Police stations and military bases the demonstrations began against corruption and inflation but they have since turned into wider protests against the countrys islamic rulers. Despite warnings of a government crackdown in demonstrations have continued across the Islamic Republic the protests have been serious enough to warrant a response from the president hassan rouhani. One point must become clear to everyone that we are a free nation according to the constitution and people are absolutely free to criticize or even to protest however we should also be mindful that criticizing and protesting should be done in such a way that will improve the country situation but others in government were less diplomatic. Hammy after all those who join the protests in recent days and those who provoked it behind the scenes their relations and connections those who misuse cyberspace and spread violence are absolutely known to us and we will definitely confront them in due time. But protesters have had support from u. S. President donald trump he took to twitter to warn the iranian government against human rights abuses rouhani however cast doubt on the sincerity of trumps concerns in. This guy in america who wants to sympathize with people today has forgotten that he called iranians terrorists a few months ago. But if he was looking for a reunion Backing Trump need only have glanced out the window. Before the white house dissident group the peoples mujahideen of iran showed their solidarity with protesters in tehran back in iran the protests. The next few days will show whether demonstrators heed rouhani call for a trumpet call to action. Or and for more were joined by correspondent in teheran. Earlier today we heard reports of six people who were in the protest Iranian State t. V. Has now been talking about ten people what more can you tell us about the. Well there are limited reports coming from the provinces has been a bit of a blackout limits to internet coverage. Tonight but you know six people were killed in one town over a shooting broke out on for another town we have very few details on that not saying whether that was school or otherwise a couple of other people were killed what did you not see in and another attack some government buildings and a school of the clergy so it does appear like the protests are continuing quite a bit for various parts of the country. Yeah i thought they had threatened to come down hard on these protesters exactly what did they mean by that and is there any sign that that is already happening. Again its very difficult to tell at this stage the fact that some people are dying now this isnt the most violent night so far does it just things up in stuff but up until now the government has been working to take a rather soft approach. Where there are legitimate economic grievances as well as people who are pushing a more onto regime more while perched at the stuff strange and of course there are always the threat of a more severe crackdown on remember the crackdown in two thousand and nine when the revolutionary guards actually brought it whether these protests can survive that kind of auction were going to see. Where the protests go from here exactly i mean how much support do you reckon this movement is getting across iranian society. Sure well. One of the problems of protesting those no shit theres no clear structure to motz this grew out so quite a most economically. So its difficult to see how its instant sustain it so in the long time without that clear focus to drive it forward and also many people who know that if the state wants to crack down that they have the mechanisms to do so. The president and the government. Right after this break. Will not be tolerated all right Eric Randolph thanks very much for the update from tehran. With Korean Leader kim jong un has delivered a new years address with a warning for the United States he said he has a Nuclear Button on his desk at all times to be able to respond to any u. S. Attack kim said the u. S. Would be unable to wage war against north korea because it was within range of pyongyangs Nuclear Weapons but he was more conciliatory toward south korea saying he was open to talks and hoped to lower military tensions between the two neighbors. For more on that lets bring in correspondent josh smith he joins us from solve josh kim seems to be sending some mixed signals what is the south korean government making of his statement by the south korean government has a lot riding on the next few months especially the Winter Olympics in february which they hope could be a kind of catalyst for abuse texans so it seems like they definitely saw a bit of hope in what kim had to say lets hear what they had to say to the speech on monday. So i think south koreas president ial office has always stated oh reeling this to talk with north korea anytime and anywhere if that would help restore in the korean relations and lead to peace on the korean peninsula. So kims overtures to the south korean government are likely to be well received whether however that can translate into more progress on some of the meteor issues like. Nuclear weapons programs and some of the more controversial elements of the conflict on the peninsula remains to be seen. Already there were some harsh words for the United States in this speech and indeed twenty seventeen is going to be remembered as a year of serious saber rattling between kim and donald trump is there any reason to see that change in twenty eight to kim speed show was perhaps not as fiery as it could have been as you mention after year of. Any major tasks including missiles that the north claims can now hit anywhere in the continental United States something that raise tensions and those tensions are not expected to dissipate Analysts Expect that kim will continue his Testing Program and this speech made sure to outline the fact that she has those missiles they are operational and hes willing to use them if he is threatened josh smith thanks so much for joining us from seoul thank you lets move on now to some other stories making news around the world protesters in hong kong have accused the mainland Chinese Government of violating the territories autonomy this after beijing said part of the hong kong train station would come under mainland law. Insists the move will make travel more convenient it will not impinge on Hong Kong Special status. People have died after a speed boat capsized off indonesias part of Borneo Island fifty one people were on board the vessel wanted overturned and sank police gave the cause of the accident which was not immediately clear. People in the indian capital delhi woke up to dense fog this new years day its said to be the thickest this season commuters were left stranded after Flight Operations from the citys International Airport were suspended delis air pollution levels are many times the global safe limits. Catholics are celebrating world day of peace at the Vatican Pope Francis celebrated mass to mark the occasion he warned the worlds one billion catholics to be aware of gossip and what he called the banality of consumerism and told them to focus on what really matters. So youre watching t w news still to come shes won twenty three major tennis titles and bounced back from injury many times the four months after giving birth will Serena Williams be ready for the upcoming Australian Open well hear from her. New years revelers around the world have been treated to spectacular displays of pirate technics as they welcomed in twenty eight Team Security arrangements were tight as people assembled at iconic venues around the world were going to begin our rap at the Brandenburg Gate here in berlin. Germans may have a reputation for being reserved but not at new year the country goes firework crazy and nowhere more than the capital berlin thousands throng the streets around the Brandenburg Gate to welcome two thousand and eighteen and t w reporter rebecca rivers was there to soak up the excitement. This might something here to give them this year the kid said to days have gone off without a hitch and despite all the ammo they can seem to night is the mood here hes friendly and fun people just want to have fun. Just ten hours earlier the sky above sydney harbor was ablaze with color as australians greeted the new year. Another harbor another wonderful spectacle this time in hong kong. There were no fireworks in dubai this year they said old instead for a breathtaking a laser display at the citys eight hundred twenty eight metre high burj khalifa tower. To another tower now and londons famous big band rang in the new. Here in the british capital. And france presents looked on from the shows easy as fireworks soared above the act. Of course rios copacabana beach in brazil is never one to skip a party. And revelers in new yorks times square watched the iconic crystal ball drop. This years new years eve saw the second coldest temperatures on record and lovers were outlawing lips to keep warm. Some even decided to seal the deal as they said goodbye. I. Fast and furious chess moves were on show over the past week at the world rapid and blitz chest championships but with saudi arabia playing host to most of the top players on the planet politics and human rights controversies were also an element of the competition they use the german word blitz as in lightning quick but there is no thunder and blitz chess it was quiet in the massive hall that saw world number one Magnus Carlsen power through more than a dozen opponents to win for the women it was not. A georgia taking the blitz prize but she acknowledged that the favorite had skipped the event. Ukranian an amusing check said saudi arabias record on womens rights was the reason she would not defend her blitz and rapid chess world titles she wrote its a fight for being myself for my principles for the dignity of the women but the saudi royals have recently pushed for social openings even moving to permit women to drive cars in twenty eighteen they reportedly were granted hosting rights after paying one point five Million Dollars to the World Chess Federation four times the standard annual fee but then they refused israeli players visas to get to the tournament. One expert in middle east studies said about the championships it was all about internal and external saudi politics but it did declare International Champions for the new year. The season is about to get underway with the Australian Open starting in just two weeks if superstar new mother serina. The spotlight will surely be on. Shes. Less than four months after giving birth. Along with her twenty three grand slam titles. Can now also add motherhood to her accomplishments. Gave birth to daughter back in september and has shared her experiences on social media. Number one returned to the court at a tournament in abu dhabi admits motherhood has been a whole new ball game have biggest distraction. In the middle of the match looked over libya ok because usually i always with her. So. I dont know how im going to be able to manage that but maybe ill just always look over in the middle of a gram. When she gets older shell be able to actually come out to the matches. The french open champion not stepping cohen have pressed match since having a baby. She put up a good fight but didnt take many risks. This is a wonderful opportunity for me to kind of test to see where i am not only physically but mentally its like mentally like you have to get over that. Go for the shot youre going to be ok. Its a lot that goes on through a females body if you have a baby. Serina williams has not yet decided if shell defend her title at the Australian Open this month what is known is that she wants to continue competing for more championships. Mosquitoes arent just a nuisance they are responsible for the spread of serious diseases the World Health Organization says malaria alone killed nearly half a Million People last year and the problem isnt restricted to sanitation one of the worlds wealthiest countries has declared a major threat to Public Health and its trying some unusual methods to get people to help them from stop spreading you use. A catchy song with a serious message its part of an Awareness Campaign in singapore. This is a typical scene in the city state playgrounds walkways and pools in a fog of pesticides the spraying happens once a week in a bid to wipe out mosquitoes which can transmit diseases such as malaria dengue and yellow fever. You die or they die it says on this poster lets fight them till the end. People fear these chemicals are harmful not this pest controller he says theyre very effective in the fight against. Jessica cham is part of this fight shes a volunteer going door to door to raise awareness on how to prevent. For example by getting rid of stagnant water where most like to breed this. Challenge says many singaporeans are still too careless. Thank you. Its ridiculous why then people. In sick so this is what we had to get we had. This chicken be found an official inspector she goes beyond the doorstep and she hands out one hundred twenty five euro fines to homes where musky toes have breeding. She even inspects the bathroom but ms levy who lives here doesnt mind the breach of privacy. You once you see because you see it become. Something you do in. The image means the dont even. Singapore spends several Million Dollars a year on the campaign. But can this hot and humid city really win the fight against mosquitoes i asked my d. From the National Environment agency. 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