[World] Palestinian vote at UN brings recognition, but is a far cry from statehood

Palestinian vote at UN brings recognition, but is a far cry from statehood
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-202_162-57556369/palestinian-vote-at-u.n-brings-recognition-but-is-a-far-cry-from-statehood/
UNITED NATIONS The United Nations has voted overwhelmingly to recognize a Palestinian state, but the Palestinians still face enormous limitations: They don't control their borders, airspace or trade, they have separate and competing governments in Gaza ...

Britain withholds aid to Rwanda
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/africaandindianocean/rwanda/9713697/Britain-withholds-aid-to-Rwanda.html
Ms Greening said the money, which was due to be handed over next month, would not be released because President Paul Kagame's regime had breached agreements.

Press 'need to act' after Leveson
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-20551634
The press has been urged to take action over Leveson Inquiry recommendations to regulate the newspaper industry. Lord Justice Leveson called for a new independent watchdog - which he said should be underpinned by legislation.

Japan Hosts Friends of Syria Meeting
http://www.voanews.com/content/japan-hosts-friends-of-syria-meeting/1555791.html
Diplomats from more than 60 countries have gathered in Tokyo for a "Friends of Syria" meeting to discuss further economic sanctions and other measures needed to curb the violence that has killed tens of thousands since the uprising against Syrian President ...

Eurozone unemployment rate hits new high in October
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-20554321
The eurozone's unemployment rate hit a new record high in October, while consumer price rises slowed sharply. The jobless rate in the recessionary euro area rose to 11.7%.

Buddhist monks, villagers defy Myanmar government's orders to end occupation ...
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/nov/30/suu-kyi-criticises-violence-mine-letpadaung
MONYWA, Myanmar - Hundreds of Buddhist monks and villagers occupying a copper mine in northwestern Myanmar defied a government order to leave by Wednesday, saying they will stay until the project is halted.