September 17, 2019 - Daily News Brief - a podcast by TRT World

TRT World’s Daily News Brief for Tuesday, September 17:

*)New York prosecutors subpoena Trump's tax returns

New York prosecutors have reportedly subpoenaed US President Trump's tax returns in their investigation into hush money payoffs.

The New York Times reported that Manhattan's district attorney is seeking eight years of Trump’s personal and business returns.

The White House has long refused to turn over Trump's tax returns despite a long-standing practice by past presidents doing so.

*)Israel votes on Netanyahu's political survival

Israelis are voting in a repeat election seen as a referendum on PM Benjamin Netanyahu.

A coalition government could not be formed after the previous election five months ago.

Now, Netanyahu and his rival, Benny Gantz, will go head to head to try and win a majority.

*)Russia, Iran, Turkey say Syrian constitution committee ready

A new constitutional committee for Syria has been announced.

It comes after a three-way summit between Turkey, Russia, and Iran.

There also appears to be a new plan in the pipeline for Idlib, which has seen an increase in violence under a regime offensive.

*)Greta Thunberg wins Amnesty's highest human rights award

Climate activist Greta Thunberg and the Fridays for Future Movement have been honoured by Amnesty International.

The 16-year-old dedicated the award to all those who make up the movement.

The activist is in the US gathering support and calling on students to hold more Friday strikes. She'll also be addressing the UN Climate Summit next week.

And finally,

*)Rescuers save six orcas from Argentinian beach

City workers in Argentina joined marine biologists to rescue a group of stranded Orcas from a beach.

It's not known why the pod of seven decided to swim ashore.

Rescuers managed to guide all but one of the killer whales back into deep water.

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