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NI leaders to leave for US trip NI leaders on way to Los Angeles
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Northern Ireland's first and deputy first ministers leave for an economic trip to the United States later. Northern Ireland's first and deputy first ministers are on their way to the United States.
The visit was twice delayed after the murders of two soldiers in Antrim and a police officer in Craigavon.The visit was twice delayed after the murders of two soldiers in Antrim and a police officer in Craigavon.
Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness have pledged not to be deterred by dissident republicans in their bid to promote peace and prosperity.Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness have pledged not to be deterred by dissident republicans in their bid to promote peace and prosperity.
The ministers will meet politicians and business people at a special reception in Los Angeles.The ministers will meet politicians and business people at a special reception in Los Angeles.
One aim is to encourage more film-making in Northern Ireland.One aim is to encourage more film-making in Northern Ireland.
They will then head for the east coast as part of their week-long visit.They will then head for the east coast as part of their week-long visit.
They will be in Washington for St Patrick's Day for the annual festivities. The US president Barack Obama is to host a reception in the White House.They will be in Washington for St Patrick's Day for the annual festivities. The US president Barack Obama is to host a reception in the White House.
Ahead of the trip they met with the management of local branches of American companies, including engineering firm FG Wilson last week.Ahead of the trip they met with the management of local branches of American companies, including engineering firm FG Wilson last week.