• Paris Attacks Reshape U.S. Debate On Immigration, Security

  U.S. lawmakers called on Tuesday for even tighter scrutiny of Syrian refugees fleeing to the United States as last week's deadly Paris attacks recast America's debate over immigration and national security, prompting a sharp rebuke from President Barack Obama, who said attempts to block entry were "offensive and contrary to American values".

  

• Canada PM Condemns Racism As Syria Refugee Plan Opposed By Majority

  Canadian Prime Minster Justin Trudeau urged Canadians to resist hatred and racism as a poll showed most Canadians were opposed to his plan to bring in 25,000 Syrian refugees by year-end and a flurry of racist incidents were reported around the country.

  

• Iran Smashes 'Terrorist Cell', Warning Of Threat From Islamic State

  Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps said on Wednesday it had smashed a terrorist cell in a western region where authorities allege groups have been recruiting for Islamic State.

  

• Mindfulness Meditation May Improve Memory For Teens, Finds New Study

  Adolescents assigned to a mindfulness meditation program appeared to have improvements in memory in a recent study.

  

• U.S. Doctor Group Calls For Ban On Drug Advertising Directly To Consumers

  The American Medical Association on Tuesday called for a ban on advertising prescription drugs and medical devices directly to consumers, saying the ads drive patients to demand expensive treatments over less costly ones that are also effective.