Diary

Here are the main topics Anadolu Agency's English Desk plans to cover Thursday, July 28, 2016 (coverage may change depending on developing/breaking stories):



Host country Brazil is heading into the Rio Olympics as the favorite to take home men's football gold but will face tight competition from the world's best. (moved)



Depleted of star power, Team USA is nonetheless far and away the favorite to take home basketball gold during the Rio Olympics. (moved)



With the fastest man on Earth set to soon retire, attention will be fixed on Usain Bolt as he competes in his final summer Olympics. (moved)



Although keeping interest rate unchanged at its July meeting, the Federal Reserve uses new language to keep door open for rate hike in September, experts tell Anadolu Agency. (moved)



King Mswati III's royal budget rose $69.8 million in the current financial year as Swaziland continues to struggle with rising poverty and sluggish economic growth. -