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Hillary Dodges Iran Question

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton initially called Obama’s Iran deal an “important step” in containing the Islamic country’s nuclear ambitions, but noted that she had not been fully briefed yet at the time that she gave her first statement on the deal last month.

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American Reporter Jason Rezaian Gets a Final Hearing From His Iranian Captors

One way or the other, the “legal” ordeal of a Washington Post reporter held captive in Iran appears to be winding down. According to Washington Post executive editor Martin Baron, a final hearing in the secret “espionage” trail of Jason Rezaian was held on Monday, and will be the final hearing before a verdict is reached. Rezaian has been a already prisoner of the Iranian regime for over a year.

Reuters

Kurdish PKK Clash With Turkish Police, Attack Iranian Outpost

Another violent encounter between Kurdish PKK militants and Turkish police was reported on Friday, leaving two dead and 10 wounded in the town of Silopi near the Syrian border. In another sign of escalating violence, an affiliate of the PKK in Iran claimed responsibility for killing 20 Iranian soldiers in an attack on a military outpost.

Charles Schumer

Chuck Schumer to Defy Obama, Oppose Iran Deal

Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) is expected to announce tomorrow that he opposes the nuclear accord President Obama negotiated with the Ayatollah’s regime in Iran. Schumer, as the third-ranking Democrat in the Senate, wields heavy influence over his caucus, whose representatives have been split over the deal thus far.

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Exclusive — Rick Santorum: Trump Right, ‘Mexico Is a Big Problem’ Has to ‘Pay Price’ for Insecure Border or We’ll Make It ‘Unpleasant’ for Them

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum is coming out guns-a-blazing against the nation of Mexico for its role in perpetrating an insecure border, allowing its nation’s criminals, drugs, and problems into the United States. Otherwise, he threatens to make that nation pay a “price” for hindering efforts to secure its border with the U.S. If he’s elected president he’ll make it“unpleasant” for Mexico.