http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/?service=Rss http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/eu-leaders-reach-draft-deal-on-climate-change-14546122.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/eu-leaders-reach-draft-deal-on-climate-change-14546122.html?r=RSS <p>EU leaders have reached a draft agreement on climate-change funding targets that will be presented to the rest of the world at international negotiations in Copenhagen later this year.</p> Europe Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:20:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/bomb-explodes-outside-home-of-greek-mep-14545953.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/bomb-explodes-outside-home-of-greek-mep-14545953.html?r=RSS <p>A small bomb has exploded outside the home of a prominent conservative politician today.</p> Europe Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:44:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/asia/clinton-slams-pakistani-attitude-to-alqaida-14545944.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/asia/clinton-slams-pakistani-attitude-to-alqaida-14545944.html?r=RSS <p>US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has launched a withering attack on the Pakistani authorities over their failure to hunt down al-Qa'ida leaders.</p> Asia Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:29:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/africa/kidnapped-yacht-couple-being-treated-well-14545939.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/africa/kidnapped-yacht-couple-being-treated-well-14545939.html?r=RSS <p>The British couple being held hostage by Somali pirates have said they are being treated well.</p> Africa Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:25:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/czechs-given-optout-from-eu-rights-charter-14545938.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/czechs-given-optout-from-eu-rights-charter-14545938.html?r=RSS <p>The last hurdle to ratification of the Lisbon Treaty appears to have been cleared after EU leaders agreed last night to give the Czech Republic an opt-out from the Charter of Fundamental Rights.</p> Europe Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:24:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/blair-support-waning-in-race-to-secure-eu-job-14545930.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/blair-support-waning-in-race-to-secure-eu-job-14545930.html?r=RSS <p>Tony Blair's chances of becoming the first EU president appear to be waning, with many European politicians objecting to the idea.</p> Europe Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:13:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/africa/mugabe-banned-me-says-un-torture-inquiry-leader-14545548.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/africa/mugabe-banned-me-says-un-torture-inquiry-leader-14545548.html?r=RSS <p>The United Nations' torture investigator blamed Zimbabwe's president Robert Mugabe for banning him from entering the country today.</p> Africa Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:48:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/figures-show-us-economy-is-out-of-.htmlssion-14545440.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/figures-show-us-economy-is-out-of-.htmlssion-14545440.html?r=RSS <p>The US economy has come out of recession, according to GDP estimates published in the country today.</p> North America Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:17:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/africa/british-couples-yacht-found-off-east-africa-14545372.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/africa/british-couples-yacht-found-off-east-africa-14545372.html?r=RSS <p>The European naval force patrolling the seas off Somalia has spotted the yacht belonging to a British couple feared kidnapped by pirates.</p> Africa Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:47:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/middle-east/iraqi-security-force-members-detained-over-bombings-14545366.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/middle-east/iraqi-security-force-members-detained-over-bombings-14545366.html?r=RSS <p>More than 60 members of the Iraqi security forces have been arrested in connection with the twin bombings that killed 153 people in Baghdad over the weekend.</p> Middle East Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:38:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/presidency-job-to-dominate-eu-summit-in-brussels-14545124.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/presidency-job-to-dominate-eu-summit-in-brussels-14545124.html?r=RSS <p>The Taoiseach, Brian Cowen, is in Brussels today for the start of a two-day EU summit that is expected to be dominated by informal discussions on the new job of EU president.</p> Europe Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:19:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/sarkozy-and-merkel-to-discuss-eu-presidency-job-14544568.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/sarkozy-and-merkel-to-discuss-eu-presidency-job-14544568.html?r=RSS <p>The leaders of France and Germany are expected to discuss candidates for the new role of EU president when they meet this evening ahead of EU talks in Brussels tomorrow.</p> Europe Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:28:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/asia/death-toll-from-pakistan-blast-rises-to-at-least-80-14544552.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/asia/death-toll-from-pakistan-blast-rises-to-at-least-80-14544552.html?r=RSS <p>The death toll from this morning's bomb attack in Pakistan has risen to at least 80, with scores more feared to be trapped beneath the rubble of collapsed buildings.</p> Asia Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:59:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/us-drone-attacks-may-breach-international-law-14544323.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/us-drone-attacks-may-breach-international-law-14544323.html?r=RSS <p>A UN human rights investigator has warned the United States that its use of unmanned aerial drones to kill suspected Taliban militants may be in breach of international law.</p> North America Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:27:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/africa/search-continues-for-missing-british-yacht-couple-14544322.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/africa/search-continues-for-missing-british-yacht-couple-14544322.html?r=RSS <p>A search operation is continuing off the coast of east Africa today for a British couple feared kidnapped by Somali pirates.</p> Africa Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:26:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/asia/at-least-43-killed-in-bombing-at-pakistani-market-14544317.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/asia/at-least-43-killed-in-bombing-at-pakistani-market-14544317.html?r=RSS <p>At least 43 people have reportedly been killed in a bomb blast at a market in north-western Pakistan today, the latest in a string of deadly bombings to hit the area.</p> Asia Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:21:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/asia/six-un-staff-killed-in-taliban-attack-on-guest-house-14544313.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/asia/six-un-staff-killed-in-taliban-attack-on-guest-house-14544313.html?r=RSS <p>Taliban militants have killed at least six UN staff members during an attack on a guest house in the Afghan capital, Kabul, today.</p> Asia Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:16:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/asia/october-worst-month-for-us-casualties-in-afghanistan-14543970.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/asia/october-worst-month-for-us-casualties-in-afghanistan-14543970.html?r=RSS <p>October has become the deadliest month for American troops in Afghanistan since the conflict began.</p> Asia Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:17:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/mother-talks-of-horror-as-baby-survives-falling-under-train-14543960.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/mother-talks-of-horror-as-baby-survives-falling-under-train-14543960.html?r=RSS <p>A mother's been talking about the horrific moment when her baby fell under a train.</p> World Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:51:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/africa/british-couple-feared-kidnapped-by-pirates-14543761.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/africa/british-couple-feared-kidnapped-by-pirates-14543761.html?r=RSS <p>A search is underway for a British couple who are believed to have been abducted by pirates off the east coast of Africa.</p> Africa Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/eight-afghan-immigrants-drown-off-greek-coast-14543384.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/eight-afghan-immigrants-drown-off-greek-coast-14543384.html?r=RSS <p>Eight people have drowned after a small boat carrying illegal immigrants from Afghanistan hit rocks and sank off the coast of Greece this morning.</p> Europe Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:23:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/asia/us-diplomat-resigns-in-protest-at-afghan-war-14543381.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/asia/us-diplomat-resigns-in-protest-at-afghan-war-14543381.html?r=RSS <p>A former US Marine who went on to join the State Department has become the first American official to resign in protest at the war in Afghanistan.</p> Asia Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:21:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/karadzic-expected-to-continue-trial-boycott-14543377.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/karadzic-expected-to-continue-trial-boycott-14543377.html?r=RSS <p>The trial of former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic is set to resume in The Hague today, but the defendant himself is expected to again boycott the proceedings.</p> Europe Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:17:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/middle-east/alqaidalinked-group-admits-baghdad-attacks-14543370.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/middle-east/alqaidalinked-group-admits-baghdad-attacks-14543370.html?r=RSS <p>A group linked to al-Qa'ida has claimed responsibility for the twin suicide bombings that killed at least 155 people in Baghdad over the weekend.</p> Middle East Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:07:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/muse-named-best-band-in-the-world-at-q-awards-14543086.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/muse-named-best-band-in-the-world-at-q-awards-14543086.html?r=RSS <p>Muse have been named as the best act in the world at this year's Q Awards in London.</p> Europe Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:46:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/asia/indian-villagers-batter-wild-bear-to-death-after-attack-14543073.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/asia/indian-villagers-batter-wild-bear-to-death-after-attack-14543073.html?r=RSS <p>A wild bear has been battered to death by villagers in east India after it mauled seven people, including a child.</p> Asia Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:11:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/asia/taliban-issues-threat-to-afghan-voters-14541900.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/asia/taliban-issues-threat-to-afghan-voters-14541900.html?r=RSS <p>The Taliban has called for a boycott of the upcoming run-off in Afghanistan's presidential election and threatened violence against anyone who participates.</p> Asia Sat, 24 Oct 2009 10:36:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/us-requests-polanski-extradition-14541889.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/us-requests-polanski-extradition-14541889.html?r=RSS <p>Swiss authorities say they've received a formal request for Roman Polanski to be extradited to the USA.</p> North America Sat, 24 Oct 2009 07:44:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/mum-of-balloon-boy-allegedly-admits-hoax-14541871.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/mum-of-balloon-boy-allegedly-admits-hoax-14541871.html?r=RSS <p>The mum of a six-year-old American boy once feared missing inside a runaway helium balloon apparently admitted the whole drama was a hoax.</p> North America Sat, 24 Oct 2009 06:38:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/us-formally-requests-polanksi-extradition-14541559.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/us-formally-requests-polanksi-extradition-14541559.html?r=RSS <p>The US authorities have formally asked Switzerland to extradite film director Roman Polanski.</p> Europe Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:53:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/figures-show-british-economy-still-in-.htmlssion-14541522.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/figures-show-british-economy-still-in-.htmlssion-14541522.html?r=RSS <p>The British economy has continued to shrink for a sixth consecutive quarter, according to new figures out today.</p> Europe Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:07:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/airport-worker-denies-threat-to-shoot-obama-14541387.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/airport-worker-denies-threat-to-shoot-obama-14541387.html?r=RSS <p>An American airport security guard has pleaded not guilty to threatening to shoot US President Barack Obama.</p> North America Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:26:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/ny-governor-vows-to-approve-samesex-marriage-14541386.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/ny-governor-vows-to-approve-samesex-marriage-14541386.html?r=RSS <p>The Governor of New York state has said he expects to sign a bill legalising gay marriage in the coming weeks.</p> North America Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:24:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/six-arrested-during-protests-against-bnp-leader-14541385.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/six-arrested-during-protests-against-bnp-leader-14541385.html?r=RSS <p>British police arrested six people last night amid protests at the BBC during a television appearance by BNP leader Nick Griffin.</p> Europe Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:20:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/asia/at-least-seven-killed-in-pakistan-bomb-attack-14541373.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/asia/at-least-seven-killed-in-pakistan-bomb-attack-14541373.html?r=RSS <p>A suicide bomber has killed at least seven people at a checkpoint near a military complex in Pakistan today.</p> Asia Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:01:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/middle-east/israel-launches-air-strike-on-gaza-strip-14540968.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/middle-east/israel-launches-air-strike-on-gaza-strip-14540968.html?r=RSS <p>Israel has launched an air strike in the Gaza Strip. </p> Middle East Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:02:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/draft-deal-reached-on-iran-nuclear-activities-14540239.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/draft-deal-reached-on-iran-nuclear-activities-14540239.html?r=RSS <p>Iran has reportedly agreed a draft deal with the international community aimed at assuaging concerns about its uranium enrichment programme.</p> Europe Thu, 22 Oct 2009 09:27:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/asia/army-brigadier-killed-in-pakistan-gun-attack-14540236.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/asia/army-brigadier-killed-in-pakistan-gun-attack-14540236.html?r=RSS <p>A high-ranking army officer has been shot dead during a suspected Taliban attack in the Pakistani capital today.</p> Asia Thu, 22 Oct 2009 09:24:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/us-to-demand-bonus-cuts-at-bailed-out-firms-14538302.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/us-to-demand-bonus-cuts-at-bailed-out-firms-14538302.html?r=RSS <p>The US Government has reportedly told companies that benefited from a multi-billion dollar taxpayer bailout to slash bonuses for top executives.</p> North America Thu, 22 Oct 2009 09:17:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/africa/lawyer-denies-reports-of-lockerbie-bombers-death-14537969.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/africa/lawyer-denies-reports-of-lockerbie-bombers-death-14537969.html?r=RSS <p>Reports the Lockerbie bomber has died in Libya, have been denied by his lawyer.</p> Africa Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:15:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/man-arrested-for-planning-terrorist-attacks-in-us-14537938.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/man-arrested-for-planning-terrorist-attacks-in-us-14537938.html?r=RSS <p>A man has been arrested in America for allegedly planning terrorist attacks on US shopping centres and American soldiers fighting in Iraq.</p> North America Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:58:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/fears-growing-for-missing-irishwoman-and-child-in-us-14537937.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/fears-growing-for-missing-irishwoman-and-child-in-us-14537937.html?r=RSS <p>Fears are growing for the safety of an Irish mother who has disappeared in the US with her 11-month-old son.</p> North America Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:54:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/button-bugatti-on-sale-for-just-under-euro1m-14537886.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/button-bugatti-on-sale-for-just-under-euro1m-14537886.html?r=RSS <p>A supercar owned by newly-crowned Formula One world champion Jenson Button has been put up for sale again, for &euro;990,000.</p> Europe Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:47:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/asia/mentally-ill-man-loses-death-sentence-appeal-in-china-14537870.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/asia/mentally-ill-man-loses-death-sentence-appeal-in-china-14537870.html?r=RSS <p>A mentally ill man could be executed in China within days after losing his appeal against the death sentence.</p> Asia Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:40:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/south-america/at-least-25-killed-in-rio-de-janeiro-gang-clashes-14537469.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/south-america/at-least-25-killed-in-rio-de-janeiro-gang-clashes-14537469.html?r=RSS <p>At least 25 people have been confirmed dead in Rio de Janeiro following a major outbreak of violence between drug gangs in the Brazilian city over the weekend.</p> South America Wed, 21 Oct 2009 09:47:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/asia/pakistani-schools-closed-after-islamabad-attack-14537456.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/asia/pakistani-schools-closed-after-islamabad-attack-14537456.html?r=RSS <p>Educational institutions across Pakistan are closed today following yesterday's twin suicide bombings at the International Islamic University in Islamabad.</p> Asia Wed, 21 Oct 2009 09:18:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/asia/at-least-21-killed-in-train-crash-near-taj-mahal-14537455.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/asia/at-least-21-killed-in-train-crash-near-taj-mahal-14537455.html?r=RSS <p>At least 21 people have been killed today in a collision between two passenger trains near the Taj Mahal in India.</p> Asia Wed, 21 Oct 2009 09:14:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/asia/karzai-agrees-to-runoff-election-14537017.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/asia/karzai-agrees-to-runoff-election-14537017.html?r=RSS <p>Afghanistan's election commission today ordered a run-off election for November 7th after a fraud investigation dropped President Hamid Karzai's votes from the first round below 50% of the total.</p> Asia Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:47:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/polanksi-denied-bail-again-in-switzerland-14536873.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/polanksi-denied-bail-again-in-switzerland-14536873.html?r=RSS <p>A court in Switzerland has again denied bail to Oscar-winning film director Roman Polanski on the grounds that there is a high risk he could flee the country.</p> Europe Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:14:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/eu-ministers-agree-tougher-fishing-controls-14536868.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/eu-ministers-agree-tougher-fishing-controls-14536868.html?r=RSS <p>Fisheries Ministers from across Europe have agreed tougher controls on fishing in EU waters in an effort to prevent dwindling stocks.</p> Europe Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:58:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/asia/karzai-expected-to-accept-revised-election-result-14536862.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/asia/karzai-expected-to-accept-revised-election-result-14536862.html?r=RSS <p>Afghan President Hamid Karzai is expected to acknowledge that he did not win the country's recent fraud-marred presidential election.</p> Asia Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:50:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/asia/suicide-bomber-kills-two-people-in-pakistan-14536857.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/asia/suicide-bomber-kills-two-people-in-pakistan-14536857.html?r=RSS <p>A suicide bomber has killed at least two people at an Islamic university in the Pakistani capital today.</p> Asia Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:41:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/us-scientist-charged-in-israeli-spy-plot-14536586.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/us-scientist-charged-in-israeli-spy-plot-14536586.html?r=RSS <p>A US scientist has been arrested on charges of attempting to pass classified information to an FBI agent posing as an Israeli intelligence officer.</p> North America Tue, 20 Oct 2009 09:30:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/asia/oil-price-surges-amid-growing-economic-optimism-14536585.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/asia/oil-price-surges-amid-growing-economic-optimism-14536585.html?r=RSS <p>The price of oil has reached a new high for the year after breaching the $80-a-barrel mark in early trading in Asia today.</p> Asia Tue, 20 Oct 2009 09:29:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/residents-urged-to-flee-wildfire-north-of-brisbane-14536582.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/residents-urged-to-flee-wildfire-north-of-brisbane-14536582.html?r=RSS <p>Residents in north-east Australia are being urged to leave their homes as a wildfire continues to rage north of Brisbane.</p> World Tue, 20 Oct 2009 09:24:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/asia/pakistani-army-engaged-in-fierce-battles-against-taliban-14536240.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/asia/pakistani-army-engaged-in-fierce-battles-against-taliban-14536240.html?r=RSS <p>Pakistan's army is engaged in fierce fighting with Taliban forces near the Afghan border.</p> Asia Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:46:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/london-police-arrest-250-in-crackdown-on-gang-violence-14536168.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/london-police-arrest-250-in-crackdown-on-gang-violence-14536168.html?r=RSS <p>More than 250 people have been arrested after a series of police raids in London.</p> Europe Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:44:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/eu-agrees-euro280m-aid-package-for-dairy-farmers-14536104.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/eu-agrees-euro280m-aid-package-for-dairy-farmers-14536104.html?r=RSS <p>EU officials have agreed a &euro;280m aid package to help dairy farmers hit by falling milk prices.</p> Europe Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:53:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/us-awaiting-resolution-of-afghan-election-crisis-14535743.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/us-awaiting-resolution-of-afghan-election-crisis-14535743.html?r=RSS <p>US officials have indicated that the deployment of further troops to Afghanistan is dependent on the resolution of the country's election crisis.</p> North America Mon, 19 Oct 2009 09:32:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/vienna-hosts-talks-on-iranian-nuclear-programme-14535742.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/vienna-hosts-talks-on-iranian-nuclear-programme-14535742.html?r=RSS <p>Iranian officials are due to enter fresh talks with representatives of the international community in Vienna today on the Islamic State's controversial nuclear programme.</p> Europe Mon, 19 Oct 2009 09:31:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/middle-east/irans-elite-guards-targeted-in-suicide-attack-14535384.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/middle-east/irans-elite-guards-targeted-in-suicide-attack-14535384.html?r=RSS <p>At least 20 people, including five senior commanders of the elite Revolutionary Guard, have been killed in a suicide bombing in south-eastern Iran, according to reports on Iranian state television.</p> Middle East Sun, 18 Oct 2009 09:09:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/asia/dozens-killed-as-pakistan-battles-taliban-14535380.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/asia/dozens-killed-as-pakistan-battles-taliban-14535380.html?r=RSS <p>Taliban militants are putting up tough resistance as Pakistan begins the second day of an offensive against extremists on the Afghan border.</p> Asia Sun, 18 Oct 2009 08:49:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/charges-to-be-brought-in-balloon-boy-case-14535373.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/charges-to-be-brought-in-balloon-boy-case-14535373.html?r=RSS <p>Police in Colorado expect to file charges after a boy's disappearance led to a helium balloon chase. </p> North America Sun, 18 Oct 2009 07:50:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/us-hurricane-strengthens-on-coastal-approach-14535368.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/us-hurricane-strengthens-on-coastal-approach-14535368.html?r=RSS <p>The latest freak weather to threaten the USA, Hurricane Rick, has become a severely damaging category five storm. </p> North America Sun, 18 Oct 2009 06:39:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/karadzic-seeks-exemption-from-war-crimes-trial-14535148.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/karadzic-seeks-exemption-from-war-crimes-trial-14535148.html?r=RSS <p>Former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic has written a letter to UN Security Council requesting exemption from the UN War Crimes Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia.</p> Europe Sat, 17 Oct 2009 13:01:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/10-held-ahead-of-climate-protest-in-britain-14535131.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/10-held-ahead-of-climate-protest-in-britain-14535131.html?r=RSS <p>British police have arrested 10 people this morning ahead of a planned climate change protest at one of the country's biggest coal-fired power stations.</p> Europe Sat, 17 Oct 2009 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/asia/afghan-officials-to-announce-revised-election-result-14535125.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/asia/afghan-officials-to-announce-revised-election-result-14535125.html?r=RSS <p>Election officials in Afghanistan are expected to announce today whether Hamid Karzai is the outright winner of the country's fraud-marred presidential election.</p> Asia Sat, 17 Oct 2009 11:29:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/asia/32-killed-in-fire-at-indian-fireworks-warehouse-14535124.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/asia/32-killed-in-fire-at-indian-fireworks-warehouse-14535124.html?r=RSS <p>At least 32 people have died in a huge blaze at a fireworks warehouse in southern India.</p> Asia Sat, 17 Oct 2009 11:20:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/asia/pakistan-mounts-new-offensive-against-militants-14535122.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/asia/pakistan-mounts-new-offensive-against-militants-14535122.html?r=RSS <p>The Pakistani army has launched a major ground offensive against Taliban militants in a province bordering Afghanistan.</p> Asia Sat, 17 Oct 2009 11:12:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/asia/at-least-10-killed-in-bomb-attack-in-pakistan-14534520.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/asia/at-least-10-killed-in-bomb-attack-in-pakistan-14534520.html?r=RSS <p>At least 10 people have been killed today in another suicide bomb attack in north-western Pakistan.</p> Asia Fri, 16 Oct 2009 13:41:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/downturn-an-opportunity-to-eradicate-poverty-14534179.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/downturn-an-opportunity-to-eradicate-poverty-14534179.html?r=RSS <p>The international charity Christian Aid says the economic downturn has created an unprecedented opportunity to eradicate global poverty.</p> Europe Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:27:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/google-profits-up-27-to-164bn-in-third-quarter-14534178.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/google-profits-up-27-to-164bn-in-third-quarter-14534178.html?r=RSS <p>The Internet search-engine giant Google has announced record profits for the three-month period between July and September.</p> North America Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:24:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/karadzic-war-crimes-trial-to-begin-on-oct-26th-14533618.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/karadzic-war-crimes-trial-to-begin-on-oct-26th-14533618.html?r=RSS <p>The UN War Crimes Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia has announced that the trial of Radovan Karadzic will get underway later this month.</p> Europe Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:55:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/obama-still-undecided-on-afghan-troop-surge-14533598.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/obama-still-undecided-on-afghan-troop-surge-14533598.html?r=RSS <p>The White House has denied reports that President Barack Obama is set to approve a substantial US troop surge in Afghanistan.</p> North America Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:11:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/asia/italy-denies-paying-bribes-to-taliban-chiefs-14533596.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/asia/italy-denies-paying-bribes-to-taliban-chiefs-14533596.html?r=RSS <p>The Italian Government has denied reports that its secret services paid bribes to Taliban militants to stop them targeting Italian soldiers patrolling in Afghanistan.</p> Asia Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:07:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/asia/six-more-sentenced-to-death-over-china-riots-14531260.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/asia/six-more-sentenced-to-death-over-china-riots-14531260.html?r=RSS <p>A Chinese court has sentenced six more people to death over the ethnic violence that erupted in the west of the country in July.</p> Asia Thu, 15 Oct 2009 09:27:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/arctic-ocean-to-be-icefree-in-summer-months-14531259.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/arctic-ocean-to-be-icefree-in-summer-months-14531259.html?r=RSS <p>A leading polar scientist has predicted that the Arctic Ocean could be free of ice during the summer months within 20 years as a result of global warming.</p> Europe Thu, 15 Oct 2009 09:26:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/asia/militants-attack-security-targets-in-lahore-14531255.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/asia/militants-attack-security-targets-in-lahore-14531255.html?r=RSS <p>At least 26 people have been killed during a series of militant assaults on security targets in the Pakistani city of Lahore today.</p> Asia Thu, 15 Oct 2009 09:20:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/man-arrested-in-britain-after-murder-of-his-children-14530786.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/man-arrested-in-britain-after-murder-of-his-children-14530786.html?r=RSS <p>A man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering his young son and daughter in Britain.</p> Europe Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:11:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/nobel-committee-chair-defends-obama-decision-14530651.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/nobel-committee-chair-defends-obama-decision-14530651.html?r=RSS <p>The chairman of the Nobel committee has defended the group's decision to award this year's Peace Prize to US President Barack Obama.</p> Europe Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:28:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/one-billion-people-living-without-enough-food-14530635.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/one-billion-people-living-without-enough-food-14530635.html?r=RSS <p>The United Nations says a record one billion people across the world have to live without enough food.</p> North America Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:02:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/brown-to-announce-increased-afghan-deployment-14530297.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/brown-to-announce-increased-afghan-deployment-14530297.html?r=RSS <p>British Prime Minister Gordon Brown is expected to announce plans to send more soldiers to Afghanistan today.</p> Europe Wed, 14 Oct 2009 09:25:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/obama-healthcare-plan-passes-key-milestone-14530296.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/obama-healthcare-plan-passes-key-milestone-14530296.html?r=RSS <p>US President Barack Obama's healthcare reform plan has passed a critical milestone after being passed by a Senate panel.</p> North America Wed, 14 Oct 2009 09:24:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/six-people-survive-plane-crash-in-mediterranean-14529282.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/six-people-survive-plane-crash-in-mediterranean-14529282.html?r=RSS <p>Six people have survived a light aircraft crash in the Mediterranean Sea near Corsica.</p> Europe Tue, 13 Oct 2009 09:19:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/asia/north-korea-test-fires-five-shortrange-missiles-14529270.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/asia/north-korea-test-fires-five-shortrange-missiles-14529270.html?r=RSS <p>North Korea has reportedly test-fired five short-range missiles in what commentators believe is an attempt to improve its bargaining position ahead of possible talks with the international community.</p> Asia Tue, 13 Oct 2009 09:11:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/british-pm-brown-asked-to-repay-expenses-claims-14528907.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/british-pm-brown-asked-to-repay-expenses-claims-14528907.html?r=RSS <p>Both Gordon Brown and Nick Clegg are repaying some expenses claims.</p> Europe Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:13:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/asia/six-sentence-to-death-in-china-after-race-riots-14528837.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/asia/six-sentence-to-death-in-china-after-race-riots-14528837.html?r=RSS <p>A Chinese court has sentenced six people to death for their part in ethnic riots in the country's Xinjiang region.</p> Asia Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:20:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/asia/at-least-29-killed-in-pakistan-bomb-attack-14528706.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/asia/at-least-29-killed-in-pakistan-bomb-attack-14528706.html?r=RSS <p>At least 29 people have been killed and many more injured in a suspected bomb explosion near Pakistan's restive Swat Valley today.</p> Asia Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:29:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/asia/top-un-official-denies-afghan-fraud-coverup-14528470.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/asia/top-un-official-denies-afghan-fraud-coverup-14528470.html?r=RSS <p>A leading UN official in Afghanistan has denied that he tried to cover up electoral fraud in Afghanistan to smooth the path for the re-election of President Hamid Karzai.</p> Asia Mon, 12 Oct 2009 09:34:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/asia/at-least-seven-killed-in-pakistan-bomb-attack-14528466.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/asia/at-least-seven-killed-in-pakistan-bomb-attack-14528466.html?r=RSS <p>At least seven people have been killed and many more injured in a suspected bomb explosion near Pakistan's restive Swat Valley today.</p> Asia Mon, 12 Oct 2009 09:30:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/middle-east/triple-bomb-attack-in-central-iraq-14528213.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/middle-east/triple-bomb-attack-in-central-iraq-14528213.html?r=RSS <p>At least 23 people have been killed and dozens wounded in three bomb attacks in central Iraq.</p> Middle East Sun, 11 Oct 2009 12:23:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/africa/goal-workers-100-days-in-captivity-14528126.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/africa/goal-workers-100-days-in-captivity-14528126.html?r=RSS <p>It's been 100 days since the Irish aid-worker Sharon Commins was kidnapped in Sudan.</p> Africa Sun, 11 Oct 2009 07:46:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/asia/army-raid-frees-hostages-in-pakistan-14528125.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/asia/army-raid-frees-hostages-in-pakistan-14528125.html?r=RSS <p>Pakistani commandos have freed 22 hostages held by militants inside army headquarters in Rawalpindi.</p> Asia Sun, 11 Oct 2009 07:40:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/asia/capsized-ferry-kills-17-in-cambodia-14528119.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/asia/capsized-ferry-kills-17-in-cambodia-14528119.html?r=RSS <p>An overloaded ferry has capsized on its way to a Buddhist ceremony in Cambodia killing 17 passengers.</p> Asia Sun, 11 Oct 2009 07:18:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/campaigners-in-us-say-legalising-cannabis-would-be-worth-billions-to-govt-14528115.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/campaigners-in-us-say-legalising-cannabis-would-be-worth-billions-to-govt-14528115.html?r=RSS <p>The world's first cannabis college has opened in the US.</p> North America Sun, 11 Oct 2009 06:55:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/obama-pledges-support-to-military-gay-rights-14528114.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/obama-pledges-support-to-military-gay-rights-14528114.html?r=RSS <p>The US President Barack Obama has come out in support of military gay rights.</p> North America Sun, 11 Oct 2009 06:54:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/police-release-video-of-aisling-as-search-continues-14527994.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/police-release-video-of-aisling-as-search-continues-14527994.html?r=RSS <p>Police in New Zealand investigating the disappearance of Aisling Symes say several people of interest have now been profiled but they have no strong information to lead them to her.</p> World Sat, 10 Oct 2009 14:56:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/obama-awarded-nobel-peace-price-14527362.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/obama-awarded-nobel-peace-price-14527362.html?r=RSS <p>US President Barack Obama has been awarded this year's Nobel Peace Prize despite being in the job for less than nine months.</p> Europe Fri, 09 Oct 2009 11:23:00 +0100