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Thomas Erdbrink / New York Times:
Iranians Protest Across Country, Defying a Crackdown — TEHRAN — Iranian security forces clamped down on Tehran on Monday after demonstrators across the country ignored calls for calm by President Hassan Rouhani in the most significant venting of pent-up economic and political frustrations in years.
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Sue Surkes / The Times of Israel:
Kuwaiti report: US gives Israel go-ahead to kill powerful Iranian general — Newspaper says Washington and Jerusalem have overcome the differences that saw Americans tipping off Tehran about Israeli attempt to kill Qassem Soleimani 3 years ago — Iranian Revolutionary Guards al-Quds Force commander …
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Daniel Serwer / peacefare.net:
Unwise — In response to protests in Iran, President Trump is calling for regime change: … He is also suggesting that the United States might do something about oppression: … Is this wise? — As regular readers will know, I am an enthusiast for civil resistance.
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Daniel B. Shapiro / Politico:
Where We Can Agree on Iran — Imagine a free, democratic …
Where We Can Agree on Iran — Imagine a free, democratic …
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Associated Press:
Iran protests have violent night; at least 12 dead overall
Iran protests have violent night; at least 12 dead overall
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Mallory Shelbourne / The Hill:
Trump earns praise for support of Iranian protesters
Trump earns praise for support of Iranian protesters
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David Wroe / Sydney Morning Herald:
Joe Hockey discussed Alexander Downer's Russia revelations with FBI — The ambassador to the United States Joe Hockey personally steered Australia's dealings with the FBI on explosive revelations of Russian hacking during last year's presidential campaign in a sign of how politically sensitive …
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Brett Samuels / The Hill:
Report: Australian officials frustrated by FBI-Russia leak — Australian officials are reportedly frustrated that one of the country's diplomats was revealed to be the source of information that may have sparked an FBI investigation into ties between the Trump campaign and Russia.
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Cara Buckley / New York Times:
Powerful Hollywood Women Unveil Anti-Harassment Action Plan — Driven by outrage and a resolve to correct a power imbalance that seemed intractable just months ago, 300 prominent actresses and female agents, writers, directors, producers and entertainment executives have formed an ambitious …
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Ben Casselman / New York Times:
Democrats in High-Tax States Plot to Blunt Impact of New Tax Law — Democrats in high-cost, high-tax states are plotting ways to do what their states' representatives in Congress could not: blunt the impact of the newly passed Republican tax overhaul. — Governors and legislative leaders in New York …
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Peyton Yager / ARKANSASMATTERS:
Fort Smith Mosque Pays the Debts of Man Who Vandalized Their Building — FORT SMITH, Ark. — In October of 2016, the Masjid Al Salam in Fort Smith was vandalized. But over one year later, the man behind the act, Abraham Davis, receives his ticket to freedom from the people he hurt the most.
Zachary Cohen / CNN:
Former Joint Chiefs chairman: Nuclear war with North Korea closer than ever — Kim Jong Un delivers New Year's address — STORY HIGHLIGHTS — Mullen warned Trump's provocative rhetoric on North Korean leader Kim Jong Un likely indicates he would prefer a more aggressive approach
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Brett Samuels / The Hill:
South Korea hails North's proposal for talks
South Korea hails North's proposal for talks
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Evan Osnos / New Yorker:
Making China Great Again — As Donald Trump surrenders America's global commitments, Xi Jinping is learning to pick up the pieces. — When the Chinese action movie “Wolf Warrior II” arrived in theatres, in July, it looked like a standard shoot-'em-up, with a lonesome hero and frequent explosions.
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Raphael Ahren / The Times of IsraelRaphael Ahren:
Pence visit indefinitely postponed due to ‘scheduling conflicts’ — Trip delayed by US tax vote had originally been rescheduled for January 14, the day Netanyahu takes off for India — US Vice President Mike Pence's planned trip to Israel has been indefinitely delayed beyond January, Foreign Ministry officials said Monday.
Amber Athey / The Daily Caller:
Sources: Chris Matthews Runs An Abusive Work Environment — MSNBC Host Chris Matthews runs an at times openly derisive and brazenly sexist news operation that has led at least some staffers to describe themselves as victims of “battered wives syndrome,” according to three of his show's guests …
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The Guardian:
Lorde called a bigot in Washington Post ad over cancelled Israel concert — Advert placed by 'America's rabbi' Shmuley Boteach also accuses singer's native New Zealand of prejudice against Israel … A full-page advert has been placed in the Washington Post calling Lorde a bigot …
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Kyle Balluck / The Hill:
Democrats more fearful about 2018 than Republicans: poll — Democrats are more fearful about what 2018 holds than Republicans, according to a poll released early Monday. — The new Axios survey showed 55 percent of Democrats are more hopeful personally about the new year while 44 percent are more fearful.