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World-Wide Condemnations of the Terrorist Israeli Attack on Peace Activists of the Freedom Flotilla in International Waters

Egyptians holds anti-Israel rally in Cairo Xinhuanet 2010-05-31 21:51    capital of Egypt, May 31, 2010, after Israeli commandos attacked an aid flotilla carrying hundreds of proPalestinian activists, killing at least 19 people in the predawn raid. (Xinhua/Nasser Nouri) Egyptian protestors shout antiIsrael slogans in a rally in Cairo, capital of Egypt, May 31, 2010,...

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Israeli PM "fully backs" IDF's action against Gaza-bound aid... Xinhuanet 2010-05-31 21:49   ... (Xinhua/Anatolia) JERUSALEM, May 31 (Xinhua) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fully backed Israeli army'...

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U.S. "deeply regrets" casualties in Israeli raid on Gaza aid... Xinhuanet 2010-05-31 20:53 S. "deeply regrets" casualties in Israeli raid on Gaza aid flotilla WASHINGTON, May 31 (Xinhua) The United States "deeply regrets" the loss of life and injuries in an Israeli raid on a flotilla of aid boats to the Gaza Strip, the White House said Monday. Israeli forces on Monday attacked the aid ships when trying to stop the flotilla from reaching Gaza, killing up to 20 and wounding more than 30 others....

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UN chief condemns aid flotilla raid, calls for full investig... Xinhuanet 2010-05-31 20:43 UN chief condemns aid flotilla raid, calls for full investigation KAMPALA, May 31 (Xinhua) UN Secretary General Ban Kimoon said here on Monday that he condemned the Israeli attack on the aid flotilla heading for Gaza and called for a full investigation. "...

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Pan-Islamic body condemns Israeli attack on Gaza aid flotill... Xinhuanet 2010-05-31 20:41 ...OIC) strongly condemned an Israeli attack against an international aid fleet Gaza Freedom Flotilla, that has killed 20 activists. "...

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Turkish president strongly condemns Israeli raid on Gaza aid... Xinhuanet 2010-05-31 20:40   Turkish president strongly condemns Israeli raid on Gaza aid ships Thousands of demonstrators protest againstan attack by Israeli forces on the international Gaza aid flotilla that has killed 20 people, including Turkish activists,in Istanbul, Turkey, Monday, May 31, 2010.(Xinhua/Reuters Photo) ANKARA, May 31 (Xinhua) Turkish President Abdullah Gul strongly condemned Monday Israel'...

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Egyptian president condemns Israeli attack on aid ships Xinhuanet 2010-05-31 20:22 May 31 (Xinhua) Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak condemned Israel's excessive use of force against a flotilla of aid ships heading for Gaza, a statement from the presidential palace said Monday. The president insists on Egyptians'...

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Thousands of Turks protest against Israeli attack on Gaza ai... Xinhuanet 2010-05-31 20:19   Thousands of Turks protest against Israeli attack on Gaza aid flotilla Thousands of demonstrators protest againstan attack by Israeli forces on the international Gaza aid flotilla that has killed 20 people, including Turkish activists,in Istanbul, Turkey, Monday, May 31, 2010.(Xinhua/Reuters Photo) ISTANBUL, May 31 (Xinhua) About 10,...

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UN chief says "shocked" by attack on aid flotilla Xinhuanet 2010-05-31 20:11 shocked" by attack on aid flotilla KAPMALA, May 31 (Xinhua) UN Secretary General Ban Kimoon said here on Monday that he was "shocked" by the Israeli attack on the aid flotilla heading for Gaza. The UN chief, who opened here the meeting of the International Criminal court (ICT) early in the day, said "I am shocked by reports of killings and injuries of people on boats carrying supplies for Gaza."...

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Palestinians protest against Israeli attack on aid flotilla Xinhuanet 2010-05-31 20:07   ...s attack in west bank city Nablus, May 31, 2010. Up to 19 civilians were killed on Monday in the deadly showdown between Israeli navy and pro Palestinian activists onboard the Gazabound aid flotilla. (Xinhua/Nidal Eshtayeh) Palestinians hold flags during a protest against Isreali navy's attack in west bank city Nablus, May 31, 2010....

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Britain calls on Israel to open crossings for aid to Gaza Xinhuanet 2010-05-31 19:58   ... Israel, May 31, 2010. Clash happened on Monday morning between an international Gaza aid flotilla and Israeli navy, causing at least 19 casualties, Israeli military confirmed. (Xinhua) LONDON, May 31 (Xinhua)...

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Syrians protest against Israeli attack on Gaza aid convoy Xinhuanet 2010-05-31 19:52   ... (Xinhua/Bassim) DAMASCUS, May 31 (Xinhua) Several Syrian cities witnessed on Monday mass protest demonstrations denouncing the Israeli aggression on the Freedom Flotilla with aid to Gaza in the international waters. Xinhua correspondent at the UN Development Program (UNDP)...

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Turkey decides to cancel three military exercises with Israe... Xinhuanet 2010-05-31 19:48 ... by using force. It is impossible to accept and tolerate such an interception," Cevikoz said. Israeli forces on Monday attacked the international convoy of aid ships when trying to stop the flotilla from reaching Gaza, killing up to 20 and wounding more than 30 others, Israeli media reported....

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French president condemns Israeli attack against humanitaria... Xinhuanet 2010-05-31 19:45 May 31 (Xinhua) French President Nicolas Sarkozy on Monday condemned Israel's attack against an international flotilla to Gaza, a statement issued by his office said. "The President of the Republic expressed his profound emotion to the tragic consequence of Israel's military operation against the 'peace flottia' destination to Gaze," the statement said. "...

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U.S. DEEPLY REGRETS OVER LOSS OF LIFE IN ISRAEL'S STORMING O... Xinhuanet 2010-05-31 19:44 S. DEEPLY REGRETS OVER LOSS OF LIFE IN ISRAEL'S STORMING OF AID FLOTILLA MEDIA U.S. DEEPLY REGRETS OVER LOSS OF LIFE IN ISRAEL'...

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Germany "shocked" by Israeli attack on Gaza aid flotilla Xinhuanet 2010-05-31 19:40   shocked" by Israeli attack on Gaza aid flotilla An Israeli naval vessel patrols near the port of Ashdod, Israel, May 31, 2010. Clash happened on Monday morning between an international Gaza aid flotilla and Israeli navy, causing at least 19 casualties, Israeli military confirmed. (Xinhua/Yin Bogu) BERLIN, May 31 (Xinhua) The German government on Monday expressed shock at Israel'...

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Turkey calls for UN emergency meeting on Israeli aid fleet a... Xinhuanet 2010-05-31 19:37 ... by using force. It is impossible to accept and tolerate such an interception," Cevikoz said. Israeli forces on Monday attacked the international convoy of aid ships when trying to stop the flotilla from reaching Gaza, killing up to 20 and wounding more than 30 others, Israeli media reported....

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Jordanians protest Israeli raid on Gaza-bound flotilla Xinhuanet 2010-05-31 19:36 May 31 (Xinhua) Hundreds of Jordanians took to the streets in Amman on Monday, protesting the Israeli raid on a flotilla of aid ships bound for Gaza Strip. During a march from the Jordanian professional associations' headquarters to the Prime Ministry, the demonstrators chanted slogans against Israel, calling for closing the Israeli embassy in Amman....

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BRITAIN CALLS FOR RESTRAINT, SAD OVER LOSS OF LIFE IN ISRAEL... Xinhuanet 2010-05-31 19:32 SAD OVER LOSS OF LIFE IN ISRAEL'S STORMING OF AID FLOTILLA MEDIA BRITAIN CALLS FOR RESTRAINT, SAD OVER LOSS OF LIFE IN ISRAEL'...

Palestinians protest against Israeli attack on aid flotilla Xinhuanet 2010-05-31 20:07   ...s attack in west bank city Nablus, May 31, 2010. Up to 19 civilians were killed on Monday in the deadly showdown between Israeli navy and pro Palestinian activists onboard the Gazabound aid flotilla. (Xinhua/Nidal Eshtayeh) Palestinians hold flags during a protest against Isreali navy's attack in west bank city Nablus, May 31, 2010....

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Britain calls on Israel to open crossings for aid to Gaza Xinhuanet 2010-05-31 19:58   ... Israel, May 31, 2010. Clash happened on Monday morning between an international Gaza aid flotilla and Israeli navy, causing at least 19 casualties, Israeli military confirmed. (Xinhua) LONDON, May 31 (Xinhua)...

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Syrians protest against Israeli attack on Gaza aid convoy Xinhuanet 2010-05-31 19:52   ... (Xinhua/Bassim) DAMASCUS, May 31 (Xinhua) Several Syrian cities witnessed on Monday mass protest demonstrations denouncing the Israeli aggression on the Freedom Flotilla with aid to Gaza in the international waters. Xinhua correspondent at the UN Development Program (UNDP)...

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Turkey decides to cancel three military exercises with Israe... Xinhuanet 2010-05-31 19:48 ... by using force. It is impossible to accept and tolerate such an interception," Cevikoz said. Israeli forces on Monday attacked the international convoy of aid ships when trying to stop the flotilla from reaching Gaza, killing up to 20 and wounding more than 30 others, Israeli media reported....

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French president condemns Israeli attack against humanitaria... Xinhuanet 2010-05-31 19:45 May 31 (Xinhua) French President Nicolas Sarkozy on Monday condemned Israel's attack against an international flotilla to Gaza, a statement issued by his office said. "The President of the Republic expressed his profound emotion to the tragic consequence of Israel's military operation against the 'peace flottia' destination to Gaze," the statement said. "...

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U.S. DEEPLY REGRETS OVER LOSS OF LIFE IN ISRAEL'S STORMING O... Xinhuanet 2010-05-31 19:44 S. DEEPLY REGRETS OVER LOSS OF LIFE IN ISRAEL'S STORMING OF AID FLOTILLA MEDIA U.S. DEEPLY REGRETS OVER LOSS OF LIFE IN ISRAEL'...

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Germany "shocked" by Israeli attack on Gaza aid flotilla Xinhuanet 2010-05-31 19:40   shocked" by Israeli attack on Gaza aid flotilla An Israeli naval vessel patrols near the port of Ashdod, Israel, May 31, 2010. Clash happened on Monday morning between an international Gaza aid flotilla and Israeli navy, causing at least 19 casualties, Israeli military confirmed. (Xinhua/Yin Bogu) BERLIN, May 31 (Xinhua) The German government on Monday expressed shock at Israel'...

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Turkey calls for UN emergency meeting on Israeli aid fleet a... Xinhuanet 2010-05-31 19:37 ... by using force. It is impossible to accept and tolerate such an interception," Cevikoz said. Israeli forces on Monday attacked the international convoy of aid ships when trying to stop the flotilla from reaching Gaza, killing up to 20 and wounding more than 30 others, Israeli media reported....

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Jordanians protest Israeli raid on Gaza-bound flotilla Xinhuanet 2010-05-31 19:36 May 31 (Xinhua) Hundreds of Jordanians took to the streets in Amman on Monday, protesting the Israeli raid on a flotilla of aid ships bound for Gaza Strip. During a march from the Jordanian professional associations' headquarters to the Prime Ministry, the demonstrators chanted slogans against Israel, calling for closing the Israeli embassy in Amman....

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BRITAIN CALLS FOR RESTRAINT, SAD OVER LOSS OF LIFE IN ISRAEL... Xinhuanet 2010-05-31 19:32 SAD OVER LOSS OF LIFE IN ISRAEL'S STORMING OF AID FLOTILLA MEDIA BRITAIN CALLS FOR RESTRAINT, SAD OVER LOSS OF LIFE IN ISRAEL'...

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Israeli attack on Gaza aid flotilla outrages world Xinhuanet 2010-05-31 19:30   Israeli attack on Gaza aid flotilla outrages world Special Report: PalestineIsrael conflicts Photos:...

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Pakistan condemns Israeli attack on aid ships Xinhuanet 2010-05-31 19:26 May 31 (Xinhua) Pakistani Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has strongly condemned the attack of Israeli Defense Forces on a peaceful flotilla, resulting in loss of innocent lives and injuries to many, PM office said Monday. Meanwhile Pakistan'...

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Italy's FM says Israel's attack on aid ship is "absolutely s... Xinhuanet 2010-05-31 19:20 s FM says Israel's attack on aid ship is "absolutely serious" ROME, May 31 (Xinhua) Italian Foreign Minister Franco Frattini on Monday said the Israel's attack on an international flotilla carrying aid to Gaza was "absolutely serious." According to local news agency ANSA, Frattini said at Italian Foreign Ministry that he "absolutely deplored" the killing of civilians in the Israel's navy attack,...

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Two Australians found safe on aid boats to Gaza: editor Xinhuanet 2010-05-31 19:17 ... An Israeli television network reported on Monday that at least 10 people were killed and another 30 injured on board the Turkish passenger ship, the Mavi Marmara, which is part of the flotilla of aid boats. The flotilla was headed for Gaza to deliver aid but an Israeli blockade has been in place since 2007....

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Iran strongly condemns Israeli deadly attack on flotilla: TV Xinhuanet 2010-05-31 19:16   Iran strongly condemns Israeli deadly attack on flotilla: TV An Israeli naval vessel patrols near the port of Ashdod, Israel, May 31, 2010....

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Egypt summons Israeli ambassador over aid flotilla attack Xinhuanet 2010-05-31 19:14 Egypt summons Israeli ambassador over aid flotilla attack CAIRO, May 31 (Xinhua) Egyptian Foreign Ministry summoned Israeli ambassador to Egypt after the Israeli attack upon a flotilla of aid ships heading for Gaza early Monday, a statement said. "...

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Egypt denounces Israeli attack on aid ships Xinhuanet 2010-05-31 19:07    Israel, May 31, 2010. Clash happened on Monday morning between an international Gaza aid flotilla and Israeli navy, causing at least 19 casualties, Israeli military confirmed. (Xinhua) CAIRO, May 31 (Xinhua)...

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Victims of Gaza flotilla clash mourned Xinhuanet 2010-05-31 19:00   Victims of Gaza flotilla clash mourned A Palestinian boy holds a Turkish flag during a protest against Isreali navy's attack in Gaza, May 31, 2010....

Qatar slams Israeli "piracy" on Gaza aid flotilla Xinhuanet 2010-05-31 18:48 piracy" on Gaza aid flotilla KUWAIT CITY, May 31 (Xinhua) Qatar on Monday condemned the attack by Israeli forces on an international Gaza aid flotilla that has killed up to 16 people, describing it as "an act of piracy," staterun QNA news agency reported. Emir Sheikh Haman bin Khalifa Al Thani said during a speech to an economic forum in Doha the attack is an "...

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UN rights chief says "shocked" by Israeli attack on Gaza aid... Xinhuanet 2010-05-31 18:42 shocked" by Israeli attack on Gaza aid flotilla GENEVA, May 31 (Xinhua) The United Nations' top human rights official on Monday expressed shock at Israel's attack on an international flotilla carrying humanitarian aid to besieged Gaza. "I am shocked by reports that humanitarian aid was met with violence early this morning reportedly causing death and injury as the boat convoy approached the Gaza coast," said Navi Pillay,...

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FLASH: UN CHIEF CONDEMNS ATTACK ON FLOTILLA, SAYS FULL INVES... Xinhuanet 2010-05-31 18:38 UN CHIEF CONDEMNS ATTACK ON FLOTILLA, SAYS FULL INVESTIGATION VITAL FLASH: UN CHIEF CONDEMNS ATTACK ON FLOTILLA,...

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Jordan summons Israeli diplomat, condemns Israel's raid on G... Xinhuanet 2010-05-31 18:37 ... condemns Israel's raid on Gaza bound flotilla AMMAN, May 31 (Xinhua) Jordan on Monday summoned the Israeli charge d'affaires at the Israeli embassy in Amman and handed a stronglyworded message, condemning Israel's raid on a flotilla of aid ships bound for Gaza Strip. In a statement released by the government on Monday, Jordan condemned Israel's raid on the flotilla calling on the Israeli government to secure the safety of Jordanians on board of the of flotilla of aid....

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FLASH: UN CHIEF BAN KI-MOON SHOCKED BY ISRAELI ATTACK ON FLO... Xinhuanet 2010-05-31 18:35 FLASH: UN CHIEF BAN KIMOON SHOCKED BY ISRAELI ATTACK ON FLOTILLA FLASH:...

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Israeli army: soldiers opened fire at flotilla after feeling... Xinhuanet 2010-05-31 18:29    soldiers opened fire at flotilla after feeling life threatened An injured person is evacuated to Rambam hospital in the northern city of Haifa, Israel, May 31, 2010. Clash happened on Monday morning between an international Gaza aid flotilla and Israeli navy,...

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FLASH: EU AMBASSADORS TO MEET ON ISRAEL'S STORMING OF AID FL... Xinhuanet 2010-05-31 18:28 EU AMBASSADORS TO MEET ON ISRAEL'S STORMING OF AID FLOTILLA MEDIA FLASH: EU AMBASSADORS TO MEET ON ISRAEL'...

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Israeli navy clashes with Gaza aid flotilla activists, causi... Xinhuanet 2010-05-31 18:11   Israeli navy clashes with Gaza aid flotilla activists, causing casualties Latest news >> An injured person is evacuated to Rambam hospital in the northern city of Haifa, Israel, May 31, 2010....

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Israel on high alert following Gaza flotilla showdown Xinhuanet 2010-05-31 17:52   Israel on high alert following Gaza flotilla showdown Palestinians ride boats in a preparation ceremony to receive the international aid convoy "...

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Bahrain strongly condemns "barbaric" Israeli attack on Gaza ... Xinhuanet 2010-05-31 17:51 barbaric" Israeli attack on Gaza aid flotilla RIYADH, May 31 (Xinhua) Bahrain strongly condemned on Monday an attack by Israeli forces on an international Gaza aid flotilla that has killed up to 16 people, labeling it "a barbaric attack." "The use of force by the Israeli army against civilians, including women, children and elderly people,...

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Arab League condemns Israel's attack on aid ships Xinhuanet 2010-05-31 17:45 ... according to the statement. The Israeli military confirmed at least 10 activists of different nationalities were killed after the Israeli navy stormed a flotilla of six ships bound for the Gaza Strip. The flotilla originally made up of nine ships from Turkey, Britain, Ireland, Greece, Kuwait and Algeria, were carrying cement, water purification systems and wheelchairs....

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Turkey summons Israeli envoy over attack on aid flotilla Xinhuanet 2010-05-31 17:44 ..." Turkey said. "We preserve our rights stemming from the international law in the face of the attack and its consequences," Turkey added. Israeli forces on Monday attacked the international convoy of aid ships when trying to stop the flotilla from reaching Gaza, killing up to 16 and wounding more than 30 others, Israeli media reported. Israel has been imposing a tight blockade on the Gaza Strip since the Islamic Hamas movement seized control of the enclave by force in June 2007....

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Up to 19 killed in Gaza flotilla clash Xinhuanet 2010-05-31 17:30   Up to 19 killed in Gaza flotilla clash Palestinians ride boats in a preparation ceremony to receive the international aid convoy "...

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Greece summons Israeli ambassador for attack on Gaza aid flo... Xinhuanet 2010-05-31 17:26 May 31 (Xinhua) Greek Alternate Foreign Minister Dimitris Droutsas summoned Israeli ambassador Ali Yahia on Monday over the Israeli attack of a flotilla carrying aid to besieged Gaza, which resulted in casualties. The Greek Foreign Ministry also activated its Crisis Management Unit, since Greek citizens are among activists who participated in the mission....

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France condemns Israeli attack to humanitarian flotilla in s... Xinhuanet 2010-05-31 17:25 France condemns Israeli attack to humanitarian flotilla in shock PARIS, May 31 (Xinhua) The French Foreign Ministry condemned Monday Israel's attack against an international flotilla to Gaza, saying it was shocked to know the news....

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UN rights chief "shocked" by Israeli attack on aid flotilla Xinhuanet 2010-05-31 17:23   ...Freedom Flotilla" in Gaza Seaport, on May 30, 2010. (Xinhua/Yasser Qudih) GENEVA, May 31 (Xinhua)...

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Thousands in Istanbul protest against Israeli attack on flot... Xinhuanet 2010-05-31 17:21 May 31 (Xinhua) Thousands of Turkish supporters staged a protest here on Monday against Israeli forces' attack on the international Gaza aid flotilla that has killed up to 16 people. Holding Palestinian and Turkish flags, they walked on streets and chanted slogans against the killing of the people on a relief ship carrying humanitarian aid for Gaza....

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Sweden summons Israeli envoy over aid flotilla attack Xinhuanet 2010-05-31 17:20   Sweden summons Israeli envoy over aid flotilla attack Palestinians ride boats in a preparation ceremony to receive the international aid convoy "...

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Lebanon to request UNSC to discuss Gaza aid clash Xinhuanet 2010-05-31 17:18 ... The country's staterun National News Agency (NNA) reported that Berri has been following up the situation "in light of Israeli piracy and aggression against freedom flotilla". It added that Berri contacted Foreign Minister Ali Shami and urged him to take the action since Lebanon is the head of UN Security Council to ask the council to convene immediately. Shami asked Lebanon'...

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THOUSANDS OF TURKS TAKE TO STREETS IN ISTANBUL PROTESTING IS... Xinhuanet 2010-05-31 17:17 THOUSANDS OF TURKS TAKE TO STREETS IN ISTANBUL PROTESTING ISRAEL'S STORMING OF AID FLOTILLA THOUSANDS OF TURKS TAKE TO STREETS IN ISTANBUL PROTESTING ISRAEL'...

Indonesia deplores Israeli attack on humanitarian vessel hea... Xinhuanet 2010-05-31 17:17   Freedom Flotilla" in Gaza Seaport, on May 30, 2010. (Xinhua/Yasser Qudih) JAKARTA, May 31 (Xinhua) An Indonesian minister deplored on Monday the Israeli attack against the vessel loaded with humanitarian aid intending to dock in Gaza, Palestine,...

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Arab League to hold emergency meeting on Israel's attack on ... Xinhuanet 2010-05-31 17:10 s attack on aid flotilla CAIRO, May 31 (Xinhua) The Cairobased Arab League (AL) will hold an emergency meeting here on Tuesday to discuss Israel's deadly attack upon a flotilla of aid ships heading for the Gaza Strip, AL's deputy secretarygeneral, Ahmed bin Helli, said Monday. "...

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Spain summons Israeli envoy over aid flotilla attack Xinhuanet 2010-05-31 17:08 Spain summons Israeli envoy over aid flotilla attack MADRID, May 31 (Xinhua) Spain, which holds the rotating European Union presidency, on Monday summoned the Israeli ambassador to Madrid over Israel's deadly aid on a flotilla of aid ships. "...

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Palestinian embassy strongly condemns Israel's attack Xinhuanet 2010-05-31 16:55   ...s attack Palestinians ride boats in a preparation ceremony to receive the international aid convoy "Freedom Flotilla" in Gaza Seaport, on May 30, 2010. (Xinhua/Yasser Qudih) ANKARA, May 31 (Xinhua)...

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EU calls for probe over Gaza ships attack Xinhuanet 2010-05-31 16:50   ...Freedom Flotilla" in Gaza Seaport, on May 30, 2010. (Xinhua/Yasser Qudih) BRUSSELS, May 31 (Xinhua) The European Union (EU)...

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Israeli navy clashes with Gaza aid flotilla activists, causi... Xinhuanet 2010-05-31 16:49   Israeli navy clashes with Gaza aid flotilla activists,...

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ARAB LEAGUE TO HOLD EMERGENCY MEETING ON JUNE 1 ON ISRAELI A... Xinhuanet 2010-05-31 16:43 ARAB LEAGUE TO HOLD EMERGENCY MEETING ON JUNE 1 ON ISRAELI ATTACK ON AID FLOTILLA ARAB LEAGUE TO HOLD EMERGENCY MEETING ON JUNE 1 ON ISRAELI ATTACK ON AID FLOTILLA...

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Gaza-bound aid flotilla violence is "premeditate" event: Isr... Xinhuanet 2010-05-31 16:21   Gazabound aid flotilla violence is "premeditate" event:...

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6 Turkish soldiers killed, 7 wounded in terror attacks Xinhuanet 2010-05-31 16:20    7 wounded in terror attacks Palestinians ride boats in a preparation ceremony to receive the international aid convoy "Freedom Flotilla" in Gaza Seaport, on May 30, 2010. (Xinhua/Yasser Qudih) ANKARA, May 31 (Xinhua) Mehmet Celalettin Lekesiz, governor of Hatay province in southern Turkey,...

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SPAIN SUMMONS ISRAELI ENVOY OVER ATTACK ON AID FLOTILLA Xinhuanet 2010-05-31 16:15 SPAIN SUMMONS ISRAELI ENVOY OVER ATTACK ON AID FLOTILLA SPAIN SUMMONS ISRAELI ENVOY OVER ATTACK ON AID FLOTILLA ...

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Supporters protest against Israeli attack on Gaza aid flotil... Xinhuanet 2010-05-31 16:14   Supporters protest against Israeli attack on Gaza aid flotilla in Turkey Palestinians ride boats in a preparation ceremony to receive the international aid convoy "...

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Israel confirms at least 10 activists killed in Gaza flotill... Xinhuanet 2010-05-31 16:09 Israel confirms at least 10 activists killed in Gaza flotilla clash JERUSALEM, May 31 (Xinhua) Israel Defense Forces (IDF)...

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Syria calls for AL emergency meeting to discuss Israel's blo... Xinhuanet 2010-05-31 15:54   ...Freedom Flotilla" in Gaza Seaport, on May 30, 2010. (Xinhua/Yasser Qudih) DAMASCUS, May 31 (Xinhua)...

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Turkey warns of frayed ties after Israeli attack on aid flot... Xinhuanet 2010-05-31 15:31 ... PalestineIsrael conflicts Video: Palestinians: Our land will return ANKARA, May 31 (Xinhua) Turkey on Monday strongly condemned Israeli forces' attack on an international flotilla carrying aid to besieged Gaza, warning the move could damage the two countries' bilateral relations. "Israel once again showed that it completely ignores human life and peaceful initiatives by targeting innocent civilians....

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Two Australian reporters lose contact on aid boats to Gaza Xinhuanet 2010-05-31 15:30   ...Freedom Flotilla" in Gaza Seaport, on May 30, 2010. (Xinhua/Yasser Qudih) CANBERRA, May 31 (Xinhua)...

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Abbas announces three-day mourning for flotilla victims Xinhuanet 2010-05-31 15:25   Abbas announces threeday mourning for flotilla victims Special Report: PalestineIsrael conflicts Video: Palestinians:...

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FLASH: EU URGES INQUIRY INTO ISRAELI NAVAL ATTACK ON AID FLO... Xinhuanet 2010-05-31 15:24 EU URGES INQUIRY INTO ISRAELI NAVAL ATTACK ON AID FLOTILLA MEDIA FLASH:...

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Hamas, PNA condemn Israeli attack on "Freedom Flotilla" Xinhuanet 2010-05-31 15:04    PNA condemn Israeli attack on "Freedom Flotilla" Palestinians ride boats in a preparation ceremony to receive the international aid convoy "Freedom Flotilla" in Gaza Seaport, on May 30, 2010. (Xinhua/Yasser Qudih)by Saud Abu Ramadan, Fares Akram GAZA, May 31 (Xinhua)...

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PNA condemns attack on aid flotilla Xinhuanet 2010-05-31 14:59 PNA condemns attack on aid flotilla RAMALLAH, May 31 (Xinhua) The Palestinian leadership on Monday slammed what it called the Israeli aggression on a group of ships en route to the Gaza Strip to challenge an Israeli blockade....

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Four Israeli soldiers injured in Gaza flotilla clash: Israel... Xinhuanet 2010-05-31 14:46   Four Israeli soldiers injured in Gaza flotilla clash: Israeli army Special Report: PalestineIsrael conflicts Video: Palestinians:...






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