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Proposal to cut budgetJO3639_Smart_Money_App_Launch_DT_Hamper_6.7cmX8.5cm.indd deficit 1 9/26/17 3:39 PM DT News Network the decreasing oil prices in the resources of the state in the Manama global market, which began best ways.” P Mohammed Al to decline since 2014 and had “Based on the fact that the Emmadi has submitted a significant impact on the revenues of refined petroleum Ma proposal to include the general budget of the state in products are not included income generated from refined the past few years,” Al Emmadi in the general budget of the petroleum products in the said in a letter to the Speaker’s state, but are directly involved state budget. The MP said his Office. in the budget of the Holding proposal would help increase Justifying his proposal, Al Company for Oil and Gas, we the revenues of the state and Emmadi further said, “The have submitted this proposal reduce the deficit and public state budget is based on oil with the aim of taking the debt. revenues. Therefore, the state necessary policies, strategies “The increase in the should utilise all the available and procedures to include the contribution of the oil sector resources of crude oil and pour revenues of refined petroleum in the state budget, considering its revenues into the general products in the general budget the weakness of non-oil budget of the state, in order to of the state of the next fiscal revenues, in addition to the achieve public interest and to year,” added the Al Emmadi, large role played by the State Mohammed Al Emmadi provide prosperity to citizens who is also a member of the in the field of investment, will economic growth, which will improve the services it provides in accordance with Article 10 Financial and Economic have positive effects on the improve the economic aspects for citizens. The proposal and 11 of the Constitution, Committee in the House of state economy and the rate of of the Kingdom in general and would also compensate for with regards to utilising natural Representatives. FREE PICK! FREE

Issue No.254 DT Supplement www.weekenderbahrain.com Dec 21-27 , 2017 Page 3 HONORING HER DREAM Excise tax on tobacco, energy drinks 100pc GAME ON WITH ‘SAMARLATTE’

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Samar Ahmed Al Ansari

ho among us does not have dreams and wishes for the They ensured that reading is an integral part of the café where future? We all dream, hope and plan what we want to books can be borrowed and read while attendees at the café can How Realistic is it to make do in the future from our childhood and we often ask also enjoy board games. the little ones, the usual question of who they wish to beW in the future. Samar Ahmed Al Ansari was like others and had A group of Samar’s friends, their spouses and children, Samar’s ‘New Year Resolutions’? many dreams she planned to achieve, but death stopped her from teachers and school administrators, relatives and family friends, from fullfilling them. She died on 4 September 2006 at the age of who had known Samar since her childhood, attended the opening. Excise tax on soft drinks 50pc 18 years in a traffic accident few weeks before traveling to Britain The café is a quiet place that provides students with the right to join university and specialize in economics, a subject she was environment for studying, a suitable place for friends to gather, Page 7 very passionate about. and for holding events and meetings such as book clubs and working group meetings. Samar’s family affirmed that the café She had several plans following her university graduation. Among project is non-profit and that the net profit will go to charity in her plans was working at an office at the Financial Harbour in Samar’s name for the benefit of educating youth and enhancing Manama as its construction had started at the time. She had also their abilities. Samarlatte is located in Sanad and its opening planned to have a café that would serve coffee, tea as well as be hours are from 7:00 am until midnight throughout the week. a platform for reading books. Samar also wanted the café to be a The Bahraini Woman I meeting place for her friends, their children and families, relatives and friends, and a place frequented by the rest of the society, idolize... especially students.She also gave it the name “Novelatte”, a confirmation that books are an integral part of her café. She went further and appointed her mother as the manager of the café thinking that her mother would have retired by then and it would Page 6 be her retirement project. However dreams do come true even, in one form or the other. Samar’s family recently launched a café, “Samarlatte”to fulfill one Tax details available on https://www.mof.gov.bh of Samar’s dreams that she could not achieve. This name was chosen instead of “Novelatte” as the family felt that it is more appropriate to commemorate the name and memory of Samar. Bahrain Racing Championship

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he festive galore in the had planned to take a ride with my past few days was on a family around the island to check out magnitudinal scale as people the light decoration and where we from different backgrounds planned two hours for the activity, it cameT together to celebrate the 46th easily extended for more than four. All Tax proceeds to help govt fund development schemes Bahrain National Day Celebrations. the major landmarks and highways There were a plethora of events were beaming with sheer beauty. planned out at different venues for Every year, the country continues to the national day holidays, allowing impress more and more,” resident family and friends to immerse in Charles Keith shared with Weekender. the patriotic feeling, in a fun and memorable way! However the major highlight of the celebrations would have been the Where there were festive markets and breathtaking display of fireworks shopping festivals arranged, those at various locations, especially at who were looking forward to catching the Bahrain International Circuit the Land of Pearls in a trail of lights (BIC). Hosting a festival for the fifth decor, were also not disappointed. successive year, many residents took In radiance as the island shone in in the massive show on Dec16 and Weekend Cooking: red and white, different districts were 17, concluding the festivities in a creatively illuminated in light settings glorious way. Langos that were impressive to no ends. “I New tax Dec 21-27, 20172017| Weekender DT News Network Bahrain, December 2016, Manama authorising the committee WEEKENDER he new excise tax will to set up a time frame for EXCLUSIVE FOR come in to force from the application. earlyT 2018, Minister of The Finance Ministry DT NEWS Finance, Shaikh Ahmed has launched a new section SUBSCRIBERS bin Mohammed Al Khalifa covering all aspects of announced yesterday. the new tax on its official The tax rate, as per website https://www.mof. Excise Tax on Selected gov.bh. Items Law, would be 100 The excise tax comes from per cent for tobacco and Shaikh Ahmed as an incentive for the energy drinks, and 50 per session, Riyadh, December consumption of healthy cent for soft drinks. 2015, authorising the goods, limiting the use of P The minister’s Financial and Economic products with a negative announcement follows the Co-operation Committee impact on both health and promulgation of Law No to complete elements environment. (39) on the Ratification of required in this respect. The revenue from the 02 the GCC Unified Excise The resolution was new excise tax will also Trump threatens Tax Agreement and Law followed by the signing of enable the government to cut aid over No (40) on excise duty. the agreement by member to proceed with its Jerusalem vote The application of states of the group in development programmes the excise tax in Bahrain November 2016, and and contribute much early comes within the GCC eventually the Supreme to fill the revenue and Supreme Council Council resolution expenditure gap in the P resolution in its 36th in its 37th session, national budget. 04 Coalition to keep Boost for budget Red sea port open 2018 2 Thursday, December 21, 2017 HM King names new Under-Secretaries, envoy to Thailand Manama is Majesty King Hamad Hbin Isa Al Khalifa yesterday Trump named four new undersecretaries and appointed Ahmed Abdullah Al Hajiri as the new Head of Bahrain’s Diplomatic Mission, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, in Thailand. threatens to Abdullah Ahmed Khamees Al Beloushi was appointed as Assistant Undersecretary for Technical Affairs and Abdullah Khalid Ahmed Al Dossari Assistant Undersecretary for cut aid over Radio and Television Affairs in the Ministry of Information Donald Trump: ‘Let Affairs. Abdulaziz Mohammed them vote against Ali Al Ashraf was named as us. We’ll save a lot. Assistant Undersecretary for We don’t care.’ Resources and Services in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce Jerusalem vote and Tourism. Washington US aid last year. But Trump’s of this country being taken or the security council, but states. “We are missing some Shaikha Hala bint onald Trump has comments may also resonate advantage of - we’re not going she is going to win some leadership here from the Mohammed bin Khalid Al threatened to withhold elsewhere – including in to be taken advantage of any votes in the US population,” US and this type of letter Khalid was announced as the D“billions” of dollars of US aid the UK which is hoping to longer.” the western diplomat is definitely not helping to Director General for Culture and from countries which vote in negotiate a quick post-Brexit In her letter, Haley wrote: said. establish US leadership in the Arts with the rank of Assistant favour of a United Nations trade deal with Washington. “As you consider your vote, A senior European Middle East peace process,” Undersecretary in the Bahrain resolution rejecting the US Trump’s extraordinary I encourage you to know the diplomat agreed Haley was the diplomat said. (The Authority for Culture and president’s recognition of intervention marked the president and the US take this unlikely toMewar sway Opening many - UNDT.pdf Guardian 1 12/20/17) 11:49 AM Antiquity. Jerusalem as the capital of latest escalation of diplomatic vote personally. Israel. tensions over a decision that “The president will be His comments came after has seen the US both widely watching this vote carefully the US ambassador to the UN, criticised and isolated. It came and has requested I report Nikki Haley warned member after a day of high drama back on those who voted states that she will be “taking around an emergency session against us,” she continued. names” of countries that of the UN general assembly Haley followed the letter by vote for a general assembly which has been called on tweeting: “At the UN we’re Mewar Restaurant resolution on Thursday Thursday to discuss Trump’s always asked to do more & critical of the announcement unilateral recognition of give more. So, when we make which overturned decades of Jerusalem on 6 December. a decision, at the will of the US foreign policy. In a letter to UN American ppl, abt where to Speaking at a cabinet ambassadors, Haley told locate OUR embassy, we don’t meeting on Wednesday, countries – including expect those we’ve helped to Gates open for the Trump said: “Let them vote European delegations – that target us. On Thurs there’ll be against us. We’ll save a lot. she will report back to the a vote criticizing our choice. We don’t care. But this isn’t US president with the names The US will be taking names.” like it used to be where they of those who support a draft A senior diplomat from could vote against you and resolution rejecting the US a Muslim country said of Royal Guest then you pay them hundreds move at the UN general Haley’s letter: “States resort of millions of dollars,” he said. assembly on Thursday, to such blatant bullying “We’re not going to be taken adding that Trump took the only when they know they advantage of any longer.” issue personally. do not have a moral or legal The warning appeared Referring to Haley’s letter, argument to convince others.” aimed largely at UN members which was disclosed by the A senior western diplomat, from poorer nations in Guardian and other media described it as “poor tactics” Africa and Asia who are organisations on Wednesday at the United Nations “but regarded as more vulnerable morning, Trump said: “I pretty good for Haley 2020 to US pressure. Egypt, which like the message that Nikki or Haley 2024,” referring to drafted Monday’s UN security sent yesterday at the United speculation that Haley might council resolution which the Nations. run for higher office. US vetoed, is particularly “Our great citizens who “She’s not going to win any vulnerable receiving $1.2bn in love this country are tired votes in the general assembly Saudi King reiterates support to Palestine Dubai Arabia continues to support Saudi Arabia condemned U.S. audi Arabia’s King Salman the right of Palestinians to President Donald Trump’s received Palestinian an independent state with decision to recognize Jerusalem SPresident Mahmoud Abbas in East Jerusalem as its capital, as the capital of Israel and said Riyadh yesterday and reiterated SPA said. The two leaders any decision to move the U.S. the kingdom’s support for the also discussed the latest Embassy to Jerusalem before Palestinian people, state news developments in the Palestinian a permanent peace settlement agency SPA reported. territories, it said. A dozen is reached would inflame the The king reassured the Saudi princes and officials feelings of Muslims, official Palestinian leader that Saudi also attended the meeting. media reported. Thursday, December 21, 2017 3 Financial sector revolution

toMohammed Zafran/DTNN boostare transforming their current productivity: he said, adding, “The Expert usage of [email protected] businesses to go digital. I believe AI will be more to understand it is a revolution, a lot of people the consumer behaviour and The job sec- Manama call it the fourth industrial to customize the services to revolution is taking place revolution, and I am a firm customers. The customer no tor will be the within the financial sector believer in that. Any revolution longer likes to be addressed as most affected by Athat will cause a huge upswing will have tremendous growth a group they want individual in productivity and growth because the productively personalized services after this revolution. in economies, according to will increase because of the understanding their needs. Many jobs will financial expert Mohammed technology. When you have an So now it is no longer about disappear while Kateeb. increase in productively you the segmentation of groups, The financial sector is will have tremendous growth rather now it is what we call new jobs will undergoing a transformation, in economies. The world in ‘segmentation of one.” come up and this will have vast next fifty year will undergo “The job sector will be the implications, said Kateeb. He tremendous changes,” he told most affected by this, you will said that this will translate to DT News. see so many jobs disappearing higher productivity. He said consumer behaviour and so many jobs coming up. looks over their citizens, make “The economy shifting as has also been driving changes The jobs that will disappear sure that they are educated and huge amounts of investments in the industry. is anything technology can trained to understand these is going into financial “Millennials’ adoption replace. But there will be areas changes. So education and technologies, money is going of mobile banking and Mohammed Kateeb that humans will be needed training will become critical in to infrastructure technology technologies are having vast banks to focus on the digital businesses that are offered such as in areas of creativity. It the next five to ten years,” he like the blockchain. Now banks implications. It is forcing our channels and expand the through the digital channels” is important that every country said. Mazad unique number plates auction today DT News Network Manama azad, a company under Emirates Auction, will Mhold its second auction of unique new private vehicle number plates, in association with Arabian Auction, today. A package of 25 unique number plates from the new 610000 and 620000 categories will be auctioned. For the first time, the auction will also include pre-owned unique vehicle number plates (33311, 52255, 299922,7774, 32100), following the announcement last month that individuals would have the opportunity to auction their special number plates. The auction will also unlimited number of unique Bidding can also be offered feature a raffle on two special new vehicle numbers. A by telephone authorization, number plates (616662) and certificate of ownership will be and the company applied (629922). awarded to successful bidders, this method at its last The new private vehicle with payment to be completed public auction in April. To number plate auction has within ten days of the auction participate in telephone already generated significant closing date. bidding, registration at the interest and promises to Those who wish to auction venue must take place enrich the experience for participate in the auction between 11:00 and 3:00 pm on all participants, reflecting must deposit an open- the day of the auction. Mazad’s commitment to value insurance cheque at To be eligible to bid on all creating a diverse, engaging registration. If the participant numbers, a blank refundable auction service in the is unsuccessful or the number cheque must be deposited. Kingdom. is not sold, the cheque will To be eligible to bid on The auction will be held be returned to the owner numbers with a starting bid at 6pm at the Gulf Hotel immediately after the auction. price of BHD 500 and below, Convention Centre today, Those who wish to participate a refundable deposit of BHD with pre-registration to take in the auction on behalf of 1000 must be paid by either place at the auction site another individual are cheque or credit card. between 11am and 5pm. required to present a power of The numbers to be Registered participants attorney that allows them to auctioned can be found at from all nationalities will have register and submit offers on www.arabian.auction or by the opportunity to bid for an behalf of a client. emailing [email protected] 4 Thursday, December 21, 2017 Coalition to keep Ahdeya Ahmed Deputy-Editor-in-Chief MPs who pray, pack and leave !!! Red sea port open id they seriously not complete their session after the Dhohr prayers, packed, left and went back home? DTwo weeks in a row, our esteemed MPs, following the Dhohr prayers which they take a 30-minute break for, decide to leave and only 14 go back to complete the session, a number that does not legally permit the session to be completed since the quorum requires 21 members at least to participate in the session. Are these people who represent us serious? Are these people we voted for to raise our issues, defend us and amend and issue legislations that can help us move forward serious about the way they act? Do they believe that this is something they can get away with? Do they even know that the majority have failed to serve the agendas they, three years ago, promised the citizens that voted for them? Do they know that they are on the verge of being replaced by others because they simply failed the people who put their trust in them? Do they know that their performance has been so disappointing? Are they satisfied with the fact that they are paid as MPs and that they have a commitment and responsibility they should respect, yet they have failed? Do they even know that the promises they have failed to keep is what one day they will be held accountable for, not by just the people but God? A fighter walks through the Red Sea port of Hodeidah. (The National) It is sad to see someone I, like many others waited in a queue for ,three years ago, to get to the parliament to represent me, take Aden Yemen war in March 2015 that vote for granted. he Saudi-led coalition The coalition said ships bringing in to try to restore President It is simply both sad and disappointing. fighting in Yemen said Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi To take the voters for granted is extremely unacceptable and yesterdayT it would keep fuel and food would also be allowed after a Houthi advance on unfortunately that’s what the majority have done for the past Yemen’s Houthi-controlled to enter for another 30 days while his base in Aden forced three years. Hodeidah port open for a him to flee. There is no body that monitors the performance of our MPs but month, despite a fresh missile proposals made by the United Nations Coalition forces, which voters will and you only have 11 more months to go. attack at Riyadh, but it kept envoy to Yemen were implemented. are supported by the United Many of you would’ve made a living out of their seats and your up air strikes. States and Britain, meanwhile consciences has allowed you to do that. The Western-backed launched fresh air strikes What needs to be remembered is the fact that in less than a year coalition, which controls “Keen to maintain while proposals made by overnight. people will head to the polling stations again and will not vote for Yemen’s airspace and port humanitarian aid to the the United Nations envoy to Coalition aircraft have those who have failed them. access, said last month it brotherly Yemeni people Yemen were implemented, it been providing air support And there will be MPs who have worked and served with would allow humanitarian and as a result of intensified added. for southern fighters and pro- conscience and they will be the only ones we will trust and cast our aid through Hodeidah inspection measures, The agency did not government troops as part of votes for to represent us. following a nearly three-week the coalition command elaborate on the proposals. a push to clear the Houthis It is not fair to generalize and say all have failed because there blockade imposed because of announces that Hodeidah But the coalition has been from Shabwa. are less than 10 members who did serve the people who voted for a missile attack towards the port will remain open for demanding that a U.N. The coalition had accused them. Saudi capital’s international humanitarian and relief inspection regime agreed in Iran of sending the missile They are the people who stood for us and deserve to occupy airport. supplies,” the coalition said in 2015 be further tightened that was fired towards Riyadh those seats again. The Red Sea port, which a statement carried by Saudi to prevent weapons from in November, and the United So start counting the days until you are gone and remember is Yemen’s main entry point state news agency SPA. reaching the Houthis. States last week displayed that those who will be in the parliament again are those who for food and humanitarian The coalition said ships Tuesday’s missile attack what it said was evidence sincerely deserve it. supplies, is also a hub used by bringing in fuel and food came as the Houthis marked that it was provided by Iran. (The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do the Iran-allied Houthi rebels would also be allowed to 1,000 days since the Saudi- Tehran has denied the report. not necessarily reflect the policy or position of this newspaper.) to bring in weapons. enter for another 30 days led coalition intervened in the (Reuters) Online bullying: Miss Saudi drops out of contest audi Arabian nominee in a pageant because it goes to the Miss Arab World against the country’s traditional Scontest reportedly withdrew religious values. from the beauty pageant after “Saudi women are facing a heavy backlash from beautiful with their dignity, outraged social media users manners, and upbringing. They over her participation. don’t need pageants to validate Malak Youssef, a 24-year-old their beauty,” one social media beauty queen, was nominated user told Newsweek. by a Saudi civil society Youssef would have been organization to compete as Contestants during a photocall. Courtesy Twitter@mlooka11000 the second Saudi woman to Miss Saudi Arabia in the Miss from the final competition saying in the report based on by the backlash. participate in the Miss Arab Arab World pageant held in rounds in ‘Miss Arab World a video posted to her Twitter The report also quoted some World pageant. Moda Nour, Morocco on Saturday, said a 2018’. I am happy with just account. Saudi social media users as another Saudi woman, report by the Newsweek. carrying the Miss Saudi Arabia In the video, she also said saying that it is inappropriate competed at the same beauty Malak Youssef in a video posted “I announce my withdrawal title,” Youssef was quoted as she was shocked and saddened for Saudi women to compete contest and won in 2009. online announcing her withdrawal 4 Thursday, December 21, 2017 Thursday, December 21, 2017 5 Coalition to keep Conservation drive pays off Ahdeya Ahmed Deputy-Editor-in-Chief MPs who pray, pack and leave !!! Red sea port open id they seriously not complete their session after the Dhohr prayers, packed, left and went back home? DTwo weeks in a row, our esteemed MPs, following the Dhohr prayers which they take a 30-minute break for, decide to leave and only 14 go back to complete the session, a number that does not legally permit the session to be completed since the quorum requires 21 members at least to participate in the session. Are these people who represent us serious? Are these people we voted for to raise our issues, defend us and amend and issue legislations that can help us move forward serious about the way they act? Do they believe that this is something they can get away with? Winners of electricity and water conservation awards at the concluding ceremony of the Campaign Do they even know that the majority have failed to serve the agendas they, three years ago, promised the citizens that voted for them? Harpreet Kaur/DTNN concluding ceremony of the hotels reduce their bills and it procedures and guidelines to Bahrain with a reduction of Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa with Do they know that they are on the verge of being replaced by [email protected] campaign, which was organised helps us to save the energy,” achieve the target,” Eng. Ali 27 per cent consumption, a reduction of 22.5 per cent, others because they simply failed the people who put their trust by EWA in cooperation with Eng Adnan Moh’d Fakhro, Vice Mirza, Head of Operations followed by Downtown Rotana followed by Four Season Hotel in them? Manama BTEA. Chief Executive Distribution & - Electricity Conservation with 19 per cent and Crowne Bahrain Bay with a reduction Do they know that their performance has been so disappointing? ater and electricity The ceremony was held Customer Services, EWA, said. Section said. Plaza with 14 per cent. of 17.5 per cent and Al Areen Are they satisfied with the fact that they are paid as MPs and Wworth BD566417 was yesterday at the Bahrain “Further, we are looking The Electricity Achievement The Water Achievement Palace and Spa with a reduction that they have a commitment and responsibility they should conserved through Electricity International Exhibition and forward to getting all the Award went to the Gulf Hotel Award went to Sofitel Bahrain of 12 per cent. respect, yet they have failed? and Water Conservation Convention Center where the stakeholders on board with this Do they even know that the promises they have failed to keep Campaign for Hotels which hotels were awarded for their campaign in collaboration with is what one day they will be held accountable for, not by just the began in July last year, achievements in conservation. BTEA,” Fakhro added. people but God? A fighter walks through the Red Sea port of Hodeidah. (The National) according to Chief of Water “The one-year campaign “We are so glad to have It is sad to see someone I, like many others waited in a queue Conversation, Eng Abdul helped reduce water saved 10 per cent electricity for ,three years ago, to get to the parliament to represent me, take Aden Yemen war in March 2015 Ameer Hassan Al-Mutawa. consumption by three per consumption worth BD529, that vote for granted. he Saudi-led coalition The coalition said ships bringing in to try to restore President The Electricity and Water cent. We started off with 767 through the campaign in It is simply both sad and disappointing. fighting in Yemen said Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi Authority (EWA) campaign targeting first-class hotels these first class hotels. The To take the voters for granted is extremely unacceptable and yesterdayT it would keep fuel and food would also be allowed after a Houthi advance on was aimed at raising public and we are extremely happy campaign’s main objective was unfortunately that’s what the majority have done for the past Yemen’s Houthi-controlled to enter for another 30 days while his base in Aden forced awareness through various with the achievements. Most to sustain resources for a long three years. Hodeidah port open for a him to flee. programmes to conserve of the hotels have reduced term. The campaign started off There is no body that monitors the performance of our MPs but month, despite a fresh missile proposals made by the United Nations Coalition forces, which electricity and water resources, their electricity and water with a series of inspections, voters will and you only have 11 more months to go. attack at Riyadh, but it kept envoy to Yemen were implemented. are supported by the United protect and sustain the consumption and we believe site visits, motivating the Many of you would’ve made a living out of their seats and your up air strikes. States and Britain, meanwhile environment. this is significant as it helps the participants to follow the consciences has allowed you to do that. 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It is not fair to generalize and say all have failed because there blockade imposed because of announces that Hodeidah But the coalition has been from Shabwa. “We had 16 hotels are less than 10 members who did serve the people who voted for a missile attack towards the port will remain open for demanding that a U.N. The coalition had accused participating in the campaign them. Saudi capital’s international humanitarian and relief inspection regime agreed in Iran of sending the missile and we were able to save They are the people who stood for us and deserve to occupy airport. supplies,” the coalition said in 2015 be further tightened that was fired towards Riyadh BD36,650 worth water. Our those seats again. The Red Sea port, which a statement carried by Saudi to prevent weapons from in November, and the United target was to reduce the water So start counting the days until you are gone and remember is Yemen’s main entry point state news agency SPA. reaching the Houthis. States last week displayed consumption by three per cent that those who will be in the parliament again are those who for food and humanitarian The coalition said ships Tuesday’s missile attack what it said was evidence but I am happy to say that sincerely deserve it. supplies, is also a hub used by bringing in fuel and food came as the Houthis marked that it was provided by Iran. with the participation of the stakeholders we were able to (The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do the Iran-allied Houthi rebels would also be allowed to 1,000 days since the Saudi- Tehran has denied the report. not necessarily reflect the policy or position of this newspaper.) to bring in weapons. enter for another 30 days led coalition intervened in the (Reuters) reduce the consumption by 3.6 per cent,” said Al-Mutawa told Online bullying: Miss Saudi drops out of contest DT News on the sidelines of the audi Arabian nominee in a pageant because it goes Missing sailor detained in Qatar to the Miss Arab World against the country’s traditional Scontest reportedly withdrew religious values. DT News Network the coasts of Al Dair Village and the two sailors, adding from the beauty pageant after “Saudi women are Manama on the northeastern parts of that Hassan informed them facing a heavy backlash from beautiful with their dignity, he Bahraini sailor who island. that he will be referred to the outraged social media users manners, and upbringing. They Twent missing along with According to his family Public Prosecution there on over her participation. don’t need pageants to validate his two-member fishermen members, Hassan called the charges of trespassing into Malak Youssef, a 24-year-old their beauty,” one social media crew on Sunday has been yesterday and informed them the Qatari waters. beauty queen, was nominated user told Newsweek. detained by the Qatari Cost that he has been detained by The sailor’s family had by a Saudi civil society Youssef would have been Guard, DT News has learnt. the Qatari Coast Guard after circulated a message online organization to compete as Contestants during a photocall. Courtesy Twitter@mlooka11000 the second Saudi woman to As reported by DT News their boat drifted into the on Tuesday, asking the Miss Saudi Arabia in the Miss from the final competition saying in the report based on by the backlash. participate in the Miss Arab yesterday, Mustafa Hassan, 30, Qatari waters with no fuel. authorities and the public to Arab World pageant held in rounds in ‘Miss Arab World a video posted to her Twitter The report also quoted some World pageant. Moda Nour, and two fishermen of Asian They pleaded to the help them locate their missing Morocco on Saturday, said a 2018’. I am happy with just account. Saudi social media users as another Saudi woman, nationalities went missing relevant authorities here to son. No official statements report by the Newsweek. carrying the Miss Saudi Arabia In the video, she also said saying that it is inappropriate competed at the same beauty Malak Youssef in a video posted on Sunday after sailing off interfere and release Hassan were available on the case yet. “I announce my withdrawal title,” Youssef was quoted as she was shocked and saddened for Saudi women to compete contest and won in 2009. online announcing her withdrawal 6 Thursday, December 21, 2017

A child plays with his dog at the end of a day at the Funda Nenja dog training initiative in Mpophomeni Stopping

Many townships in South Africa are notorious for gang-related violence but in Mpophomeni pet dogs are leading the way to a The Canine Way peaceful future.

hen Thobani Gasa took his 13, said, while caressing his four-year- involving the kids, (the project) is very, puppy for obedience training old crossbreed, Lion. “A dog has to be very good,” said Dube. “It keeps them Wa few years ago it was just for fun. treated nicely, it has blood, it can feel.” away from the street corners where they But soon his own behaviour started In a classroom nearby, children and end up smoking.” to change thanks to his canine their puppies sat quietly on cream- Although there has been no scientific companion. coloured rubber mats, listening evaluation of the psychological impact Many townships in South Africa attentively to a tutor. of the dog training on the behaviour are notorious for gang-related In the playgrounds outside, children of the Mpophomeni children yet, violence but in Mpophomeni, near and their dogs are clustered into three volunteers and social workers say the southeastern town of Howick, classes -- ordered from beginners to parents generally give positive feedback. pet dogs are helping lead the way to seniors, depending on their dog’s level “I think it is because we are a more peaceful future. of obedience. A better understanding teaching the children that... they can On a hot Friday afternoon with of animal behaviour has helped the communicate with the animal without their dogs in tow, dozens of children youngsters to understand their own. resorting to violence or force... (and) filed neatly into the grounds of the Violence against or involving it is rippling over into their everyday Zamuthule primary school for the children in South Africa is alarmingly interactions with other people,” said weekly training session. common, according to several Olivier. Children sit in class with their puppies “I was part of the gangs, but this children’s charities. “If you can get a dog to do something programme changed my life,” said A 2016 study revealed that in some without hitting it, surely you can get Gasa, 20, now a trainer. parts of South Africa more than half another human to cooperate through “When I started learning about dogs, of children are abused by caregivers, negotiation,” she said. I started to focus on the dogs and teachers or relatives. Friday afternoons are much abandoned gangster life.” Children who experience or anticipated. The children start queuing Eight years ago, volunteer dog witness violence are at a significantly up outside the school gate long before trainer and retired teacher Adrienne heightened risk of becoming abusers the lessons begin. Olivier started teaching children how themselves later in life, according to the As soon as they are let in, children to treat pet dogs. Every week some June report of the Cape Town-based and their dogs are treated to a snack 100 children aged between eight and Children’s Institute entitled “Out of and something to drink. A veterinary 15 go with their animals for the Harm’s Way?”. nurse is on standby to check the health training she pioneered. Vuyani Dube, 11, has been taking of all of the dogs. The project, which is called his dogs to Funda Nenja for just three Dogs in the area have traditionally - “Funda Nenja” -- Zulu for “learn months and already his family has been used to protect properties from with the dog” -- has helped to noticed the change in his behaviour. intruders or for hunting, said the Boys take part in a training exer nurture kinship and respect “He wasn’t this disciplined and he project’s community liaison officer cise with their dogs between humans and their dogs wasn’t this responsible,” said Siphesihle Winnie Sangcosi, 61. in the township in southeastern Dube, referring to his nephew as he “People are now telling me that KwaZulu-Natal province. walked back home from the school with violence is coming down. The children one of the family’s three dogs. have forgotten about whoonga,” said ‘Treat dogs with respect’ Sangcosi, referring to a potent local “Coming here has taught me to treat ‘Violence is coming down’ street drug. “Now they play with their dogs with respect,” Sihle Dubazane, “Because of the history of violence dogs or study.” (AFP)

After class, children carrying snacks lead their dogs back home Thursday, December 21, 2017 7 US “will be taking names”

United Nations Council. in the holy city”. he US says it “will be taking The 193-member UN General The other 14 members of the names” during a UN General Assembly will hold a rare emergency Security Council voted in favour of AssemblyT vote on a resolution special session on Thursday at the the draft, but Ms Haley described it as criticising its recognition of Jerusalem request of Arab and Muslim states, an “insult” and warned that “it won’t as Israel’s capital. who condemned Mr Trump’s decision be forgotten”. Permanent representative Nikki to reverse decades of US policy earlier The Palestinian permanent Haley warned member states that this month. observer at the UN, Riyad Mansour, President Donald Trump had asked The Palestinians called for the said he hoped there would be her to report on “who voted against meeting after the US vetoed the “overwhelming support” for the us” on Thursday. Security Council resolution, which resolution. The draft resolution does not affirmed that any decisions on the But on Tuesday, Ms Haley warned mention the US, but says any decisions status of Jerusalem were “null and in a letter to dozens of member states on Jerusalem should be cancelled. void and must be rescinded”, and that encouraged them to “know that On Monday, the US vetoed a urged all states to “refrain from the the president and the US take this similar motion at the UN Security establishment of diplomatic missions vote personally”. (Reuters) Nikki Haley

Prince Turki al-Faisal Riyadh and Jared Kushner, the president’s son-in-law al-Saud of Saudi Arabia, S President Donald Trump’s recognition and adviser, are expected to unveil in the first speaks at the closing of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital will stoke half of 2018. Arab officials say the plan is still forum of the Clinton Uviolence in the region, former Saudi intelligence in its early phases of development. Global Initiative 2012 chief Prince Turki al-Faisal said, dismissing Prince Turki said he was unaware of details (CGI) during the final day reports of prior consultations made with Riyadh of any such plan. of the event in New York over the move. Prince Turki is a son of King Faisal, who “It is a very bad decision. The consequences was assassinated in 1975. His brother, Saud will be more bloodshed, more conflict rather al-Faisal, served as foreign minister for 40 than peaceful resolution,” Prince Turki, a senior years until 2015, and their branch of the family royal family member and a former ambassador is seen as influential over Saudi foreign policy. to Washington, told Reuters in an interview on Prince Saud championed a 2002 Arab peace Tuesday in Riyadh. initiative which called for normalizing relations Trump reversed decades of U.S. policy and between Arab countries and Israel in return for veered from international consensus this month Israel’s withdrawal from lands occupied in the by recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. 1967 Middle East war. Most countries say the city’s status must be left to In a letter to Trump published in a Saudi negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians. newspaper on Dec. 11, Prince Turki said that Saudi Arabia condemned the decision. Saudi Trump’s “opportunistic” Jerusalem move King Salman told President Trump that any would threaten security in the region. decision to move the U.S. Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem before a permanent peace settlement Kingdom quells promoters of militancy is reached will inflame the feelings of Muslims, “The now much diminished terrorist official media reported. international gets a rejuvenation boost from “The reaction here was total surprise,” said you and re-energizes its recruitment of Prince Turki, who now holds no government volunteers to broaden their murderous attacks office but remains influential. on innocent civilians, worldwide,” he wrote in “... If there has been prior consultation or his letter. anything like that, why would the King go Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman through the process of telling him (Trump) this has said he would encourage a more moderate is a bad idea and make that known publicly?” and tolerant version of Islam in the ultra- “I don’t think there ever was any discussion conservative kingdom. of this” before the decision was taken,” he Prince Turki said that Saudis share in the added. blame for the spread of extremist ideology through funding of mosques abroad that may Arab peace initiative have fallen into the wrong hands, but that As regards possible Saudi and Arab action such funding stopped since the Sept. 11, 2001 in response to Trump’s decision, Prince attacks in the United States. Turki said: “I am sure lots of people would “The kingdom has been the victim of such prefer to have something just for the sake of people and such activity... Since Sept. 11 the appearance but I don’t think that’s how the kingdom has had a sustained and continuous Saudi government operates. If it is going to program opposing extremist ideology, not just take action, it is going to be a serious action.” in the kingdom but abroad,” he told Reuters. Four Palestinian officials, who spoke on “For a period of time, yes it is true there were condition they not be named, said Saudi some Saudis who promoted issues of extremism Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and and so on. Now we are getting rid of all of those. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas have I would say we have gotten rid of most of them, discussed in detail a grand bargain that Trump if not all of them.” (Reuters) Jerusalem move threatens stability, says Saudi Prince 8 BUSINESS Thursday, December 21, 2017

Beijing congress in October that Top court of European Union hina will deepen structural China would strive for higher reforms and curb risks to quality, more efficient and fair terms Uber as transport service theC country’s financial system growth. Luxembourg while maintaining steady At a Politburo meeting ber should be classified economic growth in 2018, the earlier this month, top leaders Uas a transport service China official Xinhua news agency pledged to deepen structural and regulated like other taxi said yesterday, citing leaders reforms and curb systemic operators, the European at an economic planning risks from the country’s Union’s top court said in a meeting. growing debt pile while landmark ruling yesterday China has seen better-than- maintaining steady economic that could impact other expected economic growth growth in 2018. online businesses in Europe. this year even as it stepped In the first nine months of Uber had argued it was up a campaign to cut debt, this year, the economy grew simply a digital app that acted though there are growing 6.9 percent from a year earlier. as an intermediary between concerns that the tighter policy Growth was underpinned by drivers and customers. “The environment could weigh on stronger exports and sustained service provided by Uber growth in the world’s second- state spending, positioning connecting individuals with largest economy next year. China to exceed the non-professional drivers is covered by services in the field of deepen The annual economic government’s growth target of transport,” the European Court of Justice (ECJ) said. conference is attended by around 6.5 percent this year. “Member states can, therefore, regulate the conditions for China’s top leaders and is China will maintain providing that service,” it said. The case follows a complaint keenly watched by investors economic growth in a from a professional taxi drivers’ association in Barcelona that for clues to policy priorities reasonable range next year Uber’s activities in Spain amounted to misleading practices and economic targets in the and also keep credit growth and unfair competition from Uber’s use of non-professional year ahead. reasonable, Xinhua said. drivers - a service Uber calls UberPOP and which has since The government will Sources have told that been suspended in Spain and other countries. reform push forward with structural Chinese leaders are likely To keep growth supply-side reform and to stick with that growth maintain prudent, neutral target for 2018, even as they U.S. House to vote on tax bill; monetary policy next year as it ratchet up efforts to prevent a steady in 2018 looks to improve the quality of destabilising build-up of debt. Donald Trump on verge of win growth, the news agency said Beijing has made progress Washington citing a statement following this year controlling the he Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives was the meeting. level of debt in the economy expected to give final approval to a sweeping tax bill and send “China’s economic as a portion of GDP, with itT to President Donald Trump to sign into law, sealing his first development has entered a corporate debt ratios declining major legislative victory in office. new era. The basic feature is slightly this year, according In the largest overhaul of the U.S. tax code in 30 years, that our economy has shifted to data from the Bank of Republicans in mere weeks steamrolled over the opposition of from the high-speed growth International Settlements. Democrats to slash taxes for corporations and the wealthy, while stage to a stage of high-quality While the statement offering mixed, temporary tax relief to middle-class Americans. development,” the statement following this year’s economic The Senate approved the bill in the wee hours of Wednesday said. conference made no mention morning on a 51-48 vote but had to send it back to the House, “Pushing forward high- of the need to lower corporate which had passed it on Tuesday, for another vote due to a quality growth is a requirement leverage - in contrast to last procedural foul-up that embarrassed Republicans, but was not for maintaining healthy year’s readout - that does not expected to change the outcome. In an overnight post on Twitter development of the economy.” mean China is de-emphasising Trump said he would hold a news conference at 1 p.m. EST (1800 The statement echoes the deleveraging drive, said GMT) if the House approves it. White House spokeswoman Sarah President Xi Jinping’s Yang Zhao, Nomura’s chief Sanders said Trump would hold a tax-related event at the White comment at a key party China economist. (Reuters) House with U.S. lawmakers at 3 p.m. (2000 GMT) but not to sign the bill, which still faces procedural hurdles. (Reuters)

A regal tradition with modernity fit for neo royals, one of the most tempting venues offering an ethereal dining experience is here. Mewar is syn- onymous to gourmet at its finest, providing a combination of food dishes and ambience that have never been experienced before in Bahrain. Indian food has always been a mysterious intrigue; with its bewildering array of sensory provocations in a myriad bouquet of colours, tastes, flavours, fra- grances, it evoking one’s senses or numbs them, and “Mewar” is set to entice diners, as it presents all of these sensations in a single plate.

A “Desi and Rajasi” The dishes bring your taste-buds to life and linger in memory long after the meal is devoured. The menu is carefully curated with standard favourites like authentic tandoori creations and kababs, experience- like but you’ll also select tasty options that have rarely been created before in the Indian choice of dishes. With an average spend of BD 18 for two, you will be spoilt for choice and taken on a culinary Mewar is poised to set new standards with offerings from journey through India as it offers a royal and modernity in food the royal repast of the Rajputana traditions from Indian cui- experience like no other. sine in the Middle- East. A robust cuisine offering from one Among the highly recommended dishes in the creative menu are land soaked in traditions to another land with developed the Badami Broccoli Shorba, KurkuraPalakChaat, Za’atariJheenga, and discerning clientele. As the name of the Restaurant GoshtUsmani Korma. goes; the menu will feature a dedicated section of the royal Vegetarians will be delighted with the Jodhpuri Aloo Gobhi & “Rajwada” dishes from the “Rajputana” region, along with Broccoli, Bharta “Three Way”, Dal Makhniand a house specialty well known food that has derived its connotations from bread, Broccoli aur Cheese Naan. around the region with the various influences acquired The entire dessert selection is a delight with its imaginative and with association with its princely exchanges among the ingenious palate treats- to perfect your fine dining experience, try royal that ruled the area. the Gulab Jamun Saffron Cheesecake, Rasmalai Chocolate Mousse From their entry at the royal eatery the Patrons will be and Gajrela Roll which are crispy fried rolls of the “Gajarkahalwa” always having something on their plate exciting their served with a silky rabri and ice-cream. senses for more to come. 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Thursday, December 21, 2017 BUSINESS 9 Toyota says it sold 10.35m vehicles Trump to visit UK in February Britain would have to remain part of London Tokyo resident Donald Trump plans to visit Britain in February oyota Motor Corp. says it sold 10.35 million vehicles the bloc’s single market and pay into its to open the new U.S. embassy in London but will not around the world this year, up 2 percent from the previous budget during that period, despite losing Pmeet Queen Elizabeth, the Daily year,T and predicts higher sales next Mail newspaper reported . The Daily year. The number is likely to put all its voting rights,” Mail cited a source in Westminster the Japanese automaker close to as saying Trump had told May last year’s No. 1, Volkswagen AG of during a call that he planned a visit Germany. Volkswagen sold 10.3m to Britain to open the new embassy, vehicles last year, putting it ahead of -Michel Barnier, a billion-dollar building in late Toyota and U.S. automaker General February. 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Thursday, December 21, 2017 11 St Chris charity box project Gift of Reading

he Winter Concerts held by the British School of Bahrain (BSB) Junior and Senior schools this year haveT raised a grand total of BD469.725 for UWS (United World Schools) - The Gift of Reading. This money will help UWS provide new libraries for their schools in Cambodia, Nepal and Myanmar and bring books and the gift of reading to many children who may never have seen a book before. Just GBP80 will help stock one entire library, so our donation will go a long way to stock 12 complete libraries. Some facts about the Gift of Reading: Reading and life chances: the facts d A child born to a mother who can read is 50% more likely to survive past age five d A child whose mother can read is 50% more likely to be immunized, and twice as likely to attend school d 171 million people could be lifted out of poverty if all students in low-income countries left school with basic reading skills – equivalent to a 12% cut in world poverty

Just before the Winter Break, some of the St Christopher’s Senior School Community Service Team made their way to Al-Kawther Society for Social Welfare (Saar), to distrib- ute 200 charity boxes. The students have been working together to fill these boxes with gender and age specific books, sta- tionery and toys to benefit children in need.

New Millennium School(NMS) celebrated their thirteenth Annual Day recently. Students showcased various performances represent- ing the culture of different countries around the world. The meritorious students of the school were also honoured during the event. 12 Thursday, December 21, 2017 Thursday, December 21, 2017 13

Crown Prince, Dep- Commander-in-Chief uty Supreme Com- of BDF Field Marshal mander and First Shaikh Khalifa bin Deputy Prime Min- Ahmed Al Khalifa ister HRH Prince received the newly- Salman bin Hamad Al appointed Sudanese Khalifa received the Ambassador Ibrahim newly appointed Su- Mohammed Al Has- danese Ambassador san. The commander- Ibrahim Mohamed Al in-chief wished the Hasan, at Riffa Palace. new envoy every suc- The Deputy King and cess in assuming his Sudanese Ambassa- duties so as to contrib- dor discussed ways ute to bolstering rela- to strengthen bilat- tions between the two eral relations by en- brotherly countries, hancing cooperation which, he said, are Information Affairs Minister Ali bin Mohammed Al Rumaihi patronized a ceremony, held by Bahrain Institute for Political Development, to honour the winning in various fields and constantly progress- students of the fourth and last edition of the National Child Rights Competition. The contest was organised in cooperation with the Ministry of Education with the sectors. ing in various fields. participation of 42 public schools. The Information Minister honoured the students who clinched the top three places in various competitions.

Information Affairs Min- ister Ali bin Mohammed Al-Romaihi received the Director of Al-Maghribia Channel Abdel-Samad bin Sharif. The minister praised Al-Maghribia Channel director’s participation in the lec- ture organised by the Moroccan embassy in cooperation with the Bahrain Journalists’ As- sociation (BJA) on “Me- dia Transition in Mo- rocco between Society’s Expectations and the Under the patronage of the Chief of Public Security Major-General Tariq Al Hassan, the General Directorate of Criminal Investigation and Forensic Science held a ceremony to mark the 46th National Day and 18th Challenges of Demo- Under the patronage of the Chief of Public Security Major-General Tariq Al Hassan, the General Directorate of Criminal Investigation and Forensic Science held a ceremony to mark the 46th National Day and 18th Accession Day. A number of directors and officers attended the event that also included the participation of the Mounted Police and the Police Band. The General Director honoured 65 officers, commissioned officers cratic Building.” Accession Day. A number of directors and officers attended the event that also included the participation of the Mounted Police and the Police Band. The General Director honoured 65 officers, commissioned officers and civilian employees for their hard work and dedication.

Pakistan’s Ambassador Javed Malik welcomed Captain Ghulam Akbar of Pakistan Naval Ship ASLAT, Royal Bahrain Naval Commodore Mo- hammed Al Asam and other guests on board Pakistan Naval Ship PNS ASLAT which arrived on a goodwill visit to Bahrain. Also vis- ible in the photo are US Ambassador Juistin Si- berell, Italian Ambassa- The Parliamentary Committee on preparing a draft response to the royal speech given at the opening of the fourth session of the dor Domenico Bellato, fourth legislative term finalized its report and recommendations during its fourth and final meeting chaired by Deputy Speaker Sudan’s Ambassador Southern Governor HH Shaikh Khalifa bin Ali Al Khalifa held his weekly Majlis at the Southern Governorate, attended by Deputy Interior Minister Shaikh Talal bin Mohammed bin Mohammed Al-Ahmed. The Deputy Speaker stated that all Committee members present agreed unanimously to the final report Ibrahim Mohammed Al Khalifa Al Khalifa, senior officials and representatives of local Majlises. The Governor expressed deep pride in His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s recent visit to the Southern and recommendations, adding the report would be submitted to the Speaker’s office in preparation for reviewing it in a subse- Hassan and others. Governorate, stressing that the royal visit has had a positive impact on the local citizens. quent plenary session.

InIn commemorationcommemoration ofof thethe anniversaryanniversary ofof HisHis MajestyMajesty KingKing HamadHamad binbin IsaIsa AlAl Khalifa’sKhalifa’s AccessionAccession toto thethe ThroneThrone andand thethe NationalNational day,day, BahrainBahrain BourseBourse organisedorganised aa ceremonyceremony atat itsits premisespremises inin BahrainBahrain FinancialFinancial HarbourHarbour attendedattended Baloch Club Bahrain participated in the Bahrain National Day celebrations organised by Northern Governorate at the Prince Khalifa Park Hidd, showcasing its love and loyalty for the by its employees and affiliates. During the ceremony, a contest was organised to highlight the one-family spirit of the Bourse. Kingdom. Balochi cultural dance known as Do-Chaapi was performed along with Balochi traditional folk music and historical and cultural items. Thursday, December 21, 2017 13

Commander-in-Chief of BDF Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa received the newly- appointed Sudanese Ambassador Ibrahim Mohammed Al Has- san. The commander- in-chief wished the new envoy every success in assuming his duties so as to contribute to bolstering relations between the two brotherly countries, which, he said, are Information Affairs Minister Ali bin Mohammed Al Rumaihi patronized a ceremony, held by Bahrain Institute for Political Development, to honour the winning constantly progress- students of the fourth and last edition of the National Child Rights Competition. The contest was organised in cooperation with the Ministry of Education with the ing in various fields. participation of 42 public schools. The Information Minister honoured the students who clinched the top three places in various competitions.

Under the patronage of the Chief of Public Security Major-General Tariq Al Hassan, the General Directorate of Criminal Investigation and Forensic Science held a ceremony to mark the 46th National Day and 18th Accession Day. A number of directors and officers attended the event that also included the participation of the Mounted Police and the Police Band. The General Director honoured 65 officers, commissioned officers and civilian employees for their hard work and dedication.

In commemoration of the anniversary of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s Accession to the Throne and the National day, Bahrain Bourse organised a ceremony at its premises in Bahrain Financial Harbour attended Baloch Club Bahrain participated in the Bahrain National Day celebrations organised by Northern Governorate at the Prince Khalifa Park Hidd, showcasing its love and loyalty for the by its employees and affiliates. During the ceremony, a contest was organised to highlight the one-family spirit of the Bourse. Kingdom. Balochi cultural dance known as Do-Chaapi was performed along with Balochi traditional folk music and historical and cultural items. 14 Thursday, December 21, 2017

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Los Angeles ctress Eva Longoria is expecting her first child - a Los Angeles boyA - with husband Jose Baston. ctor-filmmaker Andy Longoria, 42, is four months Serkis’ upcoming pregnant, her representative Afilm “Jungle Book: told people.com. Origins” has been The couple began dating retitled as “Mowgli”. in 2013, got married in Production May 2016 in Mexico in a house Warner Bros star-studded party. announced the new Baston, who name of the film, already has three reports variety.com. children from his Serkis is directing previous marriage, the movie, which will is the president of release in October Televisa, a US-based next year -- more media company. than two years after Longoria had Disney released previously denied her Jon Favreau’s “The pregnancy rumours on Jungle Book”. multiple occasions. The film will She is best known for her role feature voice of Gabrielle Solis on the popular overs of Christian TV series “Desperate Housewives”. Bale as Bagheera, Longoria has also appeared in films Cate Blanchett as like “The Sentinel”, “Over Her Dead Kaa and Benedict Body”, “For Greater Glory”, “Frontera” Cumberbatch as Shere and “Lowriders”. (IANS) Khan. (IANS)

Las Vegas up another fan and the fan of Mariah Carey bodyguard noticed that. has asked the singer The bodyguard then Ato apologize after being snatched his phone and punched by her bodyguard punched him in the chest and following her Christmas ribs, Elharar said. The victim show here. also shared photos of his The fan, Yaniv Elharar, injuries showing red marks claimed on Tuesday that the on his ribs and sternum and assault occurred at Caesars a bruise on his face. Samuel L. Jackson Palace after Carey’s “All I The concertgoer claimed Want For Christmas Is You” the bodyguard chased him December 21, 1948 concert last week, reports out and he then called the Las tmz.com. Vegas Police Department. Elharar said he was Police confirmed they took a Actor who won BAFTA Best Supporting Actor Award recording a video of Carey’s report and were investigating for his role in Pulp Fiction. He also had memorable bodyguard roughing the incident. (IANS) roles in the films Sphere, The Negotiator, Kingsman: The Secret Service, Jurassic Park and Jackie Brown. xxx

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London omedienne-actress Jennifer Saunders lookedC unrecognizable as Los Angeles a villainous vicar for which odel Gigi Hadid feels upset when she is donning prosthetics social media users slate her for an while shooting for the TV Moutfit, which initially made her feel “good” adaptation of David Walliams’ about herself when she first put it on. book “Grandpa’s Great “There are times when I put something Los Angeles Escape”. crazy on, and then I go on Twitter and ctress Eva Longoria is Saunders underwent a everyone’s like, ‘What are you wearing?’ I’m expecting her first child - a Los Angeles complete transformation to like, ‘I felt so excited to put that on, and it boyA - with husband Jose Baston. ctor-filmmaker Andy appear opposite Walliams made me feel good to walk out the door’. Longoria, 42, is four months Serkis’ upcoming and Tom Courtenay in the new “Sometimes you don’t wake up feeling pregnant, her representative Afilm “Jungle Book: show. like you want to get dressed and walk out told people.com. Origins” has been In some photographs, Saunders the door, so if you put on something that The couple began dating retitled as “Mowgli”. can be seen wearing prosthetics, makes you turn into that character or just in 2013, got married in Production false teeth and a half bald cap be excited about looking in the mirror, it May 2016 in Mexico in a house Warner Bros for her role of Miss Dandy. makes it more fun to go outside,” Hadid star-studded party. announced the new (IANS) told W magazine, reports femalefirst. Baston, who name of the film, co.uk. already has three reports variety.com. But Hadid finds it “frustrating” children from his Serkis is directing constantly being “judged” for her previous marriage, the movie, which will appearance. (IANS) is the president of release in October Televisa, a US-based next year -- more media company. than two years after Longoria had Disney released previously denied her Jon Favreau’s “The pregnancy rumours on Jungle Book”. multiple occasions. The film will She is best known for her role feature voice of Gabrielle Solis on the popular overs of Christian TV series “Desperate Housewives”. Bale as Bagheera, 1 Star Wars: The Last Jedi $220,009,584 Longoria has also appeared in films Cate Blanchett as like “The Sentinel”, “Over Her Dead Kaa and Benedict 2 Ferdinand $13,401,586 Body”, “For Greater Glory”, “Frontera” Cumberbatch as Shere 3 Coco $9,949,471 and “Lowriders”. (IANS) Khan. (IANS) 4 Wonder $5,226,277 5 Justice League $4,309,225 6 Daddy’s Home 2 $3,812,824 7 Thor: Ragnarok $3,133,416 8 The Disaster Artist $2,717,237 9 Murder on the Orient Express (2017) $2,527,507 10 Lady Bird $2,099,239 Las Vegas up another fan and the fan of Mariah Carey bodyguard noticed that. (boxofficemojo) has asked the singer The bodyguard then Ato apologize after being snatched his phone and punched by her bodyguard punched him in the chest and following her Christmas ribs, Elharar said. The victim show here. also shared photos of his The fan, Yaniv Elharar, injuries showing red marks claimed on Tuesday that the on his ribs and sternum and assault occurred at Caesars a bruise on his face. Los Angeles debut “Cesar Chavez” as the civil Samuel L. Jackson Palace after Carey’s “All I The concertgoer claimed ctors Michael Peña and Diego rights leader who co-founded the Want For Christmas Is You” the bodyguard chased him ALuna have been roped in to star United Farm Workers Union, December 21, 1948 concert last week, reports out and he then called the Las in the upcoming fourth season of reports variety.com. tmz.com. Vegas Police Department. “Narcos”. Peña also starred in the Marvel Elharar said he was Police confirmed they took a This will mark the second film “Ant Man” and will appear in Actor who won BAFTA Best Supporting Actor Award recording a video of Carey’s report and were investigating collaboration between Peña and its upcoming sequel, in addition bodyguard roughing the incident. (IANS) Luna, as Luna had earlier cast Peña in to appearing in the Ridley Scott- for his role in Pulp Fiction. He also had memorable his 2014 English language directorial directed film “The Martian.” (IANS) roles in the films Sphere, The Negotiator, Kingsman: The Secret Service, Jurassic Park and Jackie Brown.

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Don’t get too emotionally attached to your (June 22nd - July 23rd) work today. You’ll have greater success when you distance yourself from what it is you’re trying to achieve. A more neutral perspective on the issue will make you much more effective at getting things done. You have power and you should use it. The key is to make sure that it doesn’t rule you. Across Down Finding out the truth in a situation is key for 1 Spouse; 5 Rock concert venue; 10 Pasture; 13 Goddess of discord; 1 Caprice; 2 Ring of color; 3 Fire starter; 4 Italy’s Villa d’___; 5 King (July 24th - Aug 23rd) you. Today you may want to take things to 14 Roof of the mouth; 16 Business abbr.; 17 Lady; 19 IBM products; Kong, e.g.; 6 Inexperienced; 7 “Evil Woman” grp.; 8 Appoint; 9 a higher level and loftier vantage point. This 20 Cowboy display; 21 Come out; 23 Land in la mer; 24 Actress Virna; Cossack chief; 10 Cosmetic for the lips; 11 Pregnant; 12 Cooling units, can’t happen until all the facts are straight. 28 Aviator Earhart; 30 Strict disciplinarian; 32 Hose; 33 Roma’s land; for short; 15 Foe; 18 Humbert Humbert’s obsession; 22 Fam. reunion Remember the promises you make and stick 35 Ave. crossers; 36 Write down; 38 Curd stuff; 42 Ball belle; 43 Walk attendee; 25 ___ the finish; 26 Tennis’s Monica; 27 “Lord, is ___?”: to them with confidence. Your powerful emotions are charged with fiery energy. Don’t with long steps; 45 Helix; 49 Submissive; 53 Japanese mat; 54 Gal Matthew; 29 Donkey; 31 ___ for tat; 34 Green _____ is the place to burn others with it! Fri.; 55 Actress Gardner; 56 Capital of Zambia; 58 Dislike, plus; 60 be; 36 Some Annapurna climbers; 37 Death notice; 39 Sibilate; 40 PBS benefactor; 61 Undersurface of a jellyfish; 65 Neighbor of Syr.; Newspaper executive; 41 Hosp. readout; 42 Summer hrs.; 44 Singer’s (Aug 24th - Sep 23rd) Imagine yourself as part of a magnificent choir 66 Apathy; 67 Sleeveless garment; 68 Mystery writer Josephine; 69 syllable; 46 Dorm overseers, for short; 47 Accumulate; 48 Monetary today. Your role is to sing beautifully but be Lost; 70 Nabisco treat; unit of Zaire; 50 Hammer user; 51 Extract forcibly; 52 Former New aware of the other voices, too. Make sure your York senator; 57 Adjoin; 59 “Whip It” band; 60 It may be picked; 62 song isn’t drowning out anyone else. Stay integrated into the events of today. Don’t try FedEx alternative; 63 “The Simpsons” bartender; 64 Bikini part; to be overbearing, but make sure that your voice is heard.

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Today you’ve reached an emotional climax. (Feb 20th - Mar 20th) This feeling may be extra powerful. Great transformations are possible under this current How to play: trend. Seek freedom from your normal routine Place a number in the empty boxes in such a way that each and feel free to push the boundaries of your row across, each column down and each 9-box square limitations. Seek deeper meaning instead of contains all of the numbers from one to nine. following the crowd and the current trends. This isn’t a time to be cheap or petty. Be real! Thursday, December 21, 2017 19 #PollToday Pakistan to allow visit for jailed Indian officer Islamabad Jadhav, who was arrested in akistan’s Foreign Ministry 2016 and later sentenced to will allow the mother and death by a military tribunal. Passenger In our poll yesterday, majority of P the voters said they don’t see a wife of an Indian naval officer Pakistan and India are North Korean hand in WannaCry. facing the death penalty for bitter rivals that have fought If not them, then who is the espionage and sabotage to three wars since gaining question? Reports earlier traced visit him in prison. independence in 1947. its origin to NSA’s hacking tool “EternalBlue” which was leaked The ministry said in a Jadhav’s wife, who has online by a hacker group called statement that visas were not been named publicly, Shadow Brokers. As they suggest, issued to the women on has petitioned for him to ‘possessed Do think it is the US? Wednesday. They are be spared the death penalty. Yes No Cant Say expected to fly to Islamabad Authorities have not issued a on Dec. 25, where they final ruling on the sentence. by demon’ will meet with Kulbhushan (AP) Man to face terrorism trial for The Myanmar military has been trying to uproot Rohingya Muslim community from their sharing Prince George photo homeland and for that they per- secuted them, set fire to their homes, villages, raped and abused women and killed them. It’s one kind of a genocide,” Binali Yildirim, Turkey’s Prime Minister Representative picture

n air passenger who International Airport in medical assistance.. claimed she was Sichuan, southwest China on However, the woman Apossessed by ‘evil spirits’ December 20. refused to see the doctor, Turkey seeks jail term caused an Air China plane to One on-board passenger according to The Paper. for NBA player turn around yesterday. noticed the woman fainted She also requested to see The woman, in her 50s, around 20 minutes into the the captain. ‘I have to be in had reportedly passed out two-hour flight and alerted Chengdu. There are things shortly after the plane took the cabin crew. possessing my body and off from Beijing. The woman woke up you cannot find it by health The captain decided to shortly afterwards, and checks,’ she yelled. return to the departing appeared to be emotionally According to The Paper, Prince George (file) airport so the crew could unstable. the passenger refused to Turkey’s state-run news London meant to help others plan arrange medical assistance ‘No! Don’t touch me! cooperate and attacked one agency says prosecutors n alleged supporter of terror attacks. They also for the passenger. Don’t pull me!’ She shouted air security officer after the are seeking more than four Athe Islamic State group alleged he planned to go to However after the as cabin crew tried to brought plane landed. years in prison for NBA play- is to go on trial in London Syria to join IS. passenger came to, she told her under control. A customer service er Enes Kanter on charges of in April after being charged Rashid was arrested on flight attendants ‘there are Mr Gao, another passenger officer from Air China told insulting President. with sharing a photo of Nov. 22 and charged with things possessing my body’ on the plane, told Pear Video the reporter that the flight Prince George and details preparing and assisting and caused a scene on the that the flight attendants that returned to the Beijing airport about his pre-school on others to prepare terrorism plane, according to reports. the woman fainted after the at 12:27pm, about 40 minutes Sweden to move social media. acts. Footage filmed by another plane took off. after the take off. toward consent law Prosecutors alleged that He appeared by video air passenger shows about The flight attendants tried The customer service Sweden’s government wants 31-year-old Husnain Rashid link at a London court six people, including medical to wake her up, but she didn’t officer didn’t comment on to legislate a consent law made the post about the Wednesday and spoke only staff, trying to calm the have any response. the passenger’s claim of that could mean more sex- 4-year-old prince on the to confirm his details. woman. They suggested her ‘Her pulse was also very being possessed by demon. ual assault and rape cases encrypted messaging app A four-week trial is set to see a doctor. weak, so they gave her an The officer said the passenger could be prosecuted before Telegram, and say it was begin from Apr. 30. (AP) The incident reportedly oxygen mask. Then she woke ‘experienced sudden illness’. Swedish courts. took place on Air China’s up shortly,’ Mr Gao said. The incident caused a five- flight no. CA 4102, scheduled The flight’s captain decided hour delay to the flight. It took Turkey orders arrest of to fly from Beijing Capital to fly the plane back to Beijing, off again at around 3:30pm International Airport their port of departure, so and arrived in Chengdu at investigator’s parents Islamic State claims attack to Chengdu Shuangliu the ill passenger could seek 6pm. (Daily Mail) An Istanbul prosecutor has issued arrest warrants for the on airport in Egypt’s Sinai parents of a former police Cairo their entourage. investigator who gave evi- n Islamic State affiliate The statement, carried Longer than football field! dence at the trial of a Turkish yesterday claimed by the IS-run Aamaq banker in the United States. Aresponsibility for a missile news agency, could not be attack the previous day that independently verified but Iran sentences former VP targeted an airport in Egypt’s resembled previous claims to 63 years in prison northern Sinai Peninsula by the group that were Iran’s semi-official ISNA during an unpublicized visit widely seen as credible. news agency says a former to the facility by the defense Earlier Wednesday, vice president has been and interior ministers. security officials said sentenced to 63 years in In a brief statement Egyptian forces clashed prison over misuse of public circulated on jihadi with Islamic militants near funds while in office. websites, the group said the el-Arish airport. Five the intended target of the militants and an army For more, catch us “guided” missile it fired captain were killed in the online at: at the el-Arish airport fighting. The officials spoke The world’s biggest plane is a step closer to its first flight, after passing another major milestone. on Tuesday was the two on condition of anonymity Named Stratolaunch, the colossal aircraft travelled down the runway under its own power for www.newsofbahrain.com ministers, and that the because they were not the first time, firing all six of its Pratt and Whitney turbofan engines - each weighing 8,940lbs /nobonline projectile struck an Apache authorized to brief the (4,000kg). During the aircraft’s first low-speed taxi test, Stratolaunch successfully travelled down helicopter that was part of media. (AP) the runway at 25 knots (28mph/45km/h). /newsofbahrain 20 Thursday, December 21, 2017 SPORTS

in bid for more gold New Delhi Olympics in 2020 where she hopes upper house. he is a five-time world champion, to improve on the bronze medal she “I am still fit. Some people talk I am really inspired by Muhammad mother of three and member of won in London. about the X-factor and say ‘she Sparliament, but Indian boxer Mary “I am really inspired by cannot perform’. That is always Ali, who was a legend across the Kom believes that at 35 there is Muhammad Ali, who was a legend the mindset. plenty more glory in the ring to across the world. He is my mentor “So I say there is no world, says Mary Kom come. and my only inspiration (is) his X-factor ... I have led to Kom family did not support me in the Dubbed “Magnificent Mary” for achievements,” she told AFP. more experience failing to make beginning,” Kom said. a glittering career that has already “And he was such a great boxer -- and I am getting the 2016 Rio “They were worried that if inspired a Bollywood biopic, veteran that is why I am still able to do this.” better and better,” Olympics. No I got injured, who will take the Kom last month defied critics who The Asian title in November was added Kom. Indian boxers responsibility? wrote her off by winning a record her first gold at international level In her bid for took part in “Everything moves with money fifth Asian women’s championships since winning the Asian Games in gold, she has qualifying. only. If we want something to eat title in Vietnam. 2014. dropped back “It was very or to buy clothes or do anything, Driven on by the legacy of three- But Kom has long rejected down to the 48kg unfortunate without money you can’t do time world heavyweight champion the doubts of those who have category she fought because the anything,” she said with a laugh. Muhammad Ali, she has now set highlighted her age and questioned in when she first grabbed reason was there was Blessed with three sons, Kom her sights on the Commonwealth her ability to combine boxing with headlines at the 2001 world no federation, they were is now happy juggling roles as a Games in April, and even the Tokyo being a mother and an MP in India’s championships. fighting each other to hold power, mother, lawmaker and gym owner. “The Games will soon be be president,” said Kom. But she insists that boxing remains here,” she said referring to the But businessman Ajay Singh’s her top priority. Commonwealth event in Australia’s election as BFI president last year “That is obviously very difficult. Gold Coast. “I am trying my best to has ended the turmoil. People might also say how can she improve day-by-day.” Like her hero Ali, Kom had her maintain all these things? How can Kom said the Indian government own struggles growing up, with her she keep performing? It is a question and much-criticised Boxing rise from an impoverished family of will and mindset,” she said. Federation of India (BFI) were in the remote northeastern state of “Whether I am going to a providing “good facilities” so she Manipur being made into a 2014 parliament session or programme has no excuses for not being ready. Bollywood movie starring Priyanka or my own personal programme, Chopra. that is secondary. The first priority is Early struggle “In the beginning it was difficult training, the rest comes second and It is a far cry from recent years. to get my own gloves, it was difficult that is why I am still performing.” Infighting in the Indian federation to even buy one glove and my (AFP)

India’s Mary Kom SPORTS Thursday, December 21, 2017 21 Birmingham set Justin Rose BRIEF SCORE Ross Taylor (R) of New Zealand bats watched by West Indies Shai Hope (L) to host 2022 New Zealand 249 for 2 (GH Commonwealth Worker 57, C Munro 49, LRPL Games Taylor 49*) beat West Indies 248 (E Lewis 76, R Powell 59) by 5 Birmingham wickets irmingham is expected to be announced as the host city Bfor the 2022 Commonwealth Games, British media reported on Wednesday. The reports in several newspapers and websites said that the decision could be formally announced at a news conference attended by Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) President Louise Martin in Birmingham on Thursday. The Midlands city was the only potential host to submit a bid before the Sept. 30 deadline, but the CGF ruled Kiwis beat Windies that the bid was not “fully compliant” and re-opened the bidding process for a further two months. No further bids were received before the Nov. 30 final deadline. Durban, South Africa was by five wickets originally awarded the Games Whangarei, New Zealand be “a lot better with the bat” notching a record 18 sixes replacement for Colin de Munro 49 as New Zealand’s in 2015 before being stripped ew Zealand cruised to a as they chase their first ODI in the Bangladesh Premier Grandhomme after the all- top order all made starts, with of the event in March because five-wicket win over the series win in New Zealand League T20 final - had an rounder ruled himself out Williamson contributing 38 it failed to meet promises NWest Indies in the first one- since 1995. uncharacteristically subdued of the series following his and Ross Taylor unbeaten on contained in its bid. day international yesterday as “It was tough, I didn’t think innings. father’s death. 49. Birmingham was chosen the tourists’ batting line-up we had enough runs,” he said. He fell victim to resurgent “For him to come back The loss leaves the West as Britain’s candidate city in failed to perform. “We kept losing wickets at New Zealand paceman and perform the way he did, Indies yet to register a win on September, beating a rival bid The return of Chris Gayle crucial stages of the game Doug Bracewell, who was taking some big scalps for us, their New Zealand tour after from Liverpool and receiving could not spark the West and never really gathered named man of the match was outstanding,” said captain a 2-0 whitewash in the Test UK government backing. Indies, with the short-form momentum. after celebrating the end of Kane Williamson. series. Bid organizers have said that master managing only 22 as “That obviously hampered a 15-month exile from the Spinner Todd Astle also They are in a form slump 95 percent of the competition his team struggled to 248-9 us today and we’ve just got to national team by claiming contributed three for 33 in his that has seen them win only venues are already in place after losing the toss and being correct it.” four wickets for 55. ODI debut as the Black Caps three of 17 ODIs contested with Alexander Stadium, an sent in to bat. There were some bright Bracewell had fallen out attack maintained constant in 2017. established athletics venue, set The Black Caps always spots for the Windies, with of favour with New Zealand pressure with the ball. The next fixture in the for an increase in capacity and looked comfortable chasing opener Evin Lewis notching Cricket after a string of off- New Zealand opening three-match ODI series is in facilities upgrade. the modest total, overhauling a classy 76 and Rovman field incidents, including batsmen George Worker Christchurch on Saturday. The only new venue it with four overs remaining Powell staging a pugnacious a drink-driving conviction and Colin Munro laid the Williamson and paceman proposed in Birmingham’s bid, at Whangarei’s Cobham Oval. rearguard action to score 59 earlier this year. foundation for the hosts’ chase Tim Southee will be rested for is the Sandwell Aquatics Centre, West Indies skipper Jason off 50 balls. The 27-year-old was with a 108-run partnership. the second and third matches. which will host Swimming, Holder said his side needed to Gayle - fresh from called up as a last-minute Worker finished on 57 and (AFP) Para Swimming and Diving. (Reuters) Russia ban remains, Pyeongchang decision in Jan London of co-operation and progress made he International Paralympic so far by the RPC, it is united in its Committee (IPC) said yesterday it was decision to maintain the suspension as the maintainingT its suspension of the Russian reinstatement criteria have not yet been Paralympic Committee but had yet to met in full,” new IPC president Andrew make a final decision on whether it can Parsons said on Wednesday. compete at the 2018 Winter Games in “The RPC is making headway with South Korea. the IPC on three of the five remaining In a statement, the IPC said it had reinstatement criteria, however sadly, and also kept in place an interim measure for much to our growing disappointment and Russian athletes to compete as neutrals frustration, there is a lack of progress in qualification events across four winter regarding an official response from sports: alpine skiing, biathlon, cross- the Russian authorities specifically and country skiing and snowboard. adequately addressing the McLaren A final decision on whether Russian findings and evidence.” athletes can compete at the Games The McLaren report in 2016 found more in Pyeongchang will be made in than 1,000 Russian competitors in over 30 January. sports had been involved in a conspiracy to The IPC imposed a blanket ban on conceal positive drug tests over a five-year Russia from the Rio Paralympics last year period. after revelations of a systematic doping The IOC recently issued a ban on Russia culture in the country -- a tougher stance for the Winter Olympics which take place than the International Olympic Committee in South Korea from Feb. 9-25, although (IOC) who elected not to ban Russians will allow “innocent” athletes to compete Russian Paralympic team during an inaugural ceremony (file photo) from the Games in Brazil. as neutrals. “Although the IPC Governing Board The Winter Paralympics begin on March continues to be impressed at the level 8. (Reuters) 22 Thursday, December 21, 2017 SPORTS

India crush Sri Lanka by 93 runs, lead series 1-0 India thump

Sri Lanka BRIEF SCORE India 180 for 3 (KL Rahul 61*,MS Dhoni 39, MK Pandey 32) beat Sri India crush Sri Lanka by 93 runs, lead series 1-0 Lanka 87 for 10 (WU Tharanga 23, MDKJ Perera 19) by 93 runs in T20 Djokovic picks Cuttack Lanka had won the toss and Left-arm wrist spinner solid base. ndia’s Yuzvendra Chahal opted to field. Kuldeep Yadav snubbed out Former captain Mahendra new format for picked up four wickets in The tourists, who also the remaining chances of a Sri Singh Dhoni and Manish aI brilliant display of leg-spin lost the three-test series 1-0, Lanka challenge with figures Pandey provided the late bowling to guide the hosts to were all out for 87, matching of 2-18. Seamer Hardik flourish with a fourth-wicket Australian Open a facile 93-run win against their second lowest total in Pandya wrapped up the tail stand of 68 as the duo added Sri Lanka in the opening the format and handing India with 3-29 as Sri Lanka were 61 in the last four overs of Sydney and the winner will pocket Twenty20 international at their biggest victory margin bundled out in 16 overs. India’s innings. ormer world number US$250,000. Cuttack on Wednesday. by runs in T20s. India, resting their top Dhoni remained unbeaten one Novak Djokovic The Australian debut Opener Lokesh Rahul, who Coming in to bowl inside players including newly-wed on 39 from 22 balls while Fwill warm-up for a tilt at a of the novel format comes was not part of the side that the batting powerplay, Chahal regular skipper Virat Kohli, Pandey made 32 off 18 record seventh Australian after three previous events in beat Sri Lanka 2-1 in the one- showed exemplary control lost stand-in captain Rohit deliveries.Sri Lanka must Open crown by playing in an London, Vienna and Madrid. day international series, hit with a slippery ball, owing to Sharma (17) early but Rahul now win the second match innovative quickfire event at Kyrgios, who brought an 61 off 48 balls to build the the dew on the ground, and and Shreyas Iyer, who made at Indore on Friday to keep the Melbourne venue. early end to his season in platform for India’s innings finished with 4-23 in his four 24, added 63 for the second alive their hopes of winning a Djokovic, who has been October because of a long- of 180-3 in 20 overs after Sri overs. wicket to give the home side a series. (Reuters) sidelined since July with a standing hip injury, said the right elbow injury, is making tournament “really suits my his long-awaited return to game style”. the game at an exhibition “I am looking forward to tournament in Abu Dhabi having some fun with it and I Serena hints at return from December 28-30. reckon the crowds will really Miami empty tennis court looking set up for the The Serbian world number get into it,” he added. erena Williams says she has struggled start of a workout. 12 and volatile Australian The Australian Open’s with her baby daughter’s teething pain The next Australian Open begins on Nick Kyrgios will headline tournament director Craig Seven as she tweeted a photo hinting she January 15 at Melbourne, which would be the eight-man Tie Break Tiley said he was “absolutely might be working on a comeback to defend barely beyond four months after Williams Tens tournament at Margaret thrilled” the format would her Australian Open title. gave birth to her daughter on September 1. Court Arena at Melbourne feature in Melbourne, The 23-time Grand Slam singles Williams began her latest tweets on Park on January 10. adding that it was “fast, its champion and former world number one Sunday with a plea for help on how to ease Each match will last for flashy and heaps of fun for drew sympathetic replies to Sunday tweets the torment of teething. one tiebreak, with the first everyone”. about baby daughter Alexis Olympia’s On Monday, there was no mention of player to 10 points winning. The Australian Open teething issues, complete with a photo, teething but a photo of the open court, a The entire tournament will begins at Melbourne Park on then posted another picture Monday of an racquet bag leaning on a stool. (AFP) be completed on the night, January 15. (AFP) Serena Williams

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Bravo for City in

Claudio Bravo leads the celebrations after saving Riyad Mahrez’s penalty to send Manchester City shootout win through.

London the league, also battled into the Claudio Bravo. Wolverhampton Wanderers before Mahrez’s poor effort played for us. They played real anchester City’s stellar last four by beating London The visitors looked to have in the previous round, again was saved by Chilean Bravo good,“ he said. ”The way we season gathered yet more rivals West Ham United 1-0 booked a semi-final place with delivered. to clinch a City victory that had to react was not easy (after Mmomentum as the runaway with a Danny Welbeck goal at a first-half Bernardo Silva goal With City leading 4-3 in the utterly delighted Guardiola. Leicester’s penalty). Premier League leaders The Emirates. until Leicester were awarded shootout, Leicester’s two big “I‘m so happy,” the Spaniard ”We were tired, we had a lot reached the League Cup semi- Pep Guardiola’s City, even a soft looking penalty seven guns, second-half substitutes told Sky Sports after he had of young players, and it’s not finals with a penalty shootout with a second-string team, minutes into stoppage time Vardy and Riyad Mahrez, who bounced on to the King Power easy because Jamie Vardy and victory at Leicester City after a maintained their 21-match which Jamie Vardy converted. both helped change the game’s Stadium pitch to congratulate Riyad Mahrez were there. 1-1 draw following extra time unbeaten record in domestic But after extra time produced momentum, surprisingly his mixed bag of promising “What I liked the most is how on Tuesday. matches this season, thanks no further goals, Bravo, misfired. starlets and international we reacted and overcame that Arsenal, one of the sides once again in this competition their hero with two saves in Vardy’s spot kick clipped the heavyweights. situation. It’s a good indication trying vainly to catch City in to their reserve goalkeeper a penalty shootout win over outside of the right-hand post ”A lot of young players for the future.” (Reuters)

Manchester City chase winning record Rosicky ends professional career Unstoppable Manchester City claimed their 16th successive Premier Prague due to injury. League victory with a 4-1 triumph over Tottenham, and are now only four ormer Arsenal “My body was telling wins away from eclipsing the European record held by Bayern Munich Fmidfielder and Czech me for a long time that City have scored 56 goals Longest winning streaks in Europe* national side playmaker it does not want (to do this season – 17 more than Bayern Munich GER Tomas Rosicky -- dubbed it) any more,” he told a Manchester Utd – with Kevin Oct 2013 – Mar 2014 19 “Little Mozart” for his news conference. “I would de Bruyne (below right) scoring six and providing eight assists Internazionale ITA vision and pinpoint passing probably have nothing to Oct 2006 – Feb 2007 17 -- ended his professional offer my team mates and *In top five European leagues – England Barcelona ESP career yesterday after years Sparta.” France, Germany, Italy and Spain Oct 2010 – Feb 2011 16 of injuries often kept him The attacking off the pitch. midfielder, who made his Real Madrid ESP 16 Rosicky, 37, retired at international debut at age Mar-Sep 2016 Sparta Prague where he 19, started 105 games for Tomas Rosicky Monaco FRA began his career before the national team, making Feb-Aug 2017 16 moving to Borussia him the third most-capped Manchester City ENG Dortmund in 2001 and to player in the country’s Cups with Arsenal, for unfortunately also terribly Aug 2017 – 16 Arsenal in 2006 where he history. whom he appeared in 246 negative ones,” he added. played for a decade. He Rosicky won a games and scored 28 goals. “Without even thinking Man City coach Pep Guardiola returned to Sparta in 2016 Bundesliga title with “I lived through about, I would immediately holds records but only appeared 12 times Dortmund and two FA beautiful moments but do it again.” (Reuters) for longest winning streaks in Spain’s La Liga, German Bundesliga West Ham boss questions Lanzini ban and English Premier League London deception of a match official” during Oumar Niasse. CITY: PREMIER LEAGUE FIXTURES est Ham United manager last Saturday’s 3-0 Premier League win “I‘m disappointed because I don’t Dec 23 Bournemouth (h) David Moyes has questioned at Stoke City, with an independent see much consistency,” Moyes told theW Football Association’s decision regulatory panel agreeing that the reporters after West Ham’s 1-0 League Dec 27 Newcastle United (a) to hand midfielder Manuel Lanzini Argentine had dived to win the penalty Cup defeat by Arsenal. Dec 31 Crystal Palace (a) a two-game ban for simulation, that led to the opening goal. ”There’s another incident which Jan 2 Watford (h) saying there is a lack of consistency The FA rejected West Ham’s appeal was turned down. I wonder how they Jan 14 Liverpool (a) regarding incidents that warrant a of the ban on Tuesday, making Lanzini could get to that conclusion where Jan 20 Newcastle United (h) suspension. the second player to be retrospectively everyone was unanimous on the Lanzini was banned for “successful banned for simulation after Everton’s decision. (Reuters) Pictures: Getty Images © GRAPHIC NEWS Bravo for City in P23 shootout win SPORTS 2424 Thursday, December 21, 2017 Ronaldo trailing in Messi’s wake Cristiano Ronaldo, locked in a compelling battle with Messi for the title of being the best player in the world

Barcelona Ronaldo did not open his account in he defining image of the previous the league until his fourth league game, ‘Clasico’ in the league last April was striking the winner against Getafe, while theT sight of Lionel Messi defiantly showing his second goal did not come until his the back of his shirt to the baying Real ninth appearance, against Malaga. Madrid crowd after burying the winning His two goals in the last league outing goal to settle a thrilling contest 3-2 for against Sevilla took him to four for the Barcelona. season, his worst campaign so far in nine The goal, also the Argentine’s 500th years in Spain. Twenty one players have strike for his club, proved futile in Barca’s scored more than the usually prolific pursuit of Madrid, who still won a first Portuguese in Spain’s top flight this La Liga crown in five years, but has had a season, with Messi leading the way with surprising knock on effect on the current 14 goals. campaign. Cristiano Ronaldo, locked in a High standards compelling battle with Messi for the title Ronaldo has compensated for his poor of being the best player in the world, domestic form by maintaining his replicated Messi’s celebration four usual high standards in international months later when he scored for Real competitions. He is the top scorer in this against Barca in the Nou Camp in the season’s Champions League with nine Spanish Super Cup, but his actions had goals and last weekend struck the only unintended consequences. goal in the Club World Cup final against Ronaldo incurred an automatic booking Gremio to help Real sign off 2017 with a for removing his shirt to celebrate the goal club record five trophies. in Real’s 3-1 win and two minutes later His floundering league displays have was sent off for a second yellow card, this not affected his self-confidence, either. time for diving. “There is not a more complete player Incredulous at the decision, he pushed than me and I believe I am the best player referee Ricardo De Burgos Bengoetxea in the history of football, in the good and and was subsequently slapped with a five- the bad moments,” Ronaldo told France game ban, missing Real’s opening four Football this month after winning the Liga games. Ballon d‘Or and tying Messi in being By the time Ronaldo made his first named world player of the year a record league appearance of the season in an fifth time. Lionel Messi (L) and Cristiano Ronaldo eventual 1-0 defeat by Real Betis on Sept. With five goals in his last four games in 20, Messi was already on a remarkable all competitions, Ronaldo heads into the nine goals, while Madrid were seven ‘Clasico’ in prolific form, and it would be points adrift of Barca at that stage. no big surprise if he inspired Madrid to The champions host their bitter victory over Barca. rivals on Saturday sitting fourth in the But even if he does, Real will still Liga standings, 11 points behind Barca, face a huge task in chasing down the although they have a game in hand. No Catalans, who marched into an early lead side has ever won the Liga after falling while Ronaldo was shackled by his ban, eight points behind the leaders. partly due to mimicking Messi’s iconic Not helped by his lack of match practice, celebration. (Reuters)

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