Government
Syrian pro-government forces advance on Afrin despite Turkey's threat
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Syrian state broadcaster released a video of a convoy carrying a Syrian government flag appearing in the Kurd-controlled Afrin area.
anti-government protests shook Iran for several days
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As of December 30, protests on Iranian streets have entered their third day and have spread to the capital Tehran. According to Reuters, two protests were shot dead during the clash.
Thai government responds to speculation of " staring at and blindfolding" Ms. Yingluck to flee
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The National Peace and Order Council (NCPO) of Thailand has dismissed speculation that it had secretly allowed former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra to flee.