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Hello ma'am: Martin McGuinness accepts invitation to dine with the Queen

Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams confirmed this evening that McGuinness is to accept the invitation as part of the “new and positive relationship between Ireland and Britain”.

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Apr 5th 2014, 6:32 PM

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Obama and Romney to have lunch at the White House

This will be the first time the two will have met since the election. What will they talk about?

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Nov 29th 2012, 8:08 AM

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Kenny, Gilmore to host reception for high-ranking Catholic clergy

The Taoiseach doesn’t expect a hostile response from Church leaders tomorrow despite his speech on the separation of Church and State last year.

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Jun 14th 2012, 6:44 PM