White House praises initiative

The White House yesterday welcomed the British government's new inquiry into the circumstances of Bloody Sunday

The White House yesterday welcomed the British government's new inquiry into the circumstances of Bloody Sunday. A statement issued by the press secretary said: "This is an important and timely initiative to come to terms with the past and help the people of Northern Ireland look to the future . . ."

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