Suspected IRA Bomb Explodes in London's Canary Wharf District
An hour after the IRA reportedly ended a 17 month truce a bomb exploded in east London causing shattered windows injuring at least 34 people. The blast damaged a six story building and a Docklands subway station as emergency services rushed to the scene. No deaths reported.
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Clinton offers help in peace process in Ireland
President Clinton expressed deep concern over reports the IRA ended its 17 month cease-fire and condemned the London bombing that injured dozens. He urged that terrorists not derail the peace effort and noted possible links between the attack and the IRA announcement while White House officials spoke with Gerry Adams David Trimble and John Hume as they sought to salvage talks.
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