TRT World’s Daily News Brief for Wednesday, May 22:

*)US suspects Assad forces using chemical weapons

The US says Syria's regime may be using chemical weapons in northwest Syria.

The State Department warns that it will respond with force if this is proven to be true.

A violent campaign by Assad forces is underway in Idlib and Hama provinces.

The onslaught violates a ceasefire that's protected millions of civilians.

*)Protests held across US against abortion bans

Protests are being held in almost all of America's 50 states against anti-abortion laws.

It comes after Alabama signed into law a near total ban on abortion, including in cases of rape and incest.

Kentucky, Mississippi, Ohio and Georgia have proposed bans once a foetal heartbeat is detected.

All laws face legal challenges before officially coming into effect, but many other states are considering implementing them.

*)Libya on the brink of civil war – UN

The UN says Libya is on the verge of a civil war.

Since April, forces loyal to Khalifa Haftar have been fighting their way towards Tripoli, home of the internationally-recognised government.

The fighting has killed more than 500 and displaced over 75,000 since the offensive began.

The UN urges countries to stop sending arms to both sides.

*)At least 6 killed in post-election protests

At least six people were killed and 200 injured during post-election protests in Indonesia's capital.

Incumbent Joko Widodo beat Prabowo Subianto, who says there was widespread cheating.

The election board dismissed the claims, citing a lack of evidence.

Around 40,000 security personnel have been deployed to maintain order.

And finally,

*)Saving the environment one cow at a time

Some 4,000 Colombian farmers are feeding their cows an innovative diet to emit fewer greenhouse gases.

Cows are being fed high protein plants, seaweed and flowers.

This ensures they don't emit methane.

Grasslands are also being substituted with woodlands to help farmers generate more milk and increase forestry areas.