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Here is a brief look at Press TV Newsroom's headlines from 09:00 GMT to 17:00 GMT, December 8, 2017.

Palestinian outrage

Israeli forces have clashed with Palestinian protesters, who are angry over US President Donald Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem al-Quds as the Israeli capital. The Israeli soldiers fired tear gas, rubber bullets and live ammunition to disperse the demonstrators. The Palestinian Red Crescent says at least 95 protesters have been injured in the violence in the occupied West Bank. Over a dozen others were wounded in the Gaza Strip. Protesters took to the streets following Friday prayers. They chanted “al-Quds is ours and is our capital”. Hundreds of Israeli police have been deployed to contain the protests. Friday’s rallies were dubbed Day of Rage. It came a day after violence across the occupied Palestinian territories left dozens of people injured.

Anti-US rallies

People are holding rallies in different countries to denounce the US president’s recognition of Jerusalem al-Quds as Israel’s capital. Thousands of Yemenis took to the streets in the capital Sana’a to support Palestinians. The Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur and Indonesia’s capital Jakarta also witnessed similar protests against the US plan to relocate its embassy from Tel Aviv to al-Quds. Meanwhile, people in Turkey, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Jordan, Egypt and several other countries took to the streets and shouted slogans against the US measure. Protesters in some countries torched US flags and Donald Trump’s effigies and pictures to express their anger at the move.

Rohingya plight

The United Nations says Rohingya Muslims continue to flee the deadly crackdown in Myanmar for Bangladesh even though both countries have set up a timetable to allow the refugees return home. The UNHCR’s second in command went on to say that many refugees have “little or nothing to go back to”. She also warned of inadequate humanitarian access in Myanmar where she said deep divisions between communities remain unaddressed. On November 23rd, Bangladesh and Myanmar inked an agreement to start the return of Rohingya within two months, but there are still no signs of the plan being implemented. Clements says the UNHCR is set to appeal to donors for funds after the end of February, 2018.

Brexit breakthrough

Britain and the EU have hammered out a deal that has paved the way for future trade talks and relations. The British government said the divorce bill is expected to cost Britain between 35 and 39 million dollars. The British prime minister’s spokesman added that the issue of Northern Ireland’s border can only be resolved once the two sides move on to the next phase of talks. Britain once again pledged to leave the EU on March 29. May is expected to address parliament on the Brexit agreement next week. Following the agreement, London’s mayor voiced regret that Britain is leaving the bloc. Sadiq Khan has downplayed hopes that Britain would be able to get a deal that works in its best interest. EU president Donald Tusk has also described the challenge ahead as the most difficult. Tusk has said building a new relationship between the two sides is much harder than separation.

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