World IN BRIEF : NORTHERN IRELAND : Britain Beefs Up Force During Talks
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Britain announced it has sent 500 extra troops to Northern Ireland to combat Irish Republican Army attacks during landmark peace talks now under way in the battle-scarred province. The talks are aimed at returning Northern Ireland to self-government after 17 years of direct rule by London.
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