http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/?service=Rss http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/vorderman-to-leave-channel-4s-countdown-13921164.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/vorderman-to-leave-channel-4s-countdown-13921164.html?r=RSS <p>Carol Vorderman is stepping down from her role in the long-running Channel 4 gameshow Countdown. </p> Europe Fri, 25 Jul 2008 19:48:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/italy-accuses-ryanair-of-being-vulgar-and-offensive-13921161.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/italy-accuses-ryanair-of-being-vulgar-and-offensive-13921161.html?r=RSS <p>Italy has accused Ryanair of employing a ``vulgar and offensive'' ad against</p> Europe Fri, 25 Jul 2008 19:35:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/community-devastated-by-derry-boys-holiday-death-13921132.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/community-devastated-by-derry-boys-holiday-death-13921132.html?r=RSS <p>The death of a six-year-old twin boy on a family holiday in Portugal sent</p> Europe Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:40:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/hole-appears-in-quantas-jumbo-jet-at-30000-feet-13921095.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/hole-appears-in-quantas-jumbo-jet-at-30000-feet-13921095.html?r=RSS <p>Investigators are looking into how a gaping hole appeared in a jumbo jet 30,000 feet in the air.</p> World Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:48:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/qantas-jet-makes-emergency-landing-after-huge-hole-appears-in-fuselage-13920809.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/qantas-jet-makes-emergency-landing-after-huge-hole-appears-in-fuselage-13920809.html?r=RSS <p>A Boeing jet heading from England to Australia has made an emergency landing in the Philippines after a 9ft hole appeared in the fuselage.</p> World news Fri, 25 Jul 2008 11:11:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/obama-heads-for-france-and-uk-after-berlin-speech-13920700.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/obama-heads-for-france-and-uk-after-berlin-speech-13920700.html?r=RSS <p>US presidential hopeful Barack Obama is en route to France and the UK today after attracting a crowd of at least 200,000 people in Berlin yesterday evening.</p> Europe Fri, 25 Jul 2008 09:35:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/labour-suffers-spectacular-defeat-in-glasgow-13920699.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/labour-suffers-spectacular-defeat-in-glasgow-13920699.html?r=RSS <p>The British Labour Party has suffered another humiliating election blow after spectacularly losing a by-election in Glasgow East.</p> Europe Fri, 25 Jul 2008 09:25:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/bale-asks-for-privacy-over-assault-claims-13920508.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/bale-asks-for-privacy-over-assault-claims-13920508.html?r=RSS <p>Batman star Christian Bale spoke publicly today for the first time about the assault claims made against him, and asked for privacy. </p> Europe Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:23:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/mccann-case-detectives-book-to-get-english-translation-13920498.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/mccann-case-detectives-book-to-get-english-translation-13920498.html?r=RSS <p>A controversial book by the former detective in charge of the Madeleine McCann investigation will be translated into English, it was reported today. </p> Europe Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:11:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/mosley-wins-privacy-case-against-newspaper-13920227.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/mosley-wins-privacy-case-against-newspaper-13920227.html?r=RSS <p>The boss of motorsport's world governing body has won a breach-of-privacy action against the News of the World.</p> Europe Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:05:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/uk-internet-firms-to-help-tackle-filesharers-13920226.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/uk-internet-firms-to-help-tackle-filesharers-13920226.html?r=RSS <p>Six leading Internet providers in the UK have agreed to help the music industry crack down on the illegal sharing of music files.</p> Europe Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:59:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/asia/strong-earthquake-injures-more-than-100-in-japan-13919914.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/asia/strong-earthquake-injures-more-than-100-in-japan-13919914.html?r=RSS <p>More than 100 people have been injured in a powerful earthquake in northern Japan today.</p> Asia Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:23:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/obama-set-to-.htmlive-warm-welcome-in-germany-13919906.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/obama-set-to-.htmlive-warm-welcome-in-germany-13919906.html?r=RSS <p>US presidential candidate Barack Obama is due in Germany today on the European leg of his current overseas tour.</p> Europe Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:18:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/karadzic-drops-disguise-with-prison-makeover-13919745.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/karadzic-drops-disguise-with-prison-makeover-13919745.html?r=RSS <p>War criminal Radovan Karadzic has spent his first days in prison getting a barber to return him to the familiar coiffured figure who once terrorised tens of thousands. </p> Europe Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:13:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/canoeist-couple-sentenced-to-over-six-years-in-prison-each-13919586.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/canoeist-couple-sentenced-to-over-six-years-in-prison-each-13919586.html?r=RSS <p>John and Anne Darwin were each jailed for more than six years today for carrying out a &pound;250,000 con by faking his death in a canoeing accident. </p> Local & National Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:14:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/missing-canoeists-husband-convicted-of-fraud-13919354.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/missing-canoeists-husband-convicted-of-fraud-13919354.html?r=RSS <p>A British woman has been convicted of fraud for helping her husband to fake his own death in 2002.</p> Europe Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:49:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/middle-east/obama-vows-to-preserve-close-usisraeli-ties-13918908.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/middle-east/obama-vows-to-preserve-close-usisraeli-ties-13918908.html?r=RSS <p>US presidential candidate Barack Obama has promised to preserve the close relationship between the US and Israel if he is elected in November.</p> Middle East Wed, 23 Jul 2008 12:14:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/global-oil-prices-fall-back-to-127abarrel-13918907.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/global-oil-prices-fall-back-to-127abarrel-13918907.html?r=RSS <p>The price of oil has fallen back to $127-a-barrel on the international markets today.</p> North America Wed, 23 Jul 2008 12:10:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/karadzic-to-appeal-extradition-to-the-hague-13918700.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/karadzic-to-appeal-extradition-to-the-hague-13918700.html?r=RSS <p>Radovan Karadzic's lawyer says he plans to appeal against the extradition of his client to the UN War Crimes Tribunal in the Hague.</p> Europe Wed, 23 Jul 2008 09:23:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/asia/british-soldier-killed-in-southern-afghan-ambush-13918678.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/asia/british-soldier-killed-in-southern-afghan-ambush-13918678.html?r=RSS <p>A British soldier has died following an ambush on his patrol in southern Afghanistan last night.</p> Asia Wed, 23 Jul 2008 09:16:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/film-tv/news/dark-knight-christian-bale-freed-by-police-investigating-assault-claims-13918465.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/film-tv/news/dark-knight-christian-bale-freed-by-police-investigating-assault-claims-13918465.html?r=RSS <p>Batman star Christian Bale was freed tonight after being held for more than four hours by London police investigating claims of assault. </p> News Tue, 22 Jul 2008 17:12:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/jury-in-missing-canoeist-trial-considers-verdict-13918414.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/jury-in-missing-canoeist-trial-considers-verdict-13918414.html?r=RSS <p>A jury was sent out to consider a verdict today in the &pound;250,000 fraud trial of Anne Darwin, the wife of the back-from-the-dead canoeist. </p> Europe Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:33:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/film-tv/news/dark-knight-christian-bale-arrested-over-assault-allegations-13918407.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/film-tv/news/dark-knight-christian-bale-arrested-over-assault-allegations-13918407.html?r=RSS <p>Batman star Christian Bale was arrested today by detectives investigating claims he assaulted two family members. </p> News Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:20:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/middle-east/second-digger-driver-goes-on-rampage-in-jerusalem-13918309.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/middle-east/second-digger-driver-goes-on-rampage-in-jerusalem-13918309.html?r=RSS <p>A man driving a mechanical digger has injured an unknown number of people after going on the rampage in Jerusalem today.</p> Middle East Tue, 22 Jul 2008 13:23:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/drug-offers-new-hope-to-prostate-cancer-patients-13918057.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/drug-offers-new-hope-to-prostate-cancer-patients-13918057.html?r=RSS <p>Men suffering from prostate cancer are being offered new hope following trials on a new drug.</p> Europe Tue, 22 Jul 2008 09:20:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/africa/zimbabwe-talks-get-underway-in-south-africa-13918048.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/africa/zimbabwe-talks-get-underway-in-south-africa-13918048.html?r=RSS <p>Zimbabwe's ruling party and two factions of the opposition are beginning formal talks today in an effort to solve the country's political crisis.</p> Africa Tue, 22 Jul 2008 09:05:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/war-crimes-suspect-karadzic-arrested-in-serbia-13917996.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/war-crimes-suspect-karadzic-arrested-in-serbia-13917996.html?r=RSS <p>Bosnian-Serb wartime leader Radovan Karadzic is in custody today after spending more than a decade on the run.</p> Europe Tue, 22 Jul 2008 07:19:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/mccanns-cleared-of-involvement-in-daughter-madeleines-disappearance-13917861.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/mccanns-cleared-of-involvement-in-daughter-madeleines-disappearance-13917861.html?r=RSS <p>Kate and Gerry McCann vowed to continue the search for their daughter Madeleine tonight after the Portuguese authorities shelved their investigation into the child's disappearance. </p> Local & National Mon, 21 Jul 2008 19:35:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/africa/mugabe-and-tsvangirai-sign-agreement-on-talks-13917800.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/africa/mugabe-and-tsvangirai-sign-agreement-on-talks-13917800.html?r=RSS <p> Zimbabwe's president Robert Mugabe and his bitter enemy Morgan Tsvangirai today agreed to hold talks to resolve the country's political and economic crisis within two weeks. </p> Africa Mon, 21 Jul 2008 17:49:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/first-guantanamo-war-crimes-trial-begins-13917679.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/first-guantanamo-war-crimes-trial-begins-13917679.html?r=RSS <p>The first Guantanamo war crimes trial began today with a not guilty plea from a former driver and alleged bodyguard for Osama bin Laden. </p> North America Mon, 21 Jul 2008 15:52:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/goahead-given-to-largest-windfarm-in-europe-13917653.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/goahead-given-to-largest-windfarm-in-europe-13917653.html?r=RSS <p>Airtricity's parent company has been given the go-ahead to build the largest onshore windfarm in Europe.</p> Europe Mon, 21 Jul 2008 15:06:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/man-accused-of-dandos-murder-not-giving-evidence-13917617.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/man-accused-of-dandos-murder-not-giving-evidence-13917617.html?r=RSS <p>In the UK jurors at the trial of the man accused of killing Jill Dando have been told he won't be giving evidence.</p> Europe Mon, 21 Jul 2008 12:56:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/africa/draft-agreement-for-zimbabwe-negotiations-13917611.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/africa/draft-agreement-for-zimbabwe-negotiations-13917611.html?r=RSS <p>Zimbabwe's opposition leader is set to sign a deal for talks over the country's political crisis.</p> Africa Mon, 21 Jul 2008 12:01:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/two-british-muslims-admit-conspiring-to-commit-public-nuisance-13917605.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/two-british-muslims-admit-conspiring-to-commit-public-nuisance-13917605.html?r=RSS <p>In the UK, two British Muslims accused of plotting to blow up an airliner have admitted conspiring to commit public nuisance.</p> Europe Mon, 21 Jul 2008 11:11:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/satnav-systems-causing-crashes-13917604.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/satnav-systems-causing-crashes-13917604.html?r=RSS <p>It seems many motorists are still mystified by satnav systems, with British drivers losing concentration while using them and even crashing.</p> Europe Mon, 21 Jul 2008 10:56:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/asia/singapore-may-legalise-trading-of-human-organs-13917603.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/asia/singapore-may-legalise-trading-of-human-organs-13917603.html?r=RSS <p>Singapore may legalise the trade of human organs for transplants.</p> Asia Mon, 21 Jul 2008 10:45:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/british-pm-speaks-to-israeli-parliament-13917602.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/british-pm-speaks-to-israeli-parliament-13917602.html?r=RSS <p>The British Prime Minister Gordon Brown is speaking to the Israeli parliament.</p> Europe Mon, 21 Jul 2008 10:27:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/mccanns-due-be-cleared-over-madeleines-dissapearance-13917601.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/mccanns-due-be-cleared-over-madeleines-dissapearance-13917601.html?r=RSS <p>Gerry and Kate McCann will learn today if they are to be cleared of involvement</p> Europe Mon, 21 Jul 2008 10:23:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/us-networks-accused-of-obama-bias-13913593.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/us-networks-accused-of-obama-bias-13913593.html?r=RSS <p>A number of American TV networks are being accused of favouring Democratic hopeful Barack Obama. </p> North America Mon, 21 Jul 2008 07:29:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/mccanns-expected-to-be-cleared-13913582.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/mccanns-expected-to-be-cleared-13913582.html?r=RSS <p>Madeleine McCann's parents are expected to be formally cleared of involvement in her disappearance. </p> Europe Sun, 20 Jul 2008 19:24:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/experts-monitor-atlantic-hurricane-13913580.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/experts-monitor-atlantic-hurricane-13913580.html?r=RSS <p>Experts are keeping an eye on the fourth tropical storm of the 2008 Atlantic hurricane season.</p> North America Sun, 20 Jul 2008 18:23:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/middle-east/gbritish-pm-appeals-for-release-of-hostages-13913579.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/middle-east/gbritish-pm-appeals-for-release-of-hostages-13913579.html?r=RSS <p>Gordon Brown says he is working with the Iraqi authorities to try to secure the release of five British hostages.</p> Middle East Sun, 20 Jul 2008 18:19:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/spanish-explosions-investigated-13913575.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/spanish-explosions-investigated-13913575.html?r=RSS <p>A series of explosions is being investigated in Spain.</p> Europe Sun, 20 Jul 2008 17:42:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/pope-warns-youth-about-being-materialistic-13913567.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/pope-warns-youth-about-being-materialistic-13913567.html?r=RSS <p>Pope Benedict is warning young people not to let material things rule their lives.</p> World Sun, 20 Jul 2008 15:05:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/spanish-explosions-linked-to-eta-13913566.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/spanish-explosions-linked-to-eta-13913566.html?r=RSS <p>A series of explosions in northern Spain is being linked to the Basque separatist group ETA.</p> Europe Sun, 20 Jul 2008 15:01:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/middle-east/british-pm-brown-meets-middle-east-leaders-13913560.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/middle-east/british-pm-brown-meets-middle-east-leaders-13913560.html?r=RSS <p>Gordon Brown's continuing high profile talks with leaders in the Middle East.</p> Middle East Sun, 20 Jul 2008 12:46:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/explosion-reported-in-spanish-seaside-town-laredo-13913559.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/explosion-reported-in-spanish-seaside-town-laredo-13913559.html?r=RSS <p>There are reports of an explosion on the sea-front of a Spanish town.</p> Europe Sun, 20 Jul 2008 12:14:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/new-cash-bonus-plan-for-surgeons-criticised-in-uk-13913556.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/new-cash-bonus-plan-for-surgeons-criticised-in-uk-13913556.html?r=RSS <p>There is criticism in Britain of new plans to give cash bonuses to surgeons who perform operations which are particularly successful.</p> Europe Sun, 20 Jul 2008 11:19:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/asia/obama-meets-afghan-president-karzai-in-kabul-13913555.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/asia/obama-meets-afghan-president-karzai-in-kabul-13913555.html?r=RSS <p>White House hopeful Barack Obama has met with the Afghan President Hamid Karzai at his palace in Kabul.</p> Asia Sun, 20 Jul 2008 11:16:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/asia/foreign-airstrike-kills-nine-afghan-policemen-13913553.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/asia/foreign-airstrike-kills-nine-afghan-policemen-13913553.html?r=RSS <p>A foreign airstrike in Afghanistan has killed nine local policemen.</p> Asia Sun, 20 Jul 2008 10:59:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/asia/tropical-storm-kills-18-in-taiwan-13913552.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/asia/tropical-storm-kills-18-in-taiwan-13913552.html?r=RSS <p>At least 18 people have been killed in a tropical storm in Taiwan.</p> Asia Sun, 20 Jul 2008 09:15:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/british-poll-finds-only-18-want-to-keep-troops-in-iraq-13913546.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/british-poll-finds-only-18-want-to-keep-troops-in-iraq-13913546.html?r=RSS <p>A poll's found nearly three-quarters of people believe British troops should be withdrawn from Iraq as soon as possible.</p> Europe Sun, 20 Jul 2008 08:13:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/asia/beijing-ups-lastditch-bid-to-reduce-pollution-before-olympics-13913545.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/asia/beijing-ups-lastditch-bid-to-reduce-pollution-before-olympics-13913545.html?r=RSS <p>Factories have been shut down and only certain cars are now allowed on the roads in Beijing in a last-ditch bid to reduce pollution in the city.</p> Asia Sun, 20 Jul 2008 07:56:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/middle-east/iraqi-militants-claim-british-hostage-committed-suicide-13913543.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/middle-east/iraqi-militants-claim-british-hostage-committed-suicide-13913543.html?r=RSS <p>Iraqi militants have claimed that a British hostage has killed himself.</p> Middle East Sun, 20 Jul 2008 07:51:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/labour-trailing-tories-by-21-points-in-latest-poll-13913532.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/labour-trailing-tories-by-21-points-in-latest-poll-13913532.html?r=RSS <p>Britain's Labour Party is trailing the Conservatives by more than 20 percentage points in the latest opinion polls.</p> Europe Sat, 19 Jul 2008 18:17:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/german-lorry-drivers-protest-against-diesel-prices-13913529.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/german-lorry-drivers-protest-against-diesel-prices-13913529.html?r=RSS <p>Around 500 lorry drivers have staged a demonstration in south-eastern Germany today to protest against the high price of diesel.</p> Europe Sat, 19 Jul 2008 17:48:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/asia/moonies-founder-injured-in-helicopter-crash-13913109.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/asia/moonies-founder-injured-in-helicopter-crash-13913109.html?r=RSS <p>The founder of the controversial Unification Church has been injured in a helicopter crash in South Korea, according to local officials.</p> Asia Sat, 19 Jul 2008 14:45:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/asia/nato-solider-killed-in-afghan-bomb-blast-13913087.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/asia/nato-solider-killed-in-afghan-bomb-blast-13913087.html?r=RSS <p>A NATO soldier has been killed in a roadside bomb attack in the Taliban stronghold of southern Afghanistan today.</p> Asia Sat, 19 Jul 2008 14:33:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/middle-east/iran-rules-out-negotiations-demand-on-nuclear-power-13912944.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/middle-east/iran-rules-out-negotiations-demand-on-nuclear-power-13912944.html?r=RSS <p>Iran is ruling out a key demand in negotiations about the country's nuclear ambitions.</p> Middle East Sat, 19 Jul 2008 11:10:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/middle-east/british-pm-makes-surprise-visit-to-iraq-13912939.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/middle-east/british-pm-makes-surprise-visit-to-iraq-13912939.html?r=RSS <p>The British Prime Minister has arrived in Baghdad for talks with Iraqi prime minister Nouri Maliki and military leaders. </p> Middle East Sat, 19 Jul 2008 10:57:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/obama-arrives-in-afghanistan-13912897.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/obama-arrives-in-afghanistan-13912897.html?r=RSS <p>US Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama has arrived in Afghanistan.</p> North America Sat, 19 Jul 2008 09:50:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/popes-apology-is-not-enough-say-victims-13912896.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/popes-apology-is-not-enough-say-victims-13912896.html?r=RSS <p>The victims of paedophile priests in Australia say an apology from the Pope isn't enough.</p> World Sat, 19 Jul 2008 09:40:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/royals-prepare-for-second-wedding-of-the-year-13912893.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/royals-prepare-for-second-wedding-of-the-year-13912893.html?r=RSS <p>The Royal family is preparing for its second wedding of the year.</p> Europe Sat, 19 Jul 2008 09:17:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/asia/antipollution-plans-put-in-place-in-beijing-ahead-of-olympics-13912883.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/asia/antipollution-plans-put-in-place-in-beijing-ahead-of-olympics-13912883.html?r=RSS <p>Drastic plans are being put in place to reduce pollution in Beijing, just three weeks ahead of the Olympics. </p> Asia Sat, 19 Jul 2008 07:24:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/mc-caine-aide-resigns-over-whingers-remark-13912881.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/mc-caine-aide-resigns-over-whingers-remark-13912881.html?r=RSS <p>One of John McCain's top aides has resigned from the presidential candidate's campaign, after accusing Americans of becoming "a nation of whingers" over the US economy. </p> North America Sat, 19 Jul 2008 07:10:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/us-to-attend-eu-talks-on-irans-nuclear-programme-13912880.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/us-to-attend-eu-talks-on-irans-nuclear-programme-13912880.html?r=RSS <p>The US is due to attend EU talks on Iran's nuclear programme later today, a move which is seen as a major step forward.</p> Europe Sat, 19 Jul 2008 06:54:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/africa/five-million-in-need-of-aid-in-ethopia-13912879.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/africa/five-million-in-need-of-aid-in-ethopia-13912879.html?r=RSS <p>Food shortages in Ethiopia have left nearly 5m people in need of aid.</p> Africa Sat, 19 Jul 2008 06:51:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/british-govt-accused-of-shocking-incompetence-over-missing-files-13912878.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/british-govt-accused-of-shocking-incompetence-over-missing-files-13912878.html?r=RSS <p>The British Government has been accused of "shocking incompetence" after admitting top secret information has gone missing.</p> Europe Sat, 19 Jul 2008 06:47:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/pope-apologises-for-sex-abuse-in-australia-13912876.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/pope-apologises-for-sex-abuse-in-australia-13912876.html?r=RSS <p>The Pope has apologised to victims of child sex abuse by Roman Catholic clergy in Australia, describing their acts as evil and a grave betrayal of trust that has disgraced the church. </p> World Sat, 19 Jul 2008 06:42:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/tsunami-warning-after-japan-quake-13912875.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/tsunami-warning-after-japan-quake-13912875.html?r=RSS <p>The Japanese government has issued a Tsunami warning after a earthquake struck near the northeast of the country.</p> World Sat, 19 Jul 2008 06:37:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/obama-to-visit-afghanistan-and-iraq-13912874.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/obama-to-visit-afghanistan-and-iraq-13912874.html?r=RSS <p>US Presidential hopeful Barack Obama is due to embark on a tour of Afghanistan and Iraq amidst criticism from his Republican rival that his foreign policy is naive.</p> North America Sat, 19 Jul 2008 06:33:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/uranium-leak-discovered-at-french-nuclear-plant-13912495.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/uranium-leak-discovered-at-french-nuclear-plant-13912495.html?r=RSS <p>A uranium leak has been discovered at a nuclear power station in France.</p> Europe Fri, 18 Jul 2008 11:54:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/gore-pushes-ambitious-renewable-energy-target-13912175.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/gore-pushes-ambitious-renewable-energy-target-13912175.html?r=RSS <p>Former US Vice-President Al Gore wants the country to generate all of its power from renewable sources within the next 10 years.</p> North America Fri, 18 Jul 2008 09:31:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/pope-says-religion-can-solve-conflicts-in-world-13912174.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/pope-says-religion-can-solve-conflicts-in-world-13912174.html?r=RSS <p>Pope Benedict XVI says religion can solve conflicts in a world threatened by "sinister and indiscriminate forms of violence".</p> World Fri, 18 Jul 2008 09:22:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/asia/former-rebel-in-line-to-become-nepal-president-13912173.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/asia/former-rebel-in-line-to-become-nepal-president-13912173.html?r=RSS <p>A 72-year-old former Maoist rebel could be set to become the country's first president following the abolition of the monarchy earlier this year.</p> Asia Fri, 18 Jul 2008 09:18:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/robert-murat-accepts-pound600000-libel-settlement-13911757.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/robert-murat-accepts-pound600000-libel-settlement-13911757.html?r=RSS <p>The British man investigated over the disappearance of Madeleine McCann in Portugal last year has accepted &pound;600,000 in libel damages from a string of newspapers.</p> Europe Thu, 17 Jul 2008 12:52:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/homemade-sub-seized-on-suspected-drug-run-13911121.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/homemade-sub-seized-on-suspected-drug-run-13911121.html?r=RSS <p>The Mexican navy has seized a home-made submarine that was apparently being used to smuggle drugs to the US.</p> North America Thu, 17 Jul 2008 09:26:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/ec-begins-investigation-into-ringtone-websites-13911120.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/ec-begins-investigation-into-ringtone-websites-13911120.html?r=RSS <p>The European Commission has begun an investigation into alleged abuses of consumer laws by websites selling ringtones to children.</p> Europe Thu, 17 Jul 2008 09:22:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/canada-refuses-to-seek-repatriation-of-us-detainee-13910949.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/north-america/canada-refuses-to-seek-repatriation-of-us-detainee-13910949.html?r=RSS <p>The Canadian Government says it will not be seeking the repatriation of a young detainee at Guantanamo Bay who was shown sobbing for his mother on a video this week.</p> North America Thu, 17 Jul 2008 09:19:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/africa/37-dead-after-train-crash-at-egyptian-railway-crossing-13910956.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/africa/37-dead-after-train-crash-at-egyptian-railway-crossing-13910956.html?r=RSS <p>At least 37 people have been killed in Egypt when a train collided with three vehicles.</p> Africa Wed, 16 Jul 2008 19:13:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/middle-east/israel-formally-identifies-bodies-for-prisoner-exchange-13910953.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/middle-east/israel-formally-identifies-bodies-for-prisoner-exchange-13910953.html?r=RSS <p>The Israeli army has formally identified the bodies of two soldiers handed over by militant group Hezbollah.</p> Middle East Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:47:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/asia/senior-taliban-commander-killed-by-british-special-forces-13910950.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/asia/senior-taliban-commander-killed-by-british-special-forces-13910950.html?r=RSS <p>British Special Forces in Afghanistan have killed a senior Taliban commander in a gun battle.</p> Asia Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:20:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/middle-east/blair-plays-down-prospect-of-mid-east-peace-deal-13910569.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/middle-east/blair-plays-down-prospect-of-mid-east-peace-deal-13910569.html?r=RSS <p>Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair has said a Middle East peace deal is unlikely before the end of this year.</p> Middle East Wed, 16 Jul 2008 12:58:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/middle-east/hezbollah-hands-over-bodies-of-israeli-soldiers-13910558.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/middle-east/hezbollah-hands-over-bodies-of-israeli-soldiers-13910558.html?r=RSS <p>The Lebanese militant group Hezbollah has handed over the bodies of two Israeli soldiers to the Red Cross as part of a prisoner exchange deal.</p> Middle East Wed, 16 Jul 2008 09:17:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/eu-ministers-approve-euro600m-aid-package-for-fishermen-13910135.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/eu-ministers-approve-euro600m-aid-package-for-fishermen-13910135.html?r=RSS <p>EU Fisheries Ministers have approved a &euro;600m emergency aid package to help fishermen struggling due to rising fuel costs.</p> Europe Wed, 16 Jul 2008 07:56:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/middle-east/blair-cancels-gaza-trip-over-security-threats-13909884.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/middle-east/blair-cancels-gaza-trip-over-security-threats-13909884.html?r=RSS <p>Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair has cancelled a planned trip to the Gaza Strip for security reasons.</p> Middle East Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:14:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/middle-east/at-least-23-killed-in-suicide-attack-in-iraq-13909453.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/middle-east/at-least-23-killed-in-suicide-attack-in-iraq-13909453.html?r=RSS <p>At least 23 people have been killed in a suicide bomb attack on a crowd of Iraqi army recruits north of Baghdad today.</p> Middle East Tue, 15 Jul 2008 09:15:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/africa/icc-charges-sudanese-president-with-genocide-13908903.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/africa/icc-charges-sudanese-president-with-genocide-13908903.html?r=RSS <p>The International Criminal Court has charged Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir with genocide in connection with the five-year war in the Darfur region of the country.</p> Africa Mon, 14 Jul 2008 13:15:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/africa/icc-expected-to-seek-arrest-of-sudanese-president-13908888.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/africa/icc-expected-to-seek-arrest-of-sudanese-president-13908888.html?r=RSS <p>The International Criminal Court is expected to seek the arrest of Sudanese President Omar Hassan al-Bashir today.</p> Africa Mon, 14 Jul 2008 09:24:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/asia/10-us-soldiers-killed-in-afghan-attacks-13908887.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/asia/10-us-soldiers-killed-in-afghan-attacks-13908887.html?r=RSS <p>Ten US soldiers have been killed during violence in Afghanistan over the weekend.</p> Asia Mon, 14 Jul 2008 09:18:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/middle-east/nine-soldiers-die-in-afghanistan-13907545.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/middle-east/nine-soldiers-die-in-afghanistan-13907545.html?r=RSS <p>Nine US soldiers have been killed in Afghanistan.</p> Middle East Sun, 13 Jul 2008 18:56:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/middle-east/nine-soldiers-die-in-afghanistan-13908661.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/middle-east/nine-soldiers-die-in-afghanistan-13908661.html?r=RSS Nine US soldiers have been killed in Afghanistan. Middle East Sun, 13 Jul 2008 18:56:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/european-leaders-meet-in-paris-to-launch-new-eu-agreement-13908655.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/european-leaders-meet-in-paris-to-launch-new-eu-agreement-13908655.html?r=RSS EU leaders including Brian Cowen are meeting in Paris this afternoon to launch a new agreement aimed at strengthening relations between the EU and countries from the Mediterranean region. Europe Sun, 13 Jul 2008 14:45:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/middle-east/israeli-pm-hopes-for-peace-deal-with-palestinians-13907498.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/middle-east/israeli-pm-hopes-for-peace-deal-with-palestinians-13907498.html?r=RSS <p>The Israeli Prime Minister is holding out the prospect of a peace deal with Palestinians.</p> Middle East Sun, 13 Jul 2008 12:07:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/middle-east/israeli-pm-hopes-for-peace-deal-with-palestinians-13908649.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/middle-east/israeli-pm-hopes-for-peace-deal-with-palestinians-13908649.html?r=RSS The Israeli Prime Minister is holding out the prospect of a peace deal with Palestinians. Middle East Sun, 13 Jul 2008 12:07:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/asia/suicide-bomb-kills-21-people-in-afghanistan-13908644.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/asia/suicide-bomb-kills-21-people-in-afghanistan-13908644.html?r=RSS Twenty-one people have died in a suicide bomb attack in Afghanistan. Asia Sun, 13 Jul 2008 10:50:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/south-america/venezuelans-protest-over-blacklisting-of-chavez-opponents-13908640.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/south-america/venezuelans-protest-over-blacklisting-of-chavez-opponents-13908640.html?r=RSS Thousands of Venezuelans have protested in the capital Caracas to demand that the Supreme Court overturn a "blacklist" blocking opponents of President Hugo Chavez from running in elections. South America Sun, 13 Jul 2008 09:41:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/jolie-gives-birth-to-boy-and-girl-by-caesarean-13908632.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/jolie-gives-birth-to-boy-and-girl-by-caesarean-13908632.html?r=RSS Angelina Jolie's doctor has confirmed that the actress has given birth to a boy and a girl. Europe Sun, 13 Jul 2008 07:26:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/angelina-jolie-gives-birth-to-twins-13908629.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/europe/angelina-jolie-gives-birth-to-twins-13908629.html?r=RSS Angelina Jolie has reportedly given birth to her twins. Europe Sun, 13 Jul 2008 07:15:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/middle-east/allegations-of-assault-on-iraqi-teenager-investigated-13908626.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/middle-east/allegations-of-assault-on-iraqi-teenager-investigated-13908626.html?r=RSS Allegations an Iraqi teenager was assaulted by British soldiers are being investigated. Middle East Sun, 13 Jul 2008 06:40:00 +0100