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Rouhani says future ‘very good’ as US vows new sanctions

The US government says sanctions on Iran will intensify in 2020, some two years after Washington’s maximum pressure on Tehran failed to bring Tehran to its knees.

Iran hits back at Germany over accusation of ‘destabilizing region’

Iran hits back at Germany for accusing Iran of regional meddling, censuring Berlin for turning a blind eye to the United States’ interference in Western Asia.

In pictures: Iraqis hold angry protest out side US Embassy

Iraqis gather outside the US Embassy in Baghdad to condemn American airstrikes on PMU bases.

@gemmaod1 Gemma O’Doherty: At least 85pc of GPs in #Ireland have refused to sign up to provide abortion. Let’s try to make it 100pc by the end of #2020. We did not pay their way through college so they could come out and kill the next generation

At least 85pc of GPs in #Ireland have refused to sign up to provide abortion. Let’s try to make it 100pc by the end of #2020. We did not pay their way through college so they could come out and kill the next generationhttps://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/no-more-than-15-of-gps-have-signed-up-to-provide-abortion-services-1.4127530?mode=amp …

US Embassy in Iraq evacuated amid angry protests over airstrike on PMU

The United States evacuates its Embassy in Baghdad as thousands of angry Iraqi demonstrators gather outside the gates of the compound to condemn Washington’s fatal military aggression against the PMU.

@gemmaod1 Gemma O’Doherty: Such class, #Bono.

Such class, #Bono. pic.twitter.com/JrxZqokOQb

Police brace for violence in Hong Kong ahead of New Year’s Day

Authorities in Hong Kong deploy thousands of police officers across the Chinese city to prevent potential disruptions of festivities and shopping by protesters on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.

@Czakal Diversity Macht Frei: Two women found mysterious white pills in kebabs they from the Istanbul Grill. Probably knockout pills to facilitate Mohammedan “courtship rituals”.

Two women found mysterious white pills in kebabs they from the Istanbul Grill. Probably knockout pills to facilitate Mohammedan “courtship rituals”.https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/10641371/women-find-pills-hidden-takeaway-kebabs-two-men-arrested/ …

Death toll from Philippines typhoon hits 50

The death toll in the Philippines’ typhoon has risen to 50, making it the the deadliest storm of the Southeast Asian country in 2019.

2019: A Political Review

4,000 trapped on Australian beach as wildfires approach

Four thousand people are trapped on a beach in southeast Australia after being forced to flee their homes as huge fires encircled swathes of territory and left no escape route by land.

Pompeo set to lose job (finally!) as dish-washing pic angers ‘misogynist’ Trump

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo finds himself in hot water with President Donald Trump after publishing a picture of himself washing dishes in gym shorts and a Christmas-themed apron while his wife sat at a table playing cards.

All US presidents are ‘captives of the military-industrial complex’: Scholar

Every US president talks peace and wages war because all presidents are “captives of the military-industrial complex which is the underpinning of the US economy,” Professor Dennis Etler says.

NBA: Washington Wizards 123-105 Miami Heat

Over the NBA news, the Washington Wizards have dismantled the visiting Miami Heat 123 to 105 at the Capital One Arena.

Tulsi Gabbard: Impeachment has ‘greatly increased the likelihood’ of Trump reelection

Tulsi Gabbard has said that the impeachment of President Donald Trump by the House has “greatly increased the likelihood” of his reelection.

Iraq’s Sadr says ready to work with Hashd al-Sha’abi to end US presence

Influential Iraqi cleric Muqtada al-Sadr says he is keen to work with the PMU – his political rivals – to end the US’ military presence in Iraq.

New York beefs up security ahead of New Year’s Eve

The city of New York has beefed up it’s security measures ahead of New Year’s Eve when hundreds of thousands of revellers descend on the city’s famed Times Square to usher in a new year and a new decade.

Spain: Real Madrid stars hold annual festive open training session

The Real Madrid football team took part in an open training session at the Alfredo Di Stefano Stadium in the Spanish capital on Monday.

@Czakal Diversity Macht Frei: Grafton asked “why ppl mourned for anti-Semitism when there is Semitic genocide” and did internet searches for “Why did Hitler hate the Jews” and “Prominent companies founded by Jews in America”. He sounds much more intelligent than the average black.

Grafton asked “why ppl mourned for anti-Semitism when there is Semitic genocide” and did internet searches for “Why did Hitler hate the Jews” and “Prominent companies founded by Jews in America”. He sounds much more intelligent than the average black.https://www.timesofisrael.com/prosecutors-find-anti-semitic-materials-on-monsey-suspects-phone-journals/ …

UN envoy warns of ‘escalation’ in Libya conflict

The UN envoy to Libya slams Turkey’s military deals with the UN-backed Libyan government, warning of ‘escalation’ in the conflict.

@Czakal Diversity Macht Frei: Why is the voice of our black brothas and sistas not being heard?

Why is the voice of our black brothas and sistas not being heard?https://twitter.com/westland_will/status/1211787177077592064 …

Militants kill 18 in attack on villagers in eastern Congo

At least eighteen people have been killed in an attack by militants in eastern Congo.

UK pressure on Bahrain prevents executions

After a year-long legal fight, two pro-democracy activists in Bahrain have secured a review of their death sentence.

Iranian, Russian FMs discuss regional, intl. issues

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has visited Moscow for talks with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov on a number of bilateral and international issues.

Black Hatred Of Jews Dumbed-Down By Media

Calls for racist white supremacist domestic terrorists have echoed throughout media circles since Sunday. Black Hatred Of Jews Dumbed-Down By Media. Stabbing Spree On Sunday, the news of yet another anti-semitic attack in New York spread like wildfire, politicians and the media rushed to condemn white supremacy and the dangers of domestic terrorism. A heavily […]