As Israel attempts to justify its violent attack on the open sea by waging a PR campaign in the face of international outrage…
- Israel’s Deadly Gaza Flotilla Raid Sparks Diplomatic Crisis (Christian Science Monitor)
… Egypt breaks a three-year long agreement to temporarily open the Gaza border…
- Egypt Lifts its Side of Gaza Blockade for Aid (AP / Washington Post)
… Meanwhile, US officials admit that the Obama Administration’s support for the Gaza blockade is waning and a serious push for a diplomatic solution maybe underway:
“The U.S. has repeatedly captured or killed Al Qaeda members described as the organization’s No. 3 leader since 2001,” but says this one “would be a major blow” and has no comment on the reported deaths of his family members:
- Al Qaeda’s No. 3 Believed Killed in Pakistan (LA Times)
An announcement likely to further encourage a fourth round of international sanctions against Iran, that “with further enrichment”:
“With the court’s approval of election results, the president now has 15 days to call the new parliament to convene”:
- Iraq Court Approves Election Result (Al Jazeera)
Not formally charged of any crime, two Christian charity groups deny media allegations of proselytizing in violation of the constitution of Afghanistan:
- Afghanistan Suspends Two Aid Groups (NY Times)
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