Organisation: States

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

comment-analysis

President Michael D Higgins: We are at the precipice of a global ecological catastrophe

Climate disruption is a global issue, a national issue, and a local issue and the window of opportunity to act is closing worryingly fast, writes President Michael D Higgins

soccer

Rapinoe strikes twice from the spot to guide USA into World Cup quarter-finals

comment-analysis

Why Maduro is blocking Venezuela-bound humanitarian aid when so many people in his country need it

golf

McGinley adds three vice-captains

golf

Mickelson believes he can still play way into Ryder Cup team

news

US given 10 days to request extradition of child porn suspect

US denies Assange's vendetta accusations

The United States is accusing WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange of making "wild assertions" about an alleged vendetta against him.

Tue, 21 Aug, 2012

Dempsey nets win for States over Italy

Italy 0 United States 1

Wed, 29 Feb, 2012

‘Without Mary so much of our past would remain hidden’

Mary Raftery’s work exposed many abusers who had been protected by the Church, writes Andrew Madden

Wed, 11 Jan, 2012

Japan seal World Cup victory

Japan 2 United States 2 (after extra-time, Japan won 3-1 on penalties)

Sun, 17 Jul, 2011

Donald close to Deutsche Bank lead

Luke Donald was two shots off the lead and Tiger Woods completed his first bogey-free round since returning to golf on day two of the Deutsche Bank Championship in Boston today.

Sat, 04 Sep, 2010

Brown calls for goal-line technology

Manchester United defender Wes Brown would welcome the introduction of goal-line technology.

Sun, 18 Jul, 2010

Disallowed goal denies the States a win in second-half comeback

Slovenia 2 United States 2

Fri, 18 Jun, 2010

Polanski faces legal hearing over extradition request

The United States has formally asked Switzerland to hand over fugitive film director Roman Polanski on child sex charges.

Fri, 23 Oct, 2009

Todt elected new FIA president

Jean Todt was today elected the new president of the FIA following a landslide victory over Ari Vatanen.

Fri, 23 Oct, 2009

Another late goal sees Argentina into World Cup

Diego Maradona's Argentina progressed to next summer's World Cup in South Africa as substitute Mario Bolatti hit a later winner to end Uruguay's hopes of snatching the final automatic qualification berth in the South American zone.

Thu, 15 Oct, 2009

Stay focused for Ryder marathon, Azinger tells team

AMERICAN Ryder Cup captain Paul Azinger last night warned his players to stay focused for the golfing marathon ahead at Valhalla this weekend.

Thu, 18 Sep, 2008

Apology demanded from general who called gay sex immoral

Senior aides to the chairman of the military Joint Chiefs of Staff said today that US Marine General Peter Pace will not apologise for calling homosexuality immoral, an opinion that gay advocacy groups deplored.

Tue, 13 Mar, 2007

'I'm five months pregnant,' says Weisz

Actress Rachel Weisz has revealed she is five months pregnant.

Tue, 10 Jan, 2006

Palestinian leader plans to disarm militant groups

Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas plans to disarm militants in the near future, beginning with his own Fatah group’s armed wing, a top Abbas aide told an Israeli newspaper.

Wed, 14 Sep, 2005

Indonesia defends record on fighting terrorism

Indonesia today defended its record on fighting terrorism after the United States and Australia criticised the 30-month sentence given to the alleged spiritual leader of an al-Qaida-linked terror group as too lenient.

Fri, 04 Mar, 2005

HALF-TIME: Germany 1 USA 0

Playmaker Michael Ballack turned goalscorer to give Germany the edge in this quarter-final clash.

Fri, 21 Jun, 2002

HALF-TIME: Germany 1 USA 0

Playmaker Michael Ballack turned goalscorer to give Germany the edge in this quarter-final clash.

Fri, 21 Jun, 2002

Poland win but USA squeeze through - match report

Brad Friedel saved another penalty as the USA forced their way into the last 16 despite losing 3-1 to Poland.

Fri, 14 Jun, 2002

Friedel keeps Koreans at bay

A wonderful display from Blackburn goalkeeper Brad Friedel all but broke the hearts of the Korean nation here.

Mon, 10 Jun, 2002

Friedel keeps Koreans at bay for draw

South Korea 1 USA 1

Mon, 10 Jun, 2002

Friedel keeps Koreans at bay for draw

South Korea 1 USA 1

Mon, 10 Jun, 2002

International soccer: Ireland beat the States

Gary Doherty's late goal has given Ireland the victory over the United States in their friendly tonight.

Wed, 17 Apr, 2002

Troops set up efforts to track down bin Laden

United States troops are stepping up their efforts to establish the fate of Osama bin Laden.

Wed, 26 Dec, 2001

Ahern and Trimble to hold Dublin crisis talks

Ulster Unionist leader David Trimble is to hold crisis peace process talks with the Taoiseach Bertie Ahern today in Dublin.

Tue, 02 Oct, 2001

Jamaica faces questions over politicians' links to drugs gang

The toll of days of firefights between police and opposition supporters was marked in Jamaica by streets stained with blood, the hulks of burned-out vehicles, and the heat-bloated body of an elderly man, who had been shot in the back.

Wed, 11 Jul, 2001