Power ‘faces uphill battle’ to secure ambassador nod

Irishwoman Samantha Power faces strident opposition from elements of the Israeli lobby to be confirmed as the US ambassador to the UN.

Ms Power, 42, who was born in Dublin, was named to the post by President Barack Obama, but faces a difficult nomination battle.

The Israeli newspaper Haaretz, which is highly influential in the US, says she “faces an uphill battle” to get nominated because of Israeli opposition.