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| Former Prime Minister Tony Blair and former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern are to receive honorary doctorates from Queen's University, Belfast, later. | Former Prime Minister Tony Blair and former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern are to receive honorary doctorates from Queen's University, Belfast, later. |
| Mr Blair's appearance will be by pre-recorded video link while Mr Ahern is expected to accept his in person. | |
| They are receiving law doctorates for distinction in public service and their roles in the peace process. | They are receiving law doctorates for distinction in public service and their roles in the peace process. |
| It marks the start of a two-day conference, led by former talkschairman, George Mitchell, at Queen's. | |
| The joint initiative with Georgetown University is examining the lessons of the Northern Ireland peace process and how it can help other trouble spots around the globe. | The joint initiative with Georgetown University is examining the lessons of the Northern Ireland peace process and how it can help other trouble spots around the globe. |
| Special guests include Secretary of Secretary Shaun Woodward, South African Nobel Laureate Desmond Tutu, the former first and deputy first Ministers Lord Trimble and Seamus Mallon as well as former Irish President Mary Robinson. | Special guests include Secretary of Secretary Shaun Woodward, South African Nobel Laureate Desmond Tutu, the former first and deputy first Ministers Lord Trimble and Seamus Mallon as well as former Irish President Mary Robinson. |