Wednesday 19 June 2013

In Pictures: Oscars red carpet 2013

Actress Sandra Bullock arrives on the red carpet for the 85th Annual Academy Awards on February 24, 2013 in Hollywood, California. (AFP/Getty Images)

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Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster joins Glen Dimplex Group Chairman and CEO Sean O'Driscoll (left) and Managing Director Neil Stewart at the launch of the company's 'Quantum' system which will create 37 new jobs

In Pictures: Boosting business in Northern Ireland

Movers and shakers in the Northern Ireland business world showcase their latest ideas and products.....

Brain and Hilary Ambrose celebrating his outstanding contribution to industry award with staff from George best airport picture Bill Smyth

In Pictures: The Janus Awards celebrate outstanding contributions to Northern Ireland’s Hospitality and Tourism Industry

The Stars of Northern Ireland’s Hospitality and Tourism Industry were honored by the Institute of Hospitality (NI) at their annual awards ceremony which took place in the Culloden hotel.

Emma Douglas, Jennifer McKenna, Mary Harmon and Elaine Douglas.

In Pictures: Barclay Communications’ Race Evening raises thousands

Barclay Communications raised over seven thousand pounds for the Jonjo Bright Trust at the tenth annual Barclay Communications’ Race Evening.

Puppets of (from left to right) US President Barack Obama, French President Francois Hollande, Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta, Prime Minister David Cameron, and Russian President Vladimir Putin at an IF campaign to highlight world hunger during the G8 Summit at Enniskillen Golf Club, Northern Ireland. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Tuesday June 18, 2013. See PA story POLITICS G8. Photo credit should read: Paul Faith/PA Wire

In Pictures: The G8 summit in Northern Ireland

It started with Gerry Adams forcing Sammy Wilson's arm into a Mexican wave, writes Claire Cromie.

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Police officers including members of the PSNI undergo riot training including the use of dog handlers at Longmoor Army Camp ahead of the G8 meeting in Northern Ireland. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Wednesday May 29, 2013. See PA story POLICE G8. Photo credit should read: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire

In Pictures: Northern Ireland gears up for the G8

The leaders of the world's eight wealthiest countries will descend upon Fermanagh for the 2013 G8 summit.

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Roger Daltrey and Pete Townsend of The Who performing in the Odyssey Arena, Belfast last night

In Pictures: The Who rock Belfast with Quadrophenia performance

Has there ever been a better time to see your rock 'n' roll heroes? Those who are still with us anyway. Chances are they're off the drugs, and modern technology means they sound as good as ever.

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 04: Queen Elizabeth II arrives with Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (L) and Dean of Westminster, The Very Reverend Dr John Hall (R) for a celebration to mark the 60th anniversary of the Coronation Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey on June 4, 2013 in London, England. The Queen's Coronation took place on June 2, 1953 after a period of mourning for her father King George VI, following her ascension to the throne on February 6, 1952. The event 60 years ago was the first time a coronation was televised for the public. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

In Pictures: National figures celebrate 60th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's coronation at Westminister Abbey service

A heavily pregnant Duchess of Cambridge and the Prime Minister David Cameron are among the national figures gathering at Westminster Abbey for a service celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Queen's coronation.

Kelly Brook joins the party in Belfast for Victoria Square's fifth birthday

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Finance Minister Sammy Wilson and Gerry Adams TD

In Pictures: The G8 summit

Gerry forces Sammy into Mexican wave

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Andrea Begley Finalists on The Voice pictured with her mum back at home in Pomeroy, Co Tyrone Northern Ireland before the final this Saturday.
Picture By: Arthur Allison.

Voice of Pomeroy pops home

Rapturous reception for Andrea

Amy Stevenson (15) won the secondary school age category of the competition in 2012 with this quirky shot of her sisters jumping

One Summer's Day 2013

We want you to get snapping!

Obama death bid fears - aircraft carriers on standby

Kerri Chambers, Danielle McCausland and Jessica Thompson at Ollie's nightclub, Belfast, in June.

In Pictures: Ulster Nightlife

Pubs, clubs and parties

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Big IF Belfast concert in Belfast Botanic Gardens on Saturday 15th June where thousands of people came to demonstrate ahead of the G8 summit in Fermanagh.

In Pictures: The 'Big IF' concert in Botanic Gardens

Thousands turn out in the rain

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Brazil protesters keep up pressure

Thousands of demonstrators have flooded into a square in Brazil's economic hub, Sao Paulo, for the latest in a historic wave of protests against the state of public transport, schools and other public services.

Protestors burn a Sao Paulo state flag in front of City Hall, in Sao Paulo, Brazil (AP/Nelson Antoine)

Google asks court to lift gag order

Google has sharply challenged the US government's gag order on its internet surveillance programme, citing what it described as a constitutional free speech right to divulge how many requests it receives from the government for data about its customers in the name of national security.

Google has previously disclosed the number of data requests it receives from civilian law enforcement

Stars mark Israeli leader's 90th

Hollywood superstars have joined Israeli and global leaders and local celebrities to honour president Shimon Peres for his forthcoming 90th birthday, reflecting world respect for one of the country's peace pioneers.

Shimon Peres walks past Robert De Niro and his son Julian Henry De Niro (AP/Sebastian Scheiner)

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Defeat 'hurts like hell' - Parling new

British and Irish Lions lock Geoff Parling admitted the first tour defeat Down Under "hurts like hell" after Warren Gatland's side were edged out by the Brumbies at Canberra Stadium.

Geoff Parling went on as a second-half substitute in the defeat to the Brumbies

Carroll passes West Ham medical new

Andy Carroll is on the brink of joining West Ham permanently after passing a medical with the Barclays Premier League club.

Andy Carroll can now complete a move to West Ham worth ?15million-plus

Carroll to undergo West Ham medical

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.

David Gold revealed Andy Carroll, pictured, will undergo a medical at West Ham on Wednesday

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Apprentice hopeful 'nightmare date'

Apprentice candidate Alex Mills plays the role of a nightmare date - as a team leader steps down for the first time in the history of the BBC One show.

Apprentice hopeful Alex Mills plays a bad date to advertise his team's dating service

Bieber's car hits man in Hollywood

Los Angeles police have confirmed Justin Bieber struck a pedestrian with his car in Hollywood.

Helen Flanagan 'shaken' by break-in

Former Coronation Street star Helen Flanagan is recovering after a break-in at her home which left her "very shaken" but unharmed.

Helen Flanagan's home was raided and some jewellery stolen