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Here is a brief look at Press TV Newsroom's headlines from 09:00 GMT to 17:00 GMT, February 12, 2017.

Pakistan India warning

Pakistan has warned India against any cross-border strikes as New Delhi accuses a Pakistan-based group of launching a deadly attack on an army camp in the disputed Kashmir region. Pakistan's foreign ministry rejected the Indian accusation, saying New Delhi makes irresponsible statements even before any proper investigation is launched. It added that the allegations aim to divert attention from the “Indian brutality in Kashmir”. At least nine people, including five Indian soldiers were killed and nearly a dozen others wounded after gunmen attacked the army camp in Jammu on Saturday. Meanwhile, a fresh gun battle has erupted as assailants opened fire at yet another Indian army camp in the region, killing one soldier. Kashmir is divided between India and Pakistan, but claimed in full by both sides since the two partitioned and gained independence from Britain in 1947.

Tillerson defends al-Quds move

The US Secretary of State has defended President Donald Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem al-Quds as Israel’s capital. Rex Tillerson was speaking at a joint press conference with his Egyptian counterpart, Sameh Shoukry, in Cairo. Tillerson noted that President Trump did not advocate for any change to the status quo of the holy sites in the city or the role of its existing authorities. He also said that the final boundaries of al-Quds are yet to be determined. He, however, stressed that his country still supports the peace process between Israel and Palestine. Shoukry, for his part, stressed the importance of respecting international treaties in order to resolve the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. Tensions erupted in the occupied territories after Trump announced his decision to recognize al-Quds as the Israeli capital back in December.

Deciding Zuma’s fate

The fate of South Africa's embattled president will be decided later on Monday as the ruling African National Congress party prepares for a special meeting. New leader of the ANC, Cyril Ramaphosa, says the session will bring months of disunity and discord to an end, hinting at the strong possibility of removing Jacob Zuma from power. The Executive Committee of the ANC has the leverage to oust Zuma despite the fact that his tenure officially runs until mid-2019. Zuma's government has been dogged by corruption scandals since he took office in 2009. He survived an ANC call to step down last year. But this time a bigger section of his party want him out. Zuma's refusal to quit has fuelled public anger.

Saudi Arabia mosque in Belgium

The Belgian government is seeking to stop Saudi Arabia’s financing of Brussel’s great mosque. Jambon added that Saudi authorities were already notified as the interior ministry plans to present a proposal to the government before mid-February. The parliamentary probe alleges that the mosque is part of a vast global system used by Saudi Arabia for the expansion of Salafism. Belgian lawmakers say dismantling such a dangerous system is essential for the country’s internal security. The management of the mosque, however, rejects the notion saying that no sort of radical ideology and religious intolerance are preached to worshippers.

Turkey US warning

Turkey's foreign minister has accused the United States of intentionally stalling the fighting against Daesh terrorists in Syria. Mevlut Chavushoglu says US forces are leaving Daesh pockets intact to justify its continued cooperation with Kurdish YPG militants. The Turkish government considers the YPG a terrorist group linked to the PKK militants who are operating inside Turkey. Ahead of the US Secretary of State’s visit to Turkey, Ankara has warned Washington the time has come for the two sides to either make or break ties.

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