Clinton pledges North pressure

The US President, Mr Clinton, yesterday promised to put pressure on both sides to ensure that the Northern Ireland peace agreement…

The US President, Mr Clinton, yesterday promised to put pressure on both sides to ensure that the Northern Ireland peace agreement was respected. "We will keep pressing the leaders there to observe, not just the letter, but the spirit of the Good Friday accord," he said in San Francisco.

  • Join The Irish Times on WhatsApp and stay up to date

  • Sign up for push alerts to get the best breaking news, analysis and comment delivered directly to your phone

  • Listen to In The News podcast daily for a deep dive on the stories that matter