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Here is a brief look at Press TV Newsroom's headlines from 09:00 GMT to 17:00 GMT, January 28, 2017.

Yemen clashes

At least six people have been killed as armed groups loyal to Saudi Arabia have clashed with forces allied to the UAE in Yemen’s port city of Aden. Witnesses say gunmen were deployed to most districts of Aden and heavy gunfire and explosions could be heard. Clashes have also reportedly left dozens of people injured. Locals say the fighting has been its worst between the forces once united with foreign powers in their battle against Yemen’s army and Ansarullah fighters. Aden is currently under the control of forces loyal to former Yemeni president Abd Rabbuh Mansur Hadi. Saudi Arabia and its allies launched a war on Yemen back in March 2015 in an attempt to bring Hadi to power. The onslaught has claimed over 13,700 lives.

Turkey Syria operation

Hospital sources say at least 37 civilians have been killed since Turkey launched an operation in Syria’s Afrin region days ago. Most of the victims of the Turkish military operation are refugees, including a dozen children and seven women. Ankara began its air and ground assaults against Kurdish militants on January 20, with the support of the so-called Free Syrian Army. The operation was aimed at crushing the US-backed YPG militants in Afrin and its surrounding areas, and creating a so-called safe zone. Ankara says three Turkish soldiers and eleven FSA militants have been killed since then. Damascus has condemned the Turkish operation.

AU summit

The African Union has convened a meeting in Ethiopia's capital, Addis Ababa to explore ways of tackling corruption. Organizers of the event say the theme of the 30th ordinary session of the African Union is winning the fight against corruption. Participants in the meeting will deliberate on institutional reforms within the union and the state of peace and security in Africa. African leaders believe that corruption is an obstacle in the way of development on the continent.

Iran heavy snowfall

Heavy snow has blanketed northern and western parts of Iran, causing travel chaos. The wintery weather also shut down schools and educational institutions in eight provinces, including the capital Tehran. Officials say flights have been disrupted while attempts are being made to clear the runway at both Mehrabad and Imam Khomeini airports. Traffic police have urged people to cancel or put off their trips as several roads leading to northern provinces have been cut off. According to a forecast by the Iran Meteorological Organization, more rain and snowfalls are likely for the next couple of days.

Kabul in shock

Afghanistan is observing a day of national mourning after one of the deadliest terror attacks in months hit Kabul. A day after the massive blast in central Kabul, residents are still reeling in a state of shock and despair. Security has been beefed up across the country amid fears of more possible attacks. The Taliban-claimed car bombing left at least 95 people dead and nearly 190 more injured. Officials said the bomb planted in an ambulance went off at a police checkpoint near foreign embassies and government offices. It was the second deadly attack by the militant group on high security targets in Kabul since last week. On Tuesday, more than 20 people were killed in an attack on Kabul’s Intercontinental Hotel.

Iran nuclear deal

Iran’s foreign minister says European countries cannot keep the nuclear deal while at the same time violating it by giving concessions to the US on its terms. Zarif made the comments in an interview with renowned German journalist and ex-lawmaker Jurgen Todenhofer published on Saturday. The top Iranian diplomat also rejected Europeans’ concerns about Iran’s ballistic missile program. Zarif said Iranian missiles have a maximum range of 2,000 kilometers and cannot carry nuclear warheads. He said, this is while, Iran is in a region where others, including Saudi Arabia, have nuclear-capable missiles with a greater range. Zarif said Iran has also repeatedly announced that it will not use its missiles unless it is attacked.

Kashmir strike

Kashmiris have closed shops and businesses in the disputed Himalayan region as part of a strike over Indian forces’ killing of two student demonstrators on Saturday. In reaction to the strike, authorities have deployed riot police and paramilitary forces across the region to curb likely anti-India protests. A curfew has also been imposed in old part of Kashmir’s main city of Srinagar. Indian soldiers killed two students during clashes in southern Shopian district. Nine protesters were also injured after the forces resorted to live fire. Anti-India sentiment runs deep in the region. Saturday’s protests were staged to denounce a surge in violence that’s pushed up the number of civilian deaths in the region.

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