Roberto Abraham Scaruffi

Tuesday, 1 June 2010

Israeli police say 16 Gaza-bound activists sent to jail
 
Israel has said it will deport the roughly 700 activists in the flotilla. But those who refuse to cooperate will be jailed. About 80 activists have been brought to shore so far.
http://tinyurl.com/2fstf2t
 
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US 'regrets' deaths in Israeli raid on Gaza aid boats
 
"The United States deeply regrets the loss of life and injuries sustained and is currently working to understand the circumstances surrounding this tragedy," White House spokesman Bill Burton said in a statement.
http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5g6AN8EH9GYDcakXsUaqA0w6iIRvQ
 
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Irish citizens 'kidnapped' in international waters
 
The Irish Minister for Foreign Affairs has accused Israel of kidnapping Irish citizens in international waters.
http://www.eecho.ie/news/index.aspx?c=ireland&jp=eyojsnidqlau
 
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Erdogan: Aid ship raid is Israeli state terrorism
 
Turkish PM says raid on Gaza-bound aid flotilla 'totally contrary to principles of international.' Merkel speaks with Netanyahu, Erdogan in bid to ease tensions. Irish PM: Israel de facto occupying force in Gaza
http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3896963,00.html
 
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Turkey vows response to Israeli attack
 
"It should be known that we will not stay silent and unresponsive in the face of this inhuman state terror," he was quoted as saying by AFP on Monday. - "International law has been trampled underfoot," Erdogan argued.
http://www.presstv.ir/detail.aspx?id=128519&sectionid=351020204
 
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Turkey seeks Security Council meeting, condemns Israel
 
Turkey canceled joint military exercises with Israel and called for an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council after pro-Palestinian activists were killed when Israeli marines stormed a Turkish aid ship bound for Gaza.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20100531/wl_nm/us_palestinians_israel_turkey
 
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Live coverage: Israel's flotilla raid
 
We'll be live-blogging the aftermath of this incident throughout the day; keep checking back for international reaction, news from our correspondents on the ground, photos and video
http://blogs.aljazeera.net/middle-east/2010/05/31/live-coverage-israels-flotilla-raid
 
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Turks rally against Israeli attack

Around 10,000 people marched from the Israeli consulate in Istanbul towards the city's main square shouting slogans and waving banners saying "Killer Israel".
http://english.aljazeera.net/news/europe/2010/05/2010531101539180180.html
 
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Rage in London at Israel's killing of peace activists
 
Protesters in London have blocked traffic from moving along Whitehall. People are continuing to join the demonstration.
http://www.socialistworker.co.uk/art.php?id=21372
 
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In pictures: Flotilla protest outside UN building, Beirut
 
Demonstrators gathered outside the main UN office in Beirut, ESCWA, today to protest against Israel's attack on the humanitarian aid flotilla heading to Gaza. According to media reports, at least 19 people have been killed.
http://www.demotix.com/news/342979/flotilla-protest-outside-un-building-beirut
 
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At least 12 nations summon Israeli ambassadors
 
A host of governments have summoned Israeli ambassadors to provide a full explanation on the assault. The countries include
http://www.maannews.net/eng/ViewDetails.aspx?ID=288534