World News Briefs -- March 4, 2019



DW: Venezuela's Juan Guaido returns to Caracas

Large crowds gathered to welcome the Venezuelan opposition leader after his trip round Latin America. The US has warned of a "swift response" to any threats against Juan Guaido.

Speaking to a crowd who had come to the airport to greet him, Guaido said: "We are here in Venezuela and will continue moving forward."

Large crowds had gathered to welcome him home.

The Venezuelan opposition leader traveled despite a court-imposed travel ban ordering him not to leave the country.

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MIDDLE EAST

Hundreds in Syria's Baghouz 'surrender' amid slowdown in fighting.

Rebels attack Syrian army posts to avenge civilian deaths.

Qatar says arms purchases 'none of Saudi's business'.

Govt formation in Iraq's Kurdish region closer after KDP-PUK deal.

Yemen crisis: UK's Hunt warns Hudaydah deal 'could die within weeks'.

Hamas chief warns Israel against pre-poll 'adventure'.

Israel hits Hamas sites over balloons carrying 'explosive device'.

Israeli soldiers kill two Palestinians after car ramming, military says.

US to merge consulate and embassy in Jerusalem, downgrading Palestinian mission.

ASIA

Indian jets reportedly down Pakistani drone near bilateral border.

With worries of war and an upcoming election, support surges for India's Modi.

China accuses Canadians Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor of stealing state secrets. China accuses detained Canadians of spying.

South Korea's Moon looks for early resumption of US-N Korea talks.

Russia confirms North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will visit Moscow.

Indonesia and Australia sign long-awaited free trade deal.

South Koreans angry over fine dust pollution.

AFRICA

Rwanda deploys army along border with Uganda amid standoff.

Anger brews in Algeria as ailing Bouteflika bids for 5th term.

Former foes Ethiopia and Eritrea seek to boost S.Sudan peace deal.

C.Africa peace deal under strain as militias quit.

Nigeria: Defeated election candidate's relative and lawyer arrested.

Burundian opposition leader criticises ban on party launch.

Ebola defence: South Sudan steps up border checks.

4 Americans dead in Kenya helicopter crash.

EUROPE

Russian President Vladimir Putin signs decree suspending INF nuclear pact.

Far-right 'stoking fears' in Estonia's parliamentary election.

British PM Theresa May's lawyer seeks legal fix to the Brexit riddle.

EU executive hits back at Hungary's Orban ahead of elections.

Church 'not afraid of history': Pope Francis to open secret Pius XII archives.

Netherlands recalls ambassador to Iran. Dutch recall envoy from Iran in murder plot row: minister.

France considers 3% digital tax on Internet giants.

AMERICAS

Dems unleash sprawling probe of Trump family, administration. House panel widens Trump obstruction and abuse of power probe.

The Hill's Morning Report - Dem investigative blitz ignites impeachment debate.

US ends diplomatic protocol tiff with EU.

U.S. to allow lawsuits against some foreign firms doing business in Cuba: sources.

Venezuela's Guaido returns home in affront to Maduro.

Lula back in Brazil prison after grandson's funeral.

Huawei CFO Meng sues Canada for unlawful detention.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Germany to strip 'Islamic State' fighters' citizenship — report.

IS militants continue to sneak into Turkey despite measures.

New Zealand jihadist Mark Taylor captured in Syria and jailed in Kurdish prison.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Huawei said to be preparing to sue U.S. government: source.

Google fights European copyright overhaul.

Prince Charles charity link to Russian offshore network.

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