Diary

ANKARA

Here are the main topics Anadolu Agency’s English Desk plans to cover Friday, Dec. 18, 2015 (coverage may change depending on developing/breaking stories):

TURKEY

ANKARA - Turkey’s EU Minister Bozkir to meet with European Commissioner for Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management Stylianides.

ANKARA - Turkish lira rises against the dollar

SPECIAL REPORT:

Turkish comedy film tops box office

By Handan Kazanci

ISTANBUL - Written and directed by Selcuk Aydemir, the Turkish comedy Wedding Feast 2: Circumcision offers a respite from current events, says critic.

UNITED STATES

NEW YORK - Turkish Foreign Minister Cavusoglu to attend Third International Syria Support Group meeting that seeks an end to the Syrian civil war.

EUROPE

SWITZERLAND

BIEL - Yemen peace talks to resume.

SPECIAL REPORT:

EU’s diplomatic service EEAS grows in importance

By Andrew Jay Rosenbaum

ANKARA - The European External Action Service, headed by EU foreign policy chief Mogherini, is playing an increasingly important role in foreign affairs, including that of Turkey's accession to the EU.

MIDDLE EAST

PALESTINE

SPECIAL REPORT:

'Beni Israel': The Samaritans of Palestine's Mt. Gerizim

By Qais Abu Samra

RAMALLAH - Claiming descent from ancient Israelites, Samaritans deny the sacredness of Jerusalem and see contemporary Judaism as a deviation from the true faith.

AFRICA

SOUTH AFRICA

JOHANNESBURG - Communications company MTN to challenge Nigeria fine in court.

SPECIAL REPORT:

Zambia to establish export-Import bank

By Francis Maingalia

LUSAKA - The Zambian government is to establish an Export-Import bank (EXIM bank) to provide financial support for trading companies.

SOUTH EAST ASIA & PACIFIC

CHINA

BEIJING - Nineteen coal miners trapped for almost two days in a mine in northeastern China presumed dead.

THAILAND

BANGKOK - International human rights organization slams Thai junta for prosecuting factory worker for making fun of king’s dog; the man could receive up to 37 years in prison if found guilty.

INDONESIA

JAKARTA - Myanmar court to rule in case against female journalist charged with involvement in demonstration to mark International Day to End Impunity for Crime against Journalists.

ANKARA

Here are the main topics Anadolu Agency’s English Desk plans to cover Friday, Dec. 18, 2015 (coverage may change depending on developing/breaking stories):

TURKEY

ANKARA - Turkey’s EU Minister Bozkir to meet with European Commissioner for Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management Stylianides.

ANKARA - Turkish lira rises against the dollar

SPECIAL REPORT:

Turkish comedy film tops box office

By Handan Kazanci

ISTANBUL - Written and directed by Selcuk Aydemir, the Turkish comedy Wedding Feast 2: Circumcision offers a respite from current events, says critic.

UNITED STATES

NEW YORK - Turkish Foreign Minister Cavusoglu to attend Third International Syria Support Group meeting that seeks an end to the Syrian civil war.

EUROPE

SWITZERLAND

BIEL - Yemen peace talks to resume.

SPECIAL REPORT:

EU’s diplomatic service EEAS grows in importance

By Andrew Jay Rosenbaum

MIDDLE EAST

PALESTINE

SPECIAL REPORT:

'Beni Israel': The Samaritans of Palestine's Mt. Gerizim

By Qais Abu Samra

RAMALLAH - Claiming descent from ancient Israelites, Samaritans deny the sacredness of Jerusalem and see contemporary Judaism as a deviation from the true faith.

AFRICA

SOUTH AFRICA

JOHANNESBURG - Communications company MTN to challenge Nigeria fine in court.

SPECIAL REPORT:

Zambia to establish export-Import bank

By Francis Maingalia

LUSAKA - The Zambian government is to establish an Export-Import bank (EXIM bank) to provide financial support for trading companies.

SOUTH EAST ASIA & PACIFIC

CHINA

BEIJING - Nineteen coal miners trapped for almost two days in a mine in northeastern China presumed dead.

THAILAND

BANGKOK - International human rights organization slams Thai junta for prosecuting factory worker for making fun of king’s dog; the man could receive up to 37 years in prison if found guilty.

INDONESIA

JAKARTA - Myanmar court to rule in case against female journalist charged with involvement in demonstration to mark International Day to End Impunity for Crime against Journalists.