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Queen's visit to Ireland prompts violent clashes

Updated: 2011-05-18 09:13

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Queen's visit to Ireland prompts violent clashes
A woman is detained by riot police during disturbances in north Dublin May 17, 2011. Britain's Queen Elizabeth begins a four day state visit to Ireland today which is the first state visit by a British monarch since Ireland's independence. [Photo/Agencies]

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