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Britain's Prime Minister and leader of the Conservative Party Theresa May, makes a statement outside 10 Downing Street in central London on June 9, 2017 as results from a snap general election show the Conservatives have lost their majority. (Photo by AFP)

Here is a brief look at Press TV newsroom's headlines from 09:00 GMT to 17:00 GMT, June 11, 2017.

 

British coalition talks

As pressure mounts on British Prime Minister Theresa May over her efforts to form an alliance with the Democratic Unionist Party to stay in power, Downing Street has withdrawn its earlier statement about reaching an agreement with the party. A Downing Street spokeswoman said discussions are still underway. According to the spokesperson, May has spoken with the DUP to discuss finalizing a confidence and supply deal when parliament returns next week. The remarks come after hundreds of protesters descended on London’s Parliament Square in protest against the agreement.

Iran US Senate response

Iran’s parliament speaker says Tehran will respond accordingly to the US Senate for advancing a bill to impose new sanctions on Tehran. Ali Larijani added that the new bill further exposes Washington’s hostile strategy towards Iran. He went on to warn that the Iranian parliament will give a resolute response to US provocations. Larijani also referred to Iran’s efforts in combating terrorism saying the parliament is serious in its support for the country’s security forces. The parliament speaker urged the nation to preserve the unity that it showed in the face of last week’s terrorist attacks in Tehran. Larijani said the Islamic Republic will thrive on as a united country despite divisive efforts led by the US and Saudis.

UK election fallout

Britain's opposition Labor leader Jeremy Corbyn says there could be another election this year or early next year after the vote on Thursday produced no clear winner. Corbyn also said his party is ready to fight another election campaign as soon as may be. The statements come as Conservative Prime Minister Theresa May is desperately trying to reach an agreement with Northern Ireland's Democratic Unionist Party to form a minority government. Earlier Downing Street said May has spoken with the DUP to discuss finalizing a confidence and supply deal when parliament returns next week. This is in direct contradiction with May office’s earlier remarks that a deal has already been achieved.

Iran Qatar shipment

Iran says it has so far sent five plane-loads of foodstuff to Qatar amid a blockade by Saudi Arabia and its allies on the Arab country. Iran’s flag carrier airline, Iran Air, said each plane carried around 90 tons of perishable food items such as fruit and vegetables to Qatar. Iran Air said another consignment will be dispatched on Monday, adding that deliveries continue as long as Doha asks. Iranian media also said three ships, loaded with 350 tons of food, are ready to leave for Qatar. Saudi Arabia and a few of its allies cut off diplomatic ties as well as air, land and sea routes to Qatar on Monday. They say Doha supports extremism, an accusation Qatar denies.

Illegal Israeli settlements

Israel’s minister of military affairs says Tel Aviv has so far this year advanced the highest number of its settlement projects since 1992. Avigdor Lieberman says plans are afoot for constructing more than 8,300 settler units in the occupied West Bank, including more than 3,000 slated for "immediate construction". The Israeli regime has repeatedly been warned against further expansion of its settlements. Some 600,000 Israeli settlers live in the West Bank and east Jerusalem al-Quds in violation of international law. Palestinians are angry over the West’s silence on Israel’s land grab and settlement activity.

Paris deal in focus

G7 environment ministers have come together in Italy for talks dominated by the issue of climate change after a member of the group withdrew from the Paris Climate Accord. Galletti urged unity among the G7 countries despite different views they may have on certain issues. The two-day summit in Bologna is expected to work out a unified policy on climate after the US President said his country is no longer committed to the Paris Climate Accord. The decision sparked global reactions. Even some US states and industries say they don't abide by the new policy. Analysts say Trump's move would make little difference to the global determination to cap temperature rises.

Catalan independence rally

Tens of thousands of people have rallied in the Spanish city of Barcelona to voice support for Catalonia's independence. Ralliers who gathered at Montjuic hill, urged the international community to stand against what they call the abuses of an authoritarian state. The protest was organized by a group called Referendum is Democracy. Among the pro-independence supporters, was Spanish professional football coach Pep Guardiola who called for a referendum to decide the future of Catalonia.

France parliamentary vote

Latest reports from France indicate voter turnout by mid-day has been lower than that in the 2012 general elections. This year’s turnout stood at 19.24 percent by mid-day while in the previous general elections over 21 percent of voters had cast their ballots by the same time. Over 46 million people have registered to vote, which shows a nearly two percent rise compared with 2012. A total of 7,000, 882 candidates are vying for 577 parliament seats in the two-round legislative elections that take place on June 11 and 18. The voting is crucial for President Emmanuel Macron and his year-old party known as “Forward”, which is not represented in the National Assembly.


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