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Newsline 01.01.2018 | 17:15 UTC News Iranian crisis deepens as 10 killed overnight Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has appealed for calm but also warned that violence won't be tolerated. Protests began last week over rising prices but quickly morphed into anti-government demonstrations. More deaths in Iran as protests continue – AFP correspondent Eric Randolph Iran's Rouhani defends right to protest, rejects violence Iranian authorities threaten to come down hard on protesters: Eric Randolph (AFP) from Tehran Iranian protesters defy government warning Iran's Rouhani: We accept protesters' anger over economy Iran warns of crackdown as 200 protesters arrested Iran rocked by third day of protests Hollywood women launch anti-harassment campaign Hundreds of women working in Hollywood's entertainment industry have unveiled an initiative to help victims of sexual harassment in the US. It aims to ensure survivors have access to justice and support. @dwnews - The Silence Breakers: Time's Person of the Year Women open up about sexual harassment on Capitol Hill Time names 'The Silence Breakers' Person of the Year Hollywood sexual harassment scandal widens with further accusations The Harvey Weinstein effect Dustin Hoffman faces new sexual assault claims Report: Bob Weinstein helped hide brother Harvey's misconduct Hollywood chooses Anita Hill to lead anti-sexual harassment commission 'House of Cards' to end without Kevin Spacey Donald Trump slams Pakistan's 'lies and deceit' over terrorism US President Donald Trump has written his first tweet of the year, accusing Pakistan of providing safe haven to terrorists. The statement signals that ties between the US and Pakistan may head from bad to worse. Pakistan: One step forward, two steps back Pakistan releases alleged 'mastermind' behind 2008 Mumbai attacks Husain Haqqani: 'US will no longer ignore Pakistan's militant support' Opinion: Pakistan's ignominious surrender to Islamists What is Pakistan's militancy issue all about? China presses Afghanistan-Pakistan rapprochement Pope Francis highlights plight of refugees in 2018 New Year's address Pope Francis has used his annual World Day of Peace address in the Vatican to "give voice" to the world's migrants and refugees most in need. Defending migrant rights has become a key theme of his papacy. South Asia expert Sandra Petersmann on the Pope's visit to Bangladesh Pope Francis urges Europe to help migrants Pope Francis wraps up diplomatically charged Asia trip with upbeat speech Opinion: The pope is visiting a minefield in Myanmar Pope Francis speaks out against nationalism in Europe Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh appeal to Pope Francis Pope Francis bemoans 2017 as a year of war, lies and injustice Germany: Shop Until You Drop? Jailed Cambodian opposition leader calls for 'free and fair' elections The leader of the dissolved Cambodian National Rescue Party made the call in a New Year's message read out by his daughter in a Facebook video. The CNRP was disbanded after being accused of planning a coup. Cambodian political activist has been shot dead Cambodian Supreme Court dissolves main opposition party Cambodia Daily newspaper closes amid crackdown by 'outright dictatorship' Cambodia opposition leader charged with treason, espionage Cambodia's Hun Sen demands closure of key human rights group Cambodia charges 2 journalists with espionage Is Cambodia an autocratic state now? EU cuts off funds for Cambodia election after opposition party dissolved Cambodia's high court orders opposition leader jailed World Japan eyes aircraft carriers to counter North Korea, China Concerns over N. Korea's unpredictable regime and China's expansionist policies have forced Japan to seek reinterpretation of parts of the constitution that ban the nation from having an offensive military capability. Tensions rise over disputed East Sea territory Shinzo Abe's victory: A mandate to amend Japanese constitution? Japan approves record draft defense budget amid North Korea threat Japan protests after spotting Chinese ships near disputed islets Japan's new drive to rewrite constitution amid North Korea threat Japan ramps up military budget to ward off China Japan's Abe using North Korea's threats to boost election chances Germany Germany implements new internet hate speech crackdown A new German law, named NetzDG, has come into force with the New Year that will force social media sites to delete offensive content. There are plenty of critics on both the far-right and among internet activists. German justice minister calls for hefty fines to combat online hate speech Berlin anti-Semitic video 'completely outrageous,' says Germany's justice minister Germany to force Facebook, Twitter to delete hate speech Germany's Maas threatens social media firms with sanctions over hate speech German justice minister defends controversial anti-hate speech legislation New study shows AfD Facebook posts spur anti-refugee attacks EU internet policing proposals spark free speech concerns   © Deutsche Welle 2018