President Biden was greeted by Rishi Sunak as he arrived in Belfast ahead of an address to Ulster University tomorrow to mark the anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement
Before his arrival, Mr Biden tweeted: "25 years ago, Northern Ireland's leaders chose peace.
Despite this, a White House spokesperson said that the President is "more than comfortable" travelling to Northern Ireland despite the growing unrest in the country. "The actions of those responsible are reprehensible and show a complete disregard and utter contempt for the community," he said.Uber driver banned 'over video in car with young woman' as Rochdale council confirms police investigation"These suspected pipe bombs were left in a cemetery a place where people lay loved ones to rest and visit to pay their respects. That is absolutely shameful.
I look forward to marking the anniversary in Belfast, underscoring the U.S. commitment to preserving peace and encouraging prosperity.Footage filmed yesterday showed several masked protestors hurl petrol bombs and other missiles at an armoured police Land Rover in Creggan, Londonderry. DUP MLA Gary Middleton tweeted: "This reckless behaviour is an attempt to cause harm not only to PSNI officers but to our communities as well.A police vehicle was attacked with petrol bombs yesterday during an illegal Dissident march in the Creggan area of Londonderry.Londonderry City Cemetery was closed today as Army Technical Officers checked for devices, following a dissident Republican parade in the Creggan area of Londonderry on Easter Monday.
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