Ireland

EU lawmaker: EU silent on ongoing Saudi-led 'genocide in Yemen

Feb 11, 2021 20:04

An independent member of the European Parliament (EP) from Ireland says Saudi Arabia and its allies continue their genocide in Yemen without a word of protest from the European Union or the so-called human rights defenders.
Brexit fallout: Trade between UK and Republic of Ireland reduced by half

Feb 02, 2021 07:06

According to the latest figures released by the Irish government, trade flowing along the Republic of Ireland and the UK routes has fallen by 50 percent in comparison to the same period last year.
Unlawful US sanctions dealt blow to multilateralism

Jan 21, 2021 13:01

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has once again slammed the US for turning its back on its obligations under the 2015 nuclear agreement, saying Washington has profoundly undermined multilateralism by imposing unlawful sanctions on others.
Northern Ireland to let teachers decide GCSE grades after A-level disaster

Aug 17, 2020 13:39

Northern Irish GCSE students will be given grades decided by their teachers after an outcry over the use of an algorithm to award marks for A-level. Peter Weir, the Education Minister for the Northern Ireland executive, announced the move just days before the publication of results on Thursday, but said the change would not cause a delay.
Iran says ready to work with new members of UNSC

Jun 19, 2020 07:26

Iran’s Foreign Ministry welcomed the election of India, Ireland, Mexico, and Norway as the new non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council.
UK, Ireland coronavirus restrictions make US airlines cut flights

Mar 15, 2020 09:35

United Airlines Co said late Saturday it would begin cutting flights to the United Kingdom after Washington expanded travel restrictions to Britain and Ireland, and Southwest Airlines moved toward flight cuts as the coronavirus outbreak sapped demand.
Sinn Fein wins North Belfast seat in general election

Dec 13, 2019 12:28

Belfast, Northern Ireland - Sinn Fein have unseated the Democratic Unionist Party's Westminster representative and deputy party leader Nigel Dodd in North Belfast as Sinn Fein enjoyed a 5.4% swing in votes in the traditionally Loyalist held area.
Police patrol attacked with grenade in West Belfast

Dec 04, 2019 15:03

In a sign of escalating tensions in Northern Ireland, a police car has been attacked with a suspected grenade in West Belfast.
Sinn Féin election candidate targeted by Loyalist abuse

Nov 19, 2019 13:55

Belfast’s Lord Mayor, and a Sinn Féin candidate in next month’s general election, has been subjected to sectarian abuse, most likely from Loyalist groups.
Taoiseach envisions united Ireland with majority consent

Oct 25, 2019 15:31

The Irish Prime Minister says he would like to see a united Ireland in his lifetime, as the UK Government envisages a Brexit border between Northern Ireland and Ireland.