Ireland, Britain Sign Aid Fund Agreement
From Reuters
DUBLIN, Ireland —
Foreign Minister Peter Barry signed an agreement with Britain on Thursday, setting up an international fund to channel financial aid, mainly from North America, to areas affected by the sectarian violence in Northern Ireland.
The fund, which will start off with $50 million from the United States, is part of the Anglo-Irish accord that gives the Irish government a voice in the running of British-ruled Northern Ireland.
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