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Finally
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Davos
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World Economic Forum
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Down with the kids
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Technical Difficulties
Trump (eventually) departs for Davos after 'minor electrical issue' on Air Force One
The US President’s plane was forced to turn back after taking off from Washington, before he switched to a smaller aircraft.
Trump is due to address the World Economic Forum at 1.30pm, but is now expected to be late.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin will speak at an annual dinner with senior business leaders in Davos today.
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The Moonies
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The Troubles
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Barcelona
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Palestine
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Palestine
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20 Jan
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World Economic Forum
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Ukraine
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London
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Venezuela
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FactCheck
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