Latest leaked cable shows ex-UK ambassador claimed Trump pulled Iran deal to spite Obama
Kim Darroch described pulling out of the nuclear deal as an “act of diplomatic vandalism”.
Kim Darroch described pulling out of the nuclear deal as an “act of diplomatic vandalism”.
It was Kim’s first trip abroad since taking power in North Korea.
The attacks of an unknown nature have targeted at least 21 US embassy staff in Havana over the past few months, the US said.
Trump was speaking in an excerpt of a Super Bowl interview with Fox News’s Bill O’Reilly.
Khawaja Asif was widely mocked for his blunder.
President Higgins and his wife Sabina welcomed hundreds of families to the Áras on Saturday for the official switching on of the Christmas lights.
Trump’s transition team confirmed a call had taken place between the two men.
They’re fighting with Austria, too.
“These 50 years have shown that isolation hasn’t worked. It’s time for a new approach,” said Barack Obama.
South Korea had asked for Catholics from North Korea to come to an event with the Pope, but the North declined.
A spokesperson said the decision to leave the embassy had not been taken lightly.
The Foreign Affairs Minister has expressed his “grave concerns” to Israel’s ambassador over the attack, in which 15 people died.
The vast majority was spent on sending people to Ukraine.
Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams confirmed this evening that McGuinness is to accept the invitation as part of the “new and positive relationship between Ireland and Britain”.
The latest measures by the US is being described as the worst East-West crisis since the Cold War.
The Taoiseach said there was a “degree of sensitivity” surrounding the issuing of letters to IRA suspects guaranteeing they wouldn’t be prosecuted.
Eamon Gilmore said the scaled-back embassy will have a staff of just one person and will help Ireland to engage directly with the leadership of Pope Francis.
The new scaled-back presence in the Holy See is about Pope Francis’ view on worldwide poverty and hunger according to the Tánaiste.
There is no plan to re-establish a resident embassy to the Holy See in the immediate term says Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore
Caroline Kennedy, the daughter of John F Kennedy, has long been a supporter of Barack Obama and is believed to be in the advanced stages of the selection process.
America, China and Russia have all expressed concern about the successful launch of the rocket by North Korea – and asked all sides to avoid ‘stoking the flames’.
The two will have a lot to talk about.
New exhibition marks celebration of Korean-Chinese diplomatic relations – with some interesting themes…
The UK says it has an obligation to extradite Assange to Sweden – but opponents claim he is being persecuted for political reasons. What do you think?
Foreign ministers from across Europe are holding their monthly meeting in Luxembourg today.
The US has withdrawn its $20 million funding for the programme amid reports of corruption.
Enda Kenny met Chinese leader Wen Jiabao in Beijing today as part of his four-day visit.
Enda Kenny is due to meet with Chinese premier Wen Jiabao in Beijing during the four-day visit to promote trade and investment in Ireland.
Enda Kenny discussed Ireland’s attempts at economic recovery with the German Chancellor outside Berlin last night.
Eamon Gilmore tells the Dáil that the Holy See embassy closure could be revisited if the Vatican relaxes rules on dual embassies.
The president hosted the Chinese vice president at Áras an Uachtaráin – and here’s what happened in photos.
The Tánaiste reiterated that the government will review the decision when Ireland’s financial circumstances improve.
The Chinese vice president will visit Áras an Uachtaráin this morning on the final day of his three day visit to Ireland.
Amnesty International has said that that the government must be clear on concerns about China’s human rights abuses when the country’s Vice President visits Ireland this weekend.
The Tánaiste will meet Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his four day visit.
British Foreign Secretary William Hague said it was part of an “unprecedented set of sanctions” against Iran.
British diplomatic staff in Iran have been withdrawn following an attack on its embassy in Tehran yesterday – during which protesters shouting “Death to England” smashed windows, burned British flags and set a car alight.
Eamon O’Cuiv hit out at Eamon Gilmore in the Dáil this morning saying he didn’t believe that the government had made the decision for financial reasons.
The Department of Foreign Affairs has announced a major reshuffle of Irish ambassadors to European and Asian countries.