Barack Obama receives honorary doctorate from Queen's University Belfast

Summarised from 3 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 13 Oct, 22:02 · Archive

Former US President Barack Obama has received an honorary doctorate from Queen's University Belfast. During the ceremony, he praised Northern Ireland's progress and challenged the next generation to continue building a peaceful and inclusive future.

Obama said people should 'continually fight' for democracy during his Belfast appearance.

How it is being reported

• Obama receives honorary degree from Queen's University BelfastReceiving his doctorate, the 44th US president praised Northern Ireland's progress and challenged the next generation to continue building a peaceful and inclusive future.BBC Northern Ireland · 13 Oct, 22:17
• Barack Obama says people should ‘continually fight’ for democracy during Belfast appearanceThe former US President has received an honorary doctorate from Queen’sBelfast Telegraph · 13 Oct, 21:37
• Israel’s approach to Middle East conflict ‘a disaster for everyone’ says Barack Obama during Belfast appearanceThe former US President has received an honorary doctorate from Queen’sBelfast Telegraph · 13 Oct, 21:37
• Former US President Barack Obama in Belfast to receive honorary doctorate from Queen's University BelfastFormer US President Barack Obama has been awarded an honorary doctorate by Queen's University Belfast, where he praised Northern Ireland's progress and challenged the next generation to continue building a peaceful and inclusive future.News Letter · 13 Oct, 20:24

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