London Mayor Boris Johnson has backed a plan to hold a commemoration at the 2012 Olympics to mark the 40th anniversary of the Munich Olympics murder of Israeli athletes. The subject was discussed at the first meeting between Mr Johnson and the London Jewish Forum at City Hall on Tuesday evening. Deputy mayor Richard Barnes said later: "The Mayor was absolutely explicit that he wants to mark the anniversary." There will be talks with the International Olympic Committee.
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