# G8

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Infographic: This is how much the UK thinks an EU-US trade deal could be worth

World leaders hope to make significant progress on discussions about such a deal at the summit in Lough Erne today and tomorrow.

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Jun 17th 2013, 1:45 PM

# great and powerful

How To Recognise A World Leader: A Spotter's Guide

They’re all in Ireland. So how can you spot one?

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Jun 17th 2013, 1:23 PM

# G8

LIVE: Global leaders arrive in Belfast for the G8 summit

The leaders are arriving for bilateral meetings before the main proceedings kick off in Fermanagh.

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Jun 17th 2013, 12:28 PM

# FLOTUS

America's first family arrives in Ireland

Both Michelle and Barack spoke to an invited audience at Waterfront Hall in Belfast this morning.

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Jun 17th 2013, 11:27 AM

# G8

Kenny and Obama to discuss EU presidency and bailout, but not Ireland's tax regime

Taoiseach Enda Kenny will arrive in Fermanagh later today, where he is expected to hold talks with the US president.

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Jun 17th 2013, 10:55 AM

# incognito

US secret agents are dressing up as Irish farmers during the G8

Local residents have said they’ll stick out because their tractors are brand new.

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Jun 17th 2013, 10:18 AM

# G8

Who's who: Meet the nine men and one woman who make up the G8 leaders

Eight heads of government, and two EU presidents make up the G8 leaders who are gathering in Northern Ireland today and tomorrow.

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Jun 17th 2013, 9:25 AM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Good morning! Here are nine things to know before you start your day…

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Jun 17th 2013, 8:42 AM

# Surveillance

UK 'tapped phones and emails' of other countries at G20 summits

The Guardian says diplomats at a finance ministers’ summit in 2009 were tapped – on the day that a British-hosted G8 begins.

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Jun 17th 2013, 8:01 AM

# G8

'Protest is a good thing' say PSNI but Turkey unrest could mean smaller demos at G8

The PSNI have said initial indications are that there will not be large numbers of protesters descending on the summit at Lough Erne today.

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Jun 17th 2013, 7:30 AM

# G8

Everything you need to know about the G8, but were afraid to ask

A gathering of some of the world’s most powerful people is happening up the road in Northern Ireland today and tomorrow. But what’s it all about?

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Jun 17th 2013, 6:50 AM

# G8

PSNI on G8 drones: 'They actually look like big model aircraft'

The Police Service of Northern Ireland have said that not a single public order arrest has been made so far with the start of the G8 summit in Fermanagh less than 24 hours away.

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Jun 16th 2013, 8:30 PM

# Talking tax

Ireland is "stealing" the UK's tax funds, according to NI finance minister

Safe to say we know what Sammy Wilson wants to see on the G8 agenda, then.

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Jun 16th 2013, 5:26 PM

# G8

Ulster GAA chief thanks fans for observing G8 traffic restrictions

Mratin McAviney says 9,352 fans were able to make it to Brewster Park in Fermanagh, despite the G8 preparation nearby.

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Jun 16th 2013, 4:51 PM

# o canada

Taoiseach to discuss trade opportunities with Canadian Prime Minister in Dublin

Canada currently attracts 25 per cent of all Irish investment abroad and around 60 Irish businesses have a presence there.

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Jun 16th 2013, 12:42 PM

# G8

What has the G8 ever done for us?

Here’s a list of all the topics that have been discussed in the last 38 summits. Has it been worth it?

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Jun 16th 2013, 8:45 AM

# rally

Anti G8 protests take place in Belfast

A crowd of 1,500 protesters took to the streets of Belfast today to march against the G8 Summit.

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Jun 15th 2013, 4:54 PM

# g8 summits

G8 summits in pics: Obama smooches Merkel, yellow pants and colourful protests

A look back at G8 summits in years gone by.

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Jun 15th 2013, 10:30 AM

# FLOTUS-ing around

Dubliners warned of traffic restrictions as the Obama family comes to town

Michelle, Malia and Sasha Obama are coming to Dublin for two days while their husband and father is at the G8.

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Jun 14th 2013, 12:50 PM

# G8

Plan to shut down mobile phones in G8 terror event signed into law

Áras an Úachtaráin says the President has signed the Criminal Justice Bill, which allows networks to be shut down in emergencies.

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Jun 13th 2013, 1:00 PM

# G8

Locals annoyed that derelict shop facelift for G8 hides their economic woes

A reported £300,000 has been used on pre-G8 cosmetic work for Fermanagh that locals believe could have been better spent on reviving a real local employer.

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Jun 13th 2013, 7:30 AM

# G8

57 people arrested in London as police clash with G8 protesters

A large group of protesters occupied a former police station in Soho and had to be removed by police.

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Jun 12th 2013, 7:46 AM

# G8

President Higgins asked to sign 'mobile phone shutdown' laws early

The Government wants the new Criminal Justice Bill to be on the statute books before next week’s G8 summit.

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Jun 11th 2013, 6:32 PM

# Summit

100 riot police in crackdown on London G8 protests

Activists have been planning a week-long series of demonstrations leading up to next week’s summit in Fermanagh.

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Jun 11th 2013, 1:21 PM

# G8

To protect world leaders you can't fly over Lough Erne during G8 summit

The restrictions will last from Sunday, 16 until Tuesday, 18 June.

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Jun 10th 2013, 5:36 PM

# Satire

The G8 loves it when you smile: The week's news skewed

Breaking via The Mire wire: We’ll swap you Ulster Bank for the M50, scaring off the sun.

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Jun 8th 2013, 10:00 AM

# Talking tax

Catholic bishops urge G8 leaders to clamp down on tax avoidance

The leaders of Catholics from 11 countries say corporations, like citizens, have a moral duty to pay their fair share.

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Jun 6th 2013, 7:31 PM

# G8

More than 200 groups tell G8: Here's how to fight world hunger

It is the largest coalition of NGOs and charities since Make Poverty History in 2005.

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Jun 6th 2013, 6:45 AM

# G8

900 gardaí to help keep the peace at the G8 summit in Co Fermanagh

World leaders like Barack Obama, Angela Merkel, David Cameron and Vladimir Putin will attend the summit next month.

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Jun 5th 2013, 4:04 PM

# predict a riot

PHOTOS: PSNI undergo riot training ahead of G8 summit

A massive security effort is being organised ahead of the arrival of world leaders like Barack Obama, Angela Merkel and David Cameron to Enniskillen later this month.

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Jun 3rd 2013, 7:30 AM

Voices

Column: The G8 summit could have huge economic benefits for Ireland – if it goes well

Using the summit as an opportunity to vent frustrations with protests could be damaging and will only distract the international media from the many positives of Ireland’s recovery, writes Samuel Brazys.

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May 31st 2013, 7:00 AM

# G8

Power to shut down phone networks is 'proportionate' - watchdog

The Irish Council for Civil Liberties says shutting down mobile phone networks is a fair power to deal with terrorist threats.

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May 22nd 2013, 9:10 PM

# G8 summit

Mobile phone networks could be shut off during G8 due to terror threats

If amendments to legislation are approved, Minister Shatter said that mobile phone companies will be able to shut down networks in areas during the G8.

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May 15th 2013, 12:12 PM