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article 02 May 2013 World, United States
Kenneth Bae (pic: Reuters)
North Korea sentences US man to 15 years hard labour

An American is sentenced to 15 years hard labour in North Korea after the Communist regime accused him of trying to overthrow the state.

article 14 January 2013 Culture
Rory McIlroy seals million dollar deal with Nike (R)
Rory McIlroy seals million-dollar deal with Nike

As the Northern Ireland golfer signs a 10-year deal with Nike worth an estimated £155m, what does the deal says about Nike? And how does it compare with the sponsorship deals of other sportsmen?

article 14 January 2013
Belfast's youth being 'led by the nose' to jail (R)
Belfast protests: youths being 'led by the nose' to jail

An estimated 4,000 people were involved in the violent protests in Belfast over the weekend, according to police, who deny that the riots were caused by a failure to police protest routes.

post 11 January 2013
News Read more from Alex Thomson on his blog Belfast flag protests: cause and effect

After weeks of protest over the flying the union flag, Belfast is trying to come to terms with its full impact - not just on the economy but on everyday life.

article 09 January 2013 UK
Union flag flies over Belfast City Hall for Kate's birthday (R)
by Meabh Ritchie Union flag flies over Belfast City Hall for Kate's birthday

As the union flag is flown at Belfast City Hall for the first time since protests began, Channel 4 News looks at what the row reveals about post peace process democracy.

article 08 January 2013 UK, Ireland
Violent scenes in east Belfast after council meeting
by Brian Whelan Violent scenes in east Belfast after council meeting

Violence erupted in east Belfast again last night with police firing baton rounds and using water cannon against rioting loyalists.

video 07 January 2013 UK

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We have NI appeasement, not peace, says Frazer - video

Willie Frazer, of the Ulster People's Forum, tells Alex Thomson the decision to limit the days the union flag flies over Belfast city hall was the last straw, and calls for a return of direct rule.

post 07 January 2013
News Read more from Alex Thomson on his blog Belfast riots: start with the geography, then follow the money

With violence escalating in Belfast, Alex Thomson looks at a city of flashpoints, where loyalists and republican areas run up against each, and asks who is behind the recent protests.

article 07 January 2013 UK, Ireland
Police fear there will be a repeat of violent scenes in Belfast as the council returns, and claim senior members of the Ulster Volunteer Force are leading violence in parts of Belfast.
by Brian Whelan Paramilitaries join protests as Belfast council returns

Police fear there will be a repeat of violent scenes in Belfast as the council returns, and claim senior members of the Ulster Volunteer Force are leading violence in parts of Belfast.

article 06 January 2013 UK
Belfast: talks to calm flag protests begin (R)
by Meabh Ritchie Belfast: talks to calm flag protests begin

As talks are held in an attempt to stem violence after three nights of rioting east Belfast MP Naomi Long tells Channel 4 News that flag protests are becoming a vehicle for violence to enter the city.