Obama arrives in N. Ireland; Belfast speech, G-8 summit and Putin meeting highlight schedule

June 17, 2013 — 2:50am

BELFAST, Northern Ireland — Obama arrives in N. Ireland; Belfast speech, G-8 summit and Putin meeting highlight schedule.

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