London 2012: North Korean women’s footballers delay opener in flag dispute
The North Korean team reportedly refused to play in Hampden Park – because the South Korean flag was shown on screen.
View ArticleVideo, photos: the first controversy of London 2012 Olympics
North Korean team walked off the pitch after being mistakenly introduced alongside the South Korean flag.
View ArticleUN appeals for progress as deadline looms for global arms treaty
Tonight is the deadline for the draft of a new global deal to regulate the arms trade – but progress has been slow.
View ArticleWikileaks, Ecuador condemn ‘UK threat to storm’ embassy for Assange
The Wikileaks founder continues in his bid to avoid extradition to Sweden.
View ArticleIn photos: 3D paintings of Pinocchio, the Hulk and Marilyn
New exhibition marks celebration of Korean-Chinese diplomatic relations – with some interesting themes…
View ArticleWhy did the Mexican police shoot at a US government vehicle?
Two US diplomats were injured in the incident yesterday which is now being investigated by both countries and has left many questions unanswered.
View ArticleIn pics, videos: the 12 most awkward greetings of world leaders
It’s going to take a lot of diplomacy to smooth these over…
View ArticleEamon Gilmore tells UN: Palestinian state is “long overdue”
The Tánaiste also described events in Syria as “an affront to humanity”.
View ArticleRory McIlroy plays down Tiger Woods rivalry
The Northern Irish golfer also described competing against his idol as “a dream come true”.
View ArticleColumn: Ireland has to stay neutral on Scottish independence
We’ve always decried interference into our affairs on this island – it would serve us well to afford the same approach to the 2014 referendum in Scotland.
View ArticleFrance becomes first Western country to recognise new Syria coalition
Francois Hollande said France will only recognise the opposition government as part of a series of steps to end the Bashar al-Assad regime.
View ArticleIreland likely to vote for increased Palestinian role at UN
The General Assembly will today vote on giving Palestine ‘non-member observer state’ – equivalent to the Holy See.
View ArticleCould Bill Clinton be the next US ambassador to Ireland?
One of the United States’ leading newspapers certainly thinks so…
View ArticleFormer presidential candidate John Kerry to be new US Secretary of State
The veteran Democratic senator will succeed Hillary Clinton in the new year provided he is confirmed by his colleagues in the senate.
View ArticleFalklands War: Irish response to Belgrano sinking drew British anger
One of the most controversial incidents of the Falklands War saw a change in the Irish government’s approach to the conflict and a considerable backlash from the British media and public.
View ArticleMystery over ‘hijacking incident at Dublin Airport’ 37 years ago
A Wikileaks cable contains limited information about an apparent hijacking incident at Dublin Airport in December 1976 but there are few other details about the event.
View ArticleObama nominates Caroline Kennedy as US ambassador to Japan
The nomination, which requires Senate confirmation, marks the biggest foray into public service for Kennedy, who was an early supporter of Obama.
View ArticleNǐ hǎo: Eamon Gilmore is off to visit China today
The Tánaiste will meet senior Communist Party officials and try to sell Ireland as an attractive investment prospect.
View ArticleDubliner Samantha Power confirmed as US ambassador to UN
The genocide expert and human rights champion sailed through on a 87-10 vote.
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