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17/06/2013
Obama Lands In NI
US President Barack Obama has arrived in Northern Ireland with his family, ahead of the G8 Summit in Enniskillen.
Air Force One landed at Belfast International Airport at about 08:30 this morning.
The US President is attending an engagement in Belfast this afternoon and will travel to Fermanagh later.
Prime Minister David Cameron has already arrived for the G8 summit.
The summit is being held this year at the Lough Erne golf resort.
Tax avoidance and the conflict in Syria are expected to dominate the talks.
Commuters and those travelling to work have been urged to use public transport and to allow extra time, given the possible disruption caused by the President's visit.
Various road closures were in place this morning.
(IT/CD)
Air Force One landed at Belfast International Airport at about 08:30 this morning.
The US President is attending an engagement in Belfast this afternoon and will travel to Fermanagh later.
Prime Minister David Cameron has already arrived for the G8 summit.
The summit is being held this year at the Lough Erne golf resort.
Tax avoidance and the conflict in Syria are expected to dominate the talks.
Commuters and those travelling to work have been urged to use public transport and to allow extra time, given the possible disruption caused by the President's visit.
Various road closures were in place this morning.
(IT/CD)
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:It will be cloudy again throughout the day. Mainly dry in the morning, but patchy drizzle in places, becoming more widespread and persistent in the afternoon. Freshening southwesterly winds. Maximum temperature 12 °C.Tonight:Cloudy with a spell of heavy rain pushing south through late evening and the early hours, followed by some clear spells. Minimum temperature 6 °C.
