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China’s annual congress ends with show of unity behind President Xi’s vision
China’s annual congress ends with show of unity behind President Xi’s vision
China’s national legislature has wrapped up its annual session with the usual show of near-unanimous support for ruling Communist Party leader Xi Jinping’s vision for the nation.

Mon, 11 Mar, 2024

Brazil’s army chief sacked in aftermath of capital uprising
Brazil’s army chief sacked in aftermath of capital uprising
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has sacked Brazil’s army chief amid concerns over threats to the country’s democracy following the January 8 uprising in the capital by far-right protesters.

Sat, 21 Jan, 2023

Brazil Capital Uprising
Brazilian supreme court approves investigation into Bolsonaro over Congress riot
A Brazilian Supreme Court justice has authorised an investigation into whether former president Jair Bolsonaro incited the January 8 riot in the nation’s capital, as part of a broader crackdown to hold responsible parties to account.

Sat, 14 Jan, 2023

Brazil Capital Uprising
Report reveals damage to artistic treasures in Brazil riot
The trail of destruction left behind by the horde of rioters who invaded government buildings in Brasilia on January 8 in an attack on Brazil’s democracy has been revealed.

Fri, 13 Jan, 2023

Jair Bolsonaro
Bolsonaro eyes early return to Brazil as US stay irks Biden
Joe Biden’s administration is under growing pressure from leftists in Latin America as well as US politicians to expel Jair Bolsonaro from a post-presidential retreat in Florida following his supporters’ brazen attack on Brazil’s capital over the ...

Tue, 10 Jan, 2023

Brazil Capital Uprising
Thousands of Brazilians join rallies to condemn Congress rioters
Thousands of Brazilians have demonstrated in Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo to demand “no amnesty” for supporters of former president Jair Bolsonaro who stormed key buildings in Brazil’s capital on Sunday.

Tue, 10 Jan, 2023

Brazil Capital Uprising
Brazil cracks down after riot and vows to protect democracy
Brazilian authorities have vowed to protect democracy and punish thousands of supporters of ex-president Jair Bolsonaro who stormed and trashed the nation’s highest seats of power.

Mon, 09 Jan, 2023

Brazil Elections Protest
Brazilian authorities seek to punish pro-Bolsonaro rioters
Brazilian authorities have vowed to protect democracy after thousands of ex-president Jair Bolsonaro’s supporters stormed congress, the supreme court and presidential palace in the capital Brasilia.

Mon, 09 Jan, 2023

Brazil Elections Protest
300 arrested in Brazil as Lula warns rioters will be 'found and punished' after Congress chaos
At least 300 people have been arrested in Brazil after thousands of ex-president Jair Bolsonaro’s supporters stormed Congress, the Supreme Court and presidential palace then trashed the nation’s highest seats of power.

Mon, 09 Jan, 2023

Brazil Elections Protest
Bolsonaro supporters storm Congress in Brazil’s capital
It came just a week after the inauguration of his leftist rival, President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

Sun, 08 Jan, 2023

Congress
Kevin McCarthy elected US House speaker in rowdy post-midnight vote
Republican Kevin McCarthy has been elected speaker of the House of Representatives at the 15th attempt, overcoming resistance from his own ranks and tensions that boiled over on the floor of the chamber after a chaotic week that tested the party’s ...

Sat, 07 Jan, 2023

Congress
McCarthy clinches vote to become House speaker in historic 15th ballot
Republican Kevin McCarthy was elected US House speaker in a historic post-midnight 15th ballot early on Saturday, overcoming holdouts from his own ranks. It was the end to a chaotic week that tested the new GOP majority’s ability to govern.

Sat, 07 Jan, 2023

Congress
McCarthy loses 14th ballot but edges closer to speaker in late-night vote
Republican leader Kevin McCarthy edged to the cusp of becoming House speaker late on Friday night but failed a historic 14th vote.

Sat, 07 Jan, 2023

Congress
McCarthy makes big gains for speaker role, but is still short
Republican leader Kevin McCarthy has persuaded 15 more colleagues to support him in dramatic votes for House speaker, but still remains short of a majority.

Fri, 06 Jan, 2023

Congress
Some Republicans walk out as McCarthy bid for speaker role continues
Republicans started walking out of the House chamber during the fourth day of a battle over electing Kevin McCarthy as their speaker when one of his most ardent challengers railed against the party leader.

Fri, 06 Jan, 2023

Congress
Republican McCarthy offers deal to end standoff in House speaker fight
The contours of a deal that could make Republican leader Kevin McCarthy the US House speaker have begun to emerge after three gruelling days and 11 failed votes in a political spectacle unseen in a century.

Fri, 06 Jan, 2023

Congress
GOP leader McCarthy fails for third day in bitter House speaker fight
The House stalemate over choosing a new speaker has held firm through a long, excruciating third day and evening of voting with no conclusion. Long after darkness, glimmers of a deal with far-right holdouts were emerging.

Fri, 06 Jan, 2023

Congress
Stalemate continues as McCarthy fails again to win House speakership
The speaker’s chair of the US House of Representatives sat empty for a third day on Thursday, as Republican leader Kevin McCarthy failed anew on the seventh of an excruciating string of ballots to win enough votes from his party to seize the ...

Thu, 05 Jan, 2023

Congress
Kevin McCarthy pressured to ‘figure out’ speaker race
House Republicans are at a crossroads as leader Kevin McCarthy has failed over and over again to become House speaker – though he remains determined to persuade enough conservative holdouts to vote for him and end the stalemate.

Thu, 05 Jan, 2023

Congress
Republican leader Kevin McCarthy repeatedly voted down for House speaker role
House Republicans have for the second day been unable to either elect their leader Kevin McCarthy as House speaker or come up with a suitable alternative.

Thu, 05 Jan, 2023

Congress
Kevin McCarthy to continue bid to become House of Representatives speaker
House Republicans will open the second day of the new Congress much like the first — with leader Kevin McCarthy trying to become House speaker despite losing in multiple rounds of voting that threw the new party’s majority into chaos.

Wed, 04 Jan, 2023

China Party Congress
Xi Jinping named to third term as Communist Party general secretary
President Xi Jinping increased his dominance over China as he was named to another term as head of the ruling Communist Party in a break with tradition.

Sun, 23 Oct, 2022

China Party Congress
Xi Jinping: Key events in life of Chinese leader
Chinese President Xi Jinping has secured a third term as general secretary of the ruling Communist Party, paving the way for him to remain in power for at least five more years — and possibly longer.

Sun, 23 Oct, 2022

China Party Congress
China’s Premier Li Keqiang dropped in leadership shuffle
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, the nation’s number two official and a chief proponent of economic reforms, is among four of the seven members of the nation’s all-powerful Politburo Standing Committee who will not be reappointed in a leadership shuffle ...

Sat, 22 Oct, 2022

Xiao Pei
Communist Party chiefs say five million members probed over corruption
China’s ruling Communist Party says it has investigated almost five million members for possible corruption over the last decade, with formal criminal cases brought against 553.

Mon, 17 Oct, 2022

China Party Congress
China’s President Xi Jinping calls for military growth amid tension with US
Chinese leader Xi Jinping has called for faster military development and announced no change in policies that have strained relations with Washington and tightened the ruling Communist Party’s control over society and the economy.

Sun, 16 Oct, 2022

China Party Congress
China’s President Xi Jinping signals continuity at Communist Party congress
Chinese leader Xi Jinping signalled on Sunday that his government will maintain policies that have put it at odds with the US and other nations and deepened Communist Party control of the economy and society.

Sun, 16 Oct, 2022

Election 2022 Congress
Put yourselves in shoes of these parents for once, senator urges after shooting
'Please, please, please damnit – put yourselves in the shoes of these parents just for once,' Mr Schumer said as he opened the Senate.

Wed, 25 May, 2022

Biden
Vladimir Putin is a war criminal, says Joe Biden
President Joe Biden has called Vladimir Putin a war criminal as the atrocities in Ukraine mount. It is the sharpest condemnation yet of Mr Putin and Russian actions by a US official since the invasion of Ukraine.

Wed, 16 Mar, 2022

Biden
Joe Biden: US will send more weapons to aid Ukraine in defence against Russia
President Joe Biden said Wednesday the US is sending more anti-aircraft and anti-tank weapons and drones to Ukraine to assist in its defence against Russia, announcing the help after Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged the U. S.

Wed, 16 Mar, 2022

Pelosi
Pelosi urges more security funding to face ‘enemy within’
Ms Pelosi’s remarks are an acknowledgment of escalating internal tensions over safety since the attack on the US Capitol earlier this month by supporters of former president Donald Trump

Fri, 29 Jan, 2021

Biden Inauguration
Democrats gain control of US Senate as new members take oath
Vice president Kamala Harris drew applause as she entered the chamber to deliver the oath of office to the new Democratic senators just hours after taking her own oath at the Capitol alongside Mr Biden

Wed, 20 Jan, 2021

Trump
Trump’s demand throws bipartisan Covid relief plan into chaos
Donald Trump’s sudden demand for 2,000 dollar cheques for most Americans has been rejected by House Republicans as his haphazard actions throw a massive Covid relief and government funding bill into chaos.

Thu, 24 Dec, 2020

Election 2020 House
Republicans bolstered as Democrats falter in divided Congress
The US election has scrambled seats in the House and the Senate but ultimately has left Congress much like it began, deeply split as voters resisted big changes despite the heated presidential race.

Thu, 05 Nov, 2020

Virus Outbreak Congress
Congressmen say no free trade deal if UK breaks Good Friday Agreement for Brexit
Senior US politicians have warned Boris Johnson that Washington will not support any free trade pact with the UK if Britain fails to uphold its commitments to Northern Ireland as part of Brexit.

Wed, 16 Sep, 2020

Will Trump’s use of executive privilege help him avoid congressional oversight? It didn’t help Richard Nixon
Will Trump’s use of executive privilege help him avoid congressional oversight? It didn’t help Richard Nixon

Like Donald Trump, Richard Nixon tried to stonewall congressional investigations into crimes allegedly committed in the White House.

Tue, 14 May, 2019

Emmanuel Macron rejects nationalism in speech to US congress
Emmanuel Macron rejects nationalism in speech to US congress

French President Emmanuel Macron has drawn sharp contrasts with President Donald Trump's worldview during a speech to the US Congress.

Thu, 26 Apr, 2018

'Army' of fake Zuckerbergs march on Washington as Facebook chief prepares to testify
'Army' of fake Zuckerbergs march on Washington as Facebook chief prepares to testify

An "army" of protesters have marched on Capital Hill in Washington DC today as Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg prepares to testify at Congress.

Tue, 10 Apr, 2018

‘Trust and transparency go hand in hand’
‘Trust and transparency go hand in hand’

Club Players Association (CPA) chairman Micheál Briody has slammed the way in which CPA executive member Liam Griffin was treated at Congress on Saturday.

Tue, 27 Feb, 2018

GAA Annual Congress 2018
GAA Congress bans gambling sponsorship

The GAA this morning took their next step in the battle against gambling addiction by banning betting sponsorship in the organisation.

Sat, 24 Feb, 2018

Special Congress Meeting: ‘The issue could be buried for 20 years and that would be tragic’
Special Congress Meeting: ‘The issue could be buried for 20 years and that would be tragic’
Former Hurling Development Committee (HDC) chairman Tommy Lanigan says the opportunity Special Congress delegates have today to change the senior championship structure might not come around for another 20 years.

Sat, 30 Sep, 2017

Investigations of Trump are unlikely to derail his presidency
Investigations of Trump are unlikely to derail his presidency

Congress is controlled by Republicans, and would not impeach him even if he was linked to alleged Russian interference in the US general election, says Elizabeth Drew.

Tue, 27 Jun, 2017

Trump very unlikely to end emigration impasse
Trump very unlikely to end emigration impasse

Emigration is, like rain, a constant of Irish life.

Tue, 27 Jun, 2017

GAA schedule 'Special Congress' for September
GAA schedule 'Special Congress' for September

Special Congress will consist of Central Council, the past Presidents and two delegates per county.

Mon, 19 Jun, 2017

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