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Day Of Mourning Friday 14
September 2001 |
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In recognition of those killed in the tragic events
in the United States of America on 11 September the European Union has
declared that Friday 14 September willbe a day of mourning across
Europe, in line with the day of mourning which has been declared in the
USA. all Europeans are being asked to observe 3 minutes silence at
12 noon European time - 11.00am in the UK. The Scottish Cabinet has endorsed a statement by Jack Straw, the Home Secretary, that the silence will be observed in the United Kingdom and the Scottish Executive will be honouring the 3 minutes silence at 11.ooam on Friday 14 September. The Executive also wishes to encourage all public authorities and others to observe the silence. |