ANKARA (AA) – Here are the main topics Anadolu Agency’s English Desk plans to cover on Saturday Oct. 8, 2016 (coverage may change depending on developing/breaking stories):
TURKEY
ISTANBUL (AA) – Deputy Prime Minister Numan Kurtulmus due to speak at opening of regional conference.
EGYPT
CAIRO – First appeal of death sentence against ousted President Mohamed Morsi.
IRAQ
BAGHDAD – Iraq sends troops towards Syrian border against Daesh.
THAILAND
BANGKOK – Junta leader Prayuth Chan-Ocha cleared of irregularity over “lavish” state-funded trip.
MYANMAR
YANGON – Protesters in northern Kachin state demand end to military offensive against one of last groups to sign peace treaty.
VIETNAM
HANOI – Vietnam designates U.S.-based dissident group a terrorist organization. MOVED
