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Obama receives honorary degree from Queen's University Belfast

Obama receives honorary degree from Queen's University Belfast
BBC Northern Ireland Tuesday 13 October 2026, 21:17 UTC 1 min read
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Receiving his doctorate, the 44th US president praised Northern Ireland's progress and challenged the next generation to continue building a peaceful and inclusive future.

Receiving his doctorate, the 44th US president praised Northern Ireland's progress and challenged the next generation to continue building a peaceful and inclusive future.
Obama (PERSON) Queen's University Belfast Receiving (ORG) US (LOCATION) Northern Ireland's (LOCATION)
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