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APN Welcomes Interim Agreement to Freeze Iran`s Nuclear Program

In short, seeking to undermine or constrain diplomacy at this juncture would mean putting the U.S. on the path to a war that is more likely to ensure, rather than prevent, a nuclear-armed Iran

(WASHINGTON, DC) - Americans for Peace Now welcomes news that an interim agreement with Iran has been reached in Geneva. APN President and CEO Debra DeLee commented today:

“We are happy that an interim agreement with Iran has been concluded in Geneva. We congratulate the Obama Administration and its international partners for this important achievement and welcome this demonstration of a new Iranian readiness to seriously negotiate the future of its nuclear program...

Iran Review: Iran, 5+1 Reach Nuclear Deal

The interim deal allows for Iran to continue its activities in its nuclear sites in the cities of Arak, Fordo, and Natanz.

(TEHRAN) - Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Iran and the world powers have finally agreed on a long-awaited deal on Tehran’s nuclear energy program, after days of intense talks in Geneva.

French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius and European Union foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton's spokesman, Michael Mann, also announced a nuclear agreement with Iran.

Two Century Old Mosque Burned Down by Buddhist Extremists in Maung Daw

Amazingly, there is no report of the extremists who set fire to the market and mosque being arrested.

(RANGOON) - A villager from Maung daw reports that Rakhine extremists who earlier set fire at municipal market, burned down the two-century old Hakim Ali mosque, or Gabi Mosque as it is also called, around 9:30 p.m. Myanmar standard time.

The Rakhine extremists are burning Rohingya religious and non-religious building one after the other. The most recent mosque to go up in flames was located in Myo Thu Gyi (Hainda fara) village near 3 mile Maung Daw.

Old Chemical Weapons to New Mexico?

FNS asked a State Department source to confirm if U.S. chemical weapons long stored on Panamanian territory would be sent to New Mexico for disposal, but had not heard back from Washington by press time.

(LAS CRUCES , NM) - The Panamanian government announced an agreement November 21 between the United States and Panama that could involve the disposal of old chemical weapons in the state of New Mexico. Panamanian Chancellor Fernando Nunez Fabrega told the international press that old weapons will be removed from San Jose Island and buried in the desert of New Mexico in 2014.

“In this way, Panama will be free of bombs without exploding them on the island of San Jose, and this place will regain its tourism value,” Nunez said.

Pedagogy of the Oppressed, or the Colonizer?

Humanism should be a form of disclosure,not of secrecy or religious illumination. - Edward Said

(TEL AVIV +972 Mag) - I usually take the Israeli harassment with a sense of humor. After all, they are occupation. They will not be normal if they treat us well. And somehow treating us well is not something I like to happen, because it makes me subconsciously normalize with their existence.

For instance, in the airport, I voluntarily offer my striptease services. I make jokes about the body check. I walk with them through all the security mazes like a princess with her security guards.

Bend Officer Involved in Fatal Shooting

The man was shot during the encounter with the police officer.

(BEND OR) - The Oregon State Police Criminal Investigations Division and Deschutes County District Attorney's Office, with the assistance of Deschutes County Sheriff's Office and Bend Police Department, are investigating a Friday night fatal officer-involved shooting by a Bend police officer.

On November 22, 2013, at approximately 10:22 p.m., Bend police officers responded to a reported possible burglary-in-progress at 2878 NE Jackdaw Drive in Bend. The address was the location where earlier in the day Bend Police Department served a search warrant and seized illegally possessed firearms, heroin and methamphetamine.

Hindus Welcome Leonardo DiCaprio`s $3 Million Donation to Save Nepal Tigers

Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, commended LDF’s reported focus on “empowering local communities”, which were mostly Hindu.

(RENO) - Hindus have welcomed Oscar nominated Hollywood actor-producer Leonardo DiCaprio’s (The Aviator) bold initiative of donating $3 million for saving tigers in Nepal.

According to reports, this grant by Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation (LDF) will help World Wildlife Fund (WWF) double Nepal’s wild tiger population by 2022 (next Chinese Year of the Tiger), create tiger corridors, protect core areas for tiger breeding, prevent poaching, monitoring and helping communities.

Karzai to Delay Signing Afghanistan Security Pact

Karzai's latest move jeopardizes international funding for Afghanistan, and comes after he gave an impassioned speech to 2,500 tribal, community and elected leaders, voicing his support for the pact.

(KABUL VOA News) - A national assembly of Afghan leaders continues to consider a new security pact with the U.S. on Friday following an abrupt move by Afghan President Hamid Karzai.

Karzai surprised U.S. and Afghan officials on Thursday when he said he is considering delaying the signing of the Bilateral Security Agreement until after the April 2014 Afghan presidential elections.

8 Hour Standoff Ends With Rescue of 2-Year Old Child

The identities of the adult female shooting victim and her 2-year old child are being withheld at this time, pending notification of her family.

(TURNER, Or) - A 2-year old girl is safe and a Turner man is in custody following an 8-hour stand-off with law enforcement personnel on Friday night.

Responding to the report of a domestic disturbance, two Turner Police Officers arrived at an apartment complex in the 7300 block of Third Street SE, about 9:30pm. Shortly after arriving, they encountered a man and woman descending the stairs from a second story apartment.

ReThink911 International Petition

The ReThink911 International Petition is open to all citizens worldwide.

(WASHINGTON, DC) - We the undersigned hereby petition for a truly independent investigation in order to uncover the full truth surrounding the events of September 11, 2001.

There is an overwhelming amount of evidence that contradicts the official 9/11 Commission Report and the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s reports on the destruction of World Trade Center Building 7 and the Twin Towers, and to which the U.S. government has been unresponsive. Therefore, a new and independent investigation must be opened.