Protests in Iran stretch into third day despite government warnings https://t.co/03AHXdzKFM

— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) December 30, 2017

Iran's regime may be religious and anti-American, but ordinary Iranians are fairly secular (fewer fast during Ramadan than in other countries in the Gulf) and (until Trump) fairly pro-American. If Iranians got the government they deserve, this would be huge for the world.

— Nicholas Kristof (@NickKristof) December 30, 2017

Protests hit Tehran, two demonstrators reported killed in Iran town https://t.co/i3oCKmDCUi

— Reuters (@Reuters) December 30, 2017

Anti-government rallies continue for a third consecutive day in Iran, despite officials calling on citizens to avoid "illegal gatherings" https://t.co/WKCakO3sl7

— Al Jazeera Breaking News (@AJENews) December 30, 2017

Iran slams Trump’s “deceitful and opportunist” tweet supporting protesters. https://t.co/9vOraQpVZw pic.twitter.com/xrIAr93sTz

— Slate (@Slate) December 30, 2017

For too long, the Iranian people have been oppressed by their government, which cares more about sowing instability abroad than its own citizens. The U.S. stands with the brave protesters who yearn for freedom, peace, and an end to corruption in Iran. https://t.co/taDmyE1w7k

— John McCain (@SenJohnMcCain) December 30, 2017

My god, political Twitter's commentary on the Iran protests is going to be an insufferable festoon of hackery.

— Blake Hounshell (@blakehounshell) December 30, 2017

Russia's highest court upheld election officials' decision to bar opposition leader Alexei Navalny from running for president in March's election. https://t.co/LOn6KaDwSh pic.twitter.com/P4OfiHU4ga

— ABC News (@ABC) December 31, 2017

Turkey finalizes deal with Moscow for purchase of Russia's S-400 anti-missile system, despite concerns from some of the NATO member's allies. https://t.co/IC1jZ1IFg9 pic.twitter.com/sBzGo3bdl0

— This Week (@ThisWeekABC) December 30, 2017

Emmanuel Macron is the Duracell Bunny of diplomacy https://t.co/9JryElcGcQ

— The Economist (@TheEconomist) December 31, 2017

Teenage kicks https://t.co/GYri1d3gCF

— BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) December 31, 2017

Pope Francis to warn against dangers of "fake news" in next major address https://t.co/ekEWGeJPpn pic.twitter.com/AkRrFmBslt

— The Hill (@thehill) December 31, 2017

This story answers one of the lingering mysteries: what set off the FBI’s Russia investigation? It wasn’t the Steele dossier https://t.co/hip2eHsoj8

— Mark Mazzetti (@MarkMazzettiNYT) December 30, 2017

How the Russia investigation started is huge news, considering conservatives in Congress have been trying to show the dossier was the basis for the FBI warrants.

Apparently it was George Papadopoulos drunkenly bragging about dirt Russians had on Hillary. https://t.co/wIVzMGQaBP

— Matt Fuller (@MEPFuller) December 30, 2017

In June, the Commercial Bank of Dubai sought and received permission to subpoena Ivanka’s now-defunct jewelry line, claiming its diamonds were used in a massive scheme to hide roughly $100 million that was owed to the bank, according to court filings. https://t.co/Hyus1WMQyE

— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) December 30, 2017

Important story about the state of federal agencies in the US at year’s end, documenting a vacuum of appointees to lead, low morale, crippling staff departures, defanged regulators, and a clampdown on information disclosures to the public. https://t.co/psX156gWBf

— Alex Howard (@digiphile) December 30, 2017

I use Social Media not because I like to, but because it is the only way to fight a VERY dishonest and unfair “press,” now often referred to as Fake News Media. Phony and non-existent “sources” are being used more often than ever. Many stories & reports a pure fiction!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 30, 2017

Sheriff David Clarke rants against media: "I will continue to bitch slap these scum bags 'til they get it" https://t.co/aMtQWmgYje pic.twitter.com/mkg70xECIv

— The Hill (@thehill) December 30, 2017

The real Brexit challenges facing the UK in 2018 https://t.co/7zAEy3mMQb

— Financial Times (@FT) December 30, 2017

Theresa May faces backlash over 'rewarding cronies' in New Year Honours https://t.co/Bp2NXtPB1R

— Standard News (@standardnews) December 30, 2017

Good Friday Agreement 'wouldn't have happened without EU' – BBC News https://t.co/hD3Zk5alJK

— Simon Coveney (@simoncoveney) December 30, 2017

This is corporate greed of the worst kind, it's not envy, it's just obscene. This highlights what has gone wrong with unfettered corporate bonus payments to a few individuals whilst so many live in despair and desperation. The public are fed up with this. https://t.co/P9XdnBSo3f

— Angela Rayner 🌹 (@AngelaRayner) December 30, 2017