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Here is a brief look at Press TV newsroom's headlines from 09:00 GMT to 17:00 GMT, November 8, 2017.

Rouhani slams Riyadh

Iranian President, Hassan Rouhani, has criticized what he calls Saudi Arabia’s hostile policies in the region, saying such policies will bear no fruit for the Arab kingdom. Rouhani accused Riyadh of interfering in the regional countries’ internal affairs and sponsoring the Daesh terror group in Syria and Iraq. He said Saudi Arabia should stop the war on Yemen and end the siege on the impoverished country. The Iranian president said Saudi authorities seek to put other nations into trouble in order to cover up their domestic problems. Rouhani warned that Saudi Arabia should beware of Western powers’ plot, saying they only want to drive a wedge among Muslim countries. He reiterated that Iran is after peace and stability in the region and extends a hand of friendship to all regional countries, including Saudi Arabia.

A spiritual walk in Karbala

Millions continue to make their way from Iraq’s holy city of Najaf to the shrine of the third Shia Imam - Imam Hussain - in Karbala. The pilgrims are making use of the occasion to highlight the lessons of resistance and revolution against tyranny Imam Hussain left behind. Our correspondent, Altaf Ahmad who is following Arab'aeen caravans in Iraq has sent this report.

Trump China visit

US President, Donald Trump, is in China for talks aimed at mutual trade as well as North Korea’s nuclear and missile programs. Trump was received by his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping upon arrival in Beijing. They’re scheduled to talk about a trade surplus between Beijing and Washington, which narrowed last month. Trump is also expected to ask his Chinese counterpart to cut financial links with North Korea and implement the UN Security Council resolutions against it. This is Trump’s first state visit to China. It comes after trips to South Korea and Japan, as part of his Asian tour. In Seoul, the US president spoke at the South Korean National Assembly, where he took a tough stance against North Korea.

Syria fight against Daesh

The Syrian army and its allied forces have surrounded and began to enter the Daesh-held town of Abu Kamal in Dayr al-Zawr province. The strategic town is located near the border with Iraq and is the last significant stronghold of the terrorists in Syria. The advance comes just a week after government troops took full control of the city of Dayr al-Zawr. Daesh in Syria now controls only Abu Kamal, a few neighboring towns, patches of desert and some isolated pockets elsewhere.

‘Lebanon govt. stands’

Lebanon's parliament speaker Nabih Berri says the government still stands after the shocking resignation of Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri. Hariri announced his resignation far from home in a weekend broadcast from Saudi Arabia. But, Nabih Berri says such form of resignation will not change the government's capacities. Lebanon’s President, Michel Aoun, also said he is awaiting Hariri’s return from Saudi Arabia to hear his reasons for quitting his post, and then making a decision. Secretary General of Hezbollah resistance movement, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah and several other Lebanese officials have accused Riyadh of forcing Hariri to quit in a bid to create tensions in Lebanon.

Catalonia tensions

Tensions in Catalonia show no signs of ending. Spain’s constitutional court has annulled the region’s unilateral declaration of independence. In a statement, the Spanish constitutional court said the October 27 declaration of independence is unconstitutional and therefore null and void. Meanwhile, Catalan protesters took to the streets of Barcelona in support of the region’s push for independence. They called for an immediate release of jailed Catalan government officials and independence activists who are held on charges of sedition. The protesters also blocked roads, highways and train tracks as part of a general strike. Scuffles broke out between police and demonstrators trying to take over a train station.

Saudi Arabia arrests

Saudi Arabia has reportedly made further arrests amid alleged anti-corruption crackdown which has netted dozens of high-profile businessmen and politicians. A number of the recent detainees include individuals with links to the immediate family of the late Crown Prince and Defense Minister Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz, who died in 2011. Others appear to be lower-level managers and officials. Saudi Arabia’s Anti-Corruption Committee headed by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman launched the crackdown on Saturday. This amid allegations of money laundering, bribery, extortion and exploiting public office for personal gain. The Human Right Watch has voiced concern over the arrests saying they could in fact be more a case of internal power politics.

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