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UN critical of Israel over Gaza blockade The UN's top humanitarian official criticises Israel for linking the 2006 capture of one of its soldiers to the Gaza blockade. Details Rove 'proud' of US waterboarding Former US President George W Bush's advisor, Karl Rove, says he is proud of waterboarding as he believes it prevented attacks.
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