Russia issues warning on Syria, says won`t allow no-fly zone

Last Updated: Monday, June 17, 2013, 13:22

Syrian key ally, Russia, on Monday said that it won`t allow a no-fly zone over the country at the G8 summit which was dominated by the conflict in Syria.

G-8 summit to discuss tax avoidance by companies

Last Updated: Saturday, June 15, 2013, 12:15

A summit meeting of G-8 countries in Northern Ireland next week would discuss the issue of "tax avoidance" by companies in this increasingly globalised economy, a White House official has said.

Loch Ness-like monster spotted in Northern Ireland river

Last Updated: Thursday, May 2, 2013, 12:44

A video captured by some local students in Northern Ireland seems to show some kind of creature that resembles the Loch Ness Monster.

Explosion in Northern Ireland, no injuries: Police

Last Updated: Sunday, March 31, 2013, 09:32

Officials in Northern Ireland say a small bomb exploded Sunday in the town of Lurgan, adding that there are no reports of injuries.

IRA planning terror strikes during G8 summit: MI5

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 30, 2013, 15:34

British PM David Cameron, US President Barack Obama and Russia’s Vladimir Putin will be among those meeting in Enniskillen in June.

Northern Ireland police arrest 2 men in bomb case

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 1, 2013, 19:03

Police in Northern Ireland have arrested two men in connection with the attempted murder of a police officer in east Belfast.

Bomb found under Northern Ireland policeman`s car

Last Updated: Monday, December 31, 2012, 08:30

A bomb hidden beneath an off-duty policeman`s car parked on a major road in Northern Ireland was discovered before it could explode on Sunday.

Portugal 1-1 Northern Ireland: Postiga saves hosts but World Cup hopes dealt damaging blow

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 17, 2012, 09:19

Helder Postiga`s late equaliser bailed out a below-par Portugal side after Niall McGinn had given Northern Ireland a shock lead at the Estadio do Dragao on the night Cristiano Ronaldo won his 100th Seleccao cap.

Russia labour to beat Northern Ireland

Last Updated: Saturday, September 8, 2012, 12:40

Russia beat Northern Ireland 2-0 in their World Cup qualifier here under coach Fabio Capello, in his first competitive game in-charge.

Historic handshake: British Queen meets ex-IRA chief

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 27, 2012, 21:57

Queen Elizabeth II on Wednesday shook hands with former IRA chief Martin McGuinness for the first time ever.

Queen in historic hand shake with Sinn Fein

Last Updated: Saturday, June 23, 2012, 16:04

Sinn Fein has stressed the meeting is not a celebration of the Queen`s Diamond Jubilee.

Olympic torch starts 5-day Northern Ireland tour

Last Updated: Monday, June 4, 2012, 09:14

The Olympic torch began its five-day tour of Northern Ireland with plenty of excitement and no signs of trouble Sunday as the territory`s Protestants and Catholics vowed to show the world how united the community has become after four decades of conflict.