Pakistani Muslims carry placards of Sheikh Zakzaky, to protest against his detention and crackdown on Shia Muslims in Nigeria. AFP
These are some of the headlines we are tracking for you in this edition of Press TV's Top 5:
- Amnesty International calls on the Nigerian government to investigate last month’s killing of hundreds of Muslims by the army in the northern city of Zaria.
- The US says it does not rule out fresh sanctions on Iran over its ballistic missile program, as the IAEA is to confirm Iran’s commitment to the nuclear deal with the P-5+1.
- Crude prices plunge to their lowest levels since 2003, falling below 30 dollars per barrel, causing sharp slides in global markets.
- Venezuela's president announces a two-month state of economic emergency, giving the authorities special temporary powers to boost production and ensure access to key goods.
- Israeli media reports say Tel Aviv is scrambling to block a pending European Union resolution that could lead to fresh sanctions against settlements in the occupied territories.
Press TV’s website can also be accessed at the following alternate addresses:
www.presstv.ir