US-led proposals for Northern Ireland rejected

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 7, 2014, 11:29

Northern Ireland unionists have rejected proposals drawn up by former US diplomat Richard Haass to resolve volatile issues that threaten the peace process, calling them "not viable or acceptable".

Britain braces for winter storm Hercules

Last Updated: Monday, January 6, 2014, 21:55

Britain is bracing itself for more flooding as a winter storm named Hercules made its way from the US to the country`s coastline.

High winds, waves and tides lash Britain`s coast

Last Updated: Friday, January 3, 2014, 22:44

High winds, waves and tides were lashing Britain`s western coast on Friday in a winter storm that flooded seaside towns and low-lying areas.

Talks to ease Northern Ireland tensions break down

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 31, 2013, 13:51

Marathon talks between the leaders of Northern Ireland`s Catholic and Protestant communities broke down without agreement to ease tensions.

Small blast in Northern Ireland`s Belfast: Police

Last Updated: Saturday, December 14, 2013, 02:40

A small explosion hit Northern Ireland`s capital Belfast after authorities received a telephone bomb warning, police said.

N Ireland peace process can `inspire` J&K settlement: Omar

Last Updated: Monday, October 28, 2013, 19:24

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is of the view that the State can never be independent and will always remain under Indian sovereignty.

Two men killed in separate Northern Ireland attacks

Last Updated: Friday, October 11, 2013, 09:46

Authorities blamed a resurgent Irish Republican Army faction for killing two men in separate gun attacks in Northern Ireland.

Petrol bombs thrown at Northern Ireland police

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 16, 2013, 09:15

Police in Northern Ireland are deploying water cannons after coming under attack from explosive devices in a fourth night of violence in Belfast.

Belfast riots: 32 police officers injured

Last Updated: Saturday, July 13, 2013, 20:35

Northern Ireland`s police commander says 32 officers have been wounded and reinforcements are arriving from Britain to combat rioting by Protestant extremists.

India seeks investments from Northern Ireland

Last Updated: Monday, June 24, 2013, 18:17

Dispelling concerns over slowdown in India's growth, Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma has told global investors that the economy would rebound this year and the country continues to offer long-term potential.

Northern Ireland peace will be tested: Obama

Last Updated: Monday, June 17, 2013, 15:56

President Barack Obama declared peace in Northern Ireland a "blueprint" for those living amid conflict around the world, while acknowledging that the calm between Catholics and Protestants will face further tests.

Obama arrives in Northern Ireland for G8 summit

Last Updated: Monday, June 17, 2013, 14:26

Obama was heading to the Waterfront Hall conference centre to speak to an invited audience of 2,000 mostly young people, touching on Northern Ireland`s peace process.