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Here is a brief look at Press TV newsroom's headlines from 1800 GMT, November 28, 2018 to 0800 GMT, November 29, 2018.

US to debate Saudi war

The US Senate has voted in favor of advancing a resolution aimed at ending Washington’s military support for Saudi Arabia’s war on Yemen. Senators voted 63-37 to move forward with the resolution. The White House has threatened to veto it if it passes Congress. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo also described the vote as poorly timed. But Democratic Senator Bernie Sanders defended the move.

Ukraine's martial law  

A 30-day period of martial law has taken effect in 10 of Ukraine's 27 regions on Wednesday. While the government insists that the martial law will not affect the country's economy, experts warn that it can cost Ukraine dearly this year amid worsening financial situation.

UK contractors attacked in Afghanistan  

An attack on a British security contractor compound in the Afghan capital Kabul has left at least 10 people dead. The Afghan Health Ministry says nearly 20 others were wounded in the assault. It didn't identify the nationality of the victims. An unknown number of gunmen stormed the facility run by British security firm G4S following a car bomb explosion near its entrance. The Taliban claimed responsibility for the incident. The militant group said they launched the attack in retaliation for casualties caused by foreign forces in the provinces of Helmand and Kandahar. Afghanistan has been plagued by violence, mostly claimed by the Taliban as well as the Daesh terror group over the past years.

Argentina considering charges against MBS

The Argentine federal judge seeks information on the Saudi crown prince’s role in the Yemen war and his involvement in the murder of the journalist Jamal Khashoggi. The office of judge Ariel Lijo said, he has asked the Argentine Foreign Ministry to provide him with information from Yemen, Turkey and the International Criminal Court. The move comes after Human Rights Watch wrote to a federal prosecutor in Argentina on Monday. The group demanded Mohammad bin Salman be prosecuted for mass civilian casualties caused by the Saudi-led coalition’s onslaught in Yemen and for the torture and repression of Saudi citizens including Jamal Khashoggi. Bin Salman is in Argentina’s capital Buenos Aires to attend the G20 summit, which will begin on Friday.

Italy against refugees

Italy has adopted a tough anti-refugee law despite criticism from opponents. The lower house of parliament passed the bill with 396 votes in favor. 99 lawmakers voted against the legislation. The Italian Senate had already given the green light to the measure. The move will make it easier to expel migrants and limit residency permits. It will also allow migrants to be stripped of Italian citizenship if convicted of terrorism. The Italian Refugee Council said it is seriously concerned by the new law. The motion was proposed by far-right Interior Minister Matteo Salvini. He has already banned charity-run ships carrying migrants from docking in Italian ports.

More tariffs to come?

The US Trade Representative slams China for failing to offer what he calls meaningful reform in its aggressive trade policies. Robert Lighthizer said the policies harm the US industry. He threatened tariffs on Chinese cars. Lighthizer added, Beijing's policies on auto tariffs are especially egregious as the Chinese government tax US-made cars at more than double the rate it charges other countries. Lighthizer warned, he will examine all available tools to equalize the tariffs applied to automobiles, at President Donald Trump’s direction. The US administration has imposed tariffs on 250-billion-dollars of Chinese imports. Washington has threatened more tariffs on all Chinese goods if Beijing fails to change its “unfair practices”.

Russia-Ukraine row  

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin says Russian forces had a right to seize three Ukrainian ships off the coast of Crimea last weekend. Putin said the incident had been orchestrated by Kiev as a provocation. He added, the Russian forces were fulfilling their lawful duty to protect Russia’s borders. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump says he is deeply concerned over Russia’s actions against Ukraine, which he described as Washington’s ally. Trump threatened to cancel planned talks with Putin at this week's G20 summit over the naval clash between Russia and Ukraine. The EU has also strongly condemned Russia's seizure of the Ukrainian ships. Tensions have been high around the Black Sea since the Crimean Peninsula rejoined Russia following a referendum in 2014.

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