Here is a brief look at Press TV newsroom's headlines from 1800 GMT, May 28, 2018 to 0800 GMT, May 29, 2018.
Cashes in Bolivia
Bolivian riot police have clashed with protesters in the central city of Cocha-bamba. The crowd hit the streets over a block to education funding and the death of a student protester last week. The clashes erupted when the protesters gathered at government offices being guarded by riot police. There was no immediate reports of injuries during the latest confrontation between the protesters and the police. Students have been marching for more than two weeks in cities of El Alto and La Paz. The Public University of El Alto has 43-thousand active students, the majority of whom are in financial need. President, Evo Morales, currently aspiring to a fourth term in office, said the violence was an attempt to overthrow him.
Poland wants US boots on the ground
Poland says it is seeking the permanent deployment of thousands of American troops on its soil. The Polish defense minister says such presence is of great importance to serve as a deterrence against Russia. He said Warsaw is in talks with Washington to make this happen. NATO and American troops were stationed in Poland last year. They’re currently on a rotational and temporary mission. NATO has increasingly built up its forces on Russia's doorstep in recent years. It accuses Moscow of supporting pro-Russian forces in Ukraine’s east. Moscow however denies such allegations, saying the Western military alliance is seeking pretexts to justify its eastward expansion.
US, Japan say North Korea must denuclearize
US President, Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe say it is imperative to completely dismantle North Korea's nuclear weapons and ballistic missile program. A White House statement said the two leaders discussed recent developments in North Korea and confirmed they would meet again in advance of the expected meeting between Washington and Pyongyang. In a phone call, Trump and Abe also agreed to cooperate to make the planned summit meaningful. Over the weekend, Trump and North Korean Leader Kim Jung-Un separately expressed their readiness to meet on June 12 in Singapore as originally planned. This as Trump called off the summit last week citing open hostility by Pyongyang.
Italian president faces impeachment
Italian President Sergio Mattarella gives economist Paolo Cottarelli a mandate to form an interim government. Italy’s 5-star-movement is angry at Mattarella’s move and is seeking his impeachment. Our correspondent in Rome Max Civili has the details.
Unrest in Nicaragua
Clashes have erupted between police and protesters in the Nicaraguan capital following the collapse of talks between the administration of President Daniel Ortega and the opposition. The demonstrators want justice for scores of people killed in weeks of protests. The wave of unrest against Ortega broke out in mid-April. The demonstrations were triggered by an aborted attempt to change the country’s social security system, but quickly expanded to grievances related to corruption and repression. According to humanitarian groups, the wave of unrest has claimed over 80 lives since April.
Gazans planning to break Israeli siege
Palestinians in the Gaza Strip are preparing for a sea journey in an attempt to break Israel’s blockade on the coastal enclave. Officials say the boats will carry the sick and the injured and all aboard are unarmed.
North Korea activates diplomacy with US
Senior North Korean official Kim Yong Chol is heading to the US after a stopover in the Chinese capital. Kim was seen arriving in Beijing early on Tuesday. He’s the vice chairman of the central committee of North Korea. His visit to the United States comes ahead of a June meeting between North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and US president Donald Trump. Preparations are underway for the historic summit that will take place in Singapore. As part of the preparations, the White House says a team of US officials has left an American military base in Japan for Singapore. At the same time, top aide to North Korean leader, Kim Chang Son, is now in Singapore for meetings with Americans.
Clashes in Chile
Chilean riot guards have clashed with demonstrators in the streets of the capital Santiago. They were protesting police violence. Police used tear gas and batons to disperse the angry protesters. The demonstration was organized by students and their parents. It came after police carried out a violent evacuation of a university building last week. The school building was occupied by representatives of a student movement against sexual harassment and violence. A video of the incident sparked public anger. It showed police forces throwing chairs at young people. Officials promised an investigation into police actions.
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