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‘Only income in HRH Crown Prince arrives in Italy India will be taxed’ Huge demand for face New Delhi

ndian Finance Minister INirmala Sitharaman yes- masks across Bahrain terday said that there is no in- tention to tax global income TDT | Manama demand in that country. of NRIs and only income gen- “If you see, the Chinese au- erated in India will be taxed. ace masks were out of stock We have a huge thorities have asked everyone Following the Budget an- at many pharma stores at risk to wear face masks. The nouncement on Saturday, across the Kingdom as peo- shortage of face masks demand is vast as China is the F as we sold out our there was confusion about ple began buying them in large largest populated country in the the tax liability of Non-Resi- numbers over coronavirus fear. stocks in the last two world,” he added. dent Indians (NRIs) on their The shortage is attributed to days. However, on the contrary, there global income. declining supply and increasing PHARMA STORE MANAGER were also many reports on media, “What we are doing now demand in the Kingdom. which states there are not enough is that the in- Speaking to Tribune, a pharma evidences to suggest that wearing come of an store manager, who doesn’t want a face mask has any benefit for the NRI generated to be named, said: “We have a general public. in India will huge shortage of face masks as The Wuhan coronavirus out- be taxed here. we sold out our stocks in the last break continues its deadly spread. If he’s earning two days. The novel illness, provisionally something in “Though no cases are reported known as 2019-nCov, has infected a jurisdiction Nirmala in the Kingdom, people here are almost 14,500 people according His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, where there Sitharaman taking special caution and a good to the latest data. There have Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister, yesterday is no tax, why number of them are wearing face been over 300 deaths, with cas- arrived in the Italian Republic on an official visit. During the visit, HRH will I include that into mine masks, which is one of the ways to es springing up in 27 countries. the Crown Prince will meet with senior Italian government officials that has been generated prevent being infected.” Chinese authorities have im- to discuss ways to further strengthen bilateral ties between the two there,” Ms Sitharaman said. He said masks were being im- plemented wide-ranging travel countries. A number of Italian officials and HRH the Crown Prince’s “Whereas if you have a ported from China and the sup- There is a huge demand for face restrictions to control the out- official delegation welcomed HRH upon arrival to Rome Ciampino Giovan property here and you have a plies have declined owing to huge masks across the Kingdom. break. See Pages 3, 6 Battista Pastine Airport. rent out of it, but because you are living there, you carry this rent into your income there and pay no tax there, pay no tax here ... since the prop- erty is in India, I have got a sovereign right to tax,” she further said in a post Budget interaction with media. ‘End protests’ call Leading cleric Moqtada Al Sadr calls for action against Iraq protests DON’T MISS IT Hundreds of men in the blue Hundreds of men caps worn to show allegiance • to Mr Al Sadr entered Tahrir in the blue caps worn Square and the abandoned BIAS 2020 to show allegiance to building on its edge known as ground Mr Al Sadr entered the Turkish Restaurant. handling service Tahrir Square. The building had become a 02 symbol of the popular uprising sponsorship deal against Iraq’s political class since signed Protesters said it began in early October. Mr• Al Sadr’s latest The protesters accuse the Lawmaker seeks statement had created leaders of corruption and fail- temporary ban a tense atmosphere ing to deliver basic services, and in the square. are demanding elections un- 03 on Chinese der a new electoral law and an citizens entering end to foreign influence in Iraqi Kingdom Baghdad politics, which is dominated by Iran-backed groups. opulist Iraqi cleric Mo- Protesters said the Sadrists’ GCC national qtada Al Sadr yesterday seizure of the building was to who attempted Pordered his followers to prevent them from expressing 04 to kill son-in-law help security troops clear roads Supporters of Iraqi cleric Muqtada Al Sadr take part in a protest at the Al Tahrir Square in Central Baghdad. their rejection of Mr Allawi, a blocked by protesters. former communications min- ‘mentally unfit’ Mr Al Sadr withdrew support could operate normally again. Twitter. ister and two-time member of for months-long anti-govern- “I advise the security forc- His supporters swarmed Parliament. 210 fils (includes VAT) ment demonstrations after the es to stop anyone from cutting into the main protest site in “The fact is that Mohammed appointment of a new prime off roads and the ministry of How can you trust Baghdad soon after President Allawi is supported by Al Sadr minister. education should punish those someone who changes Barham Salih nominated the and the rest of the parties,” said He also urged his support- who obstruct regular working his mind all the time? politician Mohammed Allawi Ali Al Mikdam, 21, who has been ers to work with authorities to hours, be they students, teachers as Prime Minister on Saturday taking part in the protests since ensure schools and businesses or others,” Mr Al Sadr said on MR AL MIKDAM evening. they began. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2020 02

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa yesterday arrived in the region of Al Dhafra on a private visit to the United Arab Emirates. HM the King was received on arrival by the Ruler’s Representative in the region of Al Dhafra His Highness Shaikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan. HM the King was also received by UAE Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain Shaikh Sultan bin Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Shaikh Mohammed bin Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Shaikh Zayed bin Sultan bin Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Sultan Khalfan Al Romaithi, court undersecretary of the Ruler’s Representative in the region of Al Dhafra, UAE Red Crescent President’s Advisor Isa Hamad Boushehab, Ahmed Matar Al Dhaheri, office director of the Ruler’s Representative in the region of Al Dhafra, Bahrain’s Ambassador to the UAE Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla bin Ali bin Hamad Al Khalifa and other senior officials. HM the King is accompanied by HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Isa Al Khalifa, HH Shaikh Abdulla bin Hamad Al Khalifa, HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa and other members of the accompanying delegation.

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received here yesterday the outgoing Secretary-General of the Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC), Dr Abdullatif Al Zayani. HM the King expressed thanks and appreciation to Dr Al Zayani for the tremendous efforts he has exerted throughout his tenure as GCC Secretary-General, lauding his enduring and commendable endeavours to develop the GCC system and achieve its goals, as well as to push joint GCC action further to meet the aspirations of brotherly GCC peoples and strengthen the pillars of security, peace and stability at the regional and global levels. HM King Hamad lauded the pivotal achievements that the GCC has attained since its establishment at all levels, wishing Dr Al Zayani every success in his future assignments.

BIAS 2020 ground handling service sponsorship deal signed Manama

ransportation and Tele- communication Minis- Tter Kamal Ahmed said that Bahrain International Air- show 2020 (BIAS 2020) marks a decade of success. This is an evidence of the success of Bahrain’s econom- The science educational trip organised by Science India Forum (SIF) Bahrain for the benefit of the toppers of Sastra ic vision in making Bahrain a Pratibha Contest popularly known as ‘SASTRAYAAN - 2020’ led by Mr Anilal has returned to Bahrain after a three day trip centre of investment in various to Bengaluru, India. The 30-member team included 17 Sastra Pratibhas, their parents, SIF Bahrain volunteers, and SIF economic sectors, the minister Middle East co-ordinator. The team visited Defence Research and Development Organisation, Aeronautical Development who is also the deputy chair- Establishment, Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, National Aerospace Laboratories as well as Hindustan man of the Supreme Organising Aeronautics Limited Aerospace Museum. The students got a rare opportunity to interact with senior scientists. Committee for the organisation of the biennial event, the min- Mr Ahmed, Mr Al Mahmeed sign the agreement. ister said as he and Salman Al Mahmeed, the Chief Executive sponsor of the ground handling the aviation sector.” officer of Bahrain Airport Ser- services for BIAS 2020. BIAS 2020 will be held at the Spiritual guru to offer discourse vices (BAS), signed an official “The company is always keen Sakhir airbase on November TDT | Manama ground handling service spon- to highlight the bright image 18-20 under the auspices of Auditorium today. sorship deal. that the Kingdom of Bahrain His Majesty King Hamad bin Swami Amrita Swarupanan- “We are proud of the partic- deserves,” he said. Isa Al Khalifa and the supervi- wami Amrita Swaru - da Puri is the vice-chairman ipation of Bahraini companies “Supporting BIAS is part of sion of HH Shaikh Abdullah bin pananda Puri, the first of Mata Amritanandamayi operating in the sector and of the company’s commitments Hamad Al Khalifa, the Personal Sdisciple of Mata Am - Math located in the Indian their continuous support for to a set of initiatives and annual Representative of His Majes- ritanandamayi Devi, will offer state of Kerala. Bramacha - the exhibition,” he said. action programs to make the ty the King and Chairman of a spiritual talk between 7.00 pm ri Amit will also attend the Mr Al Mahmeed said that Kingdom of Bahrain an attrac- the BIAS Supreme Organising and 9.30 pm at the Indian Club Swami Amrita Swarupananda Puri session. BAS was proud to be the official tive centre for investments in Committee.

A tree plantation drive was held at the Indian School Riffa Campus on Saturday. ISB Chairman Prince S Natarajan, Secretary Saji Antony, EC Members Mohammad Khursheed Alam, Mohammed Nayaz Ullah, Adv Binu Mannil Varughese, Rajesh Nambiar, Principal V R Palaniswamy, Principal - Riffa Campus Pamela Xavier, Staff Representative, Johnson Devassy, Lions Club President Debashis Banerjea and S Inayadullah (Crown Electro and Mechanical Services), staff and Lion’s Club members attended. As part of their on-going green campaign, the Lion’s Club of Riffa donated a spectrum of flowering and medicinal trees to adorn the school’s front boundary walls. The pits for the tree planting were prepared by Crown Electro and Mechanical Services. The tree planting event was a crisp and meaningful one involving the student council of the school. Eco-Ambassador Meenakshi Deepak encouraged her peers with the message: “We aren’t just planting trees, we can proudly say, we’re are on a path towards changing lives.” Pamela Xavier welcomed the gathering and thanked the Lion’s Club and Crown Electro and Mechanical Services for partnering in the green mission. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2020 03 Lawmaker seeks temporary ban on Chinese citizens entering Kingdom Coronavirus screening is being carried out at Bahrain Airport to identify infected individuals

check on passengers coming In light of the current break- A number of to Bahrain amidst coronavirus through of the deadly Corona- • fears. virus across China and its de- measures has already In co-operation with the Min- tection in several countries of been taken to prevent istry of Health, the Bahrain In- the world, the Embassy of the an outbreak, according ternational Airport is conducting Kingdom in Beijing has request- to the Health Ministry. thorough checks to make sure ed universities and education- patients infected with coronavi- al institutions in China, where rus does not enter Bahrain other Bahraini students are enrolled, The virus was first than the airport. to extend the students’ holiday, reported• to the World Bahrainis, were assisted by the sources confirmed. Health Organisation Bahraini Embassy in China to Sources also told that the on Dec 31 and has been return to the Kingdom to escape Embassy has requested these the country amidst the corona- institutions to allow Bahraini under investigation virus scare. students and trainees to return to since then. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Bahrain considering their safety. Health is taking measures to pre- Additionally, Tribune learnt TDT | Manama vent an outbreak of the deadly that the students there are on coronavirus. holiday until February 17, 2020, n urgent proposal was A number of measures has al- on the occasion of the New Chi- submitted by a parlia- ready been taken to prevent an nese Year. mentarian yesterday to outbreak, according to a state- The virus was first reported to A Bahrain delegation at the GCC meeting on tackling coronavirus threat, held in Riyadh. temporarily ban Chinese citizens ment issued by the ministry. the World Health Organisation from entering the Kingdom. “The ministry is taking all condition and the ministry called on Dec 31 and has been under MP Adel Al Asoomi urged the precautionary measures for this on all citizens and residents to investigation since then. government to ban Chinese na- purpose. The situation is being adhere to guidelines that it has Chinese scientists have linked tionals from coming to Bahrain monitored closely. Co-ordina- provided. the disease to a family of virus- following the recent outbreak of tion is ongoing with relevant Allowing Chinese China is facing deepening iso- es known as coronaviruses, the coronavirus in China. authorities and the Bahrain In- citizens visit the lation over the epidemic as the same family as the deadly SARS He said the outbreak of coro- ternational Airport.” Kingdom amidst death toll soared to 259 on Sat- and MERS viruses. navirus is a cause of concern and The ministry has urged the corona fear urday, with the US and Australia Scientists have yet to fully un- that allowing people from China public to take precautionary could lead to a risky leading a growing list of nations derstand how destructive the to visit Bahrain could lead to a measures after travel. It said that situation. to impose Chinese travel bans. new virus, known as 2019-nCoV, risk in spreading the disease in it is communicating directly with With the UK, Russia and Swe- might be. the Kingdom. the World Health Organisation. MR AL ASOOMI den among the countries con- Researchers and investigators He said that a temporary ban The UAE’s Ministry of Health firming their first infections, the are just beginning to under - should be in place until the situ- and Prevention announced on virus has now spread to more stand where it originated, how ation settles down. Friday that a new case of coro- The person, the fifth to be han, the centre of the virus’ out- than two dozen nations, sending it’s transmitted, how far it has The Bahrain International Air- navirus had been diagnosed in identified as having the virus in break in China. governments scurrying to limit spread and what its symptoms port is now doing a thorough the country yesterday. the country, arrived from Wu- All five patients are in a stable their exposure. look like.

ASRY in deal with Flames destroy NOGA for marine services base classroom Manama he Arab Ship Building Tand Repair Yard Compa- at Hidd school ny (ASRY), the Arabian Gulf’s TDT | Manama leading maritime repair and ceive students. fabrication facility, has signed According to the directorate, no a contract with Bahrain’s Na- classroom at a public school injuries were reported after the in- tional Oil and Gas Authority in Muharraq Governorate cident at Hidd Primary Boys’ School. (NOGA) to provide a dedicated Awas completely destroyed “No injuries were reported and marine services area in the following a fire breakout yesterday. the incident was reported to the Civil yard, from which NOGA pro- Public Relations and Information Defence Directorate, which swiftly jects can be supported. Directorate within the Education doused the fire,” the statement read. The ‘NOGA Zone’ will pro- Ministry explained in a press state- No further details on the causes of vide berth facilities, storage, ment yesterday that the fire accident the fire were available. The Ministry crew facilities, and more, occurred in the early morning before of Education has launched a probe within ASRY’s premises, for the school gates were opened to re- into the incident. The classroom was totally destroyed by flames. NOGA-related projects. The Bahrain LNG Terminal project will soon be using the NOGA Zone for some of its maritime operations, as required. Alternative punishment for psychiatrist convicted of defamation, spreading false news “We’re honoured to sup- TDT | Manama port NOGA and their projects She made headlines and be- mented on the matter, includ- media networks is an action in bringing added value and came the most trending discus- ing Education Ministry, Interior that’s contrary to the nature, growth to the Kingdom of he High Court of Appeal sion online, after she broadcast The use of social media Ministry, the Public Prosecution traditions and values of her pro- Bahrain,” commented ASRY has decided to substitute an interview with a seventh grad- and a number of lawmakers. fession.” Business Development Man- the one-year imprison- er who was allegedly expelled to address serious issues A statement issued by the During the conversation be- ager Arran Dall at the signing. T without resorting to the ment previously issued against from Hamad Town Intermediate Public Prosecution earlier men- tween the psychiatric, the ex- “For a major Bahrain firm a Bahraini female psychiatrist to School for consuming and ped- competent authorities to tioned: “The use of social media pelled student and her family, like ASRY to contribute to one year of community service, dling prescription pills in school. verify the authenticity to address this issue and discuss several names of students ac- other nationally important Tribune has learnt. The doctor’s 50-minute re- of what has been raised, it in this way without resorting cused of peddling drugs in the projects, such as the new This came after the woman cording included serious reve- is in fact an act of abuse to the competent authorities to school and carrying out sexual Bahrain LNG Terminal, not appealed against the verdict, lations, accusations and claims and contrary to the law, verify the authenticity of what activities in its restrooms, were only makes commercial sense, which also obliged her to pay a of organised drug peddling and has been raised, is in fact an act mentioned, an act that’s consid- but also national sense for the BD200 fine, after being convict- immoral activities among teen- especially if it affects of abuse and contrary to the law, ered as defamation as per the mutual development of the ed of defamation and spreading age girls in the school, alerting other individual’s especially that it affected peo- Bahraini laws. Kingdom.” false news. the highest authorities in the reputation. ple’s reputation. In a different development, the “Working together with As reported earlier, the psy- Kingdom to the case. PROSECUTORS “What the main accused (the same psychiatrist is facing charg- Bahrain corporate partners chiatrist stirred a countrywide This included the formation psychiatrist) has committed by es in a different case, where she is a win-win situation,” con- debate last year on alleged drugs of a high-level committee, as Salman Al Khalifa, to probe the broadcasting the video and the is accused of not reporting a rape firmed NOGA General Manag- abuse and sexual activities in per the directives of the Prime claimed incident. dialogues included in it through crime to the authorities, instead er Oil and Gas Affairs Jassim public girls’ school. Minister HRH Prince Khalifa bin Several authorities also com- her personal channel on social she attempted to solve it herself. Al Shirawi at the signing. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2020 04

Shura stresses BDF’s patriotic GCC national who attempted to achievements Manama

he Shura Council has ex- Ttended deepest congrat- kill son-in-law ‘mentally unfit’ ulations to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Supreme Commander, Court orders defendant’s deportation after receiving medical report His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin TDT | Manama He reportedly took the boy It was also found that he had with my child in my apartment. Salman Al Khalifa and His by surprise and he stabbed him issues with his wife, as a result of Suddenly he broke in and at - Royal Highness Prince Sal- he Fourth High Crimi- several times before assaulting which he carried out his attack. tacked us,” she added. man bin Hamad Al Khalifa, nal Court has acquitted a his wife. There are many A medical report attached to Based on the medical report, the Crown Prince, Deputy TGCC man who’s accused The man attributed his ac- problems between the court files revealed that the which proved the man was Supreme Commander and of premeditated murder after tions to receiving a call from a us and several cases defendant stabbed his son-in- mentally ill and has no control First Deputy Premier, as medical reports proved he was third party who allegedly in- were filed against each law in the neck and caused a cut over certain actions, the court well as to the Command- mentally ill. However, the court formed him that his wife was other. He attacked us in his ear. announced its verdict, that is in er-in-Chief of the Bahrain ordered his deportation. dating another man. “There are so many problems accordance with Article 31 of the Defence Force (BDF), Field As reported earlier on Trib- However, investigations un- when I was sitting along between us and several ongoing Kingdom’s Penal Code, which Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin une, the GCC national attempted covered that the man didn’t re- with my child in our cases filed against each other,” states: “A person who has un- Ahmed Al Khalifa, and all to murder his son-in-law using ceive any calls at the time he apartment. the wife said in her statement knowingly or without an option BDF affiliates, marking the a kitchen knife and attacked his alleged he was tipped off about DEFENDANT’S WIFE before the Public Prosecution. committed an act constituting a BDF’s 52nd Anniversary, wife. his wife’s alleged affair. “At that night, I was sitting crime shall not be held liable.” celebrated in Bahrain every February 5. In a statement marking the occasion, the Shura Council expressed pride in the land- Bahrain’s first integrated medical appointments platform launched mark achievements of the BDF since its establishment TDT | Manama more than five decades ago. The Shura Council aking a breakthrough in stressed that the BDF is a for- the field of enhancing tified shield and a bulwark Mmedical services in the that has preserved the king- Kingdom, Invent ITS, a leading dom’s sovereignty, defended Bahraini company in the field its interest and protected its of Information Technology, has territorial integrity, noting launched the ‘Medical.BH’ smart- that over the past decades, phone app; the first electronic the BDF has proved its high integrated platform in Bahrain military capability to deal allocated for booking medical with various challenges and appointments. circumstances. The platform, which is pow- The Council saluted the ered by AWS (Amazon Web Ser- BDF’s officers and service- vices) was launched in an event men, praising their sacrifices, supported by Bahrain Economic patriotism, dedication in de- Development Board (EDB), the Dr Galpin speaking at the event. Mr Al Halwachi briefs the session on ‘Medical.BH’ platform. fending the nation, constant platform grants users the abil- readiness to fend off threats ity to book appointments with to the kingdom’s unity and doctors of any speciality within professionals’ advices. It is ful- zon Mr Ahmed El Haw, Invent Small and Medium Enterprises surely assist in making people’s people’s cohesion, as well as a specific user-selected loca- ly integrated with the medical ITS CEO Mr Ali Al Halwachi, In- (SMEs), Dr Galpin said: “We are lives easier. We are glad to be rallying behind His Majesty tion, date and time, in addition EMR systems of all medical firms, vent ITS marketing lead Hussain excited to see how young entre- part of the launch event of such King Hamad bin Isa Al Khal- to tracking their appointments’ giving users the opportunity to Al Jishi and a number of repre- preneurs are getting involved in a promising platform that rep- ifa’s leadership. request status. know their doctors before book- sentatives of public and private this ever-evolving field.” resents a leading example in the The Shura Council Moreover, ‘Medical.BH’ allows ing the appointment online. medical institutions in Bahrain. On his part, Mr El Haw com- region.” pledged continuous support users full accessibility through A special inauguration cere- On the occasion, Dr Galpin mented: “Amazon took an im- During his speech, Mr Al for the BDF through legisla- smart devices and computers, mony was held yesterday, at the praised ‘Medical.BH’; the first portant step to run its operations Halwachi expressed thanks and tion that would enhance its without any human interac- Gulf Hotel Bahrain, in the pres- 100 per cent Bahrain-developed from here in Bahrain. Today, we appreciation to all the attendees distinguished status and en- tion and within a simple click. ence of Investment Promotion medical appointments electronic are looking at one of the objec- and supportive parties, spear- able it to continue attaining Through the app, users also have Senior Advisor at EDB Dr Simon platform. Reaffirming on EDB’s tives why Amazon chose to be headed by EDB and AWS, NHRA, more achievements during access to thousands of medical Galpin, Senior Systems Manager keenness on supporting entre- here. The launch of such inno- valuing their endless support to HM the King’s prosperous videos, images and healthcare and Solutions Architect at Ama- preneurs, micro businesses and vative technologies that would the project. era. ‘Wound Care and Diabetic Foot’ Conference set TDT | Manama Association head Dr Ghada Qassim explained that this con- ahrain Medical Associ- ference aims to enhance the lev- ation will organise the el of the necessary awareness BFifth Middle East Con- of how to diagnose and treat ference on ‘Wound Care and diabetes and provide better op- Diabetic Foot’ from March 6 portunities to improve life for to 8. patients, as well as give stake- This was announced during a holders and specialists in Bah- meeting by a delegation of doc- rain opportunities to exchange tors association with the Min- experiences and learn about the ister of Health, Faeqa Al Saleh. latest developments related to The conference will be held the field of their work. in association with govern - Dr Qassim added that the con- ment and private hospitals in ference comes within the Bahrain, the Bahrain Diabetes framework comes under the se- Society, in addition to the Uni- ries of conferences and major versity of Toledo American events in order to enhance and Innovation Organisation Bahrain’s status and visibility events. Ms Al Saleh with BMA delegation. at the global level. ‘Mideast peace must be based on rights of Palestinians’ Manama The Shura Council renews Bahrain’s relevant United Nations resolutions, brothers, ending the occupation, and legitimacy,” the Shura said. firm and steady position on the Palestin- the Shura said in a statement during its establishing a Palestinian state on the The Shura stressed “its support for he Shura Council has stressed the ian cause and its support for all efforts regular session. June 4, 1967 borders with East Jerusa- all efforts aimed at reaching a just and significance of adopting a unified aimed at reaching a just and compre- “The Palestinian cause in the collec- lem as its capital, in accordance with comprehensive solution to this issue TArab position to implement the hensive solution, leading to the resto- tive conscience of all Arabs and talking the principle of a two-state solution and that will lead to the restoration of all decisions made by the international le- ration of all the legitimate rights of the about peace in the Middle East must be based on the Arab Peace Initiative and the legitimate rights of the brotherly gitimacy regarding the Palestinian issue. Palestinian people established in the based on the full rights of the Palestinian the relevant resolutions of international Palestinian people”. 05 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2020 world

Drunk driver slams into group of kids, kills 4 in Australia Twenty killed in Tanzanian church stampede: official

A makeshift memorial was put up where the accident occurred, with people AFP | Dar es Salaam coming to place flowers and pay their respects wenty people in Tanzania Three girls aged 8 The children were were trampled to death to• 12 and a 13-year-old on a footpath when Tat an open-air evangeli- the four-wheel drive cal Christian church service in boy died at the scene the north of the country, offi- jumped the curb and cials said on Sunday. Sydney rammed into them, Kippi Warioba, district Com- police alleged missioner in the northern town of Moshi, said he feared the drunk driver slammed his the six children of Daniel and number of dead could still rise pickup truck into a group Leila Abdallah. from the accident which took A The stampede occurred when preacher Boniface Mwamposa poured what he said was holy oil on the ground and the of children in Sydney, killing “Yesterday I lost three of place on Saturday. crowd surged to touch it two sisters, their brother and my children. I had a cousin, “So far, 20 people have died, a cousin and seriously injuring Bridget, she lost her daughter but the death toll could increase three others, police alleged on as well,” Daniel Abdallah told as there were also wounded,” one witness, Jennifer Temu, The preacher was arrested in were ongoing into the incident. Sunday. reporters Sunday morning. Warioba told AFP. told AFP. the port city of Dar es Salaam Seven other people were The 29-year-old driver was “I’m numb, probably that’s At least 16 others were injured “Dozens of people immedi- later on Sunday. arrested in Moshi, where the charged with manslaughter how I feel at the moment,” he in the crush, he said. ately fell being jostled and tram- “Boniface Mwamposa tried stampede took place,in connec- and high-range drink driving said. The tragedy happened when pled, and some died. We have to flee after this incident, but tion with the incident. following the incident late Sat- “All I just want to say is, a crowd of worshippers was counted 20 people killed -- but as I speak, he is in the hands of Sirro also said police would urday in the Oatlands suburb please, drivers be careful. attending a prayer ceremony there are also wounded.” the police,” Interior Minister also look into how church or- of western Sydney. These kids were just walking on Saturday led by the popular George Simbachawene told a ganisations handle such large- The children were on a innocently, enjoying each oth- preacher, Boniface Mwamposa, Police question preacher press conference. scale crowd events in general. footpath when the four-wheel ers’ company and this morning who heads the Arise and Shine “It was horrible, people tram- Simbachawene said that “We pray for them, but I must drive jumped the curb and I woke up, I have lost three Ministry Tanzania. pled on mercilessly, jostling the preacher had started the say that some churches are trou- rammed into them, police al- kids.” The stampede occurred when each other with elbows,” said stamped by calling on the blesome -- and we will see how leged. A makeshift memorial was Mwamposa, who calls himself another witness, Peter Kilewo. packed crowd to place their to handle them,” Sirro said. Three girls aged 8 to 12 and later put up where the acci- the “Apostle”, poured what he “It was like the preacher foot on the spot where he had President John Magufuli also a 13-year-old boy died at the dent occurred, with people said was holy oil on the ground had thrown bundles of dollars poured the oil. issued a statement mourning scene and two other girls and coming to place flowers, teddy and the crowd surged toward about... and there were all these “These are the words that the death of 20 people in Moshi, a boy were injured and taken bears and candles as well as to touch it in the hope of be - deaths!” led to these deaths,” said Sim- as well as 20 others killed by to hospital, where they were pay their respects. ing cured of sickness, witnesses Mwamposa, the preacher, fled bachawene. “He must answer floods in Tanzania’s southern in a stable condition Sunday, The driver, whose name has said. the scene after the stampede, for it.” Lindi region this week. police said. not been released, was due in “The Apostle Boniface and police appealed in a broad- Tanzanian police chief Simon “I’m very sorry for these The dead included two sis- court Sunday facing 20 charg- Mwamposa poured sacred cast on national television for Sirro, who confirmed the toll deaths of these Tanzanians in ters and their brother, three of es. anointing oil on the ground,” him to hand himself in. of 20 dead, said investigations the two events,” Magufuli said. Japan destroyer heads to Middle East Three killed in shooting Tokyo at a Toronto Airbnb apan sent a naval destroy- Jer to the Middle East on Sunday for a rare overseas mission to ensure the safe - ty of its ships amid lingering tension between Iran and the US. The vessel left the Yokosu- ka naval base, south of Tokyo, for an information gathering mission in the Gulf of Oman, northern parts of the Arabian Sea and parts of the Gulf of Toronto police vehicles are parked outside the condo where the shooting Aden. occurred on Friday night Japan earlier decided not to Police by Saturday still had take part in the US-led Opera- Montreal not given any information on tion Sentinel to protect shipping the victims’ identities or a pos- routes in the region. hree people were killed sible motive, only saying that “Securing safety of vessels Tand two others wounded the violence happened in an related to Japan is an impor- in a shooting in an apartment Airbnb online rental down- tant duty of the government,” rented on Airbnb in Toronto, town. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe told police said Saturday. A spokesperson has said the the crew members of the 4,650- Three people were shot dead dead were young men aged 22, ton ship -- the Takanami -- as it Japan’s Takanami naval destroyer was sent on an information gathering mission to the Middle East on Sunday late Friday and a fourth in - 20 and 19. readied to leave port. jured, police in Canada’s big- On October 31, a gunman Abe has held a series of meet- gest city said in a tweet. opened fire at a house party in ings with Middle Eastern lead- lah Ali Khamenei and President tween Washington and Tehran. trol airplanes that have been A fifth person was stabbed Orinda, California that was an ers over the last year, including Hassan Rouhani, in an attempt The naval destroyer will join operating in the region as part but the victim’s life was not in Airbnb rental. Four men and a Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatol- to calm the soaring tension be- two Japanese surveillance pa- of the same mission. danger, police said. woman were killed. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2020 06 Philippines reports first virus death outside China: WHO Toll tops 300 in China as infection jumps to above 14,000 India reports second case of coronavirus in Kerala Reuters | Mumbai

second case of the new Acoronavirus has been detected in Kerala, the gov- ernment said in a news re- lease yesterday, days after the first case was reported in the state last week. “Second positive case of Novel Coronavirus patient A health desk is set up to screen has been reported in Ker- travellers for signs of coronavirus at ala. The patient has a trav- Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport in Agartala, el history from China,” the India government statement said. The patient has tested positive for the virus and has been kept in isolation in a hospital. The person is stable and is being closely monitored, the statement said. Last week India reported that a student who had returned from the Chinese city of Wuhan, the epicentre of the virus A woman wears a face mask in a A woman wears a protective mask in outbreak, had tested positive and was being treated in isolation. A woman wearing a face mask holds a A man wears a mask walks near the India evacuated 324 people from Wuhan on Saturday and have market alley in Jiujiang, Jiangxi light of the coronavirus outbreak in child near a shopping mall in Beijing, Grand Palace at Bangkok province, China China kept them under observation in the outskirts of New Delhi, a China government statement said on Saturday. infected nearly 14,500 people Wenzhou, according to the gov- markets re-open after the long India’s national carrier, Air India, has cancelled its Mum- The number of across China and reached 24 ernment. holiday break. bai-Delhi-Shanghai flight until Feb. 14. • countries. This is the highest tally for “Earlier positive case found in Kerala is being monitored and countries reporting Most of the infections over- any province in China after Holiday ending is stable,” the government said on Saturday. infections rose to 24 seas have been in people who ground-zero Hubei. The emergence of the virus had travelled from Wuhan, an coincided with the Lunar New Most of the infections industrial hub of 11 million peo- Closing borders Year, when hundreds of mil - overseas• have been ple, or surrounding areas of Hu- Internationally, the United lions travel across the country bei province. States, Australia, New Zealand in planes, trains and buses for in people who had The man who died in the Phil- and Israel have banned foreign family reunions. travelled from Wuhan ippines was a 44-year-old from nationals from visiting if they The holiday, which was sched- Wuhan, according to the World have been in China recently, and uled to end on Friday, was ex- The man who died Health Organization, which has they have also warned their own tended by three days to give au- in• the Philippines was a declared the epidemic a global citizens against travelling there. thorities more time to try and health emergency. Mongolia, Russia and Nepal deal with the crisis. 44-year-old from Wuhan China has embarked on un- have closed their land borders. With many due back at work precedented efforts to contain The number of countries re- on Monday, people were starting World Health the virus, which is believed to porting infections rose to 24 af- to return on planes and trains Organization• has have jumped to humans from a ter Britain, Russia and Sweden over the weekend, with almost declared the epidemic a Wuhan animal market, and can confirmed their first cases this everyone wearing face masks. be transmitted among people in weekend. Custom authorities had or- global health emergency a similar fashion to the flu. The death toll in China dered temperature checks at all climbed to 304 on Sunday after exit-entry points in Beijing, ac- Reuters | Beijing/Manila Lockdowns authorities reporting 45 new cording to state media. Those efforts have included deaths. Returning travellers were be- Corona won’t turn hina imposed a lockdown extraordinary quarantines in There were 2,590 new con- ing checked and registered at yesterday on a major city Wuhan and surrounding cities, firmed cases in China, bringing residential compounds, while fe- Cfar from the epicentre with all transport out banned, the total to nearly 14,500. ver checks were in place in sub- you into a ‘zombie’ of a coronavirus epidemic, as effectively sealing-off more than The number of confirmed in- way stations, offices and cafes. its death toll from the disease 50 million people. fections in China is far higher One 22-year-old arriving at a Kuala Lumpur can recover.” soared to 304 and the first fa- But 10 days after locking down than the Severe Acute Respira- Beijing train station from north- A number of posts in Ma- tality outside the country was Wuhan, authorities imposed tory Syndrome (SARS) outbreak eastern China said her family he deadly coronavirus will laysia on social media have reported in the Philippines. similar draconian measures on of 2002-03. had urged her to delay her re- Tnot cause victims to act wrongly claimed the number The events added to deepen- Wenzhou, a coastal city of nine SARS, caused by a pathogen turn. like zombies, Malaysia’s gov- of deaths or infected people ing concern about the potential million people in Zhejiang prov- similar to the new coronavirus “But I was worried it would ernment said on social media, in the country. for the virus to spread further ince, part of the eastern indus- and also originated in China, affect my job,” she said. as officials act to correct the Police have arrested six peo- and more rapidly, as govern - trial heartland that has powered killed 774 people worldwide -- Security guard Du Guiliang, spread of misinformation sur- ple for spreading misinfor- ments around the world closed China’s economic rise over re- most of them in mainland China 47, said he would be starting rounding the outbreak. mation about the virus, a Ma- their borders to people from cent decades. and Hong Kong. back at work in Beijing on Sun- As medical authorities seek laysian Communications and China. Only one resident per house- With hospitals in Wuhan over- day, after returning from north- to contain the virus, some so- Multimedia statement said. Struggling to contain the vi- hold is allowed to go out every whelmed, China will Monday east Liaoning province. cial media users in Malaysia In the latest arrest, last rus, authorities virtually shut two days to buy necessities, and open a military-led field hospital “Many colleagues (from Hu- made a connection between Thursday, a 28-year-old wom- down the eastern city of Wen- 46 highway toll stations have that was built in just 10 days bei) couldn’t come back. Now, the disease and the walking an was investigated for “im- zhou on Sunday -- some 800 been closed, authorities an - to treat people stricken by the those who work the day shift dead. proper use of network facil- kilometres (500 miles) from nounced. virus. at our company have to do the Malaysia’s health ministry ities”. Wuhan, the metropolis at the The city had previously closed And with the Chinese econ- night shift as well,” he said. dismissed the rumour in a If convicted, she can be heart of the health emergency public places such as cinemas omy suffering, the central bank Many businesses were to re- tweet, however, saying: “The fined up to 50,000 ringgit or -- closing roads and confining and museums, and suspended announced it would release main closed for at least another claim that individuals infected be jailed for a year, or both. people to their homes. public transport. 1.2 trillion yuan ($173 billion) week, however, while some ma- with this virus will behave like Since emerging out of Wuhan Zhejiang has 661 confirmed Monday to maintain liquidity jor cities -- including Shanghai zombies is not true... Patients late last year, the coronavirus has infections, with 265 of those in in the banking system -- the day -- had also extended the holiday.

FATALITY RATE Coronavirus infections The latest statistics Coronaviruses are a group of indicate a fatality rate of viruses that cause diseases For every 50 can range from mild Transmission about 2.2%, but disease in mammals and birds. In people that cold-like symptoms to There is good evidence to show the new coronavirus can now be experts say the actual people, human coronaviruses were infected, severe cases that cause transmitted from person-to-person. A virus survives by finding a host and rate may be higher or cause respiratory infections, MERS killed 17 pneumonia, acute using its living cells in which to replicate, or to have itself reproduced. lower as there are likely including the common cold. people, SARS respiratory illness and When a virus invades a host, it enters its cells and hijacks the cell’s more unconfirmed cases. But some strains, such as the killed five death. natural production systems to make new copies of itself. The replication The SARS virus killed newly identified coronavirus people and process can result in tiny mistakes or changes in the new viruses about 10pc of all infected in Wuhan, China, and the the new produced, leading to the virus mutating. individuals, while the MERS ones that cause Middle coronavirus Virus outbreak identified in East Respiratory Syndrome killed one Replicated KNOW WHAT 2012 had a fatality rate of (MERS) and Severe Acute around 35pc. Respiratory Syndrome virus (SARS), can be deadly. Small For the first 1,000 people to be Binding and changes infected, MERS took 903 days or cell entry virus The new 2.5 years, SARS took 130 days and the Release new coronavirus took 48 days RNA replicated Assembly and packaged VELOCITY OF THE VIRUS RNA released Courtesy of Reuters Cell receptors MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2020 07 US Democrats make final push ahead of Iowa votes Iowa City | United States

emocratic candidates raced across Iowa yes- Dterday in a last-minute flurry of rallies and hand-shakes ahead of the state’s nominating vote that marks the official start of the US presidential election season Iowa has traditionally served as a vital launching point -- or burial ground -- for presidential hopefuls. But Monday’s caucus- es have created an air of sus - pense, with no clear frontrunner. Leftist senator Bernie Sanders holds only a narrow lead over former vice president Joe Biden, among the field of several candi- dates feverishly criss-crossing the rural Midwestern state of three million people. Three of the leading candi- dates seized on a brief break from their duties as jurors in the Senate impeachment trial Supporters cheer as Democratic presidential candidate Massachusetts Senator of President Donald Trump in Elizabeth Warren speaks at a town hall in Davenport, Iowa, on February 1, 2020 Washington to rush to Iowa be- fore Monday’s caucuses. The senators -- the self-styled democratic socialist Sanders, progressive Elizabeth Warren and moderate Amy Klobuchar -- each had meet and greets and other events planned for Sunday after a Saturday that was just as hectic. The impeachment trial -- only the third in history of a US president -- created an unprec- edented situation by limiting the senators’ ability to campaign in Iowa in the closing days before the state’s presidential caucuses. Supporters of Democratic presidential candidate Senator Bernie Sanders cheer Sanders, Warren and Klobu- during a campaign event in Clive, IA, on January 31, 2020. char have to return to Wash - ington on Monday, along with marine biologist, traveled all the Buttigieg took advantage of the Senator Michael Bennet who way from New York to go to door absence of rivals stuck in the trails badly in the polls, for the for Warren. Senate to lay on a heavy schedule trial’s resumption. “Having a good showing in of campaigning. Senate leaders have sched- Iowa is so important to build A former consultant, army re- uled a vote for Wednesday that momentum,” Johnson said. servist and onetime mayor of a appears virtually certain to end Biden leads in nationwide sur- small Indiana city, “Mayor Pete” in Trump’s acquittal on the im- Former mayor Pete Buttigieg portrays his youth as an asset veys but trails Sanders in the portrays his youth as a reason peachment charges of abuse of latest Iowa polling. voters should prefer him over power and contempt of Con - “Monday night in Iowa it all the appearance of one of them, terview due to air just before the the graying Biden. gress. begins” he said. former New York mayor Mi - Super Bowl later Sunday. New faces In an interview aired Sunday Today evening, at 7:00 pm chael Bloomberg, on what the At this late date, nearly one Iowans take their politics on ABC, Buttigieg said Trump is ‘It all begins’ (01H00 GMT Tuesday), the president sees as his diminutive Iowa voter in two claimed to still seriously. They take their role referring to the wealthy -- not Sanders, at 78 the oldest of the state’s more than 600,000 reg- stature. Bloomberg is five foot be undecided. as first-in-the-nation voters to everyday people -- when he in- Democratic hopefuls, says the istered Democrats are invited eight inches (1.73 meters). In a home in Iowa City that heart, and often, even in the sists Americans are well off eco- stakes could not be higher in the to take part in caucuses at about He said Bloomberg was push- Warren supporters were using smallest cities, have the chance nomically under him. November vote. 1,700 venues -- schools, theaters, ing to be able to stand on a box as a base, people streamed in and to meet candidates in person. “I get that if you have a build- “We must defeat the most dan- churches -- to publicly express during Democratic debates. out, looking for more posters Their pick has a recent his- ing with your name on it not gerous president in the modern their choice by standing under “Why should he be entitled to put up on lamp posts or in torical track record of going on far from Wall Street, maybe the history of America,” the Vermont one candidate’s banner. to that? Really? Does that mean yards, or for lists of doors that to become the Democratic Party Dow Jones and the economy senator told a crowd of several As Democrats made their everybody else gets a box?” still needed to be knocked on. nominee. seem like one in the same,” Butt- thousand in Cedar Rapids. final pitches, Trump attacked Trump said in a Fox News in- Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, a Like Biden, 38-year-old Pete igieg said.

Police shoot man dead after London stabbing incident described as terrorism Reuters | London

olice shot dead a man in Psouth London yesterday af- ter several people were believed to have been stabbed in what po- lice described as a terrorism-re- lated incident. “A man has been shot by armed officers in Streatham Police were filmed standing behind an (south London). At this stage it unmarked police car and pointing their is believed a number of people guns towards a suspect who appeared have been stabbed. The circum- to be lying on the pavement outside stances are being assessed; the the Boots store on the high street incident has been declared as (Daily Mail) terrorist-related,” the police said on Twitter. streets, with the area blocked An armed police officer stands guards Police said later the man they off by tape. in Streatham after the scene has been had shot had been pronounced Prime Minister Boris Johnson fully contained by officers(Daily Mail) dead. said on Twitter: “Thank you to Sky News cited security sourc- all emergency services respond- don was in November, when po- es as saying the incident was Officers raced to the scene outside a supermarket on High Road in Streatham at around 2pm yesterday following reports of ing to the incident in Streatham, lice shot dead a man wearing a related to Islamist militancy. gunfire (Courtesy of Daily Mail) which the police have now de- fake suicide vest who stabbed Armed police cordoned off clared as terrorism-related”. two people to death and wound- the area, on the main shopping should avoid the area. filmed from inside a shop across guns from behind an unmarked “My thoughts are with the in- ed three more before being street in Streatham, a busy resi- Several videos of the scene the road, a man can be seen lying car with its blue lights flashing. jured and all those affected,” he wrestled to the ground by by- dential district south of the Riv- were posted on Twitter, but on the street while at least two Helicopters flew overhead and added. standers. Authorities called that er Thames. Police said people not verified by Reuters. In one, armed police officers point their police cars were in surrounding The last such incident in Lon- a terrorist attack. MEN AND WOMEN MUST BE EDUCATED, IN A GREAT DE- QUOTE GREE, BY THE OPINIONS AND OF THE MANNERS OF THE SOCIETY DAY THEY LIVE IN. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2020 MARY WOLLSTONECRAFT

US withdrawal from Iraq will ring alarm bells in Kurdistan

SIMON WALDMAN amount to a second betrayal by the Trump administration of the or months, Iraq has been Kurds. The first was in October gripped by regular protests 2019 when, after a telephone con- Fcalling for the end of foreign versation with Turkey’s President influence in the country. For some, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Mr Trump this means Iranian meddling, essentially gave Ankara the green while others want a withdrawal light to invade the Kurdish-held Troop of US forces. parts of Syria. presence Such demands gained momen- There are many Iraqis who fear tum after last month’s assassi- the consequences of a US with- prevents nation of Qassem Suleimani, the drawal, not least the Kurds, most Iranian commander of the Islamic of whom – but certainly not all Iran from Revolutionary Guard Corps. Fol- – live within the autonomous lowing his death, Iraq’s parliament Kurdistan Region of Iraq, which dominating – without the presence of Sunni is administered from Erbil by the and Kurdish lawmakers – passed Kurdistan Region Government. the region and a non-binding resolution calling The US enjoys considerable for the expulsion of US forces. Last goodwill among Iraqi Kurds who ISIS from week, pro-Iranian groups staged are still grateful for Washington’s a large-scale rally calling for US overthrowing of Saddam Hussein resurfacing, troops to leave. in 2003. Together with his Baathist Despite Washington’s insistence henchmen, Hussein perpetrated a but it also that its forces will stay put, one genocide against the Kurds during should not discount the possibil- the 1980s. Hundreds of thousands secures ity of a withdrawal, especially as of civilians were murdered and the US is in an election year. It is thousands of villages were de- goodwill from conceivable that President Donald stroyed. Trump could seek to bolster his Today, Iraqi Kurdistan faces its partners popularity by withdrawing, citing many internal challenges, not least on the ground his pledge to disengage from costly corruption and the factional na- overseas adventures. ture of Kurdish politics that often in a struggle with Baghdad. Ac- ing its own energy deals, making nificance for the Kurds. In 2014, However, such a move would be undermines democratic institu- cording to the Iraqi constitution, Baghdad even more reluctant to ISIS took over vast territory to the detrimental to US strategic inter- tions. However, Iraqi Kurdistan Erbil should receive 17 per cent hand over the money. north of Iraq including Kirkuk and ests in the region and run counter has proved itself to be one of the of the national budget. Howev- What is more, there remains Mosul. However, after mounting a to the wishes of many Iraqis who most productive, dynamic and sta- er, Baghdad often resists handing uncertainty about Iraq’s disputed defence of Erbil, Kurdish forces, fear Iranian domination or the ble areas of not just Iraq but the over the funds in an attempt to territories that include the oil- known as the Peshmerga, went on resurgence of ISIS. broader region as well. stymie the growth of the Kurdish rich and ethnically mixed city of the offensive and captured Kirkuk A US withdrawal would also The KRG though remains locked region. Erbil responded by strik- Kirkuk, which has historical sig- as well as other areas within the

Post-Brexit UK should be more pragmatic in dealing with the world

JACK DUTTON centre in the City of London will offer its traditional advantages he European Union lost unfettered by excessive regula- one of its stars on Friday tion. Tnight as Britain left the It is tempting to see, as the crit- bloc to strike out as a sovereign, ics of Brexit do, this decision as a independent state. leap into a dark place where the This spurred the British an - forces of nationalism are stirring. ti-Brexit campaign group Led by But that would be to disregard the Donkeys to laser-display one of assurances coming from Prime the 12 gold stars of the EU flag on Minister Boris Johnson’s govern- the cliffs of the southern coastal ment that a modernisation project Boris town of Dover with a message to is in the works to make the coun- keep the symbol safe until Britain try work better for all its citizens. Johnson’s one day returns to the continental So what are the prospects of grouping. On the prospect of this remoulding Britain as a best-in- government happening, no one can predict the class international player? can align future; the economist John Ken- A key test will be a forthcoming neth Galbraith once quipped that overhaul of the country’s sanc- itself with the only point of forecasting was tions policy. While the transition to make astrology look reliable. period of leaving the EU is in place either the US Meanwhile, the government in until the end of 2020, this will be London is looking to shape the a gradualist endeavour. According or the EU – country’s destiny from a much to a notice issued by the UK treas- different perspective. ury, British companies and other or even go it From its viewpoint, the new entities will continue to comply autonomy enjoyed by the UK will with the EU’s sanctions policies alone – based mean securing trade deals that throughout the year. Foreign are better suited to the structure Secretary Dominic Raab used a on policy of the country’s economy. It will speech to foreign correspondents mean faster, more clear-cut pol- in London last week to touch on icymaking. It will grant more this point. Lawyers specialising in sanctions regime will be distinct Paris and Berlin can hug Britain following the British lead in many scope for independent, effective this area expect human rights-re- from that of the EU, which could tight and ensure London has little instances. diplomacy. lated sanctions to be unilaterally affect licences to operate in one incentive to drift further away. Last week, Mr Raab was at Importantly, the UK will no imposed under what is called the place but not in another. But sanc- A more nimble national deci - pains to showcase how the coun- longer operate under the shadow “Magnitsky amendment” to Brit- tions policy is an important is- sion-making process should be try had remained close to France of encroachment on its national ain’s most recent sanctions act as sue because it will measure how faster at imposing sanctions and and Germany with regard to its strategic interests. This means soon as March. closely aligned Britain is with its tweaking its policies for strategic Iran policy. While the British For- the behemoth that is the financial Compliance with the British European neighbours. Brussels, effect. And Europe could end up eign Office maintains that keeping

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Which resource US withdrawal from Iraq will ring alarm bells in Kurdistan requires priority? TOP 4 SIMON WALDMAN TWEETS amount to a second betrayal by The US enjoys considerable but Baghdad might also use the the Trump administration of the goodwill among Iraqi Kurds opportunity to permanently stop or months, Iraq has been Kurds. The first was in October giving the KRG its share of the na- gripped by regular protests 2019 when, after a telephone con- who are still grateful for tional budget. Although less likely, 01 Fcalling for the end of foreign versation with Turkey’s President Washington’s overthrowing it is still conceivable that with the influence in the country. For some, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Mr Trump of Saddam Hussein in 2003. support of Turkey and Iran – both this means Iranian meddling, essentially gave Ankara the green Together with his Baathist of which view Kurdish autonomy YENUS S Troop while others want a withdrawal light to invade the Kurdish-held henchmen, Hussein perpe- with suspicion – Baghdad might of US forces. parts of Syria. trated a genocide against want to assert its dominance over presence Such demands gained momen- There are many Iraqis who fear the Kurds during the 1980s. the entire Kurdish region. n Saturday, I had the privilege of participating in a tum after last month’s assassi- the consequences of a US with- When thinking about withdraw- hatever univer- lecture delivered by Professor Jeffrey David Sachs, nation of Qassem Suleimani, the drawal, not least the Kurds, most Hundreds of thousands of ing forces, Washington should sality people find at the Shaikh Ibrahim bin Mohammed Al Khalifa prevents civilians were murdered W O Iranian commander of the Islamic of whom – but certainly not all consider that it risks losing the in Yoga rests upon the Centre for Culture and Research in Muharraq. Iran from Revolutionary Guard Corps. Fol- – live within the autonomous and thousands of villages goodwill of the KRG, which offers universality of Sanatana Jeffrey D Sachs, as we know is a Professor of Sustainable lowing his death, Iraq’s parliament Kurdistan Region of Iraq, which were destroyed. the US important strategic ben- Dharma. Veda is our natu- Development and Professor of Health Policy and Manage- dominating – without the presence of Sunni is administered from Erbil by the efits. The KRG co-operates with ral universal Dharma and ment at Columbia University, is Director of Columbia’s and Kurdish lawmakers – passed Kurdistan Region Government. Washington in matters pertaining Yoga is its integral prac- Center for Sustainable Development and the UN Sustain- the region and a non-binding resolution calling The US enjoys considerable to counterterrorism. The Kurds tice. If we return to the able Development Solutions Network. for the expulsion of US forces. Last goodwill among Iraqi Kurds who the referendum – which Kurds are a willing partner to fight ISIS unity of Veda and Yoga, A well-known personality among the academia, Pro- ISIS from week, pro-Iranian groups staged are still grateful for Washington’s overwhelmingly voted in favour if the terror group were to resur- there will be wisdom, fessor Sachs was a keynote speaker at the Bahrain Visions a large-scale rally calling for US overthrowing of Saddam Hussein of independence – Turkey made face. The US also uses Kurdish peace and bliss for all. Forum (BVF), a sideline meeting that took place last year resurfacing, troops to leave. in 2003. Together with his Baathist common cause with Tehran and bases, and the continued access to @davidfrawleyved on Sep 26, 2019 at the United Nations headquarters in New but it also Despite Washington’s insistence henchmen, Hussein perpetrated a Baghdad, handing over border them could become increasingly York. The BVF is an annual forum organized by the govern- that its forces will stay put, one genocide against the Kurds during controls to Iraqi forces. The KRG important as they offer the US a 02 ment of Bahrain that aims to bring leaders and ministers should not discount the possibil- the 1980s. Hundreds of thousands soon found itself isolated, with potential alternative to those in from around the world to shed light on their plans and secures ity of a withdrawal, especially as of civilians were murdered and Turkey and Iran ceasing com- Turkey whose government seems visions focusing on cooperation for peace, stability and the US is in an election year. It is thousands of villages were de- mercial flights to and from Iraqi determined to pivot from its tradi- sustainable development. goodwill from conceivable that President Donald stroyed. Kurdistan and shutting off their tional allies in the West. During the Saturday gathering, Professor Sachs men- its partners Trump could seek to bolster his Today, Iraqi Kurdistan faces airspace. To make matters worse At least for now, the Trump ad- tioned that the modern world has the potential, knowledge popularity by withdrawing, citing many internal challenges, not least for Erbil, Iraqi forces – backed ministration should resist with- and resources to manage sustainable development and on the ground his pledge to disengage from costly corruption and the factional na- by pro-Iranian militias – seized drawing forces from Iraq. Not address climate change ranging from eliminating poverty overseas adventures. ture of Kurdish politics that often in a struggle with Baghdad. Ac- ing its own energy deals, making nificance for the Kurds. In 2014, disputed territories. control of Kirkuk and other parts only do they prevent Iran from ictures of construction to reducing carbon dioxide emission to fair health and However, such a move would be undermines democratic institu- cording to the Iraqi constitution, Baghdad even more reluctant to ISIS took over vast territory to the In 2017, the KRG held a ref- of the disputed zones. dominating the region or ISIS Pworkers sleeping on- educational services to all. detrimental to US strategic inter- tions. However, Iraqi Kurdistan Erbil should receive 17 per cent hand over the money. north of Iraq including Kirkuk and erendum on whether or not to A US withdrawal from Iraq from resurfacing, but there are site at Huoshenshan Hos- However, these days, he said, people do not seem to ests in the region and run counter has proved itself to be one of the of the national budget. Howev- What is more, there remains Mosul. However, after mounting a declare independence from Iraq. would significantly weaken the many Iraqis – Kurds and Arabs pital. From nothing to be- have the will power and initiative to deal with them. We to the wishes of many Iraqis who most productive, dynamic and sta- er, Baghdad often resists handing uncertainty about Iraq’s disputed defence of Erbil, Kurdish forces, This was despite opposition from Kurds’ hands against Baghdad. Not alike – who do not want the US to ing able to receive patients, failed to use our good mind to curb greediness and extreme fear Iranian domination or the ble areas of not just Iraq but the over the funds in an attempt to territories that include the oil- known as the Peshmerga, went on the international community, only would the ethnically mixed leave just yet, and the importance the makeshift hospital for exploitation of natural resources. Above all, sustaina- resurgence of ISIS. broader region as well. stymie the growth of the Kurdish rich and ethnically mixed city of the offensive and captured Kirkuk and most vehemently by Turkey, disputed zones be permanently of their goodwill should not be #coronavirus patients in ble development takes into consideration A US withdrawal would also The KRG though remains locked region. Erbil responded by strik- Kirkuk, which has historical sig- as well as other areas within the Iran and Baghdad. In response to controlled by pro-Iranian forces, overlooked. #Wuhan completed on The net result is guaranteeing of enough natural resources Sunday within only 10 days! for the next generation. Salute to the hardworking that oil is becoming This brings us to His Royal Highness people behind this miracle! expensive to Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa’s @PDChina produce and proposal of promoting conscience, an im- cheap to sell, not portant psychosocial factor that enables to mention its us to use our mind to curb greediness and 03 think for the future generation’s needs. negative ecological Professor Sachs appreciated the Premier impact. Add to for the proposal, and conscience remains this scenario at the centre of promoting sustainable de- Post-Brexit UK should be more pragmatic in dealing with the world velopment and addressing climate change. the introduction Another point raised by Professor Sachs of electric cars, was the use of solar power as an alternative leaving petrol far source of green energy. He urged the Gulf JACK DUTTON centre in the City of London will The US meanwhile could rial approach. The 2015 deal is assume the Republican cheaper due to countries to exploit this God -given gift of offer its traditional advantages be boosted by importing the only game in town, according Isenators in the “it was poor demand to solar energy, where they have the world’s he European Union lost unfettered by excessive regula- British fin-tech expertise. to Mr Raab. As long as the hard- inappropriate (though largest solar radiation. Unfortunately, GCC one of its stars on Friday tion. liners hold sway in Tehran, Mr he shouldn’t be removed run vehicles. countries seem far behind other countries night as Britain left the It is tempting to see, as the crit- As for services, they are Raab judges that the Trump deal from office)” camp will when it comes into exploiting solar power T so ill-defined within the bloc to strike out as a sovereign, ics of Brexit do, this decision as a is only a one-sided offer. introduce a resolution into use. Bahrain is working hard to exploit independent state. leap into a dark place where the framework of world trade Officials have in the meantime censuring the president the solar power, yet Professor Sachs said, needs to be ac- This spurred the British an - forces of nationalism are stirring. that both a good and a bad announced a raft of negotiations for his inappropriate con- celerated to bring results in the near future. Good to know ti-Brexit campaign group Led by But that would be to disregard the deal could be on the table. with the UK’s biggest trade part- duct, and warning him, that we are on the right track. Donkeys to laser-display one of assurances coming from Prime Manufacturing exports ners. But the same vivid dilemma since he’ll still be in office, The world is witnessing frequent an oil price decline the 12 gold stars of the EU flag on Minister Boris Johnson’s govern- should be tariff-free. Much will confront the country: does it about doing anything like at different times for different reasons, sometimes geo- the cliffs of the southern coastal ment that a modernisation project have the heft to impose its nego- it again. political, at other times social factors like the one that is Boris town of Dover with a message to is in the works to make the coun- else is essentially bald men tiating lines? @BillKristol happening in China. The recent corona virus outbreak keep the symbol safe until Britain try work better for all its citizens. fighting over a comb. The UK must be pragmatic in its in China gave a staggering blow to its economy and with Johnson’s one day returns to the continental So what are the prospects of dealings with the world. Finance, the shutting down of dozens of heavy industries; China is grouping. On the prospect of this remoulding Britain as a best-in- for example, is an area where it 04 importing near zero oil that lowered oil price. In economic government happening, no one can predict the class international player? can be more cavalier, elsewhere terms that means the supply has exceeded the demand. can align future; the economist John Ken- A key test will be a forthcoming not so much. Aligning with Eu- Nobody expects these oil glut to happen which will affect neth Galbraith once quipped that overhaul of the country’s sanc- dresses the gamut of international rope in matters of sanctions and countries that depend on revenues generated from oil to itself with the only point of forecasting was tions policy. While the transition concerns over Tehran’s policies. security will be a no-brainer. The plan their annual budget. to make astrology look reliable. period of leaving the EU is in place Key questions are now crowd- US meanwhile could be boosted Recently, a huge reserve of oil is discovered off the coast either the US Meanwhile, the government in until the end of 2020, this will be ing in on the British government by importing British fin-tech ex- of Bahrain, which is a multimillion dollar project, expected London is looking to shape the a gradualist endeavour. According machine. pertise. As for services, they are ini Mike is now to generate millions of dollars in the coming few years. or the EU – country’s destiny from a much to a notice issued by the UK treas- Mr Raab was also on stage dur- so ill-defined within the frame- Mnegotiating both Unlike previous times, nowadays many countries have different perspective. ury, British companies and other ing the week with the US Secre- work of world trade that both a to get on the Democrat discovered oil and some advanced countries like theUS are or even go it From its viewpoint, the new entities will continue to comply tary of State Mike Pompeo. As good and a bad deal could be on Primary debate stage, producing and exporting oil, hitherto nonexistent scenario, autonomy enjoyed by the UK will with the EU’s sanctions policies I watched the two men in close the table. Manufacturing exports and to have the right to where it used to import its oil demands from Saudi Arabia. alone – based mean securing trade deals that throughout the year. Foreign proximity, it was clear that the should be tariff-free. Much else stand on boxes, or a lift, The net result is that oil is becoming expensive to are better suited to the structure Secretary Dominic Raab used a US and UK still have the rela - is essentially bald men fighting during the debates. This produce and cheap to sell, not to mention its negative on policy of the country’s economy. It will speech to foreign correspondents tionship where they can finish over a comb. is sometimes done, but ecological impact. Add to this scenario the introduction of mean faster, more clear-cut pol- in London last week to touch on each others sentences. Howev- There is much uncertainty to really not fair! electric cars, leaving petrol far cheaper due to poor demand icymaking. It will grant more this point. Lawyers specialising in sanctions regime will be distinct Paris and Berlin can hug Britain following the British lead in many the 2015 deal restricting Iran’s nu- er, the content changes between come in the weeks and months @realDonaldTrump to run vehicles. scope for independent, effective this area expect human rights-re- from that of the EU, which could tight and ensure London has little instances. clear programme is a must, there the first speaker and the second. after Brexit. Trade talks are likely Solar energy on the other hand is relatively cheaper to diplomacy. lated sanctions to be unilaterally affect licences to operate in one incentive to drift further away. Last week, Mr Raab was at has already been some political The US has the superpower sway to hog the headlines and the coun- produce. So does it give sense for Bahrain to give priority Importantly, the UK will no imposed under what is called the place but not in another. But sanc- A more nimble national deci - pains to showcase how the coun- divergence. Britain has not joined and is capable of maintaining its try’s diplomatic positions are up Disclaimer: (Views expressed to developing solar energy than to the exploration of oil? longer operate under the shadow “Magnitsky amendment” to Brit- tions policy is an important is- sion-making process should be try had remained close to France the policy of maximum pressure principles-based lines on Iran’s for grabs. In all this, what is now by columnists are personal and This is of course a journalistic comment but let us hear of encroachment on its national ain’s most recent sanctions act as sue because it will measure how faster at imposing sanctions and and Germany with regard to its on Iran. However, Mr Johnson role as the “biggest state-sponsor visible is the US charm offensive. need not necessarily reflect our what our professionals have to say as to which project be strategic interests. This means soon as March. closely aligned Britain is with its tweaking its policies for strategic Iran policy. While the British For- has thrown his weight behind a of global terror”. So far London The UK should take advantage editorial stances) given a priority based on its cost effectiveness and impact the behemoth that is the financial Compliance with the British European neighbours. Brussels, effect. And Europe could end up eign Office maintains that keeping “Trump deal” with Iran that ad- chooses to take a more manage- of it. on the environment.

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Kosovo parties France targets UK fish exports reach deal to form a government as bargaining chip for talks Pristina

osovo’s two biggest par- Kties reached a deal on Sunday to form a new gov- ernment four months after a snap election, avoiding a potential political crisis, one of their leaders said. Dr Maha Al Kawari yesterday inaugurated the new services of Al Amal The left-wing Veteven- hospital on behalf of Dr Mariam Al-Jalahma the CEO of NHRA and her dosje (Self-Determination) team members in the presence of members of the Parliament, Dr Anwar and centre-right Democrat- Yusuf Abdulla Alabdulla, the Bahraini Ambassador to China and other ic League of Kosovo (LDK) dignitaries. Al Amal hospital started 13 years ago under the directorship of Dr Mohammed Ali, M.K.Sivadasan and Nirmala Sivadasan won most of the seats in the October election. “Now we have agree - ments. We will govern to- gether,” Vetevendosje head and prime minister-desig- Australian minister resigns nate Albin Kurti posted on Facebook. over funding scandal The snap election was Sydney called after Ramush Ha- radinaj resigned as prime ustralia’s agriculture min- minister in July as he was Aister has been forced to Talks about fishing rights are unlikely to be smooth sailing summoned to be questioned resign after she was found to at a war crimes court in The have steered public money to Drian told French media. EU’s common market in future Hague. sports clubs in seats the con- British PM has Britain, a major fish produc- unless it respected anti-dump- In October, Vetevendos- servative government was tar- • er, has “extremely fish-rich wa- ing rules. je and LDK won 29 and 28 geting ahead of an election. said that “taking back ters in which many Europeans “If the United Kingdom seats respectively in the Prime Minister Scott Morri- Australian Agriculture Minister control” of fishing was fish, starting with French peo- wants to establish a kind of 120-member assembly. son said Bridget McKenzie -- a senator Bridget McKenzie, pictured ple from Brittany, Normandy Singapore-on-Thames outside They inflicted a historic at an oath-taking ceremony om 2019, one of the prizes of former sports minister -- had ending EU membership and the northern region”, he the European Union we won’t defeat on the PDK party, led resigned for failing to reveal has been forced to resign said. agree because if you want ac- by ex-guerrilla commanders she was a member of one of the “It so happens that the Unit- cess to our internal market, you who have dominated Koso- shooting clubs that received coalition. AFP | Paris ed Kingdom exports 75 percent need to respect our rules,” he vo since it declared inde- taxpayer cash. The issue was politically of its fishing production to the said. pendence. Morrison, who is already fraught for Morrison, with rance reminded Britain European Union,” he said. British Prime Minister Boris But the election was fol- facing heavy criticism for McKenzie also acting as the Fyesterday that the UK ex- Britain leaves the Common Johnson has said that “taking lowed by months of bargain- his handling of Australia’s deputy leader of his vital co- ports most of its fish produc- Fisheries Policy, which gives back control” of fishing was one ing between the two camps months-long bushfire crisis, alition partner, the Nationals. tion to European Union coun- all EU fleets equal access to of the prizes of ending Britain’s over government posts rath- insisted he had dealt with the Morrison claimed she “ob- tries, highlighting a potential EU fishing grounds, after a 47-year EU membership. er than ideological differ- week-long grants scandal in viously did not stand to realise bargaining chip in coming post-Brexit transition period Irish Prime Minister Leo ences. a “stable, calm and careful” any pecuniary or any direct post-Brexit talks about fishing ends on December 31. Varadkar, whose country also The deal is to be formal- manner. personal benefit”. rights that promise to be thorny. Both sides will try to agree has a strong interest in secur- ly approved later Sunday McKenzie had reportedly Some of the projects in - “This discussion will be pret- on a trade deal by that date that ing a good deal on fishing, this by the two parties deci - ignored recommendations cluded thousands of dollars to ty balanced because while it would include fishing rights, a week told Britain: “You may sion-making bodies, which from Sports Australia about build female changing rooms is true that we need access to high-stakes area for France in have to make concessions in is an almost certain out - who should get the money, at a rugby club that did not British waters, the British need particular. areas like fishing in order to get come. instead funnelling it to are- have any female players, in the access to the European market,” Le Drian also warned that concessions from us in areas Parliament is to vote on as that would help the ruling marginal seat of Sturt. Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Britain could not access the like financial services”. Kurti’s cabinet on Monday. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2020 11 Brexit’s new chapter: the ‘impossible’ trade deal

AFP | Brussels ating tables” in parallel. a priority “otherwise we will playing field, the EU wants to en- “We will give each subject two create a fracture”. sure that British companies gain ritain has left the Euro- or three weeks and see what is He wants handshakes on fish- no unfair advantage after Brexit. pean Union after 47 years possible. If the divisions are too eries, internal and external secu- When British goods and ser- Bof membership and on great, we drop it and move on,” rity and above all trade in goods. vices come knocking on Europe’s Monday chief negotiator Michel a diplomat said. If there is no deal by Decem- door, Brussels will insist that UK Barnier will lay out the EU’s An EU-UK summit is planned ber 31, when the unextended goods are subject to checks like strategy for the next phase: ne- for June to gauge where talks transition closes, ties would de- those from any other non- EU gotiations to hammer out a new stand. volve at a stroke into the most country. future with the UK. rudimentary relationship, with “It won’t be the same as the Prime Minister Boris John- New ‘no deal’ high tariffs, grave disruptions relationship we have had for son is expected to also swiftly Johnson has scrapped his pre- and major aftershocks to Brit- several decades. You cannot be reveal Britain’s game plan for decessor’s goal of close ties with ain’s and Europe’s economy. both in and out,” warned French talks where both sides will “have Europe that would minimise President Emmanuel Macron to rebuild everything”, in the disruption to the cross-Channel Threat to unity on Friday. words of Barnier. economy. Many in Brussels fear that Diplomats warn there are Here are the main battle lines Pushed by big business, The- Johnson’s low-bar strategy no airtight ways to enforce for the coming weeks: resa May’s government had pro- could split the Europeans. fair exchange in a simple trade posed a “dynamic alignment”, “It will be difficult to main- deal. Get ready for months of intense discussions between London and Brussels No extension where London would find a way tain European unity,” said an EU The EU 27 have begun to draw Throughout his campaign, to match EU rules on the en - diplomat with eastern European up an elaborate arbitration pro- Johnson said he would seal a vironment, state aid and other countries attaching greater im- cess that could mean fines or trade deal by December 31, the standards to guarantee UK com- portance to auto construction the suspension of the eventual deadline set by the EU-UK di- panies easy access to Europe. and others pushing financial EU-UK accord if either side fell vorce agreement. Instead, Johnson wants to services. out of line. London could request an ex- pursue a far more minimal trade In any case, a trade deal on tension of one or two more years, deal, sometimes called a hard goods only means no alignment Big deal? but it would have to do so by July Brexit, that will seek zero tar- on EU standards, which means One question nagging Europe- 1. Johnson insists he will not. iffs and quotas on goods, but custom checks, paperwork and ans, notably France, is the future That leaves only eight months, make no binding commitment all sorts of new limits to com- structure of the EU’s relationship from late February to October, on maintaining standards. merce and that will most affect with Britain. to reach an agreement and al- “The prime minister has been Britain’s closest neighbours Will it be something formal, low time for ratification, which but there is no guarantee,” the ed by Barnier and his UK coun- clear that he wants a Cana - such as France, Belgium and the with clearly set joint institu - could require the approval of diplomat added. terpart, probably David Frost. da-style free trade agreement Netherlands. tions, or a looser arrangement roughly 30 national and regional Negotiations cannot official- The tight deadline allows with no alignment,” a UK official Those countries are also un- structured by separate deals on parliaments, depending on the ly begin before EU ministers “about 40 days of pure negoti- told AFP. der pressure to keep access to trade, security and other topics final scope of the deal. approve Barnier’s mandate on ation” in eight to ten-week ses- This refers to the EU’s trade British waters for local fisher- as necessary? “It’s an impossible task,” February 25. sions, an official warned. deal with Canada that Europe- men; Britain and the EU have Many European capitals abhor warned one European diplomat. This is a far cry from the years ans consider too narrow for an pledged to agree that touchy the latter, spooked by the EU’s “By the end of the year, we ‘Negotiation tables’ devoted to trade deals with Can- important neighbour like Brit- issue by July 1. confused ties with Switzerland, could get the skeleton of a trade Months of intense discussions, ada, Japan or South Korea. ain. which are governed by over 100 agreement plus something on to alternate between London Barnier said negotiators Given London’s stance, Barni- ‘Zero-dumping’ deals that cause never-ending internal and foreign security, and Brussels, will be coordinat- would open about ten “negoti- er said that some items will be Referred to as keeping a level squabbles.

A US dairy farmer works to cut back Ancramdale | United States

im Davenport’s alarm clock Jrings at 2:45 am every morn- ing. That’s when he climbs out of bed for the day’s first milking of his 64 cows. It’s not the long hours that scares this longtime dairy farm- er, it’s the string of lean years that has him weighing whether to just pack it in. If things aren’t any better at the end this year than they were last year, Davenport promised himself “it’s time to consider.” “That’s the first time I’ve ever said that, but that was my New Year’s resolution,” he The number of dairy farms in the US, such as Jim says, standing in his barn in Davenport’s which is seen here, has dropped 20 Ancramdale, a hamlet about percent over five years two hours north of New York City. ble, the cow dung is regular - On a windy and glacially cold ly removed with a scraper. At January day, his milk cows -- milking time, the cows’ teats are Holsteins and Ayrshires -- stay carefully disinfected and then inside the barn. They calmly After a string of lean years, Jim Davenport, seen at his farm in Ancramdale, New cleaned before they are hooked chew their constantly replen- York, is weighing whether to just pack it in up to the milking machines. ished feed or lounge next to the The farmer receives a quality 20 cats who keep the rodent their two daughters. premium from Agri-Mark, the population under control. It’s not the company to which he sells most Heavily bundled up and sport- ‘Last man standing’ of his products. ing a green baseball cap branded long hours After an exceptional year in He also sells milk, yogurts and with the logo of his dairy coop- 2014, the price of milk plummet- work the cream -- at a slightly elevated erative, Davenport walks from that scares this ed, not really picking up again more end of price -- under the brand name one animal to another, calling longtime dairy until the end of 2019. than 60 2018. Hudson Valley Fresh, which he them by name and occasional- The main problem, according hours a week. “In my started with 10 other farmers in ly mentioning their birthdays. farmer, it’s the to Davenport, is that Americans At the end of town here in the region, to high-end stores in The mustachioed farmer with are “very efficient at making the day, “it’s the last 1987, there were 27 New York or to coffee shops that cheerful eyes will tend later to string of lean milk.” man standing,” said Davenport, producing dairy farms,” Daven- want to know their suppliers. his calves and heifers, housed in Between genetic and nutri- without bitterness. The larg- port said. “Now there are three.” Involved in local life, Daven- outdoor sheds. years that has tional advancements, cows pro- er farms have more chance of The small rebound in milk port admits that he is not the At almost 60 years old, Daven- duce twice as much milk as they success, while the smaller ones prices at the end of 2019 has best manager. But the goal, he port could see himself working him weighing did in 1980. The consumption will suffer. allowed for a little hope, but the said is to be “financially suc - another 20 years -- he loves his of dairy products has gradually The reasons may vary -- in too situation is still tenuous. cessful enough to cut back on work and the idea of feeding whether to just increased every year, but over- much debt, or at retirement age the hours.” people. production is a chronic issue. with no successor, or because Quality premium “I originally said I’d like to be “But I’d like to at least make pack it in. The costs of food production the land is worth more than it If Davenport makes it through, down to 60 hours a week when some money doing it, or at least -- in fuel, in labor -- do not stop can yield as a farm -- many farm- it will be due to the quality of I was 60. That’s not going to come out of it debt free,” he says. increasing. Davenport is par- ers have thrown in the towel. his milk, for which he has won happen,” he said. He rents his farm, where he ticularly worried about a new The number of dairy farms in numerous awards. “So now I’m shooting for lives with his wife -- a retired state law that requires him to the US dropped 20 percent over Everything comes down to down to 70 hours a week by the teacher -- and where they raised pay workers overtime if they five years, ending up at 37,468 at cleanliness, he said. In the sta- time I’m 70.” MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2020 12

China to inject $174 Gulf tracks global declines on billion of liquidity as economic fears over China virus markets reopen

All Saudi Arabian banks• tumble

Aramco hits its lowest• since IPO

Alinma drops on poor• FY earnings

Telecom Egypt climbs• to five- month high

Reuters

ost Middle Eastern U.S. Dollar and China Yuan notes are seen in this picture illustration bourses were pres- Msured yesterday, mir- Reuters | Shanghai stock pledge agreements could roring Friday’s slide in glob - apply for extensions with se- al shares and oil prices due to hina’s central bank said curities firms, and it would growing concern about the eco- Cit will inject 1.2 trillion urge corporate bond investors nomic impact of a new coro - Traders on the floor of Saudi Stock exchange yuan ($174 billion) worth of to extend the maturity dates navirus outbreak, while Saudi liquidity into the markets via of debt. Arabia was hit by slew of poor Bank retreated 3.7pc following Closing Bell down 0.8pc with Qatar Fuel and reverse repo operations today The CSRC is also consider- corporate earnings. an 11.3pc decline in its annual Qatar Islamic Bank shedding as its stock markets prepare to ing launching hedging tools SAUDI  1.1pc to 8,158 pts China ramped up measures to net profit. 4.2pc and 1.4pc. reopen amid an outbreak of a for the A-share market to help contain the epidemic and shore Saudi Arabian Mining de - ABU DHABI  0.8pc to 5,116 pts Outside the Gulf, Egypt’s new coronavirus. alleviate market panic and will up an economy hit by travel creased 3.3pc. On Thursday, the DUBAI  0.9pc to 2,766 pts blue-chip index slipped 0.2pc, Chinese authorities have suspend evening sessions of curbs and business shut-downs miner posted an annual net loss with El Sewedy Electric and pledged to use various mon- futures trading starting from QATAR  0.8pc at 10,362 pts on Sunday as the first death of 739.5 million riyals ($197.14m) Juhayna Food losing 2.8pc and etary policy tools to ensure Monday, it said. from the illness was reported from year-ago profit of 1.85 bil- EGYPT  0.2pc to 13,889 pts 4.6pc, respectively. liquidity remains reasonably “We believe that the succes- outside the country. lion riyals. BAHRAIN  0.1pc to 1,660 pts The index saw some support ample and to support firms sive introduction and imple- Some 304 people have died State-owned Saudi Aram- from Telecom Egypt, which affected by the virus epidemic, mentation of policy measures OMAN  0.3pc to 4,093 pts in China, the country’s Nation- co dipped 0.6pc to 33.95 riyals soared 10pc, reaching its high- which has so far claimed 305 will play a better role in im- al Health Commission said on ($9.05), hitting its lowest point KUWAIT  0.5pc at 7,002 pts est since August. lives, all but one in China. proving market expectations Sunday, with the number of in- since it began trading on Dec. 11. The stock was up for a third The People’s Bank of China and preventing irrational be- fections jumping to 14,380 as of The Dubai index ended 0.9pc session, helped by Vodafone made the announcement in a haviour,” it told the People’s Saturday. down led by a 1.5pc fall in Emir- Group’s deal to sell its 55pc statement yesterday, adding Daily. Saudi Arabia’s index declined ates NBD Bank and a 0.9pc drop country’s largest lender, eased stake in Vodafone Egypt. the total liquidity in the bank- China is facing mounting 1.3 per cent, dragged lower by in Dubai Islamic Bank. 1pc, while telecoms firm Etisalat Last week, the firm said it had ing system will be 900 billion isolation as other countries banking share losses. Al Rajhi In Abu Dhabi, the index lost was down 0.7pc. no intention of selling its 45pc yuan higher than the same pe- introduce travel curbs, airlines Bank fell 1.1pc, while Alinma 0.8pc. First Abu Dhabi Bank, the The Qatari index was also stake in Vodafone Egypt. riod in 2019 after the injection. suspend flights and govern- According to Reuters calcu- ments evacuate their citizens, lations based on official central risking worsening a slowdown bank data, 1.05 trillion yuan in the world’s second-largest worth of reverse repos are set economy. Facebook’s settlement to mature on Monday, mean- State news agency Xinhua Uber suspends 240 ing that 150 billion yuan in net said yesterday that China’s cash will be injected. economy was resilient enough puts spotlight on Investors are bracing for to counter the shock caused users accounts a volatile session in Chinese by the virus, and said remarks markets when onshore trades made by a US federal official - ‘biometric privacy’ resume on Monday after a whom it did not name - that over possible virus Washington break for the Lunar New Year the virus could bring jobs which was extended by the back to the United States were acebook’s massive settle- government. “self-centered, unprofessional contact Fment in a class action case China’s stock, currency and and unethical”. over violating a state law on bond markets have all been US Secretary of Commerce Mexico City how it uses facial recognition closed since Jan. 23 and had Wilbur Ross said last week that is being hailed as a watershed been due to re-open last Fri- the virus could force compa- ber has suspended the moment for “biometric pri- day. nies to re-evaluate their sup- Uaccounts of 240 users in vacy.” There will be no further de- ply chains, potentially return- Mexico who may have been The leading social network lays to the reopening, the se- ing some jobs to the United in contact with drivers that said Wednesday it agreed to curities market regulator said States. ferried a person suspected of the $550 million payout after in an interview in the People’s “The remarks only served to having the deadly coronavirus. failing to win dismissal of the Daily newspaper on Sunday. taint the U.S. image as a major More than 300 people have case alleging it illegally col- Facial recognition may be used in law The China Securities Regu- global player,” Xinhua said in died from the novel corona- lected biometric information enforcement and border security, latory Commission (CSRC) said the commentary. virus in mainland China and for “face tagging” in violation as well for unlocking devices and for it had taken the decision after “An outbreak of a disease identifying or “tagging” people on although more than 100 people of a 2008 Illinois privacy law. balancing various factors, and like this could not be the basis social networks like Facebook have been infected outside the The settlement could have believed the outbreak’s impact for multinational companies country, Mexico has not re- wide-ranging implications on the market would be short to make serious and long-term ported a confirmed case. for Facebook and other tech term. investment decisions in Chi- The ride-hailing app said firms using facial recognition portance of our biometric in- To support firms affected na...If the Chinese economy Mexico City health authori- technology, and highlights the formation.” by the epidemic, the CSRC said slows drastically, the U.S. econ- ties requested information in potential for state laws to force Attorney Nathan Wessler companies that had expiring omy will also suffer.” January on a possible carrier of changes in privacy practices. of the American Civil Liber- coronavirus, with Uber finding Plaintiff attorney Jay Edel- ties Union, which backed the two drivers who transport- son said the case helps estab- plaintiffs’ legal arguments, said ed the suspected individual as a tourist of Chinese origin lish the principle of biometric the settlement could mark a before driving a further 240 -- who subsequently left the privacy, or the right of users turning point for consumers OPEC+ technical panel to meet Feb people. country. of tech services and products and biometrics. “We have proceeded to send “Of the contacts identified to control access to their data “Companies are going to 4-5 to discuss coronavirus impact information to these two driv- so far, none have developed used for facial recognition. have to take this seriously,” Reuters whether to extend current oil ers and the 240 users regard- symptoms of the disease more “Biometrics is one of the two Wessler said. supply curbs beyond March or ing the temporary deactivation than 10 days after exposure, primary battlegrounds, along “Hopefully a settlement of PEC and non-OPEC’s Joint to implement deeper output of their accounts,” the compa- which exceeds the average in- with geolocation, that will de- this size will be a deterrent.” OTechnical Committee cuts, the sources said. ny said in a statement posted cubation time,” the authorities fine our privacy rights for the The deal is one of the larg- (JTC) has scheduled a meeting OPEC officials are consider- on Twitter. said in a report. next generation,” Edelson said est settlements in a US priva- over Feb. 4-5 in Vienna to as- ing their options on how best Mexico’s Ministry of Health Also on Saturday, Mexico in a statement. cy case, topped only by Face- sess the impact of China’s new to deal with the potential im- said it continues to monitor said it had evacuated 10 peo- “We hope and expect that book’s $5 billion deal with the coronavirus on oil demand, pact from the spread of the people who may have had con- ple from the Chinese city of other companies will follow Federal Trade Commission OPEC+ sources said. coronavirus, which has killed tact with the possible coro - Wuhan, the epicenter of the Facebook’s lead and pay sig- on its data practices. Both are The technical panel is likely more than 300 people and navirus carrier -- identified outbreak. nificant attention to the im- awaiting court approval. to make a recommendation on caused oil prices to slide. 1413 TUESDAY,MONDAY, JANUARY FEBRUARY 28, 3,2020 2020

PANGA (PG-13)(HINDI/ROMANTIC/DRAMA/SPORT) DOLITTLE (PG)(ADVENTURE/COMEDY/FAMILY) MASAMEER: THE MOVIE (PG)(ANIMATION/COMEDY) From Thursday 23rd 7.00 PM onwards OASIS JUFFAIR (KIDS CINEMA): 10.45 AM + 1.00 + 5.30 + 7.45 + 10.00 PM CITY CENTRE: 10.45 AM + 3.45 + 8.45 PM OASIS JUFFAIR: 12.00 + 2.45 + 5.30 + 8.15 + 11.00 PM CITY CENTRE (IMAX 2D) :11.00 AM + 1.00 PM ABDULAZIZ AL-MUZAINI, ABDULAZIZ AL-SHEHRI, MAZROA AL-MAZROA CITY CENTRE: 11.45 AM + 2.45 + 5.45 + 8.45 + 11.45 PM CITY CENTRE: 12.00 + 2.15 + 4.30 + 6.45 + 9.00 + 11.15 PM SEEF (II): 12.15 + 3.00 + 5.45 + 8.30 + 11.15 PM SEEF (II): 11.45 AM + 2.00 + 4.15 + 6.30 + 8.45 + 11.00 PM MALEFICENT 2: MISTRESS OF EVIL WADI AL SAIL: 12.00 + 5.45 + 11.30 PM WADI AL SAIL: 12.45 + 5.15 + 9.45 PM CITY CENTRE: 1.15 + 6.15 + 11.15 PM KANGANA RANAUT, JASSIE GILL, RICHA CHADHA ROBERT DOWNEY JR., ANTONIO BANDERAS, MICHAEL SHEEN ANGELINA JOLIE, TERESA MAHONEY, MICHELLE PFEIFFER STREET DANCER 3 (PG-15)(HINDI/DANCE/MUSIC/COMEDY) 1917 (PG-15)(WAR/ACTION/DRAMA) 1917 CHHAPAAK (PG-15)(HINDI/DRAMA) OASIS JUFFAIR:11.00 AM + 2.00 + 5.00 + 8.00 + 11.00 PM CITY CENTRE:11.00 AM + 1.30 + 4.00 + 6.30 + 9.00 + 11.30 PM CITY CENTRE:11.15 AM + 2.15 + 5.15 + 8.15 + 11.15 PM SEEF (II): 10.30 AM + 1.00 + 3.30 + 6.00 + 8.30 + 11.00 PM SEEF (I): 10.45 AM + 1.15 + 6.45 + 9.15 + 11.45 PM DEEPIKA PADUKONE, VIKRANT MASSEY, MADHURJEET SARGHI SEEF (II): 11.30 AM + 2.30 + 5.30 + 8.30 + 11.30 PM GEORGE MACKAY, DEAN-CHARLES CHAPMAN, MARK STRONG WADI AL SAIL: 2.45 + 8.30 PM TANHAJI:THE UNSUNG WARRIOR VARUN DHAWAN, SHRADDHA KAPOOR, RAGHAV JUYAL OASIS JUFFAIR : 11.00 AM + 4.00 + 9.00 PM TOY GUARDIANS (G)(ANIMATION/ACTION/ADVENTURE) SEEF (I): 3.00 + 8.30 PM CITY CENTRE: 11.00 AM + 1.00 + 3.00 + 5.00 PM AJAY DEVGN, SAIF ALI KHAN, KAJOL SEEF (II): 10.30 AM + 12.30 + 2.30 + 4.30 PM BIG BROTHER (PG-15)(MALAYALAM) MITCH SANDRINGHAM,JULIA NOBLES,CATIA NATHANSON OASIS JUFFAIR:10.45 AM + 4.45 + 10.45 PM AL NIHAYA (PG)(KUWAITI/ACTION/COMEDY) MOHANLAL, ARBAAZ KHAN, ANOOP MENON, SARJANO KHALID, HONEY ROSE, SEEF (II): 6.30 + 8.30 + 10.30 PM SIDDIQUE EBRAHIM AL-SHEAKHLI, MESHAAL ALFARHAN, MOHAMMED ALHMLY ALA VAIKUNTHAPURRAMLOO (PG-15)(TELUGU) BAD BOYS FOR LIFE (PG-15)(ACTION/COMEDY/CRIME) OASIS JUFFAIR: 1.45 + 7.45 PM SEEF (I):12.00 + 5.30 + 11.00 PM OASIS JUFFAIR: 12.30 + 3.15 + 6.00 + 8.45 + 11.30 PM ALLU ARAVIND,S. RADHA KRISHNA, ALLU ARJUN, POOJA HEGDE, TABU, OASIS JUFFAIR (VIP): 3.00 + 8.15 PM NIVETHA PETHURAJ CITY CENTRE (IMAX 2D): 3.15 + 6.00 + 8.45 + 11.30 PM DISCO RAJA ()(TELUGU) CITY CENTRE: 11.15 AM + 2.00 + 4.45 + 7.30 + 10.15 PM + (1.00 AM THURS/ THE GENTLEMEN (15+)(CRIME/ACTION) FRI) From Friday 24th CITY CENTRE (ATMOS): 10.30 AM + 1.00 + 3.45 + 6.30 + 9.15 + 12.00 MN SEEF (I): 3.45 PM OASIS JUFFAIR: 11.15 AM + 1.45 + 4.15 + 6.45 + 9.15 + 11.45 PM CITY CENTRE (VIP II) : 12.00 + 2.45 + 5.30 + 8.15 + 11.00 PM RAVI TEJA, PAYAL RAJPUT, SATYA OASIS JUFFAIR (VIP): 12.30 + 5.45 + 11.00 PM SEEF (II): 10.30 AM + 1.00 + 3.45 + 6.30 + 9.15 + 12.00 MN + (12.30 MN CITY CENTRE: 11.30 AM + 2.00 + 4.30 + 7.00 + 9.30 + 12.00 MN + (1.00 AM THURS/FRI) THURS/FRI) WADI AL SAIL: 12.45 + 3.30 + 6.15 + 9.00 + 11.45 PM ANJAAM PATHIRA (PG-15 )(MALAYALAM) CITY CENTRE (VIP I) : 10.45 AM + 1.15 + 3.45 + 6.15 + 8.45 + 11.15 PM WILL SMITH, MARTIN LAWRENCE, VANESSA HUDGENS OASIS JUFFAIR:12.00 + 2.45 + 5.30 + 8.15 + 11.00 PM SEEF (I): 11.00 AM + 1.30 + 4.00 + 6.30 + 9.00 + 11.30 PM SEEF (I) : 12.15 + 3.00 + 5.45 + 8.30 + 11.15 PM SEEF (II): (12.30 MN THURS/FRI) JUMANJI THE NEXT LEVEL (PG-15) WADI AL SAIL: 3.15 + 8.30 PM WADI AL SAIL: 10.45 AM + 1.15 + 3.45 + 6.15 + 8.45 + 11.15 PM CITY CENTRE: 12.45 + 3.30 + 6.15 + 9.00 + 11.45 PM + (12.45 MN THURS/FRI) AL HAMRA : 12.00 + 6.00 + (12.00 MN THURS/FRI) MATTHEW MCCONAUGHEY, CHARLIE HUNNAM, HENRY GOLDING SEEF (II): 12.30 + 3.15 + 6.00 + 8.45 + 11.30 PM KUNCHACKO BOBAN, SHARAFUDHEEN, INDRANS DWAYNE JOHNSON, JACK BLACK, KEVIN HART THE TURNING (15+)(HORROR/THRILLER) OASIS JUFFAIR: 1.45 + 6.45 + 11.45 PM AL FELOUS (THE MONEY) (PG-15) CITY CENTRE:10.30 AM + 12.45 + 3.00 + 5.15 + 7.30 + 9.45 + 12.00 MN + (1.00 CITY CENTRE: 11.15 AM + 1.45 + 4.15 + 6.45 + 9.15 + 11.45 PM AM THURS/FRI) SEEF (I):10.45 AM + 1.15 + 3.45 + 6.15 + 8.45 + 11.15 PM SEEF (II):11.30 AM + 1.45 + 4.00 + 6.15 + 8.30 + 10.45 PM + (1.00 AM THURS/ TAMER HOSNY, ZEINA, KHALID EL-SAWI FRI) WADI AL SAIL:10.30 AM + 3.00 + 7.30 + 12.00 MN FROZEN 2 (PG)(ANIMATION/ADVENTURE/COMEDY) MACKENZIE DAVIS, FINN WOLFHARD, BROOKLYNN PRINCE CITY CENTRE: 11.30 AM + 1.45 + 4.00 + 6.15 + 8.30 + 10.45 PM SEEF (II): 11.00 AM + 3.30 + 8.00 PM JUST MERCY (PG-13)(DRAMA) KRISTEN BELL, IDINA MENZEL, JOSH GAD CITY CENTRE: 11.30 AM +2.30 + 5.30 + 8.30 + 11.30 PM SEEF (II): 12.15 + 5.45 + 11.15 PM SPIES IN DISGUISE (PG) WADI AL SAIL: 2.30 + 8.00 PM OASIS JUFFAIR (KIDS CINEMA):3.15 PM BRIE LARSON, MICHAEL B. JORDAN, JAMIE FOXX CITY CENTRE: 11.15 AM + 1.30 + 3.45 + 6.00 + 8.15 + 10.30 PM SEEF (II): 1.15 + 5.45 + 10.15 PM SHYLOCK (PG-15)(MALAYALAM) THE LAST FULL MEASURE (PG-15)(DRAMA/WAR) WILL SMITH, TOM HOLLAND, KAREN GILLAN OASIS JUFFAIR: 11.00 AM + 1.30 + 4.00 + 6.30 + 9.00 + 11.30 PM CITY CENTRE: 12.30 + 3.00 + 5.30 + 8.00 + 10.30 PM SEEF (I): 11.30 AM + 2.00 + 4.30 + 7.00 + 9.30 + 12.00 MN SEEF (II): 3.15 + 8.45 PM UNDERWATER (PG-15) WADI AL SAIL: 12.45 + 6.00 + 11.15 PM WADI AL SAIL:12.00 + 5.30 + 11.00 PM AL HAMRA : 3.00 + 9.00 PM CITY CENTRE:7.00 + 9.15 + 11.30 PM CHRISTOPHER PLUMMER, SAMUEL L. JACKSON, SEBASTIAN STAN MAMMOOTTY,MEENA,SIDDQUE,RAJKIRANA KRISTEN STEWART, T.J. MILLER, JESSICA HENWICK

MOVIE REVIEW Jawani Jaaneman: Saif steals the show in this quirky comedy

awani Janeman narrates to be young. With all the vibrant just another cat who is ready to the story of Jaz who wants light flooding your vision it Saif be hugged. Jto live a carefree, colorful rocking entry is boosted with the The execution of this film is life surrounded by women; who background score of Jeene Mera quite unique as the lead charac- does not any woman to hold him Dil Liya… Which clearly hints ters are instantly exposed and back and enjoy his life as a wom- at Jaz trying to hit on a woman. DON’T MISS IT there on Nitin Kakkar plans on anizer who likes to party hard. While you are taken aback by playing with the script to film But, according to nature’s ulti- one more remake of the song the everyday humor which will mate rule - All good things must (Which is literally a disappoint- Saif Ali Khan, Tabu and definitely bring a parade of come to an end! And Jaz falls in ment) the protagonist is already Alaya F starrer Jawaani claps and keeps you rolling in conflict with his ideas of life as introduced as a womanizer and Jaaneman seems poised the aisles. he is informed of being a father. don’t expect him to show any re- to score well with the Jaz is an evolved version of The film kicks in with Saif Ali gards for women. But, make sure old-in-the-tooth as well Sameer from Dil Chahta Hai and Khan entering a pub that obvi- you don’t judge this happy soul, if you love to see Saif in the 2001 ously seems the right place for a he might be a hard shell from the as the young at heart Comedy-drama flick; make sure middle-aged man who pretends outside, but on the inside - he is city slickers you watch this film.

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Eva Mendes

John Mayer, Lucy Hale Eva Mendes could have been a couple responds to troll who said she is Los Angeles ‘getting old’ Los Angeles retty Little Liars’ star Lucy Hale says she once tried ‘Pto match with singer John ctress Eva Mendes is Mayer on a dating app. feeling anything but She revealed this in an interview with A“bad” after a netizen Cosmopolitan, reports people.com. said she is “getting old”. “I pressed yes for him, but I don’t think The 45-year-old actress and he pressed yes for me,” Hale admitted, entrepreneur showed off her adding that she wasn’t worried about new haircut on Instagram on his past dating reputation. “I’m so Saturday. However, she ended drawn to musical talent, I don’t up defending herself after a care.” troll wrote “she’s getting old” Mayer has had several high on her post, reports etonline. profile romantic relation- com. ships with stars like Katy She replied to the user saying: Perry, Taylor Swift, Jennifer “Yes your (sic) right. Thank God Aniston and Jennifer Love Lady Gaga ‘crazy about’ her new beau I’m getting old. That means I’m Hewitt. still here. I’m gonna be 46 soon Hale has been previously Miami According to a source, the and grateful everyday [sic] that I’m linked to actors Chris Zylka, singer “has been dating the aging. Was your comment suppose (sic) Graham Rogers, musician inger Lady Gaga, who is same guy for over a month. to make me feel bad? It didn’t. It makes Anthony Kalabretta and her in Miami, Florida for a They’ve been seeing other me feel grateful. So thank you for the “Life Sentence” co-star Riley Sshow, was spotted get- since before the holidays and reminder that I’m still here.” Smith. ting cozy with her new beau, she’s crazy about him”. Another fan also called out the previous She shared that she is whom she is “crazy about”. The source also told eon - comment, writing: “Old?? ‘Old’ is wom- happy being single. Page Six has published line.com that he was the same an on woman negativity. This one isn’t “When I was photos of the singer loung - man she rang in 2020 with, out there offending anyone or in some younger, I was ing on a hotel balcony, en - “they had already been seeing scandal. She’s out here LIVING HER constantly joying a low-key weekend each other for weeks”. DREAM, huss-a-ling when she proba- wanting to be with her new flame. The ‘Bad The singer has not com - bly doesn’t even need to! Bringing us with or date romance’ hitmaker was pic- mented on her love life. good looks. If Eva’s old, put me in all someone be- tured sharing a New Year’s The source added: “They’ve the senior communities! Be better.” cause I was so kiss with a man who ap - been out and about in Los An- Mendes replied: “I hear ya on the deathly afraid of peared to be the same one geles and spending a lot of woman on woman negativity sisi. being single or recently spotted, identified time at her house. She’s taking Let’s make it’s (sic) all about love for by myself,” the as Michael, in Las Vegas, Ne- him everywhere she goes and 2020. So thanks for the love!!!! Sending actress said. vada, reports eonline.com. they don’t want to be part.” it right back!!!!!”

Pamela, Jon Peters split Dia ‘Westworld’ season 3 unlike Evan Jay-Z, Kevin Hart Mirza: Taapsee is a anything we’ve done: Evan Rachel after 12-day wedding Wood honour Kobe Bryant fierce lioness Rachel Wood Miami Mumbai Los Angeles elebrities like Jay-Z and ctress Dia Mirza says her “Thappad” co-star Taap- estworld” star Evan Ra- CKevin Hart paid tribute see Pannu is a fierce lioness. chel Wood says the fans to late baskbetball star Kobe A “It is my endeavour to be a part “Wof the sci-fi Western series Bryant at the Fanatics Super Jon Peters and Pamela Anderson of human stories that reflect the truth and will like its upcoming third season. Bowl Party. compel us to think and possibly even bring Wood will reprise her char- On Saturday, several stars Los Angeles positive change. ‘Thappad’ is one such acter of Dolores Abernathy, attended the party here film, a very powerful one,” said Dia. a sapient android known as ahead of the 2020 Super ctress Pamela Anderson Praising Taapsee, she said: “Taapsee is a “host”. Bowl. Aand producer Jon Peters a fierce lioness and I have always been “We just finished season While decided to part ways just 12 an ardent admirer of her work. It is a three, so I know quite a bit. people days after saying “I do” in pleasure to be a part of such an incredi- I don’t know how long seemed Malibu. ble cast that stands for something so they plan on carrying it to enjoy A source said the pair hadn’t important collectively.” on for, but I know that the an- yet filed the legal paperwork After “Dus” and “Cash”, this is this season is unlike an- nual cel- Kobe for a marriage certificate fol- Dia’s third movie with director ything we’ve done,” the ebration, Bryant lowing their January 20 wed- Anubhav Sinha. 32-year-old actor told m a n y ding ceremony that was attended The trailer of “Thappad” IndieWire. took a moment to hon- by Anderson’s two sons and Pe- was unveiled recently. It cap- “We have new cast our the Bryant, who ters’ three daughters and ex-wife tures the journey of a wom- members. We have was killed in a heli- Christine Forsyth-Peters. an, a role essayed by Taap- Aaron Paul, Lena copter crash on Janu- “I have been moved by the see, who fights for jus- Waithe, Vincent Cassel. ary 26 in California. He warm reception to Jon and my tice after a domestic It just keeps expanding and his 13-year-old daugh- union,” Anderson said in a state- violence attack by and growing. I’m really ter, Gianna Maria-Onore ment to The Hollywood Reporter. her husband. excited for people to see Bryant, were among nine where we’ve taken it,” people who passed away she added. that morning. CLASSIFIEDS Bhumi Pednekar: I’ve never consulted dietician CHANGE OF NAME CHANGE OF NAME Mumbai deprived myself from eating ghee, butter, etc, in modera- I, JAIMY NEDUMTHAKIDI, I, JAIMY NEDUMTHAKIDI ctress Bhumi Ped- tion,” said Bhumi. Father of JIYA JAIMY, ZACHARIAS, S/O Nedumthakidi nekar says she has “I avoid refined sugar and holder of Indian passport no. Chacko Zacharias , holding Indian Anever consulted any di- have kept a control on my M4526212 dated 22.02.2015, Passport No J1746314 dated etician or nutritionist, and she carbohydrate intake. I have issued at BAHRAIN , having 14/03/2010 issued at BAHRAIN, has always followed one rule never consulted any dietician permanent residence at having permanent residence at — “eating homemade food”. or nutritionist. It was always Nedumthakidi House, having permanent residence at “I am extremely my mother and I… as we Manalumkal PO, Kottayam, Nedumthakidi House, Manalumkal thrilled to engage in a have always followed Kerala – 686503. and PO, Kottayam, Kerala – 686503. live cooking session one thumb rule of ‘eat- presently residing at Flat No. and presently residing at Flat No. for the first time, as ing homemade food’ 22, Building No. 186, Road 22, Building No. 186, Road No. 58, it is known that food which we feel is a 22nd February, 2020 No. 58, Block No. 358, Zinj , Block No. 358, Zinj, Bahrain will makes me happy. masterstroke when Bahrain , do hereby change henceforth be known as ( Given I have always one wants to lose my daughter name as (Given Name ) JAIMY NEDUMTHAKIDI, been a healthy weight and stay name) JIYA (surname) (Surname ) ZACHARIAS, objection kid and I per- fit,” added the JAIMY . Objection(s), if and if any may be forwarded to Embassy sonally love “Dum Laga Please Call / WhatsApp: +973 38862215, 33784481, 33911860 may be forwarded to Embassy of India, P.O.Box 26106, Bldg No. cooking and Ke Haisha” of India, P. O. BOX 26106, 1090, Road No. 2819, Block 428, have never actress. Al-Seef, Kingdom Of Bahrain. Al-Seef , Kingdom of Bahrain. 15 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2020 sports

Drag and Drift Nights set India hail ‘winning for double-header at BIC habit’ in series sweep India create history, seal 5-0 series win as nervous New Zealand implode again AFP | Willington

ndia hailed their “winning habit” as they rallied to pull off a dramatic seven-run I A car in action at BIC win over New Zealand in the fifth and final Twenty20 at TDT | Manama Registration on Monday be- Mount Maunganui on Sunday gins at 5pm and will be open to sweep the series. lenty of thrills await mot- until 9pm, while the action will New Zealand looked on Porsport fans at Bahrain In- be held from 6pm to 11pm. course for a consolation win ternational Circuit (BIC) today Both the drag and the drift- until India engineered a col - as “The Home of Motorsport ing can be enjoyed for a single lapse that saw six wickets fall in the Middle East” hosts the fee of BD10.500. Participation for 25 runs with Jasprit Bumrah Ebrahim K Kanoo Drag and in just the drag racing or just finishing with an impressive Drift Nights for a third straight the drifting costs BD7.500. three for 12 off his four overs. week. Registration can be done on It was the third consecutive This unique and adrena - site from 5pm, and the ac - game the tourists had success- line-pumping event offers tion will be held from 6pm to fully fought back when New participants twice the chance 11pm. Zealand were in a position of to explore the limits of their Those who would like to ex- strength. very own cars or motorbikes perience the drag or drift as a “It’s a winning habit that within a safe and controlled passenger can get into a par- we’ve cultivated over the years environment. ticipant’s car for an additional and all of us, when we step on Those who take part can ei- BD4. Spectators can purchase the park, we want to win,” said ther power their vehicles down tickets for BD2 apiece. KL Rahul who ended up captain- BIC’s quarter-mile drag strip Also as part of the evening’s ing India in the final game after or test their oversteering and drag racing programme, BIC is Virat Kohli was rested and the counter-steering skills while offering the immensely exhil- original stand-in skipper Rohit drifting around the circuit’s arating Dragster Xperience. Sharma limped from the field Vehicle Dynamics Area, or en- This is one of the circuit’s most with a calf injury. joy doing both! unique and ultimate-adrena- “It’s good to be standing here BIC is a member of the pres- line activities, as it gives par- 5-0. Every time we were put un- tigious National Hot Rod As- ticipants a taste of pure speed der pressure and every time we sociation (NHRA) Worldwide as they are taken from zero felt there were no answers we Network, and its drag strip is to 100kph in just one second came up with the answers and where some of the region’s while seated in a Top Dragster. somehow squeezed the win.” best, World record-breaking The Dragster Experience costs With teams building towards India’s Jasprit Bumrah (L) celebrates after taking the wicket of New Zealand’s Daryl Mitchell (R) drag racers go head to head. BD42. the World Cup later in the year, The Vehicle Dynamics Area is Safety standards of the Kohli said India’s philosophy with two sixes and a four each, had added 42 with Shreyas Iyer a specially configured venue at highest level are followed at was to never give up. plus a single for Seifert and an before he was injured. BIC’s car park, surrounded by all times during the evening’s “The conversation we had in extra run from a no ball -- the Iyer was unbeaten on 33 at the safety barriers. It is the largest events for both drivers and the changing room was always momentum was firmly in New close with Manish Pandey on 11. open tarmac area in Bahrain. spectators alike. look at finding a way to win and Zealand’s favour. Tim Southee, who led New that’s something we have been KNOW WHAT With 45 balls remaining, New Zealand with Kane Williamson working on as a team and when Zealand were three for 116, but injured, maintained that the it comes together nicely it feels when Seifert was dismissed the margin between the two sides really good,” he said. India became the innings went into a tailspin. was not great despite the series Neymar’s birthday an After India made 163 for three first-ever team in By the start of the last over outcome. batting first, New Zealand ap- New Zealand had been reduced “I don’t think it’s a massive unwelcome distraction peared to be cruising towards men’s T20I cricket to to nine for 143 and although Ish gap. I know the series scoreline victory with senior batsman seal a clean sweep in Sodhi belted two sixes India suggests that but the with the Ross Taylor, celebrating his a 5-match T20I series retained control. games being reasonably close for PSG coach Tuchel 100th Twenty20 international, After winning the toss and it’s just doing those small things Montpellier. leading the chase after a disas- 17 after 20 deliveries before Tay- electing to bat, India lost Sanju a little bit better,” he said. Reuters | Paris On Neymar’s birthday, trous start. lor (53) and Tim Seifert (50) put Samson for two in the second The teams start the first of Tuchel added: “It gives the im- on 99 for the fourth wicket. over. a three-match one-day inter- eymar will celebrate his pression that we are not 100% Tailspin When they smacked 34 off Sharma put on 88 with Rahul national series in Hamilton on Nbirthday in a Paris club focused and professional. New Zealand were three for Shivam Dube in the 10th over -- (45) for the second wicket and Wednesday. on Sunday, a ‘distraction’ two “But things are not either days ahead of a Ligue 1 trip black or white. They become to Nantes, according to Par- important when we is St Germain coach Thomas talk about them Tuchel. a lot.” Man Utd frustrated by top four blow says Shaw French sports daily L’Equipe reported that the event would AFP | London couldn’t galvanise United. take place in a western Paris Asked how the mood in the club and that the PSG players Neymar uke Shaw has revealed Man- dressing room was after the and a few members of the staff Lchester United’s stars were match, United defender Shaw had been invited by the Bra- hugely frustrated by their fail- said: “To be honest, really, really zilian, who turns 28 on ure to close the gap to the Pre- disappointed, especially with Wednesday. mier League’s top four. the way the games have been “The substitution of Fourth placed Chelsea’s 2-2 going recently. Kylian or Ney’s birthday draw at Leicester on Saturday “We haven’t been picking up are distractions, it gives gave United a chance to chip too many points and today was the impression that we away at the six-point difference. massive for us, especially with are not serious,” Tuchel But Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s Chelsea dropping points. was quoted as saying by men slipped to sixth after a “It seems to keep happening. L’Equipe on Sunday. 0-0 draw against Wolves at Old Teams around us drop points On Saturday, France Trafford later in the day. and we don’t end up closing the striker Kylian Mbappe showed Even the presence of new gap and we are suffering from his frustration when he was signing Bruno Fernandes, who Manchester United’s English defender Luke Shaw (L) vies with Wolverhampton that and we needed to win to- replaced in the 70th minute made his debut in midfield, Wanderers’ Spanish striker Adama Traore (R) day. of a 5-0 win against nine-man MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2020 16 Djokovic seals eighth Australian Open Dizzy, dehydrated Novak Djokovic rallies from brink to beat Dominic Thiem in Melbourne

released on get an immediate break and the telling him sarcastically: “Great Monday, dis- psychological edge after some job... you made yourself famous.” placing Na- My energy monster rallies. dal. Federer Thiem, though, is as strong ‘Tough luck’ Novak remains third completely mentally as he is physically and With Djokovic still looking Djokovic with Thiem collapsed. When he finally got on the scoreboard distracted, Thiem served out moving up a I was tossing the after another tough service the set -- the first the Serb had place to a ca - ball I started to feel game. dropped in an Australian Open reer-high fourth. dizzy... I couldn’t And against the run of play, final since 2015. title, moving him within two of But it wasn’t easy with the with Djokovic seemingly in con- Djokovic appeared dejected AFP | Melbourne believe what was Rafael Nadal and three of Roger lethargic Serb looking out for happening trol, he broke back, unleashing and was broken twice in set Federer on the all-time list. the count in sets two and three pinpoint groundstrokes. three as Thiem raced to a 4-0 ovak Djokovic admitted “Definitely one of the tough- before he regained his mojo af- NOVAK DJOKOVIC But the world number two was lead, having reeled off six games he was on the brink of est finals I have ever had in ter a medical timeout to grind unrelenting, breaking again on a in a row. Ndefeat with dizziness Australia,” said Djokovic, who down the talented Thiem. be a match where very small double fault as Thiem served to The Serb was heard telling a and dehydration before com- pulled alongside Nadal (12 at Djokovic said he felt dizzy details decide it,” said Thiem. stay in the set. trainer he was tired and after ing through a five-set thriller the French Open) and Federer and sapped of energy, with the Remarkably, a rare Djokovic losing the set, he went for a med- against Dominic Thiem to clinch (eight at Wimbledon) as only trainer telling him he was de- Nerveless start double fault handed Thiem a ical timeout. a record eighth Australian Open the third man ever to win eight hydrated. The Serb, 32, was the over- break to go 2-1 up in set two He came back revitalised and crown and return to world num- or more titles at the same Slam. “My energy completely col- whelming favourite, but the su- with the Serb getting frustrated, the fourth set went with serve ber one on Sunday. “I was on the brink of losing lapsed. When I was tossing the premely fit and fast Thiem, 26, looking at his coaching box and until a Thiem double fault hand- The indomitable Serb the match, I didn’t feel that ball I started to feel dizzy... I always had the weapons to trou- pointing at his head. ed the Serb two break points and stretched his unbeaten streak good. Dominic was dominat- couldn’t believe what was hap- ble him, which he deployed suc- He refocused and once again he converted to regain control. this season to 13 but he had ing from the baseline... then I pening,” he said. cessfully for much of the match, began attacking the Thiem Djokovic drew on all his ex- to rally from two sets to one regained the strength to pull Djokovic had never before taming his serve and unleashing serve, breaking back for 4-4. perience to force another break down to beat the courageous through in the fourth set, and in won a Slam final in seven pre- some explosive groundstrokes. But two time warnings on his in the deciding fifth set to take fifth-seeded Austrian 6-4, 4-6, the fifth it was anyone’s game.” vious attempts when finding However, it was a nerveless serve in the next game rattled a 2-1 lead, and he kept his foot 2-6, 6-3, 6-4 in a nearly four- Victory ensured Djokovic will himself two sets to one down. start from Djokovic, who com- him and he was broken again, on the gas to claim an eighth hour marathon. once again be world number “If you play a Grand Slam final fortably held then put big pres- with the Serb patting the um- crown from the last 13 Australian It was his 17th Grand Slam one when the new rankings are against him, it’s always going to sure on the Austrian’s serve to pire’s foot at the changeover and Opens.

Ronaldo penalty double sends Juve six points clear Ram, Salisbury clinch men’s “Today they gave two penal- doubles title in Melbourne ties against us, maybe the first was there but the second cer- tainly wasn’t.” His side tested Juventus goal- keeper Wojciech Szczesny early with the Pole getting his hand to Federico Chiesa’s back-heel kick and a Pol Lirola effort. Fellow Pole Bartlomiej Dra- gowski denied Rodrigo Bentan- cur at the other end before a VAR review confirmed Fiorentina’s German Pezzella had handled the ball in the area. Five-time Ballon d’Or win- ner Ronaldo made no mistake, slotting in five minutes before Rajeev Ram of the US and Britain’s Joe Salisbury (R) celebrate beating the break. Australia’s Max Purcell and Australia’s Luke Saville His second came 10 minutes | Melbourne from time for a disputed Fed- AFP was making his 58th Grand erico Ceccherini foul on Bent- Slam doubles appearance. ancur. merican Rajeev Ram “I spent probably until 2016 Ronaldo made it 14 goals in Apicked up his first tennis playing prioritizing singles. I nine games to bring his tally to men’s doubles title at a Grand happened to be ranked high 19 this season, including seven Slam on Sunday with partner enough to get into these slams, penalties. Joe Salisbury of Britain, tam- but it (doubles) wasn’t really The former Real Madrid play- ing the local wild card pair- something I worked at, so to Cristiano Ronaldo of Juventus shoots the ball er has now scored 50 goals in 70 ing of Max Purcell and Luke speak,” Ram said. games since moving to Juventus Saville in straight sets at the “It feels more like I start- AFP | Milan do scoring. in 2018. Australian Open. ed my doubles career in 2017 “Cristiano Ronaldo continues He also becomes the first Ju- The hometown pair’s sur- and onward ... I’ve been at it ristiano Ronaldo stretched to score repeatedly and for him BETTER ventus player to achieve a run of prise run at Melbourne Park a while for sure. To actually Chis scoring streak to nine it’s important psychological- goals in nine consecutive league came to a screeching halt finally get one is great.” consecutive league games with ly,” said Sarri of the player who games since David Trezeguet in against the 11th seeds, who Ram said he was sick during a penalty double on Sunday as turns 35 years old next Wednes- KNOW December 2005. strolled to a 6-4 6-2 victory in the off-season and took a call Juventus bounced back from day. De Ligt nodded in a Paulo 70 minutes on a balmy after- to not defend his mixed dou- last weekend’s defeat to Napoli “Physically he’s good and Dybala cross in stoppage time noon at the Rod Laver Arena. bles title at Melbourne Park. with a 3-0 win over Fiorentina. making a difference. The other for his first goal at the Allianz Such was the domination of Sunday’s win was also emo- The Portuguese striker slot- forwards are doing well too.” Juventus had fallen Stadium, as Iachini fell to his Salisbury and Ram, who won tional for the American due to ted in both his goals from the Fiorentina, in 14th position, to just their second first league defeat with the Tus- the Australian Open mixed the personal loss he suffered spot in either half in Turin with have had a resurgence since cany side. doubles title with Czech Barb- last year. Dutch defender Matthijs de Ligt Giuseppe Iachini took over on defeat of the season Third-placed Lazio will try ora Krejcikova last year, that “My father passed away in heading in a third in injury time. December 24, but suffered their last weekend at Sarri’s to close the gap on Juventus they did not face a single break April of last year with pan - Maurizio Sarri’s side opened first league defeat this year. former club Napoli, against struggling SPAL later on point in the match. creatic cancer,” he said. “He up a six-point lead at the top Club president Rocco Com- despite Ronaldo scor- Sunday. The duo converted one of was the one that started me of the Serie A table on sec - misso was furious at the penalty ing Roma’s hold on fourth howev- their 10 break point chances in in tennis. ond-placed Inter Milan, who decisions. er is now at risk after losing 4-2 the opening set and marched “When something like that travel to lowly Udinese later on “I am disgusted with what to Sassuolo on Saturday. to a one-sided victory with two happens, it shakes you pret- Sunday. I saw today,” blasted the Ital- Atalanta are just a point be- more breaks in the second. ty good. Yes, it’s been chal - Juventus had fallen to just ian-born US businessman who hind in fifth before they play The 35-year-old Ram, who lenging, but sometimes that their second defeat of the sea- bought the Tuscany club last with a wage bill of 350 million relegation candidates Genoa turned professional in 2004, stuff, when it happens, makes son last weekend at Sarri’s for- year. doesn’t need help. Referees can- looking to move into the final switched to playing doubles these moments a little bit more mer club Napoli, despite Ronal- “Juve are very strong, a team not decide matches. Champions League berth. full-time three years back and sweet.