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Amir performs Istisqaa prayer The Istisqaa prayer yesterday was performed at 6:05am, across the country. Students at different levels of education were joined by teachers and administrative staff in the prayer held at schools.

QNA/THE PENINSULA avoid sedition and make suppli- DOHA cation to Almighty Allah for rainfall. Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Dr. Al Shammari also urged Hamad Al Thani performed the people to purify their money and Istisqaa (rain-seeking) prayer at to pay Zakat, which are one of Al Wajbah prayer ground the reasons for rainfall. yesterday morning. Meanwhile, the Istisqaa H H Sheikh Jassim bin prayer yesterday was performed Hamad Al Thani, Personal Rep- in the morning at 6:05am, across resentative of H H the Amir, H H the country. The Ministry of Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Awqaf on Monday published a list Al Thani and H E Sheikh Jassim including names of 78 mosques bin Khalifa Al Thani took part in and prayer grounds located in dif- the prayer. ferent parts of the country, where Their Excellencies Sheikhs the prayers have been performed and Ministers, H E the Speaker at the same time. of the Shura Council, as well as In a similar way, students at a gathering of citizens also per- different levels of education formed the prayer. were also performed the Istisqaa In a sermon after the prayer, prayer in their schools. The the Judge at the Court of Cas- prayer was performed in the sation and member of the schools upon request from the Supreme Judicial Council Sheikh Ministry of Education and Higher Dr. Thaqil bin Sayer Al Shammari Education and with the partici- called on the worshippers to pation of teachers and adminis- repent, ask Allah for forgiveness, trative staffs. Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani performs the Istisqaa prayer at Al Wajbah prayer ground yesterday. `P2 Qatar’s first learning festival opens Qatari-European

FAZEENA SALEEM Qatar Reads, together with musi- to explore issues of wellbeing the opening of the Festival. Friendship Association THE PENINSULA cians from the Qatar Music and mental health through play, Held in partnership with the Academy Youth Orchestra and or just interacting with members Qatar Rail, Ooredoo, and the Qatar’s first experiential learning a script narrated by Actory. The of the community through art, Ministry of Education and Higher in EU Parliament set up festival with a wide range of act synthesised with the music, or simple conversation. Education, the festival aims to innovative activities opened in interplay between modern tech- Doha Learning Days aims to turn Doha into a hub for learning QNA the beginning of the meeting in Education City yesterday. nology and traditional culture bring us all together in an in the lead up to the global WISE BRUSSELS which he expressed his delight at ‘Doha Learning Days,’ and values. exciting, exploration of learning,” Summit to be held next week in the formation of this association, through its activities, aims to be The Festival is considered to said Dr Ameena Hussain, Doha. The establishment of the Qatari- and stressed that it will work to a catalyst for education that be a celebration of education Director of Programs, WISE. “In November 2018 WISE European Friendship Association strengthen relations between the focuses on re-centering learning which aims to take new experi- “This is a festival built by the convened a group of local stake- in the European Parliament took State of Qatar and the European human values. ences and skills into the heart of community for the community. holders and asked them what place in Brussels, Belgium. The first Parliament in various economic, The Festival organised by the local community. Over the past year we have they would like to experience in meeting was held at the European political and cultural aspects. World Innovation Summit “In a world increasingly created a new relationship with learning. With their feedback, Parliament, chaired by the Ambas- Ambassador of the State of (WISE), an initiative of Qatar defined by the technology the community and will continue this first experimental ‘Doha sador of the State of Qatar to the Qatar to the Kingdom of Foundation (QF), and powered around us, we’ve worked closely to flourish as the festival grows Learning Days,’ has brought Kingdom of Belgium and Head of Belgium and Head of Mission by ExxonMobil has brought with our partners to present a each year,” she added. together the local community in Mission of the State of Qatar to the of the State of Qatar welcomed together over 50 local and inter- programme that places the Stavros N Yiannouka, CEO an exciting exploration of edu- European Union, Abdulrahman the deputies who joined the national organisations to cele- human element at the forefront of WISE, Mohammed Al cation through a range of inno- bin Mohammed Al Khulaifi, and Qatari-European Friendship brate education over six days. of every learning experience. Hashimi, Vice President and vative and meaningful activities the elected President of the Asso- Association in the European The opening ceremony of Whether it be the students Director of Government & in collaboration with local and ciation and MP of the European Parliament, explaining that it ‘Doha Learning Days’ featured a working collaboratively to tackle Public Affairs, ExxonMobil and international partners,” said Parliament for the People’s Party, will work to develop relations performance ‘Digital Detox’ with questions around the climate several others including students Farah Abel, Policy development Christian Silvio Bossoa. between the State of Qatar and characters developed by QF’s crisis, families coming together and families were present during Officer, WISE. `P3 Bossoa delivered a speech at the European Parliament. `P3 Qatar pledges $63m to UN

QNA H E the Ambassador Coordinator system, $5m to NEW YORK explained that contributions to Office of the Special Represent- core resources would be dis- ative of the Secretary-General The State of Qatar has pledged tributed to a range of UN offices, for Children and Armed Conflict $62.78m in voluntary contribu- where $15m would be allocated and $5m to the Office of the tions to core resources of a to the UN Office of Counter-Ter- United Nations Secretary-Gen- number of United Nations (UN) rorism, $10m to the UN Office eral’s Envoy on Youth. agencies, departments and for the Coordination of Human- Other voluntary contribu- programmes in 2020, empha- itarian Affairs (OCHA), $8m to tions would amount to $5m for sising that the State attaches the UNRWA, $8m to the UN High the digitisation of United utmost importance to strength- Commissioner for Refugees Nations documents, as well as ening its partnership with the UN (UNHCR) and $5m will go to the $250,000 to support the organ- system in order to meet common United Nations Development isation of the International global challenges. Program (UNDP). Symposium on Youth Partici- This came in a statement Other contributions will also pation in Mediation Processes made by Permanent Represent- be allocated to UNICEF, which in December 2020 to be held in ative of the State of Qatar to the would be allocated $4m, $1m to Doha to celebrate the fifth anni- Deputy PM meets Finland’s Foreign Minister United Nations, Ambassador H the UN Office High Commis- versary of the establishment of E Sheikha Alya Ahmed bint Saif sioner for Human Rights the Youth Peace and Security Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, H E Sheikh Mohamed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, met Al Thani, at the United Nations (OHCHR) and $1m to the UN Agenda and $30,000 would be yesterday in Washington, with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Finland, Pekka Haavisto. Pledging Conference for Devel- Central Emergency Response allocated to the UN Voluntary They reviewed bilateral relations and ways of enhancing them, besides issues of common concern. opment Activities held at the UN Fund (CERF), $1m to the UN Trust Fund on Combat Contem- headquarters in New York. Trust Fund for Resident porary Forms of Slavery. `P3 02 HOME FRIDAY 15 NOVEMBER 2019

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Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani performing the Istisqaa (rain-seeking) prayer at the Al Wajbah prayer ground yesterday. Their Excellencies Sheikhs and Ministers also attended the prayer.

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HIGH TIDE 06:25 – 17:01 LOW TIDE 00:12 – 13:42 Courtesy: Qatar Meteorology Department School students perform rain-seeking prayer OFFICIAL NEWS Amir holds telephone talks with President of Cote d’Ivoire

DOHA: Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani yesterday held via tele- phone a conversation with the President of the Repub- lic of Cote d’Ivoire, Alassane Ouattara. During the phone call, they reviewed bilat- eral relations and ways of enhancing them, in addi- tion to a number of issues of common concern. QNA Ecuador Vice-President meets Qatari envoy

QUITO: Vice-President of the Republic of Ecuador, Otto Sonnenholzner met THE PENINSULA (rain-seeking) prayer yesterday their parents, said Ministry of urge students and staff to perform spaces. The schools of Qatar are with Ambassador of Qatar DOHA morning. Education and Higher Education Istisqa prayer, and stressed the keen to perform Istisqa prayers to Ecuador, Mohammed The students performed in a release. The Ministry asked, importance of communication with every year with the participation of Ali Al Malki. They reviewed Students at various levels of prayer in their schools with the in a circular, to schools to hold parents to urge their children to students and staff, following the bilateral relations and issues education in both boys and girls participation of the adminis- Istisqa prayer in all schools. come early to perform prayers in example of the Prophet of common concern. QNA schools performed the Istisqa trative and teaching staff and Schools were also asked to the school in prayers places and free Muhammad (peace be upon him). Partial traffic shift Qatar, US renew on Corniche Street commitment to between Sheraton, combating terrorism QNT Intersections THE PENINSULA/DOHA QNA/WASHINGTON To facilitate completion of The 3rd Qatari-American Dialogue on Counter- construction works on the Terrorism was held in Washington, DC. Qatar’s pedestrian underpass that aims delegation was headed by Chairman of the National to provide safe pedestrian Counter Terrorism Committee Major-General Eng. crossings, the Public Works Abdulaziz Al Ansari, while the US side was headed Authority ‘Ashghal’ announced by the Coordinator for Counterterrorism in the US yesterday a temporary traffic Department of State Nathan Sales. shift onto parallel lanes on Al The dialogue sessions at the US Department Corniche Street between Al of State focused on four key themes, including The officials posing for group photo. Sheraton Intersection and Qatar regional threats; strategic partnerships; topics National Theatre (QNT) Inter- related to anti-terrorism, anti-money laundering exchange of experiences on the 2022 prevailed the dialogue sessions, where the continuity of cooperation in com- section. In coordination with the and terrorist financing laws and aviation security FIFA World Cup. Positive spirit and con- both parties renewed their commitment bating terrorism in accordance with the General Directorate of Traffic, and information exchange, as well as the structive outlook between the two sides to the existing strategic partnership and related international resolution. this change will be imple- mented starting from tomorrow for a period of six months. IEB Qatar Chapter holds Engineer’s Day During this period, traffic on Al Corniche Street coming from THE PENINSULA/DOHA members of IEB QC with family Doha and heading towards Al were present on the occasion. Dafna between National Library Institution of Engineers Bang- Ashud Ahmed in his speech and Sheraton Intersections as ladesh Qatar chapter’ (IEB QC) expressed pleasure in witnessing well as traffic coming from Al observed its Engineer’s Day with IEB QC activities. He emphasised Dafna and heading towards theme ‘Research and study in on the ‘work of community Doha between National Library Engineering for Sustainability’, welfare services towards Bang- and Qatar National Theatre recently at Oryx Rotana. ladeshi residing and working in Intersections will be shifted The Ambassador of Bang- Qatar’ and ‘involvement in stra- onto parallel lanes. The Public The Ambassador of Bangladesh to Qatar, Ashud Ahmed, and other guests at the event. ladesh to Qatar Ashud Ahmed, tegic planning and strengthening Works Authority will install President of Arab Engineer’s financial activities between road signs advising motorists of Association, President and rep- Bangladesh and Qatar’ by IEB professional image and con- residing in Qatar has put their evolutionary wisdom’ was the temporary traffic shift and resentatives of Institution of members in Qatar. tribute in development of marks in all relevant fields of delivered by Engr Humayun request all road users to abide Engineer’s -India, Nepal, Sri IEB Qatar chapter aims a Qatar. In his address chapter engineering. Kabir. Event concluded after vote by the speed limit and follow Lanka, Bangladeshi, entrepre- common platform for Bangla- Chairman Engineer Shafiqul A technical presentation on of thanks by Engr Mokammel the road signs to ensure their neurs and large number of deshi Engineers to promote the Alam said that members of IEB ‘Mankind’s sustainability through Haque followed by dinner. safety. FRIDAY 15 NOVEMBER 2019 HOME 03 Qatar attends meeting of Committee for Trade Cooperation in Muscat QNA/MUSCAT issues of common concern, the annual forum for entrepre- including trade issues, common neurs during the year 2020 in The State of Qatar participated challenges facing GCC countries, Dhofar, Oman. in the 58th meeting of the ways to activate joint GCC work For its part, the Committee Committee for Trade Cooper- in the field of trade, encouraging for Industrial Cooperation dis- ation, the 46th meeting of the entrepreneurship and innovation cussed during the 46th meeting Committee for Industrial Coop- initiatives for SMEs in the GCC, a number of issues of concern to eration and the first meeting of and ways to integrate these com- the industrial environment in the the GCC Ministerial Committee pagnies in the fields of economic GCC countries, particularly the for Standardisation Affairs, held development, in addition to iden- unified industrial regulation law, in Muscat, Oman, with a dele- tifying a common Gulf position the obstacles and difficulties gation headed by H E Minister of on issues related to WTO aspects. facing the iron industry sector, Commerce and Industry, Ali bin During the meeting of the as well as the free movement of Ahmed Al Kuwari. Committee for Trade Cooper- national goods between GCC Minister of Commerce and Industry, H E Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari, heading the Qatari delegation at The Committee for Trade ation, Their Excellencies the Min- countries without customs the meeting in Muscat. Cooperation discussed several isters welcomed the holding of restrictions.

Qatar, Thailand hold Qatar reiterates round of political support for least consultations QNA/BANGKOK developed countries A round of political consultations between the foreign ministries of the QNA/NEW YORK Countries. The Conference also State of Qatar and the Kingdom of reflects a sense of solidarity to Thailand was held in Bangkok, Qatar has reiterated its ensure the economic, sus- Thailand. commitment to supporting tainable and inclusive growth of The Qatari side was led by the Sec- development efforts for the LDCs, which would have pos- retary-General of the Ministry of Least Developed Countries itive repercussions on the global Foreign Affairs H E Dr. Ahmed bin (LDCs) and assisting them in economic landscape, she added. Hassan Al Hammadi and the Thai side achieving the Sustainable Devel- Sheikha Alya emphasised was led by Vice Minister of the Min- opment Goals (SDGs). the responsibility to ensure the istry of Foreign Affairs Vijavat Isarab- This came in a speech success of the fifth Conference hakdi. During the round of political con- delivered by Permanent Repre- to achieve its goals in order to sultations, the two sides reviewed sentative of Qatar to the United serve as a building block in the bilateral relations between the two Nations Ambassador Sheikha Alya ongoing efforts in supporting the friendly countries and ways of sup- Ahmed bin Saif Al Thani at the least developed countries, noting porting and enhancing them, in addition meeting held at the UN Head- Qatar’s efforts to hold the con- to a number of issues of common The Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, H E Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi, with quarters in New York on the ference with the United Nations concern. other officials attending the meeting. development of LDCs and to and with the real stakeholders. follow up the implementation of She pointed out that as part the Istanbul Programme of Action of its efforts to make the fifth (IPoA) for the decade 2011-20. conference a success, Qatar con- Qatari-European Friendship Association in EU Parliament set up Permanent Representative tributed $500,000 to the trust FROM PAGE 1 to the UN expressed Qatar’s fund for the conference and its welcome to host the Fifth United preparatory process. He stressed the importance Nations Conference on the Least Ambassador Sheikha Alya of parliamentary diplomatic Developed Countries in March stressed Qatar’s support to LDCs work in general, noting the level 2021. She stressed that hosting through a number of initiatives, of cooperation and the growing this conference reflects Qatar’s expressing Qatar’s pride as an development of relations commitment to ensure pros- active, responsible and credible between the State of Qatar and perity for all and transform the partner in supporting LDCs to the European Union thanks to aspirations of Qatar National overcome obstacles to sus- the harmony and consensus of Vision 2030 to a fact for brothers tainable development and eco- vision between the two sides, in the Least Developed nomic growth. especially after the signing of the cooperation agreement between the State of Qatar and the European Union in March 2018. The Ambassador touched on the achievements of the State of Qatar over the past years in The Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Kingdom of Belgium and Head of Mission to the European various fields, whether in the Union, Abdulrahman bin Mohammed Al Khulaifi, chairing the meeting in Brussels, Belgium, yesterday. field of natural gas or in the areas of foreign investment and sports, and the European Union to serve Parliament and the State of Qatar The Association includes in addition to political activity. the common interests, and called in particular in various fields, to deputies from the various parties At the end of his speech, he for efforts to develop these defend mutual interests and to in the European Parliament, expressed his hope that the Asso- relations. promote bilateral cooperation especially those interested in the ciation will succeed in devel- The main objective of the through the organization of role of the State of Qatar and its The Permanent Representative of Qatar to the United Nations, Ambassador oping and strengthening rela- Association is to strengthen rela- mutual meetings and visits to the foreign development and edu- Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al Thani, is speaking at the meeting. tions between the State of Qatar tions between the European Qatari and European sides. cation policy. All five winter vegetable markets open

SANAULLAH ATAULLAH opening day yesterday a number of 6kg was priced QR10 and a Khor-Al Zakhira winter vege- THE PENINSULA of farm fresh local vegetables in box of zucchini of 7kg was table market followed by Al Maz- large quantity including available at QR 22. “Spinach was rouha at 34. The winter vegetable The Agricultural Affairs cucumber, zucchini, eggplants, sold yesterday at QR7 for a box markets in Al Wakrah, Al Shee- Department at the Ministry of pumpkin. of seven bundles at the rate of haniya and Al Shamal are Municipality and Environment Leafy vegetables and herbs QR1 for a bundle,” said Iqbal. running with the participation of (MME), opened yesterday all five like spinach and coriander were He said that that harvest of 27, 20 and 15 farms winter vegetable markets for the also available at the markets. vegetables at his farm began by respectively. season 2019-20 offering fresh The markets offered agricul- the end of last month for this The increase in participation vegetables and herbs. tural products directly to cus- season. A total of 135 local farms this season shows the confidence The winter vegetable tomers without middlemen at are participating in the winter of farm owners in winter vege- A customer buying vegetables from winter vegetable market that markets, located in Al Shee- competitive prices. “A box of vegetable markets for this table markets provided by the opened yesterday haniya, Al Mazrouha, Al Wakrah, cucumber of about 7kg was season, 15 farms more compared Ministry of Municipality and Al Khor-Al Zakhira and Al available at Al Mazrouha winter to the previous season, said the Environment as platform for local market. platforms provided by the MME Shamal will run from Thursday vegetable market at QR20,” Ministry of Municipality and marketing their products. The According to the Ministry at major commercial outlets to Saturday from 7am to 3pm Mohamad Iqbal, A vendor at the Environment in a release. markets provide options to the over 31 percent of total local throughout the country and throughout the season. Market told The Peninsula. The highest number of farms consumers and help reduce the agricultural products were sold winter vegetable markets shared The markets offered on the He said that a box of eggplant 39 are participating in Al prices of agricultural products in out through the marketing 11 percent of the total sales. Qatar pledges $63m to UN Qatar’s first learning festival opens FROM PAGE 1 related to leadership and inno- “The Festival aim to bring more vation. The Torba Farmers Market FROM PAGE 1 than 900 students and welcome the is also launched in parallel to Doha Her Excellency stressed that the State of Qatar seeks to public over the next coming days,” Learning Days and visitors can find improve the ability of the UN to respond quickly and in a con- she added. out how to lead more sustainable sistent manner to the millions of people in need in different parts Including the learning Labs, lifestyles. of the world. wellbeing, community activities and ‘Doha Learning Days,’ being She reiterated Qatar’s keenness to support efforts to strengthen mentoring sessions at the Festival held at Ceremonial Court and Green the UN’s development system to improve its capacity and efficiency offer a multitude of sessions and Spine in Education City is open and to better serve the goals of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable interactive learning activities to the free for the public until November Development. local community. 19. For more information about H E the Ambassador pointed to Qatar’s announcement in 2018 The Girls’ Empowerment Day Doha Learning Days, and to register The musicians from the Qatar Music Academy Youth Orchestra to provide the UN support on its core resources totalling $500m, on November 17, Sunday will for specific sessions, visit: www. performing during the opening of ‘Doha Learning Days’ at noting that Qatar has become among the list of the largest partners include a series of female empow- wise-qatar.org/wise-2019/ supporting the UN in various fields. Ceremonial Court in Education City, yesterday. erment talks exploring themes doha-learning-days/ 04 MIDDLE EAST / AFRICA FRIDAY 15 NOVEMBER 2019

Forces capture Fragile truce in Gaza; toll jumps to 34 3 of pro-Haftar militants AP/GAZA CITY Some restrictions were lifted on residents of southern Israel and ANATOLIA/TRIPOLI A cease-fire between Israel and traffic returned to the streets of Gaza’s Islamic Jihad group the Palestinian coastal territory. Three of Eastern Libyan fighters appeared to be holding yesterday But after hours of calm, a barrage led by military commander despite an earlier barrage of of five rockets blasted out of the Khalifa Haftar were captured rocket fire that briefly disrupted territory, setting off air raid by the Tripoli-based forces, a truce to end two days of intense sirens in southern Israel and according to an official fighting in which at least 34 testing the fragile truce. No group statement early yesterday. Palestinians, including three claimed responsibility for the Three elements loyal to women and eight children were new wave of rockets, but Israel Haftar were captured in Wadi martyred, and paralysed parts did not immediately respond and Al Rabi area, south of Tripoli, of Israel. quiet quickly returned. according to the UN-recognized Before the truce was The fighting erupted early on Government of National Accord announced, a pre-dawn Israeli Tuesday after Israel killed a (GNA). GNA’s spokesman airstrike killed eight members of senior commander of the Ira- Mohammed Qannounu pointed, the same family in Gaza. Among nian-backed group who Israel in a statement, to the death of them were five children, the said was behind a string of rocket a civilian and the injury of youngest 7 years old. attacks and was planning a another as a result of indiscrim- It was the deadliest single cross-border infiltration. inate shells fired by Haftar’s attack since a bruising 2014 war The targeted killing by Israel forces on Salah al-Din area in between Israel and Hamas, the sparked the heaviest fighting Tripoli. There was no imme- larger militant group that rules with Gaza fighters since May. diate comment from Haftar’s Gaza. Islamic Jihad claimed no Islamic Jihad fired some 450 forces on the GNA’s claim. link to the family and the Israeli rockets towards Israel, while Forces aligned with Haftar military offered no details on the Israel responded with scores of have launched a campaign in People inspecting the debris of a building and huge holes after Israeli airstrikes hit the residential strike. Israel hailed the Gaza airstrikes. However, Gaza’s April to capture Tripoli from area of Khan Yunis in Gaza, yesterday. operation as a victory, defending ruling Hamas stayed out of the Libya’s internationally recog- its policy of targeting Palestinian latest escalation — an indication nized GNA. leaders in their homes despite it would be brief. fighting. They say eight children, Jihad commander lived in the heartland in and around Tel Aviv, civilian deaths and vowed to con- Israel typically does not pub- including a pair of 7-year-olds, home that was targeted early as nonstop air-raid sirens can- Teachers strike adds tinue the tactic. Islamic Jihad said licly acknowledge deals with and three women were among the yesterday, but he was not there celed schools and forced people to Libya’s woes it had succeeded in getting Israel groups, and yesterday officials dead. The Abu Malhous family lost when it was struck. Instead, his indoors. At least three people to agree to a cease-fire based on said the only unwritten eight members when Israeli brother and seven other family were lightly wounded from AFP/TRIPOLI several demands, including a halt agreement was that Israel would fighter jets dropped at least two members were killed. None of shrapnel or shattered glass. Most to Israeli targeted killings of the hold fire so long as Islamic Jihad bombs on their ground floor house them were affiliated with the rockets landed in open areas or A Libyan teachers’ strike over group’s leaders. did. Israel’s new defence min- in Deir Al Balah, in central Gaza. militant group, said the were shot down by Israel’s Iron salaries and “phantom” Islamic Jihad spokesman ister, Naftali Bennett, who has The airstrike flattened the tin- neighbors, who spoke on con- Dome missile defense system. employees has closed schools Musab Al Berim said the long called for tougher action in roofed home and pushed it into a dition of anonymity because they The Israeli military’s Home for the past month in a country Egyptian-brokered deal went Gaza, warned that militants were large crater, which was littered did not want to upset the family. Front command tweeted that it where education has already into effect at 5:30 am. An Israeli not safe anywhere. with clothing, kitchenware and The rocket fire crippled life was lifting restrictions in certain been hard hit by conflict and military spokesman tweeted that Palestinian officials said 34 other belongings. across southern Israel and on areas but leaving them in place political turmoil. the Gaza operation “is over.” people were martyred in the Neighbours said an Islamic Tuesday, also in the country’s in the areas surrounding Gaza. The teachers, who earn on average 800 dinars ($620) a month, are demanding the res- ignation of education minister Erdogan: Turkey to Othman Abdel Jalil and pay rises from Tripoli’s Government of National Accord (GNA). Jalil buy US Patriots but has ordered the suspension of hundreds of striking teachers and the dismissal of tens of thousands won’t give up S-400s of others who are on the minis- try’s payroll but without ever AFP/ANKARA Despite repeated warnings turning up for work. and the risk of US sanctions Turkish President Recep Tayyip under the Countering America’s Khamenei grants Erdogan insisted Ankara would Adversaries Through Sanctions not give up the Russian S-400 Act, Turkey has not rowed back mass jail pardon missile defence system to from the move. purchase the equivalent US The act, known as CAATSA, AP/TEHRAN Patriot missiles in comments was passed by Congress in 2017 published yesterday. and mandates sanctions for any Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayat- “It is out of the question to “significant” purchases of ollah Ali Khamenei has leave the S-400s and go towards weapons from Russia. pardoned thousands of pris- the Patriots when we are at this Following talks at the White oners including 32 activists and Protesters trying to take down a concrete block wall and advance to the Green Zone during an anti- point” of strengthening relations House, Erdogan and Trump held others being held on “security” government protest at Al Khalani Square in central Baghdad, Iraq, yesterday. with Russia, Erdogan told Turkish a press conference on charges. A report by judiciary journalists on board his plane Wednesday in which the US website Mizanonline.com said after talks with US President leader said Turkey’s acquisition the 32 prisoners are mainly Tear gas grenades kill 4 Iraq protesters Donald Trump on Wednesday. of the S-400 “creates some very journalists and university “We said ‘But we would buy serious challenges for us, and we students, without providing AFP/BAGHDAD protesters were killed when they directly into crowds at close the Patriots too’. However, we are talking about it constantly.” further details. were hit by tear gas canisters range, shattering protesters’ will also have the S-400,” he He said the two countries’ The pardon of more than Four protesters were killed by tear near the capital’s main protest skulls and chests. added, quoted by Hurriyet daily. foreign ministers and national 3,500 prisoners followed the gas canisters in Baghdad camp in Tahrir (Liberation) One angry activist reminded Erdogan had earlier in the security advisers would “imme- Islamic holiday marking the yesterday as security forces tried Square, medical sources said. security forces that the Shiite interview spoken about Turkey diately work on resolving the Prophet Muhammad’s (peace be to snuff out the largest grassroots In heated skirmishes, groups religious leadership, or mar- and Russia’s improving bilateral S-400 issue”. upon him) birthday. The mass movement to sweep Iraq in years. of young men wearing surgical jaiyah, has condemned such relations, focusing on issues The system was in fact pardons did not extend to those Iraq’s political elite has come masks and construction helmets excessive violence. such as natural gas and the delivered to an air base in convicted on for armed oppo- under renewed pressure in tossed back tear gas canisters at “Didn’t the marjaiyah say rising number of Russian tourists Ankara this summer. A direct sition to the state. The report says recent days from both the street riot police stationed behind con- forces shouldn’t use live fire?” coming to Turkey. consequence of the purchase the pardon was requested by the and the international community crete blast walls. he yelled angrily. “Doesn’t this Erdogan said the proposal was Turkey’s removal from the head of the Iranian judiciary, Aya- to seriously address calls for The protesters have count as live fire?” to buy Patriots in lieu of S-400s F-35 fighter jet programme. tollah Ebrahim Raisi, an influential reform. The UN, Washington and occupied the square for three Just beside him, a demon- was an “affront” to Turkey’s sov- Washington had repeatedly cleric among Iran’s conservatives. human rights groups have all weeks, braving live rounds, stun strator was carried away after ereign rights. “We absolutely do said it would not sell US-made In February, Khamenei pardoned criticised Baghdad authorities’ grenades and even machine gun collapsing on the ground, not think this is right,” he said. F-35 warplanes to countries more than 50,000 people, the harsh response to the protests, fire. Security forces have relied overcome by the potent tear gas. Turkey-US ties are strained which operate the S-400 over largest number ever covered in which has left more than 330 heavily on tear gas to confine Yesterday’s deaths marked over multiple issues including concerns information about the a single pardon, in honour of the people dead since the start of them to Tahrir, and rights groups a resurgence of bloodshed after Syria but they are especially extent of the stealth capabilities 40th anniversary of the Islamic October. have accused them of a few days of relatively peaceful tense after Ankara’s purchase of of the fighters getting back to Revolution that toppled the coun- Early yesterday, four improperly firing the canisters protests in the capital. the S-400 system from Moscow. Moscow. try’s pro-West monarchy. Lebanese lay to rest ‘martyr of revolution’ AFP Khalde south of Beirut. He has and major Lebanese cities and demonstrators blocked the CHOUEIFAT, LEBANON been dubbed the “Martyr of the towns. Demonstrators that night airport road. Revolution” by protesters who blocked roads and set tyres and The protest movement first Hundreds of Lebanese yesterday have taken to the streets since rubbish bins ablaze, then rallied erupted in opposition to a pro- massed for the funeral of a October 17 demanding the ouster for massive nationwide protests posed tax on calls made via free protester who was shot dead of a generation of politicians they on Wednesday during which phone apps, but it has since during an unprecedented anti- deem inefficient and corrupt. they held up pictures of Abu grown into a cross-sectarian graft street movement that has Carrying Lebanese flags, Fakhr. outcry against everything from shaken the country for nearly a mourners joined his family in In the northern port of perceived state corruption to month. Choueifat for a religious cer- Tripoli, Lebanon’s second city, rampant electricity cuts. Dem- Mourners from across the emony and then the burial. a street artist has painted a onstrators say they are fed up country flooded Choueifat, the “We are free revolutionaries commemorative mural of him with the same families domi- hometown of Alaa Abu Fakhr and we will continue our on the facades of a building nating government institutions since south of Beirut, shouting “revo- movement,” the mourners overlooking Al Nour Square, the end of the 1975-1990 civil war. lution, revolution”. chanted as they marched behind the main hub of the largely The government stepped down on Abu Fakhr, aged 39 and a Abu Fakhr’s coffin, which was peaceful protests for nearly a October 29 but stayed on in a care- father of three, died on Tuesday draped in the Lebanese flag. month. Abu Fakhr is the second taker capacity and no overt efforts when an army officer opened News of his death late fatality since the start of the have so far been made to form a Lara, the widow of Alaa Abou Fakher, holds a Lebanese flag as her fire as demonstrators blocked Tuesday was met with shock and demonstrations. Another pro- new one, as an economic crisis has son gestures during Alaa’s funeral in Choueifat, Lebanon, yesterday. roads in the coastal town of anger among protesters in Beirut tester was shot by a man as also battered the country. FRIDAY 15 NOVEMBER 2019 ISLAM 05 Kindness and compassion of the Prophet

ALI ZOHERY are not good persons.” (Abu Dawud, 1834). he Prophet Muhammad (peace This condemnation by the Prophet be upon him) taught love, (PBUH) himself was an indication that kindness and compassion to his no one will be accepted before God who, people, and was seen to be the while on earth, decided to be unkind to most loving, kind, and compas- women. Another person said to the Tsionate of all of them. The Quran men- Prophet (PBUH): “0 Messenger of Allah! tions his kind and gentle behavior in these My relatives are such that although I words: “O Messenger of Allah! It is a great cooperate with them, they cut me off; I Mercy of God that you are gentle and kind am kind to them but they ill treat me.” towards them; for, had you been harsh The Prophet said this in reply: “So long and hard-hearted, they would all have as you continue as you are, God will broken away from you” (Quran 3:159). always help you and He will protect you There are many instances that show against their mischief” (Muslim, 4640). his kindness and gentleness, especially This was not only a way of bringing to the weak and the poor. Anas, who comfort to the mind of the worried was his helper, said: “I served Allah’s person but one of the communicative Messenger for ten years and he never techniques of the Prophet (PBUH) to said to me, ‘Shame’ or ‘Why did you do assure who ever found himself in that such-and-such a thing?’ or ‘Why did you situation to look up to God to be con- not do such-and-such a thing?’” soled and protected. So it was pointless (Bukhari, 2038). to preach vengeance to this kind of Once he said to his wife: “0 ‘A’ishah! people suffering from this similar fate. Never turn away any needy man from Indeed, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) your door empty-handed. 0 ‘A’ishah! was nothing short of a competent coun- Love the poor; bring them near to you selor. He was always counseling people and God will bring you near to Him on to be goodhearted regardless of their the Day of Resurrection”. He also went sex, age or gender. Once Asma bint Abu much further on to say: “Seek me among Bakr’s mother, who was still an unbe- your weak ones, for you are given pro- A full moon rises over the Selimiye Mosque in Edirne, Turkey. liever, came to see her in Madinah. She vision, or you are given help only by told this to the Prophet (PBUH) and said: reason of the presence of your weak Allah Almighty is Kind, and the Prophet (PBUH) imitated Allah’s example in its “My mother has come to see me and she ones”. (Rahman, Encyclopedia of Seerah, perfection by showing kindness to his servants and all creatures without any is expecting something from me. May I VOL. VIII, p. 151) oblige her?” The Prophet (PBUH) said: Allah Almighty is Kind, and the regard for their beliefs, colours or nationalities. The Prophet (PBUH) said: “God “Yes, be kind to your mother” (Muslim, Prophet (PBUH) imitated Allah’s is kind and likes kindness in all things” (Bukhari). 2195). example in its perfection by showing This attitude of the Prophet (PBUH) kindness to his servants and all crea- was equally extended to Zainab as- tures without any regard for their beliefs, is an attribute of Allah, which has no person is deprived of provisions for the his status. By extending good treatment Saqafia, the wife of Abdullah ibn Mas’ud colours or nationalities. The Prophet limits. It is extensive and encompasses faults he commits” (Ibn Majah). from friends to relatives and now to and an Ansari woman. She went to see (PBUH) said: “God is kind and likes all things and all beings without discrim- Bahz bin Hakim, on his father’s neighbors, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) the Prophet (PBUH) and to inquire kindness in all things” (Bukhari, 6601). ination. Likewise was the kindness of authority, said that his grandfather told was intent in making all humans inter- whether it would be a charity if they His heart ached within him at the the Prophet (PBUH). He extended it to him that he had asked Allah’s Messenger dependent as he emphasised in the fol- spent something on their husbands and corrupt state of his fellow-Makkans and all beings, both animate and inanimate to whom he should show kindness and lowing words: “All creatures are Allah’s on the orphans under their care. The their rejection of One God. The Holy and benefited all without measure. The that the Prophet (PBUH) had replied: dependants, and those dearest to God Prophet (PBUH) said: “They will get a Quran testifies to it in these words: “0 Quranic words for the Prophet’s (PBUH) “Your mother.” He asked who came next are the ones who treat His dependants two-fold reward, one for kindness Muhammad, you will, perhaps, consume kindness, raufun rahirn (Quran 9:128) and he replied: “Your mother.” He asked kindly” (Rahman, VOL VIII, p. 154). towards their relatives and the other for yourself with grief because the people are very intensive and comprehensive who came next and he replied for the He emphasised the kind treatment charity” (Bukhari, 1466). do not believe” (Quran 26:3). in meaning and convey the true nature third time: “Your mother.” He again of women again and again in his There are many Ahadith concerning In Surah Kahf, we read: “Well, 0 and extent of the Prophet’s (PBUH) asked who came next and he replied: speeches: Treat women kindly, since his kindness to animals, birds and Muhammad, it may be that you will kill kindness to people. The Prophet (PBUH) “Your father, then your relatives in order they are your helpers;... you have your insects: “God prescribed kindness yourself for their sake out of sorrow if said: “One of the finest acts of kindness of relationship” (Abu dawud, 5120). rights upon your wives and they have towards everything; so when you they do not believe in this Message.” is for a man to treat his fathers’ friends He dwelled on the issue of treating their rights upon you. Your right is that slaughter any animal, slaughter it well; (Quran 18:6). And Surah Fatir says: “So in a kindly way after he has departed” orphans humanely as he stated that “The they shall not allow anyone you dislike when you sacrifice, make your sacrifice let not your life be consumed in grief for (Abu dawud, 5123) best house among the Muslims is one to enter your bed or your home, and good. And let everyone sharpen his their sake.” (Quran 35:8). The issue of treating friends well was which contains an orphan who is well their right is that you should treat them weapon and make it easy for his sacri- He took a great interest in the also extended to include relations: “He treated, and the worst house among the well. (from the Farewell Sermon of the ficed animal” (Muslim, 5055). welfare of all people and had great com- who wishes to have his provision Muslims is one which contains an Prophet, peace be upon him) He made this kind of statement to passion for people in trouble. The enlarged and his term of life prolonged orphan who is badly treated” (Ibn Majah, Once a number of women com- demonstrate his love for both humans and Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) imitated should treat his relatives well” (Bukhari, 3679). plained to the Prophet’s (PBUH) wives animals. In essence, Prophet Muhammad the attributes of God par excellence and 5985). He emphasised on this matter This means that the Prophet (PBUH) about their ill-treatment by their hus- (PBUH) was equally showing his followers translated them into practice in the because he deeply held the view that cautioned his followers against general bands. On hearing of this, the Prophet that he too is feels pain. highest form possible for man. Kindness “Only kindness prolongs life, and a maltreatment of anyone regardless of (PBUH) said: “Such persons among you www.islamcity.org Five skills of a positive genius that the Prophet had

JINAN YOUSEF He knew that his dua (supplica- When Aisha (May Allah be pleased with her), empire). Simply by being en route have focused his energy on tions) could change reality. And saw the Prophet (PBUH) praying for so long to the safety of Madinah, the arming the Muslims, but he dealt he Prophet Muhammad it did- after the conquest of that his feet became swollen, she said to him: Prophet (PBUH) saw his finish line with that aspect by concluding (peace be upon him) was a Makkah, the Prophet (PBUH) and “O Messenger of Allah, why do you undergo so as closer. And he was confident treaties with the different com- Tpositive genius — someone many of the companions went about reaching his target. munities in Madina for pro- who sees that he has the ability back to Madinah. much hardship despite the fact that Allah has Fourthly, he cancelled out tection. He then worked on to do something about the neg- Secondly, the Prophet pardoned for you your earlier and later sins?” the noise, and focused on the getting the companions settled. ative realities in the world, by the (PBUH) knew what was mean- The Prophet (PBUH) responded: Should I not be signals. Achor says in the book An important aspect is he did not grace of God. In his book, Before ingful to him. Achor defines that your brain can process only have the issue of internal noise. Happiness, Shawn Achor lists the “meaning markers” as things in a thankful servant?” (Bukhari) 40 bits of information per second Sometimes we are our own worst five skills of a positive genius, your life that matter to you, despite the fact that you are enemy with the negative talk we and I could see each one in the which you use to draw mental situation to include those things saw each step (no matter how inundated with 11 million pieces subject ourselves to. But he had Prophet (PBUH). maps to success. Without (starting a hobby outside work for small) as him getting closer to his of information coming from all a strong relationship with Allah The first skill is choosing the meaning, we burn out. This can example). Moreover, it is about finish line. And that made what your nerve endings! Most of that Almighty, and thus he knew his most valuable reality. Our biggest be applied to things like activism diversifying. If we only attach he went through worth it, and it is just noise, meaning infor- worth to Allah. mistake sometimes is believing or our jobs to things like prayer. meaning to our jobs, and forget gave him energy to continue. It mation that distracts us from The fifth skill? He transferred that our negative perception is When we get tired of praying, it our family and friends, pretty soon is not about how far or near the making positive change. What his positive reality to others. He the only reality that exists. Now is because we have not con- we will find ourselves drained. The goal actually is, but where we we choose to process then in turn taught people how to see the what was the Prophet’s (PBUH) nected to the meaning of prayer, Prophet (PBUH) was balanced. He perceive it is. If you want to reflects where we put our energy. good. He taught us not to belittle reality? He was an orphan, no or we forgot along the way. It spent quality time with his family. encourage people to donate So noise is information that is any good deed, even a smile to brothers or sisters, with a handful becomes a chore. Similarly with Aisha (May Allah be pleased with money for a cause, what negative, false or simply unnec- someone. When Mu’adh bin Jabal of believers who were harassed activism, we burn out because her) said that the Prophet (PBUH) encourages people more is essary, whereas signals are was sent to Yemen, the Prophet and abused by the wider society. we forget what gave it meaning would joke with them, talk to them, knowing that, for example, you pieces of information that are (PBUH) told him: “Make things When his uncle and wife passed to begin with. We get tired and and even race with her. He spent have already raised 10%. If you tell true and reliable and alert us to easy and do not make things hard. away, there was literally nothing then maybe leave it. When Aisha quality time with the companions. people you need to raise $100,000 possibilities. The Prophet (PBUH) Tell people of glad tidings, and do preventing Quraish from mur- (May Allah be pleased with her), Amr bin Al Aas said that the Prophet and you have already raised focused on signals, meaning not push them away.” (Bukhari) dering him- and we know they saw the Prophet (PBUH) praying (PBUH) was so attentive to him he $10,000, it is easier to get people things that he could actually use. He reminded us always that tried. And this is reality, is it not? for so long that his feet became thought he was the best companion! to donate than to tell them you For example, if he focused on all the door to God is always open. He could have focused on that. swollen, she said to him: He ensured his time with his Lord need to raise $90,000 and you the noise that was telling him When a man came to Prophet He could have been so consumed “O Messenger of Allah, why was about quality too, as we saw have nothing. At the end, the that everyone was out to get (PBUH) confessing that he had by that reality that he could not do you undergo so much with the hadith (tradition of the amount you have to raise is the them, he would not have been done impermissible things with see anything else. But when his hardship despite the fact that Prophet) above. same, but it is our perception that able to utilise the opportunities a woman he was not married to, uncle passed away, he focused Allah has pardoned for you your Thirdly, he knew how to gives us the energy to move when they came up. But when the Prophet (PBUH) recited the on Taif. When Taif fell apart, he earlier and later sins?” The propel himself more quickly towards the goal. the Muslims migrated to Madina, following verse to him: “And knew he had the Haj season to Prophet (PBUH) responded: towards his goal. Achor explains So that is what our brain the Prophet (PBUH) conducted establish prayer at the two ends look forward to because all the Should I not be a thankful that the closer we perceive our- responds to. When the Prophet a population census- he even of the day and at the approach tribes would come to Makkah servant?” (Bukhari) selves to be to our goal, the faster (PBUH) was migrating from created a signal, because that of the night. Indeed, good deeds from all over Arabia. But things This is why we are taught to we move towards it, like a runner Makkah to Madinah under dan- information would come in do away with misdeeds. That is were not easy for the Prophet attach a sincere intention to eve- finishing a race — he speeds up. gerous circumstances, he said to handy. He then set up a new a reminder for those who (PBUH) even after migrating to rything we do. This gives what Allah promises in the Quran that Suraqa bin Malik (who was initially market so the Muslims could remember” (Quran, 11:114). That Madinah. Actually, they were dif- we do meaning. You can give He will make after hardship ease. trying to kill the Prophet!): “What begin to work and trade. What is why the companions were the ficult. The companions became current things in your life The conviction in that alone about a day when you will be he could have done was worry best of people. They internalised ill. They missed Makkah and meaning by attaching a sincere meant the Prophet (PBUH) knew wearing the bracelets of Kisra.”” about imminent attacks from the the positive genius of the Prophet recited poetry about it. So what intention to them (for example, that there would be something Suraqa was shocked. “Kisra?!” And Makkans. It’s not that there (PBUH), and created their own did the Prophet (PBUH) do? He your halal income), but once you good coming. Moreover, the the Prophet (PBUH) said “Yes, wasn’t that threat, but he gave positive realities. So are you a prayed to God to make Madinah know what is truly meaningful to Prophet (PBUH) did not focus on Kisra the son of Hermuz” (the them the attention that they positive genius? as beloved to them as Makkah. you, you can change your present the problems of the present, but leader of the powerful Persian needed, and not more. He could Source: SuhaibWebb.com 06 ASIA FRIDAY 15 NOVEMBER 2019 Large SC bench to decide on women’s entry into places of worship

REUTERS/IANS The Supreme Court Some lawyers and political NEW DELHI analysts said the decision to agreed to club issues scrutinise certain Hindu prac- The Supreme Court, while connected with tices alongside those of other hearing the Sabarimala temple constitutional validity religions could pave the way for case, yesterday expanded the a public discussion on a uniform ambit of debate on restricting with respect to entry civil code, which is high on the women’s entry in places of of Muslim women in agenda of Prime Minister worship in various religions — a dargah/mosque, Narendra Modi’s ruling Hindu, Muslim, Parsi — and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). included the question on judicial entry of Parsi women The BJP maintains that scrutiny of religious practice of married to a non-Parsi gender equality cannot be female genital mutilation in the attained until the adoption of a Dwaoodi Bohra community. into the holy fire place uniform civil code, which is A five-judge bench of the of an ‘Agyari’. opposed by some Muslim groups apex court, in a 3:2 split verdict, since it would likely dilute Junior Chachas celebrating Children’s Day referred the Sabarimala shrine sharia, the Islamic legal code. review pleas to a larger seven- apex court posed question about “While the court cannot be Schoolchildren, dressed up as India’s first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru, who was fondly called Chacha judge bench. another seminal issue pending faulted for doing what it is doing, Nehru, hold roses during an event for Children’s Day celebrations at a school in Amritsar, yesterday. It was hearing review peti- before the court: whether a par- but it definitely fulfils a major tions on its September 2018 ticular practice is essential to a majoritarian demand. That if verdict, allowing women of all religion or is an integral of the you’re trying to reform us ages to enter the Sabarimala religion, in respect of female (Hindus), reform them, too,” said Court rejects Rafale jet probe shrine in Kerala. genital mutilation in Dawoodi political analyst Nilanjan The Chief Justice’s majority Bohra community. Mukhopadhyay. AP/INTERNEWS choosing an Indian partner for a Joint Parliamentary Committee judgement sought judicial scrutiny Upholding the right to equality In the ruling on the Sabar- NEW DELHI Dassault. probe into the fighter jet deal. of religious practices through the of worship, a five-judge bench of imala temple, the court has not In December last year, the Gandhi tweeted: “Justice lens of constitutional validity. the court last year ruled that the issued a stay on its previous India’s Supreme Court yesterday top court rejected petitions filed Joseph of the Supreme Court has “Concededly, the debate ban on women from entering the decision, effectively allowing all rejected petitions seeking a by activists challenging the opened a huge door into inves- about the constitutional validity Sabarimala temple in the southern women to continue to visit the probe into the government’s Rafale deal, with Chief Justice tigation of the RAFALE scam. An of practices entailing into state of Kerala could not be con- shrine, which is thronged by mil- purchase of 36 Rafale fighter jets Ranjan Gogoi saying there was investigation must now begin in restriction of entry of women gen- sidered an essential religious lions of devotees every year. from France’s Dassault Aviation no reason to doubt the govern- full earnest. A Joint Parlia- erally in the place of worship is practice and should be lifted. Those in favour of the ban over pricing issues. ment’s decision making. mentary Committee (JPC) must not limited to this case (Sabar- The decision had enraged argued it is necessary for rites Three Supreme Court judges Gogoi also said it was not the also be set up to probe this imala shrine),” observed the court. conservative Hindu groups, related to the temple’s chief deity said they didn’t see any merit in job of the court to deal with scam.” The Congress party also The apex court agreed to club sparked protests and drew the Ayyappan, who is considered the petitions filed by two former pricing details. The first aircraft said the BJP has been celebrating issues connected with constitu- Supreme Court into the contro- eternally celibate. ministers and an activist seeking is due to arrive in India in May. the Rafale verdict without tional validity with respect to entry versy in what is still a deeply reli- Since the Supreme Court’s an investigation of the Rafale deal. The deliveries are expected to studying the judgement properly of Muslim women in a dargah/ gious country. ruling lifting the ban last Sep- Congress party leader Rahul be completed by 2022. and added that through its mosque, entry of Parsi women Many devotees refused to tember, about a dozen women Gandhi accused Modi’s gov- Gandhi yesterday said the verdict the Supreme Court had married to a non-Parsi into the abide by the ruling and subse- attempted to enter the shrine, ernment of favoring a company Supreme Court verdict has opened “opened the gates for investi- holy fire place of an ‘Agyari’. quent attempts by women to but only two succeeded in owned by industrialist Anil a “huge door” into investigation of gation” of the fighter jet deal by Taking a step further, the visit the temple were blocked. making it to its inner sanctum. Ambani, Reliance Group, when the “Rafale scam” and demanded agencies.

BJP selects 13 ‘defectors’ for Schools closed in Delhi as air quality dips for 3rd day AP physical activity outdoors. allowing the run after pictures patients are complaining of ail- diesel generators. But the steps Karnataka NEW DELHI The air quality index were shared of children without ments related to the filthy air have had little effect because exceeded 460, nine times the protective masks. they breathe. state governments have failed to by-eletions Schools in New Delhi ware shut level recommended by the World Many decried the rising pol- Air pollution in northern cooperate in tackling pollution. yesterday and today after a thick Health Organisation, according lution levels and said the gov- India, including New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra IANS gray haze of noxious air to the state-run Central Pollution ernment is not doing enough. peaks due to smoke from agri- Modi has not spoken about the BENGALURU enveloped the city for the third Control Board. In some places, New Delhi is one of the world’s cultural fires in neighboring crisis, even though he frequently consecutive day, and angry resi- the index crossed the 500 level. most polluted cities, and winters Haryana and Punjab states which promotes government programs The BJP has named 13 of the 16 dents blamed authorities for Still, hundreds of children took have become a time of annual mixes with the city’s vehicle on Twitter and elsewhere. defected former Congress and holding an annual children’s race. part yesterday in the annual “Run health woes when the city is covered emissions and construction dust. Pollution was expected to JD-S legislators as candidates Buildings and monuments for Children” race organised by a in a toxic haze that obscures the sky Authorities have resorted to decrease starting last night when for the 15 Assembly by-elec- were largely obscured by smog nonprofit group called Prayas. and blocks sunlight. emergency measures such as wind speed picks up, according tions to be held across and an official health advisory Residents took to social Doctors in the city of 20 banning construction, reducing to the India Meteorological Karnataka on December 5, urged people to avoid all media and blamed authorities for million people say many of their traffic and prohibiting the use of Department. hours after they joined the ruling party here, a party official said yesterday. “Of the 17 disqualified rebel Congress, NCP & Sena MLAs, 16 joined our party earlier in the day barring Roshan Baig. The B-form has hold first meeting on been given to 13 of them and to our former city corporator M Sharavana to contest the by- Maharashtra govt elections to fill the vacancies IANS Talks also veered around caused by their resignations in MUMBAI crucial issues of government mid-July,” BJP’s Karnataka unit formation, the post of Chief Min- spokesman G Madhusudan said. The first tripartite meeting of the ister and Deputy Chief Minister, Sharavana will contest from Shiv Sena, the Nationalist the sharing of ministries, etc, the high-profile Shivajinagar Congress Party and the Congress and all the details are expected Assembly constituency in was held in two separate sessions to be finalised very soon after central Bengaluru as the BJP did here yesterday to finalise the the respective parties’ green not allow seven-time former government formation details, signal to the CMP. Congress lawmaker Roshan party sources said. Congress MP Hussain Baig to join the party along with From the Sena, party Pres- Dalwai said that “the talks are 16 others. ident Uddhav Thackeray’s progressing very positively on “Of the 13 named, 10 trusted lieutenants, legislature all sides” but declined to belonged to the Congress and party leader Eknath Shinde and elaborate. 3 to the Janata Dal-Secular Subhash Desai were present. Addressing the media after (JD-S). The party’s candidate for The Congress was repre- emerging from one round of the the 15th Assembly segment sented by former Chief Ministers meetings, Wadettiwar said that (Ranebennur) will be finalised Sushilkumar Shinde and Prith- there was a threadbare dis- soon although R. Shankar, who A lesson in water conservation viraj Chavan, former state pres- cussion on the CMP draft with resigned as an Independent in ident Manikrao Thakre and near-unanimity on most points July and joined the party, has Farmers and policemen look at green grow bags during a workshop on increasing water use former Leader of Opposition achieved after comparing the not been given the ticket,” the efficiency in agriculture organised by National Water Mission - Department of Water Resources, River Vijay Wadettiwar. manifestos of the three parties. official said. Development and Ganges Rejuvenation Ministry, in Amritsar, yesterday. The NCP had deployed its “Later tonight, this draft will state chief Jayant Patil, Mumbai be submitted to the high President Nawab Malik and command of the Congress, NCP former Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena for their approval, SC defers hearing on pleas over Article 370 Chhagan Bhujbal. before it will be finalised. The The sources said that these challenge before us is not to IANS/NEW DELHI and Surya Kant said that there is file a counter on or before would hear the entire case. meetings were preceded by a short form the government, but to a need for a compilation of all November 22. Last week, the Centre has meeting held between Thackeray sustain it for a full term, that’s The Supreme Court yesterday material in one place to conduct Meanwhile, senior counsel filed an affidavit in the Supreme and Congress-NCP leaders, details why we are discussing all issues deferred the hearing on the pleas the hearing smoothly and directed Rajeev Dhavan, representing the Court, justifying the revocation of which are not clear. very minutely,” he said. challenging the abrogation of all the parties to prepare and com- Jammu and Kashmir People’s of Article 370 from Jammu and Yesterday’s meetings were Though clarity has not Article 370 which had granted plete this compilation process on Conference, requested the court Kashmir by saying that the held in “a very cordial, free and emerged on the post of Chief special status to Jammu and the next date of hearing. to give the first priority for power under Article 370(1)(d) of frank atmosphere” and the dis- Minister, the Congress has indi- Kashmir. On the direction of the court, hearing the issue on aspects like the Constitution could validly be cussions chiefly pertained to the cated it is not a claimant for the A five-Judge Constitution both sides nominated one a bifurcation of services, division exercised even after the disso- Common Minimum Programme post, but instead would settle for Bench of Justices NV Ramana, SK counsel to do this exercise. The of assets and transfer of prop- lution of the Constituent (CMP) being worked out by the the Speaker, Deputy Chief Min- Kaul, R Subhash Reddy, BR Gavai court also directed the Centre to erties but the court said that it Assembly of the erstwhile state. three prospective allies. ister and some ministerial posts. FRIDAY 15 NOVEMBER 2019 ASIA 07

ICC judges ECL law offers sweeping power to govt authorise INTERNEWS The law doesn’t talk about imposition of any Before making an order, the representation an opportunity ISLAMABAD conditions to erase a name from the ECL. government shall not necessarily of being heard, make such order Rohingya Also, there is no mention of any department afford an opportunity of showing as it may deem fit. Subject to the The Exit from Pakistan (Control) cause to the person against the government order in review, an investigation Ordinance, promulgated by including the National Accountability Bureau in order. order shall be final and shall not General Ziaul Haq regime on the ECL law and it solely empowers the federal If, while making such an be called in question before any AP December 21, 1981, arms the government when it comes to putting foreign order, it appears to the gov- courts or other authority. THE HAGUE federal government with travel restriction on any person. ernment that it will not be in the The law further says whoever sweeping powers to stop any public interest to specify the contravenes, or attempts or con- International Criminal Court person from leaving Pakistan. grounds on which the order is spires to contravene, or abets the (ICC) judges yesterday approved Currently, the brief Exit Control Accountability Bureau (NAB) in the court by Nawaz Sharif’s lawyers proposed to be made, it shall not contravention of any such order a request from prosecutors to List (ECL) law is under heated dis- ECL law and it solely empowers especially when the two high be necessary for the government shall be punishable with impris- open an investigation into crimes cussion in the context of the the federal government when it courts have ruled that he can get to specify them. onment for a term which may committed against Myanmar’s question of dispensing with the pro- comes to putting foreign travel treatment of his choice any- The law gives the right of extend to five years. Such rows Rohingya Muslim minority. hibition placed on deposed prime restriction on any person. where he wants. review to the aggrieved person, generally land in the superior The court said that it has minister Nawaz Sharif by the federal It always happened that suc- The law says the federal gov- which will also be filed with the courts. jurisdiction over crimes par- government to travel abroad. cessive governments and the ernment may, by order, prohibit government. It says the person hurt Sometime back, the Supreme tially committed in Bangladesh, The law doesn’t talk about persons, facing such bars, failed any person or class of persons by such the government order may, Court had struck off the ECL which is a member state of the imposition of any conditions to to resolve the issue and ulti- from proceeding from Pakistan within 15 days, make a represen- names of Sindh Chief Minister court. Myanmar, which is not a erase a name from the ECL, its mately superior courts are to a destination outside Pakistan, tation to it for review, setting out Murad Ali Shah and Pakistan member of the global court, has close reading shows. Also, there is involved to settle it. notwithstanding the fact that he the grounds on which he seeks it. People’s Party (PPP) Chairman been accused of committing no mention of any department The instant matter is also is in possession of valid travel The government may, after Bilawal in the money laundering widespread abuses in a cam- including the National going to be taken to a superior documents. giving the person making a through fake bank accounts case. paign against the Rohingya. Myanmar’s military began a counterinsurgency campaign in August 2017 in response to Legal options for Indian an insurgent attack. More than 700,000 Rohingya fled to neighbouring Bangladesh to spy case review under escape what has been called an ethnic cleansing campaign study: Pakistan army involving mass rapes, killings and the torching of homes. INTERNEWS had in its verdict in the Jadhav The court said in a statement ISLAMABAD case asked Pakistan to grant that a panel of judges who consular access and ensure studied Prosecutor Fatou Ben- Pakistan army has said that “effective review and reconsid- souda’s request to open an inves- various legal options for “review eration of his conviction and tigation concluded that there are and reconsideration” of Indian sentences”. grounds to believe widespread spy Kulbhushan Jadhav’s case Pakistan provided consular acts of violence were committed were being studied, but ruled out access to Jadhav on September 2. “that could qualify as the crimes any amendment to the Army Act. The ICJ, moreover, while against humanity of deportation Military spokesman Major rejecting India’s contention that across the Myanmar-Bangladesh General Asif Ghafoor in a brief Jadhav was entitled to ‘restitutio border and persecution on statement on Twitter said: in integrum’ (restoration to grounds of ethnicity and/or “Various legal options for review original position) and turning religion against the Rohingya and reconsideration of the case down its plea for annulment of population.” are being considered. Final the FGCM verdict, ruled that The decision came just days status shall be shared in due Pakistan may conduct an after Gambia, on behalf of the course of time.” effective review and reconsid- Organisation of Islamic Coop- He made these comments in eration of the sentence awarded eration, filed a case at the Inter- response to reports in a section to Jadhav by the means of its Driving amid heavy smog national Court of Justice of media that an amendment to own choosing. accusing Myanmar of genocide the Pakistan Army Act was being The issue was also taken up Commuters drive their vehicles amid heavy smog conditions in Lahore, yesterday. in its treatment of the Rohingya. planned to grant Jadhav, who by PPP parliamentary leader in had been awarded death penalty the Senate Sherry Rehman in the by a Field General Court Martial upper house of parliament. (FGCM) for being guilty of espi- Speaking on a point of public Lahore to be a tobacco-smoke free city onage, the right to appeal in a importance, she sought clarifi- civilian court against his con- cation over media reports that INTERNEWS including parks, marriage halls banners will be effectively placed The plan also involves forming viction and sentencing. the government was bringing LAHORE and public transport, will seek on the gates of schools and college a special task force to enforce the “Speculations for legislation to give Jadhav right the help of the Ministry of Reli- campuses across the city. ban in public places, including amendment in Pak Army Act to to appeal against his In a bid to control passive gious Affairs to direct ulema and According to the details and tourist and recreational spots. A implement ICJ verdict regarding conviction. smoking, district authorities prayer leaders to discourage documents, the aforementioned Tobacco Control Cell will also be convicted Indian terrorist Cdr Minister for Human Rights have drafted a comprehensive smoking in Friday sermons. plan was discussed in presence set up in the office of Deputy Com- Kulbhushan Jadhav are Dr Shireen Mazari, in her plan to turn Lahore into a In addition to that, the sale of of 17 key officers of federal and missioner Lahore, in collaboration incorrect,” he said. response, rejected the rumours tobacco-smoke free city. cigarettes within 50 metre radius provincial departments at a with the Ministry of National It should be recalled that the and said no such legislation was The plan, which seeks to ban of any educational institute will also meeting held at the Deputy Com- Health Services, Regulation and International Court of Justice being introduced. smoking in all public spaces, be prohibited and anti-smoking missioner’s office in Lahore. Coordination (NHSRC). Sri Lanka Taliban still holding Western hostages: Spokesman pardons 267 AFP Ghani announced on Tuesday — an Australian and an American prisoners yet,” he said. Waheed Muzhda, who KABUL that his government would “con- — but noted that their health had The reasons for the delay were served as an official in the Tali- prisoners ditionally” release three high- been deteriorating, and that their not clear. Afghan officials remained ban’s 1996-2001 regime, said the A Taliban spokesman said ranking Taliban insurgents, release would help pave the way tight-lipped Thursday, and the Aus- swap still could happen, but sug- aged over 65 yesterday the insurgents were including Anas Haqqani, brother for peace negotiations. tralian foreign office has said it will gested the delay could be an still holding two Western to the leader of the eponymous Two days later, Taliban not provide a “running com- issue of trust. AFP hostages, as officials stayed tight- Haqqani Network, one of the Tal- spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid mentary” on the process. “The concern is that there COLOMBO lipped over the outcome of an iban’s deadliest and most feared confirmed that no swap had yet The US ambassador had ini- will be a tweet by Trump or apparent prisoner swap factions. taken place. “The three people tially welcomed Ghani’s another American official to say More than 250 Sri Lankan announced by Afghan President He did not specify the fate of have not been handed over to statement, but officials have given the deal is off, as it happened in convicts aged over 65 have Ashraf Ghani earlier this week. the Western hostages us, and we have not freed our no further information since. the case of peace talks,” he said. been given amnesty just days after the president sparked outrage by pardoning the well- connected killer of a Swedish teen, officials said yesterday. Sri Lanka author attacked Jude Jayamaha, the scion of a wealthy Sri Lankan family and convicted in 2005 of murdering ahead of Presidential polls Yvonne Jonsson, walked free from death row on Saturday after AFP south of Colombo, but no arrests even as Election Commission Maithripala Sirisena’s pardon. COLOMBO had been made. Chairman Mahinda Deshapriya His release prompted Nanayakkara said the said the campaign had been rel- outrage from the victim’s Armed men stabbed and injured attackers accused Wijeratne of atively peaceful compared to family, rights groups, and a writer in Sri Lanka yesterday, harming the campaign of previous polls. people on social media — and a week after he published a book Gotabaya Rajapaksa who is However, he said the also initiated a mini-rebellion criticising the main opposition believed to be in a close race with behaviour of both private and from inmates at the country’s candidate at tomorrow’s presi- Premadasa for the top job. state-controlled television net- main high-security prison, who dential polls, police said. Gotabaya is the brother of works had been highly biased, demanded similar treatment. The attackers stormed the former president Mahinda and he hoped to prosecute In an apparent bid to calm home of Lasantha Wijeratne, who Rajapaksa, during whose decade offenders after the election. the situation, Sirisena — due to released his book Wasteful Devel- in power until 2015 at least 14 jour- No media organisation has step down after elections opment and Corruption last week nalists were killed according to been prosecuted for violating tomorrow — issued a pardon for and gave a copy to ruling party Reporters Without Borders (RSF). election laws, but last week some 267 prisoners aged over 65. candidate Sajith Premadasa. Rajapaksa’s campaign con- Deshapriya banned a state TV “We have now got orders “Four men broke into the demned the attack on the author. network from broadcasting any from the president and the pris- house and stabbed him in the arm “Some reports on social political content after accusing it oners will walk free today and after holding a pistol to his wife’s media attempt to claim this is a of partisan coverage. tomorrow,” a justice ministry head,” Wijeratne’s lawyer politically-motivated attack,” a However, the Commission official said. Tharaka Nanayakkara said by tel- spokesman for Rajapaksa’s party reversed the move the next day Officials said all those ephone. “They smashed furniture said in a statement. following protests that it was not granted pardons were serving before escaping.” Police said they “We are a disciplined party... being even-handed with all time for offences other than Sri Lankan writer Lasantha Wijeratne receives treatment in a launched an investigation into the we condemn this attack with media outlets violating campaign rape or murder. hospital in Galle, yesterday. pre-dawn attack in Galle, 115km contempt.” The violence came rules governing broadcasts. 08 VIEWS FRIDAY 15 NOVEMBER 2019 The crisis in Bolivia fits no ESTABLISHED IN 1996 easy political narrative CHAIRMAN SHEIKH THANI BIN ABDULLAH AL THANI

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF DR. KHALID BIN MUBARAK AL-SHAFI [email protected]

ACTING MANAGING EDITOR ISHAAN THAROOR MOHAMMED SALIM MOHAMED THE WASHINGTON POST [email protected] he dramatic resignation of Bolivia’s former president Evo DEPUTY MANAGING EDITOR Morales and his flight to asylum MOHAMMED OSMAN ALI Tin Mexico have turned into [email protected] something of a Rorschach test on the hemisphere’s politics. Many on the left are convinced that Morales was unseated in a military coup, since an insurrection among the country’s police and armed forces compelled the long- The supporters of former Bolivian President Evo Morales taking part in a protest, in La Paz. ruling leader’s departure. In this view, EDITORIAL his fate was that of a long, tragic line of was so plagued by irregularities that a later the impoverished, yet resource-rich nation Latin American left-wing populists audit by the Organization of American was largely a credit to redistributive poli- betrayed by US-backed reactionary States - a continental bloc that is mis- cies. “Bolivia’s economy is closing the gap elements. trusted by some on the left - concluded with the rest of the continent, growing All set for explosive action Meanwhile, observers and politicians there were signs of “clear manipulation.” faster than most neighbors over the past further to the right hailed what is happen- Weeks of mass protests against Morales 13 years. Meanwhile, governments that n December 2004, hosts Qatar pipped Oman in the ing in Bolivia as a restoration of democracy culminated in the country’s police and have embraced market policies - notably, final to win the Gulf Cup for the second time in what and a victory against hegemonic socialism army chiefs urging his resignation. Morales in Argentina and Ecuador - face economic Iwas an absorbing football clash watched by a packed on the continent. Morales, in their view, had little choice but to comply, but in com- and political chaos,” observed The Post’s Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium. The victory - achieved on pen- was the next Nicolás Maduro, the Venezue- ments made in Mexico on Wednesday, he Anthony Faiola. He added: “Even the Inter- alties - was celebrated across the country as a gutsy per- lan demagogue bent on retaining power said he was determined to return home national Monetary Fund, that champion formance from the home side capped a dream run to no matter the damage to his country and and urged a national dialogue to resolve of the free market, concedes that Boliv- emerge victorious. Qatar, who will host the most popular its fragile democracy. A popular Bolivian the dispute. ia’s socialists have been more effective national team event of the region from November 26- to rebellion booted him out of office. “If the military, which recommended in combating extreme poverty than any December 8 for the fourth time, can expect a greater buzz Neither version of events tells the whole Morales’ resignation to avoid further blood- other South American government, slash- this time around primarily because the home side are now story. For now, Bolivia is in a perilous state shed, stays in power, it will be a coup,” ing it from 33 percent of the population in appearing as the Asian Cup champions for the eight-team of political limbo, bitterly divided over the noted Andres Oppenheimer in the Miami 2006 to 15 percent in 2018.” tournament. path forward with the all-too-real prospect Herald. “But if the constitution’s line of In recent years, though, Morales more The home side - coached by Spain’s Felix Sanchez for of fresh clashes between backers and oppo- succession is respected and an interim closely followed an authoritarian playbook, a little over a couple of years - are on a high of playing 15 nents of Morales. Jeanine Áñez, a right-wing president calls for a new election within undermining some of the social and indig- matches this year alone. This year’s assignment includes opposition senator, proclaimed herself the 90 days, it will [be] a constitutional move enous movements that once buttressed their unbeaten seven-match winning streak at the 2019 country’s interim leader, a role to which she to invalidate Morales’ illegal power grab.” his rule and prosecuting former allies Asian Cup - where Qatar stunned hosts UAE 4-0 in the was constitution- Morales’ supporters in Bolivia have who turned against him. Some pundits semi-finals and three-time champions Japan 3-1 in the ally entitled after refused to recognize the legitimacy of Áñez’s attempted to cast his defeat in sunny, global final - and Copa America in June in Brazil. More matches Morales and key ascension, raising fears of further social terms. “The inspiring victory of the Boliv- in recent times has translated into more fan following and allies resigned and unrest after a month of strikes and pro- ian people has great meaning far beyond greater critical analysis of Qatar players appearing under left her - the dep- tests. Their critics argue this could have Latin America,” wrote liberal columnist different conditions against For now, Bolivia uty leader of the all been avoidable. Yascha Mounk in the Atlantic. “Morales’s tougher opponents. The greater is in a perilous country’s Sen- “Evo could have lifted up new lead- sudden loss of support should not only attention to detail from football state of political ate - next in line. ers to take his place, but instead actively scare embattled leftist dictators, such as pundits and monitoring have limbo, bitterly Áñez has prom- undermined any who might do so. He could Maduro in Venezuela; it should also ter- brought more focus on ised to hold new have served out his third term, left office rify far-right populists, such as Hungary’s Qatar, who will Sanchez’s boys now getting divided over the elections soon, with a grand legacy, and even run again [Viktor] Orban or Turkey’s Recep Tayyip host the most battle-hardened for tougher path forward though it’s unclear in five years if he wished (the term limits Erdogan, who still appear to have a firm popular national assignments. with the all-too- to what extent, if only apply to consecutive terms),” wrote hold on power.” With Saudi Arabia and UAE real prospect any, Morales and Jim Shultz, an American expert on Bolivia That last suggestion from Mounk makes team event of confirming their participation, his party will who lived in the country for two decades sense in the abstract but becomes more the region from football-loving Qatar can of fresh clashes participate. His and knew Morales even before he rose to curious when you actually think about the Nov 26- to Dec expect a fan frenzy usually between backers Movement for power. “But instead he was willing to plow particulars. Both Orban and Erdogan are 8 for the fourth reserved for top events. Saudi and opponents of Socialism party through the basic rules of democracy to ultranationalists who would find a degree Arabia appeared in the 2018 Morales. remains techni- hold onto power, and the people knew it of ideological kinship not with Morales, but time, can expect FIFA World Cup and UAE has cally the largest and in the end they rebelled as Bolivians those at the forefront of Morales’s ouster. a greater buzz always produced quality faction in both so often have.” Before assuming presidential pow- this time around football to meet world chambers of The Trump administration cheered ers, Áñez strode toward the parliament primarily because standards. With Asian Cup Bolivia’s legislature. Footage on Wednes- the news and quickly recognized Áñe- building, clutching a large copy of the Bible champions Qatar the team to day appeared to show Adriana Salvatierra, zas the country’s interim president. In a and proclaiming its return to the center the home side are beat and defending champions the former president of the Bolivian Sen- statement issued Monday, President Don- of power in the country - a deliberate now appearing Oman ready to repeat their ate and a Morales ally, getting roughed up ald Trump celebrated the developments in jab at the indigenous communities and as the Asian Cup performance from the last by security forces when she attempted to Bolivia and placed Morales alongside his traditions uplifted by Morales, the coun- edition in Kuwait, the 24th Gulf take her seat in the chamber after resign- other Latin American boogeymen. “These try’s first indigenous leader. A survey of champions for Cup will be all explosive ing over the weekend. events send a strong signal to the illegiti- her social media found older comments the eight-team football. The crisis can still be justifiably laid mate regimes in Venezuela and Nicaragua mocking indigenous practices. Viral videos tournament. Fans visiting from the neigh- at Morales’s feet. In power since 2006, he that democracy and the will of the peo- showed Bolivian security forces removing bouring countries won’t be just made the decision to ignore the outcome ple will always prevail,” Trump said. “We the Wiphala, the square emblem represent- watching matches at football of a 2016 constitutional referendum that are now one step closer to a completely ing the indigenous peoples of the Andes, venues - they will get first-hand experience of sitting inside narrowly rejected his bid to abolish term democratic, prosperous, and free West- that sat alongside the tricolor Bolivian flag 2022 FIFA World Cup stadiums. As of now the LOC has only limits. A ruling from a constitutional court ern Hemisphere.” in their uniforms. confirmed the iconic Khalifa International Stadium as one packed with his loyalists allowed him to But unlike Maduro, Morales had not of the venues to host the games. Another venue - or perhaps compete for a fourth term. But the first presided over desolation. As my colleagues The author writes about foreign affairs for two - will be announced soon. Earlier this year, Qatar inau- round of the presidential vote on Oct. 20 wrote just last month, his stewardship of The Washington Post. gurated their second 2022 FIFA World Cup venue - Al Janoub Stadium - by hosting the 2019 Amir Cup final watched by Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and FIFA Pres- ident Gianni Infantino along with scores of other Firms should take aggressive posture to grow in difficult times dignitaries. Make no mistake, Qatar is a winner on and off JAPAN NEWS-YOMIURI elsewhere in Asia, such factors The Chinese economy has important for these manufac- the field! as the rising value of the yen seen its domestic demand, turers to continue making steady A big welcome to the football fraternity of the region! he sluggish world and the weakening of the euro, on which it heavily depends, efforts such as cost reduction, economy has been influenced by issues related to deprived of vigor, with few signs reconstruction of business oper- blunting companies’ Britain’s unpredictable exit from of an upturn even in October or ations and finding ways to build Tperformance. Cor- the European Union, may have later. In light of this, the situa- demand by meeting consum- porate managers will find affected their performance. tion surrounding the business ers’ needs. their abilities tested as they The performance of non- performance of Japanese man- It is inevitable for the US- QUOTE OF THE DAY weather this difficulty. manufacturers, including ufacturers for the full-year term China struggle for supremacy to For the half-year period construction and retail busi- ending in March 2020 does not continue for a protracted period. The unrest in Hong ending in September 2019, the nesses, is firm in general, but look likely to change significantly. Companies with operations spread announcement of midterm set- the sluggish performance of Therefore, more than 200 overseas will also be required to Kong has “seriously tlements of accounts among manufacturers, which support listed manufacturers have reexamine their supply chains for challenged” the “one companies listed on the Tokyo the foundations of the Japanese revised downward their net parts and components. But merely country, two systems” Stock Exchange has peaked. economy, is worrisome. income forecasts for the full- maintaining a “defensive” posture Overall net income for compa- For instance, Komatsu Ltd., year term ending next March. might make it difficult for man- principle governing nies listed in the First Section a leading construction equip- By sector, such a development ufacturers to post growth in the the semi-autonomous of the TSE, excluding financial, ment maker, has seen its net has been conspicuous among key medium and long term. city. electric power and gas compa- income fall by nearly 30 per- industries, including machinery, Nidec Corp., which posted a nies, is expected to fall short of cent from a year earlier, due electrical appliances and auto- significant year-on-year decline the figure for the corresponding to weakened sales in China mobiles. As such firms have a in its income for the six-month Xi Jinping term last year by about 10 to 20%. and elsewhere. Fanuc Corp., a wide range of supporting indus- term ending in September, China’s President This will be the first year-on-year machine-tool maker, has seen tries, including subcontractors will invest about 30 billion yen decline for midterm accounts its income halved. Perceived in and even sub-subcontractors, in areas such as research and seen in three years. these results is the slowing of the recovery in manufacturers’ per- development, on the grounds of In addition to an eco- production activities of Chinese formance is urgently needed. its brisk sales of traction motors nomic slowdown in China and companies. For the time being, it is for electric vehicles. FRIDAY 15 NOVEMBER 2019 ASIA 09 ‘Stopping violence’ most urgent task for Hong Kong: President Xi BLOOMBERG The financial hub has crimes in Hong Kong have seri- HONG KONG been paralysed since ously trampled on the rule of law Monday morning, and social order, seriously China’s President Xi Jinping said undermined Hong Kong’s pros- yesterday that “continuing when a demonstrator perity and stability, and seriously radical violent crimes” in Hong was shot during challenged the bottom line of the Kong have “seriously trampled protests. ‘One Country, Two Systems’ on the rule of law” and that principle,” state-run broadcaster “stopping the violence and CCTV reported in a Weibo post. restoring order” is the city’s telling employees to work from “Stopping the violence and “most urgent task” at present. home. Two people remain in restoring order is Hong Kong’s His comments came after critical condition from the recent most urgent task at present.” Hong Kong’s government dis- clashes. One 70-year-old man Xi reiterated China’s support missed speculation it would was hit by what appeared to be for Hong Kong’s Chief Executive impose a weekend curfew, after a brick thrown by protesters, Lam. “We will continue to firmly China’s state-owned Global according to the government and support the Chief Executive to Times newspaper deleted a police. A 15-year-old boy lead the government of the Hong tweet that reported the city’s underwent brain surgery after Kong Special Administrative authorities were gearing up to sustaining a head injury from Region in accordance with the announce widespread what may have been a tear gas law, firmly support the Hong Anti-government demonstrators gather to protest in Central, Hong Kong, yesterday. restrictions. canister, local news organization Kong Police in law enforcement, The initial tweet and ensuing RTHK reported. and firmly support the Hong deletion came after the gov- The protests, which have Kong Judiciary in punishing ernment said all schools would been raging for five months in violent criminals.” Australia urges restraint from both sides be suspended through Sunday pursuit of greater democracy in “Rumors” that authorities AFP and the United States for shown one police officer delib- amid a fourth straight day of the former British colony, first were planning to implement a SYDNEY “genuine steps to de-escalate erately riding his motorcycle into chaos. The city’s subway intensified on Friday after a curfew over the weekend are tensions”. “It is essential that the crowds, the indiscriminate firing operator has partially suspended student died of injuries sustained “totally unfounded,” Hong Australia yesterday made an police respond proportionately of teargas — sometimes at jour- service and protesters continue near a protest. Chief Executive Kong’s government said in a unusually blunt call for Hong to protests,” Payne said, urging nalists — and multiple instances to block roads, as residents Carrie Lam held a late-night statement, following rising spec- Kong police to respond “propor- authorities to heed calls for an of officers lashing out. wonder what could come next. session with her advisers and ulation after Lam’s late-night tionately” to escalating protests, investigation into the police Amid allegations of brutality, The financial hub has been government ministers last night, meeting with top officials on and urged the city’s authorities response to the protests. an international expert panel paralysed since Monday according to reports, and may Wednesday. to consider an independent As pro-democracy protesters advising Hong Kong’s police morning, when a demonstrator be considering further measures. Hong Kong won’t impose investigation into police conduct. have stepped up a campaign of watchdog has recommended an was shot during protests, igniting She has previously vowed not to curfews at the current stage or Urging “restraint” from both roadblocks and vandalism independent investigation into city-wide rallies and violent give in to violent cancel District Council elections protestors and police after vio- across Hong Kong, police have police conduct. clashes. The situation has demonstrations. scheduled for November 24, lence that has crippled the inter- responded with tear gas, rubber “Australia encourages the worsened in the days since, with China’s President Xi, cur- local news site HK01 reported, national financial hub, foreign bullets and, on occasion, live Hong Kong authorities to most major universities can- rently on a visit to Brazil, said citing an unidentified person minister Marise Payne echoed ammunition. address the panel’s recommen- celling classes and companies “continuing radical violent close to the government. calls from the European Union But viral videos have also dations,” the minister said. N Korea says US offered to resume nuclear talks in Dec Former S Korea justice minister AP He said North Korea has no solution for discarding its collapsed after the US side spreads the so-called idea of SEOUL interest in talks if they are aimed “hostile policy” toward North rejected North Korean demands DPRK-US relations through the summoned in at buying time without dis- Korea. for broad sanctions relief in third party, not thinking of can- North Korea yesterday said the cussing solutions. He said the “If the US still seeks a sin- exchange for a partial surrender didly making direct contact with financial probe United States has proposed a North isn’t willing to make a ister aim of appeasing us in a of its nuclear capabilities. me, his dialogue partner, if he AP resumption of stalled nuclear deal over “matters of secondary bid to pass the time limit — the The working-level talks last has any suggestions or any idea SEOUL negotiations in December as they importance,” such as possible end of this year — with ease as month in Sweden broke down over the DPRK-US dialogue,” approach an end-of-year US offers to formally declare an it did during the DPRK-US over what the North Koreans Kim Myong Gil said of Biegun. South Korean prosecutors deadline set by North Korean end to the 1950-53 Korean War, working-level negotiations in described as the Americans’ “old “His behaviour only yesterday summoned the leader Kim Jong Un for the which was halted by a cease- Sweden early in October, we stance and attitude.” amplifies doubts about the US.” former justice minister as they Trump administration to offer an fire, not a peace treaty, or have no willingness to have such Kim Myong Gil, who was The statement came a day expand an investigation into acceptable deal to salvage the establish a liaison office negotiations,” he said, using the North Korea’s lead negotiator at after North Korea’s State Affairs corruption allegations talks. between the countries. abbreviation of North Korea’s the Stockholm talks, said Commission, its supreme surrounding his family that In a statement released by “If the negotiated solution official name, the Democratic Stephen Biegun, Trump’s special decision-making body, lashed sparked huge protests. the state media, North Korean of issues is possible, we are People’s Republic of Korea. envoy for North Korea, proposed out at planned US-South Korean Cho Kuk’s questioning at negotiator Kim Myong Gil didn’t ready to meet with the US at any Nuclear negotiations have via an unspecified third country military drills and warned that the Seoul Central District Pros- clearly say whether the North place and any time,” said Kim faltered since a February summit to hold another round of talks in Washington will face a “greater ecutors’ Office came weeks would accept the supposed US Myong Gil, who called for Wash- between Kim Jong Un and Pres- December. threat” if it ignores Kim Jong Un’s after the arrests of his wife, offer. ington to present a fundamental ident Donald Trump in Vietnam “I cannot understand why he deadline. brother and another relative over their suspected involvement in financial crimes and faking credentials to help Death toll in Australia get Cho’s daughter into medical school and obtain scholarships. bush fires rises to four Cho, a reformist law pro- fessor and confidant of South AFP Kempsey, one of several areas Korean President Moon Jae-in, BURRELL CREEK, AUSTRALIA hit by the fires in recent days. resigned as minister last month, More than 100 blazes were citing the burden of the inves- The death toll from devastating burning yesterday but a respite tigation into his family. He has bush fires in eastern Australia from tough conditions has seen denied legal wrongdoing while has risen to four after a man’s the danger from many fires apologising over the perks his body was discovered in a downgraded and residents daughter is alleged to have scorched area of bush land, returning to sift through the received. police said yesterday. remains of their homes. Three others have perished Hundreds of houses have in bush fires in New South Wales already been damaged or Seven dead in (NSW), the state worst affected destroyed and more than one by a series of catastrophic fires million hectares (2.5 million Indonesia bus that broke out along the eastern acres) of land burnt in the blazes. seaboard late last week. Challenging conditions were collision Residents found the body — expected to flare again in believed to be a 58-year-old Queensland and NSW at the AFP A local resident walks on a farm as flames from the raging wildfires approach near the town of Taree, man last seen on Friday — near weekend as the temperature BANDUNG, INDONESIA some 350km north of Sydney, Australia, yesterday. the New South Wales town of rises and winds pick up. Seven people were killed as two passenger buses collided on a busy toll road in Indonesia Iranian refugee ‘free’ after China tests Mars lander for 2020 mission yesterday, authorities said. AFP descended from a tall, metal was key in planning the future The fatal accident, which six years in detention camp HUAILAI, CHINA structure. mission. also left 16 people injured — The test is “an important “I’m pretty optimistic about some seriously — happened AFP/WELLINGTON China yesterday completed a test part” of China’s plans to land on China’s 2020 Mars exploration shortly after midnight on a of its Mars exploration lander Mars, said Zhang Kejian, director mission,” said Jiao Weixin, a pro- route in West Java that connects An Iranian asylum seeker and award-winning author held in an ahead of Beijing’s first mission of the China National Space fessor at the School of Earth and to the capital Jakarta. offshore Australian detention camp for more than six years said to the red planet slated for 2020. Administration (CNSA). Space Sciences at Peking One bus driver lost control yesterday he had arrived in New Zealand, and was celebrating Beijing is pouring billions “Currently, all development University. of his vehicle, which crossed a “freedom”. into its military-run space pro- work is going smoothly,” he said “Hovering and avoiding road median before slamming Behrouz Boochani was sent to Manus Island in Papua New Guinea gramme, with hopes of having in a statement. obstacles is very key to whether into another bus travelling in after fleeing Iran in 2013. He was picked up on a vessel packed with a crewed space station by 2022. China is pushing to catch up or not the probe can land safely,” the opposite direction, killing asylum seekers attempting to reach Australia from Indonesia. The hovering and obstacle- with the United States and added Jiao. If the landing fails, seven including its driver and The 36-year-old journalist later won the Victorian Prize for Lit- avoidance test, which took place become a space power, with so does the entire expedition, he injuring more than a dozen erature for a book detailing his life under Australia’s harsh offshore in northern Hebei province yes- ambitions of a manned lunar said. onboard, according to West detention policy. “I just arrived in New Zealand. So exciting to get terday, was conducted in a landing. China’s first Mars mission Java police spokesman Tru- freedom after more than six years,” Boochani tweeted yesterday. facility that simulated conditions Earlier this year it made the will focus on “orbiting and noyudo Wisnu Andiko. “Thank you to all the friends who made this happen.” Under a on Mars. first ever soft landing on the far landing” on the planet, where a The driver who lost control policy meant to deter asylum-seekers from reaching Australia by A red platform with steel side of the moon, deploying a craft will “perform a patrol of the bus was injured, but none boat, Canberra has for years sent arrivals to remote Pacific camps cables attached mimicked the rover on the surface. survey on the surface”, said of his passengers were hurt. The on Nauru and Papua New Guinea’s Manus Island for processing, planet’s gravity — about a third Experts said the successful Zhang Rongqiao, the mission’s cause of the accident was not barring them from ever resettling in Australia. that of Earth — as the lander landing test conducted yesterday chief designer. immediately known. 10 HOME FRIDAY 15 NOVEMBER 2019 FRIDAY 15 NOVEMBER 2019 EUROPE 11 Italy declares state of emergency in Venice after flood Moldova forms pro-Russian AFP Prime Minister VENICE Giuseppe Conte’s minority govt cabinet has ordered Italy yesterday declared a state the immediate release AFP of emergency for Venice after an CHISINAU exceptional tide surged through of ¤20m in funds for churches, shops and homes, urgent interventions Moldovan lawmakers yesterday causing millions of euros worth after Tuesday’s approved a new minority of damage to the UNESCO city. flooding. government controlled by the Prime Minister Giuseppe Socialist Party of pro-Russian Conte said the cabinet had President Igor Dodon, two days approved the state of emergency our country”, met Venice’s after the dissolution of a pro- and ordered the immediate mayor and emergency services European government. release of ¤20m ($22m) in funds before jumping in a speed boat The former Soviet republic for “the most urgent interven- to visit businesses and locals between Romania and Ukraine tions” in the devastated city after affected by the tide. has been rocked by political Tuesday’s flooding. Residents whose houses had crises in recent years linked to Despite the emergency, been hit would immediately get sharp divisions between pro- tourists larked around in the up to ¤5,000 in government aid, European parties and those flooded St Mark’s Square in the while restaurant and shop who favour closer ties with sunshine, snapping selfies in owners could receive up to Moscow. their neon plastic boots and ¤20,000 and apply for more The pro-Russian Socialist taking advantage of a respite in later, he said. Party has only 36 lawmakers in People walk across a flooded arcade by St. Mark’s Square in Venice, yesterday. bad weather which has driven Several museums remained the 101-seat parliament but the high tides. closed to the public yesterday. managed to form a government Sirens warning of fresh As authorities assessed the drinking their espresso while after seeing images of Venice even higher, reaching 1.94 with support from 27 law- flooding rang through the canal extent of the damage to Venice’s standing in several inches of underwater. metres in 1966. Former Prime makers of the Democratic Party city early yesterday but the water cultural treasures, such as St water. Tuesday’s “acqua alta,” or Minister Silvio Berlusconi arrived led by exiled oligarch Vlad level remained low compared to Mark’s Basilica where water The Locanda Al Leon hotel high waters, submerged around for a private tour of the damage Plahotniuc. Tuesday’s tide, the highest in 50 invaded the crypt, locals were said its bookings had suffered 80 percent of the city, officials sustained to the basilica, while A total of 62 lawmakers years. defiant. from the international media said. rival leader of the Italian right approved the new government Conte, who has called the Many stopped for their coverage of the flood, with some Only once since records Matteo Salvini was due to drop with 47-year-old technocrat flooding “a blow to the heart of habitual coffees at flooded bars, guests cancelling their rooms began in 1923 has the water crept by for the same today (Friday). Ion Chicu as prime minister. Six of the 11 cabinet members pre- viously served as Dodon’s aides. Protest forces Johnson to cancel campaign visit Dodon signed a decree on UK’s EU commissioner the new government and law- REUTERS makers swore an oath to for- LONDON mally take power, his press to be named after polls service said. British Prime Minister Boris AFP of herself — a German — and New prime minister Chicu Johnson cancelled a planned BRUSSELS senior officials from 26 other is not a member of the Socialist campaign visit to a bakery in member states hopes to take Party. He is an economist who southwest England yesterday The UK government has written office on December 1. has worked in senior roles in after protesters gathered outside, to EU chief, Ursula von der But the 28th EU member banks and major companies in the BBC reported. Leyen, to say it will not nominate state, Britain, plans to leave the Moldova and served as finance Johnson was due to visit the a British member to her top bloc on January 31 and Prime minister from December 2018 bakery in Glastonbury as part of team before its December 12 Minister Boris Johnson is fighting to June this year for a gov- a tour to drum up support ahead election. an election campaign on a pro- ernment dominated by the of a snap election on December “We have written to the EU Brexit ticket. Democratic Party. 12, which he called to try and win to confirm that pre-election There had been concern in The previous pro-European a majority in parliament that guidance states the UK should Brussels that Britain’s boycott prime minister Maia Sandu took would allow him to take Britain not normally make nominations would hold up the inauguration power in June but lost a vote of out of the European Union. for international appointments of the new European Union no confidence on Tuesday after The BBC reported he had during this period,” a UK official executive team. a row over the appointment of cancelled the visit on police said yesterday. Von der Leyen’s target date a prosecutor general in a advice. A spokesman for von der for taking office, November 1, country known for rampant British Prime Minister Boris Johnson interacts with pupils at a primary Television footage showed Leyen’s European Commission has already come and gone, corruption. school during his election campaign in Taunton, Somerset, yesterday. a small crowd of protestors transition team said she had after MEPs rejected her French, She came to power after the waiting peacefully, carrying received the letter from British Hungarian and Romanian formation of the first-ever coa- banners and flags on a range of and carried out campaigning has endured a difficult start to authorities overnight. nominees. lition between pro-Russian and issues, including at least one EU activities. the election campaign. Separately, EU sources said But three more names have pro-Western deputies, whose flag. Footage of the second visit On a visit to northern regions von der Leyen has had legal been put forward to replace aim was to push out Plahotniuc. Johnson’s Conservative Party showed Johnson shaking hands of the country hit by flooding in advice that the lack of a British them and the nominees are Her coalition government with did not immediately comment with people, but one woman also recent days he was heckled by commissioner will not prevent going through parliamentary the Socialist Party resolved a on the visit. The BBC subse- shouted “Shame on you!” angry residents who felt his her team from taking office. confirmation hearings. three-month political crisis and quently reported that Johnson Although the Conservatives response to the crisis had been President-elect von der Von der Leyen now hopes was backed by the EU, the US diverted to a different bakery lead in opinion polls, Johnson too little, too late. Leyen’s commission, made up to start on December 1. and Russia. No voting pact between Brexit Key Catalan party refuses Party, Tories support for Spain Premier

AP AFP / MADRID came after initial talks with the LONDON Socialists who on Tuesday A Catalan separatist party whose unveiled a tentative coalition Britain’s Brexit Party has failed support is key to the investiture deal with the radical leftwing to reach a tactical voting pact of Spain’s new government Podemos. with the ruling Conservatives, yesterday refused to offer its “The ERC continues to take saying yesterday that it will backing in a blow to Socialist a negative position on the field 300 candidates in next premier Pedro Sanchez. eventual investiture of Pedro month’s election to force Prime For Sanchez, securing the Sanchez, given that the Socialists Minister Boris Johnson to endorsement of the Republican gave no indication they would deliver on his promise of a Left of Catalonia (ERC), which change their repressive stance clean break with the European won 13 seats in Sunday’s on the political conflict between Union. election, is vital if he is to return Catalonia and the state,” it said. Brexit Party leader Nigel to power by means of a majority “Without such guarantees, Farage said the party had to vote in the 350-seat there is no chance the party will contest the seats in Britain’s parliament. reassess its position.” December 12 election to keep But it is a risky gamble given Sanchez said a Socialist- the pressure on Johnson, the ongoing separatist crisis Podemos government would be rebuffing Conservative argu- which erupted last month into the only option for talks on the ments that doing so risks French health workers strike mass protests after Spain jailed Catalan crisis. “We are the only splitting the pro-Brexit vote and nine Catalan leaders over a two parties... which support dia- French hospitals and health workers, who are on strike, attend a demonstration urging the French boosts parties that want to failed 2017 independence bid, logue within the framework of the government to provide more means and more staff to overworked hospitals and emergency services, remain in the EU. His comments among them ERC leader Oriol constitution to resolve the political came on the final day for can- in Paris, France, yesterday. Junqueras. The ERC’s response crisis in Catalonia,” he said. didates to register. “What we’ve got so far in this campaign is for Boris to promise to change direction, MH17 probe shows ties between Russia, Ukraine rebels what we now have to do is to hold him to account, to make AP issued a fresh appeal for wit- intensified in the first half of July four people, including three Rus- The team said yesterday it sure we get a proper Brexit, and THE HAGUE nesses and revealed details of 2014. “There was almost daily sians, with murder over the July was looking for witnesses “who that’s my job,” Farage told the secure communications between telephone contact between the 17, 2014, downing of Flight MH17. can share information about BBC. Britain is holding a An international team of inves- Russian officials and rebels in the leadership of the DPR and their All 298 passengers and crew on those who controlled the DPR national election on December tigators piecing together a Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR) contacts in the Russian Feder- board the Amsterdam-Kuala leadership in Donetsk and com- 12 because Johnson wants to criminal case in the July 2014 rebel group in eastern Ukraine. ation,” the JIT said. Lumpur flight were killed. manded the deployment of the secure a majority so he can take shooting down of Malaysia “The JIT has information “They spoke with leaders in The suspects are due to go Buk” missile system. the UK out of the bloc by the Airlines Flight 17 over eastern that indicates that the influence Moscow, near the border with on trial in a secure courtroom “The indications for close ties next Brexit deadline of January Ukraine said yesterday that of the Russian Federation Ukraine and in Crimea. Commu- near Amsterdam’s Schiphol between leaders of the DPR and 31. All 650 seats in the House of evidence suggests links between extended to administrative, nication mostly took place via Airport in March, though they are Russian government officials Commons are up for grabs. Russia and separatists in the financial and military matters secure telephones provided by not in custody and will likely be raise questions about their pos- The single-issue Brexit region were closer than previ- in the DPR,” the team said in a the Russian security service.” tried in their absence. sible involvement in the Party prefers to leave the EU ously believed. statement, adding that contacts In June, the investigators Russia has repeatedly denied deployment” of the missile, the without a deal. The Joint Investigation Team between Russia and the rebels announced they had charged involvement in the downing. investigators said. 12 AMERICAS FRIDAY 15 NOVEMBER 2019

Russia recognises Bolivia interim leader Bolivia’s Acting says Morales cannot President Anez

AFP run in next election MOSCOW REUTERS Interim President LA PAZ Jeanine Anez says Russia yesterday recognised Morales’ vice- Jeanine Anez as acting pres- Bolivian interim President president, Alvaro ident of Bolivia following weeks Jeanine Anez said yesterday that of turmoil and the resignation exiled former President Evo Garcia, would also not of Evo Morales. Morales will not be able to take be allowed to run for “We have taken note of the part in upcoming elections president. announcement that the second because he is barred from deputy speaker of the Senate, running for a fourth consecutive Mrs Anez, has taken office as term. 14-year socialist rule ended in interim president,” said foreign Addressing a news con- violent protests and recrimina- ministry spokeswoman Maria ference, Anez added that tions after accusations of vote Zakharova. Morales’ vice-president, Alvaro rigging lobbed by his supporters “It is clear that it is she who Garcia, would also not be in the October 20 election. At will be considered the leader of allowed to run for president. least seven people have been Bolivia until a new president is Both resigned after a killed in clashes between elected,” deputy foreign min- damning audit on vote irregu- Morales’ supporters, opponents ister Sergei Ryabkov told RIA larities was released and the and police since protests first Novosti state news agency. head of the influential military erupted three weeks ago. Zakharova added that these suggested he should quit to end From exile in Mexico, statements did not change Rus- Supporters of former Bolivian President Evo Morales holding Wiphala flags taking part in a protest, unrest after the disputed October Morales called for dialogue to sia’s official position on events in La Paz, Bolivia, yesterday. 20 election. Morales later went help “pacify” Bolivia, asking the in La Paz which Moscow has into exile in Mexico. United Nations and Pope Francis called a coup d’Etat. Anez did not announce a new to help. In an interview with yet been accepted by the coup and others cheered his res- as interim president. “This is not about recog- date for election but under the Spanish daily El Pais published legislature. ignation as good for democracy. Other governments in South nising what has happened in constitution must call for them on Wednesday, Morales said he International reaction to the So far, the United States, America such as Peru, Ecuador Bolivia as a legitimate process,” within 90 days of her taking was still legally president crisis is divided. Left-wing allies Brazil, Colombia and the United and Argentina have held off on she said. “We condemn in prin- office on Tuesday. Morales’ because his resignation had not echoed Morales’ allegations of a Kingdom have recognized Anez recognising her. ciple any recourse to violent methods to settle political issues,” Zakharova added. The situation in Bolivia Chile braces for unrest on anniversary of police shooting death “remains tense and there is a risk of further complications. Bolivia REUTERS The father of Camilo Catril- the town of Ercilla, 480 miles costly new social plan. He injuries or been blinded by tear needs calm, peaceful dialogue”. SANTIAGO lanca, a Mapuche man from the (772km) south of Santiago. reshuffled his government and gas canisters and rubber bullets. The spokeswoman called on the southern Araucania region which The incident triggered huge appealed for Chileans to sub- This week, the police chief said international community to Chile braced for another day of has long been in conflict with the protests throughout Chile. Four scribe to national accords around he would fit firearms officers adopt a “responsible approach” intense protests yesterday, with state, appealed to people to dem- police offers are due to go on trial justice, equality and peace. with surveillance cameras and and urged Russians not to travel demonstrators gathering around onstrate “calmly.” on charges of homicide and Yet still, the protests con- deploy more human rights to Bolivia until tensions lowered. the country to mark one year “We don’t want to mourn the obstruction of justice later this tinue, so far leaving 24 people experts. Anez, 52, was deputy senate since a young indigenous man death of any young person, month. The planned protests dead, more than 7,000 arrested, Ana Piquer, the executive speaker before proclaiming was shot dead by police in whether Mapuche or from else- follow on from four weeks of 2,800 police and civilians injured director of Amnesty Interna- herself acting president on circumstances that are still under where, because for us it would intense unrest that started over and millions of dollars of damage tional Chile, said Pinera should Tuesday. investigation. be to relive the pain again,” he a hike in public transport fares done to property in looting and respond to the many complaints She has already reiterated a According to fliers circulating told local radio station but have broadened to arson attacks, according to the of police excesses. pledge to “hold elections in the on social media, 18 protests are Cooperativa. encompass grievances over low government and rights groups. “We don’t want to see any shortest possible time”. Bolivia planned for urban centers Camilo Catrillanca, the wages, the high cost of living and The police have come under more victims of police violence has been in political turmoil since around Chile in the late grandson of an indigenous social inequality. fire for their handling of the anywhere in Chile, killed or seri- a controversial October 20 afternoon, with more planned leader, was shot in the head in President Sebastian Pinera demonstrations, with medical ously injured simply for raising election in which Morales was outside Chilean embassies November 2018 in a police oper- announced a state of emergency experts saying that more than their voice on social demands,” awarded a fourth term as abroad. ation in a rural community near as violent riots took hold, then a 200 protesters have suffered eye she said. president. FRIDAY 15 NOVEMBER 2019 AMERICAS / CLASSIFIEDS 13 One dead, several injured in California school shooting

AP Los Angeles County Cordova told KNBC-TV she hid SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA Sheriff said the under a table in a nurse’s office suspect, a student, until officers came to get her. One person was killed and was in custody and “When I got out I saw this several others were injured person lying on the ground... with yesterday during a shooting at a was being treated at a blood all over,” she said. Southern California high school hospital. Freshman Rosie Rodriguez and the student gunman was in was walking up the library stairs custody, authorities said. being treated at a hospital. He when she heard noises that The shooting occurred at said the suspect was a student “sounded like balloons” popping. around 7:30 am at Saugus High but gave no further When she saw other students School in the city of Santa Clarita, information. running, she realized they were about 30 miles (48km) northwest Television images showed gunshots. of downtown Los Angeles. deputies swarming the school Still carrying a backpack Henry Mayo Newhall Hos- and several people being moved laden with books, she ran across pital tweeted that one female on gurneys. the street to a home, where a patient was dead, two males Lines of students were person she didn’t know gave A general view of first responder vehicles outside Saugus High School after a shooting at the school, were in critical condition and escorted from the school by shelter to her and about 10 other in Santa Clarita, California, US, yesterday. one male was in good armed deputies. students. condition. White House spokesman During the more than hour It was unclear if there were Judd Deere said President they were there, students crying. We were scared,” Rod- she said. Student Mason Peters get the keys,” he said. “And so we any other injured. Initial reports Donald Trump was monitoring including Rodriguez called their riguez said. told KCAL-TV his class heard a like reinforced it, turned off all fluctuated as high as six. the reports. Saugus High School families and texted with friends. On a normal day, Rodriguez “distinctive sound” outside. the lights and then we got a Los Angeles County Sheriff and other schools in the area Nobody in the house saw what said, Saugus High School felt very “And so my teacher quickly bunch of desks and stuff and Alex Villanueva tweeted that the were locked down. happened directly. safe. “We never really thought sprang to his feet, got up, locked reinforced the doors. And we all suspect was in custody and was Student Sharon Orelana “I just heard a lot of kids this would happen in our school,” the door, asking the students to just like stayed hidden.” Former governor Deval Patrick enters crowded 2020 Democratic race

AFP website, becoming the 18th can- and Democratic voters are far ballot in Arkansas, four days family in Chicago before NEW YORK didate in the Democratic pack. from uniting behind one can- after doing the same in Alabama. receiving a scholarship for Nine others have already didate as the clock ticks down to It is unclear what sort of Harvard University, signaled that Former Massachusetts governor dropped out. party primaries early next year. impact Patrick’s entry might he planned to run as a moderate Deval Patrick (pictured) joined “They bring a richness of Moderate Pete Buttigieg has have, with some commentators and hoped to distinguish himself the crowded 2020 presidential ideas and experience and a depth eaten into some of Biden’s suggesting he has waited too with hopeful rhetoric. race yesterday, signaling the of character that makes me support. A poll of likely voters long. He also doesn’t have the He told CBS news that he did concern some Democrats have proud to be a Democrat,” Patrick, this week showed the mayor of personal wealth that Bloomberg not support Medicare for All, a about the leading candidates just who is close to former President South Bend, Indiana in the lead has to call upon. comprehensive state health plan three months before the first Barack Obama, said of the other in Iowa, the first state to vote in Others suggested Patrick, backed by Warren and Sanders. primary. candidates. the Democratic nominating who served two terms as gov- He said it must be an opt-in The 11th-hour entry of “But if the character of the process. ernor of Massachusetts from service and not obligatory for Patrick, one of the first US candidates is an issue in every party centrists who fear that the Experts say a Bloomberg January 2007 to January 2015, everyone. African-American governors, election, this time is about the left-wing policies of Elizabeth candidacy could also hurt Biden. may do well in Democratic areas Patrick, a lawyer with a track reflects the unsettled nature of character of the country,” he Warren and Bernie Sanders will The former New York mayor has with primarily black voters. record in civil rights advocacy, the Democratic contest and added. Patrick, who had said last damage the Democrats’ chances yet to officially declare that he is Senator Kamala Harris of said taxes should be raised for the comes as billionaire busi- year he wouldn’t run, this week of beating President Donald running for the White House but California and New Jersey most prosperous but “not as a nessman Michael Bloomberg also officially entered the race by Trump next year. has taken formal steps to do so. Senator Cory Booker, two other penalty”. Biden leads the national considers running. filing paperwork to join the New The leading centrist in the On Tuesday Bloomberg, who African-American candidates in polls at 26 percent, ahead of Patrick, 63, announced his Hampshire primary ballot. race is former vice-president Joe like Trump is a septuagenarian the race, are both languishing in Warren at 20 percent and bid for the White House in a 2:35- His change of mind high- Biden, but he has struggled to white New York billionaire, sub- the polls. Sanders 17 percent, according to minute video posted on his lights anxieties among maintain his frontrunner status mitted paperwork to be on the Patrick, born into a poor realclearpolitics.com.

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QDB to assess state Qatar & Philippines discuss energy cooperation Opec sees smaller 2020 of manufacturing oil surplus sector in Qatar ahead of

LANI ROSE R DIZON needs of local markets and policy THE PENINSULA achieve self-sufficiency for Qatar. Wasay added: “Manufac- meeting The Qatar Development Bank turing is coming up all the time, (QDB) is currently working on a but we’re also moving towards the REUTERS project which is aimed at service sector. Because we’ve seen LONDON assessing the current state of the fact that some manufacturing manufacturing in Qatar, an official sectors are becoming very satu- The Organization of the from QDB has said rated. And we need to move Petroleum Exporting Countries To date, there is a continuous further, and promote service (Opec) said yesterday it expected increase in the number of man- sectors as well”. QDB will also demand for its oil to fall in 2020 ufacturing businesses being set up conduct another project that will as rivals pumped more despite in Qatar, said Abdul Wasay (pic- assess Qatar’s service sectors, a smaller surplus of crude in the tured), Economic Coordinator at added Wasay. global market, building a case QDB while talking to The Earlier, during his presen- for the group to maintain supply Peninsula on the sidelines of the tation at a workshop titled ‘Impor- curbs when it meets to discuss Qatar Entrepreneurship Award & tance of Financial Information H E Saad Sherida Al Kaabi (right), the Minister of State for Energy Affairs, yesterday met in Doha with policy next month. Conference at the Doha Exhibition and Reporting for SMEs’, at the the visiting Philippines Secretary of Energy Alfonso Gaba Cusi, and the accompanying delegation, who In its last monthly report & Convention Center (DECC) Qatar Entrepreneurship Con- are on an official visit to Qatar. Talks during the meeting, which was also attended by Reuben Lista, the before the December 5-6 talks, recently. ference which concluded yes- President and CEO of the Philippine National Oil Company, covered bilateral cooperation in the field of the Opec said demand for its “Under the patronage of the terday, Wasay reiterated the energy and ways of enhancing it. crude would average 29.58 Ministry of Commerce and importance of knowledge sharing million barrels per day (bpd) Industry (MoCI), we are next year, 1.12 million bpd less working on a project that than in 2019. assesses the current manu- The drop in demand could facturers, and the processes QSE’s benchmark index encourage Opec and its allies to that they have to go for local keep supply curbs in place when manufacturing and export they gather in Vienna, although manufacturing; identifying gained 88.64 points last week the report kept its 2020 eco- inefficiencies within that nomic and oil demand growth process, and then working to THE PENINSULA last week with 65.46 percent sector accounted for 8.40 forecasts steady and was more mitigate those inefficiencies DOHA of the total traded value. Indus- percent. upbeat about the outlook. when compared to other tries sector accounted for 13.67 From the 46 companies 30 “On a positive note, signs of similar industries in similar Qatar Stock Exchange’s (QSE) percent. Consumer Goods and ended last week higher, while improving trade relations markets,” he added. benchmark index gained 88.64 Services sector accounted for 12 fell and four remained between the US and China, a According to the MoCI, points, or 0.86 percent, last 6.77 percent and Real Estate unchanged. potential agreement on Brexit about 120 new factories have week when the bourse closed sector accounted 4.97 percent. Qatar International Islamic after the UK’s general election, been established in Qatar since among SMEs. yesterday at 10,363.20 points. Banking and Financial Bank (QIIB) led trading value fiscal stimulus in Japan, and a the blockade, with 60 more estab- “We need to break the bar- Trading value during last Services sector led traded during last week accounted for stabilisation of the downward lishments expected to be com- riers that create unhealthy com- week increased by 21.23 volume last week with 38.43 23.71 percent of the total slope in major emerging econ- pleted this year. petition. Things such as classifi- percent to reach QR1.06bn percent of the total traded trading value. QNB accounted omies could stabilise growth at Minister of Commerce and cation codes, documents that can compared to QR878.34m. volume. Industries sector for 19.75 percent and Com- the current forecast level,” OPEC Industry H E Ali bin Ahmed Al benefit other players in the Trading volume decreased accounted for 29.15 percent. mercial Bank accounted for said in the report. Kuwari, during his speech at the market, and ways to get approval by 23.20 percent to reach Real Estate sector accounted 6.64 percent. The report echoes com- recent opening of the Qatar Entre- from the Ministry. Why not share 333.12 million shares, as against for 16.62 percent and Con- When compared on daily ments from Opec Secretary preneurship Award & Conference, these kinds of information with 433.73 million shares, while the sumer Goods and Services basis, the QSE index gained General Mohammad Barkindo, also announced the near com- the other players in the market. number of transactions rose by sector accounted 6.53 percent. 85.97 points, or 0.84 percent, who has said the outlook in pletion of the construction works We need collaboration and 29.48 percent, to reach 29,160 Banking and Financial yesterday compared to 2020 could surprise to the for the expansion of the Small and knowledge sharing,” Wasay transactions as compared to Services sector led traded Wednesday’s closing. upside, citing prospects for a Medium Enterprises Zone, which added. 22,521 transactions. number of transactions last The volume of shares resolution of the US-Chinese will provide 155 new plots of land, Between 350 and 400 SMEs Market cap rose by 0.67 week with 45.02 percent of the traded increased to 66.11 trade row and lower non-Opec- which aims to encourage are currently registered at QDB. percent to reach QR572.35bn total number of transactions. million from 64.82 million on supply. Oil prices were steady investment in the industrial sector Local SMEs registered with QDB as compared to QR568.53bn at Industries sector accounted for Wednesday and the value of after the report’s release, trading and enhance the ability of indus- are matched with QDB’s partner the end of previous week. 21.64 percent. Consumer Goods shares increased to QR245.67m near $63 a barrel, below the trial companies to develop organisations for procurement Banking and Financial and Services sector accounted from QR204.82m on level some Opec officials say national products that meet the opportunities, added Wasay. Services sector led traded value for 9.07 percent and Telecoms Wednesday. they favour. Qatar Chamber participates in GCC consultative Daimler says to cut jobs to meeting to boost economic cooperation save €1bn by end of 2022 AFP affected. The Sueddeutsche THE PENINSULA and integration among FRANKFURT Zeitung last week reported, citing DOHA member countries for the an email sent to staff by the good of their citizens and Daimler said yesterday it planned group’s works council, that Qatar Chamber (QC) partici- studying all constructive to cut jobs to save more than Daimler was to cut 1,100 man- pated in the consultative ideas and views with a view €1.0bn ($1.1bn) by the end of 2022, agement jobs. meeting between the GCC to broadening horizons of as the German luxury carmaker Daimler said it was being Ministers of Commerce and joint action and overcoming grapples with an expensive switch forced to reduce costs because Industry and Presidents of obstacles, as well as building to greener vehicles. “the expanded range of plug-in Unions and Chambers held on bridges between the public The Mercedes-Benz maker hybrids and all-electric vehicles Wednesday (November 13) in and private sectors of the GCC has also been hit by expensive is leading to cost increases that Muscat, Oman. countries in order to achieve recalls, a slowing global market will have a negative impact on The meeting touched on directives of GCC leaders. and a €870m fine for having sold Mercedes-Benz Cars’ return on many topics related to It also seeks the maximum vehicles that did not conform with sales”. enhancing cooperation in possible harmony and legal emissions limits. The company said it was industrial sector, logistic between aspirations and “By the end of 2022, Mer- faced with “ongoing high services and electronic trade efforts of the private sector on cedes-Benz Cars plans to save investment” to conform to global and ways of achieving the the one hand and views and more than €1bn in personnel emissions regulation. GCC economic integration. It directives of the GCC countries costs. To this end, jobs are to be Like its rivals, the Stuttgart- also discussed how to take on the other hand. The reduced,” the company said in a based firm is spending billions in advantage of the interna- Chamber delegation was statement. the shift towards the electric, tional standards applied in headed by the Second Vice- Daimler, which employs autonomous vehicles of the the developed countries, Chairman Rashid bin Hamad The members of a Qatar Chamber (QC) delegation, which was headed around 304,000 people future. The German car industry especially in the field of cars, Al Athba and included board by the Second Vice-Chairman Rashid bin Hamad Al Athba and included worldwide, did not specify how as a whole is also confronting medicines and electronics. members Mohamed bin Mahdi board members Mohamed bin Mahdi Al Ahbabi and Abdul Rahman many jobs would be slashed weaker-than-expected growth, The meeting aims at devel- Al Ahbabi and Abdul Rahman Abdul Jalil Abdul Ghani, attending the GCC Consultative Meeting to overall but said 10 percent of weighed down by US-China trade oping economic cooperation Abdul Jalil Abdul Ghani. enhance economic integration in the region. management positions would be conflicts and Brexit uncertainty. 16 BUSINESS FRIDAY 15 NOVEMBER 2019 Scholz says no need for German stimulus after dodging recession BLOOMBERG and turmoil in the automobile argued that additional stimulus at BERLIN industry weighed on the export- a time of already expansionary dependent manufacturing sector. fiscal and monetary policy would Germany’s economy is growing Waning global expansion was be counterproductive because the slowly, but isn’t in a crisis and also evident elsewhere yesterday. slowdown is mostly due to external doesn’t need a boost from addi- Japanese growth cooled sharply in factors, such as trade disputes. tional spending, Finance Minister the third quarter, and China “Looking at the German Olaf Scholz (pictured) said after reported falling exports, slower economy, which is really resilient the country averted a technical expansion in factory output and and globally active, you have to recession in the third quarter. consumption coming off the boil. understand there’s slower growth Merkel’s government, should quit “It is good to know that we Germany’s economic in the world,” said Scholz. “This has the coalition. have the strength to do something slowdown had prompted an impact on the economy in The administration has been if it’s necessary. But it’s also good increasing calls, including from the Germany. That’s obvious.” plagued by infighting and lead- to know that we don’t have a US administration and the Inter- There have been some signs ership struggles ever since Merkel crisis,” Scholz said at a Bloomberg national Monetary Fund, for Chan- recently that the economy may be stepped down as party leader late News event in Berlin, adding the cellor Angela Merkel’s government through the worst of its downturn. last year. She said she wouldn’t run Europe’s largest economy showed to loosen its pursue strings, espe- Business sentiment appears to again after her fourth term ends in resilience amid global trade cially with negative interest rates have stabilised, and investor con- 2021 at the latest. tensions. creating an incentive to borrow. fidence about the outlook is Her successor to lead the Germany narrowly dodged its If a crisis hits, Scholz said that improving. Christian Democrats, Defense Min- first recession in almost seven Germany would be prepared to “We still have very high ister Annegret Kramp-Karren- years with a surprise expansion of carry out “timely and targeted” employment,” Scholz said. ”It’s bauer, has stumbled in her 0.1 percent in gross domestic measures, such as expanding slower growth but it’s not a crisis.” attempts to make a name for product in the third quarter, data support for unemployed people. Averting a recession could herself and failed to boost the showed earlier yesterday. Still, But there “never was a special boost Scholz’s bid to head his Social party’s support in opinion polls. annual expansion has slowed from reason” for a discussion on fiscal Democratic party in a leadership Last month she faced an outright 2.5 percent two years ago to only stimulus in Germany. election this month and weaken rebellion by party members around 0.5 percent this year, as Scholz and the government’s the argument of his detractors that wanting her to step aside in the trade woes, weaker global growth chief economic advisers have the SPD, the junior partner in race to succeed Merkel. Walmart Q3 profits surge to $3.3bn, beating expectations

AFP Total revenue rose 2.5 percent performance in China and at WASHINGTON or $3.1bn, to $128bn. Walmex in Mexico. This resulted in adjusted Walmart Chief Financial Retail giant Walmart saw profits earnings per share, a key US Officer Brett Biggs said the surge in the latest quarter on an benchmark, of $1.16, well above company is “continuing to explosion in online sales and a the median estimate of $1.09 monitor the ongoing tariff discus- boost from Indian retailer Flipkart, expected by analysts. sions and are hopeful that an according to results released The company now projects overarching long-term agreement yesterday. the full year results to be “up can be reached.” “The sales environment in the slightly” -- a modest improvement But sales in Britain were soft US continues to be positive, while over its previous outlook. due to concerns over Brexit, while internationally its softer and we’re US ecommerce sales surged business in Chile has been responding appropriately,” 41 percent, including a big jump impacted by civil unrest there Walmart chief Doug McMillon in online grocery sales. forcing many stores to close. (pictured) said in a statement. three months ended October 31 US sales rose at Walmart and The chain marked the first The world’s largest retailer’s compared to the same quarter a Sam’s Club, despite some impact anniversary of the acquisition of net income jumped more than 92 year earlier, the company from reduced tobacco sales, and Flipkart, which boosted interna- percent to nearly $3.3bn in the reported. the company saw solid tional sales.

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ARMSTRONG VAS is associated with a Qatari worked out pretty well,” he THE PENINSULA company. added. “It is always good to have Tamimi said the support of Al Bidda Group signs two-year Qatar’s squash hero Abdulla Al branding of a Qatari company. local companies argues well for Tamimi – who gave a scare to It will give me more motivation sports and sports people World No.3 Tarek Momen s to do everyone proud in the “They will be supporting me sponsorship deal with Tamimi before going down in a third country. Really pleased on financially. 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ItIt to sponsorsponsor TamimiTam so that give his maximum,” he added. 18 SPORT FRIDAY 15 NOVEMBER 2019 Test match cricket returns to Pakistan

AFP A pic of the National KARACHI Stadium in Karachi (left), posted on Test cricket will return to Twitter handle @ Pakistan after a long gap of 10 qhussain40, and that years after Sri Lanka agreed to a of the Rawalpindi tour for two matches next month, Cricket Stadium, the the Pakistan Cricket Board two venues to be announced yesterday. used by Pakistan for The vote of confidence from the forthcoming two- Sri Lanka is hugely symbolic, as match Test series it was the attack on their team against Sri Lanka, bus during a visit to Lahore in next month. 2009 which drove international cricket away from Pakistan as the country grappled with as many Twenty20s in Karachi second Test will be held in The PCB statement quoted militancy. and Lahore last month. Karachi from December 19-23. Cricket Sri Lanka’s chief exec- Six policemen and two But the announcement of a “Sri Lanka’s one-day and utive Ashley de Silva as saying civilians were killed while seven Test series, still the most highly T20 tour not only delivered they were “pleased” to confirm Sri Lankan players were injured regarded cricket format, is an security from the top draw, but the tour. in the attack. important step -- especially packed houses sent out a loud “We are comfortable and For years afterwards, when it involves Sri Lanka. and clear message about the convinced conditions are Pakistan hosted all its “home” “The Test series schedule security situation in the country suitable and conducive for Test games in the United Arab was confirmed today after as well as passion for the game,” cricket,” he was quoted as saying Emirates as foreign teams Cricket Sri Lanka gave their the PCB said. yesterday. refused to visit the cricket-mad thumbs-up... following a highly “This is fabulous news for The two Tests will be part of country for security fears. Minnows Zimbabwe became in 2017, a one-off T20 match successful visit last month,” said Pakistan and its reputation of the World Test Championship, But Pakistan has seen a dra- the first team to return Pakistan against Sri Lanka later that year, a Pakistan Cricket Board being as safe and secure as any which is being played between matic improvement in security in 2015 for one-days and and a visit by the West Indies in statement yesterday. The first other country in the world,” the top nine teams of the world, in recent years, and international Twenty20s, followed by a 2018. Sri Lanka also completed Test will be played in Rawalpindi added PCB director of interna- culminating in a final in June cricket has begun to creep back. Twenty20 series by a World XI three one-day internationals and from December 11-15, while the tional cricket Zakir Khan. 2021. Shami-led pace pack puts India Waqar excited on top in Bangladesh Test by Pakistan’s AFP fast bowlers INDORE

AFP Mohammed Shami led an SYDNEY inspired pace attack to give India the opening day honours after they bundled out Bangladesh for Pace great Waqar Younis believes Pakistan’s young and largely 150 in the first Test yesterday. untested fast-bowling attack can cause big problems for Australia Shami claimed three wickets, in their imminent Test series as the team looks to bounce back while fellow quicks Ishant from a poor Twenty20 campaign. Sharma and Umesh Yadav took Following the retirement of Mohammad Amir and Wahab two apiece to pack off the Riaz this year, Pakistan have brought 16-year-old Nasim Shah tourists early in the final session and 19-year-old pair Musa Khan and Shaheen Afridi to Australia, in Indore. along with veteran seamer Imran Khan senior. India were 86 for one at While Imran destroyed Australia A in Pakistan’s warm-up stumps after Rohit Sharma was match in Perth this week with 5-32 in their first innings, Nasim caught behind off paceman Abu produced eight high-quality overs in the second innings. Jayed for six. Younis, Pakistan’s bowling coach, said he saw enough during Mayank Agarwal, on 37, and the match to suggest Nasim and Afridi, in particular, can shine Cheteshwar Pujara, on 43, put on Australia’s hard, fast pitches. on an unbeaten 72-run stand to “Of course, that sort of performance (against Australia A) see off the day’s play. makes you feel that you’re not naive being here and you can India’s cricketer Mohammed Shami (right) reacts with captain Virat Kohli as they walk back to the Agarwal survived a reprieve really do the job,” he said in The Sydney Daily Telegraph news- pavillion during the first day of the first Test cricket match between India and Bangladesh in Indore on 32 when Imrul Kayes dropped paper Thursday. an easy chance at slip off Abu. yesterday. Pakistan dismissed an Australian team featuring Test aspirants Pujara looked solid in his 61-ball who stood out after Bangladesh Yadav, Sharma and Shami break, but was later run out for Joe Burns, Travis Head, Usman Khawaja, Marcus Harris and stay so far as he hit seven skipper Mominul Haque elected took wickets in the morning one. Yadav cleaned up Ebadat Cameron Bancroft for 122 then restricted them to 91 for two in boundaries. to bat on a green wicket at the session before Mushfiqur, who Hossain to wrap up the innings the second innings. But it was the Indian bowlers start of the two-match series. top-scored with 43, and Haque in 58.3 overs. “All those batters have played for Australia or are knocking put on 68 for the fourth wicket. At the start, Bangladesh at the door,” added Younis. SCOREBOARD Spinner Ravichandran endured three maidens before “So getting them out early and bowling out the entire team Bangladesh 1st innings 9-148 (Taijul), 10-150 (Ebadat) Ashwin broke the stand after getting their first run through cheaply will probably give us a very good message, that we are Shadman Islam c Saha b Sharma ...... 6 Bowling: Ishant 12-6-20-2, Yadav 14.3-3-47-2, getting Mominul bowled for 37. Imrul, but he managed just five here for the business. Imrul Kayes c Rahane b Yadav ...... 6 Shami 13-5-27-3 (w1), Ashwin 16-1-43-2, Jadeja It was his 250th wicket in home more before becoming the first “We want to win and we want to challenge this Australian Mominul Haque b Ashwin ...... 37 3-0-10-0 Tests, and he added to the tally wicket. side, so there’s definitely confidence.” Mohammed Mithun lbw b Shami ...... 13 India 1st innings Mushfiqur Rahim b Shami ...... 43 M. Agarwal not out ...... 37 by then bowling Mahmudullah Sharma struck in the next The first of two Tests against Australia gets underway in Mahmudullah b Ashwin ...... 10 R. Sharma c Liton b Abu ...... 6 for 10. over to send Shadman Islam Brisbane next week, with Pakistan looking to improve after losing Liton Das c Kohli b Sharma ...... 21 C. Pujara not out ...... 43 Shami ended Mushfiqur’s back to the pavilion, also for six the Twenty20 series 2-0. Mehidy Hasan lbw b Shami ...... 0 Total (1 wicket, 26 overs) ...... 86 resistence and struck on suc- runs. Babar Azam and Iftikhar Ahmed, who are both in the Test Taijul Islam run out (Jadeja/Saha) ...... 1 To bat: V. Kohli, A. Rahane, R. Ashwin, R. Jadeja, W. cessive deliveries to stop the Batting remained tough for squad, were the only Pakistan batsmen to make an impact over Abu Jayed not out ...... 7 Saha, U. Yadav, I. Sharma, M. Shami Bangladesh tail from wagging. Mominul and Mohammed the short format. Ebadat Hossain b Yadav ...... 2 Fall of wicket: 1-14 (Rohit) Shami bowled Mushfiqur Mithun, who was trapped lbw for But Younis believes their batting stocks are deep enough to Extras (lb3, w1) ...... 4 Bowling: Ebadat 11-2-32-0, Abu 8-0-21-1, Taijul Total (all out, 58.3 overs) ...... 150 7-0-33-0 and then trapped new man 13 by Shami finding swing and cope with a Test barrage from Josh Hazlewood, Pat Cummins, Fall of wickets: 1-12 (Imrul), 2-12 (Shadman), 3-31 Umpires: Marais Erasmus (RSA), Rod Tucker (AUS) Mehidy Hasan lbw, prompting seam movement. Mitchell Starc and James Pattinson. (Mithun), 4-99 (Mominul), 5-115 (Mahmudullah), TV Umpire: Narendra Menon (IND) the umpires to break for tea. It could have been worse for “I don’t think Pakistan is worried about facing them or scared 6-140 (Mushfiqur), 7-140 (Mehidy), 8-140 (Liton), Match referee: Ranjan Madugalle (SRI) Taijul Islam then played out Bangladesh had India not been of any of them,” he said. Shami’s hat-trick ball after the sloppy in the field. Burns earns Test recall, set to open against Pakistan AP Glenn Maxwell and three-test batsman and he generally performs pretty well PERTH Nic Maddinson made themselves una- there,” Hohns said. vailable for national selection because of “He was desperately unlucky not to Opener Joe Burns has been recalled to mental health issues. be included in the Ashes squad but we start on his home ground for Australia in “By Will bravely taking this position, consider now is the right time for him to the series-opening Test against Pakistan he will undoubtedly inspire others facing come back, try to form a good partnership next week. similar challenges to speak up and take at the top with David Warner. They know Burns, Travis Head and Cameron Ban- positive steps towards improving their each other well, they’re good friends and croft were included in a 14-man squad mental wellbeing,” Cricket Australia’s left and right-handed (opening combi- announced Thursday, a week before the national teams manager Ben Oliver said nation) is pretty useful in our view.” first test against Pakistan at the Gabba in of Pucovski. Head is likely to return to the middle Brisbane. The recalls for Burns and Bancroft in order after being dropped for the fifth Selection chairman Trevor Hohns the squad means there’s no room for Ashes Test in England in September. announced the squad hours after it Marcus Harris. Also out since the last Australia will play Pakistan in Tests emerged 21-year-old batsman Will Ashes test are allrounder Mitch Marsh and in Brisbane, starting next Thursday, and Pucovski had withdrawn from consider- veteran seamer Peter Siddle. Adelaide, a day-night match starting Nov. ation because of mental health issues. Hohns said Burns will open with David 29, before a three-test series against New Pucovksi, who is yet to make his test Warner at the Gabba, where he plays first- Zealand. debut, had been in selection calculation class cricket for Queensland. Burns Tim Paine (capt), Cameron Bancroft, and was playing in an Australia A game averages 40.1 in 16 tests, including four Joe Burns, Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, against Pakistan in Perth when he notified centuries. He scored a career-high 180 Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, A file photo of Joe Burns team management of his decision. against Sri Lanka in February in his last Nathan Lyon, Michael Neser, James Pat- Pic: www.cricket.com.au Pucovski’s withdrawal comes less test but still missed selection for the Ashes tinson, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, than a month after veteran allrounder series. “Obviously it’s his home ground Matthew Wade, David Warner FRIDAY 15 NOVEMBER 2019 SPORT 19 PSA Worlds: Coll, Momen set up Doha finale PSA MEN’S WORLD ARMSTRONG VAS Momem comes THE PENINSULA Paul Coll back from a game CHAMPIONSHIP down to overcome Egypt’s World No.3 Tarek Semi-finals Momen and New Zealand’s Germany’s World World No.5 Paul Coll will clash No.6 Simon Rösner, [2] Tarek Momen (EGY) bt [5] in the final of the PSA World becoming the Simon Rösner (GER) 3-1: 9-11, 11-7, Championhip today at the first man since 11-6, 11-6 Khalifa International Tennis and England’s Nick [4] Paul Coll (NZL) bt [9] Marwan Squash Complex. Matthew in 2011 El Shorbagy (EGY) 3-2: 9-11, 11-9, Momem came back from a 8-11, 11-6, 11-7 game down to overcome Ger- to reach World many’s World No.6 Simon Championship final Rösner by a 9-11, 11-7, 11-6, 11-6 for a second year Final margin, becoming the first man in a row. [2] Tarek Momen (EGY) vs [4] Paul since England’s Nick Matthew in Coll (NZL), 5.30pm 2011 to reach World Champi- onship final for a second year in a row. reach his first major PSA final. Momen lost out to World No.1 “I feel over the moon, it is a Ali Farag in the final of last sea- pretty surreal feeling, but like son’s World Championship final I said yesterday, I am just going and he will now look to go one to enjoy the moment as it is, but better than his runner-up finish then focus on tomorrow in Chicago, while it continues his because tomorrow is the strong form in Doha after he Coll became the first Kiwi since biggest match possible and I reached his first major PSA final 1986 to reach the final of the World want to firing for that,” Coll said in the city two years ago. Championship after he got the afterwards. The 31-year-old, whose wife better of World No.10 Marwan El “Marwan is one of the best in Raneem El Welily was a losing the game at winning quick points finalist in the PSA Women’s Shorbagy in a thrilling five-game and he did exactly that at the World Championship two weeks battle at the Khalifa International start of the first three games. I ago in front of the Great Pyramid Tennis and Squash Complex. Tarek Momen was kicking myself because my of Giza, has won three of six gameplan was to not let him do matches against Coll, but did lose that. I did not feel like I was their most recent meeting in and I know how it feels. The El Shorbagy in a thrilling five- each of the first three games as But the length of the match playing terrible squash, there March’s Canary Wharf Classic focus is to recover and to prepare game battle in Doha. 2017 runner-up ElShorbagy, seemed to suit Coll, who is one were just a few wrong shot final. myself for a big battle and to Coll will now look to follow riding high after beating older of the most athletic players on selections. “I’ve been through difficult finally lift the trophy that I have in the footsteps of Ross Norman, brother Mohamed in the pre- the PSA World Tour, and he “I wasn’t even thinking at the times recently, and I worked so always dreamed of.” who ended legendary Pakistani vious round, found his range at fought back to force a decider. A end there, I was just trying to run hard in the off season. To make In the other semi-final Coll player Jahangir Khan’s unprec- front of the court, and the number of early errors from my backside off and trying to it here, after the few hiccups, I became the first Kiwi since 1986 edented 555-match winning run Egyptian twice took a one-game ElShorbagy set the tone for the volley as much as possible and can’t believe it,” said Momen. to reach the final of the World 33 years ago to lift the World lead despite requiring treatment fifth game and Coll powered push up the court. I had to make “It is amazing, but I am not Championship after he got the Championship crown. on a leg injury in the second through to complete an 9-11, him work and I tried to put the done. I have been there already better of World No.10 Marwan Coll, 27, started slowly in game. 11-9, 8-11, 11-6, 11-7 victory to pace through the roof.”

Matteo Berrettini in action against Dominic Thiem. Zlatan to leavee LA GalaxyGalaxy REUTERS He was the team’sm’s top ggoaloal scorer both LOS ANGELES seasons and was twiceice nanamedmed in tthehe MMLSLS Best XI list. Zlatan Ibrahimovic will not return to the Few had expectedcted hhimim to retureturnrn LA Galaxy for the 2020 MLS season, the for a third seasonn wiwithth hhisis cocontractntract team said in a statement on Wednesday. expiring at the endd ooff tthehe year andand it The 38-year-old Swedish striker is unclear what is nextext fforor IIbrahimovic,brahimovic, tallied 52 goals and 17 assists in 53 starts who has been linkedked in memediadia rereportsports for the Galaxy, the team he joined in with returns to ACC Milan and ManMan-- March 2018 from Manchester United. chester United. The charismatic Ibrahimovic, who has “We would likee to tthahanknk also played for some of Europe’s biggest Zlatan for his contributionsibutions clubs including Barcelona, Juventus, Paris to the LA Galaxyy and St Germain, Inter Milan and AC Milan, said Major League Soccer,”cer,” he was leaving Los Angeles on a high note. LA Galaxy Presidentnt “I came, I saw, I conquered,” Ibrahi- Chris Klein said in movic wrote on Twitter. a statement, “Thank you @lagalaxy for making me which described Berrettini signs off with win feel alive again. To the Galaxy fans -- you the decision as wanted Zlatan, I gave you Zlatan,” he said. mutual. “You are welcome. The story con- “Since his over Thiem at ATP Finals tinues... Now go back to watching arrival in 2018,, baseball.” Zlatan has positivelyly ininfluencedfluenced REUTERS Despite Ibrahimovic being the the sport of soccer inn Los AnAngeles.geles. LONDON highest-paid player in the league, pock- We are grateful for hhisis work ethethicic Zverev denies eting $7.2m for the 2019 campaign, the and passion. We thankank Zlatan for Matteo Berrettini became Galaxy won just one playoff game in his his professionalismm and immeas-immeas- the first Italian to win a illegal phone use two seasons. urable impact on thehe Los AngelesAngeles match in ATP Finals The team fell to crosstown rivals LAFC community and thee soccer cocom-m- Zlatan history as he signed off 5-3 in the MLS Cup conference semi- munity in North America as a Ibrahimovic with a 7-6(3), 6-3 win over AFP finals last month. whole.” off-colour Dominic Thiem LONDON at the O2 Arena yestrerday. The afternoon tussle Alexander Zverev denied he was using his phone ille- was a little flat as Thiem gally during his ATP Finals round-robin defeat to Atletico’s Henry returns to Montreal had already sealed a place Stefanos Tsitsipas at London’s O2 Arena. in the semi-finals after The defending champion was asked about the Impact as new head coach group wins against Roger incident during the post-match press conference fol- Costa may Federer and Novak lowing his 6-3, 6-2 defeat on Wednesday. REUTERS the club threatened by relegation. Djokovic, while Berrettini TV footage that circulated on social media appeared need surgery MONTREAL He had worked before that as could not progress. to show him touching something in his bag at a assistant coach to the Belgian But the powerful changeover during the match. Former France striker Thierry national team but had never been 23-year-old Berrettini, Rules state players cannot access any electronic for neck injury Henry has been appointed as the in charge of a team in his own right. making his debut at the devices during matches. head coach of Montreal Impact on Arsenal’s top goalscorer with tournament, produced But Zverev, 22, insisted he did not have his phone AP a two-year deal, the Major League 228 goals in all competitions, Henry some eye-catching tennis with him on court. MADRID Soccer (MLS) team announced won two Premier League titles and to make sure he heads When asked what he might have been touching in yesterday. two FA Cups at the London club in home with a morale- his bag, the German said: “I mean, a water bottle? Empty Striker Diego Costa has a neck injury The former Arsenal striker, 42, eight seasons. boosting win. water bottle maybe?” that could require surgery and sideline returns to a head coaching role for He then moved to Barcelona for The 200 ranking points Zverev beat Rafael Nadal earlier in the week but him for about three months. the first time since January when three seasons, winning a Champions and $215,000 for the group his comprehensive defeat by Tsitsipas leaves his tour- Atlético Madrid says X-rays yes- he was sacked by French Ligue 1 League title along the way, and fin- stage win capped a nament hopes in the balance ahead of his final group terday show Costa has a herniated cer- side Monaco. ished his career at New York Red stunning year for Berrettini match against Daniil Medvedev today. vical disc. The club says he will be eval- “It’s an honour to coach the Bulls. who was outside the top uated by neurosurgery specialists in the Montreal Impact and return to He scored 51 goals in 123 50 in January but will end next few days to decide which treatment MLS... I’ve always kept an eye on appearances for France and played the season ranked eighth. game, but a netted volley pass gave him a break for options will be chosen. the club and now I’m here,” Henry at four World Cups, including 1998 The only other Italians handed back the break. 4-2 in the second set and If surgery is needed, Costa could be said in a statement. when they won the tournament for to qualify for the elite The Italian dominated he closed out the win in out for about three months. The club said the former the first time. season-ender were the tiebreak and grew in dominant fashion. The Brazil-born striker had been Monaco, Juventus, Barcelona and Henry will be presented to the Corrado Barazzutti in 1978 confidence in the second set Despite losing yes- feeling discomfort in the neck and upper New York Red Bulls player had the media on Monday. and Adriano Panatta in as Thiem, suffering with a terday, Thiem has won the back area in recent days. option to extend his contract by a Impact finished ninth in the MLS 1975 and neither managed cold, failed to repeat the group and will be joined He played on Sunday for about 10 further year. Eastern Conference and 18th overall to win a match. dazzling form he displayed in the semi-finals by minutes off the bench in the team’s 3-1 Henry, who retired in 2014, this season and dismissed coach Berrettini served for when beating Djokovic in a either Djokovic or Federer win over Espanyol in the Spanish lasted only three months at Monaco. Remi Garde in August. the first set at 5-4 after three-set thriller on who clash for the 49th league. The World Cup winner was dis- They have not qualified for the breaking the Thiem serve Tuesday. time in an evening Costa has two goals in 15 appear- missed in January after winning four MLS Cup play-offs in the previous to love in the previous A running backhand blockbuster. ances this season. of his 20 games in charge and with three seasons. SPORT PAGE | 17 PAGE | 19 Qatar’s Tamimi Swedish star sets sights on Zlatan Ibrahimovic top-10 spot in to leave World Rankings LA Galaxy

Friday 15 November 2019 Qatar ready for tough matches: Official RIZWAN REHMAT THE PENINSULA Secretary General of Arabian Gulf Cup Asian Cup semi-finalists Qatar and Football Federation, the UAE were yesterday drawn Jassim Al Rumaihi, together in Group A of the Gulf confirms the match Cup setting the stage for an schedule and other explosive rematch between the venues will be two regional football power- houses. announced next week. When the eight-team compe- tition kicks off on November 26, Asian Cup champions Asian Cup champions Qatar will Qatar are in Group be looking to add to their three A, along with Yemen Gulf Cup titles but the home side and Iraq while World - coached by Felix Sanchez - won’t Cup side Saudi Arabia, be taking any of the matches lightly, according to a team defending champions official. Oman, Kuwait and Yemen and Iraq - the 2007 Bahrain form Group B. Asian Cup winners - are also in Group A while World Cup side Qatar, who take on Saudi Arabia, defending cham- Afghanistan in a pions Oman, Kuwait and Bahrain form Group B. 2022 FIFA World Cup In February this year, Qatar and 2023 AFC Asian crushed hosts UAE 4-0 in the Cup joint qualifier in semi-final of the Asian Cup thanks Tajikistan on November to goals from powerful strike force 19, are expected to hit of Boualem Khoukhi, Almoez Ali, the ground running Hassan Al Haydos and Hamid after playing 16 Ismaeil. matches this year alone. The groups are shown on a screen following the draw for the 24th Arabian Gulf Cup in Doha, yesterday.

All the four players are “We will have packed sta- it comes to this championship,” full and there will be big crowds 16 matches this year alone. expected to be included in coach diums with huge number of fans he added. supporting the Qatar side,” he Sanchez’s young side also fea- We will have packed Sanchez’s squad for the 13-day watching the teams. “I think it is the same when added. tured in the Cope America tour- stadiums with huge tournament that ends on “It will be another event for us you look at Qatar, the UAE and The tournament has picked nament in June this year to attain number of fans December 8. to show that Qatar are the Asian Iraq. We are playing together after up immense interest after Saudi match practice against world’s “I cannot say that one group Cup champions,” Salat said. “We a long time,” he said. Arabia, the UAE and Bahrain on best sides as it prepares to build a watching the teams. It is easier than the other,” Ali Salat, hope we can continue with our Salat said Qatar are used to Wednesday decided to take part strong squad for the 2022 FIFA will be another event Qatar team’s Media Director, told fine performances this year,” he playing under pressure and deliv- in the biggest regional football World Cup. for us to show that The Peninsula yesterday. added. ering the goods in crunch matches. tournament for national teams. The match schedule and the “It’s a tough competition in the “If you take a look at both “I think our players are con- Qatar, who take on Afghan- number of venues will be Qatar are the Asian end. The performances of the groups, you will note that fident. They have the experience istan in a 2022 FIFA World Cup announced next week, Secretary Cup champions: Qatar teams taking part in the Gulf Cup defending champions Oman are to tackle such events. I believe the and 2023 AFC Asian Cup joint General of Arabian Gulf Cup team’s Media Director, are close to each other’s. I am in Group B along with Saudi pressure will be on the other qualifier in Tajikistan on Football Federation (AGCFF) Ali Salat thinking it’s going to be an exciting Arabia - which is a big team - and teams,” Salat said. November 19, are expected to hit Jassim Al Rumaihi confirmed at event,” Salat added. Kuwait who are a top side when “I think the stadiums will be the ground running after playing the draw ceremony yesterday. Fierce contests expected as Qatar gears up for action

FAWAD HUSSAIN battles among the regional sides, “All the teams will come well terms of level of performance,” THE PENINSULA so what’s new in the 2019 prepared as all of them are com- he added. edition? peting in qualification for 2022 The draw, which initially was For the GCC countries, winning According to Jassim Al FIFA World Cup and the 2023 held on October 23, was con- the Gulf Cup is a matter of pride, Rumaihi, Secretary-General of Asian Cup,” Al Rumaihi said yes- ducted again yesterday after and it is that competition, which the Arabian Gulf Cup Football terday, on the sidelines of draw Saudi Arabia, the UAE and brings the best out of the players, Federation (AGCFF), this year’s ceremony for the regional Bahrain agreed late to play in the resulting in fiercely contested edition – which will be played tournament. tournament following their matches. from November 26 to December “Eight teams from different refusal to take part in the event The tournament – which 8 – will see players better pre- nationalities will show more per- earlier on. started 51 years ago – has a long pared than ever due to busy formance. I hope this will be the “All the teams competing is history of producing exciting international season. best Gulf Cup tournament in much better than the five teams, everybody is saying that. Eight teams from different nationalities will show more performance,” said Al Rumaihi. Yesterday’s draw saw hosts Qatar were drawn with rivals UAE, Yemen and Iraq, with Oman, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Jassim Al Rumaihi, General Secretary of the Arab Gulf Cup Bahrain forming the Group B. Football Federation. “It is a fair draw. I hope we will reach the high level of standard of football in this tour- moment. We have very talented nament,” said Al Rumaihi. players, hopefully they will show The top AGCFF official also good performance. Qatar is expected huge crowd turnout hosting the tournament, usually during all matches of the when Qatar host the tournament All the teams will come tournament. they win. We are hoping that they well prepared as all of “There will be huge crowd are going win the title,” said Al them are competing in turnout. Not just for Qatar, this Rumaihi. qualification for 2022 tournament means a lot to all Before confirmation from the FIFA World Cup and the GCC countries. It’s been here for blockading countries, the Khalifa 50 years. Everybody is happy that International Stadium was the 2023 Asian Cup. Eight all the teams are participating, only venue to host all the teams from different and as I said we will see huge matches, and Al Rumaihi said nationalities will show number of spectators and high probably one more ground will more performance. level of competition,” he said. be added. I hope this will be Al Rumaihi, a Qatari national, “The new venue will be Qatari and Singaporean players in action during their also backed the hosts to win the decided by next week. Khalifa the best Gulf Cup friendly match played at the Abdullah Bin Khalifa Stadium tournament for fourth time. Stadium is the main, where the tournament in terms of yesterday. Qatar won the match 2-0. Qatar’s next match “As a Qatari, (I would say) we opening ceremony will be held. level of performance: will be played on November 19, against Afghanistan in have a very good team, we are We will see what the LOC will Jassim Al Rumaihi the second round of the AFC Asian Cup 2023 Qualifiers. number one in Asia at the decide,” he said.