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Thunderstorm halts Gaga’s movie debut 16 SHOW WORLD 12 Navy finds answers to Myanmar ‘Ghost ship’ UK minister meets Miraculous escape US directive to Iranian officials More than 160 passengers and crew on a Dubai commercial flight escaped with seconds halt UNRWA to spare after the aircraft skidded off a runway, crashed into a river and burst funding rapped British junior minister into flames. Rescue crews managed to Jerusalem Aheld talks in Iran on evacuate passengers and the cabin crew Saturday as Tehran said Eu- from the Boeing 737 plane, where people ropean states should take were forced to jump down onto the wings alestinian officials de- action if they wanted to save of the plane and ‘throw’ their children Pnounced the US decision Iran’s nuclear deal following down to safety. All 170 passengers to end its decades of fund- Washington’s withdrawal and crew managed to escape from the ing for the UN agency that from the accord, Iranian wreckage in Russia’s Black Sea resort aids Palestinian refugees and state media reported. of Sochi. One airport employee helping their descendants, which Is- “It is time for the Europe- with the rescue mission died from a heart rael has described as a wel- ans to act in addition to voic- attack at the scene. See page 13 come move. ing their political commit- Washington’s move to end ment,” the state news agency support for the UN Relief and IRNA quoted Iranian Foreign Works Agency (UNRWA) was Minister Mohammad Javad “an attack on the rights of Zarif as telling reporters. the Palestinian people,” Pal- “These measures may be estinian Authority President costly, but if countries want Mahmoud Abbas’ spokes- to reap benefits and if they man said in a statement. believe the nuclear accord Coalition ‘regrets’ “It does not serve peace but is an international achieve- rather strengthens terrorism ment, they should be ready in the region,” spokesman to keep these achievements,” Nabil Abu Rudeneh said. he was quoted as saying. Britain and other Europe- an signatories are trying to keep the nuclear deal alive, Yemen bus strike despite US President Don- ald Trump’s re-imposition of Joint Forces Command reaffirms its commitment to international humanitarian laws sanctions on Tehran. The International Committee The International for the Red Cross said at least 29 Turkey calls for a • children were killed and doz- Committee for the Red ens more injured when the bus new chapter Cross said at least 29 was hit in Dahyan area in Saada The move is an Athens children were killed and province on August 9. attack on the dozens more injured The conclusions of JIAT’s in- rights of the urkey’s foreign minister when the bus was hit in vestigation indicated that the Tcalled for a new chapter raid on Dahyan area did not Palestinian people. in testy diplomatic ties with Dahyan area in Saada comply with the coalition’s MAHMOUD ABBAS Greece on Saturday, even as province on August 9. rules of engagement. he berated the neighboring As a result the coalition’s Joint Israel said it’s just right country for providing a safe The conclusions of Forces Command expressed re- that stopped funding an haven for Turkish “criminals.” • gret over the mistakes and ex- organization that supports Eight Turkish comman- JIAT’s investigation tends its deepest sympathies, some five million Palestin- dos are seeking asylum in indicated that the condolences and solidarity to ians of perpetuating the Greece after commandeer- raid on Dahyan area Spokesman of the Arab coalition’s Joint Incidents Assessment Team (JIAT) on the families of the victims, say- Middle East conflict. ing a helicopter to flee Tur- did not comply with Yemen, Mansour Ahmed Al Mansour, holds a press conference in Riyadh. ing its accepts the JIAT’s results Israel and the US have ac- key following a failed coup and findings. cused the nearly 70-year- attempt against President the coalition’s rules legal adviser to the Joint Inci- target in an open area in order to Upon receiving the official old agency of maintaining Tayyip Erdogan in July 2016. of engagement. dents Assessment Team (JIAT), avoid such collateral damage,” findings, the Joint Forces Com- the idea that many Pales- Turkey describes the fu- said the strike had been based Al Mansour said. mand will undertake legal pro- tinians are refugees with a gitives as criminals involved Riyadh on intelligence indicating that “The team believes that the ceedings to hold those respon- right to return to the homes in the coup plot, and has de- the bus was carrying Houthi coalition forces should imme- sible and accountable for com- from which they fled or manded that Greece hand n airstrike by the Arab leaders, a legitimate military diately review the application mitting mistakes, according to were expelled during the them back. Greek courts Coalition to Restore the target, but delays in executing of their rules of engagement to the rules and regulations related 1948 war that accompanied have so far rejected Anka- ALegitimacy in Yemen last the strike and receiving a no- ensure compliance...” he said. to such cases. Israel’s creation, an idea ra’s requests. month that killed dozens of peo- strike order should be investi- The Joint Forces Command The coalition said it will they both oppose. ple traveling on a bus, lacked gated. of the Arab Coalition on Sat- “continue to revise and en - On Friday, Washington, military justification and re- “There was a clear delay in urday reviewed JIAT’s findings hance its rules of engagement, which until last year was by quires a review of the rules of preparing the fighter jet at the regarding the allegations sur- based on the operational les- far the agency’s biggest con- engagement, a coalition body appropriate time and place, rounding the operation carried sons learned, in a manner that tributor announced it was said yesterday. thus losing (the opportunity) out by coalition forces in the guarantees the non-recurrence ending funding to the “irre- Mansour Ahmed Al Mansour, to target this bus as a military Saada governorate. of such incidents.” deemably flawed operation.” DON’T MISS IT
TRAGIC END Summer work 03 ban a great success Actress shot dead by cops after she pointed toy gun at them Plans on to police to check on her and when officers arrived she Police officers were at Vanessa appeared to be having a seizure. form new bloc • He said the officers and a mental health clinician 04 for upcoming Marquez’s home for a welfare check. spoke with Vanessa Marquez “for over an hour and a half in an attempt to offer her medical care.” elections New York “She then armed herself with a handgun and point- ed it at the officers, at which time an officer-involved Apartment anessa Marquez, an actress who had a recurring shooting occurred,” he said. burgled while role in the hit TV series “ER,” was fatally shot by Vanessa Marquez played nurse Wendy Goldman on tenants away Vpolice as she waved what turned out to be a BB “ER” from 1994 to 1997 and also appeared on several 05 gun, authorities said. other shows including “Seinfeld” and Melrose Place.” on vacation Officers had gone to her home in the Los Angeles sub- Last year, she made headlines after accusing “ER” urb of Pasadena on Thursday to conduct a welfare check Vanessa Marquez co-star George Clooney of blacklisting her from the hit when the 49-year-old Vanessa Marquez grabbed what show for speaking out about sexual harassment and looked like a handgun and pointed it at officers, said weapon and they discovered it was a BB-type gun that racial discrimination. Sergeant Joe Mendoza, of the LA Sheriff’s Department. resembled a semi-automatic handgun.” George Clooney issued a statement at the time denying He said after the incident “officers checked the Mendoza said Vanessa Marquez’s landlord had called he had anything to do with casting decisions. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2018 02 Over 250 potential candidates took part in ‘Path’ training programme Training being provided to potential candidates by the Bahrain Institute for Political Development
our society, without seeking to em - now gearing up to a new chapter in its Mr Al Romaihi said 250 ulate any other types, said Informa- pioneering democratic process, adding • tion Affairs Minister, Head of Bahrain that the Bahrain Institute for Political potential parliamentary Institute for Political Development Development (BIPD) would play an candidates have so far (BIPD) board of trustees’ chairman Ali More than active role in this regard. participated in the training Al Romaihi yesterday. 10,000 citizens He cited in this regard the training programme ahead of the In a statement to Bahrain TV News attended different programme “Path” which was launched Centre, he paid tribute to HM the King in the run-up to the 2018 parliamentary upcoming legislative polls. for embarking on a pioneering project periodic training and municipal elections to bolster com- which paved the way for the establish- programmes at the munication with society. He described the ment of key institutions over the past Bahrain Institute “More than 250 potential parliamen- establishment• of the Bahrain two decades. for Political tary candidates have so far participated Institute for Political He cited particularly the bicameral Development since in the training programme ahead of the system – Shura Council and Coun - its inception. upcoming legislative polls, in addition Development (BIPD) as cil of Representatives – the National to managers of election campaigns, said one of the successful fruits Audit Court, the Public Prosecution MR AL ROMAIHI the minister. of the pioneering reform He valued the support of HM the project, being the first of its King, His Royal Highness Prime Minis- and the Supreme Council for Women periodic training programmes,” he said, ter Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa kind in the Middle East. (SCW). adding that awareness programmes tar- and His Royal Highness Prince Salman He described the establishment of geted 20,000 people, including school bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Manama 300 the Bahrain Institute for Political De- and university students, parliamentary Deputy Supreme Commander and First publications have been velopment (BIPD) as one of the suc- candidates and voters. Deputy Premier to the institute. tribute was paid to His Majesty brought out by the cessful fruits of the pioneering reform The institute has issued over the The minister extended thanks to King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa Bahrain Institute of project, being the first of its kind in the past years more than 300 publications members of the BIPD board of trustees Afor promoting the democratic Political Development Middle East. aimed at cultivating the culture of de- and the executive administration for process in the Kingdom. since its inception. “The think tank has served, since its mocracy, enhancing political awareness their dedicated work and strenuous Bahrain’s national democratic pro- inception in 2005, more than 30,000 and supporting the parliamentary life. efforts to achieve the objectives of the cess takes into account the nature of citizens – 10,000 of whom attended The minister said that Bahrain is institute. Arab League denounces US move to cut UNRWA funds
had forsaken its political and ethical re - The US step was in sponsibility towards finding a solution for • the 70 years of Palestinian suffering, said contradiction of international Aboul Gheit who indicated that UNRWA law and UN resolutions was put in a tougher situation in regards to connected with the Middle its operations. East peace process, he added. He said that the Arab League would be addressing the current status quo during a ministerial meeting dedicated to UNRWA Cairo operation In Palestine. Aboul Gheit said he would contact the he Arab League has denounced the agency to look into means to help some US decision to cut its funds to the 300,000 Palestinian children beginning TUnited Nations Relief and Works their school year. Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near Arab League Undersecretary for Pales- East (UNRWA). tine and Occupied Arab Territories Saeed In a statement on the issue, Arab League Abu Ali said that the US decision would Secretary General Ahmed Aboul Gheit said not annul UNRWA, a United Nations agency that the US decision lacked responsibility established by the General Assembly reso- and conscience, leading to grave conse - lution 302 in 1949. quences for around five million Palestinian The US step was in contradiction of inter- refugees already living in a dire situation, national law and UN resolutions connected Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) reported. with the Middle East peace process, he By taking this “unjust” decision, the US added. Kuwait orders probe, detains officers Kuwait City last Wednesday at the academy, Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) reported. uwait’s First Deputy Prime Minister The statement referred to the arrestees, and Defence Minister Shaikh Nasser namely the commander of Ali Al Sabah KSabah Al Ahmad Al Sabah yesterday Military College and Assistant Director issued instructions to the army chief of staff of Educational Affairs. From the Directo- Lieutenant General Mohammad Al Khader rate of Educational Affairs: the Arms Wing to detain a number of officers, non-commis- Commander and from the Students Affairs sioned officers and trainers at Ali Al Sabah Commander: the Assistant Commander of Military Academy. the Battalion. The Directorate of Moral Guidance and They also include detainees from the Public Relations issued a statement saying Students Affairs Command officers namely that Shaikh Nasser’s instructions are to re- commander of the student officers, com- fer the detainees to the joint investigation mander of the student cadets, and from the committee to examine circumstances of the weapons wing: weapons agent and four student officers’ death, who passed away weapons’ trainers. 03 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2018 big story Summer work ban a great success The ban that ended on Friday was enforced to ensure workers’ safety during the hot summer months
According to the ban, •firms should grant a rest period for workers from noon to 4pm.
The directive •protects the workers form the heat wave which is common during these hours in the summer months.
TDT|Manama Mohammed Zafran
his year’s compliance rate with the summer work Tban enforced to ensure workers safety was 98.5 percent- age, senior Labour Ministry offi- cials confirmed. The summer work ban end- ed on Friday and 156 violations were noted from companies caught flouting rules. However, the summer work ban, which is enforced to ensure that labourers are not forced to work bearing the scorching temperatures outside, was a suc- cess as the vast number of firms complied with the ban. The number of violations dur- ing the past two months amount- ed to just 1.5 percent. Labour Ministry Undersecre- tary Sabah Al Dosari confirmed The number of summer ban violations during the past two months amounted to only 1.5pc. to Tribune that the number of violations were much smaller tions were more than last year when compared to the compli- when the violations were less ance rate. than 100. DID “Maximum number of Labour and Social Devel - (98.5pc) firms strictly followed opment Minister Jameel Hu- 10,341 maidan praised the high level of the summer work ban enforced surprise and regular KNOW in July,” he told Tribune. inspection visits to compliance. “The high level of The violating firms have been worksites were carried compliance reflects the interest referred for legal action. Ac - out by separate Labour of all stakeholders in ensuring cording to the ban, firms should Ministry teams to enforce a safe working environment for A jail term not exceeding grant a rest period for workers the ban. workers in the Kingdom,” the three months, and/or from noon to 4pm. The law pro- minister said. a BD500-1000 fine, is tects the workers form the heat Mr Humaidan said that The high level Maximum wave which is common during on several days in June, while the Labour Ministry’s spe - of compliance number the penalty inflicted on these hours in June and July. July temperatures also remained cialised team had carried out reflects the of(98.5pc) the violators. The temperatures crossed 45C high. However, this year’s viola- 10,341 surprise and regular in- interest of all firms strictly stakeholders followed the The temperatures during this in ensuring a summer work month are expected to remain safe working ban enforced high with forecasts suggesting that the temperature in the next environment. in July. two weeks will continue to cross MR HUMAIDAN MR AL DOSARI 40C. Bahrain Health and Safety So- spection visits to work sites its dangerous health effects. ciety have been campaigning for during the ban. The minister highlighted the the work ban to be put in place “They reported the full com- importance of enhancing coop- from June 15 and end on Sep- pliance of 10,185 establishments eration between the Ministry of tember 15, from 12pm to 3pm. and some violations in which Labour and the private sector in The society pointed out that 323 workers had been affect- order to develop the work en- there have been increased in- ed. Legal action will be taken vironment, avoid occupational stances of heat-waves in recent against violators.” accidents as much as possible years while temperatures have He pointed out that the La- and increase productivity and become hotter and more humid, bour and Social Development profits of companies. necessitating a change in the Ministry had launched cam- There have been calls for ex- work-ban plan. paigns and held workshops to tending the work-ban to Sep- Other countries in the GCC raise awareness on the need to tember as well because of the have already implemented a avoid outdoor afternoon work expected heatwave during the three-month work ban extend- There are demands from various groups to extend the ban to September as well. during the summer heat, given month. ing from June to September. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2018 04 Plans on to form new bloc for upcoming elections Members belonging to new bloc will contest parliament and municipal council polls in all four governorates
houn, who served as the member of the Sources said the list will parliament in the period 2002-2006, • Yusuf Albori, former head of Northern expand as the new bloc Governorate municipal council (2006- will attract more youthful 2010) and Yusuf Zainal, who is set to faces “who can bring in a contest from the ninth constituency of new energy while engaging the Northern Governorate. The bloc will also have Mirza Al - in legislative battles at mahari, known as “Abunbeil”, who, the behest of citizens”. according to the sources, will run from the first constituency in the Northern Governorate. TDT|Manama Abdul Hadi Marhoun Ebrahim Yousef Jassim Abdelaal Mohammed Alsheikh Najah Sangoor Sources said social activist Taqi Alzira group of former MPs, munic- plans to run from the second constitu- ipal councils and activists are ency in the Northern Governorate. A planning to form a new bloc Among others who could be part of to contest the upcoming elections, it the bloc are former chairman of the As- emerged. sociation of Contractors Ibrahim Yusuf, Sources say the group plans to con- social activist Nader Abdulimam, for- test elections in all the four governo- mer MP Mohammed Alsheikh, former rates while also providing support to MP Jassim Abdelaal, researcher Dr Na- candidates who are contesting outside jah Hamid Sangoor and the chairman of the bloc. the Association of Sickle Cell Anaemia According to our sister paper Al Patients Zakaria Alkadhim. Ayam, consultations and meetings are Nader Abdulimam Taqi Alzira Yousef Zainal Yusuf Albori Zakaria Alkadhim Sources said the list will expand as being held between many former MPs the new bloc will attract more youthful and activists to launch the bloc. contesting the elections. And this will be The plan is to form a bloc that will brella, it is learnt. faces “who can bring in a new energy “Once things are finalised, the bloc followed by the list of candidates who represent all citizens, bring all political According to sources, the people be- while engaging in legislative battles at will come up with a clear roadmap on will contest elections,” sources said. and independent forces under one um- hind the move are Abdul Hadi Mar- the behest of citizens”.
Leading forum to discuss cyber security threats facing region
gion as well as the threats and oppor- portant, it provides an opportunity for ration between, Bahrain Technology The event is being held tunities from the development of the the community to come together and dis- Companies Society (BTECH), Informa- • blockchain technology will be discussed cuss these threats. The experts will also tion and eGovernment Authority (iGA) in collaboration between, during the SmartSec Cyber Security and give us vital information on how to react and Tamkeen. Bahrain Technology Blockchain Conference 2018. to regional and international threats. Meanwhile, Bahrain Technology Companies Society Held under the patronage of the Min- “On the second day we will focus on Companies Society (BTECH) announced (BTECH), Information and ister of Electricity and Water Affairs Dr Blockchain which is also a quickly de- the completion of the preparations for Abdulhussain Mirza, the event will be veloping area. We want to educate them the event in a statement released yes- eGovernment Authority held at Four Seasons Hotel, Bahrain Bay. about the opportunities in the area and terday. (iGA) and Tamkeen. Speaking to Tribune, Ahmed Al Hu- how we can progress. There are also Representatives from major technol- jairi, who was speaking on behalf of the threats in this area, which we discuss ogy companies from around the world TDT|Manama organising committee, said that the con- The conference as well.” including Avanza, Microsoft and Oracle Mohammed Zafran ference aims to explore the latest trends aims to explore He said that there has been a need for along with other internationally known in Cyber-security and Blockchain. the latest trends more conferences in this area. “Since companies in the information security major forum to help organisa- “It is a two-day event and on the first in Cyber-security the developments are so fast, people and Blockchain realm will be part of tions and businesses defeat cyber day we will focus on cyber-security and need adequate support to keep up with the event. threats will be held this week. the latest cyber threats affecting the and Blockchain. it. Especially with blockchain being a The participants of the event will in- A MR AL HUJAIRI International and regional experts region. new technology, knowledge sharing is clude government bodies, ministries, will convene in Bahrain this Tuesday to “This is a fast changing sector; there important. This is why we chose to have institutions, as well as private sector discuss the latest cyber security threats are developments every day so it is im- this event to be dedicated to these two institutions such as banks, companies, facing the region. portant that we stay on top of it. It is accordingly. important topics.” educational and health institutions and Cyber-security issues facing the re- critical to note the changes and adapt “This is why events like these are im- The event is being held in collabo- other entities.
Support Kerala drive
The Bahrain Keraleeya Samajam, with the support of Chithrakala Club, Vanithavedhi and literary wings organised “Jeevan” a programme to showcase support for rebuilding Kerala at the BKS Diamond Jubilee Hall. Samajam acting president Mohanraj P N presided over the function and General Secretary M P Raghu welcomed the gathering. Various cultural events and performances were also held. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2018 05
Probe on into sex scandal Apartment burgled while involving US sailors
Six defendants including• a lieutenant tenants away on vacation commander are facing court- BD250 in cash and other things stolen; police begin probe into incident martial, according to the paper. TDT|Manama Harpreet Kaur TDT|Manama
n apartment in Zinj was series of criminal burgled allegedly by a investigations into a Agroup of thieves while Asex scandal has net- the tenants were out of the ted several Navy chief petty country on a vacation. officers, The Navy Times re- Sources said thugs would have ported. broken open the apartment late Six defendants including Friday evening. a lieutenant commander are They said cash around BD250 facing court-martial, accord- and other items were stolen. The ing to the paper. apartment is located on Build- Although their alleged ing 579, Road 3012, opposite the crimes and the tawdry details New Millennium School. attached to them seem sim- Speaking to Tribune, the bur- ilar, military officials insist glary victim’s brother Shiva that the six cases spun out Kannan said the door locks were of separate Naval Criminal broken by the thugs. Investigative Service probes “Police have begun probe into and are not connected to the incident. We still don’t know each other. as to how many were there? “NCIS has opened separate They made a thorough search, investigations into allega- broke open cupboards, clothes tions involving these sailors. were lying scattered on the floor. The Navy is unable to com- “There was some jewellery ment on the details while the in the apartment. But luckily, investigation is ongoing,” said the burglars failed to find them. Cmdr Joshua Frey, spokes- They made off with BD250 cash. man for US Naval Forces Cen- “It was the neighbours who tral Command, was quoted by The Navy Times. Often shortened to “NAV- The thugs had broken open the front-door lock. CENT,” the command con- It was the neighbours trols not only the Navy’s Fifth who informed me about informed me about the burglary. which would make the job dif- two safety exists. My sister-in- have much value.” Fleet but several maritime the burglary. It looks It looks like a well-planned one.” ficult for cops to track down the law’s metal anklet was found Mr Kannan said some of the task forces operating in the like a well-planned one. Mr Kannan said the build- suspects. near one of the safety exists. neighbours recalled hearing Red and Arabian seas, the ing doesn’t have CCTV cameras “The building has only one The burglars must have thrown some door-breaking sounds but Gulf of Oman and the Persian MR KANNAN or other surveillance system, main entrance while there are it away after realising it doesn’t were afraid of coming out. Gulf. New regulations on installing public radio-communication stations in place
public radio-communication the TRA will be the point of areas in Bahrain are catego - This move aims stations (PRS). contact between the telecom- rised into zoning where each to• regulate the PRSs The regulation was devel - munications network opera- zone is linked to specific types oped in coordination with the The move will tors and the concerned entities of PRSs allowed to be deployed situation in the Municipalities Affairs, Civ- to ensure that the policies and in each zone, provided that the Kingdom by applying il Aviation Affairs, Supreme give confidence procedures related to design- public and the concerned en- to the public the requirements and Council for the Environment, ing, deploying, development tities are notified and consult- General Directorate of Civil that the PRSs and maintenance of PRSs are ed before deploying PRSs, the conditions on the basis Defence and other concerned deployment is unified. statement said. of Decree No 48 of 2002. government entities, the TRA being regulated It will also ensure the emis- “The move will give confi - said in a statement issued. and monitored. sion of the electromagnetic dence to the public that the TDT|Manama “Each of the stakeholders fields are within the agreed PRSs deployment is being reg- established its criteria and con- MR ALNOAIMI thresholds to protect the public ulated and monitored. The is- he Telecommunications ditions that the telecom oper- safety and environment while suance of this Regulation will Regulatory Authority ators shall consider in order the PRSs situation in the King- tenance of PRSs according to the procedures for choosing also enable TRA to commence T(TRA) has announced to allow TRA to issue the final dom by applying the require- Decree No 48 of 2002 and the the locations to deploy the rectification of the unpermit- the issuance of the regulation permits to deploy the public ra- ments and conditions stipu - Prime Ministerial Decision No. PRSs are transparent with the ted PRSs situation,” TRA’s Tech- on permitting, installation, up- dio-communications stations.” lated when designing, deploy- 45 of 2015 as well as the laws. public. nical and Operations Director, grading and maintenance of This move aims to regulate ing, development and main - According to this regulation, Based on this regulation, the Mohammed Alnoaimi, said.
Enhancing skills Bahrain guest of honour at Hungary film festival A latest batch Manama culture of tolerance and of graduates co-existence emanating has completed he Isa Cultural from the reality of the their course at NGN Training Centre yester- Bahraini society though Centre. Located Tday announced 4,000 music as an influential at the World that Bahrain will be authors, script tool and universal lan - Trade Centre the guest of honour at writers, directors and guage, it said. in Manama, the Seven Hills Inter- filmmakers from all Vice Chairman of the the courses national Film Festival over the world will Board of Trustees and are part of a (SHIFF), due to be held attend the festival. Executive Director of the continuing in Hungary. Isa Cultural Centre, and training A ‘Bahrain Day’ will Board of Trustees Chair- programme be held during the event which will man of the King Hamad Global Centre offered by attract more than 4,000 authors, script for Peaceful Co-existence, Dr Shaikh the NGN in writers, directors and filmmakers from Khalid bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, said the cooperation all over the world. centre is participating at the official with VMware Through its participation, the Isa invitation of the management of the International. Cultural Centre aims to convey the annual SHIFF. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2018 06
797 Bahraini teachers Qalali Housing Walkway recruited by MoE Manama
he Education Min- Project to begin soon Tistry is currently fi- nalising the recruitment procedures of a total of Project cost estimated to be around BD157,000 797 Bahraini teachers, who had graduated from the Bahrain Teachers’ The minister pointed College, as well as from • universities in Bahrain out that the walkway will and abroad, and meet the serve the Qalali Housing requirements, Undersec- Project’s residents, and retary for Resources and those of neighbouring Services, Dr Mohammed Mubarak Juma’a said. regions, noting that it The undersecretary will be an important extended sincere thanks family entertainment and appreciation to His monument. The ministry is Majesty King Hamad bin keen on setting Isa Al Khalifa for the con- stant support enjoyed by Manama up recreational projects in various the Ministry of Educa - governorates, tion under his leadership he tender for the Qalali through providing the Housing Walkway project in line with its necessary human resourc- Thas been awarded, and efforts to boost es for the new school year, work will begin soon, Works, sustainable urban 2018/2019, which, he said, Municipalities Affairs and Urban development. would enable the ministry Planning Minister Essam Khalaf MR KHALAF to implement its develop- said yesterday. ment projects. Based on the directives of the He added that the ministry is He also paid tribute to government, led by His Royal keen on setting up recreational the Civil Service Bureau Highness Prime Minister Prince projects in various governorates, (CSB) for its cooperation Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, as in line with its efforts to boost sus- in this regard. well as the follow-up and inter- tainable urban development and According to sources, est of His Royal Highness Prince provide sports and leisure spaces. the administrative and Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the “The ministry is cooperating teaching staff will join Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme with the Muharraq Municipal their schools on Septem- Commander and First Deputy Council to implement the Qalali ber 2. Premier, the ministry is keen on Housing Walkway project,” he enhancing the level and quality of said. services delivered to the citizens He pointed out that the walk- and residents across the kingdom, way will serve the Qalali Housing he said. Project’s residents, and those of Bahrain, He announced that work on the neighbouring regions, noting that BD157,000-project will begin later it will be an important family en- Egypt this month. The walkway project will directly serve residents of Qalali Housing Project. tertainment monument. summit hailed Manama
Telling tales of legendary artists using colours! ouncil of Representa- Ctives Speaker Ahmed Al Mulla hailed results of Sana, who is currently the session of official talks running• a successful As an art educator, my main between His Majesty King focus is on giving endless Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa programme ‘Meet the and Egyptian President Masters Around The World’ opportunities to children and Abdel Fattah Al Sisi. adults to learn and He hailed steadi - aims to inspire budding enjoy art-making. artists by conveying the ly-growing bilateral rela- SANA tions over the past years, stories of legendary artists describing outstanding from across the world. joint ties as a model to for inspiration everywhere and finding emulate for pan-Arab re- TDT|Manama ways to incorporate it into my style. As a lations. Harpreet Kaur mixed media artist, I enjoy being creative He paid tribute to Pres- with paints, inks, pens, markers.” ident Al Sisi, hailing his “As an art educator, I designed a course fraternal stances and sup- akistani born, Bahrain resident for children from age 7 to 9 years and 10+ port to bolstering bilateral Sana Asad is a mixed media artist and teens where they will be learning relations with the King- Pwho has been inspiring many art- about art, history and its techniques. dom of Bahrain ever since ists in the Kingdom with her art commu- ‘Meet the Masters Around The World’ he assume presidency. nity ‘Wild About Art and Craft’. is a monthly based lesson where each He described relations Sana, who is currently running a suc- month I will be introducing one artist to binding Bahrain and cessful programme ‘Meet the Masters the students. Egypt as model of Arab Around The World’ aims to inspire “The course is designed in a detailed fraternity, deep-rooted budding artists by conveying the sto - form where it is divided into three parts. and steadily-growing his- ries of legendary artists from across A multi-media presentation offers les- toric partnership, on the the world. sons to students about the fascinating basis of mutual respect, Speaking to Tribune, Sana said, “I was lives, background and culture of the artist led by HM King Hamad born and brought up in Pakistan, and I and the world they lived in. bin Isa Al-Khalifa and am currently living in Bahrain with my “The second component of Meet the President Al-Sisi. husband and four children. I’m a fashion Masters is practice, which includes prac- He hailed the results designer turned art educator. In 2010 I ticing the techniques that made the art of the Bahraini-Egyp - turned my passion for designing dresses unique. Lastly, the final step of Meet the tian summit for efforts to into teaching art and I’m loving every Masters is a project, where students cre- strengthen Arab solidarity minute of it. ate their own masterpiece in the style or in this critical phase and “I started creating my own mixed me- subject matter as the master artist. mounting challenges fac- dia paintings in 2015 inspired by many “Furthermore, we have organised two ing the Arab nation. artists, where I relished creating whimsi- successful annual art exhibitions where He stressed the impor- cal faces with layers. I deeply believe that children display their artwork and enjoy tance of the joint summit you paint what you need the most in your a full day of creating art with various which was held in April life. I consider myself a storyteller where Bahraini artists. 2016 in 2016, yielding a I use color instead of words. “As an art educator, my main focus is on string of economic, finan- “The entire idea of playing with colors giving endless opportunities to children cial, trade and investment and follow all the latest trends always and adults to learn and enjoy art-making,” agreements and memo- fascinated me. I am continually looking Sana is a contributor to the Kingdom’s art scene. she added. randa of understanding. 07 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2018 business
8 hurt in blast, blaze at German refinery Gulf Air joins hands with AFP| Berlin fire erupted yesterday Aat a refinery in south- ern Germany following an RCO for passenger donation explosion, injuring at least eight people and forcing au- thorities to evacuate almost Al-Sayyid expressed his sincere 2,000 local residents, police The initiative is thanks and appreciation to the said. • Minister for his contribution in The explosion took place aimed at activating social supporting charitable initiatives at around 5:30 am (0330 responsibility allowing in the Kingdom and said that GMT) in a site owned by the passengers to participate this cooperation comes within Bayernoil group near the and contribute to the community partnership pro- Bavarian city of Ingolstadt, gramme to provide support, care on the banks of the Danube charitable work and opportunities to orphans. river. Donations will be allocated to Public broadcaster Bay- TDT| Manama support health and education erischer Rundfunk said the programs for the underprivi- shockwaves from the blast ulf Air, the national car- leged families and children. were felt several kilometers rier of Bahrain, in coop- It is worth mentioning that away. Geration with the Royal Mohammed Salahuddin, one of Pictures from the scene Charity Organisation (RCO), yes- the passengers on the said Lon- showed flames and smoke terday launched an initiative don flight, was the first person rising above the refinery as to allow passengers to donate to participate and donate. He dawn broke. coins or notes of any currency Minister of Industry Zayed R. Alzayani and Dr Mustafa Al-Sayed signing the agreement expressed his admiration to the Three of the victims suf- onboard Gulf Air flights. project and wished success to fered “medium or serious The project was launched both parties in this collabora- injuries”, police said in a by Zayed R. Alzayani, Minis- vating social responsibility and age of charitable and humani- Zayed R. Alzayani acclaimed tion. The Gulf Air-RCO donation statement. ter of Industry, Commerce and allowing passengers to partici- tarian work inside and outside the spectrum of charitable and project is being held for the first Tourism and Chairman of Gulf pate and contribute to charitable the Kingdom of Bahrain. He also humanitarian activities of the time in the Kingdom of Bah - Air’s Board of Directors and work. praised the efforts of His High- Royal Charity Organisation and rain and promotes the principle Dr Mustafa Al-Sayed, Secre- Zayed R. Alzayani praised the ness Sheikh Nasser bin Ham- confirmed Gulf Air’s commit- of community partnership to Japan central bank tary-General of the Royal Char- Royal patronage of His Majesty ad Al-Khalifa, Chairman of the ment in giving back to the com- encourage travellers to donate ity Organization on the airline’s King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khal- Board of Trustees of the Royal munity and in contributing to excess money change by placing chief says no rate flight from Bahrain Internation- ifa, King of Bahrain and RCO’s Charity Organisation, and his such initiatives driven by RCO it in special envelopes that are hike for ‘long time’ al Airport to London Heathrow. Honorary President, and the His role in the charity scene to pro- for Bahraini orphans. located in seat pockets on board This initiative is aimed at acti- Majesty’s attention and patron- vide a better life for all. For his part, Dr Mustafa Gulf Air flights. AFP| Tokyo
he Bank of Japan will Tnot raise interest rates “for quite a long time”, its Corporates urged to support Rayaat Iraq oil exports hit 2018 peak chief said in an interview published yesterday even as TDT| Manama AFP| Baghdad crude oil. its US and European peers Iraq’s sole source of foreign tighten monetary policy. call went out to corporates raq’s oil exports for August currency, oil revenues have Haruhiko Kuroda dis- A and individuals yesterday Ihit their highest monthly pumped more than $60 billion missed speculation that BoJ to support AlMabarrah AlKhal- figure this year, the oil ministry into state coffers since Jan- was planning to adjust its ifia Foundation’s Rayaat pro- said yesterday, with nearly 112 uary. super-loose policy, aimed gramme which gives the op - million barrels of crude bring- Baghdad’s economy has been at keeping long-term inter- portunity to sponsor students ing $7.7 billion to the war-torn hit hard by the war against the est rates around zero per- pursuing their Baccalaureate, country’s ailing economy. Islamic State jihadist group cent and short-term rates Masters and Medicine degrees. “In August, exports of crude which had seized a third of at minus 0.1 percent “We Sponsorship will be entitled to reached 111.6 million barrels Iraq’s territory in 2014 before don’t intend to raise them students enrolled for the up- and revenues were $7.7 bil - being ousted in a vast govern- for quite a long time,” he coming academic year 2018- lion,” on an average price of ment offensive last year. told the Yomiuri newspaper. 2019. The Rayaat Programme offers several benefits to bright students $69.59 per barrel, it said in a Iraq suffers from persistent The BoJ has struggled years The programme offers sever- statement. corruption and many Iraqis to reach the 2pc inflation to al benefits to students, includ- throughout the academic year ships at accredited universities In August last year Iraq complain that the country’s oil turbocharge economy, and ing covering all university fees and create job opportunities in in the Kingdom. In addition, earned $4.6 billion from the wealth is unfairly distributed. has defended the decision to as well as book fees, monthly the public and private sector in the programme offers financial sale of 99.7 million barrels of This summer saw weeks maintain monetary easing financial incentives according order to develop the necessary incentives, enrichment work- of demonstrations in the oil- even as other central banks to academic attainment, access skills and provide students with shops, work experiences, and rich but marginalised south, tighten policy. to workshops and training op- the necessary work ethic. The community service opportuni- demanding an end to power portunities in different sectors. programme also aims to pro- ties within a supportive student shortages and graft. Rayaat also fosters the culture mote social responsibility con- environment. This year the Iraq has the second-highest of ‘social responsibility” by in- cepts and encourage students to programme included40 schol- output of any member of the Argentina ratings stilling volunteerism and com- participate in volunteer work to arships for the Baccalaureate $7.7bn OPEC oil producers cartel, at under review munity outreach programmes serve the community. degree, along with Her High- worth crude oil was some 4.5 million barrels per throughout the duration of Rayaat was launched in 2011 ness Shaikha Moza bint Ham- exported from Iraq in day. the programme. The Rayaat as a comprehensive approach ad AlKhalifa Medical Grant in August alone Major oil producers includ- AFP| Washington Programme seeks to organise to education and personal de- collaboration with the Royal ing OPEC members and Russia workshops as well as educa- velopment. The programme College of Surgeons in Ireland – agreed in June to raise crude he S&P ratings agen- tional and recreational courses provides students with scholar- Medical University of Bahrain. output. Tcy placed Argentina’s short- and long-term cred- it ratings under review for possible downgrade Fri- The raffle draw held by LuLu day, citing pressure on the Hypermarket and Zespri country’s currency. “We are Kiwifruit in connection with placing our ‘B+’ long-term the kiwi promotion from and ‘B’ short-term sovereign July 19 to August 18. The first prize winner Khadija credit ratings on Argentina Ali received BD 500 worth on CreditWatch with nega- of LuLu Shopping voucher; tive implications,” Standard the second prize winner, M. & Poor’s said. It praised ef- Sasidhar Kumar received BD forts by President Mauri- 200 voucher and the third cio Macri’s administration prize winner Amal Ahmed was to “stabilize the economy awarded BD100 voucher. LuLu through difficult austerity Shopping voucher worth BD measures,” including a $50 10 were awarded to 27 other billion stand-by loan agree- participants ment with the International Monetary Fund. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2018 08
Fitch says Italian debt outlook now ‘negative’ Lira crisis forces Turkey to AFP| New York
he Fitch ratings agen- Tcy on Friday revised its outlook for Italian long- hike gas, power prices 14pc term debt from stable to negative, citing the risks of omists expect another hefty a “new and untested” coali- The lira has fallen reading. tion government. • “This will provide the first A statement from the New 42pc against the dollar, hard evidence of the impact of York-based agency said it hit by concerns about the lira’s collapse this month on expects “fiscal loosening” President Tayyip the wider economy,” Jason Tu- from the new populist gov- Erdogan’s grip on the vey of Capital Economics said in ernment, possibly leaving a note to clients on Friday. “Italy’s very high level of monetary policy The latest hikes in electric- public debt more exposed ity and gas prices will directly to potential shocks.” Reuters | Ankara increase inflation by 35 basis The lowered outlook points, according to Reuters cal- comes almost exactly three urkey raised natural gas culations. months after the new co - prices yesterday by as Erdogan, self-described “en- alition -- joining the an - Tmuch as 14 percent, two emy of interest rates”, wants ti-establishment Five Star sources said, while the energy to see lower borrowing costs Movement and the far-right regulator announced a similar to keep credit flowing, particu- Lega Nord, formerly the increase in electricity costs as a larly to the construction sector. Northern League -- came deepening currency crisis stokes Investors, who see the econo- to power in elections that inflation. my heading for a hard landing, jolted the country’s main- The lira has fallen 42 percent say decisive interest rate hikes stream parties. against the dollar this year, hit are needed to put the brakes on The partners campaigned by concerns about President inflation. as strongly anti-immigrant Tayyip Erdogan’s grip on mon- Erdogan, who has appointed and as outspoken critics of etary policy and a worsening his son-in-law Berat Albayrak the European Union. rift with the United States over The lira has fallen 42 percent against the dollar this year- Reuters as finance minister, casts the Fitch said Italian risk had a detained American Christian lira’s slide as an economic attack grown since its last review pastor. percent for industrial use and 9 needs. The lira crisis has driven production came from natural on Turkey by Western govern- in March, given “the sizable The sell-off has increased percent for residential use effec- up the cost, in local currency gas power plants in 2017. ments, financiers and ratings policy differences between the cost of food and petrol and tive from Saturday, two sources terms, of oil and gas. Inflation agencies. He says high interest its coalition partners, and raised fears about the impact told Reuters. Officials for Botas Likewise, Turkey’s energy Retail prices in Istanbul, Tur- rates cause inflation — a stance inconsistencies” between on the country’s wider econo- were not immediately available regulator said it would raise key’s biggest city, surged 2.23 at odds with orthodox econom- some electoral promises my and banks. Economists are to comment. electricity prices by 14 percent percent month-on-month in Au- ics. and the “stated objective to particularly worried about the Last month, Botas increased for industrial use and 9 percent gust, for a year-on-year increase “We see little chance that an reduce public debt.” central bank’s inability to rein the price of natural gas for elec- for households from Saturday. of 14.99 percent, the Istanbul ugly set of inflation figures will in inflation, which hit a 14-year tricity production by 50 percent It increased prices by the same Chamber of Commerce said on change the government’s — and, high of nearly 16 percent in July. and by 9 percent for residential amount last month. Saturday. crucially, President Erdogan’s — State pipeline operator Botas use. Turkey is dependent on im- Almost a third of Turkey’s to- Official August inflation data stance on interest rates,” Tuvey Trump to skip Asian raised natural gas prices by 14 ports for almost all of its energy tal 293 billion megawatt power is due on Monday, and econ - of Capital Economics said. regional summits AFP| Washington Interest rates hit S President Donald ‘No panic’ over Trump UTrump will not attend regional summits with Asian allies in November roof in Argentina but will send Vice President threat, says WTO chief Mike Pence instead, the Bloomberg| Buenos Aires the year. White House announced But the Merval index on Reuters| Ankara in the WTO that they would like Friday. rgentina’s Central Bank the Buenos Aires stock mar- to improve are not new. And I Pence will travel to Sin- Ahiked its benchmark in- ket jumped 5.34 per cent to orld Trade Organisation think what he said yesterday is gapore to attend the Asso- terest rate from 45 to 60 per 26,754.85 points on the back of Whead Roberto Azevedo The US concerns consistent with what they have ciation of Southeast Asian cent on Thursday in a dramatic a 13.5 per cent rise in the share said yesterday US President about areas in the expressed before.” Trump has Nations (ASEAN) summit but fruitless bid to shore up price of Brazilian petroleum Donald Trump’s comments WTO that they would previously called the WTO a and the East Asia Summit, the peso, which plunged to a giant Petrobras.The weakening about potentially leaving the like to improve “disaster” and a “catastrophe”. it said. record low against the dollar. peso made stock prices tempt- WTO were consistent with are not new. And During his election cam - He will then go on to Pap- Despite the bank’s extraor- ing and drove sales. what the United States has said I think what he paign he told NBC that if the ua New Guinea for Asia Pa- dinary measure to impose one Earlier Marcos Pena, Presi- previously and did not reflect WTO rules blocked his policies, cific Economic Cooperation of the world’s highest bench- dent Mauricio Macri’s cabinet new concerns. Trump said on said yesterday is he would renegotiate US mem- (APEC) meetings, the White mark rates, the currency lost chief, was forced to deny the Thursday that he could pull out consistent with what bership or pull out. Trump’s House said. a further 13.5 per cent by the government was facing an eco- of the WTO, potentially under- they have expressed ambassador has said the US will Trump attended the ASE- close -- its biggest daily loss of nomic disaster. mining one of the foundations before not shy away from being dis- AN summit in the Philip - the year. The Argentine cur- “We are not facing economic of the modern global economy, ruptive to shake up what it sees ROBERTO AZEVEDO pines and the APEC summit rency has now lost 53 per cent failure,” said Mr Pena. which the US was instrumen- WTO CHIEF as a complacent organization, in Vietnam last year. of its value since the beginning “This is a transformation, tal in creating. “If they don’t and has precipitated a crisis by The White House said of the year, to trade at 39.87 to not failure. In that transfor- shape up, I would withdraw the WTO’s director general, said blocking appointments of WTO Pence, while in Asia, would the dollar. It was worth around mation there are difficult mo- from the WTO,” Trump said. In there was no reason for “panic”. judges, forcing other countries “highlight the United States’ 18 to the dollar at the start of ments,” he said. a response on Friday, Azevedo, “The U.S. concerns about areas to discuss reforms. vision of a free and open In- do-Pacific, based on respect for sovereignty, the rule of law, and the principles of free, fair, and reciprocal trade. “The Vice President looks forward to meeting with our allies and partners from across the region to advance security, prosperi- ty, and freedom for all,” the White House said. The White House also confirmed Friday that Trump will travel to Paris for the November 11 com- memoration of the 100th anniversary of the armistice that ended World War I. Trump will attend the ceremonies to “highlight the sacrifices that Ameri- cans have made, not only during World War I but also in the century since, in the University of Bahrain students who successfully completed the CrediMax Summer Internship Programme posing for a photograph. The programme offered University students the opportunity to learn and name of liberty,” it said. develop new skills as well as gain insight to succeed in their career SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2018 09
Tehran wants Europe to act on nuclear deal Trump threatens to exclude Reuters| Dubai
junior British minister Aheld talks in Iran yes- terday, as Tehran said Eu- Canada from new NAFTA ropean states should take action if they wanted to save now.” Iran’s nuclear deal after the AFP| Washington The White House now has 30 US withdrawal from it, Ira- days before it must present the nian state media reported. S President Donald There is no political full text of the new agreement to “Among issues we have Trump yesterday threat- necessity to keep Congress, which will give Otta- with Britain as a country ... Uened to exclude Canada Canada in the new wa and Washington time to iron remaining in the agreement from a new NAFTA agreement NAFTA deal. If we out remaining differences. is access to banking resourc- after negotiations to rewrite the don’t make a fair ‘Win-win-win’ es and the sale of oil,” state pact ended without an agree- deal for the U.S. after news agency IRNA quoted ment decades of abuse, “We know that a win-win-win Iranian Foreign Minister “There is no political neces- agreement is within reach,” For- Mohammad Javad Zarif as sity to keep Canada in the new Canada will be out eign Minister Chrystia Freeland telling reporters. NAFTA deal. If we don’t make a DONALD TRUMP told reporters after a week of “It is time for the Euro- fair deal for the U.S. after dec- talks to rewrite the 25-year-old peans to act in addition to ades of abuse, Canada will be NAFTA. voicing their political com- out,” he tweeted. “With good will and flexibility mitment. These measures “Congress should not inter- on all sides, I know we can get may be costly, but if coun- fere with these negotiations or Donald Trump Chrystia Freeland there.” tries want to reap benefits I will simply terminate NAFTA However, she repeated that and if they believe the nu- entirely & we will be far better The US and Mexico had an- gotiations” appeared to refer to ican Free Trade Agreement, but Canada will only sign an agree- clear accord is an interna- off.” nounced a breakthrough accord one potential obstacle: the fact in a bizarre twist, inflammatory ment that is in its national in- tional achievement, they US-Canadian trade talks are on Monday, potentially leaving that lawmakers have empow- comments from President Don- terest. should be ready to keep set to resume on Wednesday, Canada out in the cold, but Ot- ered him to reach a so-called ald Trump angered Canadian “We’ll keep talking until we these achievements.” and Ottawa and Washington still tawa’s foreign minister Chrystia “fast track” agreement only with officials and threatened to up- reach a good deal,” Freeland Britain and other Europe- have time to reach an agree - Freeland insisted that a “win- both NAFTA partners, not just end the talks. said. an signatories are trying to ment that would keep Canada in win-win” agreement was within Mexico. The US and Mexico an - US Trade Representative Rob- keep the nuclear deal alive, the 25-year-old trade pact with reach. It is unclear how that will be nounced a breakthrough accord ert Lighthizer said the negoti- despite US President Don- Mexico. The White House notified sorted out. on Monday, potentially leaving ations over the past four days ald Trump’s reimposition But Trump’s tweet seemed Congress on Friday of its “in- Canada out in the cold if no deal were “constructive, and we of sanctions on Tehran. UK’s designed to greatly ramp up the tent to sign a trade agreement Canada talks uncertain is reached, but Ottawa’s foreign made progress. Junior Foreign Minister pressure on Canadian negoti- with Mexico -- and Canada, if it The United States is pressing minister insisted that a “win- “Our officials are continuing Alistair Burt earlier met Ira- ators. is willing -- 90 days from now.” ahead with a free trade pact win-win” agreement is within to work toward agreement. The nian Deputy Foreign Minis- Earlier in the week, officials The White House now has with Mexico, but whether Can- reach. USTR team will meet with Minis- ter Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s had appeared close to reach - 30 days to present the full text ada will join depends on a new US and Canadian officials said ter Freeland and her colleagues state television reported ing a deal that would rewrite of a new agreement to Con - round of talks next week, after talks will resume on Wednesday, Wednesday of next week,” he “The talks mainly covered the North American Free Trade gress, which will give Ottawa negotiations ended Friday with- but the White House already said in a statement. economic cooperation and Agreement, but leaked inflam- and Washington time to iron out an agreement. notified Congress Friday of its Lighthizer stressed that the mechanisms of financial matory comments from Trump out differences. Officials had appeared to be “intent to sign a trade agreement new agreement will have “huge and monetary dealings be- angered Canadian officials and Trump’s caution to Congress on track to reach a deal that with Mexico -- - - and Canada, benefits for our workers, farm- tween the two countries af- threatened to upend the talks. to “not interfere with these ne- would rewrite the North Amer- if it is willing --- 90 days from ers, ranchers, and businesses.” ter the US withdrawal from the nuclear accord,” the tel- evision report said. The two sides also dis - cussed regional develop- Free trade deal with ments, it added. Indian stocks set to In a statement before his visit, Burt said: “As long as China soon: Singapore Iran meets its commitments under the deal, we remain AFP| Singapore ald Trump abandoned it on climb new highs: Poll committed to it as we be- coming to office early last year. lieve it is the best way to road agreement on what Trump, whose adminis - perennial problem of higher in- in a May poll as the index has ensure a safe, secure future Bwould be the world’s big- tration has embarked on an Indian stocks have flation is reappearing due to ris- already breached the end-2018 for the region.” Burt was gest free trade deal is expected America-first policy and is • ing oil prices and also as global level forecast back then, large- also expected to discuss to be reached at a leaders’ sum- engaged in a tit-for-tat trade scaled several fresh monetary policy is shifting to a ly driven by expectations for the cases of dual nationals mit in Singapore in November, brawl with China, will skip highs and are forecast to tightening bias. strong corporate earnings. In- detained in Iran. Britain the city-state’s trade minister two Asian summits in Novem- continue that uptrend Despite those concerns and deed, all 15 strategists who an- is seeking the release of said yesterday. ber, including one in Singa- increasing uncertainty ahead of swered an extra question said Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, The 16-nation Regional pore. Reuters| Bengaluru national elections next year, In- company earnings growth has a project manager with the Comprehensive Economic RCEP trade ministers and ne- dian stocks have scaled several yet to peak in India. “Strong Thomson Reuters Founda- Partnership (RCEP), which will gotiators met in Singapore on fresh highs and are forecast to macro-economic factors over- tion who was arrested in cover about half the world’s Thursday and Friday on the hile the tit-for-tat tariff continue that uptrend. all will push the index further April 2016 at a Tehran air- population and a third of its sidelines of an Association of Wwar between the Unit- The Sensex is forecast to rise up. Tax growth, good monsoon port as she headed back to GDP, has taken centre stage as Southeast Asian Nations (ASE- ed States and China has hurt another 2 percent and hit a new rains, rising consumption and Britain with her daughter, Washington embarks on a uni- AN) gathering. emerging markets and pushed high of 39,500 by end-Decem- recovering corporate earnings now aged four, after a family lateral, protectionist agenda. The RCEP will group the 10 the rupee to an all-time low, the ber from Wednesday’s close, will support,” said SP Tulsian, visit. She was convicted of The RCEP is backed by Chi- ASEAN members plus China, benchmark index has gained according to the poll of around an investment adviser. Asia’s plotting to overthrow Iran’s na and notably excludes the India, Japan, South Korea, nearly 14 percent this year and 50 strategists taken August 23- third-largest economy took a clerical establishment, a US, which had been leading Australia and New Zealand. It hit a lifetime high of 38,989 on 30. It is expected to gain a fur- hit from a ban of currency notes charge denied by her fam- another regional pact -- the will become the world’s big- Aug 29, outperforming oth - ther 4 percent next year. The and a hasty implementation of ily and the Foundation, a Trans-Pacific Partnership gest free trade pact if agree- er major global indices. That latest bullish consensus was a goods and services tax in July charity organization. (TPP) -- until President Don- ment is reached. comes at a time when India’s an upgrade from predictions last year, but recovered smartly. India to help landlocked Nepal build rail link to Kathmandu Reuters| Kathmandu summit of seven South and East after the Konkan Railway sub- and India, is seeking to lessen Asian countries. mits its findings, officials said. its heavy dependence on New ndia will help Nepal construct India’s Konkan Railway Cor- The bulk of Nepal’s overland Delhi for trade and the supply Ia rail link between capital poration Ltd will conduct a pre- foreign trade is routed through of essential goods such as fuel, as Kathmandu and an Indian bor- liminary engineering and traffic Raxaul and accounts for near- it tries to improve connectivity der town for smoother move- survey for the rail line, India’s ly two thirds of all trade in the with China. ment of passengers and cargo embassy in Nepal said in a state- landlocked nation. Imports by China has already conducted to the landlocked Himalayan ment. roadways are often delayed and a pre-feasibility study for a 70 nation, which neighbouring Chi- The planned 130 km (80.78 expensive as cargo is carried in km (42 miles) link connecting na is also trying to woo with a mile) line from the Indian bor- diesel-guzzling trucks. Gyiron in Tibet with Kathman- similar plan. der town of Raxaul in eastern “The Raxaul-Kathmandu du, making it one of the most An agreement to study the Bihar state to Nepalese capi - rail line is expected to expand ambitious infrastructure pro- feasibility of a rail line linking tal Kathmandu, once built, will connectivity by enhancing peo- jects in the rugged Himalayan the two countries was signed just be the second rail track in ple-to-people linkages between mountains. by officials on Friday during a the mountainous nation. Ne- the two countries and promoting Political analysts say India’s meeting between Nepal’s Prime pal’s only railway link is a 35 km economic growth and develop- plan to build the rail link in Ne- Minister K.P. Sharma Oli and stretch in its southern plains. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, right, poses with his Nepalese counterpart ment,” the Indian embassy state- pal comes as New Delhi jostles Indian premier Narendra Modi Construction of the rail line Sher Bahadur Deuba for a photo at the Indian presidential palace in New Delhi, ment said. with Beijing to wield greater in- on the sidelines of a regional and its funding will be finalised India. - (Source: AP) Nepal, wedged between China fluence over smaller neighbours. QUOTE EXPERIENCE IS ONE THING OF THE YOU CAN’T GET FOR NOTHING. DAY OSCAR WILDE SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2018
of United States presidential politics, with its obsessive focus on the leader, and grafted it onto a Westminster system of parlia- Another mentary government that was designed for collaboration and GEORGE MEGALOGENIS compromise. The prime minister is not nother Australian leader even mentioned in the Austral- has been brought down by ian Constitution, yet the office round in Ahis own party, bringing the has evolved into a paradoxical total number of prime ministers position of supreme authority since 2010 to six, one short of and permanent vulnerability. the record of seven between 1901 The government becomes syn- and 1909, in the first decade of onymous with the leader, and federation. while the leader is riding high in Australia’s This particular coup came the opinion polls, the job is safe, with a Machiavellian twist. The and the leader’s agenda can be fallen Prime Minister, Malcolm turned into legislation. Turnbull, thwarted his conserva- But the prime minister serves tive rival Peter Dutton on Friday at the whim of the party in con- political by transferring his support to trol of Parliament, and both sides another candidate, Scott Morri- have acquired an impatience son, who was then elected pre- with leaders who fall behind mier by 45 votes to 40. It left the in the polls. And so they keep government divided between its sacking their leader, repeating hard-right and moderate fac- the mistake of seeking salvation ing an unpopular leader ulti - The Labour experience should churn tions, and the public bewildered in the next messiah. mately helps a political party. have discouraged the conserva- by the weeklong conservative The public’s anger can be On the contrary, each party that tives from indulging in back-to- tantrum. measured in many ways. Trust in swapped prime ministers be- back coups. But even this recent There is a warning for all ad- government has been in free fall tween elections suffered heavy memory did not deter the gov- The latest coup holds a warning for vanced democracies in Austral- since the first leadership coup in losses in the next election. ernment’s right-wing members ia’s political impatience: The 2010, when Kevin Rudd of the Labour lost its majority after from initiating their assault on all Western democracies churn in leaders doesn’t appease Labour Party was replaced by Rudd was toppled. And when Turnbull last week. voters. It only increases their Julia Gillard. By the last election he reclaimed the prime minis- The turmoil on the conserva- disillusionment with democracy. in 2016, trust was at an all-time tership from Gillard in 2013, he tive side is more ideological than The short story of Australia’s low, according to the Australian led Labor to a landslide defeat. the personality clash between descent to international ridi- Election Study. And in that elec- The conservatives, similarly, had Rudd and Gillard. Labor has, in cule begins with the refusal of tion, radical parties to the left their majority reduced to a sin- fact, been relatively stable since the main parties to adapt to the and right garnered their highest gle seat after Tony Abbott was its two fallen prime ministers challenges of the 21st century. combined vote since the 1930s. replaced by Turnbull before the left the Parliament. They have borrowed the worst There is no proof that chang- last election. But there is no sign that the
No, the church does not love Ireland But the Irish people have learned to love one another
abbot would simply move the offender to another parish where he was not known, then perhaps to another. Some were posted to hospitals, some to schools. No warnings were issued. And of- SUSAN MCKAY fenders continued to rape chil- dren. n August 26, while the O’Gorman had come to realise faithful gathered for mass that no, the pope had not loved Owith Pope Francis in Dub- the young people of Ireland. “But lin’s Phoenix Park, a large group we have learned to love each oth- gathered in the city’s Garden of er,” he said. “And we are Ireland, Remembrance at an event called the new Ireland.” Stand for Truth. The railings had The new Ireland allows gay been hung with dozens of tiny people to marry, women to have pairs of baby shoes. abortions and unhappily married Colm O’Gorman, who runs the people to divorce. None of these Irish office of Amnesty Interna- things is allowed by Pope Francis’ tional, organised the event. He church. And on this visit, the dis- told the crowd that he had been connect between the new Ireland 13 years old, and deeply religious, and his church was plain. when Pope John Paul II visited in Pope Francis arrived in Ire - 1979 — the last time a pope visit- land on August 25 and was taken ed Ireland. “I was in a liturgical to visit the popular president, group,” he said. “The church was Michael Higgins, who said in a in every part of my life. That mo- statement that he had spoken “to ment in Galway when the pope his Holiness of how the achieve- said, ‘Young people of Ireland, ment of an equality of rights I love you,’ I believed him. My defined a republic, and of how heart nearly burst. A year and a acts of exclusion, including those half later I was raped by a Catho- based on gender and sexual ori- lic priest.” entation, had caused, and were He was raped repeatedly, and still causing, great suffering.” that priest raped many other The Taoiseach (as Ireland’s children. Like hundreds of other prime minister is known), Leo abusive clerics, the priest was Varadkar, gave a speech in the facilitated and protected by the presence of the pope about Catholic hierarchy. the “brutal crimes perpetrated of innocent victims.” words. begged for God’s forgiveness and offer any ideas as to why all this As in so many cases, when par- by people within the Catholic Now, Varadkar said, words During his public and private said crimes committed by clerics depravity had been visited on in- ents or other concerned adults church and then obscured to pro- must be followed by actions. engagements Pope Francis re- and others in the church had left nocent people; he did not outline complained, the local bishop or tect the institution at the expense Well, there were plenty of peatedly expressed shame. He “an open wound.” But he did not any plans to reform his church;
Hon. Chairman Najeb Yacob Alhamer | Editor-in-Chief Mahmood AI Mahmood | Deputy Editor-in-Chief Ahdeya Ahmed | Chairman & Managing Editor P Unnikrishnan | Advertisement: Update Media W.L.L | Tel: 38444692, Email: [email protected] | Newsroom: Tel: 38444680, Email: [email protected] Subscription & circulation: Tel: 38444698/17579877 | Email:[email protected] | Website: www.newsofbahrain.com | Printed and published by Al Ayam Publishing EXPERIENCE IS ONE THING TODAY 1912 1945 1970 1987 QUOTE DAY IN OF THE YOU CAN’T GET FOR NOTHING. Arthur Rose Eldred is awarded Vietnam declares its NASA announces the cancellation of In Moscow, the trial begins for DAY OSCAR WILDE HISTORY the first Eagle Scout award of independence, forming the two Apollo missions to the Moon, 19-year-old pilot Mathias Rust, who the Boy Scouts of America. Democratic Republic of Vietnam Apollo 15 (the designation is re-used flew his Cessna airplane into Red SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2018 by a later mission), and Apollo 19. Square in May.
of United States presidential The real tragedy care system and gun restrictions Talking money to your politics, with its obsessive focus for Australia is that to its social and economic model. on the leader, and grafted it onto But Parliament has been a a Westminster system of parlia- democracy may seem broken record of gridlock since child - the foundation Another mentary government that was even less relevant 2009, when Labor and the con- TOP for a golden future designed for collaboration and to the people in the servatives failed to reach an GEORGE MEGALOGENIS compromise. coming decade. agreement on climate change The prime minister is not policy. The hard right of the TWEETS4 nother Australian leader even mentioned in the Austral- Liberal Party and its coalition has been brought down by ian Constitution, yet the office partner, the Nationals, have run round in Ahis own party, bringing the has evolved into a paradoxical a successful decade-long cam- total number of prime ministers position of supreme authority paign of obstruction, refusing 01 since 2010 to six, one short of and permanent vulnerability. to even concede the need for the record of seven between 1901 The government becomes syn- action on climate change. It was CAPT. MAHMOOD AL MAHMOOD and 1909, in the first decade of onymous with the leader, and Turnbull’s proposal to honor federation. while the leader is riding high in Australia’s commitment to re- he most enduring image of savings an- Australia’s This particular coup came the opinion polls, the job is safe, duce emissions under the Paris ywhere in the world is a piggy bank or with a Machiavellian twist. The and the leader’s agenda can be agreement that triggered last Ta child’s money pot. It triggers instant fallen Prime Minister, Malcolm turned into legislation. mentary party and grass-roots week’s uprising. He surrendered e are making pro- images of pocket money and the thrill of crack- Turnbull, thwarted his conserva- But the prime minister serves members. to internal pressure and with- Wgress in our talks ing open a full money pot to deposit the savings tive rival Peter Dutton on Friday at the whim of the party in con- But the conservatives reserve drew his plan, but they came for to update and modern- in a bank account or buy a coveted bicycle or political by transferring his support to trol of Parliament, and both sides the right to eat their own. his job anyway. ize #NAFTA, but we are art supplies with it. Also, if I am to be honest, another candidate, Scott Morri- have acquired an impatience The deeper crisis is one of The upshot is that the con- not there yet. Our focus the disappointment of not having enough for son, who was then elected pre- with leaders who fall behind relevance. Parliament remains servatives, once the great prag- remains squarely on a cherished dream. mier by 45 votes to 40. It left the in the polls. And so they keep woefully removed from the peo- matists of Australian politics, workers, families and Sometimes, the child’s savings is converted government divided between its sacking their leader, repeating ple it serves, being less diverse no longer value bipartisanship. business. We know that a into an inspiring message of generosity and hard-right and moderate fac- the mistake of seeking salvation ing an unpopular leader ulti - The Labour experience should eventual departure of Turnbull and more masculine than the This winner-take-all approach win-win-win agreement humanity as we witnessed recently when some churn tions, and the public bewildered in the next messiah. mately helps a political party. have discouraged the conserva- and Abbott, who represent the population at large. is shared by Labor and has re- is within reach. We will children in India gave their pocket money sav- by the weeklong conservative The public’s anger can be On the contrary, each party that tives from indulging in back-to- moderate and right wings of In previous eras of leadership inforced the policy paralysis. resume talks next week. ings, collected over few years to Kerala Disas- tantrum. measured in many ways. Trust in swapped prime ministers be- back coups. But even this recent the conservative Liberal Party, chaos, most notably in the 1970s, Both sides have taken office over @cafreeland ter relief – the children were between ages four There is a warning for all ad- government has been in free fall tween elections suffered heavy memory did not deter the gov- would bring an end to the con- the parties were still able to gov- the past decade with a back - and nine! That’s not just money. The amount The latest coup holds a warning for vanced democracies in Austral- since the first leadership coup in losses in the next election. ernment’s right-wing members servative culture war. What will ern effectively, for example by ward-looking agenda, devoted represents little victories of these children ia’s political impatience: The 2010, when Kevin Rudd of the Labour lost its majority after from initiating their assault on gall the Australian public is the securing historic reforms across to repealing the signature legis- 02 over a long period of time, to resist temptation all Western democracies churn in leaders doesn’t appease Labour Party was replaced by Rudd was toppled. And when Turnbull last week. inability of the system to correct the spectrum, from the removal lation of their predecessors. and focus on saving for a specific goal. voters. It only increases their Julia Gillard. By the last election he reclaimed the prime minis- The turmoil on the conserva- for the leadership instability of of the White Australia Policy and The real tragedy for Austral- According to a report by Cambridge Uni- disillusionment with democracy. in 2016, trust was at an all-time tership from Gillard in 2013, he tive side is more ideological than the past decade. the introduction of Indigenous ia is that democracy may seem versity, children start to formulate habits The short story of Australia’s low, according to the Australian led Labor to a landslide defeat. the personality clash between To be fair, the Labor party has land rights to the expansion of even less relevant to the people as young as age seven. Therefore, the more descent to international ridi- Election Study. And in that elec- The conservatives, similarly, had Rudd and Gillard. Labor has, in made it harder to remove a fu- the social safety net and the first in the coming decade. parents can teach their children early on, the cule begins with the refusal of tion, radical parties to the left their majority reduced to a sin- fact, been relatively stable since ture prime minister on its side tentative steps toward economic more they can learn from it and use the main parties to adapt to the and right garnered their highest gle seat after Tony Abbott was its two fallen prime ministers with changes to its rules, requir- deregulation. By the turn of the (George Megalogenis is an author and ew Pakistan.French it to create good habits later in life. combined vote since the 1930s. replaced by Turnbull before the commentator. His latest book is “The challenges of the 21st century. left the Parliament. ing the party leader be elected by 21st century, Australia had add- Football Solution.”) NPresident @Emma- That is one thing which parents They have borrowed the worst There is no proof that chang- last election. But there is no sign that the a combined vote of the parlia- ed a world-class universal health nuelMacron called Prime Younger in the Arab world are not always Minister of Pakistan @ generations serious about. Our children are ImranKhanPTI today but in the Arab not taught fiscal discipline and by he was busy in a meeting the time we sit to talk money with with journalists including world are them, their habits of spending for me Foreign Secretary Te- facing a savings instant gratification is set in their hmina Janjua wanted PM deficit. What’s system. This is, sadly, particularly to attend the call but PM true of today’s parents who often said I am busy here tell more, national replace parental time with gifts. them to call in 30 minutes pension schemes The point is, even many adults No, the church does not love Ireland @HamidMirPAK are being are unable to follow a fiscal plan. I have heard so many parents proudly reorganized, say that the first thing their son or But the Irish people have learned to love one another 03 which means daughter did, upon getting a job, today’s youth is to apply for a car loan. Now that is understandable, given that Bah- will face a rain’s public transport system is still abbot would simply move the and he did not instruct criminals I walked to the train station gain strength from the protests. tight financial developing but what I fail to under- offender to another parish where within the church, or those who feeling profoundly sad, but The rally ended with a silent situation when stand is that these youngsters are he was not known, then perhaps facilitated them, to hand them- also proud to be part of the walk along a street named af - they retire. encouraged by banks and automo- to another. Some were posted to selves over to the police. new Ireland, a republic that ter Sean McDermott, one of the eeply pained by the bile companies to go for expensive hospitals, some to schools. No The Irish people were not satis- leaders of the 1916 Easter Rising Duntimely demise of luxury cars instead of starting with warnings were issued. And of- fied. In 1979, more than a million hears the voices of the most against the British. The pope had Muni Tarun Sagar Ji Ma- utilitarian cars that will be easy to SUSAN MCKAY fenders continued to rape chil- people attended the papal mass. vulnerable. been conveyed down this same haraj. We will always re- purchase and maintain within a budget. (A dren. Feminists were a radically dissent- street in his Popemobile the pre- member him for his rich “budget”? What’s that?) n August 26, while the O’Gorman had come to realise ing voice, but they were lost in the vious day. He had stopped at the ideals, compassion and One of the first lessons that we learned as faithful gathered for mass that no, the pope had not loved general euphoria — about 90pc of local chapel, where he venerated contribution to society. children in the Bahrain of the 20th century (it Owith Pope Francis in Dub- the young people of Ireland. “But the population actively practiced the bones of Matt Talbot, an alco- His noble teachings will was just yesterday but seems so far away) was lin’s Phoenix Park, a large group we have learned to love each oth- Catholicism. Many people were holic religious zealot who mor- continue inspiring peo- to live within our means, to aspire for better gathered in the city’s Garden of er,” he said. “And we are Ireland, suffering, but not in the public tified his flesh by wrapping it in ple. My thoughts are with things and a better quality of life, yes, but un- Remembrance at an event called the new Ireland.” domain. chains and died in the 1920s. the Jain community and derstand that it would only be ours if we put Stand for Truth. The railings had The new Ireland allows gay This time 500,000 tickets were The walkers passed the church, his countless disciples. in the hard work. Anything special that we been hung with dozens of tiny people to marry, women to have issued but an estimated 130,000 stopping just beyond it at another @narendramodi needed had to be reasoned out with the par- pairs of baby shoes. abortions and unhappily married turned up. Almost 10,000 regis- building that the pope was not ents, a way found to raise the money and only Colm O’Gorman, who runs the people to divorce. None of these tered for the Stand for Truth event. brought to see. Now empty, it was then did we get it. There was no regular pocket Irish office of Amnesty Interna- things is allowed by Pope Francis’ There have been too many hol- nored and silenced, Keyes said, the last of the Magdalene laun- 04 money – what our parents felt we needed we tional, organised the event. He church. And on this visit, the dis- low promises. We know too much. but now Irish people were go - dries — institutions where girls got and what we felt we needed was listened told the crowd that he had been connect between the new Ireland Protests about the denial of hu- ing to take care of them. “They and women were sent to atone for to and budgeted for. All this meant that the 13 years old, and deeply religious, and his church was plain. man rights are well organized and deserve to know right to their the “sin” of becoming pregnant process was longer but the involvement meant when Pope John Paul II visited in Pope Francis arrived in Ire - well supported. Our side wins ref- bones that they are beloved on the while unmarried — which closed that we understood the value of the desired 1979 — the last time a pope visit- land on August 25 and was taken erendums, including, this summer, earth,” she said. only in 1996. object a hundred times more keenly. ed Ireland. “I was in a liturgical to visit the popular president, one that will allow women to get I spoke to Siobhán Casey, who’d An artist at the site invited Younger generations in the Arab world are group,” he said. “The church was Michael Higgins, who said in a abortions in Ireland. And hollow come to the event with her hus- people to write their thoughts on thru-line: Ronald facing a savings deficit. What’s more, nation- in every part of my life. That mo- statement that he had spoken “to promises are no longer believed. band and two small children. white sheets like those scrubbed AReagan was a key al pension schemes are being reorganized, ment in Galway when the pope his Holiness of how the achieve- At the Stand for Truth event “I’ve been working with young by the women confined in them. mentor for John McCain. which means today’s youth will face a tight said, ‘Young people of Ireland, ment of an equality of rights musicians sang a hauntingly beau- people in the care system and One man wrote: “My father was Today McCain’s daughter financial situation when they retire. The I love you,’ I believed him. My defined a republic, and of how tiful version of “Sometimes I Feel the criminal justice system for told by the Monsignor it was his Meghan used the same state support and welfare system will also be heart nearly burst. A year and a acts of exclusion, including those Like a Motherless Child” and “We years,” she told me. “I have seen own fault for leading the priests passage from John Gil- truncated and we should all have a nest-egg half later I was raped by a Catho- based on gender and sexual ori- Shall Overcome.” Sarah Clancy, a so much damage. It runs through on. My heart breaks.” lespie McGee about slip- to fall back upon. lic priest.” entation, had caused, and were poet, read “Cherish,” one of her generations. ... They don’t always I walked to the train station ping the bonds of earth as I would urge parents of today to prepare He was raped repeatedly, and still causing, great suffering.” fierce poems, indicting “the ring have the emotional language to feeling profoundly sad, but also Reagan used the night of their children for a financially healthy future that priest raped many other The Taoiseach (as Ireland’s kissers/who made it all possible.” describe what happened in their proud to be part of the new Ire- the Challenger explosion. by teaching them the value of money, the children. Like hundreds of other prime minister is known), Leo The novelist Marian Keyes family but they are suffering.” land, a republic that hears the @cathleendecker need to save and spend wisely. Education is abusive clerics, the priest was Varadkar, gave a speech in the quoted Raymond Carver’s “Late And I met Claire McKeegan, voices of the most vulnerable. ultimately the most powerful tool when it facilitated and protected by the presence of the pope about Fragment” in which he says that a human rights lawyer from the Where we value love and solidar- Disclaimer: (Views expressed comes to money and the earlier we begin the Catholic hierarchy. the “brutal crimes perpetrated of innocent victims.” words. begged for God’s forgiveness and offer any ideas as to why all this yes, he got what he wanted from North who represents many sur- ity and courage. by columnists are personal and better it will be for our kids. As in so many cases, when par- by people within the Catholic Now, Varadkar said, words During his public and private said crimes committed by clerics depravity had been visited on in- life: “to call myself beloved, to vivors of institutional abuse, who need not necessarily reflect our ents or other concerned adults church and then obscured to pro- must be followed by actions. engagements Pope Francis re- and others in the church had left nocent people; he did not outline feel myself/beloved on the earth.” wore a necklace made of baby (Susan McKay is writing a book about editorial stances) (Capt Mahmood Al Mahmood is the Editor-in-Chief of the Irish border.) The Daily Tribune) complained, the local bishop or tect the institution at the expense Well, there were plenty of peatedly expressed shame. He “an open wound.” But he did not any plans to reform his church; Survivors of abuse had been ig- shoes. She said her clients would
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Myanmar releases 75 more child soldiers Yangon, Myanmar Navy finds answers to yanmar’s military has Mreleased 75 child sol- diers, a UN agency said, its first discharge this year as part of a gradual process Myanmar ‘Ghost ship’ to end decades of forced recruitment of underage fighters. There are no concrete Indonesian navy finds that the old vessel was bound for a ship-breaking factory in Bangladesh figures on how many chil- dren are still among the es- found at its head”, the post said. difficult to continue its journey.” timated 500,000 troops that Fishermen came The navy’s coastal radar re- Old and unseaworthy vessels serve in Myanmar’s military, • cords showed the movement of are often towed to Bangladesh’s or the ethnic rebel armies across the rusted two ships on Sunday and Mon- southern Chittagong province, that it battles in the coun- and empty vessel day in the Yangon and Sittaung which houses a thriving -- and try’s border regions. rivers -- which run into the Gulf controversial -- ship-breaking The state’s army -- also Old and unseaworthy of Martaban. industry. referred to as the “Tatmad- vessels• are often towed Based on these findings, the According to the Marine aw” -- has released 924 chil- navy scoured the waters for a Traffic website, which lists the dren and young people from to Bangladesh’s southern second ship and found the “In- movements of ships around the its ranks since signing a deal Chittagong province dependence” vessel, carrying globe, the vessel was built in with the United Nations in 13 Indonesian crew members, 2001 and had a deadweight of 2012, according to Friday’s AFP | Yangon, Myanmar about 80 kilometres from Yan- 26,500 tonnes. statement released by UN gon’s shores. The navy said the investiga- child protection agency After questioning the crew tion is ongoing. UNICEF. stranded vessel empty of members, the navy discovered An official from the Indone- crew and goods that was that the Independence depart- sia Foreign Ministry confirmed Afound in Myanmar’s wa- The abadoned Indonesian ship “Sam Rataulangi PB1600” is seen from the shore ed Jakarta on August 13, tow- Saturday that they had received ters this week was being towed of Yangon region ing the old vessel bound for a word of this case and said the Buddhist monk held by a ship with 13 Indonesian ship-breaking factory in Bang- embassy in Yangon was han- nationals before it became un- ladesh, the Facebook post said. dling it. over sexual abuse moored, the Myanmar Navy Martaban, about 11 kilometres some light on their search in a “They faced bad weather “It is the boat that was arrest- said. (seven miles) off the coast of post on the navy’s official Face- when they arrived south of ed; the Indonesians are just the New Delhi, India Fishermen came across the Myanmar’s commercial capital. book page late Friday. Yangon River”, the navy said. boat crew,” Lalu Muhammad rusted and empty vessel, bear- Myanmar Navy personnel “It was the view that the ship “The cables attached to the ship Iqbal, director at the ministry’s ndian police have ar - ing the name “Sam Rataulangi boarded the vessel to investigate could have been towed by anoth- broke, and the ship was floating Indonesian citizens protection Irested a senior Buddhist PB 1600”, drifting in the Gulf of the situation this week, and shed er ship after two cables... were along with the tide and it was department, said. monk accused of sexually abusing 15 boys at a medita- tion centre he ran in a holy city, officials said Saturday. Bhante Shanghpriya Su- Two US citizens hurt joy was detained in the UN- Dead dolphins, diseased ESCO heritage town of Bodh Gaya, which attracts tens of in Dutch knife attack thousands of pilgrims every seals wash up on US shores year, after boys complained Amsterdam, Netherlands ghan man with a German res- that they had been beaten, idency permit. abused and forced to dance wo people who were se- He is being questioned in Tampa, United States naked, police said. Triously injured in a knife hospital under police guard The scandal is the latest attack at Amsterdam’s Central and Dutch authorities said ver the past two months, to hit the Buddhist estab- Station are US citizens, the US they were in close contact with Odozens of dead dolphins lishment after the former ambassador said yesterday, as their German counterparts for have washed ashore in Florida head of China’s govern - Dutch police probed a possible more details about his back- and hundreds of diseased seals ment-run Buddhist asso- terror link. ground. have died in the northeastern ciation was removed this “We are aware that both vic- A preliminary investigation United States, officials said week as abbot of a Beijing tims were US citizens and have revealed that the assailant did Friday. The unusual wave of temple following a sexual been in touch with them and not know his victims and that deaths has prompted officials assault investigation. their families,” Pete Hoekstra he did not specifically target to declare two separate, special A senior police officer at said in a statement. them, the police spokesman investigations to find out why, Bodh Gaya told AFP there Panic broke out at the Dutch said -- suggesting a random and how to stop it. are “serious allegations” capital’s main station shortly attack. From July 1 to August 30, a Representative picture against Bhante Shangh- after midday Friday when the An Amsterdam police total of 48 dolphins have been priya Sujoy who took boys knive-wielding man stabbed spokesman, Frans Zuiderhoek, found dead in southwest Flor- aged between six and 12 two bystanders before he was told AFP late Friday “we are ida, as a harmful algae bloom Oceanic and Atmospheric Ad- treated in rehabilitation. from impoverished fam- shot and wounded by police. seriously taking into account known as red tide killed hun- ministration. Only one dolphin Typical dolphin strandings ilies in India’s remote Police later identified the that there was a terrorist mo- dreds of tons of fish from Na- has been stranded alive since in the region usually number northeast. suspect as a 19-year-old Af- tive.” ples to Tampa, said the National early July. It is currently being three to four per month. Balloon of mayor Khan in bikini flies over London
AFP| London, United Kingdom nappy-clad baby during demon- Organisers chose the yellow strations on July 13 against his bikini because Khan ruled in ritics of London Mayor Sadiq visit to Britain. 2016 London’s transport net- CKhan yesterday launched a To the fury of Trump support- If people want to spend work would not allow adverts big balloon caricaturing him in ers, Khan authorised the flying their Saturday looking which could create body con- a yellow bikini “in retaliation” of the caricature, arguing Lon- at me in a yellow bikini fidence issues following con- for the “Baby Trump” blimp he doners had a right to peaceful they’re welcome to do troversy over a protein shake let fly over Westminster in July. protest. poster featuring a model in a The stunt was staged by Yanny Bruere, 28, from Northamp- so -- I don’t really think yellow bikini asking “are you Bruere, who describes himself ton, a town 65 miles north of yellow’s my colour beach body ready?” as a free speech advocate, and London, confirmed yesterday’s though A small crowd of supporters funded through nearly £60,000 launch was to hit back at the SADIQ KHAN and press gathered in Westmin- ($78,000, 67,000 euros) in dona- mayor. ster to see the giant inflatable lift tions on a crowdfunding web- “I think a certain amount of off Saturday morning. site. respect should be afforded to It will fly over Parliament It follows activists flying a gi- the leader of the free world and Square for two hours. ant balloon depicting US Presi- the greatest ally the UK has -- the A large balloon depicting London Mayor Sadiq Khan in a yellow bikini floats The mayor said people were dent Donald Trump as an orange president of America,” he said. above a small crowd of demonstrators in Westminster, in central London welcome to watch the stunt. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2018 13
Ugandan pop star MP flies to US for treatment: lawyer Miraculous escape Kampala, Uganda gandan sing - Uer-turned-politician Robert Kyagulanyi has left Uganda for medical treat- ment in the United States following accusations he was tortured by security for 164 passengers forces, his lawyer told AFP on Saturday. The 36-year-old reggae The Boeing 737 flying from Moscow with 166 passengers and six crew members overshot a runway star -- better known as Bobi Wine -- had spent Friday ‘It was rain and thunderstorm holed up in a government All 170 people on outside, and people were just hospital after being re-ar- • jumping down from 5 or 6 me- rested while trying to leave board escaped with tres (16-20ft).’ the country. just seconds to spare She said: ‘People were throw- Kyagulanyi became an MP ing children down from the in 2017, firing up a youthful During the rescue wings, and catching them on population and proving a operation• an airport the ground.’ thorn in the side of ageing An emergency source told President Yoweri Museveni. employee died, possibly TASS that at 2.59am local time He was charged with of a heart attack (12.59am UK time) the plane treason last week after pro- ‘hit the ground with one of its testers stoned Museveni’s Passengers said wings, skidded off the runway car during a by-election emergency• chutes and caught fire’. campaign. The fire was reported to have The lawmaker’s arrest did not inflate been extinguished by 3.20am. sparked violent protests and when evacuating In one video a middle-aged international condemnation passenger in the plane calls anx- over his alleged torture. 18 people sought iously to his wife saying: “He left last night at medical• help ‘Lyusya, Lyusuaaa!….We around 11.OO pm aboard crashed. KLM flight for Schipol (Am- ‘But everything is okay.’ sterdam) onward to United The plane was A health ministry statement in States,” lawyer Nicholas operated• by the Sochi said: ‘At the moment, there Opiyo said. Utair airline. At least 18 people were injured are 18 injured, including three children. There are no fatalities.’ The plane on a two hour flight Daily Mail, AFP | Russia riage. Reports on state news from Moscow spun off the run- 30 Nigerian soldiers agency TASS suggested one wing way while landing in ‘atrocious’ ore than 160 passen- clipped the ground as the plane conditions, according to reports. killed in Boko gers and crew on a landed in bad weather. ‘The Boeing737 from Moscow Haram raid Mcommercial flight es- The plane aborted several rolled off the runway during caped with seconds to spare failed landing attempts before landing at Sochi airport and Kano, Nigeria after the aircraft skidded off a the pilot told them he they caught fire. According to the runway, crashed into a river and would touchdown, said rescued preliminary data, six people t least 30 Nigerian sol- burst into flames. passengers. were injured,’ an emergency of- Adiers died in combat Rescue crews managed to ‘The plane attempted to land ficial said. with Boko Haram jihadists evacuate passengers and the several times, unsuccessfully, ‘There were 164 passengers who overran a military base cabin crew from the Boeing 737 and finally the pilot said we and six crew on board. Sochi in the northeast near the plane, where people were forced were landing,’ said a couple on airport firefighters extinguished border with Niger, two mil- to jump down onto the wings Initial reports say one of the wings clipped the ground during landing in the bad board the stricken Boeing. the flames and evacuated the itary sources told AFP on of the plane and ‘throw’ their weather ‘This wasn’t a success either. people. There are no fatalities,’ Saturday. children down to safety. We landed, everyone started said Utair, Russia’s fourth largest Scores of jihadists in All 170 passengers and crew clapping - and immediately the airline, based in Siberia. trucks stormed the base at managed to escape from the plummeted into the riverbed gency inflatable chutes which left side of the plane caught fire,’ Utair said it was investigating Zari village in northern Bor- wreckage in Russia’s Black Sea and caused the left engine to extend from the plane to the said one. the incident together with avia- no state late Thursday and resort of Sochi. One airport em- catch alight, an Utair spokesman ground did not inflate immedi- ‘We were sitting right next tion authorities. A spokesperson briefly seized it after a fierce ployee helping with the rescue told RIA Novosti. ately during their evacuation, to emergency exit. Everything for the Sochi airport said there battle, they said. mission died from a heart attack Russian authorities confirmed forcing some to jump from the happened in a blink of an eye, were no delays, planes were tak- at the scene. 18 people were injured during burning wreckage. so, so fast.’ ing off and landing as usual. It took the aircraft two at - the evacuation of 164 passengers Distressing videos shows the A male passenger said: ‘A criminal investigation has tempts to land, with strong wind and six crew from the burning plane erupt in flames - but there ‘Everything happened very been opened into the emergency Two presidents and rain likely to be behind the Utair plane. At least four people was time for some of the passen- quick. landing… on suspicion of inade- first failed attempt. on board the plane were hospi- gers and crew to escape using ‘The emergency exits were quate services with a risk to cli- -- not Trump -- pay The crew managed to land the talised with burns, and another the emergency chutes. open, but there were no chutes ents’ health,’ said the southern tribute to McCain plane but it overshot the run- suffered a broken spine. Both wings broke and there people were jumping onto both transport department of Russia’s way, crashed through a fence, Passengers said the emer- was damage to the undercar- wings to escape. A woman said: Investigative Committee. Washington, United States
wo ex-presidents from Topposing parties united yesterday in homage to late senator and American pa- Shanghai exhibit draws egg-lovers and selfie-takers triot John McCain, in a mo- mentous farewell ceremony. AFP | Shanghai, China can lose themselves in several As millions tuned in to the egg-themed rooms. nationally televised memo- ast one in is a rotten egg,” It is unashamedly all about rial attended by almost all of “La neon sign in brilliant one thing -- photos and selfies. Washington’s past and pres- pink goads, as half a dozen peo- In one room, there is an arm- ent powerbrokers, Trump ple frolic and snap photos in a chair that looks like a cheese himself was notably absent giant caviar bowl. sandwich, while another has the -- fleeing the capital to head In an adjacent room, two bewildering sign, “STOP BEING to one of his golf courses schoolgirls in matching pink and SO BLOODY EGGY WHEN YOU in Virginia just as eulogies white dresses jump excitedly TAKE IN”. to McCain were being de- on a trampoline the shape of a Aima Li sheepishly clambers livered. frying pan, taking pictures with out of the so-called caviar bowl, Republican George W. a Hello Kitty camera. really a large ball pit more usu- Bush and Democrat Barack “The Egg House” in Shang- ally associated with nurseries. Obama praised McCain for hai is where an apparent - “I feel a bit too old for this,” making them “better” lead- ly unhealthy interest in eggs the 29-year-old said, pointing ers. and selfies meets Alice in out that many of the people Hailing his friend as “an Wonderland. around her were closer to high- extraordinary man,” warri- The pop-up installation is de- school age. or and patriot who embod- scribed by organisers as “created But Li, who works in televi- ied what is best in America, to share the universal love of a visitor poses for a photograph at the Egg House in Shanghai sion and splits her time between Obama said McCain “made eggs and provide a momentary Shanghai and Tokyo, said she us better presidents -- just escape from the city”. Egg House” is the work of Chi- first was in New York and anoth- It costs up to 198 yuan ($29) to would be posting on social me- as he made the Senate bet- Situated on the third floor of nese creator Xu Biubiu and is er is planned for Los Angeles in enter -- for two adults at week- dia the pictures she took with ter, just as he made the a Shanghai shopping mall, “The her second installation -- the November. ends -- and once inside visitors her friend. country better.” 14 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2018 features
Huddled against the wind, Joel throws an arm around Edicth. They left Guanare in western To put up Venezuela with hunger, together on begging for money, lacking August 15. A everything, it’s tough decision the first time that’s ever but their happened me combined wages NACARI as a truck driver and domestic worker could buy “nothing” -- just a kilo of soap
Members of Venezuelan migrant family Mendoza Landinez wait for the buses provided by Ecuadoran authorities to take them to the border with Peru A Venezuelan family’s desperate journey
AFP | Huaquillas, Ecuador “Abandoning what took so much ef- instead of ID cards in a bid to control a together, hug each other. Edicth beams ing of Eliana “alone with her baby” in fort is hard,” says Edicth. At 34, her seemingly endless wave of migrants. a wide smile. the Quito-bound bus. She borrows a n foot, by bus, on the backs tired eyes and weathered skin make her Other Venezuelans coming in the op- It will not last. phone to call her niece. of juddering trucks, like look older. They have only the clothes posite direction tell them they should On the bus, the other Venezuelans tens of thousands of others they are wearing, with some blankets turn around. Friday August 24. Separation sing and joke. The family tries to catch they slogged for days along in a suitcase. “I have faith that they will let us in,” Relieved, the family rests in Ecuadoran up on lost sleep. But the delays have the Pan-American high- The trucker who drove them for over insists Edicth. Joel nervously pulls on Red Cross tents set up on the streets at taken their toll. They won’t make the Oway through Colombia and Ecuador. 40 hours from the Venezuelan border a cigarette. The sun goes down. The Tulcan, where hundreds of Venezuelan border on time. Grubby and sleepless, their goal was buys them breakfast. And a Venezuelan temperature drops. migrants have congregated. to reach Peru, a sanctuary of sorts for a woman, who made the same trip herself Sixteen year old Nacari and Sebas- Shortly after midnight, they are Saturday August 25. Hope desperate Venezuelan family. in July and works in a restaurant, offers tian, six, rest on their bags. They make awake and on the move again, but al- At 3:35 am they arrive at the Huaquillas Exhausted and swept by the endless them lunch. no complaint. Eliana 19, cradles five- ready there has been a delay of four bus terminal. Peru’s passport require- wash of traffic noise on the highway’s The day began at 6:00 am. Eight month-old Tiago. Fraught, she barely hours. The cold is brutal. More delays ment has been in force for four hours shoulder, the Mendoza Landinez family hours later, they board another truck, utters a word. follow as Edicth is forced to return to already, the border is effectively closed had the additional pressure of a dead- which leaves them a few kilometers At 6:40 pm rumors are circulating the Colombian side to have a document to them. line: to enter Peru before new rules outside Ipiales, near the Ecuadoran that Ecuador is letting migrants cross stamped for Sebastian. “We would have all crossed alright if required them to produce a passport. border. They have crossed Colombia. without passports and will also lay on She hurries. Those who travel with we hadn’t had so many delays,” lament- It pushed Joel Mendoza, his com- Nervous, they hike for 90 minutes to a bus to take them to Peru. children are a priority to get on the ed Edicth. She is worried for her niece, panion Edicth Landinez and her two the border. Edicth is the only one with a Joel can scarcely believe it. “God buses to Huaquillas, on Ecuador’s bor- who has meanwhile arrived in Quito. children Nacari and Sebastian, into a passport, which Ecuador now requires be praised!” he says. The family prays der with Peru. Her sister Evelyn, 38, has been in desperate race against the clock. Also One problem resolved, they are con- Lima for the past three months, look- in tow are Edicth’s niece Eliana with fronted by another: Eliana and her baby ing after Leonardo, her nephew and her baby, Tiago. are stopped, her ID card so damaged Edicth’s 17-year-old son. In the begin- that border police suspect tampering. ning, her son had a job on a construc- Thursday August 23 “I’m not going without her,” said tion site. But now he is in hospital with In Pasto, southern Colombia, near the Edicth. Joel replies: “I have to go. If I depression. His aunt has been looking Ecuadoran border, they hitch a ride on don’t get across today I’m not getting in after him but, as a result, lost her job in a truck. On board are 11 Venezuelans, to Peru.” They get good news. Ecuador a restaurant. including seven on the open flatbed will give a temporary ID to Edicth’s “I understand how bad he feels,” says behind, three of them children. niece and her baby. Edicth. She breaks off to mount a bus to The cold is numbing. At 2:10 am they begin to board the Tumbes, on the Peruvian border. Their Huddled against the wind, Joel bus. The journey to Huaquillas takes hope now is to claim refugee status. throws an arm around Edicth. They left between 16 and 18 hours. They should “To put up with hunger, begging for Guanare in western Venezuela together arrive just before the midnight Friday money, lacking everything, it’s the first on August 15. A tough decision but their deadline. Eliana decides to head for time that’s ever happened me,” says combined wages as a truck driver and Quito with two other traveling compan- Nacari. domestic worker could buy “nothing” ions. She’s crying. Her baby has a bad The family haven’t been able to wash -- just a kilo of soap. case of nappy rash. She doesn’t have any for three days. Crossing mountainous Colombia, nappies left to change him. Edicth tries In Tumbes, they wait in line at the already home to more than a million to comfort her. border post for their case to be exam- Venezuelan migrants, they found cold “All this journey for that,” she weeps ined. They are hoping for a temporary but some comfort from strangers who over the separation, her voice broken. residence permit. gave them food. They embrace and part ways. At 2:47 “We set out from Venezuela as back- “Leaving one’s country takes its toll,” Venezuelan migrants on their way to Peru receive food as they rest along the Pan-American am the rest of the family climbs aboard. packers. Getting this far, we are already said Joel, 51. Highway between Tulcan and Ibarra in Ecuador The mother can’t get to sleep, think- winners.” 15 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2018 entertainment
CROSSWORD YOUR STAR TODAY
YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION Aries Your general mood is quite good, but there’s a strong force asking you to be more realistic in your approach. The last thing you want is for someone else to throw a bucket of water on your raging fire of fun, but this is likely to happen unless you address the reality of the situation. Taurus Your mind may be a little cloudy most of the day, Tau- rus. It may be that you’re trying to navigate by the stars, but unfortunately, the clouds have moved in and there are no reference points to be seen. The good news is that the skies should clear later, and you’ll find there’s nothing but smooth sailing for the rest of the night. Gemini Praise you may receive this morning could make you feel on top of the world, Gemini, but try not to let this 61- Forbearing; 63- Dissentious; 66- Actress Silverstone; 67- feeling go to your head. Stay modest despite the lavish Country bordered by Canada and Mexico; 68- Asta’s mistress; praise that may be showered on you. By evening, you 69- “Hogan’s Heroes” setting; 70- ___ Miserables; 71- Steven won’t be able to get by on just talk alone. Chu’s cabinet dept.; 72- Ancient ascetic; Cancer Down Things should improve for you as the day progresses, Across 1- Office of a Muslim cleric; 2- Stream of particles; 3- Repeat; 4- Cancer. The key is to stay loose and not be concerned Sports figure?; 5- Borden’s spokescow; 6- ___ evil...; 7- Fluid-filled with the situation’s outcome. There could be some 1- Nile waders; 7- FDR’s fireside _____; 11- Flight; 14- Spunk; sac; 8- Covering for the head; 9- Carte start; 10- I cannot ___ lie; conflict between you and someone with a strong ego in 15- Ivy League school; 16- Acapulco gold; 17- Comfortable; 11- Tarries; 12- Awakening; 13- Malformed animal; 19- Actress Petty; the morning, but this should resolve itself by evening. 18- Adult male horse; 20- Strict disciplinarian; 22- Water lily; 21- Shoebox letters; 25- “The King and I” setting; 26- Tartan; 28- 23- Altar constellation; 24- Fair-hiring abbr.; 25- Least lavish; Clay today; 30- Urns; 33- Slice of history; 34- Sum; 36- Sloppy place; Leo 27- Ciao!; 29- Wicked; 31- Dies ___; 32- Grommet; 35- Small 39- Capone foe; 40- Possess, to Burns; 41- Lascivious; 42- Pacify; Your emotions could feel restricted today, Leo, a batteries; 37- Camera type, briefly; 38- Blacksmith; 41- Fond du 43- Capital of Venezuela; 46- Fiasco; 47- Shah, e.g.; 48- Small house; feeling that may be difficult to shake. Take this op- ___, Wis.; 44- To ___ (just so); 45- Pertaining to the number 2; 50- Diplomacy; 52- Chinese “way”; 55- Feeble peevish complaint; portunity to calm down and relax. You’ll enjoy the 49- ___ the crack of dawn; 51- Gal Fri.; 53- Eliel Saarinen’s son; 57- World-weary; 58- Thaws; 61- Romanov ruler; 62- Narrow inlets; good times more when you give your body the rest it 54- Spreads; 56- 1972 treaty subj.; 59- Cave dweller; 60- Instruct; 64- Suffix with ball; 65- Suffix with fail; needs. Always pushing for bigger and better adven- tures may be fun, but it can leave you too tired to fully appreciate them. BEETLE BAILEY Virgo It could be hard to find your footing early in the day, Virgo. You may be better off sleeping in. Have a good breakfast and relax in the morning. By evening, you’ll be refreshed, recharged, and ready to take on the town. Your emotions may feel restricted, which could make it difficult to fully express yourself. Libra Use the morning to take care of yourself, Libra. You could be so concerned with the world and the shared environment that you forget to take care of you. Use the early afternoon to reflect and meditate. Be flexible in your approach. Scorpio Like lapping waves against the shore, you may be gen- WORD OF THE DAY tly changing the landscape around you with each word or action. Don’t underestimate your inner strength. Symposium published by a periodical (c) : discussion gether.” Originally, English speakers only It could be that you seem overpowered by the things used symposium to refer to such an ancient going on around you, but don’t let them keep you from Definition: Did You Know? Greek party, but in the 18th century British being the person you truly are. 1 a : a convivial party (as after a banquet in It was drinking more than thinking that gentlemen’s clubs started using the word ancient Greece) with music and conversa- drew people to the original symposia and for gatherings in which intellectual con- Sagittarius tion (b) : a social gathering at which there that gave us the word symposium. The an- versation was fueled by drinking. By the This is a good time to take charge of projects that is free interchange of ideas (2) a : a formal cient Greeks would often follow a banquet end of the 18th century, symposium had require definite leadership. Don’t think that you’re meeting at which several specialists deliver with a drinking party they called a sym- gained the more sober sense we know to- inferior to the people around you. Act like you belong short addresses on a topic or on related top- posion. That name came from sympinein, day, describing meetings in which the focus in a leadership role and you’ll find that others will ics — compare colloquium (b) : a collection a verb that combines pinein, meaning “to is more on the exchange of ideas and less on automatically support you in that position. You have of opinions on a subject; especially : one drink,” with the prefix syn-, meaning “to- imbibing. what it takes to lead. SUDOKU Capricorn You may get frustrated today, Capricorn, especially YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION in the morning when other people’s egos seem to be strong. It could be difficult to relate to people who simply refuse to accept any opinion but their own. Remain confident in your position despite the vacil- lation of others. Aquarius This is a good time to express your emotions and get things out of your system. Be sure to release whatev- er pent-up emotion you have inside. By afternoon, it might be a good idea to settle down and lay low. Turn your energy inward, come to your center, and plan what needs to get done. Pisces It could seem as if everyone is having fun but you. Having a good time is more a state of mind than any- How to play thing else. Try not to get trapped in a lousy mindset. Place a number in the empty boxes in Late afternoon is a good time to ground your emotions. such a way that each row across, each Operate from a point of stability instead of jealousy. column down and each 9-box square contains all of the numbers from one to nine. 16 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2018
KIN 9.00 + 11.00 PM + (1.00 AM THURS/FRI) CRAIG T. NELSON, SAMUEL L. JACKSON, CATHERINE KEENER (PG-15) (THRILLER/ACTION/DRAMA/SCI-FICTION) SAAR 11.30 AM + 1.30 + 3.30 + 5.30 + 7.30 + NEW 9.30 + 11.30 PM CINECO (20) 10.30 AM + 1.00 + 3.30 + 6.00 + CARRIE COON, JAMES FRANCO, ZOE KRAVITZ 8.30 + 11.00 PM WADI AL SAIL 11.45 AM + 1.45 + 3.45 + 5.45 + CINECO (20) 12.30 + 2.45 + 5.00 + 7.15 + 9.30 + 7.45 + 9.45 + 11.45 PM Thunderstorm halts 11.45 PM + (12.45 MN THURS/FRI) OCEAN’S EIGHT SEEF (II) 11.15 AM + 1.30 + 3.45 + 6.00 + 8.15 + MILE 22 (PG-15) (COMEDY/CRIME) SANDRA BULLOCK, CATE BLANCHETT, 10.30 PM + (12.45 MN THURS/FRI) (15+) (ACTION/THRILLER) ANNE HATHAWAY MARK WAHLBERG, LAUREN COHAN, IKO UWAIS SAAR 12.00 + 2.15 + 4.30 + 6.45 + 9.00 + 11.15 CINECO (20) 12.00 + 2.15 + 4.30 + 6.45 + 9.00 PM CINECO (20) 11.15 AM + 1.15 + 3.15 + 5.15 + 7.15 + 11.15 PM Gaga’s movie debut WADI AL SAIL 12.15 + 2.30 + 4.45 + 7.00 + 9.15 + 9.15 + 11.15 PM + 11.30 PM SEEF (II) 11.45 AM + 1.45 + 3.45 + 5.45 + 7.45 + THE SPY WHO DUMPED ME Venice, Italy 9.45 + 11.45 PM (15+) (ACTION/COMEDY) REPRISAL WADI AL SAIL 8.00 + 10.00 PM + 12.00 MN MILA KUNIS, SAM HEUGHAN, KATE MCKINNON (PG-15) (ACTION/CRIME/THRILLER) NEW CINECO (20) 10.45 AM + 1.15 + 3.45 + 6.15 + ady Gaga has been called BRUCE WILLIS, FRANK GRILLO, JOHNATHON THE EQUALIZER- 2 8.45 + 11.15 PM SCHAECH a force of nature but a (15+) (ACTION/CRIME/THRILLER) spectacular thunder- CINECO (20) 10.30 AM + 12.45 + 3.00 + 5.15 + DENZEL WASHINGTON, PEDRO PASCAL, SOUQ AL GOMAA L storm pulled the plug on the 7.30 + 9.45 PM + 12.00 MN + (12.30 MN THUR/ ASHTON SANDERS ( ) (ARABIC/COMEDY) NEW FRI) (VIP I): 11.45 AM + 2.00 + 4.15 + 6.30 + 8.45 CINECO (20) 11.15 AM + 1.45 + 4.15 + 6.45 + 9.15 AMR ABDEL-GELEEL, MAHMOUD EL gala premiere of her big acting + 11.00 PM + 11.45 PM GENDY, DALAL ABDELAZIZ debut at the Venice film festival. SEEF (II) 12.30 + 2.45 + 5.00 + 7.15 + 9.30 + SEEF (II) 10.45 AM + 1.15 + 3.45 + 6.15 + 8.45 SEEF (II) 10.45 AM + 3.00 + 7.15 + 11.30 PM An hour into the screening 11.45 PM + (1.00 AM THUR/FRI) + 11.15 PM of “A Star Is Born” late Friday a 12.15 + 2.30 + 4.45 + 7.00 + 9.15 + 11.30 SATYAMEVA JAYATE SAAR violent electrical storm rolling PM MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE FALLOUT (PG-15) (HINDI/ACTION/THRILLER) WADI AL SAIL 12.00 + 2.15 + 4.30 + 6.45 + 9.00 (PG-15) (ACTION/THRILLER/CRIME) JOHN ABRAHAM, MANOJ BAJPAYEE, across the Venetian lagoon left + 11.15 PM TOM CRUISE, HENRY CAVILL, VING RHAMES AISHA SHARMA the cinema in the dark for 20 CINECO (20) 11.30 AM + 2.30 + 5.30 + 8.30 + SEEF (II) 6.00 + 8.45 + 11.30 PM minutes. SLENDER MAN 11.30 PM YAMLA PAGLA DEEWANA PHIR SE Earlier the superstar made (15+) (THRILLER/HORROR) NEW SEEF (II) 11.00 AM + 2.00 + 5.00 + 8.00 + mimed prayers on the red car- JOEY KING, JULIA GOLDANI TELLES, 11.00 PM (PG-15) (HINDI/COMEDY/DRAMA) NEW JAZ SINCLAIR DHARMENDRA, SUNNY DEOL, BOBBY DEOL pet so that she could reach her CINECO (20) 11.30 AM + 1.30 + 3.30 + 5.30 + HOTELTRANSYLVANIA 3: SUMMER SEEF (I) 11.30 AM + 2.30 + 5.30 + 8.30 + 11.30 seat in her fluffy pink Valentino 7.30 + 9.30 + 11.30 PM PM (PG) (ANIMATION/COMEDY/DRAMA) gown without being soaked. SEEF (II) 12.00 + 2.00 + 4.00 + 6.00 + 8.00 + ADAM SANDLER, ANDY SAMBERG, FRAN While the gala was something Singer and actress Lady Gaga arrives for the premiere of the film “A Star is 10.00 PM + 12.00 MN DRESCHER STREE of a washout, the film itself Born” SAAR 7.00 + 9.00 + 11.00 PM CINECO (20) 10.30 AM + 12.30 + 2.30 + 4.30 + (15+) (HINDI/ COMEDY/HORROR) NEW 6.30 + 8.30 + 10.30 PM RAJKUMMAR RAO, SHRADDHA KAPOOR, and the singer’s performance WADI AL SAIL 11.45 AM + 1.45 + 3.45 + 5.45 + PANKAJ TRIPATHI earned rapturous reviews. hides behind layers of outra- 7.45 + 9.45 + 11.45 PM SEEF (II) 11.00 AM + 3.00 + 7.00 + 11.00 PM SEEF (I) 12.45 + 3.30 + 6.15 + 9.00 + 11.45 PM Variety called the second BETTER geous makeup when she goes THE LITTLE MERMAID SKYSCRAPER MISS GRANNY remake of the 1937 classic “a on stage, had obvious autobio- (PG-13) (ADVENTURE/FAMILY) NEW (PG-13) (ACTION/THRILLERA/DRAMA) transcendent Hollywood mov- graphical echoes for the US star. DWAYNE JOHNSON, NEVE CAMPBELL, ( ) (FILIPINO/COMEDY/MUSICAL) NEW WILLIAM MOSELEY, POPPY DRAYTON, SARAH GERONIMO, NOVA VILLA, JAMES REID SHIRLEY MACLAINE PABLO SCHREIBER ie”, heaping praise on Lady KNOW Lady Gaga told reporters CINECO (20) 11.45 AM + 1.45 + 3.45 + 5.45 + SEEF (I) 11.30 AM + 2.00 + 4.30 + 7.00 + 9.30 Gaga and her co-star Bradley she “always dreamed of being CINECO (20) 11.00 AM + 1.00 + 3.00 + 5.00 + PM + 12.00 MN 7.00 + 9.00 + 11.00 PM 7.45 + 9.45 + 11.45 PM Cooper, who also directed the an actor”, and channelled her SEEF (II) 10.30 AM + 12.30 + 2.30 + 4.30 + 6.30 SEEF (II) 1.00 + 5.15 + 9.30 PM JAWANI PHIR NAHI ANI 2 film. Critic Owen Gleiberman own difficult early experiences + 8.30 + 10.30 PM hailed as “luminous” its sto - in the music business into her CHRISTOPHER ROBIN (PG-13) (URDU/COMEDY/ROMANTIC) Variety called the SAAR 11.00 AM + 1.00 + 3.00 + 5.00 PM MAWRA HOCANE, KANWALJIT SINGH, ry of a waitress who climbs to performance. (PG) (FAMILY/ADVENTURE/COMEDY) HUMAYUN SAEED second remake of WADI AL SAIL 12.00 + 2.00 + 4.00 + 6.00 PM EWAN MCGREFOR, HAYLEY ATWELL, fame after falling in love with And it clearly worked. BRONTE CARMICHAEL SEEF (I) 12.00 + 3.00 + 6.00 + 9.00 PM + 12.00 the 1937 classic “a THE MEG MN an alcoholic country singer on The Hollywood Reporter de- CINECO (20) 11.45 AM + 2.00 + 4.15 + 6.30 + the slide. transcendent Holly- clared it a “captivating debut in (PG-15) (ACTION/THRILLER) 8.45 + 11.00 PM AL HAMRA ON THURSDAY 30TH: 12.00 + 3.00 JASON STATHAM, RUBY ROSE, BINGBING LI + 6.00 + 12.00 MN FROM FRIDAY 31ST: 6.00 + He said Gaga’s “ebullient and wood movie”, heaping a big-screen leading role”. SEEF (II) 11.15 AM + 1.30 + 3.45 PM CINECO (20) (IMAX 3D): 11.00 AM + 1.30 + 4.00 (12.00 MN FRI) winningly direct performance praise on Lady Gaga “There’s a lot to love in Brad- + 6.30 + 9.00 + 11.30 PM (1.00 AM THURS/FRI) never lets her own star quality and her co-star Brad- ley Cooper’s” film, it added, (ATMOS): 11.30 AM + 2.00 + 4.30 + 7.00 + 9.30 THE DARKEST MINDS NARTANASALA PM + 12.00 MN (VIP II): 10.30 AM + 1.00 + 3.30 + (PG-13) (THRILLER/SCI-FICTION) (TELGU) NEW get in the way of the character.” ley Cooper even if “at times it becomes pe- 6.00 + 8.30 + 11.00 PM AMANDLA STENBERG, MANDY MOORE, NAGA SHAURYA, KASHMIRA, YAMINI, The talented “ugly” girl who destrian as it follows her con- BRADLEY WHITFORD JAYAPRAKASH REDDY, AJAY SEEF (II) (12.30 MN THUR/FRI) thinks her nose is too big and quest of superstardom”. CINECO (20) 12.15 + 2.30 + 4.45 + 7.00 + 9.15 AL HAMRA FROM FRIDAY 31ST: 12.00 NOON SEEF (I) 11.00 AM + 1.30 + 4.00 + 6.30 + 9.00 + 11.30 PM + 11.30 PM IMAIKKAA NODIGAL WADI AL SAIL 10.30 AM + 1.00 + 3.30 + 6.00 + CHARMING (TAMIL) NEW 8.30 + 11.00 PM (PG-13) (ANIMATION/COMEDY) NAYANTARA, ATHARVSS, RASHI KHANNA, DEMI LOVATO, WILMER VALDERRAMA, SIA ANURAG KASHYAP EL BADLAH CINECO (20) 10.45 AM + 12.45 + 2.45 + 4.45 + AL HAMRA FROM FRIDAY 31ST: 3.00 PM Man-free music festival opens! (PG-13) (ARABIC/COMEDY) 6.45 + 8.45 + 10.45 PM TAMER HOSNY, AKRAM HOSNI, MAJED EL ANNANUKKU JEY! Gothenburg, Sweden Held in Sweden’s sec - the Statement Festival, tweet- MASRY, AMINA KHALIL SEEF (II) 1.00 + 5.00 + 9.00 PM (TAMIL) NEW ond-largest city of Gothenburg, ed at the time. Located inside CINECO (20) 12.00 + 2.00 + 4.00 + 6.00 + 8.00 THE INCREDIBLES 2 ATTAKATHI DINESH, MAHIMA NAMBIAR, RJ + 10.00 PM + 12.00 MN BALAJI atilda Hagerman laughs the two-day Statement Festival, an industrial building in Goth- (PG) (ANIMATION/ACTION/ADVENTURE) forbids men but not transgen- SEEF (I) 11.00 AM + 1.00 + 3.00 + 5.00 + 7.00 + AL HAMRA 9.00 PM Mwith her friends as she enburg’s harbour, only female queues at a man-free music der people. It was announced bands are performing and nei- festival, which kicked off in last year after police received ther male security guards nor Sweden on Friday in protest four rape and 23 sexual assault journalists are allowed to enter. against a wave of sexual assaults reports at Sweden’s largest Rebecka Ljung, spokeswom- Neil Armstrong film unpatriotic? at festivals in recent years. Bravalla Festival, which was an for the festival, told AFP “This festival was necessary cancelled this year as a result. “thousands” of women were Los Angeles, United States feel the movie was “anti-Amer- because of everything that “What do you think about us expected to attend the festival. ican in the slightest.” happened during festivals last creating an awesome festival Under cloudy skies, the fes- eil Armstrong’s sons “Quite the opposite,” they year,” says the 27-year-old stu- where only non-men are wel- tival got started with wom - and the director of a said. “But don’t take our word dent with long pink hair and come until ALL men learn how en holding beers and smiling Nnew biopic on the space for it. We’d encourage everyone purple lipstick as her friends to behave?” Swedish comedian and walking harmoniously in hero are hitting back against to go see this remarkable film nod in agreement. Emma Knyckare, who founded groups. criticism that the film is un - and see for themselves.” patriotic because of the lack of Gosling, who portrays Arm- a flag-planting scene. strong in the film, and direc- In a statement issued on Fri- tor Damien Chazelle also hit day, Rick and Mark Armstrong back at criticism the movie was First Paris attacks film shown at Venice said “First Man,” starring Ryan A scene from the movie un-American for not depicting Gosling, was intended to de- the iconic flag-planting. Venice, Italy Although “Ce soir-la” (That pict their father’s journey to the Hansen. “Of course, it cele - “In ‘First Man’ I show the Night) had by then finished moon and delve into “the man brates an American achieve- American flag, but the flag be- he first feature film to touch shooting, executives promised behind the myth.” ment. It also celebrates an ing physically planted into the Ton the Paris jihadist attacks it would not be shown until all “This story is human, and it achievement ‘for all mankind,’ surface is one of several mo - premiered Friday at the Venice of the survivors and families of is universal,” the brothers said as it says on the plaque Neil and ments of the Apollo 11 lunar EVA film festival just months after victims were consulted follow- in their statement issued jointly Buzz (Aldrin) left on the moon.” that I chose not to focus upon,” another was pulled over pro- ing protests. with “First Man” author James The trio added they did not he said. tests by survivors. Claire Peltier, the partner of “Amanda” tells the story of a one the people murdered at the young man who is left to look Eagles of Death Metal concert, after his seven-year-old niece had set up a petition calling after her mother is killed in an for the “scandalous” film to be Former ER actor shot dead by police attack on a Paris park. shelved. SITUATION Guardian 49, played nurse Wendy Gold- Although the attack itself is Vincent Lacoste and Isaure Multrier She said it was far too soon WANTED man on the hit series from 1994 fictional, the film by French in Amanda for “such a painful” story to be anessa Marquez, a former to 1997. Lt Joe Mendoza of the director Mikhael Hers draws revisited. But the makers of the Office Administrator Vactor on the television Los Angeles county sheriff said on the shock and trauma in the forced in December to put on new film said that “Amanda” (Indian) with 12 years of show ER, was shot and killed Mendoza brandished a gun at French capital after the Novem- ice a controversial love story was not directly about the 2015 experience looking for a by police during a welfare the officers and the officers ber 13, 2015, massacres in which starring Sandrine Bonnaire set attacks but rather about the suitable job Tel: 3358 2391. check at her home in South shot her in the torso. She later 130 people died. on the night of the killings at trauma they created in those Pasadena, California. Marquez, died at the hospital. French public television was the Bataclan concert venue. left behind. 17 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2018 sports
Sri Lanka recalls Malinga for Asia Cup Colombo, Sri Lanka Raikkonen roars to poll ri Lanka’s cricket selec- Stors Saturday recalled fast bowler Lasith Malinga Smashes all-time fastest lap record as Ferrari lock out front row after an year in limbo and included him in a 16-mem- ber squad for the upcoming Monza, Italy The Finn, whose future at Fer- Asia Cup tournament. rari is uncertain, was as phleg- The injury-prone 35-year- imi Raikkonen smashed matic as ever amid the wild cel- old had been largely ignored Formula One’s all-time ebrations. since his last ODI appear- Kfastest lap record as he “Thank you,” he said. “It’s ance in September last year outpaced team-mate Sebastian great for tomorrow...Hopefully, against India in Colombo Vettel to grab pole position yes- everything goes smoothly and when he took just one wick- terday for the Italian Grand Prix. we end up in the same position.” et for 35 runs. Sri Lanka lost Raikkonen’s record lap was Vettel was unhappy not to take the match by six wickets. clocked in 1min 19.119sec at an pole. However, official sources average speed of 263.587 kilo- “Let’s talk after,” he said to the said he had impressed se- metres per hour (163.785 miles team, perhaps referring to Raik- lectors during an ongoing per hour), convincingly beating konen gaining a ‘tow’ from him. domestic T20 series and has the outright record of 1:19.525 “I’m not entirely happy with my now been included in the set by Juan-Pablo Montoya on second run.” one-day squad for the Asia the same track in 2004. Hamilton, who was seeking Cup tournament opening in In the final seconds of a dra- a fifth consecutive Monza pole, the United Arab Emirates in matic session three leading driv- said: “We gave it everything. It’s two weeks. ers, Lewis Hamilton, Vettel and incredibly close.” then Raikkonen, all broke Mon- After his huge high-speed toya’s record in turn. crash on Friday, Marcus Erics- In the end, Ferrari locked out son had been passed fit and took Depay devastated the front row of the grid with de- part in a new car, built overnight, fending champion and current and knowing he faced a 10-place Ferrari’s Finnish driver Kimi Raikkonen competes after burglary leader Hamilton of Mercedes third even though the Briton Lyon, France had twice beaten Montoya’s re- rapidly following overnight rain. yon’s Dutch forward cord. To the delight of the tifosi, LMemphis Depay had Raikkonen was one-tenth of waving huge Ferrari prancing his house burgled during a second faster than both Vettel horse flags , Vettel and Raikko- Friday’s Ligue 1 home loss and Hamilton. “Where is nen went straight to the top of to Nice with the thieves re- Valtteri Bottas was fourth for everyone?” the times, the Finn setting the portedly getting away with Mercedes ahead of Max Ver- Hamilton asked, pace before Vettel responded. a massive $1.75 million haul. stappen of Red Bull and Romain sensing he was free Hamilton, fighting his car for Lyon president Jean- Grosjean of Haas. speed, took third, half a second Michel Aulas said the player Carlos Sainz was seventh on of traffic. adrift ahead of Bottas. was distraught, but thought his birthday for Renault ahead “ALL IN A BUNCH BEHIND,” CAME THE “Where is everyone?” he the police had good leads to of Esteban Ocon of Force India, MERCEDES REPLY asked, sensing he was free of go on. “He’s beside himself, Pierre Gasly of Toro Rosso and traffic. “All in a bunch behind,” he had a great deal of valua- Lance Stroll of Williams. came the Mercedes reply. bles in his home,” said Aulas It was Ferrari’s first pole on As a tightly-contested Q1 although Lyon police said it home soil at the Autodromo grid penalty for Sunday’s race, ended, out went Sergio Perez was too early to say exactly Nazionale Monza since 2010 having taken a new power unit. of Force India, who was caught what he had lost. and Raikkonen’s first pole in 12 As the cars began to filter out in the garage by a cluster of late improvements, Charles Leclerc years. At 38, he also became the Ferrari’s Finnish driver Kimi Raikkonen (C) celebrates winning the pole position of the pit lane, a black cloud oldest pole sitter since Nigel next to second placed Ferrari’s German driver Sebastian Vettel (L) and third threatened overhead. Rain was of Sauber, Brendon Hartley of Mansell, aged, 41, took pole for placed Mercedes’ British driver Lewis Hamilton (R) after the qualifying session at forecast, with 80 per cent like- Toro Rosso, Ericsson and Stoffel Sabbir faces six- the 1994 Australian Grand Prix. the Autodromo Nazionale circuit in Monza lihood, but the track had dried Vandoorne of McLaren. month ban
haka, Bangladesh Brave 16 tickets available at D Bangladesh crick- Ireland’s top announcer signs for Brave 16 team et authorities on Saturday Virgin Megastore across UAE proposed banning batsman TDT | Manama entry of Brave Combat Federa- Sabbir Rahman from in- TDT | Manama two major championship ti- tion to Europe. Noel is the first ternational cricket for six tle defence and multiple high reland’s top ring announc- non-athlete to have signed with months for multiple disci- rave Combat Federation profile fights featuring Jarrah Ier, Noel O’ Keeffe signed Brave Combat Federation from plinary breaches, an official Bhas announced that ticket Al Silawi, Elias Boudegzdame, contract with Brave Combat Ireland. said. sales have been initiated for Mounir Lazzez, Abdul Ka- Federation to be a part of the “I am extremely excited to The announcement the upcoming event in Abu reem Al Selwady, Mohammed commentary team. He will take be a part of Brave Combat Fed- comes as the batsman, who Dhabi, UAE. Brave 16 will be Fakhreddine alongside the re- up commentary from Brave 16 eration commentary team. I was recently axed from the hosted on 21st September at turn of the living legend, 10 hosted on 21st September at the will join the team for Brave 16 Bangladesh squad for the the Mubadala Arena in Abu times IBJJF champion Bruno Mubadala Arena in Abu Dhabi, hosted in Abu Dhabi,” said Noel Asia Cup this month, com- Dhabi. The gates will open at 5 Malfacine. Apart from online United Arab Emirates. Noel was O’ Keeffe. pleted a six-month ban from PM. The tickets are available ticketing, points have been es- assigned commentary responsi- Noel will joining Kirik Jen- domestic cricket in June at Virgin Megastores across tablished at major outlets and bilities during Brave 13 hosted ness and Yousef Nassar at the for assaulting a fan during UAE. The fight card features malls across UAE. in Belfast which marked the Noel O Keffe commentary at Brave 16. a match.
Eng 260-8 against India in 4th Test, lead by 233 Norton, United States well on the way to a 203-run victory Sam Curran, fresh from his Test- that left them 2-1 down in this five- os Buttler’s well-judged 69 helped best 78 in the first innings, was 37 not match series. Jto leave India facing a record run- out after adding 55 for the seventh Those same qualities were on dis- chase if they were to win the fourth wicket with Buttler. play in Southampton, where Buttler Test against England at Southampton Adil Rashid (11) was caught behind made 85 on his Test debut, also against and so level the series. off a Mohammed Shami leg-cutter off India, four years ago. at Seef District too England were 260 for eight in their what became the last ball of the day. They were needed after England second innings, a lead of 233 runs, at The paceman led India’s attack with slumped to 92 for four -- the 33rd time Um al Hassan +973 17728699 stumps on Saturday’s third day. three wickets for 53 runs from 13.5 in 64 Test innings they had been four Seef District +973 17364999 The most India have made to win in overs. wickets down for 100 or fewer runs. the fourth innings of a Test in England Last week saw Buttler display a Shami took two wickets in two balls is 174 at The Oval in 1971. That match well-judged mixture of aggression separated by the lunch break before also saw them achieve their first Test and defence during his maiden Test running out England captain Joe Root win on English soil. century, albeit one made with India for 48 with a direct hit. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2018 18
English Premier League results Leicester 1 2 Liverpool Brighton 2 2 Fulham Perfect starts for Chelsea 2 0 Bournemouth Crystal Palace 0 2 Southampton Everton 1 1 Huddersfield Manchester City 2 1 Newscastle United Playing Sunday Liverpool, Chelsea Burnley v Man United (1500 GMT), Cardiff v Arsenal (1230 GMT), Watford v Tottenham (1500 GMT)
English Championship results Birmingham 0 0 QPR Brentford 2 1 Nottingham Forest Hull 1 2 Derby Preston 2 2 Bolton Reading 1 2 Sheffield Wednesday Sheffield Utd 4 1 Aston Villa West Brom 2 1 Stoke Wigan 1 0 Rotherham Playing Sunday Bristol City v Blackburn, Ipswich v Norwich
German Bundesliga results Hoffenheim 3 1 Freiburg Bayer Leverkusen 1 3 Wolfsburg Eintracht Frankfurt 1 2 Werder Bremen Augsburg 1 1 Borussia Moenchengladbach Nuremberg 1 1 Mainz Playing Sunday RB Leipzig v Fortuna Duesseldorf, Schalke v Hertha Berlin (1600)
French Ligue 1 results Chelsea’s Spanish midfielder Pedro (R) vies with Bournemouth’s English defender Adam Smith during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge in London Nimes 2 4 Paris Saint-Germain Playing Sunday London, United Kingdom was another afternoon to forget part in registering clean sheets Sarri’s imprint was again clear Saint-Etienne v Amiens (1300 GMT) for West Ham, who remain the against West Ham, Crystal to see as the blues dominated Rennes v Bordeaux (1500 GMT) iverpool and Chelsea saw only Premier League side with- Palace and Brighton, but the possession, but were made to Monaco v Marseille (1900 GMT) off stiff resistance from out a point, as Adama Traore Brazilian number one was work to inflict Bournemouth’s LLeicester and Bourne- snatched a 1-0 win for Wolves caught trying to dribble past first defeat of the campaign. mouth yesterday to continue in stoppage time at the London Kelechi Iheanacho and the “They were very organised setting a fast pace at the top of stadium. Nigerian squared for Rachid and they defended very well the Premier League with four Ghezzal to set up a grandstand but usually in this match you wins from four games. Alisson learns lesson finish. have to be patient because you A huge error from £65 million For once Salah had an off day “It’s only positive that he is can win in the last 20 minutes,” Gayle boosts West ($84 million) goalkeeper Alis- as the Egyptian fired a glorious that good a footballer. But we said Sarri. son Becker threatened to halt early chance wide and was sub- all have to learn to use it in the French World Cup winner Ol- Liverpool’s early season charge, stituted by Klopp 20 minutes right way still,” said Klopp of ivier Giroud came off the bench Brom, Villa routed but Jurgen Klopp’s men held out from time. Alisson’s propensity to take to help make the breakthrough for a 2-1 win at the King Pow- Mane stepped into the breach risks. as he exchanged passes with Pe- London, United Kingdom er in another demonstration to open the scoring with his “That was a mistake – no goal- dro before the Spaniard curled Gayle scored in of their new-found defensive fourth goal in as many games keeper in the world should drib- home. wight Gayle fired West the 16th and 59th solidity to go with the firepower this season after good work by ble in that situation.” Hazard then showed why DBromwich Albion to a 2-1 minutes, while Benik of Sadio Mane, Roberto Firmino Andy Robertson before Firmi- Chelsea refused to contemplate win over Championship rivals and Mohamed Salah. no’s first of the campaign just Classy Hazard letting him go to Real Madrid Stoke, while promotion chas- Afobe missed a pen- Chelsea had to wait until 19 before the break doubled the While Liverpool were expected with a classy finish for his sec- ers Aston Villa were thrashed alty for Stoke minutes from time to break visitors’ advantage. to challenge champions Man- ond goal of the season. 4-1 at Sheffield United yes - down Bournemouth at Stamford A two-goal lead was more chester City for the title having West Ham were another terday. Bridge before the in-form Pedro than Liverpool deserved, spent more than any other team club to invest heavily in the Albion and Stoke were both Rodriguez opened the scoring though, as for the third straight in the league over the summer, transfer market, but are so relegated from the Premier and Eden Hazard sealed the game the Reds failed to produce Maurizio Sarri’s perfect start at far seeing no return on their League last season, but it points in a 2-0 win. their free-flowing best. Chelsea has surprised even the near £100 million (111m eu - was the hosts who look more minutes after half-time. At the other end of the table it Alisson more than played his Italian himself. ros/130m US dollars) spending equipped for a quick return on Derby dug deep and won spree. the evidence of their success at it through Florian Jozefzoon “I don’t think it is a bad start, the Hawthorns. with two minutes left. it is a very bad start,” admit - Gayle scored in the 16th Jozefzoon’s former club ted manager Manuel Pellegrini, and 59th minutes, while Be- Brentford also impressed as whose side also lost on the road nik Afobe missed a penalty for they beat Nottingham Forest to Liverpool and Arsenal, and at Stoke. Erik Pieters’ reply for 2-1. Lewis Macleod got them home to Bournemouth. Stoke came way too late and going and although in-form “We can’t lose six points here Gary Rowett’s side have only Matty Cash replied, Ollie Wat- at home like we have. Playing one win from six games. kins won it deep into second away against Liverpool and Villa, beaten in last season’s half stoppage-time. Arsenal and you don’t play so play-off final, are aiming to go Adam Reach and Lucas Joao well is understandable. Here at one better this season. scored as Sheffield Wednes- home to lose we must be very But at Bramall Lane, Jack day won 2-1 at Reading, Liam worried.” O’Connell put the Blades Moore replying for the win- Everton’s fine start to life un- ahead after six minutes and less hosts. Bolton hit back to der Marco Silva was tempered Mark Duffy added a deflect- draw 2-2 at Lancashire rivals by a 1-1 draw at home to Hud- ed second. Oliver Norwood Preston. dersfield. made it three before the break Callum Robinson and Alan Brighton fought back from and it was four thanks to Billy Browne put Preston two up 2-0 down at home to Fulham to Sharp’s 49th minute strike. inside 16 minutes, but Sammy grab a 2-2 draw thanks to Glenn Anwar El-Ghazi netted a Amoebi and Pawel Olkowski Murray’s double. consolation for Villa. Derby levelled before the break. And Southampton claimed left it late but continued their Preston’s Ben Pearson was their first victory of the sea - fine start under Frank Lam- sent off late on. son by resisting intense Crystal pard as they won 2-1 at Hull. James Vaughan’s goal 17 Palace pressure to win 2-0 at Recent signing Martyn minutes from time earned Liverpool’s Senegalese striker Sadio Mane (L) vies with Leicester City’s Algerian midfielder Rachid Ghezzal during the Selhurst Park thanks to sec - Waghorn opened his account Wigan a 1-0 win over Rother- English Premier League football match between Leicester City and Liverpool at King Power Stadium in Leicester, central ond-half goals from Danny Ings from the spot 23 minutes in, ham, while Birmingham and England and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg. but Todd Kane levelled eight QPR drew 0-0. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2018 19
N Korea boxing coaches kicked out for ring protest Jakarta, Indonesia Asiad wo North Korean Tcoaches were kicked out of the Asian Games Sat- urday after mounting a pro- test in the ring after one of their boxers lost the wom- en’s flyweight final. bids Coach Pak Chol Jun re- fused to leave the ring and incited boxer Pang Chol Mi to remain behind in protest against the judging after China’s Chang Yuan won gold on a 3-2 split decision. adieu Both were eventually Bahrain stayed on 26 medals in total, including 12 gold, 7 silver and 7 bronze forced to leave by police and security staff after the nasty standoff marred the TDT | Manama finale to the Asiad boxing competition. ahrain’s delegation to Another coach, Pak Il the 18th Asian Games, Nam, got into an angry Bbeing held in Jakar - frenzy outside the ring as he ta and Palembang will attend tried to whip up the crowd today the closing ceremony to jeer the decision. of the games at Gelora Bung Both coaches had their Karno Sports Complex Main Asian Games credentials Stadium. immediately revoked and The Kingdom’s athletes con- will now face disciplinary cluded their participation at the action by the International 18th edition of the games yes- Boxing Association (AIBA). terday when Ali Murtada was forced out of the sambo compe- tition’s 90km weight category against Aitbek Aibol in the first China break all- fight. Closing ceremony of the games at Gelora Bung Karno Sports Complex Kingdom’s concluded participation when Ali Murtada was forced out of sambo Murtada was trailing 0-4 early Korean hearts in the fight, but came back and Jakarta, Indonesia levelled the scores at 4-4, only rain delegation. the condition of Murtada, the Meanwhile, Salwa Eid was 50.77. to suffer a wrist injury result- Supreme Council for Youth bronze medalist at the Asian rewarded with the Diamond Meanwhile, the 18th Asian hina dashed the Uni- ing in his withdrawal from this and Sports assistant secretary Championship in Mongolia ear- League trophy in the women’s Games will come to a close Cfied Korea’s hopes of an encounter and declaring the Ka- general and Bahrain Olympic lier this year, who had an x-ray 40m after winning the final tonight at Gelora Bung Kar - emotional women’s basket- zakhstan fighter Committee (BOC) secretary at the hospital. event in Brussels. Salwa com- no (GBK), in Senayan, where ball gold medal when they winner. general Abdulrahman Askar The incident meant that Bah- pleted the last race of the season high-ranking sports officials won a tense final 71-65 at The Bahraini was rushed to Murtada, along with BOC board rain stayed on 26 medals in total, in 49.33 seconds, with US runner from Indonesia, the Olympic the Asian Games on Satur- the hospital along with his phy- members Shaikha Hayat bint including 12 gold, 7 silver and 7 Jessica Beard coming second Council of Asia and other coun- day. sician Dr Francisco Chapman Abdulaziz Al Khalifa and Khalid bronze, and are in 11th place in in 50.51 and compatriot Phyllis tries from around the continent, Lim Yung-hui top-scored and other members of the Bah- Al Khayyat, followed up on the medal table. Francis third in will be present. with 24 points in a losing cause as China pulled away from 38-38 at half-time be- fore holding off the Koreans in the final quarter. China’s divers sweep gold and silver Park Ji-su was tearful af- ‘I’ll only get better’: ter the game as the Korean Jakarta, Indonesia team-mate Wang Han, 27, who ing the silver. team, featuring players from bagged the silver on 383.40 to Despite a stupendous back both sides of the heavily for- Lee warns rivals hina’s divers secured their add to her gold in the one metre three somersaults from a hand- tified Korean border, came C12th successive one-two springboard. stand position in the fourth up short. Jakarta, Indonesia Speaking to AFP, Lee -- who in the women’s three metre “The gold medal is a real - round and a mesmerising for- “As a player... I am disap- now has five golds overall at springboard and the men’s 10 ly good birthday present,” Shi ward four-and-a-half somer- pointed,” Park said, break- ong Kong’s track cyclist the regional Olympics -- said metre platform yesterday, giv- said after turning 27 on Friday. saults in the sixth -- both with ing into tears. Hchampion Sarah Lee she is feeling stronger than ing them a clean sweep of gold “This gives me more motivation a 9.8 average score -- defending “All our team-mates Wai-sze has warned her Tokyo ever. and silver in both events since to do a better job.” Asiad champion Qiu had to set- played very well. It was 2020 rivals she will “only get “I am doing good and will they joined the Asian Games It was Shi’s fifth Asian Games tle for second. a close game,” she added, better” after winning two gold only get better in the next in 1974. gold medal, equalling the re- Yang, 24, runner-up four while sobbing. medals at the Asian Games in two to three years. I am very A tidy forward two-and-a- cord held by diving great Wu years ago in Incheon, tumbled Her team-mate Lim Jakarta. satisfied with my result at half somersaults and one twist Minxia. into the top spot with a score of Yung-hui and coach Lee The 31-year-old Lee won the Asian Games,” Lee said. sealed victory in the three me- Malaysia’s Nur Dhabitah 579.10. Qiu, 25, a silver medallist Moon-kyu said the squad, the women’s keirin and sprint “This is the start to my tre event for Shi Tingmao, 27, Sabri took bronze with 330.75. at the London Olympics, rolled which only came togeth- events to finish off a tremen- preparations of getting to a who had already claimed gold But it was in the men’s 10 me- in with 566.60. er days before the Games, dous week at the velodrome in medal in the Tokyo Olympics. in Jakarta in the synchronised tre platform that China showed The crowd, well aware they hadn’t had enough time to Indonesia’s capital, where she “This win is very dear to me three metre springboard. off the utter brilliance of the were seeing a class act, gave a practise together. was also part of the silver-win- but I also hope that I can get an Her winning score of 389.40 nation’s diving, with Yang Jian momentous roar after each of “We could have got a gold ning sprint team. Olympic gold in 2020.” trumped that of rival and scooping gold and Qiu Bo tak- the men’s six dives. medal... we tried our best,” Lim said. The Koreans were sup- ported throughout the tournament by vocal fans brandishing blue and white Special footwear for India’s 12-toed Swapna Barman Korean unification flags and wearing “One Corea” New Delhi, India shoes for the heptathlon’s sev- A video of the family watching T-shirts. en events. Barman’s gold-winning feat on Despite the loss, the Ko- n Indian athlete with six “We are in touch with Nike. TV has become a social media rean fans were still celebrat- Atoes on each foot who won We are waiting for her to come sensation in India. ing after the match, waving gold at the Asian Games is to back so that we can get her size The weeping mother can be their flags and applauding receive special custom-made and get the customised shoes seen rushing to a temple outside the players. shoes after a company boss was made for her,” he said, explain- to thank a deity for Barman’s The two Koreas marched touched to hear of the pain she ing that his company would bear fairytale finish. together at the open - suffered while running in the the cost. Basana Devi told local media ing ceremony and also heptathlon. Barman comes from an im- that surgery to fix her daugh- formed joint teams in ca- The 21-year-old Swapna Bar- poverished family in the West ter’s feet had been impossible noeing, in which they won man spoke after winning the re- Bengal city of Jalpaiguri and her because of the cost. a gold and two bronze gional Olympics title on Thurs- plight has touched the nation. “How could I get that done? I medals. day of how her rare deformity Her rickshaw-puller father myself was born with six toes on It follows similar gestures caused agony with each step in India’s Swapna Barman celebrates winning the women’s 800m heptathlon has been bedridden for several one foot. It is because of me that athletics event at the Pyeongchang Win- her final event, the 800m. years since suffering a stroke. Swapna is this way. ter Olympics, which set the A government-run enterprise Her mother Basana Devi left The West Bengal govern - stage for an unprecedented in the southern city of Chennai on TV that she had a deform- coach manufacturer that also her job as a tea garden worker ment has promised a reward thaw in relations between has come forward to help Bar- ity in her feet,” said Sudhanshu funds training for athletes. to look after her husband. of one million rupees ($14,110) the two countries still tech- man get customised shoes. Mani, general manager of In- Mani told AFP that Barman They have relied on the earn- and a government job for nically at war. “After she won the gold I saw tegral Coach Factory, a railway needs four different pairs of ings of their son, a stone mason. Barman. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2018 20 Son is saved Tottenham Hotspur forward scoops precious Asian gold to earn military service exemption
Medal list
Rank Country Gold Silver Bronze Total South Korea down• Japan 1 China 132 92 65 289 2-1 in extra time 2 Japan 74 56 74 204 3 South Korea 49 57 70 176 4 Indonesia 31 24 43 98 Indonesia unveiled 5 Uzbekistan 21 24 25 70 surprise• plans to bid for 6 Iran 20 20 22 62 the 2032 Olympics 7 Taiwan 17 19 31 67 8 India 15 24 30 69 9 Kazakhstan 15 17 44 76 Tokyo is holding the 10 North Korea 12 12 13 37 2020• Summer Games 11 Bahrain 12 7 7 26 • Beijing will host the winter edition in 2022 four years. After this year’s Pyeongchang Winter Palembang, Indonesia Olympics, Tokyo is holding the 2020 Summer Games and Beijing will host ottenham Hotspur forward Son the winter edition in 2022 -- becoming Heung-min avoided a spell in the first city to organise both the sum- I’m so proud of my light flyweight quarter-final. Tthe military and hosts Indonesia mer and winter Games. team-mates, they Ladon of the Philippines was stopped unveiled ambitious plans to host the because of a cut in the second round. Lords of the ring fought for 120 minutes. Olympics as the Asian Games reached But without the Korean The unlucky Ladon, who had nursed a climax on Saturday. Elsewhere, the boxing competition his wound above the left eye through Son’s bid to avoid military service witnessed unsavoury scenes as police people behind us the quarter- and semi-finals, was ex- by winning football gold was the had to break up protests by two North we couldn’t win this amined by the ringside doctor who talk of the Games, but South Korean coaches who were subsequent- tournament. Of course determined he could not continue and Korea left it perilously late ly kicked out of the Games. when I see the people Latipov took it 3-1, with one card level. before downing Japan 2-1 Pak Chol Jun refused to leave the support me, I want to Elsewhere, the Unified Korea wept in extra time at Pakansari ring and Pak Il Nam angrily tried to give something back tears of sadness as they were denied Stadium. whip up the crowd as they claimed and this is the best an emotional women’s basketball gold It uncorked unbri- that fighter Pang Chol Mi was the present for my life medal in a 71-65 defeat to China. dled jubilation from victim of biased judging in her fi- SON HEUNG-MIN China also won the men’s basketball Son, who had set nal defeat to China’s Chang Yuan. when NBA-linked Abudushalamu Abu- up both South Ko - looms. “The coaches’ credentials durexiti inspired an 84-72 comeback rean goals and leapt But President Joko have been revoked were crowned lords of the ring, win- victory against Iran. around beaming as he Widodo raised the pros- ning five of the seven men’s boxing In card game bridge, one of the quirk- celebrated with his pect of greater things to finals. iest sports on the programme, India’s team-mates -- includ- come as he said Indonesia, India’s Amit Panghal pulled off a 60-year-old Pranab Bardhan became ing his fellow World buoyed by its mostly smooth massive upset to outbox the 2016 Rio the 18th Games’ oldest gold medallist Cup star, goalkeeper hosting of the Games, would bid Olympic champion and win in the men’s pairs. Jo Hyeon-woo. for the 2032 Olympics. gold. Earlier in Palembang, the Games’ Son’s career-sav- “Indonesia has planned to immedi- Amit, 22, kicked off fi- co-hosting city, Japan’s Jumpei Furuya ing gold was the ately register itself as a candidate for nals day in pulsating fash- won the men’s triathlon, a day after highlight of a busy the 2032 Olympics host,” Widodo said, ion with the performance team-mate Yuko Takahashi won the final full day of after hour-long talks with Olympics of the Games, edging a women’s race. competition, with chief Thomas Bach. and they will be sent forward to the 3-2 split decision to take Sunday’s mixed race in the swim- 44 gold medals in Indonesia’s announcement reflects disciplinary commission for them to revenge on Uzbekistan’s ming, biking and running event will be play as Sunday’s the growing clout and resources of review and take action,” AIBA executive Hasanboy Dusantov the 465th and final gold medal, round- closing cere- countries in Asia, which is hosting director Tom Virgets told AFP. for defeat in last year’s ing off two weeks of competition in mony three Olympics within the space of It marred a day when Uzbekistan World Championship 40 sports.
Son celebrates after defeating Japan during the men’s football gold medal match in Bogor Brazilian Ronaldo close to buying Spanish club Valladolid Madrid, Spain ture” and that Suarez, who has run the club for 17 years, would orld Cup winner Ronaldo Ronaldo, who is 41, continue as president and Sergio Whas reached a deal to buy was the tournament’s Gonzalez would remain head 51 per cent of La Liga club Val- top scorer as Brazil coach. ladolid a regional daily report- “Ronaldo does not want to ed on Saturday, citing “sources won the World Cup be the visible head and prefers close to the operation.” in 2002 and was also to stay in the background,” the El Norte de Castilla, which is part of the winning newspaper wrote. based in Valladolid said Ronal- squad in 1994 The report said the two sides do was paying 30 million euros had tried to negotiate as dis - ($34.8 million) and would com- cretely as possible to avoid plete the deal next week. having an impact on the club’s “The Brazilian star reached an dealings in the summer transfer agreement with Carlos Suarez, window, which closed on Friday. owner of more than 60 per cent drid and Barcelona striker’s in- Ronaldo, who is 41, was the of the shares of the company, on terest in Valladolid round the tournament’s top scorer as Bra- Thursday evening,” the newspa- time the club won promotion zil won the World Cup in 2002 per wrote. back to the Spanish first division and was also part of the winning Ronaldo’s press secretary, Da- in May. squad in 1994. His long list of vid Espinar, told AFP by email The newspaper said Ronaldo individual honours include win- that he was not prepared to com- was attracted by the way the ning the FIFA player of the year ment on the story. club is being run and that the three times and the Ballon D’Or The Spanish media have been takeover would not “lead to twice. “Il Fenomeno” retired reporting the former Real Ma- Former Brazilian international player Ronaldo gestures during a promotional event in Moscow great changes in the club struc- in 2011.