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Edna O'Brien, iconoclastic Irish author who wrote 'The Country Girls,' dies at 93

By Hillel Italie, Associated Press

Edna O'Brien, Ireland's literary pride and outlaw who scandalized her native land with her debut novel “The Country Girls” before gaining international acclaim as a storyteller and iconoclast that found her welcomed everywhere from Dublin to the White House, has…

Irish and Czech voters go to the polls on day 2 of EU elections as the far right seeks power

By Samuel Petrequin, Associated Press

Final results will not be released until Sunday night, after every country has voted. But an exit poll on Thursday after the elections kicked off in the Netherlands confirmed that Geert Wilders' far-right party would likely make big gains.

Spain, Ireland and Norway formally recognize a Palestinian state

By Joseph Wilson, Associated Press

The adherence of three European countries to the group represents a victory for Palestinian efforts in the world of public opinion, and will likely put pressure on European Union heavyweights France and Germany to rethink their position.

What are the implications of Spain, Ireland and Norway recognizing a Palestinian state?

By Associated Press

Currently, only seven EU member countries officially recognize a Palestine state.

Spain, Norway and Ireland will recognize a Palestinian state

By Joseph Wilson, Melanie Lidman, Joseph Krauss, Associated Press

Those nations said Wednesday they would recognize a Palestinian state, a historic but largely symbolic move that further deepens Israel’s isolation more than seven months into its grinding war against Hamas in Gaza.

Northern Ireland prosecutor says UK soldiers involved in Bloody Sunday won't face perjury charges

By Associated Press

Prosecutors say 15 former British soldiers won't face charges for perjury at an inquiry into Bloody Sunday, one of the deadliest days of the decades-long Northern Ireland conflict.

Simon Harris installed as Ireland's new prime minister, country's youngest-ever leader

By Jill Lawless, Associated Press

The new leader faces challenges including a strained health service, soaring housing costs and an exodus of lawmakers from his center-right Fine Gael party.

Ireland set for its youngest ever prime minister after Simon Harris is elected leader of the Fine Gael party

By Pan Pylas, Associated Press

The 37-year-old Simon Harris has been the coalition government's further and higher education minister and was the only candidate to put his name forward to succeed former Prime Minister Leo Varadkar.

Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar plans to step down after a new leader is chosen

By Jill Lawless, Associated Press

Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar said his reasons for stepping down were “both personal and political" and he had no firm future plans.

WATCH: Biden and Irish prime minister speak at White House celebration of St. Patrick's Day

By Associated Press

Biden, a devout Catholic who is exceedingly proud of his Irish heritage, said he was grateful to Varadkar for spending time with him on the holiday, and he thanked Catholic leaders for their humanitarian work.