Iran Daily: Supreme Leader Intervenes Amid Mass Protests Over Petrol Price Hike
Iran’s Supreme Leader intervenes after mass protests over rise in petrol prices, and reports of killing of demonstrators: “Decision must be implemented.”
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Author: Scott Lucas
TrumpWatch, Day 1,031: Top Officials Further Tie Trump to Ukraine “Quid Pro Quo”
Testimony from top officials further link Donald Trump’s cutoff of Ukraine military aid to his demands for Kiev’s investigation of political rival Joe Biden.
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Syria Daily: 18 Killed in Car Bombing in Aleppo Province
18 civilians killed and 30 injured by vehicle bombing in al-Bab in opposition-held western Aleppo Province in northern Syria. Turkey blames Kurdish militia.
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TrumpWatch, Day 1,030: As US Ambassador Testifies of Trump Intimidation, Trump Tries to Intimidate Her Via Twitter
Ex-US Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch tells House impeachment inquiry of Donald Trump’s intimidation — as Trump tries to intimidate her on Twitter.
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Syria Daily: Documenting Russia’s Bombing of Hospitals and Civilian Areas
New York Times and Sky News offer further documentation of Russia bombing of civilian sites, including hospitals, in deadly campaign backing Syria’s regime.
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Iran Daily: Government Raises Petrol Prices by 50%
Iran’s Government raises price of petrol by 50%, reducing long-established subsidies, amid rampant fuel smuggling and falling production amid US sanctions.
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