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Here are the main topics Anadolu Agency’s English Desk plans to cover on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019

ANKARA (AA) - Here are the main topics Anadolu Agency’s English Desk plans to cover on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019 (coverage may change depending on developing/breaking stories):

TURKEY

ANKARA - President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to attend meeting of provincial election officials at headquarters of ruling Justice and Development (AK) Party.

ANKARA - Erdogan also to receive cinema sector representatives at Presidential Complex.

ANKARA - Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu to meet his Croatian counterpart Davor Bozinovic, followed by joint press conference.

WASHINGTON - Top intelligence officials to testify before Senate on global threats.

LONDON - House of Commons to debate and vote on Prime Minister May's motion on her alternative plan for Brexit.

GERMANY

BERLIN - German parliament’s commissioner for armed forces (Bundeswehr) to present annual report.

VENEZUELA

CARACAS - Monitoring developments following National Assembly head declaring himself interim president, and President Nicolas Maduro condemning coup attempt.

SYRIA

ALEPPO / IDLIB - Monitoring developments in Syrian civil war.

YEMEN

SANAA - Monitoring developments in humanitarian crisis amid civil war.

SPORTS

ABU DHABI - Qatar to face host United Arab Emirates (UAE) in semifinal in 2019 AFC Asian Cup.

SPECIAL REPORT

Venezuela's Maduro draws support and criticism

- Countries including Turkey, Russia, China, Iran stand with incumbent President Nicolas Maduro

By Beyza Binnur Donmez

ANKARA (AA) - The world has split into two camps over the ongoing government crisis in Venezuela.

SPECIAL REPORT

More countries wake up to global terror network of FETO

- Turkey's legal battle against FETO's global presence bears fruit despite various tactics used by terror group

By Vakkas Dogantekin

ANKARA (AA) - Turkey managed to take back some 250 schools that were linked to the Fetullah Terrorist Organization (FETO) in 40 countries and saved 30,000 students from falling into the trap of the terror group, said Hasan Yavuz, vice president of the Maarif Foundation.

SPECIAL REPORT

Peace deal with Taliban only tip of iceberg

- Analysts foresee huge challenges for Afghan people even after peace deal between US and Taliban

By Aamir Latif

KARACHI, Pakistan (AA) - The U.S. and the Taliban are inching closer to striking a landmark peace deal that aims to end the lingering war in Afghanistan, but analysts appear to be skeptical about its implementation and sustainability.

SPECIAL REPORT

Pakistan’s Jews struggle to maintain their community

- 'Lost tribe' may be on verge of disappearing from country

By Aamir Latif

KARACHI, Pakistan (AA) - Muslim-majority Pakistan is home to several religious minorities, which --- to the surprise of many -- includes Jews.

SPECIAL REPORT

Angola’s Muslims long to be legally recognized

- Muslim population faces challenges from stringent government requirements

By Addis Getachew

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AA) - Despite being one of the world's largest religions, Islam remains officially unrecognized in Angola.

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