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Here is a brief look at Press TV newsroom's headlines from 1800 GMT, February 11, 2019 to 0800 GMT, February 12, 2019.

Islamic Revolution anniversary

Millions of Iranians have taken to the streets across the country to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution. The mass rallies come at a time of intensified US pressure against the Islamic Republic. More in this report.

‘No to US-sponsored confab’

Lebanon’s foreign minister says Beirut will not take part in the upcoming US-sponsored Middle East conference in Poland. Bassil made the announcement during a joint press conference with his visiting Iranian counterpart, Mohammad Javad Zarif. Several countries including Russia and Palestine have already refused to attend the event. Some 80 countries have been invited to the two-day conference which begins on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the Iranian foreign minister has thanked Lebanon’s strong stance on the anti-Iran Warsaw meeting. Zarif also expressed Tehran’s complete support for Beirut saying the Islamic Republic is ready to cooperate with Lebanon’s government and army in any field deemed suitable. Zarif who is on an official visit to Lebanon also held meetings with Lebanese prime minister Sa'ad Hariri and the Hezbollah chief.

US border wall dispute

The US president has renewed his criticism of the Democrats for hindering the construction of a wall along the country’s border with Mexico. Donald Trump made the comments ahead of his trip to the border city of El Paso in the state of Texas. Trump accused Democrats of allowing what he called criminals and murderers to enter the US. He said Democrats would be to blame for the government shutdown when a temporary funding bill expires on Friday. Meanwhile, top Democratic and Republican negotiators are set to hold emergency talks on Monday to avert another government closure. Trump's demand for a five-point-seven-billion-dollars fund for his contentious wall project triggered a 35-day shutdown that ended last month. Democrats still oppose the funding.

Trumpian support for Saudi regime

The administration of US President Donald Trump has threatened to veto an effort by Congress to end American military support for the Saudi-led coalition in the war on Yemen. The White House says the resolution is inappropriate because it has not provided Saudis with combat troops. It also says the measure would harm relationships in the region and limit the US ability to fight extremism. Two weeks ago, Democrats and Republicans re-introduced the war powers resolution to send a message to Riyadh about the war on Yemen and the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. The resolution requires two-thirds majorities in both congressional chambers to overcome a Trump veto.

UK PM resigning?

A British media report says Prime Minister Theresa May is getting ready to leave her job this summer. According to the Sun newspaper, at least two cabinet ministers have come to the conclusion from hints May personally gave to them that she might quit as prime minister. The ministers have been quoted as saying that May with her move wants to influence the Tory Party’s leadership race. The measure is widely seen as a plan to stop former Foreign Minister Boris Johnson from taking her place. After months of negotiations, May was able to strike a Brexit deal with the EU last year. However, the agreement was rejected by British lawmakers in a big blow to the government.

Eurogroup meeting

Eurozone finance ministers have met in Brussels to assess the economic slowdown in the 19-nation bloc. Some experts warn the eurozone might enter a new recession due to Brexit, the rise of eurosceptic politics and US President Donald Trump's trade policies. Jerome Hughes reports.

Mexico church abuse

Mexican church authorities say over 150 Catholic priests have been suspended in the country in the past nine years over sexual abuse of minors. The archbishop for Monterrey says some priests are in prison and others have been suspended from their ministries. A lawyer representing 19 alleged victims of abuse by a priest in the central Mexican state of San Luis Potosi, expressed skepticism about the Church's announcement. He said the figure is irresponsible, because victims are still waiting for retribution for their damages. The Catholic Church is grappling with the issue of child sex abuse in many countries, including the US, Chile, Australia, and Germany. Pope Francis will receive bishops at the Vatican later in February to discuss the problem.

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