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Iran Shuts Down Internet as Protests Continue

VOA News

   Iran's supreme leader backed Sunday a government decision to increase
   fuel prices which sparked deadly protests over the weekend.

   Ayatollah Ali Khamenei blamed "thugs" for damaging property in protests
   that left at least two people dead. His comments come as the government
   shut off internet across Iran in an attempt to quell protests over the
   raising of government-set gasoline prices by 50%.

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