Wednesday, June 2, 2010

World News Briefs -- June 2, 2010 (Evening Edition)



Netanyahu Rejects Criticism of Deadly Raid on Gaza Activist Flotilla -- Voice of America

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected criticism of his commandos' storming of an activist flotilla that was trying to break the blockade on Gaza. The raid, Monday, killed nine activists. International criticism is growing, but as our correspondent reports, Israel is not bowing to international pressure for it to lift the blockade on the Palestinian enclave.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was unapologetic in the face of mounting criticism.

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MIDDLE EAST

Details emerge of bloodshed aboard Gaza-bound ship.

Israel to expel all activists by day's end.

Farewell to the green zone: US leaves ‘privileged prison’.

Tehran has enough material for two nuclear bombs, IAEA says.

ASIA

U.S. to join South Korean military exercise off North Korea coast.

India sets conditions for peace talks with Maoists.

Militants attack as Afghan peace conference starts. Gunfight, explosions rock Afghan peace conference.

Japan's prime minister steps down over US base row.

Thai PM survives confidence vote over Bangkok protests.

South Koreans vote for local offices amid tensions.

AFRICA

Rights group says fighting in Central Somalia kills 24.

France to bolster program to help secure Africa.

Libyan executions of foreigners are condemned.

US soccer team in fortified South Africa hotel.

EUROPE

Russia says 20-year population fall may be turning.

EU says supports Balkan integration despite doubts.

U.K. cops find body of suspected gunman in deadly shooting spree. Twelve killed in Cumbria shooting spree.

EU says it supports Balkan integration despite crisis.

Polish plane crash: pilots ignored warnings.

AMERICAS

Cartels expand south of Mexico's border.

BP oil spill could make Gulf hurricane season 'devastating'. Department of Justice investigating spill. BP faces another setback; oil slick threatens Fla.

NY nearly goes broke again, delays paying bills.

Natalee Holloway suspect Joran Van Der Sloot sought in Peru murder.

Guatemala struggles to recover after storm. Guatemala City sinkhole so big, so round it 'doesn't seem real'.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Yemen holds Americans, others in al-Qaida probe.

Fort Hood case delayed until Oct. 4.

Russia says terrorists seeking nuclear materials.

US has few options for Pakistan-linked attack.

Al-Qaeda is likely to replace No. 3 leader with ease.

U.N. investigator calls for halt to CIA drone killings.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Study: Mexico drug cartels avoid bank deposits.

Iran to sell 45 bln euros, buy dollars, gold -Xinhua.

Foreign banks find fortune in crisis.

G20 still has to prove itself after promising start.

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