Police in Northern Ireland fought day-and-night street battles with Protestant militants on Saturday, as a protest march to Belfast City Hall degenerated into riots.
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Police in Northern Ireland arrested a 38-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder on Saturday after reports that shots were fired at officers during fresh rioting in Belfast.
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Tens of thousands of pro-British unionists marched through Belfast on Saturday to mark 100 years since a landmark event in the history of Ireland’s partition.
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An anecdote - no doubt true given Northern Ireland's bitter history of sectarianism - is often told to sum up the years of violent conflict.
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It has a stunning coastline, rugged mountains and green and lush surroundings.
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The province has a technically advanced labour force, a...
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Stereoscopic printmaking projects known as 'printstallations' (including Grace McMurray's Lotti, above) by five printmakers from Belfast and Hong Kong. A HK Graphic Art Fiesta exhibition. Mon, Wed...
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During the 30 years of the Troubles, few people in Britain - or Europe - dared to come to Belfast. But one group who remained throughout was the army of thousands of restaurateurs, nearly all from...
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Rejuvenation is the name of the game in the Northern Irish capital, now free from the troubles of recent times.
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Where is it? Nestled in a side street among the stylish restaurants, bars and galleries of Belfast's Cathedral Quarter.
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