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Trump orders 'hard-hitting' financial sanctions on Iran's supreme leader
US launched 'cyber-attack' on Iran weapons systems in response to drone downing
Trump says he's still considering military action over Iran
Airlines reroute flights near Iranian strait but Dublin-Gulf flights remain unaffected
'Enormous hostility' among some EU members towards any further Brexit extension, says Varadkar
US orders all non-emergency staff to leave embassy and consulate in Iraq
Trump says Kim Jong Un 'will not break promise' after reports of North Korea missile launches
Australia furious as Turkey's president refers to Gallipoli after Christchurch mosque attack
Pilot shot down by Pakistan returned to India in 'peace gesture'
Teen who stared at Native American protester says he was trying to calm the situation
Ukraine ends martial law in country after 30 days
'All range of emotions come out': How family relationships can spill over at Christmas... and how to sort it
Police appeal for calm as restrictions imposed on pro- and anti-Brexit rallies in London this weekend
Ukraine bars Russian men aged 16-60 from entry to country as tensions mount over ships seizure
Ukrainian president warns of threat of 'full-scale war' with Russia
China, India and Japan among 8 countries exempt from US oil sanctions
France arrests 10 far-right suspects over alleged plot to attack Muslims
Coveney says he had ‘frank dialogue’ with Benjamin Netanyahu about Gaza
At least 23 fighters killed after Israel strikes Iranian targets in Syria
16-year-old Palestinian boy shot dead as Gaza border protests continue
Chemical weapons experts heading to UK in Russia spy case
US Vice President to be in same room as North Korean head of state - but 'no intention' for meeting
Being punched, having your hand stood on and death threats - the life of a Dublin clamper
North Korea will send 22 athletes to the South for Winter Olympics
North Korea says Trump has declared war as it vows to shoot down US planes
Investigators accuse government of Burundi of war crimes including execution and torture
US retaliates against Russia and orders closure of 3 diplomatic offices
North Korea will watch more 'stupid conduct' of the US as it holds off on Guam attack
Two shot dead in protests over disputed Kenyan election
What would happen if North Korea actually did fire missiles at the US territory of Guam?
Explainer: Why is North Korea threatening to bomb the tiny Pacific island of Guam?
Anti-government 'mercenaries' hunted after stealing weapons in attack on Venezuelan army base
Six dead as tensions over Jerusalem holy site rise
Men under 50 banned from entering Jerusalem's Old City for Muslim prayers as tensions rise
Two Israeli police killed in Jerusalem shooting
United States warns North Korea it has 'considerable military forces' and is ready to use them
Qatar told to close Al-Jazeera and accept other demands or face 'divorce' from gulf neighbours
Russian fighter jet 'came within five feet of US spy plane'
Dennis Rodman thinks Trump is 'pretty happy' he's going back to North Korea
Qatar hits out at 'baseless' Saudi terrorism blacklist