deaths: Today's Covid-19 main points
A total of 12,547 people have been diagnosed with Covid-19 in Ireland.
Death toll from US tornado outbreak rises to at least 34
The storms claimed lives in at least six states.
At daily White House coronavirus briefing, Trump shows 'propaganda' video of people praising him
A reporter for CBS News asked Trump what had been done in February on Covid-19. The president responded that she was a “fake”.
Fauci says US may start to reopen next month as death toll rises above 20,000
There are over 500,000 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the United States of America.
Padraig Harrington wants Ryder Cup to go ahead even if qualifying is shortened
Three-time major winner Harrington will captain Europe at Whistling Straits.
US to send $100 million worth of medical supplies to Italy and other European countries, says Trump
New York mayor Andrew Cuomo has warned the city was running out of essential equipment like ventilators.
Trump rolls back on proposal to quarantine New York and other states with coronavirus 'hotspots'
It was unclear if Trump had the power to issue the quarantine order.
Trump signs off on $2.2 trillion rescue package as Covid-19 cases reach over 100,000 in the US
Trump’s signature brings an end to a dramatic, weeklong legislative saga on Capitol Hill.
US Soccer president resigns amid gender equity dispute
Carlos Cordeiro has stepped down as the gender discrimination lawsuit row rumbles on.
Rapinoe rips 'misogyny and sexism' in US women's equal pay fight
The lawsuit row has escalated over ‘unacceptable’ language in a court filing.
In full: Here’s where the Taoiseach and our ministers are going for St Patrick’s Day
There are far fewer trips this year than before.
British minister refuses to rule out chlorinated chicken in trade deal with North America
George Eustice also defended the Government’s new immigration system after businesses raised fears of a shortage of workers.
Senate approves limiting power of Donald Trump to attack Iran
The bi-partisan vote was a rare exertion of authority from Congress.
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.
Donald Trump says ‘reign of terror’ is over after Iranian general killed
The air strike ordered by President Donald Trump in Iraq’s capital Baghdad killed General Qassem Soleimani.
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