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Here is a brief look at Press TV Newsroom's headlines from 0900 GMT to 1700 GMT, November 25, 2018.

Islamic awakening

The Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution says the world today is “a dark place due to the tyranny of hegemonic powers”. Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei made the remark in a meeting with Iranian officials, ambassadors of Islamic countries and participants of the 32nd Islamic Unity Conference in Tehran. He said superpowers, led by the US, are scared of Islamic awakening in the Middle East. Iran’s Leader said strengthening the Islamic awakening movement is the panacea for the problems the region is facing. Ayatollah Khamenei also lashed out at rulers of certain Muslim countries for colluding with the US in committing crimes in Yemen and Palestine. He further stressed that Washington and its cronies will suffer defeat in their confrontations with the Yemeni and Palestinian people.

Syria chemical attack

A chemical attack by terrorists on Syria’s northern city of Aleppo has left scores of people injured. The Syrian government says shells fired at an Aleppo neighborhood have caused breathing difficulties and blurred vision in 107 residents. Most of the victims, some of whom children, have been hospitalized. A number of them are being treated at the intensive care unit because of their critical condition. Health officials say the symptoms suggest that chlorine gas was used in the attack, but terrorists have denied using poisonous substances. The Russian Defense Ministry has also confirmed that the shells contained chlorine and that they were fired from the de-escalation zone in the neighboring Idlib province.

EU leaders endorse Brexit deal  

Chairman of the European Council Donald Tusk says European leaders have ratified the UK’s exit deal from the bloc. The deal, known as the Withdrawal Agreement and Political Declaration, came after nearly one year and a half of tough negotiations between London and Brussels. Lithuanian president has, however, said that the exit process is far from over. Among the issues included in the deal are financial matters, citizens' rights, Northern Ireland and future security and trade ties. British Prime Minister Theresa May has written a letter addressed to the nation, saying she will campaign with heart and soul for her Brexit deal. The premier faces fierce opposition from the UK parliament and some EU diplomats.

May urges parliament to back Brexit deal

European Union leaders have formally agreed on a deal for Britain’s departure from the bloc. The 27 leaders took barely half an hour at a summit in Brussels to approve the 600 page treaty. It sets the terms for the UK withdrawal from the EU on March 29 next year. The accord also outlines a future free trading relationship between the bloc and Britain. The biggest question now is whether British Prime Minister Theresa May's divided minority government can steer the deal through fierce resistance in parliament. The European Commission president has urged Britons to back the agreement.

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