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Israel behind killing of top Hezbollah cmdr.: Lebanese MP

A Hezbollah lawmaker says Israel is behind the killing of one of the group’s senior commanders in Syria, calling the assassination an open war which will be retaliated.

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These are some of the headlines we are tracking for you in this edition of Press TV's Top 5:

  • A Hezbollah lawmaker says Israel is behind the killing of one of the group’s senior commanders in Syria, calling the assassination an open war which will be retaliated.
  • At least 16 people are killed and over two dozen injured in a series of shootings and bomb attacks in northern Iraq.
  • The US Navy fires the commander of 10 American sailors captured by Iran after trespassing on Iranian territorial waters in January.
  • Brazil's interim president calls for unity as the country grapples with political tensions following a senate vote to suspend Dilma Rousseff.
  • The UN cuts world economic growth forecast for this year, saying the prospects for a turnaround is little.