Citizens Warned of Iranian Calls Inciting Violence

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Tel: 1722 8888 www.bfc.com.bh His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received Chief Minister of the Indian state of Kerala, Pinarayi Vijayan at Al-Safriya palace yesterday and reviewed ways of expanding economic, investment, and trade and tourism cooperation between the two countries. The meeting was attended by Vijayan’s wife Kamala, Principal Secretary Nalini Netto, Media Advisor John Brittas, Managing Director of LuLu Group MA Yusuffali, VKL and Al Namal Group Chairman Varghese Kurian, DT News Chief Editor Soman Baby and Regional director of LuLu Hypermarket Juzer Rupawala (Detailed story on pg 4)

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Muhannad Mansour/DTNN The statement mentioned exploitation of citizens’ right [email protected] that the groups called upon of organising peaceful public Bahrainis to use weapons such demonstrations”. Manama as Molotov cocktails, grenades DT News obtained one of the n international human and Kalashnikov rifles against posters available online calling for rights group yesterday security forces. acts of violence. They were issued Aissued a threat alert about a The centre condemned making by terrorists and banned groups possible terrorist attack on such calls for violence and including Al Ashtar Brigades, Bahrain citing calls made by terrorism under the cover of civil a radical group responsible for Iran in Iran to destabilise the Kingdom’s movements, accusing Tehran for the murder of Bahraini off-duty security during the upcoming supporting such groups. police officer, First Lieutenant national celebrations. “Such calls risk the lives of Hisham Al Hammadi on January “Iranian-backed terrorist people and would have dangerous 29. groups in Bahrain have spread effects on democracy and Three members of the group calls inciting violence and reformations of the Kingdom,” were executed by the Kingdom terrorism as the Kingdom BECHR said. on January 15 for the killing of celebrates the National Action It confirmed that a committee an Emirati police officer and two Charter (NAC) Anniversary on to detect such violations was policemen in 2014. February 14,” the Gulf European recently formed in cooperation According to the testimonies Centre for Human Rights with Bahrain Human Rights of members of the group who attack (GECHR) said in a statement. Watch Society (BHRWS). were arrested, they were trained “Radical and terrorist groups The centre added that the on carrying out attacks against with fake names have made committee will issue reports and security forces and explosives’ these calls,” the society stated, statements on the violations and by the Iranian Revolutionary confirming that some of the submit it to local and international Guard and Hezbollah terrorist groups are based in Iran, Lebanon media and international rights organisation in Iraq and mode and the UK. groups, to reflect this “dangerous Lebanon. 2 Sunday, February 12, 2017 Resumes activity with fully refurbished steel plant Manama experience in the steel sector. remium quality Bahraini steel products The plant, which is also the first of will soon make its presence in the its kind project in Bahrain, is expected Pinternational markets, thanks to Universal to reduce Bahrain’s dependency on Rolling W.L.L (Unirol) for successfully foreign imports of steel bars, produce resuming its operations here with fully new investment opportunities as well refurbished plants. as power up the economy by adding In a press conference held at its premises more jobs. in Hidd yesterday, Unirol announced that In this regard, Ali Der, the Operations it is starting the year with the continuation Director of Unirol said: “As a Bahraini of its operations under a new management. reinforcement steel products company, we Unirol, the provider of high quality will continue to contribute to the growth Bahraini reinforcement steel products, was of the industry, producing 180,000 Ton conceptualised in 2003 to serve the growing per year”. demand for construction steel in Bahrain, “At Unirol, we always assure to supply fuelled by high oil prices that resulted in high quality products that meet the highest unprecedented growth throughout a wide level of customer satisfaction in Bahrain spectrum of the economy, especially in the through local set up, quality assurance, real estate sector in the country and the competitive prices, just in time delivery, region as a whole. and excellent after sales service,” he added. A group of individual and institutional Elaborating on its future plans, investors from Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia Ali Der said Unirol has set a number contributed to the successful completion of of strategic goals to adopt the latest Unirol’s state of the art plant in December technologies and innovations in steel of 2008 and manufacturing, customer service, and drove it to proper environmental care. commercial “We aim to create new partnerships production in with clients by assuring them with the best 2009. level of products in terms of quality, and In 2016 the services,” Ali Der said. company was The conference and breakfast bought over by reception ended with a tour around new investors, the plan that included Unirol’s top with more than management and local Bahraini news 35 years of agencies. BYP SEO Ad_DT (16cm x 3col)-12 Feb 2017.pdf 1 2/8/17 10:34 AM Purebred Arabian horses in spotlight DT News Network efforts of maintaining the Arabian horses in WAHO Manama purity of purebred Arabian offices. “This has contributed he General Assembly horses. to the decrease of financial meetings of the World She also expressed her hopes revenues, but we are confident ArabianT Horse Organisation of preserving purebred Arabian to see an upturn in this, in (WAHO) Conference horses adding, “I am confident the coming years,” he said. continued yesterday, where the of seeing the members avoiding However, he reiterated the participants discussed many the new production trends and fact that WAHO is a charity important items on the agenda, in strains”. organisation and not a while other delegations The General Assembly profitable one.” presented their official reports approved the financial report Hisham bin Mohammed Al and special achievements in for the financial year ending Jodar, Minister of Youth and the field of purebred Arabian in 2015, where David Angold, Sports Affairs, praised HRH horses in the years 2015-2016. a member of the executive the Crown Prince’s keenness The meeting reviewed the committee, highlighted the to inaugurate the WAHO major obstacles encountering main items of the report. He Conference. Other activities the efforts of preserving stated that all the financial included the hosting of a Horse purity and safety of purebred practices were conducted Beauty Show at Riffa Fort as Arabian horses’ strains and in line with the WAHO’s part of the conference and a protecting them from genetic constitution and supervised by tour to the Bahrain National manipulation. official accounting companies Charter Monument. Princess Alia Bint Al Hussein, located in the UK. President of Royal Jordanian He also noted the major Equestrian Federation stressed challenges facing the the importance of hosting Organisation, including WAHO’s periodic meetings the drop in the registration towards the of purebred Sunday, February 12, 2017 3 Industry Minister to head committee Students warned DT News Network In another decree issued, Manama King Hamad assigned is Majesty King Hamad the Minister of Industry, Hbin Isa Al-Khalifa Commerce and Tourism issued a decree ratifying to head the Bahraini side against misconduct the agreement establishing in the above-mentioned the Bahraini-Russian cooperation committee with Governmental Committee Russia. Misbehaving students to lose travel benefits for Trade, Economic, The decree also mandates Scientific and Technological the minister to name the Muhannad Mansour/DTNN Cooperation, as per the members of the national [email protected] deal signed in Moscow on team that represents Bahrain September 6, 2016. in the panel. Manama ublic school students, who misbehave within the Pschool campus, during field 11, 2017. The authorities trips, activities organised by decision to reduce the trafffic the ministry or the school, fines, if paid within short and in school buses, may be time of committing the deprived of free transportation offence is appreciable as the services for the entire school Send your comments to life expense is getting high. year. Free transportation service is provided to all public schools students [email protected] Also the authorities decision The decision comes in a by students and penalties. Decision 99 of 2017 of Minister February 9 and is the first for more stern action new set of students discipline The amendments also added of Education Dr. Majid Al amended list to be announced his is in response to the against the traffic violators guidelines recently issued by that students’ suspension Nuaimi to issue the students since 2010. article, ‘Traffic fines is significant in the wake of educational authorities in the would only come into effect discipline guidelines to all The Education ministry mayT come down by 50pc’, increased accidents. Kingdom. The list, applicable if approved by the concerned public and private schools. provides free transportation published on February - Fayaz Muhammed to public and private schools departments in the ministry. The decision was published service to all public schools alike, included new violations It was mentioned in in the Official Gazzette on students in Kingdom.

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DT News Network tourism cooperation between memoranda of understanding [email protected] the two countries. which, he said, further King Hamad also highlighted consolidated joint cooperation Manama the strategic position of both in all fields. is Majesty King Hamad Bahrain and India as vital He hailed the landmark trade bin Isa Al Khalifa routes for international trade and industrial strides achieved Hcommended the contribution exchanges. by India which is considered of the Indian expatriate He underlined the steadily- at present one of the economic community and businessmen growing trade relations heavyweights in Asia and the from the State of Kerala between Bahrain and India world. to Bahrain’s development, since early 1900s, adding that Chief Minister Vijayan, progress and prosperity. trade ties have since developed on his part hailed HM King’s “The decades-long and prospered. dedicated efforts to bolster outstanding relations have HM the King recalled his bilateral relations, lauding always been based on mutual historic successful visit to the care which the Indian respect, cooperation and joint India in 2014, which yielded expatriate community finds in coordination in all fields”, positive results and a string of Bahrain. he said while receiving at Al-Safriya Palace, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. The leaders reviewed ways HM the King reviewed with Chief Minister Vijayan of expanding economic, long-standing friendship and His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa greets Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan at ways of expanding economic, investment, trade and tourism Al-Safriya Palace yesterday investment, and trade and ‘Kingdom well suited for Indian

President of HRH the Crown Prince’s Court Shaikh Khalifa bin Daij Al Khalifa, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, LuLu Group Managing investors’Director Yusuffali M A during the Bahrain –Kerala Business Forum PIC: MOHAMMED THASLEEM DT News Network “We are on course to Manama ndian investors were asked to take advantage implement a series of key of the ample investment opportunities reforms to enable andI joint projects in the Kingdom in order to enhance their presence in the the establishment region, top leaders said yesterday. The growing bilateral ties of businesses, between the two nations were discussed at the Bahrain-Kerala including facili- Business Investment Forum organised by the Economic tating registration Development Board at the Four process, reducing Seasons Hotel – Bahrain Bay. The forum, aiming to strengthen the minimum the bilateral economic relations and to increase investment cooperation between capital required, Bahrain and India was attended by Pinarayi Vijayan, Chief Minister of the state of Kerala in India, updating the collective high level Bahraini officials and a number of Bahraini- Indian business community representatives. funding, data protection The Kingdoms’ open business environment, strong and bankruptcy laws, infrastructure, well-developed legislative system as well as its highly skilled local workforce make Bahrain an which will encourage more attractive strategic choice for Indian investment, which will find Bahrain an ideal platform for businesses investment from India” seeking to enter the US$1.5 trillion Dollars GCC market Minister of Industry, Commerce and and establish a foothold in the region, it was stated. Tourism Zayed bin Rashid Al Zayani EDB Chief Executive Khaild Al Ruamihi giving a memento to Pinarayi Vijayan Sunday, February 12, 2017 5 vital in progress: HM King Indian investors urged to take advantage of investment opportunities in Kingdom Key reforms being made in business sector: Minister DT News Network Manama inister of Industry, Commerce and Tourism Zayed bin Rashid MAl Zayani, in his speech at the Bahrain- Kerala Business Investment Forum stressed on the various developments witnessed by the economy of the Kingdom. “Bahrain’s economy witnessed several developments in terms of economic diversification and the reduction of its dependence on oil, where non-oil sectors currently account for more than 80pc of the kingdoms’ GDP. We are on DT News Chief Editor Soman Baby who was the moderator speaking at the panel discussion in the presence of Khalid Al Zayani, Khalid Al Amin, Dr Sheriff course to implement a series of key Sahadulla and Dr Varghese Kurian reforms to enable the establishment PIC: MOHAMMED THASLEEM of businesses, including facilitating the registration process, reducing During the forum, Yusuffali M A, EDB, the organisers of the forum ION Exchange, Mukhta A2 Cinemas, imports vegetables, fabric, raw metal, the required minimum capital to Managing Director of LuLu Group has been working closely with its Electrosteel and Chemco. rubber and plastic products, elctronic launch a business, in addition to International confirmed that the stakeholders in the public and private India and Bahrain enjoy close and mechanical equipment, whereas updating the collective funding, data group will be announcing a number sectors to stimulate the business economic relations, with trade Bahrain exports raw metallic minerals, protection and bankruptcy laws. The of new projects in Bahrain later investment environment, and focuses between the two nations reaching chemicals, wood products, plastic and quality of these developments in the this year that will contribute to the on developing the competitive 253,954,683 million BD in 2015. India rubber products. business environment will encourage growth of the group, which advantage Indian investors to establish operates in the Kingdom and the of various operations in the region from region. economic sectors Bahrain and take advantage of the “This forum, combined with the in Bahrain. opportunities on offer,” he said. visit Pinarayi Vijayan, The Chief The board Khalid Abdulrahman Khalil Minister of the state of Kerala, has previously JUFFAIR MALL Almoayed, Chairman - Bahrain will enhance the investment and succeeded Chamber of Commerce and commercial ties between Bahrain and in attracting ﻣﺠﻤﻊ اﻟﺠﻔﻴﺮ Industry (BCCI) commented, “The India,” he said. leading Indian Kingdoms’ economic and trade Pinarayi Vijayan is in the Kingdom companies and relationship with India is at the at the invitation of Crown Prince, institutions to heart of our strategy to strengthen Deputy Supreme Commander, First make Bahrain HAPPY ties and links with major economies Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman home for and global markets, as trade volume of the Economic Development Board its regional DRIVE between the two countries exceeds Of Bahrain, HRH Prince Salman bin operations and one billion US dollars annually. The Hamad Al Khalifa. offices, including ties with Kerala will always remain strong. This is especially true considering the presence of significant “Our nations’ history and cul- economic contributions in a number of sectors including ture, as well as the efforts of professional services, the joint institutions, construction and engineering. Bahrain is mean that ties of full of opportunities and competitive advantages the Kingdom with that Kerala businessmen can take advantages of Kerala will remain in order to enhance their strong. Bahrain is For purchase worth BD 5/- from any outlet of Juffair Mall presence in the region.” get one rafﬂe coupon to win a “New Nissan Sunny” Khalid Al Rumaihi, full of opportuni- Chief Executive of the Promotion Period Bahrain Development ties and competi- th th Board extended his support 9 Feb 2017 to 8 May 2017 in implementing strategic tive advantages that Draw Date : 11th May 2017 initiatives and projects that will bring Venue: Juffair Mall mutual and long-lasting benefits to Kerala businessmen can * Conditon Apply أزﻳﺎء both parties. Fashions ﺗﺮﻓﻴﺔ We appreciate the role take advantages of in order to Entertainment“ ﻫﺎﻳﺒﺮ ﻣﺎرﻛﺖ Indian investment could play in enhance their presence in the Hypermarket ﺑﻨﻮك strengthening the national economy Bank ﺳﻴﻨﻤﺎ and we seek to encourage this as region” Cinema ﺳﺒﺎ وﺻﺎﻟﻮن part of the board’s role in attracting Spa & Saloon ﺻﺎﻟﺔ اﻟﻤﻄﺎﻋﻢ investments and contributing to the Khalid Abdulrahman Khalil Almoayed, Chairman Food Court creation of job opportunities in the - Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry Juffair, Kingdom of Bahrain, (Near Al-Fateh Petrol Station) Bahraini market.” (BCCI) 6 Sunday, February 12, 2017

Women and the World Meredith Ann O’Connell Seven Keeping Families Safe his week Russia and Ireland debated the criminalization of domestic violence in their respective legislation. Each countryT proposed laws that will have profound affects on both women and children who are experiencing family abuse. However, the laws could not have more different premises and conclusions. They highlight the fact that progress in killed gender equality is precarious and reflective at times (so it seems) on values that have little to do with protecting the as protest health and safety of actual women. After much objection from women’s advocates, Russian president Vladimir Putin has signed off on a new law Security forces stand in which violence that results in “minor harm” (such as guard as supporters of bruises) will be considered a misdemeanor. The previous law turns violent the movement gather punished similar offenses with imprisonment of up to two during a demonstra- years; now, a fine of up to $500, community service or up to tion in Baghdad 15 days imprisonment will punish violators. According to politicians, the reasoning behind the bill is to prevent lengthy prison sentences for parents who discipline their children. in Baghdad They also argue that the bill defends traditional family values and that Russian parents should have the right to hit their Baghdad began in 2015. of anonymity. September. children. even people were killed Police fired tear gas and He said more than 200 “The demonstrators tried Meanwhile, Ireland is reviewing Domestic Violence Bill in clashes that erupted rubber-coated bullets at the were hurt in the chaos. Most to cross Jumhuriya bridge, 2017, which contains several new measures aimed at assisting Sin central Baghdad yesterday, crowd when some protesters, were protesters suffering the security forces fired tear survivors of abuse. Whether they are married, unmarried but between the security most of them supporters of from tear gas inhalation, but gas to stop them but they living together or living separately, survivors will be able to forces and protesters cleric Moqtada al-Sadr, tried at least 11 had more serious insisted,” a senior police get a safety order from the courts. The bill will also allow for demanding reforms to to force a cordon and reach injuries caused by bullets and official said. survivors to give evidence in court through television link Iraq’s electoral system, police Baghdad’s fortified Green tear gas canisters. Sadr supporters accusing and be accompanied in certain proceedings. said. Zone. Protesters initially Iraq’s political class The differences between the two bills are clear: the latter The violence was the “There were seven dead gathered peacefully on of corruption and aims to protect women, while the former doesn’t. The Irish deadliest to break out at a as a result of the violence. Tahrir square to demand a nepotism broke into the bill shows that progress is willing to be made to protect protest since a wave of Two of them are from the change in the electoral law so-called Green Zone twice families, even though Ireland also has conservative family demonstrations accusing security forces and the other and the replacement of the in 2016, storming the prime values. In Russia, the deterioration of domestic violence Iraq’s political class of five are protesters,” said a electoral commission ahead minister’s office and the legislation is concerning as it shows that Russian society is corruption and nepotism police colonel on condition of provincial polls due in parliament building. -(AFP) willing to take a step backward. Furthermore, it is concerning because it is subjective: what is considered “minor violence?” How does the law address non-violent abuse? Most important to note is that domestic violence often starts out with small Syria rebels, acts of abuse such as slapping that evolve with time into more Mexico warns citizens to serious offenses. govt invited Why is it so difficult to protect women and children? Laws are meant to protect all members of society from harm: ‘take precautions’ in US to talks keeping families safe should be lawmakers’ ultimate priority. Almaty Survivors of abuse—women, children, even men—need to azakhstan’s foreign know that the law will protect them. They need to have easy minister, Kairat access to the protection they need to move on from their AbdrakhmanovK announced situations and live healthy, happy lives. yesterday that Syrian government officials and (The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do armed rebels are being invited not necessarily reflect the policy or position of this newspaper.) to peace talks to be held next week in its capital Astana. “It is planned to hold the latest high-level meeting Iraqi Airways plane within the Astana process on resolving the situation in Syria on February 15 and 16,” evacuated in Saudi Demonstrators protest US the ministry said in a President’s plan to build a statement. after wheel fire border wall along the US and It added that those Jeddah Jeddah when fire broke out on Mexico border (File photo) invited include “the undreds of passengers one of the wheels, the agency Syrian government” and were evacuated safely said. Mexico City Arizona. A 35-year-old mother “For this reason, the entire “representatives of the Syrian Hfrom an Iraqi Airways plane SPA said the captain exico’s government is of two US-born children, her Mexican community is invited armed opposition,” as well as yesterday after a wheel caught radioed the control tower to warning its citizens to deportation sparked protests to take precautions and UN envoy Staffan de Mistura fire on landing in Saudi report the problem and fire M“take precautions” amid the outside the immigration keep contact with its closest and US observers. Arabia. crews rushed to the aircraft “new reality” in the United office, according to consulates to receive the The talks are being brokered Emergency crews to extinguish the flames. It States, after an undocumented US media. necessary help to face this type by Syrian President Bashar evacuated 356 passengers said the fire was “limited” in mother was deported to her “The case of Mrs Garcia de of situation.” al-Assad’s allies Russia and “in record time without any scope. home country. Rayos highlights the new reality US President Donald Trump Iran and rebel backer Turkey, casualties”, the official Saudi The airport, one of the Guadalupe Garcia de Rayos that the Mexican community signed executive orders last which are all key players in the Press Agency said. Saudi’s busiest, is a key was sent back to Mexico, a is experiencing in US territory month to build a wall along conflict. The aircraft was landing at gateway for millions who visit day after she checked in with the stricter application of the US-Mexico border and They follow a meeting in King Abdulaziz International for the yearly hajj and for for a routine visit at the US migration control measures,” speed up the removal of Astana last month that ended Airport in the Red Sea city of minor umrah pilgrimages. Immigration and Customs the Mexican foreign ministry immigrants living illegally in without a breakthrough in the Enforcement in Phoenix, said in a statement. the country. nearly six-year conflict. Sunday, February 12, 2017 7 Russian warplanes using Iran airspace for Syria raids official Tehran political, security and military ussian warplanes are actions with Russia. IS executes using Iran’s airspace “The use of Iranian airspace toR carry out airstrikes in by Russian aircraft is made Syria, an Iranian official said subject to a joint decision, yesterday. taking into account the need “The fact that the Russian to fight terrorism,” he told bombers use Iranian airspace the IRNA news agency. continues because we have He said Russian planes had 5 Egyptians it total strategic cooperation not recently needed to land in with Russia,” said Admiral Iran for re-supply. Ali Shamkhani. Russian fighter bombers Shamkhani is secretary first used an Iranian military of the Supreme National base in August 2016 to attack Security Council and jihadist positions in Syria. - accuses of Tehran’s coordinator of (AFP) Turkey arrests two over ‘planning attacks’ in Europe Istanbul “The two Daesh (IS) urkish authorities have members were planning spyingCairo and policemen since the arrested two foreigners bloody attacks in Europe,” it he Islamic State group military overthrow of yesterday,T suspected of said. in Egypt claims to have president Mohamed Morsi planning attacks in Europe Police then raided a house executedT five men it accuses in 2013 unleashed a bloody on behalf of the Islamic State where the men were hiding in of spying for the army, which crackdown on his supporters. jihadist group. the southern Adana province is battling the jihadists in the The crackdown decimated The men were identified near the Syrian border and Sinai Peninsula. the Islamist movement as Abdullah El Halabi, 35, questioned them for 10 days. In a series of photos and killed hundreds of Danish citizen of Lebanese Swedish intelligence agency published on the secure his followers, and set off a origin, and Mohammed Tofik SAPO confirmed the arrest messaging app Telegram, jihadist insurgency that has Representative image Saleh, 38, Swedish citizen of of a Swedish national to the five men presented as “spies” killed hundreds of security Iraqi origin. Aftonbladet daily. are seen lying face down on personnel. The Egyptian army In October 2015, IS Both men allegedly joined “We are now concentrating the ground before a militant Most of the attacks have announced on Friday that claimed the downing of IS three years ago and on getting more information shoots them in the back of taken place in the Sinai it had killed “500 terrorists” a plane carrying Russian received weapons training in about this arrest and finding their heads with an assault Peninsula, which borders Israel since it launched a wide- tourists home from the Sinai Syria, Dogan said. out what the Turkish rifle. and the Gaza Strip, but attacks ranging security operation resort of Sharm el-Sheikh, They illegally travelled back investigation has shown,” Jihadists have killed have also been carried out in in the Sinai in September which killed all 224 people on into Turkey 12 days ago, it SAPO spokeswoman Nina hundreds of soldiers other areas including Cairo. 2015. board. - (AFP) added. Odermalm Schei said. - (AFP) Turkey to expand President’s powers Taliban suicide bomber kills Istanbul six in Afghanistan’s Helmand urkey’s election board officially confirmed Kandahar yesterdayT that a referendum t least six people were on constitutional changes killed yesterday when that would expand President Aa Taliban bomber rammed Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s an explosives-laden car into powers will take place on Afghan soldiers who had April 16. queued outside a bank in High Election Board head southern Helmand province Sadi Guven said in a televised to collect their salaries, speech that the date was fixed officials said. after the law was published Recep Tayyip Erdogan Nearly two dozen others, on the Official Gazette. The president will have including women and Erdogan signed the the power to appoint and children, were wounded in contentious law on Friday, fire ministers, while the post the explosion in the capital clearing the way for public of prime minister will be Lashkar Gah, many of them vote. abolished. critically. Guven said two colours -- The government says the The Taliban, who control Afghan soldiers move the bodies of victims from the scene of a suicide car bomb attack white and brown -- would far-reaching changes are vast swathes of the opium- “A suicide car bomber spokesman, confirmed the people, including a woman be used in ballot papers needed for more effective ravaged province and have killed six people, including casualties from the bombing, and a child. representing “yes” and “no” leadership, but opponents repeatedly threatened to five soldiers, and 21 others which upturned military The Taliban ruled out respectively. fear they will drag Turkey seize Lashkar Gah, claimed were wounded,” said vehicles and left the area civilian casualties in a The 18-article new into one-man rule. responsibility for the Helmand police chief Agha strewn with charred debris. statement on their website, constitution would create an Erdogan is seen by critics bombing, calling it revenge Noor Kentoz. The Italian-run Emergency claiming that 21 Afghan executive presidency for the as increasingly autocratic for recent US air strikes in the Omar Zhwak, the hospital in Lashkar Gah said army soldiers had been first time in modern Turkey. after 14 years in power. volatile district of Sangin. provincial governor’s it had received at least 12 killed. 8 Sunday, February 12, 2017

New York is small workshop in a friend’s house in industrial Brooklyn is a far cry from the glass skyscraper on Madison Avenue where he worked as an Hinvestment banker. But Eric Steffen is happy. Aged 39, he’s ditched his career in finance to reinvent himself as a menswear designer. At a table in the low-hanging, window-less basement, he unrolls denim and velvet. In a room on the ground floor stand a dozen sewing machines bought from a factory that went bankrupt. It may have been a difficult leap and the success of his nascent company, Financiers Fitted Underground, far from assured. But in a city like New York, where fashion is a major industry and looking smart is a must, Steffen is not the only well-paid professional dreaming of a more creative job. “I really enjoyed it. It was very fast-paced and I enjoyed the skill-set,” the former investment banker says of his previous job. “But I was not happy with a business where the model is maximizing shareholders’ values. Productivity was my greatest asset: that’s great for a machine, but not so great for a human being!” But why tailoring? Steffen had always struggled to find the perfect pair of jeans for his former footballer legs. After getting a suit made to measure, he no longer wanted to buy ready-to-wear. But with no design experience, he had to get some training: initially through private lessons and at New York’s famous Fashion Institute of Technology, which offers relatively affordable night classes. In April 2014, Steffen resigned from J.P. Morgan with the support of turned his wife, who was prepared to help financially. Nearly three years later, he has around 100 clients, “all word of mouth,” and hopes sales of his $400 made-to-measure jeans will enable him to take on a staff. ‘Word of mouth’ In contrast to his former employer, Steffen says he wants a company with a “more holistic business model” that maximizes “all the stakeholders’ values, not just shareholders.” Not all fashion converts share Steffen’s idealism, but many of them past the age of 30, are looking for personal fulfillment after slaving away round the clock for years at high-pressured New York companies. That’s the case for Gauri Sikka, 38, who is preparing to ditch her 10-year career in banking in April to launch a line of luxury dog clothes. “Ever since I was a teenager, I always wanted to get into fashion,” she says. “But back then, it was not considered as a respectable profession.” Her father insisted she earn an MBA, so she did. “My husband and I, we don’t have any kids, we have dogs,” she says. “They’re like our kids, so we don’t compromise: if I like something, even if it’s a $100 sweater, I’ll buy it.” After night classes at FIT and thanks to savings and her husband’s support, she can now devote herself to her passion and has founded her own company, The Doggie Days. She sees New York as a perfect niche market with so many well-paid professionals willing and able to spend lavishly on their pets. One of her first creations is a cashmere bandana, which her Maltese Dior has already modeled. She hopes to sell them for around $50. Close to burning out Former lawyer Nisha Jain specialized in mergers and acquisitions at one of Manhattan’s most reputable firms. Close to burning out in 2012, she abandoned her lavish salary to work, first as an intern then for pay at a ready-to-wear brand. A year ago, she launched her own website “Niche Mrkt,” which sells clothes for petite women such as herself. Now a young mother, she still does legal work on the side to supplement her income, but says she is happy to have found an industry “that allows me to be more creative.” “I dictate what I do instead of being at the mercy of a law firm,” she says. All three entrepreneurs say they use the skills they acquired in their previous jobs daily: communication, negotiation and simply understanding how finance and businesses work. And if their plans don’t work out? (AFP) Eric Steffen works in his shop

Washington Trump’s presidential campaign was while some algorithms may be crimes and a “feedback loop” which hen you browse online for helped by behavioural marketers helpful, others can be nefarious. stigmatizes poor communities. Wa new pair of shoes, pick a who used an algorithm to locate In her 2016 book, “Weapons of - In the world of finance, brokers How movie to stream on Netflix or apply the highest concentrations of Math Destruction,” she cites some “scrape” data from online and for a car loan, an algorithm likely “persuadable voters.” troubling examples in the US: other sources in new ways to make has its word to say on the outcome. But while such automated tools - Public schools in Washington decisions on credit or insurance. algorithms The complex mathematical can inject a measure of objectivity DC in 2010 fired more than 200 Her findings were echoed in formulas are playing a growing role into erstwhile subjective decisions, teachers -- including several well- a White House report last year in all walks of life: from detecting fears are rising over the lack of respected instructors -- based on warning that algorithmic systems skin cancers to suggesting new transparency algorithms can scores in an algorithmic formula “are not infallible -- they rely on the (secretly) Facebook friends, deciding who entail, with pressure growing which evaluated performance. imperfect inputs, logic, probability, gets a job, how police resources to apply standards of ethics or - Many jurisdictions are using and people who design them.” are deployed, who gets insurance “accountability.” “predictive policing” to shift The report noted that data systems run the at what cost, or who is on a “no Data scientist Cathy O’Neil resources to likely “hot spots.” can ideally help weed out human fly” list. Algorithms are being used cautions about “blindly trusting” O’Neill says that depending on how bias but warned against algorithms -- experimentally -- to write news formulas to determine a fair data is fed into the system, this could “systematically disadvantaging world articles from raw data, while Donald outcome. O’Neil argues that lead to discovery of more minor certain groups.” (AFP) Sunday, February 12, 2017 BUSINESS 9

Saab offers jet production hub to India Tesla chief in public feud with union All of us technology companies need to create New Delhi San Francisco some tools that help diminish the volume of fake news. We must try to squeeze this without wedish defence giant Saab has offered to build a state-of- feud between Elon Musk and the United Automobile stepping on freedom of speech and of the press, Sthe-art fighter jet factory in India should it seal a lucrative AWorkers revved up on Friday as the group denied but we must also help the deal to supply hundreds of his accusation they planted a mole to unionize Tesla reader. Too many of us military jets to New Delhi. employees. The UAW statement are just in the complain Saab and its US competitor was the latest twist in a saga category right now and Lockheed Martin have triggered by an online post by a haven’t figured out what emerged as the frontrunners man who claimed to work at Tesla’s to do” to supply around 250 single- plant in California for four years Tim Cook engine combat planes to and decried conditions faced by Apple CEO India’s air force. employees there.

Bin Faqeeh showcases unique projects at The KHCB reports Avenues Mall in Kuwait BD5.3 million Bin Faqeeh, a leading Bahrain-based privately-owned real estate investment company, is showcasing a number of its real estate projects at The Avenues Mall in Kuwait, which is among the largest shopping malls in the world full year profit Hidd heights Waterbay The portfolio of projects Another project showcased is “Waterbay”, which is located at showcased includes the heart of Bahrain Bay, the landmark development project in “Hidd Heights” which the Capital Manama. It will feature three distinct 10-storey resi- consists of 13-storey dences with around 600 luxury apartments that have spectacular building located in Hidd views, car parking, a host of leisure facilities such as swimming adjacent to Khalifa park, pools, gymnasium, saunas, a rooftop running track as well as a offering fully furnished wide range of supporting amenities and restaurant outlets. The studios, 1 bedroom and first of the three residences has an expected date of completion 2 bedroom apartments. end of 2018.

Alsidra Other projects Other projects show- In addition to that, the list of projects includes “The Treasure” cased include “Alsidra”, which is located in Dilmunia Island; “360” at the shores of Durrat an impressive luxury Marina, and “The Grand” which is a residential tower located in villa community with Seef District with close proximity to top shopping destinations, an astonishing 450 vil- making it an ideal choice for all family members. las of varying designs and capacities located This portfolio of projects offers a wide range of real estate options in Diyar Al Muharraq, that meets different needs and expectations of any investor. Bin and “PLUS” which is Faqeeh is proud to be one of the leading developers in Bahrain a 13-floor residen- and now it is targeting a large segment of potential buyers and tial tower located in investors from around GCC. Dr. Ahmad Al Mutawa, Chairman Khalil Ismail Al Meer, CEO Busaiteen. Manama 31, 2016. The net operational allocated as a precautionary haleeji Commercial profit increased by 35.6pc to & dividends will not Bank (KHCB) reach BD14.23m compared be distributed in order Kannounced its financial to BD10.49m achieved to empower the bank’s results for the financial year in 2015. The bank also financial position in local that ended in 31 December reported an increase in the & GCC markets & achieve 2016, reporting a net profit total income before return to a successful listing at Dubai attributable to the owners of investment account holders Financial Market” the bank of BD5.3 million, by 15.9pc to reach BD35.9m Chief Executive Officer compared with BD7m in 2016 after it was BD30.9m of the Bank, Khalil Ismail achieved at the end of 2015, in 2015 & the total income Al Meer said: “The main representing a reduction of increased by 21pc to reach performance figures indicate 24.3pc. BD25.79m against BD21.3m a growth of 17pc of the The bank achieved a achieved in 2015. total assets from BD654m net profit attributable to Commenting on the in 2015 to BD 765m in the owners of the bank of results, Dr. Ahmad Al 2016. BD733 thousand during Mutawa, Chairman of “Financing assets grew the last quarter of the year KHCB said: “In response to by 16.2pc to reach BD451m 2016, compared to BD978 the local and international compared with BD388m thousand in the last quarter market fluctuations that recorded in 2015. Similarly of the previous year resulting effect many financial the increase in the percentage in a decrease of 25pc. institutions, the Board of of client deposits reached The reduction in the Directors and the Executive 20%, rising from BD485m in net profits comes after Management have agreed 2015 to BD581m in the year impairment allowance of to follow a conservative 2016. The results also show 8.9m Bahraini Dinars for the strategy this year. As such, an increase in the customer period ended in December a sum of BD8.9m has been base.” 10 BUSINESS Sunday, February 12, 2017 Egypt inflation hits 29.6pc Tamkeen in January Cairo gypt’s annual inflation mulls backing Erate hit 29.6 per cent in January, official figures showed yesterday, three months after the government floated the pound in line with an International Monetary Fund bailout. Prices were rising even more quickly than in December, when inflation stood at 24.3pc, the highest level since January 2011 when the Arab Spring uprising was at its height. BIM Consumers have been hit by surging prices since November when the government floated the currency and slashed fuel subsidies as part of an economic reform package linked to the $12 billion IMF loan deal. COUNTRY/CURRENCIES BUY SELL The Egyptian pound, which had been pegged at 8.83 to AUSTRALIA 0.2972 0.2948 the dollar, has been trading BANGLADESH 0.00517 0.00476 at nearly 19. Food prices have CANADA 0.2948 0.2917 Dr. Ebrahim Mohammed Janahi, Chief Executive of Tamkeen and Shaikh Khalifa bin Ebrahim DENMARK 0.0571 gone up even more than those Al Khalifa, Chief Executive of Bahrain Bourse (BHB), with other officials during a discussion EGYPT 0.0361 0.0219 of other goods, rising by 38.6pc EURO 0.4089 0.4068 Manama economic prosperity. Chief Executive of Bahrain year on year. HONGKONG 0.04983 0.04943 amkeen announced it is He said this while holding Bourse (BHB). IMF mission chief Chris INDIA 0.00586 0.00576 Tstudying the possibilities a discussion with Shaikh He also pointed out that Jarvis said last month that INDONESIA 0.00002997 0.00002901 of supporting Bahrain Khalifa bin Ebrahim Al growing companies that have he expected inflation to ease IRAN TUMAN 0.00010959 Investment Market (BIM), a Khalifa, the Chief Executive a record of success, expertise significantly in the second half IRAQI DINAR 0.000294 project launched by Bahrain of Bahrain Bourse (BHB) and clear business plan can of the year. He said Egypt had JAPAN 0.003490 0.003420 Bourse (BHB) to support regarding the latest seek listing in BIM. made a “good start” on the JORDAN 0.5365 0.5351 entrepreneurs. developments achieved in “BIM has been created to reform package it had signed up KOREA 0.00037934 “Bahrain Investment BIM. Bahrain Investment help companies fund their to. In addition to the pound’s KUWAIT 1.2580 1.242 Market is considered one Market or BIM is the BHB’s expansion plans by raising devaluation, the government MALAYSIA 0.087300 0.0871 of the promising projects. It international market for capital through Bahrain also raised tariffs on hundreds NEW ZEALAND 0.2765 0.2752 will help startups to acquire companies seeking access to Bourse,” Shaikh Khalifa of imported items to up to 60pc NORWAY 0.0473 NEPAL 0.00398 0.00353 the funding solutions they growth capital. added. in December and introduced a OMAN 0.97962 0.97962 need in order to attain “BIM is one of the In this regard, he further value-added tax in September. PAKISTAN 0.00361 0.00360 progress and success,” said initiatives that the Bourse said that the bourse is all set The IMF approved a first PHILIPPINES 0.00783 0.00757 Dr. Ebrahim Mohammed launched to support to approve the applications $2.75 billion tranche of QATAR 0.10381 0.10376 Janahi Chief Executive of entrepreneurs by providing made by consultants who emergency loans in November SAUDI ARABIA 0.10061 0.26810 Tamkeen. financing alternatives with seek to represent their after Egypt’s foreign currency SINGAPORE 0.2701 0.2681 Dr. Janahi also said reasonable cost to finance companies at BHB in reserves plunged. SOUTH AFRICA 0.03020 0.03010 the project is in line with their expansion plans in all listing stages, starting The tourism sector, which SRI LANKA 0.00277 0.00251 Tamkeen’s objectives to aid comparison to banking with submitting the listing is one the main sources of SWEDISH 0.0454 the creation and development loans,” said Shaikh Khalifa application until raising foreign currency, has been SWITZERLAND 0.3845 0.3820 of enterprises in Bahrain for bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, the capital. badly hit by a persistent jihadist SYRIA 0.001740 0.0123 insurgency. (AFP) TAIWAN 0.012600 THAILAND 0.010970 0.010970 Manama TURKEY 0.1074 UNITED KINGDOM 0.4801 0.4772 our Seasons Hotels and Resorts has UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 0.102800 0.102810 Four Fappointed Richard Raab as the new General UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 0.37800 0.37805 Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay. YUAN 0.058500 0.0585 The assignment is Raab’s first as General Manager, having most recently served as Acting Rates are for indication purpose only. For firm rates or for currencies not listed above please Seasons call Bahrain Financing Company. Telephone: 17228888, Website: www.bfc.com.bh General Manager at Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeriah Beach when the former Regional Vice President and General Manager Simon Hotel Casson was promoted to President, Hotel Operations - Europe, Middle East and Africa. Raab’s Four Seasons career began in the Bahrain food and beverage side of the business, and COUNTRY 1 US DLR 1 UK STG 1 SFR 100 YEN has since spanned hotels and resorts in six countries prior to arriving in Bahrain. Among BAHRAIN 0.3770 0.4739 0.3784 0.3375 Bay names assignments in London, Hawaii, the Caribbean KUWAIT 0.2855 31.8904 0.2866 0.2556 and St. Petersburg prior to first arriving in the Gulf region in Dubai, Raab’s resume includes OMAN 0.3849 0.3835 0.3863 0.3446 the legendary Beverly Wilshire in Los Angeles, QATAR 3.6420 3.6285 3.6555 3.2605 Richard site of Wolfgang Puck’s original CUT, now one UAE 3.6730 3.6594 3.6866 3.2883 of Manama’s most popular restaurants and one of two of the international celebrity chef’s SAUDI 3.7500 3.7361 3.7639 3.3572 Richard Raab Raab GM dining concepts at Four Seasons in Bahrain. In the depth of winter I finally [email protected] learned that there was in me an invincible summer. – Albert Camus Sunday, February 12, 2017 11 NMS-DPS bid farewell to Grade XII students

o bid adieu to the outgoing Examination and their future class XII students, a farewell endeavors. The teachers too partyT was organized by the Grade showered their blessings to the XI students themed, “Kabh Alvida students. Na Kehna’’ at New Millennium Miss Garvita Mehta and Master School-DPS. An array of fun filled Moksh Pachisia were adjudged as activities and performances were “Farewell Princess and Farewell dedicated to the seniors. Students Prince”. shared some special moments The games conducted were jogging down the memory lane, enjoyed by all and made the as there were some poignant evening come alive. This was speeches and videos given by the followed a sumptuous buffet staff as well as students. dinner. The school Managing Director Students expressed their Geetha Pillai presented mementos gratitude and heartfelt thanks to the Grade XII students and for the school management, bestowed her blessing to them. Principal and teachers for their She wished the students the very continuous support, guidance best for their forthcoming Board and motivation. CFA Society Bahrain launches graduate training program Manama CFA Society Bahrain is tying up with is a testimony of people and by investing in these students to develop their growth FA Society Bahrain, the Kingdom’s some of the top employers in Bahrain, our dedication as a their future we will ensure after graduation and into the labour pre-eminent association for local including Ahli United Bank, Bahrain society to providing the prosperity of our great market. Mutamahin enables our best investmentC professionals, hosted Bourse, Bahrain Islamic Bank, university students nation. We extend our and brightest to really pursue their the kick off session of its 2017 round Bahrain National Holding, Bahrain with the opportunity thanks and appreciation to dreams.” for Mutamahin, one of the top fresh Credit, BBK, Kuwait Finance House, to gain financial and all the Bahraini institutions Mutamahin will hold its training graduate development programmes Mumtalakat and Zain to provide professional skills that and Tamkeen for their sessions from February to April 2017 in the Kingdom. The programme internships for the best performing will better prepare them continuous support and will provide candidates with a will provide training to over 70 final participants. Tamkeen is also a for a career in a dynamic and dedication towards variety of training sessions on Ethics year university students and fresh Strategic Partner of the program. and highly competitive contributing to the at Work, Project Management and graduates, with the top 15 to be The programme has now benefited industry. We continue Mr. Mahmoud Nawar development of local capital Technical Skills, as well as general awarded internships at some of the most over 150 students since it was launched to build on the success market and professional career skills such as Team Work, prestigious employers in Bahrain. in 2014, securing over 35 internship of the previous years skills.” Personal Branding, Presentation and The programme was initiated positions for Bahraini graduates, many with a growing student base and alumni Mr. Muizz Alaradi, CFA, Chairperson Interview Skills. The majority of the to develop and nurture university of which have led to full-time careers body, in order to develop Mutamahin of the Mutamahin programme added: training sessions will be led by experts graduates, with the long-term vision in the field. to be the best path for these graduates “Dedicated students who exhibit a in the region who are committed to of contributing to a new generation Mr. Mahmoud Nawar, CFA, to shape a more trustworthy financial commitment to excellence deserve all the professional development of young of ethical, dedicated, and seasoned President of CFA Society Bahrain, industry.” the help they can get. We are delighted Arab talent. These include Lead, Chapel investment professionals. This year, commented: “This programme A country’s greatest asset is its young to continue building a platform for House and CFA Institute. 12 Sunday, February 12, 2017

A civic reception was given to Chief Minister of Indian state, Kerala, Pinarayi Vijayan at the Bahrain Keraleeya Samajam on Friday

Bahrain Par- ents Society Vice Chairman C H Rafaqt and his team arranged a reception honouring Chief Coordi- nator of PMLN UAE Khalid Basheer at Taya Restau- rant in Seef 12 Sunday, February 12, 2017 Sunday, February 12, 2017 13

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received Chief Minister of the Indian state of Kerala, Pinarayi Vijayan at Al-Safriya palace yesterday and reviewed ways of expanding economic, investment, and trade and tourism between the two nations. Managing Director of LuLu Group MA Yusuffali also attended Minister of Education, Dr. Majid Al Nuaimi received University of Bahrain President, Dr. Riyadh Yusef Hamza who presented him with a collection of commemorative stamps issued recently marking the university’s 30th anniversary. The Education Minister praised the university’s achievements over Kairali TV Bahrain Busi- three decades, stressing it’s standing as a national educational institution from which many students ness Awards were dis- graduated in various disciplines tributed on Friday by Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. More than a dozen Keralites were awarded at the event including Subair Kannur, for social services. Pinarayi Vijayan presented a honouring certificate to Al Na- mal VKL Group Chair- man Varghese Kurian and business award to K.G Baburajan in the presence of Kairali TV Managing Director John Brittas and RP Group chairman Dr Ravi Pillai

Seef Properties donated a cheque worth BD3,000 to the Bahrain His- Supreme Council for Health (SCH) Chairman Lieutenant-General Dr. Shaikh Mohammed bin Abdulla torical and Archaeological Soci- Al-Khalifa met Turkish Health Minister Recep Akdag yesterday and discussed ways of developing joint ety, which comes in line with the cooperation. The meeting focused on the Turkish strides in promoting self-management of hospitals and company’s CSR strategy to sup- health centres, as Bahrain plans to launch the health insurance scheme port various charity organisations and societies in the Kingdom. The cheque was presented by the Chairman of Seef Properties, Essa Najibi to the society’s General Secretary and Public Relations Officer, Maha Al Sulaibeekh, and was done in the presence of Seef Properties officials including Dr. Mustafa Al Sayed, the Vice Chair- man of Seef Properties and chairman of the CSR committee, and Zakareya Buallay, the Secretary of A civic reception was given to Chief Minister of Indian state, Kerala, Pinarayi Vijayan at the Bahrain Keraleeya Samajam on Friday the Board of Directors

Bahrain Par- ents Society Vice Chairman C H Rafaqt and his team arranged a reception honouring Chief Coordi- In line with its continuous efforts to uplift the young sporting talent of Bahrain, VIVA Jusoor, VIVA’s Cor- nator of PMLN The fifth edition of the Al-Basta Market organised by the Southern porate Social Responsibility arm invested in a state-of- the-art outdoor football pitch for the female foot- UAE Khalid Governorate in collaboration with Tamkeen and a number of public ball team of Shaikha Hessa Girls’ School. Director of CSR at VIVA Bahrain, Layla Janahi and VIVA Bahrain Basheer at and private sector institutions concluded yesterday at the Bahrain Chief Government Affairs Officer, Shaikh Zeyad bin Faisal Al Khalifa handed over the investment amount Taya Restau- International Circuit (BIC), amid high turnout of visitors who enjoyed to Board Member of Shaikha Hessa Girls’ School, Yousif Salahuddin and Principal of Shaikha Hessa Girls’ rant in Seef eight weeks of diversified shopping, recreational and cultural events School, Samya Al Kooheji 14 Sunday, February 12, 2017

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Los Angeles The Batman” standalone film will be helmed by Matt Reeves,“ say sources. Reeves is in early talks to take over directing duties after actor-filmmaker Ben Affleck stepped down from the role in late January. Affleck will still star in and produce the Warner Bros. movie. Sources told variety.com that the “War for the Planet of the Apes” director has already committed to helming the superhero movie, although a deal isn’t done yet. (IANS)

Los Angeles ctors Tom Holland and Chris Pratt will appear in “Avengers: Infinity War”, Robert Downey Jr has confirmed.A Downey Jr took a break from filming the movie, to reveal the two actors’ presence in the superhero film, via a special video. In a Facebook Live video filmed by Holland on the “Avengers: Los Angeles Infinity War” set, Downey Jr confirmed the news, reports variety. eality TV personality com. Turning the camera around, Holland reveals himself to be on Khloe Kardashian has the movie’s set and covered in motion picture dots (for his mask, returnedR to her famous last which moves with the motion of Holland’s facial expressions). name after her divorce with retired professional Later in the video, “Guardians of the Galaxy” actor Chris Pratt basketball player Lamar Odom was officially joined Downey Jr, also confirming his role in the upcoming finalised. She celebrated it with a unique cake. sequel to “Avengers: Age of Ultron”. Directed by brothers Joe and On Thursday, the 32-year-old reality TV star Anthony Russo, “Avengers: Infinity War” is slated to release on got a surprise - a big licence-shaped cake from her May 4, 2018. (IANS) assistants to celebrate her name change on her new passport, reports aceshowbiz.com. Khloe got help from sister and reality TV star Kim Kardashian in commemorating the happy day. (IANS)

ctor Matt Lanter is set to joinA the cast of ‘Pitch Perfect 3’. The 33-year-old actor’s description of the character and plot line are yet to be revealed. The film will be helmed by Trish Sie. Elizabeth Banks, who directed ‘Pitch Perfect 2’ will reprise her role as Gail and Jennifer Stone will remain a producer, along with Max Handelman of Brownstone Productions and February 12, 1993 Paul Brooks of Gold Circle Entertainment. Recently veteran actor John Wizards of Waverly Place star who played Abby Lithgow was added to the cast. Anna Kendrick, Rebel Hanover in the 2011 film Mean Girls 2 and was nom- Wilson and Brittany Snow are all signed on to return for the inated for a Young Artist Award for her role in House, movie. (TOI) M.D. She also starred in Harriet the Spy: Blog Wars. 14 Sunday, February 12, 2017 Sunday, February 12, 2017 15

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Los Angeles The Batman” standalone Los Angeles “film will be helmed by Matt scar nominees Lin-Manuel Reeves, say sources. OMiranda, Sting and Justin Reeves is in early talks to Timberlake, and 2014 Oscar take over directing duties after actor-filmmaker winner John Legend will perform Ben Affleck stepped down from the role in late at the 89th annual Academy January. Affleck will still star in and produce the Awards here later this month. Warner Bros. movie. Miranda will be joined by Sources told variety.com that the “War for the actress-singer Auli’i Cravalho to Planet of the Apes” director has already committed perform the nominated “Moana” to helming the superhero movie, although a deal track “How far I’ll go”, reports isn’t done yet. (IANS) variety.com. Musician Sting will perform “The empty chair” from “Jim: The James Foley Story”. The song was co-written with three-time nominee J. Ralph. Los Angeles Los Angeles Singer-actor Timberlake will perform ctors Tom Holland and Chris Pratt will appear in tars like Celine Dion, Jennifer Lopez and John Travolta have been “Can’t stop the feeling!” from “Trolls”. “Avengers: Infinity War”, Robert Downey Jr has Sannounced as presenters at the 59th annual Grammy Awards. He shares music and lyric credits with Max confirmed.A Downey Jr took a break from filming the movie, The Recording Academy released this year’s full list of presenters Martin and Karl Johan Schuster. to reveal the two actors’ presence in the superhero film, via a on Friday, which include Dion, Lopez, Taraji P. Henson, Nick Jonas Singer Legend will perform both special video. and Kelly Clarkson, reports etonline.com. nominated tunes from “La La Land” - In a Facebook Live video filmed by Holland on the “Avengers: Los Angeles Late King of Pop Michael Jackson’s daughter Paris, Camila “Audition (The fools who dream)” and “City Infinity War” set, Downey Jr confirmed the news, reports variety. eality TV personality Cabello and Jason Derulo will also be on hand to present, along of stars”. The two songs were performed by com. Turning the camera around, Holland reveals himself to be on Khloe Kardashian has with The Chainsmokers, Halsey, Pentatonix, Thomas Rhett, the film’s lead actors Emma Stone and Ryan the movie’s set and covered in motion picture dots (for his mask, returnedR to her famous last Travolta and Ryan Seacrest. Gosling respectively in the film. which moves with the motion of Holland’s facial expressions). name after her divorce with retired professional Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Solange Knowles, Gina Rodriguez, Legend’s own “La La Land” track “Start a Later in the video, “Guardians of the Galaxy” actor Chris Pratt basketball player Lamar Odom was officially Katharine McPhee and Laverne Cox are also some of the fire” was not nominated. joined Downey Jr, also confirming his role in the upcoming finalised. She celebrated it with a unique cake. presenters at the awards ceremony, which will be held on He previously won for the song “Glory” sequel to “Avengers: Age of Ultron”. Directed by brothers Joe and On Thursday, the 32-year-old reality TV star Sunday. (IANS) from “Selma.” (IANS) Anthony Russo, “Avengers: Infinity War” is slated to release on got a surprise - a big licence-shaped cake from her May 4, 2018. (IANS) assistants to celebrate her name change on her new passport, reports aceshowbiz.com. Khloe got help from sister and reality TV star Kim Kardashian in commemorating the happy day. (IANS)

ctor Matt Lanter is set to joinA the cast of ‘Pitch Perfect 3’. The 33-year-old actor’s description of the character and plot line are yet to be revealed. The film will be helmed by Trish Sie. Elizabeth Banks, who London directed ‘Pitch Perfect 2’ will ctress Dakota Johnson found filming “Fifty Shades reprise her role as Gail and Jennifer Stone ADarker” much easier than the prequel because she was will remain a producer, along more comfortable with her co-star Jamie Dornan and the crew. with Max Handelman of “It is so much easier especially knowing Jamie and having Brownstone Productions and February 12, 1993 a relationship with him, and knowing the crew, it was such Paul Brooks of Gold Circle much easier than the first one,” Johnson said at the London Entertainment. premiere of the movie, reports femalefirst.co.uk. Recently veteran actor John Wizards of Waverly Place star who played Abby The premiere was targeted by protesters who accused the Timberlake is an American singer, songwriter, actor and record producer. Born Lithgow was added to the movie of “glamourising and normalising” domestic abuse, in Memphis, Tennessee, he appeared on the television shows Star Search and cast. Anna Kendrick, Rebel Hanover in the 2011 film Mean Girls 2 and was nom- with those objecting wearing T-shirts emblazoned with “50 The All-New Mickey Mouse Club as a child. In the late 1990s, Timberlake rose Wilson and Brittany Snow are Shades is domestic abuse” and waving placards featuring to prominence as one of the two lead vocalists and youngest member of NSYNC, all signed on to return for the inated for a Young Artist Award for her role in House, slogans such as “50 Shades grooms women” and “Christian which eventually became one of the best-selling boy bands of all time. movie. (TOI) M.D. She also starred in Harriet the Spy: Blog Wars. Grey is a rapist.” (IANS) 16 COOL ZONE Sunday, February 12, 2017 CROSSWORD Your star today Creative projects that you may have been YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION (Mar 21st - Apr 20th) working on for a while could prove especially ego boosting. You’re doing a great job. A change of employment and increase in income may be in the works. If you don’t feel passionate about what you’re doing, expect the chance to become involved in an enterprise that you do feel strongly about. (Apr 21st - May 21st) You’re an appealing person, but today you could project more magnetism than ever. Don’t be surprised if you draw admiring glances from strangers you pass in the street. Romance should be going very well for you. A hot date with a current or potential love partner could take place tonight. You might also be feeling especially artistic and inspired. (May 22nd - Jun 21st) Today you may contemplate changes in your home. They could be physical, like redecorating, or refurnishing. Or someone could move in or out. Whatever the change, it’s likely to be fortunate. If you’re thinking of such a change, you can proceed confidently. You should be feeling especially inspired now, so be creative and manifest whatever has been on your mind. (June 22nd - July 23rd) If you aren’t currently romantically involved, today you might suddenly see an old friend or neighbour in a new light. This can be thrilling, but it might not be a good idea to do anything about it just yet. You’re feeling especially sensual today, and therefore any Across Down attraction you feel could pass by tomorrow. 1- Condescend;; 6- Dish of raw vegetables;; 11- Frequently;; 14- 1- Box;; 2- ___ Bell;; 3- Melville novel;; 4- Numbered work;; 5- Deli (July 24th - Aug 23rd) Your financial situation could undergo some Argentine plain;; 15- Dried plum;; 16- Part of ETA;; 17- Acoustic meat;; 6- Steeple;; 7- Circle segments;; 8- Him, to Henri;; 9- South positive upheaval now, probably as the result engineer;; 19- Bandleader Kyser;; 20- Cocks;; 21- Ship apartments;; American boa;; 10- Tenfold;; 11- Jack of “The Great Dictator”;; 12- of a career advance. This process is likely to 23- Arctic explorer John;; 24- Make right;; 25- One of the three Magi;; Former French currency;; 13- Romantic rendezvous;; 18- Drop of continue today, as social events put you in water expelled by the eye;; 22- Bikini part;; 24- Wagons;; 25- 1/100 touch with valuable contacts. It might be a 29- Country singer Tucker;; 30- Violinist Zimbalist;; 31- Ace, e.g.;; 32- good idea to listen to others today and not Anaconda;; 35- In spite of;; 39- Lilt syllable;; 40- Phooey!;; 41- Words of a monetary unit;; 26- Get an ___ effort;; 27- Mex. miss;; 28- Church perch;; 29- Sensation provided by buds on the tongue;; 31- Graph;; try to voice ideas of your own or make any on a Wonderland cake;; 42- Animal trap;; 44- Consented;; 45- Divide decisions. into three parts;; 48- Civil War inits.;; 49- Name of God;; 50- Fortress 32- Sever with the teeth;; 33- Treater’s words;; 34- Old;; 36- Of the (Aug 24th - Sep 23rd) in Paris;; 55- Chart shape;; 56- Process of swallowing;; 58- Conductor windpipe;; 37- Denial;; 38- Patriotic org.;; 42- Compass reading;; A powerful desire for change could have you thinking of travelling, or perhaps relocating to ___- Pekka Salonen;; 59- Ways to the pins;; 60- Alamogordo’s county;; 43- Sewing instrument;; 44- Kind of D.A.;; 45- Laid-back;; 46- Mrs. Gorbachev;; 47- Do ___ a Waltz?;; 48- Bring about;; 50- Ran, as colors;; a distant state or foreign country. Friends who 61- Ingot;; 62- Evade;; 63- Swellings;; live far away could be trying to convince you to 51- Sock ___ me!;; 52- Fibbed;; 53- Knowledge;; 54- Slaughter in join them. This isn’t a minor decision. It requires Cooperstown;; 57- Bearded grazer;; careful thought. You might be tempted to act impulsively, but wait for a while. In a few days, you will know if the change is right for you.

R (Sep 24th - Oct 23rd) Some vivid and interesting dreams could BEETLE BAILEY bring a lot of repressed memories up and force you to confront them. This could be a bit disconcerting, but still positive. Psychological obstacles to financial success and romantic happiness could be cleared away, which could change your life. It’s vital that you write down your dreams. You won’t want to miss out on this. (Oct 24th - Nov 22nd) A transformation in your circle of friends could occur today and change your life. Someone exciting could move in nearby, and you could hit it off. Expect stimulating conversations and fascinating new information. If you aren’t currently involved, this person could be a potential romance. At least you will make a new friend. Take a close look and don’t initiate things too quickly. (Nov 23rd - Dec 21st) Opportunities to do well-paying creative work could come to your attention today, perhaps online. You will probably like it, as it may give YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION you freedom. Whether you actually want to S U D O K U try it or not depends on your situation. You might want to get some chores done around the house today in order to leave free time tomorrow for whatever you want to do. (Dec 22nd- Jan 20th) You probably feel passionate now. You may enjoy browsing through catalogues of rich fabrics or furniture. Erotic novels could also appeal to you. If you’re currently involved, you may want to spend the evening alone with your partner. If you aren’t, don’t be surprised if you attract someone new. Either way, you will draw admiring glances from strangers.

(Jan 21st - Feb 19th) Legal matters should definitely work in your favour today, particularly any involving property. You’re likely to feel positive about life, and your home life should be especially gratifying. Romance could be on your mind. If you can get together with a lover, you will probably grow quite a bit closer. Artistic projects, particularly regarding the home, should also go well. A call from a romantic partner could lead to an (Feb 20th - Mar 20th) intimate get-together. It’s likely to be highly gratifying emotionally and bring you closer How to play: together. Passionate poetry and novels could Place a number in the empty boxes in such a way that each especially appeal to you right now. If you’re row across, each column down and each 9-box square into writing, you could channel your rush of sensuality into producing results that are so contains all of the numbers from one to nine. well thought out that they surprise even you. 17 Sunday, February 12, 2017

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TOUR Venue: Four Seasons Enjoy a unique ambience & intimate Date: Till 18 Feb 2017 Hotel atmosphere as you dine, with love Time: Based on each restaurant’s Discover a new horizon vocals by the renowned Paul Adams. operating hours of gastronomy with The ‘Taste Tour’ will return Chef Nazlan Muhamad LOVE IN THE SEA this year and will include a total (Asian cuisine) during Date : 14 Feb 8 pm - 15 Feb 2 pm of 29 participating restaurants. an interactive cooking Venue : Fishmania- Manama Participants will be able to sample class in our lively buffet Walk in through the doors at dishes and vote for their favorite restaurant Bahrain Bay Kitchen. Reservations: +973 17115500 Fishmania and leave your date restaurants. They will also have the mesmerized as you are greeted with MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH AT opportunity to win An Infinity Q50 sparkling wine once seated next to BAHRAIN BAY KITCHEN Date: March 17, 12:30pm to 3:30pm car from YK Almoayyed & Sons as are priced BD 15 Net including second course will be more advanced our large glass facades that will have Venue: Four Seasons Hotel part of a ‘The Taste Tour’ raffle draw. soft drinks and juices or BD 25 Net and will extend from 19th to the you gazing at the shiny stars in inclusive of selected house beverages. 23rd.” Contact 17380096 or send the night sky as they reflect onto Personalized giveaway will be “LOYALTY TO BAHRAIN: THE Timings are 7pm until 10:30pm details to [email protected]. the Arabian Sea. Enjoy a specially prepared for all mothers during EXPERIENCE OF EXPATRIATES” every Monday. catered set menu along with a bottle Mother’s Day Brunch at Bahrain Date: February 13 VALENTINE’S DAY SPA of some exquisitely tasting wine for Bay Kitchen. 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It was committee of the Bahrain Chamber voucher for the lady. wine to enrich the divine tastes of Venue: Four Seasons Hotel the product of wise leadership and of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) our classy and delicately prepared Saturday Brunch: Offering wide embodied the spirit and underscored is organizing two specialized courses VALENTINE’S DAY AT TEATRO dishes for this day of romance, selection of Arabic favorites such as the values of the Kingdom and its in jewelry designing in cooperation DOWNTOWN the Castle of Love will be the most lamb Ouzi, cold mezzes and much people,” ICC Vice-Chairman of the with HRD- Antwerp Institute of Date : 14 Feb 6 pm - 11:45 pm romantic hotspot in town to take more. It’s just the perfect offer for Board of Trustees and Executive Gemmology between 13th and 23rd Venue : Downtown Rotana- your date to set his/her soul on fire. you and your family. 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January – the first time he transferred his exceptional 70,000 Yes No Can’t Say The crisis began Friday and guide the survivors out Challenge, held on Friday Ramzi Al Qassab wasn’t the victor in any race in form to the BMR 600, where when a pod of 416 whales to sea while also prevent the as part of the National Race in a silver CIVIC, this regional series – Alneaimi he was competing in the became stranded on Farewell other 200 from coming to Day at Bahrain International Michael Priester in a stormed out of the gates this Super Stock category riding Spit. shore. Circuit (BIC) in Sakhir. white Honda CRX and meeting. his Kawasaki ZX6R. He won The whales were refloated “But in spite of best efforts Despite their victories, both Mohammed Janahi in a The Qatari was nearly a race one Ahead of in front at high tide but linked up with by everyone to prevent further drivers had mixed luck in the Red Mini Cooper Works second quicker than his closest of Ali Ahmed Adiby (+3.844) evacuated meeting. rounded out fourth to rival in qualifying, and then also on a ZX6R in second a so-called “super pod” of losses, the large pod of 200 another 200 whales gathered pilot whales that were free- Shaikh Salman won a wet sixth places. took the race one chequered and Mohammad Adhan Al International Monetary Fund off shore. swimming, have stranded,” first race but then dropped In race two, Faqihi flag in ahead of runner-up Zaidan (+15.364) in third on a and German Finance Minister Rescuers waded into deep DOC spokesman Herb out of race two due to engine did well to battle from Fahad Alsowaidi (+4.616), Yamaha R6. Wolfgang Schaeuble should trouble, while Faqihi made up his starting position while Ahmed Almuyini In the Hornets class where stop playing with fire in water, to form a human wall Christophers said. on the fourth and final (+9.809) was third with riders were competing on handling Greece’s debt” for his non-classification in race one with a hard-fought row alongside Himmo, Alshammari, Salman Khalaf identical 600cc Honda Hornet Winners on the podium Alexis Tsipras victory in the second sprint. with Janahi and Priester and Wesley Pearce completed bikes, Pawel Rosciszewski Greek Prime Minister Mishal Alneaimi and Shaikh Salman (one minute Himmo in a black CIVIC. forming the front two. the top six. won race one with David Ali Alshammari both came 17.255 seconds) in qualifying Midway through the race, Shaikh Salman, starting In race two, Alneaimi Wynne in second. Khalifa Military officers stand, away with fantastic doubles had started the day topping Faqihi and Himmo could not from sixth, was forced out (12:49.772) did well to fight Khalil Ebrahim was third. where a 250 kg World in their respective series. the timesheet in practice and continue eventually leading to of the race after three laps his way back to the front after In race two, Alshammari War Two bomb was Rest in sight Alneaimi won both races then pole position in his white their non-classification. and Faqihi (18:15.522) took losing four positions in the (+13:14.322) completed his found in the Bahrain Superbike Honda CIVIC. Shaikh Salman (17:40.552) over as the leader with Stones early stages of the Super Stock double, with Al Polish PM in recovery Championship (BSBK) while The defending champion went on to secure a pole-to- (+2.978) in second, Himmo race, Zaidan (+10.776) in second, stage after car accident Alshammari enjoyed his own continued his fine form flag victory in comfortable (+4.679) third and Janahi and while Nawaf Al Shuaibi pair of victories in the Bahrain in race one, getting off to a fashion, while Lee Stones Al Qassab rounded out the (+17.726) was third, Motorcycle Racing (BMR) 600. clean start to maintain his (+41.221) took advantage of top five. with Rosciszewski, Wynne All the action was held advantage ahead of a chasing the opportunity and finished Mishal Alneaimi (12:38.430) and Adel Najjar Greece to defuse WWII bomb along BIC’s 2.550-kilometre pack that included Faqihi , also as the runner-up in his BMW enjoyed a fine double in the rounded out the Thessaloniki ambulances, authorities from has never been found in an Inner Track. in a white CIVIC and Raed 3 Series/F20C, with Martyna BSBK, which featured 13 top six. reek authorities began Greece’s second city said. area this densely populated,” evacuating some The full evacuation Tzitzikostas added. 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Singkawang a trance as they marched to Eastwood joined the grid A Porsche Carrera Cup Eastwood held his position to Shaikh Hamad Al Khalifa Abdulla the northern city during road Evacuation is “obligatory”, Defusing the bomb and Turk gets 8 years jail in theft undreds of men and the sound of loud music. for race one of the fourth GB scholar, Eastwood (two take the win with Ryan Cullen both drop positions, while managed to works last week and is due to regional security chief then moving it to a military of $55 mn in ATM hacks women with metal The “tatung”, who live minutes 13.611 seconds) second and Frijns third. Shaikh Isa Salman Al Khalifa secure a second be defused today. Apostolos Tzitzikostas told shooting range “could take A Turkish computer hacker Hskewers pierced through around Singkawang on the flew into Abu The three Bahraini drivers kept his position as the drivers place finish in the Porsche More than 300 disabled reporters Friday. us up to two days”, he added. who helped steal $55 million their cheeks and wearing Indonesian part of Borneo, Dhabi and on the track competing at the continued into the first lap of GCC Rookie Category. come out of it learning people and bedbound The operation is It is not yet known which from ATM machines in doz- costumes adorned with are believed to possess onto the Yas Marina Circuit for the first the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix After Race 1, Shaikh Isa a lot and understanding patients were set to be the first unprecedented in Greece, side in the war dropped the ens of countries using data monkey skulls yesterday took supernatural powers that grid time, it was all about getting circuit. Salman said, “This is the first more to hopefully win my evacuated yesterday using 20 “where a bomb of this size bomb or when it fell. - (AFP) from credit card issuers was part in a colourful parade on means they do not feel pain some vital experience All three drivers pushed race for me at Yas Marina class in Race 2. In contrast sentenced to eight years in Borneo island. when hit with sharp weapons whilst building on throughout the race, the gaps Circuit, so I’m very happy I to the other drivers who have prison. As they marched, the and are considered healers. some impressive between the cars increased and finished second in the Porsche raced here before, I’m feeling people in bright costumes - They are a culturally mixed performances over made it difficult to overtake. GCC Rookie Championship. I confident comparing results China villagers ‘beat the Cat food litters motorway, known as “tatungs” - struck group, and their members the first half An incident late on saw Shaikh don’t think this is the best race and I’m excited for the next causing traffic tailback themselves with machetes include ethnic Chinese and of the season. Isa Salman exit the race early, I’ve had, but I have definitely race.” and swords and walked over Dayak tribespeople. Shaikh Hamad Al Khalifa in A truck carrying 2,000 nails, without apparently The “tatung” tradition action Buddha’ for good harvest pounds (40 tonnes) of cat suffering any injuries. has been passed down for food collided with a car in Some appeared to fall into generations in the area. central France, littering the Rising Star beat Blaster DT News Network despite being dismissed for thanks to fine knocks by Faris (Sebastian 22, Nissar 3/27, motorway with its tins for Manama 118 with Vinith (30) the main (61) and Sachin (37). Sugesh 4/15) by 20 runs. kitty. ising Star defeated Royal scorer and Rasheed (three 8) Fateh Curtain 164/8 RBlaster by 20 runs in the for 15) the best bowler, while Other scores: in 25 (Arslan 30, Khurram 34, 6 dead after strong quake Test for Modi as India’s latest matches of the BFC Hempel Paints were bowleed (BFC 25 overs Golden Sumesh 3/31) bt G4S Legends shakes southern Philippines sponsored BCL 25 Overs out for 80 with Rashid (26) the League): 99/10 (Manu 31, Adnan 3/18, Golden League at the Busaiteen main scorer and Rajeev (four 1) Typhoon 118/10 Naeem 3/15) by 65 runs. Rescuers dug through rub- biggest state votes Grounds in Muharraq. for 10) the pick of the bowlers. (Vinith 30, Rasheed 3/15) bt villagers taking part in the “beat the ble yesterday to find survi- Muzaffarnagar Batting first, Rising Star Meanwhile, in the Golden Hempel Paints 80/10 (Rashid (Golden League Knock vors after a powerful earth- Buddha” celebration in Yuxi village. oters in India’s most were dismissed for 126 with League Knockout Cup, 26, Rajeev 4/10) by 38 runs. Out): quake struck the southern populous state cast their Anu (23) top scoring and Elite Cargo Unique were 2) Titans 108/10 1) Fire Link 86/8 in Philippines, killing at least six ballotsV yesterday in a contest Roshan (five for 16) being the comfortable nine-wicket (Nadeem 29, Rakeeb 2/12, 18.5 (Umar 12, Naveen 3/18, people and sending thou- Longyang village against both drought three days attempted to carry seen as a test for Narendra best of the bowlers. winners against SNCS Royal Bilal 2/23) beat Shaheens Faris - Unique Jenson - Rising Star Gigin 2/14) bt Tornado A 85/9 sands fleeing for safety. eating a rock statue of and flood. it across a nearby river, while Modi halfway through his In reply, Royal Blaster were Rider 3Q as the latter were 69/10 (Shams 13, Pravin 4/7, Prasanth 5/23) bt Union CC 6) Muharraq Eagles in 20 (Naveen 13, Waqas 4/22, BBuddha to wish for a good In preparation for the another team of more than a For more, catch us term as prime minister. bundled out for 106 with the dismissed for 122 with Shyju Rameez 2/8) by 39 runs. 102/10 (Rana 23, Lalith 3/16) 93/0 in 5.1 (Abdul Rauf 50, Raheel 3/19) by 2 wickets. new year and an abundant event, villagers wrapped the dozen tried to stop them by online at: Uttar Pradesh is home main resistance from Navas (33) the top scorer and Jijo 3) Kordal 80/1 in 5 by 41 runs. Azhar 20) bt SNB 92/10 2) Gujjar CC 76/1 (21) with Jenson (five for 21) (three for 32) the best of the (Farzan 55) bt Hala CC 77/10 5) Thunder Bolt 36/1 (Fawad 26, Imran 5/12) by 10 in 7.2 (Asitha 39, Neroshan harvest, villagers in China’s centuries-old Buddha idol in blocking them with freshly www.newsofbahrain.com to over 200 million people a referendum on Modi’s eastern Fujian province have red cloth and rinsed it with hewn bamboo sticks. and polls in the battleground controversial ban on high- and Allen (three for 21) the bowlers. (Sharafu 8, Sarmad 3/7, Farzan in 6.1 (Dhaval 22, Narender wickets. 31) bt Byju’s Learning App a unique way of worshipping water, before tightly tying it to The mock struggle lasted state are a bellwether of value banknotes, a move pick of the bowlers. In reply, Elite Cargo Unique 2/10) by 9 wickets. 1/3) bt GT Abdulaal 35/10 7) Rock Star 148/8 75/10 (Nabeel 18, Rizwan the deity. a wooden palanquin. for hours until the defenders /nobonline national politics. aimed at combating tax In another match, Typhoon reached the target in scoring 4) Alpha Fire Bahrain (Shams 13, Karthik 5/11, in 25 (Anil 46, Jarin 43, 3/15, Aseetha 2/20) by 9 The stone represents a local Four men who had been on finally relented and welcomed /newsofbahrain This election is seen as evasion by the rich. beat Hempel Paints by 38 runs 123 for one in 17.3 overs 143/9 in 25 (Ruvinda 47, Rohit 3/6) by 9 wickets. Binoi 3/26) bt Bulls 128/10 wickets. god capable of defending the a strictly vegetarian diet for the rock Buddha. SPORTS Sunday, February 12, 2017 21

DTShaikh News Network Salman,Al Qassab Faqihi(+1:21.43) riders competing on identical winwhile Mike “Spike” Edwards Manama was third to become the Ducati 899 Panigale sports (+4.290) claimed second place haikh Salman bin Isa bin first-ever lady driver to bikes. and Alshammari (+13.465) Ebrahim Al Khalifa and finish on the podium in After not finishing in third with Alsowaidi, Almuyini SMohamed Faqihi claimed a the history of the BIC first place in race two of and Khalaf in the top six. victory apiece in an exciting 2,000cc Challenge in her the previous round held in Alshammari (13:10.960) fourth round of the BIC 2,000cc silver Renault Clio. January – the first time he transferred his exceptional Challenge, held on Friday Ramzi Al Qassab wasn’t the victor in any race in form to the BMR 600, where as part of the National Race in a silver CIVIC, this regional series – Alneaimi he was competing in the Day at Bahrain International Michael Priester in a stormed out of the gates this Super Stock category riding Circuit (BIC) in Sakhir. white Honda CRX and meeting. his Kawasaki ZX6R. He won Despite their victories, both Mohammed Janahi in a The Qatari was nearly a race one Ahead of in front drivers had mixed luck in the Red Mini Cooper Works second quicker than his closest of Ali Ahmed Adiby (+3.844) meeting. rounded out fourth to rival in qualifying, and then also on a ZX6R in second Shaikh Salman won a wet sixth places. took the race one chequered and Mohammad Adhan Al first race but then dropped In race two, Faqihi flag in ahead of runner-up Zaidan (+15.364) in third on a out of race two due to engine did well to battle from Fahad Alsowaidi (+4.616), Yamaha R6. trouble, while Faqihi made up his starting position while Ahmed Almuyini In the Hornets class where for his non-classification in on the fourth and final (+9.809) was third with riders were competing on race one with a hard-fought row alongside Himmo, Alshammari, Salman Khalaf identical 600cc Honda Hornet Winners on the podium victory in the second sprint. with Janahi and Priester and Wesley Pearce completed bikes, Pawel Rosciszewski Mishal Alneaimi and Shaikh Salman (one minute Himmo in a black CIVIC. forming the front two. the top six. won race one with David Ali Alshammari both came 17.255 seconds) in qualifying Midway through the race, Shaikh Salman, starting In race two, Alneaimi Wynne in second. Khalifa away with fantastic doubles had started the day topping Faqihi and Himmo could not from sixth, was forced out (12:49.772) did well to fight Khalil Ebrahim was third. in their respective series. the timesheet in practice and continue eventually leading to of the race after three laps his way back to the front after In race two, Alshammari Alneaimi won both races then pole position in his white their non-classification. and Faqihi (18:15.522) took losing four positions in the (+13:14.322) completed his in the Bahrain Superbike Honda CIVIC. Shaikh Salman (17:40.552) over as the leader with Stones early stages of the Super Stock double, with Al Championship (BSBK) while The defending champion went on to secure a pole-to- (+2.978) in second, Himmo race, Zaidan (+10.776) in second, Alshammari enjoyed his own continued his fine form flag victory in comfortable (+4.679) third and Janahi and while Nawaf Al Shuaibi pair of victories in the Bahrain in race one, getting off to a fashion, while Lee Stones Al Qassab rounded out the (+17.726) was third, Motorcycle Racing (BMR) 600. clean start to maintain his (+41.221) took advantage of top five. with Rosciszewski, Wynne All the action was held advantage ahead of a chasing the opportunity and finished Mishal Alneaimi (12:38.430) and Adel Najjar along BIC’s 2.550-kilometre pack that included Faqihi , also as the runner-up in his BMW enjoyed a fine double in the rounded out the Inner Track. in a white CIVIC and Raed 3 Series/F20C, with Martyna BSBK, which featured 13 top six. Eastwood wins @ Yas Marina DT News Network round at the Porsche GT3 as a guest driver, taking pole After qualifying well in Manama Cup Challenge Middle East, position in qualifying and their respective categories, a orthern Ireland surprising drivers to take first sharing the front row with crowded turn one saw Shaikh while bmr 600 action newcomer Charlie place on the podium. title hopeful Charlie Frijns, Isa Abdulla Al Khalifa and Shaikh Isa NEastwood joined the grid A Porsche Carrera Cup Eastwood held his position to Shaikh Hamad Al Khalifa Abdulla for race one of the fourth GB scholar, Eastwood (two take the win with Ryan Cullen both drop positions, while managed to minutes 13.611 seconds) second and Frijns third. Shaikh Isa Salman Al Khalifa secure a second flew into Abu The three Bahraini drivers kept his position as the drivers place finish in the Porsche Dhabi and on the track competing at the continued into the first lap of GCC Rookie Category. come out of it learning onto the Yas Marina Circuit for the first the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix After Race 1, Shaikh Isa a lot and understanding grid time, it was all about getting circuit. Salman said, “This is the first more to hopefully win my some vital experience All three drivers pushed race for me at Yas Marina class in Race 2. In contrast whilst building on throughout the race, the gaps Circuit, so I’m very happy I to the other drivers who have some impressive between the cars increased and finished second in the Porsche raced here before, I’m feeling performances over made it difficult to overtake. GCC Rookie Championship. I confident comparing results the first half An incident late on saw Shaikh don’t think this is the best race and I’m excited for the next of the season. Isa Salman exit the race early, I’ve had, but I have definitely race.” Shaikh Hamad Al Khalifa in action Rising Star beat Blaster DT News Network despite being dismissed for thanks to fine knocks by Faris (Sebastian 22, Nissar 3/27, Manama 118 with Vinith (30) the main (61) and Sachin (37). Sugesh 4/15) by 20 runs. ising Star defeated Royal scorer and Rasheed (three 8) Fateh Curtain 164/8 Blaster by 20 runs in the for 15) the best bowler, while Other scores: in 25 (Arslan 30, Khurram 34, latestR matches of the BFC Hempel Paints were bowleed (BFC 25 overs Golden Sumesh 3/31) bt G4S Legends sponsored BCL 25 Overs out for 80 with Rashid (26) the League): 99/10 (Manu 31, Adnan 3/18, Golden League at the Busaiteen main scorer and Rajeev (four 1) Typhoon 118/10 Naeem 3/15) by 65 runs. Grounds in Muharraq. for 10) the pick of the bowlers. (Vinith 30, Rasheed 3/15) bt Batting first, Rising Star Meanwhile, in the Golden Hempel Paints 80/10 (Rashid (Golden League Knock were dismissed for 126 with League Knockout Cup, 26, Rajeev 4/10) by 38 runs. Out): Anu (23) top scoring and Elite Cargo Unique were 2) Titans 108/10 1) Fire Link 86/8 in Roshan (five for 16) being the comfortable nine-wicket (Nadeem 29, Rakeeb 2/12, 18.5 (Umar 12, Naveen 3/18, best of the bowlers. winners against SNCS Royal Bilal 2/23) beat Shaheens Faris - Unique Jenson - Rising Star Gigin 2/14) bt Tornado A 85/9 In reply, Royal Blaster were Rider 3Q as the latter were 69/10 (Shams 13, Pravin 4/7, Prasanth 5/23) bt Union CC 6) Muharraq Eagles in 20 (Naveen 13, Waqas 4/22, bundled out for 106 with the dismissed for 122 with Shyju Rameez 2/8) by 39 runs. 102/10 (Rana 23, Lalith 3/16) 93/0 in 5.1 (Abdul Rauf 50, Raheel 3/19) by 2 wickets. main resistance from Navas (33) the top scorer and Jijo 3) Kordal 80/1 in 5 by 41 runs. Azhar 20) bt SNB 92/10 2) Gujjar CC 76/1 (21) with Jenson (five for 21) (three for 32) the best of the (Farzan 55) bt Hala CC 77/10 5) Thunder Bolt 36/1 (Fawad 26, Imran 5/12) by 10 in 7.2 (Asitha 39, Neroshan and Allen (three for 21) the bowlers. (Sharafu 8, Sarmad 3/7, Farzan in 6.1 (Dhaval 22, Narender wickets. 31) bt Byju’s Learning App pick of the bowlers. In reply, Elite Cargo Unique 2/10) by 9 wickets. 1/3) bt GT Abdulaal 35/10 7) Rock Star 148/8 75/10 (Nabeel 18, Rizwan In another match, Typhoon reached the target in scoring 4) Alpha Fire Bahrain (Shams 13, Karthik 5/11, in 25 (Anil 46, Jarin 43, 3/15, Aseetha 2/20) by 9 beat Hempel Paints by 38 runs 123 for one in 17.3 overs 143/9 in 25 (Ruvinda 47, Rohit 3/6) by 9 wickets. Binoi 3/26) bt Bulls 128/10 wickets. 22 Sunday, February 12, 2017 SPORTS

Berlin rturo Vidal and Arjen Robben Khalid netted last-minute goals in A Bayern Munich’s 2-0 win at Ingolstadt comes yesterday to open a seven-point lead as their main Bundesliga from behind rivals all lost. Bayern, who host Arsenal on Wednesday to oust Bayern in the Champions League last 16 first leg, broke the deadlock when Neil NC Mohammed Khalid Vidal ghosted in behind the Ingolstadt defence and Aidan Payne/ DTNN against Auriene Mariot. put his side ahead on 90 [email protected] In the other two matches, minutes. Bahrain Federation Cup Robben netted just 60 ohammed Khalid player Nazley Nader was a seven seconds later to seal victory in Mrecorded the most 6-0, 6-1 winner over Bhavya the Bavaria derby. impressive result as he came Sabbineni and Sai Rama It was a deserved win for from a set down to defeat Balakrishnan won through Bayern after Robert Lewandowski Neil NC 4-6, 6-1, 10-7 in 6-0, 6-0 against Ranem hit the crossbar late on and had a the first day of the Boys 14 Ghattas. first-half effort cleared off the line. years and under singles on “It was an important win for us the opening day of the 22nd Other results: (1st Rd): and gives us a lot of self-confidence for Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait Boys 12 years and under Wednesday,” said Bayern coach Carlo (BBK) Juniors Open Tennis Singles: clear Ancelotti. Championship 2017 yesterday 1) Aseem Khalid w/o Bayern’s cause was helped as main at the Bahrain Tennis Club Rayyan Ammar, rivals RB Leipzig, Eintracht Frankfurt (BTC) premises in Juffair. 2) Gaurish Kadian and Borussia Dortmund all lost. In other first round w/o Ali Darion, Second-placed Leipzig lost for the matches played, Aboud 3) Luciano Bellanto second week in a row in crashing 3-0 Tartir was a 6-2, 6-4 winner bt Krishan Tilani at home to Hamburg, who escaped the over Adam Karim, while 6-0, 6-3, bottom three. Allesandro Bellanto defeated 4) Anirudh Sai RB were two goals down after 24 Sulaiman Al Gosaibi 6-1, Balakrishnan w/o minutes in a nightmare first-half 6-1, Mohammed Al Khan Yiorgos Hadjigeorious. as they conceded two headers from got the better of Amritansh (1st Rd): Girls 14 years and almost identical situations. Choudhary 6-0, 6-0 and under Singles: Third-placed Frankfurt lost 3-0 at Soham Shah received a 1. Adita Jacob w/o Bayer Leverkusen as Javier ‘Chicharito’ walkover win from Devansh Nour Hammad, Hernandez scored two superb goals Sharma. 2. Maya Besius w/o to take the pressure off coach Roger The Girls 18 years and Aanya Khana. Schmidt following back-to-back under Singles also got Today schedule: (4pm, defeats. underway with top seed 5pm): Chicharito volleyed home a cross on Manni Zhang brushing (Round of 16): Boys 12 and five minutes, then doubled the tally on aside Liya Savasman 6-0, under. (6pm): 63 minutes. 6-0 and second seed Aleina (Quarter finals): Boys 14 Kevin Kampel’s long pass was Alex easily winning 6-1, 6-0 and under. volleyed on the wing by Karim Bellarabi and Chicharito slammed home the cross with his first touch on 63 minutes before Kevin Volland Neuville hits wall Leverkusen 3 Eintracht Frankfurt 0 netted Leverkusen’s third. Torsby Ingolstadt 0 Bayern 2 Fourth-placed Dortmund crashed hierry Neuville’s world Werder Bremen 0 Borussia Moenchengladbach 1 2-1 at Darmstadt, who remain bottom Tchampionship curse Darmstadt 2 Borussia Dortmund 1 and seven points from safety. struck for the second time in RB Leipzig 0 Hamburg 3 Thomas Tuchel named three two races on Saturday when Schalke 2 Hertha Berlin 0 teenagers in Dortmund’s starting line- he crashed into a concrete up before Tuesday’s Champions League barrier at Rally Sweden just Bayern Munich’s last 16, first-leg, match at Benfica. when he was cruising to disaster struck -- and he had Chilian midfield- Dzenis Burnic made his debut in victory. already hinted that there was er Arturo Vidal Aston Villa 0 Ipswich 1 defence, the second 18-year-old in The Belgian Hyundai driver no room for complacency. the starting line-up alongside US had taken a commanding celebrates Brighton 4 Burton 1 international midfielder Christian 43.3sec lead over Finland’s Standings Derby 3 Bristol City 3 Pulisic, while attacking midfielder Jari-Matti Latvala in a Toyota 1. Jari-Matti Latvala-Miikka Fulham 3 Wigan 2 Emre Mor is only 19. into the day’s final stage, a Anttila (FIN/Toyota Leeds 0 Cardiff 2 It backfired as Darmstadt went ahead usually straightforward Yaris) 2h04:59.3, Fiorentina 1 Udinese 0 Norwich 5 Nottm Forest 1 on 21 minutes when US international spin around the Karlstad 2. Ott Tänak-Raigo Molder Preston 4 Brentford 2 striker Terrence Boyd, on loan from hippodrome. (EST/Ford Fiesta RS) at 3.8, QPR 1 Huddersfield 2 Leipzig, was unmarked. But Neuville misjudged a 3. Sébastien Ogier-Julien Reading 0 Barnsley 0 Dortmund’s Germany winger Marco corner and lost the steering Ingrassia (FRA/Ford Rotherham 1 Blackburn 1 Reus hit the crossbar from a free- on his car after the left front Fiesta RS) 16.6, Wolves 0 Newcastle 1 kick on 32 minutes before midfielder wheel came off worst after 4. Dani Sordo-Marc Marti Results at the time of closing Raphael Guerreiro levelled with a bullet hitting the barrier. (ESP/Hyundai i20) 1:39.5, shot just before the half-time break. Last month, Neuville 5. Craig Breen-Scott Martin But Darmstadt sealed the win when also led in Monte Carlo on (IRL-GBR/Citroën C3) Antonio-Mirko Colak got in behind the the Saturday night only for 2:04.5, Guingamp 2 Lyon 1 defence and slotted his shot Dortmund a costly error on Sunday to Dijon 1 Caen 0 goalkeeper Roman Burki’s legs. cause him to hand victory to Stage winners Lille 1 Angers 2 Borussia Moechengladbach climbed world champion Sebastien Neuville (SS2, SS3, SS5, SS6, Monaco 5 Metz 0 to ninth as Thorgan Hazard, brother of Ogier instead. SS7, SS14), Nancy 0 Montpellier 3 Chelsea star Eden, scored in their 1-0 Neuville had been just Tänak (SS8, SS9, SS10, SS11), Guingamp’s French defender Toulouse 4 Bastia 1 win at Werder Bremen, who drop into 60km from his fourth career Latvala (SS1, SS4, SS13), Jonathan Martins Pereira the bottom three. (AFP) win on Saturday before Sordo (SS15) SPORTS Sunday, February 12, 2017 23 Man Utd rise London time at the Emirates Stadium was coming to lexis Sanchez brought an end. Madrid manager Arsene “I didn’t give any indication about my ionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar were all on target as WengerA some breathing space future,” Wenger told reporters. “You know Barcelona went top of La Liga for the first time since October with a brace of goals as Arsenal I appreciate very much that you want me to Lwith a 6-0 thrashing of Alaves yesterday. overcame Hull City 2-0 in the rest, absolutely. But I am not ready for In a dress rehearsal of the Copa del Rey Premier League yesterday. that yet.” final, Alaves paid for their semi- The Chilean forward Sanchez put Arsenal ahead in final exertions against Celta contentiously scored with his controversial fashion, the ball hitting Vigo in hand in the 34th minute his right hand and rebounding into midweek as and netted a stoppage- the net after his close-range shot had Barca moved time penalty to get come back off Hull goalkeeper Eldin two points Arsenal back to Jakupovic. The goal was allowed to ahead of Real winning ways stand by referee Mark Clattenburg Madrid. following and another handball, this time However, successive spotted by the officials, gifted Madrid have defeats by Sanchez his second goal in three games Watford stoppage time. in hand, and leaders starting Chelsea. Gabbiadini double with a visit to They Sam Clucas was dismissed for Osasuna later on provisionally blocking Lucas Perez’s goal-bound header and Saturday. climbed to Sanchez dispatched the spot-kick for his 17th Barca’s success was overshadowed, third place, goal of the campaign. though, by violent clashes between nine points After not featuring in United’s three fans outside the ground before kick- behind previous league games, Martial gave Mourinho off which left one supporter in hospital Chelsea, a reminder of his ability by inspiring his team with serious head injuries. while to victory over Watford. And in another blow to the Catalans, Manchester The French forward set up United’s opener Aleix Vidal was stretchered off with a United moved in the 32nd minute at Old Trafford with a low horrible looking ankle injury just three t o within a point cross that was tapped in by Mata. minutes from time. of the Champions League Martial got on the score-sheet on the hour, On the field, Barca boss Luis Enrique places by beating Watford 2-0. running onto Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s pass, rotated his squad once more with Anthony Martial marked his return cutting inside and coolly beating Heurelho six changes from Tuesday’s 1-1 draw to the starting XI by scoring one goal Gomes at his near post. with Atletico Madrid that secured and setting up another for Juan Mata Seventh-place Everton squandered a their place in a fourth consecutive as Jose Mourinho’s side leapfrogged chance to close on the teams above them Cup final. Liverpool, who host second-place after being held to a 0-0 draw at sixth-bottom However, despite a trip to Paris Tottenham Hotspur later on Saturday. Middlesbrough. Sunderland remain bottom Saint-Germain upcoming on Spurs sit above Arsenal on goal of the table after Southampton’s new Italian Tuesday, Messi, Suarez and Neymar difference, with Manchester City a point striker Manolo Gabbiadini scored a slick brace were all included and ran riot. back in fourth place ahead of their trip in a 4-0 win at the Stadium of Light. There was no doubt over the to Bournemouth on Monday. Jason Denayer also put through his own outcome once Barca went in front United trail City by a point, goal before Shane Long completed the scoring thanks to a fine team move finished off having played a game more, with in added time. Second-bottom Crystal Palace by Suarez from close range eight minutes before Liverpool two points further were also beaten, Joe Allen scoring in the half-time. back in sixth. second half to give Stoke City a 1-0 win that A goalkeeping error from Fernando Pachecho Following his side’s saw Mark Hughes’s team climb to ninth. allowed Barca to double their lead three minutes win over Hull, Wenger Gareth McAuley was credited with a later as he punched a loose ball off Suarez’s head dismissed a claim by former stoppage-time equaliser for West Bromwich and the ball rebounded for Neymar to tap into an Arsenal Albion in a 2-2 draw at West Ham United. empty net. striker Ian After Nacer Chadli put West Brom ahead in The champions hit top form after the break with Wright the fifth minute, West Ham hit back through four further goals in eight minutes. that he had Sofiane Feghouli and Manuel Lanzini, only for Messi drilled his 34th goal of the season low past admitted his McAuley to level at the death. (AFP) Pacheco just before the hour mark. The Argentine was then played in by Suarez, but the last touch came off Alaves defender Alexis English Premier League: to make it 4-0. Ivan Rakitic blasted home the fifth Sanchez from Suarez’s Arsenal 2 Hull 0 cut-back before the Uruguayan Liverpool 2 Tottenham 0 rounded off the Man Utd 2 Watford 0 Real Betis 0 Valencia 0 rout himself after Middlesbrough 0 Everton 0 Alaves 0 Barcelona 6 Pacheco had Stoke 1 Crystal Palace 0 Athletic Bilbao 2 Deportivo la Coruna 1 parried Neymar’s brace Sunderland 0 Southampton 4 Osasuna 1 Real Madrid 1 initial effort. West Ham 2 West Brom 2 Results at the time of closing Yet, Barca’s Playing today fine day was Playing today Villarreal v Malaga (1100) spoiled late on Leganes v Sporting Gijon (1515) when Vidal’s Burnley v Chelsea (1330 GMT) Las Palmas v Sevilla (1730) right ankle gave way under lift Swansea v Leicester (1600 GMT) Atletico Madrid v Celta Vigo (1945) an innocuous looking Playing tomorrow Playing tomorrow challenge from Eibar v Granada (1945) Hernandez. Gunners Bournemouth v Manchester City ( 2000 GMT) (AFP) Sanchez brace P23 lift Gunners SPORTS 2424 Sunday, February 12, 2017

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Melbourne ight-time Olympic champion Usain Bolt secured a classy winE for his All-Stars team with two impressive runs on the final night of the inaugural Nitro Athletics and declared the new format exactly what track and field needs. After restricting himself to a leg of the mixed 4x100m relay on each of the first two nights at Melbourne’s packed Lakeside Stadium, the world’s fastest man contested the 150m, winning second convincingly. slower Bolt was clearly fastest out of than the Jamaican Asafa Powell and Bolt All Stars celebrate the blocks and around the bend to world record of stretched the lead before handing after winning the quickly establish a lead of over 10 14.35 he set over the over to American Jeneba fit, just Nitro Athletics meet in metres mid-race, before easing up distance in Manchester Tarmoh. to let everyone Melbourne in the closing stages. in 2009. His world record Another Jamaican,win see me because it’s my last “This is the first time I’ve ever for 200m, also set in 2009 in Natasha Morrison, ran season.” been fit in February,” Bolt told Berlin, is 19.19 seconds. the final leg to secure And he predicted a bright future reporters. New Zealand’s Joseph Miller victory for the Bolt All for the Nitro format. mile, “I’m happy I got to run an finished strongly in 15.44 Stars and take them to the “It was brilliant. It was exciting, designed to individual event, I felt good, and I seconds with Confidence top of the points table on the it was different,” he said. provide non-stop have to try to stay injury free. Lawson of England third in night to claim the first Nitro “I knew that this is what track action over a two-hour “I’ve got a couple of months to 15.69. trophy ahead of Australia. and field needed. period, might still need tweaking. go (until the world championships) Some 45 minutes later, Bolt Bolt, who is expected to retire “I think the energy and vibe and “We know we have and I should be fine.” again ran the second leg of the from the sport at the end of the even people from Jamaica who improvements to do we will The 30-year-old Jamaican star mixed 4x100m relay, helping his year, said he wanted to run as watched it and everybody I talked definitely find different events and clocked All Stars take out the final event often as he could now. to said it was a lot of fun.” we got to keep trying to improve it a time of the night, as they had at the But he admitted the experimental along the way,” Bolt said. of 15.28 previous two Nitro meets last ‘My last season’ format involving traditional and “It’s less stress but a lot of fun seconds, Saturday and Thursday. “I’m going to try to do as many modified events, including mixed and that’s what we need in the less than a Bolt took the baton from fellow meets as possible as long as I stay gender relays and an elimination track world.” (AFP)

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