Diary

ANKARA (AA) - Here are the main topics Anadolu Agency’s English Desk plans to cover Wednesday, July 27, 2016 (coverage may change depending on developing/breaking stories):

TURKEY

ANKARA - Developments after July 15 coup attempt to be covered.

UK

LONDON - Abdurrahman Bilgic, Turkey’s ambassador to Britain, to brief journalists on July 15 Turkish coup attempt and its aftermath.

LONDON - Hearing to continue at High Court in legal challenge to main opposition Labour Party’s leadership contest.

U.S.

WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama addresses Democratic National Convention.

SPECIAL REPORTS

Geopolitical implications of coup attempt near and far

By Kasim Ileri

WASHINGTON (AA) – Following unsuccessful coup, it seems some are trying to distract Turkey from regional developments.

US forgets bin Laden as it demands proof for Gulen

By Esra Kaymak Avci

WASHINGTON (AA) – As U.S. requests evidence from Turkey for Fetullah Gulen extradition, experts say Washington is inconsistent, pointing to a strikingly similar case.

JAPAN

TOKYO – Suspect in knife attack that killed 19 at facility for disabled near Tokyo sent to prosecutors to face murder charges.

THAILAND

BANGKOK – Thai woman arrested for ‘defamation’ after posting on her uncle being beaten to death by other soldiers.

INDONESIA

JAKARTA – President Joko Widodo set to reshuffle cabinet for second time in less than a year.

SOUTH AFRICA

JOHANNESBURG - A group of South African NGOs will join resident Turkish nationals to protest failed coup in Turkey and loss of lives.

SPORTS

ISTANBUL - Turkey's Fenerbahce soccer team to host France's Monaco in Istanbul in 1st leg of 3rd qualifying round of UEFA Champions League.