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Here is a brief look at Press TV newsroom's headlines from 09:00 GMT to 17:00 GMT, November 5, 2017.

US Afghanistan fatalities

A US soldier has succumbed to injuries he sustained during a recent operation in eastern Afghanistan. According to a statement from the US-led NATO mission in Afghanistan, the soldier was injured in Logar province at the weekend. The US military has separately confirmed the fatality, without giving details of the deceased’s identity or the circumstances of his death. The incident occurred in the same region, where another American trooper was killed in a helicopter crash last week. More than 11,000 US and allied forces are stationed in Afghanistan. In August, US President Donald Trump approved a Pentagon plan to deploy some 4,000 additional troops to the war-torn country.

Trump Asian tour

North Korea has warned the US president against making “reckless remarks”. North Korea’s ruling party newspaper said Donald Trump's remarks could bring about nuclear disaster to the US. The warning came after Trump ramped up his tough rhetoric against North Korea as he arrived in Japan on the first leg of his Asian tour. He said the US and its allies are prepared to defend freedom and warned that no dictator should underestimate US resolve. Trump is expected to hold talks with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe later Sunday with North Korea top on the agenda. This is Trump's first Asian tour which will also take him to South Korea, China, Vietnam and the Philippines. North Korea is expected to dominate talks between Trump and Asian leaders during the tour. Trump said he might also meet Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of an economic forum in Vietnam.

Saudi Arabia arrests

Saudi Arabia's stock market has plunged following the apprehension of several princes and ministers in the Arab Kingdom. The Saudi equities index dipped 1.5 percent while the Kingdom Holding Company dived 9.9 percent. The giant investment firm is owned by Prince Alwaleed bin Talal who was among those detained overnight. The renowned billionaire is one of eleven princes and dozens of former and current high ranking officials arrested by the newly-formed anti-corruption board. Another prominent figure arrested by the board is Prince Miteb, son of the late King Abdullah. Ryiadh describes the move as a historic measure against corruption. Many analysts consider it an attempt by King Salman to sideline other senior members of the royal family in order to prevent any opposition to the crown prince.

Anti-Trump rallies

Several US cities have witnessed fresh demonstrations and marches against the policies of President Donald Trump. The protesters hit the streets of Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington DC, Austin and Portland, among others. They carried placards reading “Trump regime must go” and “Impeach Trump”. The protests were part of a nationwide move for activists to demonstrate their opposition to the current US administration. Trump is under fire ever since he took the oath of office in January. He has been condemned at home and abroad for his measures, including a ban on Muslim travelers from visiting the US, failure to condemn white supremacists, ignoring the plight of hurricane-hit Puerto Ricans, and failure to fulfill his campaign promises.

Catalan leaders in custody

Catalonia’s sacked leader Carles Puigdemont and four of his former ministers have turned themselves in to Belgian police. Belgian prosecutors say Puigdemont and four ministers surrendered after Spain issued arrest warrants. The warrants for rebellion, sedition, misuse of public funds, disobedience and breach of trust stem from last month’s secession vote in Catalonia region. Puigdemont and four of his associates fled to Belgium after Spain’s central government imposed direct rule in the autonomous region. Meanwhile, protesters demand the release of jailed Catalonian leaders who are being held on charges of sedition.

South Koreans rally against Trump’s visit

Thousands of South Koreans have staged a protest against US President Donald Trump’s upcoming visit to the country. Protesters who had gathered in central Seoul chanted anti-war slogans and condemned Trump’s heightened rhetoric against North Korea. They also called for negotiations to find a peaceful solution to the conflict on the Korean Peninsula. Trump is set to arrive in Seoul and meet with South Korean President Moon Jae-in on Tuesday. The two are expected to reaffirm their alliance against Pyongyang and discuss ways to put more pressure on the North.

Hariri’s resignation ‘Saudi decision’: Nasrallah

The head of Lebanon’s resistance movement Hezbollah says Prime Minister Saad Hariri’s resignation was Saudi Arabia’s decision dictated on him. Seyyed Hassan Nasrallah made the comment in a televised speech one day after Hariri quit his post. Nasrallah said the announcement of resignation from Riyadh in a recorded statement broadcast on Saudi-owned al-Arabiya TV indicate that the kingdom is entirely behind the move. Nasrallah slammed the Saudi kingdom for openly interfering in other countries’ affairs while accusing others of doing so. The Hezbollah chief stressed that Saad Hariri had no problems with other members of the Lebanese establishment before his resignation and had good relations with all political factions. Nasrallah said his movement didn’t want this resignation, repudiating escalations against Hezbollah. He called on the Lebanese people to remain calm and not to be concerned assuring that the country will successfully pass this stage.

Nigeria mourners attacked

Nigerian forces have attacked Shia Muslims joining Arba’een mourning rituals in Kano, killing at least two people. One of the victims has been identified as a young engineering student who was among those arrested during last year’s Arbaeen rituals. Nigerian forces attacked mourners as they gathered to mark the fortieth day after the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein, the third Shia Imam and the grandson of Prophet Mohammad. The crackdown has left several others injured. Last year, Nigerian forces attacked Arbaeen mourners with tear gas and live ammunition. The brutal attack left over one hundred mourners dead and hundreds injured.

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