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Early Irish Returns Show Win for EU Treaty

By the Associated Press

Posted Oct 3, 2009 5:26 AM CDT

(AP) – On the second try, Ireland has delivered "a convincing win" for the European Union's reform treaty, Irish Foreign Minister Micheal Martin said today, with the "yes" vote running about 60% nationwide in early returns. "I'm absolutely delighted for the country. It... Read full story »

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