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There are many solutions various governments have written into policies in counter-terrorism efforts as terrorists continue to dig their heals into a moral high ground that has consumed lives in many parts of the world. Many who study religious terrorism understand that the battleground was not drawn by religions, but by the interpretation of those whose fever for fanaticism prevails. In response, this ferocity has called upon itself moderates and centrists who want to write an epitaph to such self-righteousness, who want to see the end of the bloodshed....

After the death of his father, Kim Jong-Il, Workers Party of North Korea proclaimed his son, Kim Jong-Un as the "Great Successor" and new leader of the country. Very little is known of this young man and even his birth is shrouded in mystery. It seems as most of the "facts" of his life are rumors so only time will show where if he will lead his country.

National Defense Authorization Act will allow US Army personnel to legally engage in both sodomy and bestiality. These are some rather strange provisions. I could understand that the new act gives authorities right to hold you in detention and torture you indefinitely, but I really do not understand the need for NDAA to allow sodomy and bestiality.

NDAA (National Defense Authorization Act) allows authorities to indefinitely detain and torture anybody suspected of terrorist activities. Since you are probably not a fan of water boarding, you need to know what activities could land you in trouble and place you on the "suspects" list.

Cuban Fidel Castro made a suggestion for American people: vote for a robot this November. Former Cuban President, in his latest op-ed, stated that "90 percent of voting Americans, especially Hispanics, blacks and the growing number of the impoverished middle class, would vote for the robot." While the current US political scene stands divided between Obama and yet unknown definite Republican candidate, a robot would certainly be a novelty. Now, if we are to consider HAL9000 (Artificial Intelligence from 2001:A Space Odyssey) as a serious candidate, we should compare him to the current White House incumbent in a imagined debate.

Voting and activism are important ways to make change. Another way to make a difference is to run for elected office. It's time for the 99% to do so.

Tehran, YJC. Invited by Jack Straw, a delegation of Iranian parliamentarians are considering a trip to the UK.

Tehran, YJC. Experts are warning the Iranian government against a 40-pct. inflation as it has decided to raise fuel costs.

Consulttions with the participation of experts from the Russian Federation, the United States, and Syria on the question of eliminating 12 facilities involved in the chemical production programme of the Syrian Arab Republic (S.A.R.) will be held at the beginning of February in the Hague where the headquarters of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) are located, a source at the UN told Itar-Tass on Tuesday.

Tehran, YJC. Air Force official says his forces are producing a trainer aircraft which is to be unveiled soon.

Tehran, YJC. Ayatollah says as sanctions are likely to tighten, the resistance economy must provide a protective umbrella for the nation.

US authorities are investigating the French banks Societe Generale, BNP Paribas and Credit Agricole for embezzlement and violating American sanctions against other countries, a source close to the matter said Friday.

Tehran, YJC. Heinonen says Iran has still to achieve an understanding on actual verification measures.

A number of Iranian lawmakers are composing a draft that will oblige the government to increase its number of nuclear centrifuges.

Costs of Gas supplies' contracts are growing following results of the referendum in Crimea on joining Russia.

TEHRAN, YJC. Iran's missile-making has focused on the precision, so much so that new generations of the missiles are said to miss by no more than 5 meters.

Iran FM spokesman says that if they are willing to mend relations with Iran, UK officials would have to start from home.