Diary

ANKARA (AA) - Here are the main topics Anadolu Agency’s English Desk plans to cover on Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020 (coverage may change depending on developing/breaking stories):

TURKEY

GAZIANTEP - Following developments after deadly fire in COVID-19 intensive care unit of private hospital.

ANKARA - Following latest developments in Eastern Mediterranean.

ANKARA - Monitoring latest developments in coronavirus outbreak in Turkey, worldwide.

US

WASHINGTON - Following repercussions of US sanctions against Turkey over purchase of Russian S-400 missile defense system.

AZERBAIJAN

BAKU - Monitoring cease-fire between Azerbaijan, Armenia, latest developments on front line, international repercussions.

SPECIAL REPORT

Women challenge odds in conflict-ridden Kashmir

By Nusrat Sidiq

SRINAGAR, Jammu and Kashmir (AA) - Stuck in agony and trauma due to decades of violence, the women in the Indian-administered Kashmir are off late-breaking stereotypes and smashing the patriarchy.

SPECIAL REPORT

Environment developments across world in 2020

By Burak Bir

ANKARA (AA) - The year 2020 saw many important developments towards protecting wildlife and environment, including bans of illegal wildlife trades and single use plastics, while many more reports were released on increasing threats to nature as well as wildlife.

SPECIAL REPORT

Global climate strikes, environmental protests in 2020

By Burak Bir

ANKARA (AA) - Due to the deadly COVID-19 pandemic sweeping 2020, climate protests and environmental campaigns were mostly held online, along with a large number of worldwide demonstrations protesting political and economic policies.

SPECIAL REPORT

Environmental disasters across world in 2020

By Burak Bir

ANKARA (AA) - The year 2020 saw many environmental disasters that have fueled climate change and vice versa across the world, including tropical storms, hurricanes, landslides, and deadly floodings caused by heavy rains.