Diary

ANKARA (AA) - Here are the main topics Anadolu Agency’s English Desk plans to cover on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017 (coverage may change depending on developing/breaking stories):

TURKEY

DENIZLI - President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to attend provincial headquarters meeting of ruling Justice and Development (AK) Party in southwestern Denizli province.

KONYA - Prime Minister Binali Yildirim to attend groundbreaking ceremony of Konya High Speed Train Station and Konya Logistics Center. Later on Saturday evening, he is scheduled to depart for Singapore from Ankara to hold official talks.

MIDDLE EAST

EGYPT

CAIRO - Egyptian, Jordanian and Palestinian foreign ministers to convene in Cairo ahead of U.S. peace delegation’s imminent arrival to region.

SUDAN

KHARTOUM - Thirty-two political parties from 24 African states to meet in Sudanese capital for third summit of African Parties Council.

SPECIAL REPORTS:

UNITED STATES

Support for hate rally could cost Trump everything

By Michael Hernandez

WASHINGTON (AA) - Following comments that appear to trivialize racial hatred, President Donald Trump finds himself increasingly isolated, even within his own party -- a defiance that could threaten his presidency.

INDIA

Rohingya refugees fear deportation from India

By Shuriah Niazi

NEW DELHI (AA) - India looks to deport 40,000 refugees saying it is not obliged to keep them.

JORDAN

Jordan’s local polls: A new era for Muslim Brotherhood ?

By Helmi al-Asmar

AMMAN (AA) - The solid performance of a Brotherhood-linked coalition in Jordan’s local elections could presage a new lease on life for the embattled group. ​