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Here is a brief look at Press TV newsroom's headlines from 1800 GMT, May 18, 2019 to 0800 GMT, May 19, 2019.

Trump impeachment call

In the US, House representative Justin Amash has become the first Republican lawmaker to say that President Donald Trump’s behavior meets the threshold of impeachment. In his twitter post, Amash said that the Mueller report on Russia’s alleged role in the 2016 election identifies multiple examples of obstruction of justice. He said any person, other than the US president, would have been indicted based on such evidence. Democratic congressmen, including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, have also warned Trump that his administration’s ignorance of subpoenas and other oversight powers of Congress are moving him closer to impeachment. Trump’s officials have snubbed subpoenas for the release of a full version of the Russia probe as well as Trump’s tax returns.

India election

Indians are casting their ballots in the final phase of general elections - the world’s biggest ever polls with some 900 million eligible voters. The massive vote sees the ruling right-wing Bharatiya Janata Party of Prime Minister Narendra Modi locking horns with the main opposition Congress party and regional coalitions. Today's balloting will determine the fate of 59 remaining parliamentary seats, with more than 100 million Indians eligible to vote in eight states. There has been unprecedented security in the eastern metropolis of Kolkata, following campaign violence. The ruling party is expected to win but it would fall short of an absolute majority in the 543-member lower house of parliament. Results will be out on Thursday, when all the votes collected by four million electronic machines from over one million polling stations are counted.

Sudan transition talks

Sudan's military rulers say they will resume talks with protest leaders over the transfer of power to civilians. The military council said a new round of talks will take place Sunday after a three-day pause. The negotiations were suspended Wednesday after both the military council and the protesters agreed on the make-up of an interim parliament and a cabinet for a three-year transitional period. The council had called for capital Khartoum’s roads to be reopened after some protesters blocked them. Protesters have been demanding a civilian government rule the country following the military's toppling of long-time President Omar al-Bashir last month.

Turkey’s S-400 deal

The Turkish president says the purchase of S-400 defense systems from Russia is a done deal. Recep Tayyip Erdogan added that Ankara would also jointly produce S-500 defense systems with Moscow. Erdogan also noted that Ankara would sooner or later get F-35 fighter jets from the United States despite current delaying by the American side. The US has threatened to impose sanctions on Ankara if it goes on with the S-400 contract. Washington has also suspended delivery of equipment related to its F-35 jets to Turkey. The US claims the missile system could compromise the capabilities of the warplanes. But Ankara says the two issues are irrelevant.

‘Stand against far-right!’

The German Chancellor says Europe needs to stand up decisively against the rise of right-wing populism. Angela Merkel said Germany and other countries would work together to counter populist movements. She added that Europe is a project of peace, freedom and prosperity, noting that nationalism is the enemy of that project. Meanwhile, French far-right firebrand, Marine Le Pen, said her like-minded populists should fight against countries being submerged with refugees.

Clashes in Haiti

Clashes erupt as hundreds of Haitians take to the streets of Port-au-Prince calling for the resignation of the US-backed President Jovenel Moise. Demonstrators accuse President Moise and his inner circle of corruption. The protests began in February after an investigation found officials and former ministers misspent some two billion dollars in aid money given by Venezuela in 2008. The case is still under investigation but no action has been taken against the presumed culprits. The protesters say they are outraged at inaction over the issue. The government has encouraged peaceful protests but banned violence on the streets.

Last offer for Brexit

Britain’s prime minister says she will present an improved package of measures to parliament in a final attempt to approve the Brexit withdrawal agreement. Theresa May said the bill will be put to vote in early June. The UK premier said she will consult cabinet colleagues on the proposed changes to the deal, aimed at securing cross-party support. The House of Commons has already voted down her proposed agreement with the EU three times. Brexit talks between May's Conservatives and the opposition Labour Party collapsed on Friday. Nearly three years after the Brexit vote, it remains unclear how, when or even if the country will leave the bloc. The current deadline to leave is October 31.

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