Clinton urges 'careful' response on Israel flotilla

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Tuesday urged all parties to be careful in their responses to Israel's attack on a Gaza-bound flotilla, steering clear of outright condemnation of the deadly assault.

"I think the situation from our perspective is very difficult and requires careful, thoughtful responses from all concerned," Clinton told reporters, while also underscoring US sympathy for the "tragic loss of life and injuries" among those involved in the incident. (Reuters)