Five Israelis to stand trial in gang rape case

Five Israeli tourists will stand trial on October 5 accused of the gang rape of a young Briton in the popular holiday resort of Ayia Napa, a court ruled Monday. The Famagusta district court in Paralimni decided to refer the five for trial before the criminal court next month. Police said they face charges of rape, sexual coercion, forced sexual intercourse, sexual harassment, abduction and indecent assault against a woman. They will be asked to plea to the charges when they next appear in court. On Tuesday, the district court will rule...