US President Joe Biden was seen holding and kissing a senator's baby as he was leaving the Houses of the Oireachtas in Ireland
An emotional Biden tells Irish parliament: 'I'm home': U.S. President Joe Biden told the Irish parliament he was "home" in an emotional address on the second day ...
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Quick Glance: From Ireland, Biden confused a rugby squad with the British military force "Black and Tans" - and the English were not pleased.
- Biden was paying honor to his cousin, Rob Kearney, a rugby player whose Irish team overcame New Zealand's dominant All Blacks team in 2016.
- Biden speaks to the Irish parliament.
- Book signing: Biden signed a visitor book at Higgins' official residence, an homage to his Irish origins.
- Biden said it "feels great" to be back in his ancestral nation outside the Irish president's residence.
Biden heads to Northern Ireland at delicate political juncture
Biden arrives in Northern Ireland to mark peace deal anniversary: U.S. President Joe Biden was welcomed to Northern Ireland by British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak ...
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Quick Glance: Good Friday Agreement: Rishi Sunak promises a "better future" in Northern Ireland ahead of Joe Biden's visit
- The agreement brought an end to Northern Ireland's 30-year conflict, which had claimed over 3,500 lives.
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- The Good Friday Treaty After 25 years, "It is that promise of a better future that we offered to everyone in Northern Ireland that I will be thinking of first and foremost over the coming days." Prime Minister David Cameron said.
- "It is my responsibility as the prime minister of the United Kingdom to ensure we are making good on that promise."
- "As Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, it is my responsibility to ensure that we keep that promise."
Joe Biden visit latest: US president is not 'anti-British', White House insists: Joe Biden, the US president, has arrived in Northern Ireland to mark the 25th ...
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Quick Glance: When Biden visits Northern Ireland, he will find a country devastated by the Conservatives.
- These organizations are Northern Ireland's backbone.
- When unionists objected to the Northern Ireland protocol, he reportedly expressed support for it.
- Presidents and prime ministers have never been held accountable for Northern Ireland's peace.
- Sarah Creighton is a Northern Irish lawyer, writer, and political commentator.
What to read to understand Northern Ireland and the Troubles: Thirty years of war have been followed by 25 of relative peace
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What to read to understand Northern Ireland and the Troubles: Thirty years of war have been followed by 25 of relative peace
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'Unfinished business': Biden visits Northern Ireland as political tensions persist
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Opinion | Biden’s Trip to Northern Ireland and the Power of Diplomacy: The U.S. continues to play a crucial role in the Good Friday Agreement.
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OBITUARY David Trimble, Northern Irish hardliner turned consensus-builder dies at 77
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Calls for overhaul of Northern Ireland peace deal to end Stormont stand-off: Experts urge revamp of the Good Friday Agreement ahead of its 25th anniversary next ...
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We can end the culture wars: The conflict seems unending, but a peace treaty is possible
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Egypt expert warns Gaza war’s impact on Egyptian-Israeli ties ‘impossible to ignore’
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Azerbaijan slams Armenia’s EU-US talks for fresh regional ‘divides’: Azerbaijan on Wednesday warned a meeting between Armenia, the European Union and the United ...
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Sudan: U.S. Eyes April 18 to Potentially Resume Sudan Peace Talks in Jeddah: The United States is eyeing April 18 for the potential resumption of Sudan peace ...
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[OPINION] Unjust wars and a just peace: We often see peace as an ideal state. But the peace of the graveyard is not peace.
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Simon Harris becomes new Fine Gael leader: The 37-year-old is now on course to become Ireland's youngest taoiseach (prime minister).
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Quick Glance: Leo Varadkar: A Populist Who Struggled with Real People
- In May 2002, a young party activist analyzed the defeat of Fine Gael under Michael Noonan, emphasizing that none of the former leaders were the expected messiah for the party.
- Leo Varadkar's political legacy comprises valuable contributions, but he was never seen as a savior of the party. His ability to navigate contradictions made him a skilled politician, but he ultimately realized he couldn't balance on the political tightrope indefinitely.
- Varadkar was described as a politician who straddled conservatism and an increasingly progressive society. Despite his rapid rise in politics and popularity during crises, he struggled to address long-term challenges in areas like healthcare and housing.
- His popularity peaked during the Brexit crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic, where he was seen as a unifying and authoritative leader. However, he failed to effectively tackle long-term structural issues in Ireland, especially in healthcare and housing, as his neoliberal views did not offer compelling solutions.
Nell McCafferty at 80: ‘Celebrating eight decades of enduring courage’: For many years, the price Nell paid for being on the right side of history was to be ...
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Snowdrops, daffodils and phlox: A plant for every month of the year: These resilient plants deserve a place in every Irish garden
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Whiterock launches £75m equity fund for Northern Irish SMEs: Fund will make investments between £1 million and £5 million for minority shares in rapidly growing ...
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Time to deliver: Businesses demand action on ‘bespoke’ Northern Ireland investment zone
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Prayer for peace in East Port of Spain - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday: The sound of gunshots rang out just as the bell rang for the start of an open-air prayer ...
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'I want him alive': Colombia's Petro demands capture of rebel leader: Colombia's President Gustavo Petro ordered the country's military to capture the top leader ...
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Terrorist, garda killer and prolific wife beater, Pearse McAuley’s long litany of convictions have established him as one of Ireland’s most dangerous criminals ... Show more
Assailants have taken the lives of 15 individuals in South Sudan's Pibor region, including that of the local commissioner, according to officials ... Show more
US pushes peace talks to avert 'point of no return' in Sudan: The United States hopes for a relaunch of talks aimed at ending the conflict in Sudan and opening ...
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Whiterock launches £75m equity fund for Northern Irish SMEs: Fund will make investments between £1 million and £5 million for minority shares in rapidly growing ...
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Essex accent named among the nation’s favourite: Our accent was named among the nation's favourite - despite also being named among the most difficult to ...
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Armenia’s PM warns Azerbaijan could start war over disputed border villages: Armenia could face war by ‘end of the week’ if it does not return four Azerbaijani ...
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Full story: www.nationalclubgolfer.com/tour/liv-golf/jon-rahm-pga-tour-and-liv-golf-can-co-exist-in-peace-deal/ Jon Rahm has been talking about what he misses about the PGA Tour and whether there is a chance the Tour and LIV Golf can both exist together.
US woman who faked being an Irish heiress re-arrested on UK fraud charges: Marianne ‘Mair’ Smyth scammed a television producer of $100,000 and will now face ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/mar/20/fake-irish-heiress-arrested-fraud-uk
NATO chief urges Armenia, Azerbaijan peace deal - World News: NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on Tuesday urged arch-foes Armenia and Azerbaijan to sign a ...
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Quick Glance: NATO Chief's Diplomatic Visit to Armenia Amidst Escalating Russia Relations
- During his tenure spanning a decade, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg made his inaugural visit to Armenia, engaging in discussions regarding the South Caucasus situation with the nation's leadership, as publicly declared by NATO's press service on March 19.
- Commending Armenia for its enduring partnership with NATO, Stoltenberg expressed appreciation for the country's dedicated involvement in the alliance's various missions and operations, notably emphasizing the augmentation of troops in the NATO-led international peacekeeping endeavor in Kosovo.
- Touching upon significant global affairs, Stoltenberg addressed the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, commending Armenia for its display of solidarity with Kyiv and advocating for heightened support from other allies towards Ukraine.
Will the Tiprasa Accord Bring Peace to India’s Tripura?: Peace agreements in Northeast India have a dismal track record. Will the latest deal be different?
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Would you move to Northern Ireland for a cheaper life? Thousands already have: Alan Duncan, who runs PR firm Agile Communications, has Belfast – and his ...
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Time to stop this humanitarian catastrophe: Sayyid Badr: Muscat: Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidy, Foreign Minister, called for the need to compensate the ...
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Aliyev says Azerbaijan, Armenia ‘closer to peace than ever’: South Caucasus rivals Armenia and Azerbaijan are 'closer than ever' to a peace treaty ...
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Labor strikes $3 billion peace deal with pharmacies after 60-day script furore: It resolves a year-long spat that led to 200 pharmacy owners storming out of ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/labor-strikes-3-billion-peace-deal-with-pharmacies-after-60-day-script-furore-20240314-p5fccg.html
‘I feel free in Irish’: from the Oscars to the Baftas to Sundance – why Gaelic is everywhere
theguardian.com/world/2024/mar/13/irish-gaeilge-gaelic-oscars-baftas-sundance-renaissance-paul-mescal-cillian-murphy
Exclusive: Peace deal with Colombia unlikely before end of Petro's term - EMC rebel leader
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City MP in hot seat - nationnews.com: A war of words broke out yesterday between the two men who have been waging a battle for peace. Corey Lane ...
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Armenia continues its policy of pursuing peace treaty with Azerbaijan based on three principles -PM
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Hostage talks intensify as fears rise of violence during Ramadan: U.S., Egyptian and Qatari mediators are intensifying their efforts to reach a hostage deal and ...
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Northern Irish brewery exits Republic over ‘unworkable’ deposit return scheme: Rodger Doherty, director of Lacada Brewery, urged authorities across the UK and ...
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Britain's top IRA spy probably cost more lives than he saved, inquiry says: The actions of a senior British informer in the Irish Republican Army (IRA) codenamed ...
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Quick Glance: Stakeknife: Report Reveals Devastating Consequences
- A report finds an army spy caused more harm than good during the Troubles.
- Security forces failed to prevent murders to protect their agents.
- The report calls for apologies from the UK government and Irish republican leaders.
- Scappaticci was linked to at least 14 murders and 15 abduction incidents.
Azerbaijan demands Armenia return 4 occupied villages: Azerbaijan is demanding the immediate return of four villages Armenia is occupying ...
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Why Israel is likely to accept Jordan’s request for more water: Experts estimate it is in Israel’s national interest to accept Jordan's request to extend the ...
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Kremlin Says Will Not Reveal Details of ‘Obsolete’ 2022 Ukraine Peace Deal: The Kremlin said it would not discuss the conditions of a peace treaty drafted in the ...
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Clear govt policy, guidelines needed to regulate Rohingya, says MP: Suhaizan Kaiat said although Malaysia has accepted the Rohingya refugees out of compassion ...
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Carolyn Hax: When do parents tell their kids about grandma’s side piece?: Their grandma is having an affair, and their parent doesn’t want to lie to them to ...
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The Houthis Are Very, Very Pleased: Since staking claim to the Palestinian cause, the Yemeni militants have come to seem unstoppable.
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Israel on board with Gaza peace deal, as US airdrops begin: WASHINGTON DC: Israel has broadly accepted a ceasefire deal with Hamas, a senior US official said ...
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Quick Glance: Israel Gaza: Deceased Hostages and Political Tensions
- Hamas reported the death of seven hostages in the Gaza Strip, escalating political tensions.
- The group attributed the deaths to Israeli bombardment and indicated that further details would be forthcoming.
- According to Hamas, the number of hostages killed may exceed 70, highlighting the urgency of the situation.
- Israel has not yet commented, and independent verifications of the reported deaths are still pending.
Curbing hostage deal hopes, Netanyahu says Hamas putting up ‘brick wall’ of demands
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Israel open to Gaza peace deal as US airdrops humanitarian aid: The U.S. claimed Saturday that Israel has in principle agreed on a cease-fire deal with Hamas ...
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WSJ: Document from 2022 reveals Putin’s punishing terms for Ukraine peace - Euromaidan Press
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Israel on board with Gaza peace deal, as US airdrops begin: Israel on board with Gaza peace deal, as US airdrops begin
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A united Ireland is growing ever more likely – thanks to the failures of Brexit Britain
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Opinion| Will Netanyahu’s invasion of Rafah end his government and Israel’s peace?
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Toivo Klaar considers signing peace treaty between Azerbaijan and Armenia realistic in near future
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Like it or not, there will be two states - opinion: There is only one solution that holds any promise for a productive future for both of us ...
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Assembly best way to build support for union - Donaldson: A fully functioning Northern Ireland Assembly is the best way to build support for the union ...
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Armenia eyes closer military cooperation with Greece: Armenian prime minister hopes for 'progress' on peace treaty with Azerbaijan
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Israeli team in Qatar in last push for Gaza peace deal: JEDDAH: A high-level Israeli delegation arrived on Monday in Qatar, where political leaders of Hamas are ...
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Broker peace deal with Opposition for good of the nation, govt urged: PETALING JAYA: The government should seize the opportunity to work with the Opposition for ...
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Egypt-Israel relations: On the brink
Threats are facing more than 40 years of peace between Egypt and Israel.
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'Do we reward invasion?': What the Ukraine war means for the world after two years of fighting
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Online safety a key part of Ottawa's new gender plan — and to world peace, says envoy
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Congo’s M23 rebellion risks sparking a regional war: Goma is under a terrifying siege
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Tyrone woman Sarah Friar steps down as chief executive of NextDoor: Northern Irish tech exec was under pressure as neighbourhood-focused social networking site’s ...
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Lowry: It makes no sense to abandon Ukraine: Millions for defense, but not one cent for Ukraine.
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Can Biden coax Israelis out of trauma toward regional peace?: The U.S. vision of a regional peace deal emerging from a Gaza cease-fire is finding little support ...
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US encourages Armenia and Azerbaijan to bridge ‘just a remaining few issues’ for peace
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Rebuffing Biden, cabinet rejects unilateral Palestinian state as ‘reward for terrorism’
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Netanyahu: Those telling us not to enter Rafah are essentially saying ‘lose the war’
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Azerbaijan submits peace treaty proposals to Armenia: YEREVAN—Armen Grigoryan, Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia, confirmed today that Azerbaijan has ...
armenianweekly.com/2024/02/21/azerbaijan-submits-peace-treaty-proposals-to-armenia/
South Sudan - Some Spoilers Want Peace to Fail, Putting 2024 Elections At Risk: Analysis - South Sudan is expected to hold its first general election in December ...
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Netanyahu the main obstacle to peace, Israeli opposition leader says: Merav Michaeli accuses PM of 'brainwashing' society into right-wing tendencies
thenationalnews.com/mena/palestine-israel/2024/02/21/netanyahu-the-main-obstacle-to-peace-israeli-opposition-leader-says/
Colombia’s Shift to Resume Bombings: Colombia may begin air strikes on illegal armed groups again, announced the Defense Minister, Ivan Velasquez, on Tuesday.
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Cabinet unanimously okays declaration rejecting unilateral recognition of Palestinian state
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Rocco Siffredi, 'Supersex' Team Talk Sex Scenes, 'Inspiring' True Story: “Supersex" is a Netflix series inspired by porn icon Rocco Siffredi's life.
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Colombia could restart bombing campaigns against armed groups -gov't: Colombia's government could restart aerial bombing campaigns against illegal armed groups ...
reuters.com/world/americas/colombia-could-restart-bombing-campaigns-against-armed-groups-govt-2024-02-20/
Michael McGrath to meet Northern Irish finance minister in Belfast : Finance minister said the meeting provides the opportunity to discuss an ‘all-island’ ...
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Historic window of opportunity for lasting peace in Karabakh should not be closed, says Turkish president
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Why aren't Arab leaders calling on Hamas to end the war?: Palestinian Pres. Mahmoud Abbas called upon Hamas to make a deal with Israel. The rest of the Arab ...
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