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Here is a brief look at Press TV newsroom's headlines from 18:00 GMT July 22, 2017 to 08:00 GMT, July 23, 2017.

Deadly Israeli crackdown

A Palestinian man, shot by Israeli regime forces during Saturday clashes in the West Bank, has succumbed to his wounds. In a statement, the Palestinian Ministry of Health said 17-year-old Oday Nawajaa was critically injured by live fire east of Jerusalem al-Quds. The death came amid ever-growing tensions over restrictions at the al-Aqsa mosque. Meanwhile, fresh skirmishes have erupted between Muslim worshipers and Israeli soldiers outside the compound.

Slamming US intervention

Iran’s foreign ministry has slammed as unacceptable the recent statement by the White House that intervenes in the country’s internal affairs.

Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Qasemi said Iran’s judiciary, courts and judges are completely independent like in any other democratic country. He added that under Iranian law, the judiciary is responsible for a thorough judicial review of any move that is considered a threat to national security. Qassemi went on to say that such threats derive from Washington’s hegemonic and interventionist policies. Qassemi stressed that Iran will never give in to such threats, and called for the quick release of Iranian detainees in the US. The comments come a day after the US threatened Iran with serious consequences if it does not release American citizens imprisoned in the country.

Syria announces truce near capital

The Syrian military has declared a cessation of hostilities in the Eastern Ghouta region just outside the capital Damascus. The military says the fighting came to a halt at 0900 GMT on Saturday. Earlier, Russia announced that the warring sides had agreed on a deal declaring Eastern Ghouta as a de-escalation zone. The Russian Defense Ministry also defined the borders of the de-escalation zone as well as the routes for delivering humanitarian aid and a clear passage for civilians. The agreement was signed in accordance with the Astana accord. Iran, Russia and Turkey agreed in May on the creation of four safe zones in an effort to reduce violence in Syria. The de-escalation zones also include Idlib and Homs and another one on the country’s southern border with Jordan.

Protests in Poland

Tens of thousands of protesters have taken to streets across Poland for a fourth day of demonstrations against the controversial judicial reforms. The protesters demand that President Andrzej Duda veto the reform bill which requires his approval before it becomes law. In the early hours of Saturday, Polish senators passed a bill that would remove all Supreme Court justices except those hand-picked by the justice minister. The overhaul of the judiciary has caused a crisis with the European Union. On Wednesday, the bloc threatened Poland with sanctions, saying Warsaw has one week to shelve the judicial reforms that Brussels says would put courts under direct government control.

Relief foundation calls for end to Saudi siege on Yemen

Head of the global relief foundation Care International has visited Yemen amid increasing international calls on Saudi Arabia to lift the blockade on Yemen. Wolfgang Jamann says the situation is worse than what he expected. He calls on the world community to intervene before it’s too late.

EU warns against US sanctions

The European Union has warned the United States against imposing unilateral sanctions on other countries. EU urged the US to coordinate its measures with its European partners saying the new US Congress sanctions on Russia, Iran and North Korea could lead to unintended consequences. This comes as the EU is making efforts to diversify its energy sources from Russia. Berlin has already warned of retaliation if the US goes ahead with imposing sanctions on the German companies involved in constructing a new pipeline than runs from the Balkan sea to import Russian gas. Republicans and Democrats in Congress concluded a new sanctions bill on Saturday to be implemented against Tehran, Moscow and Pyongyang.

Protests in France

Protesters have marched in northern France to pay homage to Adama Traore who died a year ago while in police custody. The protesters called for justice and asked for the prosecution of those responsible for Traore’s death. The 24-year-old black man was taken into custody last July for interfering in the arrest of his brother. Police later reported that Traore was intoxicated and had died of heart failure after the arrest. But an autopsy demanded by his family revealed that Traore had died of suffocation with no traces of alcohol or drugs in his body.

US sanctions bill

US lawmakers have agreed on a revised a bill that would allow new sanctions against Iran, Russia, and North Korea. Under the proposed bill, North Korea sanctions will be included in the Countering Iran's Destabilizing Activities Act, passed by the Senate in June. The House will vote on the new bill on Tuesday as an attempt to hold the three countries accountable for their dangerous actions. The legislation also aims to limit any potential effort by President Donald Trump to try to lift sanctions against Moscow. Under the new bill, Trump would have to report to Congress any proposed actions that could significantly alter US foreign policy in connection with Russia. The European Union has criticized the move, saying the new sanctions could lead to unintended consequences.

Tensions over al-Aqsa Mosque

Two Palestinian teenagers have lost their lives during Saturday’s clashes with Israeli troops in the occupied territories. The Palestinian Health Ministry said a 17-year-old boy shot by Israeli regime forces succumbed to his wounds. He was critically injured by live fire east of Jerusalem al-Quds. Another Palestinian aged 18 died in a West Bank village when a petrol bomb he was planning to throw at Israeli forces exploded prematurely. These bring to six the number of Palestinians killed in the occupied territories over the past two days amid escalating tensions over restrictions at the al-Aqsa mosque. Meanwhile, fresh skirmishes have erupted between Muslim worshipers and Israeli soldiers outside the compound.

UK's housing crisis

A study shows a record number of tenants in Britain face eviction amid housing shortage and rental crunch. The survey by Cambridge University demonstrates that over 100 renters lost their homes on a daily basis in 2015. That was a record number and showed an increase of more than 30 percent since 2003. A charity, which has commissioned the study, says soaring rents and a state freeze on housing benefits are fueling the crisis. It says, today, families are facing impossible choices between paying their bills and buying food. The charity says the government needs to take immediate action to tackle the intolerable situation.

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