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New York, USA . 15th March, 2018. Donald Sutherland attends the 2018 FX Annual All-Star Party at SVA Theater on March 15, 2018 i
Donald Sutherland: Anti-war campaigner famous for playing soldiers
Despite playing many soldiers throughout his career, Donald Sutherland was a passionate anti-war campaigner.

Thu, 20 Jun, 2024

Russian forces attack Ukraine's Kharkiv region opening new front
Russian forces attack Ukraine's Kharkiv region opening new front
A senior Ukrainian military source said that Russian forces were aiming to push the Ukrainian armed forces as far back as 10 kilometers from the border

Fri, 10 May, 2024

Cross-border projects
Taoiseach confirms Ukraine has received de-mining equipment
The arrival of the Irish equipment forms part of Ireland's support of Ukraine and sends 'a message to the Kremlin that Russia cannot win this war', Mr Varadkar said

Tue, 27 Feb, 2024

25th March 1991 A U.S. Army Bradley Fighting Vehicle of the 3rd Battalion, 5th Cavalry, The Black Knights, in northern Kuwait.
British arms maker BAE Systems makes record profit amid Ukraine and Israel-Gaza wars
Shares in the British munitions maker have more than doubled since February 2022, and are up 24% alone since the onset of the Israel-Gaza war on October 7

Wed, 21 Feb, 2024

Cup of tea with a teaspoon
Disruption in shipping in Red Sea has resulted in supply issues among several tea companies and price hikes for chocolate
Simplest pleasure may be at risk from geopolitical tensions

Wed, 14 Feb, 2024

Israeli forces pound Gaza, Hamas studies ceasefire proposal
Israeli forces pound Gaza, Hamas studies ceasefire proposal
Israeli forces pounded areas in northern and southern Gaza on Wednesday after the Palestinian militant group Hamas said it had received and was studying a new proposal for a ceasefire and release of hostages in Gaza.

Wed, 31 Jan, 2024

FILE PHOTO Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Micheál Martin TD has announced the Government will initiate an inter-State
Tánaiste says comments by Netanyahu 'unacceptable' after he rejected idea of a future Palestinian state
Mr Martin told meeting of EU foreign ministers in Brussels 'there is no excuse' for delays in getting humanitarian aid into Gaza

Mon, 22 Jan, 2024

mother talking with her son
Letters to the Editor: Unpaid work of women is still being exploited
Sarah Harte highlighted the staggering amount of unpaid care work done primarily by women — ‘Why does it still boil down to who cooks the dinner in the home?’ (Irish Examiner, January 10).

Tue, 16 Jan, 2024

'Gazans don't have passports so can't get out' says Palestinian living in Cork 
'Gazans don't have passports so can't get out' says Palestinian living in Cork 
Habib Al Ostaz said he is liaising with lawyers to try to find a way to get his family out of Gaza

Mon, 20 Nov, 2023

Russian jailed for seven years after swapping price tags for anti-war slogans
Russian jailed for seven years after swapping price tags for anti-war slogans
A Russian artist and musician has been jailed for seven years for replacing supermarket price tags with anti-war slogans.

Thu, 16 Nov, 2023

Father begs for release of eight-year-old Emily Hand 
Father begs for release of eight-year-old Emily Hand 
Tom Hand said: 'I beg you, on bended knees to please release the children, including Emily... let’s start with the children'

Mon, 06 Nov, 2023

Karol Balfe: We need to restore our humanity - and end the madness in Gaza
Karol Balfe: We need to restore our humanity - and end the madness in Gaza
To Gazans, it must feel like the world has abandoned them. In many ways, it already had. 80% of Gazans were already dependent on humanitarian aid and living under siege before the current hostilities.

Sun, 29 Oct, 2023

FILE PHOTO Minister for Children Roderick O'Gorman is under pressure, after the Dail last night voted to pass a bill which has r
Government not 'dancing around' issue of Ukrainians' welfare
No decisions have yet been made about changing entitlements to those coming into the country

Fri, 27 Oct, 2023

Q&A: What housing and welfare supports do other countries give Ukrainian refugees?
Q&A: What housing and welfare supports do other countries give Ukrainian refugees?
With the Government examining changes to how Ireland responds to Ukrainian refugees to move more in line with other EU states, how exactly do other European nations treat those seeking refuge from Ukraine? Germany In ...

Fri, 27 Oct, 2023

Joe and Helen O'Toole Community Nursing Unit in Tuam opening
Israeli government refused to permit Tánaiste visit Gaza or Israeli-controlled areas of the West Bank during recent visit 
Micheál Martin visited Israel, the West Bank and Jordan last month

Tue, 17 Oct, 2023

Explosion at Donegal service station
Michael D Higgins criticises Von der Leyen's comments on Israel
President says head of European Commission 'wasn't speaking for Ireland'

Mon, 16 Oct, 2023

Carl Bildt: Niger coup could facilitate extreme jihadists in West Africa
Carl Bildt: Niger coup could facilitate extreme jihadists in West Africa
Last month’s coup was not an isolated event the rest of the world can afford to ignore, writes Carl Bildt

Thu, 17 Aug, 2023

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Wheat prices decline despite  Black Sea exports flashpoint
Russia said it fired on a cargo vessel over the weekend to stop the ship for checks

Mon, 14 Aug, 2023

After 100 days of fighting, Sudan is facing a humanitarian catastrophe
After 100 days of fighting, Sudan is facing a humanitarian catastrophe
The scale and complexity of the crisis in Sudan, which has blown up since fighting erupted 100 days ago, means it is rapidly becoming one of the world’s worst humanitarian catastrophes in decades.

Mon, 24 Jul, 2023

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Irish Examiner view: The second hand of destiny is still ticking
Korean War anniversary reminds us how close we came to world war — a risk we are revisiting with Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Mon, 24 Jul, 2023

Irish Examiner view: Is it better the devil you know?
Irish Examiner view: Is it better the devil you know?
Wagner rebellion

Mon, 26 Jun, 2023

Suzanne Harrington: Destroying stuff for war or profit or both — always the same stupid outcome
Suzanne Harrington: Destroying stuff for war or profit or both — always the same stupid outcome
“Just don’t think about it,” my daughter says.She says that if she allowed herself to think about the state of the world and all that’s happening in it, she would go mad

Sun, 11 Jun, 2023

Irish Examiner view: US is playing a dangerous game
Irish Examiner view: US is playing a dangerous game
While the widely anticipated against its Russian invaders remains understandably murky and secretive, it appears US president Joe Biden is becoming more emboldened daily.

Tue, 06 Jun, 2023

Defence Forces to be deployed to Sudan for evacuation of Irish citizens
Defence Forces to be deployed to Sudan for evacuation of Irish citizens
Up to 12 members of the Defence Forces will travel to Sudan to assist in the evacuation of over 150 Irish citizens. The decision comes after an incorporeal Cabinet meeting was convened on Sunday as the situation continues to deteriorate in Sudan.

Sun, 23 Apr, 2023

Zelenskyy thanks Varadkar for Ireland's 'important support' during phone call
Zelenskyy thanks Varadkar for Ireland's 'important support' during phone call
A Government statement said that the Ukrainian president thanked the Taoiseach for Ireland’s ongoing support, as well as wishing a happy St Patrick’s Day to Ireland

Mon, 20 Mar, 2023

Irish Examiner view: No sign of an end to Putin’s aggression
Irish Examiner view: No sign of an end to Putin’s aggression
Anniversary of invasion

Fri, 24 Feb, 2023

Irish Examiner view: Refugee aid a long haul
Irish Examiner view: Refugee aid a long haul
War’s first year

Mon, 20 Feb, 2023

The German lamb is learning to howl 
The German lamb is learning to howl 
The nation that went to the gates of Moscow in the Second World War has become as aggressive as a cuddly cat. But with its decision to send Leopard 2 battle tanks to Ukraine, Germany's 'culture of reticence', particularly with respect to Russia, may soon be a thing of the past

Mon, 30 Jan, 2023

€50m fund for communities supporting Ukrainians to be unveiled today
€50m fund for communities supporting Ukrainians to be unveiled today
Details of a €50m fund for communities that have "stepped up to the plate" in supporting are to be announced today.

Tue, 24 Jan, 2023

Cork voluntary group warns Ukrainian orphans 'will die from extreme temperatures'
Cork voluntary group warns Ukrainian orphans 'will die from extreme temperatures'
A Cork-based voluntary group is scrambling to help hundreds of orphaned children in Ukraine. The children are in the previously safe town of Chervonorad, which has recently come under bombardment by the Russians.

Mon, 16 Jan, 2023

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Christmas thoughts: Happy Christmas to you all and to our Ukrainian guests and friends
Today, Christmas Eve, marks 10 months since Russia commenced its grotesque .

Sat, 24 Dec, 2022

More than 62,000 Ukrainian refugees have arrived in Ireland, says CSO
More than 62,000 Ukrainian refugees have arrived in Ireland, says CSO
The analysis shows that Killarney in Co. Kerry has taken the highest number of arrivals from Ukraine

Mon, 14 Nov, 2022

Explainer: Why Russia's withdrawal in Kherson marks a major setback for Putin
Explainer: Why Russia's withdrawal in Kherson marks a major setback for Putin
Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu today ordered his troops to withdraw from the west bank of the Dnipro River in the face of Ukrainian attacks near the southern city of Kherson, in a potential turning point in the war.

Wed, 09 Nov, 2022

Discussions take place over impact of housing Ukrainians in hotels on hospitality sector
Discussions take place over impact of housing Ukrainians in hotels on hospitality sector
Government sources stressed Ireland has to show compassion and warned that if hotels aren't used, it will result in Ukrainians 'ending up on the streets'

Thu, 27 Oct, 2022

ETHIOPIA-UNREST
Irish Examiner view: The unseen war in Ethiopia
Conflict in Tigray

Tue, 11 Oct, 2022

Family 'enormously proud' of Irishman killed fighting for Ukraine
Family 'enormously proud' of Irishman killed fighting for Ukraine
Dad says: 'He had a deep sense of right and wrong and an inability to turn the other way in the face of injustice'

Wed, 05 Oct, 2022

Irish Examiner view: Russia conscripts will pay a bloody price
Irish Examiner view: Russia conscripts will pay a bloody price
In the this autumn, the Russians adopted a novel form of punishment for backsliders in their ranks.  Soldiers deemed to have shown insufficient resilience in the face of the enemy were organised into penal battalions, or shtrafniki.

Sat, 01 Oct, 2022

Laurence Tubiana: With coordinated climate policies, we can support peace and security
Laurence Tubiana: With coordinated climate policies, we can support peace and security
French economist Laurence Tubiana examines the options available to Europe in order to keep climate targets on track

Sun, 25 Sep, 2022

Russia Ukraine War
Irish Examiner view: Ukraine war memoir is important testimony
Russian paratrooper’s war memoir is a devastating critique of that army's morale as the invasion of Ukraine continues

Sat, 20 Aug, 2022

Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann 2022
Nadia Dobrianska: It's striking to see an Irish person advocating the partition of Ukraine
Human rights activists like Sabina Higgins should be focussing on Russian war crimes and the human suffering they are causing

Sun, 07 Aug, 2022

CC RODERIC O GORMAN
Language issues preventing Syrian refugees from accessing jobs and education, report finds
The report also said poor digital skills are affecting their ability to access other services, which may affect their employability in future

Thu, 04 Aug, 2022

Taoiseach Micheal Martin visit to Ukraine
Taoiseach in Kyiv: ‘We admire you and we are with you – you are very much in our hearts’
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has thanked Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy for welcoming him to Kyiv, and has assured him that "Ireland will be with you every step of the way" as the country aims towards achieving European Union candidate status.

Wed, 06 Jul, 2022

Taoiseach Micheal Martin visit to Ukraine
Zelenskyy pays tribute to Irish support for Ukraine in meeting with Taoiseach
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has thanked the Irish people for their support as he met with the Taoiseach in Kyiv.

Wed, 06 Jul, 2022

Syrian refugees in Lebanon: We are spiralling, we are despairing
Syrian refugees in Lebanon: We are spiralling, we are despairing
Over 800,000 Syrian refugees live in Lebanon. As inflation spirals and the situation in Lebanon gets worse, they say they are not living, just existing

Sun, 12 Jun, 2022

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