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International
Friday
15 Mar 2024
Gaza
Ireland's 'soft power' used to remind US it helped bring peace before and could do so again
All eyes were watching Leo Varadkar to see if he convey the message from the Irish people and push for peace in Palestine.
Georgia
State lawyer leaves US election interference case against Trump after having relations with DA
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A-rated family homes perfect for Dublin commuters on the market now
Glenveagh Homes
Mar 15
Oval Office
'I agree': President Biden accepts Taoiseach's call for Gaza ceasefire 'as soon as possible'
The decision to proceed with the St Patrick’s Day trip this year has come under intense scrutiny due to the US’ support for Israel.
Kamala Harris
Varadkar says Gaza crisis will 'haunt us for years to come' at breakfast meeting with Harris
From The 42
Last Eight
Champions League draw pairs Man City with Real Madrid, while Liverpool face Atalanta in Europa League
In hot water
Pierce Brosnan hit with €460 fine for entering off-limits thermal area of Yellowstone Park
Gaza
Israeli military denies Gaza health ministry claim it killed at least 20 people waiting for food aid
The health ministry accused Israeli troops of opening fire from “tanks and helicopters” as Palestinians gathered at a roundabout in Gaza City.
Michigan
Father of US school shooter who killed four students found guilty of involuntary manslaughter
Thursday
14 Mar 2024
From The 42
success
'What a jockey, deary me': Former Man United manager Alex Ferguson claims Cheltenham double
Washington DC
Varadkar denies softening language on Gaza during US trip, says tailoring message for audience needed
Kansas
These massive ‘gorilla hailstones’ hit parts of the US today
No injuries or damage to homes has been reported as of this morning.
factcheck
Debunked: Anti-migrant video asks: ‘Anyone know where in Dublin this is?’ The answer: Germany
irish in dc
Varadkar and O'Neill gently raise Gaza message to muted applause from Washington power brokers
The two politicians made brief references and steered away from hard-hitting language in their speeches.
There was a notable difference in Varadkar's language on Gaza in his DC speech compared to an earlier speech in Boston.
When he did mention Gaza, the was lukewarm applause compared to the reaction to his comments about Ukraine.
Ireland Funds gala
‘Open for business’: Michelle O’Neill and Emma Little-Pengelly bring burgeoning double act to Washington
Humanitarian Assistance
EU calls on Israel to open additional crossings to allow more aid to reach Gaza
It comes as the first boat loaded with 200 tonnes of food aid makes slow progress towards the Gaza Strip.
Wednesday
13 Mar 2024
transatlantic travel
Airport passenger cap 'a concern' for JetBlue as new Dublin route aims to reduce airfares
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Boyle Sports
Mar 13
SF CHRONICLES
Sinn Féin has placed ads in papers across the US - but there's a softer approach this year
The ads have been taken out by the party’s US fundraising arm Friends of Sinn Féin.
Josep Borrell
UN told Israel is using 'starvation' in Gaza as a 'weapon of war'
Josep Borrell told the UN Security Council that the humanitarian crisis is “man-made”.
A Spanish charity vessel has begun its journey to Gaza from Cyprus, towing a barge with 200 tonnes of aid.
US charity World Central Kitchen has said work is "underway" on a jetty to unload the shipment.
Aid groups have been warning of the risk of famine in besieged Gaza for weeks.
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