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Paisley, Adams set for first direct N.Irish talks

Two towering figures in the Northern Ireland conflict will formally meet face-to-face for the first time in 35 years of deeply acrimonious clashes on Tuesday in a bid to restore local government to the province. The meeting between republican leader Gerry Adams and pro-British Ian Paisley is laden with symbolism given they have never formally met or spoken, but much needs to be done before the men with the key to ending political stalemate share power. Full Story