P285 285 YLE TEKSTI-TV 6.06. 2043:57    NEWS IN ENGLISH +ednesday    D-day cele"rations in France US president Reagan as well as heads of state from Britain, Norway,Belgium, France, Netherlands and Luxembourg have bjen attending ceremonies in Normandy to mark the 40th anniversary of the D-day landings. Speaking to veterans gathered at one of the major landing sites of the allied invasion force,president Reagan reiterated America's commitment to the defence of Europe. He also spoke of the USA's desire for reconciliation with the Soviet Union. Other news in brief 286 INDEX 280