Iran Daily: Death Penalty Charge Dropped Against 4 Environmentalists
Iran’s authorities drop death penalty charge, “corruption on earth”, against four of seven environmentalists seized in January 2018. Reasons unclear.
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Author: Scott Lucas
TrumpWatch, Day 997: Ambassador Sondland to Blow Up Trump Defense of Ukraine Campaign
Ambassador Gordon Sondland, testifying to House committees, to blow up key part of Donald Trump’s defense of campaign for Ukraine investigation of Joe Biden.
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Syria Daily: Turkey v. Assad Regime — and Russia? — in North
In a major shift in Syria conflict, Assad regime forces will deploy in Kurdish-controlled areas of north of the country, setting up conflict with Turkey.
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Iran Daily: Supreme Leader — “US Has Increased Dignity of Revolutionary Guards”
Trying to rally Iran’s people behind the Revolutionary Guards, the Supreme Leader has proclaimed that US pressure has added to the force’s “dignity”.
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TrumpWatch, Day 996: Impeachment — Trump Defends Giuliani, Rants About “Deep State”
Donald Trump defends Rudy Giuliani, after distancing himself from Giuliani over Trump-Ukraine affair, & tries to bury Ukraine affair by blaming “Deep State”.
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Syria Daily: Turkey Claims Capture of Border Town, Rejects Trump Mediation
Turkey claims the capture of border town on fourth day of Ankara’s offensive into NE Syria, rejects Trump mediation, and dismisses international criticism.
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