http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/?service=Rss http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/aussies-arrested-over-naked-car-wash-stunt-14558099.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/aussies-arrested-over-naked-car-wash-stunt-14558099.html?r=RSS <p> Four Australian men accused of stripping at a car wash have been charged with exposure and public nuisance. </p> World news Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:30:24 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/nato-seizes-bombmaking-materials-in-afghanistan-14558077.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/nato-seizes-bombmaking-materials-in-afghanistan-14558077.html?r=RSS <p> International troops and Afghan police seized 250 tons of ammonium nitrate fertiliser - enough to make hundreds of roadside bombs, the Taliban's most lethal weapon in what has been the deadliest year of the war. </p> World news Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:59:19 +0000 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