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Here is a brief look at Press TV Newsroom's headlines from 0900 GMT to 1700 GMT, April 14, 2019.

Blocking flood aid

Iran’s foreign minister has slammed the United States for impeding foreign aid to flood-hit areas in the country. Mohammad Javad Zarif says Tehran will release documents indicating that European banks refuse to transfer aid money to Iran, for fear of US measures. He said the documents prove that the US is actively engaged in such measures. Zarif said such US actions can be defined as crime against humanity. The top Iranian diplomat said the international aid is a sign of global sympathy and solidarity, but Washington’s destructive and inhumane measures have interrupted this solidarity.

Libya fighting

The UN has expressed concern over the rising toll of the conflict between forces loyal to renegade General Khalifa Haftar and the UN backed government in Libya. The World Health Organization says more than 120 people have been killed and over 560 others wounded in the fighting so far. The WHO also denounced repeated attacks on healthcare workers and vehicles as Haftar’s Libyan National Army continues the offensive to take control of the capital, Tripoli. Fighters from the internationally-recognized government are trying to defend the frontlines in an escalating battle in the southern town of Ain Sara. The UN-backed Government of National Accord has called for a ceasefire and the withdrawal of invading forces.

US dangerous move

Iran’s foreign minister is to send messages to his foreign counterparts to warn against the consequences of the US designation of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps as a terrorist organization. Mohammad Javad Zarif noted that these messages would shed light on what he called the dangerous repercussions of the unprecedented move. The top Iranian diplomat said he had also called on his foreign counterparts to express their stances on Washington’s move. Zarif’s measures coincide with the enforcement of the Monday announcement by US President Donald Trump against the IRGC. Trump’s move has drawn widespread condemnation from Iran and many other countries.

Iran flood relief

Iranian emergency officials have issued warnings against camping alongside rivers and canals because of possible flash floods. People have been called to stay away from dangerous zones as heavy rains continue in eastern and southern parts of Iran. This as, aid and relief operations are underway in other areas affected by recent nationwide floods. Iran’s interior minister says the floods have inflicted 800 million dollars worth of damages. Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli says 25 provinces have been affected by the deluges and 250 villages have been evacuated. The rare flash floods hit Iran in the past month. According to the Iranian Red Crescent Society, the disaster has claimed nearly 80 lives so far.

Sudan politics

Sudan’s foreign ministry has urged the international community to back the country’s new military rulers. The ministry in a statement said supporting the ruling military council will help democratic transition of power in Sudan. This comes as thousands of protesters continue their sit-in outside the defense ministry in Khartoum, calling for the formation of a civilian government. On Saturday, organizers presented a list of demands to the transitional military council. They want civilian representatives to be included in the council. They also seek the removal of all associates of President Omar al-Bashir who was toppled by the military on Thursday. Bashir was in power for three decades.

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