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Here is a brief look at Press TV newsroom's headlines from 1800 GMT, June 3, 2018 to 0800 GMT, June 4, 2018.

Zarif: Defy US bullying

The Iranian foreign minister has called on the international community to stand up to the US bullying and disregard for the rule of law. In separate letters to his counterparts, Mohammad Javad Zarif warned about the consequences of Washington’s unilateral withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal as a challenge to international law and the effectiveness of world bodies. Iran’s top diplomat said the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action was reached through accurate, balanced and multilateral negotiations and couldn’t be altered, modified or renegotiated. He highlighted Iran’s adherence to its commitments under the deal despite Washington’s repeated violations. Zarif called on the remaining parties to give Tehran assurances to minimize the losses Iran sustained from the US withdrawal. Last month, President Donald Trump pulled out of the 2015 nuclear accord, drawing criticism from other signatories to the deal.

Palestinians call for probe

“We thought that her white paramedic uniform would protect her.” Those are the words of the mourning mother of a Palestinian paramedic who was shot dead Friday by Israeli forces in Gaza. Thousands of Palestinians attended the funeral of the medical worker a day later. Our Gaza correspondent Halla Safadi has talked to the victim’s family about the incident.

Trump pardoning power

A lawyer for the US president says Donald Trump has the power to pardon himself in the alleged collusion with Russia but he does not intend to do so. Rudy Giuliani added that the political ramifications of self-pardoning would be very tough and may even lead to the president’s immediate impeachment. Giuliani noted that Trump’s lawyers will not sit for an interview with Special Counsel Robert Mueller unless they get all relevant documents about Russia’s alleged role in the US presidential election in 2016. The question of self-pardoning arose after the US media published a letter in which Trump’s lawyers said he has absolute power as the US legal chief to end investigations or even exercise his power to pardon.

Yemen retaliation

Yemeni snipers have killed three Saudi soldiers in retaliation for Riyadh’s war on their country. In two separate attacks, Yemeni snipers targeted a military base and a military car in the kingdom’s southwestern province of Asir. Yemenis say such strikes are the only means to make Riyadh stop its aggression. It’s been more three years that Saudi Arabia is bombing Yemen. The war has left over 14,000 people dead.

Jordan protest

Jordanian police scuffle with anti-government protesters who took to the streets of the capital Amman for the fourth consecutive night. The demonstrators gathered near the cabinet office, chanting anti-government slogans and demanding the immediate resignation of Prime Minister Hani Mulki. Meanwhile, unions representing tens of thousands of employees in both the public and private sector, called for a general strike on Wednesday. The protesters are angry about a new income tax law. They say the government‘s actions are unjust to Jordanians.

North Korea shakeup

North Korean Leader Kim Jong-un has reportedly removed three top military officials from their posts. According to South Korea's Yonhap news agency, the military leaders have been replaced with younger officials who would support Kim in his push for more international engagement. The shake-up comes ahead of a scheduled summit between Kim and US President Donald Trump on June 12. The meeting would be the first ever such summit and would focus on Pyongyang’s nuclear program. North Korea has expressed readiness to dismantle its nuclear program. Washington has promised to offer sanctions relief and international investment. My colleague Amir Talebi has a report on the history of negotiations between the two countries.

Japan warns US

Japan has warned the United States about the negative consequences of trade tariffs Washington has imposed on its close allies. A government spokesman said the US import tariffs could have a grave impact on Washington’s ties with its allies as well as the world trading system. Yoshihide Suga described the situation as extremely deplorable, adding that Japan has explained its concerns to the US at various levels. Tokyo and Washington remain at loggerheads after the US government refused to give its close Asian ally exemption from the tariffs, which came into effect on Friday. America’s move has also angered its European and other allies, with some lodging complaints at the World Trade Organization. Washington also found itself isolated at a weekend meeting of the Group of Seven industrialized countries in Canada.

Guatemala volcano

At least 25 people are killed in Guatemala’s Fuego volcano eruption. The country’s national disaster agency says the dead were from farming communities, living south of the volcano. They were trapped by hot lava flow. Hundreds were also injured and over two-thousand were evacuated from areas and cities near the volcano. President Jimmy Morales said he had convened his ministers and was considering declaring a state of emergency. The Fuego volcano erupted on Sunday, sending dense ash up to nearly four-thousand meters. Guatemala City's international airport has also been shut down. It was the second time that Fuego volcano erupted this year.

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