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11th Hour JO1433_BFC_Generic_Display_8cmX4cm.indd5/11/15 1 2:29 PM At least 16 dead in Pakistan blast Karachi t least 16 people were Akilled and dozens injured in a suspected Iran is redundant suicide blast targeting Shias in the southern Pakistani US rejects Russia’s proposal to include Iran in Syria talks city of Jacobabad yesterday, the top local official said. Vienna is to consult with all parties and to explore whether there is The attack came with ussian Foreign Minister aim to reconvene, hopefully sufficient common ground to Pakistan on high alert for the Sergei Lavrov’s suggestion as early as next Friday with advance a meaningful political mourning days of Ashura, toR include Iran in talks a broader meeting in order process,” Kerry said. (AFP) during the Holy Month of regarding the Syrian conflict Moharram, a flashpoint was met with stiff rejection for sectarian violence in from US Secretary of State John Conflict of interest previous years. Kerry, as top diplomats from Russia, US, Saudi Arabia and Agenda: To make a breakthrough in Syrian conflict Ben Carson tops Turkey met yesterday. “For the moment Iran is not Lavrov Kerry Trump in Iowa at the table. And there will Karachi come a time perhaps where we olitical neophyte Ben will talk to Iran but we are not, From left, Turkish Foreign Minister Feridun Sinirlioglu, US Carson has surged past at the moment at this point of Secretary of State John Kerry, Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Pfront-running billionaire time,” Kerry said. Adel Al Jubeir and Russia’s FM Sergey Lavrov before the meet. tycoon Donald Trump to Another bone of contention lead the 2016 Republican appeared to be the fate of Assad, decided by the Syrian people”. make progress with getting presidential nomination with Kerry insisting “dozens The crunch talks at a Vienna some more regional players on race in early-voting Iowa, of countries, if not hundred, hotel brought together Kerry side, announcing with Jordan fresh polling showed Friday. understand that Assad creates an and Lavrov with their Saudi that the two countries would Who made progress Participating Carson, a retired pediatric impossible dynamic for peace”. counterpart Adel Al Jubeir and begin to “coordinate” their air Moscow, Jordan to cooperate in countries air operations over Syria neurosurgeon and the only Lavrov, however, struck out Turkey’s Feridun Sinirlioglu. operations over Syria. • US African-American candidate at the “fixation” with Assad In the meeting that failed to This has led Kerry to call for What lies ahead • Russia in the campaign, claims 28 among the other participants make any major breakthrough another, “broader” meeting on Kerry has called for a “broader” • Turkey per cent support from likely and said “the fate of the on how to end the Syrian Syria as early as October 30. meeting by Oct 30 • Saudi Arabia voters in the Republican president of Syria must be conflict, Moscow did seem to “What we agreed to do today Iowa caucus, compared to 19 pc for Trump, according to a Bloomberg/Des Moines Youth gets jail ART HAS NO DIMENSION Bahrainis in Register poll. for sheltering Rain holds up USA Mexico urged Grand Prix fugitive DT News Network to be cautious Austin Manama DT News Network orrential rain and a he Lower Criminal Court Manama forecast for dangerous sentenced a 20-year-old he Ministry of Foreign electricalT storms with toT three years behind bars for Affairs urged all Bahraini lightning delayed the start sheltering a wanted fugitive. citizensT in Mexico to be of yesterday’s second free The latter was implicated cautious of hurricane Patricia, practice session at the in three terror cases, and was which is getting close to the United States Grand Prix. given shelter by the accused for Mexican coast overlooking the The session was one month in his house in the Pacific Ocean. postponed indefinitely Northern Governorate before It urged citizens to because marshals at the police discovered him. He follow security and safety Circuit of the Americas reportedly tried to evade arrest instructions issued by the were unable to work due but was eventually nabbed. relevant authorities and to to the close proximity of The 20-year-old admitted contact the Bahrain Embassy the lightning as rivers of during questioning that in Washington in case of any rainwater drowned large he knew that the person he emergency on 0012039932393, sections of the Texas site. was sheltering was wanted in 0012023421111 or on The opening free practice connection with several cases. A visitor walks past a sculpture by artist Naidee Changmoh of Thailand at the Embassy Twitter account: @ session, in the morning, was Earlier this year, a Bahraini “Sculpture by the Sea” exhibition, which runs along the Bondi to Tamarama coastal BahrainEmbDC. They may hampered by rain and run in woman convicted of sheltering walk in Sydney. The world’s largest annual free-to-the-public outdoor sculpture exhi- also contact Ministry of damp conditions with Nico three fugitives had her appeal bition runs from October 22 - November 8 this year and features over 107 sculptures Foreign Affairs (Follow-Up Rosberg setting the pace. against a one-year-jail sentence by artists around the world. (AFP) Office) 24-hours hotline: rejected. 0097317227555 2 Saturday, October 24, 2015 PM’s daughter bears Umrah trip expenses of 750 pilgrims Beneficiaries are from Hoora, Gudaibiya, Al Thawawda and Al Awadhiya areas

DT News Network Assoomy appreciated the Charity Organisation [email protected] annual initiative of Shaikha annually organise pilgrimage Manama Lulwa on behalf of the trips for citizens residing in embers of Hoora and residents of Hoora, Gudaibiya, the area. Al Asoomy added Gudaibiya Charity Al Thawawda and Al that “Shaikha Lulwa has been MOrganisation expressed their Awadhiya areas in the Capital a constant contributor to the sincere gratitude to HRH the Governorate. organisation.” Prime Minister’s daughter Al Assoomy highlighted Shaikha Lulwa bint Khalifa Shaikha Lulwa’s multiple Al Khalifa, who recently contributions and initiatives in Al Asoomy sponsored travelling expenses the field of charity across the said Shaikha of 750 pilgrims from Hoora, Kingdom. Gudaibiya, Al Thawawda and He said, “Her Highness’s Lulwa has been Al Awadhiya areas. contributions for charity a constant The organisation’s Board represent a model in generosity, contributor to the of Directors Chairman and which she inherited from her the area’s Parliamentary bighearted ancestors.” organisation Representative Adel Al Hoora and Gudaibya Pilgrims holding appreciation banners to Shaikha Lulwa Abduction: Closing PICTURE OF THE DAY arguments on Nov 1

DT News Network dog. “They told me if I want to Manama go home, I have to contact one losing arguments will be of my relatives and arrange to heard on November 1 return the money,” the victim inC the trial of three persons involved in the drug deal told accused of kidnapping two prosecutors. Bahraini nationals. “I contacted my brother and The accused, aged 27, 29 and they asked him to meet them 40, abducted the duo following near Sitra Mall to handover the a dispute on an illegal drug money,” he added. deal, according to court files. The brother reported the One of the victims allegedly incident to police, who planned pocketed BD2,200 paid by an ambush to arrest the alleged one of the accused for a large captors while receiving the quantity of hashish. money. The victim allegedly delayed However, the trio reportedly handing over the drugs, didn’t show up because ‘they prompting the trio to abduct felt’ that they were being him, and a friend who was surveyed by police. with him at the time of the They were eventually nabbed incident. after the victims were released, Indian boys carry the head of a clay idol of goddess Durga after it was immersed by Hindu devotees in the Mahananda The duo were kept in a stable who informed police about river in Siliguri on Thursday at the end of the Durga Puja festival. Durga Puja commemorates the slaying of demon in Sanad for a night, where the accused’s whereabouts, king Mahishasur by goddess Durga, marking the triumph of good over evil. (AFP) were put along with a surly according to court files. Massive response for blood donation camp

Mohammed Zafran/DTNN underway on Thursday with The public response has been [email protected] women donating blood, while great so far,” Campaign Vice men donated blood yesterday. President Ahmed AlSakri told Manama Health Minister Faeqa bint DT News. ver a thousand people Saeed Al Saleh also visited the Organisers said the online have donated blood event held at Naim Health booking service for seats atO the 17th Imam Hussain Centre in Manama. at the venue was a big hit. Blood Donation Campaign “Overall, it was bigger than The website was launched being held from Thursday to last year. This campaign is two years ago and it has Saturday. for a humanitarian cause and been accepted pretty well, The annual blood donation we welcomed people of all organisers said. “This year drive, which is regarded as the nationalities and religions. we had 150 seats for online largest in the Kingdom, lived The blood bank gave us a registration and all of them up to its expectations with quota on how much blood was booked within 2 hours,” huge turnout. can be accepted and we an organiser said. A donor at Naim Health Centre A donor being examined The campaign got worked according to that. (More pics on Page 12-13) 2 Saturday, October 24, 2015 Saturday, October 24, 2015 3 PM’s daughter bears Umrah Call for tougher regulations trip expenses of 750 pilgrims on dangerous water sports Beneficiaries are from Hoora, Gudaibiya, Al Thawawda and Al Awadhiya areas DT News Network [email protected] Al Dossary The lawmaker DT News Network Assoomy appreciated the Charity Organisation Manama called for [email protected] annual initiative of Shaikha annually organise pilgrimage esidents of a coastal town opined that Manama Lulwa on behalf of the trips for citizens residing in in Bahrain demanded riders should launching an embers of Hoora and residents of Hoora, Gudaibiya, the area. Al Asoomy added theR authorities to set tighter MGudaibiya Charity Al Thawawda and Al that “Shaikha Lulwa has been regulations on water sports and attend training awareness Organisation expressed their Awadhiya areas in the Capital a constant contributor to the activities in the country. The courses campaign to sincere gratitude to HRH the Governorate. organisation.” call was made by the residents Prime Minister’s daughter Al Assoomy highlighted of Budaiya town, which is educate jet-ski Shaikha Lulwa bint Khalifa Shaikha Lulwa’s multiple located on the northwest such occurrences increase riders Al Khalifa, who recently contributions and initiatives in Al Asoomy coastal line of the island. during weekends and public sponsored travelling expenses the field of charity across the said Shaikha The area has witnessed MP Hamad Al Dossary holidays, adding that such of 750 pilgrims from Hoora, Kingdom. Lulwa has been an increased number of dangerous performances are called for launching an Gudaibiya, Al Thawawda and He said, “Her Highness’s made by visitors from outside awareness campaign to Al Awadhiya areas. contributions for charity a constant the town. educate jet-ski riders, as well as The organisation’s Board represent a model in generosity, contributor to the beachgoers and parents on the of Directors Chairman and which she inherited from her organisation Tougher regulations on basics of safety near beaches. the area’s Parliamentary bighearted ancestors.” water sports needed Al Dossary opined that Representative Adel Al Hoora and Gudaibya Pilgrims holding appreciation banners to Shaikha Lulwa riders should attend training The area’s parliamentary courses that are organised by representative MP Hamad Al the authorities concerned, PICTURE OF THE DAY Dossary confirmed that there’s before being permitted to ride Abduction: Closing no compromise on the safety jet-skis and small speedboats. of the public, affirming that Water sports done close to the shore pose a serious threat He added that an age-limit he will seek imposing tougher for an immediate intervention residents of Budaiya and the should also be imposed on arguments on Nov 1 regulations on water sports in to ensure the safety of the beachgoers.” The lawmaker riding such marine vehicles. Bahrain. DT News Network dog. “They told me if I want to “Tight supervision is Manama go home, I have to contact one important to prevent accidents losing arguments will be of my relatives and arrange to and calamities. Certain Cheard on November 1 return the money,” the victim guidelines should be set and in the trial of three persons involved in the drug deal told introduced to the public on the accused of kidnapping two prosecutors. use of jet-skis and small boats Bahraini nationals. “I contacted my brother and near public beaches. This step The accused, aged 27, 29 and they asked him to meet them should be taken by Interior 40, abducted the duo following near Sitra Mall to handover the Ministry’s Coast Guards,” Al a dispute on an illegal drug money,” he added. Dossary said. deal, according to court files. The brother reported the Calls were made to impose age-limit for riding them One of the victims allegedly incident to police, who planned pocketed BD2,200 paid by an ambush to arrest the alleged Al Dossary one of the accused for a large captors while receiving the quantity of hashish. money. explained that The victim allegedly delayed However, the trio reportedly he had received handing over the drugs, didn’t show up because ‘they prompting the trio to abduct felt’ that they were being numerous him, and a friend who was surveyed by police. with him at the time of the They were eventually nabbed complaints from incident. after the victims were released, Indian boys carry the head of a clay idol of goddess Durga after it was immersed by Hindu devotees in the Mahananda the residents The duo were kept in a stable who informed police about river in Siliguri on Thursday at the end of the Durga Puja festival. Durga Puja commemorates the slaying of demon in Sanad for a night, where the accused’s whereabouts, king Mahishasur by goddess Durga, marking the triumph of good over evil. (AFP) of Budaiya were put along with a surly according to court files. regarding the reckless use Massive response for blood donation camp of jet-skis and speedboats at Mohammed Zafran/DTNN underway on Thursday with The public response has been [email protected] women donating blood, while great so far,” Campaign Vice the town’s public men donated blood yesterday. President Ahmed AlSakri told beach Manama Health Minister Faeqa bint DT News. ver a thousand people Saeed Al Saleh also visited the Organisers said the online Ohave donated blood event held at Naim Health booking service for seats He further explained that at the 17th Imam Hussain Centre in Manama. at the venue was a big hit. he had received numerous Blood Donation Campaign “Overall, it was bigger than The website was launched The number of such incidents go up during public holidays, complaints from the residents being held from Thursday to last year. This campaign is two years ago and it has owing to the added flow of visitors from outside the town of Budaiya regarding the Saturday. for a humanitarian cause and been accepted pretty well, reckless use of jet-skis and The annual blood donation we welcomed people of all organisers said. “This year complaints lately as they claim the beach, not very far away speedboats at the town’s public drive, which is regarded as the nationalities and religions. we had 150 seats for online jet-ski riders pose threats to the from children swimming in beach. largest in the Kingdom, lived The blood bank gave us a registration and all of them town’s public beachgoers. the water, is very scary and He commented, “The up to its expectations with quota on how much blood was booked within 2 hours,” A group of residents recently pose chance for dangerous irresponsible behaviours of huge turnout. can be accepted and we an organiser said. A donor being examined A donor at Naim Health Centre pointed out, “the scene of accidents.” some people, who endanger The campaign got worked according to that. (More pics on Page 12-13) jet-skis being ridden near They also mentioned that the lives of the public, calls 4 Saturday, October 24, 2015 Al Jazayer beach children’s park soon to get a facelift Hapless condition of the playground had kept visitors away

Santhosh Rajendran/DT NN [email protected]

Manama he Al Jazayer beach, which was once a loved leisureT venue and tourist location, had lost its sheen due to its hapless condition, including rusted play equipment and protruding iron parts. However, the place is soon to get a major facelift, with an aim to retrieve its lost glory. of the play area such as the The beach, located 5 swing set, slide and monkey kilometres south-west of the bars invite danger to our Bahrain International Circuit, children. We are hoping the will be upgraded with more renovation completes soon,” facilities including sustainable he added. retail shops, leisure activities, Edamah officials confirmed and innovative facilities and to DT News, “We are services, according to Bahrain currently redeveloping Real Estate Investment Al Jazayer beach. The (Edamah), which has taken redevelopment plan is part of up the facelift project. Edamah’s larger investment A visitor, Abudullah Al strategy to upgrade and Ahmed told DT News, “We improve facilities, providing love this beach because an economic boost to the of its calm and peaceful area.” surroundings. But, lately we “A comprehensive don’t encourage our children maintenance programme to come here and as the is being carried out, which equipment are rusted.” includes the restoration of “But we are seeing old playground equipment. renovation works these days. The renovation works have So it is good news that in near already commenced and future, we will be able to visit should be completed in the beach with more facilities. a few months,” the official As of now, the poor condition said. Rusted playing equipment and protruding iron parts in the park Parliament to discuss expansion of vital road DT News Network Al Ahd Highway is considered one explained that another expansion [email protected] of the main roads in the Northern project that is being implemented in a Manama Governorate that is packed with nearby highway (Janabiya Highway) arliamentarians will vote on a service and commercial outlets.” would reduce the congested traffic of proposal to expand a vital road “The road needs to be re-planned Wali Al Ahd Highway,” committee Pin the Northern Governorate that and expanded to serve citizens and members said. witnessed severe traffic congestion residents. The annual increase of “The ministry also said it’s during rush hours, it was learnt. registered vehicles in the country studying converting the highway into The proposal will be submitted requires reconsidering the a one-direction road. The municipal by Public Utilities and Environment narrow road, which is unable to council informed that the expansion Parliamentary Committee. accommodate the rising numbers project has already been approved,” Committee members suggested of vehicles,” committee members the members added. adding two lanes on each side of explained. Wali Al Ahd Highway is one of the the existing two-way Wali Al Ahd They also said that the committee busiest roads in the Kingdom, as it Highway, alongside Hamala, Jasra has communicated with the related passes through vital institutions such and Souq Waqef. authorities including Works, as schools, markets, farms, cultural They explained in a report that Municipalities Affairs and Urban centres and some units of Bahrain will be reviewed by the Parliament Planning Ministry and Northern Defence Force. House on Tuesday that making the Area Municipal Council. The road is also known for fatal vital road a three-lane highway would “The ministry clarified that the accidents. As reported earlier, a reduce the congested traffic in the existing pipelines on the side of the woman was killed and another one area. road near Hamala makes expansion was injured in a horrific accident that The report mentioned that “Wali A recent accident on the highway that killed a woman works a far shot, yet, the ministry took place on Wednesday. Saturday, October 24, 2015 5 SCD snatches its 26th Bahraini victim this year Deceased’s family to file lawsuit against SMC Centre alleging negligence

DT News Network times recently. His conditioned [email protected] worsened during the past month Quoting the deceased’s brother, the Manama and he was moved to the Intensive statement read: “Mirza was admitted to ickle Cell Disease (SCD) snatched Care Unit (ICU) of Salmaniya Sits 26th Bahraini victim this year Medical Complex (SMC), where he the hospital several times recently. His on Wednesday, it has been confirmed. took his last breaths on Wednesday conditioned worsened during the past In a statement issued by Bahrain afternoon.” Society for SCD Patients Care The statement also mentioned, month and he was moved to the Intensive yesterday, it was declared, “Mirza “family members of the deceased Care Unit (ICU) of Salmaniya Medical Abdulhussain Swaid, 34, who hails are intending to file a lawsuit against Complex (SMC), where he took his last from Tubli, is the 26th death case SMC’s Genetic Blood Diseases among Bahrainis caused by SCD Centre, claiming that the medical breaths on Wednesday afternoon” this year.” crew treated the deceased with Quoting the deceased’s brother, negligence and carelessness.” the statement read, “Mirza was As reported earlier, Bahraini to the disease and was declared Bahraini SCD patient to die in 2015 admitted to the hospital several Naeema Makki, 34, who succumbed Mirza Abdulhussain Swaid dead on September 23 was the 25th and the second in September. Ashoora: Violations handled Dr. Jawahery in accordance with the law attends FAO Meet DT News Network allocated for banners and Manama flags. Police removed objects nternational Fertilizer that obstructed traffic safety, Industry Association putting lives at risk, or that (IFA)I Chairman and Gulf encouraged sectarianism. Petrochemical Industries However, the vast majority of Company (GPIC) President, Ashoora decorations remain Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery on display throughout the attended the UN Committee country.” on World Food Security (CFS) The Ministry reiterated that 42nd plenary session held at the main concern with the FAO Headquarters in Rome. decorations that have been More than 40 CEOs and removed is that they have high-level representatives from intentionally used the religious 39 countries took part in the occasion to exploit sectarian event where key deliberations Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery tensions. focused on the theme “Making shocks and stressors. As reported earlier this a difference in Food Security Dr. Jawahery also mentioned week, few clashes occurred in and Nutrition”. that in relation to agriculture, a number of villages, mainly Dr. Jawahery attended food security and nutrition, located in the Northern the CFS 42nd Special Event resilience is focused on Governorate and Western dedicated to resilience the inherent capacities Area. The clashes took building for sustainable food of individuals, groups, place while Public Security security and nutrition. Under communities and institutions personnel removed some of the supervision of assigned to withstand, cope, recover, the banners and decorations panellists, the delegates adapt and transform in the face hung up at the villages on explored the concept of building of shocks. the occasion of Ashoora and resilience for sustainable food Metal frame of an offensive flex-board that was installed on one the Kingdom’s streets recently Muaharram commemoration, security and nutrition from a Dr. Jawahery and was removed by security authorities but, contained political and number of CFS stakeholder sectarian phrases. perspectives, sharing examples highlighted that DT News Network is widely respected. In this and experiences where possible, strengthening [email protected] context, Interior Ministry ‘Objects that were erected in and identifying opportunities Manama provides a police service that for future work, including links the resilience ith the ongoing clamours ensures general order during places that hindered traffic safety with CFS’ work and policy of vulnerable Wover the recent conflicts religious rituals by protecting were removed along with banners guidance. households, between security forces and places of worship and securing containing political or sectarian In a statement, Dr. Jawahery groups of lawbreakers in some religious celebrations such as highlighted that strengthening communities of the Kingdom’s villages, Ashoora.” slogans’ the resilience of vulnerable and systems Interior Ministry has reaffirmed “During the current households, communities that “it’s the Ministry’s duty religious occasion, the police traffic safety were removed Chief of Public Security and systems is increasingly is increasingly to ensure general order during have encountered a variety along with banners containing General Major Tariq Al a central requirement to a central religious rituals.” of violations relating to the political or sectarian slogans,” Hassan revealed earlier that achieving food security and requirement to The Ministry said in a location and content of the Ministry clarified. policemen were attacked improving nutrition in a press statement, “Freedom temporary structures and The statement added, with Molotov cocktails and variety of contexts, including achieving food of religion is protected in decorations. Objects that were “There are a wide array of well- homemade guns during the those affected by, or at risk security Bahrain’s constitution and erected in places that hindered known areas and locations processes. of, climatic-related and other From art to technology, Media to politics, women are poised to burst a common myth that they can’t grow beyond a certain scale.If you are a woman who has found success in a distinct way, then please mail your details to W MAN [email protected]. 6 Saturday, October 24, 2015

As a kid, art was Nariman’s escape to happiness. As she grew up she knew that art will be her everlasting happy place

and to make her mother design company which made proud. me more confident about my Her passion grew and work as a designer. So joined branched out towards other a youth group to volunteer interests such as music, in doing some designs or photography, baking and construction work for events. gymnastics. Recently I have been visiting As she failed to find a fine places and doing a lot of Fatima Bastaki/DTNN arts course in the country, she photography everywhere. And [email protected] pushed for a field that would I got a job with an interior Manama somehow lead her to her love designer as a 3D modelling imes of hardships and for art. So she applied for person, and this is the most struggle for life could not Interior Design and she will exciting time of life.” simplyT put Nariman Adel be graduating this year. Speaking about herself off from devoting herself for Talking to DT News, as an artist and designer, Nariman Adel art. Even at difficult times, Nariman revealed her she expressed that, “Art is Nariman paddled her boat philosophy, “The development another form of equality; it and everyone around me my with confidence, which lead of my art is in a never source of inspiration, her to the realisation of all ending journey because it observation is the best her passions towards art and is the only way I can be weapon for an artist.” designing. myself.” “My works of art are Nariman Adel is a young When Nariman very diverse in their Egyptian artist cum designer volunteered in Al Riwaq’s nature. Sketching was who has spent all her life in The Nest, she got to know the first art form I tried. Bahrain. During her stay more about the artists’ Then I started doing in Egypt, she was greatly community, and this more of the ink detailed inspired by her grandfather encouraged her to apply art. I also tried stencilling who is the reason she became for the stencil workshop and handcrafts. I do a self-taught artist. Both her there which opened a photography as well I grandparents were creative huge door for Nariman as don’t have access to a people as her grandfather an artist. This experience sketchbook or any sort of gave her colouring supplies also opened a gate to artist materials.” and taught her how to sketch, another community of “As a designer it is while her grandmother taught artists as she applied to all about making people her embroidery and knitting. Malja’s Call Out to get her comfortable and at home As a kid, art was Nariman’s art visible. because these are the escape to happiness. As she two main things that grew up she knew that art Nariman’s world of art everyone wants to feel, will be a her everlasting happy versatility and that is why I love it. place. I am currently a freelance After facing few years of Speaking to DT News, interior designer where difficult times moving in with Nariman Adel explained I make 3D modelling just her mother and sisters, how taking such of places, and getting a this shaped and developed initiatives gave her the courage only looks at the similarities good experience in design by the source of strength and to open doors as she said, “I not differences. Art is about learning the process of work determined Nariman felt to got the chance of having two all about the feeling it gives. to know people’s expectations Nariman’s artworks bring out the best in herself months training in an interior I tend to make everything and ideas.” Saturday, October 24, 2015 7 MPs demand shutdown of Reef Island liquor outlets DT News Network liquor products in a residential constructed legally, while the [email protected] area. violating construction works Manama In its reply, the Interior that has been recently initiated Ps demand to shutdown Ministry confirmed, “all was halted until official liquor selling outlets on outlets and tourism restaurants permission is obtained. Ma residential manmade island on the island are permitted to Capital General Secretariat in the Capital continue, despite serve alcohol products to their said the violations on the the authorities confirming that clients, except one unlicensed island don’t come within its “there are no violations of the outlet, which is currently facing jurisdiction. It commented, law.” legal procedures.” “The issue between tenants and This came in a report of The same was mentioned the landlord should be solved Parliament’s Public Utilities in Industry and Commerce legally through courts.” and Environment Committee, (now Industry, Commerce As reported earlier by DT discussing a proposal submitted and Tourism) Ministry’s reply, News, several residents of in March to shutdown outlets which stated, “Violating outlets Reef Island expressed their in Reef Island that serve alcohol would be referred to the Public concern about the operation of beverages. Prosecution and are subjected several bars in their residential The committee has to disciplinary procedures.” buildings, with strangers, communicated with several In regards to the who they claimed are usually ministries and authorities, in construction-related violations under the influence of alcohol, regards to the alleged violations on the island, Works, walking in and out from their on the island. Violations Municipalities Affairs and buildings at late hours. The building which includes the restaurants, which serve alcohol on Reef Island included illegal construction Urban Planning stated that Since then, the issue between been going back and forth in from each party every now and been announced from both works and unpermitted sale of all existing buildings were the landlord and tenants has local media, with one statement then. Yet, no final decision has parties. Bahraini national dies in Mecca Indian Embassy holds open house while on Umrah pilgrimage Mohammed Zafran/DTNN more complicated,” he said. [email protected] Addressing the ambassador DT News Network identified as Ahmed Yadkar, Manama and the embassy officials, [email protected] who owns Yadkar Hajj and number of cases were the student said his school Manama Pilgrimage Services Office discussed at the Indian informed him that he would Bahraini national died and has been working in the AEmbassy open house yesterday not be allowed to continue while on a pilgrimage trip same field for the past forty including that of an 18-year- studying there because of his A(Umrah) to Mecca in Saudi years. old student who is struggling to nationality issue. Arabia yesterday. Many Bahrainis mourned complete his education because The embassy assured the Confirming the incident, his death on social media of issues related to nationality. student that all steps will be Consulate General of Bahrain networks. Parliament Second Speaking about the case, taken to help him, including in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, stated Deputy Speaker Abdulhaleem Indian Ambassador Alok sending a letter to the school on its official Twitter page Murad, who is a friend of Kumar Sinha explained that to allow him to complete his that “a Bahraini pilgrim died the deceased, confirmed that the student’s parents never studies. in Mecca and the Consulate Ahmed Yadkar died while placed a nationality request Embassy officials stressed General is following official supervising a pilgrimage trip for him. “He doesn’t have any that all Indian parents in procedures in this regard.” and was buried in Mecca nationality yet, he is 18 years Bahrain must apply for their The deceased was later yesterday. Ahmed Yadkar, who owns Yadkar Hajj and Pilgrimage Services old and the registration for child’s citizenship within one citizenship is still not done. year after the child is born. There were many cases like “When the child is born come these, some were sorted out. to register as soon as possible. Fire breaks out When there are cases where One year is the limit, after that Drug peddling: Ruling on Nov 17 mother and father are Indian, it becomes a complex issue,” an at Maatam it is a bit easier to sort out. official said. DT News Network DT News Network the transaction and She claimed that she was But when a parent is Indian Sinha said that the open [email protected] Manama police followed her to her requested by a friend to go and the other parent is of house was a fruitful one with a Manama ourt ruling will be heard apartment, which was raided and meet the agent to buy another nationality, it becomes variety of cases being discussed. fire broke out at a Maatam on November 17 in the by policewomen who found drugs from him. (community and religious trialC of a Thai woman accused Acentre) in the Northern of drug peddling. The accused Governorate yesterday. was captured after police The accused was captured after police Flames engulfed the received a tip-off indicating received a tip-off indicating that she Maatam, which is allocated that she was selling drugs in was selling drugs in Manama. Cops for women and is located in the area of Manama. Cops Buri village, after a couple of assigned an undercover agent assigned an undercover agent to nab gas cylinders placed inside it to nab her red-handed, and a her red-handed exploded, without causing any sting operation was designed casualties. to achieve it. The officer in Interior Ministry said the fire plain clothes contacted the four sachets of shabu inside But her claims were refuted was caused by a gas leak in the woman and requested BD100 a table. because police caught her centre’s kitchen and confirmed of shabu and agreed to meet The accused, however, in possession of the money that Civil Defence extinguished her in Hoora on February 21. refused to admit selling drugs, which was given to her by the the flames. The accused completed but admitted to consumption. officer during the transaction. Sinha and Embassy officials discussing a case 8 Saturday, October 24, 2015 How to reach us ‘Out & About’ page gives up-to-date information on a daily basis (except on Wednesday and Thursday) on the events and programmes taking place in clubs, associations, churches, temples, mosques, ut abOut universities, colleges, schools, and O & Bahrain Exhibition Centre. To be EBRAHIM K. KANOO DRAG AND part of the show or simply just sit included, you may share your DRIFT NIGHTS back and enjoy the show! Taking events’ details well in advance Date: From October 26 from 6pm on our whatsapp group onwards place at the very cozy Polo Gastropub. ‘Bahrain Events’ Venue: Bahrain International Circuit MARK YOUR (39817819) or HALLOWEEN BEACH BBQ PARTY! em ail: [email protected] BIC now offers you the chance to Date: October 30 at 5pm or call 38444680. try out its new innovative experience Venue; Novotel Al Dana Resort, “Ebrahim K. Kanoo Drag Nights”. Bahrain Take your very own car or Calendar Trick or threat on the Beach! Join motorbike out onto the circuit’s us on your best Halloween costumes National Hot Rod Association AMERICAN FESTIVAL and enjoy visual treats, electronic ONGOING EVENTS (NHRA)- affiliated drag strip, and Date: October 29 to beats, house music, commercial experience the thrill. Each evening November 13 music, RnB, Hip Hop and dazzling will feature on-the-track action from Venue: Movenpick fire performers on Halloween night LIVE PERFORMANCES, 6 p.m. until 11 p.m. Hotel from 5pm onwards. Feat World GOURMET CUISINE A wild west themed famous DJ BOWY from Holland & Date: Open all seven days from LIVE IMPROV MUSIC AND DJ SET festival will kick off at the Bahrain’s Favourite DJ WinDCiTy. 9:00pm – 2:00am Date : 29th October 2015 9.30pm Movenpick hotel from Novotel Beach will be transformed Venue: Ramee Rose Hotel, to 1am October 23 to November from light to dark with breath taking Juffair Venue : Meisei Restaurant 13. The Annual decor. Takasim promises to be the Rosie Langley is a classically American Festival that most popular Arabic Specialty trained Violinist with a reputation for will feature bonfires, RED BULL WINNING 5 RETURNS restaurant in Bahrain offering invigorating performances around a barbecue, cowboys, a Beautiful blend of live the world; with a great passion for live entertainment and TO BAHRAIN Performances, gourmet cuisine Date : October 31 at 5pm improvisation, her musical styles many more surprises will and fine beverages. This is an Venue: Arad Fort span from folk and country all the be held in the outdoor ideal venue to enjoy the late way to contemporary and rock. garden of the hotel. For the second time since 2013, evenings of unbridled fun and Rosie will be improvising alongside Red Bull Winning 5 is returning to unlimited entertainment with our resident DJ on the 29th October, Bahrain! Winning 5 is a mini Football friends and families. offering a unique and rich sound for tournament with a twist comprising your Halloween evening. organised by The Gavel clubs in never forget! of a team of 5 with no goalkeeper. CLUB XS NON-STOP MUSIC Bahrain will take place on 31st October *Prizes ensured for “The Best Football lovers will be put to the test Date : Open all seven days SPOOKY DANCE FEET from 3 pm at the Bahrain Society of Halloween Costume of the Night”. and have the chance to participate in from 7:00PM – 2:00AM Date: October 30 from 10am to 7pm Engineers, Juffair. this unique and exciting competition. Venue: Ramee Rose Hotel, Venue: Lost Paradise of Dilmun This event is spiced up with the INTUITION, PERCEPTION AND Only the best 16 teams will move Juffair Halloween is round the corner competition for Table Topic, Evaluation to the final that will be held on For those who live by the and the Lost Paradise of Dilmun and prepared Speeches. PSYCHIC INSIGHT WORKSHOP October 31st at 5:00 pm at Arad philosophy of work hard and water park is gearing up to host an Date: Friday, October 30 at 2pm – Fort. party harder, Club XS provides amazing Halloween party for its HORRIFYING HALLOWEEN ! 5.15pm a posh and electric atmosphere guests with a special spooky dance Date: October 30 & 31 Venue: Elite Grande Hotel, Manama MARKET DAY AT AL AZIZIA BIRDS to shake the rigours of the performance with a horror theme to Venue: Pars International Hotel KINGDOM week off. Aptly located in suit the occasion. Along with this , 3 Julie Lomas holds workshop Date : November 7 from 11am to Juffair – club-goers can look top DJs will be spinning Arabic and Get ready, because the most to discuss intuition/perception/ 4.30pm forward to a long night of English hip-hop, electro, house and anticipated night of the year is here! psychic abilities, difference between Venue: Birds Kingdom, Amwaj non-stop music mixed by our commercial mixes for the guests. The Halloween Night is out on a tear to Clairaudience, Clairvoyance, learn in-house DJ Rodney, a London fun activities for the kids include face put on the biggest and the hottest practical ways to develop your / Birds Kingdom at Amwaj is based producer and DJ who painting, pumpkin carving station Halloween party. This is a glimpse of perceptive psychic ability, how to organising a Market Day on has brought much energy and and a thrilling magic show. Be there what awaits you: Join us - we dare you use certain Crystals to enhance your November 7 from 11am to 4.30pm. excitement to venues around the to enjoy a crazy night full of fun, - where a mysterious underground ability, meditation to still the mind Registration is now open to sellers world including the Ministry of music and magic! universe lingers... and listen ‘in’. of jewellery, craft, art, clothing etc. Sound in London. With all the frightful fun, screeches Reduced entry on the day 500 fils per ANNUAL GAVEL MASTERS and screams, party freaks will surely MANAMA IMRPOV WITH IMRAN adult, children free. JAZZ AND BARBECUE NIGHT CONTEST enjoy the night! Date: Every Friday night from So don’t miss the experience AL ARADI CHUCKLE CLUB - NOVEMBER 2015 October 9 Date: October 31 from 3pm of a lifetime and be immortalized Date: October 30 from 7pm Date & Venue: 12 November at the Venue: Oasis Pool area Venue: Bahrain Society of Engineers, throughout eternity as the premiere Venue: Polo Gastro Pub British Club and 13 November at Jazz and Barbecue night is Juffair Halloween Event takes place at the A night of improvised comedy Regency Intercontinental being re-launched. Great food, Annual Gavel Masters Contest BOOMERS. A memory that you will with Imran Al Aradi ! You can be The Chuckle Club will be back sensational Jazz and relaxing with the laughs this November, atmosphere every Friday night bringing another exciting line-up of with Frankie and the band TODAY’S HIGHLIGHT hugely talented international comic featuring Christine. imports to Bahrain on Thursday 12th PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP & at The British Club and Friday 13th at INTENCION BAND AT AN COMPETITION Regency Intercontinental. NADA LOUNGE Date: Today Date: Daily except Saturday Venue: Al Riwaq Art Space , Adliya ARTS & SPORTS from 9.15pm to 12.45am COMPETITION-2015 Venue: An Nada Lounge, The 3-day workshop organized Date: Friday 13 November, 8am to 5pm Sheraton Hotel by the British Council and Al Venue: Shaikh Isa auditorium, Riwaq Art Space in partnership Indian School Enjoy the music of the all-girl with Art Jameel of Abdul Latif Ayudh Bahrain will be organizing band Intencion Latin American Jameel concludes on 24th an Arts & Sports Competition on quartet, performing from October 2015 at Al Riwaq Art Friday 13th Nov 2015 from 8am 9.15 PM to 12.45 AM during Space in Adliya. The workshop till 6pm to mark Children`s Day at weekdays and 9.15 PM to 1.30 is being led by Stephanie Ravel Shaikh Isa auditorium, Indian School. AM during weekends (except under the theme “Transitions”. Closing date of entries shall be 20th Saturdays) at An Nada Lounge. October 2015. Saturday, October 24, 2015 8 Saturday, October 24, 2015 How 9 to reach us Gitmo ‘gimmicks’ ‘Out & About’ page gives up-to-date information on a daily basis (except on Wednesday and Thursday) on the events and programmes taking place in clubs, associations, churches, temples, mosques, ut abOut universities, colleges, schools, and Obama says ‘no’ O & Bahrain Exhibition Centre. To be GREEN CAMPING EBRAHIM K. KANOO DRAG AND part of the show or simply just sit included, you may share your he winter camping season has started on 22nd October DRIFT NIGHTS back and enjoy the show! Taking events’ details well in advance and campers will be flocking to Sakhir and adjacent areas Date: From October 26 from 6pm on our whatsapp group especiallyT during weekends. The five month camping season onwards place at the very cozy Polo Gastropub. ‘Bahrain Events’ Venue: Bahrain International Circuit MARK YOUR has started with many governmental authorities are managing (39817819) or Washington HALLOWEEN BEACH BBQ PARTY! em ail: [email protected] to US defence chargebill or trial for years on and monitoring the camping activities to avoid occurring of BIC now offers you the chance to Date: October 30 at 5pm or call 38444680. S President Barack end,” said executive director any accident due to sensitivity of the area and to protect the try out its new innovative experience Venue; Novotel Al Dana Resort, UObama vetoed a $612 Anthony Romero. natural environment. The camping areas have been marked “Ebrahim K. Kanoo Drag Nights”. Bahrain billion defence spending bill “Now Congress needs to send and displayed for the people’s attention to book the location/ Take your very own car or Calendar Trick or threat on the Beach! Join Thursday, saying it prevented back the president a bill that site and register their camps. motorbike out onto the circuit’s us on your best Halloween costumes the closure of Guantanamo Bay will let him close Guantanamo Camping is not only an outing and enjoyment but it also National Hot Rod Association AMERICAN FESTIVAL and enjoy visual treats, electronic ONGOING EVENTS prison and wasted money on and end indefinite detention, serve as a learning method of how to live close to the nature. (NHRA)- affiliated drag strip, and Date: October 29 to beats, house music, commercial unwanted programmes. and he needs to take decisive Once we are enjoying the camping, we often forget and experience the thrill. Each evening November 13 music, RnB, Hip Hop and dazzling Making a rare public show of action to make his promise to disregard the environment and mistreat it with our careless will feature on-the-track action from Venue: Movenpick fire performers on Halloween night LIVE PERFORMANCES, rejecting a law, Obama said the close the prison a reality. behaviour. 6 p.m. until 11 p.m. Hotel from 5pm onwards. Feat World GOURMET CUISINE text agreed by the Republican- “He needs to do this soon, The authorities like previous years have devised plans and A wild west themed famous DJ BOWY from Holland & Date: Open all seven days from controlled Congress “falls before his legacy is irreparably programs and are creating awareness among the campers on LIVE IMPROV MUSIC AND DJ SET festival will kick off at the Bahrain’s Favourite DJ WinDCiTy. 9:00pm – 2:00am woefully short” in key areas. tarnished by the stain of safety and environmental concerns through media, notices, bill Date : 29th October 2015 9.30pm Movenpick hotel from Novotel Beach will be transformed Venue: Ramee Rose Hotel, Obama said the bill did Guantanamo.” boards and banners. As per the rules, the campers are required to 1am October 23 to November from light to dark with breath taking Juffair “a number of good things,” Obama also said the budget to camp at least 150 meters away from any oil and gas fields and Venue : Meisei Restaurant 13. The Annual decor. Takasim promises to be the including reforming military “prevents a wide range of more than 50 meters away from the electricity voltage pylons Rosie Langley is a classically American Festival that most popular Arabic Specialty retirement and funding reforms that are necessary and main roads to ensure their safety. This year, officials have trained Violinist with a reputation for will feature bonfires, RED BULL WINNING 5 RETURNS restaurant in Bahrain offering cyber security, but “resorts for us to get our military ambitious plans to organize awareness campaigns to combat invigorating performances around a barbecue, cowboys, a Beautiful blend of live to gimmicks” and funded Obama is making a final push to close Guantanamo prison modernized.” littering menace and imposing fines on violators. the world; with a great passion for live entertainment and TO BAHRAIN Performances, gourmet cuisine unwanted programmes. “We have repeatedly put The Supreme Camping Season Committee has asked the Date : October 31 at 5pm improvisation, her musical styles many more surprises will and fine beverages. This is an He zeroed in on provisions push to close Guantanamo destinations for inmates. forward a series of reforms campers to camp in the allocated areas, register their camps Venue: Arad Fort span from folk and country all the be held in the outdoor ideal venue to enjoy the late that would restrict the transfer prison. But to fulfil that But Congress wants to have eliminating reforms that the and obtain camping label stressing that camps that are not way to contemporary and rock. garden of the hotel. For the second time since 2013, evenings of unbridled fun and of prisoners from Guantanamo glaringly incomplete campaign control of any transfer and to Pentagon does not want, registered or against the rules will be removed. The campers are Rosie will be improvising alongside Red Bull Winning 5 is returning to unlimited entertainment with Bay on the tip of Cuba, to the promise he faces unpalatable ensure that prisoners do not Congress keeps stuffing asked to place the label in a clear and prominent place. Placing our resident DJ on the 29th October, Bahrain! Winning 5 is a mini Football friends and families. United States. compromises and internal have full rights afforded to ‘em back in,” he said. of fencing or installing signs, poles as well as afforestation offering a unique and rich sound for tournament with a twist comprising “This legislation specifically resistance. American civilians. “We end up wasting money, work before the start of camping season are not allowed. The your Halloween evening. organised by The Gavel clubs in never forget! of a team of 5 with no goalkeeper. CLUB XS NON-STOP MUSIC impedes our ability to close But the fate of those deemed The American Civil Liberties we end up diverting resources committee has also urged campers to maintain their safety by Bahrain will take place on 31st October *Prizes ensured for “The Best Football lovers will be put to the test Date : Open all seven days Guantanamo,” he said. too dangerous to release -- but Union, which has campaigned from things that we do need.” providing safety equipment in tents like a fire extinguisher and SPOOKY DANCE FEET from 3 pm at the Bahrain Society of Halloween Costume of the Night”. and have the chance to participate in from 7:00PM – 2:00AM “Guantanamo is one of too difficult to prosecute -- has for the prison’s closure, House Speaker John a first-aid kit, not to use open fires or stoves inside tents and Date: October 30 from 10am to 7pm Engineers, Juffair. this unique and exciting competition. Venue: Ramee Rose Hotel, the premier mechanisms for stymied his efforts. welcomed the move. Boehner instantly lambasted provide an independent venue for the kitchen. Venue: Lost Paradise of Dilmun This event is spiced up with the INTUITION, PERCEPTION AND Only the best 16 teams will move Juffair jihadists to recruit, it is time for The administration is “The president clearly did the Obama as “placing domestic Halloween is round the corner competition for Table Topic, Evaluation to the final that will be held on For those who live by the us to close it. It’s outdated, it’s looking at military facilities like right thing by rejecting the bill’s politics ahead of our troops.” Campers are advised not to store any flammable materials in and the Lost Paradise of Dilmun and prepared Speeches. PSYCHIC INSIGHT WORKSHOP October 31st at 5:00 pm at Arad philosophy of work hard and expensive.” Fort Leavenworth, Kansas or restrictions on transferring He added: “President Obama the camp in any form. Camp should be established away from water park is gearing up to host an Date: Friday, October 30 at 2pm – Fort. party harder, Club XS provides After embarrassing false the Navy Brig in Charleston, Guantanamo prisoners who has put America’s national slopes, to avoid damages due to rain and floods, mountain amazing Halloween party for its 5.15pm a posh and electric atmosphere starts, Obama is making a final South Carolina as possible have been locked up without security at risk.” heights, restricted areas or pipes. Campers have been asked to HORRIFYING HALLOWEEN ! maintain cleanliness of the camps by collecting garbage in bags guests with a special spooky dance Date: October 30 & 31 Venue: Elite Grande Hotel, Manama MARKET DAY AT AL AZIZIA BIRDS to shake the rigours of the and putting them in the allocated spots for garbage collection. performance with a horror theme to Venue: Pars International Hotel week off. Aptly located in KINGDOM Burning waste during or after the end of the camping season suit the occasion. Along with this , 3 Julie Lomas holds workshop Date : November 7 from 11am to Juffair – club-goers can look has also been prohibited. top DJs will be spinning Arabic and Get ready, because the most to discuss intuition/perception/ 4.30pm forward to a long night of Malaysia forecasts English hip-hop, electro, house and anticipated night of the year is here! psychic abilities, difference between non-stop music mixed by our China removes The committee also prohibited establishing buildings of Venue: Birds Kingdom, Amwaj commercial mixes for the guests. The Halloween Night is out on a tear to Clairaudience, Clairvoyance, learn in-house DJ Rodney, a London brick or cement, putting barriers or tires in the camping sites. fun activities for the kids include face put on the biggest and the hottest practical ways to develop your / Birds Kingdom at Amwaj is based producer and DJ who slow 2016 growth Barns are not allowed for any purpose. Keeping animals and painting, pumpkin carving station Halloween party. This is a glimpse of perceptive psychic ability, how to organising a Market Day on has brought much energy and interest rate cap hunting is also prohibited. The engagement in any action that and a thrilling magic show. Be there what awaits you: Join us - we dare you use certain Crystals to enhance your November 7 from 11am to 4.30pm. excitement to venues around the Kuala Lumpur depressed oil prices have would harm the environment and the wildlife is prohibited. to enjoy a crazy night full of fun, - where a mysterious underground ability, meditation to still the mind Registration is now open to sellers world including the Ministry of Beijing competition for capital. alaysia’s government clouded the future. It includes the destruction of trees, wild plants, levelling the music and magic! universe lingers... and listen ‘in’. of jewellery, craft, art, clothing etc. Sound in London. hina yesterday abolished The decision will bring Myesterday forecast slower “In reality, Malaysia is not a ground etc. With all the frightful fun, screeches Reduced entry on the day 500 fils per Cits official cap on interest significantly more competition growth in 2016 and announced failed or bankrupt nation, but Last year more than 3,000 camps were established. and ANNUAL GAVEL MASTERS and screams, party freaks will surely MANAMA IMRPOV WITH IMRAN adult, children free. JAZZ AND BARBECUE NIGHT rates for savers and announced to the financial sector, which in measures to spur demand more than 11,000 tons of garbage left behind by the campers CONTEST enjoy the night! Date: Every Friday night from a further easing in monetary recent years has seen property in an economy bedevilled was collected and disposed including carpets, electronics, So don’t miss the experience AL ARADI CHUCKLE CLUB - NOVEMBER 2015 October 9 policy as it seeks to address and share prices boom, only by slumping oil prices and furniture, tents, used tires, bricks, discarded utensils, portable Date: October 31 from 3pm of a lifetime and be immortalized Date: October 30 from 7pm Date & Venue: 12 November at the Venue: Oasis Pool area slowing growth in the world’s to face heightened risks. It corruption allegations aimed at toilets and cots during the clean-up. Venue: Bahrain Society of Engineers, throughout eternity as the premiere Venue: Polo Gastro Pub British Club and 13 November at Jazz and Barbecue night is second-largest economy. was accompanied by a 0.25 the prime minister. The principle of green camping is “If you brought it in.... Juffair Halloween Event takes place at the A night of improvised comedy Regency Intercontinental being re-launched. Great food, The decision announced percentage point cut in interest Prime Minister Najib Razak you need to take it out and leave the area just as you found it.” Annual Gavel Masters Contest BOOMERS. A memory that you will with Imran Al Aradi ! You can be The Chuckle Club will be back sensational Jazz and relaxing by the central People’s Bank rates and a 0.50 percentage offered increased handouts to Let us follow some basic rules for our safety, health and with the laughs this November, atmosphere every Friday night of China, will allow financial point drop in the reserve the poor, tax breaks, stepped- environmental conservation at the camping sites. bringing another exciting line-up of with Frankie and the band institutions to offer savers a requirement ratio, the amount up investment, and accelerated • Use minimum illumination and electronic gadgets. TODAY’S HIGHLIGHT hugely talented international comic featuring Christine. market-based rate of return for of cash banks must keep in public infrastructure projects • Switch off all electricity appliances and instruments imports to Bahrain on Thursday 12th their money, introducing true reserve. to help stimulate the economy when not in use. PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP & at The British Club and Friday 13th at INTENCION BAND AT AN and ease living costs. • Use minimum water and turn off the taps after use. COMPETITION Regency Intercontinental. NADA LOUNGE Hitting back at critics of Najib Razak • Do not store any waste at site. Keep all recyclable and Date: Today Date: Daily except Saturday his leadership, Najib declared disposable waste in separate bags. Venue: Al Riwaq Art Space , Adliya ARTS & SPORTS from 9.15pm to 12.45am that Malaysia was “not a failed one which is stable with strong • Avoid using disposable plates, cups, cutlery, dishes COMPETITION-2015 Venue: An Nada Lounge, state or bankrupt nation”, as economic fundamentals and etc. Use reusable dishes and utensils and wash them after each The 3-day workshop organized Date: Friday 13 November, 8am to Sheraton Hotel he presented the country’s remains competitive,” Najib use. 5pm 2016 budget in parliament on said. Najib also defended an • Don’t throw any food in open. It will attract vermin, by the British Council and Al Venue: Shaikh Isa auditorium, Riwaq Art Space in partnership Indian School Enjoy the music of the all-girl Friday. unpopular consumption tax birds, insects and rodents. with Art Jameel of Abdul Latif Ayudh Bahrain will be organizing band Intencion Latin American He forecast economic introduced earlier this year, Let us be more environmental conscious and respect our Jameel concludes on 24th an Arts & Sports Competition on quartet, performing from growth of 4.0 to 5.0 per cent in which he said had helped resources while enjoying the camping season this year. October 2015 at Al Riwaq Art Friday 13th Nov 2015 from 8am 9.15 PM to 12.45 AM during 2016, down from an expected cushion a reduction in revenue * Head of Waste Disposal Unit, Supreme Council for Space in Adliya. The workshop till 6pm to mark Children`s Day at weekdays and 9.15 PM to 1.30 4.5-5.5pc this year. caused by slower oil earnings. Environment, Bahrain. ([email protected]) is being led by Stephanie Ravel Shaikh Isa auditorium, Indian School. AM during weekends (except Although growth remains The economy has also been relatively strong -- 4.9pc in hit by the uncertainty posed under the theme “Transitions”. Closing date of entries shall be 20th Saturdays) at An Nada Lounge. (The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do October 2015. The decision is expected to address slowing growth the second quarter -- global by a huge financial scandal not necessarily reflect the policy or position of this newspaper.) economic uncertainty and implicating Najib. 10 Saturday, October 24, 2015 Lunar watch sold for $1.6 million New York became damaged. It is the only of his Omega popped off when n exceptionally rare watch watch worn on the Moon in he returned to the cabin, so worn by an American private hands and was bought he strapped on his personal Aastronaut on the Moon by a Florida businessman in backup watch, the Bulova. has sold for more than $1.6 a frenetic, 12-minute bidding “Among the decisions million, a US auction house war with a rival in Britain, said I made, the monitoring said yesterday. Boston-based RR Auction. of time was perhaps most Dave Scott, the commander It is also the only American- Dave Scott’s Apollo 15 lunar important,” 82-year-old Scott of the Apollo 15 mission to made watch ever worn on the surface-worn chronograph stated in a detailed five-page the Moon in 1971, wore the Moon, and sold for $1,625,000 watch letter that accompanied the Bulova Chronograph watch on -- smashing the auction sale. Apollo 15’s third lunar his third lunar walk after his house’s pre-sale estimates of after his second moonwalk, excursion lasted four hours, 49 GCC- Singapore FTA standard-issue Swiss Omega $750,000 to $1 million. But Scott noticed that the crystal minutes and 50 seconds. Codeshare extension Past, Present, Future n the 1700s, famous economist Adam Smith taught us that countries should find out what they can produce more efficientlyI than others (which really means cheaper, better and faster), and then specialize in what they do best while trading with other countries who are also doing what they are best at. This theory of Absolute Advantage, as easy and simple as it may sound, has been repudiated in subsequent years as being Relief for too narrow and unrealistic. However, GCC- Singapore FTA (GSFTA) implementation phase starting September 1, 2013 could be a great illustration of mutual gains from trade when examined within a simplistic framework. Asia has, no doubt, attracted GCC attention in recent years COUNTRY/CURRENCIES BUY SELL due to its rapid growth and increasing GCC exports to the Etihad, region. GCC has exported primarily petroleum and petroleum SOUTH AFRICAN RAND 37.8788 33.1126 based products to Singapore and with fast and booming growth US DOLLARS 2.6667 2.6462 in Asian markets, it is no wonder that GCC has taken special CANADIAN DOLLAR 3.5361 3.3727 care to boost its relation with Singapore through the FTA. PERUVIAN NUEVO SOL 7.6923 7.6923 Singapore, on the other hand, welcomed the agreement due INDIAN RUPEE 176.9912 168.9189 to its growing demand for petroleum and petroleum related BANGLADESH TAKA 209.0738 197.5114 products. Further, Singapore saw this as a great opportunity CHINESE YUAN 17.1233 16.2075 Air Berlin to increase its footprint in GCC through exports of goods and HONG KONG DOLLAR 21.51 20.0441 Berlin file a request for an injunction services. It seems that the gains from trade mutually derived by INDONESIAN RUPIAH 39215.6863 33333.3333 German court yesterday at the administrative court of GCC and Singapore are clear and straightforward, following the JAPANESE YEN 326.7974 303.9514 issued an interim Brunswick.” traditional economic theories of Absolute Advantage. KOREAN WON 3383.4078 2593.63 Ainjunction allowing Etihad to Some 29 destinations in 99% of Singaporean exports into the GCC are free from tariffs, SRI LANKAN RUPEE 384.7308 330.118 operate codeshare flights with Europe, the United States and providing Singaporean businesses a competitive edge in GCC MALAYSIAN RINGGIT 11.6959 10.8108 NEPALESE RUPEE 322.6327 263.1925 Air Berlin until November the United Arab Emirates are markets. Key sectors benefitting include telecommunication, PHILIPPINE PESO 126.2626 118.7648 8, after the Abu Dhabi- affected by the issue. electrical and electronic equipment, jewellery, machinery and PAKISTAN RUPEE 273.8503 256.3031 based airline filed a legal Late Friday, the court iron and steel-related industry. Singaporean halal products SINGAPORE DOLLAR 3.7175 3.5907 challenge against the German allowed the codeshare flights to are treated at par with domestic halal products in GCC giving THAI BAHT 94.9668 91.7431 government on the issue. be operated until November 8, it a further push in its competiveness strength. Customs duties AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR 3.7161 3.5373 Etihad had earlier Friday the airline said. are eliminated for certain products since FTA implementation NEW ZEALAND DOLLAR 3.9825 3.83 filed a request for a “provisional The ruling “offers both in 2013, with a few to be phased over 5 years from the start of EURO 2.4325 2.3392 injunction to protect its parties the opportunity to the implementation. Singapore granted zero tariffs for all GCC SWISS FRANC 2.6497 2.5164 codeshare flights with Air resolve differences,” Etihad imports with immediate effect post September 1, 2013. CZECH KORUNE 90.0901 45.2489 Berlin” after the German said. GSFTA follows trade in services according to the WTO BRITISH POUND 1.7476 1.6863 government failed to give it a The German Transport GATS (General Agreement in Trade and Services). All GCC TURKISH LIRA 7.9599 7.2908 timely decision on whether it Ministry said Friday that Etihad countries have stretched their foreign equity participation SAUDI RIYAL 10 9.9285 could fly codeshare with Air had requested 83 codeshare to 100% in specific sectors except Oman which has a 70% UAE DIRHAMS 9.7561 9.7163 QATAR RIYAL 9.6899 9.6228 Berlin for certain destinations. flights, of these 52 are covered limit across all sectors for citizens, permanent residents, local KUWAITI DINAR 0.8058 0.7962 The airline said it could no by a treaty between Germany companies and MNCs based out of Singapore. Investment OMANI RIYAL 1.0299 1.0197 longer wait for the government’s and the United Arab Emirates. Guarantee Agreements (IGAs) have been granted by Singapore EGYPTIAN POUND 20.7469 19.5313 decision because the coming Another 31 are not covered to all but one (Qatar, which is in negotiation stage) GCC states JORDANIAN DINAR 1.8847 1.8615 winter plane schedule is about but the airline will have until to ease the flow of cross border investments. LEBANESE POUND 4222.438 3811.9925 to take effect on Sunday, mid-January to make any Some noteworthy projects completed between Singapore and MOROCCAN DIRHAMS 26.2467 23.753 running until next March, it required changes to its flight GCC are Fraser Serviced Residences opening a $225 million SYRIAN POUND 952.381 574.7126 said. Many “passengers have organisation. development, that integrated Seef Mall and 91 apartments in YEMENI RIYAL 911.577 541.4185 already booked their tickets,” Etihad holds a 29 per cent 2010 in Bahrain; Bank Muscat setting up a representative office said the airline, adding that it stake in Air Berlin, and is its in Singapore in October 2011; Agility Logistics of Kuwait, with “has no option other than to biggest shareholder. a staff size of over 600 in Singapore, with an estimated value of US$39 million; Qatari DIAR purchasing a 40% majority stake Rates are for indication purpose only. For firm rates or for currencies not listed above please call Bahrain Financing Company. Telephone: 17228888, Website: www.bfc.com.bh of Singapore’s Raffles Hotel (worth US$275 million) in 2009. It will be worth watching for more trade data across GCC- Singapore to conclude the story of mutually beneficial trade in post FTA era.

Dr. Subhadra Ganguli currently works in Ahlia University as an Associate Professor in Economics. She holds Ph.D in COUNTRY 1 US DLR 1 UK STG 1 SFR 100 YEN Economics from University of California in Riverside. Dr. Ganguli has experience in academic teaching, training, research, BAHRAIN 0.3770 0.5828 0.3933 0.3149 Quality Assurance and consulting for the last 20 years in KUWAIT 0.2855 34.1829 0.2979 0.2385 India, USA and Bahrain. She has worked at the BIBF during 2004-August 2014 in various capacities. For comments and OMAN 0.3849 0.3689 0.4016 0.3215 questions, please feel free to contact her at Subhadra.ganguli@ QATAR 3.6420 3.4909 3.7997 3.0418 gmail.com UAE 3.6730 3.5206 3.8320 3.0677 (The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do SAUDI 3.7500 3.5944 3.9124 3.1320 Etihad Airways plane on the runway in Larnaca airport in the not necessarily reflect the policy or position of this newspaper.) Cypriot southern port city Saturday, October 24, 2015 11 Hpakant as firms dynamite hills and veryday rickety homes in gouge deeper into the earth. a remote Myanmar village Fears of vast corruption inchE closer to a cliff edge centre on the discrepancy as bulldozers owned by the between official Myanmar jade Miners digging for raw jade stones in nation’s elite claw the earth sales and recorded Chinese piles of waste rubble beneath them, ravenously precious stone imports from hunting jade to feed China’s the country, which last year multi-billion dollar demand. amounted to $3.4 billion and “That’s our space. Now $12bn respectively. they’re entering through the But in a new report published places where we live,” said Friday advocacy group Global Daw Kareen, pointing at a Witness estimates the value water-filled ravine in the jade of jade produced in 2014 was mining area of Hpakant in actually far greater at $31bn northern Kachin state. -- nearly half of impoverished The houses precariously Myanmar’s GDP. perched alongside sometimes It says most of the profits collapse, added the 44-year- are going to powerful military old, in an area where local and ex-junta figures as the best protests have long gone jade is smuggled directly into unheard by authorities in the China across the border near “grip” of mining firms. Hpakant. Secluded Hpakant, encircled by raging ethnic ‘Hell on earth’ war, is a treasure trove for Myanmar’s wealthiest, who Once cloaked by dense jungle, monopolise the world’s the area is now ringed by primary supply of a stone that naked hills, exposing it to has almost mystical reverence frequent monsoon landslides in China. and a ferocious tropical sun. Jade was the preserve of the Local activists say dozens

military under junta rule and of miners have died in recent and hunger during long day with which it has been carved. resource. international scheme ensuring despite a fanfare of reforms, months on unsteady mounds shifts. But Hpakant is also a “A bracelet can be $5 or The Myitkyina businessman ordinary people share the a new government dominated of rubble left by mechanised place of legendary promise, $5 million,” said a Myitkyina said bigger machines were rewards of a country’s natural by former generals has diggers, or falling to their where everyone knows businessman, asking not to now being used to remove bounty. “You have to question maintained secrecy around deaths on illicit nighttime jade someone who made their be named. In glitzy shops the jade as quickly as possible, a reform process that misses the industry since coming to hunts on the sheer cliffs. fortune. Thein Zaw Win was in Hong Kong and China, estimating at least 70 per cent the most valuable industry power in 2011. “It is hell on earth -- have driven to the wild northern monied consumers can select of the best quality stones are in the country,” said Juman In the months ahead of key no illusions,” said an aid frontier by money problems from an array of jade jewellery smuggled over the border. Kubba of Global Witness. November elections, likely to worker with knowledge of the at his family farm in central and ornaments -- ranging “In 50 years we’ll be visiting In her recent Kachin be swept by Aung San Suu region who asked not to be Monywa three years ago. from the colour of kingfisher our jade in China,” he said. election tour, Suu Kyi did not Kyi’s opposition party, locals named. But the 20-year-old has wings to “mutton fat” cream. Global Witness has linked visit Hpakant or refer directly report an accelerating frenzy Abundant heroin is sent $4,000 a year home from “The younger generation the trade to Myanmar’s to jade, but her promise of of environmental destruction commonly used to dull pain scouring the waste rubble. want to have a pair of jadeite military, cronies and drug clean government drew cheers “If I dig everyday in this earrings or a necklace,” said barons, and says it fuels in the state. hole I hope someday I’ll get Vickie Sek, Asia head of Kachin’s bloody conflict. “I really want a government rich,” he said, carrying a chunk jewellery for Christie’s in It wants jade to undergo the that cares about us,” said Daw of jade he had just found. Hong Kong. But she added same transparency reforms Kareen, a widow who supports the highest quality Myanmar that swept the oil and gas two children. But she fears “if ‘Stone of heaven’ jadeite is becoming rarer. industry as part of a bid to the same people (rule) as in In Kachin locals fear they join the Extractive Industries the old times, there won’t be Praised by Confucius as a are losing a crucial natural Transparency Initiative, an any changes”. (AFP) symbol of virtue and known as the “stone of heaven”, jade has been prized in China for centuries. Nephrite, often a milky peppermint, has long been mined in China, but it is the translucent green jadeite, or “imperial jade”, that is most sought after -- and almost all the world’s supply comes from Hpakant. While evaluating a chunk of gold is a simple matter of carats and ounces, jade prices are judged on a multitude of subtle variations of shade, Freelance miners riding a truck near a jade mine in Hpakant lustre and the craftsmanship People browsing jade and gemstones at the jade market in the city of MyitKyinar 12 Saturday, October 24 , 2015 Saturday, October 24, 2015 13

Health Minister Faeqa bint Saeed Al Saleh participated in the second GCC Health Ministers Committee meeting held in Doha, Qatar from October 19 to 20. The meeting discussed key health issues, includ- Minister of Interior Lt-General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa received newly-appointed German Minister of Interior Lt-General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa received a number of ing coordinating GCC efforts in dealing with cases of emergencies in Ambassador Alfred Simms-Protz on Wednesday. The minister welcomed the new envoy and wished him new police court judges and officers on Wednesday who recited the oath in front of him. pharmaceuticals, vaccines, serums and medical supplies all success in his diplomatic mission General Inspector and Interior Ministry Undersecretary were also present on the occasion

Tourism Assistant Undersecretary Shaikh Khalid bin Hamood Al Khalifa yesterday received MP Ibrahim Juma Al Hammadi and discussed projects that aim at Energy Minister Dr. Abdulhussain Mirza yesterday received outgoing Egyptian developing tourist services and ways to attract foreign investment to Bahrain. Ambassador Essam Saleh Awad and praised strong brotherly ties between the The meeting also discussed programmes to target development and revival of two countries the Muharraq old markets as a tourist destination

Labour and Social Development Minister Jameel Humaidan hailed the role played by Bahrain Airport Ser- vices (BAS) in Bahranisation and development of national cadres. This came during the honouring ceremony of BAS held at the opening ceremony of the 32nd GCC Labour Ministers Council meeting held in Doha. The event was held under the patronage of Prime Minister, Interior Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani

Talented Students Care Centre of the Education Ministry organised a workshop for teachers on problem solving titled “Innovative Problem Solving”. The activity was Hidd Secondary Girls’ School held a forum on “Women in Bahrain’s Media, Reality and Challenges”. The Renowned Malayalam writer A. Sethumadhavan known as Sethu initiated attended by 25 teachers. Academic Talents Department Head Dr. Budoor Buhiji many children in to the world of letters yesterday at a function held in Kerala Minister of Health Faeqa bint Saeed Al Saleh yesterday visited the 17th Imam Hussain Blood donation campaign being held from event discussed developing women’s media skills and talents was attended by the school principal Abeer highlighted innovative means of problem solving in the academic process Thursday to Saturday at Naim Health Centre in Manama. Above, highlights of the event Al Shurooqi, teachers and students Samajam Diamond Jubilee hall, in connection with Navarathri celebrations 12 Saturday, October 24 , 2015 Saturday, October 24, 2015 13

Leslie Grossman @MissLeslie G In order to see the new Adele video I was forced to watch an Activia commercial first and now I understand that freedom is a lie

Washington ollywood diva Priyanka Chopra, who is riding high with the success of her televisionB show ‘Quantico’, has signed up with the American talent agency William Morris Endeavor (WME). According to the Hollywood reporter, the 33-year-old actress, who has been with CAA since 2012, has more than 45 Bollywood movies to her credit. The Mary Kom actress, who will be next seen in film Bajirao Mastani, plays the role of Alex, a top FBI recruit in the current American series.

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Peter Hayden Dinklage is an American actor. Since his breakout role in The Station Agent (2003), he has appeared in numerous films and voiced Ghost in the video game, Destiny. Since 2011, Dinklage has played Tyrion Lannister in the HBO series Game of Thrones. He won an Emmy and a Golden Globe Award for Supporting Actor in 2011, as well as consecutive Primetime Emmy nominations for the role from 2012 to 2014. He also won a second Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series in 2015. 14 Saturday, October 24, 2015 Saturday, October 24, 2015 15

Leslie Grossman @MissLeslie G In order to see the new Adele video I was forced to watch an Activia commercial first and now I understand that freedom is a lie

Washington London ormer California Governor and actor ay-Z has won a copyright infringement Arnold Schwarzenegger is being sued for case for his 1999 hit single ‘Big Pimpin’, causingF the death of a man in jail. Jwhich was accused of using Egyptian Sixty-eight-year-old Schwarzenegger is composer, Baligh Hamdi’s 1957 track being accused of failing to eliminate a virus Khosara Khosara’s Arabic melodies. from a prison, which eventually led to The US district judge Christina the death of an inmate identified as Snyder dismissed the lawsuit against the Rodney Taylor Sr. 45-year-old American rapper and his Taylor was a prisoner at the producer Timbaland before it went to a Tom Cruise Avenal State Prison from 2010 to jury at a federal court in Los Angeles on 2014 for a drug-related offence, Wednesday, ruling that the heir of an ou might think that Tom Cruise’s and his family has now claimed Egyptian composer lacked the right to hobby would be driving fast cars or that he contracted Valley Fever pursue a copyright infringement claim, motorcyclesY given his status as an action while in custody. the Guardian reported. movie star. But apparently he finds his They said that Governor Osama Fahmy, nephew of Hamdi, filed inspiration from another type of action Tiger Woods Schwarzenegger did not “warn the lawsuit against the singer claiming that movie in which he starred, The Last and properly educate” Taylor the singer and his producer didn’t have Samurai. Tom Cruise is apparently a keen iger Woods, a champion golfer, is well known for about Valley Fever. the late Egyptian composer’s permission fencer, a skill he picked up while learning his nice cars, beautiful home, and outstanding Schwarzenegger is reportedly to sample the song’s flute notes. to sword fight for the film, and one that he Tgolfing abilities. Tiger Woods is apparently very keen facing a lawsuit from 22 current Also, Fahmy lacked standing to pursue even taught soccer star David Beckham. on spear fishing, which you might imagine would and former inmates. his claim, so, it will not be necessary to Rumour has it that Beckham and Cruise help his aim and perhaps add something to his golfing submit to the jury whether ‘ Big Pimpin’ often practice fencing together. game, not that he is in want of help in that area. infringed ‘Khosara Khosara’.

Kate Beckinsale Johnny Depp ate Beckinsale of Underworld fame has a veryone knows that Washington Khobby that isn’t strange in Johnny Depp is a ollywood diva Priyanka Chopra, who and of itself, but might seem bitE on the odd side. But is riding high with the success of her odd given her occupation. Depp’s odd hobby is odd televisionB show ‘Quantico’, has signed up Beckinsale is said to be a even for him. It is said with the American talent agency William keen writer, which is hardly that Johnny Depp owns Morris Endeavor (WME). surprising since she studied dozens of limited edition According to the Hollywood reporter, French and Russian literature Barbies. That’s right, the 33-year-old actress, who has been while a student at Oxford. But rock star pirate-playing with CAA since 2012, has more than 45 it is surprising that someone Johnny Depp collects Bollywood movies to her credit. who spends so much of her Barbie dolls. The Mary Kom actress, who will be time reciting, directing, and He’s also got dolls next seen in film Bajirao Mastani, plays dealing with writing would based on Beyonce and the role of Alex, a top FBI recruit in the want to go home and write in Destiny’s Child, Elvis and current American series. her spare time. even Donny Osmond. Tyra Banks or someone as beautiful as Tyra Peter Dinklage Banks whose life is so involved in Fbeauty and fashion, it might not be a surprise that her love of brushes Peter Hayden Dinklage is an American actor. Since his breakout role in The extends well beyond the makeup chair. Tyra Banks spends her spare Station Agent (2003), he has appeared in numerous films and voiced Ghost time painting and roller blading which in the video game, Destiny. Since 2011, Dinklage has played Tyrion Lannister she has demonstrated on more than in the HBO series Game of Thrones. He won an Emmy and a Golden Globe one occasion on TV. Painting is fairly Award for Supporting Actor in 2011, as well as consecutive Primetime Emmy low risk so there’s probably no agent nominations for the role from 2012 to 2014. He also won a second Emmy for hiding brushes and canvas, but roller Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series in 2015. blading for a top model might just get the agent pulling at hair. 16 Saturday, October 24, 2015 Reel Veil CAP THE SNAP Head this challenge. Can you think of an apt caption for this? Something funny, intelli- gent and out-of-the-box! If you make a winning entry, your photo along with the caption will be featured in DT News. So grab a pen, think hard, write to us and see yourself in this space soon! Send entries to: facebook@ dt.bh with subject as ‘Caption Contest’ Some films stand out for directorial prowess. Some remain afresh in our memory for their punch dialogues. There’re also films which are a visual treat. Movies come in two genres; commercial and artistic. Let alone the genre, a movie should be evocative or entertaining. We’re certain you have a long list of such movies BEST FROM THE LOT. YOU COULD BE NEXT which you would want to see again and again. DT News reproduces a scene a day HA HA...HEE HEE...HO HO...! from a popular movie with a few questions. Relapse into flashback mode and answer! Today’s questions A dentist told a mother, You got it right! “I’m sorry madam, but I’ll have to charge you a 2. Name the actors $100 for pulling your boy’s 1. Guess the film 3. What is the name of the female tooth.” The mother ex- lead character? claimed, “A $100! You said it was only $20!” 1. Film: Bicentennial Man “Yes,” replied the dentist, Send your entries to [email protected] or on 2. Actor: Robin Williams “but he yelled so loudly our Facebook page News of Bahrain with 3. What type of robot is your profile picture. If you are the first that he scared four other to come up with the right answers, your the male lead: An NDR patients out of the office!” picture will appear in these columns. series robot (NDR-114) Two hotdogs please!

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ARIES TAURUS GEMINI CANCER 20th March - 20th April 20th April - 20th May 20th May - 20th June 20th June - 20th July Someone that you don’t really Your writing and speak- Success in a creative field and Good news about career suc- know well may corner you at ing abilities are operating at a possible public acknowledg- cess may have your home in an a social occasion and try to talk high level today. If you’ve been ment could come your way. uproar. Visitors, particularly men you into something. Get all the facts thinking about pursuing either of these Close friends and romantic partners will and young people, could be in and out all before you commit to anything. If you avenues, starting now gives you an ad- be very happy for you and might even day. You may want to do some work on have a project to pitch to someone, this vantage toward attaining success. The throw a little celebration of some kind. your home but the interruptions may get is the day to do it. Success is strongly only downside is the stress that might This could be something you’ve been in your way. Enjoy the company. You can indicated for any project you start today. result from the sudden stimulation. working toward for a long time, enjoy it. always do what’s necessary tomorrow!

LEO VIRGO LIBRA SCORPIO 20th July - 20th Aug 20th Aug - 20th Sept 20th Sep - 20th Oct 20th Oct - 20th Nov Celebrating coming mile- You’re swamped with paper- Have you been thinking about Being around others should stones could have you running work regarding financial affairs. working toward a career as a be especially gratifying for around paying visits, shopping, Bills need to be paid and checks writer or teacher? Perhaps you you today. Most people should or consulting with others. You might deposited. There may also be a legal need to sit down and start writing, or you be friendly. The downside is that your have some interesting news to tell that paper of some kind to deal with. Basi- want to take some courses to improve psychic faculties are acute, so you might others enjoy hearing. There might be cally, everything looks great regarding your skills. A number of communications pick up some unsettling feelings from some changes coming in your area. This money, so this is certainly welcome. Your from out of state could come your way those you talk to. You’re likely to find promises to be a busy but satisfying day. circle of acquaintances may widen. that might change your life in some way. that many smiles hide turmoil inside.

SAGITTARIUS CAPRICORN AQUARIUS PISCES 20th Nov - 20th Dec 20th Dec - 20th Jan 20th Jan - 20th Feb 20th Feb - 20th Mar A group with which you’ve The current aspects indicate Today might mark a mile- A letter or phone call concern- been involved could receive rec- success. This might relate to stone for you in the form of ing potential positive changes ognition for good work that you your romantic life or to a creative public recognition. Your clear, in your financial situation could may have spearheaded. Or a friend could project that you’ve been working on for a quick thinking and powers of observa- have your mind buzzing over possibilities receive some sort of public acknowledg- long time. Whichever it is, it comes at just tion have impressed others, and you for the future. You might be a bit worried ment that reflects on you. Long-term the perfect time when your enthusiasm could reap the benefits of your hard work. about being able to make the most of this goals may suddenly come together for and optimism are at a peak. You’ll be able These events might encourage you to seek break, but your practicality should enable you, winding up months of hard work. to make the most of the fortunate event. other methods of advancing yourself. you to face it objectively and efficiently. Saturday, October 24 , 2015 17 CROSSWORD Across 1 Not acid; 5 Sock ___ me!; 9 Indian chief; 14 European Yesterday’s solution chain; 15 Linebacker Junior; 16 Idealized concept of a loved one; 17 Brownbag stuff; 18 Formerly, once; 19 Seeps; 20 Harried; 23 Mark of Zorro; 24 Loser to DDE; 25 Understood; 27 Acclaim; 31 Slightly; 33 Word that can precede bodied and seaman; 37 Perches; 39 Discount rack abbr.; 40 Historic Scott; 41 In spite of; 44___ dixit; 45 Aussie hopper; 46 Roof of the mouth; 47 And others: Abbr.; 48___ extra cost; 50 Barbershop quartet member; 51 After the bell; 53Lingerie item; 55CPR specialist; 58 Ill will; 64 Vive ___!; 66 Supermodel Sastre; 67 Ancient Semitic for “Lord”; 68 For ___ (cheap); 69 Versailles verb; 70 Lhasa ___; 71 San ___, California; 72 Decomposes; 73 Himalayan legend;

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Kerry effect? Woman ‘set on fire for refusing proposal’ Multan young Pakistani woman Al Aqsa age barrier lifted Awas recovering in hospital Jerusalem yesterday after she was burned srael lifted age restrictions for the over nearly half her body by a main weekly prayers at Jerusalem’s Israel court halts man she had refused to marry, flashpointI Al Aqsa mosque compound police said. Sonia Bibi, 20, told yesterday, in an apparent bid to ease razing of homes police from her hospital bed tensions over the site that sparked a Jerusalem that her former lover Latif surge in Israel-Palestinian violence. srael’s High Court has issued Ahmed sprinkled her with The decision, which allows all injunctions blocking the petrol and set her alight after Muslim worshippers to attend Friday demolitionI of six West Bank homes she turned down his proposal. prayers, comes as Israel faces growing belonging to Palestinians accused of A doctor in Multan’s main international pressure to defuse a killing Israelis. The army had been Nishtar hospital confirmed that crisis which many fear heralds a new set Thursday to demolish the homes 45 to 50 per cent of Bibi’s body Palestinian intifada, or uprising. of the alleged Palestinian killers of had been burnt in the attack, The Middle East peacemaking two Israelis shot in the occupied but said she was out of danger. Quartet -- US Secretary of State John West Bank on October 1, as well The incident took place in a Kerry, his Russian counterpart Sergei as those accused of murdering two remote village of Multan district Lavrov, EU foreign policy chief Federica Israelis in June. in central Punjab province, Mogherini and UN chief Ban Ki-moon But following petitions by family and police have arrested the -- were to hold talks on the escalating members and neighbours, the 24-year-old Ahmed. violence later Friday. court issued “temporary orders” “The girl told us that she The increasing diplomatic efforts preventing the structures from was in love with Latif, whom came as Palestinian political parties being demolished or confiscated. she accused of dousing her called for a “day of rage” with protests in gasoline and setting her to be held after Friday prayers in Gaza Palestinian men walk past the Dome of the Rock at the Al Aqsa Mosque alight,” Hayat said. Police have and the West Bank. Thousands of worshippers streamed launched a probe, he said, but Hamas, the Islamist movement into the Al Aqsa mosque compound at the site between Palestinians and is still no respect,” said Wissam preliminary investigations which rules the Gaza Strip, called in a ahead of prayers, many of whom had Israeli police. Abu Madi, 20, who said he believed suggested Latif had set Bibi on statement for “more protests and more not been allowed in on a Friday since “Of course it is better but there are a wave of attacks on Israelis would fire “after she refused to marry clashes with soldiers in the West Bank”. mid-September when clashes broke out still checkpoints and searches. There continue. him”. Breaking silence! Howler monkeys are back in Rio after a century

Rio de Janeiro working to bring those riches released in early September, a coast but today is reduced to cientists have given Rio de back, including by releasing key moment in the programme about seven percent of what Janeiro something to shout native howler monkeys, properly which has been in the works European explorers would have Sabout with the reintroduction know as Alouattas. since 2010. found 500 years ago. of howler monkeys to the city’s “The howlers disappeared And the creatures are more In Rio, the Tijuca forest covers famed Tijuca forest after a more than 100 years ago. We than just a pretty -- or furry 39.5 square kilometers and has century’s absence. decided to reintroduce them -- face. In addition to filling the been preserved despite being just Tijuca, a thick forest rising up because it is a resistant species. silent forest with their trademark minutes from neighbourhoods to the towering Corcovado and They essentially eat leaves and cries, the monkeys’ excrement, of the teeming city which will statue of Christ the Redeemer, is fruits, so they are relatively easy pushed around by dung beetles, host next year’s Olympics. Tijuca one of the world’s largest urban to reintroduce,” said Fernando helps fertilise soil and trees. administrator Enresto Vivero de woodlands. But environmental Fernandez, a scientist with the That’s important because the Castro says the area can become degradation has stripped the area Federal University of Rio de authorities also want to save “a laboratory for the rebuilding of its fauna. Janeiro. the endangered Atlantic forest, of the fauna that could work for Representative picture Now, Brazilian scientists are The first five monkeys were which once covered the Brazilian other parts of the world.” (AFP) 20 Saturday, October 24, 2015 #PollToday More than 100 injured Mosque blasts kill 55

Is the ongoing migrant crisis giving in North East Nigeria rise to extreme forms Maiduguri national and regional threat attacks on a regular basis, after both said there were two blasts Emergency Management of racial attacks? wo bomb blasts ripped from the Islamist militants, similar attacks in the city last at the mosque. Agency (NEMA) said only Tthrough mosques in despite military claims of gains. month claimed 117 lives. “I was involved in the six people were killed and 17 Yes No Can’t Say northeast Nigeria yesterday, Fears will be heightened The bombings also evacuation. We counted 28 others injured, while hospital killing at least 55 people and particularly in Maiduguri, demonstrated the challenges dead bodies apart from the two sources put the death toll at 19. injuring more than 100, as which has been hit six times facing the United States, bombers, who were identifiable Both Sani and Sheriff said Boko Haram fighters seized this month, killing a total of 76 which last week announced by the mutilation of their two other people were arrested Rest in sight a town in neighbouring people, according to the latest the deployment of up to 300 bodies,” said Sani. and handed over to the military Cameroon. tally. military personnel to northern “Over 20 other people were for questioning after they were Pak PM urges US to The attacks in Maiduguri, Questions will also again be Cameroon. injured.” seen apparently celebrating take side against India Yola and Kerawa again raised about how the militants The contingent will conduct Nigeria’s National following the blasts. (AFP) Washington underlined the persistent are able to carry out such surveillance and intelligence operations against Boko Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif Haram, including within urged the United States Nigeria, at a time when attacks yesterday to take Pakistan’s on civilians are on the increase. side in its dispute with rival nuclear power India or run Suicide bomber Drug tunnel with rail the risk of escalating conflict. The first attack in Maiduguri car system found Mexico braces for happened shortly after 5:00am (0400 GMT) in the Jidari area exican authorities said Hurricane Patricia of the Borno state capital, Thursday they seized Puerto Vallarta where Boko Haram was Mabout 10 tons of marijuana Monster Hurricane Patricia founded in 2002. in an elaborate tunnel with a rumbled toward Mexico’s Umar Sani, a civilian rail car system that extended Pacific coast yesterday, vigilante assisting the military well into San Diego and was growing into the strongest in the counter-insurgency, and designed to smuggle drugs storm on record as the coun- People standing in a mosque following a suicide bombing local resident Musa Sheriff into the US from Tijuana. The 2,600 feet passage try braced for a potential Two Mexican government long — about three-quarters security officials, speaking of that distance in Tijuana catastrophe. on condition of anonymity, and the rest in San Diego. It said the passage belonged was lit, ventilated and built China securities firm Sweden school was ‘racist’ to the Sinaloa drug cartel, with metal beams to prevent chief ‘commits suicide’ Trollhattan a “racially motivated” hate at the school for six to which is run by fugitive collapse. Beijing sword-wielding man crime, based on the 21-year- 15-year-olds. kingpin Joaquin ‘El Chapo’ It was unclear whether The head of a Chinese secu- who killed two people old assailant’s “attire, his He killed one teacher and a Guzman. The discovery any drugs got through the Aat a Swedish school with behaviour at the scene of the student, and injured another on Wednesday marks one tunnel or if it had an exit yet rities company hanged many immigrant pupils was crimes”. teacher and student who both of the longest and more in the US. himself yesterday after motivated by racism, police Police investigator Thor remained in hospital yesterday. sophisticated clandestine Lauren Mack, a authorities prevented him said yesterday, as hostility Haraldsson said the assailant On his social media accounts, tunnels found on the spokeswoman for US leaving the country, reports towards refugees mounts targeted “those with dark the attacker comes across as a US-Mexico border. Immigration and Customs said. across Europe. complexions”. loner fascinated by Hitler, Nazi The passage was 9 feet Enforcement, declined to Investigators in the The killer, identified in Germany and Sweden’s far- deep and about 2,600 feet comment. Millions of Britons’ data southwestern Swedish town the media as Anton Lundin- right Sweden Democrats party, of Trollhattan confirmed that Pettersson, went from which is critical of Islam and at risk in ISP cyberattack Thursday’s school attack was classroom to classroom rising immigration to Sweden. London Deep-voiced monkeys The personal data of millions of Britons could be at risk may be ‘all talk’: study after telephone and broad- Crocs sleep with one eye open Miami band provider TalkTalk was he next time you hear a hit by a “significant and sus- Sydney lead author Michael Kelly of La they would open one eye and Thowler monkey making tained” cyber-attack. altwater crocodiles can Trobe University said. they’ll keep that eye orientated a loud, deep-throated rest with one eye open to “And the crocodiles were towards the threat.” The study call in the jungle, you Swatch for threats, Australian behaving in this way as well. published in the Journal of might be right to wonder, Kohl returns home scientists said yesterday, with So most of the time when they Experimental Biology was “Is he compensating for after long hospital stay further research likely to were resting, they’ll have both conducted using three young something?” Berlin show half of the mammal’s eyes closed, but then when we saltwater crocodiles placed in A study out Thursday in Germany’s former chancel- brain could be conscious even present them with a threat, separate tanks. the journal Current Biology Study published in a journal lor Helmut Kohl has returned while asleep. found that male howler home from hospital, where The scientists found monkeys with the most been around since Charles he spent 24 weeks in and out that crocodiles -- like birds, powerful voices -- a trait Darwin, but this is the first of intensive care. their closest living relatives that is useful for attracting time that anyone actually -- engaged in “unilateral females -- also had the has demonstrated a trade-off eye closure” during hostile smallest testicles. between vocal characteristics For more, catch us situations. “Birds like to sleep For scientist Leslie Knapp, before mating and sperm online at: like humans, with both eyes who describes the work as her competition after mating,” www.newsofbahrain.com closed, but when they feel “calls and balls paper,” the said Knapp, professor and threatened they’ll have one findings offer an intriguing chair of anthropology /DailyTribunenews eye open and they’ll orientate look at an evolutionary at the University of /DT_TopTweets that eye towards the threat,” Representative picture tit for tat. “The idea has Utah. 20 Saturday, October 24, 2015 SPORTS Saturday, October 24, 2015 21 #PollToday More than 100 injured A ping-pong Silver for the Kingdom

DT News Network Al Khadrawi was too strong to event on top with a 100 per in favour of the experienced Manama win the match 3-0 and gold for cent win record and were two Qataris. ahrain’s Table Tennis Saudi Arabia. points ahead of second placed Bahrain’s coach Aqeel Milad Mosque blasts kill 55 team clinched a silver and The doubles tournament was Bahrain, and four above third started the game with Hussain Bbronze medal in the table tennis also a tough task for Bahrain placed Oman. Shaker, Mohammed Quayyed, competition on Thursday at who secured bronze through Bahrain suffered a 49-61 Mohammed Qurban, Bader the Second GCC Games in Anwar Makki and Rashid defeat to Qatar in the opening Abdulla and Ahmed Najaf. Is the ongoing Damman, Saudi Arabia. Khalid who edged compatriots match of the basketball at the Bahrain’s athletics team also migrant crisis giving In a neck-and-neck table Mohammed Abbas and Elyas Youth Care Hall after trailing also set for action in various in North East Nigeria tennis gold medal tie, Bahrain Elyasi 3-0 in the third-place tie. 10-14 after the first quarter, semi-finals and finals which rise to extreme forms Maiduguri national and regional threat attacks on a regular basis, after both said there were two blasts Emergency Management suffered a 0-3 defeat to hosts Bahrain rounded off the then went in at half time 13-26 got underway yesterday. of racial attacks? wo bomb blasts ripped from the Islamist militants, similar attacks in the city last at the mosque. Agency (NEMA) said only Saudi Arabia, who added day, taking home the handball Tthrough mosques in despite military claims of gains. month claimed 117 lives. “I was involved in the six people were killed and 17 another gold medal to their list competition silver medal as Yes No Can’t Say northeast Nigeria yesterday, Fears will be heightened The bombings also evacuation. We counted 28 others injured, while hospital at Al Ittifaq Club gym. Saudi Arabia secured the gold Results took Bahrain’s tally to 33 killing at least 55 people and particularly in Maiduguri, demonstrated the challenges dead bodies apart from the two sources put the death toll at 19. Rashid Khalid lost Bahrain’s medal thanks a 30-27 victory medals in total, including three injuring more than 100, as which has been hit six times facing the United States, bombers, who were identifiable Both Sani and Sheriff said first match to Abdulaziz Al Bahrain’s Makki and Khalid in action against Saudi Arabia over Oman, who settled for the Boko Haram fighters seized this month, killing a total of 76 which last week announced by the mutilation of their two other people were arrested Abbas, then Nayef Al Jedei with a 3-0 victory over Bahraini Anwar Makki was hoping to bronze. gold, 18 silver and 12 bronze Rest in sight a town in neighbouring people, according to the latest the deployment of up to 300 bodies,” said Sani. and handed over to the military doubled the Saudi advantage Mohammed Abbas and though put Bahrain back in the tie, Ali The Saudis completed the Cameroon. tally. military personnel to northern “Over 20 other people were for questioning after they were Pak PM urges US to The attacks in Maiduguri, Questions will also again be Cameroon. injured.” seen apparently celebrating take side against India Yola and Kerawa again raised about how the militants The contingent will conduct Nigeria’s National following the blasts. (AFP) Bahrain Youth Endurance in Washington underlined the persistent are able to carry out such surveillance and intelligence operations against Boko Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif action in Chile championship Haram, including within urged the United States Nigeria, at a time when attacks DT News Network 30km, 30km, 20km, 20km yesterday to take Pakistan’s on civilians are on the increase. Manama and 20km. The large number side in its dispute with rival ive Bahraini riders were in of participants also included RainDT News Network of medalsscored 3,805 pinfalls in total to nuclear power India or run Suicide bomber Drug tunnel with rail action yesterday in the 120 youth riders from UAE, Qatar, Manama secure the bronze medal, while the risk of escalating conflict. Fkilometres FEI World Youth Algeria, Brazil, Chile, Malaysia, ahrain yesterday won four Saudi Arabia (4,847) bagged The first attack in Maiduguri car system found Endurance Championships in Uruguay, Argentina, Colombia, Badditional medals (1 gold, the gold medal, followed by Mexico braces for happened shortly after 5:00am Chile being held over two days Ecuador, Mexico, South Africa, 1 silver, 2 bronze) at the Second a silver medal for the UAE Hurricane Patricia (0400 GMT) in the Jidari area exican authorities said and concluding today, which US, Sweden and Slovakia. GCC Games in Dammam with (4,818). of the Borno state capital, MThursday they seized featured Shaikh Mohammed His Majesty the King’s Al Hassan Al Abbasi racing to The bowling championship Puerto Vallarta where Boko Haram was about 10 tons of marijuana bin Mubarak Al Khalifa riding Representative for Charity victory in the men’s 10,000m concludes today with Monster Hurricane Patricia founded in 2002. in an elaborate tunnel with a Samira, Fahad Al Khatri on Work and Youth Affairs, final on the inaugural day of the Masters event, where rumbled toward Mexico’s Umar Sani, a civilian rail car system that extended Polly, Mohammed Al Khatri Chairman of the Supreme the athletics events at Prince Abdulrahman and Al Awadi Pacific coast yesterday, vigilante assisting the military well into San Diego and was on Romance, Salem Mubarak Council of Youth and Sports, Nayef bin Abdulaziz Sports look capture more medals for growing into the strongest in the counter-insurgency, and designed to smuggle drugs on Hazem and Dana Al HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad City Stadium. Bahrain. storm on record as the coun- People standing in a mosque following a suicide bombing local resident Musa Sheriff into the US from Tijuana. The 2,600 feet passage Binghadeer Al Dossary riding Al Khalifa, reaffirmed the The Bahraini athlete clocked These results took Bahrain’s try braced for a potential Two Mexican government long — about three-quarters Jalenkia who represented the significance of participation of 29 minutes and 30.81 seconds tally to 33 medals in total, security officials, speaking of that distance in Tijuana catastrophe. Kingdom. riders from the Royal Endurance to pick up the gold ahead of including three gold, 18 on condition of anonymity, and the rest in San Diego. It Participants were competing Team in the championship and Tareq Al Amri (30:25.10) and silver and 12 bronze and are Sweden school was ‘racist’ said the passage belonged was lit, ventilated and built over five stages comprising wished them success. Hasan Jamaan (31:50.87), both presently fourth overall and China securities firm to the Sinaloa drug cartel, with metal beams to prevent of Saudi Arabia. behind top-of-the-table Saudi chief ‘commits suicide’ Trollhattan a “racially motivated” hate at the school for six to which is run by fugitive collapse. Abbas Abubaker then Arabia, second-placed UAE Beijing sword-wielding man crime, based on the 21-year- 15-year-olds. kingpin Joaquin ‘El Chapo’ It was unclear whether notched Bahrain’s second and Oman in third. The head of a Chinese secu- who killed two people old assailant’s “attire, his He killed one teacher and a Guzman. The discovery any drugs got through the medal with a silver in the men’s Meanwhile, Bahrain boosted Aat a Swedish school with behaviour at the scene of the student, and injured another on Wednesday marks one tunnel or if it had an exit yet rities company hanged 400m race in 64.72 seconds. their chances of winning the many immigrant pupils was crimes”. teacher and student who both of the longest and more in the US. Saudi Arabia’s Yousef Masrahi football competition gold himself yesterday after motivated by racism, police Police investigator Thor remained in hospital yesterday. sophisticated clandestine Lauren Mack, a (45.57) bagged the gold, while medal after a 2-1 win over authorities prevented him said yesterday, as hostility Haraldsson said the assailant On his social media accounts, tunnels found on the spokeswoman for US the bronze went to Ahmed Bahrain’s Al Hassan Al Abbasi crosses the finish line Qatar in their concluding leaving the country, reports towards refugees mounts targeted “those with dark the attacker comes across as a US-Mexico border. Immigration and Customs Mubarak of Oman (47.24). game with Mohammed Al said. across Europe. complexions”. loner fascinated by Hitler, Nazi The passage was 9 feet Enforcement, declined to Late on, Abdulrahman win the competition’s bronze of the day came in the bowling Hardan opening the scoring Investigators in the The killer, identified in Germany and Sweden’s far- deep and about 2,600 feet comment. Khamis also managed to get medal, with Saudi Arabia’s team event where the quartet for Bahrain in the 65th minute, Millions of Britons’ data southwestern Swedish town the media as Anton Lundin- right Sweden Democrats party, podium on the podium for the Ahmed Mohammed managing of Osama Abdulrahman, then Mohammed Marhoon at risk in ISP cyberattack of Trollhattan confirmed that Pettersson, went from which is critical of Islam and kingdom in the long jump final, 7.59 metres to win the gold Ahmed Al Khaja, Ali Al making it 2-0 five minutes Thursday’s school attack was classroom to classroom rising immigration to Sweden. Before the start of the competition with a jump of 7.60 metres to medal. Bahrain’s fourth medal Qaseer and Ahmed Al Awadi later. London Deep-voiced monkeys The personal data of millions of Britons could be at risk may be ‘all talk’: study after telephone and broad- Crocs sleep with one eye open Miami band provider TalkTalk was he next time you hear a Tahir shines in Tennis thriller hit by a “significant and sus- Sydney lead author Michael Kelly of La they would open one eye and Thowler monkey making tained” cyber-attack. altwater crocodiles can Trobe University said. they’ll keep that eye orientated a loud, deep-throated DT News Network Singh 6-2, 6-0. Rico Cifra bt Srest with one eye open to “And the crocodiles were towards the threat.” The study call in the jungle, you Manama Adam Abdul Karim 6-0, 6-0. Kohl returns home watch for threats, Australian behaving in this way as well. published in the Journal of might be right to wonder, ohammed Tahir Men’s Singles (Second scientists said yesterday, with So most of the time when they Experimental Biology was “Is he compensating for came from a set down round): Jic Jic Bohol bt after long hospital stay further research likely to were resting, they’ll have both conducted using three young something?” Mto defeat Jerry Toledo in a Khalid Mohammed 6-2, Berlin show half of the mammal’s eyes closed, but then when we saltwater crocodiles placed in A study out Thursday in thrilling three-setter 4-6, 6-4, 6-1. 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From the event 6-0, Rico Cifra bt Pradeep -- engaged in “unilateral females -- also had the has demonstrated a trade-off In other matches, Abdul Kanoo, Trafco, Bhaskar Devji Bhandary 6-1, 6-3, Kaustubh eye closure” during hostile smallest testicles. between vocal characteristics Rahman won 7-5, 6-3 against and Raymonds. Joshi bt Gayan Weerasinghe For more, catch us situations. “Birds like to sleep For scientist Leslie Knapp, before mating and sperm Somnath and Leo Gutierrez Action resumes today from 6-0, 6-1, Lester F bt Antony online at: like humans, with both eyes who describes the work as her competition after mating,” received a walkover from 4pm. 6-0, 6-2, Ali Al Asfoor bt www.newsofbahrain.com closed, but when they feel “calls and balls paper,” the said Knapp, professor and Cesar Rivera. Other scores: Sunil Sonawane 6-0, 6-0. threatened they’ll have one findings offer an intriguing chair of anthropology The championship is Boys U18 (Quarter finals): Veterans singles (First /DailyTribunenews eye open and they’ll orientate look at an evolutionary at the University of sponsored by Y.K. Almoayyed Hassan Ali w/o Mert Ekici, round): Fateh Ekici bt Elvin /DT_TopTweets that eye towards the threat,” Representative picture tit for tat. “The idea has Utah. & Sons, Mashreq Bank, EK Rahul Jaideep bt Avneet Godinho 6-1, 6-4. Bahrain team won Silver in Handball at the GCC Games 22 Saturday, October 24, 2015 SPORTS

Premier League 2015 Matchday 10 2016 Day 2: Windies struggle In the Spotlight Colombo mark in their first innings, with Georginio Wijnaldum ri Lanka stretched their lead opener Kraigg Brathwaite top- After 4 goals against to 113 over West Indies scoring with 47. Norwich, can the Syesterday as they followed up After resuming in the Dutch midfielder a clinical bowling performance morning on 17-1, few of the inspire Newcastle to victory with a solid start to their second West Indies batsmen ever looked against northeast innings in a low-scoring Test in comfortable and found runs derby rivals Colombo. harder to get as the day wore Sunderland? The opener Kaushal Silva on -- struggling in particular to was unbeaten on 31 and Dinesh score off the miserly Rangana Chandimal was not out on Herath. Statistic five as the visitors finished the Between lunch and tea, the second day of the final Test at the tourists lost six wickets for the P. Sara Oval on 76-2. addition of 86 runs. Wayne187 Rooney’s goal in Responding to their hosts’ first Prasad led the way with his innings total of 200, the tourists four wickets but he was well Man Utd’s win against Everton were all out in the last ball of the backed up by Dilruwan Perera took him level in 2nd place on the afternoon session for just 163 who finished with 3 for 28 list of all time leading scorers after pace bowler Dhammika while left arm spinner Milinda Prasad took four for 34. Siriwardana also chipped in with Match of the Week And having wrested the 2 for 26. Man Utd Man City initiative away from the tourists, Play began half an hour late Sri Lanka then drove home their due to a soggy outfield caused by advantage as debutant Kusal heavy overnight rains. Although V Mendis justified the faith of the Sri Lankan WK Perera (L) takes the catch to dismiss Windies cricketer Brathwaite (R) the light was gloomy at the start, selectors with an entertaining Devendra Bishoo, after flicking became the second wicket to leave the hosts well placed to it had improved significantly by innings of 39. uppishly at a ball by Jerome fall, caught behind off Jomel clinch the series following their the afternoon. The opener Dimuth Taylor, but 20-year-old Mendis Warrican with the total on 55. innings victory in the first Test The tourists have never won Third-place United against Karunaratne was out first ball of showed few sign of nerves. Silva and Chandimal then saw in Colombo. None of the West a Test match in Sri Lanka in 10 the Premier League leaders the innings, caught by a diving Hitting seven fours, Mendis out the remaining 10 overs to Indies batsmen passed the 50 previous attempts. in the season’s first Manchester derby

Root stands firm as England push Pak Fixtures Dubai match series ended in a draw in Root as the pair negotiated of Moeen Ali (one) and Ian Paceman Stuart Broad oe Root took the attack to Abu Dhabi last week. leg-spinner Yasir Shah and Bell (four) and challenged believes England can gain the Pakistan bowlers with Cook, who hit an epic 263 left-armer Zulfiqar Babar with Pakistan’s superior bowling upper hand tomorrow. Saturday 24 October Jan enterprising half-century in the first Test, added 113 confidence. attack. “We are delighted as a to guide England to 182-3 at runs for the third wicket with They built on the early loss Cook reached his 45th bowling unit at getting ten Aston Villa close of play on the second day half-century with a flicked wickets on a first-day pitch Swansea 15:00 of the second Test in Dubai boundary off paceman Imran for under 400,” said Broad. “It yesterday. Khan before he was caught off was good to only lose three Leicester Root, unbeaten on 76, built a leg-side push off the bowling wickets for a decent score and Crystal Palace 15:00 the innings after England of Shah. tomorrow will be an important Norwich lost the key wicket of skipper Cook hit 10 well-timed fours day. 15:00 Alastair Cook as they fought during his 117-ball stay. West Brom hard against a pace-cum-spin Root was more aggressive, England 182-3 at Stoke Pakistan attack on a Dubai taking a single off Shah to Watford 15:00 stadium pitch. complete 15th fifty to continue close of play on With Root was Jonny his excellent form in 2015 in West Ham Bairstow on 27 as England which he had already passed the second day of Chelsea 15:00 were 196 behind Pakistan’s the 1,000-run mark before this the second Test in Arsenal first innings total of 378 with series. Dubai 17:30 seven wickets intact. Root has so far hit nine fours Everton The first Test in the three- England’s Joe Root (R) plays a shot during his 118-ball stay. Sunday 25 October Lorenzo off to hot start in Malaysia practice Sunderland Schweinsteiger sues over Nazi figurine lookalikeNewcastle 12:00 Sepang Spain’s Jorge Lorenzo dominat- Berlin selling any figurines based on a breast pocket. Schweinsteiger Bournemouth 14:05 ed yesterday’s combined free astian Schweinsteiger, the footballer, and said it was purely was named captain of the Tottenham practice on his Yamaha despite German national captain, coincidental that the Nazi doll German team last year after isB taking legal action against a resembled Schweinsteiger. Philipp Lahm’s international Man Utd hazy weather conditions ahead Man City 14:05 of this weekend’s Malaysian Hong Kong-based company for The 30-centimetre tall retirement. making Nazi figurines that bear figurine was “based on the The Manchester United MotoGP. The two-time world Liverpool a clear resemblance to him. typical German”, he said. “We midfielder was a key member of Southampton 16:15 champion outperformed A member of thought that all Germans look the squad that won the World Italy’s Valentino Rossi by set- Schweinsteiger’s management like that.” Cup in 2014. ting a blistering pace at the team confirmed the legal action The figurine, marketed as The Hong Kong doll maker’s 5.5-kilometre (3.4-mile) Sepang on Thursday, after a report in “WWII Army Supply Duty”, site crashed yesterday in the League Table International Circuit track, and the Bild newspaper. comes with several apparels -- aftermath of the Schweinsteiger Points Played in punishing heat, posting a The company DiD had including a version with a steel doll row. 1 Man City 21 9 best lap of two minutes 00.246 produced a Nazi-uniform-clad helmet, white winter jacket and Hong Kong-based DiD’s 2 Arsenal 19 9 seconds. Deploying extreme figurine with a face similar to woollen gloves, and another in a website was intermittently lean cornering techniques, Schweinsteiger’s and which is typical army uniform, complete available on Friday afternoon. Stalin and former British prime Germans3 Man Utd look 19like9 that,” named “Bastian”. with the “Wehrmachtsadler” The company, which also minister Winston Churchill, company employee Patrick the 28-year-old Lorenzo was 4 West Ham 17 9 Contacted by Bild, a company insignia -- an eagle with a manufactures replicas of was not available for comment. Chan said, adding that Bastian 0.669sec ahead of team-mate employee Patrick Chan denied swastika above the right former Soviet dictator Joseph “We thought that all is 5a popularLeicester name16 in 9Germany. Rossi. 6 Crystal Palace 15 9 7 Tottenham 14 9 8 Southampton 13 9 9 Everton 13 9 10 Liverpool 13 9 11 Stoke 12 9 12 Chelsea 11 9 13 West Brom 11 9 14 Swansea 10 9 15 Watford 10 9 16 Norwich 9 9 17 AFC Bournemouth 8 9 18 Newcastle 6 9 19 Aston Villa 4 9 20 Sunderland 3 9 Last match Won Drawn Lost Champions League (C1) C1 Qualifying stage Europa League Relegation zone Saturday, October 24, 2015 23

All Blacks–Springboks

TwickenhamSemifinal blaster today when we go to you, you cheat aggression subsided. New hen South Africa us and beat us.” Zealand went on to claim the plays New Zealand, But no amount of series 3-1 and Skinner went “Wconsider your country at war,” complaining in the days before back into retirement. legendary Springbok prop Boy neutral referees could sway Later, several African Louw once said. the All Blacks and Springboks nations boycotted the It has been that way since from their passionate desire to Montreal Olympics in protest their first Test in 1921 and play each other. as the All Blacks continued that is how it will be when to defy anti-apartheid protests they meet for the 91st time in Flour bombs and toured South Africa in Saturday’s World Cup semi- 1976. final at Twickenham. The first official Test When legal action prevented The Springboks against between New Zealand and an All Black tour in 1985, 28 of the All Blacks is one of the South Africa was played in the 30 players New Zealand fiercest rivalries in rugby Dunedin in 1921 with the All players originally selected with street riots, Olympic Blacks triumphant 13-5. South mounted a rebel tour of South boycotts, heavyweight boxers, Africa won the second Test 9-5 Africa the following year. broken bones and the advent and the third was drawn 0-0. The four internationals are of mouthguards all part of its The first All Blacks tour still considered Tests in South history. to South Africa in 1928 also Africa but are not recognised Louw spoke before the ended in a tied series, with the by New Zealand. bitter 1949 series in South four-match campaign shared By the time rugby turned Africa which the Springboks 2-2. professional after the 1995 swept 4-0 drawing complaints The All Blacks scrum was World Cup, when South from the All Blacks of biased given a torrid time in the first Africa beat New Zealand in refereeing. two Tests leading to a recall the final, the Springboks had Rumblings of discontent for the retired Skinner, who won 21 of the 42 Tests played continued for many series with was also a heavyweight boxing against the All Blacks with the great Springbok centre of champion. three drawn. the 1960s, John Gainsford, Skinner admitted to The tide has now turned in later telling New Zealand: punching both Springbok favour of the All Blacks who “When you come to us, we props, Chris Koch and Jaap New Zealand’s Ma’a Nonu (front) passes the ball during the All Blacks’ 29-15 win over South Africa have won 34 of the 48 Tests cheat you and beat you. And Bekker and the South African at Auckland’s Eden Park in 2013 since. Football legend Pele marks his diamond jubilee

Minas Gerais, Brazil legions of fans. In July, Pele 18 in 1959 in a 4-2 victory Cosmos. His worldwide essi and Ronaldo was feared to be fighting for over Juventus: slipping past appeal was perhaps most might be battling it his life after back surgery three defenders tapping the strikingly demonstrated outM for the best player of in the Albert Einstein ball up, dodging round the when, in 1969, a 48-hour their generation, but for hospital of Sao Paulo. Yet keeper to touch. ceasefire was called to many, the greatest footballer when he emerged Regarded by many as the Nigerian civil war so of all time remains beyond days later ,with his the greatest footballer combatants could watch question: Edson Arantes partner Marcia ever, he won three World him play a friendly in Lagos. do Nascimento, better Cibele Aoki, the Cups, more than any other Even after his retirement known as Pele. former pro looked player, and was listed in the aged 36 in 1977, with And fighting fit. Guinness World Records an impressible smile as the FIFA’s co-Player of the for the most career goals. and good humour Century’s Pele’s career lasted from Pele never left sporting 1956 to 1977, during which the limelight. achievements time the attacker scored The legend Brazilian are astounding, 1,283 goals. earned superstar including three At club level he spent his millions turned 75 years World Cup career with Brazilian side with a old yesterday, the man wins in 1958, Santos, where he made his second named ‘O Rei’ in 1962 and debut at the age of 15 and career in his home country 1970, and inspired them to ads, “but recovers from scoring 25 major titles never for ill health 1,281 goals in 1,365 over 18 years. He alcoholic that has games. He netted one of later came out of drinks, politics, concerned his most beautiful retirement to play religion or his global goals at the age of for the New York tobacco,” he said. Pele PELE CELEBRATES P23 75TH BIRTHDAY SPORTS 24 Saturday, October 24, 2015 Pellegrini denies Kompany rift Derby fire in Manchester

without Kompany in the lot of crosses in the box, so it was side, but Pellegrini has hinted important he was there. that he is prepared to stick “For me, the most crucial with Argentina international thing is to play with the best Manchester Otamendi alongside Mangala at players I have at the moment.” anchester Old Trafford. Pellegrini has indicated that City manager Pellegrini said: “I don’t have he feels Otamendi and Mangala ManuelM Pellegrini insists any problem with Vincent are his in-form defenders going he has no problems with Kompany. I will pick the starting into Sunday’s meeting with Vincent Kompany – but XI I think will be best for the Manchester United. has given his captain no game. “I think that both of them guarantees that he will “I’m not punishing Vincent. are in a good moment, as were With his 30th birthday today, be recalled for Sunday’s I have no problem in my Vincent and Mangala at the Rooney would be gearing up Premier League derby relationship with Vincent. After beginning of the season,” the for the derby against United. five weeks without playing, you manager said. Kompany has played must be fit. He must be fit before Pellegrini will remain without just two minutes for the he returns.” several injured players for the club since defying his Kompany was an unused trip to Old Trafford, with Sergio manager’s wishes by substitute as City retained the Aguero, David Silva, Fabian featuring for Belgium in leadership of the Premier League Delph, Samir Nasri and Gael a Euro 2016 qualifier by beating Bournemouth 5-1 last Clichy all unavailable. against Israel. Saturday. Top scorer Aguero will be Pellegrini did not He then came on for the final out for at least another three want the centre- two minutes of stoppage time weeks with the hamstring injury back to play for his on Wednesday as Pellegrini’s sustained while on international country during the last side secured a late and dramatic duty with Argentina earlier this international break, 2-1 Champions League win over month. wanting him instead Sevilla. Nasri, who has been dogged to spend more time Asked why he brought on by hamstring trouble in recent recuperating from a Kompany for Kevin De Bruyne weeks, missed the win over calf injury. at that moment, Pellegrini said: Sevilla, and is also not expected Kompany “We had just scored to make it to return for another three suffered the injury 2-1, and they were going to put a weeks. during the 2-1 Champions League Hart (L) with Kompany home defeat against Juventus on September 15, with Nicolas Otamendi since establishing himself as Eliaquim Mangala’s regular central defensive partner. City have not kept a clean sheet this season

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