France mediates between Saudis & UN over crimes in Yemen

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

• France calls for the defusing of tensions between Saudi Arabia and the United Nations in the wake of a row over the world body’s blacklisting of Riyadh and its allies for their crimes in Yemen.
• The funeral ceremony of Muhammad Ali is held in the U-S city of Louisville. Lovers, politicians and athletes pay their last respects to the boxing legend.
• Iran’s defense minister says his country will continue defending the Syrian government and nation against terrorism as demanded by Damascus.
• The European soccer Championship gets underway in the French capital as security fears and ongoing strikes threaten to mar the tournament.
• EU Home Affairs ministers meet in Brussels to discuss ways to combat the ongoing threat of terrorism. Our correspondent reports on challenges facing the bloc.

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