Tuesday 18 June 2013

In Pictures: Rio Carnival Brazil 2013

A reveler of Sao Clemente samba school performs during the second night of Carnival parade at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on February 11, 2013. (AFP/Getty Images)

Celebrities ranging from global phenomenon Korean popstar Psy, to US actress Megan Fox are taking part in the celebrations in Rio de Janeiro and elsewhere.

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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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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.

Body found in search for missing Ballyclare man new

Police searching for a missing Ballyclare man have recovered a body.

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.

Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe during his visit to Titanic Belfast (Kelvin Boyes/Press Eye/PA)

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.

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

Pennant pens new Stoke deal

Stoke have confirmed that winger Jermaine Pennant has signed a new one-year deal with the club.

Jermaine Pennant has been offered a fresh start by new boss Mark Hughes

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.

Dawn Approach (far side) just gets the nod over Toronado

Latest Showbiz

Brad Pitt: My daughters prefer Gomez

Brad Pitt has joked his daughters will only care about his job when he stars alongside Selena Gomez.

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'World War Z' film premiere, New York, America - 17 Jun 2013

Robin Thicke proud of perm

Robin Thicke refused to cut his hair until he heard one of his songs on the radio.

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Robin Thicke at BBC Radio 1 Studios, London, Britain - 06 Jun 2013

Rihanna addicted to love?

Rihanna is allegedly set to enter a rehab facility to treat her heartbreak over her split from Chris Brown.

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Rihanna at the Boujis nightclub, London, Britain - 16 Jun 2013
Rihanna pictured on a night out at the Boujis night club after performing at the Twickenham stadium.
The singer with her entourage , which included Cara Delevingne, was supporting her brother Rorrey Fenty who was DJ at the club.
Rihanna returned at her hotel around 3 30 am.