With Mitt Romney now all but assured of winning the Republican nomination, he embarks on one of his critical quests of the campaign: finding a running mate who can help him defeat President Barack Obama.

He’s an ardent supporter of Israel. A megabillionaire casino mogul whose Las Vegas Sands Corporation is under federal investigation.

IRISH Life & Permanent full-year results surpassed expectations, with pre-tax profits soaring to €358.2m compared to €79.1m in 2000.

Thousands of Palestinians have clashed with Israeli troops in a day of rage.