Somali referee Omar Artan was denied entry to the United States because of his "association with suspected members of terror ...

The issue seems likely bound for the U.S. Supreme Court, which so far has never ruled a state's execution method to be unconstitutional.

In separate cases, Alnour Mohamed Ali, 26, was sentenced to 27 months in prison and Mohammad Tajik, 32, was jailed for two years.

Police have used a water cannon to disperse crowds in Newtownabbey as objects were seen being hurled at officers.

The family of Stephen Ogilvy say "peaceful protest is the only way forward". Public transport is closing early in Belfast today after violence last night.