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"You people will never be safe"
The chilling words of man filmed wielding a meat cleaver after 'soldier' is slayed in the street. WARNING: Contains images which may be distressing.
Tensions 'whipped up by dissidents'
Dissident republicans are attempting to whip up tensions around the marching season in a bid to attract a new generation of recruits, a senior Orange Order figure has claimed.
Brian Greenhoff dies, aged 60
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40 cigarette factory jobs go
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Man arrested after car stolen in Belfast
Police still searching for three other men.
Man shot in punishment-style attack
36-year-old man was shot in both legs in west Belfast.
Crusaders win right to challenge Windsor Park upgrade
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Five charged after cannabis seized
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Loyal Orders 'generate millions a year' for NI
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FBI shoot dead Boston Marathon bomb suspect
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Attack on Woolwich soldier is 'not like IRA' terror
Terrorism experts say killing represents "new round of terror threats".
Video: "We will never stop fighting you"
One of the alleged Woolwich attackers says: "An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth."
New website promotes mediation
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Key witness in Norman Moffatt murder trial admits drug addiction new
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Tensions 'whipped up by dissidents'
Dissident republicans are attempting to whip up tensions around the marching season in a bid to attract a new generation of recruits, a senior Orange Order figure has claimed.
Latvian man jailed for stabbing girlfriend to death
A Latvian man who knifed his girlfriend to death in a drunken argument was today ordered to serve at least 12 years of his life sentence behind bars.
Eight arrested over cannabis find in Co Down
Eight people have been arrested following the discovery of a cannabis factory in Co Down.
Suspended teacher's legal challenge resolved
A legal challenge by a teacher suspended from taking some classes at a Belfast high school has been resolved, the High Court heard today.
Brothers accused of fraud hand over family home to settle court proceedings
Two Co Antrim brothers accused of fraud and money laundering are handing over a family home to settle High Court proceedings against them.
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Guards' mascot to lead forces day
THE Irish Guards' new Irish wolfhound mascot Dohmnall will be leading his first parade in Northern Ireland for Armed Forces Day on June 22. Up to 100,000 people are expected in Carrickfergus to watch the Red Arrows put on an aerial display over Belfast Lough at 11am. All three armed forces will take part in the day's activities.
Tragic Ruby Dench had heart abnormality
AN 11-year-old girl from Northern Ireland who died on a school trip to the Scottish Highlands is thought to have suffered from a heart abnormality, it has emerged.
Man arrested in murder probe
Detectives investigating a murder in east Belfast have arrested a man on suspicion of perverting the course of justice.
Peter Robinson accused of 'ranting' at critics of shared future plan
First Minister Peter Robinson has been accused of "ranting" and "hysterics" over his outburst on selling proposals to build a more shared future.
Tribal politics are preventing merger of two teacher training colleges we can't afford: claim
Tribal politics are blocking the amalgamation of 'unsustainable' teacher training colleges in Northern Ireland, it has been claimed.
Electricity firm reveals 18% rise
Most typical household electricity bills in Northern Ireland will increase by £90 a year from July 1.
Payday lenders charging 1,700%
Some lenders in Northern Ireland are charging around 1,700% interest on payday loans, it has been revealed.
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Woolwich: Police shoot two men after soldier is beheaded in London street
A soldier was murdered by two suspected Islamists yesterday who attempted to behead and disembowel him as he left a barracks, in the first deadly attack in Britain since the 2005 London bombings.
Cross-dressing spy 'embarrassed' UK
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Police commissioner scrutiny urged
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Anti-terror unit in Woolwich probe new
Scotland Yard's top officer has confirmed two men had been arrested after a man was butchered in broad daylight on the streets of London.
Woman 'confronted Woolwich pair' new
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Attack on Woolwich soldier is 'not like IRA' terror threat
Terrorism experts have said the killing of a man believed to be a soldier is a "departure" from previous attacks and represents a "new round of terror threats in this country".
Video: Man filmed after Woolwich killing says "We swear by almighty Allah we will never stop fighting you"
Horrific footage emerged this evening of one of the alleged Woolwich attackers, heavily bloodied and saying: "An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth."
It's an eye for an eye - attacker
Shocking footage has emerged of one of the Woolwich attackers, heavily bloodied and saying: "An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth."
Woolwich killing is 'first terrorist attack since July 7 bombings'
The gruesome killing of a man in broad daylight today (Wednesday) is thought to be the first terrorist attack on British streets since the 2005 London bombings.
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Video: Man 'hacked to death' in London street new
Britain will "never buckle" in the face of terrorist incidents, David Cameron vowed, as he condemned an "absolutely sickening" killing in London.
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Protections for women criticised
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Teachers may accept new pay deal
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Fraser challenged on absent reports
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Whale rescued from lobster pots
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'Great concerns' for missing boys
The public has been asked to help find three young boys who have gone missing in London.
Taoiseach defends taxation regime
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Poor nations 'deprived of billions'
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Face transplant 'quickest ever'
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German-French plan to help jobless
Germany and France are preparing to launch a drive to combat the problem of high youth unemployment in Europe.
FBI shoot dead Boston Marathon bomb suspect
An FBI agent has shot dead a suspect who turned violent while being questioned about the Boston marathon bombing.
FBI shoot dead Boston bomb suspect
An FBI agent has shot dead a suspect who turned violent while being questioned about the Boston marathon bombing.
Disaster captain must face trial
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Wade scoops unique award double new
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Tindall ready to use experience
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Gajan handed six-month ban
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Ten-year ban for rider Ahern
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Viztoria primed for Classic tilt
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Havana shoots for Guineas gold
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Petrov to take Villa academy role
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Hartley to make bid for Lions spot
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Hipkiss calls it a day
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Simmons already looking ahead
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Toon not keen on Carroll
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Di Canio sets sights on new faces
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Bale rues Champions League failure
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BB star backs Vegetarian Week
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Aretha Franklin taking June off
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Redford swept away in All Is Lost
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Jessica Chastain wears Elizabeth Taylor jewels
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Alexa Chung: Heartache inspires trends
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Kate Bosworth: I wasn’t always cool
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Mothers’ diets may harm baby IQ: Most pregnant women are deficient in iodine, a mineral vital for cognitive development
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Plenty of Fish dating site pulls 'Intimate Encounters' option to ward off sleazy men
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Letters: Thanks for the memories, Ronan
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