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“Let the Headlines Speak”
by From the Internet
November 21st, 2012

Moscow Sees Shift in Western Stance on Syria Opposition
“I have the impression that over the past couple of weeks the Western stance on the Syrian opposition has been changing noticeably,” he said in an interview with RIA Novosti, the daily Moskovskiye Novosti and the journal Russia in Global Affairs. “On the one hand, there is disappointment over the failure to unite them,” he said. “On the other, I believe there is a growing concern that forces totally different from those [the West] gambled on at the outset are beginning to prevail.”

WorldRussia Seeks Closer Military Ties With China
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu on Wednesday indicated Russia’s continuing interest in cooperation with China on defence sector issues. Shoigu told top Chinese officials during a visit to Beijing for the 17th Sino-Russian Intergovernmental Commission on Military and Technological Cooperation that joint work between the two powers would enhance stability across the region.

Violence escalates, no truce in sight
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu was set to convene the nine-member ministerial forum to discuss terms for a truce. He was also expected to meet with U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton for a second time on her return from Ramallah where she met with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. No details of the meeting were released.

The Weather Channel and Accuweather Both Claim HAARP Does Not Affect Weather
"HAARP and Chemtrails do not exist," stated Accuweather. "What you are seeing is the regular weather pattern the Earth gives, with no manmade operations getting in the way. We consider the conspiracy theorist group one we rather not talk about or acknowledge that it exists."

2.8-mag. earthquake felt in Edmond
The earthquake was centered four miles west-southwest of Langston, according to the United States Geological Survey. It was felt by many Edmond residents, who described the jolt on KOCO's Facebook page.

Earthquake shakes southern Illinois, Indiana
A 3.6-magnitude earthquake shook parts of southern Illinois and Indiana Tuesday night. The quake happened 17 miles underground, just after 5:28 p.m. Central Standard Time, in Wabash County, Ill., according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

U.S. Dept. of Labor Observes 'Transgender Day of Remembrance'
"The Transgender Day of Remembrance [TDOR] will be commemorated in cities and countries around the world today, reflecting on those who have died as a result of fear, hate and transphobia,” Labor Secretary Hilda Solis said in a statement on Tuesday. "I stand proudly today--and every day--as an ally to the transgender community and to every person and family impacted by anti-transgender bullying and violence,” she said. “Transgender people are part of the diversity that America celebrates today and they, like every American, deserve to live without fear of prejudice or violence.”

Morgan Stanley’s Doom Scenario: Major Recession in 2013
The global economy is likely to be stuck in the “twilight zone” of sluggish growth in 2013, Morgan Stanley has warned, but if policymakers fail to act, it could get a lot worse. The bank’s economics team forecasts a full-blown recession next year, under a pessimistic scenario, with global gross domestic product (GDP) likely to plunge 2 percent.

Mount Tongariro erupts: Sightseers warned off
There have been no reports of injury and there are no search and rescue requirements at this stage. The mountain silently blasted ash and gas 2km into the sky from Te Maari crater, on the western side of the mountain, about 1.25pm today, authorities said.

Russians back down from leaked U.N. Internet proposal
The Russian Federation has revised a controversial proposal to turn Internet governance over to the U.N.'s International Telecommunications Union, CNET has learned. The revised proposal tones down some of the anti-Internet rhetoric of the original, but still calls on the UN to help member states seize control of key Internet engineering assets, including domain names, addresses and numbering.

Syria rebels win support from Britain, battle in Damascus
Syrian government troops backed by tanks battled to oust rebel forces from an opposition stronghold in a Damascus suburb on Tuesday in the heaviest fighting in the capital for months. In the country's north, rebel fighters stormed an air defense base that President Bashar al-Assad's military had used to bombard areas near the Turkish border.

Karzai orders takeover of air base after 'serious breach' of US pact
President Hamid Karzai has ordered Afghan officials to take control of the prison at Bagram Air Base after accusing the United States of continuing to detain prisoners in a "serious breach" of a bilateral agreement signed in March. ...Mr Karzai called for the "full Afghanisation" of the facility, according to a statement from the Presidential Palace.

World powers to meet in Brussels to map out Iran plans
Officials from six world powers meet in Brussels on Wednesday to plan for a possible new round of talks with Iran, the latest effort to resolve a decade-long stand-off over its nuclear program and avert the threat of a military conflict. The re-election of U.S. President Barack Obama this month has cleared the way for new talks and Western diplomats are eager to start soon as signs grow that Iran is still building up its nuclear capacity.

Hidden Hamas military chief threatens Israel
The commander of Hamas’s armed wing sent a rare message from his hiding place Tuesday, threatening to abduct Israeli soldiers who would enter Gaza as part of a ground offensive. In an audio message...Muhammad Deif, ...commander of the Izz ad-Din Al-Qassam Brigades, praised the conduct of Hamas operatives...and expressed hope that the military conflict with Israel would be “a launching point for the coming stage of liberation.”

While fighting rages between Israel and Hamas, Hezbollah watches and waits
While the death toll from the Israel-Gaza conflict has mounted, Hezbollah has offered quiet words of encouragement to the Palestinians, pledging support and calling on Arab states to send them weapons to fight Israel. But beyond that, the Lebanese militant group appears to be staying firmly on the sidelines.

After West Bank, Clinton back in Jerusalem
An official says the U.S. secretary of state has returned to Jerusalem for another round of meetings with Israeli leaders as she tries to wring an elusive truce deal over the Israel-Hamas fighting. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to release details of the meeting.

Barack Obama warns Asia to rein in South China Sea tensions
The US president urged China and its maritime neighbours that they risked damaging trade ties through their rival claims to various islands. China claims sovereignty over almost all the South China Sea, the disputed parts of which are believed to be rich in natural gas and oil reserves. It has contested claims with Japan, the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei and Taiwan.

Benghazi security chief assassinated
The security chief in the east Libyan city of Benghazi was assassinated late Tuesday, just weeks after he took over the position in the wake of an attack on the US consulate that claimed the lives of four Americans. Fraj al-Dersi was hit by three bullets when unknown gunmen opened fire from a car in front of his home. He died shortly after being taken to Benghazi medical centre, the official said, asking not to be named.

Federal government releases long-awaited health reform rules
Long-awaited federal rules for health insurance plans came out Tuesday, and they make clear that insurance plans that people can buy on the open market next year will look a lot like some of the most popular plans on offer now – with a few big differences. ...The new rules from the Health and Human Services Department cover the new state exchanges, where people will be able to buy health insurance starting in 2014.

Greece: Lack of deal 'threatens euro'
The failure of eurozone ministers to reach a deal to give Greece its latest bailout payment threatens the whole bloc, leaders have said. Following nearly 12 hours of talks in Brussels, the Eurogroup said it needed more time for technical work. Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras said: "It's not only the future of our country, but the stability of the entire eurozone [that is at stake]."

New Zealand's Mount Tongariro erupts
New Zealand's Mount Tongariro has erupted again, having rumbled back to life in August after more than a century of quiet. The volcano, in the North Island, sent a column of ash at least 2km (1.25 miles) into the air, scientists said. There were no immediate reports of injuries, but hikers and a group of school children were being moved out of the national park.

Heavy rain causes floods in Midlands and South West
Heavy rain has led to flooding and travel disruption in parts of England, with some villages "cut off" in the South West. The Environment Agency has issued 34 flood warnings in the South West and 74 flood alerts in the Midlands, North West and south of the country. Motorists were urged to take care after overnight downpours caused some drivers to abandon their vehicles in Devon.

Women bishops: Church has 'lost credibility' says Rowan Williams
he Church of England has "lost a measure of credibility" after rejecting the introduction of women bishops, the Archbishop of Canterbury has said. The Most Reverend Rowan Williams told the ruling general synod that the Church could be seen as "wilfully blind" to modern trends and priorities. While 324 synod members voted for women bishops, Church voting rules mean 122 votes against were enough to block it.

Argentina: Strike paralyses Buenos Aires and other cities
A strike called by two of Argentina's biggest unions has paralysed much of Buenos Aires and other cities. Most trains and underground lines remained closed, flights were cancelled and there was little traffic in the streets of the capital. This is the second big protest against the government of Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner in less than two weeks.

Colorado River: Mexico and US sign water-sharing deal
Mexico and the US have agreed new rules on sharing and managing water from the Colorado River, which serves some 30 million people in the two nations. Under the deal, the US will send less water to Mexico during a drought, while Mexico will be able to store water north of the border during wet years. The Colorado River flows 1,450 miles (2,230km) from the Rockies into the Gulf of California.

Gazan gunmen execute alleged collaborators
Palestinian gunmen shot dead six alleged collaborators in the Gaza Strip who "were caught red-handed," according to a security source quoted by the Hamas Aqsa radio on Tuesday. "They possessed hi-tech equipment and filming equipment to take footage of positions," it said. The Hamas radio said the men, who were suspected of working for Israel, were shot. It did not elaborate.

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