Protests in Iran Turn Deadly as Unrest Spreads
Demonstrations across Iran escalate with reports of 12 killed protesters and one police officer amid five days of unrest. State media cite clashes with armed protesters while Najafabad and other regions report casualties. Rouhani calls for calm and space for criticism.
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Decline in Accidental Gun Deaths Linked to Laws and Education
Experts credit state gun safety laws and storage rules plus education programs for a 1999 to 2015 drop in accidental shooting deaths from 824 to 489 nationwide. While overall gun fatalities rise, unintentional deaths fell 48 percent after accounting for population growth, with fewer households owning guns contributing to the trend.
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Trump accuses Pakistan of lies and deceit in tweet
Pakistan’s defense minister reacted angrily to President Trump’s early year tweet claiming $33 billion in aid over 15 years was wasted on lies and deceit. Pakistan asserts reciprocal mistrust from Washington and cites gained bases and intelligence cooperation in anti terrorism efforts. Officials plan a cabinet meeting to respond and Foreign Minister Asif offers to publicly account for aid details.
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North Korea Nods to Dialogue While Warning U S Nuclear Capacity
Kim Jong Un in a New Year’s address said a nuclear button is always on his desk and vowed to focus on mass producing warheads and missiles, but offered dialogue with South Korea. He urged lower tensions and potential talks with Seoul ahead of the Winter Olympics in Pyongchang.
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Suspect identified in Colorado deputy shooting
A suspected gunman, Matthew Riehl, 37, is named after a Colorado deputy and three others were wounded during a Denver suburb apartment complex shooting. Deputy Zackari Parrish, 29, died. Riehl posted alt right content online and police assess prior history.
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