UN Votes on Palestinian Statehood
http://www.voanews.com/content/un-votes-thursday-on-palestinian-status/1554995.html
UNITED NATIONS - The U.N. General Assembly will decide Thursday whether to upgrade the status of the Palestinian Authority at the world body from an entity to a non-member state.
Watchdog needed to curb press 'havoc'
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-20543936
A tougher form of self-regulation backed by legislation should be introduced to uphold press standards, the Leveson report has recommended.
Wave of bomb attacks in Iraq kills 42
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/nov/29/iraq-explosions-dozens-dead-wounded
BAGHDAD, Nov. 29 (Xinhua) -- A new wave of bomb attacks targeted Shiite pilgrims and security forces across Iraq killed 42 people and wounded 133 on Thursday, apparently in an attempt by insurgent groups to stir up sectarian strife among Iraqis.
Syria rebels have new anti-aircraft missile systems: report
http://www.dailystar.com.lb/News/Middle-East/2012/Nov-29/196562-syria-rebels-have-new-anti-aircraft-missile-systems-report.ashx
WASHINGTON: Syrian rebels have recently obtained up to 40 shoulder-fired antiaircraft missiles, the Washington Post reported Thursday, citing Western and Middle Eastern intelligence officials.
IAEA Questions Iran's Nuclear Intentions
http://www.voanews.com/content/un-nuclear-watchdog-says-iran-peaceful-claims-unproven/1555149.html
The head of the United Nations' nuclear agency is questioning Iran's nuclear intentions. International Atomic Energy Agency chief Yukiya Amano met with the IAEA's governing board Thursday in Vienna.
Rwanda 'wanted new DR Congo rebel front'
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-20542846
Rwandan support for rebels in neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo may be more widespread than previously believed, the BBC has found.
Pussy Riot Documentary Bound for Sundance
http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/pussy-riot-documentary-bound-for-sundance-20121129
A documentary on imprisoned members of Russian punk group Pussy Riot is set to make its world premiere at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival, Hit Fix reports.
Bangladesh Police Detain Three in Garment Fire Probe
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323751104578146512158088232.html
Police in Bangladesh detained three officials from a company whose apparel factory outside Dhaka was engulfed by a fire Saturday, killing at least 112 people.
Burma copper mine protest broken up by riot police
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/burmamyanmar/9711747/Burma-copper-mine-protest-broken-up-by-riot-police.html
Activists claim that at least 50 people were injured and 23 hospitalised after suffering burns when police hurled devices described as "phosphorous bombs" into their camps.
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