Amazon workers’ vote on unionising could define US labour movementCampaigners vow to appeal result, amid accusations of voter intimidation at Alabama centreFri Apr 09 2021 - 20:00
Plea deal for Thomas and Molly Martens not ruled out after release on bailFather and daughter appealed conviction for murder of Irish man Jason Corbett in USFri Apr 09 2021 - 01:00
Taoiseach, Boris Johnson and Joe Biden urge calm following Northern Ireland riotsNorthern Ireland Executive calls for end to ‘deplorable’ street violenceThu Apr 08 2021 - 23:25
Biden attempts to tighten gun ownership rulesGun violence epidemic an ‘international embarrassment’, says presidentThu Apr 08 2021 - 22:30
George Floyd died from lack of oxygen, Irish doctor tells Chauvin trialExpert witness Martin Tobin says Floyd was unable to breathe as a result of police officers’ actionsThu Apr 08 2021 - 21:56
Jason Corbett’s killers Molly and Tom Martens released on bail of $200,000Victim’s sister says district attorney plans to proceed with retrial of Limerick man’s killingThu Apr 08 2021 - 07:25
Thomas and Molly Martens walk out of jail pending retrialJudge sets $200,000 bond as lawyers decline to comment on reports of plea bargainWed Apr 07 2021 - 22:35
Molly Martens and Tom Martens could be released on bail todayKillers of Limerick man Jason Corbett set for hearing amid plea deal negotiationsWed Apr 07 2021 - 06:21
All US adults will be eligible for Covid-19 vaccine by April 19th, says BidenRollout continues apace as around 3 million vaccines are being administered each day nationallyTue Apr 06 2021 - 22:15
Kamala Harris: ‘Being vice-president? I kind of like it’Suzanne Lynch flies high on Air Force Two with the US vice-presidentSat Apr 03 2021 - 06:00
Biden to announce huge infrastructure plan in PittsburghUS to follow $1.9tn coronavirus package with $3tn-plus support for roads, rail and energyTue Mar 30 2021 - 20:43
A ‘crushing’ knee on George Floyd: Prosecutors outline case against Derek ChauvinLawyers argue ‘excessive’ force was used as ex-officer’s trial begins in MinneapolisMon Mar 29 2021 - 21:46
Biden’s Afghanistan dilemma poses first big foreign policy challengeAmerica Letter: US due to withdraw its remaining troops from region on May 1stFri Mar 26 2021 - 20:00
Joe Biden says he plans to run for re-election in 2024President announces plan for 200m vaccine shots in first 100 days at first press conferenceThu Mar 25 2021 - 20:25
Biden dislikes the ‘c’ word but migration issue becomes an early crisisAdministration struggles to cope as over 100,000 migrants apprehended in February alone at borderThu Mar 25 2021 - 20:00
Kamala Harris calls on Congress to act on changing gun lawsUS Wrap: Vice-president says legislation will have more impact than executive ordersWed Mar 24 2021 - 20:11
Biden to join virtual meeting of European Council summitMeeting comes as US rebuffs calls from Brussels to share its AstraZeneca vaccinesTue Mar 23 2021 - 22:03
Biden urges gun-control measures following seventh mass shooting in a weekMan charged with 10 counts of murder after opening fire in supermarket in ColoradoTue Mar 23 2021 - 19:40
US dampens expectations of sending vaccine stocks overseasClinical trial results push AstraZeneca closer to FDA approval amid fears of cases growingMon Mar 22 2021 - 20:21
Biden, Harris discuss rise in hate crimes during visit to AtlantaMass shootings prompt national conversation about racism against Asian-American communityFri Mar 19 2021 - 22:05
Tactful Biden targeted by both sides over post-Brexit NorthAmerica Letter: Despite US affection for Ireland, Britain remains close partnerFri Mar 19 2021 - 20:00
Top US and Chinese diplomats clash at talks in AlaskaAntony Blinken and Chinese counterparts have tense exchange days after Biden-Putin spatFri Mar 19 2021 - 17:01
Covid-19: Cabinet split on easing 5km limit in April as work from home advice to remain until JunePessimism expressed on key metrics of hospitalisations, vaccinations and casesFri Mar 19 2021 - 01:41
US to send vaccine stockpile to Mexico, Canada, dashing EU hopesSome 4 million AstraZeneca doses EU sought expected to go to US neighboursThu Mar 18 2021 - 21:42
Taoiseach says St Patrick’s Day meeting with Biden was ‘warm and upbeat’Covid-19 vaccine supply and Northern Ireland discussed during virtual bilateral meetingThu Mar 18 2021 - 01:03
Harris engagement on Ireland a pleasant surprise at St Patrick’s Day meetingsEvents suggest an interest on the part of the first female vice-president in Northern Ireland affairsThu Mar 18 2021 - 00:00
Kamala Harris says US’s commitment to Ireland remains ‘steadfast and strong’Taoiseach tells US vice-president that her election ‘has written history at many levels’Wed Mar 17 2021 - 21:54
Biden expresses ‘strong support’ for Belfast Agreement in meeting with MartinUS president tells Taoiseach of ‘deep affection that we Americans have for Ireland and the people of Ireland’Wed Mar 17 2021 - 21:17
New York AG intervenes over American Irish Historical Society buildingLetitia James announces ‘thorough review’ of proposed sale of Fifth Avenue propertyWed Mar 17 2021 - 15:23
Martin and Biden to discuss North in virtual St Patrick's Day meetingNI First Minister and deputy to have virtual meeting with US vice-presidentWed Mar 17 2021 - 06:00
Kamala Harris expected to meet Northern Ireland leaders on St Patrick’s DayUS Senate introduces resolution to support Belfast Agreement calling for ‘full implementation’Tue Mar 16 2021 - 21:48
White House defends policy as migrants at border increaseBiden seeks to retain focus on vaccine rollout and relief plan despite Republican criticismMon Mar 15 2021 - 20:34
Taoiseach pushes back against calls in US for referendum on Irish unityMartin stressed importance of reconciliation ahead of meeting Biden on WednesdayMon Mar 15 2021 - 17:31
More than 30,000 face vaccine deferral as State suspends AstraZeneca use over clotting fearsGovernment to await outcome of EMA investigation before deciding on future use of vaccineMon Mar 15 2021 - 00:10
Taoiseach and Biden to hold virtual meeting on St Patrick’s DaySeries of 78 country-specific ‘virtual receptions’ will be held, department saysMon Mar 15 2021 - 00:01
Martin downplays expectations of seeking vaccines from BidenTaoiseach tells CBS television show of reluctance to ‘pre-empt’ talks with presidentSun Mar 14 2021 - 16:51
Brexit and Covid to feature in St Patrick’s Day Biden-Martin talksTaoiseach to thank US president ‘for the US’s support for the Good Friday Agreement’Sat Mar 13 2021 - 14:47
Sinn Féin scales up US campaign efforts ahead of St Patrick’s DayThe party’s pervasive presence in the US has long been a challenge for Irish governmentsSat Mar 13 2021 - 05:00
US congressman warns a future US-UK trade deal is in the balanceRichard Neal condemns decision to extend grace period for customs checks between NI and BritainFri Mar 12 2021 - 22:00
Biden and officials to hold events across the US to sell American Rescue PlanNew Covid package brings to $4 trillion the amount the US has spent on shoring up its economy since pandemic began a year agoFri Mar 12 2021 - 21:32
Retrial of Molly and Thomas Martens over Jason Corbett murderState supreme court swayed by argument duo unable to ‘fully and fairly present their cases’Fri Mar 12 2021 - 20:29
Biden brings message of hope about pandemic as US turns a cornerAmerica Letter: As Covid-19 vaccine rollout accelerates, who will get America’s spare doses?Fri Mar 12 2021 - 20:16
Andrew Cuomo blames ‘cancel culture’ as he rejects calls to resignLeading Democrats call for New York governor to quit over sexual harassment claimsFri Mar 12 2021 - 19:41
US poised to unveil resolution backing Belfast AgreementMove shows Capitol Hill supports peace process and opposes anything threatening itThu Mar 11 2021 - 23:04
Biden to host ‘Quad’ meeting to counterbalance China’s powerFocus on foreign policy issues as US president signs into law the American Rescue PlanThu Mar 11 2021 - 20:59
Biden’s $1.9tn Covid relief package approved by CongressBig win for administration as US president announces additional 100m J&J vaccinesThu Mar 11 2021 - 08:59
Sinn Féin group’s call for Irish unity referendum criticisedVaradkar says SF an ‘obstacle’ to unity after group took out border poll ads in US papersWed Mar 10 2021 - 20:42
Friends of Sinn Féin places ads in US newspapers calling for referendum on Irish unityNew York Times and Washington Post will carry half-page ads organised by partyWed Mar 10 2021 - 07:19
Coveney and Sefcovic to brief Washington caucus amid Brexit concernsThis follows Britain announcing intention to extend grace period for post-Brexit checks on goods entering the North from BritainTue Mar 09 2021 - 20:53
House of Representatives expected to approve Biden’s massive stimulus packageCongressional approval of plan would mark a significant achievement for presidentTue Mar 09 2021 - 20:46
