Diary

ANKARA (AA) - Here are the main topics Anadolu Agency’s English Desk plans to cover on Monday, June 5, 2017 (coverage may change depending on developing/breaking stories):

TURKEY

ANKARA - President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Prime Minister Binali Yildirim to receive German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel separately.

ANKARA - Erdogan to chair Cabinet meeting at presidential complex.

ANKARA - Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu, Gabriel to hold joint press conference following bilateral and inter-delegation meetings.

ANKARA - News in wake of Bahrain, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates cutting diplomatic ties with Qatar.

BRITAIN

LONDON - Four days until general election, political parties resume campaigning after London terrorist attack.

IRAQ

BAGHDAD - Following latest developments in Iraqi operations to oust Daesh from western Mosul.

PALESTINE

SPECIAL REPORT - Gaza horses groan under Israeli siege

By Mohammed Majed

GAZA CITY, Palestine (AA) - Hazem Abu Zayed hopes to enter equestrian competitions outside blockaded Gaza Strip, but his dreams lay dashed by decade-long Israeli blockade.

SPECIAL REPORT - In Jerusalem, Palestinians mourn 50 years of 'humiliation'

By Kaamil Ahmed

JERUSALEM (AA) - Muhammad stands perfectly still as two Israeli border guards, hands on rifles, face him down. They study his face intently, ready to react to any movement, as another officer studies his papers, then clears him to pass.

ZAMBIA

LUSAKA - Zambian opposition parties march to demand justice for merchants evicted from Chinese-run markets, forcing them to become street sellers.