ANKARA
Here are the main stories that Anadolu Agency's English News Desk will cover on Friday, Nov. 14, 2014.
TURKEY
- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan receives delegation of Yezidis who fled Iraq and took refuge in Turkey.
- Turkish Parliament Speaker Cemil Cicek and Deputy Prime Minister Bulent Arinc meet President of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus Dervis Eroglu and other officials on visit to Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.
- Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu makes closing speech at Strengthening Global Growth: The G20 Brisbane Summit’s Challenges and Contributions.
- Minister of Economy Zeybekci to meet with Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs Peter Szijjarto in Ankara.
- Ahead of Saturday's anniversary of founding of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, AA interviews Turkish Cypriots living in Istanbul about hopes for the future.
EUROPE
FRANCE
- International Energy Agency releases monthly report on oil market.
- Developments on comet landing by the ESA.
- Loose tiger and efforts to find it.
GERMANY
- Developments on rally to be held Saturday by right wing extremists in Hannover.
- SPECIAL STORY: Interview with director of German Institute for International and Security Affairs on Gorbachev’s warnings of new Cold War
- SPECIAL STORY: Far-right NSU case and Structural Racism in Europe
- SPECIAL STORY: Possible interview with executive director of Institute of Race Relations, who says far-right and anti-immigration movements benefit from economic crisis. She supports initiatives to reveal truth about Neonazi terror cell NSU, and says only concerted struggle against all forms of and Neonazi terror can guarantee Europe‘s democratic future.
GENEVA
- Launch of report on Syrians living under ISIL by the Commission of Inquiry on Syria
- WHO press conference on latest findings on experimental interventions for Ebola
BALKANS
- Russian Orthodox Church Patriarch Kiril makes official visit to Serbia.
- Serbian and Russian armies hold joint military exercises in northern Serbia.
LONDON
- TRNC celebrates 31st anniversary. Reception to be held by TRNC London Representative
- ATP Tennis tournament continues in UK
- EXCLUSIVE: Interview with Moazzam Begg, ex-Guantanamo inmate
- EXCLUSIVE: Global exchange wars will gain pace.
ROME
- Developments on recent attacks on immigrants and immigration center in Eastern Rome.
- Strikes in public transport sector.
MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA
PALESTINE
- Rallies expected in West Bank in support of Al-Aqsa Mosque against Israeli provocations.
MOROCCO
- Organization of Islamic Cooperation ministerial meeting on Palestinian cause.
ETHIOPIA
- Direct talks between Sudan and rebel Sudan People's Liberation Movement-North.
NIGERIA
- Opposition expected to announce candidate for 2015 presidential race
KENYA
- Embalmers, morticians and funeral directors start two-day conference to set industry standards
SPECIAL REPORTS
- S. Africa beefs up security ahead of robbery season (with photos)
By Hassan Isilow
JOHANNESBURG (AA) – South African security agencies and business owners in Gauteng province, which includes Johannesburg and Pretoria, have beefed up security ahead of the holiday season, which usually sees a spike in robberies.
- Uganda to criminalize 'unnatural' sex
By Halima Athumani
KAMPALA (AA) – The Ugandan government is in the final stages of introducing a new version of an anti-homosexuality law that was nullified by the Constitutional Court in August.
- Solomon's Pools: Built by prophet, rebuilt by Ottoman king
By Anees Barghouthy
BETHLEHEM (AA) – Solomon's Pools near the West Bank city of Bethlehem might have been built by Prophet Suleiman (Solomon) around 3,000 years ago, but Palestinian archeologists believe it derives its name from an Ottoman king who brought it back to life hundreds of years later.
SOUTH ASIA
AFGHANISTAN
- Afghan President Ashraf Ghani looks to boost business and diplomatic relations during trip to Pakistan.
INDIA
- Indian politicians pay tribute to first PM Nehru on his 125th anniversary of his birth.
ASIA PACIFIC
HONG KONG
– Hong Kong Federation of Students says three protest leaders will fly Saturday to Beijing to campaign for greater democracy.
YANGON
– Obama holds talks with Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi and gives speech to Southeast Asian youth leaders.
PHNOM PENH
– Two monks charged after participating in march to National Assembly and PM's house with villagers involved in a land dispute in northern Preah Vihear province.
SEOUL
– South Korea planning military drill to defend disputed Dokdo islets as President Park attends G20 meeting, also attended by Japanese PM Shinzo Abe.
JAKARTA
– Flooding in Western Sumatra kills one, damages homes.
www.aa.com.tr/en
