Arts Oct 07 WATCH: Canadian writer Anne Carson wins Nobel Prize in literature Toronto-born Carson, 76, draws on themes and stories from ancient Greek and Roman literature for works that often blend elements of poetry, essay and fiction.
World Sep 28 UK police say 5 men arrested near a U.S.-run air base will be released on bail The head of U.K. Counter Terrorism Policing said that the men face stringent conditions and “absolutely remain under investigation as we explore multiple lines of inquiry.”…
World Sep 27 British PM Andy Burnham brings good vibes to his party's annual conference, but tough choices are coming The governing Labour Party opened its annual conference beside the River Mersey in Liverpool on Sunday, with Burnham pledging to turn the page on a decade of economic and political turmoil.
Politics Sep 21 Britain's Burnham to meet Trump and make UN debut after offering UK military support for Saudis Britain's Prime Minister Andy Burnham is set to meet U.S. President Donald Trump for the first time.
World Sep 21 British PM Burnham set to meet Trump for first time at UN in New York Burnham plans to discuss ways to bolster Ukraine's defenses and ease fuel prices that have soared since the US-Israeli war with Iran blocked ships from moving freely through the Strait of Hormuz.
World Sep 14 Trump doubled down on backing a united Ireland, reigniting a divisive political issue. Here's what to know Northern Ireland's status has been contentious since it remained part of the United Kingdom after most of Ireland gained independence from Britain a century ago.
Politics Sep 14 Trump says he's lifting 10% tariff on Irish whiskey because 'everybody's been bugging me' President Donald Trump announced in April that he was lifting certain tariffs on U.K. whiskey, which includes Scotch and spirits made in Northern Ireland, creating an imbalance with Ireland.
Politics Sep 12 Trump touches a nerve while in Ireland by saying reunification would be 'fantastic' At a meeting with Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin in Dublin, Trump said he would love to see the reunification of the Republic of Ireland with the United Kingdom's Northern Ireland.
World Sep 08 UK government bans trade with Israeli settlements and accuses settlers of 'ethnic cleansing' In response, Israel said it would close the British consulate in Jerusalem.
Arts Jul 29 Glen Hansard, Irish musician who won Oscar for 'Once,' dies in motorcycle crash Ireland's President Catherine Connolly said he was one of Ireland’s great singer-songwriters.