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Here is a brief look at Press TV newsroom's headlines from 1800 GMT, March 30, 2019 to 0800 GMT, March 31, 2019.

Israelis kill 4 Palestinians

Israeli forces kill four Palestinians in the Gaza Strip during a massive demonstration on the anniversary of the start of the Great March of Return rallies. Over three-hundred people have also been injured in Saturday’s protest. Tens of thousands of Gazans have gathered along the so-called buffer zone in the east of the enclave to mark a year since they launched their weekly anti-Israeli protests. The Palestinian resistance movement, Hamas, says the huge turnout of people in the Great March of Return demonstrations show that Palestinians will continue to support the resistance.

Venezuela rival rallies

In Venezuela, supporters of the country’s President Nicolas Maduro have taken to the streets in the capital to voice their anger at US imperialism. The protesters held Venezuelan flags and Maduro posters. They chanted anti-US and anti-opposition slogans. The demonstrators stressed that they are against US invasion of their country, vowing not to allow it to happen. They also expressed support for the embattled president saying he is not alone. Meanwhile, a rival rally was held by the opposition with its leader Juan Guaido promising a better life for struggling Venezuelans. He also called on the army to back the opposition movement.

Brexit dispute in Britain

The leader of the UK opposition Labour Party has described Prime Minister Theresa May’s handling of Brexit process as beyond ridiculous. Jeremy Corbyn added that May’s Brexit proposals have failed to address critical issues such as the Irish border, consumer rights and environmental protection. Corbyn noted that the Labour Party will submit its Brexit plans to parliament next week. He warned that London’s departure from the European Union without a deal will plunge the country’s economy and security into deep uncertainty. Meanwhile, protesters have gathered at the main motorway between Dublin and Belfast to express their concern about a possible hard border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

Algeria politics

The Algerian army chief of staff has renewed calls for declaring President Abdelaziz Bouteflika unfit for office. Ahmed Gaed Salah said most Algerians have already re-affirmed their support for the army’s proposal. The idea is based on the Article 102 of the constitution which signals an end to Bouteflika’s 20-year rule. Under the article, Chairman of Parliament's Upper House, Abdelkader Bensalah, would serve as caretaker president for at least 45 days in the nation of more than 40-million people.

Ukraine election

Ukrainians are casting their ballots in the country’s presidential election on Sunday. There are three main contenders. Sitting President, Petro Poroshenko is re-running but people are upset with his inability to resolve tensions with Russia. Comedian and actor, Volodymyr Zelensky, is enjoying wider support than Poroshenko and is expected to win the first round. Analysts link his popularity to people’s resentment with the current leadership. The third major contender is former Prime Minister Yulia Timoshenko, who has proposed negotiations with Russia. 36 other candidates are also running. Election officials expect the voter turnout to be at around 80 percent. Results are expected to be very close and a runoff vote is already scheduled for April.

Murder of Khashoggi

US Media reports suggest that some members of the Saudi Arabian hit squat that killed dissident journalist, Jamal Khashoggi, received training in America. Dozens of American and Saudi sources, speaking on condition of anonymity claimed that an Arkansas-based security firm conducted the training. The exercise reportedly came under a US State Department license as part of security cooperation agreements between Washington and Riyadh. The program, as well as some other security exchange contracts between the two countries, have reportedly been suspended following Khashoggi's death. In October 2018, the journalist was killed and dismembered in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul by a team of 15 agents sent by Riyadh. Saudi Crown Prince, Mohamad Bin Salman, is widely believed to be behind the murder.

Earth Hour

The 13th edition of Earth Hour has been observed around the world. 24 landmarks around the world have turned off their lights for 60 minutes at 8:30 pm local time. They included the Eiffel Tower in Paris, the Kremlin and nearby buildings in Moscow, Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate and the Acropolis in Athens. Dozens of companies around the world also joined this year's switch-off. Earth Hour aims to raise awareness about climate change and its impact on the planet's vanishing biodiversity.

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