Diary

Here are the main topics Anadolu Agency's English Desk plans to cover on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017 (coverage may change depending on developing/breaking stories):



TURKEY





DENIZLI - President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to attend provincial headquarters meeting of ruling Justice and Development (AK) Party in southwestern Denizli province.





KONYA - Prime Minister Binali Yildirim to attend groundbreaking ceremony of Konya High Speed Train Station and Konya Logistics Center. Later on Saturday evening, he is scheduled to depart for Singapore from Ankara to hold official talks.



MIDDLE EAST





EGYPT



CAIRO - Egyptian, Jordanian and Palestinian foreign ministers to convene in Cairo ahead of U.S. peace delegation's imminent arrival to region.







SUDAN





KHARTOUM - Thirty-two political parties from 24 African states to meet in Sudanese capital for third summit of African Parties Council.







Following comments that appear to trivialize racial hatred, President Donald Trump finds himself increasingly isolated, even within his own party -- a defiance that could threaten his presidency.



India looks to deport 40,000 refugees saying it is not obliged to keep them.



JORDAN



Jordan's local polls: A new era for Muslim Brotherhood ?







By Helmi al-Asmar







The solid performance of a Brotherhood-linked coalition in Jordan's local elections could presage a new lease on life for the embattled group. ​ -