Superrich with more. A proposal for a safe zone by turkey is not the 1st some turkey 1st raised its concern its will for a safe zone in Northern Syria back in 2013 it has repeated this idea since late 2018 and early 2900. 00 turkish an american sides have come together to discuss the details of that according to the turkish will 32 kilometers from its southern border to inside syria there should be a safe zone that is cleared from any fighter groups like the white p. G. Eisel or any other organizations target has a concern here turkey believes that the white p. G. And the p y d is the syria branch of the outbuild Kurdistan Workers Party that is recognized as a terrorist organization by turkey e. U. Countries and the us however the us rhetorical in syria is based on that a y p g of the kurdish fighter a group by p. G. It is the boots on the ground of the American Army because they are fighting they have been fighting against iceland turkey totally rejects the idea and cooking doesnt want in any independent kurdish ated entity in Northern Syria and thats why turkey also says if if a safe zone is not established it will have to come back to monitor oppression in the eastern side of the if you freight his river in order to stop this possibility but what we have learned from Turkish Foreign ministry during his live interview of today that the u. S. Has come with a different plan for the eastern side of the Euphrates River and we will learn more in a couple of hours after both the turkish and american delegations meet. Still ahead here on aljazeera not backing down protesters in puerto rico for the biggest rally ever seen in the u. S. Territory. Problems trying to get tricky waters in the largest city in southern iraq. Hello there 5 breaking weather conditions across eastern sections of china but the rain still very much in evidence these the the my you buy you from these palm rays that we talk about and in fact as we go through the next couple of days becoming more extensive out towards the southwest and eventually pushing towards that south coast as well hong kong and on about day 32. 00 degrees and it should be mostly dry you can see what i mean there by wednesday really a blanket of rain across the entire region and well see a high of 36 up in shanghai and again that will likely come with some rain for you and then we had across towards india plenty of rain in the forecast here it has been a dry couple of weeks of most part in southern sections that has changed in the last couple of days that are warnings in place in the India Met Department because these rains will be heavy they will undoubtedly lead to some localized flooding and you can see also on cheese of that raise back in the forecast across into nepal bangladesh and the northeast areas we have seen flooding in recent days so there will likely be more flooding again in these areas and in fact by wednesday these rains will be extending into central areas so not poor you will see some rain 33 degrees of course this rain is very heavy at times particularly later in the day and i will see that writing set in right way towards the west by a hot day new delhi at 36. To aljazeera. Problems besides the instability is. Corruption we listen since i hadnt been so who are pushing the United States and President Trump into conflict we meet with global news makers and talk about the stories that matter on aljazeera. I already felt liberated as a journalist was. Going to the truth as i would thats what this job. Of the back youre watching aljazeera arms the whole run the reminder of our top stories head to iraq to chose become the 1st sitting kenyan minister to be arrested for corruption the finance minister denies any wrongdoing of a scandal involving the construction of dams also britains Prime Minister treason mayers held an emergency meeting on irans seizure of a u. K. Flight oil tanker the u. K. Is reportedly considering a range of options including limited sanctions as part of its response to ron maintains this action was legal and the vessel broke maritime rules also dozens of civilians have been killed or wounded in Syrian Government asked writes little of province several people are still believed to be trapped under the rubble after a busy market came under attack. Hong kong is the to carry law most strongly condemned violence following a mass rally against a government at least 40 people were injured when a mob assaulted antigovernment protesters with one in Critical Condition so a clock. Was when watches facemasks suspected mob gang members moved in on protesters returning from sundays prodemocracy. Willing still roads battens they attacked mischas the young long train station in the new territories. As well as assaulting students journalists and a politician some tried to escape by boarding a train they were pursued and beaten again and what appeared to be targeted assaults at least 40 were injured some taken to hospital but the citys chief executive and Police Commissioner condemned the violence and we absolutely do not condone that sort of violent acts and i let me made this clear again violence is not a solution to any problem or violence will only breed more violence the prodemocracy politicians say the mobo is part of an organized crime group known as child hide they say to sell campaigners against the extradition bill the politicians also accuse the police of cooperating with the attack its a slow response to cries for help and you could tell how they were if not to colluding almost cold operating with edge other how do you explain the dozens of people were injured some very seriously and got the taken to hospital and the police didnt manage to arrest one person as a terrorist attack on the people of hong kong and they want to silence the people of hong kong and create a right white tara and thats why people are wearing. White white tara i said again white terror probe aging legislators are being accused of supporting the attacks when long in a video shared online legislator jenius home seen giving members of the gang the thumbs up and shaking their hands after the assaults he since defended his actions and denies backing the mob shaking hand to my voters a sugar had to everyone whom i know or how much i dont know is my daily routine so shooting him is not representing that i endorse what they are going to do i dont know those words werent enough to convince his critics who trashed his office on monday. During sundays protests tear gas and rubber bullets were used on demonstrators during the march on sunday Night National emblem of child it was the faced and protests is attacked Chinas Liaison Office home to the Chinese Government in Hong Kong Chinas leaders in beijing have warned any insults to the chinese nation wont be tolerated these protests were initially focusing on the proposed extradition law to send fugitives in hong kong for trial in Mainland China but its now a Broader Campaign with what critics argue is chinas tightening grip on this former british territory and is no end in sight to these demonstrations with another rally planned this weekend sarah clarke aljazeera hong kong. The faster the Puerto Ricans are gathered for whats expected to be the biggest protest in u. S. Territories recent history calling for governor ricardo resellers resignation salo has refused to step down but says hell lot seek reelection next year hes being accused of racism homophobia and corruption cable is under the protest in some form. This is now the 10th day of protests here in san juan puerto rico everyone with the same message calling for the governor Ricardo Rossi or to step down and step down immediately. United says it hopes for tens of thousands and thats exactly what were seeing here like huge crosssection of Puerto Rican Society here this is the biggest protest that weve seen in the past week or so since this texting scandal broke a scandal where the governor of messages from the governor leaked messages where he was insulting the puerto rican people what the governor did on sunday night was put out this facebook message saying that he would not run for reelection in november of next year but he said he would not step down he was hoping that that would call him the protest down a little bit and satisfy so many people it clearly has not as were seeing from this turnout here huge amount of people out on the streets now the big question is what will be the response from the governor after this protest is over right now everyone is saying they are not satisfied with the governor simply not running for election they say they want him to step down and step down today. The Health Minister all of the democratic republic of congo has resigned he says its in protest against the president taking control of the response to outbreak only a longer says it creates a power china will follow it it will hinder efforts to manage the disease which is the 2nd deadliest in history last week the World Health Organization declared the situation a Public Health emergency of International Concern more than 600 people have died from a bonus and sort of merged in eastern d. L. C. In august. Pakistans Prime Minister is in washington to meet donald trump for the 1st time as leader imran khan seeking approval improved partly relations after the u. S. President cut off military aid troops accused boston of not doing enough to confront the taliban and other groups like hannah as more. This is a crucible in which the relationship was forged pakistan a vital ally in the u. S. Campaign against the soviet invaders in afghanistan a partner in the war that eventually led to the collapse of the soviet union. Decades later though a defining moment president barack obama ordered a special forces operation in which bin laden was killed an action that took place without the knowledge of the Pakistan Government so help me god but in the eyes of obamas successor donald trump it was another example of pakistans inability or reluctance to crack down on terror groups in 2018 in his 1st tweet of the new year the president went after islamabad the United States is brutally given pakistan more than 33000000000. 00 in aid over the last 15 years they have given us nothing but lies and deceit. Into them for the same year another attack we no longer pay pakistan the billions because they would take our money and do nothing for us President Trump tweeted but large and being a prime example afghanistan being another. Trumps combination provoked pakistans newly elected Prime Minister imran khan to respond with similar venom in a series of tweets he said his country had lost 75000. 00 people and more than 123000000000. 00 fighting what he called the u. S. War on terror can mr trump name another ally that gave such sacrifices he asked him and seeking to reduce its involvement in afghanistan the u. S. Had no option but to once again seek pakistans assistance last year pakistani diplomats agreed to set up direct talks between the taliban and the u. S. A move gratefully acknowledged by one of President Trumps most valuable Foreign Policy advisers and im going to urge him to meet with the Prime Minister as soon as practical i think they will hit it off similar personalities in recent days pakistan authorities have finally arrested one of the us his most wanted men of his saeed was accused of masterminding the 2008 terrorist attacks in mumbai since then living openly in pakistan despite a u. S. Bunty on his head theorist intended to set a cordial term for the contra meeting and it was warmly welcomed by the president imran khans meeting with the president does not come without Political Risk his party has the narrowest of majorities in Pakistans Parliament and does not control the senate a resumption of u. S. Assistance would help shore up his government but to come away empty handed would have the opposite effect mike hanna aljazeera washington. The firefighters in portugal of almost all of the wildfires under control than a 1000 have been battling the last remaining blaze that. About 200 kilometers north of lisbon its about 90 percent under control but 2 other fires were put out on sunday police are investigating what caused the fires with one man arrested on suspicion of arson 31 people have been injured. Now the largest city in southern iraq is rich in oil but government leaders and dancer are accused of being poor in providing clean Drinking Water 120000 citizens needed hospital treatment in the past year after Drinking Water polluted with sewage and toxic waste many fear repeat less the problems fixed as a summer binge of its reports. To fish are just about breathing but it looks like theyll be taking their last gasp soon shimming next to a Treatment Plant one of many providing water from salty tributaries and canals to the more than 4000000 people of butter. The aging network is unable to cope with rising demand. The quantity as well as quality of the water is a major concern. Was among 120000. 00 iraqis who needed hospital treatment after drinking polluted water last year his family struggles to afford the 15. 00 needed every day dubai clean water from privately owned tanker companies. I have recently developed a skin disease from filthy water in our taps and it took me 6 months to get treated a majority of the affected our women and children this water of water costs about 0. 50 not everyone can afford bottles like this one what many people are able to afford is water from taps like these which come directly from the river and its tributaries and it is this polluted water which has been the cause of sending more than 120000 people to hospital in a city which is home to more than 4 and a half 1000000 people. Since last years outbreak of disease the problems have been identified but solutions require serious efforts and funds a supply of clean water is among the many basic services lacking in this oil rich city. The real cause of Water Pollution come from the main water sources high level of and bacterial contamination to the corrosion of water pipelines and there are infrastructure issues contributing to busters water problems. Human rights watch says untreated sewage as well as industrial and agricultural waste is pumped into waterways the fear is that this situation is only going to get worse because authorities havent done what they need to in order to protect the people of basra and ensure that there is adequate Water Quality and quantity iraqs Health Minister says the government understands the severity and urgency of the crisis. We have a comprehensive review of the environment. And the relation to the Drinking Water. For the 1st time and over the last 5 to 6 months we are producing regular bulletin on the. Of water it will take more than monitoring to solve the crises in addition to government mismanagement and neglect Climate Change and dams in neighboring turkey and iran are also taking a toll on Water Resources and theres a constant fear that another outbreak of disease might happen at any time. Buster. Top news stories kenyas finance minister has become the 1st government leader ever to be arrested for corruption and financial misconduct in the awarding of contracts the 2 hydroelectric dam projects they were budgeted to cost taxpayers around half a 1000000000. 00 but 150000000. 00 more was allegedly already in the telling Company Involved in the scandal. Britains Prime Minister trees mayors held an emergency meeting on irans seizure of a u. K. Flagged oil tanker the u. K. Is reportedly considering a range of options including limited sanctions as part of its response there are maintains its action was legal and the vessel broke maritime rules. It is interesting that when a british ship commits an offense and iran confronts the ship for the security of the region some countries announce their request to release the tanker well we ask entrees 1st ask the u. K. To release the iranian tanker british tanker contrary to maritime regulations 1st turned off its transponder instead of moving to the entrance of the strait of hormuz and it did not Pay Attention to different warning us. Fighters in somalia who are claiming responsibility for a bomb blast which killed at least 17 people 28 others were injured in the International Airport in the capital mogadishu a suspected car bomb blasts and gunfire was there a security checkpoint. More than 50 people were killed in Syrian Government as transcendental a province the past 24 hours several people are still believed to be trapped under the rubble after a busy market came under attack. Hong kongs leader carrie lamb is condemning violence following a mass rally against her Government Police fired tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse crowds outside the office of chinas representatives to the city. Later the night dozens of masked men attacked people returning home from t