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UN watchdog censures Iran on nuclear drive

AFP - Fri Nov 27, 7:37 am ET

The UN nuclear watchdog censured Iran on Friday and demanded it immediately halt construction of a newly-revealed uranium enrichment plant as world powers united against Tehran.

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Britain to host Afghanistan conference on Jan 28
Reuters via Yahoo! News - Sat Nov 28, 8:32 am ET
An international conference on Afghanistan will be held in London on January 28, British Prime Minister Gordon Brown said on Saturday.
UAE not to deport Syrian witness in Hariri probe
AFP via Yahoo! News - Fri Nov 27, 7:26 am ET
The UAE will not extradite a former Syrian spy accused of misleading a UN probe into the murder of former Lebanese premier Rafiq Hariri, Gulf News reported on Friday, citing an official source.
Celtics wear down Raptors
Boston Globe - Sat Nov 28, 3:03 am ET
The Celtics’ defensive statistics looked un-Celtic-like last night. The Toronto Raptors shot 55.7 percent from the field and became the third Boston opponent to score in triple figures in regulation this season.
Obama Backing of Honduras Election Crimps Latin Ties (Update2)
Bloomberg - Sat Nov 28, 6:56 pm ET
Nov. 27 (Bloomberg) -- President Barack Obama’s backing of an election in Honduras widely seen by Latin American allies as illegitimate leaves the U.S. isolated regionally and has increased tensions with Brazil.
United 4 Iran to Host International Human Rights Day Events December 12
Payvand Iran News - Sat Nov 28, 3:25 pm ET
In celebration of the United Nations' International Human Rights Day December 12, United 4 Iran will facilitate Arts United 4 Iran, a day devoted to worldwide displays of musical, visual, and performing arts in solidarity with Iranians and their fight for human rights in Iran.
Iran Religious Leader: Tehran to Enrich Own High-Grade Uranium if No Deal
Payvand Iran News - Sat Nov 28, 3:24 pm ET
A senior Iranian cleric says Iran will produce its own uranium fuel if there is no deal with the United Nations Atomic Energy Agency. The cleric's comments came in reaction to an IAEA resolution adopted on Friday demanding that Iran halt construction of a new uranium enrichment facility. Iran's top nuclear negotiator is also insisting that Tehran will not stop enriching uranium.
S.Lanka's ex-military chief to run for presidency
AFP via Yahoo! News - Sat Nov 28, 7:31 am ET
Sri Lanka's ex-military chief has said he plans to run for the presidency in January elections in a bid to unseat his former boss Mahinda Rajapakse.
Second star to the right…Un-Common Theatre, Bay Colony Productions present ‘Peter Pan — The Musical’
The Country Gazette - Fri Nov 27, 3:03 pm ET
The enduring tale of "Peter Pan" has captured the imaginations of children and adults for more than 100 years and will descend upon the Orpheum Theatre, Foxborough, on Friday Nov. 27 and Dec. 4 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday Nov. 28, and Dec. 5, at 2 and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday Nov. 29, and Dec.6, at 2 p.m.
Commonwealth talks boost hopes of climate deal
AFP via Yahoo! News - Sat Nov 28, 7:22 am ET
Hopes were rising Saturday that a new global climate pact is within reach after rich nations at a Commonwealth summit offered to help poorer countries bear the costs of implementing any deal.
What's up?
New York Post - Sat Nov 28, 6:42 am ET
TODAY THE (UN)JO BROS: Members of young rock trio the Rochambros have all the teen spirit of the Jonas Brothers without the sticky bubblegum bop. Catch their buzzed-about gig before they hit stadium status — and while they’re still just 18 years old...
London Conference to Set Plan for Afghan Handover (Update2)
Bloomberg - Sat Nov 28, 12:29 pm ET
Nov. 28 (Bloomberg) -- U.K. Prime Minister Gordon Brown said an international conference will be held in London next year to set out a timetable for the handover of security to Afghanistan’s government.
Momentum grows for Copenhagen climate deal
Reuters via Yahoo! News - Fri Nov 27, 7:44 pm ET
World leaders on Friday rallied to a diplomatic offensive to forge a U.N. climate deal in Copenhagen next month and U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said an agreement was "within reach".
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UPI - Sat Nov 28, 12:18 pm ET
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Diplomats: Iran censured at UN nuclear meeting
FOX 11 Tucson - Fri Nov 27, 8:18 am ET
VIENNA (AP) — Iran says it won't respond to pressure or threats after the U.N. nuclear watchdog voted to censure Tehran for its defiance over its nuclear program.
Momentum builds for Copenhagen climate deal
Reuters via Yahoo! News - Fri Nov 27, 7:04 pm ET
World leaders on Friday rallied to a diplomatic offensive to forge a U.N. climate deal in Copenhagen next month and U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said an agreement was "within reach".
U.S. 'hell-bent' to attack Iraq in '03, aide says
The Record and Herald News - Sat Nov 28, 3:04 pm ET
Jeremy Greenstock, British ambassador to the United Nations from 1998 to 2003, said President George W. Bush had no real interest in attempts to agree on a U.N. resolution to provide explicit backing for the conflict.
Brown demands Afghanistan benchmarks
UPI - Sat Nov 28, 5:14 pm ET
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago, Nov. 28 (UPI) -- Afghan President Hamid Karzai must commit to benchmarks on corruption and developing security forces, British Prime Minister Gordon Brown said Saturday.
Iranian lawmaker: Iran could leave nuclear treaty
Boston Globe - Sat Nov 28, 3:33 pm ET
A conservative Iranian legislator warned Saturday that his country may pull out of the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty after a U.N. resolution censuring Tehran -- a move that could seriously undermine world attempts to prevent Iran from developing atomic weapons.
Russia and China Endorse Agency’s Rebuke of Iran
International Herald Tribune - Fri Nov 27, 7:05 am ET
Administration officials held up the United Nations nuclear watchdog’s action as a victory for President Obama’s efforts to woo Russia and China.
UN report: Rebel network spans 25 countries
AP via Yahoo! News - Wed Nov 25, 9:05 am ET
A United Nations report leaked to The Associated Press confirms that one of Africa's most brutal rebel movements relies on a vast, international network of supporters in at least 25 countries including in the United States and Europe who facilitate arms trafficking, money transfers and day-to-day operational support.