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Here is a brief look at Press TV newsroom's headlines from 1800 GMT, May 15, 2019 to 0800 GMT, May 16, 2019.

Iran nuclear deal

Iran’s foreign minister says Tehran has remained committed to its obligations under the 2015 nuclear accord and exercised maximum restraint despite the US pullout. Mohammad Javad Zarif also slammed Washington’s sanctions against the Islamic Republic as unacceptable. The top Iranian diplomat was speaking in a meeting with his Japanese counterpart in Tokyo. Taro Kono, for his part, urged Iran to show restraint to prevent tensions from escalating. US President Donald Trump has ratcheted up sanctions on Iran since he withdrew his country from the nuclear agreement a year ago.

US ban on telecom gears

Chinese telecoms giant, Huawei, has denounced an order by the US president to bar American companies from using foreign telecoms equipment. Huawei said the United States’ new restrictions infringe on its rights, warning that the decision could raise serious legal issues. The technology giant added that restricting Huawei from doing business in the country will not make the US stronger or more secure. Donald Trump signed an order on Wednesday barring US companies from using equipment made by firms that pose an unacceptable risk to the national security. America has been trying to exclude Chinese firms especially Huawei from developing 5G networks inside the US and around the world.

Brazil strike

In Brazil, mass protests against austerity measures announced by President Jair Bolsonaro's government have turned violent. In Rio de Janeiro, a large group of protesters have clashed with security forces. The clashes broke out as police began firing tear gas into a crowd of demonstrators. The protesters have in turn hurled rocks at police officers. A bus has also been set on fire and police are reported to have fired live weapons at protesters at another intersection. The rallies follow a day-long protest against cuts in Brazil’s higher education budget. Education experts, professors, teachers and students have also participated in the rallies.

Saudi war on Yemen

Saudi warplanes carry out fresh airstrikes on the Yemeni capital, leaving at least six civilians dead. The latest attacks targeted residential areas of Sana’a. Women and children are among the fatalities. Dozens more were also wounded. Saudi Arabia attacked Yemen in March 2015. Over 15,500 people, mostly civilians have lost their lives since then. The Yemeni army launches retaliatory strikes from time to time, targeting Saudi bases and facilities. On Tuesday, the Yemeni military targeted two Saudi oil pipeline booster stations with drones, and caused damage.

Sudan tensions

Sudan's army rulers have suspended negotiations on installing civilian rule until demonstrators remove roadblocks put up in parts of the capital Khartoum. The suspension came after at least eight people were wounded by gunshots fired by security forces to disperse protesters in Khartoum. Sudan has been grappling with a political crisis for weeks. The military took power in early April after it toppled president Omar al-Bashir, following months of demonstrations against his decades-long rule. The protesters are now demanding the military rulers hand over power to a civilian administration.

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