Diary

ANKARA

Here are the main topics Anadolu Agency’s English Desk plans to cover Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2015 (coverage may change depending on developing/breaking stories):

TURKEY

ANKARA - Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu to meet main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) leader Chairman Kemal Kilicdaroglu to discuss internal political issues including constitutional changes.

SPECIAL REPORT:

Turkey faces stable lira, inflation, central bank says

By Andrew Jay Rosenbaum

ANKARA (AA) - The central bank has predicted an end to volatility for the Turkish lira, which it forecasts will lead to better control of inflation.

AFRICA

NIGERIA

LAGOS - President Muhammadu Buhari to hold first two-way news conference.

CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC

BANGUI - Parliamentary, presidential elections first round voting following introduction of new constitution.

LIBERIA

SPECIAL REPORT: Liberia bans import of motorcycles after violence

By Evelyn Kapadeh

MONROVIA, Liberia (AA) - The Liberian government has banned the import of motorcycles in the wake of growing violence by biker gangs.

UGANDA

SPECIAL REPORT: Uganda seeks increased investment from diaspora

By Halima Athumani

KAMPALA, Uganda (AA) - The Ugandan Investment Authority is seeking to increase investment from its citizens living abroad.

SOUTHEAST ASIA-PACIFIC

SOUTH KOREA

SEOUL - North Korea mourns death of senior official, South offers condolences.

CHINA

BEIJING - Efforts to rescue eight workers following gypsum mine collapse in eastern Shandong province five days ago.

BEIJING - Taiwan, China launch hotline after President Xi Jinping’s landmark meeting with counterpart Ma Ying-jeou.