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    Paisley and Adams Strike Historic Deal in Northern Ireland

    In Belfast, Northern Ireland today, a joint news conference many thought never would happen.  They did not shake hands--but Ian Paisley of the Protestant Democratic Unionist Party and Gerry Adams of Catholic Sinn Féin appeared together to announce renewed negotiations on sharing power.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    In Belfast, Northern Ireland today, a joint news conference many thought never would happen. They did not shake hands--but Ian Paisley of the Protestant Democratic Unionist Party and Gerry Adams of Catholic Sinn Féin appeared together to announce renewed negotiations on sharing power. They both expressed hope that they could lay the foundation for a lasting peace. Owen Bowcott is Ireland Correspondent for the Guardian.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Karen Radziner

      Managing Producer, To the Point & Which Way LA?

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      Owen Bowcott

      Ireland Correspondent for the Guardian

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    The full episode

    1 of 3
    New Controversy over the So-called Israeli Lobby
    1. 1:41Paisley and Adams Strike Historic Deal in Northern IrelandYou’re reading this
    2. 7:47Middle East Peace and the So-called 'Israeli Lobby'
    3. 43:29Day Care Linked to Later Behavioral Issues
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