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Asia Bibiʼs husband Ashiq Masih appeals to US President Donald Trump for asylum Despiteher acquittal by the Supreme Court in a blasphemy appeal caseon Wednesday, Asia Bibi is still in detention. Her husband, Ashiq Masih, has now appealed to US President Donald Trump, British Prime Minister Theresa May and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to help the family exit the country. Following Bibiʼs acquittal, the hardline Tehreeke-Labaik (TLP) party took to the streets and forced the government of Prime Minister Imran Khan tostrike a deal to end the protest. According to the deal, the government will not block a review petition for the acquittal and will take measures to ban Bibi from travelling abroad. "I am requesting the president of the United States, Donald Trump, to help us exit from Pakistan," Masih said in a video recorded by the British Pakistani Christian Association.
Bahrain opposition leader gets life sentence in Qatar spy case A Bahrain appeals court sentenced the leader of the now-shuttered Shiite opposition to life in prison on Sunday for spying for regional rival Qatar. Sheikh Ali Salman, the head of thedissolved AlWefaqmovement, had been acquitted by Bahrainʼs High Criminal Court in June alongside two other prominent aides, Sheikh Hassan Ali Juma Sultan and Ali Mahdi Ali al-Aswad, who were tried in absentia. The court on Sunday overruled the previous acquittal and jailed all three to life in prison for transferring confidential information and receiving financial support from Qatar. Human rights group Bahrain Institute for Rights and Democracy (BIRD) condemned the appeals court decision.
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Angela Merkel touts Germanyʼs ʼwellpositionedʼ economy Angela Merkel was speaking in her first video message after announcing standing down
The German chancellor has lauded the countryʼs sustained economic growth and low unemployment. Angela Merkel was speaking in her first video message after announcing she would stand down as political party leader. In her weekly video podcast, German Chancellor Angela Merkel avoided reference to herdecision to step downas her partyʼs leader and not to run for a fifth term as chancellor, choosing instead to address Germanyʼs economic situation and the challenges facing the country in the future. The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) politician said Germany "is well positioned" economically and is on course to achieve 1.8 percent growth in the coming fiscal year. She said that German policymakers would "need to remain vigilantto ensure the countryʼs decade of economic growth continues" in the face of a slowing global economy. She also lauded the countryʼs 4.9 percentunemployment rate— the lowest since 1980. Merkel said economic growth was the result of German exports, which are heavily dependent on the countryʼs mid-sized companies, and domestic policy decisions that have led to an increase in consumer spending at home. The chancellor also noted that the World Economic Forum in Davos ranked Germany the most innovative place
in the world to do business. Digitalization and artificial intelligence present challenges and opportunitiesLooking forward, Merkel warned that "the world does not sleep" and noted thatdigitalizationand Asian dynamism in the digital sector clearly posed the biggest challenge to the countryʼs continued economic growth. She stressed the importance of devising anew digital strategyas well as a roadmap for work in the field of artificial intelligence. To that end, the chancellor vowed that the government would work closely with German businesses, especially mid-sized firms. She noted that measures taken by her "grand coalition" — consisting of the CDU, its Bavarian sister party the Christian Social Union (CSU) and the Social Democrats (SPD) — would help foster innovation. Merkel specifically spoke of plans to offer tax incentives to mid-sized companies investing in research in the fields of digitalization and artificial intelligence. The tax incentives, she said, would further bolster companies already receiving government support for such research.
Bodies retrieved from flooded Sicily house as fierce storms wreak havoc in Italy Italian authorities said Sunday the bodies of the family, including those of three children aged one, three and 15, were found in their house in Casteldaccia next to a small river which had burst its banks. Three other members of the same family managed to escape, according to local rescue officials. Giovanni Di Giacinto, mayor of Casteldaccia, said the discovery of the bodies was an "immense tragedy," Italian news agency ANSA reported. In a separate incident, a man was found dead in his car. At least two other people around the Sicilian capital Palermo are reportedly missing.
New Caledonia rejects independence from France Voters on the Pacific islands of New Caledonia voted overwhelmingly in favor of remaining part of France on Sunday, according to partial results of an independence referendum. The local electoral authority said the "No" camp against independence had 59.5 percent of the vote, with 70 percent of ballots counted so far. French President Emmanuel Macron said he took pride in the votersʼ decision for New Caledonia to remain French.
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European Court of Justice rules Polish arrest warrants can be halted The European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled against extraditing suspects to Poland on Wednesday if there are "serious and fact-based grounds" to believe the suspect would not receive a fair trial. The ruling concernsa Polish man in Irelandwho claims recent justice reforms in Poland harmed his chances of being treated fairly. The man is suspected of drug trade. In recent years, Polandʼs ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party has been working to place courts under a tighter control of the executive branch. Among other steps, the parliament now has power to choose members of the National Council of the Judiciary whose job is to oversee judicial impartiality. More recently, the lawmakers changed retirement age for the Supreme Court judges, which critics believe was aimed at ousting the most experienced judges and stacking the body with government supporters. The Supreme Court and its chief Malgorzata Gersdorf are opposing the move.
Geely the car industryʼs rising ʼprofitability starʼ Ferdinand Dudenhöffer from the CAR Center Automotive Research at Germanyʼs Duisburg-Essen University called Chinese auto manufacturer Geely "the profitability star of the worldʼs car industry." A fresh study by the center points out that on average, a Geely car costs just €9,529 ($10,942), but the companysecures a 14.4 percent profit from revenues before tax and interest. Dudenhöffer says thatʼs a lot more than, say, the profit margins of foreign rivals BMW, Toyota or PSAOpel. The worldʼs largest carmaker, Wolfsburg-based Volkswagen, logs a profit margin of only 8.2 percent, the survey says. Geely is part of the Zhejiang Geely Holding,which also owns Volvo Cars, London EVTaxi and Lotus.The holding has also acquired a 10 percent stake in Daimler. According to the CAR researchers, Geelyʼs rapid rise is based on its successful compact car platform, which it developed together with Sweden-based Volvo. "What Ferdinand Piëch managed to implement at VW from 1993 with the help of his platform strategyis in a way being copied now by Geelyʼs main shareholder and founder, Li Shufu," said Ferdinand Dudenhöffer, adding that the Chinese were becoming major players in the global auto market. 2
German lawmakers call for AfD monitoring by domestic security services The far-right party told members to refrain from using words such as ethnicity inversion
Mexican journalist shot dead at restaurant Sergio Martinez Gonzalez, the editor of a local news outlet in the southern Mexican state of Chiapas, was shot dead Wednesday morning, the latest victim in Mexicoʼs wave of journalist murders. Martinez, who owned and ran the publication Enfoque, had just dropped off his daughters at school and was breakfasting with his wife at a local restaurant when two people on a motorcycle stopped in front of the couple and opened fire, local media reported. Martinezʼs wife survived the attack, and was receiving medical attention, Mexican newspaper El Uni‐ versal said. The Chiapas attorney generalʼs office announced on Twitter that it was investigating the murder.
The far-right party told members to refrain from using words such as "ethnicity inversion" to avoid being placed under special surveillance. One hard-line AfD leader has said those fears were akin to "wetting the bed." Politicians from across the political spectrum have called for Germanyʼs domestic security services to monitor the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) partyfollowing reports that the AfD leadership had told members to avoid using certain politically charged language. In an internal report seen by German media, the AfD leadership warned members that they risked monitoring by the Office for the Protection of the Constitution if they used words or phrases such as "foreign infiltration," "ethnicity inversion," or "refugees are criminal." Patrick Sensburg from the
Confusion over missing Saudi journalist in Turkey who ʼvanishedʼ from consulate Turkish and Saudi officials have given conflicting reports on the whereabouts of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who has been missing since he entered the Saudi consulate in Istanbul on Tuesday. Khashoggi, a regular contributor to The Washington Post, has been a fierce critic of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and has criticized Saudi Arabiaʼs policies toward Qatar and Canada,the war in Yemen and a
governing conservative Christian Democrats (CDU) called attention to the report on Saturday and said the AfD should be monitored. He told the German business newspaper Handelsblatt the report shows how AfD members aim to "hide" the "true content" of their beliefs to avoid monitoring. The deputy leader of the Social Democrats (SPD), Ralf Stegner, said the revelation showed how the far-right AfD was "actively fighting" Germanyʼs constitutional order and added that security services should be keeping special tabs on the populist party. crackdown on dissent, the media and activists. Khashoggiʼs personal website bore a banner saying, "Jamal has been arrested at the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul!" without elaborating. A Saudi official denied that Khashoggi had been detained inside the consulate. "Mr. Khashoggi visited the consulate to request paperwork related to his marital status and exited shortly thereafter," the official said. "He is neither in the consulate nor in Saudi custody."
Afghan leader rejects resignation of spy chief, top ministers President Ashraf Ghani on Sunday
urged Interior Minister Wais Ahmad Barmak, Defense Minister Tareq Shah Bahrami, and intelligence chief Masoum Stanekzai to stay in their posts, the Afghan government said. The three officials submitted resignation letters on Saturday, citing policy differences and a spate of deadly attacks. "President Ghani did not approve their resignations... and gave them the necessary instructions to improve the security situation," a statement from the presidential palace said. The offers to step down followed the resignation of Ghaniʼs national security adviser and close ally, Hanif Atmar, on Friday. Atmar, one of the countryʼs most powerful politicians, has been replaced by former ambassador to the US Hamdullah Mohib.
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Along the German Wine Route Autumn is the ideal time for a trip along the Wine Route. The worldʼs oldest wine tourism route leads over 85 kilometers through a sea of vines in the Palatinate region - from Schweigen-Rechtenbach to Bockenheim. With over 23,0000 hectares, the Palatinate - known locally as the Pfalz - is the second largest winegrowing region in Germany. There are about 4000 wine growers, most of whom work in family-run businesses. Their special knowhow has long made Palatinate wine famous. Indeed, wines from the region were served at the opening of the Suez Canal, and were favorites on the
Police identify source of deadly Novichok nerve agent in UK deaths British police announced Friday that they found a bottle containing the Novichok nerve agent in the home of one of the victims of a nerve agent poisoning in Wiltshire last month. "On Wednesday, 11 July, a small bottle was recovered during searches of Charlie Rowleyʼs house in Amesbury," police said in a statement. The statement said scientists from Porton Down defense laboratory confirmed the bottle contained the Novichok nerve agent, the same poison used against Sergei Skripal and his daughter earlier this year. "Further scientific tests will be carried out to try and establish whether it is from the same batch that contaminated Sergei and Yulia Skripal in March," the force said, adding that a link to the Skripals remained "a main line of enquiry for police." Dawn Sturgess died in a hospitalon Sunday after exposure to the nerve agent. Her partner, Rowley, isstill in critical condition, but has regained consciousness. The Foreign Office said on Friday it had invited independent technical experts from the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons early next week "to independently confirm the identity of the nerve agent."
decks of luxury ocean liners. The king of German wines: Riesling. Nowhere else in the world does the white wine variety thrive as well as in Germany. And Pfalz is the main producer. Here riesling wines are cultivated on nearly 6000 hectares and are available at all levels of quality and style, from table to premium, from very dry to rather sweet.
Germany ex-spy chief Maassen may be fired for insults
Germanyʼs controversial former domestic intelligence chief Hans-Georg Maassen looked likely to finally be getting the boot from government on Sunday. The Interior Ministry confirmed that it is reviewing Maassenʼs employment after more of his controversial statements came to light. Maassen, who headed Germanyʼs domestic security service (the BfV) for
six years, became the subject of outrage across Germany in September whenhe questioned well-documented reportsof far-right violence against foreigners in the city of Chemnitz and gave no reason for his comments. There have also been reports that he passed sensitive information about Islamic extremism to the Islamophobic Alternative for Germany (AfD) party.
Opel reported to have manipulated diesel car exhaust emissions According to a media report, automaker Opel is being investigated for manipulating vehicle emissions on about 60,000 cars worldwide. It is the first time the company has been named since Dieselgate broke in 2015.
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Germany attempts ʼfacesavingʼ resolution to Saudi drugs boycott The human rightsrow between Saudi Arabia and Canada made international headlinesin recent weeks, when the Riyadh government suddenly suspended new trade and investment to the Great White North. The punitive measures were in response to a simple tweet by Canadaʼs foreign minster, calling for the release of two jailed Saudi activists. Receiving less attention has been the diplomatic spat between Europeʼs No. 1 economy and the oil-rich kingdom — also sparked by a ministerʼs comments; this time Sigmar Gabriel, Germanyʼs thenforeign minister. During the political crisis in Lebanon last November that saw Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri resign and later rescind his decision, Riyadh was widely accused of forcing his departure, which Gabriel alluded to as "adventurism." ʼShamefulʼ remarks hurt tiesRiyadh immediately recalled its ambassador to Berlin, telling the German government the comments were "shameful." In May, it went further and froze all new business with Germany. Over the subsequent months, several German pharmaceutical and medical technology firms, including Siemens Healthineers, Bayer and Boerhringer Ingelheim, have been excluded from public healthcare tenders in the kingdom. A pharmaceutical industry source told DW, on condition of anonymity, that Saudi authorities had not given any written explanation about the exclusion, and that there was no clear path for Germany to resolve the issue. Efforts by German diplomats to mediate with Saudi authorities were delayed, initially, by the Holy Month of Ramadan, and the summer break, as Gulf countries stop work in July and August due to the extreme heat.
T-Mobile reports cybersecurity incident T-Mobile US and its unit Metro PCS told customers that cybersecurity staff found and shut down unauthorized access to certain information on August 20 and immediately reported the matter to authorities. The company added that no financial data, social security numbers or passwords were compromised during the attackon its networks, admitting, though, that other personal information like names, email IDs, phone numbers as well as account numbers or account types (postpaid or prepaid) may have been exposed. T-Mobile said that about 3 percent of its 77 million customers could have been affected (roughly 2 million people potentially affected). 4
Will Brits say ʼau revoirʼ to French dream post-Brexit? British entrepreneurs who have settled down in France have been a blessing for the countryʼs rural areas, but will this remain so after the UKʼs exit from the EU? Lisa Louis looks for answers in Verteillac. Verteillac is a typical French village in the southwest of the country. It has a church, two barbershops, a meat market and a bakery. The central market square is flanked by white limestone houses and boasts a mind-soothing fountain. But a second glance reveals the village may not be so typical after all: 40 percent of the 650 inhabitants are British citizens. They contribute a lot to communuity life and the local economy. Itʼs completely uncertain, though,how many of them will stay here after the United Kingdomʼs exit from the European Union in
No breakthrough in China-US trade talks Chinaʼs Ministry of Commerce said on Friday that it had held "constructive meetings" with US officialsafter talks resumed between the countries over their ongoing trade spat. Nonetheless, with no major breakthrough yet in sight, the resumption of talks did not prevent an additional $16 billion (€13.83 billion) of tariffs being levied by the US and China on each otherʼs goods, starting from Thursday. Read more: US-China trade spat: Clash of the titans, part 2 Talks took place on Wednesday and Thursday aimed at defusing the escalating conflict, which has now seen both countries slap $50 billion in tariffs on the otherʼs products, with more expected to follow. The Chinese news agency Xinhua reported that the officials on both sides have vowed to "keep in contact" in the future. High-tech will suffer, says China Meanwhile, a prominent Chinese state planner said on Friday that US tariffs onhightech Chinese technology would have an impact on the tech sectors in both countries.
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Kalashnikov unveils new electric car Kalashnikov,a company moreknown for its AK-47 machine gunsthan its electric vehicles, unveiled its new electric car on Thursday. The powder-blue prototype, dubbed the CV-1, was unveiled by the Russian arms maker at a defense expo outside of Moscow. Kalashnikov Concern told Russian media that the technology within its "electric supercar" will rival that of Elon Muskʼs Tesla. "This technology will allow us to stand in line with the worldʼs electric car manufacturers, like Tesla, and compete with them," a spokesperson told Sputnik. According to the company, the vehicle can travel 350 kilometers (217 miles) on a single charge. The carʼs retro look was inspired by a Soviet hatchback model developed in the 1970s, the "Izh-Kombi," Kalashnikov said in a statement on its website. The CV-1ʼs light blue color, large grill, retro door handles and boxy frame have received mixed reviews from Russians. On social media, some described the car as "cyberpunk" while others referred to it as the "Izh-Zombie."
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March 2019. The EU and UK are still negotiating a deal that would guarantee an orderly departure from the bloc. But no matter what the outcome will be, Brexit could deal a severe blow to Verteillacʼs economy. "Come on in, I show you where the bar is," says Rebecca Walters, or Bex as sheʼs known here. She heads a restaurant that offers both French wine and British chips. The 41-year-old bought Le Calice last November, invested €10,000 ($11,600) in maintenance work and has since welcomed customers from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
Microsoft cofounder Paul Allen dies at 65
The US billionaire Paul Allen, the man who co-founded Microsoft alongside Bill Gates, has passed away because of cancer complications, his family said. The IT magnate and philanthropist was 65. The US philanthropist Paul Allen passed away in Seattle on Monday at the age of 65 following complications of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Allen co-foundedthe IT giant Microsoftalongside Bill Gates in 1975. He was also the owner of Vulcan Inc., a business and philanthropic enterprise headquartered in Seattle. Gates said he was "heartbroken by the passing of one of my oldest and dearest friends." "Personal computing would not have existed without him," Gates said, adding that Allen "channeled his intellect and compassion" into "improving peopleʼs lives and strengthening communities in Seattle and around the world." Allenʼs sister, Jody Allen, said her brother was "a remarkable individual on every level." "While most knew Paul Allen as a technologist and philanthropist, for us he was a much loved brother and uncle, and an exceptional friend," she said in a statement.
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Renovated Museum of Fine Arts to Open on 31 October Now open to public
After more than three years of renovation, the Museum of Fine Arts Budapest will open on 31 October. Thanks to the largest-scale and most comprehensive reconstruction project in the museum’s history, the museum building has been renewed, and, returning to the collection’s first concept, the museum’s permanent exhibitions will also be rearranged. Besides the new permanent exhibitions, the revamped museum will welcome visitors with a chamber exhibition titled Leonardo & the Budapest Horse and Rider. The museum reconstruction, implemented within the framework of
the Liget Budapest Project, included the restoration of the Romanesque Hall, which sustained severe damage in World War II and since then had been only partially renovated and used as a storage area, along with the modernisation of the building’s obsolete heating system, the installation of air conditioning in some of the exhibition halls, the renewal of a large part of the roof structure, as well as the addition of new exhibition spaces, visitor areas and modern storage facilities.
How a warmer Arctic could lead to more extreme weather Whether itʼs long-lasting sunshine or rain that drags on for days on end, the Northern Hemisphere is experiencing extended stretches of certain kinds of weather — especially in summer. This brings with it more extreme weather events, fromheat wavesanddroughts that cause crop failurestotorrential downpours that can flood major cities. Climatologists say one reason for the increase of such protracted extreme weather events is due to lingering fastmoving air currents — more specifi-
cally the polar jet stream, which has shifted from its usual patterns as a result ofrising temperatures in the Arcticand air pollution. Connecting the dots between higher temperatures around the North Pole and more extreme weather across parts of Europe, North America and Asia seems a little complicated — but itʼs basically all about the atmosphere. Most of our planetʼs weather phenomena actually get their start at 8 to 17 kilometers kilometers (4.9 to 10.5 miles) above the ground.
Air pollution linked to half million premature deaths in Europe Air quality across Europe has improved but remains an "invisible killer" that causes nearly a half million premature deaths each year, the European Environment Agency said in anannual reportreleased Monday. Air pollution continues to remain above EU and World Health Organization (WHO) limits in large parts of Europe, the data collected in 2016 from 2,500 measuring stations showed. About 422,000 premature deaths in 41 European countries were caused by tiny particulate matter known as PM2.5 in 2015, of which 391,000 were in the 28member EU, the report said. "Air pollution is an invisible killer and we need to step up our efforts to address the causes. In terms of air pollution, road transport emissions are often more harmful than those from other sources, as these happen at ground level and tend to occur in cities, close to people," said EEA chief Hans Bruyninckx.
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A new exhibition celebrates 100 years of Budapest’s Gellért Hotel A recreated Baroque-style guest room, photos of the building taken during World War II and Communist-era posters reflect the history of Budapest’s most legendary hotel, the Gellért. A new exhibition at the Museum of Commerce & Catering celebrates the centenary of this institution which opened on 24 September 1918. Attached to the hotel is Budapest’s Art Nouveau Gellért Baths, whose outdoor wave pool, also illustrated at the museum, was the first of its kind in the world. Tucked away in the cobblestoned district of Óbuda, the former residence of Hungarian writer Gyula Krúdy is now home to a charming museum. Here, permanent displays include old-fashioned shop interiors illustrating the history of commerce and catering. This same building also hosts relevant seasonal exhibitions, such as the recently opened Gellért 100 to commemorate the centenary of the Gellért Hotel, a splendid Art Nouveau landmark towering above the Buda riverfront. Opened during the turmoil of World War I, during its long history, the Gellért has accommodated the likes of former US president Richard Nixon and the Dalai Lama. They both enjoyed the hotel’s fine facilities that are now brought to life through historic objects and images currently on show at the museum.
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Wayne Rooney: Englandʼs record goalscorer set for farewell appearance
Wayne Rooney is set to come out of international retirement to make a farewell appearance for England against the United States later this month. The 33-year-old - Englandʼs record goalscorer with 53 - has not played for the Three Lions since a 3-0 victory over Scotland in November 2016. But Rooney, whoplays for DC United,is expected to earn his 120th cap in the friendly at Wembley on 15 November. The match will be called ʼThe Wayne Rooney Foundation internationalʼ. The Wembley Arch will be lit up in the gold colours of Rooneyʼs charity.
Justin Rose reclaims world number one spot with win in Turkey
Englandʼs Justin Rose has reclaimed his world number one ranking after winning the Turkish Open. Rose, 38, beat Li Haotong, of China, in a play-off - after both finished on 17 under par for his 19th career win as he returned to the top of the rankings. He initially got there in September,holding the position for a week before American Brooks Koepka replaced him. This is the first time that Rose has defended a tour title, after winning in Belek in 2017. Rose, a former US Open winner, posted a final round of 68, three under par, to finish tied with Chinaʼs Li on the Regnum Caya course, before the 23-year-old bogeyed the extra hole in the play-off. Li had led by three shots heading into the last day. 6
Aleksandar Kolarovʼs free kick stunner secures Serbia win over Costa Rica A brilliant second half free kick from captain Aleksandar Kolarov led Serbia to a deserved win over Costa Rica. Serbia were wasteful in front of goal but did enough to secure three vital points in Group E. Another World Cup day, another sublime freekick. If Cristiano Ronaldo’s ice-cold effort tosnatch a point against arch-rivals Spain on day two was the current goal of the tournament front-runner, the Portuguese may have just met his match. Aleksandar Kolarov, take a bow. A combination of poor finishing and sublime goalkeeping had kept the scores level until Serbia’s no.11 produced his moment of magic. Kolarov’s powerful left foot is no secret, but few inside the stadium would have expected such a thunderous strike when the Roma defender stood over a free kick midway through the second half. His shot was unstoppable; a side-footed missile which screamed into the top corner of the Costa Rica net. Kaylor Navas, who kept his team in the game with several crucial saves either side of half time, was nowhere near it.
Tennis star Novak Djokovic loses to Karen Khachanov in stunning Paris upset Djokovic is still set to reclaim his ranking as the worldʼs best tennis player
In his first ever Masters final, 22-year-old Russian Karen Khachanov managed a shocking victory against Serb Novak Djokovic in Paris. Russian Karen Khachanov defeated Novak Djokovic with 7-5, 6-4 in Paris Masters final on Sunday, breaking the Serbʼs22-match win streak. The Sunday showdown was Khachanovʼs first ever Masters final. The 22-year-old Russian tennis player praised his opponent after the triumph. "He is an inspiration to many players and he is a true cham-
pion of our sport," Khachanov said of Djokovic, adding that the victory in Paris was "like a dream come true." In turn, Djokovic also praised the 1.98 meter (6 feet 6 inches) Khachanov for his "really strong and precise" serve. "He was playing big from the back of the court, flat backhands and forehand," Djokovic said. "He can really hurt you."
Koreas to launch bid to host 2032 Olympics North and South Korea have agreed to formally inform the International Olympic Committee of their intent to co-host the 2032 Summer Olympics. The decision is part of ongoing reconciliation efforts between the countries. The two Koreas agreed to send a letter to the International Olympic Committee (IOC), they said in a joint statement issued on Friday. Read more: Two Koreas pledge to boost ties During a summit in September, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and South Korean President Moon Jae-in had agreed to pursue
a joint bid for the 2032 Olympics and send combined teams to the 2020 Tokyo Summer Games. The 2032 Olympics host is expected to be elected by the IOC in 2025. So far the Games have never been co-hosted but a joint Korean bid is expected to be welcomed by the IOC. Indonesia and India have also expressed an interest in hosting the Summer Games in 2032. After meeting at the border between the two countries, Korean sports officials also agreed to send a combined team to the World Handball Championship in January.