ANKARA (AA) - Here are the main topics Anadolu Agency’s English Desk plans to cover Thursday, July 28, 2016 (coverage may change depending on developing/breaking stories):
TURKEY
ANKARA- In wake of failed coup, Turkey’s Supreme Military Council (YAS) meets to restructure military and appoint new staff under chairmanship of Prime Minister Binali Yildirim.
U.S.
WASHINGTON - Hillary Clinton to formally accept Democratic presidential nomination.
SPECIAL REPORTS
-Rio 2016: Host Brazil favorite for Olympic football gold
By Michael Hernandez
WASHINGTON (AA) - Host country Brazil is heading into the Rio Olympics as the favorite to take home men’s football gold but will face tight competition from the world’s best. (moved)
-Rio 2016: Americans favored for basketball gold, again
By Michael Hernandez
WASHINGTON (AA) - Depleted of star power, Team USA is nonetheless far and away the favorite to take home basketball gold during the Rio Olympics. (moved)
- Rio 2016: All eyes on Bolt in sprinter’s last Olympics
By Michael Hernandez
WASHINGTON (AA) - With the fastest man on Earth set to soon retire, attention will be fixed on Usain Bolt as he competes in his final summer Olympics. (moved)
-Fed keeps rate hike door open for September
By Ovunc Kutlu
NEW YORK (AA) - Although keeping interest rate unchanged at its July meeting, the Federal Reserve uses new language to keep door open for rate hike in September, experts tell Anadolu Agency. (moved)
GERMANY
BERLIN - Chancellor Angela Merkel’s traditional summer press conference, where she is expected to make comments on recent terror attacks by Daesh, as well as far-right violence.
KOREAS
SEOUL - More 'loyal' North Koreans seek to escape, as South Korea investigates sudden appearance of North propaganda and materials. (moved)
CAMBODIA
PHNOM PENH - Court finds opposition leader Sam Rainsy -- who has been living in exile -- guilty of defamation, orders him to pay $2,500 fine and $37,500 in compensation.
PHNOM PENH - Foreign ministry officials claim Manila, not Cambodia, responsible for leaving any mention of Hague arbitration ruling on the South China Sea issue out of recent joint communique issued by Southeast
SPECIAL REPORT
King of impoverished Swaziland gets millions in budget
By Phathizwe-Chief Zulu
MBABANE, Swaziland (AA) - King Mswati III’s royal budget rose $69.8 million in the current financial year as Swaziland continues to struggle with rising poverty and sluggish economic growth.