Iran dismisses Merkel's missile remarks
These are some of the headlines we are tracking for you in this edition of Press TV's Top 5:
- Syrian government troops and allied forces take control of a town east of Damascus from foreign-backed militants, blocking one of their supply routes.
- Iran says it will press on with developing its missile defense capabilities, after rejecting critical comments by the German chancellor over the issue.
- In Bahrain, demonstrations continue in protest at Manama’s decision to strip top Shia cleric Sheikh Isa Qassim of his citizenship.
- The British Prime Minister increases the number of UK troops in Afghanistan for the first time since the withdrawal began and delays the departure of the remaining forces.
- Mourners in the Indian-controlled Kashmir attend the funeral of a pro-independence leader killed by Indian troops. The region is under an indefinite curfew.
Families of Israeli captives press for swap deal with Hamas
Gazans mourn over bodies of loved ones at al-Najjar hospital in Rafah
Greek May Day demos condemn Israeli savagery in Gaza
Iran FM to attend 15th OIC Islamic summit in Gambia
South Korean ‘die-in’ calls for arms embargo on Israel
Exclusive: Inside story of mass graves at Al-Shifa and Al-Nasser hospitals in Gaza
More Iran universities offer to welcome those expelled from US colleges
Iran-Africa path toward a shared future
Pro-Palestine student protests proliferate across the world
World Press Freedom Day: Palestinian journos win UNESCO prize
UK's opposition Labour inflicts heavy losses on Tories in local elections
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