Diary

ANKARA

Here are the main topics Anadolu Agency’s English Desk plans to cover Saturday Jan. 30, 2016 (coverage may change depending on developing/breaking stories):

TURKEY

ISTANBUL - President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expected to speak to journalists ahead of departure for Chile on official visit.

SPECIAL REPORT: A nod for no - visitors grapple with Turkish gestures

ISTANBUL (AA) - If communication is mostly non-verbal then misunderstanding a country’s special looks, gestures and signs can really leave the visitor out to sea.

AMERICAS

UNITED STATES

SPECIAL REPORT: Antiquated caucus method featured in choosing US president

By Michael Hernandez

WASHINGTON (AA) - In two days, people across Iowa will decide which Republican and Democrat candidates will be the first to win a statewide election in America’s staggered presidential nomination cycle.

AFRICA

SOUTH AFRICA

JOHANNESBURG - International day of solidarity organized by Palestinian Embassy, African National Congress.

SOUTH EAST ASIA-PACIFIC

JAPAN

TOKYO - Emperor Akihito proves his role as peace envoy during Philippines visit.

CHINA

BEIJING - Four miners rescued from pit in China’s east after being trapped for 36 days.