Headlines From Belfast Newsletter Fri 30th Aug 2013

Belfast Newsletter News Robinson in warning over Syria as MPs veto bombing Ulster MPs’ votes have proved crucial in defeating the UK Government’s proposed military intervention in Syria. Read more... First known 'bombing' drug death A Lurgan man who was killed by a mephedrone substitute is the first person in Northern Ireland believed to have died while taking it using a technique known as “bombing”, an inquest at Craigavon courts heard yesterday. Read more... DUP slams attack on memorial North Belfast DUP MLA Nelson McCausland has condemned the latest attack on the memorial to three Scottish soldiers murdered by the IRA at White Brae on the outskirts of Ligoniel in 1971. Read more... One of Europe's oldest elephants dies in Belfast Zoo One of the oldest elephants in captivity in Europe has died aged 53. Read more... Rocket launcher 'had police helicopter target' A bid by dissident republicans to attack a police helicopter near the Irish border may have been foiled, it has emerged. Read more...   Sport Ronaldo will come to Belfast looking for revenge says Michael O'Neill NORTHERN Ireland boss Michael O’Neill believes Cristanio Ronaldo will come to Belfast looking for revenge in next week’s World Cup qualifier at Windsor Park. Read more... Rangers into cup quarter finals but Berwick push them all the way Rangers moved into the quarter-finals of the Scottish Challenge Cup at Ibrox on Tuesday night with a 2-0 win over Berwick Rangers – but this tie was an almighty struggle at times with the Light Blues taking fully an hour to break the deadlock. Read more... Glentoran face Linfield in third round of League Cup Glentoran and Linfield have been drawn together in the draw for the third round of the League Cup. Read more... Michael O'Neill looks set to extend stay as Portugal test looms large Michael O’Neill declared he is ready to ‘shake hands’ on a new contract with the IFA. Read more... Brunt recalled to NI squad Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill has recalled midfielder Chris Brunt to the squad to face Portugal and Luxembourg in the upcoming World Cup qualifiers. Read more...   Please do not respond directly to this email as this mailbox is not monitored. To contact Belfast Newsletter direct go to http://www.newsletter.co.uk/ and click on Contact Us Johnston Press are the publishers of Belfast Newsletter. You have received this email as you have subscribed to this newsletter on our website. Edit or Unsubscribe Preferences | Edit Your Profile Company Name: Johnston Press plc | Registered in Scotland no: SCO15382 | Registered Office: 108 Holyrood Road, Edinburgh, EH8 8AS