Belfast
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noun
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the capital of Northern Ireland, a port on Belfast Lough in Belfast district, Co Antrim and Co Down: became the centre of Irish Protestantism and of the linen industry in the 17th century; seat of the Northern Ireland assembly and executive. Pop: 276 459 (2001)
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a district of W Northern Ireland, in Co Antrim and Co Down. Pop: 271 596 (2003 est). Area: 115 sq km (44 sq miles)
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For centuries the city has been the site of violent conflict between Protestant and Roman Catholic residents.
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"I am also concerned by reports that UK military aircraft are in the skies over or near Iran," the Belfast South and Mid Down MP said.
From BBC
It means the annual gas bill of a typical household in the greater Belfast and west gas network areas with a credit meter will reduce by £80 a year.
From BBC
Stephen Bunting silenced his critics as he inflicted a third final defeat of the season on Gian van Veen to win night four of the Premier League in Belfast.
From BBC
The research was led by University College Dublin in partnership with Queen's University Belfast and international collaborators.
From Science Daily
A third man in his late teens is being treated for serious injuries in the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast.
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