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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.
Al-Qa'ida-linked group admits Baghdad attacks
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.
Israel launches air strike on Gaza Strip
Israel has launched an air strike in the Gaza Strip.
Iran's elite guards targeted in suicide attack
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.
Triple bomb attack in central Iraq
At least 23 people have been killed and dozens wounded in three bomb attacks in central Iraq.
Israel frees 19 female Palestinian prisoners
The Israeli Government has freed 19 female Palestinian prisoners today in exchange for video proving that a soldier captured by Hamas three years ago is still alive and well.
Iran agrees to UN inspections at new nuclear plant
Iran has agreed to open its recently revealed uranium enrichment plant to UN inspectors.
Iran unwilling to discuss new nuclear plant in talks
Iran says it will refuse to discuss its newly declared nuclear plant at this week's international talks in Geneva.
Iran test fires two missiles
Iran has tested two short-range missiles state television there has reported.
Blix urges diplomacy on Iran
Iran could carry out missile defence exercises later in a move likely to spark fury among world leaders.
Former Israeli PM goes on trial in Jerusalem
Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has gone on trial in Jerusalem today on corruption charges.
Obama to host three-way Middle East talks
The US President will host a meeting with Israeli and Palestinian leaders in New York on Tuesday.
Five killed in Pakistan bomb blast
At least five people have been killed in a bomb blast in Pakistan.
Israel refuses to conduct Gaza war inquiry
The Israeli Government says it will not be conducting an independent inquiry into the conduct of its military attack on the Gaza Strip last December and January.
UN probe: Evidence of war crimes in Gaza conflict
A UN war crimes investigation into the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in Gaza has found evidence that both sides committed "war crimes", the global body said today.
Iraqi shoe-thrower released after nine months
The Iraqi reporter imprisoned for throwing his shoes at former US President George W Bush has been freed today after nine months behind bars.
Iraqi shoe-thrower to be released today
The Iraqi journalist jailed for throwing his shoes at former US President George W Bush is due to be released today after nine months behind bars.
Suicide bomber kills at least 19 people in Iraq
A suicide truck bomber has killed at least 19 people in a village in northern Iraq this morning.
Iraqi bombs kill four US soldiers
Four US soldiers were killed by roadside bombs in Iraq today in the deadliest day for American troops in weeks.
5,000 Iraqi prisoners freed by US this year
The US army revealed today that it had released more than 5,000 Iraqi prisoners since the start of this year, in line with a security accord signed between Baghdad and Washington.
In Pictures: The G8 summit
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Voice of Pomeroy pops home
Rapturous reception for Andrea
One Summer's Day 2013
We want you to get snapping!
Obama death bid fears - aircraft carriers on standby
In Pictures: Ulster Nightlife
Pubs, clubs and parties
In Pictures: The 'Big IF' concert in Botanic Gardens
Thousands turn out in the rain
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2011 Census
An online article (‘Protestant-Catholic gap narrows as census results revealed’, posted December 11, 2012) reported on the publication of data from the 2011 Census by the Northern Ireland Statistics Agency and stated that the percentage of Protestants and Catholics in the Northern Ireland population stood at 48% and 45% respectively.
Japan PM targets economic revival new
Japan's prime minister Shinzo Abe has declared his top priority is his country's economic revitalisation following the G8 summit.
Shinzo Abe asks Stormont to 'continuously support' Japanese companies in Northern Ireland new
Japan's prime minister Shinzo Abe has declared his top priority was his country's economic revitalisation following the G8 summit.
Latest Sport
Carroll to undergo West Ham medical new
Andy Carroll will have a medical with West Ham on Wednesday as he moves closer to a permanent move from Liverpool, Hammers chairman David Gold has confirmed.
Pennant pens new Stoke deal
Stoke have confirmed that winger Jermaine Pennant has signed a new one-year deal with the club.
Dawn delivers in thriller
Dawn Approach got his career back on track with victory in a thrilling finish to the St James's Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot.
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Brad Pitt: My daughters prefer Gomez
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Robin Thicke proud of perm
Robin Thicke refused to cut his hair until he heard one of his songs on the radio.
Rihanna addicted to love?
Rihanna is allegedly set to enter a rehab facility to treat her heartbreak over her split from Chris Brown.
