http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/?service=Rss http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/hurling/dublin-delay-naming-team-for-kilkenny-clash-14382026.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/hurling/dublin-delay-naming-team-for-kilkenny-clash-14382026.html?r=RSS <p>Anthony Daly is waiting until tonight to name his starting 15 for Dublin's Leinster final meeting with Kilkenny on Sunday.</p> Hurling Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:56:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/gaelic-football/freeman-to-learn-outcome-of-dra-appeal-14382008.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/gaelic-football/freeman-to-learn-outcome-of-dra-appeal-14382008.html?r=RSS <p>Tommy Freeman will learn his fate tonight as he seeks a reprieve from the GAA's Disputes Resolution Authority.</p> Gaelic Football Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:46:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/golf/lowry-set-to-survive-cut-at-french-open-14381989.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/golf/lowry-set-to-survive-cut-at-french-open-14381989.html?r=RSS <p>Ireland's Shane Lowry looks likely to make his first cut as a professional golfer at the French Open in Paris today.</p> Golf Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:45:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/premier-division-top-two-in-action-tonight-14381988.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/premier-division-top-two-in-action-tonight-14381988.html?r=RSS <p>The top two teams in the League of Ireland Premier Division are both in action this evening.</p> Soccer Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:43:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/search-underway-for-missing-man-in-co-laois-14381983.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/search-underway-for-missing-man-in-co-laois-14381983.html?r=RSS <p>More than 200 people are taking part in a search in Co Laois today for a 37-year-old man who has been missing for the past two days</p> Ireland Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:36:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/christy-hanley-killer-to-be-sentenced-next-week-14381934.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/christy-hanley-killer-to-be-sentenced-next-week-14381934.html?r=RSS <p>A 47-year-old man who robbed and killed 83-year-old horse-trader Christy Hanley in Westmeath last year will be sentenced this day next week.</p> Ireland Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:01:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/pps-drops-charges-against-castlereagh-chef-14381923.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/pps-drops-charges-against-castlereagh-chef-14381923.html?r=RSS <p>The Public Prosecution Service in the North has dramatically decided to drop all charges against an American citizen accused of involvement in the IRA break-in at Castlereagh top security base.</p> Ireland Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:54:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/boi-chairman-outlines-banks-current-priorities-14381889.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/boi-chairman-outlines-banks-current-priorities-14381889.html?r=RSS <p>The chairman of Bank of Ireland has told shareholders that the bank's main priorities at the moment are to support its customers, to strengthen its capital and to actively manage its credit risks.</p> Business Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:21:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/death-toll-from-italian-train-blast-rises-to-20-14381787.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/death-toll-from-italian-train-blast-rises-to-20-14381787.html?r=RSS <p>The death toll from the massive gas explosion in Italy earlier this week has increased to 20 today following the death of another woman overnight.</p> Europe Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:44:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/ahern-defends-controversial-new-criminal-justice-bill-14381766.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/ahern-defends-controversial-new-criminal-justice-bill-14381766.html?r=RSS <p>Justice Minister Dermot Ahern has defended controversial new legislation on gangland crime that he is forcing through the Dail without the normal debate.</p> Ireland Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:38:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/evening-transport-service-extended-until-end-of-year-14381686.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/evening-transport-service-extended-until-end-of-year-14381686.html?r=RSS <p>The Government has announced that the rural evening transport service, which was due to finish up next week, will now be extended until the end of the year.</p> Ireland Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:02:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/spending-freeze-holding-up-creation-of-250-jobs-14381426.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/spending-freeze-holding-up-creation-of-250-jobs-14381426.html?r=RSS <p>Údarás na Gaeltachta says the Government's freeze on spending in state agencies is preventing it from creating 250 new jobs.</p> Business Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:48:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/energy-firm-airtricity-to-create-200-new-jobs-14381389.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/energy-firm-airtricity-to-create-200-new-jobs-14381389.html?r=RSS <p>Airtricity has announced plans to create 200 new jobs in its sales, billing and customer services departments.</p> Business Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:42:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/fire-damages-house-allocated-to-traveller-family-14381386.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/fire-damages-house-allocated-to-traveller-family-14381386.html?r=RSS <p>Extensive fire damage has been caused to a house at the centre of a bitter dispute between North Tipperary County Council, a Traveller family and local people.</p> Ireland Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:38:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/govt-to-force-new-criminal-justice-bill-through-dail-14381313.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/govt-to-force-new-criminal-justice-bill-through-dail-14381313.html?r=RSS <p>The Government is set to force the contentious new Criminal Justice Bill through the Dail today without the normal period of debate.</p> Politics Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:43:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/us-marshals-seize-madoffs-manhattan-pad-14381303.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/us-marshals-seize-madoffs-manhattan-pad-14381303.html?r=RSS <p>US federal marshals have seized Bernard Madoff's $7m Manhattan penthouse, forcing his wife to move out and leave her possessions behind.</p> North America Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:23:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/top-oas-diplomat-to-visit-honduras-today-14381302.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/top-oas-diplomat-to-visit-honduras-today-14381302.html?r=RSS <p>The head of the Organisation of American States is due to travel to Honduras today to demand the restoration of President Manuel Zelaya, who was ousted in a military coup last weekend.</p> North America Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:22:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/asia/un-chief-to-push-for-release-of-suu-kyi-14381298.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/asia/un-chief-to-push-for-release-of-suu-kyi-14381298.html?r=RSS <p>UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is beginning a high-profile visit to Burma today during which he is promising to push for the release of pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi.</p> Asia Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:16:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/powerful-bomb-explodes-at-athens-tax-office-14381293.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/powerful-bomb-explodes-at-athens-tax-office-14381293.html?r=RSS <p>A powerful bomb has exploded outside a tax office in Athens this morning, causing considerable damage by no injuries.</p> Europe Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:06:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/four-irish-players-in-lions-team-for-final-test-14381292.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/four-irish-players-in-lions-team-for-final-test-14381292.html?r=RSS <p>Four Irish players are set to line out in tomorrow's final test on the Lions tour of South Africa.</p> Rugby Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:02:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/sligo-lose-21-in-first-leg-of-europa-qualifier-14381288.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/sligo-lose-21-in-first-leg-of-europa-qualifier-14381288.html?r=RSS <p>Sligo Rovers have an uphill battle on their hands after losing the first leg of their Europa League qualifier last night.</p> Soccer Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:57:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/chelsea-reject-city-offer-for-john-terry-14381276.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/chelsea-reject-city-offer-for-john-terry-14381276.html?r=RSS <p>Chelsea have rejected an offer from Manchester City for their club captain, John Terry.</p> Soccer Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:50:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/owen-linked-with-surprise-move-to-man-utd-14381275.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/owen-linked-with-surprise-move-to-man-utd-14381275.html?r=RSS <p>Former England international Michael Owen is being linked with a surprise move to Manchester United today.</p> Soccer Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:46:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/mens-semifinals-take-place-at-wimbledon-today-14381268.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/mens-semifinals-take-place-at-wimbledon-today-14381268.html?r=RSS <p>The line-up for the men's final at Wimbledon this year will be decided in London later today.</p> Sport Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:42:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/boi-says-bad-debts-will-total-euro6bn-by-2011-14381266.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/boi-says-bad-debts-will-total-euro6bn-by-2011-14381266.html?r=RSS <p>Bank of Ireland says it expects its bad debts to total around &euro;6bn by March 2011.</p> Business Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:38:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/new-us-ambassador-to-present-credentials-today-14381206.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/new-us-ambassador-to-present-credentials-today-14381206.html?r=RSS <p>The incoming US Ambassador to Ireland is due to present his credentials to President Mary McAleese today.</p> Ireland Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:01:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/man-to-be-sentenced-for-co-westmeath-killing-14381188.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/man-to-be-sentenced-for-co-westmeath-killing-14381188.html?r=RSS <p>A 47-year-old man is due to be sentenced today for robbing and killing an 83-year-old man in Co Westmeath last year.</p> Ireland Fri, 03 Jul 2009 07:54:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/dail-to-debate-economic-reports-from-oecd-and-imf-14381187.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/dail-to-debate-economic-reports-from-oecd-and-imf-14381187.html?r=RSS <p>The Dail is due to sit until 9pm this evening to facilitate a special debate about the two recent reports on the Irish economy from the OECD and the International Monetary Fund.</p> Politics Fri, 03 Jul 2009 07:48:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/boi-bosses-to-face-shareholders-at-dublin-agm-14381186.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/boi-bosses-to-face-shareholders-at-dublin-agm-14381186.html?r=RSS <p>Shareholders will get a chance to question Bank of Ireland bosses today about the running of the company's over the past year.</p> Business Fri, 03 Jul 2009 07:45:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/electricians-set-to-press-ahead-with-strike-action-14381166.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/electricians-set-to-press-ahead-with-strike-action-14381166.html?r=RSS <p>More than 10,000 electricians across the country look set to proceed with strike action from next Monday as part of a pay dispute with their employers.</p> Ireland Fri, 03 Jul 2009 07:38:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/gardai-release-teenagers-held-over-killarney-stabbing-14381127.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/gardai-release-teenagers-held-over-killarney-stabbing-14381127.html?r=RSS <p>Gardai in Co Kerry have released two teenagers arrested on Wednesday in connection with the murder of Stephan Lyne two weeks ago.</p> Ireland Fri, 03 Jul 2009 07:28:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/road-conditions-improve-after-co-mayo-flooding-14381107.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/road-conditions-improve-after-co-mayo-flooding-14381107.html?r=RSS <p>Road conditions in Co Mayo have improved this morning after several hours of torrential rain yesterday caused flooding in many areas. </p> Ireland Fri, 03 Jul 2009 07:14:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/10000-teeu-electricians-to-strike-on-monday-14380226.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/10000-teeu-electricians-to-strike-on-monday-14380226.html?r=RSS <p>A strike by over 10,000 electricians is to go ahead on Monday after talks at Labour Relations Commission failed.</p> Ireland Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:08:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/investigators-say-air-france-plane-did-not-blow-up-in-the-air-14380154.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/investigators-say-air-france-plane-did-not-blow-up-in-the-air-14380154.html?r=RSS <p>French authorities say the Air France plane which came down in the Atlantic Ocean a month ago hit the water vertically.</p> Europe Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:24:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/serena-beat-dementieva-in-wimbledon-semifinal-epic-14380048.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/serena-beat-dementieva-in-wimbledon-semifinal-epic-14380048.html?r=RSS <p>Serena Williams fought back from the brink of a shock defeat to progress to this year's Wimbledon Final.</p> Sport Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:43:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/minister-calls-for-israeli-release-of-two-irish-citizens-14379971.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/minister-calls-for-israeli-release-of-two-irish-citizens-14379971.html?r=RSS <p>The Minister for Foreign Affairs Michael Martin is calling for the release of two Irish people being detained in Israel.</p> Ireland Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:47:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/hse-increases-job-woes-14379140.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/hse-increases-job-woes-14379140.html?r=RSS <p>The Health Service Executive is due to tell unions today that it's laying off about 1,000 temporary workers.</p> Ireland Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:02:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/floodwaters-.htmlde-on-dublin-roads-14379134.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/floodwaters-.htmlde-on-dublin-roads-14379134.html?r=RSS <p>Flooding across Dublin has subsided significantly after torrential rainfall overnight. </p> Ireland Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:00:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/belfast-public-gather-to-reject-racism-14379106.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/belfast-public-gather-to-reject-racism-14379106.html?r=RSS <p>A rally is being held in the North today in protest over the recent spate of racist attacks in Belfast. </p> Ireland Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:38:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/arrests-made-in-million-euro-cocaine-seizure-14379088.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/arrests-made-in-million-euro-cocaine-seizure-14379088.html?r=RSS <p>Garda&iacute; are still questioning four men in connection with a cocaine seizure in Dublin. </p> Ireland Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:31:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/electricians-strike-likely-to-go-ahead-14379068.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/electricians-strike-likely-to-go-ahead-14379068.html?r=RSS <p>The Labour Relations Commission is to meet electrical contractors and union representatives today in an effort to avert planned strike action.</p> Business Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:21:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/commuters-warned-of-major-delays-14377091.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/commuters-warned-of-major-delays-14377091.html?r=RSS <p>Major flooding is being reported on many routes in Dublin and the greater Leinster area. </p> Ireland Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:42:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/mater-hospital-asks-patients-to-stay-away-14377069.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/mater-hospital-asks-patients-to-stay-away-14377069.html?r=RSS <p>Dublin's Mater hospital has asked members of the public to stay away this morning.</p> Ireland Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:31:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/python-strangles-two-year-old-to-death-14377067.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/python-strangles-two-year-old-to-death-14377067.html?r=RSS <p>A 12-foot Burmese python has strangled a 2-year old girl to death in the US.</p> North America Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:28:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/teams-for-third-test-to-be-announced-today-14377066.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/teams-for-third-test-to-be-announced-today-14377066.html?r=RSS <p>Both teams will be announced today for the Third Test of the Lions Tour of South Africa.</p> Rugby Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:25:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/semifinal-line-up-decided-at-wimbledon-14377056.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/semifinal-line-up-decided-at-wimbledon-14377056.html?r=RSS <p>The Men's semi-final line up has been decided at Wimbledon with Andy Murray and Roger Federer still on track to meet in the final.</p> Sport Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:19:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/result-of-air-france-disaster-investigation-to-be-released-14377028.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/result-of-air-france-disaster-investigation-to-be-released-14377028.html?r=RSS <p>The results of an investigation into the Air France plane crash are expected to be released later today.</p> Ireland Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:54:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/new-us-ambassador-takes-up-post-14377026.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/new-us-ambassador-takes-up-post-14377026.html?r=RSS <p>The new US Ambassador to Ireland is due to arrive in Ireland today. </p> Politics Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:51:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/waste-water-plants-dont-meet-eu-standards-14376986.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/waste-water-plants-dont-meet-eu-standards-14376986.html?r=RSS <p>New figures from the Environmental Protection Agency reveal that over half of all waste water plants do not meet EU standards. </p> Ireland Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:22:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/major-flooding-in-dublin-14376966.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/major-flooding-in-dublin-14376966.html?r=RSS <p>The roof of the A and E department at the Mater Hospital has partially collapsed following severe rain in Dublin overnight. </p> Ireland Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:20:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/two-teenagers-arrested-over-murder-of-killarney-17yearold-14376226.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/two-teenagers-arrested-over-murder-of-killarney-17yearold-14376226.html?r=RSS <p>Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with the murder of Stephan Lyne in County Kerry almost two weeks ago.</p> Ireland Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:59:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/lyon-accept-real-bid-of-over-euro35m-for-benzema-14376128.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/lyon-accept-real-bid-of-over-euro35m-for-benzema-14376128.html?r=RSS <p>Lyon have accepted an offer from Real Madrid for striker Karim Benzema.</p> Soccer Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:50:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/ireland-declared-brucellosisfree-by-eu-14376127.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/ireland-declared-brucellosisfree-by-eu-14376127.html?r=RSS <p>The EU has declared Ireland Brucellosis-free.</p> Ireland Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:47:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/coughlan-denies-department-is-set-to-be-split-up-14376090.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/coughlan-denies-department-is-set-to-be-split-up-14376090.html?r=RSS <p>The Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Mary Coughlan is dismissing media speculation that her department is about to be split up.</p> Politics Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:45:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/africa/french-officials-say-yemenia-air-black-box-not-yet-found-14376089.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/africa/french-officials-say-yemenia-air-black-box-not-yet-found-14376089.html?r=RSS <p>French officials say the distress beacons NOT the black box recorders have been found from the Yemenia Air crash.</p> Africa Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:42:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/govt-uturn-on-relocation-of-central-mental-hospital-14376087.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/govt-uturn-on-relocation-of-central-mental-hospital-14376087.html?r=RSS <p>The Government has done a u-turn over plans to relocate the Central Mental Hospital from Dundrum in Dublin to the proposed site at Thornton Hall on the northside of the city.</p> Ireland Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:39:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/murray-and-federer-through-to-wimbledon-semifinals-14376068.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/murray-and-federer-through-to-wimbledon-semifinals-14376068.html?r=RSS <p>Andy Murray is through to the semi-finals of Wimbledon.</p> Sport Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:34:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/brian-odriscoll-has-expressed-his-outrage-at-comments-by-south-africa-coach-peter-de-villiers-on-eye-gouging-14376009.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/brian-odriscoll-has-expressed-his-outrage-at-comments-by-south-africa-coach-peter-de-villiers-on-eye-gouging-14376009.html?r=RSS <p>The Springboks coach backed Schalk Burger - who was banned for eight weeks for an attack on Luke Fitzgerald - and claimed it was just part of the game.</p> Rugby Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:05:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/case-against-killally-and-connor-settles-at-high-court-14375833.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/case-against-killally-and-connor-settles-at-high-court-14375833.html?r=RSS <p>The case against former Fianna Fail Councillor Gerard Killally and former Offaly football manager Richie Connor over their admitted secret profit-making has settled at the High Court.</p> Ireland Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:02:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/hung-jury-discharged-in-mccabe-murder-trial-14375767.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/hung-jury-discharged-in-mccabe-murder-trial-14375767.html?r=RSS <p>The jury in the trial of a County Cavan man accused of shooting dead another in front of his partner has been discharged after it failed to reach a verdict.</p> Ireland Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:48:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/africa/family-of-plane-crash-survivor-says-she-canapost-swim-14375749.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/africa/family-of-plane-crash-survivor-says-she-canapost-swim-14375749.html?r=RSS <p>The family of a 14-year-old girl who survived a plane crash in the Indian Ocean yesterday say she couldn't swim.</p> Africa Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:44:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/catholic-home-attacked-in-protestant-area-of-derry-14375731.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/catholic-home-attacked-in-protestant-area-of-derry-14375731.html?r=RSS <p>The home of a Catholic woman who lives in a mainly Protestant area of Derry has been attacked by a mob of up to 20 people.</p> Ireland Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:39:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/90000-contraband-cigarettes-seized-in-cork-14375427.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/90000-contraband-cigarettes-seized-in-cork-14375427.html?r=RSS <p>Customs officers have seized 90,000 contraband cigarettes at Cork Airport.</p> Ireland Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:22:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/okeeffe-to-present-fees-proposals-to-cabinet-next-week-14375367.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/okeeffe-to-present-fees-proposals-to-cabinet-next-week-14375367.html?r=RSS <p>Education Minister Batt O'Keeffe has said he will be present various methods for the reintroduction of third-level fees to his cabinet colleagues next week.</p> Politics Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:54:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/remains-of-irish-plane-crash-victim-identified-14375319.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/remains-of-irish-plane-crash-victim-identified-14375319.html?r=RSS <p>The remains of one of the three young Irish women killed in the Air France plane disaster off Brazil have been identified among the bodies recovered from the sea.</p> Ireland Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:34:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/judge-revokes-bail-for-tycoon-allen-stanford-14375318.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/judge-revokes-bail-for-tycoon-allen-stanford-14375318.html?r=RSS <p>A judge in the US has revoked bail for Texas tycoon Allen Stanford, who is facing trial accused of perpetrating a multi-billion dollar fraud.</p> North America Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:33:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/africa/flight-recorders-recovered-from-comoros-crash-plane-14375311.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/africa/flight-recorders-recovered-from-comoros-crash-plane-14375311.html?r=RSS <p>The flight recorders from the Yemeni airliner that crashed into the Indian Ocean yesterday morning have been recovered, according to a French government minister.</p> Africa Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:21:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/males-account-for-80-of-road-fatalities-this-year-14375269.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/males-account-for-80-of-road-fatalities-this-year-14375269.html?r=RSS <p>The Road Safety Authority says 80% of the people killed in accidents on Irish roads so far this year have been male.</p> Ireland Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:04:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/complaints-to-ombudsman-reach-10year-high-14375259.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/complaints-to-ombudsman-reach-10year-high-14375259.html?r=RSS <p>The office of the Ombudsman says the number of complaints it received last year was the highest in more than a decade.</p> Ireland Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:55:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/smurfit-kappa-to-lay-off-140-workers-in-cork-14375254.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/smurfit-kappa-to-lay-off-140-workers-in-cork-14375254.html?r=RSS <p>Smurfit Kappa has confirmed plans to lay off 140 workers at its paper-converting plant in Cork as part of a restructuring plan.</p> Business Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:48:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/live-register-figure-up-further-11400-last-month-14375126.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/live-register-figure-up-further-11400-last-month-14375126.html?r=RSS <p>The number of people signing on the Live Register jumped by another 11,400 last month, according to the latest seasonally adjusted figures from the CSO.</p> Ireland Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:15:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/lawlors-widow-loses-challenge-to-mahon-tribunal-14375127.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/lawlors-widow-loses-challenge-to-mahon-tribunal-14375127.html?r=RSS <p>Liam Lawlor's widow has lost her challenge to the Mahon Tribunal in which she sought to prevent it from making serious findings of misconduct against herself or her husband unless proven to the highest standard.</p> Ireland Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:15:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/woman-dies-after-serious-fall-on-mweelrea-mountain-14374935.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/woman-dies-after-serious-fall-on-mweelrea-mountain-14374935.html?r=RSS <p>Gardai in Co Mayo have confirmed that a woman who slipped into a gully on Mweelrea Mountain yesterday evening did not survive the fall.</p> Ireland Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:54:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/psni-seeks-witnesses-to-attempted-armed-robbery-14374887.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/psni-seeks-witnesses-to-attempted-armed-robbery-14374887.html?r=RSS <p>Police in the North are appealing for witnesses to an attempted robbery in Co Tyrone in the early hours of this morning. </p> Ireland Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:49:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/search-continues-for-missing-nursing-home-patient-14374726.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/search-continues-for-missing-nursing-home-patient-14374726.html?r=RSS <p>A search is continuing in Co Cork for a man who went missing from a nursing home in Bantry earlier this week.</p> Ireland Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:47:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/two-irish-activists-among-21-detained-by-israel-14374727.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/two-irish-activists-among-21-detained-by-israel-14374727.html?r=RSS <p>Two Irish people are among a group of 21 human rights activists being held by the Israeli authorities for trying to bring humanitarian supplies to the Gaza Strip.</p> Ireland Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:47:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/jacksons-body-to-go-on-public-view-at-neverland-14374721.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/jacksons-body-to-go-on-public-view-at-neverland-14374721.html?r=RSS <p>Michael Jackson's body is reportedly set to be put on public view at his Neverland ranch to allow fans to pay their last respects.</p> North America Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:41:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/democrats-clinch-crucial-minnesota-senate-seat-14374690.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/democrats-clinch-crucial-minnesota-senate-seat-14374690.html?r=RSS <p>Democrats in the US have secured a big enough majority in the Senate to overcome potential Republican delaying tactics on legislative votes.</p> North America Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:24:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/un-general-assembly-condemns-honduran-coup-14374669.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/un-general-assembly-condemns-honduran-coup-14374669.html?r=RSS <p>The UN General Assembly has voted to demand the restoration of Manuel Zelaya as Honduran President following his overthrow in a military coup at the weekend.</p> North America Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:18:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/new-caps-on-eu-roaming-charges-come-into-force-14374646.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/new-caps-on-eu-roaming-charges-come-into-force-14374646.html?r=RSS <p>Roaming charges for using a mobile phone across Europe are due to come down today as part of new limits being imposed by the European Commission.</p> Europe Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:12:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/odriscoll-slams-de-villiers-comment-on-gouging-14374606.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/odriscoll-slams-de-villiers-comment-on-gouging-14374606.html?r=RSS <p>Brian O'Driscoll has slammed comments by South Africa coach Peter de Villiers condoning the practice of eye-gouging.</p> Rugby Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:04:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/mens-quarterfinals-to-take-place-at-wimbledon-14374572.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/mens-quarterfinals-to-take-place-at-wimbledon-14374572.html?r=RSS <p>The men's quarter-finals are due to take place at Wimbledon today, with British eyes all trained on the home favourite Andy Murray.</p> Sport Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:53:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/di-matteo-appointed-as-west-brom-manager-14374573.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/di-matteo-appointed-as-west-brom-manager-14374573.html?r=RSS <p>West Brom have appointed Roberto Di Matteo as their new head coach.</p> Soccer Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:53:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/new-nursing-home-standards-come-into-effect-today-14374569.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/new-nursing-home-standards-come-into-effect-today-14374569.html?r=RSS <p>New quality standards for nursing homes across the country come into effect today.</p> Ireland Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:51:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/woman-suffers-serious-fall-on-mweelrea-mountain-14374489.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/woman-suffers-serious-fall-on-mweelrea-mountain-14374489.html?r=RSS <p>A rescue operation is underway on Mweelrea Mountain in Co Mayo this morning after a woman fell into a gully while out with her husband yesterday evening.</p> Ireland Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:01:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/display-of-cigarettes-in-shops-prohibited-from-today-14374486.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/display-of-cigarettes-in-shops-prohibited-from-today-14374486.html?r=RSS <p> All advertising and display of tobacco products in shops in the Republic is prohibited from today under strict new laws aimed at cutting smoking rates. </p> Ireland Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:58:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/job-cuts-feared-at-smurfit-kappa-plant-in-cork-14374466.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/job-cuts-feared-at-smurfit-kappa-plant-in-cork-14374466.html?r=RSS <p>There are fears for 170 jobs at the Smurfit Kappa paper-converting plant in Cork this morning.</p> Business Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:50:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/childrens-alliance-concerned-about-childbenefit-cuts-14374446.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/childrens-alliance-concerned-about-childbenefit-cuts-14374446.html?r=RSS <p>The Children's Rights Alliance has expressed major concern about the possible taxing or means-testing of child-benefit payments.</p> Ireland Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:46:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/construction-bosses-seek-increased-capital-spending-14374427.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/business/construction-bosses-seek-increased-capital-spending-14374427.html?r=RSS <p>Construction industry bosses have expressed renewed concern about the lack of government-funded infrastructure projects in the pipeline for the future.</p> Business Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:39:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/dail-to-vote-on-michael-shine-inquiry-motion-14374406.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/dail-to-vote-on-michael-shine-inquiry-motion-14374406.html?r=RSS <p>The Dail is due to vote today on an opposition motion calling for an inquiry into the sexual abuse allegations made against former hospital consultant Michael Shine.</p> Ireland Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:22:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/cold-war-battles-confirmed-in-wimbledon-ladies-semis-14373726.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/cold-war-battles-confirmed-in-wimbledon-ladies-semis-14373726.html?r=RSS <p>It's the USA against Russia in the Wimbledon women's singles semi-finals on Thursday.</p> Sport Tue, 30 Jun 2009 19:12:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/england-recommended-as-hosts-for-2015-rugby-world-cup-14373606.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/england-recommended-as-hosts-for-2015-rugby-world-cup-14373606.html?r=RSS <p>It's looking more likely that the 2015 Rugby World Cup could be staged in England.</p> Rugby Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:21:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/dementieva-joins-venus-and-safina-in-wimbledon-semis-14373586.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/dementieva-joins-venus-and-safina-in-wimbledon-semis-14373586.html?r=RSS <p>Elena Dementieva has won her Wimbledon quarter-final in straight sets.</p> Sport Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:13:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/paisley-jnr-fined-pound5000-for-refusing-to-name-source-14373447.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/paisley-jnr-fined-pound5000-for-refusing-to-name-source-14373447.html?r=RSS <p>Northern Ireland Assembly member Ian Paisley Jnr has been fined &pound;5,000 for refusing to reveal the name of a confidential source.</p> Politics Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:40:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/ifa-warns-price-war-will-cost-farmingprocessing-jobs-14373432.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/ifa-warns-price-war-will-cost-farmingprocessing-jobs-14373432.html?r=RSS <p>The Irish Farmers Association says a supermarket price war will cost thousands of farming and processing jobs in Ireland.</p> Ireland Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:35:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/justice-minister-accused-of-trampling-on-rule-of-law-14373429.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/justice-minister-accused-of-trampling-on-rule-of-law-14373429.html?r=RSS <p>The Justice Minister Dermot Ahern is being accused of 'trampling on the rule of law' with wide-ranging new powers for Gardai to deal with organised crime.</p> Ireland Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:31:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/govt-publishes-new-bill-to-tackle-organised-crime-14373169.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/politics/govt-publishes-new-bill-to-tackle-organised-crime-14373169.html?r=RSS <p>The Government has published new legislation allowing suspected gangland criminals to be tried before the non-jury Special Criminal Court.</p> Politics Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:57:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/security-forces-clash-with-protestors-in-honduras-14373126.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/security-forces-clash-with-protestors-in-honduras-14373126.html?r=RSS <p>Police and soldiers have clashed with thousands of protestors demanding the reinstatement of Honduran President Manuel Zelaya, who was overthrown in a military coup over the weekend.</p> North America Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:43:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/vhi-to-cut-fees-paid-to-hospital-consultants-14373094.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/vhi-to-cut-fees-paid-to-hospital-consultants-14373094.html?r=RSS <p>Ireland's largest health insurer has announced plans to cut the fees it pays to hospital consultants.</p> Ireland Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:30:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/offaly-men-seek-damages-over-secret-land-profits-14373090.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/offaly-men-seek-damages-over-secret-land-profits-14373090.html?r=RSS <p>Two Co Offaly men are seeking damages against former Fianna Fail Councillor Gerard Killally and former Offaly football manager Richie Connor after they admitted making secret profits of up to &euro;3.5m in a number of land deals.</p> Ireland Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:22:00 +0100