Palestinians prepare to mark 68th anniversary of the Nakba Day

Here is a round-up of global news developments:

• Palestinians prepare to mark the 68th anniversary of the Nakba Day amid tough restrictions by Israeli forces. Nakba Day is the day when more than 700000 Palestinians were expelled from their homes. Israelis hold celebrations at this day. Check points to Jerusalem al-Quds have been closed.
• Over 90 people have been killed and dozens more wounded in three separate car bomb attacks in the Iraqi capital Baghdad. The first attack by Daesh targeted a crowded market in Sadr City leaving 64 people dead. At least 30 people were killed in two later attacks targeting Baghdad neighborhoods.
• Two people have been killed as militants launched a mortar attack on a government-held area in Syria’s Aleppo. The attack was carried out despite a ceasefire in place between the warring sides in Aleppo. The exchange of mortar shells has killed many people in recent weeks.
• A video posted on the Internet purportedly shows al-Nusra Front terrorists executing two Syrian soldiers after taunting and beating them. The soldiers were captured near Aleppo several days ago. Press TV cannot verify the authenticity of the footage.
• Two more people have been killed in fresh Saudi airstrikes on Yemen. Nine people were also injured after warplanes targeted an area in northern Amran province. The attacks come despite the ongoing UN-brokered peace talks in Kuwait. More than 94-thousand Yemenis have lost their lives since March last year.
• The German foreign minister says Ukraine and Russia have agreed to create demilitarized zones in areas of eastern Ukraine held by pro-Russia forces. In a meeting between top politicians from Russia, Ukraine, France, and Germany several agreements were made to implement security in Ukraine’s volatile east.
• Russia has strongly criticized US installation of a missile system in Romania, describing the decision as a mistake. The Russian Foreign Ministry says the measure flouts the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty, signed between Moscow and Washington in 1987. Russia says the move directly affects its national security.
• The Nigerian president has demanded the return of assets - such as stolen oil - stashed in the UK and other British territories. Muhammadu Buhari made the request after the British premier was filmed saying that Nigeria and Afghanistan are corrupt countries. Buhari says he does not need an apology from David Cameron.

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