Apr 10 EXPLAINER: What is behind the latest unrest in N Ireland? By Jill Lawless, Associated Press The chaotic scenes have stirred memories of decades of Catholic-Protestant conflict, known as “The Troubles.” A 1998 peace deal ended large-scale violence but did not resolve Northern Ireland’s deep-rooted tensions. A look at the background to the new violence:… Continue reading
Nov 07 Biden's ancestral home in Ireland celebrates his victory By Associated Press The Irish town Joe Biden's great-great-great-grandfather left almost 200 years ago is celebrating his presidential victory. Continue reading
Mar 12 WATCH: Trump and Irish prime minister address coronavirus outbreak concerns By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press President Donald Trump and Ireland’s Prime Minister Leo Varadkar found themselves in an awkward moment: How do you a greet a fellow world leader in the midst of a global viral pandemic?… Continue reading
Feb 08 Irish voters frustrated by economy choose next leader By Danica Kirka, Associated Press Irish voters are choosing their next prime minister in an election where frustration with economic austerity and a housing crisis have fueled the rise of Sinn Fein — still shunned by the political establishment because of its links to the… Continue reading
Feb 01 Watch 5:02 As Brexit sinks in, division remains in the United Kingdom The United Kingdom formally left the European Union over night as Prime Minister Boris Johnson vowed to bring the country together, more than three years after voters narrowly approved Brexit. But divisions remain, and trade negotiations between the U.K. and… Continue watching
Oct 17 Watch 7:27 The EU approved Boris Johnson's Brexit plan -- but will Parliament? European Union leaders unanimously backed a Brexit deal with the United Kingdom on Thursday. The next major hurdle is for British Parliament to approve the agreement -- no easy feat for Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Nick Schifrin reports and talks… Continue watching
Oct 17 What's in the proposed UK-EU Brexit deal? By Jill Lawless, Associated Press The proposed deal keeps Northern Ireland aligned with the rules of the EU single market for goods — so border checks are not needed. Continue reading
Sep 03 Pence aide defends stay at Trump property in Ireland By Jill Colvin, Associated Press Pence's chief of staff said the decision to stay at Trump International Golf Links in Doonbeg was made at Trump's "suggestion" and that Pence and his entourage will not be staying for free, but that Pence's office followed official protocol… Continue reading
Jun 05 WATCH: Trump and Irish PM disagree on what's best for Ireland under Brexit On his first official visit to Ireland, President Donald Trump met Wednesday with Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar at the VIP lounge at Shannon Airport. While Trump supports the United Kingdom's divorce from the European Union, Varadkar has become a… Continue reading
Apr 24 UK and Irish leaders attend funeral of journalist Lyra McKee By Associated Press McKee's death caused wide shock in Northern Ireland still shaken by tremors from decades of violence known as the "Troubles."… Continue reading