Here is your R&D top five for November 16th:

Israel rejects Palestinian statehood bid via the UN from The Christian Science Monitor

Passing the baton on healthcare reform from The Economist

Sino-Indian rivalry fuels Nepal’s turmoil from The Asia Times

Census: Small US cities lose luster in downturn from the Atlanta Journal Constitution

Obama ‘Straddling Debate’ on Prosecuting 9/11 Prisoners (Interview) from The Council on Foreign Relations

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