UN envoy to Yemen optimistic about peace deal

United Nations Special Envoy to Yemen, Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed speaks during a press conference on May 15, 2016 in Kuwait City. (AFP photo)

These are some of the headlines we are tracking for you in this edition of Press TV's Top 5:

  • Iranian lawmakers vote to speed up a debate on a motion obliging the government to claim compensation from the US for its anti-Iran actions.
     
  • Sirens wail, cars stop and pedestrians stand still on Sunday throughout the West Bank marking the anniversary of the creation of Israel, called Nekba or catastrophe.
     
  • The Yemeni port city of Mukalla is hit by two bomb blasts killing around 40 people and injuring many more. Daesh terrorists have accepted responsibility.
     
  • The UN envoy to Yemen says progress has been made in peace talks over the Yemen war, but difficult matters still remain unresolved.
     
  • Lawyers of the leader of Nigerian Islamic Movement say they will take the case of Sheikh Zakzaky to the International Criminal Court (ICC) over crimes against the cleric.

 


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