Current Events Nov 18

1. U.S.,China revive hopes of deal at climate talks
Significance: USA ans China would support a deal that would include binding reduction targets for greenhouse gas emissions for developed countries, and “nationally appropriate” mitigation activities for developing countries.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/18/stories/2009111857470100.htm

2. Nuclear installations safe: Manmohan
Significance: The artical is significant as it deals with India and Canada relations with emphasis on Civil Nuclear trade.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/18/stories/2009111859661000.htm

3. Surprise over U.S.,China joint state
Significance: The joint statement talks about improvement and growth of relations between India and Pakistan.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/18/stories/2009111859681000.htm

4. Shift of power from West to East seen
Significance: The growing importance of Asia-Pacific region, China and India set to emrge as major powers there is certain shift of power from West to East.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/18/stories/2009111855201100.htm

5. Impeachment for ECs too, says CEC
Significance: Chief Election Commissioner Navin Chawla wants the Constitution to be amended so that the removal procedure for the Election Commissioners is made similar to that of the CEC.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/18/stories/2009111860571200.htm

6. ‘No changes to RTI Act without consulting people’
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/18/stories/2009111860581200.htm

7. Hindi media and an unreal discourse
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/18/stories/2009111854990800.htm

8. Israel threatens land annexation
Significance: Israel's hreat in retaliation to Palestine move to seek statehood.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/18/stories/2009111855261500.htm

9. Oxford to collaborate in exploring Pattanam site
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/18/stories/2009111851751800.htm

10. The real solution for Naxalism
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Opinion/Comments-Analysis/The-real-solution-for-Naxalism/articleshow/5237928.cms?curpg=2

11. Gear up for climate-change policy
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/opinion/columnists/jaideep-mishra/Gear-up-for-climate-change-policy/articleshow/5241115.cms