The Irish Times

Netanyahu pleads not guilty as corruption trial resumes before election

Israel’s PM calls for evidentiary stage of trial to be postponed until after voters go to polls

Mon Feb 08 2021 - 19:22

Eagerly-awaited Netanyahu corruption trial to get under way

Long-serving politician will become first sitting prime minister in Israel’s history to stand trial

Fri May 22 2020 - 15:17

Trump calls for attorney general Barr to ‘clean house’ in justice department

President’s critical tweets following clemency spree seen as undermining William Barr

Wed Feb 19 2020 - 19:24

Draining the swamp? Trump in spree of clemency for rich white men

US president grants pardons to a who’s who of white-collar criminals from politics, sport and business

Wed Feb 19 2020 - 12:04

Who is Michael Milken, the junk bond king pardoned by Trump?

Michael Milken maintained ties to a finance industry that he helped shape

Wed Feb 19 2020 - 08:11

Netanyahu decries ‘coup’ attempt as he is charged with corruption

Long-serving Israeli prime minister indicted for fraud, breach of trust and bribery

Thu Nov 21 2019 - 19:55

Netanyahu fights for political survival as corruption hearing begins

Israeli prime minister is facing charges of fraud, breach of trust, and bribery

Wed Oct 02 2019 - 19:57

Israeli PM Binyamin Netanyahu faces hazardous political hurdle

Even cusp of yet another election victory, the Likud leader is mired in controversy

Mon Jan 14 2019 - 01:00

US diplomat praises Israel’s ‘restraint’ over Gaza protests

Nikki Haley tells UN moving embassy to Jerusalem does not undermine prospects for peace

Tue May 15 2018 - 17:18

Singapore welcomes its selection as location for Trump-Kim summit

Security, neutrality and control of public gatherings drove choice for June 12th

Fri May 11 2018 - 20:06

Trump confirms he will meet Kim Jong-un in Singapore next month

US president promises ‘special moment for world peace’ when leaders meet on June 12th

Thu May 10 2018 - 16:01

Binyamin Netanyahu: final reckoning for the Israeli leader?

Facing corruption allegations, national security crises and questions about his fitness for leadership, the long-serving prime minister’s political future is far from certain

Sat Apr 07 2018 - 08:00

Israel’s parliament passes law restricting police disclosures

Knesset’s move seen as effort to protect prime minister Netanyahu in corruption cases

Thu Dec 28 2017 - 14:59

Zionist Union urges election as Netanyahu suspected of bribery

Ari Harow, Israel PM’s former chief of staff, signs state’s witness deal for two cases

Fri Aug 04 2017 - 18:22

Binyamin Netanyahu quizzed for third time on alleged crimes

Israeli PM a suspect in two cases involving gifts to family and conversations with publisher

Fri Jan 27 2017 - 14:42

Pressure grows on Netanyahu after leaks about media favours

Recordings reportedly made on behalf of Israeli PM and discovered during police inquiry

Sun Jan 08 2017 - 17:36

Meet the Trump hotel workers cheering for Hillary Clinton

For low-paid staff, mostly women and immigrants, Trump win would be ‘nightmare’

Thu Oct 20 2016 - 10:54

Las Vegas’s Asian immigrants get the vote out for Clinton

Filipinos say Democratic candidate ‘has always been a friend of ours, from way back’

Wed Oct 19 2016 - 11:28

Casino mogul rolls dice on Macau with Parisian-themed resort

Parisian is central to Chinese city’s efforts to diversify from pure gambling destination

Sat Sept 17 2016 - 12:00

Anger grips Republican convention as Cruz snubs Trump

Texan booed and jeered as he sensationally withholds his endorsement of billionaire

Thu Jul 21 2016 - 15:51

Planet Business

Donald Trump masks, the US millennials living at home and friendly, helpful ‘cobots’

Fri Jun 03 2016 - 08:00

How real is the threat of cyberterrorism?

Former FBI agent Andre McGregor says Iran and Islamic State pose the greatest danger

Thu Apr 14 2016 - 01:30

CRH named in $34 billion anti-Israel lawsuit

Palestinian activists trying to sue groups for allegedly ‘profiteering’ from building Jewish settlements in the West Bank

Thu Mar 31 2016 - 11:40

Billionaire donor secretly buys influence in Las Vegas

Reporters investigated their own newspaper to seek identity of mysterious new owner

Sat Dec 19 2015 - 03:00

White House snub of Netanyahu further sours US-Israel relations

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

Sat Jan 24 2015 - 01:00

Hong Kong tycoon places record $20m order for 30 Rolls-Royces

Flamboyant Hong Kong entrepreneur, has ordered 30 bespoke Rolls-Royce Phantoms to ferry round guests at his new Macau gaming complex

Wed Sept 17 2014 - 08:19

Parallels drawn between Okinawa and Ireland

Island is also trying to come up with ways to position itself for the future as the 21st century unfolds

Tue Apr 01 2014 - 01:00

Bill Gates becomes world’s richest person again

Microsoft founder’s fortune was estimated at $78.5 billion last year

Fri Jan 03 2014 - 09:40

Vicious gender divide in US comedy and politics is no laughing matter

Comedian Sarah Silverman wants Hillary Clinton to take a voice class

Mon Nov 11 2013 - 07:31