Thursday, June 3, 2010

World News Briefs -- June 3, 2010 (Evening Edition)



At Gaza Flotilla Funeral In Turkey, Rising Anger And Eyewitness Accounts -- Christian Science Monitor

Turkish leaders built on earlier condemnations of Israel's attack on the Gaza flotilla, while mourners offered eyewitness accounts that contradicted Israel's version of events.

Turkish anger with Israel reached a new high on Thursday during the funeral of "Freedom Flotilla" activists killed by Israeli commandos while trying to break the blockade on Gaza.

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MIDDLE EAST

Yemen's al-Qaida urges kidnapping of Saudi royals.

Iran denies nuclear gear vanished from facility.

Israel's use of captured video draws criticism.

Turkey's Catholic church head killed, suspect held.

Iraqi Kurdish leader in Turkey for landmark visit.

ASIA

North Korean envoy warns war could erupt soon.

85 dead, 100 injured in Bangladesh blaze: police.

Taiwan to test missile that could reach Beijing: report.

Taliban attacks shake Afghan peace gathering.

At polls, South Korea conservatives pay for response to Cheonan sinking.

Finance Minister Naoto Kan seen as Japan front-runner. Japan leadership: Candidate profiles.

Pakistan, India warn of Cyclone Phet's approach.

Pacific islands are actually growing.

AFRICA

Somali security forces free ship, Captain killed.

Head of large Congo human rights group found dead.

Rwanda says jailed American tried to kill himself.

EUROPE

French President Nicolas Sarkozy faces arms deal claims.

Ukraine's parliament votes to abandon Nato ambitions.

Briton 'warned of rampage' before shooting 12 dead.

German Archbishop caught up in Catholic abuse scandal

AMERICAS

UN rep: Haiti democracy depends on reconstruction.

Drug cartel reportedly plotted to blow up Texas dam.

Chile nabs Dutch man linked to Aruba mystery.

BP cuts pipe, plans to lower cap over Gulf spill.

Mexico opens California office to provide ID for illegals.

Jamaica struggles to cut ties between gov't, gangs.

US calls for freeing of Cuba prisoners.

Doorstep bank raids plague cash-loving Argentina.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

EU and U.S. eye human rights in terrorism prevention.

India wants access to American linked to attacks.

Official admits militancy’s deep roots in Pakistan.

Russia says rebels planning 2014 Olympic attacks.

US defends unmanned drone attacks after harsh UN report.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Federal debt tops $13 trillion mark.

Secretive Bilderberg Club ready for protests.

Buffett denies that Moody's executives flagged bad bonds.

G20 aims to reduce red ink and keep recovery on track.

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