http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/?service=Rss http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/amy-winehouse-backs-x-factor-eoghan-14074951.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/amy-winehouse-backs-x-factor-eoghan-14074951.html?r=RSS <p> Eoghan Quigg&rsquo;s father Chris has welcomed the support of troubled star Amy Winehouse for the young X Factor contestant. </p> Local & National Sat, 22 Nov 2008 21:57:15 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/teenager-killed-pinned-in-water-by-police-vehicle-14074947.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/teenager-killed-pinned-in-water-by-police-vehicle-14074947.html?r=RSS <p> Failings in PSNI policy led to the death of a teenager pinned underneath a car, an inquest has heard. </p> Local & National Sat, 22 Nov 2008 21:53:06 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/jail-for-boys-who-were-13-at-time-of-brutal-sex-attack-14074946.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/jail-for-boys-who-were-13-at-time-of-brutal-sex-attack-14074946.html?r=RSS <p> Two teenage boys who subjected a woman to an &ldquo;horrific&rdquo; knifepoint robbery and sex attack in a Belfast park have been ordered to serve six years in a juvenile justice centre. </p> Local & National Sat, 22 Nov 2008 21:52:23 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/asia/panda-attacks-student-in-chinese-zoo-14075609.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/asia/panda-attacks-student-in-chinese-zoo-14075609.html?r=RSS <p>A panda at a zoo in southern China has attacked a student who snuck into its pen hoping for a hug. </p> Asia Sat, 22 Nov 2008 15:05:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/africa/pirates-release-greek-chemical-tanker-14075586.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/africa/pirates-release-greek-chemical-tanker-14075586.html?r=RSS <p>A Greek ship hijacked by pirates in Somalia three months ago has been released.</p> Africa Sat, 22 Nov 2008 14:16:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/obama-outlines-plans-to-get-america-out-of-credit-crunch-14075574.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/obama-outlines-plans-to-get-america-out-of-credit-crunch-14075574.html?r=RSS <p>Barack Obama is outlining his plans to get America out of the current credit crisis and back on track.</p> North America Sat, 22 Nov 2008 14:08:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/indiana-jones-crystal-skull-goes-on-display-14075570.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/indiana-jones-crystal-skull-goes-on-display-14075570.html?r=RSS <p>A crystal skull said to have inspired the latest Indiana Jones film will go on display in the UK tomorrow.</p> Europe Sat, 22 Nov 2008 13:46:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/asia/british-fugitive-killed-in-pakistan-14075552.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/asia/british-fugitive-killed-in-pakistan-14075552.html?r=RSS <p>A British fugitive, suspected of links to an alleged liquid bomb plot to blow up airliners, has reportedly been killed in Pakistan. </p> Asia Sat, 22 Nov 2008 13:15:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/maked-men-raid-pensioners-home-14075483.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/maked-men-raid-pensioners-home-14075483.html?r=RSS <p> An elderly couple escaped unharmed after three masked men broke into their home in Northern Ireland. </p> Local & National Sat, 22 Nov 2008 11:53:27 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/brave-customer-foils-armed-robbery-14075481.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/brave-customer-foils-armed-robbery-14075481.html?r=RSS <p> A brave customer foiled an attempted armed robbery at a shop in Northern Ireland after punching a raider in the face. </p> Local & National Sat, 22 Nov 2008 11:51:49 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/asia/student-bitten-by-panda-in-china-14075478.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/asia/student-bitten-by-panda-in-china-14075478.html?r=RSS <p>A college student in southern China has been bitten by a panda after he broke into the bear's enclosure hoping to get a hug.</p> Asia Sat, 22 Nov 2008 11:44:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/public-faces-paying-millions-for-new-identity-for-baby-p-mother-14075468.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/public-faces-paying-millions-for-new-identity-for-baby-p-mother-14075468.html?r=RSS <p> MPs expressed concern today at suggestions the mother of Baby P could be granted a new identity - costing taxpayers millions of pounds. </p> Local & National Sat, 22 Nov 2008 11:37:49 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/mother-of-baby-p-may-get-new-identity-14075473.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/mother-of-baby-p-may-get-new-identity-14075473.html?r=RSS <p>In the UK, there is ongoing controversy over the death of "Baby P", as his mother may be granted a new identity.</p> Europe Sat, 22 Nov 2008 11:37:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/amnesty-suggested-for-uks-illegal-immigrants-14075467.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/amnesty-suggested-for-uks-illegal-immigrants-14075467.html?r=RSS <p>The London Mayor's plans to look into an amnesty for illegal immigrants are being described as "naive".</p> Europe Sat, 22 Nov 2008 11:30:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/litvinenko-poisoning-suspect-would-consider-uk-questioning-14075289.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/litvinenko-poisoning-suspect-would-consider-uk-questioning-14075289.html?r=RSS <p> The Russian man accused of fatally poisoning Alexander Litvinenko would consider coming to Britain to be questioned by Scotland Yard, it was reported today. </p> World news Sat, 22 Nov 2008 10:12:50 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/uk-government-urged-to-protect-civilians-in-congo-14075287.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/uk-government-urged-to-protect-civilians-in-congo-14075287.html?r=RSS <p> Charities, religious groups and other organisations joined forces in a plea to Gordon Brown to take action to &quot;protect civilians&quot; as violence escalates in the Democratic Republic of Congo. </p> World news Sat, 22 Nov 2008 10:09:12 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/teenager-commits-suicide-live-on-internet-webcam-14074966.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/teenager-commits-suicide-live-on-internet-webcam-14074966.html?r=RSS <p> The sister of a teenager who committed suicide live on the internet said &quot;it boggles the mind&quot; that viewers and the website operators had up to 12 hours to save him. </p> World news Sat, 22 Nov 2008 10:07:39 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/airline-liquid-bomb-plot-mastermind-killed-in-us-strike-on-pakistan-14075286.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/airline-liquid-bomb-plot-mastermind-killed-in-us-strike-on-pakistan-14075286.html?r=RSS <p> The Foreign Office was today investigating reports that a British man suspected of masterminding the 2006 airline bomb plot has been killed in a US missile attack in Pakistan. </p> World news Sat, 22 Nov 2008 10:05:39 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/weather/uk-braced-for-the-big-chill-14075284.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/weather/uk-braced-for-the-big-chill-14075284.html?r=RSS <p> The UK was today plunged into a freezing snap as an Arctic weather front swept in, blanketing parts of Scotland and northern England in snow. </p> Weather Sat, 22 Nov 2008 09:58:18 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/three-killed-in-road-crashes-14075282.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/three-killed-in-road-crashes-14075282.html?r=RSS <p> Three men have been killed and one woman injured in separate road crashes, police said today. </p> Local & National Sat, 22 Nov 2008 09:54:44 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/africa/kofi-annan-refused-entry-to-zimbabwe-14075275.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/africa/kofi-annan-refused-entry-to-zimbabwe-14075275.html?r=RSS <p>Former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan has been denied entry to Zimbabwe by Robert Mugabe's government.</p> Africa Sat, 22 Nov 2008 09:30:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/obama-to-nominate-his-treasury-secretary-14075270.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/obama-to-nominate-his-treasury-secretary-14075270.html?r=RSS <p>There's speculation in the US that President-elect Barack Obama is to name the President of the New York Federal Reserve as his Treasury Secretary. </p> North America Sat, 22 Nov 2008 09:27:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/internet-suicide-victim-could-have-been-saved-14075242.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/internet-suicide-victim-could-have-been-saved-14075242.html?r=RSS <p>The family of a US teenager who committed suicide live on the internet has condemned viewers and the website for failing to save him.</p> North America Sat, 22 Nov 2008 08:55:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/private-equity-targets-bank-of-ireland-14075214.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/private-equity-targets-bank-of-ireland-14075214.html?r=RSS <p> Bank of Ireland revealed yesterday that it had received a number of &quot;unsolicited approaches&quot; from prospective bidders looking to take stakes in Ireland's biggest bank by assets. </p> Business News Sat, 22 Nov 2008 08:28:17 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/landmark-ruling-for-asbestos-victims-14075207.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/landmark-ruling-for-asbestos-victims-14075207.html?r=RSS <p> Thousands of victims of asbestos-related cancer and their families won a test case at the High Court yesterday which opens the way to the award of compensation running into millions of pounds. </p> Health Sat, 22 Nov 2008 08:20:28 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/conrad-black-asks-bush-for-a-pardon-14075199.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/conrad-black-asks-bush-for-a-pardon-14075199.html?r=RSS <p> Conrad Black, the disgraced peer and former press baron who was sentenced to six-and-a-half years in prison last year for pocketing illicit millions, has asked George Bush to use his presidential powers to release him. </p> World news Sat, 22 Nov 2008 08:05:06 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/sushi-famine-plunging-tuna-stocks-are-threatening-livelihoods-14075197.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/sushi-famine-plunging-tuna-stocks-are-threatening-livelihoods-14075197.html?r=RSS <p> On a gloomy day pregnant with rain and the weight of past expectations, tuna fisherman Minoru Nakamura is welcomed back to port by his family in Ishiki like a conquering hero. </p> World news Sat, 22 Nov 2008 08:01:58 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/islamists-raid-port-in-hunt-for-pirates-who-seized-supertanker-14075196.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/islamists-raid-port-in-hunt-for-pirates-who-seized-supertanker-14075196.html?r=RSS <p> Somali Islamist insurgents have stormed a port to hunt for pirates who seized a Saudi tanker, it was reported yesterday. </p> World news Sat, 22 Nov 2008 07:59:43 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/us-election/clinton-is-secretary-of-state-in-obamas-dream-team-14075194.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/us-election/clinton-is-secretary-of-state-in-obamas-dream-team-14075194.html?r=RSS <p> Hillary Clinton has finally agreed to become President-elect Barack Obama&rsquo;s Secretary of State and spearhead efforts to restore America&rsquo;s credibility in the world. </p> US Election Sat, 22 Nov 2008 07:51:34 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/nationalisation-threat-to-banks-government-considers-nuclear-option-14075192.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/nationalisation-threat-to-banks-government-considers-nuclear-option-14075192.html?r=RSS <p> The Government is using the threat of a wholesale nationalisation of banks in an attempt to force institutions to lend billions to small companies struggling to survive as Britain slips into recession. </p> Local & National Sat, 22 Nov 2008 07:46:28 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/conrad-seeking-assistance-from-bush-14075193.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/conrad-seeking-assistance-from-bush-14075193.html?r=RSS <p>Conrad Black - the disgraced media tycoon - is apparently hoping George W Bush will help get him out of jail.</p> North America Sat, 22 Nov 2008 07:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/43-marijuana-shops-to-close-in-amsterdam-14075191.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/43-marijuana-shops-to-close-in-amsterdam-14075191.html?r=RSS <p>Almost a fifth of Amsterdam's popular marijuana-selling coffee shops will be closed down - because they are too close to schools.</p> Europe Sat, 22 Nov 2008 07:37:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/asia/4-die-in-us-missile-strike-in-pakistan-14075188.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/asia/4-die-in-us-missile-strike-in-pakistan-14075188.html?r=RSS <p>At least four people have died in a suspected US missile strike in northwest Pakistan. </p> Asia Sat, 22 Nov 2008 07:27:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/africa/congo-human-toll-escalating-14075186.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/africa/congo-human-toll-escalating-14075186.html?r=RSS <p>Aid agencies fear the human toll of the crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo is growing.</p> Africa Sat, 22 Nov 2008 07:17:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/africa/zimbabwe-under-the-spotlight-14075169.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/africa/zimbabwe-under-the-spotlight-14075169.html?r=RSS <p>Kofi Annan and Jimmy Carter are investigating the scale of the humanitarian crisis in Zimbabwe.</p> Africa Sat, 22 Nov 2008 06:53:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/95-jobs-are-lost-at-aircraft-seat-manufacturer-14074952.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/95-jobs-are-lost-at-aircraft-seat-manufacturer-14074952.html?r=RSS <p> Up to 95 jobs are to go at a Co Down aircraft seat manufacturer, it was claimed last night. </p> Local & National Sat, 22 Nov 2008 00:18:37 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/mumrsquos-murder-case-prepared-by-prosecution-14074950.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/mumrsquos-murder-case-prepared-by-prosecution-14074950.html?r=RSS <p> The prosecution case has been prepared against a man accused of murdering a pregnant mother, a court has heard. </p> Local & National Sat, 22 Nov 2008 00:01:44 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/worldrsquos-biggest-liner-is-launched-14074953.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/worldrsquos-biggest-liner-is-launched-14074953.html?r=RSS <p> The world&rsquo;s biggest cruise ship was launched yesterday when its milestone float-out ceremony took place. </p> World news Sat, 22 Nov 2008 00:01:44 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/pupils-sit-11plus-for-final-time-14074944.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/pupils-sit-11plus-for-final-time-14074944.html?r=RSS <p> Thousands of pupils have sat through the last 11-plus exam in Northern Ireland. </p> Local & National Sat, 22 Nov 2008 00:01:41 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/exloyalist-convict-gets-top-british-legion-post-14074943.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/exloyalist-convict-gets-top-british-legion-post-14074943.html?r=RSS <p> There was uproar last night after it emerged that a man convicted of offences arising from a UVF murder has been appointed chairman of a Co Londonderry branch of the Royal British Legion. </p> Local & National Sat, 22 Nov 2008 00:01:31 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/irishwoman-23-drowns-in-vietnam-14075189.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/irishwoman-23-drowns-in-vietnam-14075189.html?r=RSS <p> The body of a young Irishwoman who drowned in Vietnam was recovered yesterday. </p> Local & National Sat, 22 Nov 2008 00:00:27 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/pound1000-fine-for-failing-to-update-id-card-details-14074970.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/pound1000-fine-for-failing-to-update-id-card-details-14074970.html?r=RSS <p> People who move house will have to update their ID card within three months or face fines of up to &pound;1,000, draft regulations about the controversial scheme published yesterday revealed. </p> Local & National Fri, 21 Nov 2008 22:26:29 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/bullied-irish-boy-14-shot-himself-in-the-face-14074737.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/bullied-irish-boy-14-shot-himself-in-the-face-14074737.html?r=RSS <p> A 14-year-old schoolboy suffering at the hands of school bullies blasted himself in the face with his father's shotgun in a suicide attempt. </p> Local & National Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:55:38 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/film-tv/news/beeb-executives-to-waive-bonuses-14074730.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/film-tv/news/beeb-executives-to-waive-bonuses-14074730.html?r=RSS <p> BBC Trust chairman Sir Michael Lyons revealed today that the BBC's executive directors have agreed to waive their bonuses for 2009. </p> News Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:49:47 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/security-officer-suspended-for-questioning-obamas-foreign-policy-14074715.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/security-officer-suspended-for-questioning-obamas-foreign-policy-14074715.html?r=RSS <p>A US embassy security officer has been suspended after writing a blog which questioned Barack Obama's foreign policy.</p> North America Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:26:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/politics/sf-forced-dup-hand-on-policing-empey-14074693.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/politics/sf-forced-dup-hand-on-policing-empey-14074693.html?r=RSS <p> Sinn Fein has forced the Democratic Unionists to accelerate the devolution of policing and justice powers from Westminster, rival unionists claimed today. </p> Politics Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:12:42 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/paedophile-jailed-for-rape-of-young-sisters-14074689.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/paedophile-jailed-for-rape-of-young-sisters-14074689.html?r=RSS <p> A pensioner dying of cancer was jailed for up to 16 years today for a shocking campaign of rape and sexual assault on two young sisters. </p> Local & National Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:09:55 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/taxi-driver-in-crossbow-attack-14074685.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/taxi-driver-in-crossbow-attack-14074685.html?r=RSS <p> A crossbow bolt has been fired at a taxi in north Belfast, it was revealed today. </p> Local & National Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:07:22 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/politics/dup-member-wants-interpretive-centre-plans-dropped-14072318.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/politics/dup-member-wants-interpretive-centre-plans-dropped-14072318.html?r=RSS <p>A DUP assembly member has told Senator Cecilia Keaveney to drop any plans for an interpretive centre at a British Army base in his constituency.</p> Politics Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:38:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/weather/uk-braced-for-arctic-blast-14072300.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/weather/uk-braced-for-arctic-blast-14072300.html?r=RSS <p> The UK was today braced for an Arctic blast as blizzard conditions and freezing temperatures were predicted to envelope much of Scotland and England. </p> Weather Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:32:31 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/africa/victims-of-congo-fighting-separated-from-families-14072299.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/africa/victims-of-congo-fighting-separated-from-families-14072299.html?r=RSS <p>More than half of the people displaced by the latest fighting in the Democratic Republic of Congo have become separated from family members.</p> Africa Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:25:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/private-jet-chartered-after-easyjet-refused-to-carry-stem-cells-for-labgrown-trachea-14072272.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/private-jet-chartered-after-easyjet-refused-to-carry-stem-cells-for-labgrown-trachea-14072272.html?r=RSS <p> The transplant of a lab-grown trachea was widely hailed as a major breakthrough in the science of stem-cell technology this week. But it almost never happened. </p> Health Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:13:41 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/pound6m-police-body-armour-deal-14072248.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/pound6m-police-body-armour-deal-14072248.html?r=RSS <p> A personal protection equipment firm from Northern Ireland has landed a &pound;6 million contract today to supply body armour to the Scottish police. </p> Local & National Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:58:32 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/education/helping-pupils-hit-the-mark-has-tested-the-best-minds-14072245.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/education/helping-pupils-hit-the-mark-has-tested-the-best-minds-14072245.html?r=RSS <p> <b>As children sit the final 11-plus test, Professor Tony Gallagher outlines the history of the controversial exam and explains how the issue of its replacement became so divisive</b> </p> Education Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:55:19 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/court-frees-guantanamo-men-14072231.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/court-frees-guantanamo-men-14072231.html?r=RSS <p> A judge in Washington has ruled that the US government has no grounds to continue holding five Algerian men who have been imprisoned at Guantanamo Bay for seven years, and should free them without delay. He ruled that a sixth Algerian should continue to be held because evidence against him is stronger. </p> World news Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:39:34 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/travel-ticket-saves-suspect-from-death-row-14072228.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/travel-ticket-saves-suspect-from-death-row-14072228.html?r=RSS <p> A young man in New York may have been spared a wrongful conviction in a capital murder case thanks to an unlikely ally, the little plastic card that millions in the city use to ride its buses and subways. </p> World news Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:38:39 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/nicaragua-betrayal-of-the-revolution-14072224.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/nicaragua-betrayal-of-the-revolution-14072224.html?r=RSS <p> In March 1983, a few days before the arrival of Pope John Paul II in Nicaragua, Father Bismarck Carvallo sinned. Never at peace with his vows of chastity, he succumbed to the allure of a comely Sandinista intelligence agent who invited him at night into her home. </p> World news Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:35:31 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/pope-predicted-credit-crunch-says-italian-minister-14072223.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/pope-predicted-credit-crunch-says-italian-minister-14072223.html?r=RSS <p> Pope Benedict XVI, who recently reminded those panicked by the economic crisis that &quot;money vanishes, it is nothing,&quot; predicted the credit crunch more than 20 years ago, it was claimed this week. </p> World news Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:34:35 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/who-stole-french-justice-ministers-ring-14072221.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/who-stole-french-justice-ministers-ring-14072221.html?r=RSS <p> Here is a case for Inspector Maigret or, perhaps, Inspector Clouseau. Who &quot;stole&quot; a &euro;15,000 (&pound;13,000) ring from the finger of the embattled French Justice Minister, Rachida Dati? </p> World news Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:33:05 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/lifestyle/travel/costa-lot-expats-forced-to-tighten-their-belts-14072217.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/lifestyle/travel/costa-lot-expats-forced-to-tighten-their-belts-14072217.html?r=RSS <p> Eugenie Smith, a sprightly 82, still drives her Ford Fiesta to the shops in Torreblanca near Fuengirola, and helps in the charity shop twice a week at the church group, The Ark, run by her son, David, who is pastor there. But the former teacher from Windsor, who moved to the Costa del Sol 26 years ago, struggles to pay her bills since the pound plunged to its lowest level against the euro. </p> Travel Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:28:47 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/the-phoney-philanthropists-14072215.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/the-phoney-philanthropists-14072215.html?r=RSS <p> They used to be high-rolling gamblers dealing in the newest, smartest stock on financial markets. They rode the dotcom boom, investing other people's wealth, living a millionaire's lifestyle and returning eye-watering profits for their clients. </p> World news Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:25:38 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/education/committee-members-tell-ruane-to-quit-14072150.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/education/committee-members-tell-ruane-to-quit-14072150.html?r=RSS <p> Over half of Stormont&rsquo;s education committee wants Caitriona Ruane to resign, a Belfast Telegraph survey found today. </p> Education Fri, 21 Nov 2008 12:31:17 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/milltown-grave-plots-to-cost-pound3000-14072136.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/milltown-grave-plots-to-cost-pound3000-14072136.html?r=RSS <p> The Catholic Church today defended its decision to charge thousands of pounds for new burial plots at a west Belfast cemetery saying the hefty price tag included maintenance. </p> Local & National Fri, 21 Nov 2008 12:22:01 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/education/ruane-stands-firm-as-the-11plus-goes-14072098.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/education/ruane-stands-firm-as-the-11plus-goes-14072098.html?r=RSS <p> On the day over 15,000 Northern Ireland schoolchildren sat the final 11-plus test, Caitriona Ruane today defiantly dismissed a call from a majority of members of her Stormont committee for her to resign. </p> Education Fri, 21 Nov 2008 11:29:31 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/boy-dies-after-using-too-much-deoderant-14072097.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/boy-dies-after-using-too-much-deoderant-14072097.html?r=RSS <p> A 12-year-old boy&rsquo;s heart failed after he used too much deodorant, an inquest heard. </p> Local & National Fri, 21 Nov 2008 11:28:17 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/us-senate-delays-decision-on-car-firms-bailout-14071832.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/us-senate-delays-decision-on-car-firms-bailout-14071832.html?r=RSS <p>The US Senate has delayed making a decision on a $25bn bailout package being sought by the country's top-three car manufacturers.</p> North America Fri, 21 Nov 2008 09:24:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/africa/top-shipping-firm-to-avoid-pirateplagued-waters-14071831.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/africa/top-shipping-firm-to-avoid-pirateplagued-waters-14071831.html?r=RSS <p>The world's largest shipping company has announced that its oil tankers will be avoiding pirate-plagued waters around the Gulf of Aden.</p> Africa Fri, 21 Nov 2008 09:20:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/court-to-approve-madonnaguy-ritchie-divorce-14071826.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/court-to-approve-madonnaguy-ritchie-divorce-14071826.html?r=RSS <p>Pop singer Madonna is due to divorce her film-director husband Guy Ritchie at a court in England today.</p> Europe Fri, 21 Nov 2008 09:16:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/africa/un-to-send-extra-3000-peacekeepers-to-congo-14071807.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/africa/un-to-send-extra-3000-peacekeepers-to-congo-14071807.html?r=RSS <p>The United Nations has agreed to send an extra 3,000 peacekeepers to the Democratic Republic of Congo in an effort to protect civilians from the latest violence in the country.</p> Africa Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:55:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/clinton-to-be-nominated-as-secretary-of-state-next-week-14071789.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/clinton-to-be-nominated-as-secretary-of-state-next-week-14071789.html?r=RSS <p>The likelihood of Hillary Clinton becoming America's top diplomat appears to be increasing.</p> North America Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:51:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/kylie-kicks-off-opening-of-lavish-1bn-dubai-hotel-14071660.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/kylie-kicks-off-opening-of-lavish-1bn-dubai-hotel-14071660.html?r=RSS <p> A lavish A-list three-day party for more than 2,000 guests kicked off in Dubai tonight with a performance by Kylie Minogue. </p> World news Fri, 21 Nov 2008 04:39:01 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/us-election/hillarys-quest-for-her-legacy-job-hits-trouble-14071621.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/us-election/hillarys-quest-for-her-legacy-job-hits-trouble-14071621.html?r=RSS <p> The political drama over whether Hillary Clinton will secure the position of US Secretary of State in the new Barack Obama administration intensified yesterday as negotiations between the Clinton and Obama camps threatened to sour. </p> US Election Fri, 21 Nov 2008 03:40:47 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/shahs-exiled-son-bids-to-unite-fractured-iran-14071620.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/shahs-exiled-son-bids-to-unite-fractured-iran-14071620.html?r=RSS <p> The scene is a London townhouse near Victoria. The heir to the throne of Iran, the eldest son of the late Shah, is holding court before a small audience of Iranian exiles and Middle East analysts crowded into the living room. </p> World news Fri, 21 Nov 2008 03:36:45 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/over-3000-peacekeeping-troops-going-to-congo-14071619.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/over-3000-peacekeeping-troops-going-to-congo-14071619.html?r=RSS <p> The UN Security Council voted yesterday to send 3,100 more peacekeeping troops to the area to help the 17,000 UN soldiers and police already on the ground. </p> World news Fri, 21 Nov 2008 03:34:46 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/teenage-girl-killed-herself-after-housewifes-campaign-on-myspace-jury-told-14071614.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/teenage-girl-killed-herself-after-housewifes-campaign-on-myspace-jury-told-14071614.html?r=RSS <p> A housewife who created a phoney MySpace account to send hostile emails to a neighbour's 13-year-old daughter appeared in court yesterday charged with &quot;cyber-bullying&quot; that prompted the girl's suicide. </p> World news Fri, 21 Nov 2008 03:26:03 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/cyclist-killed-after-being-struck-by-lorry-14071607.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/cyclist-killed-after-being-struck-by-lorry-14071607.html?r=RSS <p> A cyclist has been killed after being struck by a lorry in Northern Ireland, police said last night. </p> Local & National Fri, 21 Nov 2008 03:08:06 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/outcry-as-government-refuses-to-release-baby-p-report-14071604.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/outcry-as-government-refuses-to-release-baby-p-report-14071604.html?r=RSS <p> Ministers face demands for a change in the law after declaring that the detailed report into Haringey Council's handling of the Baby P case cannot be made public. </p> Local & National Fri, 21 Nov 2008 02:59:11 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/police-suspend-officer-on-bnp-list-14071600.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/police-suspend-officer-on-bnp-list-14071600.html?r=RSS <p> A policeman suspended over alleged links to the British National Party will today be quizzed by his bosses. </p> Local & National Fri, 21 Nov 2008 02:49:50 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/how-belfast-is-leading-the-war-on-lung-cancer-14071559.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/how-belfast-is-leading-the-war-on-lung-cancer-14071559.html?r=RSS <p> <b>Scientists in Belfast are leading international research to find new drugs which will improve our low survival rates for lung cancer. Health Correspondent Claire Harrison speaks to Dr Dean Fennell about how patients are getting access to potentially ground-breaking drugs which would otherwise not be available for years.</b> </p> Health Fri, 21 Nov 2008 01:24:49 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/shannon-matthewrsquos-captor-lsquotook-her-on-trips-to-the-park-14071557.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/shannon-matthewrsquos-captor-lsquotook-her-on-trips-to-the-park-14071557.html?r=RSS <p> The man accused of kidnapping Shannon Matthews told police he took the schoolgirl on trips to the park, a court heard yesterday. </p> Local & National Fri, 21 Nov 2008 01:20:47 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/wardens-issue-457-tickets-a-day-14071556.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/wardens-issue-457-tickets-a-day-14071556.html?r=RSS <p> Some 457 parking tickets are issued on average every day across in Northern Ireland , new statistics revealed last night. </p> Local & National Fri, 21 Nov 2008 01:19:48 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/exboxing-champ-collins-wanted-a-private-fight-claims-bouncer-14071555.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/exboxing-champ-collins-wanted-a-private-fight-claims-bouncer-14071555.html?r=RSS <p> An Albanian bouncer has claimed that former world boxing champion Steve Collins challenged him to a private boxing match the night he allegedly punched him in the face. </p> Local & National Fri, 21 Nov 2008 01:16:30 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/paralysed-irish-rugby-player-who-became-an-inspiration-14071549.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/paralysed-irish-rugby-player-who-became-an-inspiration-14071549.html?r=RSS <p> A young Irishman who was paralysed in a rugby accident is inspiring huge support with his incredibly positive attitude. </p> Local & National Fri, 21 Nov 2008 01:11:10 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/drunk-driver-kills-two-in-compo-hummer-14072267.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/drunk-driver-kills-two-in-compo-hummer-14072267.html?r=RSS <p> A woman who bought a Hummer with compensation she got when her partner was killed by a drunken driver has been charged with killing two people - while driving drunk. </p> World news Fri, 21 Nov 2008 01:08:13 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/a-quickie-divorce-for-madge-and-guy-14071547.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/a-quickie-divorce-for-madge-and-guy-14071547.html?r=RSS <p> Madonna and her film director husband Guy Ritchie are to be divorced today. </p> Local & National Fri, 21 Nov 2008 01:05:22 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/how-charles-put-the-next-us-president-in-the-picture-14071546.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/how-charles-put-the-next-us-president-in-the-picture-14071546.html?r=RSS Local & National Fri, 21 Nov 2008 01:04:34 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/politics/ulster-unionist-party-to-form-electoral-pact-with-tories-14071528.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/politics/ulster-unionist-party-to-form-electoral-pact-with-tories-14071528.html?r=RSS <p> The Ulster Unionist Party last night agreed to form an electoral pact with the Conservatives. </p> Politics Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:34:49 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/politics/executive-action-moves-wersquove-waited-153-days-for-14071516.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/politics/executive-action-moves-wersquove-waited-153-days-for-14071516.html?r=RSS <p> The Stormont Executive finally swung into action yesterday, announcing a deferral of water charges to 2010 and a relaxation of rules on rural house-building. </p> Politics Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:23:21 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/us-jobless-rate-rockets-14071301.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/us-jobless-rate-rockets-14071301.html?r=RSS <p>The US has been rocked by the fastest weekly rise in unemployment in 16 years.</p> North America Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:44:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/education/parents-furious-over-schools-underwear-spot-checks-14071169.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/education/parents-furious-over-schools-underwear-spot-checks-14071169.html?r=RSS <p> A row erupted today over claims that teachers were checking pupils' underwear to make sure they comply with a new school uniform policy. </p> Education Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:56:40 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/radio-host-shocked-as-woman-admits-eating-little-black-girls-14071163.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/radio-host-shocked-as-woman-admits-eating-little-black-girls-14071163.html?r=RSS <p> A radio presenter was stunned when he answered a call from a listener who admitted she was once an unwitting cannibal. </p> Local & National Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:52:45 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/politics/unionists-to-decide-on-tory-election-pact-14071135.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/politics/unionists-to-decide-on-tory-election-pact-14071135.html?r=RSS <p> The Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) will tonight decide on whether or not it will form a new electoral pact with the Conservatives. </p> Politics Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:30:19 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/police-face-pound21m-budget-shortfall-over-republican-threat-14071133.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/police-face-pound21m-budget-shortfall-over-republican-threat-14071133.html?r=RSS <p> The threat from dissident republicans has left police in Northern Ireland with a &pound;21 million budget shortfall, it was revealed today. </p> Local & National Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:26:28 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland-water-breached-operating-licence-14071130.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland-water-breached-operating-licence-14071130.html?r=RSS <p> Northern Ireland Water (NIW) has been found guilty of breaching its operating licence and is set to be ordered to improve its performance, energy regulators announced today. </p> Local & National Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:21:09 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/northern-ireland-leaders-to-attend-us-business-forum-14071127.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/northern-ireland-leaders-to-attend-us-business-forum-14071127.html?r=RSS <p> Northern Ireland's political leaders are to travel to the United States next month in a bid to attract investment, it was revealed today. </p> Business News Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:19:38 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/stonethrowing-thugs-smash-womans-jaw-14071122.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/stonethrowing-thugs-smash-womans-jaw-14071122.html?r=RSS <p> A 25-year-old woman is in hospital with a broken jaw after thugs hurled a stone through a taxi windscreen. </p> Local & National Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:13:16 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/lifestyle/house-home/restrictions-to-remain-on-new-builds-14071116.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/lifestyle/house-home/restrictions-to-remain-on-new-builds-14071116.html?r=RSS <p> A reworked planning policy for countryside homes in Northern Ireland will retain a presumption against granting permission for new builds, it was revealed today. </p> House & Home Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:01:52 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/obama-to-appoint-daschle-as-health-secretary-14070895.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/obama-to-appoint-daschle-as-health-secretary-14070895.html?r=RSS <p>US president-elect Barack Obama is poised to appoint former Senate leader Tom Daschle as his Health Secretary.</p> North America Thu, 20 Nov 2008 13:34:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/politics/irish-pm-says-there-is-no-shame-in-moderate-drinking-14071140.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/politics/irish-pm-says-there-is-no-shame-in-moderate-drinking-14071140.html?r=RSS <p> The Republic's PM has revealed his secret to switching off after a hard day at the office -- &quot;taking it handy&quot; with a pint of Guinness. </p> Politics Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:36:58 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/the-final-pic-of-baby-p-14070769.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/the-final-pic-of-baby-p-14070769.html?r=RSS <p> This is the last cherished photograph of Baby P &mdash; one that could have have saved his tragically short life. </p> Local & National Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:29:36 +0000