9 d. ago UN set to reinstate sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme

Russia and China sought to delay the reimposition of sanctions until April at the UN Security Council, but failed to muster enough votes.

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1 week ago Gareth Sheridan’s bid for presidency failed because opponents declined to facilitate him

Businessman ran decent campaign, getting half way to securing a nomination, but council policies have changed

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2 w. ago Gareth Sheridan fails to secure presidential nomination from Meath County Council

Maria Steen and Gareth Sheridan seek to secure place in race for the Áras on crucial day for prospective candidates

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2 w. ago Israeli forces advance on Gaza City as displaced Palestinians panic

Israel's military says it has expanded operations and bombarded Hamas infrastructure while many residents say they have no means to flee

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2 w. ago US vetoes draft UN resolution on permanent ceasefire in Gaza for sixth time

Drafted proposal demanded end to fighting and aid restrictions along with immediate release of all hostages

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2 w. ago US again vetoes UN Security Council call for immediate ceasefire in Gaza

The 14 other members of the Council backed the resolution, which also called for the immediate release of the hostages still being held by Hamas.

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2 w. ago US again vetoes Security Council resolution demanding immediate Gaza ceasefire

Last week, the UN General Assembly voted overwhelmingly to support a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestinian conflict.

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2 w. ago UN Security Council to vote on Gaza ceasefire resolution but US veto expected

Diplomats at the United Nations said the US will likely veto the effort, as they have done for similar resolutions in the past year.

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2 w. ago Presidential election: Gareth Sheridan is first Independent to secure a council’s nomination

Conservative campaigner Maria Steen tells Dublin City Council she can be a ‘unifying president’

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3 w. ago Gareth Sheridan secures first council nomination of Áras race

He needs three more to be sure of a place on the ballot.

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3 w. ago €3.3m for Galway canal turbines to supply free city electricity

GALWAY City Council has secured €3.3 million in EU funding to pilot a hydro turbine project on the city’s canals, the first initiative of its kind for a local authority in Ireland. The funding will support the installation of three small-scale hydropower systems to power electric vehicle (EV) charging points and streetlights, with a second […] The post €3.3m for Galway canal turbines to supply free city electricity appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Qatar will continue 'diplomatic' role in mediating Gaza ceasefire after Doha strikes, PM says

The UN Security Council today condemned the strikes on Doha, without naming Israel which carried them out.

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