Monday, May 31, 2010

World News Briefs -- May 31, 2010



Ten Dead After Israel Boards Gaza-Bound Ships: Military -- Yahoo News/Reuters

JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israeli commandos intercepted Gaza-bound aid ships Monday and at least 10 pro-Palestinian activists on board were killed in bloodshed that plunged Israel into a diplomatic crisis.

Israel's military said its troops came under gunfire and knife attack during the takeover.

"Our initial findings show that at least 10 convoy participants were killed," an Israeli military spokesman said, adding that at least four soldiers were wounded.

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MIDDLE EAST

Netanyahu mulls cancelling U.S. trip in wake of Gaza flotilla deaths.

Israel stations nuclear missile subs off Iran.

Six die in Gaza tunnel explosion.

ASIA

Japan PM backs Seoul's UN bid to punish NKorea.

China, Japan agree hotline after naval incidents.

Pakistani court orders access to Facebook restored.

AFRICA

African countries in heated debate over UN reform.

UN to reduce DR Congo peace force.

Poison gas sweeps Nigerian city, 300 sickened.

EUROPE

Economic woes bring Russia and Europe closer.

Czech Republic voters move to right in general election.

Saakashvili claims victory for his party at Georgian elections.

AMERICAS

Latest oil spill developments.

Former defense minister ahead in Colombia election.

Tropical Storm Agatha kills 96 in Central America.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

B-17 to drop flowers for CIA killed in Afghanistan.

Obama’s security strategy falls short.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Greece urged to give up euro.

Debt-induced stress continues for many Americans.

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