Person: Dan Quayle

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Unlike Margaret Thatcher, Theresa May leaves without legacy

As she steps down as leader of the Conservative Party and sets in motion the process to select a new prime minister, it is timely to look at Theresa May’s legacy. Does she really have one? Sadly, the answer must be no.

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Dispute over what Sinn Féin knew of Nama sale

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Martin McGuinness to address Project Eagle sale

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C&AG report: Inquiry into sale of assets ordered

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Sinn Féin member quits over Nama link

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Ex-SF MLA Daithi McKay quits over claims about Nama deal evidence

10 things politicians definitely wish they had not said ...

To mark the end of the elections, Dave Kenny picks the top 10 political gaffes of all time

Fri, 30 May, 2014

QUIRKY WORLD ... Our daily look at some of the world’s stranger stories

All aboard as electric buses recharge en route

Fri, 09 Aug, 2013

Ol’ Irishman Biden hits out at Ryan’s malarkey

“Oh now you’re Jack Kennedy,” sneered wise Ol’ Joe Biden when Paul Ryan attempted to evoke the former US president during Thursday’s election debate.

Mon, 15 Oct, 2012

Romney taps Reagan’s optimism and gives himself hope

OUT of the ring for four years and off form, a tired US President Barack Obama lost last Wednesday night’s debate to republican nominee Mitt Romney.

Sat, 06 Oct, 2012

Leaders’ TV debates like a bad episode of Britain’s Got Talent

BIG debates between party leaders may create headlines and lots of commentary, but they’re a complete waste of time.

Mon, 26 Apr, 2010

The truth, the whole truth and anything but...

Karen McCarthy reports from New York on the trail of deceit as US presidential candidates take liberties with the truth.

Tue, 23 Sep, 2008

Ageing McCain’s big decision:Who will be his second in command?

REPUBLICAN presidential candidate John McCain has a big decision ahead of him — picking a vice presidential running mate whose presence on the ticket would reassure Americans concerned about McCain’s age.

Mon, 03 Mar, 2008

DiMarco cup comments dismissed

Chris DiMarco’s comments about Ryder Cup “hatred” have been dismissed by Lee Westwood.

Wed, 28 Sep, 2005

Singh makes number one appearance

Vijay Singh tomorrow makes his first appearance in Europe since ending Tiger Woods’ five-year reign as world number one.

Wed, 06 Oct, 2004

Earner Els set to overtake Monty in Euro money table

ERNIE ELS cannot catch Vijay Singh at the top of the world rankings in Scotland this week - but he can overtake Colin Montgomerie and become the biggest money-earner in European Tour history.

Wed, 06 Oct, 2004

Potatoes are not funny, but there are other things we can teach the British

Do not take the Mick. Do not tell potato jokes. Do not refer to Britain as ‘the mainland.’

Mon, 15 Dec, 2003

Harrington takes practice option

The one time in his life that Padraig Harrington has competed in a tournament without visiting the practice ground all week he won it – the dunhill links championship last year.

Wed, 24 Sep, 2003

Saudi oil fields should be US target, says report

SAUDI ARABIA is an enemy of the US and should be warned to halt its “support” for terrorism or face seizure of its oil fields, analysts told the Pentagon.

Wed, 07 Aug, 2002

'Saudis enemy of US' claim analysts

Saudi Arabia is an enemy of the US and should be warned to halt its "support" for terrorism or face seizure of its oil fields, analysts told the Pentagon.

Tue, 06 Aug, 2002

Dan Quayle praises Osbourne family values

Gaffe-prone former US Vice President Dan Quayle has found a television star whose family values he can finally applaud: Ozzy Osbourne.

Fri, 10 May, 2002

Bush senior wants Botswana to drop ban on lion hunting

Former US President George Bush wants Botswana to drop a ban on trophy hunting lions.

Fri, 27 Apr, 2001