ANKARA (AA) - Here are the main topics Anadolu Agency’s English Desk plans to cover on Saturday, Aug. 4, 2018 (coverage may change depending on developing/breaking stories):
TURKEY
ANKARA - President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to attend ruling Justice and Development (AK) Party's Women Branch congress.
SPECIAL REPORT : Hajj: Journey that begins with dream
By S. Ahmet Aytac
ANKARA - Every year, over 2 million Muslims from around the globe make the trip to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, to perform one of the five pillars of Islam - Hajj.
SPECIAL REPORT : D-8 looks to further enhance business among members
By Nilay Kar Onum
ISTANBUL - The D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation aims to further develop business and tourism activities among the member states by including private sector, the body’s secretary general said.
INDIA
SPECIAL REPORT : India’s new citizens’ draft list sparks controversy
By Abdul Gani and Ahmad Adil
GUWAHATI/ CHANDIGARH - A retired junior commissioned officer, who served in the Indian army, is among four million people whose names were excluded in the draft list of citizens issued by the Indian government.
IRAN
TEHRAN - Desk to follow demonstrations against country’s economic condition.
SYRIA
ALEPPO/IDLIB/HOMS - Desk to monitor Syrian civil war.