News Headlines - 24 November 2013

▽3-decade gridlock broken: The nuclear deal with Iran in Geneva - CNN.com

The diplomatic gridlock between Iran and the West seemed immovable for decades. But on Sunday, diplomats made history when Iran and six world powers came together on an agreement over Iran's nuclear program.

▽Tehran satisfied with nuclear deal - The Washington Post

Iran’s top officials on Sunday welcomed the initial agreement struck with world powers over its nuclear activities, hailing the deal as the beginning of a new era for the Islamic republic, both in its relations with other countries and for its sanctions-ravaged economy.

▽Israel calls Iran nuclear deal a 'historic mistake'

The Israeli government called the deal reached with Iran over its nuclear program a "historic mistake," saying it only slows a nuclear program that will still be capable of producing a bomb.

▽Japan protests China claim on airspace over disputed islands - FT.com

China has attempted to stamp its sovereignty on the airspace over islands that Japan also claims, a move that threatens to escalate a longstanding territorial dispute between the two Asian powers.

▽Investors look to Japan after decades in the doldrums | The Observer

Japan is among those enjoying a turn in fortune, with economic reforms to kick-start growth prompting a surge in profits for investors. The average Japan unit trust generated returns of 34%, compared with 28% from the UK all-companies sector over the past 12 months, say analysts Morningstar, while Japanese smaller companies posted a stellar 45% return.