In Brief: Iranian turmoil continues as Government arrests thousands, Dozens of civilians killed in Syria, U.S. suspends nearly $1 billion in aid to Pakistan, Israel orders African migrants to leave, Multiple terrorist attacks strike Nigeria, North and South Korea discuss participation in Winter Olympics, At least 20 killed as suicide bomber targets police in Afghanistan, Turkey detains 70 military officers in post-coup crackdown, 51 dead in Peru as bus falls off cliff, Al Shabaab kills 5 Kenyan police officers, 8 migrants found dead off Libyan coast, Ugandan President signs law removing age-cap for Presidency in bid for re-election.
Iran
- Protesters attack police stations
- Iran blames CIA for protests
- Students ‘among more than 1,000 arrested’
- Revolutionary Guard claims victory against protesters
- Tens of thousands rally in favor of Government after days of protest
- 3 intelligence agents killed in Piranshahr
- Over 20 hurt as magnitude 5.1 earthquake hits western Iran
Syria
- Car bomb kills 23 in Idlib
- President Assad names new ministers for defense, industry, and information
- Russian jets kill at least 30 civilians near Damascus
- At least 10 hospitals targets over the past 10 days
The United States of America
- U.S. suspends at least $900 million in security aid to Pakistan
- U.S. sanctions companies linked to Iran missile program
- Trump threatens to withhold aid cash to Palestinians
- Soldier killed on New Year’s Day mission in Afghanistan
- Trump administration places Pakistan on watch list for religious freedom violations
Egypt
- Gunman kills 2 Christian brothers at alcohol store near Cairo
- Authorities hang 4 convicted militants
- Hot air balloon crashes over Luxor killing tourist
- Authorities detain 75 people in human trafficking investigation
- Former PM Shafik to no longer run for Presidential Election
Brazil
Sweden
Norway
Spain
Israel
- Israel orders African migrants to leave, U.N. says the move violates international and Israeli laws
- Netanyahu denies Israeli involvement in Iran protests
- Authorities indict Palestinian teenage girl who punched soldier
- Israel supports gradual funding cut to U.N. agency for Palestinians
Indonesia
Nigeria
- Army claims 700 Boko Haram captives have escaped
- At least 16 killed by gunmen in Southern Nigeria after a New Year’s Day church service
- Suicide bomber kills 11 people in mosque attack in northeast Nigeria
- Military rescues schoolgirl abducted by Boko Haram in 2014
Australia
Palestine
- Palestinian envoy sent back to Washington after consultations with President Abbas
- Palestinian Christians attack car of Greek Patriarch in protest against church’s decision to sell West Bank land to Jewish groups
- Israel to restore power supply to Gaza
South Korea
- South Korea offers talks with North Korea on Winter Olympics cooperations
- No military drills with USA during Winter Olympics
South Africa
- 2 climbers die after falling from a cliff on Table Mountain
- 18 killed, over 260 injured in train crash
Afghanistan
Pakistan
Uganda
Turkey
- Two artillery shells from Syria hit southeastern Turkey
- Authorities to detain 70 military officers suspected of coup links
- Jailed pro-Kurdish opposition co-leader to step down amid charges of supporting terrorism
- Authorities remove opposition party mayor from office
- German and Turkish officials vow to end spat
Bulgaria
South Sudan
- U.S., Britain warn South Sudan parties over ceasefire violations
- New fighting near Juba as cease-fire violated
The United Kingdom
Venezuela
- Soldier arrested for killing pregnant woman in line for food
- U.S. imposes more sanctions on Venezuelans
Peru
- 51 dead after bus falls off cliff near Lima
- Former Authoritarian President Fujimori leaves clinic as free man, reigniting anger over pardon
France
- President Macron asks Rouhani to show restraint, postpones minister’s visit to Tehran
- 1 killed as storm cuts power to 225,000 households in Northern and Eastern France
- Protests greet Erdogan as he visits Macron in Paris
- Macron suggests E.U. partnership with Turkey
Yemen
Liberia
Italy
North Korea
- North Korea re-opens cross-border communications with South Korea
- North Korea likely to attend Winter Olympics in South Korea
Somalia
- U.S. airstrike destroys vehicle carrying explosives west of Mogadishu
- Prime Minister fires 3 ministers as country battles insurgency
- U.S. airstrike kills 2 militants west of Mogadishu
Ethiopia
Kosovo
Russia
- Military helicopter crashes in Syria, killing 2
- At least 7 Russian planes destroyed by shelling at Syrian airbase
- 10 people killed in Siberian factory fire
- Russia berates U.S. for U.N. talks on Iran, calls it an ‘internal affair’
United Arab Emirates
- Norway suspends arms sales to U.A.E. over Yemen war
- U.A.E. to resume flights to Tunis ending row over ban on women passengers
Kenya
China
- 10 people missing as cargo vessel sinks off Shanghai coast
- 32 missing, oil tanker on fire after collision off China’s East coast
Zambia
India
- Thousands of protesters from a low-caste community disrupt key transport services in Mumbai
- Mumbai fire kills 4
Ireland
Iceland
Mexico
- Former mayor and son murdered in central Mexico
- Attorney General vows to crack down on money laundering
- 5 men found dead in car in Veracruz
- U.S. National Security Advisor claims Russia is meddling in Mexican election
Equatorial Guinea
Qatar
Congo
- 37 die in Congo flooding after heavy rain
- U.N. to investigate deaths of Tanzanian peacekeepers in Congo
New Zealand
Sudan
- Sudan recalls its ambassador from Egypt amid tensions
- Sudan closes border with Eritrea
- Student killed, opposition leader detained as bread protest continue
Panama
Mozambique
Myanmar
Georgia
Zimbabwe
- President rules out forming coalition government with opposition
- Former ministers loyal to Mugabe charged with corruption
Libya
Cuba
Austria
Canada
Saudi Arabia
Vietnam
Kuwait
Senegal
Malaysia
Cameroon
Germany
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