Barack Obama

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US corporate tax move doomed to failure

Obama attempts to set political agenda in advance of 2016 election

Thu Feb 05 2015 - 01:00

Obama puts modest limits on surveillance by US intelligence

US intelligence will be unable to hold foreign customer data indefinitely under new rules

By Simon CarswellWed Feb 04 2015 - 22:06

Ashton Carter belligerent on Ukraine at Senate hearing

Barack Obama’s nominee for secretary of defence backs the arming of Ukraine

By Simon CarswellWed Feb 04 2015 - 21:43

Paul Krugman: Never mind the long term, let’s focus on the challenges now

Washington needs to take on the hard issue of short-run gratification

By Paul KrugmanWed Feb 04 2015 - 11:11

Killing of Jordanian pilot will strengthen coalition, says Obama

US president says video of Muath Kaseasbeh execution is further evidence of IS ‘viciousness and barbarity’

By Michael JansenWed Feb 04 2015 - 01:00

Cuba releases new photos of Fidel Castro

State media publishes photos in apparent attempt to quell rumours of poor health

By Éanna Ó CaollaíTue Feb 03 2015 - 07:13

Cantillon: Obama tax plans unlikely to go anywhere

Republican opponents unlikely to concede changes

Tue Feb 03 2015 - 01:00

Treating healthcare as a human right

President’s ethical initiative inspires conference

By Lorna SigginsMon Feb 02 2015 - 16:00

Same-sex marriage indecision moves to US Supreme Court

Court to rule on same-sex unions by June after split emerges among lower court judges

By Simon CarswellMon Feb 02 2015 - 01:00

Republican hopefuls heading to UK to boost credentials

New Jersey taxpayers anxious to see how much of their governor’s trip they’re funding

Mon Feb 02 2015 - 01:00

US presidential race

A tough fight in a crowded field

Mon Feb 02 2015 - 01:00

Arguments for new wealth taxes simply don’t add up

Politicians and commentators who persist in calling for the introduction of wealth taxes are being disingenuous

By Chris JohnsMon Feb 02 2015 - 01:00

Obama to target US firms’ foreign earnings and profits

Proposed taxes would have major implications for US multinationals in Ireland

By Simon CarswellSun Feb 01 2015 - 09:18

Róisín Ingle on ... an emojinal rollercoaster

By Róisín IngleSat Jan 31 2015 - 08:53

Prospective challengers to Hillary Clinton limber up

Romney swerves contest as billionaire brothers commit nearly $900m to election

By Simon CarswellSat Jan 31 2015 - 01:00

Mitt Romney will not run for US presidency in 2016

Jeb Bush, brother and son of ex-presidents, to benefit most in the Republican race

By Simon CarswellFri Jan 30 2015 - 23:20

America At Large: sad Chicago Bears story shows how risk can outstrip reward

Over 20 players who won Super Bowl XX are now in various states of incapacitation

By Dave HanniganThu Jan 29 2015 - 09:01

Mayer’s time at Yahoo taken apart in new book

Nicholas Carlson pulls no punches in his study of high-profile tech boss Marissa Mayer

Thu Jan 29 2015 - 01:26

Obama’s nominee defends legality of immigration orders

Prosecutor picked to be attorney general grilled over president’s executive actions

By Simon CarswellThu Jan 29 2015 - 01:00

Foreign ministers to discuss Ukraine as stances diverge

A year after initial sanctions, some states seek closer links with Moscow

By Suzanne LynchThu Jan 29 2015 - 01:00

Obama visit sees US and India mend bridges

Progress fails to extend to climate change and Pakistan

Thu Jan 29 2015 - 00:01

Ukraine rebels and government forces battle near Donetsk

Separatists say Kiev troops have been pushed back as they seek control of ‘New Russia’

Tue Jan 27 2015 - 20:51

Irish and US trade unions sign historic agreement

Tie-up between TEEU and American group will lead to new training for Irish workers

By Simon CarswellTue Jan 27 2015 - 20:37

Sharon Shannon and manager ordered to pay bank €520,000

Pair failed to make repayments on Permanent TSB business loan taken out in 2006

By Aodhan O'FaolainTue Jan 27 2015 - 16:40

Xi Jinping gets 62% pay rise to €1,580 a month

The pay increase for civil servants is the first public hike since 2006

By Clifford CoonanMon Jan 26 2015 - 22:30

Barack Obama aide defends Alaska conservation plan

Republicans react angrily to proposal to keep Arctic wildlife lands off limits to exploration

By Simon CarswellMon Jan 26 2015 - 22:25

Barack Obama pledges €4bn in investments to India

US president attends India’s Republic Day parade to underscore growing relationship

Mon Jan 26 2015 - 19:35

US Secret Service finds ‘device’ on White House grounds

Discovery of object, said to be a drone, the latest in a line of security breaches in Washington

Mon Jan 26 2015 - 14:51

US has ‘more tools’ to put pressure on Russia over Ukraine

Seven soldiers killed; assault mounted on government-held town near rebel strongholds

Mon Jan 26 2015 - 14:32

Maureen Dowd: Splendid isolation jolts Obama back to life

Defeat has left the US president free to resume being the consummate outsider

By Maureen DowdMon Jan 26 2015 - 01:00

US and India agree nuclear power deal during Obama visit

Leaders also look for common ground on defence, commerce and climate control

By Rahul BediSun Jan 25 2015 - 23:32

Ukrainian militants blamed for attack on Mariupol

Rocket strikes by rebels backed by Moscow claim 30 civilian lives

By Daniel McLaughlinSun Jan 25 2015 - 19:59

Hostage’s plea for life in Islamic State video puts pressure on Japanese PM

Japan would ‘spare no effort’ to free hostage, says Shinzo Abe

By David McNeillSun Jan 25 2015 - 18:45

Obama and Modi in breakthrough on US-India nuclear trade

US president basking in glow of bonhomie during visit to New Delhi

Sun Jan 25 2015 - 14:53

Japan condemns IS execution, demands release of hostage

Shinzo Abe says video of Kenji Goto pleading for his life is authentic

Sun Jan 25 2015 - 13:53

Leaders arrive in Saudi Arabia to pay respects to new king

Obama to cut short India visit to meet Salman, successor of King Abdullah

Sat Jan 24 2015 - 15:44

White House snub of Netanyahu further sours US-Israel relations

Israeli analysts warn the visit was endangering country’s close ties with US

By Mark WeissSat Jan 24 2015 - 01:00

Ministers of sound: choose a ringtone for your Irish politician

Politicians’ gadgets with ‘jazzy’ jingles interrupting meetings are in the news

By Anthea McTeirnanFri Jan 23 2015 - 14:05

Government seeks details on whether illegal Irish can leave US

Minister awaits information on when emigrants can return under Obama’s orders

By Simon CarswellThu Jan 22 2015 - 19:06

Republicans defy Obama with invitation to Israeli prime minister

Benjamin Netanyahu asked to address Congress after president warns on Iran sanctions

By Simon CarswellThu Jan 22 2015 - 08:02

Obama speech

Turning the page, a new agenda

Thu Jan 22 2015 - 01:00

US and Cuba clash on immigration in historic talks

US on path to removing economic sanctions and 53-year-old trade embargo

Wed Jan 21 2015 - 20:36

US Congress chief invites Netanyahu without consulting Obama

John Boehner denies he’s ‘poking anyone in the eye’ with decision on Israeli leader

Wed Jan 21 2015 - 18:57

Unburdened by elections and economic distress, Obama showed his swagger

President ignored political reality of Republican-led Congress to energise Democrats

By Simon CarswellWed Jan 21 2015 - 08:42

Barack Obama says US has started ‘a new chapter’

State of the Union address sees president map out bold post-war, post-recession vision

By Simon CarswellWed Jan 21 2015 - 06:48

Ending ‘Double Irish’ should be start of tax changes - US lawmaker

Closing loophole was ‘more than overdue,’ says outspoken critic of US tax avoidance Sandy Levin

By Simon CarswellWed Jan 21 2015 - 01:00

Obama to push tax hike and trade deals in State of Union speech

Opportunity for US president to talk of improved economy six years into his tenure

Tue Jan 20 2015 - 21:22

Obama’s policy wishlist to set out ‘Robin Hood tax plan’

President will call for tax hikes for the rich to ease burden on lower and middle classes

By Simon CarswellTue Jan 20 2015 - 14:02

State of the Union: memorable moments from US presidents

Centrepiece speech of US political year a tradition started by George Washington in 1790

By Simon CarswellMon Jan 19 2015 - 20:48

US lawmakers arrive in Cuba to discuss greater co-operation

First delegation to visit island since Obama announced he was restoring diplomatic ties

Sun Jan 18 2015 - 12:23

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