Daily News Brief for Tuesday, March 5:

*)Refugees stream out of last Daesh enclave in Syria

Aid officials say a camp in northeastern Syria is on the brink of collapse because of the flood of refugees fleeing the last Daesh territory in the country.

The Al Hol camp is now home to some 45,000 people.

The Red Cross says several thousand more - mainly women and children - are arriving every day, with "no end in sight."

The new arrivals are fleeing Baghouz in the east, where the remnants of Daesh in Syria are battling US-backed SDF militants.

*)Guaido returns to Venezuela

Self-proclaimed interim president of Venezuela, Juan Guaido, has returned home after a tour of several Latin American neighbours.

He was trying to drum up support for what President Nicolas Maduro is calling an attempted coup orchestrated by the US.

Four years of economic recession in Venezuela have plunged the country further into poverty, with some 2.7 million people fleeing the country.

*)China-Canada spat continues

China is accusing two detained Canadians of stealing state secrets.

That, just days after Canada announced it will proceed with a US extradition request for Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou.

The US is accusing tech giant Huawei of violating US trade bans and building spyware into its hardware.

The company says the US is terrified of China's increasing tech reach.

*)Second Canadian minister quits over scandal

A second minister has resigned from Canada’s cabinet as a corruption scandal deepens.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and some members of his government are under fire for allegedly trying to shield a major Canadian company accused of corruption in its dealings with Libya.

And finally,

*)US to end trade preferences for Turkey

The US has announced it will end a preferential tariff system for Turkey, which is meant to bolster the trading prospects of developing nations.

Washington said the move was due to Turkey’s economy becoming sufficiently developed.

President Trump told US lawmakers that Washington "remains committed to fair and reciprocal trade with Turkey."

The program allowed some Turkish exports to enter the United States duty-free.

Trump has made "America first" a key plank of his economic nationalism.

Daily News Brief for Tuesday, March 5:

*)Refugees stream out of last Daesh enclave in Syria

Aid officials say a camp in northeastern Syria is on the brink of collapse because of the flood of refugees fleeing the last Daesh territory in the country.

The Al Hol camp is now home to some 45,000 people.

The Red Cross says several thousand more - mainly women and children - are arriving every day, with "no end in sight."

The new arrivals are fleeing Baghouz in the east, where the remnants of Daesh in Syria are battling US-backed SDF militants.

*)Guaido returns to Venezuela

Self-proclaimed interim president of Venezuela, Juan Guaido, has returned home after a tour of several Latin American neighbours.

He was trying to drum up support for what President Nicolas Maduro is calling an attempted coup orchestrated by the US.

Four years of economic recession in Venezuela have plunged the country further into poverty, with some 2.7 million people fleeing the country.

*)China-Canada spat continues

China is accusing two detained Canadians of stealing state secrets.

That, just days after Canada announced it will proceed with a US extradition request for Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou.

The US is accusing tech giant Huawei of violating US trade bans and building spyware into its hardware.

The company says the US is terrified of China's increasing tech reach.

*)Second Canadian minister quits over scandal

A second minister has resigned from Canada’s cabinet as a corruption scandal deepens.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and some members of his government are under fire for allegedly trying to shield a major Canadian company accused of corruption in its dealings with Libya.

And finally,

*)US to end trade preferences for Turkey

The US has announced it will end a preferential tariff system for Turkey, which is meant to bolster the trading prospects of developing nations.

Washington said the move was due to Turkey’s economy becoming sufficiently developed.

President Trump told US lawmakers that Washington "remains committed to fair and reciprocal trade with Turkey."

The program allowed some Turkish exports to enter the United States duty-free.

Trump has made "America first" a key plank of his economic nationalism.

Daily News Brief for Tuesday, March 5:

*)Refugees stream out of last Daesh enclave in Syria

Aid officials say a camp in northeastern Syria is on the brink of collapse because of the flood of refugees fleeing the last Daesh territory in the country.

The Al Hol camp is now home to some 45,000 people.

The Red Cross says several thousand more - mainly women and children - are arriving every day, with "no end in sight."

The new arrivals are fleeing Baghouz in the east, where the remnants of Daesh in Syria are battling US-backed SDF militants.

*)Guaido returns to Venezuela

Self-proclaimed interim president of Venezuela, Juan Guaido, has returned home after a tour of several Latin American neighbours.

He was trying to drum up support for what President Nicolas Maduro is calling an attempted coup orchestrated by the US.

Four years of economic recession in Venezuela have plunged the country further into poverty, with some 2.7 million people fleeing the country.

*)China-Canada spat continues

China is accusing two detained Canadians of stealing state secrets.

That, just days after Canada announced it will proceed with a US extradition request for Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou.

The US is accusing tech giant Huawei of violating US trade bans and building spyware into its hardware.

The company says the US is terrified of China's increasing tech reach.

*)Second Canadian minister quits over scandal

A second minister has resigned from Canada’s cabinet as a corruption scandal deepens.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and some members of his government are under fire for allegedly trying to shield a major Canadian company accused of corruption in its dealings with Libya.

And finally,

*)US to end trade preferences for Turkey

The US has announced it will end a preferential tariff system for Turkey, which is meant to bolster the trading prospects of developing nations.

Washington said the move was due to Turkey’s economy becoming sufficiently developed.

President Trump told US lawmakers that Washington "remains committed to fair and reciprocal trade with Turkey."

The program allowed some Turkish exports to enter the United States duty-free.

Trump has made "America first" a key plank of his economic nationalism.

Daily News Brief for Tuesday, March 5:

*)Refugees stream out of last Daesh enclave in Syria

Aid officials say a camp in northeastern Syria is on the brink of collapse because of the flood of refugees fleeing the last Daesh territory in the country.

The Al Hol camp is now home to some 45,000 people.

The Red Cross says several thousand more - mainly women and children - are arriving every day, with "no end in sight."

The new arrivals are fleeing Baghouz in the east, where the remnants of Daesh in Syria are battling US-backed SDF militants.

*)Guaido returns to Venezuela

Self-proclaimed interim president of Venezuela, Juan Guaido, has returned home after a tour of several Latin American neighbours.

He was trying to drum up support for what President Nicolas Maduro is calling an attempted coup orchestrated by the US.

Four years of economic recession in Venezuela have plunged the country further into poverty, with some 2.7 million people fleeing the country.

*)China-Canada spat continues

China is accusing two detained Canadians of stealing state secrets.

That, just days after Canada announced it will proceed with a US extradition request for Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou.

The US is accusing tech giant Huawei of violating US trade bans and building spyware into its hardware.

The company says the US is terrified of China's increasing tech reach.

*)Second Canadian minister quits over scandal

A second minister has resigned from Canada’s cabinet as a corruption scandal deepens.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and some members of his government are under fire for allegedly trying to shield a major Canadian company accused of corruption in its dealings with Libya.

And finally,

*)US to end trade preferences for Turkey

The US has announced it will end a preferential tariff system for Turkey, which is meant to bolster the trading prospects of developing nations.

Washington said the move was due to Turkey’s economy becoming sufficiently developed.

President Trump told US lawmakers that Washington "remains committed to fair and reciprocal trade with Turkey."

The program allowed some Turkish exports to enter the United States duty-free.

Trump has made "America first" a key plank of his economic nationalism.

Monday, March 4, 2019

A deadly tornado strikes Alabama in the US, and Turkish Airlines helps rescue former circus lions.

This is TRT World’s Daily News Brief for Monday, March 4th.

Deadly tornado strikes Alabama

We start in the US, where a tornado tore through Alabama on Sunday, killing at least 23 people.

The storm uprooted trees and caused “catastrophic damage” to buildings and roads.

Search operations were halted Sunday night due to hazardous conditions, but Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones said they would resume on Monday morning.

Battle for last Daesh enclave in Syria resumes

Daesh faces final territorial defeat in Syria as US-backed militias said they were closing in on the terror group.

The offensive has been temporarily slowed down to protect remaining civilians held by Daesh in Baghouz village, near the Iraq border.

The US has been providing air support to the PYD/YPG-dominated SDF militia in the fight against Daesh. The YPG is the Syrian offshoot of the PKK terrorist organisation.

US merges consulate for Palestinians with new embassy

The US confirmed it would close its diplomatic mission to the Palestinians on Monday and open a new Palestinian Affairs Unit within its new embassy in Jerusalem.

The move downgrades the consulate which served the Palestinians for decades and hands over responsibilities to Israel ambassador.

US officials say the move is meant to improve efficiency. But Palestinians have condemned it as a strike against them.

Algeria’s Bouteflika to run for fifth term amid protests

Algeria’s President Abdelaziz Bouteflika has officially registered as a candidate for next month’s election.

The 82-year-old’s bid for a fifth term sparked protests in Algeria and abroad.

He promised to hold early elections if he’s re-elected. Bouteflika is currently in Switzerland, where he’s receiving medical treatment.

Turkish Airlines affiliate flies rescued lions to natural habitat

And finally,

Four former circus lions were rescued from a life behind bars and flown to a habitat in South Africa.

The three young lionesses and one lion were being kept in a cage in Ukraine’s capital, without access to direct sunlight.

Animal rights group Lawrence Anthony World Organization saved the lions who were flown to Kragga Kamma Game Park by Turkish Airlines’ affiliate Turkish Cargo.

And that’s your daily news brief from TRT World... For more, head to TRTWORLD.com

Monday, March 4, 2019

A deadly tornado strikes Alabama in the US, and Turkish Airlines helps rescue former circus lions.

This is TRT World’s Daily News Brief for Monday, March 4th.

Deadly tornado strikes Alabama

We start in the US, where a tornado tore through Alabama on Sunday, killing at least 23 people.

The storm uprooted trees and caused “catastrophic damage” to buildings and roads.

Search operations were halted Sunday night due to hazardous conditions, but Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones said they would resume on Monday morning.

Battle for last Daesh enclave in Syria resumes

Daesh faces final territorial defeat in Syria as US-backed militias said they were closing in on the terror group.

The offensive has been temporarily slowed down to protect remaining civilians held by Daesh in Baghouz village, near the Iraq border.

The US has been providing air support to the PYD/YPG-dominated SDF militia in the fight against Daesh. The YPG is the Syrian offshoot of the PKK terrorist organisation.

US merges consulate for Palestinians with new embassy

The US confirmed it would close its diplomatic mission to the Palestinians on Monday and open a new Palestinian Affairs Unit within its new embassy in Jerusalem.

The move downgrades the consulate which served the Palestinians for decades and hands over responsibilities to Israel ambassador.

US officials say the move is meant to improve efficiency. But Palestinians have condemned it as a strike against them.

Algeria’s Bouteflika to run for fifth term amid protests

Algeria’s President Abdelaziz Bouteflika has officially registered as a candidate for next month’s election.

The 82-year-old’s bid for a fifth term sparked protests in Algeria and abroad.

He promised to hold early elections if he’s re-elected. Bouteflika is currently in Switzerland, where he’s receiving medical treatment.

Turkish Airlines affiliate flies rescued lions to natural habitat

And finally,

Four former circus lions were rescued from a life behind bars and flown to a habitat in South Africa.

The three young lionesses and one lion were being kept in a cage in Ukraine’s capital, without access to direct sunlight.

Animal rights group Lawrence Anthony World Organization saved the lions who were flown to Kragga Kamma Game Park by Turkish Airlines’ affiliate Turkish Cargo.

And that’s your daily news brief from TRT World... For more, head to TRTWORLD.com

Monday, March 4, 2019

A deadly tornado strikes Alabama in the US, and Turkish Airlines helps rescue former circus lions.

This is TRT World’s Daily News Brief for Monday, March 4th.

Deadly tornado strikes Alabama

We start in the US, where a tornado tore through Alabama on Sunday, killing at least 23 people.

The storm uprooted trees and caused “catastrophic damage” to buildings and roads.

Search operations were halted Sunday night due to hazardous conditions, but Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones said they would resume on Monday morning.

Battle for last Daesh enclave in Syria resumes

Daesh faces final territorial defeat in Syria as US-backed militias said they were closing in on the terror group.

The offensive has been temporarily slowed down to protect remaining civilians held by Daesh in Baghouz village, near the Iraq border.

The US has been providing air support to the PYD/YPG-dominated SDF militia in the fight against Daesh. The YPG is the Syrian offshoot of the PKK terrorist organisation.

US merges consulate for Palestinians with new embassy

The US confirmed it would close its diplomatic mission to the Palestinians on Monday and open a new Palestinian Affairs Unit within its new embassy in Jerusalem.

The move downgrades the consulate which served the Palestinians for decades and hands over responsibilities to Israel ambassador.

US officials say the move is meant to improve efficiency. But Palestinians have condemned it as a strike against them.

Algeria’s Bouteflika to run for fifth term amid protests

Algeria’s President Abdelaziz Bouteflika has officially registered as a candidate for next month’s election.

The 82-year-old’s bid for a fifth term sparked protests in Algeria and abroad.

He promised to hold early elections if he’s re-elected. Bouteflika is currently in Switzerland, where he’s receiving medical treatment.

Turkish Airlines affiliate flies rescued lions to natural habitat

And finally,

Four former circus lions were rescued from a life behind bars and flown to a habitat in South Africa.

The three young lionesses and one lion were being kept in a cage in Ukraine’s capital, without access to direct sunlight.

Animal rights group Lawrence Anthony World Organization saved the lions who were flown to Kragga Kamma Game Park by Turkish Airlines’ affiliate Turkish Cargo.

And that’s your daily news brief from TRT World... For more, head to TRTWORLD.com

Monday, March 4, 2019

A deadly tornado strikes Alabama in the US, and Turkish Airlines helps rescue former circus lions.

This is TRT World’s Daily News Brief for Monday, March 4th.

Deadly tornado strikes Alabama

We start in the US, where a tornado tore through Alabama on Sunday, killing at least 23 people.

The storm uprooted trees and caused “catastrophic damage” to buildings and roads.

Search operations were halted Sunday night due to hazardous conditions, but Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones said they would resume on Monday morning.

Battle for last Daesh enclave in Syria resumes

Daesh faces final territorial defeat in Syria as US-backed militias said they were closing in on the terror group.

The offensive has been temporarily slowed down to protect remaining civilians held by Daesh in Baghouz village, near the Iraq border.

The US has been providing air support to the PYD/YPG-dominated SDF militia in the fight against Daesh. The YPG is the Syrian offshoot of the PKK terrorist organisation.

US merges consulate for Palestinians with new embassy

The US confirmed it would close its diplomatic mission to the Palestinians on Monday and open a new Palestinian Affairs Unit within its new embassy in Jerusalem.

The move downgrades the consulate which served the Palestinians for decades and hands over responsibilities to Israel ambassador.

US officials say the move is meant to improve efficiency. But Palestinians have condemned it as a strike against them.

Algeria’s Bouteflika to run for fifth term amid protests

Algeria’s President Abdelaziz Bouteflika has officially registered as a candidate for next month’s election.

The 82-year-old’s bid for a fifth term sparked protests in Algeria and abroad.

He promised to hold early elections if he’s re-elected. Bouteflika is currently in Switzerland, where he’s receiving medical treatment.

Turkish Airlines affiliate flies rescued lions to natural habitat

And finally,

Four former circus lions were rescued from a life behind bars and flown to a habitat in South Africa.

The three young lionesses and one lion were being kept in a cage in Ukraine’s capital, without access to direct sunlight.

Animal rights group Lawrence Anthony World Organization saved the lions who were flown to Kragga Kamma Game Park by Turkish Airlines’ affiliate Turkish Cargo.

And that’s your daily news brief from TRT World... For more, head to TRTWORLD.com

This is TRT World’s Daily News Brief for Friday, March 1st.

*) Pakistan to return captured Indian pilot

An Indian Air Force pilot being held by Pakistan is expected to be released today.

Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan said the move was a goodwill gesture in a bid to reduce tension with India.

The pilot was captured after a brief dogfight over Kashmir on Wednesday.

Tension flared in the disputed region after a suicide bombing in India-administered Kashmir on February 14 killed more than 40 Indian soldiers.

*)Dozens die in bombing near Mogadishu hotel

Al Shabab launched an attack in Somalia's capital on Friday, killing dozens of people and wounding dozens more.

The terrorist group said the intended target was a hotel that government officials often use.

The attack started with a suicide car bombing.

At the time of writing, Somali troops were fighting Al Shabab near the hotel.

*)Israeli AG says he intends to indict Netanyahu for corruption

Israel's attorney-general says he intends to indict Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on corruption charges.

It's the first time a serving Israeli prime minister has been put on official notice of planned prosecution.

Netanyahu dismissed the move as a "witch hunt" meant to topple him.

*)US offers reward for Osama bin Laden’s son

The US is offering a $1 million reward for information on a son of late Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden.

Bin Laden orchestrated the 2001 attacks on the US that killed close to 3,000 people.

He was killed by US forces in Pakistan in 2011.

According to US intel, his son Hamza is a rising commander in Al Qaeda, and wants to avenge his father's death.

*)HBO to air Michael Jackson documentary alleging sex abuse

And finally,

HBO is about to release the much-anticipated documentary about two men who say Michael Jackson sexually abused them when they were children.

'Leaving Neverland' goes to air in the US on March 3.

The singer's family has filed a $100 million lawsuit against HBO, saying the film is defamatory.

And that’s your daily news brief from TRT World... For more, head to TRTWORLD.com

This is TRT World’s Daily News Brief for Friday, March 1st.

*) Pakistan to return captured Indian pilot

An Indian Air Force pilot being held by Pakistan is expected to be released today.

Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan said the move was a goodwill gesture in a bid to reduce tension with India.

The pilot was captured after a brief dogfight over Kashmir on Wednesday.

Tension flared in the disputed region after a suicide bombing in India-administered Kashmir on February 14 killed more than 40 Indian soldiers.

*)Dozens die in bombing near Mogadishu hotel

Al Shabab launched an attack in Somalia's capital on Friday, killing dozens of people and wounding dozens more.

The terrorist group said the intended target was a hotel that government officials often use.

The attack started with a suicide car bombing.

At the time of writing, Somali troops were fighting Al Shabab near the hotel.

*)Israeli AG says he intends to indict Netanyahu for corruption

Israel's attorney-general says he intends to indict Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on corruption charges.

It's the first time a serving Israeli prime minister has been put on official notice of planned prosecution.

Netanyahu dismissed the move as a "witch hunt" meant to topple him.

*)US offers reward for Osama bin Laden’s son

The US is offering a $1 million reward for information on a son of late Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden.

Bin Laden orchestrated the 2001 attacks on the US that killed close to 3,000 people.

He was killed by US forces in Pakistan in 2011.

According to US intel, his son Hamza is a rising commander in Al Qaeda, and wants to avenge his father's death.

*)HBO to air Michael Jackson documentary alleging sex abuse

And finally,

HBO is about to release the much-anticipated documentary about two men who say Michael Jackson sexually abused them when they were children.

'Leaving Neverland' goes to air in the US on March 3.

The singer's family has filed a $100 million lawsuit against HBO, saying the film is defamatory.

And that’s your daily news brief from TRT World... For more, head to TRTWORLD.com