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Obama forced out of Ireland by erupting Icelandic volcano as
ash cloud looms
By JULIE PACE, Associated Press Writer
DUBLIN — The White House says President Barack Obama will leave
Ireland early due to safety concerns over a cloud of ash from an
Icelandic volcano that is moving toward Europe.
Obama had been scheduled to spend the night in Ireland and fly to
London Tuesday morning. Instead, he will head for London Monday
night.
Officials say Obama's schedule in London, where he will spend two
days, has not been affected at this point.
An ash cloud from a different Icelandic volcano forced Obama to
cancel a trip to Poland last year. He is scheduled to visit Poland
on the last leg of this four-country, six-day European trip.