Irish Government said Brexit could have played a part in the 26% increase in applications.
A vote for an executive presidency won by a narrow margin of 51.41%.
The activist Zhang Xiangzhong, 48, has not established any contact with Taiwan authorities yet.
Japan steps up surveillance activities in airspace and waters around Korean peninsula.
This was reportedly the 148th such self-immolation protest by Tibetans demanding a free country.
This is the first time that Pyongyang showcased the specially trained military personnel.
Asma Assad's social media posts support her husband.
The US vice president visited Camp Bonifas, an American military base near zone that divides North and South Koreas.
Republican National Committee takes in another $41.3m in first three months of 2017.
Duarte was on the run for six months prior to his arrest on Saturday.
The British prime minister spoke of cherishing Christian values in her Easter message.
Reports claim multiple deaths after violence broke out at polls across Turkey.
Some of the free schools that received government funding never opened.
Writing in Sunday Telegraph column, Johnson said Russia must now see Assad's 'tyranny'.
Transport minister Andrew Jones claims the new assessment will make UK roads even safer.
Security beefed up across Turkey amid Isis threat as voting began on amending the military-era constitution.
Pyongyang's failed missile launch comes a day after Pyongyang flexed its muscles in a massive military parade.
Polls show there is a chance of a runoff election between Democrat Jon Ossoff and Republican Karen Handel.
Critics say that the country will slide further into authoritarianism if 'Yes' vote wins.
Markwayne Mullin said he pays his own salary during a town hall meeting in Jay, Oklahoma.
A recent video showed security personnel tied the man to deter stone pelters from attacking their vehicle.
Cuillin, 6 and Leija, 4, will unveil the plaque as part of a Great Get Together day.
Achin district governor Esmail Shinwari said there were no civilian casualties in the bombing.
The current president will go head to head with frontrunner Ebrahim Raisi and former president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
Pyongyang warned of 'merciless' action against US that will 'not allow the aggressors to survive'.
The South American country is entering into its third week of violence amid political unrest.
The left-wing candidate has seen a surge in popularity in recent weeks.
Foreign Minister Wang Yi cautions there will be no winners if the Korean peninsula plunges into conflict.
The French presidential candidate is accused of paying party members from European Parliament funds.
The French presidential candidate said that left-wing extremists were responsible for the damage.