ANKARA (AA) – Here are the main topics Anadolu Agency’s English Desk plans to cover on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020 (coverage may change depending on developing/breaking stories):
TURKEY
ANKARA – Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu to hold official talks in West African country of Guinea-Bissau.
ANKARA – Following latest developments in Eastern Mediterranean.
ANKARA – Following latest developments in coronavirus outbreak in Turkey, worldwide.
VAN – Health Minister Fahrettin Koca to inaugurate World Health Organization Geographically Dispersed Istanbul Office via video link, then later meet health officials from eastern/southeastern provinces of Van, Mus, Hakkari, and Bitlis.
US
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump to travel to key swing state of Michigan, one day after visit by Democratic rival Joe Biden, in runup to Nov. 3 election.
LIBYA
TRIPOLI – Following developments after UN-recognized government announced nationwide cease-fire.
THE ECONOMY
ANKARA – Turkish Statistical Institute to release unemployment statistics for June.
FRANKFURT – European Central Bank to announce interest rate decision.
SPECIAL REPORT
Pakistan aims to fight Islamophobia through mandatory Quran education
By Kiran Butt
LAHORE, Pakistan (AA) – For a better understanding of Islam in their native tongue, Pakistan is making Quran education with Urdu translation mandatory for all students nationwide, except for non-Muslims.
SPECIAL REPORT
India: Experts urge multi-sector strategy to stem suicides
By Cheena Kapoor
NEW DELHI (AA) – As India reels from the impact of hundreds of thousands of people committing suicide every year, experts urged the government to implement a multi-sectoral suicide prevention plan.
SPECIAL REPORT
Greek claim of EEZs for islands has consequences for world
By Iftikhar Gilani
ANKARA (AA) – Greece’s argument seeking an exclusive economic zone (EEZ) for its islands dotting the Mediterranean, citing the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), has dangerous implications for the entire world.
SPECIAL REPORT
Mali: Debate over Muslim leader Imam Dicko in political spotlight
By Aurore Bonny
BAMAKO, Mali (AA) – The emergence of Muslim leader Mahmoud Dicko as a central political figure in the West African country of Mali has triggered a fierce debate.
SPECIAL REPORT
Football: Turkish Super Lig to kick off Friday
By Emre Asikci
ISTANBUL (AA) – Turkey's top-tier Super Lig will kick off Friday with games in empty stadiums due to the coronavirus pandemic.
