Eamon Gilmore voices concern over escalating tensions in Gaza and Israel
The recent outbreak of violence has been the worst the region has seen in months. A total of 21 people have been killed since Friday.
View ArticleScottish FA tribunal leaves Whyte and Rangers fuming
The panel imposed a 12-month transfer embargo on the club and banned Craig Whyte from future involvement in Scottish football.
View ArticleNorth Korea moves missile to its coast, increasing tensions
“The North is apparently intent on firing missiles without prior warning,” a South Korean official said.
View ArticleNorth Korea tells European countries it cannot guarantee embassy safety
European countries have been told to consider withdrawing personnel from Pyongyang if the tension there escalates further.
View ArticleSpain says it will take 'all necessary measures' to protect Gibraltar
Britain, Spain and Gibraltar are rowing (again).
View ArticleArmed men are patrolling one of Ukraine's main airports
However the airport is operating normally, despite their presence.
View Article"Frightening and dangerous": Taoiseach hopeful Ukraine crisis can be solved...
The EU has condemned Russia’s “acts of aggression” in the region and called on Moscow to recall its troops from their deployment across Crimea.
View ArticleAt least two dead in firefight between Pro-Russian gunmen and Ukrainian...
Heavily armed separatist militants launched a series of attacks on police headquarters yesterday and Ukrainian forces fought back today.
View ArticleUnmarked armoured vehicles carrying Russian flags spotted as Ukraine...
Both sides are upping the ante as talks planned for tomorrow.
View ArticleMilitary conscription introduced in Ukraine as petrol bombers take over more...
Ukraine currently has 130,000 personnel in its armed forces. With reserves, this could be boosted to around 1,000,000.
View ArticleMilitary helicopter shot down as Ukraine army launches assault on insurgents
Troops have also been put on full combat alert in response to the estimated 40,000 Russian troops massed on the border.
View ArticlePalestinian teenager forced into car and killed in apparent revenge attack
The youth was seen being kidnapped from the Arab half of Jerusalem.
View ArticleWomen and children among injured as Israel launches "Operation Protective Edge"
There were more than 50 airstrikes early today.
View ArticleGaza death toll hits 100 as truce efforts waver
Israeli airstrikes continue to bombard Gaza today as the Palestinian death toll reaches 100.
View ArticleWhat to do? The EU is to hold an extraordinary meeting on Iraq
Charlie Flanagan says the EU needs a “strong and unified response to the terror in Northern Iraq”.
View ArticlePoint of no return?... EU leaders send strong warnings to Russia over Ukraine
Leaders meeting in Brussels are likely to boost sanctions against Moscow. “Europe has to act,” France’s Francois Hollande said today.
View ArticleFor the first time, Vladimir Putin's raised the prospect of giving east...
His comments dramatically raise the stakes in the ongoing crisis.
View ArticleUS steps up air-strike campaign to target fighters in Iraq's Sunni heartland
The new strikes deepen Washington’s involvement in the conflict and represent a significant escalation for President Barack Obama.
View ArticleLuas drivers have announced six more strike days
They’re to take place this month and next.
View ArticleEscalation: Dublin Bus drivers will strike for an additional 13 days
The dispute is going into October.
View Article'We want Wenger out': Arsenal fans protest outside the Emirates ahead of...
The Gunners need a miracle tonight after a thumping first-leg loss at the Allianz Arena.
View ArticleLack of public support for Irish Rail workers as unions say Christmas strike...
They’re also not happy with Transport Minister Shane Ross’ lack of intervention in the dispute.
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