Although China has dismissed a proposed ‘G-2’ agreement, it has clearly indicated that it plans to work closely with both the US and Europe, writes Li Zhaoxing

SPORT and politics converge in a potent mix today with the credibility of the US President on the line as International Olympic Committee (IOC) members choose the venue for the 2016 Summer Olympics.

THE next lord mayor of Cork, who takes up office next week, will be paid more than the Polish prime minister.

The Spanish Government was urged by Gerry Adams today to respond creatively and positively to Basque separatist group Eta’s ceasefire declaration.

BERTIE AHERN last night moved quickly to assert Ireland’s autonomy over domestic divorce legislation after reports suggested the EU Commission would enforce harmonisation of divorce law here.