Irish envoy says he's not giving up on 2-state solution until both sides drop it; says Security Council, where Ireland recently won a seat, will respond to West Bank moves

Countries beat out Canada for spot on council in elections held with new socially distanced procedures as world body's headquarters

Party with historic links to IRA wins popular vote and garners second most seats in parliament; is arguing for a central role in power for first time

Divided European Union foreign ministers to hold talks amid growing concern settlement activity and US diplomatic moves undermining hopes for agreement

But Simon Coveney insists on two-state solution; says Dublin 'effectively blocked' bill that would criminalize import of settlement goods

Ireland's Shay Bradley, who died of cancer, lightens the mood by having his son play a recording appearing to come from inside the coffin

'I got hundreds of threats ... It did freak me out,' says Sarah McTernan, adding she went offline in the days before her appearance at contest in Tel Aviv

Lyra McKee, 29, killed in riot in latest upsurge of violence in troubled region; some officials blame republican paramilitary group 'New IRA' for unrest