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Here is a brief look at Press TV newsroom's headlines from 1800 GMT, April 29, 2018 to 0800 GMT, April 30, 2018.

Syria missile strikes

Syrian media say several military bases in Hama and Aleppo provinces have come under missile attacks. Among the targeted sites was a base used by Syria’s allied forces. The details of the attacks are still sketchy. Israel has repeatedly hit military outposts in Syria. This month, several Iranians were killed in a missile strike on an airbase. Russia and Iran have assisted the Syrian government in its war on foreign-backed terrorism. Tel Aviv had warned it could hit bases used by Iranian advisors if tensions with Tehran escalate.

Saudi prince blasts Palestinians

Israeli media reveal Saudi Crown prince’s meeting with Jewish leaders during his last month visit to New York, shedding light on his anti-Palestinian stance. According to Israel's Channel 10, Mohammed bin Salman criticized Palestinian Authority leaders for missing opportunities for peace with Israel over the past decades. He reportedly said the Palestinians should either start accepting peace proposals or shut up. Israeli media say the prince’s anti-Palestinian remarks shocked those at the meeting. Bin Salman also downplayed the issue of Palestine as not at the top of the Saudi government’s agenda. In a later interview in New York, Bin Salman said Israelis have the right to have their own land and extolled the prospect of future diplomatic relations between Riyadh and Tel Aviv.

Migrant’s journey to US

Members of a Central American migrant caravan have swarmed the Mexico border with California, holding rallies with their supporters on both sides of the border. The asylum seekers, who have angered President Donald Trump during their month-long journey through Mexico to the U-S border, now face hard choices of crossing the border illegally or remaining in Mexico. U-S border authorities said some people associated with the caravan had already been caught trying to slip through the fence. Hundreds of migrants from Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador arrived in border city of Tijuana, with most of them saying they intend to legally seek asylum in San Diego. Trump had pressured Mexico to stop the migrants before they reached the border, linking the future of the North American Free Trade Agreement to Mexican efforts to stem the flow of Central Americans.

Kabul explosions

An explosion has rocked the Afghan capital during the morning rush hour, killing at least four people. Police say an assailant blew up his explosives near Afghanistan’s intelligence agency in central Kabul. The police added that 5 other people were wounded in the blast. Authorities have reported another explosion in the same part of the city minutes after the first one without giving further details. There was no immediate claim of responsibility. The incident comes a week after a bombing at a voter registration center killed 60 people in the west of the city.

Rohingya suffering

UN Security Council envoys visiting refugee camps in Bangladesh have expressed shock at overwhelming suffering of the Rohingya refugees. The 15 member UN delegation arrived in Bangladesh on Friday for a four-day visit in a bid to hear first-hand the experiences of Rohingya Muslims who fled Myanmar’s army crackdown. During the visit, many Rohingya women made emotional pleas to the UN members for helping them return safely to their homes in Rakhine state. UN officials believe the solution to the situation lies in the hands of the Myanmar government.

UK resignation

Amber Rudd has resigned as the UK’s home secretary. Prime Minister Theresa May has accepted Rudd's resignation following a forced deportation scandal at the home office. Pressure piled up on Rudd after claims she misled lawmakers over targets for removing illegal immigrants. She told parliament in a hearing last week that the government has no specific targets for the removal of illegal immigrants. That turned out to be untrue. Leaked home office memos showed nearly 13,000 people were deported since 2017. Rudd's resignation is a blow to May's government with only a few days left to local elections.

Reaction to anti-Iran claims

Iran has lashed out at US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, for his latest remarks against the Islamic Republic. Pompeo, during his Sunday visit to Saudi Arabia, accused Iran of destabilizing the Middle East. Iran's foreign ministry spokesman, Bahram Qassemi, has dismissed the accusation as baseless. He said the comment aimed at justifying the destructive presence of foreign powers in the region. Qassemi also referred to what he called an unholy partnership between the US and Saudi Arabia. He said the two countries seek to destabilize the region, and promote arms race and extremism. The Iranian official added that the Washington-Riyadh partnership has led to wars of attrition and created mistrust among regional countries.

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