Tuesday, June 1, 2010

World News Briefs -- June 1, 2010



World Press Reaction To Gaza Aid Flotilla -- The Telegraph

Israel's attack on the Gaza flotilla was the main story of newspapers around the world.

Under the headline "Complicated relationship with the US grows more so", The Washington Post said that incident, coming days before Mr Netanyahu was due to meet President Obama at the White House for what they term a "kiss and make up session", has cast a serious cloud over US-Israeli relations.

"The timing of the incident is remarkably bad for Israel and the United States," the paper said.

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MIDDLE EAST

Egypt opens Gaza border after Israel ship clash.

IAEA: Iran has over 2 tons enriched uranium -2 bombs' worth.

Iraq's Supreme Court ratifies election results.

Iran moves to thwart protests ahead of election anniversary.

ASIA

Taliban scorn Afghan national peace conference.

China and Japan 'back North Korea financial sanctions'.

Pakistani official promises to protect Ahmadi sect.

Pakistani court orders access to Facebook restored.

AFRICA

Hunting for Liberia’s missing millions.

France vows to help Africa fight piracy, terrorism.

Kenya and Sudan in the spotlight as ICC conference opens in Uganda.

EUROPE

New German president to be elected June 30.

EU chief raps Russia on human rights, media freedom.

Russia gives Kaczynski plane crash info to Poland.

AMERICAS

American troops leave Haiti. Haiti is unprepared as hurricane season starts.

Central America floods, mudslides kill scores.

Gulf oil spill threat widens.

Cuba trains Venezuela in military, communications.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Al-Qaida: No. 3 official killed with family.

Al-Qaida leader in Algeria surrenders.

Court to Guantánamo Uighurs: Accept resettlement or stay in prison.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

European Central Bank’s report issues warning.

Euro hits new 4-year low against dollar.

World debt crisis: eight reasons you should care.

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