News Headlines (80) 30 November 2012

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Featured Documentaries : Risking it all - Bolivia. Uploaded by AlJazeeraEnglish on May 19, 2011 - Bolivia's coca farmers make a living criss-crossing deep valleys on a web of makeshift cables high above forest canopy.




► Music to the Ears for a Good Night's Sleep? New Therapy for Insomnia -ScienceDaily (Nov. 20, 2012)

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► KLM employs socially networked seat selection - November 20, 2012|By Chris McNamara

► Stone ageless: 20,000 fans go wild as Mick, Keith, Ronnie and Charlie mark 50 years - 26 Nov 2012. 
The sprightly legends – who average 68 year of age – kicked off with I Wanna Be Your Man in a blistering set 

► Dear Coleen, .... How can I have a steadiness to marry? I am currently living with my fiance, and we had just had a baby aged 2 weeks of our relationship. We agreed to be a good parent for our baby, but every time he reminds me of my promise to marry him (Note: I have promised to marry him if Obama wins the 2012 elections, and it turns out Obama re-elected, so I had to marry him, right?), I (as possible) to steer our conversation to other topics, such as the rush of parents to care for the baby, my desire to return to work, free to travel anywhere I want, and so on and so on. And I feel more flexible with this situation, seeing we are still together but I still feel I am single. So far he's not very often in urging me to get married, but he just always reminds me of my promise. What should I do?.... doh,  currently I'm thinking to make a new agreement. What if I would marry him if he became the U.S. president? (What? Oh it's good spirit, ... but unfortunately you do not deserve to be the first lady from any country, Cisca! Your ambiguity is too high... hehehe.

► Forget tennis elbow, we're all suffering from 'office knee' - and desk jobs and obesity are to blame 

► Indianapolis Colts cheerleaders shave heads in honor of Pagano  || NEWS

► Let's make sure he WON'T be back! Cambridge to open 'Terminator centre' to study threat to humans from artificial intelligence  ||  Rise of the Machines: Cambridge University to Study Technology's 'Existential Risk' to Mankind - By Kharunya ParamaguruNov. 29, 2012 

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Hal 9000 VS Dave - Ontological scene in 2001: A Space Odyssey. Uploaded by GIAIZAK on Mar 29, 2010



► Big-hearted Marc Anthony comes to the aid of Dominican Republic orphanage - PUBLISHED 23 November 2012 

► Article: Sadness Makes People Financially Shortsighted - by LiveScience Staff | Date: 15 November 2012 

► Autopsy reveals Florida man who died after winning cockroach-eating contest choked to death and didn't have an allergic reaction. Edward Archbold, 32, collapsed minutes after winning the contest in South Florida 

► On Fox, Journalist Tom Ricks Accuses The Network Of Operating As A Wing Of The Republican Party. Ricks Rips Fox's Overblown Coverage Of The Benghazi Attack - November 26, 2012 


► Traffic pollution tied to autism risk: study
► Fahrenheit Portrait: Scientists Make Computer Picture Of Physicist's Face Using Images Of His Relatives - 11/27/12

► Piano from "Casablanca" could sell for $1 million at NY auction  ||  in LATIMES 

► Article: Ladies Prefer Thin Over Macho, Study Suggests - by Stephanie Pappas, LiveScience Senior Writer | Date: 27 November 2012

► Countdown:  Busted! 6 Gender Myths in the Bedroom & Beyond - Stephanie Pappas, LiveScience Senior Writer | Date: 09 November 2011 (Men Want More Sex Partners Than Women) 

► Panathinaikos struggling to pay electricity bills 

► Peru radio host (Maruja Venegas) still broadcasting for kids at age 97 

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Extremely Scary Ghost Elevator Prank in Brazil



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Cool Things to Find (Parody of "Dumb Ways to Die"). Published on Nov 28, 2012 by LaughPong


► Train safety warning: 'Dumb Ways to Die' cartoon. 27 November 2012 - For many years, Australia's safety campaign adverts have tried to shock people into quitting unsafe habits or behaviour - from smoking to drink-driving. But now a train company, Metro Trains Melbourne, has gone with a different approach with its message on rail safety, releasing a cartoon song called 'Dumb Ways to Die'. Duncan Kennedy reports from Sydney. (► NEWSTORIES 20 NOVEMBER 2012)
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Gay Women Will Marry Your Boyfriends. Published on Nov 23, 2012 by UnsolicitedProject - We also support gay marriage. Here's why you should too.   (What? ... Ow, ehhehehehe....)



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Gay Men Will Marry Your Girlfriends. Published on Nov 20, 2012 by collegehumor


■ Dahling, even if --just once -- I caught you in this place  , .... uh, either to whatever will you do there -- except for the news coverage -- then I would not hesitate to ... mmmm... you know exactly what I'll do, dodododo.





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Clinton: UN Palestine Vote "Counterproductive".  Published on Nov 29, 2012 by AssociatedPress - The United Nations has voted overwhelmingly to recognize a Palestinian state. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton called the recognition "unfortunate and counterproductive." (Nov. 29)

► Palestinians win de facto U.N. recognition of sovereign state - By Louis Charbonneau and Michelle Nichols
► Egypt constitution finalized as opposition cries foul - y Marwa Awad and Yasmine Saleh
► Egypt Islamists hurriedly approve new constitution - By By HAMZA HENDAWI and MAGGIE MICHAEL
► AP Sources: US Close to Shift on Syrian Opposition - ABC OTUS News
► No organic material found on Mars yet, NASA says - By Irene Klotz 
► Scientists make wheat genetic code breakthrough - Reuters – Wed, Nov 28, 2012 

► Rise of the robots (PHOTOS)

► 30 November 2012  - UN upgrades Palestinians' status

The UN General Assembly votes to recognise the Palestinians as a non-member observer state, a move strongly opposed by Israel and the US.
* Abbas addresses the UN - VIDEO 
* Palestinian bid flawed says Israel  - VIDEO 
* Palestinians celebrate
* Is UN status vote more than symbolic? 
* Q&A: Upgraded status explained 

► Egypt assembly backs constitution

Egypt's Islamist-dominated constituent assembly backs a draft constitution as judges threaten to dissolve it amid a power struggle with the president.
* Egyptians share their views
* Struggle to shake off old habits 
* Analysis: Morsi's political gamble 
* Egypt: Who holds the power?

► Newsround

■ Giant remote-controlled robot is built in Japan
■ The Hobbit world premiere in Wellington, New Zealand
■ Syria rebels 'using kids' in war - Human Rights Watch 
■ Pictures: Stunning sandcastles photographed on the beach

► 30 November 2012 - US birth rate falls to record low 

► UN implicitly recognizes Palestinian statehood

► 'New Palestine status to help move peace talks forward' - Russia's UN envoy

► No step back to Stalin times – Medvedev

► Palestinian UN bid 'bad political theater'? - RT talks to Israeli PM press-sec. Published on Nov 29, 2012 by RussiaToday :: The Palestine Authority expects broad support of the enhanced status amongst the international community, with the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) is claiming more than 130 countries now grant the Palestinians the rank of a sovereign state. To get Israel's perspective RT talks to Alex Selsky, press secretary for the Israeli Prime Minister. (VIDEO) 

► Finkelstein: Palestinians battle Israel's war crimes with UN bid.  Published on Nov 29, 2012 by RussiaToday - It's crunch time for Palestinians eagerly anticipating a UN vote which may finally see them granted long sought-after statehood. The autonomy is hoping to be upgraded to the position of 'non-member observer state'. For more on the vote and how the situation in the Middle East is likely to pan out if the Palestinian bid proves successful - RT talks to Norman Finkelstein, American political scientist and activist. (VIDEO) 

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Iran doubles Syria peace talks effort amid raging violence. Published on Nov 29, 2012 by RussiaToday - The Syrian opposition based within the country is accusing Turkey of allowing foreign mercenaries access through its territory into Syria, to cause more violence. The group also warned Western and Arab states against meddling in Syrian affairs by backing certain rebel factions. Turkey, France, Britain and Persian Gulf Monarchies have given their full endorsement for a foreign-based opposition coalition, pledging them more support from abroad in their fight against the government. As the international community remains divided as to how to end the Syrian crisis, a key regional player Iran is looking to play a greater role in resolving the conflict.


► Islamist constitution to go to referendum in Egypt 
► US accelerates intervention in Syrian war 
► GMO giant hires retired cops to hunt down farmers

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UN recognises Palestine as non-member state.  Published on Nov 29, 2012 by AlJazeeraEnglish - An overwhelming 138 states supported the resolution, nine states against and 41 states abstained.


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Former US diplomat speaks on Palestinian UN status. Published on Nov 29, 2012 by AlJazeeraEnglish - Hillary Mann Leverett, former US diplomat and White House official, tells Al Jazeera that a change in status could be a potential deterrent to any future Israeli offensive on Gaza.


► UN approves Palestinian status upgrade. Published on Nov 29, 2012 by AlJazeeraEnglish - The United Nations has voted overwhelmingly to recognise a Palestinian state. The vote, which was taken at a meeting of the body in New York on Thursday, represents a long-sought victory for the Palestinians but a diplomatic defeat for the US, with 138 countries voting in favour of the upgrade. Nine countries including the US and Israel voted against it while 41 others abstained. Al Jazeera's Alan Fisher reports from New York. (VIDEO) 


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Al Jazeera Correspondent - The House Fata Didn't Build. Published on Nov 29, 2012 by AlJazeeraEnglish - Fata Orlovic is a 70-year-old Bosnian widow. Hers is one of the most intriguing and dramatic war stories of modern times. Fata's suffering reflects the plight of many Bosnian war refugees still fighting for justice.


► Inside Story - Can Afghanistan tackle corruption? Published on Nov 29, 2012 by AlJazeeraEnglish - A scandal has cost Afghanistan's Kabul bank hundreds of millions of dollars. and a new report now says political meddling is preventing efforts to find out why it happened. The scandal began nearly three years ago. And now, thanks to an independent audit, Kabul Bank is once again in the spotlight. The report says the bank funneled $900 million into the pockets of the country's political elite. (VIDEO) 

► Inside Story Americas - The US role in the DR Congo conflict. Published on Nov 29, 2012 by AlJazeeraEnglish - Rebels in the eastern DR Congo say they have begun withdrawing from territory they captured from government troops. About 500,000 people have fled their homes during seven months of fighting. The violence has been particularly disturbing, coming less than ten years after the end of the Congo War that killed some 5.4 million people. The US dispatched a state department official to the region but has been careful to spare its allies anything beyond symbolic sanction, even after a UN report concluded that Rwanda and Uganda are backing the M23 rebels. (VIDEO) 

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M23 to withdraw from Goma. Published on Nov 29, 2012 by AlJazeeraEnglish - The leader of the M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo has told Al Jazeera his men will leave their stronghold of Goma on Friday.  The withdrawal is one of the conditions for talks with the government in Kinshasa.  But few on the ground are convinced that the fighting is over. Al Jazeera's Nazanine Moshiri reports.

Latest Headlines

■ Egypt Islamists Hurriedly Approve New Constitution 
■ Suu Kyi Decries Crackdown that Injured Protesters 
■ Afghanistan Wants Pakistan to Free More Taliban 
■ Japan OKs $10.7 Billion Stimulus, Aiming to Boost Growth
■ UN Vote Recognizes State of Palestine; U.S. Objects 
■ Internet Service Goes Out Across Syria 
■ White House 'Cliff' Offer Gets GOP Cold Shoulder 
■ Man Arrested after Incident with Romney Motorcade
■ Mo. Powerball Winner Verified; Ariz.'s a Mystery
■ AP Source: Strauss-Kahn, NYC Hotel Maid to Settle 
■ Obama, Romney Talk Leadership at White House Lunch
■ French Court Overturns Concorde Crash Conviction
■ CNN: Bodies Found in Drifting Boat Near Japan
■ CNNMoney: Ford Fusion Named 'Green Car of the Year'

► Leveson Report: Is Press Freedom the U.K. Hacking Scandal's Next Victim? 

By Catherine Mayer
* Cameron at Leveson: Black and White and Reddening All Over 
* Who's Who in the U.K. Phone-Hacking Scandal 

► Why Palestine Won Big at the U.N.
► Despite Recent Turmoil, the Middle East Is Getting Stronger 

* Egypt's Morsi Tells TIME: 'We're Learning to Be Free' 

► The Struggle to Control Your Online Afterlife

* 9 Ways to Protect Online Assets 

► Joe Klein: Predicting Obama's Cabinet Shuffle

► Pentagon Hires Outside Help to Train bin Laden Raid Pilots 

► Troubling Numbers Behind the Student Loan Debt Crisis

* The Other Side of Warren Buffett's Common Sense Tax Argument 

► TRAVEL - A Town Without a Cinema: Where Better For a Film Festival?
► The Shark Trade of the Arabian Sea (PHOTOS)
► LIFE With Natalie Wood: Photos of the Superstar in 1963 

► Obama and Romney meet at White House, pledge 'to stay in touch'
► Email privacy bill passes committee in the Senate
► Report examines possible failings in funds for diplomatic security 
► Obama's victory margin keeps growing in slow tally


► 2012 L.A. Auto Show  | The 2012 L.A. Auto Show, at the Los Angeles Convention Center, saw some major debuts, a sign of increasingly fierce competition in the industry on all fronts. 360-degree view

* More: Major debuts on L.A. Auto Show opening day
* L.A. Auto Show: Lincoln rolls out Liz Taylor's 1956 Continental Mark II
* L.A. Auto Show: 2013 Ford Fusion named Green Car of the Year

► Las Vegas: Megabus is back on the L.A. to Vegas route 
► An Afghan farmer tills under his dreams for his son 
► Starbucks sells $7-a-cup coffee. Can you tell the difference? 
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