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US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has attended events in Dublin ahead of her visit to Belfast on Friday.

Eight out of 10 people in the Republic of Ireland support legislation on abortion where the mother's life is in danger, according to a new poll.

Singer Charlie Simpson has rocked into the world record books by performing the coldest gig of all time in Siberia.

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is to visit Belfast next week, the White House has confirmed.

Five people have been arrested on suspicion of staging a sham wedding ceremony between a Sri Lankan woman and a British citizen in Coleraine, Co Londonderry.

A Bangladeshi man and a Portuguese woman, who were married for over four years, could not speak a common language when questioned by immigration officers.

Co Fermanagh based Kettyle Irish Foods has won an export contract worth over £1.2million for a new, sustainably produced bacon cured with seaweed.

The GAA community is helping to raise funds to repatriate Co Down man Ryan Doyle, who died in hospital in Australia.

The family of murdered Irish honeymooner Michaela McAreavey are to sue the Mauritian newspaper that printed photographs of her body for damages of £400,000.

A 25-year-old man from Co Down has died in hospital in Australia.

Over 50 members of the European Parliament have joined forces to call on the Irish government to change the country's abortion legislation.

Gardaí are assisting the coroner in an investigation into the death of a young pregnant woman at a hospital in Galway, it has been confirmed.

Northern Ireland's leaders have been promoting the region at the Hong Kong Open title in a bid to harness any opportunities to boost local tourism.

World number one Rory McIlroy has missed his first cut since the US Open in June after four-putting his final green at the Hong Kong Open on Friday.

A leading Irish obstetrician has called for clear guidance on pregnancy intervention following the death of a young woman who was refused an abortion during miscarriage.

Northern Ireland could be set to host world leaders, with speculation that the next G8 Summit will be held in Enniskillen next summer.

The First and deputy First Ministers have embarked on a six day business mission to China.

Star Trek actor Zachary Quinto has taken aim at TV tycoon Donald Trump over his harsh criticism of newly re-elected US President Barack Obama.

A key prosecution witness in the Michaela McAreavey murder trial may not have been called to testify because his account would cast doubt on a State witness granted immunity from prosecution for murder.

Former Wings guitarist Henry McCullough is in a critical condition in hospital after suffering a heart attack.

Northern Ireland was watching as Barack Obama was declared US President for four more years on Wednesday morning.

A Ukrainian lawyer and an economist have faced imprisonment attempts for allegedly defying a prohibition on the disposal of eastern European property linked to jailed ex-billionaire Sean Quinn.

The family of Neal Turkington, the Co Armagh soldier killed in Afghanistan in 2010, have journeyed to Nepal to see for themselves how a special trust set up in their loved's one memory has made a difference to schoolchildren there.

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has strongly condemned what she described as the "senseless murder" of prison officer David Black.

Runners from Northern Ireland who were due to take part in the New York marathon have spoken of their disappointment after it was cancelled at the last minute.

UK airlines are getting back to normal service to and from storm-ridden New York on Thursday, after Hurricane Sandy brought the city to a standstill.

Actresses Marion Cotillard and Emily Blunt were the toast of the Harper's Bazaar Women of the Year Awards in London on Wednesday night, both picking up top accolades.

Thousands of holidaymakers trying to leave America's storm-struck East Coast are being forced to endure another night, as flights out of the country remain grounded.

One of the Tall Ships that wowed crowds in Belfast has sunk off America's east coast during Superstorm Sandy, forcing all 16 people on board to jump ship into waves said to be 18ft high.

A Northern Irish expat living in Washington DC has told UTV about the preparations he has been making ahead of Hurricane Sandy.

Londonderry has been named as one of the world's best cities to visit next year by guidebook Lonely Planet.

The family of murdered Tyrone teacher Michaela McAreavey is to sue the Mauritius hotel where she was killed for over £1m in damages.

The family of a west Belfast man who died after falling from a balcony while on holiday in Spain said they have been inundated with messages of sympathy.

Four Chinese people - one woman and three men - have been discovered working illegally at a Belfast takeaway restaurant.

Human rights charity Amnesty International has warned that an extension of the Justice and Security Bill could reduce the ability of people in Northern Ireland to hold the security forces to account.