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Warning to terrorists: hiding behind a balaclava won't mask your guilt
Cutting-edge facial mapping technology could help PSNI bring paramilitaries to justice
Sopranos star James Gandolfini dies
James Gandolfini, the actor famous for his lead role in mob drama The Sopranos, has died in Italy, according to his managers.
Stalled Belfast office buildings to be completed
Nama is to provide £15 million to finish Lanyon Plaza and Soloist Building.
Matt Baggott hopeful of a peaceful marching season
PSNI Chief Constable is optimistic parades will not be marred by violence.
'Knifeman' and girl arrested in Antrim
Arrests follow theft of alcohol and attempted robbery at shop.
Attacker jailed for Meagher murder
Man sentenced to life in prison for rape and murder of Irish woman in Australia.
Australia name team to face Lions in first test
Australia have picked James O'Connor at fly-half for Saturday's opening Test.
Caviar for Leah Totton
Derry doctor enjoyed night in Mayfair after another Apprentice win.
Lesbian couple's relationship plans 'put on hold' by adoption ban
NI gay adoption ban challenged at High Court.
Sun shining across Northern Ireland...but get it while you can
Temperatures set to rise to over 20C but rain on the way.
Teen charged after allegedly 'threatening ambulance crew with meat cleaver'
18-year-old will appear at Belfast court on Thursday.
Men 'armed with sword' held over car hijacking
Four men including a teenage boy arrested.
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.
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.
Abuse inquiry makes direct appeal
A major inquiry into historical institutional abuse in Northern Ireland has for the first time directly appealed to victims and survivors now living in Great Britain to come forward.
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.
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.
Roads closed because of gas leak
Police have closed two of Belfast's busiest roads because of a gas leak.
Luxury coach line reports 6% rise
An extra 170,000 customers used Ulsterbus's luxury Goldline coach service over the last year as more people left the car at home, it has been revealed.
Two arrested in dissidents inquiry
Two men have been arrested by detectives investigating dissident republicanism in Northern Ireland.
Failed Afghan asylum seeker 'to receive £85,000 in damages'
A failed Afghan asylum seeker is to receive £85,000 in damages to settle an unlawful detention claim, the High Court in Belfast heard today.
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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.
Body found in search for missing Ballyclare man
Police searching for a missing Ballyclare man have recovered a body.
Japan PM targets economic revival
Japan's prime minister Shinzo Abe has declared his top priority is 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.
Summit shows changed N Ireland - PM
Prime Minister David Cameron has hailed the G8 summit as the most peaceful in recent memory, insisting the whole world had now seen the new Northern Ireland.
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
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Jaffa Cakes Mud Madness splash in Portadown
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Indian Holi festival unleashes explosion of colour in Belfast
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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.
Paterson to extol GM crops benefits
Environment Secretary Owen Paterson is set to reopen the controversy over genetically modified crops with a speech extolling the benefits of the technology.
Peer: Prosecute health regulators
Health regulators should face prosecution for covering up their failure to investigate a spate of baby deaths, a leading lawyer said.
Qatada deportation moves closer
The UK Government is expected to take its final steps towards ratifying a treaty designed to trigger the removal of radical cleric Abu Qatada from the country.
Environment Secretary Owen Paterson urges UK to adopt use of GM crop technology
Environment Secretary, Owen Paterson, will officially kick off his campaign to bring genetically modified crops to the UK today by calling on the government, industry and scientists to join forces to convert the public in the face of widespread fear and scepticism.
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".
Study: Public pay cut by thousands
The pay of public sector workers will have been cut by thousands of pounds over the lifetime of the coalition Government because of wage freezes, VAT hikes and changes to benefits and tax credit, according to a new study.
£80m redevelopment for Stansted
A busy holiday airport is to get an £80 million terminal redevelopment.
Baby antibiotics 'link to eczema'
The use of antibiotics in the first 12 months of life may increase the chance of developing eczema by up to 40%, according to a new study.
'National Service Teachers' call
An army of top teachers should be deployed in schools that are failing their poorest pupils, according to Sir Michael Wilshaw.
Too many mental patients in cells
Too many people suffering from mental disorders are being locked up in police custody rather than being protected in hospitals, a joint inspection has found.
Life peerage for Sir Mervyn King
Outgoing Bank of England governor Sir Mervyn King is being made a peer, Downing Street confirmed.
Video: Andy Carroll hoping to impress Roy Hodgson
The 24-year-old finalised what is understood to have been a £15.5million deal, plus a further £2million in add-ons, from Liverpool after passing a medical last night to transfer to West Ham.
Video: G8 protesters sail in viking ship wearing giant heads
A peaceful protest took place near the G8 Summit in Enniskillen, Northern Ireland, on June 17, as members of the Enough Food For Everyone IF coalition wearing giant G8 leaders’ heads, sailed in a Viking-style boat near where the summit was taking place. The video above from Enough Food For Everyone IF shows footage of the protesters. Credit: Enough Food For Everyone IF
Video: Police use water cannon in Eskisehir
Police deployed water cannon in the northwestern city of Eskisehir in the early hours of June 19, according to local reports. This footage, uploaded on and captioned June 19, is described as showing the water cannon being used on the streets of the city. Credit: Hicran Yalçn.
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.
Dissident republican risk 'severe'
The threat from dissident republicans remains severe, Justice Minister Alan Shatter has said.
Tributes to 'genius' Gandolfini
Tributes have poured in for James Gandolfini, the American actor best known for his role as the mob boss in The Sopranos, who died on Wednesday at the age of 51.
Dotcom 'in tears' as files deleted
Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom said he was "in tears" after a European company deleted all the data it was hosting from his file-sharing site.
Bus plunges into river, killing 30
A bus has veered off a highway and fallen into a river in central Peru, leaving at least 30 people dead and nine missing.
Sopranos star James Gandolfini dies
James Gandolfini, the actor famous for his lead role in mob drama The Sopranos, has died in Italy, according to his managers.
FBI uses drones for surveillance
The FBI uses drones for surveillance of stationary subjects, and the privacy implications of such operations are "worthy of debate", the bureau's director has said.
Sao Paulo to reverse fares hike
City leaders in Sao Paulo say they are reversing a hike in bus and subway fares which has sparked widespread protests across Brazil.
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.
Sagna targets title with Arsenal
Defender Bacary Sagna is convinced Arsenal can win the Barclays Premier League next season.
Carroll hoping to impress Hodgson
Andy Carroll hopes his club record move to West Ham will help him cement a place in the England squad ahead of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
Kearney: First Test is what matters
Rob Kearney is ready to help the British and Irish Lions prepare for "the big picture" of Saturday's first Test against Australia.
Cambridge Dun and dusted
Duntle won at Royal Ascot for the second successive year when coming out on top in a tight finish to the Duke of Cambridge Stakes.
How will the fixture list shape up the new Premier League season?
The fixture list for the new season has been unveiled - and while we knew it would involve 38 games per team and playing every side home and away, the order of the matches has created some interesting scenarios.
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Rory McIlroy has talent to turn disappointing year around
Rory McIlroy is the most naturally talented golfer on the planet. He also happens to be a decent enough young chap, witty, sharp, incredibly resilient and generally well clued-in.
Perfect Ten for O'Brien
Gale Force Ten provided Aidan and Joseph O'Brien with their third winner of this year's Royal Ascot when battling back to beat Montiridge in the Jersey Stakes.
O'Brien flies Flag at Leopardstown
Flying The Flag drops back to Listed level from Classic class as he tackles Thursday's Glencairn Stakes at Leopardstown.
Carroll completes West Ham switch
West Ham have completed the signing of Andy Carroll from Liverpool on a six-year contract for a club-record fee.
Deans poised for O'Connor gamble
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.
Premier League fixture list unveiled: Manchester United face Swansea on opening day as Jose Mourinho's Chelsea play Hull
Barclays Premier League champions Manchester United will start the 2013-14 season at League Cup winners Swansea.
Woody launches tree-friendly paper
Woody Harrelson is putting his paper where his passions are.
Video: Rihanna 'hits fan with microphone' at concert
Footage which apparently shows Rihanna striking a fan with her microphone at a concert in Birmingham has been posted on YouTube.
Caviar for Derry's Leah Totton after another Apprentice win
Leah Totton enjoyed caviar in Mayfair after another winning week on The Apprentice.
Premiere kicks off film festival
A European premiere attended by actors Brian Cox and Ewen Bremner has kicked off the 67th Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF).
Gabz rushes out Talent single
Britain's Got Talent finalist Gabz Gardiner is to rush release the song she performed on the talent show after dazzling programme boss Simon Cowell.
Stars join 'inspirational' children
Former Pussycat Doll Kimberley Wyatt, Strictly Come Dancing's Robin Windsor and soul singer Beverley Knight have met a group of 20 inspirational children diagnosed with cancer.
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.
Revenge range a 'natural choice'
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.
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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.
Letters: We must bring Syrians together
THE British and French should concentrate their efforts on supporting attempts to bring the different sides in Syria together.
Letters: Could Michelle change Barack?
AS the wife of the United States president visited historic Glendalough in Co Wicklow, I hope that – like St Kevin – she took a moment and went through some self-examination (as St Kevin did), goes back to her beloved and encourages him to change his ways and work for peace and justice. War solves nothing.
Letters: House of Lords has some merit
HAVE noted Andrew McKeever's letter (Write Back, June 17), but his last sentence is a non sequitur.
Letters: Gospel shows how to destroy capitalism
IT'S hard to know whether to admire, or denigrate, the anti-capitalists who stride this world in hot pursuit of global leaders of the most prosperous countries.
Letters: How Pope can help all bikers
IT is heartening to see the man in the Vatican blessing and praying for motorcyclists (News, June 17).
Letters: New name is now needed for civil marriage
IN the early dawn of history, humans realised incest was not good. So a man had to go outside his family and relatives to get a wife.
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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.
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.
Tourism boosted by £14m
GOLF tourism brings around £14m per year to the local economy, with the average spend per golf visitor coming in at £300-£450 – significantly higher than the average visitor spend, according to the Northern Ireland Tourist Board.
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.
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.
King's last bid fails to win £25bn for economy
Outgoing Bank of England Governor Sir Mervyn King tasted defeat in his last bid to spur on the UK economy but successor Mark Carney may yet win support for a return to the printing presses, it has emerged.
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