Event: Iran-Contra

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

Absence of regret, but a misplaced sense of pride

Dick Cheney played a pivotal role in the war on terror, and the US, Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan paid a high price, writes TP O’Mahony.

Sat, 08 Oct, 2011

Ex-White House aide Libby jailed for 30 months

FORMER White House aide Lewis ‘Scooter’ Libby was sentenced to 30 months in prison yesterday for lying and obstructing the CIA leak investigation.

Wed, 06 Jun, 2007

Cheney right-hand man jailed for lying

Former White House aide Lewis "Scooter" Libby was sentenced to 30 months in prison today for lying and obstructing the CIA leak investigation.

Tue, 05 Jun, 2007

Those who underestimate Reagan just don’t understand intelligence

WHAT was the secret of Ronald Reagan’s success? Was it his timing and theatricality? His charisma? His optimism? His circle of advisers? Or was it that, time after time, people underestimated him?

Wed, 09 Jun, 2004

What a clever Dick

Steven Spielberg is the latest director to film a book by the dystopian soothsayer Philip K Dick. He won't be the last.

Sat, 29 Jun, 2002