[World] After UN vote, widespread calls for peace talks

After UN vote, widespread calls for peace talks
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/et-cetera/palestine-wins-historic-united-nations-general-assembly-vote/articleshow/17425293.cms
Washington labels Palestine upgrade "unfortunate" as Vatican hails recognition of state, calls for special status on Jerusalem.

Syria's phone and internet services are still cut off
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-20552234
Syria has suffered its biggest communications blackout since the uprising against President Assad began 20 months ago. Both internet and mobile phone services have been down in the capital, Damascus and parts of central Syria.

Egypt's assembly backs new constitution
http://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/1/64/59492/Egypt/Politics-/Egypt-constitution-finalised-as-opposition-cries-f.aspx
Egypt's Islamist-led assembly has finalised a new constitution aimed at transforming the country and paving the way for an end to a crisis that erupted when president Mohamed Morsi gave himself sweeping new powers.

The crackdown was the largest since the civilian government of President Thein ...
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2012/1130/breaking8.html
Witnesses said dozens of monks and other protesters were injured when the security forces used incendiary devices that set fire to protesters' encampments outside the offices of the Chinese company in charge of the project.

North Korea preparing for missile test
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/northkorea/9713250/North-Korea-preparing-for-missile-test.html
Analysis of pictures by the U-Korea Institute at Johns Hopkins University suggests that the North could be ready to launch the rocket as early as December 6, although it is believed that the regime may wait until mid-December before attempting a launch.

Japan hosts international meeting aiming to strengthen sanctions on Syrian regime
http://world.time.com/2012/11/29/is-russia-running-a-secret-supply-route-to-arm-syrias-assad/
TOKYO - An international meeting to coordinate sanctions on the government of Syrian President Bashar Assad is being held in Tokyo.

For Wal-Mart, Sears, Tough Questions in Bangladesh Fire
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323751104578148463240906892.html
A fire in Bangladesh killed 112 workers in a factory where clothing was being produced for retailers like Wal-Mart and Sears. Wal-Mart says it followed its play book when it yanked its business from a Bangladesh garment factory after the retailer's inspectors ...

Pussy Riot Speaks Out
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2012/11/30/pussy-riot-s-yekaterina-samutsevich-speaks-out.html
A member of Russia's legendary punk-rock band talks to Anna Nemtsova about why she fears for her jailed friends and the message that fans missed.

South Africa's Zuma May Learn If ANC Backs Him as Leader
http://www.bdlive.co.za/national/politics/2012/11/30/motlanthe-agonising-over-anc-nomination
South African President Jacob Zuma may learn today if he has enough support from African National Congress members to remain head of the ruling party and be its presidential candidate in elections in 2014.

Don't blame the church
http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/dont-blame-the-church/article4137479.ece
It is a tragedy that the 31-year-old Savita Halappanavar had to die in the 21st century, not in a back-of-beyond “third world” country, but in Ireland, which ranks among the world's most highly developed countries, and is high on the health index.

Nephew of Blind Chinese Activist on Trial
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/sudden-trial-of-china-activists-nephew-puts-spotlight-on-human-rights/article5832077/?cmpid=rss1
The nephew of blind Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng has gone on trial in a case seen by rights groups as retaliation for Chen's escape from house arrest earlier this year.