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# republican - Sunday 21 April, 2013

Here’s what the poison sent to Barack Obama can do

The toxin ricin is feared – with good reason.

# republican - Sunday 31 March, 2013

Eight men due in court in relation to dissident republican activity

Eight men were arrested following a garda raid of a commercial premises in Clondalkin, after which a loaded firearm was seized.

# republican - Saturday 2 March, 2013

Two men due in court after discovery of bomb-making equipment

The two men were arrested on 28 February following the search of a house in Newbridge, Co Kildare.

# republican - Sunday 20 January, 2013

Column: Who were the greatest and worst US presidents – and why?

On the eve of Obama’s second inauguration, Felix M Larkin looks at what it takes to be considered a great president – and why it matters.

# republican - Monday 14 January, 2013

Arrest in Limerick over dissident republican activity

A man in his 40s is being detained at Henry Street Garda station following the search of a house this morning.

# republican - Friday 21 December, 2012

National Library releases documents from Roger Casement’s incarceration

Materials include portraits, documents relating to the degradation of his knighthood and touching letters to his family in the final days before his execution.

# republican - Friday 7 December, 2012

‘Viable’ homemade bomb found in Northern Ireland

Four men were arrested by police investigating dissident republican activity after the explosive device was discovered last night.

# republican - Thursday 29 November, 2012

Obama and Romney to have lunch at the White House

This will be the first time the two will have met since the election. What will they talk about?

# republican - Friday 9 November, 2012

Obama campaign says it won Florida vote

Mitt Romney’s campaign team earlier conceded that the Republican presidential nominee lost Florida’s votes to President Barack Obama.

# republican - Monday 5 November, 2012

Two men arrested in David Black murder probe released without charge

The two men were arrested last week in connection with the killing of the 52-year-old prison officer last Thursday morning.

# republican - Saturday 3 November, 2012

Poll finds Irish American voters leaning towards Obama – but only just

The IrishCentral poll found 51 per cent of Irish American voters plan to vote for Barack Obama with 48 per cent leaning towards Mitt Romney.

# republican - Wednesday 24 October, 2012

Both White House campaigns: We’re winning

Is somebody in the White House race being economical with the truth? A look at how the US presidential race stands right now.

# republican - Tuesday 23 October, 2012

As it happened: Obama and Romney battle in the final US presidential debate

Ding ding ding! Tonight Barack Obama and Mitt Romney battle it out over foreign policy in the final US presidential of the election. Let’s see what happens.

# republican - Thursday 11 October, 2012

US politician criticised for saying “some girls rape easy”

Republican representative for Wisconsin Roger Rivard said his father had warned him that women could agree to sex but then later claim it was not consensual.

# republican - Tuesday 9 October, 2012

Yellow Peril This post contains videos

VIDEO: Sesame Street ask Barack Obama to take down Big Bird ad

The Barack Obama campaign has made an ad mocking Mitt Romney over his Big Bird comments – but Sesame Street isn’t happy.

# republican - Sunday 7 October, 2012

Science This post contains videos

US Congressman: evolution is a lie “straight from the pit of hell”

Republican politician Paul Broun from Georgia, who sits on the US government’s science committee, said he believes the earth is les than 9,000 years old.

# republican - Saturday 6 October, 2012

Obama raises $181 million in September in campaign boost

It was the biggest monthly cash take by Obama in the 2012 presidential race – but how will it compare to Romney’s donations?

# republican - Wednesday 3 October, 2012

You're No Jack Kennedy This post contains videos

Ahead of Obama vs Romney: Top 5 moments from US presidential debates

Obama and Romney will go head to head for the first time in a presidential debate tonight – but here’s 5 stand-out moments from previous presidential races.

# republican - Sunday 30 September, 2012

Gerry Adams tells Enda Kenny: stop bringing up the IRA

The Taoiseach has called on Gerry Adams to admit that he was a member of the IRA – but Gerry Adams says the Taoiseach is just creating a distraction from the James Reilly story.

# republican - Friday 21 September, 2012

Romney releases more tax returns, paid 14.1 per cent tax rate last year

The Republican candidate for the US presidency also promised to release a summary of the taxes he paid between 1990 and 2009.

# republican - Friday 14 September, 2012

15 people still being held over Alan Ryan funeral

Gardaí have released two men from custody after the major search operation yesterday which saw seventeen people arrested.

# republican - Thursday 13 September, 2012

One more arrested in today’s ‘Operation Ambience’ Garda raids

More than 200 gardaí carried out a major search operation this morning, which has led to 17 people being arrested.

# republican - Monday 10 September, 2012

The 5 at 5: Monday

5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…

# republican - Thursday 30 August, 2012

USA

Ryan launches “scathing attack” on Obama’s economic record

Last night at the Republican Convention Ryan held up Mitt Romney as “the man for the job” of next US President.

# republican - Sunday 26 August, 2012

Three arrested over Belfast parades disturbances

Seven PSNI officers were injured in clashes over contentious parade yesterday.

# republican - Tuesday 21 August, 2012

Legitimate Rape This post contains videos

Congressman asks for forgiveness in TV ad after rape comments

Senate hopeful Todd Akin has apologised for his comments at the weekend but President Barack Obama has now waded into the row.

# republican - Thursday 9 August, 2012

Osama Bin Box Office This post contains videos

Video: Osama bin Laden film accused of being Obama re-election stunt

The films makers insist that the film isn’t aimed to benefit Barack Obama as he seeks re-election.

# republican - Saturday 4 August, 2012

From The Daily Edge Mixed Bag

Clint Eastwood and Jenna Jameson endorse Mitt Romney

Barack Obama can console himself with the fact that he still has George Clooney’s support. That counts for something, right?

# republican - Thursday 2 August, 2012

“But the fools, the fools, the fools!” – Pearse funeral oration re-enacted at Glasnevin

Pádraig Pearse speech at O’Donovan Rossa’s graveside ended: “Ireland unfree shall never be at peace.”

# republican - Tuesday 31 July, 2012

Still got it: Bill Clinton viewed favourably by 66pc of Americans – poll

Latest Gallup poll suggests Clinton could be a key player in Obama’s push for a second presidential term.

# republican - Sunday 15 July, 2012

From The Score London 2012

Congress fumes following revelation that US Olympic uniforms are made in China

“They should take all the uniforms, put them in a big pile and burn them,” declared Senator Harry Reid.

# republican - Friday 13 July, 2012

Four men charged over 12 July violence in Belfast

At least 10 shots were fired at police in Ardoyne last night.

# republican - Monday 9 July, 2012

Romney raises $35m more than Obama in June

Mitt Romney raised $106 million in June while Barack Obama raised $71 million.

# republican - Monday 30 April, 2012

What’s Obama’s slogan going to be for the 2012 election?

His ‘Yes We Can’ campaign in 2008 was seen as hugely influential – but can his new slogan top its popularity?

# republican - Wednesday 14 March, 2012

Dick Cheney cancels trip to Canada because it’s too dangerous

The former vice president of the United States said that the risk of violent protest during his visit was too high.

# republican - Monday 5 March, 2012

Seventh advertiser suspends funding for Rush Limbaugh’s show over “slut” comments

The radio host had harshly criticised a student who testified to Congress over contraceptives.

# republican - Friday 24 February, 2012

“I can’t afford this job”: Sarah Palin’s concern over rising legal bills

Latest release of the former governor’s emails show Palin was ready to resign before she officially stepped down in July 2009.

# republican - Thursday 23 February, 2012

# republican - Friday 13 January, 2012

Family of Pat Finucane begins legal challenge

“Clearly we have a difference of opinion here” – the Taoiseach discussing the possibility of a public inquiry into the murder with the British PM yesterday.

# republican - Monday 26 December, 2011

Daily Fix This post contains videos

The Daily Fix: St Stephen’s Day

In tonight’s Fix: Texas gunman was dressed as Santa Claus, China’s ghost estates and why Donald Trump has left the Republican party.

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