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Populists attack UN Global Compact on Refugees There are currently around 68 million displaced people worldwide, according to the United Nations. Most of those are internally displaced, still in their own country but driven from their homes. But some 25 million have fled across borders and entered neighboring countries, or to countries further afield. Nearly 70 years after the passing of the Geneva convention on refugees in 1951, these figures are at a record high. To combat this suffering, the UN Global Compact on Refugees (GCR) intends to bundle international efforts.
Pakistan: Imran Khan promises change amid rigging complaints In his"victory speech" on Thursday, Prime Minister-elect Imran Khan promised wide-ranging reforms to build a "new Pakistan." He touched upon a number of pressing issues, including better governance, security affairs and ties with global powers and neighboring countries. Khan spoke from the heart during the speech. He promised to end rampant corruption, nepotism, and pledged that economic benefits would trickle down to the masses under his government. In his"victory speech" on Thursday, Prime Minister-elect Imran Khan promised wide-ranging reforms to build a "new Pakistan." He touched upon a number of pressing issues, including better governance, security affairs and ties with global powers and neighboring countries. Khan spoke from the heart during the speech. He promised to end rampant corruption, nepotism, and pledged that economic benefits would trickle down to the masses under his government.
Brexit trade deal: Itʼs cake, but will Brits eat it? Britain and the EU have declared their intention to create a new joint free trade area
DW gives you the highlights of the 26-page text that describes how the two sidesʼ economic relationship will play out post-Brexit.
Ceasefire on Israel-Gaza border largely holds as UN warns sides are on ʼbrink of warʼ A ceasefire announced by Hamas largely held along the Israel-Gaza border on Sunday, a day after the most intense exchange of fire between Israel and the Palestinian group since the 2014 Gaza war. Israeli warplanes carried out dozens of airstrikes in the densely populated Gaza Strip on Saturday on what it said were Hamas military, training and supply targets, while Hamas and Islamic Jihad fired nearly 200 rockets and mortars at Israel. Read more: Israel and Gazaʼs militant groups agree to ceasefire The Israeli airstrikes wounded more than 20 people and killed two teenage boys, Pales-
tinian health officials said, while a Hamas rocket injured four Israelis. Hamas, which has ruled the Gaza Strip since 2007, and Islamic Jihad announced the Egyptian and UNbrokered ceasefire late Saturday. The Israeli military said its response would depend on the situation on the ground. After the ceasefire announcement, four mortars were fired into Israel early Sunday. In response, Israeli planes destroy at least one launch site. Israel also carried out three airstrikes later in the day on what it said were Hamas squads launching incendiary balloons and kites across the border.
Angelique Kerber on new coach Rainer Schüttler: ʼIt all starts with meʼ Angelique Kerber has spoken to reporters about the choice of Rainer Schüttler as her new coach, which came as a surprise to many. But there are reasons to think the partnership could turn out to be a good one. Germanyʼs No. 1 womenʼs tennis player told reporters at an event in Cologne that Rainer Schüttler had ticked all of the boxes, when she went looking for a new coach following her parting of ways with Wim Fissette. "It was particularly important that we speak the same language," theWimbledon championsaid. "As a former
professional, he has the experience, heʼs been on the Tour – not the WTA Tour, but I donʼt think that will be a major adjustment. He knows what it is like to deal with pressure on the court." The world No.2 also indicated that after a successful 2018, she wasnʼt looking for Schüttler, whose claim to fame as a player was reaching the final of the 2003 Australian Open, to make any major adjustments to her game. "I donʼt need anybody to teach me how to play tennis. Iʼve been on the Tour for a few years now, I know how to play," Kerber said. "It all starts with me."
Deadly gun attack at Chinese consulate in Karachi Unidentified gunmen tried to storm the Chinese consulate in the Pakistani port city of Karachi, killing at least two policemen, officials have said. One other security guard was reported to have been critically injured. Gunmen attacked the Chinese consulate in the southern Pakistani port city of Karachi early on Friday, killing two policemen and wounding a security guard, officials said. Security forces killed three attackers to end an hourlong shootout, Karachi police chief Ameer Sheikh told reporters outside the consulate. "They could not even get in the compound," Ameer Ahmad Sheikh said, contradicting other reports that the gunmen had entered the building. A Pakistani separatist group has claimed responsibility for the attack. "China is exploiting our resources," a spokesman for the socalled Balochistan Liberation Army said in a telephone call to Reuters news agency.
Samsung signs deal to compensate factory cancer victims Samsung on Friday signed a settlement to compensate workers who developed cancer, admitting responsibility for security lapses at several factories. The deal covers 16 types of cancer, other diseases such as multiple sclerosis, and miscarriages, as well as congenital conditions affecting workersʼ children. Samsung will be required to pay compensation of up to 150 million won ($130,000, €115,000) per case.
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