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In Pictures: Obama visits Ireland
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the day 05/18
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In Pictures: Queen Elizabeth's visit to Ireland
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On Diamond Jubilee's eve, diverse Britain seeks unity in Queen Elizabeth
Some say monarchy is a rare unifier in a land absorbing large numbers of immigrants. 'She will become my queen, too,' says newly minted Briton Youssef Siblini.
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What President Obama can learn from Ireland
Mr. Obama's visit to Ireland last month offered the chance to absorb three lessons. Did he learn them?
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In Pictures: Obama visits Ireland
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Irish village embraces Obama as its own
The president's trip to Ireland is seen as a symbol of US-Irish solidarity in hard economic times, but his stop in tiny Moneygall, where his Irish ancestors lived, has been a cause for celebration among residents.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the day 05/18
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In Ireland, Queen Elizabeth writes new chapter with visit to Bloody Sunday site
Queen Elizabeth has visited Croke Park Stadium, scene of the Bloody Sunday massacre, and the Garden of Remembrance. Both sites honor republicans who fought the British for independence.
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Queen's visit to Ireland symbolizes more 'normal' relationship
Much is being made of the historic nature of Queen Elizabeth's trip to Ireland. Some say that obscures ties that have vastly improved in recent decades.
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In Pictures: Queen Elizabeth's visit to Ireland
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Global leadership: Voters launch a power surge of women
Brazil's President-elect Dilma Rousseff is the latest in a power surge of women in global leadership positions.
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In Pictures: Current women heads of state
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On foreign affairs, Kennedy challenged presidential power
His most important vote, he said, was against the Iraq War. But he also had major impact on human rights and other issues.
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Ted Kennedy tributes: World remembers 'Lion of the Senate'
The longtime Democratic senator from Massachusetts will be mourned on 'every continent,' said British Prime Minister Gordon Brown on Wednesday.
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Irish blasphemers, beware! New law befuddles nation, but fulfills Constitution
After years of decreasing influence for religion in public life, Ireland’s new blasphemy law has free speech campaigners worried.
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