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Here is a brief look at Press TV Newsroom's headlines from 0900 GMT to 1700 GMT, June 6, 2018.

Iran nuclear deal

European signatories to the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran say they expect the US to spare EU entities and individuals active in Iran from sanctions. Foreign ministers of Britain, Germany, and France, as well as EU’s top diplomat, called on the US to avoid any action that harms the European security interests. They requested that the US exempt pharma and healthcare businesses from sanctions. They also called for permission to do business with Iran in energy, automobile, civil aviation, infrastructure, and banking sectors. The officials made the plea in a letter to the US Treasury secretary and the US secretary of state. The European Union is working to save the nuclear agreement after US President, Donald Trump, withdrew from it.

Israel West Bank raid

Israeli troops kill a Palestinian man as they attack a village in the occupied territories. 21-year-old Ezz al-Tamimi died in clashes with Israeli forces in Nabi Salih village in central West Bank. Israeli troops storm Palestinian villages, cities, and refugee camps on an almost daily basis. They conduct arrests among people whom Israel claims are wanted for security reasons. Israel accuses them of throwing stones at soldiers and taking part in protests.

South China Sea tensions

The United States confirms that two B-52 bombers have flown within the vicinity of China-claimed islands in the South China Sea. US Pacific Air Forces said the bombers flew about 32 kilometers from the islands on Tuesday. They said the nuclear-capable bombers were on a routine training mission. China has reacted, saying no military ship or aircraft can scare it away to protect its territory. The flyover comes amid tensions between Washington and Beijing over the South China Sea. The US rejects China’s claim of a set of islands, and accuses it of intimidation and militarization in the region.

Iran nuclear program

Iran has warned that it will restart its nuclear activities without any limits if the 2015 nuclear deal fails. Speaking to reporters in Vienna, Najafi hoped that talks with the UK, France and Germany would soon come to a conclusion. Earlier, the Iranian envoy demanded that the remaining signatories to the deal compensate for the US withdrawal from it. Speaking at a meeting of the IAEA’s Board of Governors, Najafi said the US pull out of the agreement and re-imposition of US sanctions on Tehran constitute complete disregard for international law and the UN Charter. He added that the move undermines the principle of peaceful settlement of disputes and endanger multilateralism. Najafi reiterated that the deal cannot be altered or renegotiated.

EU US response

The European Union says it’s planning to slap additional duties on US imports in response to Washington’s tariffs on EU steel and aluminum. The European Commission says it expects to conclude the relevant tariff procedure in coordination with member states before the end of June. EU members have supported a plan to set 25 percent duties on up to three-point-three billion dollars of US exports in reaction to what they see as illegal US move. The European Union, Canada and Mexico have all responded angrily after US President Donald Trump last Friday ended their exemptions from tariffs of 25 percent for steel and 10 percent for aluminum. The European Commission has launched a legal challenge against the US tariffs at the World Trade Organization. Trump’s so-called protectionism comes as the US midterm elections are drawing near.

Jordan protests

Jordanian unions are holding a nationwide strike against the government’s plan to raise income tax. The unrest continues despite King Abdullah’s efforts to calm down the situation. On Tuesday, the King appointed a new prime minister following the resignation of Hani al-Mulki after days of public protests. Abdullah has asked the new cabinet to review the entire tax system and immediately start a dialogue over a draft income tax bill, which has yet to be approved by the parliament. He called on all political parties, unions and civil society groups to take part in the talks.

Iraq vote recount

Iraq’s parliament has ordered a manual recount of votes in the country’s parliamentary election which was held on May 12. The lawmakers also voted for the cancellation of overseas votes and those of displaced people in some provinces. The amendments made to the election law also ruled out the use of electronic vote counting devices in future elections. It also suspended the leadership of Independent High Elections Commission. The commission is going to be led by nine judges. On Tuesday, the prime minister said a commission looking into alleged irregularities had found serious violations.

London fire

Dozens of British firefighters and officers are called to tackle a major blaze that has engulfed a hotel in central London.

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