World News Briefs -- June 1, 2010 (Evening Edition)

Condemnation Across Europe After Israel Raid On Freedom Flotilla -- Christian Science Monitor

European governments and their citizens appeared united in their criticism of an Israel raid that killed at least nine activists on the so-called Freedom Flotilla seeking to bring humanitarian aid to Gaza.

European official and public reaction to an Israeli raid that killed at least 9 members of the self-styled "Freedom Flotilla" bound for Gaza on Monday has been uniformly condemnatory.

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MIDDLE EAST

Israeli raid of Freedom Flotilla complicates US efforts against Iran.

Gaza militants cross border into Israel, exchange fire with troops.

Egypt opens Gaza border after Israel ship clash.

IAEA: Iran has over 2 tons enriched uranium -2 bombs' worth.

Iraq's Supreme Court ratifies election results.

Iran moves to thwart protests ahead of election anniversary.

ASIA

Kandahar offensive to target 1,000 Taliban.

Death toll reaches 140 in India train wreck blamed on Maoists.

Japan PM Hatoyama faces pressure to resign.

Taliban scorn Afghan national peace conference.

China and Japan 'back North Korea financial sanctions'.

Pakistani official promises to protect Ahmadi sect.

Pakistani court orders access to Facebook restored.

AFRICA

Hunting for Liberia’s missing millions.

France vows to help Africa fight piracy, terrorism.

Kenya and Sudan in the spotlight as ICC conference opens in Uganda.

EUROPE

Angry Russians protest crackdown on protests.

New German president to be elected June 30.

EU urges Russia to modernize economy.

EU chief raps Russia on human rights, media freedom.

Russia gives Kaczynski plane crash info to Poland.

AMERICAS

Jamaica strains to fill void left by gang bosses.

American troops leave Haiti. Haiti is unprepared as hurricane season starts.

Central America floods, mudslides kill scores.

Gulf oil spill threat widens.

Cuba trains Venezuela in military, communications.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Al-Qaida: No. 3 official killed with family.

Al-Qaida leader in Algeria surrenders.

Court to Guantánamo Uighurs: Accept resettlement or stay in prison.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

President Obama: BP could face criminal charges over Gulf oil spill.

European Central Bank’s report issues warning.

Euro hits new 4-year low against dollar.

World debt crisis: eight reasons you should care.