We start the show in Iran, where recent protests have turned violent. What started as demonstrations against falling living standards last week have become the biggest show of dissent in the country since 2009. Reports say at least 13 people have been killed. CGTN's Jessica Stone has this report.

According to Iranian police, a protester opened fire on police at a demonstration in the central city of Najafabad. Police say he used a hunting rifle. Three more officers were also wounded. Demonstrations began Thursday in Northeast Iran (Mashhad). Protesters have specifically chanted against the government and its supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. They want their country to pull out of costly proxy wars with Saudi Arabia, and focus on rebuilding the national economy. Fuel and food prices are rising, as is unemployment. On Sunday, Rouhani called on the protestors, and police, to remain peaceful.

HASSAN ROUHANI IRANIAN PRESIDENT "So the people have a right to criticize, all over the country. But, criticism is entirely different from violence and damaging public property."

Adding Monday: "We should listen to this voice and turn it into an opportunity. We should see what the problem is and also what the solution is."

Meantime, global reaction is building. Berlin is calling on Tehran to respect the rights of protestors and to refrain from violence. The Russian Foreign Ministry is accusing foreigners of stoking the protests, saying: "External interference which may destabilize the situation is unacceptable."

US President Donald Trump tweeted Monday, "Iran is failing at every level despite the terrible deal made with them by the Obama Administration. The great Iranian people have been repressed for many years. They are hungry for food and for freedom. Along with human rights, the wealth of Iran is being looted. Time for change!"

JESSICA STONE WASHINGTON DC "On Sunday, Rouhani accused Trump of 'always acting against the Iranian people', blocking their visas to the U.S. and failing to certify the Iran nuclear deal. US law has set a January 13th deadline for Trump to decide to recertify the deal, or waive sanctions. Jessica Stone, CGTN, Washington."