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PM vows 'tax justice' after G8 deal
David Cameron has promised to deliver "proper tax justice" as leaders of the G8 nations agreed a pact to crack down on tax havens and stop multinational companies shifting profits around the world to avoid paying their fair share.
Summit location 'a fantastic venue'
David Cameron said you "couldn't put a value" on the free advertising for Northern Ireland as a result of the G8 summit.
Summit shows changed N Ireland - PM
Prime Minister David Cameron has hailed the G8 summit as the most peaceful in recent memory, insisting the whole world had now seen the new Northern Ireland.
Luxury coach line reports 6% rise
An extra 170,000 customers used Ulsterbus's luxury Goldline coach service over the last year as more people left the car at home, it has been revealed.
Roads closed because of gas leak
Police have closed two of Belfast's busiest roads because of a gas leak.
Agency to provide development funds
Nama is to provide £15 million to finish two office blocks in Belfast.
Two arrested in dissidents inquiry
Two men have been arrested by detectives investigating dissident republicanism in Northern Ireland.
416 jobs created by healthcare firm
A Japanese global healthcare company is creating 416 jobs in Northern Ireland.
Abuse inquiry makes direct appeal
A major inquiry into historical institutional abuse in Northern Ireland has for the first time directly appealed to victims and survivors now living in Great Britain to come forward.
Police chief hopes for parade peace
Northern Ireland's top police officer has said he was optimistic there would be peace on the streets this summer.
Pensioner-hunt police find body
Police searching for a missing Co Antrim pensioner have recovered a body.
Japan PM targets economic revival
Japan's prime minister Shinzo Abe has declared his top priority is his country's economic revitalisation following the G8 summit.
Businesses hopeful of G8 windfall
Fermanagh is gearing up for a windfall from the G8 summit, local businesses have said.
Man held over ambulance 'threat'
An 18-year-old man has been arrested after an ambulance crew were allegedly threatened with a meat cleaver.
Enniskillen struck down by G8-itis
G8-itis swept through the picturesque town of Enniskillen as the world's leaders gathered nearby.
Girl treated after petrol bombing
A four-year-old girl has escaped serious injury after a petrol bomb attack in east Belfast.
Apology over memorial removal order
The Environment Minister has apologised after a letter demanding the removal of a memorial for IRA murder victims was issued by planners.
Tourism planning guidelines hailed
New measures to help smooth the planning process for tourism development are "common sense", Northern Ireland's Environment Minister has claimed.
Tablet computers for MLAs defended
Politicians at Stormont are to be issued with hi-tech tablet computers at a cost of more than £80,000.
Villiers defends G8 policing costs
Northern Ireland Secretary Theresa Villiers has defended the astronomical costs of security for the G8 conference in Co Fermanagh.
Police murder bid: Suspect released
A 25-year-old man arrested as part of an investigation into the attempted murder of a police officer in Northern Ireland has been released.
G8 protest march passes peacefully
Hundreds of anti-G8 protesters have taken part in a peaceful march to the outskirts of the summit site in Co Fermanagh.
Obama: Peace is harder than war
US president Barack Obama has urged the young people of Northern Ireland to build on the successes of the peace process and strive to heal the divides that still afflict the region.
Teenager Hannah upstages Obama
It's not everyday you nearly upstage the most powerful man in the world.
£9m for public health research
Public health researchers have been given a £9 million cash injection to continue investigations into obesity, mental well-being and health inequality in Northern Ireland.
Police investigate gunshot reports
Police are investigating reports that shots were fired at a house in Newry.
Michelle Obama visits national park
Michelle Obama rounds off the family's whistle-stop trip to Ireland with a visit to one of the country's famous national parks.
Youths urged not to inherit hatred
A top White House adviser during the Troubles has appealed for the next generation not to inherit the hatreds of the past.
Man held over officer murder bid
A 25-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the attempted murder of a policeman in Northern Ireland.
'Youth can solve age-old problems'
Young people with fresh attitudes can help solve Northern Ireland's age-old problems, the US First Lady has said.
Boy held over 'petrol bomb attack'
A teenage boy has been arrested by police investigating reports of a petrol bomb being thrown in East Belfast.
Protesters commence summit march
Hundreds of anti-G8 protesters have set off on a march to the summit site in Co Fermanagh.
Sentamu in plea on world hunger
Unscrupulous businesses and people who avoid paying taxes in developing countries are indirectly robbing the poor of education, health, food and employment, one of Britain's most senior churchmen has warned.
Taoiseach defends Irish tax regime
Irish premier Enda Kenny has defended Ireland's tax laws following accusations the Government has "stolen" revenue from the UK.
Man held amid republican probe
A 26-year-old man has been arrested as part of a police investigation into dissident republican activity in Northern Ireland.
World leaders arrive for G8 summit
G8 leaders have begun arriving in Northern Ireland for the G8 summit.
Northern Irish pair in Voice final
Two Northern Irish singers have made it into the final of talent show The Voice after half of the hopefuls were axed from the competition.
Small school payments axe rejected
A proposal to scrap extra payments to small schools which could have led to widespread closures has been rejected by the Education Minister.
Tributes paid to 'people's priest'
A west Belfast cleric known fondly as the "people's priest" has been described as extraordinary during his funeral service.
Unions warn G8 demo troublemakers
Trade unionists have warned troublemakers to stay away from protests against the G8.
Vows on G8 'ring of steel' costs
It could be months before the final cost of the G8 is determined, it has been revealed.
LVF supergrass sent back to court
A supergrass who turned state's evidence in return for a lighter jail term has become the first in the UK to be ordered back to court for allegedly breaching his deal with prosecutors.
Health trust 'needs intensive help'
A Northern Ireland health trust which left patients waiting on trolleys is in a poor position and needs intensive support to improve, a report has said.
Police in hospital after accident
Four police officers in Northern Ireland have been hospitalised after their Land Rover overturned.
Carrier bags cost 'could double'
The cost of carrier bags could double to 10p by next April, Northern Ireland's Environment Minister said.
Orange Order claim over parades
The Orange Order claims to have taken measures to ease sectarian tensions on the streets of Belfast.
Legal threat by housing row firms
Four repair contractors at the centre of an estimated £18 million overpayment by the Housing Executive have threatened legal action.
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