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Republic of Ireland 'prostituted to Obamas' says Irish politician Clare Daly
Taoiseach Enda Kenny has slammed Independent TD Clare Daly after she accused him of 'prostituting' the Republic of Ireland to US President Barack Obama.
Obama girls Malia and Sasha unimpressed with holiday in Ireland
Trinity College may have reminded them of Hogwarts, but the Obama children looked like they would have preferred to be at a Harry Potter theme park than poring over dusty documents showing their distant Irish heritage.
Japanese firm creates over 400 new jobs for Northern Ireland
A Japanese firm is set to create over 400 new jobs to Northern Ireland in the wake of the G8 summit.
Shinzo Abe asks Stormont to 'continuously support' Japanese companies in Northern Ireland
Japan's prime minister Shinzo Abe has declared his top priority was his country's economic revitalisation following the G8 summit.
'The world has seen the new Northern Ireland', says David Cameron at the end of a successful G8
Prime Minister David Cameron has hailed the G8 summit as the most peaceful in recent memory, insisting the whole world has now seen the new Northern Ireland.
Old bomb discovered in security sweep of G8 site
An explosive device found near the G8 summit venue was a remnant of the Second World War, David Cameron revealed today.
Summit location 'a fantastic venue'
David Cameron said you "couldn't put a value" on the free advertising for Northern Ireland as a result of the G8 summit.
Vladimir Putin tells Cameron at G8: 'Syrian rebels are the same as those who killed Lee Rigby'
Arming the Syrian rebels could deliver weapons into the hands of the sort of people who killed Drummer Lee Rigby, Vladimir Putin warned.
Michelle Obama and girls meet Bono's family in Irish pub
Michelle Obama and her two daughters have met U2 lead singer Bono, his wife Ali and their two sons for a traditional Irish pub lunch.
Enniskillen struck down by G8-itis
G8-itis swept through the picturesque town of Enniskillen as the world's leaders gathered nearby.
How warm-up act Michelle Obama stole show from Barack as she mesmerised Belfast
It was meant as a joke – a crowd-pleasing, light-hearted jibe about allowing her husband to join her on big trips.
Graphic: After G8 lockdown, Obama's African trip to cost $100m
The single biggest security operation ever mounted in Northern Ireland may be underway as the G8 summit takes place in County Fermanagh, but the estimated £50m cost of ensuring the safety of the eight visiting world leaders seems a bargain compared to US president Barack Obama's trip to Africa later this month.
Teenager Hannah upstages Obama
It's not everyday you nearly upstage the most powerful man in the world.
G8 summit: World leaders reach deal on tackling tax avoidance and money laundering
Agreement has been reached by world leaders at the G8 summit on new action to tackle money-laundering and "shell companies" which are used to evade tax, Downing Street said today.
G8: Leaders agree to 'stamp out' terrorist ransoms
G8 leaders have agreed to "stamp out" ransom payments to terrorists, David Cameron has said.
G8 summit: UK hopeful of 'concrete progress' on tax rules as second day of event begins
The UK is hopeful of achieving "real concrete progress" on tightening international tax rules as the second day of talks at the G8 summit in Co Fermanagh begin.
G8 summit: EU and US trade deal could produce £100bn economic bonanza, says Cameron
The G8 negotiations in Northern Ireland could lead to the biggest trade deal in history, an upbeat David Cameron has claimed.
G8 summit: Cameron keeps pressure on Putin as Moscow ponders 'principles for peace' in Syria
Prime Minister David Cameron was today hoping for a show of unity over Syria from the world's most powerful nations after a late-night showdown at the G8 summit in County Fermanagh
Anti-G8 protesters march to security cordon at Lough Erne as world leaders dine inside
Hundreds of anti-G8 protesters marched to the summit site in Co Fermanagh on Monday evening, as the eight world leaders dined on Northern Irish delicacies inside the resort.
G8 Summit: Vladimir Putin tackled by the West over his support of Syria's Assad regime
Western nations were on Monday evening facing down Russian president Vladimir Putin at the G8 summit in Northern Ireland over his support for the regime of Bashar Assad in Syria.
In Pictures: The G8 summit
Gerry forces Sammy into Mexican wave
Voice of Pomeroy pops home
Rapturous reception for Andrea
One Summer's Day 2013
We want you to get snapping!
Obama death bid fears - aircraft carriers on standby
In Pictures: Ulster Nightlife
Pubs, clubs and parties
In Pictures: The 'Big IF' concert in Botanic Gardens
Thousands turn out in the rain
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