Diary

ANKARA (AA) – Here are the main topics Anadolu's English Desk plans to cover on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023 (coverage may change depending on developing/breaking stories):

LIBYA

TRIPOLI – Following situation in Derna, other cities affected by Storm Daniel amid reported news on contaminated water, damaged infrastructure.

MOROCCO

RABAT – Following search and rescue operations as death toll from Morocco earthquake nears 3,000.

SAUDI ARABIA

RIYADH – Following visit by rebel Houthi delegation to Riyadh for talks on political solution to war in Yemen.

SPECIAL REPORT

WITH VIDEO — Myth or mystery? The unending quest for Scotland's Nessie

By Aysu Bicer

LONDON (AA) — Report focusing on the mystery of Scotland's famed Loch Ness monster, based on a massive search mission recently organized by a group called the Loch Ness Exploration. The story includes interviews with people who took part in the hunt, as well as other Loch Ness enthusiasts, who speak about the legend's history and its larger impact on the area.

SPECIAL REPORT

Derna floods: Will disaster heal political rift in Libya?

By Anadolu staff

ISTANBUL (AA) — Report on the recent devastating floods in Libya that have claimed thousands of lives. The story focuses on whether the natural disaster can bring the country together to overcome its deep political divisions.

SPECIAL REPORT

Markets focus on Fed as US inflation rates remain higher than expected

By Sevgi Ceren Gokkoyun

NEW YORK (AA) — Report on the current US economic outlook, including on inflation and other key indicators, and what economists are expecting from the Federal Reserve in terms of interest rates. The story includes comments from multiple economists and outlines possible future scenarios for the Fed's interest rate decision.

NEW MEDIA

Myth or mystery? The unending quest for Scotland’s Nessie

Video report about a recent search for Scotland's famed Loch Ness monster. It includes interviews with people who took part in the hunt and Loch Ness enthusiasts.