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Normal operations Airport mayhem Clashes kill nearly resume at BIA 60 Syrian fighters Manama Beirut

he Bahrain Airport lashes between regime TCompany (BAC) an- Cloyalists and insurgents nounced that it had re - in rebel-held northwest Syria sumed its normal oper - killed 59 combatants yester- ations at the Bahrain In - day, a war monitor said. ternational Airport (BIA), Hayat Tahrir Al Sham following the closure of the (HTS), an extremist group runway due to an oil leak led by Syria’s former Al-Qa- from a plane, which arrived eda affiliate, has since Janu- yesterday evening. ary controlled most of Idlib The runway was closed province as well as parts of for around an hour, starting neighbouring Hama, Aleppo 04.27 pm in a precautionary and Latakia provinces. measure for the safety of Several other armed rebel passengers, the BAC said in a groups also operate in the statement issued last night. region. Five flights were diverted Fighting in southern Idlib to Dammam Airport and and rural Latakia on Tues- another to Kuwait Interna- day claimed the lives of 29 tional Airport. pro-government forces as The Bahrain Airport well as 30 extremists and al- Company (BAC) announced lied rebels, the Syrian Obser- that it had taken all neces- vatory for Human Rights said. sary and required measures It came as regime war- in such cases to remove the planes pummelled the Idlib leaked oil from the runway Police and protesters clashed at Hong Kong’s international airport yesterday after flights were disrupted for a second day as the political crisis in the former region with air strikes, killing and ensure safe plane land- British colony deepened. Thousands of black-clad protesters jammed the terminal chanting, singing and waving banners. Scuffles broke out in the evening after three civilians in the town of ing and take-off. an injured man was held by a group of protesters. Medics, however, bundled him onto a stretcher and forced their way through jeering throngs to an ambulance. Khan Sheikhoun, the Brit- Several police vehicles were blocked by protesters and riot police moved in amid chaotic scenes, using pepper spray to keep people back. ain-based monitor added. Pakistani president congratulated Manama

is Majesty King Ham- Had bin Isa Al Khalifa sent a cable of congratula- tions to President Arif Alvi Iran claims denied of Pakistan on his country’s National Day. Gibraltar denies claims over releasing seized tanker Grace 1 as deadline looms HM the King extended deepest congratulations Grace 1’s detention led to re- After the exchange, Britain’s to President Alvi, wishing Its Supreme Court ciprocal seizures by Iran and a Foreign Office said on Tuesday him abundant health and • diplomatic war of words in which that investigations into the tanker happiness and the brotherly ruled last month to the UK being has been accused of were a matter for Gibraltar. people of Pakistan further extend its detention “piracy”. “The investigations being con- progress and prosperity. for a further 30 days. On Tuesday, Iran announced ducted around the Grace 1 are His Royal Highness Prime that the tanker was due to be re- a matter for the government of Minister Prince Khalifa bin The 30-day deadline leased imminently but that was Gibraltar,” a spokesman said. Salman Al Khalifa and His • quickly denied by Gibraltar. “As this is an ongoing investiga- Royal Highness Prince Sal- expires on Thursday and Its Supreme Court ruled last tion, we are unable to comment man bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the court will have to month to extend its detention further.” the Crown Prince, Deputy decide whether or not for a further 30 days. The tanker Last week, the government of Supreme Commander and to release the tanker. had initially been held for 14 days. Gibraltar said it had “clear evi- First Deputy Premier also The 30-day deadline expires dence” that the tanker was head- sent congratulatory cables on Thursday and the court will ing for a Syrian oil refinery in to President Arif Alvi. London have to decide whether or not to Gibraltar defence police officers guard the Iranian oil tanker Grace 1 as it sits breach of EU sanctions. release the tanker. It only has the anchored off the coast of the British Mediterranean territory. “Apart from the operational he fate of the detained power to hold it for 60 more days, issues, which are for the police, Iranian tanker Grace 1 in until mid-October. take place soon.” the evidence we have entirely TGibraltar is to be decided The deputy head of Iran’s Ports Iran’s semi-official Fars news contradicts the statements by the as authorities prepare to head and Maritime Organisation, Jalil agency later quoted unidentified captain, in particular in relation back to court on Thursday. Eslami, told state news agency The investigations Gibraltar authorities as saying it to accessing Baniyas refinery in DON’T MISS IT Six weeks ago, UK marines Irna on Tuesday that Britain was being conducted around would be free by Tuesday night. Syria,” the government said. seized the vessel as it travelled thinking of freeing the Grace 1 af- the Grace 1 are a matter A senior Gibraltarian govern- “We will make a fuller state- through the Strait of Gibraltar. ter an exchange of documents. for the government of ment source said that was not ment in due course setting out There were suspicions that it was “The vessel was seized based Gibraltar. correct, although earlier the ter- why the evidence now points ‘The Wizard of EU on false allegations,” Mr Eslami ritory said it was seeking to ease taking oil to Syria in breach of GIBRALTAR SPOKESPERSON even more clearly to the destina- 02 Oz’ takes fans by sanctions. said. “We hope the release will the situation. tion having been Baniyas.” storm Saudi Arabia’s TROOPS WITHDRAWAL ‘dedication’ in 03 serving pilgrims praised Afghan govt seeks guarantees from US Kabul Sharapova win US support for Afghan security with The National by sources was not authorised to brief media. 11 sets up Barty he US is preparing an forces, and for some American close to the Afghan government. Despite ongoing talks with the battle agreement with the Af- forces to remain in Afghanistan “The US agreement with the US, the Taliban has so far refused Tghan government to re- to fight other insurgent groups, Taliban will not mean that there to negotiate with the Afghan gov- assure Kabul that an American including ISIS. 59 will be a Talibanisation of Af- ernment, which it considers a 210 fils (includes VAT) peace deal with the Taliban will Key points of the proposed of the country’s 407 ghanistan, but it will indicate puppet regime. not result in the insurgent group agreement, under negotiation districts are controlled a start to the intra-Afghan dia- After nearly 18 years of war, the by Taliban. reclaiming power in Afghanistan as the US seeks a separate deal logue,” said a source close to the Taliban insurgency is by some once foreign troops withdraw. with the Taliban to end the 18- Afghan government who spoke measures more powerful than at Kabul is seeking continued year war, were exclusively shared on condition of anonymity, as he any time since the US invasion. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14, 2019 02

Voluntary Work Prize Committee meets Manama resenting Good Word Society he committee in charge of attended the meeting and con - HH Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al tributed to enriching interactive Khalifa Award for Volun - dialogue. Bahrain Defence Force T tary Work held a meeting with The attendees were updated on (BDF) Commander-in- voluntary work societies, individ- the terms and criteria governing Chief Field Marshal Shaikh 7,500 uals and expatriate communities Bahraini dinars will HH Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khal - Khalifa bin Ahmed Al clubs. be awarded in three ifa Award for Voluntary Work Khalifa yesterday visited categories. the British Defence Ministry The meeting focused on the as stipulated in the application in the United Kingdom. He 5th edition of the Best Voluntary form put at the disposal of par - was received by General Project, which will be held on ticipants. Sir Nicholas Carter, Gen the sidelines of the main prize - HH Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khal - Chief of the Defence Staff HH Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa ifa had issued directives to in - (CDS). The BDF chief hailed Award for Voluntary Work. The meeting followed direc - crease the value of the voluntary outstanding and deep- Societies, individuals and expa- tives from HH Shaikh Isa bin Ali work award to BD7,500 to include rooted historic relations triate communities clubs in Bah- Al Khalifa who is keen on devel- all three categories – Individuals, of friendship binding rain have been updated on the oping the standard of the award as voluntary work societies and ex- the Kingdom of Bahrain prize which aims at enhancing a key and efficient tool to develop patriate communities in Bahrain. and the United Kingdom, the standard of projects which are voluntary work in the Kingdom The prizes will be distribut - stressing Bahrain’s vying for this year’s edition, said of Bahrain. ed to winners on the sidelines of keenness on strengthening Award HH Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Members of the award jury ar- HH Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al-Khali - and consolidating joint co- Khalifa Award secretary-General bitrating HH Shaikh Isa bin Ali fa Award for Voluntary Work in operation in all fields. Yacoub Bouhazaa. Al Khalifa Award, officials rep - September. ‘The Wizard of Oz’ takes fans by storm The lavish production features breathtaking special effects, dazzling choreography and classic songs

The event is a part of BTEA’s• extensive series of events and activities that aims to attract visitors and tourists.

The BTEA’s long- term• strategy ‘Ours Yours’ aims to further develop the Kingdom’s tourism sector.

Manama A segment of the audience. ‘The Wizard of Oz’ characters were a major attraction. he Bahrain Tourism and the Oscar winning movie score countries throughout the year develop the Kingdom’s tourism Exhibitions Authority as well as favourite scenes from and is hosted during a key peak sector and strengthen its posi- T(BTEA) hosted the first different characters including season in Bahrain, Eid Al Adha tion on a regional and interna- show of the popular Broadway Dorothy, Toto and their friends and the summer break. tional level contributing directly Musical ‘The Wizard of Oz’ for the Cowardly Lion, Tin Man and Hosting the enchanting Broad- towards Bahrain’s economy and the first time in the Kingdom. Scarecrow. way musical comes in line with the 2030 Economic Vision. The event took place in the The lavish production features the BTEA’s long term strategy to Tickets for Wizard of Oz range Bahrain International Exhibi- breathtaking special effects, daz- position Bahrain as a prominent from bronze priced at BD10, sil- tion and Convention Centre and zling choreography and classic destination for family tourism by ver for BD20 and gold for BD30, will run until the 17th of August songs. attracting international events, whereas VIP tickets are sold at 2019. The event is a part of BTEA’s providing all members of the BD50. The show is an adapted ver- extensive series of events and family with a unique and unfor- For more information or to sion of the all-time classic re- activities that aims to attract gettable experience. purchase tickets, kindly visit leased by MGM back in 1939 and visitors and tourists from Bah- The BTEA’s long-term strate- www.woz.bh or the ticket booth will include beloved songs from rain and the neighbouring GCC A boy poses for a photo with ‘The Wizard of Oz’ characters. gy ‘Ours Yours’ aims to further at The Avenues - Bahrain. Aid agency distributes Eid gifts in Yemen Riyadh

he King Salman Human- itarian Aid and Relief TCentre (KSRelief ) dis- tributed the Eid Kiswa (gifts) among children in Yemen as part of its Your Happiness is Our Happiness program in the war-torn country. Ashfaq Butt, Managing Director of Fidha Decore, held an Eid event at his residence in Noor Garden, Juffair. Prominent “KSRelief has distributed members of the community and many leading businessmen attended the event. toys, clothing and other items to children in the Al Ghaydah and Huswain districts of Al Mahrah governorate,” said the The centre said the gifts were distributed to 200 families. KSRelief media centre. The centre said the gifts were from Hodeidah and Raymah, with special needs and IDPs. distributed to 200 families, in- and to children at a centre for The centre also implement- cluding 600 orphans and inter- special needs in Al Jawf. ed its project to distribute gifts, nally displaced people (IDPs) in KSRelief also launched its Eid toys, clothing and others in the Al Mahrah. Kiswa project in the Tuban and Hadibu district of Socotra Is- As part of the project, KSRe- Al Houta districts of Lahij and land. lief also distributed toys, cloth- to mark the festive occasion. The gifts were distributed ing and other gift items to chil- Gifts were handed out to among 80 families and includ- Aref Sadiq, Chairman of Aref Sadiq Group, held an event at his residence in Tubli to celebrate Eid. Prominent dren in the Al Hazam district children in 303 families, in - ed 210 orphans, IDPs and others businessmen and dignitaries attended the event. in Al Jawf governorate, to IDPs cluding 319 orphans, children in need. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14, 2019 03

Houthi militia’s victories are ‘mere illusions’ Saudi Arabia’s ‘dedication’ Riyadh olonel Turki Al Malki, Cthe official spokesman of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen, said that the victories of the in serving pilgrims praised Yemeni National Army, sup- ported by the coalition in reality, confused the terror- Shura committee lauds Saudi government’s distinguished services to Hajj pilgrims ist militia leaders, and they are using their misleading media and hidden arms to The committee spread illusions. • Colonel Al Malki said that affirmed that Saudi the real and actual victories Arabia has been keen are achieved by the Yem- to provide all kinds of eni National Army, with facilities and services the support of the coalition forces to liberate the Yem- to all pilgrims without eni territories and restore discrimination. the Yemeni state from the grip of the terrorist militia. Minister of Health “The militia’s human and Faeqa• Al Saleh sent a material losses have multi- plied, and they have nothing cable of congratulations but to lie and promote illu- to her Saudi counterpart sions in an effort to raise the Dr Tawfiq bin morale of their terrorist el- Fawzan Al Rabia. ements, after most of them have left their positions in the face of painful blows Manama and successive defeats. “This is in addition to its he Shura Council’s For- propaganda to mislead the eign Affairs, Defence Yemeni tribes to involve Tand National Security their children in battles re- Committee, chaired by Hamad sulting in death and loss, in bin Mubarak Al Nuaimi, has Nearly 2.5 million pilgrims took part in Hajj this year. the service of the leadership stressed that the outstanding of the militia and the Irani- success of this year’s Hajj sea- able them to perform Hajj rit- phone call from Turkish Pres- these efforts were appreciated at serving pilgrims and visitors an regime.” son is the fruitful outcome of uals easily, smoothly and com- ident Recep Tayyip Erdogan and welcomed by all Muslims. to the Two Holy Mosques. Colonel Al Malki pointed the dedicated efforts of the fortably. congratulating him on the suc- He said the success of the Egypt’s Parliamentary Af- out that the Yemeni socie- Saudi authorities, under the Separately, Minister of cess of Hajj, praising the efforts Hajj was a message to anyone fairs Minister Omar Marwan ty rejects the coup and the leadership of the Custodian of Health Faeqa Al Saleh sent a under the king’s leadership to doubting the Kingdom’s leading expressed his appreciation for ideology of this sectarian the Two Holy Mosques King cable of congratulations to her facilitate the annual pilgrimage role in the service of the Two the king and crown prince’s and racist terrorist militia, Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi counterpart Dr Tawfiq for millions of Muslims. Holy Mosques, calling on all services to Hajj. and their grave violations and Crown Prince, Deputy bin Fawzan Al Rabia on success King Salman said the King- Muslims to support Saudi Ara- He said that the good plan- against the Yemeni people Premier and Defence Minister, of the Hajj season. dom would do everything it bia in the challenges it faced. ning and wealth of experience as the killing outside the HRH Prince Mohammed bin She lauded the efforts of the could so that pilgrims could The secretary-general of the among Saudi authorities and law, enforced disappear- Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. Saudi Health Ministry in serv- perform their rituals with ease, Arab Red Crescent and Red agencies meant that pilgrims ance, storing weapons in In a statement, the committee ing the pilgrims despite the security and safety, every year. Cross Organisation, Dr Saleh were able to move between sites residential neighbourhoods, lauded the high-level distin- great surge in their number. Chechnya President Ramzan bin Hamad Al Tuwaijri, also smoothly, as well as perform firing ballistic missiles, their guished services delivered by The Health Minister praised Akhmadovich Kadyrov also ex- congratulated King Salman, their Hajj rituals with ease. random falling on civilians, sisterly Saudi Arabia to Hajj the comprehensive preemp- tended his congratulations to Crown Prince Mohammed bin The chairman of the African using civilians as human pilgrims. tive plans put in place by the the king and crown prince on Salman and Makkah Gov Prince Scholars Forum, Shaikh Mo - shields, liquidating leaders The committee affirmed that Saudi Health Ministry to pre- Hajj success. Khalid Al Faisal on the success hammed Alhafiz Alnahawi, re- and social marginalisation Saudi Arabia has been keen to vent epidemic diseases and help He praised Saudi Arabia for of this year’s Hajj season. marked on the development of of the Yemeni people led provide all kinds of facilities in early detection of important its achievements and services at Mr Al Tuwaijri praised the services provided to pilgrims tribal society to refrain and services to all pilgrims, communicable ones. the holy sites of Arafat, Muzdal- Kingdom’s massive develop- in Makkah, the holy sites and from rallying to their losing without discrimination, to en- King Salman received a ifah and Mina, stressing that ment projects, which are aimed Madinah. fronts. Minister shares Eid Al Adha joy with senior citizens, children

Mr Humaidan hands over Eid gifts to a child. Mr Humaidan with children and elderly at Batelco Home.

ed by members of parent day wishes with children and garding the provision of all as - his visit was an opportunity The minister Manama care clubs and homes, the min- senior citizens, and presented pects of social protection and for him to be informed about • ister aimed to share the joy of them with gifts. care for all social segments. the quality of services deliv - stressed the importance abour and Social De - Eid Al Adha with the Batelco Children and senior citizens The minister stressed the ered to them. of deepening velopment Minister, Home affiliates and senior cit- expressed their delight at the importance of deepening The minister highlighted the communication with L Jameel Humaidan, izens, in line with the Labour kind initiative reflecting the communication with children Kingdom’s strides in caring children and senior yesterday paid a visit to the Ministry’s interest in children government’s keenness to care and senior citizens by visiting for children, citing efforts to Child Welfare Home (Batelco and senior citizens. for them on various occasions, them to share their joy on var- support the children at the citizens by visiting them. Home). The minister exchanged Eid which placed the Kingdom ious occasions. legal, social, educational and During the visit, also attend- Al Adha greetings and best among leading countries re - Mr Humaidan also said that cultural fields. 04 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14, 2019 world

Radiation up to ‘16 times’ the norm near Russia blast site Over 200 dead in rain havoc Moscow, Russia Noushad, Gulf News reported, Toll in Kerala got a surprise Eid gift from a adiation levels were up • UAE expatriate. A Malayali busi- Rto 16 times the norm in a rises to 88 nessman in Dubai announced a nearby town after an explo- gift of Rs.100,000 (BD530) and a sion at a Russian missile test- At least 40 family trip to Dubai to Noushad. ing site, the national weather people• missing A person from Guruvayur service said yesterday. Putin’s spokesman Dmitry Peskov posted a cheque of Rs.10,000 The explosion at the Arctic More than 250,000 (BD53) addressed to Noushad facility on Thursday killed five per hour, well above the local • online, requesting a T-shirt for scientists with Russia’s nuclear average but far below danger- people in relief camps his son, the Hindu said. agency, which later confirmed ous levels. Thanks to such efforts, Chief they were involved in testing Russia’s Rosatom nuclear Agencies | New Delhi, India Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund new weapons. More victims agency has said its staff were witnessed an upswing in collec- were hospitalised. providing support for the “iso- he death toll from India’s tion, despite several campaigns Rosgidromet, the weather tope power source” of a missile monsoon floods climbed against donating. monitoring service, said its and were thrown into the sea Tto 202 yesterday as heavy Kerala Chief Minister Pi- sensors in Severodvinsk, a from the testing platform by rainfall kept pounding coastal narayi Vijayan during a visit to a town about 30 kilometres (20 the force of the explosion. regions in the west and south. camp in Meppadi near Wayanad miles) from the Nyonoksa test US experts have linked the Authorities have already said, “The state government will site, registered gamma radi- incident to the 9M730 Bu - moved more than 1.2 million do everything possible to give ation exceeding background revestnik nuclear-powered people to relief camps. maximum help and support to levels by “four to 16 times”. cruise missile touted by Pres- The southern tourist hotspot all so that they come back to Rosgidromet said the levels ident Vladimir Putin earlier of Kerala, which was hit by its normal life very quickly. Our were higher at six out of eight this year. worst floods in almost a century first task is to complete the res- of its stations in Severodvinsk Putin’s spokesman Dmitry last year leaving 450 dead, was Rescue workers shift a body from the debris left after a landslide at cue operations and then we will and that levels returned to nor- Peskov on Tuesday did not once again bearing the brunt of Kavalappara in Malappuram district of the south Indian state of Kerala shift our focus to extensive re- mal after 2.5 hours. confirm that the accident was monsoon downpours. habilitation work.” One of the sensors registered linked to the Burevestnik pro- “The death toll in the state has The biggest rescue oper - a level of 1.78 microsieverts ject. increased to 88... and there are ations are presently going on still at least 40 people missing,” at Kavalapara where 20 earth Pramod Kumar, Kerala police moving equipment are working spokesman, said. overtime to see if they can find Typhoon Lekima death toll hits 49 in China More than 250,000 people another 39 people who have Beijing, China across the state’s worst-affected been reported missing after the Lekima hit the three Chi- districts including Wayanad, landslide swept away an area nese provinces of Zhejiang, Malappuram and Kozhikode close to 100 acres. he death toll from Ty - Shandong and Anhui over the have been shifted to relief Tphoon Lekima rose to weekend and forced more camps. Toll hits 28 in Karnataka 49 yesterday and 21 were than a million residents to Congress leader Rahul Gan- At least 48 people have also still missing after the mon - flee. dhi yesterday praised the peo- lost their lives in neighbouring ster storm wreaked havoc on China’s official news agen- ple of his Wayanad Lok Sabha Karnataka state. China’s eastern coast, causing cy Xinhua said late Monday constituency in Kerala, which A state government official huge damage with strong gales that at least 49 people are dead has been battered by a flood said that 16 people were still and torrential rain. with dozens still missing. and landslides, saying that the missing in Karnataka but the bravery and dignity displayed by situation had improved as rains them in the face of tragedy was had eased. “truly humbling”. Artist Davinchi Suresh made a cloth portrait of Noushad - a textile dealer from “We have rescued around “I left Wayanad with nothing Kochi whose act of kindness went viral (Courtesy of Gulf News) 677,000 people in the last few Don’t have a cow! London uni but pride for the people I repre- overnight sensation after a vid- days and think the water level sent,” Mr Gandhi wrote on his eo of him donating bundles of will start dropping in anoth - bans beef Facebook and Twitter pages on new clothes, kept ready in his er 24-48 hours,” the official London, United Kingdom Tuesday after a two-day visit. When we depart from godown for Eid sale, went vi- said. claring a climate emergency Reports of several this world, we cannot ral. He stuffed several packets of Local emergency person- cannot be empty words”. heart-wrenching incidents also carry anything... my fresh apparel in huge carry bags nel and troops from the army, tudents at London’s Gold- “Though I have only just surfaced amid the situation. profit is to help the and took them on his head to the navy and air force have been Ssmiths will no longer be arrived at Goldsmiths, it is Rescue personnel were left with parked vehicles, to be taken to deployed for search, rescue and munching on canteen staples immediately obvious that teary eyes when the lifeless bod- needy... isn’t this relief camps. relief operations. such as burgers and chilli af- our staff and students care ies of a mother (Geethu) and her the way we should “When we depart from this Indian media have also re - ter the prestigious university passionately about the future infant child (Dhruv) recovered celebrate Eid? My Eid world, we cannot carry any - ported 66 deaths in the western announced it would ban all of our environment and that in a position holding their hands is like this... thing... my profit is to help the states of Gujarat and Mahar- beef products to fight climate they are determined to help,” tightly. Sarath, the father is the NOUSHAD, WHO RUNS A CLOTH STORE IN needy... isn’t this the way we ashtra, with hundreds of thou- change. she added. only who escaped unhurt - he BROADWAY IN KOCHI should celebrate Eid? My Eid is sands rescued from inundated Professor Frances Corner, Goldsmiths hopes to be- lost his wife, son and mother to like this...,” Noushad, who runs regions. the new head of Goldsmiths, come carbon neutral by 2025. the landslide. a cloth store in Broadway in The monsoon rains are cru- said that she was taking the Cambridge University’s Stories of heart-warming in- Kochi said smiling. cial to replenishing water sup- drastic action to pull beef catering services have not cidents also emerged. In one “It is meant for poor people. I plies in drought-stricken India, from campus cafes and shops served beef or lamb since such incident, Noushad, a cloth am not bothered about profit or but they kill hundreds of people from next month because “de- 2016. vendor in Kerala became an loss,” he added. across the country every year.

‘When will you die?’ Hong Kong leader grilled at press conference Hong Kong, China fear?... When will you be willing a weekend of violence that left shouted over Lam. Lam defended the police to step down? When will you tell dozens of people with injuries, At one point she paused, against accusations of excessive hen Hong Kong’s lead- the police to stop?,” the reporter some of them serious. looked down, and then looked force over the weekend, when Wer Carrie Lam appeared from Hong Kong’s public broad- Under the “One country, two up again at reporters with her rounds of tear gas were fired into before the press yesterday, she caster RTHK asked. systems” principle, the media eyebrows raised as they contin- subway stations and on crowded appeared to be expecting to de- Before Lam could respond, the in Hong Kong enjoys freedoms ued to fire questions at her. shopping streets. liver a brief statement and move reporter added an admonition: unheard of in mainland China. At other moments, she sipped She said she was “heartbro- on. Instead she faced a media “You asked me in the past to A broad spectrum of political from a glass of water as the bar- ken” by reports of serious inju- onslaught. take my job seriously, so please leanings are represented, from rage of questions continued. ries, but offered no concessions No sooner were her prepared answer me seriously as well.” fiesty independent elements to In her opening remarks she to the demonstrators and insist- remarks finished than the The embattled Beijing-backed strongly pro-Beijing outlets. called for calm. ed that police were facing “ex- full-frontal assault -- in both leader began to reply but more Lam at times appeared caught “I again ask everyone to put tremely difficult circumstances”. Cantonese and English -- began. questions were shouted. off-guard by the intensity of the aside your differences and calm And the barrage continued as “You blame your own political “Citizens are afraid of you and questioning, with reporters re- down,” Lam said, who appeared she abruptly left the podium: misjudgement on others, and the police, can you answer the peatedly interrupting her and to be on the verge of tears at one “Do you have a conscience?” refuse to acknowledge your mis- question?” accusing her of failing to re - point. “Take a minute to think, shouted one journalist. takes,” one journalist said. The combative press confer- spond. look at our city, our home, do you “Mrs Lam, many citizens have “When will you accept politi- Hong Kong’s Chief Executive Carrie ence was an indication of the “Please don’t interrupt,” an all really want to see it pushed been asking recently when you cal responsibility to end citizens’ Lam rising tensions in the city after official pleaded as reporters into an abyss?” will die,” yelled another. 05 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14, 2019

Pakistan celebrates Independence Day akistan is all set to celebrate events, and the playing of patriotic special stalls, fun fairs and shops are set up its 73rd Independence Day songs. across the country for the sale of national flags, today. A number of award ceremonies are buntings, banners and posters, badges, pic- It commemorates the day often held on this day, and Pakistan- tures of national heroes, multimedia and other Pwhen the nation achieved independ- is hoist the national flag atop their celebratory items. Vehicles, private buildings, ence and was declared a sovereign homes or display it prominently on homes, and streets are decorated with na- state following the end of the British their vehicles and attire. tional flags, candles, oil lamps, pennants and Raj in 1947. The day begins with special prayers buntings. Businesses engage in rigorous mar- The main Independence Day cer- for the integrity, solidarity, and devel- keting, as do leading designer fashion outlets emony takes place in Islamabad, opment of Pakistan in mosques and which stock independence-themed clothing, where the national flag is hoisted religious places across the country. jewellery and self-adornments. at the Presidential and Parliament Citizens attending independence day Public functions including elaborate fire- buildings. parades and other events are usually work shows, street parades, seminars, tele- It is followed by the national an- dressed in Pakistan’s official colours, vised transmissions, music and poetry con- them and live televised speeches by green and white. Many people meet I pay tribute tests, children’s shows and art exhibitions are leaders. their friends and relatives, dine over a common part of the celebrations. Usual celebratory events and fes- Pakistani food, and visit recreational to the Along with flag hoisting, the national an- tivities for the day include flag-rais- spots to mark the holiday. security them is sung at various government places, ing ceremonies, parades, cultural As the month of August begins, personnel schools, residences, and monuments on the and officers, day, and patriotic slogans such as Pakistan who had laid Zindabad are raised. down their Musical concerts and dance performances lives for the are arranged both inside and outside the country, featuring popular artists. Homage protection is paid to the people who lost their lives dur- of the ing the migration and riots which followed motherland independence in 1947, as well as martyrs of DR ARIF ALVI, the Pakistan Army and recipients of Nis- PRESIDENT OF han-e-Haider, and political figures, famous PAKISTAN artists and scientists. The Pakistani diaspora around the world organises cultural events to celebrate inde- pendence day; public parades are held in cities with large Pakistani populations, such as New Towards progress and prosperity York, and London.

akistan President Dr Arif otism and urge for the develop- Alvi has stressed upon uni- ment of country as nurtured by Pty and harmony among the the young generation, he said ranks of the nation to face the they had been fully acquainted challenges and issues confronted with the objectives and signif- by the country for achieving the icance behind the creation of national objectives of progress Pakistan. and prosperity. He also paid tribute to the se- The president, in his message curity personnel and officers, on the 73rd Independence Day, who had laid down their lives observed that all the strata of so- for the protection of the moth- ciety had to work hard, irrespec- erland. tive of the factional or individual The president observed that interests. He called upon all the Dr Arif Alvi, President of Pakistan the Independence Day also re- citizens to play their due part in invigorated the spirit of patriot- the progress and development of blessing. Now onus is upon us to ism and the desire to serve the the country. present Pakistan as highly repu- country. Felicitating the countrymen on table, progressive and prosper- He said the nature had blessed the Independence Day, President ous country among the nations the country with huge resources Alvi said their forefathers had and thus transforming Pakistan and geo-strategic positioning. He given immense sacrifices and due under the visions of its founding called upon the countrymen to to their untiring efforts, Pakistan leaders Quaid-e-Azam Muham- commit themselves to serve the emerged on the world’s globe as mad Ali Jinnah and Allama Mu- motherland with renewed pas- an independent country on 14th hammad Iqbal.” sion and vigour by transforming August 1947. While expressing satisfaction the country into a developed and “No doubt, freedom is a huge over the sincere desire of patri- prosperous piece of land. A day to remember unmatched sacrifices

extend my heartiest felic- make Pakistan a developed itations to all Pakistanis, and prosperous country. Let Iliving within the country me emphasise here the role of and abroad, on the occasion of Overseas Pakistanis and I am 73rd Independence Day. sure they will continue making The day reminds us of the us proud with their concerted unmatched sacrifices rendered efforts for the greater good of by our forefathers to protect their homeland. and safeguard our religious, On this occasion, I also pay cultural and social values. It tribute to those sons of the soil also reminds us of the objec- who sacrificed their lives while tives that led to creation of an Imran Khan, Prime Minister of protecting ideological and ge- independent Muslim state. Pakistan ographical boundaries of the This day reinvigorates our motherland and kept aloft the spirit to make Pakistan stand between the state and citizens. banner of its freedom. out in the comity of nations as To this end, the state of Madina May Allah grant us the a dignified country. Quaid-e- is our model. strength to develop Pakistan Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah Allah Almighty has bestowed on the model of state of Mad- envisioned a progressive Pa- our country with great boun- ina. May Allah grant us the kistan where one could lead ties and huge resources and a ability to transform Pakistan one’s life in accordance with bright future awaits us. Quaid’s in accordance with the vision the golden tenets of Islam, a principles of Unity, Faith and of Quaid-e-Azam and Allama state where democratic norms Discipline, are beacon of light, Iqbal. May Allah help us secure could flourish and rule of law to overcome the challenges for our country its rightful place prevailed, and where compas- faced by the country. Let us among the comity of nations. sion characterised the bonds today rededicate ourselves to Pakistan Paindabad 06 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14, 2019

Pakistan-Bahrain ties growing stronger t gives me immense pleasure stones and hydrocarbons. Five such as traditional furniture, Pakistan and Bahrain enjoy Gulf Airline flights to almost all to convey heartfelt greetings seasons of Pakistan make it processed food, semi-precious thousands of years old history major cities of Pakistan is testi- Ito Pakistanis in Bahrain on suitable to grow every type of stones, dates, olives, olive oil and of friendship and co-operation mony to our fraternal relations the Independence Day of our fruit, vegetable and food grain. honey. for the mutual benefit. The two and extensive interaction. To beloved country. On this day in Pakistan is blessed with talent- We take pride in the excellent help each other in different areas bring our people further close, 1947, Pakistan emerged on the ed human resource which has work being done by the Over- of mutual interest, collaborate at the Government of Pakistan World Map as a sovereign state proven its worth world over. Pa- seas Pakistanis. They not only the regional level to ensure peace has listed Bahrain among the after untiring efforts of our na- kistan has produced outstanding contribute to the well-being of and security and closely consult countries having visa-on-arrival tion under the leadership of scholars like Allama Mohammad the people of their countries of each other at the international and online visa facility. I invite Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Iqbal and Nobel Laureates such choice but also send much need- forums to align their policies. Bahraini friends to utilise the Jinnah. Pakistan is blessed with as Dr Abdul Salam and Malala ed remittances back home. They The friendship between our two opportunity to explore history, tall mountains, lush green val- Yousafzai. are working as a bridge between nations is exemplary and with- natural beauty and hospitality leys, fresh water natural springs While our nation has been Afzaal Mahmood, Pakistani Pakistan and its friends. Paki- out any irritants. I, as the Ambas- offered by Pakistan. and rivers, plateaus, fertile plain successful in developing infra- Ambassador to Bahrain stanis in Bahrain are recognised sador of Pakistan and friend of I wish the people of Bahrain farm lands, deserts and warm structure and putting in place as law abiding hardworking Bahrain try my best to intensify and Pakistan continued peace, waters of the Arabian Sea. The basic industry, it still faces chal- of economy, including exports. and friendly people. They are economic and commercial ties progress and prosperity on this country has natural resources lenges of meeting growing en- We are exploring new markets our goodwill ambassadors and for a better common future. special day. May Pakistan and like gold, copper, semi-precious ergy needs and diversification for our non-traditional exports source of pride. Frequency of forty two weekly Bahrain friendship live long! A vibrant community The new world of fragrance sgharali per- fumes bring he Pakistan Community Aa whole new in Bahrain is a large and level of character Tvibrant community and with a new intro - is well connected with the local ductory category people sharing similar beliefs, specifically de- culture, traditions and social signed for the men. norms. Pakistani community After understand- members have been living in ing that there is a the Kingdom of Bahrain since lot of responsibili- past many decades. The benev- ty that comes with olent Kingdom is a homeland properly caring for to over 120,000 active Pakistani one’s beard, As - community members. ‘Pakistan gharali has intro- Club’ in Bahrain was founded duced for the first in February 1948 soon after Pa- time an Asgharali BEARD OIL castor seed oil and almond oil, kistan got independence in Au- Afzaal Mahmood, Ambassador of Pakistan, second from left, Ibrahim al Nafae, third from left, Eng Rehan Ahmed, GIFT SET –OUD and TOBACCO which compliments within gust 1947 and is a focal point for Chairman Pakistan Club, third from right, Afzal Bhatti, second from right and Sami Aziz, first from left, and Mohammed spray, a new man grooming the depths of our skin. the community serving as a hub Sajid Sheikh, first from right, at an event marking Bahrain National Day Celebrations at Pakistan Club Bahrain. kit. Finally, a brush comb made for recreation, sports, cultural Along with the kit, which of natural sandalwood ena- and community gatherings. Independence Day. As a contin- bers of Pakistan Club will en- includes an Eau De Perfume bles you to brush broadly and The Pakistan Club and the Eng Rehan ued tradition, the Pakistan Com- thusiastically mark the Pakistan 30 ml spray, the OUD is com- evenly distributing the natu- Pakistani community are cel- Ahmed munity members will join the Independence Day celebrations. posed of oriental floral am- rally occurring oils without ebrating the 73rd Pakistan In- is the flag hoisting ceremony at Paki- The programme will include bery fragrance while the TO- scratching and irritation. dependence Day with great Chairman stan Club on 14th August. Chief national anthem, cultural and BACCO spray has oriental spicy Another beard oil Cedar- fervour and enthusiasm. Like of Guest will be Murad Ali Wazir, traditional songs. This will be fragrance. wood will be launched soon. previous years, the community Pakistan HOC of Pakistan Embassy. The followed by traditional break- Included in the set is a Follow Asgharali on Insta - has lined up many impressive Club impressive event organised by fast of ‘halwa puri’, which will 30ml beard oil that is made of gram @asgharalico or visit the programmes to celebrate the Bahrain. the Chairman and Board mem- be served to all participants. all-natural ingredients such as website: www.asgharali.com.

Pakistan Muhammad Anwaar Independence Day Managing Director Best Wishes from Mohammed Sabir Azeem Manager KAFLAN CONSTRUCTION MIAN PALACE CONSTRUCTION WLL AKRAM CONTRACTING EST. Civil - Electrical- Mechanical - Maintenance P.O. Box 37991, Bldg : 1109, Block : 302 Mob. 33656743, 36170079, Office : 13691441 Fax : 13691891 Tel : 17233542, Mob : 33404503, Email : [email protected] 07 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14, 2019

Football industry surging ahead akistan has the unique ing-manufactures of global The footballs manufactured venting the water entry would honour of supplying foot- sports apparel giant Adidas for by Pakistan for the 1982 football get worn due to normal kicking The history Pballs for use in the Soc- which it has made the footballs World Cup was an improved ver- and needed to be replaced dur- cer World Cup of 2014 and the for the FIFA World Cup 2018. sion of Adidas Tango Ball, which ing the game. It proved to be the of soccer ball Football World Cup 2018 held Though it is not confirmed was first introduced for the FIFA last genuine leather World Cup in Russia. how many footballs Adidas had Football World Cup 1978. football. production The latest football manufac- ordered for the World Cup but The 1982 World Cup ball was All the major giant interna- tured by Pakistan came to be the company is approximate- an improved version of the leath- tional sports brands like Adidas, in Sialkot is known as Telstar 18, which ly making around 700,000 per er ball which had introduced for Nike, Puma, Select, Lotto, Um- was manufactured by Forward month. the first time rubber inlaid over bro, Wilsons etc. are sourcing traced back Sports Company, a renowned When and how Sialkot got fa- the seams meant for preventing their supply of footballs from company of the city of Sialkot fa- mous for the soccer balls is itself water from seeping in through. this export-oriented city and to British mous world over for production very interesting. The history of craftsman skills of the workers Thus it became the first water hub of sports goods production. of sports goods. soccer ball production is traced that for the first time in 1982 resistant ball for a World Cup. Most of the sports goods are ex- colonial era This time Forward Sports was back to British colonial era of the city of Sialkot got the excep- This was much needed require- ported to foreign countries and entrusted with the task of mak- the region. tional honour of a contract for ment as otherwise the ball would a reasonable amount of foreign ing the footballs for the big sum- Traditionally the footballs manufacturing footballs for the get heavier due to seepage of exchange is earned in addition to mer tournament. were hand stitched but so per- FIFA World Cup 1982 which was water through the seams of the provision of jobs to thousands of The company is contract - fect were the stitching and hosted by Spain. ball. But the rubber used for pre- workers in the country. An institution par excellence APOO expresses thanks to n this glorious day of Independence, Pakistan Kingdom’s leadership OSchool wishes all fellow compatriots in the Kingdom a happy Independence Day. Let’s refresh and remember the great sacrifices of the mar- tyrs who laid down their lives for a free Pakistan. We are happy to present a syn- opsis of Pakistan School, Bahrain on this joyous occasion. The history of Pakistan School goes back to the 60s when the Mr Attiq ur Rehman, school principal Mr Sami ur Rehman, school chairman leading visionary members of the community realised the gurated by His Royal Highness Pakistan School’s Federal need for a schooling system for Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Board results have shown con- their children, leading to the Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy sistent and impressive improve- establishment of a small pri- Supreme Commander and First ments over the last four years mary school in 1968 in a rented Deputy Premier. and this year Board exam results building in Fariq Fadil area of Two new blocks, Jinnah Block of SSC I and II declared in the Manama. and Sir Sayyed Block were con- first and second week’s of July After a few years the school structed in the Isa town campus, 2018, are no exception. was upgraded to secondary level between 1994-95. An internal educational quali- Board members of APOO Bahrain Chapter. education following affiliation Under the able leadership of ty assurance system has been in- with the Federal Board, Islama- the sitting Board of Manage- troduced to ensure dynamic and he All Pakistanis Over- kistan Club. our nation’s independence day. bad, Pakistan. ment, Pakistan school has cov- resourceful classroom teaching, seas Organisation In- This was informed by APOO We are thankful to the King- In 1984, the new campus of the ered many distinctive landmarks in line with BQA (Bahrain Quality Tternational (APOO) will Bahrain Chapter Chairman dom’s leadership for the sup- Pakistan School was constructed over the last three years in aca- Assurance Authority) require- hold an event to mark Pakistani Shaukat Ali. port extended to the communi- in Isa town, which was inau- demic and administrative areas. ments. Independence Day today at Pa- “We are proud to celebrate ty,” Mr Shaukat Ali said.

Think 100 times before you take a decision, But once that decision is taken, stand by it as one man. - Muhammad Ali Jinnah

Pakistan Independence Day Heartiest Felicitations to the Government Best Wishes From: and the people of Pakistan on the occasion of Pakistan Independence Day Engr. Rehan Ahmed (Chairman) & Executive Board The Pakistan Club PAKISTAN SCHOOL KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN Tel : 17682304, Fax: 17682320 08 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14, 2019

A rising tourist destination Pakistan has been attracting a large number of tourists from across the world

Pakistan is a land of four seasons, dotted with a wide range of tourist attractions. The travellers to Pakistan can experience the heritage of oldest civilizations in the world, sacred worship places of different religions, most of the highest mountains in the world to pristine beaches in Balochistan.

Golden Beaches of Balochistan The beautiful capital city, Islamabad

Pakistan is a developing economy that presents a number of opportuni- ties for businessmen across the world. It has a huge domestic market of 220 million consumers. A wide range of infrastructure is being developed to connect Central Asia and China to warm water ports of Gawader and Karachi. A number of Special Economic Zones are under development where incentives are being offered to foreign investors. Owing to extensive agriculture, Paki- stan produces all kinds of crop, fruits, vegetable and trees which are exported all over the world.

The Karachi Port

It is a land of diverse cultures languages, cuisines and ethnicities. Pakistan offers something unique to everyone. For adventurers, trekkers, explorers and mountaineers, Pakistan offers five of the 15 highest peaks in the world. It offers water and ice sports, desert safaris, road trips, hunting expeditions and camping. The people who love culture may witness the diver- sity across the country from Shina people of Gilgit to the fishermen communities of Makran.

Mohenjodaro

Parallel to heritage and landscapes, Paki- stan boasts modern bustling metropolitans like, Karachi, Islamabad and Lahore. These cities offer international air- ports, high end hotels, shopping malls tourist The northern Punjab and Karachi Industrial areas are a Hub of export oriented industries operators, delicious Pa- of textile, surgical instruments, leather goods and sports accessories. More information for kistani cusine and en- businessmen and investors is available on http://www.invest.gov.pk. The visa can now be tertainment. applied online on http://www.visa.nadra.pk.

Growing textile sector providing more jobs

Pakistan I ndependence D ay

Best wishes from : n Pakistan, the textile sector tile industry adds cotton spin- emerged as one of the signifi- contributes approximate- ning, fabric processing, home cant small scale industries in Ily one-fourth of industrial textiles, cotton cloth, cotton the country. value-added and offers employ- yarn, cotton fabric, towels, ho- Its products have large de- ment to about 40 per cent of siery and knitwear and ready- mand both at home and abroad. industrial labour force. made garments, these compo- The local requirements of Barring seasonal and cyclical nents are being produced both readymade garments are ap- fluctuations, textiles products in the large scale manufacturing proximately totally met by this have sustained an average share organised sector also as in the industry. AL SABBAGH TRANSPORT CO. W.L.L. of about 60 per cent in nation- unorganised cottage/small and They have also recorded that Shaukat Ali Mob. 33447761, 33447743 (Chairman APOO World Bahrain Chapter) [email protected] wide exports. medium units. most of the machines utilised by Office : 21, UMM AL HASSAM, BAHRAIN Pakistan’s textile experts also They point out that the ready- this industry are imported or Email : [email protected] Mob. +973 33447761z, 39862541 Tel : 17231226 Fax : 17233696 mention that the ancillary tex- made garment industry has domestically made/assembled. 09 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14, 2019 business

US public views of Swarovski latest luxury brand China plummet to apologise to China Washington, United States Stocks rise as investors Beijing, China

he US public’s view of TChina has plummeted ustrian jewellery compa- amid a surge in strategic sense US-China truce Any Swarovski apologised and trade tensions in recent yesterday for “hurting the feel- years, the Pew Research Paris, France ings” of Chinese people after Center reported yesterday. Key figures around 1450 GMT calling Hong Kong a separate The survey group said lobal stock markets ral- London - FTSE 100: p 0.4 pc at 7,255.05 points country on its website, becom- that 60 per cent of Amer- lied yesterday and oil Frankfurt - DAX 30: p 0.8 pc at 11,769.97 ing the latest luxury brand to icans have an unfavorable prices surged in a wave come under fire in China. G Paris - CAC 40: p 1.3 pc at 5,375.54 view of China, the most in of relief after US President Don- The apology from the jew- the 14 years since the survey ald Trump delayed tariffs on EURO STOXX 50: p 1.1 pc at 3,364.51 ellery brand came a day after began and up from 47 pc a electronic goods from China, New York - Dow: p 1.7 pc at 26,337.60 several other luxury retailers year ago. giving investors hope for some apologised for mistakes in Hong Kong - Hang Seng: q 2.1 pc at 25,281.30 (close) But more Americans saw detente in a US-China trade their labelling of the semi-au- China as a military threat war. Tokyo - Nikkei 225: q 1.1 pc at 20,455.44 (close) tonomous cities of Hong Kong Versace apologized for its T-shirt than an economic threat. The announcement caused a and Macau as well as the self- which listed Hong Kong and Macao Shanghai - Composite: q 0.6 pc at 2,797.26 (close) as independent countries. (Courtesy A majority of those polled dramatic turnaround in equity ruled island of Taiwan. Euro/dollar: q at $1.1185 from $1.1217 at 2050 GMT of nbcnews) -- 53 pc -- saw economic markets, which had retreated Hong Kong has become a relations swith China were earlier under the combined im- Pound/dollar: p at $1.2072 from $1.2076 particularly sensitive subject under strain, but half saw pact of tensions in Hong Kong, Euro/pound: q at 92.65 pence from 92.84 pence for Beijing with the financial na principle and believe that China’s growing econo - economic crisis in Argentina, hub plunged into months of our national sovereignty and Dollar/yen: p at 106.66 from 105.28 yen my as good for the United fears of a global slowdown -- pro-democracy protests, and territory integrity cannot be States, while 41 pc saw it a and uncertainty over US-China Brent North Sea crude: p $2.15 at $60.72 per barrel international brands have been violated”, the agency said. bad thing. trade talks. West Texas Intermediate: p $2.02 at $56.94 caught in the crossfire. Swarovski also faced anger Despite the rise of the But some of that uncertainty “We are extremely sorry online -- despite promising to Chinese economy, more appeared to have lifted when Esparza. some US tariffs on certain Chi- for the Chinese people whose “try our best to correct mis- Americans generally saw the US said it was delaying until US equities saw a dramatic nese goods is positive for risk feelings have been hurt,” the takes in the shortest time”. the United States as the December 15 the imposition of turnaround after the news, with sentiment, although the full jewellery firm said in a state- “I won’t buy it anymore. world’s most powerful new 10 per cent tariffs on Chi- the tech-heavy Nasdaq index details aren’t yet known,” said ment on Tuesday. There’s no personal prefer- economy, Pew said. nese electronics. up around two pc, and the DJIA analysts at ING. “Swarovski thanks the su- ence in front of national sover- By comparison, 81 pc Meanwhile, US Trade Rep- and S&P 500 indices not far But “don’t get carried away pervision of people from all eignty,” one user wrote on the believe China’s military resentative Robert Lighthizer behind. Consumer electronics with optimism”, they warned. walks of life and is willing to Twitter-like Weibo platform. growth, which has led to spoke with Chinese Vice Pre- stocks led the way, with Apple “The lack of visibility on the continue to build a harmoni- “These foreign brands al- its strategic projection far mier Liu He early Tuesday and more than four pc higher. trade war outlook means that ous society with the Chinese ways say they firmly uphold into the Pacific, the Indian has another call planned in two Oil prices, a bellwether for the above should not translate people.” China’s sovereignty and ter- Ocean and the Middle East, weeks, a USTR official told AFP. the global economic growth into a long-lasting trend.” The company also lost the ritorial integrity. If you really is a bad thing. outlook, also surged, with Brent Weakness in Asian stock mar- support of their brand ambas- mean it, such a thing would China tied with Russia ‘Ceasefire’ and WTI contracts up by around kets had spilled first into Eu- sador, Chinese actress Jiang never occur,” wrote another. as the country seen as the “US-China reach ceasefire three pc. rope and from there into early Shuying, as the row deepened. Versace, Coach, and biggest threat to the United on trade war,” said Alfonso Es- US trading. Her agency said in a state- Givenchy all apologised this States, while North Korea parza at OANDA. Greenback surges A big factor of worry was ment that they had sent a no- week for making perceived ran a distant third. “Equities surged with the The dollar also firmed strong- Hong Kong, where airport au- tice to Swarovski to terminate affronts to China’s national Republicans tended to news as the prolonged trade ly, especially against the yen, thorities yesterday suspended their cooperation as soon as sovereignty with T-shirts list- have more negative views war has been the biggest nega- euro and Swiss franc. all check-ins as pro-democracy possible. ing Hong Kong and Taiwan as of China and more concern tive factor hitting stocks,” said “The news of the delay of protesters blocked the facility. We “uphold the one Chi - separate countries. about its military might than Democrats. The US public’s view of China was much better EU slaps anti-subsidy duties on Argentine peso on when Pew launched its sur- US inflation jumps in July roller coaster after vey in 2005. At that time Indonesian biodiesel Washington, United States only 35 pc had an unfavora- Macri defeat ble view of the Asian super- Brussels, Belgium Buenos Aires, Argentina power. ising energy, housing and Favorable views took a he European Union has Rmedical costs pushed US downturn in 2012 and since Timposed duties on imports consumer inflation higher in he Argentine peso took then a majority has viewed of subsidised biodiesel from July, which showed the trade Ta roller coaster ride China negatively. Indonesia in order to level the war having some impact, ac- Tuesday, opening higher “American opinion of playing field for EU producers, cording to government data and then falling a day af - China has fluctuated some- officials said yesterday. released Friday. Representative picture ter sustaining a huge loss what over time, with pos- The European Commission, The increase was another jumped 0.3 per cent compared in the wake of pro-business itive views outnumber- the EU’s executive arm, im- ducers,” the commission state- sign the world’s biggest econ- to June, the Labor Department President Mauricio Mac- ing negative ones during posed temporary duties rang- ment said. omy may finally be starting to reported, and accelerated to ri’s crushing defeat in party President Barack Obama’s ing from eight percent to 18 The commission said its in- see inflation in the 11th year show a 1.8 pc increase for the primaries. first term in office, but percent but warned it could vestigation focused on possible of expansion despite slowing 12 months ended in July. The currency plummet- negative views mostly pre- impose permanent measures subsidies for biodiesel pro- growth -- something the Fed- Energy costs surged 1.3 pc ed 18.76 per cent on Mon- dominating since,” Pew by the end of the year. duction, whether it involved eral Reserve has been waiting last month and shelter costs day, while the Buenos Aires said. A Commission investigation palm oil or other, less-used, to see. posted another 0.3 pc increase stock market fell 38pc. “found that Indonesian bio- raw material. And while President Donald as rents remain under pressure On Tuesday, as the market diesel producers benefit from It said the EU biodiesel mar- Trump insists punitive tariffs amid tight supply of housing. opened, the peso traded at grants, tax benefits and access ket is worth an estimated nine are not hurting American con- Food prices were flat, but 55 to the dollar, compared Indonesia ships to raw materials below market billion euros ($10.1 billion) a sumers, economists warn the medical care services rose 0.5 to 57.30 at the close of Mon- prices,” it said. year, with imports from Indo- trade impact is showing up in pc, including a 1.7 pc jump in day’s session for a rise of back tonnes of “This inflicts a threat of nesia amounting to 400 mil- the data. health insurance, according to 4.18pc. But then it fell again Australian waste economic damage to EU pro- lion euros. The Consumer Price Index the report. and was down 2.29pc. Jakarta, Indonesia

ndonesia has shipped Itonnes of Australian gar- bage out of the country, Microsoft halts development of Minecraft update an official said Tuesday, as San Francisco, United States Southeast Asian nations technically demanding to implement as Minecraft -- with its signature pixilat- push back against serving icrosoft has halted development of planned,” the blog post said. ed characters and accessories -- enables as dumping grounds for for- Man ambitious update to Minecraft, “We realize this is disappointing to players to build entire universes either eign trash. throwing in the towel after concluding it some of you -– there was a lot of enthu- alone or with other players online. In- Eight containers of trash was technically too complicated, accord- siasm for Super Duper from inside and spired by Lego and its plastic bricks, this -- weighing some 210 ing to a blog post by the team responsible outside the studio –- but unfortunately, digital version is immensely popular with tonnes -- left Indonesia’s for the hit adventure and construction we aren’t happy with how the pack per- a young public. second-biggest city Sura- game. formed across devices,” it said. In May, Minecraft said 176 million baya on Monday aboard a Microsoft had unveiled the project, “For this reason, we’re stopping de- versions of the game have been sold cargo ship bound for Sin- dubbed “Super Duper Graphics Packs,” velopment on the pack, and looking into since its launch 10 years ago. In October gapore, the local customs to great fanfare in 2017, at E3, the world’s Representative picture other ways for you to experience Mine- 2018, Business Insider said the game was agency said. biggest video game trade show. “Unfortunately, the pack proved too craft with a new look,”it added. attracting 91 million players a month. 10 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14, 2019 celebs

Miley teases new music following split with Liam Miley Cyrus

ANI | Los a cryptic photo which hints at ration from. er’s rep said in a statement to the Kaitlynn surfaced on- Angeles new music. Previously, the 26-year-old outlet. line. Kaitlynn recently The ‘Can’t Be Tamed’ singer singer released ‘She Is Coming’, “Ever-evolving, changing as announced her split ust days shared a photo from a music which is the first of three EPs partners and individuals, they from ‘The Hills New after studio with her headphones on that tell “different chapters to a have decided this is what’s best Beginnings’ star Brody Jher split leaving her fans convinced that trilogy” that will together form while they both focus on them- Jenner. with actor Liam she was recording new music and the full-length record that was selves and careers. They still re- However, accord- Hemsworth, based on the recent news, it’s safe confirmed to be titled ‘She Is Mi- main dedicated parents to all of ing to a source, Mi- singer Miley to say that the star has a lot to sing ley Cyrus’. their animals they share while ley and Liam had Cyrus decided about these days. Earlier this weekend, E! News lovingly taking this time apart. been separated for to get everyone Whether it’s her breakup with confirmed that the two broke up Please respect their process and months and things talking about Liam or her lavish vacation with after less than a year of marriage. privacy,” the rep added. between the singer her profession- close friend Kaitlynn Carter, “Liam and Miley have agreed Soon after the breakup news, and Kaitlynn aren’t al life by posting there is a whole lot to take inspi- to separate at this time,” the sing- photos of Miley getting cozy with serious. Liam Hemsworth Nicki Minaj set to marry boyfriend

ANI | Los Angeles that for anyone or anything,” Minaj had said on Queen Radio at that time. he countdown has officially begun, as rapper The two have been dating since December, last TNicki Minaj revealed that she will marry her year, according to Minaj’s Instagram. beau Kenneth Petty in “about 80 days.” “He want me to be his wife- his MISSIS like The 36-year-old rapper made the announce- SIPPI NOW,” she captioned a series of photos of ment on Monday’s episode of her ‘Queen Radio’ the two of them laughing together. show. Petty also unveiled a new tattoo of his lady The ‘Barbie Dreams’ singer explained that love’s birth name, Onika, in Decem- she and Petty “filed for the marriage license ber, and featured in Minaj’s music and still had to pick it up”, but since she was video for her song ‘Megatron’. travelling, she had to get the license renewed, The video stars Minaj and People reported. Petty in a hot tub as she sings, “From that time, you have 90 days to get “I f-- him like I miss him / He married. That was about a week ago, so now just came out of prison,” which I have about 80 days,” Minaj shared. could be a reference to her Minaj revealed that she and Petty are beau’s criminal record. planning to celebrate their union Petty is a registered sex Hailey and Justin Bieber with a small, intimate ceremony offender in the state and will plan a big wedding as of New York and per her work schedule later. served time in Hailey, Justin Bieber planning fall wedding “I have to work on my prison for album and I have a lot manslaugh- ANI | Music wedding. to focus on that I don’t ter. “I love Justin and I love Hai- want to do the big wed- Many fans inger-songwriter Justin Bie- ley. I love spending time with ding now. We’ll do the big have expressed Sber and supermodel Hailey them. She’s my little cousin, wedding late. I’ll be married concern over Petty’s crim- Bieber, who tied the knot in a like my little baby, so I’m so ex- before my album comes out, but will inal record, but Minaj secret courthouse ceremony in KNOW WHAT cited to see her growth and her have my wedding after the album comes doesn’t appear to care September 2018, are planning beautiful house that she’s living out. Before the 90 days is over, yes, I will about the criticism. to have their second wedding in. She’s full wife mode now, so be married,” Minaj said. Responding to this fall and want to keep the Justin Bieber recently I love it,” she said. Minaj then gushed about her beau, her followers ceremony intimate. released a new song The cousin also said that Jus- saying, “I’m very happy about that be- on Instagram, “Justin and Hailey still don’t tin and Hailey “really comple- cause my baby makes me so happy.” Minaj said, have a wedding date but they titled ‘I Don’t Care’ ment” each other. The rapped had revealed in June “He was 15, are starting to look at fall dates. with Ed Sheeran “I think that they’ve really that she and her beau got a marriage she was 16 ... in It will be very small,” the source helped each other grow be - license. a relationship. But explained, adding that wedding cause before they started off “We did get our marriage license. I go awf Internet. Y’all can’t location is still to be decided, having a lot of growing to do. think I have what I was striving for, just hap- run my life. Y’all can’t reported Us Weekly. has been working on his men- They were just not ready. They piness. It was so hard to get to a happy place. even run y’all own life. The ‘I Don’t Care’ singer and tal health. were really young and they had Now that I’m there, I don’t want to compromise Thank you boo.” the 22-year-old model, have “I am now very focused on re- a lot of growing to do and a lot Nicki Minaj been planning a second wed- pairing some of the deep-root- of life to experience, and I think ding since January, this year, ed issues that I have as most they both now are experiencing according to an insider. of us have so that I don’t fall things together and learning In June, a source told the apart so that I can sustain my the ways of love and marriage,” outlet that the couple marriage and be the father I she explained. Tom Hanks reads audio for might schedule their want to be,” the Grammy-win- On the work front, Bieber second wedding for ning singer told his Instagram recently released a new song this September to followers in March. titled ‘I Don’t Care’ with Ed Ann Patchett’s new novel coincide with the The model’s cousin Ireland Sheeran. AP | New York become friendly over the past first anniversary. Baldwin told the outlet earlier The duo’s collaboration few years. She interviewed him Apart from this month that she’s “so happy comes nearly four years after he audio edition of Ann Patchett’s new in Washington, D.C., when he prepping for their for whatever” Justin and Hailey they worked on their hit single Tnovel has a voice that listeners should was promoting his book of sto- wedding, Justin decide to do for their second ‘Love Yourself’. find familiar: Tom Hanks. ries, “Uncommon Type.” He and HarperAudio announced Monday that the his wife, Rita Wilson, have also met Oscar-winning actor is narrating Patchett’s with Patchett in Nashville, where she “The Dutch House,” which comes out Sep- runs Parnassus Books. De Niro, LaBeouf to star in ‘After Exile’ tember 24. The book is a multigenerational Hanks has narrated audiobooks story centered on siblings Danny and Maeve, before, including “Uncommon Type” ANI | Hollywood man after a violent robbery, must Joshua Michael and told from Danny’s point of view. and Stephen Colbert’s “I Am a Pole re-enter his old life with his fa- Stern, whose cred- Patchett said that she and Hanks have (And So Can You!)” ctors Robert De ther (De Niro) in order to save its include the Steve ANiro and Shia his younger brother from a life Jobs biopic ‘Jobs’ and LaBeouf will star in of drugs and crime. the series ‘Graves’, Djimon Hounsou joins cast of ‘A Quiet Place’ the upcoming inde- The upcoming drama is about will direct the pendent crime drama a difficult trajectory toward for- film from a ANI | Los Angeles opposite Emily Blunt, Noah The upcoming film fol- ‘After Exile.’ giveness and redemption. De script by An- Jupe, Milicent Simmons lows the story of an iso- The two will portray Niro will play Ted Delaney, an thony Thorne hazam!’ actor Djimon and Cillian Murphy in the lated family of four that a father and son in the ex-con who lost his wife years and Michael ‘SHounsou has replaced forthcoming horror movie. must live in silence while project, reported Varie- ago and now suffers from alco- Tovo. Latter Brian Tyree Henry to join The sequel is written and hiding from creatures that Tom ty. LaBeouf will play the holism and guilt. All he has left wrote the sto- the cast of ‘A Quiet Place’ directed by John Krasinski hunt by sound. Krasinski Hanks role of an ex-con who, is the need to save his two sons ry, based on sequel. who is returning to direct is also directing and writ- after being released from from the dark and destructive true events Hounsou has been placed the spin-off ing the upcoming sequel. jail for killing an innocent paths they are on. from his life. 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Miley teases new music following split with Liam Miley Cyrus Dutch hero Sneijder Sharapova win sets announces retirement ANI | Los a cryptic photo which hints at ration from. er’s rep said in a statement to the Kaitlynn surfaced on- Angeles new music. Previously, the 26-year-old outlet. line. Kaitlynn recently from football The ‘Can’t Be Tamed’ singer singer released ‘She Is Coming’, “Ever-evolving, changing as announced her split ust days shared a photo from a music which is the first of three EPs partners and individuals, they from ‘The Hills New AFP | The Hague, Netherlands despite his team’s quarter-fi- after studio with her headphones on that tell “different chapters to a have decided this is what’s best Beginnings’ star Brody nal exit at the hands of Russia. her split leaving her fans convinced that trilogy” that will together form while they both focus on them- Jenner. he Netherlands’ most- His run to the 2010 final withJ actor Liam she was recording new music and the full-length record that was selves and careers. They still re- However, accord- up Barty battle Tcapped player Wesley with the Netherlands came Hemsworth, based on the recent news, it’s safe confirmed to be titled ‘She Is Mi- main dedicated parents to all of ing to a source, Mi- Sneijder announced on Mon- after his finest season in club singer Miley to say that the star has a lot to sing ley Cyrus’. their animals they share while ley and Liam had Maria Sharapova tops Alison Riske for a winning start in Cincinnati day his retirement from foot- football, as the number 10 led Cyrus decided about these days. Earlier this weekend, E! News lovingly taking this time apart. been separated for ball, bringing down the curtain Inter Milan’s charge to a Serie to get everyone Whether it’s her breakup with confirmed that the two broke up Please respect their process and months and things on a trophy-laden career that A, Coppa Italia and Champi- talking about Liam or her lavish vacation with after less than a year of marriage. privacy,” the rep added. between the singer Venus Williams spanned 17 years. ons League treble under Jose her profession- close friend Kaitlynn Carter, “Liam and Miley have agreed Soon after the breakup news, and Kaitlynn aren’t • The 35-year-old, who played Mourinho. al life by posting there is a whole lot to take inspi- to separate at this time,” the sing- photos of Miley getting cozy with serious. prevails in opening 134 times for his country, made An Ajax academy grad- Liam Hemsworth Cincinnati match the announcement while uate in 2002, Sneijder speaking to the YouTube won the Eredivisie Caroline Wozniacki channel of his hometown title and two Dutch was• defeated by club FC Utrecht after having Cups in his five years Nicki Minaj set to marry boyfriend bought a corporate box at in the capital club’s Dayana Yastremska their stadium. first team be - ANI | Los Angeles that for anyone or anything,” Minaj had said on “My connection to the fore moving Queen Radio at that time. Reuters | Cincinnati town is big. Now I’ve to Real Ma- he countdown has officially begun, as rapper The two have been dating since December, last retired from football drid, where TNicki Minaj revealed that she will marry her year, according to Minaj’s Instagram. aria Sharapova over- I want a nice place to he linked beau Kenneth Petty in “about 80 days.” “He want me to be his wife- his MISSIS like powered Alison Riske share my memories,” up with The 36-year-old rapper made the announce- SIPPI NOW,” she captioned a series of photos of M6-3 7-6(4) at the he said. coun- ment on Monday’s episode of her ‘Queen Radio’ the two of them laughing together. Cincinnati Masters on Mon- Sneijder, who made tryman show. Petty also unveiled a new tattoo of his lady day to set up a tantalising sec- his international de- Arjen The ‘Barbie Dreams’ singer explained that love’s birth name, Onika, in Decem- ond-round battle with world but in 2003 aged Robben. she and Petty “filed for the marriage license ber, and featured in Minaj’s music number two Ash Barty, who de- Maria Sharapova of Russia returns a shot to Alison Riske of the United States 19, picked up a He won and still had to pick it up”, but since she was video for her song ‘Megatron’. feated the Russian at this year’s World Cup run- the La Liga ti- travelling, she had to get the license renewed, The video stars Minaj and Australian Open. meeting with top seeded Barty. Johanna Konta suffered her moved through the first round ners-up medal in tle in 2008 be- People reported. Petty in a hot tub as she sings, Sharapova struggled at times Barty defeated Sharapova in second straight first-round exit when she defeated compatriot 2010 as the Oranje were fore making the “From that time, you have 90 days to get “I f-- him like I miss him / He with her accuracy but unleashed the fourth round of the Austral- at a tournament as she fell 6-3 Lauren Davis in straight sets beaten by a dominant move to In- married. That was about a week ago, so now just came out of prison,” which some massive serves and played ian Open in January and both 3-6 7-5 to qualifier Rebecca Pe- earlier in the day. Spain in the South Africa ter a year I have about 80 days,” Minaj shared. could be a reference to her stout defence at key moments will be looking to sharpen their terson in a marathon first-round Venus prevails final. later, Minaj revealed that she and Petty are beau’s criminal record. on her return to the tournament games ahead of the U.S. Open match. Wild card Williams won 7-5 His displays earned him win- planning to celebrate their union Petty is a registered sex after a five year absence. later this month. The 14th-seeded Konta’s big- 6-2 on centre court as she main- the Silver Ball for the tour- ning Hailey and Justin Bieber with a small, intimate ceremony offender in the state Fellow tournament wild card Another former world num- gest weakness was her second tained her streak of never hav- nament’s second best play- that famous and will plan a big wedding as of New York and Riske looked poised to send the ber one, Caroline Wozniacki, serve as the Swede won 62% ing lost a set to Davis, having er behind Uruguay’s Diego treble before a suc- per her work schedule later. served time in Hailey, Justin Bieber planning fall wedding match to a third set when she fell to rising Ukrainian teenag- of those points against the er- beaten her four times. Forlan. cession of injuries saw “I have to work on my prison for was serving on 5-3 and 15-0 in er Dayana Yastremska 6-4 6-4 ror-prone Briton. Williams fended off seven of Four years later in Brazil him moved on to Gala, album and I have a lot manslaugh- ANI | Music wedding. the second set but Sharapova under the lights to close out the Svetlana Kuznetsova upset the eight break points she faced, he took his side to third where he picked up two to focus on that I don’t ter. “I love Justin and I love Hai- upped her game to force a tie- day’s action. 11th seeded Anastasija Sevasto- and won 61% of points when re- place after missing a penal- more league titles and want to do the big wed- Many fans inger-songwriter Justin Bie- ley. I love spending time with breaker. The unseeded Dane had her va 7-6(3) 6-7(4) 6-4 in their first- turning the Davis second serve. ty in the semi-final shoot- three Turkish Cups in four ding now. We’ll do the big have expressed Sber and supermodel Hailey them. She’s my little cousin, Former world number one opportunities but converted just round battle to set up a second Kazakhstan’s Yulia Putintse- out loss to Argentina. He years. wedding late. I’ll be married concern over Petty’s crim- Bieber, who tied the knot in a like my little baby, so I’m so ex- and five-time Grand Slam cham- four of her 15 break point chanc- round clash with Yastremska. va and Belarusian Aliaksandra was also named in the He finished his playing before my album comes out, but will inal record, but Minaj secret courthouse ceremony in KNOW WHAT cited to see her growth and her pion Sharapova prevailed on her es against Yastremska, who was Seven times Grand Slam Sasnovich earlier won three set Euro 2008 Team of career Al Gharafa in Qatar’s have my wedding after the album comes doesn’t appear to care September 2018, are planning beautiful house that she’s living fourth match point to set up the making her Cincinnati debut. champion Venus Williams matches the Tournament top-flight. out. Before the 90 days is over, yes, I will about the criticism. to have their second wedding in. She’s full wife mode now, so Wesley Sneijder be married,” Minaj said. Responding to this fall and want to keep the Justin Bieber recently I love it,” she said. Minaj then gushed about her beau, her followers ceremony intimate. released a new song The cousin also said that Jus- saying, “I’m very happy about that be- on Instagram, “Justin and Hailey still don’t tin and Hailey “really comple- cause my baby makes me so happy.” Minaj said, have a wedding date but they titled ‘I Don’t Care’ ment” each other. Liverpool keeper Alisson out for PSG’s Kehrer out for up three weeks The rapped had revealed in June “He was 15, are starting to look at fall dates. with Ed Sheeran “I think that they’ve really that she and her beau got a marriage she was 16 ... in It will be very small,” the source helped each other grow be - AFP | Paris Monday. heals, currently estimated at license. a relationship. But explained, adding that wedding cause before they started off ‘next few weeks’ says Klopp Kehrer, 22, who has made 15 to 21 days,” the club said “We did get our marriage license. I go awf Internet. Y’all can’t location is still to be decided, having a lot of growing to do. aris Saint-Germain’s seven international appear- on their website. think I have what I was striving for, just hap- run my life. Y’all can’t reported Us Weekly. has been working on his men- They were just not ready. They AFP | London er Caoimhin Kelleher is not ful- PGermany defender ances, was replaced after 76 The left-back, in his sec- piness. It was so hard to get to a happy place. even run y’all own life. The ‘I Don’t Care’ singer and tal health. were really young and they had ly fit after a broken wrist, Thilo Kehrer has minutes of PSG’s 3-0 Ligue 1 ond season at the Parc des Now that I’m there, I don’t want to compromise Thank you boo.” the 22-year-old model, have “I am now very focused on re- a lot of growing to do and a lot iverpool goalkeeper Alis- so the club are set to been ruled out victory over Nimes on Sun- Princes, joins Spain midfield- Nicki Minaj been planning a second wed- pairing some of the deep-root- of life to experience, and I think Lson Becker was on Mon - I don’t want to sign 35-year-old for- for up to three day. er Ander Herrera on Thomas ding since January, this year, ed issues that I have as most they both now are experiencing day ruled out for “the next few mer Middlesbrough weeks with a “The medical staff will Tuchel’s injury list. according to an insider. of us have so that I don’t fall things together and learning weeks” by coach Jurgen Klopp make now an exact player Andy Lonergan foot injury, the evaluate more precisely how PSG travel to Rennes on In June, a source told the apart so that I can sustain my the ways of love and marriage,” after suffering a calf injury in prognosis on when on a free transfer. French cham- long he will be sidelined de- Sunday for their second outlet that the couple marriage and be the father I she explained. their 4-1 win over Norwich. he will be back Lonergan was pions said on pending on how the injury league game of the campaign. Tom Hanks reads audio for might schedule their want to be,” the Grammy-win- On the work front, Bieber Brazil international Alisson but it will not be part of Liverpool’s second wedding for ning singer told his Instagram recently released a new song limped off in the first half of Wednesday for sure, pre-season tour as Ann Patchett’s new novel this September to followers in March. titled ‘I Don’t Care’ with Ed Liverpool’s Premier League so now then we cover for their other coincide with the The model’s cousin Ireland Sheeran. opener at Anfield on Friday. have to see. It takes keepers. AP | New York become friendly over the past first anniversary. Baldwin told the outlet earlier The duo’s collaboration “Not too cool. It’s a calf injury Asked if Loner- Alex Marquez delays move to MotoGP few years. She interviewed him Apart from this month that she’s “so happy comes nearly four years after which takes him obviously out a while, it takes a gan will be on the he audio edition of Ann Patchett’s new in Washington, D.C., when he prepping for their for whatever” Justin and Hailey they worked on their hit single for a while,” Klopp told Liver- couple weeks for bench on Wednes- AFP | Paris Tnovel has a voice that listeners should was promoting his book of sto- wedding, Justin decide to do for their second ‘Love Yourself’. pool’s website. sure, and we have to day, Klopp said: find familiar: Tom Hanks. ries, “Uncommon Type.” He and “I don’t want to make now see “I think so. I oto 2 championship didn’t speak to HarperAudio announced Monday that the his wife, Rita Wilson, have also met an exact prognosis on when he JURGEN KLOPP Mleader Alex Marquez Oscar-winning actor is narrating Patchett’s with Patchett in Nashville, where she will be back but it will not be (goalkeeping has delayed his projected move “The Dutch House,” which comes out Sep- runs Parnassus Books. De Niro, LaBeouf to star in ‘After Exile’ Wednesday for sure, so now but he is not in for the coach) John into MotoGP by signing a new tember 24. The book is a multigenerational Hanks has narrated audiobooks then we have to see. It takes a next few weeks.” Achterberg yet about deal to race for Marc VDS in story centered on siblings Danny and Maeve, before, including “Uncommon Type” ANI | Hollywood man after a violent robbery, must Joshua Michael while, it takes a couple weeks Alisson, 26, was re- that. We spoke a lot about 2020, the Belgian team announced and told from Danny’s point of view. and Stephen Colbert’s “I Am a Pole re-enter his old life with his fa- Stern, whose cred- for sure, and we have to see. placed by experienced the goalie situation apart yesterday. Patchett said that she and Hanks have (And So Can You!)” ctors Robert De ther (De Niro) in order to save its include the Steve “I saw already like Spaniard Adrian against from what we have to do The new one-year deal puts on hold ANiro and Shia his younger brother from a life Jobs biopic ‘Jobs’ and ‘six weeks’ and Norwich. The former on Wednesday! the prospect of the 23-year-old going LaBeouf will star in of drugs and crime. the series ‘Graves’, stuff like this, West Ham keeper, “We will see, but we can wheel to wheel with his older broth- Djimon Hounsou joins cast of ‘A Quiet Place’ the upcoming inde- The upcoming drama is about will direct the but Ali was not who joined on a free have obviously a lot of play- er, five-time MotoGP champion Marc Alex Marquez reacts after the Moto2 race pendent crime drama a difficult trajectory toward for- film from a a lot injured in transfer last week, is ers on the bench there, which Marquez. “With its renewed technical structure, a ANI | Los Angeles opposite Emily Blunt, Noah The upcoming film fol- ‘After Exile.’ giveness and redemption. De script by An- his career so I likely to keep his place is good and I think Andy will “I am very happy to be able to announce key part of the current success, I will be able Jupe, Milicent Simmons lows the story of an iso- The two will portray Niro will play Ted Delaney, an thony Thorne would like to for Liverpool’s Euro- be one of them. that next season I will continue with Marc to continue for one more year to improve hazam!’ actor Djimon and Cillian Murphy in the lated family of four that a father and son in the ex-con who lost his wife years and Michael wait a little pean Super Cup date “He was in with us, he’s a VDS in the Moto2 category,” said Alex as a rider, raise my riding level and prepare ‘SHounsou has replaced forthcoming horror movie. must live in silence while project, reported Varie- ago and now suffers from alco- Tovo. Latter bit to see with Chelsea in Is- brilliant character, a really nice Marquez in a statement on the team web- myself to fulfil my dream of making the leap Brian Tyree Henry to join The sequel is written and hiding from creatures that Tom ty. LaBeouf will play the holism and guilt. All he has left wrote the sto- how he de- tanbul on Wednes- lad and helped us a lot in the site. to MotoGP.” the cast of ‘A Quiet Place’ directed by John Krasinski hunt by sound. Krasinski Hanks role of an ex-con who, is the need to save his two sons ry, based on velops in day. pre-season, and now we de - “I am very grateful for Marquez has won five races this season sequel. who is returning to direct is also directing and writ- after being released from from the dark and destructive true events that pro- Third-choice cided to work together with Thilo the confidence of the and leads the Moto 2 standings by 43 points Hounsou has been placed the spin-off ing the upcoming sequel. jail for killing an innocent paths they are on. from his life. cess now, Alisson Liverpool keep- him.” Kehrer team.” with eight races remaining. Shia LaBeouf Becker WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14, 2019 12 Murray rates comeback ‘OK’ despite defeat Andy Murray was beaten by Richard Gasquet on singles return in Cincinnati

Marin Cilic, join Murray on the Murray decides not to sidelines with a 6-4, 7-6 (8/6 loss • to Radu Albot. play singles at US Open There were a lot of US wild card Sam Querrey things I would like to booked a second-round date AFP | Cincinnati have done better in the with top seed Novak Djokovic, match, but you also defeating France’s Pierre-Hu- hree-time Grand Slam have to be somewhat gues Herbert 7-6 (7/2), 7-6 (7/1). champion Andy Mur- realistic in terms of Seven-time champion Roger ray said he “did OK” in Federer will start his campaign T what you can expect his first singles match in seven in the second round against Ar- months -- a 6-4, 6-4 loss to Rich- ANDY MURRAY gentine Juan Ignacio Londero, ard Gasquet at the Cincinnati who defeated Italy’s Matteo Masters on Monday. Berrettini 7-6 (7/3), 6-3. “I don’t really know what I ly some more matches, then I Australian Nick Kyrgios was expecting, to be honest,” could do better,” said Murray, slammed a ball skyward in a mo- said Murray, sidelined since Jan- who nevertheless said after the ment of distracted anger to earn uary by a career-threatening hip match that he did not intend to a warning but buckled down to injury. “I did OK. play singles at the US Open. post a 7-5, 6-4 win over Italian “There were a lot of things I “I’m not going to play the US Lorenzo Sonego. would like to have done better in Open singles,” he confirmed, In the women’s draw at the the match, but you also have to adding that US Open organizers ATP-WTA event, 2011 winner be somewhat realistic in terms Andy Murray of Great Britain returns a shot to Richard Gasquet of France had wanted to know by Monday Maria Sharapova, who last of what you can expect, in terms Murray hadn’t played a sin- Gasquet, however, was too ranked Frenchman converted if he was interested in a wild played here five years ago, came of how you actually play and hit gles match since a five-set first- strong for the 32-year-old, who when Murray sent a service re- card invitation. back from a pair of first-round the ball.” round exit at the Australian won the title in the US Open turn wide to end the match after “I felt like I wanted to maybe defeats at Wimbledon and To- Murray said he “felt fine, Open, where he tearfully ac - warm-up in Cincinnati in 2008 96 minutes. try and get a couple of match- ronto, defeating Alison Riske physically,” during the match. knowledged he feared his career and 2011. Tentative at times, he finished es in before making a decision 6-3, 7-6 (7/4). “My legs were a little bit heavy was over. Gasquet, who had groin sur- with a respectable 20 winners like that,” added Murray, who Venus Williams defeated fel- at the end of the match. When Since undergoing right hip re- gery in January, ended a five- but struck 28 unforced errors. knows the best-of-five set for- low American Lauren Davis 7-5, Richard drop-shotted me, there surfacing surgery on January 28 match skid against the Briton, mat at Grand Slams will be even 6-2 to snap a four-match losing were a few times I didn’t even he has slowly fashioned a return. now ranked 324th. No US Open singles more of a challenge. streak. run to the ball, didn’t react to it. Murray has been playing dou- Murray opened the game with He was optimistic he can im- The return of former world Sweden’s Rebecca Peterson “That’s nothing to do with my bles for the past two months, a double fault, and his fore - prove further. number one Murray dominated defeated Britain’s Jo Konta, a hip, that’s just me not running winning at Queen’s Club in Lon- hand into the net gave Gasquet “I think with a few more an opening day that saw anoth- 2017 quarter-finalist, 6-3, 3-6, for a ball.” don with Feliciano Lopez. a match point that the 56th- weeks of practice and hopeful- er former US Open champion, 7-5.

Mangala poised for Valencia Barcelona officials head to Paris for Neymar move from Man City AFP | Madrid The deal which the Barcelona ed that Neymar has been officials will propose could include offered to Madrid AFP | Madrid played a first-team game since arcelona officials headed to other players such as Philippe by PSG, who are February 2018 after missing BFrance yesterday for talks with Coutinho or Ivan Rakitic, it added. open to sell- alencia are set to sign eight months with a knee in- Paris Saint-Germain to seal a re- Paris Saint-Germain revealed ing if they VFrance defender Eli - jury. turn to the Spanish club for Bra- on Saturday that Neymar trans- can either aquim Mangala from Man- Valencia begin their zilian star Neymar, reports said. fer talks are “more advanced than recoup the chester City, the Spanish club La Liga season at The club’s director for football, before” after the Brazilian was 222 mil- announced on Monday. home to Real Sociedad retired French international Eric dropped for the French champions’ lion eu- The La Liga outfit said in a on Saturday although Abidal, and two other top club of- opening Ligue 1 match. ros ($249 statement they had: “reached Mangala may ficials few to Paris to meet with Sporting director Leonardo million) an initial agreement with Eli- need more their Paris Saint-Germain confirmed to reporters that the they Neymar aquim Mangala for the French time to counterparts, Catalan radio Brazilian was near the exit door spent defender to join the club regain Rac1 and Catalan television but that PSG were “not yet ready on him through to June 30th, 2021. match TV3 reported. to give their approval” for the in 2017 The agreement is pending the fit- “The breakthrough transfer. or receive half that completion of the definitive ness. is significant as PSG Real Madrid or a return to Bar- amount with players in- paperwork.” Eliaquim had up until now celona are the most likely destina- cluded in the deal. Mangala joined City from Mangala refused to meet tions for the world’s most expen- But Barcelona-based Porto in 2014 but lost his place with Barcelona sive footballer, won two La Liga Mundo Deportivo says that before moving to Valencia, emissaries but it titles and the 2015 Champions he would prefer a move back where he made 33 appearanc- does not mean that the League in four years with the Cat- to Catalonia to play alongside es, and then Everton on loan. deal is close,” Rac1 wrote alan side. former teammates Lionel Messi The 28-year-old has not on its website. Sports newspaper AS has report- and Luis Suarez. Brazilian duo fire Saudi teams into Asia’s last eight

AFP | Doha at the Al Nahyan Stadium. find the equaliser in the 41st but Al Al Wahda had reached the minute, with Moroccan Abder- Nassr hung on to reach razilian Giuliano was on tar- semi-finals of the tournament razak Hamdallah netting with a the last eight. Bget twice as Saudi Arabia’s Al in 2007 but since then have diving header. In the second match, which Nassr booked their spot in the failed to win a single match in kicked off at midnight due to the AFC Champions League quar- the knockout phase, while Al Two minutes, two own goals Muslim festival of Eid Al Adha, ter-finals with a 4-3 aggregate Nassr extended their unbeaten Hamdallah provided the assist Brazilian Romarinho scored win over the UAE’s Al Wahda on run to six games and will clash when Al Nassr struck again five twice in the second half to guide Monday. with either Al Sadd or Al Duhail minutes later, flicking Abdullah Al Ittihad into the quarters at Another Saudi side, Al Itti - of Qatar in the quarter-finals. al-Khaibari’s pass to Giuliano Zobahan’s expense. had, also advanced, recording a The hosts enjoyed the upper who slotted his fourth goal of the Al Ittihad carried a 2-1 advan- 6-4 aggregate victory over Iran’s hand during the first half-hour tournament this year. tage into the match but they Zobahan after winning the sec- and the pressure paid off in Giuliano stretched Al Nassr’s were given a tough fight by a de- ond leg 4-3 thanks to a brace the 27th minute when Al Nas- lead on the rebound after goal- termined Zobahan at the Grand from Romarinho. sr captain Omar al-Hawasawi’s keeper Mohamed al-Shamshi Hamad Stadium. In Abu Dhabi, a thrilling clash attempted clearance sent the had parried a shot from Hamad Argentinian Emiliano Vecchio was on the cards in Al Nassr and ball to Leonardo, who produced Wahda FC’s Emirati midfielder and captain Ismail Matar (C) fights for the ball al-Mansoor in the 62nd minute. put Al Ittihad ahead in first-half Al Wahda’s second leg following an accurate pass for Mohamed with Nassr FC’s Brazilian midfielder Giuliano Trailing 4-2 on aggregate, Al stoppage time, but his teammate their 1-1 draw last week, it didn’t al-Menhali. Wahda pulled one back with Luiz Jimenez then scored an disappoint as Al Nassr bounced The defender wasted no time to give the hosts the lead and a Al Nassr, however were not through Argentinian Sebastian own goal in the 53rd minute as back from a goal down to win 3-2 to half-volley the ball into the net 2-1 advantage on aggregate. disheartened and regrouped to Tagliabue in the 79th minute, he tried to block a free-kick.

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