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United States President George W Bush has arrived in Belfast as part of his farewell tour of office.United States President George W Bush has arrived in Belfast as part of his farewell tour of office.
Mr Bush and the first lady are scheduled to carry out a series of engagements.Mr Bush and the first lady are scheduled to carry out a series of engagements.
The First and Deputy First Ministers, Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness greeted him at Stormont Castle.The First and Deputy First Ministers, Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness greeted him at Stormont Castle.
Several hundred people demonstrated in Belfast city centre against the visit. Some climbed to the roof of the city hall and erected an Iraqi flag.Several hundred people demonstrated in Belfast city centre against the visit. Some climbed to the roof of the city hall and erected an Iraqi flag.
Prime Minister Brown also travelled to Belfast to greet the president and his wife Laura on their arrival.Prime Minister Brown also travelled to Belfast to greet the president and his wife Laura on their arrival.
During his visit, Mr Bush will meet pupils and teachers at a mixed-faith school.During his visit, Mr Bush will meet pupils and teachers at a mixed-faith school.
Mrs Bush will attend a series of private engagements.Mrs Bush will attend a series of private engagements.
Demonstrators at Belfast City Hall The president and first lady arrive in Belfast
Security is tight, and police have warned that traffic delays are expected throughout the day.Security is tight, and police have warned that traffic delays are expected throughout the day.
People travelling to airports have been advised to allow extra time for their journey.People travelling to airports have been advised to allow extra time for their journey.
The protest at Belfast City Hall was organised by the Belfast Anti-War Movement representing trade unions and student and women's groups.The protest at Belfast City Hall was organised by the Belfast Anti-War Movement representing trade unions and student and women's groups.
The police maintained a security presence and cordoned off the road to traffic immediately in the front of the City Hall as the number of protesters grew.The police maintained a security presence and cordoned off the road to traffic immediately in the front of the City Hall as the number of protesters grew.
Watch live coverage of the presidential visit to Northern Ireland at 1500 BST.Watch live coverage of the presidential visit to Northern Ireland at 1500 BST.