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Here is a brief look at Press TV newsroom's headlines from 18:00 GMT, November 23, 2017 to 08:00 GMT, November 24, 2017.

WHO’s warning on Yemen

The World Health Organization says diphtheria is another contagious disease that is spreading quickly in war-torn Yemen. The WHO warns that at least one million children are at risk of contracting the disease. The organization reports that more than 120 Yemenis have already been diagnosed with diphtheria. So far, 14 patients have lost their lives. The WHO says a Saudi blockade is preventing Yemenis from accessing shipments of diphtheria vaccines and medicines. Meanwhile, a Yemeni doctor has said that the number of diagnosed cases is alarming.

US's occupation of Syria

Russia’s Foreign Ministry spokeswoman has said the presence of the US forces in Syria “resembles occupation.” Maria Zakharova added that the US presence in Syria was against both international law and the will of the legitimate Syrian government. The Russian official slammed the US for engaging in Syrian issues without being invited or permitted by Damascus. She also criticized western media for not covering a trilateral summit of the Iranian, Turkish and Russian presidents in the Russian city of Sochi on the future of Syria.

Israeli-Arab ties

The Israeli prime minister has hailed Tel Aviv’s fruitful cooperation with Arab countries. In a speech, Benjamin Netanyahu also expressed confidence about better relations with Arab states saying ties would continue to grow. The Israeli premier also admitted cooperation with some Arab countries was in general secret. This comes as reports emerge showing the regime is covertly strengthening ties with the Persian Gulf monarchies. Israeli officials have also stated their readiness to share intelligence and form an alliance with Saudi Arabia to counter Iran.

Doha raps Riyadh

Qatar’s foreign minister has leveled a scathing criticism at Saudi Arabia for meddling in other countries, in particular Yemen and Lebanon. Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani made the remarks in an interview with British media during a visit to London. Al Thani also slammed Saudi Arabia's regional policy saying Riyadh did not have a clear strategy. He described this as very concerning. Elsewhere in his remarks, the minister called for dialog to resolve escalating tensions between Iran and Saudi Arabia.

PNG refugees relocation

Papua New Guinea police have relocated the last asylum seeker who had refused to leave a decommissioned immigration camp for fear of facing violence elsewhere. PNG police beat refugees with long metal poles while pushing them out of the Manus Island camp. Police had entered the Australian-run detention camp the day before, and ordered hundreds of asylum seekers to leave. The people in the camp protested as the security forces reportedly destroyed their shelters and possessions. The asylum-seekers were in the PNG camp under Australia's strict immigration policy, allowing no boat to reach its shores. The United Nations urged the Australian and PNG governments to engage in constructive dialog with the refugees to reduce the tensions.

Brussels arrests activists 

Belgian police have arrested dozens of anti-war activists outside an arms industry conference in Brussels. The protesters slammed the European Union's plan to spend 40 billion euros of taxpayers' money on arms research and development at a time when millions of people in the bloc are suffering the impact of austerity measures. Press TV's Jerome Hughes reports.

Missing Argentine submarine

Argentina’s navy says an event consistent with an explosion was recorded where its submarine ARA San Juan went missing. The Argentine navy spokesman added that there is no evidence that the submarine was attacked. The information was provided to the Navy by an Austrian anti-nuclear test watchdog which said its stations detected the signal near the submarine's last known location. Some reports say the families of servicemen lost in the submarine have been informed that their loved ones are dead. Argentina’s Navy has pledged to continue its search to determine the submarine’s fate. The ARA San Juan disappeared with 44 crew members last week.

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