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Dublin: 12 °C Monday 20 May, 2013

Washington

# washington - Friday 3 May, 2013

How this plane is travelling across America without any fuel

Powered entirely by the sun, the plane can fly by day or night but it will never be able to carry passengers.

# washington - Thursday 4 April, 2013

President Obama to give back $20,000 of his salary

Five per cent of his salary will be given to Treasury to act in solidarity with federal workers by sharing in the budget cuts pain.

# washington - Saturday 30 March, 2013

North Korea declares ‘state of war’ with South

North Korea has issued a warning to Seoul and Washington, saying that “any provocation” could swiftly escalate into an all-out nuclear conflict.

# washington - Friday 29 March, 2013

From Business ETC Tax Haven

Liechtenstein hands over information about suspected US tax dodgers

The data transfer comes after a demand by the US Justice Department.

# washington - Sunday 24 March, 2013

# washington - Thursday 21 March, 2013

Taoiseach visiting Silicon Valley, San Francisco and Seattle as US trip continues

The west coast trip is part of his St Patrick’s Day programme.

US Vice President Joe Biden to visit Ireland

The news follows talks in Washington yesterday between the US Vice President and Taoiseach Enda Kenny.

# washington - Tuesday 19 March, 2013

Proud day for designer of ‘Gathering Bowl’ presented to Obama

Taoiseach Enda Kenny presented the shamrock bowl to President Barack Obama this evening at a St Patrick’s Day reception.

From Business ETC Debt Crisis

Ireland not impacted by Cyprus’ bailout deal – Kenny

Banks in Cyprus remain closed as discussions continue on the terms of the proposed bailout deal.

# washington - Monday 18 March, 2013

Gilmore to meet John Kerry in Washington today

The Tánaiste will discuss how America’s plans to reform its immigration laws will affect tens of thousands of Irish people in the US.

The 9 at 9: Monday

Good morning. Here are the nine stories you need to know at the start of this Bank Holiday Monday.

# washington - Wednesday 13 March, 2013

Life on Mars: it was possible

Nasa Curiosity Rover, which is living on the Red Planet, has taken samples of rock for analysis by scientists back home.

# washington - Monday 11 March, 2013

Hungary: Constitutional changes limit powers of top court and president

The fourth change to the country’s constitution since Viktor Orban took power three years ago will also define family as ‘marriage between man and woman’.

# washington - Monday 21 January, 2013

The Evening Fix… now with added tips on building a rainbow igloo

Here are the things we learned, loved and shared today.

# washington - Sunday 20 January, 2013

Barack Obama formally begins second term as US President

The second term always begins on January 20 – even though the ceremonial inauguration won’t take place until tomorrow.

Obama to be sworn in for his second term today… and tomorrow

Tradition dictates that inauguration ceremonies are not held on Sundays but the US constitution says that a president must be sworn in on 20 January.

# washington - Sunday 6 January, 2013

More same-sex partnerships from abroad to be recognised in Ireland

Same-sex partnerships registered in Delaware, Hawaii, Washington and Denmark will all be recognised in Ireland, the Minister for Justice has confirmed.

# washington - Thursday 27 December, 2012

From Business ETC Let's Get Fiscal This post contains videos

Explainer: What is the ‘fiscal cliff’ and why does it matter?

The US is facing a potentially devastating financial crisis in less than a week but what is it all about, what impact will it have on Ireland and what’s got to happen if it is to be avoided? TheJournal.ie explains…

Holiday’s over: Obama returns to Washington to deal with ‘fiscal cliff’

The US President has cut short his annual Christmas vacation in Hawaii to return to the White House in an attempt to avert the looming series of potentially devastating tax hikes and spending cuts.

# washington - Wednesday 19 December, 2012

Obama wants gun violence proposals by next month

Obama has asked his vice president Joe Biden to lead efforts to formulate proposals that he insists will not impinge on the Second Amendment, which enshrines the right to bear arms in the US.

# washington - Sunday 16 December, 2012

Named: The 27 victims of the Newtown, Connecticut shootings

The names and ages of the victims have been released, as officials say each victim was struck more than once.

# washington - Saturday 15 December, 2012

Shooting This post contains images

Connecticut school shooter ‘forced his way in’

Candlelit vigils and prayer services for the victims have been held in Newtown Connecticut and in Washington.

# washington - Friday 14 December, 2012

Children This post contains videos

Obama in tears over Connecticut school shooting

The president delivered an emotional address to reporters in the White House this evening.

# washington - Wednesday 7 November, 2012

Two states vote to legalise gay marriage – while two more say Yes to marijuana

Maine and Maryland became the first US states to approve gay marriage by popular vote.

# washington - Tuesday 6 November, 2012

TV guide: the US Presidential Election on the box

RTÉ, TV3, BBC or Sky – the choice is yours. Here’s what they are offering.

# washington - Tuesday 30 October, 2012

From Business ETC Tech

Microsoft chief says Windows 8 is off to a “stunning” start

Steve Ballmer said there have been four million upgrades to Windows 8 in the past three days.

Hurricane Sandy This post contains videos

LIVE: Watch the Weather Channel’s coverage of Hurricane Sandy

The hurricane is now just hours from making landfall. Watch live coverage from the United States right here.

# washington - Monday 29 October, 2012

Frankenstorm This post contains images

PHOTOS: New York battens down the hatches as Sandy approaches

The Metropolitan Transport Authority has locked up the train network ahead of Sandy’s landfall this evening.

Irish citizens advised not to travel to eastern US until Sandy passes

The Department of Foreign Affairs says you shouldn’t travel until Sandy passes, and the damage can be evaluated.

‘Don’t be stupid. Get out.’ – Mass shut down as Sandy approaches US

Financial markets have closed and residents along the Eastern Seaboard have been told to evacuate as Hurricane Sandy approaches.

# washington - 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.

# washington - Friday 10 August, 2012

US says has ‘eyes’ inside Iran nuclear programme

Israel has insisted the threat of Iran developing a viable nuclear weapon was becoming more “urgent” – but Washington has indicated diplomacy remains the best option.

# washington - Wednesday 11 July, 2012

Woman chased and attacked by raccoons

Michaela Lee was left with 16 puncture wounds after being set upon by several of the small animals in a US park.

# washington - Thursday 21 June, 2012

After 40 years, the ‘what ifs’ of Watergate scandal are still tantalising

Forty years on from a late night break-in that would eventually lead to the first and only resignation of a US President there are plenty considering the “what ifs” of the scandal.

# washington - Tuesday 22 May, 2012

DSK

Prosecutor launches new Strauss-Kahn gang rape investigation

Former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn acknowledges being involved in “libertine” activity, but says he never used violence and was unaware of anyone being paid for sex.

# washington - Saturday 19 May, 2012

G8

G-8 leaders to focus on European financial crisis

Energy will also be on the agenda, as the world looks to the oil markets in advance of scheduled sanctions on Iranian oil exports.

# washington - Thursday 17 May, 2012

George W Bush welcomes Arab Spring, says USA should not ‘fear freedom’

Bush said the United States shouldn’t fear the spread of freedom – even if it doesn’t know what policies newly liberated countries will pursue.

# washington - Tuesday 1 May, 2012

Bin Laden This post contains videos

Romney insists he would have ordered bin Laden killed

Seemingly backtracking on his statements from a few years ago, the Republican presidential candidate says he would have given the order to kill Osama bin Laden.

# washington - 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?

# washington - Wednesday 11 April, 2012

Pupil Of The Month This post contains videos

VIDEO: 13-year-old boy saves school bus as driver passes out

Quick-thinking pupil Jeremy Wuitschick managed to guide the bus to a stop – as this clip shows…

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