Lebanese security forces lobbed tear gas at protesters who responded with rocks outside the country's central bank Tuesday, a violent turn after demonstrators returned to the streets following a weekslong lull.

Asia

Hong Kong Creates Judicial ‘Task Force’ to Handle Protester Trials

Hong Kong Chief Justice Geoffrey Ma said on Monday that a special “task force” will consider “how best and how expeditiously” to handle the enormous number of criminal trials related to the ongoing protest movement.

Israel & Middle East

As Protests Reignite in Iran, demonstrators refuse to trample US, Israeli flags

Protesters gathered on the streets of Iran Sunday for a second day of demonstrations against the regime, prompted by the Iranian leadership’s belated admission that it accidentally downed a Ukrainian airliner last week, killing all 176 people on board.

Middle East

‘DEATH TO LIARS!’: Iranians Turn On Ayatollah, Demand Resignation Over Shot Down Plane

Thousands took to the streets of Tehran on Saturday to protest & demand that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei resign after lying about shooting down Ukrainian plane.

Asia

Hong Kong: Protesters, police clash on Christmas Eve

Hong Kong set for a muted Christmas as protests flare up in malls across the semi-autonomous territory. Thousands of black-clad protesters -- some wearing Santa hats and reindeer antlers -- descended on the streets of Tsim Sha Tsui, a usually bustling tourist district.

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Protestors in Iraq Set Special Operations Unit Headquarters on Fire

Protestors in the Dhi Qar governorate area of southern Iraq set several buildings on fire on Saturday, including a Special Operations unit headquarters; Protestors in central Iraq were prevented from setting more buildings ablaze.

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France strikes: Tension mounts with more travel disruption and possible power cuts on Wednesday

Strikes in France continue on Wednesday with heightened rhetoric on both sides and the possibility of more power cuts, as well as severe transport disruption.

Europe

EU parliament to vote on condemning Iran for massacring protesters

The European Parliament is set to vote on a resolution slamming the “violent crackdown of the recent protests by Iran,” following a decision made Monday.

Asia

Police fire tear gas at Hong Kong protesters, ending lull

Police fired tear gas against protesters in Hong Kong before meetings Monday between the territory’s leader and Communist Party officials in Beijing, ending a lull in what have become regular clashes between riot squads and demonstrators.

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Riots in Beirut for Second Night, Security Forces use Tear Gas on Protesters

Smoke engulfed central Beirut as security forces fired tear gas at a protest near Lebanon's parliament on Sunday in a second night of clashes.

Israel & Middle East

Iran Issues Travel Advisory for Citizens not to Visit America; Citing U.S. ‘Cruel’ and ‘inhuman’ Laws toward Iranians

Iran warned its citizens, particularly scientists, on Tuesday not to visit America, saying Iranians there were subjected to arbitrary and lengthy detention in inhuman conditions.

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Amir Tsarfati – Middle East Update: Trusting Bible Prophecy in a Distressed World

In this Middle East Prophecy Update, Amir Tsarfati analyzes the problematic agreement between Turkey and Libya, the massacre going on in Iraq, and the hypocritical silence of the UN as they instead set their sights on targeting the Jewish State.

Israel & Middle East

Bolivian Minister Seeks Israel Help in Fighting Alleged Leftist ‘Terrorism’

Bolivia's interim government wants Israel to help local authorities fight "terrorism" in the South American country, the interior minister told Reuters on Friday, alleging plots by Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and other leftists to destabilize regional governments.

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U.S. says Iran may have Killed Upwards of 1,000 in Recent Protests

Iranian security forces may have killed more than 1,000 people since protests over gasoline price hikes began in mid-November, U.S. Special Representative for Iran Brian Hook said on Thursday, adding that many thousands were also wounded in the unrest.

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Number of Deaths from Iran unrest ‘Evidence Iran’s Security Forces went on Horrific Killing Spree’ with Families Forced to Pay for Bodies

At least 208 people are believed to have been killed during a crackdown on protests in Iran last month that followed a sharp fuel price hike, Amnesty International said Monday.

Europe

PM Netanyahu Harshly Criticizes European Governments Trying to Circumvent Iran Sanctions

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu strongly condemned European governments trying to bypass US sanctions on Iran, saying that while the Iranians and their emissaries slaughter hundreds of people across the Middle East - in Tehran, Baghdad and the capital - European countries are rushing to grant further concessions to Iran.

Israel & Middle East

Israel’s Split Screen: Chaos Within and Without

Watching events unfold in Israel is an experience in split-screen living. On the right side of the screen is the chaos outside our gates, in neighboring lands. And on the left side of the screen is the chaos inside.

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Iraq demonstrators burn down Iranian consulate; protester killed, 35 injured

Anti-government protesters burned down the Iranian consulate building in southern Iraq on Wednesday, while six protesters were killed by security forces who fired live rounds amid ongoing violence, Iraqi officials said Wednesday.

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At least 143 killed in Iran protests, Amnesty International says

Rights group cites ‘credible reports’ of fatalities caused by firearms, warns actual death toll could be much higher, slams international community’s ‘woefully inadequate’ response

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Colombian protests roll on for third day amid tear gas, casualties

Groups of demonstrators were dispersed by tear gas on Saturday during a third day of protests in Colombia and videos on social media showed at least one gravely injured protester.

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Iranian Government Shuts Down Internet for 5 Days Amid Protests

The Iranian government shut down the internet throughout the country for 5 days amid protests; The protests were a result of the 50% increase in the cost of gas; Over 100 individuals are reported to have been killed on Tuesday.

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Colombia to close Borders in Attempt to Contain Mass Protests; As Unrest Sweeps South America

Colombia’s government has announced plans to close its borders, part of a string of measures to contain mass strikes and protests planned this week amid sweeping unrest in South America.

Asia

Hong Kong: Police say Surrender is Only Option for Protesters

Hong Kong police have fought running battles with protesters trying to break a security cordon around a university in the city, firing teargas both at activists trying to escape the besieged campus and at crowds trying to reach it from outside.

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Iran’s Leaders Shut Down The Internet As Fuel Protests Spread To 100 Cities

Iran is now in the “midst of a near-total national internet shutdown,” according to NetBlocks, an international non-profit that monitors cybersecurity and cyber-threats worldwide, including threats that come from powerful governments.

Asia

Hong Kong protesters clash with police at key battleground, seek to ‘squeeze economy’

Protesters fight on to maintain control over major transport tunnel, call for more action Monday.

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Protests Erupt across Iran, Burning Banks, Angry Over Gas Prices

Iranian mobile networks appeared to go offline on Saturday night amid rising protests in Iran. Videos from across the country showed security forces firing tear gas, clashing protesters and also showed images of Iranian regime figures being burned and people angry that price hikes were allegedly being used to fund foreign wars.

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Lebanese Protesters Rise Again

After provocative statements by the president and the killing of a demonstrator by the army, the protest movement is re-energized.

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UN, US Urge Baghdad to Step Up Reform Efforts Amid Fresh Protests

US State Secretary Mike Pompeo slammed Iraq over the death toll in the security crackdown on the protests, with official count halted after it hit 300 killed.

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Hezbollah Says It’s ‘Arms Wont Be Twisted’ as Lebanon Crisis Deepens

Political talks to agree an urgently needed Lebanese government are still deadlocked, three senior sources said on Sunday, as the powerful Shi'ite group Hezbollah indicated it would not be forced into concessions.

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Iranian Munitions Used to Kill Protests in Iraq; Investigation finds

Iranian-made grenades are being used to kill protesters in Iraq, a new investigation shows. With more than 300 protesters estimated killed and a massive sit-in in Baghdad continuing, as well as clashes in Basra, Iraq’s protests are continuing their momentum.

Asia

Hong Kong: Protesters Stage Massive ‘Martyrs’ Vigil after Student’s Death

Although the precise chain of events leading to his fatal fall is unclear and disputed, protesters have made alleged police brutality one of their movement's rallying cries and have seized on the death.

Asia

Downtown Hong Kong becomes a Battlefield: Police Fire Tear Gas at Protesters who Fight back with Petrol Bombs

Hong Kong police fired tear gas to break up a demonstration by thousands of masked anti-government protesters today as downtown Hong Kong turned into a battleground.

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Franklin Graham: Does it feel like the World is Spinning out of Control?

Rev. Franklin Graham recently took to Facebook to encourage those who are watching the world falling farther and farther into chaos and civil unrest...

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At least 40 Killed Friday as Fresh Anti-Government Protests Engulf Iraq

At least 27 protesters were killed in Iraq on Friday when security forces used tear gas and an Iranian-backed militia opened fire to try to quell renewed demonstrations against corruption and economic hardship, security sources said.

Asia

Protests around the world: violent clashes hit Chile, Hong Kong, Lebanon and Barcelona

Protests have broken out in several countries across the world, with citizens unhappy for different reasons. Some are protesting over economic conditions, others are protesting over tax hikes and elsewhere protests are breaking out over controversial laws or prison sentences imposed by governments.

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