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24/05/2011
President Obama Begins UK State Visit
The U.S. President and First Lady have arrived in the UK one day ahead of schedule to avoid disruption from a volcanic ash cloud.
Upon leaving the Republic of Ireland, President Obama and his wife Michelle touched down in Stansted airport in Essex as part of their week-long tour of Europe.
As part of his three-day long visit to the UK, the couple will meet the Queen at Buckingham Palace and will receive a ceremonial welcome, before visiting Westminster Abbey and Downing Street.
On Wednesday Mr Obama will meet with Prime Minister David Cameron for talks on Libya and the Middle East.
The countries' leaders have described the US-UK partnership is "an essential relationship for us and for the world".
(BMcN/GK)
Upon leaving the Republic of Ireland, President Obama and his wife Michelle touched down in Stansted airport in Essex as part of their week-long tour of Europe.
As part of his three-day long visit to the UK, the couple will meet the Queen at Buckingham Palace and will receive a ceremonial welcome, before visiting Westminster Abbey and Downing Street.
On Wednesday Mr Obama will meet with Prime Minister David Cameron for talks on Libya and the Middle East.
The countries' leaders have described the US-UK partnership is "an essential relationship for us and for the world".
(BMcN/GK)
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:After a dry start this morning rain will spread from the northwest across all parts. This afternoon will be dull with some patchy rain and drizzle. Becoming much milder through the afternoon. Maximum temperature 11 °C.Tonight:A cloudy evening and night with a little light rain or drizzle, perhaps some clear periods developing along the east coast. A very mild night everywhere. Minimum temperature 10 °C.
