http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/?service=Rss http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/gm-plans-to-keep--european-business-14551927.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/gm-plans-to-keep--european-business-14551927.html?r=RSS A DRAMATIC decision by US car giant General Motors not to sell its European business has been welcomed in Britain. Business News Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/israel-seizes-arms-bound-for-lebanonrsquo-14551934.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/israel-seizes-arms-bound-for-lebanonrsquo-14551934.html?r=RSS <p> The Israeli navy yesterday seized a ship carrying what defence officials said was five hundred tons of Iranian-supplied weapons bound for Hizbollah guerrillas in Lebanon, including Katyusha rockets that could be used in the event of renewed Israel-Hizbollah hostilities. </p> World news Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:06:26 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/wwi-troop-records-are-published-14551911.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/wwi-troop-records-are-published-14551911.html?r=RSS <p> Army service records of more than two million British soldiers who served during the First World War were published online for the first time yesterday. </p> Local & National Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:26:37 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ieland-water-quality-getting-better-14551910.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ieland-water-quality-getting-better-14551910.html?r=RSS <p> Water quality in Northern Ireland is improving because of increased investment in pipes and treatment works, a report has said. </p> Local & National Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:25:59 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/woman-struck-15-times-during-rape-court-told-14551904.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/woman-struck-15-times-during-rape-court-told-14551904.html?r=RSS <p> A woman was raped and punched up to 15 times during a &ldquo;vicious&rdquo; assault in Co Down, the High Court has heard. </p> Local & National Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:20:45 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/us-chimp-attack-victim-seeks-to-sue-state-14551887.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/us-chimp-attack-victim-seeks-to-sue-state-14551887.html?r=RSS <p> The family of a Connecticut woman mauled and blinded by a chimpanzee is seeking to sue the state for 150 million (&pound;90m). </p> World news Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:41:32 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/benitez-not-worried-over-liverpool-future-14551809.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/benitez-not-worried-over-liverpool-future-14551809.html?r=RSS <p> Rafael Benitez insists he does not fear for his job even though Liverpool now need a miracle to reach the last 16 of the Champions League. </p> Premier League Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:13:59 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/afghan-officer-kills-five-british-soldiers-14548829.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/afghan-officer-kills-five-british-soldiers-14548829.html?r=RSS <p> Five British troops have been shot dead in Afghanistan by a police officer. </p> Local & National Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:28:51 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/council-lifts-library-poppy-ban-14548369.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/council-lifts-library-poppy-ban-14548369.html?r=RSS <p> A decision to ban the sale of poppies in 46 libraries was reversed today by a council. </p> Local & National Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:46:06 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/can-john-and-edward--aka-jedward--really-win--x-factor-14548110.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/can-john-and-edward--aka-jedward--really-win--x-factor-14548110.html?r=RSS <p> Maureen Coleman hears contrasting opinions on the Grimes twins from two of our most outspoken music experts </p> News Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:40:23 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/ryanair-in-cheap-fares-profit-warning-14548066.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/ryanair-in-cheap-fares-profit-warning-14548066.html?r=RSS <p> Ryanair said that falling fuel costs had boosted profits but added that cut-price fares would result in losses for the rest of the year. </p> Business News Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:45:55 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/rugby-hero-ronan-ogara-sued-over-property-deal-14548046.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/rugby-hero-ronan-ogara-sued-over-property-deal-14548046.html?r=RSS <p> Ronan O'Gara was named in a court action yesterday in which a property company sought to force him and other investors to complete pre-recession deals for apartments. </p> Business News Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:09:23 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/former-bank-manager-in-court-on-pound7m-fraud-charges-14547946.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/former-bank-manager-in-court-on-pound7m-fraud-charges-14547946.html?r=RSS <p> A former bank manager has appeared in court in connection with a &pound;7m fraud and money laundering operation. </p> Local & National Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:04:52 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/drogbarsquos-on-best-behaviour-for-chelsea-14547879.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/drogbarsquos-on-best-behaviour-for-chelsea-14547879.html?r=RSS <p> The last time Didier Drogba took a starring role in the Champions League, he was stomping around the Stamford Bridge pitch in his flip-flops, shouting expletives into a TV camera. Tonight's comeback should be slightly more conventional. </p> Premier League Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:10:33 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/king-to-appeal-18month-prison-sentence-14546154.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/king-to-appeal-18month-prison-sentence-14546154.html?r=RSS <p>Marlon King's agent says the player intends to appeal against his 18-month prison sentence for assaulting a woman in a British nightclub.</p> Soccer Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:43:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/milan-tie-up-second-beckham-loan-deal-14546152.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/milan-tie-up-second-beckham-loan-deal-14546152.html?r=RSS <p>AC Milan are claiming to have tied up a deal to bring David Beckham back to the San Siro for a second loan spell.</p> Soccer Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:34:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/barnes-to-miss-australias-european-tour-14546151.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/barnes-to-miss-australias-european-tour-14546151.html?r=RSS <p>Australian vice-captain Berrick Barnes has been ruled out of his country's upcoming tour of Europe.</p> Rugby Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:33:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/derry-murder-accused-takes-stand-in-trial-14546145.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/derry-murder-accused-takes-stand-in-trial-14546145.html?r=RSS <p>A Derry man accused of murdering his ex-girlfriend and mother of their unborn child has taken the stand at his trial.</p> Ireland Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:25:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/sf-angered-by-pound20m-offer-to-former-ruc-men-14546146.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/sf-angered-by-pound20m-offer-to-former-ruc-men-14546146.html?r=RSS <p>Sinn Fein has expressed anger at an apparent agreement by the British Government to pay &pound;20m to former part-time RUC officers.</p> Politics Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:25:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/premier-division-title-rivals-in-action-tonight-14546133.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/premier-division-title-rivals-in-action-tonight-14546133.html?r=RSS <p>Top spot in the League of Ireland Premier Division could change hands again this evening as the two title rivals entertain western opposition in Dublin.</p> Soccer Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:44:00 +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/sport/golf/mcilroy-back-on-track-at-world-matchplay-14546119.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/golf/mcilroy-back-on-track-at-world-matchplay-14546119.html?r=RSS <p>Rory McIlroy has got his World Matchplay Championship campaign back on track after beating Simon Dyson in Group C of the event this morning.</p> Golf Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:11:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/dempsey-publishes-bill-to-reduce-drinkdrive-limit-14546118.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/dempsey-publishes-bill-to-reduce-drinkdrive-limit-14546118.html?r=RSS <p>Transport Minister Noel Dempsey has published his controversial legislation aimed at cutting the drink-driving limit on Irish roads.</p> Ireland Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:09:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/man-charged-in-connection-with-irishmans-death-14546113.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/man-charged-in-connection-with-irishmans-death-14546113.html?r=RSS <p>A 28-year-old man has been charged in connection with the death of Gearoid Walsh during a row in Australia over the weekend.</p> Ireland Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/mortgage-debt-down-for-sixth-consecutive-month-14546093.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/mortgage-debt-down-for-sixth-consecutive-month-14546093.html?r=RSS <p>The amount of debt outstanding on residential mortgages in Ireland has fallen for the sixth consecutive month, according to the latest statistics from the Central Bank.</p> Business Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:05:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/ryan-defends-watering-down-of-nama-levy-14545968.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/ryan-defends-watering-down-of-nama-levy-14545968.html?r=RSS <p>Communications Minister Eamon Ryan has defended the Government's decision to water down its plan to impose a levy on Irish banks if NAMA fails to make a profit.</p> Politics Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:47:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/victims-body-investigating-14th-disappeared-case-14545955.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/victims-body-investigating-14th-disappeared-case-14545955.html?r=RSS <p>The commission set up to locate the bodies of people killed and secretly buried by republican paramilitaries during the Troubles is investigating the disappearance of another man in the early 1970s.</p> Ireland Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:00:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/farmers-continue-blockade-of-glanbia-grain-mills-14545954.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/farmers-continue-blockade-of-glanbia-grain-mills-14545954.html?r=RSS <p>Farmers are continuing to blockade Glanbia mills in Laois and Wexford today as part of a protest over the price being paid for grain.</p> Ireland Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:45:00 +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/sport/soccer/dinamo-zabreg-hit-with-threepoint-deduction-14545928.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/dinamo-zabreg-hit-with-threepoint-deduction-14545928.html?r=RSS <p>Dinamo Zagreb have been hit with a three-point penalty by UEFA as punishment for serious crowd trouble at the Europa League game against Timisoara on October 1st.</p> Soccer Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:08:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/provinces-to-name-teams-for-magners-games-14545927.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/provinces-to-name-teams-for-magners-games-14545927.html?r=RSS <p>Munster, Ulster and Leinster are due to name their teams today for this weekend's Magners League clashes.</p> Rugby Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:55:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/trapattoni-to-name-squad-for-playoff-ties-14545926.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/trapattoni-to-name-squad-for-playoff-ties-14545926.html?r=RSS <p>Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni's is due to name his squad today for the World Cup play-offs against France.</p> Soccer Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:54:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/prosecution-to-finish-evidence-in-derry-murder-trial-14545891.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/prosecution-to-finish-evidence-in-derry-murder-trial-14545891.html?r=RSS <p>The prosecution is expected to wind up its evidence later today in the trial of a Derry man accused of murdering the 30-year-old mother of his unborn son in July last year.</p> Ireland Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:54:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/man-questioned-over-irishmans-death-in-sydney-14545890.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/man-questioned-over-irishmans-death-in-sydney-14545890.html?r=RSS <p>Police in Australia are questioning a man in connection with the death of a 23-year-old Dubliner following an assault in Sydney over the weekend.</p> Ireland Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:48:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/garda-defence-force-unions-to-meet-govt-officials-14545889.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/garda-defence-force-unions-to-meet-govt-officials-14545889.html?r=RSS <p>Representatives of the Gardai and the Defence Forces are due to meet officials from the Department of Finance today to discuss the upcoming budget.</p> Ireland Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:44:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/ibec-predicts-no-return-to-growth-until-2011-14545887.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/ibec-predicts-no-return-to-growth-until-2011-14545887.html?r=RSS <p>The employers' group IBEC says it expects Ireland's recession to continue well into next year.</p> Business Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:36:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/nama-bill-passes-committee-stage-at-530am-14545884.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/nama-bill-passes-committee-stage-at-530am-14545884.html?r=RSS <p>The Government's controversial NAMA legislation has passed the committee stage following a marathon debate that lasted until 5.30am this morning.</p> Politics Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:29:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/irishman-dies-following-assault-in-sydney-14545879.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/irishman-dies-following-assault-in-sydney-14545879.html?r=RSS <p>A 23-year-old Irish man who was critically injured during an assault in Australia over the weekend has died in hospital overnight.</p> Ireland Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:09:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/cowen-backs-bruton-to-become-european-council-president-14545601.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/cowen-backs-bruton-to-become-european-council-president-14545601.html?r=RSS <p>The Taoiseach has given his full backing to John Bruton's bid to become the first ever President of the European Council.</p> Politics Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:51:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/swine-flu-infection-rate-in-ireland-continues-to-rise-14545592.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/swine-flu-infection-rate-in-ireland-continues-to-rise-14545592.html?r=RSS <p>The number of people suffering from swine flu is continuing to increase, health officials confirmed this evening. </p> Ireland Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:25:00 +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/ireland/politics/parades-latest-stumbling-block-to-transfer-of-policing-powers-14545533.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/parades-latest-stumbling-block-to-transfer-of-policing-powers-14545533.html?r=RSS <p>Fresh tensions emerged today between Sinn Fein and the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) over the transfer of policing and justice powers from Westminster to Stormont.</p> Politics Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:39:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/united-lodge-appeal-after-ref-booked-wrong-twin-14545531.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/united-lodge-appeal-after-ref-booked-wrong-twin-14545531.html?r=RSS <p>Manchester United have submitted a claim of mistaken identity to the Football Association after Fabio da Silva was booked by referee Chris Foy against Barnsley in the Carling Cup.</p> Soccer Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:33:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/ni-child-abuse-victims-seek-ryantype-inquiry-14545448.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/ni-child-abuse-victims-seek-ryantype-inquiry-14545448.html?r=RSS <p>Hundreds of child abuse victims in the North are demanding a full inquiry into the mistreatment they suffered in institutions run by the Catholic Church and the State.</p> Ireland Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:36:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/gormley-launches-new-emissions-cut-website-14545447.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/gormley-launches-new-emissions-cut-website-14545447.html?r=RSS <p>Environment Minister John Gormley has launched a new website advising people about ways to reduce their carbon emissions.</p> Ireland Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:35:00 +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/sport/golf/poulter-takes-early-lead-in-singapore-14545423.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/golf/poulter-takes-early-lead-in-singapore-14545423.html?r=RSS <p>Ian Poulter has taken the early lead at the Singapore Masters after carding a five-under-par opening round this morning.</p> Golf Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:48:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/larsson-brings-end-to-football-career-14545419.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/larsson-brings-end-to-football-career-14545419.html?r=RSS <p>Celtic legend Henrik Larsson has bid farewell to football after playing his last game for Helsingborg last night.</p> Soccer Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:43:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/hurling/kilkenny-and-tipp-dominate-gpa-team-of-year-14545414.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/hurling/kilkenny-and-tipp-dominate-gpa-team-of-year-14545414.html?r=RSS <p>Four counties have claimed all 15 places on this year's GPA Hurling Team of the Year.</p> Hurling Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:36:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/elton-john-concert-called-off-due-to-illness-14545405.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/elton-john-concert-called-off-due-to-illness-14545405.html?r=RSS <p>Tomorrow night's Elton John concert at the O2 in Dublin has been called off as the singer is too ill to perform.</p> Ireland Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:20:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/judge-to-review-case-for-michael-shine-inquiry-14545404.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/judge-to-review-case-for-michael-shine-inquiry-14545404.html?r=RSS <p>The Government is to appoint a retired High Court judge to review whether a public inquiry should be carried out into allegations of sexual abuse against the former Drogheda-based doctor Michael Shine.</p> Ireland Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:19:00 +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/ireland/court-to-hear-further-arguments-over-abuse-report-14545362.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/court-to-hear-further-arguments-over-abuse-report-14545362.html?r=RSS <p>The High Court will hear additional arguments related to the publication of the Dublin Archdiocese abuse report today.</p> Ireland Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:37:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/bank-shares-recover-slightly-on-stock-exchange-14545351.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/bank-shares-recover-slightly-on-stock-exchange-14545351.html?r=RSS <p>The share prices of Ireland's two main banks have recovered slightly this morning after suffering a major hit on the Irish Stock Exchange yesterday.</p> Business Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/grain-farmers-protest-outside-glanbia-plants-14545350.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/grain-farmers-protest-outside-glanbia-plants-14545350.html?r=RSS <p>Grain farmers are demonstrating outside Glanbia feed mills in Laois and Wexford today as part of a protest over prices.</p> Ireland Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:21:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/gormley-backs-bruton-for-eu-presidency-job-14545345.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/gormley-backs-bruton-for-eu-presidency-job-14545345.html?r=RSS <p>Green Party leader John Gormley has given his support to former Taoiseach John Bruton in his bid to become president of the European Council.</p> Politics Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:15:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/lenihan-slams-strike-plan-by-publicsector-staff-14545206.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/lenihan-slams-strike-plan-by-publicsector-staff-14545206.html?r=RSS <p>Finance Minister Brian Lenihan has accused public-sector workers of wanting to tax everyone else to secure higher salaries for themselves.</p> Politics Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:53:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/man-held-in-connection-with-dublin-tiger-raid-14545181.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/man-held-in-connection-with-dublin-tiger-raid-14545181.html?r=RSS <p>Gardai in Dublin have arrested a man in his 20s in connection with a tiger robbery last month in the north of the city.</p> Ireland Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:47:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/irishman-on-lifesupport-after-sydney-assault-14545141.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/irishman-on-lifesupport-after-sydney-assault-14545141.html?r=RSS <p>A 23-year-old Irishman is on a life-support machine in hospital after being seriously injured in an assault in Australia over the weekend.</p> Ireland Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:00:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/police-release-man-held-over-massereene-murders-14545135.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/police-release-man-held-over-massereene-murders-14545135.html?r=RSS <p>Police in the North have released a 37-year-old man arrested yesterday in connection with the murders of two British soldiers outside an army barracks in Antrim earlier this year.</p> Ireland Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:46:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/golf/mcilroy-in-action-at-world-matchplay-event-14545123.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/golf/mcilroy-in-action-at-world-matchplay-event-14545123.html?r=RSS <p>Rory McIlroy is flying the flag for Ireland at the Volvo World Matchplay Championship in Spain, which teed off this morning.</p> Golf Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:19:00 +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/sport/soccer/hearts-dump-celtic-out-of-scottish-league-cup-14545110.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/hearts-dump-celtic-out-of-scottish-league-cup-14545110.html?r=RSS <p>Celtic are out of the Scottish League Cup after slumping to a 1-0 defeat against Hearts at Parkhead last night.</p> Soccer Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:11:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/arsenal-knock-liverpool-out-of-carling-cup-14545104.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/arsenal-knock-liverpool-out-of-carling-cup-14545104.html?r=RSS <p>Arsenal have dumped Liverpool out of this year's Carling Cup after a 2-1 win at the Emirates Stadium last night.</p> Soccer Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:59:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/screening-may-be-needed-to-combat-chlamydia-14545097.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/screening-may-be-needed-to-combat-chlamydia-14545097.html?r=RSS <p>The health authorities reportedly believe a screening programme for chlamydia may be needed following a major spread of the sexually transmitted infection in recent years.</p> Ireland Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/omagh-spokesman-wins-prestigious-award-in-spain-14545075.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/omagh-spokesman-wins-prestigious-award-in-spain-14545075.html?r=RSS <p>The main spokesman for the victims of the Omagh bombing has won a prestigious award in Spain in recognition of his campaigning work.</p> Ireland Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:07:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/dignity-for-patients-to-press-case-for-public-inquiry-14545074.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/dignity-for-patients-to-press-case-for-public-inquiry-14545074.html?r=RSS <p>The group that represents victims of alleged sexual abuse by former doctor Michael Shine is due to meet Health Minister Mary Harney in Dublin to press its case for a public inquiry.</p> Ireland Thu, 29 Oct 2009 07:57:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/former-bank-manager-held-in-fraud-investigation-14545070.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/former-bank-manager-held-in-fraud-investigation-14545070.html?r=RSS <p>A former manager at the Newry branch of First Trust bank is reportedly being questioned in connection with a police investigation into alleged fraud and money laundering.</p> Ireland Thu, 29 Oct 2009 07:46:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/publicsector-unions-to-hold-ballot-on-strike-action-14545068.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/publicsector-unions-to-hold-ballot-on-strike-action-14545068.html?r=RSS <p>Public-sector trade unions are set to ballot their members on a one-day stoppage next month if the Government persists with its plan to impose further cuts in their pay.</p> Ireland Thu, 29 Oct 2009 07:40:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/bruton-expresses-interest-in-eu-presidency-14545063.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/bruton-expresses-interest-in-eu-presidency-14545063.html?r=RSS <p>Former Taoiseach John Bruton has put himself forward as a candidate for the new role of EU president that is due to be created by the Lisbon Treaty.</p> Ireland Thu, 29 Oct 2009 07:34:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/driving-bans-in-ireland-will-to-also-apply-in-britain-from-next-year-14544816.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/driving-bans-in-ireland-will-to-also-apply-in-britain-from-next-year-14544816.html?r=RSS <p>Motorists who have been disqualified from driving in either Britain or Ireland will be banned from roads in both jurisdictions from next February, it was confirmed today.</p> Ireland Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:06:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/three-still-held-over-massive-cigarette-haul-14544764.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/three-still-held-over-massive-cigarette-haul-14544764.html?r=RSS <p>Minister for Justice Dermot Ahern has said yesterday's record contraband cigarette seizure came about as a result of high level of cooperation between national and international agencies.</p> Ireland Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:39:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/man-jailed-for-involvement-in-cocaine-smuggling-operation-14544759.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/man-jailed-for-involvement-in-cocaine-smuggling-operation-14544759.html?r=RSS <p>A 44-year-old man has been jailed for five years for his part in an operation which would have resulted in thousands of euro worth of cocaine being distributed around Ireland.</p> Ireland Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:31:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/simon-community-warns-against-budget-cuts-14544675.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/simon-community-warns-against-budget-cuts-14544675.html?r=RSS <p>The Simon Community is warning that cuts in supports for vulnerable people could lead to an increase in homelessness.</p> Ireland Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:53:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/portsmouth-hit-with-transfer-embargo-14544660.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/portsmouth-hit-with-transfer-embargo-14544660.html?r=RSS <p>Portsmouth have been hit with a transfer embargo by the Premier League for failing to pay money owed to other clubs.</p> Soccer Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:38:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/fa-investigates-unitedbarnsley-crowd-trouble-14544661.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/fa-investigates-unitedbarnsley-crowd-trouble-14544661.html?r=RSS <p>The English FA has launched an investigation into crowd trouble during last night's Carling Cup clash between Barnsley and Manchester United.</p> Soccer Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:38:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/welbeck-to-undergo-scan-on-knee-injury-14544655.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/welbeck-to-undergo-scan-on-knee-injury-14544655.html?r=RSS <p>Manchester United striker Danny Welbeck is due to undergo a scan today after hurting his knee in last night's Carling Cup clash with Barnsley.</p> Soccer Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:34:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/provincial-teams-to-play-first-game-in-aviva-stadium-14544652.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/provincial-teams-to-play-first-game-in-aviva-stadium-14544652.html?r=RSS <p>The first game to be played at the new Aviva Stadium will be an historic rugby match between two composite Irish provincial teams.</p> Rugby Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:31:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/mother-of-tipperary-girl-denied-pain-relief-in-labour-14544650.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/mother-of-tipperary-girl-denied-pain-relief-in-labour-14544650.html?r=RSS <p>The mother of a six-year-old girl who was brain-damaged following her birth has said she was refused pain relief during her labour.</p> Ireland Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:23:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/nca-warns-about-visa-waiver-websites-14544637.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/nca-warns-about-visa-waiver-websites-14544637.html?r=RSS <p>The National Consumer Agency is warning people travelling to the US to beware of a number of websites attempting to charge money for making an application under the Visa Waiver Program.</p> Ireland Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:00:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/co-offaly-murder-trial-collapses-in-dublin-14544616.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/co-offaly-murder-trial-collapses-in-dublin-14544616.html?r=RSS <p>The trial of two brothers accused of murdering a Co Offaly farmer over a stray heifer has collapsed at the Central Criminal Court.</p> Ireland Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:40:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/alcoholic-jailed-for-setting-fire-to-cars-14544608.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/alcoholic-jailed-for-setting-fire-to-cars-14544608.html?r=RSS <p>A chronic alcoholic who set fire to a number of cars, causing &euro;15,000 worth of damage, has been sentenced to eight years at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court.</p> Ireland Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:31:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/new-firm-offers-to-secure-financial-refunds-14544607.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/new-firm-offers-to-secure-financial-refunds-14544607.html?r=RSS <p>A new company is promising to win back thousands of euros for people who have been ripped off by the banks and other financial institutions.</p> Business Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:28:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/man-seriously-injured-in-limerick-city-shooting-14544600.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/man-seriously-injured-in-limerick-city-shooting-14544600.html?r=RSS <p>A 27-year-old man has been seriously injured in a shooting in the Southill area of Limerick city this morning.</p> Ireland Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:27:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/value-of-debt-judgements-up-44-in-third-quarter-14544588.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/value-of-debt-judgements-up-44-in-third-quarter-14544588.html?r=RSS <p>The value of court judgements against companies for the recovery of unpaid debts has increased by &euro;9.4m in the third quarter of this year. </p> Ireland Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:06:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/parades-issue-may-further-delay-policing-devolution-14544589.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/parades-issue-may-further-delay-policing-devolution-14544589.html?r=RSS <p>The issue of loyalist parades has emerged as a possible further hurdle to the devolution of policing and justice powers to the North.</p> Politics Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:06:00 +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/ireland/man-held-in-connection-with-massereene-murders-14544551.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/man-held-in-connection-with-massereene-murders-14544551.html?r=RSS <p>Police in the North have arrested a 37-year-old man in connection with the murders of two British soldiers in Co Antrim earlier this year.</p> Ireland Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:58:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/boi-investigating-laser-card-doublecharging-14544336.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/boi-investigating-laser-card-doublecharging-14544336.html?r=RSS <p>Bank of Ireland is conducting an investigation following another incident of overcharging affecting laser card transactions yesterday afternoon.</p> Ireland Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:32:00 +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/sport/agassi-admits-using-crystal-meth-during-career-14544308.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/agassi-admits-using-crystal-meth-during-career-14544308.html?r=RSS <p>US tennis legend Andre Agassi has admitted that he used crystal meth during his career and lied about the matter in order to escape a ban.</p> Sport Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:08:00 +0000