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Here is a brief look at Press TV newsroom's headlines from 1800 GMT, March 16, 2019 to 0800 GMT, March 17, 2019.

New Zealand terror attacks

The death toll from terror attacks on two mosques in New Zealand’s city of Christchurch has risen to 50. The police commissioner of New Zealand also said the two people arrested at the time of the attacks were not involved in the massacre carried out by right-wing extremist Brenton Tarrant. Crowds of people headed to sites near the mosques to pay respect to the victims and lay flowers. Tarrant livestreamed the mass shooting of Muslim worshipers on social media. The Australian-born white supremacist appeared in court where he was charged with murder.

Brexit troubles

The UK prime minister has warned lawmakers against rejecting her Brexit deal again in parliament this week. Theresa May said Britain’s exit from the European Union could face a long delay and involve taking part in the European Parliament elections if British lawmakers vote down her agreement. The premier called for the deal to be ratified by March 21 when the European Council is to hold a summit. The House of Commons has already rejected May’s accord twice. Lawmakers also rejected a no-deal Brexit and a second referendum. The rational choice now is backing May’s deal in a third vote on Tuesday or requesting a long-term extension with an indeterminate outcome. Britain is scheduled to leave the EU on March 29.

France arrests

Clashes have once again erupted between French police and Yellow Vest protesters during rallies in several cities across the country. The demonstrations are held for the 18th consecutive week against President Emmanuel Macron’s economic policies. Ramin Mazaheri has more from Paris.

Venezuela pro-government demos

Pro-government protesters have rallied in the Venezuelan capital Caracas amid a political crisis in the Latin American country. Waving flags and chanting slogans, the protesters marched through the center of the capital, pledging their allegiance to President Nicolas Maduro. The protesters denounced the US for what they called the brutal aggression against Venezuela. Meanwhile, opposition leader Juan Guaido has begun a domestic tour aimed at sparking unrest to oust Maduro from power. As the self-proclaimed interim leader kicked off his campaign, the Venezuelan military staged the latest in a series of exercises. The drill focused on defending hydroelectric infrastructure from any possible attack. The maneuver was in the wake of a recent crippling national blackout that the government blames on US sabotage.

Indonesia deadly floods

Flash floods have ripped through Indonesia's eastern Papua province, killing at least 50 people and injuring dozens more. Floodwaters, unleashed by torrential rain and subsequent landslides, have damaged houses and bridges and uprooted trees in the city of Sentani. Rescuers are evacuating flood-stricken residents from their inundated homes. The number of casualties may increase as search teams are trying to reach more affected areas. Waters have now subsided, leaving roads littered with mud, logs and other debris. These have made the rescue and search operation harder. Officials have warned of more landslides. Flooding is common in Indonesia during the rainy season which runs from October to April.

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