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Japanese healthcare firm creates 416 Northern Ireland jobsnew
Terumo BCT manufactures products used in the treatment and transfusion of blood at its plant in Larne, Co Antrim.
Petrol bomb thrown over Belfast interface injures four-year-old girl
Child was playing in the street when the attack happened in East Belfast.
Attacker jailed for Meagher murder
Man sentenced to life in prison for rape and murder of Irish woman in Australia.
More allegations for Deputy Speaker new
Nigel Evans arrested on suspicion of three counts of indecent assault.
'The world has seen the new Northern Ireland' - Cameron
The Prime Minister said at the end of the G8.
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Begley visits family and friends ahead of final.
Body found in search for Ballyclare man
Bert McMurtry disappeared on Monday morning.
Families of soldiers killed in Iraq can sue Government new
Can bring damage claims, the Supreme Court ruled.
Afghan threat over US talks with Taliban new
Protest at being left out of initial negotiations with the Taliban.
Belfast Royal Mail staff stole children's toys and perfumes
Two staff members admit stealing from their work.
Old bomb found at G8 site
A Second World War bomb was discovered in a G8 security sweep.
Woman killed in two car motorway crash
Tragedy on M1 in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
Obama girls Malia and Sasha unimpressed with holiday in Ireland new
Trinity College may have reminded them of Hogwarts, but the Obama children looked like they would have preferred to be at a Harry Potter theme park than poring over dusty documents showing their distant Irish heritage.
Japanese firm creates over 400 new jobs for Northern Ireland
A Japanese firm is set to create over 400 new jobs to Northern Ireland in the wake of the G8 summit.
Shinzo Abe asks Stormont to 'continuously support' Japanese companies in Northern Ireland
Japan's prime minister Shinzo Abe has declared his top priority was his country's economic revitalisation following the G8 summit.
Shinzo Abe asks Stormont to 'continuously support' Japanese companies in Northern Ireland
Japan's prime minister Shinzo Abe has declared his top priority was his country's economic revitalisation following the G8 summit.
'The world has seen the new Northern Ireland', says David Cameron at the end of a successful G8
Prime Minister David Cameron has hailed the G8 summit as the most peaceful in recent memory, insisting the whole world has now seen the new Northern Ireland.
Old bomb discovered in security sweep of G8 site
An explosive device found near the G8 summit venue was a remnant of the Second World War, David Cameron revealed today.
Summit location 'a fantastic venue'
David Cameron said you "couldn't put a value" on the free advertising for Northern Ireland as a result of the G8 summit.
Vladimir Putin tells Cameron at G8: 'Syrian rebels are the same as those who killed Lee Rigby'
Arming the Syrian rebels could deliver weapons into the hands of the sort of people who killed Drummer Lee Rigby, Vladimir Putin warned.
Michelle Obama and girls meet Bono's family in Irish pub
Michelle Obama and her two daughters have met U2 lead singer Bono, his wife Ali and their two sons for a traditional Irish pub lunch.
PSNI Chief Constable Matt Baggott hopeful of peaceful marching season new
Northern Ireland's top police officer said today he was optimistic there would be peace on the streets this summer.
Two men arrested over dissident republican activity new
Two men have been arrested over dissident republican terrorist activity.
416 jobs created by healthcare firm new
A Japanese global healthcare company is creating 416 jobs in Northern Ireland.
Ambulance crew 'threatened with meat clever' in Newtownabbey
An 18-year-old man has been arrested after an ambulance crew was allegedly threatened with a meat cleaver.
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An online article (‘Protestant-Catholic gap narrows as census results revealed’, posted December 11, 2012) reported on the publication of data from the 2011 Census by the Northern Ireland Statistics Agency and stated that the percentage of Protestants and Catholics in the Northern Ireland population stood at 48% and 45% respectively.
Man held over ambulance 'threat'
An 18-year-old man has been arrested after an ambulance crew were allegedly threatened with a meat cleaver.
Pensioner-hunt police find body
Police searching for a missing Co Antrim pensioner have recovered a body.
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Manchester United's Jonny Evans marries Helen McConnell
BBC Radio One's Big Weekend gig in Northern Ireland
Belfast Maritime Festival
Awesome Cannes: Irina Shayk dazzles at 'All is Lost' premiere
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Freedom of Belfast award 'humbles' Dame Mary Peters
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Mail staff vote for rivals' boycott new
Royal Mail workers have voted in favour of boycotting competitors' mail and have massively rejected the Government's controversial plan to privatise the company.
Cities vying for culture spotlight new
Dundee, Hull, Leicester and Swansea Bay are the four contenders which have made it through to the shortlist for the UK's next City Of Culture.
11-stone dog breaks fit club record new
An 11-stone bullmastiff dog has become the fattest pet to enter an animal charity's fit club.
Jail reckless bankers, says report
Reckless bank bosses should be jailed and pay rules overhauled to end rewards for failure, according to a report by MPs and peers.
No 10 raps 'appalling' CQC cover-up
Allegations that the health watchdog tried to cover up its failings are "deeply disturbing and appalling", Downing Street has said.
Father's grief over train deaths
The father of a teenager who was killed by a train in an apparent suicide pact with a school friend has spoken of his grief.
No 10 raps 'appalling' CQC cover-up
Allegations that the health watchdog tried to cover up its failings are "deeply disturbing and appalling", Downing Street has said.
Father's grief over train deaths
The father of a teenager who was killed by a train in an apparent suicide pact with a school friend has spoken of his grief.
Soldiers' families win claims fight
Families of British soldiers killed while fighting in Iraq can bring damages claims against the Government, the Supreme Court has ruled.
UK could enjoy hottest day of year
The UK may bask in the hottest day of the year so far on Wednesday.
Osborne to spell out bank plans
George Osborne is to shed light on his plans for the banking industry following the long-awaited report from the Parliamentary Commission on Banking Standards.
PM faces MPs' questions on G8 deals
David Cameron is to face questions from MPs after G8 leaders thrashed out limited agreements on how to handle the Syria crisis and tackle tax dodging.
Video: Go Periscope - Wasteland new
Go Periscope are an electronica/indie-rock band from Seattle in the United States. Last week, a video showing them winding up their poser friends went viral. Now, they are returning to music and their latest video features some of the people who starred in their previous viral footage. Credit: YouTube/goperiscope
Video: Bono meets Obamas for lunch in Dalkey new
U2 lead singer Bono and his wife, Ali Hewson, met US First Lady Michelle Obama and her two daughters for a pub lunch in Dalkey, south of Dublin, during the Obamas’ visit to Ireland on June 18. Credit: YouTube/Joe Garde.
Video: G8 Summit Protest, Enniskillen new
Hundreds of protesters marched from Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, to the outer wire perimeter at the G8 summit at Lough Erne on June 17. Riot police assembled in the field and warned the protesters not to pass the next barrier and they dispersed. Credit: Tommy Donnellan
Dissident republican risk 'severe' new
The threat from dissident republicans remains severe, Justice Minister Alan Shatter has said.
Republic of Ireland 'prostituted to Obamas' says Irish politician Clare Daly new
Taoiseach Enda Kenny has slammed Independent TD Clare Daly after she accused him of 'prostituting' the Republic of Ireland to US president Barack Obama.
Special needs education cuts rapped new
The country's largest teaching union has accused the Government of enforcing savage cuts on pupils with special needs.
Ryanair spends £10bn on planes new
Low-fares airline Ryanair has confirmed it would be buying around £10 billion-worth (11.6 billion euro) of new planes in a move that will create more than 3,000 jobs.
Attacker jailed for Meagher murder
A serial sex offender has been sentenced to life in prison for the rape and murder of an Irish woman that outraged Australia's second-largest city.
Kenny to welcome Japanese premier
Taoiseach Enda Kenny is to hold talks with prime minister of Japan Shinzo Abe in Dublin.
Violence in Sao Paulo as Brazil protests continue new
Thousands of demonstrators have flooded into a square in Brazil's economic hub, Sao Paulo, for the latest in a historic wave of protests against the state of public transport, schools and other public services.
Ban warns of new threats to UN new
UN peacekeeping efforts face growing dangers from non-traditional threats such as suicide bombers and improvised explosive devices, secretary-general Ban Ki-moon has warned.
Afghan threat over US talks with Taliban new
Afghan peace talks could be derailed before they even begin after president Hamid Karzai halted talks with the US on a new security deal to protest at being left out of initial negotiations with the Taliban aimed at ending the 12-year war.
Campaigners condemn whale killing new
Environmental campaigners have hit out at the killing of an endangered fin whale by an Icelandic whaler for the first time in several years.
Floods close Lourdes pilgrims' site new
Floods in south-west France have forced the closure of the Catholic pilgrimage site in Lourdes and the evacuation of visitors from nearby hotels.
45.2m forced to flee homes - UN
The United Nations refugee agency has revealed that more than 45.2 million people were forced to flee their homes last year, an 18-year high mainly due to wars in Syria, Afghanistan and other countries.
Deans poised for O'Connor gamble new
Australia coach Robbie Deans is expected to take one of the biggest gambles of his career by selecting James O'Connor at fly-half for Saturday's first Test against the British and Irish Lions.
Spurs confirm Baldini role new
Tottenham have confirmed the appointment of former England assistant manager Franco Baldini as technical director at the Barclays Premier League club.
North fitness boost for Lions new
British and Irish Lions wing George North has been passed fit to face Australia in Saturday's opening Test at Suncorp Stadium.
Moyes era begins in Swansea
Barclays Premier League champions Manchester United will start the 2013-14 season at League Cup winners Swansea.
Llambias resigns from Newcastle
Derek Llambias has resigned from his post as managing director at Newcastle, the club have announced.
North available for first Test
British and Irish Lions winger George North has been passed fit for Saturday's first Test against Australia after recovering from his hamstring problem.
Carroll passes West Ham medical
Andy Carroll is on the brink of joining West Ham permanently after passing a medical with the Barclays Premier League club.
Carroll to undergo West Ham medical
Andy Carroll will have a medical with West Ham on Wednesday as he moves closer to a permanent move from Liverpool, Hammers chairman David Gold has confirmed.
Pennant pens new Stoke deal
Stoke have confirmed that winger Jermaine Pennant has signed a new one-year deal with the club.
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Pennant pens new Stoke deal
Stoke have confirmed that winger Jermaine Pennant has signed a new one-year deal with the club.
Dawn delivers in thriller
Dawn Approach got his career back on track with victory in a thrilling finish to the St James's Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot.
Scrum will be key - Cuttitta
Scotland's stretched scrum resources have been backed to come through what could be the hardest test of their summer tour to South Africa with flying colours this weekend.
O'Brien sounds War cry
Declaration Of War swept to victory for the Aidan O'Brien team in the opening Queen Anne Stakes at Royal Ascot.
Villa complete Helenius move
Aston Villa have completed the signing of striker Nicklas Helenius from Aalborg.
Torres: Mourinho has plans for me
Fernando Torres has reiterated his commitment to Chelsea and is hoping he has a role to play under "demanding" new Blues coach Jose Mourinho.
Felicity Jones' piano practice new
Felicity Jones has revealed she had to put in hours of practising the piano and studying concert pianists for her role in new film Breathe In.
Dolphin Tale 2 seeks out old cast new
Harry Connick Jr could be set to get back in the water for Dolphin Tale's sequel.
Burgundy is back in Anchorman 2 new
The first full-length trailer of Anchorman: The Legend Continues has been released with Will Ferrell back in the role of newsreader Ron Burgundy.
Dumb And Dumber sequel gets backers new
Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels are set to reunite for the Dumb And Dumber sequel after the film was picked up by Universal Pictures.
Jurassic Park 4 pushed back to 2015 new
Jurassic Park 4's release date has been pushed back to 2015.
Walliams: I flirted with Cameron new
David Walliams has said he fell into one of his Little Britain character on a recent visit to Downing Street.
Rita Ora: Mom hates racy costumes new
Rita Ora’s mother hates it when she exposes too much of herself in saucy outfits.
Revenge range a 'natural choice' new
Revenge costume designer Jill Ohanneson says the lavish clothes on the show “raise people’s spirits”.
Whitney Port: Ashley Olsen is so stylish
Whitney Port says Ashley Olsen has a “great sense of style”.
Sienna Miller proud of hippy style
Sienna Miller believes her dress sense comes from having a bohemian personality.
Kylie Jenner reveals make-up essentials
Kylie Jenner can't live without her Lancôme Mascara and YSL concealer.
Katy Perry: I've toned down my look
Katy Perry has joked that she still likes to do dramatic make-up but feels she is entering a more "age appropriate" era of experimenting.
Amy Adams: Waxing hates me
Amy Adams has joked that her skin is so sensitive strange things happen to it when she tries to wax.
Kristen Bell: I stick to workouts
Kristen Bell has revealed how she managed to lose the baby weight since giving birth in March.
Romeo Beckham 'so stylish'
Romeo Beckham loves fashionable clothes and has developed a strong sense of style.
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Gail Walker: Did no one ask Nigella if she was ok?
Of course, it's hard to know what really goes on in any marriage behind closed doors. But it's quite easy to know what's going on outside a London restaurant.
Gail Walker: A host of reasons why the BBC gets it so wrong ...
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Gail Walker: The G8 leaders are here because we're still Here
One of the many irritating features of Northern Ireland is our passion for lecturing other countries. Our unions gathering at City Hall to indulge in anti-Semitic diatribes and pro-terrorism causes elsewhere contrasts with the equally thick 'plague on all your houses' approach they bring to domestic politics.
Editors Viewpoint: Obama's message of hope speaks to us all
Yesterday saw the start of the G8 summit in Fermanagh but the day was all about Barack and Michelle Obama. It confirmed yet again that Northern Ireland has a special place in American politics. Sure, it might be slipping down the ranks of importance since the heady days of the Clinton administration, but that is as much to do with the relative success of the peace process as it is with diminishing interest in the White House.
News Analysis: World gripped as spectre of domestic violence hits home
Nigella Lawson – handsome, clever, rich, who seems to unite some of the best blessings of human existence – is not the sort of woman we expect to get physically manhandled by her husband. Yet, here we all are, gawking at photos that show Charles Saatchi, the art collector and owner of The Saatchi Gallery, with his hands around our heroine's throat.
Editors Viewpoint: We're sending out the right message
It is seemingly part of the Northern Ireland DNA to be negative. That comes from decades of disappointment and seeing optimism quashed. But the staging of the G8 conference should be a matter of pride for everyone here. For the first time in recent history the summit made news because of progress on its agenda and for the positive image that the world leaders took away of this region.
Nuala McKeever: Making up your own truth is the way to go, honestly!
There is a line from The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron that I try to keep to the forefront of my mind: "Leap and the net will appear."
Nuala McKeever: Why Barack is fighting the wrong battle
What are we doing spending money on sending arms to Syria, as suggested by US President Barack Obama? Where do we draw the line on conflicts in which we involve ourselves?
Nuala McKeever: These moronic headlines aren't to my taste
There's always the straw that breaks the proverbial's back. For me this week it was a headline in the Guardian, "I made pork taste like fish..."
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A Japanese global healthcare company is creating 416 jobs in Northern Ireland.
Excitement as CSeries regional jet gets ready for take-off
The first flight of the new Bombardier CSeries -- the wings of which were invented, designed and built in Belfast -- is just days away.
Bombardier sales brings £25m cash injection to the economy
Plane-maker Bombardier has announced billions of pounds worth of aircraft sales as well as a £25m injection into the Northern Ireland economy as the company exhibits at the Paris Air Show.
Japanese firm creates over 400 new jobs for Northern Ireland
A Japanese firm is set to create over 400 new jobs to Northern Ireland in the wake of the G8 summit.
The heir to Nick's throne
As one Cathedral Quarter door closes, another might be opening.
Housing Executive repair firm goes bust
A building firm which carried out repair work for the Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) has gone into administration blaming increased financial pressures.
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