http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/?service=Rss http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/greek-parliament-approves-debt-bill-16116841.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/greek-parliament-approves-debt-bill-16116841.html?r=RSS Greece's parliament has approved an austerity and debt-relief bill, crucial for the country to avoid bankruptcy and remain in the eurozone. World news Sun, 12 Feb 2012 23:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/uk/murdoch-facing-us-legal-action-16116832.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/uk/murdoch-facing-us-legal-action-16116832.html?r=RSS The solicitor representing the family of Milly Dowler as well as other alleged victims of phone hacking is taking his battle against Rupert Murdoch to America, it has emerged. UK Sun, 12 Feb 2012 23:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/news/conleys-ice-dream-hits-the-skids-16116826.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/news/conleys-ice-dream-hits-the-skids-16116826.html?r=RSS Rosemary Conley is the latest celebrity skater to leave the Dancing On Ice rink. News Sun, 12 Feb 2012 23:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/king-wants-redknapp-to-stay-16116805.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/king-wants-redknapp-to-stay-16116805.html?r=RSS Tottenham captain Ledley King hopes Harry Redknapp snubs England and remains in charge at White Hart Lane. Premier League Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/news/hurt-wife-advised-against-speech-16116765.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/news/hurt-wife-advised-against-speech-16116765.html?r=RSS John Hurt was honoured with a special award at the star-studded Bafta film awards ceremony, and revealed that his wife had advised him against giving a prepared acceptance speech. News Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/news/jennifer-hurt-in-ice-scorpion-kick-16116766.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/news/jennifer-hurt-in-ice-scorpion-kick-16116766.html?r=RSS Jennifer Ellison was left suffering from shock and had blood in her hair after she cut her head during Dancing On Ice. News Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/uk/the-artist-takes-seven-bafta-awards-16116767.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/uk/the-artist-takes-seven-bafta-awards-16116767.html?r=RSS Silent film The Artist has made a big noise at the Bafta film awards winning seven awards including Best Film, Leading Actor and Best Director. UK Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/missing-fishermans-body-found-16116742.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/missing-fishermans-body-found-16116742.html?r=RSS The body of a fisherman missing at sea has been recovered by Coast Guard crews. Northern Ireland Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/news/stars-pay-tribute-to-tragic-houston-16116716.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/news/stars-pay-tribute-to-tragic-houston-16116716.html?r=RSS Stars are expected to pay emotional tributes to Whitney Houston at the Grammy Awards after the singing legend's shock death. News Sun, 12 Feb 2012 21:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/news/mariah-and-cowell-remember-whitney-16116717.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/news/mariah-and-cowell-remember-whitney-16116717.html?r=RSS Stars including Mariah Carey and Simon Cowell have paid tribute to Whitney Houston after her sudden death in a Beverly Hills hotel room. News Sun, 12 Feb 2012 21:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/love-parade-tragedy-mayor-ousted-16116714.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/love-parade-tragedy-mayor-ousted-16116714.html?r=RSS Voters in the German city of Duisburg have ousted their mayor in a ballot prompted by persistent anger at his refusal to quit following the deadly mass panic at the Love Parade techno music festival in 2010. World news Sun, 12 Feb 2012 21:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/uk/overeating-doubles-memory-risk-16116706.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/uk/overeating-doubles-memory-risk-16116706.html?r=RSS Overeating can double the risk of memory problems in old age, new research has found. UK Sun, 12 Feb 2012 21:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/news/houston-daughter-taken-to-hospital-16116704.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/news/houston-daughter-taken-to-hospital-16116704.html?r=RSS Whitney Houston's daughter has been released from a Los Angeles hospital after being rushed there the morning after her mother's death. News Sun, 12 Feb 2012 20:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/venezuelans-select-chavez-opponent-16116697.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/venezuelans-select-chavez-opponent-16116697.html?r=RSS Venezuelans have lined up to vote in the country's first-ever opposition presidential primary, choosing a single challenger to take on President Hugo Chavez after 13 years in office. World news Sun, 12 Feb 2012 20:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/turkmenistan-election-a-formality-16116696.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/turkmenistan-election-a-formality-16116696.html?r=RSS Polling has taken place in Turkmenistan, where analysts believe the re-election of the energy-rich nation's president is little more than a formality. World news Sun, 12 Feb 2012 20:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/ireland-await-new-date-for-match-16116695.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/ireland-await-new-date-for-match-16116695.html?r=RSS Ireland will learn in the next two days when their aborted RBS 6 Nations match against France is to be restaged after it was postponed amid shambolic scenes in Paris on Saturday night. Rugby Sun, 12 Feb 2012 20:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/news/plummer-and-spencer-win-baftas-16116693.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/news/plummer-and-spencer-win-baftas-16116693.html?r=RSS The Artist made a big noise at the Bafta film awards - winning seven awards including Best Film, Leading Actor and Best Director. News Sun, 12 Feb 2012 20:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/gaa/kelly-guides-cork-to-victory-16116694.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/gaa/kelly-guides-cork-to-victory-16116694.html?r=RSS Paddy Kelly smacked in a hat-trick of goals as Cork overwhelmed Down with a 4-11 to 0-10 NFL Division One win at Pairc Ui Chaoimh. GAA Sun, 12 Feb 2012 20:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/news/jagger-and-macca-grace-pop-charts-16116685.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/news/jagger-and-macca-grace-pop-charts-16116685.html?r=RSS The charts are being graced with musical greatness after two legends soared into the top three of both singles and album listings. News Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/jet-diverted-after-cockpit-attack-16116684.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/jet-diverted-after-cockpit-attack-16116684.html?r=RSS A Brazilian airliner has made a safe forced landing after a passenger had a "psychotic attack," entered the cockpit and assaulted a pilot, crew members and passengers who tried to subdue him. World news Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/tuilagi-and-lawes-return-16116672.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/tuilagi-and-lawes-return-16116672.html?r=RSS Manu Tuilagi and Courtney Lawes have returned to England's RBS 6 Nations squad after missing the victories over Scotland and Italy. Rugby Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/uk/tom-jones-kicks-off-baftas-bash-16116673.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/uk/tom-jones-kicks-off-baftas-bash-16116673.html?r=RSS The Bafta film awards have begun with a bang with Sir Tom Jones belting out the theme to the James Bond film Thunderball - more than 40 years after he first recorded the song - to mark half-a-century of the superspy's cinema adventures. UK Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/uk/jagger-and-macca-grace-pop-charts-16116674.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/uk/jagger-and-macca-grace-pop-charts-16116674.html?r=RSS The charts are being graced with musical greatness after two legends soared into the top three of both singles and album listings. UK Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/news/hollywood-stars-out-for-baftas-16116671.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/news/hollywood-stars-out-for-baftas-16116671.html?r=RSS Some of Hollywood's biggest names are in town for the Bafta film awards. News Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/printing-firm-enters-receivership-16116670.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/printing-firm-enters-receivership-16116670.html?r=RSS Some 21 commercial print workers have been made redundant in Belfast after the Northern Whig Ltd went into receivership, PriceWaterhouseCoopers has said. Northern Ireland Sun, 12 Feb 2012 18:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/fuel-removal-operations-under-way-16116669.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/fuel-removal-operations-under-way-16116669.html?r=RSS Underwater pumping operations have got under way to remove some of the 500,000 gallons of fuel aboard the Costa Concordia, nearly a month after the cruise ship ran aground off Tuscany. World news Sun, 12 Feb 2012 18:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/racing/esprit-roars-to-hennessy-victory-16116668.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/racing/esprit-roars-to-hennessy-victory-16116668.html?r=RSS Quel Esprit justified strong late market support down to 5-4 favouritism to give Willie Mullins his eighth triumph in the Hennessy Gold Cup at Leopardstown. Racing Sun, 12 Feb 2012 18:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/city-go-back-to-the-top-16116667.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/city-go-back-to-the-top-16116667.html?r=RSS Manchester City returned to the top of the Barclays Premier League with a 1-0 win over a floundering Aston Villa side whose nightmare home form shows no sign of easing. Premier League Sun, 12 Feb 2012 18:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/halfpenny-leads-wales-to-victory-16116655.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/halfpenny-leads-wales-to-victory-16116655.html?r=RSS Leigh Halfpenny contributed 22 points as an improved second-half display saw Wales put themselves on course for a potential Triple Crown with a 27-13 victory over Scotland at the Millennium Stadium. Rugby Sun, 12 Feb 2012 17:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/goode-boots-sarries-to-victory-16116654.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/goode-boots-sarries-to-victory-16116654.html?r=RSS Alex Goode scored 17 points with the boot as Saracens recorded a 22-17 Aviva Premiership victory over Wasps at Adams Park. Rugby Sun, 12 Feb 2012 16:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/united-accept-liverpool-apologies-16116653.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/united-accept-liverpool-apologies-16116653.html?r=RSS Manchester United have accepted the apologies of Liverpool striker Luis Suarez and manager Kenny Dalglish over their actions at Saturday's Barclays Premier League game at Old Trafford. Premier League Sun, 12 Feb 2012 16:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/dentists-plan-to-cut-staff-survey-16116652.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/dentists-plan-to-cut-staff-survey-16116652.html?r=RSS A quarter of dentists plan to cut staff this year while a fifth want to sell their practice, a new survey has found. Republic of Ireland Sun, 12 Feb 2012 16:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/oconnell-reflects-on-bizarre-day-16116650.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/oconnell-reflects-on-bizarre-day-16116650.html?r=RSS Ireland captain Paul O'Connell has described the postponement of Saturday's RBS 6 Nations clash with France "as a bizarre end to a strange day". Rugby Sun, 12 Feb 2012 16:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/athens-riots-as-cuts-vote-looms-16116651.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/athens-riots-as-cuts-vote-looms-16116651.html?r=RSS Rioting has spread across central Athens and buildings have gone up in flames amid mass protests as MPs prepare to vote on a crucial debt deal needed to prevent bankruptcy. World news Sun, 12 Feb 2012 16:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/dalglish-issues-apology-16116649.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/dalglish-issues-apology-16116649.html?r=RSS Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish has apologised for his conduct during his post-match interview with Sky Sports on Saturday as he faced questions about Luis Suarez's refusal to shake hands with Manchester United defender Patrice Evra. Premier League Sun, 12 Feb 2012 16:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/odemwingie-stars-in-derby-victory-16116648.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/odemwingie-stars-in-derby-victory-16116648.html?r=RSS Hat-trick hero Peter Odemwingie earned West Brom a 5-1 victory in the Black Country derby and increased the pressure on Wolves boss Mick McCarthy after the home side were demolished at Molineux. Premier League Sun, 12 Feb 2012 15:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/racing/hisaabaat-springs-to-it-16116645.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/racing/hisaabaat-springs-to-it-16116645.html?r=RSS Hisaabaat opened his account over jumps with a smooth success in what looked a hot Spring Juvenile Hurdle at Leopardstown. Racing Sun, 12 Feb 2012 15:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/racing/deloitte-is-a-bookies-benefit-16116646.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/racing/deloitte-is-a-bookies-benefit-16116646.html?r=RSS Benefficient stunned punters when landing the honours in the Deloitte Novice Hurdle at Leopardstown. Racing Sun, 12 Feb 2012 15:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/racing/another-instalment-for-last-16116647.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/racing/another-instalment-for-last-16116647.html?r=RSS Last Instalment maintained his unbeaten record over fences with a taking all-the-way success in the Dr PJ Moriarty Novice Chase at Leopardstown. Racing Sun, 12 Feb 2012 15:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/odemwingie-stars-in-derby-victory-16116644.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/odemwingie-stars-in-derby-victory-16116644.html?r=RSS Hat-trick hero Peter Odemwingie earned West Brom a resounding victory in the Black Country derby and added to woeful Wolves' relegation fears in the Barclays Premier League encounter at Molineux Premier League Sun, 12 Feb 2012 15:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-finishes-fifth-in-dubai-16116643.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-finishes-fifth-in-dubai-16116643.html?r=RSS Joint halfway leader Rory McIlroy finished in a four-way tie for fifth in the final round of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic. Golf Sun, 12 Feb 2012 15:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/foden-haunted-by-rome-blunders-16116642.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/foden-haunted-by-rome-blunders-16116642.html?r=RSS Ben Foden will be haunted by the mistakes that forced England to come from behind to beat Italy in the RBS 6 Nations Championship at a freezing Stadio Olimpico. Rugby Sun, 12 Feb 2012 14:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/suarez-misled-club-over-handshake-16116641.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/suarez-misled-club-over-handshake-16116641.html?r=RSS Liverpool claim Luis Suarez misled the club after indicating to them he would shake hands with Manchester United defender Patrice Evra prior to Saturday's game before refusing to do so on the pitch. Premier League Sun, 12 Feb 2012 14:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/uk/syrian-officers-should-be-named-16116636.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/uk/syrian-officers-should-be-named-16116636.html?r=RSS The names of officers leading government forces in violent crackdowns against civilians in Syria could be published so they know they may face justice if the Assad regime falls, Labour says. UK Sun, 12 Feb 2012 14:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/defeat-an-eyeopener-for-hughes-16116632.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/defeat-an-eyeopener-for-hughes-16116632.html?r=RSS QPR manager Mark Hughes admitted his team's dismal first-half display in Saturday's 3-2 defeat at Blackburn had been a real eye-opener for him. Premier League Sun, 12 Feb 2012 13:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/neville-welcomes-pienaar-return-16116633.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/neville-welcomes-pienaar-return-16116633.html?r=RSS Everton captain Phil Neville believes Steven Pienaar is back to his best at a club that loves him. Premier League Sun, 12 Feb 2012 13:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/youthful-saha-makes-winning-start-16116634.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/youthful-saha-makes-winning-start-16116634.html?r=RSS He may be approaching the twilight of his career, but Louis Saha was left feeling like a teenage Roy of the Rovers after scoring twice on his full Tottenham debut. Premier League Sun, 12 Feb 2012 13:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/avb-looks-to-europe-for-boost-16116635.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/avb-looks-to-europe-for-boost-16116635.html?r=RSS Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas intends to use the FA Cup and Champions League to restore his team's confidence. Premier League Sun, 12 Feb 2012 13:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/us-press-wade-into-suarez-debate-16116631.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/us-press-wade-into-suarez-debate-16116631.html?r=RSS The Luis Suarez controversy has attracted criticism in the United States where the press have called for Liverpool's American owners to intervene. Premier League Sun, 12 Feb 2012 13:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/uk/tank-marks-charity-eggstravaganza-16116629.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/uk/tank-marks-charity-eggstravaganza-16116629.html?r=RSS This tank might look like a sturdy piece of military kit but it wouldn't be much use in battle. UK Sun, 12 Feb 2012 13:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/uk/rbs-bankers-arrested-in-tax-probe-16116630.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/uk/rbs-bankers-arrested-in-tax-probe-16116630.html?r=RSS Bankers from the Royal Bank of Scotland have been arrested as part of an ongoing probe into an alleged tax fraud. UK Sun, 12 Feb 2012 13:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/uk/sex-change-man-first-male-mother-16116628.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/uk/sex-change-man-first-male-mother-16116628.html?r=RSS A man is believed to have become Britain's first "male mother" by giving birth despite his sex change operation. UK Sun, 12 Feb 2012 12:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/uk/bae-executives-could-net-bonuses-16116627.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/uk/bae-executives-could-net-bonuses-16116627.html?r=RSS Bosses at BAE Systems are set to be rewarded with multimillion-pound bonuses, it has been reported, amid fears for the future of its Portsmouth shipyard and the failure of its Eurofighter consortium to land a large contract to supply fighter jets to India. UK Sun, 12 Feb 2012 12:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/taylor-urges-fa-action-over-suarez-16116624.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/taylor-urges-fa-action-over-suarez-16116624.html?r=RSS PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor has branded Luis Suarez's conduct at Old Trafford on Saturday as "disrespectful, inappropriate and embarrassing". Premier League Sun, 12 Feb 2012 11:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/uk/hunt-warns-over-racism-in-football-16116622.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/uk/hunt-warns-over-racism-in-football-16116622.html?r=RSS Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt has warned that football must not return to the "bad old days" following high-profile racism rows. UK Sun, 12 Feb 2012 11:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/mancini-open-to-tevez-return-16116618.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/mancini-open-to-tevez-return-16116618.html?r=RSS Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini appears ready to welcome Carlos Tevez back into the fold and aid his side's Barclays Premier League title bid. Premier League Sun, 12 Feb 2012 10:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/news/stars-sing-whitney-into-heaven-16116617.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/news/stars-sing-whitney-into-heaven-16116617.html?r=RSS Whitney Houston's mentor Clive Davis spoke of his devastation today at the star's sudden death but insisted: "Whitney would have wanted the music to go on." News Sun, 12 Feb 2012 10:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/uk/british-and-irish-least-romantic-16116615.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/uk/british-and-irish-least-romantic-16116615.html?r=RSS British and Irish couples are the least romantic about Valentine's Day judging by how much they spend, according to a survey. UK Sun, 12 Feb 2012 09:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/confusion-reigns-after-french-farce-16116614.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/confusion-reigns-after-french-farce-16116614.html?r=RSS The Stade de France was the centre of farcical scenes on Saturday night when Ireland's RBS 6 Nations match against France was postponed just 10 minutes before kick-off. Rugby Sun, 12 Feb 2012 09:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/pfa-reds-owners-could-calm-storm-16116608.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/pfa-reds-owners-could-calm-storm-16116608.html?r=RSS Players' chief Gordon Taylor believes Liverpool's owners need to step in to deal with the "festering" controversy surrounding Luis Suarez. Premier League Sun, 12 Feb 2012 08:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/ive-lost-respect-for-suarez-rio-16116607.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/ive-lost-respect-for-suarez-rio-16116607.html?r=RSS Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has claimed to have lost all respect for Liverpool's Luis Suarez. Premier League Sun, 12 Feb 2012 08:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/redknapp-hails-brilliant-fans-16116601.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/redknapp-hails-brilliant-fans-16116601.html?r=RSS Harry Redknapp thanked Tottenham's fans for helping him end the most difficult week of his life on a high as the Londoners ripped Newcastle apart with a devastating performance at White Hart Lane. Premier League Sun, 12 Feb 2012 07:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/redpath-critical-despite-victory-16116604.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/redpath-critical-despite-victory-16116604.html?r=RSS Gloucester coach Bryan Redpath was far from impressed despite Freddie Burns' late penalty giving them a 27-24 victory over Northampton Saints. Rugby Sun, 12 Feb 2012 07:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/lancaster-happy-with-resolve-16116605.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/lancaster-happy-with-resolve-16116605.html?r=RSS England's interim coach Stuart Lancaster was proud of the resolve his side showed in bouncing back from a "mad five minutes" to beat Italy 19-15 in freezing Rome. Rugby Sun, 12 Feb 2012 07:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/baxter-plays-down-tigers-double-16116606.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/baxter-plays-down-tigers-double-16116606.html?r=RSS Exeter coach Rob Baxter acknowledged that international call-ups helped his team to record two wins over Leicester in the Aviva Premiership this season. Rugby Sun, 12 Feb 2012 07:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/martinez-backs-wigan-to-survive-16116595.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/martinez-backs-wigan-to-survive-16116595.html?r=RSS Wigan boss Roberto Martinez is convinced his side's fighting spirit will help them survive in the Barclays Premier League after earning a hard-fought 2-1 win at Bolton. Premier League Sun, 12 Feb 2012 07:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/avb-laments-worst-display-16116596.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/avb-laments-worst-display-16116596.html?r=RSS Andre Villas-Boas bemoaned his side's worst display of the season after a 2-0 defeat at Everton increased the pressure on the Chelsea manager. Premier League Sun, 12 Feb 2012 07:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/kean-relieved-to-survive-wobble-16116597.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/kean-relieved-to-survive-wobble-16116597.html?r=RSS Blackburn boss Steve Kean was relieved to see his team emerge triumphant against QPR at Ewood Park after they almost squandered a three-goal lead. Premier League Sun, 12 Feb 2012 07:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/jol-hails-strike-ace-pogrebnyak-16116598.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/jol-hails-strike-ace-pogrebnyak-16116598.html?r=RSS Fulham manager Martin Jol praised new signing Pavel Pogrebnyak after his debut goal helped the west Londoners defeat Stoke 2-1. Premier League Sun, 12 Feb 2012 07:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/wenger-salutes-king-henry-16116599.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/wenger-salutes-king-henry-16116599.html?r=RSS Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger hailed the "legend" of Thierry Henry after he came off the bench to snatch a dramatic victory at Sunderland. Premier League Sun, 12 Feb 2012 07:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/mcgeechan-enthused-by-heathcote-16116602.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/mcgeechan-enthused-by-heathcote-16116602.html?r=RSS Tom Heathcote gave Bath director of rugby Sir Ian McGeechan plenty of reason for cheer as the young fly-half masterminded a 30-24 win over Newcastle. Rugby Sun, 12 Feb 2012 07:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/lambert-hails-highflying-canaries-16116600.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/lambert-hails-highflying-canaries-16116600.html?r=RSS Norwich manager Paul Lambert praised a "terrific" second-half display from his side as they came from a goal down to beat Swansea 3-2 in a thriller at the Liberty Stadium. Premier League Sun, 12 Feb 2012 07:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/oshea-easter-not-finished-yet-16116603.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/oshea-easter-not-finished-yet-16116603.html?r=RSS Harlequins director of rugby Conor O'Shea maintains Nick Easter has unfinished business with England after the number eight helped the Aviva Premiership Leaders to a 30-23 defeat of London Irish. Rugby Sun, 12 Feb 2012 07:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/emperor-needs-heart-bypass-op-16116594.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/emperor-needs-heart-bypass-op-16116594.html?r=RSS Japan's Emperor Akihito will have heart bypass surgery, it has been reported. World news Sun, 12 Feb 2012 07:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/top-brass-discuss-egypt-protests-16116592.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/top-brass-discuss-egypt-protests-16116592.html?r=RSS The United States' top general discussed an Egyptian crackdown on Western-funded pro-democracy groups with the head of the country's ruling military council, as another two foreigners were arrested on charges of fomenting discontent on the first anniversary of Hosni Mubarak's ousting. World news Sun, 12 Feb 2012 05:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/former-soviet-state-goes-to-polls-16116590.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/former-soviet-state-goes-to-polls-16116590.html?r=RSS Voting has begun in Turkmenistan's presidential election in a race designed to cement the incumbent's hold on power in the authoritarian Central Asian nation. World news Sun, 12 Feb 2012 05:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/pipeline-spill-contaminates-river-16116591.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/pipeline-spill-contaminates-river-16116591.html?r=RSS Crude oil that spilled from a ruptured pipeline has blackened a river in eastern Venezuela, and the state oil company said workers are containing the spill. World news Sun, 12 Feb 2012 05:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/mob-beats-kidnappers-to-death-16116589.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/mob-beats-kidnappers-to-death-16116589.html?r=RSS A mob in central Mexico has beaten three suspected kidnappers to death. World news Sun, 12 Feb 2012 05:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/phantom-reaches-broadway-milestone-16116588.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/phantom-reaches-broadway-milestone-16116588.html?r=RSS The Phantom of the Opera has made musical history on Broadway. World news Sun, 12 Feb 2012 05:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/news/phantom-reaches-broadway-milestone-16116587.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/news/phantom-reaches-broadway-milestone-16116587.html?r=RSS The Phantom of the Opera has made musical history on Broadway. News Sun, 12 Feb 2012 05:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/abuse-victim-withdraws-pope-lawsuit-16116585.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/abuse-victim-withdraws-pope-lawsuit-16116585.html?r=RSS Lawyers for a man who was sexually abused decades ago by a priest at a school for the deaf in the US state of Wisconsin have withdrawn their lawsuit naming Pope Benedict XVI and other top Vatican officials as defendants. World news Sun, 12 Feb 2012 04:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/leader-considers-drugs-legalisation-16116586.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/leader-considers-drugs-legalisation-16116586.html?r=RSS Guatemalan president Otto Perez Molina said he will propose legalising drugs in Central America in a forthcoming meeting with the region's leaders. World news Sun, 12 Feb 2012 04:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/tributes-paid-to-whitney-houston-16116584.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/tributes-paid-to-whitney-houston-16116584.html?r=RSS Stars are expected to pay emotional tributes to Whitney Houston at the Grammy Awards after the singing legend's shock death. World news Sun, 12 Feb 2012 04:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/news/cowell-leads-tributes-to-houston-16116583.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/news/cowell-leads-tributes-to-houston-16116583.html?r=RSS Tributes have been pouring in for American singer and actress Whitney Houston, who has died at the age of 48. News Sun, 12 Feb 2012 04:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/news/carpet-rolled-out-for-bafta-awards-16116582.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/news/carpet-rolled-out-for-bafta-awards-16116582.html?r=RSS The champagne is on ice and the red carpet is being rolled out as some of the biggest names in Hollywood gather for the Bafta film awards. News Sun, 12 Feb 2012 03:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/offbeat/bae-hails-battery-breakthrough-16116578.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/offbeat/bae-hails-battery-breakthrough-16116578.html?r=RSS Scientists at BAE Systems has claimed to have developed an alternative to standard batteries which could lighten the load of soldiers' rucksacks. Offbeat Sun, 12 Feb 2012 03:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/uk/drivers-warned-over-icy-conditions-16116580.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/uk/drivers-warned-over-icy-conditions-16116580.html?r=RSS The cold snap may have come to an end on Sunday - but emergency services continue to warn of the dangers of icy conditions. UK Sun, 12 Feb 2012 03:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/uk/carpet-rolled-out-for-bafta-awards-16116581.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/uk/carpet-rolled-out-for-bafta-awards-16116581.html?r=RSS The champagne is on ice and the red carpet is being rolled out as some of the biggest names in Hollywood gather for the Bafta film awards. UK Sun, 12 Feb 2012 03:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/nun-sets-herself-on-fire-in-china-16116577.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/nun-sets-herself-on-fire-in-china-16116577.html?r=RSS An 18-year-old Tibetan nun has set herself on fire in western China to protest Beijing's handling of its vast Tibetan regions, an overseas activist group said. World news Sun, 12 Feb 2012 02:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/news/whitney-houston-dies-aged-48-16116576.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/news/whitney-houston-dies-aged-48-16116576.html?r=RSS The death of singing legend Whitney Houston has prompted a worldwide outpouring of grief, with tributes paid by some of the biggest names in the music industry. News Sun, 12 Feb 2012 01:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/singer-whitney-houston-dies-aged-48-16116574.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/singer-whitney-houston-dies-aged-48-16116574.html?r=RSS Whitney Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice was ravaged by drug use and her regal image was ruined by erratic behaviour and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, has died. She was 48. World news Sun, 12 Feb 2012 01:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/film-tv/news/radcliffe-on-his-short-man-syndrome-16116571.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/film-tv/news/radcliffe-on-his-short-man-syndrome-16116571.html?r=RSS Daniel Radcliffe thinks it's his "short man syndrome" which gets him through hard shoots. News Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/news/dermot-i-still-get-starstruck-16116572.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/news/dermot-i-still-get-starstruck-16116572.html?r=RSS Dermot O'Leary has admitted he still finds it daunting interviewing big stars, and often forgets about his own fame. News Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/news/lincoln-uses-in-us-accent-off-set-16116573.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/news/lincoln-uses-in-us-accent-off-set-16116573.html?r=RSS Andrew Lincoln has revealed his wife thinks he's daft for staying in character while filming his hit US TV show The Walking Dead. News Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/resurgent-romney-is-the-maine-man-16116570.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/resurgent-romney-is-the-maine-man-16116570.html?r=RSS Mitt Romney eked out a narrow win in Maine's Republican caucuses, state party officials announced, providing his campaign for the party's presidential nomination a much-needed boost after three straight losses earlier this week. World news Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/uk/salmond-insists-on-nostrings-poll-16116565.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/uk/salmond-insists-on-nostrings-poll-16116565.html?r=RSS Alex Salmond has again insisted that plans for an independence referendum must have "no strings attached" from Westminster. UK Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/uk/call-to-embrace-community-energy-16116566.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/uk/call-to-embrace-community-energy-16116566.html?r=RSS The Government must overhaul the "closed shop" energy market by embracing community schemes, according to a new report. UK Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/uk/andrew-lansley-must-go-says-hughes-16116567.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/uk/andrew-lansley-must-go-says-hughes-16116567.html?r=RSS David Cameron's efforts to close down speculation over the future of Health Secretary Andrew Lansley have suffered a setback when a senior Liberal Democrat urged his removal. UK Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/uk/anger-over-marriage-tax-breaks-16116568.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/uk/anger-over-marriage-tax-breaks-16116568.html?r=RSS George Osborne has infuriated Tory MPs by reportedly ruling out tax breaks for married couples in the Budget. UK Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/uk/pm-plans-football-racism-summit-16116569.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/uk/pm-plans-football-racism-summit-16116569.html?r=RSS David Cameron is expected to step into the row over racism in football by staging a Downing Street summit on the issue. UK Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:12:00 +0000