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245/2018 • 27 OCTOBER, 2018 WEEKEND ISSUE

DAILY NEWS IN ENGLISH

German jailed in Turkey on terrorism charges A Turkish court on Friday sentenced aGerman man to six years and three months in prison for membership of a terrorist organization. In addition, he received a suspended sentence of one year and eight months in jail for entering a military exclusion zone. Since last year, a number of German citizens have been detained in Turkey, putting serious strain on relations between Berlin and Ankara. A Turkish court on Friday sentenced aGerman man to six years and three months in prison for membership of a terrorist organization. In addition, he received a suspended sentence of one year and eight months in jail for entering a military exclusion zone. Since last year, a number of German citizens have been detained in Turkey, putting serious strain on relations between Berlin and Ankara.

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."

US mail bomb threats: What we know so far Authorities warned that there may be more devices in the mail system than the 12 devices

Investigators have arrested a man in Florida in connection with pipe bombs sent to Democrats and Trump critics. Authorities warned that there may be more devices in the mail system than the 12 devices found so far.

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.

WGC-HSBC Champions: Rory McIlroy 16 behind in Shanghai as Tony Finau leads Rory McIlroy dropped 16 shots off the pace at the WGC-HSBC Champions in Shanghai after an errorridden five-over 77 in Fridayʼs second round. The 29-year-old reached the turn in 35 after three birdies and two bogeys. But he bogeyed his 10th, the first, triple bogeyed the next after twice finding water and double-bogeyed 16. Tony Finauʼs 67 left the American three ahead of English duo Tommy Fleetwood (68) and Justin Rose (67) plus overnight leader Patrick Reed (72). McIlroyʼs problems at his 11th,

the second, came after he had hit a perfect drive that left him only a short iron into the par five. However, the world number fiveʼs second shot flew over the green into a water hazard and after he mis-hit his chip, his ball trickled into the same hazard again. The former world number one is in a share of 58th in the 77-man event heading into the final two days of the no-cut tournament. McIlroy has not won sinceclaiming the Arnold Palmer Invitational- which was his first victory since 2016 - in the United States in March.

Support grows for EU-wide arms embargo on Saudi Arabia Austria and the European Parliament have urged for a bloc-wide halt on arms exports to Saudi Arabia following Jamal Khashoggiʼs death. Germany also backed the proposal, but other key exporters were silent or unconvinced. As outrage over the killing of Jamal Khashoggi continues to grow, more countries within the European Union are reconsidering their weapons exports with Saudi Arabia, with Austria calling for an EU-wide ban on Friday.

China, Japan willing to mend ties amid Trump challenge Chinaʼs ongoing trade spate with the US has dominated Japan PM Shinzo Abeʼs visit to the country. The first Sino-Japanese summit since 2011 could further thaw relations between Asiaʼs two biggest economies. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Friday that Japan and China have a duty to ensure regional security. On his first bilateral visit to China, Abe added that the two countries need to normalize ties and work together on the North Korea issue. On his first bilateral visit to China, Abe added that the two countries need to normalize ties and work together on the North Korea issue.

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