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Newsline 19.01.2018 | 17:15 UTC News Man who supplied weapon used in Munich mass shooting sentenced to seven years A German court has sentenced a man to seven years for selling a gun that was used in the 2016 mass shooting in Munich. It's the first time an illegal arms dealer has been punished for an act in which he was not involved. Munich memorial Parallel online universes How Germany handles guns Munich shooting: Gunman had ideological motivations, say experts Munich shooting: Darknet weapons dealer goes on trial In Munich, recovery comes with frustration Munich shooter spent thousands on pistol, ammunition Darknet, the shady internet Munich shooter liked Nazis, Breivik, identified as Aryan, says report Selling on the darknet? The BKA is buying (undercover) UK's Boris Johnson suggests giant bridge to France after Brexit The British Foreign Secretary has floated the idea of building a giant bridge between France and Britain after Brexit. French Economy Minister Bruno Le Maire said the plan should at least be considered. From Britain to mainland Europe France offers to loan Bayeux Tapestry to the UK Emmanuel Macron's EU vision meets Theresa May's search for the exit Eurotunnel reports 'best year ever' Middle East Turkey launches offensive against Kurdish-held Afrin in Syria The Turkish defense minister has announced the beginning of a military offensive to oust Kurdish forces from a Syrian city. But the YPG, a Kurdish militia that has received US support, vowed to defend its territories. Turkey threatens attack 'at any moment' on Kurdish-held Afrin in Syria The Middle East's complex Kurdish landscape Turkey-US relations 'entering a risky period' As Syrian war nears end, some can never go home again Turkey signals military incursion on Kurdish-held Afrin in Syria Syrian Democratic Forces liberate Raqqa from 'Islamic State' Turkey warns citizens against traveling to United States France's Macron vows to double foreign military budget President Emmanuel Macron has announced a plan to increase funds to the military, particularly for overseas anti-terrorism deployments. Macron caused waves amongst the military last summer when he tried to slash funding. Sahel force could tackle jihadists 'without antagonizing communities' The Macron effect: France now world's top 'soft power' thanks to president, cuisine and culture France's army chief resigns over Macron's budget cuts Sahel zone: New operation to fight terrorism Environment activism French airport protest camp: 'We will continue to live here' After 50 years of resistance, the French government has abandoned its plans to build a new airport in western France. DW discussed the recently announced decision with an activist at the squatted site. Megaprojects: A tale of two airports Living Planet: Degrowth – the answer to the planet's problems? Our addiction to growth is harming the climate Emmanuel Macron, Europe's climate hero? Macron's new environment chief: Greenwashing or green leading? Degrowth - is it time for a new kind of economics? Defending lands, indigenous group fights dams in Brazil's Amazon World In Xi we trust - Is China cracking down on Christianity? In China churches are being demolished and new laws are set to increase monitoring of religious activities. As more Chinese turn to Christianity, the Communist Party sees a rival in a struggle for hearts and minds. Xi revives communist nostalgia and personality cult Can God be Offended? Blasphemy and Freedom of Expression 'The Chinese Dream' and Xi Jinping's power politics in 2017 German churches warn of increasing oppression of Christians worldwide Expert: China aiming to 'reduce Christianity's public profile' Rebooting the Catholic Church Opinion: The state already plays a role in religion Abandoning Christianity: The young adults who are moving on What it's like to be a Christian in Iran Opinion: Religion is not the problem Opinion: Believers respecting believers Chinese Communist Party takes control of paramilitary police Business Only threats in Trump's China policy? One year after Donald Trump's inauguration, US trading partners in Europe and Asia are largely in agreement that it could have been much worse. But what is going to happen in the smoldering trade dispute with China? What effect has Trump's presidency had on Africa? China's economic growth rebounds in 2017 Donald Trump 'very disappointed' with China for alleged oil shipments into North Korea China trade surplus drops, but not with US China: 'We will not halt US bond purchases'   © Deutsche Welle 2018