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Bloody crackdown appears to have quelled Iran protests for now

Sunday, January 18 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- An extraordinarily violent crackdown by Iranian security forces appears to have succeeded for now in driving protesters from the streets, according to activists and analysts who managed to speak with people inside the country despite the information blackout.Demonstrations began in late... Read More.

South Korean prosecutors seek death penalty for former President Yoon on insurrection charge

Friday, January 16 by ABC News

(SEOUL, South Korea) -- South Korean prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for former President Yoon Suk Yeol, who is standing trial on charges of leading an insurrection.During a 17-hour closing hearing on Tuesday, prosecutors argued that Yoon's alleged actions posed a grave threat... Read More.

Relative speaks out on plight of arrested Iranian protester Erfan Soltani, who had faced execution

Thursday, January 15 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Erfan Soltani is one of thousands of Iranian protesters who have been arrested amid deadly anti-government protests nationwide, according to his family and human rights organizations. Days after his arrest last week in Fardis -- near the capital of Tehran -- the... Read More.

Gaza peace plan moving into next phase, Middle East special enjoy Steve Witkoff says

Thursday, January 15 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Trump administration said Wednesday the Gaza peace plan is moving into the next phase, which it said "begins the full demilitarization and reconstruction of Gaza.""Today, on behalf of President Trump, we are announcing the launch of Phase Two of the President's... Read More.

Iran protests: Iranian airspace reopens amid fears of US strikes

Thursday, January 15 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Iran's Civil Aviation Organization confirmed on Thursday morning that flights were back in operation over the country, according to a statement carried by Iranian state-aligned media.Iran issued a notice, known as a NOTAM, on Wednesday closing its airspace to all flights except... Read More.

Construction crane collapses on passenger train in Thailand, killing at least 32, officials say

Wednesday, January 14 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- At least 32 people were killed on Wednesday as a construction crane for a high-speed rail bridge collapsed onto a moving passenger train in Thailand, government officials said.At least 64 others were injured, the Thai Ministry of Public Health said in a... Read More.

Iran protests: 2,500 killed, activists say, as judiciary promises swift trials

Wednesday, January 14 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- More than 2,500 people have died during nationwide protests in Iran over the past 17 days, activists said Wednesday, as U.S. President Donald Trump expressed his support for demonstrators and hinted at potential American intervention against the government in Tehran.The Human Rights... Read More.

South Korean prosecutors seek death penalty for former President Yoon on insurrection charge

Wednesday, January 14 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- South Korean prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for former President Yoon Suk Yeol, who is standing trial on charges of leading an insurrection.During a 17-hour closing hearing on Tuesday, prosecutors argued that Yoon's alleged actions posed a grave threat to... Read More.

Vance, Rubio set to meet Danish officials amid Trump’s threats to ‘acquire’ Greenland

Wednesday, January 14 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio were expected to meet Wednesday at the White House with top diplomats from the Kingdom of Denmark and Greenland, its semiautonomous territory, U.S. officials said, as tensions escalate amid President Donald... Read More.

US talks pose ‘conundrum’ for Greenland, Denmark: Analysts

Wednesday, January 14 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- U.S. officials are expected to meet with Danish and Greenlandic counterparts in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, amid President Donald Trump's continued expressions of intent to acquire the semi-autonomous Arctic territory despite collective opposition in both Copenhagen and Nuuk.Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke... Read More.

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