Rachel Corrie

In world news, Israel has seized the Gaza relief ship Rachel Corrie. I can't tell from the stories if the ship was in international waters. If not, then it was in Egyptian or Gaza waters.

In Icelandic news, the salmon fishing season has begun; and Jon Gnarr will be the next mayor of Reykjavik. Jon is a comedian, who founded the Best Party, which got the most votes in the recent municipal elections.