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Three foreign nationals convicted over sham marriages
Three convicted for their involvement, including a so-called 'fixer' who helped set up the bogus ceremonies to obtain UK residency permits and a Portuguese woman who acted as a 'bride'
Tributes flood in for Sopranos star James Gandolfini after his death new
The actor, best known for his portrayal of troubled mobster Tony Soprano, has died aged 51.
Microsoft reverses Xbox pre-owned game policy new
Charge to play pre-owned games dropped.
150 public sector jobs created in Belfast new
Will be created at the child maintenance service.
Woman suffers head injuries in car hijacking attack new
Attacked by two men in north Belfast on Thursday.
Paterson urges UGM crop use
Environment Secretary will officially kick off campaign to bring genetically modified crops to the UK.
Award for cancer nurse
Northern Ireland nurse recognised for dedication to cancer charity.
Petrol bombs thrown at Belfast home new
Exploded devices found outside house.
New virus 'deadlier than Sars'
New respiratory virus that originated in the Middle East spreads easily between people.
Children 'bearing brunt' of war in Syria
Harrowing pictures of child refugees fleeing the civil war in Syria released.
Online retailer offers £3.68 dress
A £3.68 MWD - Minimum Wage Dress - has gone on sale.
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Calm returns to Fermanagh after G8 summit
It's been 12 years, but they still talk fondly around Enniskillen of the day former US President Bill Clinton came to town. In time to come, it will be well-worn tales of Obama and Putin recalled around the bars and kitchen tables in Fermanagh.
Republic of Ireland 'prostituted to Obamas' says Irish politician Clare Daly
Taoiseach Enda Kenny has slammed Independent TD Clare Daly after she accused him of 'prostituting' the Republic of Ireland to US President Barack Obama.
Obama girls Malia and Sasha unimpressed with holiday in Ireland
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.
'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.
Jean McConville murder: Son says IRA killers should stand trial for war crimes new
Jean McConville's IRA killers should stand trial at the Hague, her son has said.
'Treat mother's death as war crime' new
Jean McConville's IRA killers should stand trial at the Hague, her son has said.
Ulster Bank aims to raise £27m by selling city bases
Ulster Bank is aiming to raise at least £27.4m by selling and renting back its two Belfast premises, it has emerged.
SDLP hits out over privatising of clinics
Health Minister Edwin Poots has ordered two health centres to be developed by the private sector against the advice of his senior civil servants.
Dig hopes to unearth secrets of Plantation
Organisers of an archaeological dig at a 17th century castle in Co Tyrone hope to uncover previously unknown evidence of the Ulster Plantation.
Failed asylum seeker in £85,000 payout over illegal detention claim
A failed Afghan asylum seeker is to receive £85,000 in damages to settle an unlawful detention claim, the High Court in Belfast heard.
Nama provides £15m to finance completion of Belfast office blocks
The Republic's bad bank is providing £15m in lending to complete a major office development close to the Waterfront Hall in Belfast.
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Man due in court over rape of 41-year-old woman
A man is due to appear before court in connection with a serious sex assault on a 41-year-old woman in Belfast.
Lesbian couple's relationship plans put on hold by Northern Ireland's gay adoption ban, court hears
A lesbian woman seeking to raise a child with her partner has had their relationship plans put on hold by the ban on gay and unmarried couples adopting in Northern Ireland, the Court of Appeal heard today.
Caviar for Derry's Leah Totton after another Apprentice win
Leah Totton enjoyed caviar in Mayfair after another winning week on The Apprentice.
Warning to terrorists: hiding behind a balaclava won't mask your guilt
It is the latest weapon in the fight against paramilitaries, unmasking gunmen at the click of a button.
Three jailed for 'substantial' Belfast cannabis operation
Three Chinese men who admitted involvement in a "substantial" operation to sell cannabis on a commercial scale have been jailed for a total of seven-and-a-half years.
Mother of murdered Raymond McCord says ex-RUC officers are 'returning by back door'
Two retired RUC officers are involved in the re-investigation into a murder by a loyalist unit allegedly headed by a police agent, the High Court heard today.
Roads closed because of gas leak
Police have closed two of Belfast's busiest roads because of a gas leak.
Barclay Communications’ Race Evening raises thousands
In Pictures: The Janus Awards
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
In Pictures: May Day races at Down Royal racecourse
Cannes glitz - stars doll up for prance down red carpet
Freedom of Belfast award 'humbles' Dame Mary Peters
Northern Ireland Football Writers' Association Awards 2013
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Belfast Telegraph Business Awards 2013
Jaffa Cakes Mud Madness splash in Portadown
Northern Ireland junior football weekend round-up April 13
The Masters 2013
Indian Holi festival unleashes explosion of colour in Belfast
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Teacher 'abduction' case jury out new
The jury has retired to consider its verdict in the case of a teacher accused of abducting a schoolgirl to France.
Clegg criticised for Lawson remarks new
Nick Clegg has faced criticism for suggesting Charles Saatchi's clutching of wife Nigella Lawson's throat could have been "just a fleeting thing".
Brady confidante attending tribunal new
Moors Murderer Ian Brady's confidante Jackie Powell is sitting in at his tribunal, it has been confirmed.
Drugs empire kingpin gets 18 years new
The leader of a drugs empire which imported almost £110 million worth of cocaine and cannabis into the UK so he could lead a "lavish lifestyle" has been jailed for 18 years.
Publisher agrees payout to psychic new
The publisher of a national newspaper has agreed to pay "substantial" damages to a psychic after an article suggested she had "perpetrated a scam" on a theatre audience, a High Court judge has been told.
School car crash 'not deliberate' new
A crash in which five children and four adults were injured when a car overturned near a primary school is "not believed to be a deliberate act", police said.
School car crash 'not deliberate' new
A crash in which five children and four adults were injured when a car overturned near a primary school is "not believed to be a deliberate act", police said.
Food offers boost retail sales new
Supermarket offers on food helped drive retail sales higher than expected last month, adding to signs of optimism over consumer spending.
Bill errors costing families £6.7bn new
Families are being left hundreds of pounds out of pocket due to errors by firms calculating their household bills, new research has found.
Lenders told to plug £27bn hole
Five of Britain's biggest lenders must plug a combined £27.1 billion hole in their finances, with Barclays, Lloyds Banking Group and Royal Bank of Scotland accounting for more than 90% of the shortfall, the City regulator revealed.
Memorial planned for code-breaker
An unsung hero of Britain's wartime Bletchley Park code-breaking operation is set to be honoured with a memorial 70 years after he helped turn the tide of the conflict.
Minister hails benefits of GM crops
Genetically modified crops have the potential to improve the environment and save lives, Owen Paterson said as he launched a new push for the UK to be at the forefront of developing the controversial technology.
Video: Michael Jackson's children in trial new
AEG Live lawyers played on Tuesday short video clips from the March depositions of Michael Jackson's oldest children, Paris and Prince, in court to counter testimony from their chef.
Leaders Questions on the G8 and the visit of the Obamas to Ireland (Home?) new
Addressing Taoiseach Enda Kenny on Wednesday June 19, Clare Daly TD harshly criticised Ireland’s “unprecedented slobbering” over the Obama family during their visit to Ireland during the G8 summit. Credit: MerrionStreet.ie
Video: Team Sky pair 'are better together'
The pair have been embroiled in a leadership tussle for the Tour de France, with Froome selected for the role and Wiggins relinquishing his title without a fight due to a knee injury.
Kennedy flame arrives in Ireland new
A flame taken from the eternal one on US president John F Kennedy's grave has arrived in Ireland as part of events to mark 50 years since his visit.
Three rescued as fishing boat sinks
Three fishermen have been rescued off north Donegal after their boat sank.
Sale of harvesting rights abandoned
The sale of the harvesting rights for the country's state-owned forests has been abandoned.
Agency to provide development funds
Nama is to provide 18 million euro to finish two office blocks in Belfast, it has been revealed.
No income tax hike promises Kenny
Taoiseach Enda Kenny has guaranteed there will be no hike in income tax in the next budget.
Abortion law 'absurd', warns rebel
A rebel Government TD has claimed new abortion laws are based on absurd notions and nonsense that could lead to widespread demand.
France warns Google of privacy fine new
France is giving Google three months to be more open about the data it collects from users - or be fined.
Seven injured in Beckham stampede new
Fans eager to see David Beckham have stormed a police cordon in a stampede at a Shanghai university that injured seven people including five security personnel.
Tributes flood in for Sopranos star James Gandolfini after his death new
The actor James Gandolfini, best known for his iconic portrayal of troubled mobster Tony Soprano, has died aged 51. He suffered a suspected heart attack on Wednesday while on holiday in Rome.
Taliban offers to free US soldier new
The Afghan Taliban has said it is ready to hand over a US soldier held captive since 2009 in exchange for five of its senior operatives being held at Guantanamo Bay.
Rescue bid after India landslides
Rescuers in India are using helicopters and climbing through mountain paths to reach nearly 4,000 people trapped by landslides in a narrow valley near a Hindu shrine in the northern Himalayas.
Singapore shrouded in fire smog
Officials in Singapore are urging people to remain indoors amid unprecedented levels of air pollution after a smoky haze caused by forest fires in neighbouring Indonesia worsened dramatically.
O'Connor ready for responsibility new
Australia fly-half James O'Connor is ready to shoulder the responsibility after being asked to spearhead the Wallabies' attack against the British and Irish Lions.
Time for Lions to deliver the goods new
The phoney war is finally over and what Warren Gatland had desperately sought to avoid happening has come to pass — the Lions squad is now in two distinct camps.
Diggin agrees player-coach deal new
Paul Diggin has signed a contract extension with Northampton Saints which will see the winger combine coaching with playing.
Baxter agrees Exeter switch new
Greg Bateman has joined Exeter from London Welsh, the Chiefs have announced.
Newcastle mess makes me sick, says Alan Shearer
Alan Shearer believes the appointment of Joe Kinnear as Newcastle's director of football has turned the club into a laughing stock.
Fine Estimate but Altano is best guess
She may own the stage, but thoroughbreds are too addicted to improvisation to permit even the Monarch to write the scripts.
Has Rory Best become a victim of the yips?
Has Rory Best got the yips? That was the question being asked by Ulster supporters after what was supposed to have been a dream come true turned into a Canberra Stadium nightmare for Ireland's most capped hooker.
Andy Murray can top great summer for British sport
Make a date in your diary to celebrate Andy Murray becoming the first British man to win Wimbledon in 77 years – July 7 to be precise.
Antrim must lay down a serious marker if we are going to root out the thugs
The night after Kerry defeated Antrim in the 2009 All-Ireland qualifiers, the county board put on a round of club fixtures.
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Doyle goes from zero to hero at Ascot
If the giant Union flags draped upon the back of the grandstand had initially seemed fairly gratuitous – not to mention the many smaller ones suspended across its internal galleries, like laundry drying over a Neapolitan slum – they had become a downright embarrassment by the time the big race was run here yesterday.
Wounded lion North patched up in time for Brisbane
Should Warren Gatland and his tourists achieve their heart's desire over the next two and a half weeks and leave the Australian rugby nation with the unpleasant task of clearing up the remains of some Wallaby roadkill, they will celebrate the expertise of their medical staff every bit as much as the goal-kicking of Leigh Halfpenny or the midfield artistry of Jonny Sexton.
Corbisiero handed surprise start
England prop Alex Corbisiero was the surprise inclusion in the British and Irish Lions team named for Saturday's opening Test against Australia.
Australia name team to face the British and Irish Lions in first test
Australia have picked James O'Connor at fly-half for Saturday's opening Test against the British and Irish Lions at Suncorp Stadium with Kurtley Beale included on the bench.
Howley: Best to come from North
Rob Howley has declared that the British and Irish Lions have yet to see the best of George North after the Wales wing was passed fit for Saturday's first Test against Australia.
O'Connor to start for Australia
Australia have picked James O'Connor at fly-half for Saturday's opening Test against the British and Irish Lions at Suncorp Stadium with Kurtley Beale included on the bench.
James Gandolfini dead new
James Gandolfini reportedly died from cardiac failure Wednesday morning in Italy as The Sopranos star visited the country to attend the 59th Taormina Film Festival in Sicily.
Cher: I would have auditioned for The Voice new
Cher would have taken the opportunity to compete as a contestant on The Voice if she wasn’t already famous.
Kylie Minogue: There are no shortcuts to expertise new
Kylie Minogue thinks people live as they learn and there is no quick way to become excellent at any particular craft.
Hollywood mourns James Gandolfini new
Hollywood mourns the shocking death of beloved The Sopranos actor James Gandolfini who passed away in Italy from a supposed heart attack Wednesday.
Russell Brand: I’m a predator new
Russell Brand calls himself a “predator” but claims that he ultimately wants to settle down with one woman.
The Wanted fined for mansion destruction new
The Wanted confess they were fined £10,000 for trashing the Los Angeles mansion they stayed in while filming their reality programme The Wanted Life.
Stacy Keibler reveals detox secrets new
Stacy Keibler cut treats out of her diet to slim down.
Adam Levine proud of 'anti-celebrity' scent new
Adam Levine believes his fragrances are different to others fronted by stars.
Khloé Kardashian loved 'disco' tresses new
Khloé Kardashian's hairstylist gave her a "disco crazy" look for a party - but had no idea she was scheduled for a TV interview earlier in the day.
Online retailer offers £3.68 dress
A £3.68 MWD - Minimum Wage Dress - has gone on sale aimed at women who "want to look good on a budget".
Caviar for Derry's Leah Totton after another Apprentice win
Leah Totton enjoyed caviar in Mayfair after another winning week on The Apprentice.
Amy Adams reveals ideal dress
Amy Adams says the strapless Marchesa gown she sported earlier this year is her perfect red carpet dress.
Tilda Swinton in fashion film
Tilda Swinton has embraced her Scottish heritage for bespoke tailor Timothy Everest's Spring 2014 capsule collection.
Anna Kendrick craves laidback look
Anna Kendrick would like to wear comfortable purple clothes at events, with red slippers if she was feeling “fancy”.
Rita Ora: Mom hates racy costumes
Rita Ora’s mother hates it when she exposes too much of herself in saucy outfits.
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Lindy McDowell: A fringe benefit of the G8? We're no longer news in US
From the perspective of the US, the G8 in Northern Ireland has been all about Syria. From the perspective of Northern Ireland this is actually some evidence of progress.
Lindy McDowell: It's poor form to blame Tiger's girl
Tiger Woods didn't win the US Open. In fact his performance in the competition was up there – or down there – with his worst.
Fionola Meredith: Why our genuflecting to VIPs belongs in the past
Look, I know how exciting it is when a president comes to town. Forget about the iniquities of Guantanamo – when Obama flew over our house in his mighty Marine One helicopter, we rushed outside to gawp and marvel as the leader of the free world clattered by overhead.
News Analysis: Proper reaction to Nigella pictures is to help victims
It was that comparative rarity these days: a genuinely shocking and compelling tabloid splash. The pictures of Nigella Lawson apparently having her throat gripped and her nose pinched by her husband had the key parts of a strong red-top story: famous people; inappropriate behaviour in public. And it was uncomfortable to look at.
Blogs: Afghan resolve is put to test after Nato handover
Our security and defence forces will now be in the lead. From here, all security responsibility and all security leadership will be taken by our brave forces."
Lindy McDowell: And still America sticks to its guns about the right to own firearms
Another week. More gun deaths. And yet America's strange (to us anyway) romance with openly available weaponry continues.
Editors Viewpoint: Sorry Rihanna, but we really have seen it all before
Rihanna's provocative posters for her Diamonds world tour have offended the sensibilities of some people, who took it upon themselves to cover her up by stapling plaid dresses to her unruly breasts.
Letters: G8's given us a platform to build for future
THE G8 summit has been an enormous success. It is to the credit of the various governments, including the Executive, the PSNI and all parties involved, that the conference passed off so successfully.
Editors Viewpoint: We can't slip back into bad old days
The announcement of 400 new jobs for Larne from a Japanese firm is very welcome, particularly in a town which saw the devastating loss of 800 jobs last year. Of course there was a certain amount of choreography involved in revealing the jobs boost just after the G8 summit, but the positive investment message will still not be lost back in Japan or in the other countries which participated in the meeting.
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Heavy loss for JD Sports' outdoor division
Retailer JD Sports Fashion has warned its Blacks and Millets outdoor division is set for another "substantial" loss, despite a return to sales growth.
Tax rift driving a wedge between golf clubs
WHILE world leaders met this week to discuss taxpaying protocols at Lough Erne Resort and golf course, it's emerged there are disparities in the taxes paid by golf clubs in Northern Ireland.
Ryanair boosts its fleet by 175 new planes
Low-fare airline Ryanair has confirmed it will be buying around £10bn of new planes in a move which will create more than 3,000 jobs.
Airline in $297m order for part-Belfast built aeroplanes
ANOTHER airline has signed a deal to buy planes part-made in Belfast at the Paris Air Show.
Tax rift driving a wedge between golf clubs
WHILE world leaders met this week to discuss taxpaying protocols at Lough Erne Resort and golf course, it's emerged there are disparities in the taxes paid by golf clubs in Northern Ireland.
Ryanair boosts its fleet by 175 new planes
Low-fare airline Ryanair has confirmed it will be buying around £10bn of new planes in a move which will create more than 3,000 jobs.
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