Saturday, February 04 2012

Breaking News

Navy 'sends submarine to Falklands' (09:33)

The Royal Navy is sending a nuclear submarine to the Falkland Islands amid heightened tensions between Britain and Argentina over the disputed islands, it has been reported.

Thousands join anti-Putin protests (09:08)

Thousands of Russians are taking to the streets of Moscow to demand an end to prime minister Vladimir Putin's rule, challenging his bid to reclaim the presidency in March.

Afghan civilian deaths at record (07:49)

Last year was the deadliest on record for Afghan civilians, a UN report said, with 3,021 killed in the war.

Gerrard: Suarez return will lift us (07:48)

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard believes the return of Luis Suarez will help the club in their bid to secure a top-four finish and win some silverware.

Best calls for Ireland consistency (07:43)

Rory Best has urged Ireland to build on the consistency they displayed during the World Cup when their RBS 6 Nations opens against Wales on Sunday.

Mancini cool over strikers' form (07:33)

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini is backing his misfiring strikers to get his side's title charge back on track.

In Pictures

  • Craig Comerford of Carlow and Wexford's Paul Rossiter fix their focus on the ball in the Oscar Traynor game in Graiguecullen on Saturday last which the visitors won on penalties.
  • The Wexford team in the Leinster Juvenile 'B' tournament. Back (from left): Elma Butler, Eoghan Kennedy, Max Bursey. Front (from left): Micheál Kennedy, Jack Nolan, Aime Butler.

The week in pictures The week in pictures for 2012-01-31

In Pictures

  • High Street, Antrim
  • Market Street, Armagh
  • Courthouse, Carlow

Historic postcards Over 6,000 photographs, political prints and portraits from days gone by form part of a project launched at the Linen Hall Library in Belfast. To view collection and buy the images, visit www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/postcards.

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