Israeli forces storm aid convoy, 10 killed

Israeli forces storm aid convoy, 10 killed

Israeli forces storm aid convoy, 10 killed

Posted: 30 May 2010 10:19 PM PDT

gazaboats01GAZA CITY At least 10 people were killed as Israeli forces stormed a boat carrying pro-Palestinian activists bound for Gaza, Israeli television and radio stations reported on Monday.

According to Israel's private channel 10 television, Israeli marine commandos had

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A stone's throw from Nile, Egypt's taps are running dry (AFP)

Posted: 30 May 2010 10:00 PM PDT

Egyptian girls stand in line at a water cistern to fill their containers with clean water at al-Rahawe village some 40 kilometres northeast of Cairo. Egypt has dominated the Nile for decades and refuses, along with neighbouring Sudan, to sign a new pact the other countries say would lead to more equitable sharing.(AFP/Khaled Desouki)AFP - Six months into her pregnancy, Tahani Rabia continues to ignore doctor's orders and rises before dawn every morning, praying that when she turns on the tap the water will flow.

Giant ash cloud threatens flights in Pacific (AFP)

Posted: 30 May 2010 10:20 PM PDT

Map locating Vanuatu's Mount Yasur volcano where vocanic ash is disrupting flights in the Pacific and threatening villagers in Vanuatu.(AFP/Graphic)AFP - A giant plume of volcanic ash is disrupting flights in the Pacific and threatening villagers in Vanuatu, echoing similar problems which caused chaos in Europe, scientists and officials said Monday.

Turkish protesters try to storm Israeli consulate (AP)

Posted: 30 May 2010 10:19 PM PDT

AP - Turkish police blocked dozens of stone-throwing protesters who tried to storm the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul over reports of an Israeli attack on at least one aid ship in international waters on Monday, news channels reported.


Pakistan court orders Facebook access restored (AFP)

Posted: 30 May 2010 09:54 PM PDT

Pakistani Muslim women protest against social networking website Facebook in Lahore on May 30, 2010. A Pakistani court on Monday ordered authorities to restore access to social networking website Facebook, nearly two weeks after it was blocked nationwide in a row over blasphemy.(AFP/Arif Ali)AFP - A Pakistani court on Monday ordered authorities to restore access to social networking website Facebook, nearly two weeks after it was blocked nationwide in a row over blasphemy.

Fed officials see small uncertainty from Europe (Reuters)

Posted: 30 May 2010 09:18 PM PDT

Reuters - Two U.S. Federal Reserve officials said on Monday that the euro zone debt crisis has added some uncertainty to the economic outlook but the impact is not yet big enough to influence the interest rate policy of the United States.


Thai PM defends crackdown ahead of censure debate (AFP)

Posted: 30 May 2010 09:19 PM PDT

Thai army soldiers patrol through central Bangkok, two days after the bloody crackdown against anti-government protesters that left 88 people dead. Thailand's premier Abhisit Vejjajiva has defended a deadly army crackdown on anti-government protesters as he prepared for a grilling in parliament on his handling of the crisis.(AFP/File/Bay Ismoyo)AFP - Thailand's premier on Monday defended a deadly army crackdown on anti-government protesters as he prepared for a grilling in parliament on his handling of the crisis.

France pushes economic ties

Posted: 30 May 2010 06:27 PM PDT

NICE, France – France on Monday bids to shore up its dwindling clout in Africa at a summit designed to launch a renewal of Franco-African ties and enlist big business in development.

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Seven police killed in Afghan blast

Posted: 30 May 2010 06:56 AM PDT

KUNDUZ, Afghanistan – A roadside bomb struck a police patrol Sunday in the remote northeastern Afghan province of Badakhshan, killing seven officers, officials said, in the latest violence blamed on the Taliban.

Linked to the violence, a police commander said that he was investigating

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BP scrambles after 'top kill' fails

Posted: 30 May 2010 09:01 PM PDT

Oil giant announces yet another plan after attempt to smother gusher with mud fails.


Israel boards Gaza-bound ships, 15 dead: reports

Posted: 30 May 2010 10:23 PM PDT

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - About 15 people were killed on Monday when the Israeli navy intercepted a convoy of aid ships that activists were trying to sail to the Gaza Strip, Israel's Channel 10 private television network said.

Crash leaves Indy driver Conway with broken leg (AFP)

Posted: 30 May 2010 08:22 PM PDT

File photo of Mike Conway, 26, who was charging toward the finish when he ran into a slowing Ryan Hunter-Reay on the penultimate lap of the 200-lap race on the 2.5 mile oval at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.(AFP/Getty Images/Jonathan Ferrey)AFP - Team owner Dennis Reinbold knew some cars would be slowing to save fuel as the Indianapolis 500 wound down on Sunday, but he wasn't able to warn driver Mike Conway in time.

Malaysia minister: God made animals for testing (AP)

Posted: 30 May 2010 08:28 PM PDT

AP - A Malaysian minister defended an Indian company's plans to build an animal testing medicine lab in his state, saying Monday that God created monkeys and rats for experiments to benefit humans.


Colombia election surprise: Juan Manuel Santos routs Antanas Mockus (The Christian Science Monitor)

Posted: 30 May 2010 07:10 PM PDT

The Christian Science Monitor - A race that was in a deadlock ahead of presidential elections in Colombia today ended with a clear lead for former defense minister Juan Manuel Santos, who captured 46.6 percent of votes.


Officers arrest 'person of interest' on diverted plane

Posted: 30 May 2010 07:51 PM PDT

An Aeromexico flight from France to Mexico was diverted to Montreal, Canada, Sunday because a "person of interest" was on board, a Transportation Security Administration spokesman said.

Tropical Storm Agatha kills 96 in Central America

Posted: 30 May 2010 08:52 PM PDT

GUATEMALA CITY (Reuters) - The remnants of Tropical Storm Agatha dumped more rain across Central America on Sunday after killing at least 96 people in the region, sparking fears of further mudslides in three countries.

Israel attacks Gaza aid fleet

Posted: 30 May 2010 09:52 PM PDT

Up to 16 people reportedly killed and 30 injured after troops board ships trying to break Gaza siege.


Czech Poll Sets Stage for Budget Cuts

Posted: 30 May 2010 02:47 PM PDT

Czech voters handed a strong victory to a group of more conservative political parties in parliamentary elections, setting the stage for a government expected to cut spending.


Man arrested on warrant after flight diverted (AP)

Posted: 30 May 2010 09:01 PM PDT

Passengers walk under security notices in Terminal C at Boston's Logan International Airport September 11, 2006. REUTERS/Brian SnyderAP - An Aeromexico flight from Paris to Mexico City was diverted to Montreal on Sunday when the U.S. denied the flight access to its airspace after a man named in an outstanding warrant was reported aboard, an official said.

Study finds iPads cost most in Europe and UK, cheapest in US (Reuters)

Posted: 30 May 2010 08:03 PM PDT

Customers are silhouetted against an iPad display during the iPad launch at the Apple Store in New York April 3, 2010. Britain and Europe are the world's costliest places to buy Apple Inc's new iPad computer, with prices around a quarter higher than in the United States, a new study has found. REUTERS/Jessica Rinaldi/FilesReuters - Britain and Europe are the world's costliest places to buy Apple Inc's new iPad computer, with prices around a quarter higher than in the United States, a new study has found.
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