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.