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Once again, it was the economy, stupid
Oped, Published on 15/11/2024
» 'It's the economy, stupid!" This famous mantra, coined by the political strategist James Carville, helped Bill Clinton unseat President George H W Bush in 1992, and now it explains another election. The economy played a critical role in the 2024 presidential race, creating the conditions not only for Donald Trump to trounce Kamala Harris, and for the Republicans to gain control of the Senate and the House of Representatives, but possibly also for a counter-elite to usher in a new power structure.
Climate change is killing our summer
News, Published on 31/07/2023
» Most of us have an idea of summer in our heads. It generally involves beaches. Americans head to their coasts -- avoiding only fog-shrouded San Francisco -- and Europeans to the Mediterranean or Aegean. We all strip down to near nakedness and sit around in the sun, occasionally frolicking in the ocean waves. We aim to return home tanned and toned. If you come from another planet and don't know what I am talking about, watch the Barbie trailer.
Migrant crisis haunts EU three years after Merkel's fateful call
AFP, Published on 02/09/2018
» BERLIN - German Chancellor Angela Merkel won accolades for her stunning call on September 4, 2015 to keep open Germany's doors to hundreds of thousands of asylum seekers, many fleeing war-torn Syria or Iraq.
The Chinese approach to civilisational diplomacy
News, Published on 07/12/2016
» China is quickly becoming a world power, capable of exercising considerable influence over other countries. And it is advancing to the centre of the geopolitical stage just as -- if not because -- American and European leadership seems to be retreating into the wings.
Dad-to-be Grigg to miss Northern Ireland qualifier
AFP, Published on 24/08/2016
» BELFAST - Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill says Wigan Athletic striker Will Grigg will miss next month's World Cup qualifier against the Czech Republic while his partner gives birth.
O'Neill names Northern Ireland squad for Belarus friendly
AFP, Published on 18/05/2016
» BELFAST - Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill has urged his Euro 2016 hopefuls to prove they deserve a place on the plane to France after naming his squad for a friendly against Belarus.
N. Ireland striker Ward back for crucial Euro 2016 qualifiers
AFP, Published on 29/09/2015
» BELFAST (UNITED KINGDOM) - Nottingham Forest forward Jamie Ward was on Tuesday recalled to the Northern Ireland squad for next month's decisive 2016 European Championship qualifiers at home to Greece and away to Finland.