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Here is a brief look at Press TV newsroom's headlines from 18:00 GMT, November 30, 2017 to 08:00 GMT, December 1, 2017.

Korean Peninsula tensions

The US defense secretary says Washington will continue to pursue diplomacy to resolve tensions with North Korea. James Mattis said military options are also on the table in dealing with Pyongyang’s nuclear and missile programs. The US defense secretary’s comments come after North Korea test-fired an advanced inter-continental ballistic missile on Tuesday. The North said the missile could target the entire US mainland. The launch drew quick and widespread condemnations, with the US envoy to the UN threatening to destroy Pyongyang in case of a possible war.

Trump and the US embassy in Israel

US officials say President Donald Trump is considering recognizing Jerusalem al-Quds as Israel's capital. The officials - speaking on condition of anonymity - said the outlines of Trump's plan emerged from a meeting of his top national security advisers at the White House on Monday. They added that the president is also planning to fulfill his pledge made during the presidential campaign to move the embassy. However, State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert said no decision on the embassy transfer has been made yet. Also, White House spokesman Sarah Sanders on Wednesday described such a decision as "premature.”

Iran, EU after JCPOA implementation

The Iranian foreign minister and the European Union foreign policy chief say the 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and the P5+1 group of countries must be fully implemented. The two senior diplomats made the statement at a closed-door meeting in the Italian capital Rome. They also discussed regional issues, including the situations in Lebanon and Syria. At the meeting, Mohammad Javad Zarif briefed Federica Mogherini on the tripartite Sochi summit, which was held last month between Iran, Turkey and Russia to discuss the situation of Syria. The top Iranian diplomat visited Rome to attend a high-level conference at the request of his Italian counterpart.

US's use of cluster bombs

The Pentagon has put off indefinitely a planned ban on using certain cluster bombs, which release explosive sub-munitions, or bomblets. Pentagon says it allows commanders to authorize the use of the weapons when they deem it necessary. The Department of Defense said the US military considers cluster bombs a legitimate and important weapon. It waved off criticisms which said cluster bombs kill indiscriminately and pose hazards to civilians. The new Pentagon policy drew immediate criticism. Human Rights Watch said there is no compelling reason for the use of cluster munitions. A 2010 international treaty outlaws the use of cluster bombs, but the United States has refused to sign the treaty.

Argentina’s missing submarine

Argentina’s navy has formally ended its search for possible survivors of a 44-crew submarine that went missing two weeks ago. Navy spokesman Enrique Balbi said despite the magnitude of efforts made, it has not been possible to locate the vessel. He added that the navy now shifts its mission from rescue to recovery. Balbi however noted that it was not possible to definitely confirm the crew had died. The navy’s final contact with the ARA San Juan came on November 15 when it was sailing in the South Atlantic. Hopes of finding survivors faded after a suspected explosion was reported near its last-known location.

Pakistan attack

At least two people are killed and eleven others injured in an attack on a university in Pakistan’s northwest. Militants stormed the Directorate of Agriculture Institute in the city of Peshawar, exchanging fire with security forces. Police say an explosion has also been heard in the area. Police have cordoned off the area and investigations are underway. Pro-Taliban militants have claimed responsibility for the attack, saying they targeted the base of a military Inter-Service Intelligence Agency, known as the ISI. Pakistan has been the scene of violent insurgency by Taliban militants in recent years.

Calls for arms embargo on Saudi Arabia

The European Parliament has voted for an EU arms embargo against Saudi Arabia as the humanitarian crisis in Yemen is deepening amid Saudi war. The resolution was approved almost unanimously. The European Parliament said there were serious allegations of Saudi Arabia breaching international humanitarian law in Yemen. The non-binding resolution called on the Greek government to abolish a controversial arms deal with Saudi Arabia. There was, however, no mention of the UK government, which sold 1.1 billion pounds worth of weapons and military equipment to Saudi Arabia in the first six months of this year. The European resolution also called for sending urgent humanitarian aid to Yemen, and finding a political solution to the crisis.

Zimbabwe new cabinet

Zimbabwe’s new President Emmerson Mnangagwa has named the members of his Cabinet. The list includes ruling party loyalists as well as figures linked to the military whose takeover helped oust former leader Robert Mugabe. The cabinet was announced late Thursday on state-television. No opposition politicians were on the 22-member list, dashing hopes for a more-inclusive government after Mugabe. A veteran minister under the former president has been named the new Finance Minister. Three top army leaders, including Major General Sibusiso Moyo have also been elected as high-profile ministers. Moyo was the army spokesperson who announced the army takeover on November 15th. The move set in motion a national call for the former president's resignation after 37 years in power.

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