Saturday, February 04 2012

World News

World 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.

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.