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Uncertain fate Qatar backs Heat-related Turkey over bombing

DOHA: The Ministry of Foreign cases fewer Affairs yesterday expressed Qatar’s reservation over Arab League Secretary General Dr Nabil El Araby’s statement condemning Turkey for bomb- this summer ing areas in northern Iraq. In a statement released yester- day, Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Firms follow outdoor work timings Affairs said, “The statement issued by Dr Araby on behalf of DOHA: There has been a sig- Most cases are of heat stress the Arab League was not dis- nificant fall in heat-related which occurs when the body can- cussed with the League member- cases this year compared to not cool itself enough to maintain states before being released.” last year as most construc- a healthy temperature. “Qatar reiterated its full soli- tion and contracting companies Heat stroke cases haven’t been darity with the Republic of Turkey that put their workers on out- reported here recently. They are for its actions and measures to door duty this time of the year marked by fever and often by protect its borders and preserve are strictly complying with the unconsciousness caused by failure its security and stability.” government’s summer timing of the body’s temperature regulat- The statement confirmed guidelines for site workers, says ing mechanism when exposed to Turkey’s right to defend itself, a medical expert. high temperature. and eliminate the source of the Despite this, several heat- Other heat-related illnesses threat coming from any place related illnesses are reported include heat rashes, heat cramps under United Nations’ Article 51 every day to the Emergency and heat exhaustion. of its Charter which gives states, Department of Hamad Medical Warda said that a majority of individually or collectively, the Corporation (HMC). cases reported to the emergency right of self-defence against Last week, some days saw department are those involving armed attacks. The statement about 30 to 40 heat-related cases young men, including people with cited the recent attacks on the reported to the department, other diseases. Their condition A family of migrants from Aleppo in Syria carry an injured boy in a bag while boarding a train heading to the Turkish border town of Suruc reports Al Sharq. worsens due to heat stress. Serbian border, at the Greek-Macedonian border town of Gevgelija, Macedonia, yesterday. The father claims and other territories inside the Dr Warda Al Saad, consultant “However, most cases of heat- that his son’s injuries were caused in a chemical attack. Greece and Italy are the main entry points for Europe- country. QNA and head of emergency medicine related illnesses that are reported bound asylum seekers and economic migrants. at HMC, said that in June some are minor,” she added. Intense 118 cases of heat stress were sweating, fatigue, dizziness and reported to the department. weak heart beat are some of the In July, when the heat was symptoms of heat stress. scorching and humidity high, the Warda said that outdoor work- number of such cases went up ers who are exposed to the sun Kuwait mosque attack suspect an IS man to 190. must drink a lot of water before She said that last year the they feel thirsty and should avoid KUWAIT CITY: The main official charge sheets, a number who are now in custody in Saudi belt. At around 11:00, they left number of cases of heat stress drinks that contain caffeine. suspect in a deadly attack on of defendants are charged with Arabia along with a third brother for the mosque and arrived about and stroke were more compared The vulnerable hours are a Kuwaiti Shia mosque in June being in a proscribed group and who was arrested in Kuwait. 90 minutes later, Saud said. He to this summer. between 10am and 3pm. This is confessed in court yesterday taking part in the bombing. Saud said he met the bomber dropped the bomber there and This, she added, was because the time when heat and humidity to being in the jihadist Islamic Most are also accused of assist- late on the Thursday night, a day drove off. most construction companies had levels are the highest in the day State group. ing those behind the attack. before the attack, at the airport Yesterday’s hearing was held begun complying with the state’s during the summer season, said Abdulrahman Sabah Saud told Saud, who drove Saudi bomber and took him to a five-star hotel. under tight security, with every- work timing guidelines for site Warda. the first hearing of the trial of Fahad Al Qaba’a to the mosque At 2:30 the next morning, he one checked before being allowed workers. “This is the time when most 22 men and seven women that in Kuwait City, was arrested two took him to a restaurant for into the courtroom. The guidelines bar outdoor heat-related cases are reported he joined IS just a day before the days after the blast in a hideout a pre-fasting meal and then Five defendants are still at workers from working in the sun to the emergency department of June 26 suicide bombing that owned by two other suspects. returned him to the hotel. large and being tried in absentia. from 11.30am until 3pm from HMC.” killed 26 people and wounded Saud also confessed to trans- Later on Friday morning, The seven women present, June 15 to August 31 when tem- Outdoor workers should take hundreds. porting an icebox containing Saud said he brought the bomber wearing black abayas and face peratures soar, sometimes peak- time off from work repeatedly It was the worst ever attack in the explosives belt used in the to his home in Sulaibiya, 20 kilo- covers, were allowed to sit with ing at 50 degrees Centigrade and during this period and keep them- the Gulf country. attack from near the border with metres southwest of Kuwait City female police guarding them while beyond and humidity levels soar selves hydrated, she said. Although the public pros- Saudi Arabia. The icebox was where he shaved off his long the male defendants were placed up to 80 percent. THE PENINSULA ecution has not released the delivered by two Saudi brothers beard and put on the explosives in a metal cage. AFP

Prince Mohammed in Jordan Head of Taliban office in Qatar Unemployed Qataris keen on steps down English but not private jobs

KABUL: The head of the DOHA: Young unemployed not needing them. A first quar- to 34 years, followed by those aged Taliban’s Qatar-based political Qataris hunting for jobs are ter (Q1 of 2015) manpower sur- 35 to 44. They totalled 519,432. office has stepped down, a state- keen to learn English and mas- vey undertaken by the Ministry Those in the younger age ment said, a high-profile resig- ter computer skills, suggests a of Development Planning and group of 15 to 24 years numbered nation within leadership ranks ministerial survey. Statistics reflects that 177 young 215,485. Qatari women who were highlighting growing discord Despite this, not many Qatari Qataris with secondary school economically active totalled over the movement’s recent youths are interested in private qualifications had no desire to 35,296 and those who were not power transition. jobs due to a mix of factors that work in the private sector due to active numbered about 62,000. Mullah Akhtar Mansour was include low wages, odd working the above reasons. While 375 Qatari men and announced as the new Taliban hours, working in shifts, six-day The economically active popu- women showed desire to take up chief on Friday after the insur- work week and finally, lack of lation in the country (including employment in the private sec- gents confirmed the death of post-retirement benefits. men and women) in the first tor, another 389 Qatari men and Mullah Omar, who led the mili- Unemployed Qatari youths face quarter (January to March, women surveyed said they had tant movement for some 20 years. a lack of job opportunities, lack 2015) was 1.8 million. Most people absolutely no desire to work in But splits immediately emerged of experience to bag a job, suit- (694,139) who were economically private companies. between Mansour and rivals chal- able qualifications and companies active were in the age group of 25 THE PENINSULA lenging his appointment, exposing the Taliban’s biggest leadership crisis in recent years and one that raises the risk of a factional split. Underscoring the deepening Dubai to build world’s largest indoor ski resort internal divisions, Tayeb Agha DUBAI: Dubai, the Gulf state best known for the world’s tallest residential tower at 711 metres stepped down on Monday as head its extravagant projects and scorching tempera- (2,333 feet), a dancing fountain sweeping up to of the Taliban’s political office, set tures, announced yesterday it would build the 420 meters (1,378 feet), a vast shopping centre, up in Qatar in 2013 to facilitate world’s largest indoor ski resort, with a 1.2-kilo- a 350-room hotel and a marina, according to a peace talks. metre run. government statement. “In order to live with a clear Dubai’s current indoor ski resort, opened in 2005 Estimated to cost of up to Dh25bn ($6.8bn), the conscience and abide by the prin- in the Mall of the Emirates, remains the largest project is to extend from the Meydan race track ciples of Mullah Omar, I decided in the world, according to the Guinness World in the emirate’s desert to Burj Khalifa, the world’s that my work as head of the Records website, boasting a 400-metre (yard) slope. highest tower, reported Dubai daily Al-Bayan. political office has ended,” Agha The slope runs year-round, despite summer tem- “In a city which never stops innovating, today’s said in the statement published Jordan’s King Abdullah (right) welcomes Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Crown peratures in Dubai that can top 45 degrees Celsius. announcement is significant for the future of Dubai on a website regularly used by the Prince and Defence Minister Mohammed bin Salman at the Royal Palace The new covered ski resort comes as part of and the UAE,” Meydan chairman Saeed Al Tayer Doha office and confirmed by a in Amman yesterday. a scheme dubbed Meydan One, also to include was quoted as saying in The National. AFP Taliban source. AFP WEDNESDAY 5 AUGUST 2015 02 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com HOME QC distributes food Infected mango baskets in Yemen

One of the beneficiaries receives a food basket. www.swiss-belhotel.com DOHA: Tel Qatar Charity (QC) has distributed food baskets to 6,050 Yemeni families in 15 governorates at a cost of over QR2m. Fax Ibrahim Ali Abdullah, Director, Relief Department, QC, said the project was part of a plan to fill the gap in food shortages and The Ministry of Environment’s Agricultural Affairs Department yester- thanked Qatari benefactors and residents for donations. QC said day issued a photograph showing an infected mango which was part it distributed food baskets to displaced persons affected by ongoing of imported shipments it destroyed. The ministry destroyed 68 tonnes Tel incidents in the country. QNA of food items due to bad quality after inspecting 5,469 consignments Fax weighing over 66,000 tonnes, reports Al Sharq.

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DOHA: The Public Works of Law and Anti-Corruption including contracts and tenders, percent has been achieved as Authority (Ashghal) carry- Centre. first aid, workplace safety, which part of an initial two-year plan ing out infrastructure devel- The course aims to provide require specialised training such (2014-2016) that is subject to opment projects worth tens skills to trainees to detect and as working in narrow or high renewal. of billions of dollars over the report frauds in execution of places. This is in addition to Programmes include develop- medium and long-terms, is con- work contracts and financial preparing courses to enhance ment of human resource and Tel ducting training programmes and administrative irregularities employees’ innovative skills.” leadership skills, security and for its senior employees. and corruption in procurement The programmes are part of safety control, management of Fax One of the courses is about of goods and services for projects Ashghal’s support for one of the implementation of road and how to detect and fight corrup- and other such offences. pillars of Qatar National Vision highway projects, training skills tion and financial irregularities. According to a statement 2030. “Ashghal promotes invest- improvement, promotion of It is led by lecturers and issued by Ashghal yesterday, the ment in the development of innovation and change, project Tel experts from the United Nations, corporation holds more than 50 national competence to achieve management for non-special- Fax Ahmed Bin Mohamed Military training programs for its senior human development,” the state- ists, work planning, time man- College, Qatar University’s Law staff every year. ment said. agement, and coordination and College, and the public prosecu- “Courses cover most of tech- Training programmes are for interaction with departments. tion, in coordination with Rule nical and administrative aspects, Qatari employees and so far 80 THE PENINSULA Tel Fax

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Greetings sent FM meets Yemeni counterpart Qatar-German ties discussed to Jamaica, Burkina Faso DOHA: Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani yesterday sent a cable of con- gratulations to Burkina Faso President Michel Kafando on his country’s National Day. The Emir also sent a cable of congratulations to Jamaican Governor-General Patrick Allen on his country’s National Day. Deputy Emir H H Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani also sent congratulatory cables to Kafando and Allen. Prime Minister and Interior Minister H E Sheikh Abdullah Minister of Transport H E Jassim Seif Ahmed Al Sulaiti yesterday met German Ambassador bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani Foreign Minister H E Dr Khalid bin Mohamed Al Attiyah yesterday met his Yemeni counterpart Angelika Storz-Chakarji and reviewed relations in the field of transport and means of enhanc- sent similar cables to Kafando Riad Yassin and discussed latest developments in Yemen. ing them. and Allen. QNA QA marks Pakistan routes expansion Katara to launch second DOHA: Qatar Airways Fath Al Khair trip to India (QA) hosted a VIP Dinner at Ramada Hotel Multan to cele- DOHA: The Cultural Village will celebrate India’s 69th brate its expansion in Pakistan, Foundation (Katara) will launch Independence Day which falls on with new flights launched to the second Fath Al Khair voy- August 15. It starts at 7pm. Multan, Sialkot and Faisalabad age to India on November 20. Katara hosts such events to on August 2, July 16 and 17, General Manager Dr Khalid enrich Qatar’s cultural and artis- respectively. bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti yesterday tic scene by showcasing interna- The event, attended by over met India Ambassador Sanjeev tional artistes, troupes, bands and 150 guests from the corporate Arora and discussed the embas- dancers. Kathak, derived from the and travel trade sectors, fea- sy’s cooperation to facilitate the word ‘katha’ (story) is one of eight tured the launch of a community journey. forms of Indian classical dance. initiative. He said: “After the success of It traces its origins to nomadic QA joined hands with Qatar the first voyage of Fath Al Khair bards of ancient northern India, Charity to support a medical dhow that toured the Arabian known as ‘kathakars’ (storytell- centre, Al Amal, in Khanewal Gulf, we have decided to launch ers) who narrate stories based on Directorate. The plaque cere- the trip this time to India as part episodes from epics, myths and mony of the centre and live local of Katara’s strategy to revive and legends. Later, mime and gestures entertainment were also held. mark our ancestors’ maritime were added to make recitation Ihab Sorial, Vice-President heritage and traditions.” more effective. Indian Subcontinent, QA, said: Ihab Sorial, Vice-President Indian Subcontinent, QA, Muhammad Jawad, Sales Manager Karachi, QA, and Saleem He praised Katara’s role in From the 16th century onwards, “Multan is the latest gateway to Liang, COO, Royal Airport Services, ground handling agent, Multan’s International Airport, cut a cake in the hosting Indian festival in Doha in the dance amalgamated some fea- join QA’s expanding destinations presence of other officials to mark the launch of Multan flights. March, describing it as an oppor- tures of Persian and Muslim tra- in Pakistan where we are pleased tunity to introduce the ancient ditions and Central Asian dance, to have launched three new des- commitment to Pakistan will be able to announce the open- Dubai, Riyadh, Dammam and and Indian culture. that found its way into the royal tinations in a few weeks. continue as we identify new ing of ‘Al Amal’. QA endeavours Jeddah. courts during the Mughal era. “From operating 45 flights opportunities to expand our to contribute to the community The Doha-Multan sched- KATHAK SHOW A transition from the temple a week to Karachi, Lahore, presence to more cities. For pas- and will always strive to do so,” ules: Wednesdays, Fridays and The foundation will organise courtyard to the palace ‘durbar’ Peshawar and Islamabad we have sengers doing business in differ- he added. Sundays: Departs Doha QR618 an Indian classical dance recital or court necessitated changes now spread our presence to seven ent parts of the world or wishing Key connecting points for pas- at 01:10, arrive in Multan at at Drama Theatre, Building No. in presentation. In Hindu and key gateways offering 55 flights to visit friends and relatives, QA sengers to and from Multan on 06:25 and departs Multan QR619 16 today. Muslim courts, Kathak evolved a week. is able to offer them a wonderful QA include London, Paris, Milan, at 09:35 and arrives in Doha at The Kathak recital in col- into a stylised and graceful form “We are proud to say QA’s hospitality. We are humbled to Athens, Copenhagen, Berlin, 11:05. THE PENINSULA laboration with the embassy of dance. QNA WEDNESDAY 5 AUGUST 2015 04 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com HOME QC distributes 2,000 Quran copies in Braille in Indonesia

DOHA: Qatar Charity (QC) has launched ‘Mushaf Bassira’ campaign to distribute 2,000 copies of the Holy Quran to visually impaired people in Indonesia. The inauguration was held in Filmang city on Sumatra Island under the auspices of Qatari Ambassador Mohammed Al Khater and in the presence of the governor and other impor- tant figures. Dr Said Agil Husin Al Munawar, former minister Corniche Street maintenance of endowment and religious affairs, attended the ceremony and expressed appreciation and work starts tomorrow gratitude to Al Khater and QC. “The initiative is added to a DOHA: During follow-up work on layer of old asphalt and replacing it long list of projects QC is imple- Some of the beneficiaries with officials at the event. roads maintenance, Public Works with a new one along the street from menting in our country,” he said. Authority (Ashghal) found some Post Office Intersection to National Al Khater said: “The project is can select the surah (chapter) surahs in Braille with an elec- consisting of six classes, a damage to the top layer of asphalt Theatre Intersection. special because it offers a sacred they wish to listen to and rewind tronic pen with a sound system. mosque, laboratories, a library, on parts of Corniche Street. The road will be paved in sections service. Helping the visually verses they want. The visually impaired can use it a water well, eight bathrooms, Ashghal contacted the contractor to ensure smooth traffic in the area. impaired by giving them cop- It also allows a user to listen to to listen to Quran reciters, learn dorms for teachers and students that carried out the project to fix the Maintenance work starts tomor- ies of ‘Mushaf Bassira’ to assist the explanation of verses which the meaning of words, know and two stores. damage for which it is liable as per row and ends on Sunday. Ashghal them in reading and memoris- means they can listen to the rec- occasions and circumstances of QC is helping improve the its contract which covers a warranty has converted many roundabouts ing the Quran, is a precious itation of the Quran, memorise revelation, control sound, easily educational field so that it for the project. into signal-controlled intersections to deed. I thank QC for efforts in it and learn its meaning. find surahs and verses and listen would be effectively used. Until Repairs will include milling the improve traffic in densely-populated Indonesia.” In cooperation with a to invocations. last year, it established some 15 old surface by removing the top areas. THE PENINSULA Karam Zeinhom, Country Malaysian company, QC printed As part of its interest in centres to offer services in cities. Director, QC, said, “The cop- Mushaf Bassira. There are over teaching Quran and its sciences, It built 16 schools which ben- ies of the Holy Quran ‘Mushaf 7,000,000 visually impaired peo- QC implemented ‘Bait Al Quran’ efit 53,000 citizens, 496 mosques Bassira’ will serve visually ple in the Arab world and most (The House of the Quran) that serve 25,000 people and impaired in Jakarta and seven cannot afford a copy of the project at a cost of QR1.5m by printed and distributed copies other cities on four islands.” Quran in Braille; it is expensive the end of last year, benefiting of the Holy Quran to almost Mushaf Bassira aims to pro- and very big. over 350 students. 150,000 people. vide a manual in Braille. Users The copy has a list of all The project is a school THE PENINSULA PSG men’s handball ends pre-season tour DOHA: Paris Saint-Germain Enrichment Centre, Mathaf and Svonimir Serdarusic to famil- Rashed Al Qurese, Chief (PSG) men’s handball team is Qatar Science and Technology iarise himself with his team and Marketing and Promotions leaving after eight days of pre- Park. strengthen team spirit, espe- Officer, QTA, said, “The Qatar season preparations. Bruno Martini, General cially through activities offered National Tourism Strategy 2030 Players and staff had come Manager, PSG Handball, said by QTA that were appreciated recognises Qatar’s outstanding to Doha for training at Aspire coming to Qatar to prepare for by the group.” attractions for sports and lei- Zone Foundation. Preparations a new season has been cemented QTA works to develop a sure tourism. We consistently were punctuated by time for as a club “ritual”. strong sports and leisure tour- work to build on Qatar’s reputa- relaxation, organised by Qatar “It is essential for the group ism industry, which includes tion as a global sports hub while Tourism Authority (QTA) that even though preparations are attracting people to interna- promoting leisure tourism, and hosted the camp. hard and intense. The players tional sporting events, with our association with PSG helps The team explored historic enjoyed one-of-their-kind facili- Qatar due to host five global us underscore attractions Qatar and futuristic landmarks, ties at Aspire Zone. This year, championships before 2022 offers to all kinds of visitors.” including Al Shaqab, Msheireb the tour enabled new coach FIFA World Cup. THE PENINSULA Commercial Bank names campaign winners

DOHA: Commercial Bank has announced the ninth pair of winners of its summer campaign, which offered customers the best personal, vehicle and mortgage loan deals. Aslah Thommil Puthiya Maliyakkal and Claudio Schettino entered the weekly prize draw by tak- ing out a personal loan. They each won travel vouchers worth QR15,000 to spend however and to any destination they choose. There were two winners every week and customers who took personal, vehicle Officials with the ninth pair of winners. or mortgage loans had the opportunity to participate. The campaign offered personal loans with repay- ment rates as low as 3.99 percent reducing interest rate (equivalent to 2.15 percent flat interest rate), vehicle loans as low as 1.99 percent flat interest rate (equivalent to 3.69 percent reducing interest rate) and mortgage loans with repayment rates starting from 3.99 percent reducing interest rate (equivalent to 2.15 percent flat inter- est rate). All loans came with ben- efits of a payment holiday of up to six months for Qataris and three for expa- triates, same day approv- als and banking support 24 hours. Dean Proctor, EGM Chief Consumer & Private Banking, said: “The bank continues to offer excep- tional value for customers. To give them more benefits over the summer months we offered two customers the chance to win travel vouchers worth QR15,000 every week until the end of the campaign.” THE PENINSULA WEDNESDAY 5 AUGUST 2015 HOME www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 05 Silatech, PNB launch new tool Bloomsbury to release novel by Syrian author DOHA: Bloomsbury for Palestinian entrepreneurs Qatar Foundation Publishing is launch- ing a new novel — Bitter Almonds — on The interactive map provides description of over 100 institutions August 13. Written by Syrian- DOHA: An analysis by Palestine suffers the high- Global Entrepreneurship Silatech works with over 100 Palestinian author Palestine for a New Beginning est unemployment rate in the Week. partners in the Arab world to Lilas Taha (pictured), (PNB) and regional social region, at 23 percent. “Our board also launched provide entrepreneurship and it is a heart-wrenching initiative Silatech have pro- The youth unemployment Ibtikar Fund, which closes employment opportunities for novel of exile and dis- duced an interactive map rate tops 38 percent, higher a funding gap between seed young people. placement, as expe- to enable more interaction than the Arab world’s average and VC investment. We hope Since 2008, it has enabled rienced by its main between entrepreneurs and of 30. the map helps organisations over 90,000 youth-run busi- protagonist Omar, an support organisations and The Arab world has the high- developing new support pro- nesses to start and grow, sup- orphaned boy born on policymakers. est youth unemployment of any grammes understand where porting more than 140,000 the eve of the Naqba in Available at www.palestin- region. gaps remain.” youth jobs. Palestine. He is com- emap.info, Silatech website, Zahi Khouri, Chairman, Rula Shunnar, Silatech In Palestine, Silatech part- pelled by forces beyond and www.Ta3mal.ps, the PNB, said: “When PNB Country Representative for ners with organisations to his control to find his place in the complexities: Love, betrayal, dreams, ecosystem map presents the decided to begin working in Palestine and Jordan, said: “A support Palestinian youth world. He only has one thing to hold accomplishments and failures. relationship between over entrepreneurship, we discov- lack of accurate information in areas such as access to onto: A love that drives him. Bitter Almonds brings to life in 100 entrepreneurship-related ered a busy space, yet very few often prevents entrepreneurs microfinance, employability Nadia is young and idealistic. Her stunning technicolour the lives of organisations and entities successes. We decided to work from getting the support they resources and job openings attempts to be oblivious to the bleak people in countries torn apart by con- involved in finance, educa- on the map to better under- need; we believe the map will through Ta3mal.ps, career reality in Damascus are thwarted by flict. It is also about family duty and tion, government, media, the stand the ecosystem and learn provide a useful tool to help guidance, civic engagement her cowardly brother. Will she be honour and the universal feelings of private sector, donor institu- and decide where we could strengthen the entrepreneur- and leadership training. able to break out of her traditional love and loss. tions and civil society. play a strong role as repre- ship ecosystem, and look for- PNB is an alliance of public social mould to create her own des- Taha is an electrical engineer by The map provides a short sentative of the private sector ward to working with PNB and private sector institutions tiny? A mosaic of rich history, deep training and an advocate for domes- description of each organisa- and civil society. to continue supporting the and individuals to leverage culture, religious undercurrents, tic abuse victims. She was born in tion, links to its website and “We have focused on Palestinian people, especially resources and experiences by political influences and regional wars Kuwait to a Syrian mother and a information about where each showcasing Palestine’s suc- Palestinian youth.” investing in new, innovative shape events of the plot between Palestinian father, and immigrated organisation operates and cesses through Celebration of Holding that helping new projects and building on exist- 1948 and 1970. to the US following the Gulf war. where appropriate, which eco- Innovation and bringing differ- businesses to start and grow ing successful initiatives. The main themes of the novel Bitter Almonds is her second novel. nomic sector(s) it targets. ent players together through is essential for creating jobs, THE PENINSULA have a universal appeal — how the She lives in Texas. characters experience life in all its THE PENINSULA QR1.42bn property deals last week despite lean season

DOHA: Speculators continue in north of Doha, was sold for which is keeping the market End-users are out of the vacationing in the lean summer to be active in Qatar’s vibrant QR222m. excited. “These investors are able market and demand is because season, Al Arouqi said they may real estate market despite the According to property market to access bank loans to trade in of development projects being be trading through their men or lean summer season when most sources, most of such properties property,” said Ahmad Al Arouqi. launched in the country. agents. people are out of the country sold are those anticipated to be In remarks to this newspa- Investors are happy offloading He said real estate prices are vacationing. close to some upcoming develop- per, the general manager of real properties for short yet quick still high because new properties Real estate transactions last ment projects. Some plots may be estate company, Roots, said prop- profits, said Al Arouqi. are not coming on the market. week (July 26 to 30) totalled for malls and others for housing erties being bought and sold are Most real estate pieces being “Prices will continue to be high QR1.42bn ($390m) as a result of projects. not new. sold and bought are land and until the year-end.” heightened demand. One market expert said a “Investors are buying and sell- there is hardly any demand for Asked if spiralling rates were But most properties sold were new genre of investors has been ing properties for a profit. No villas and apartments except in adversely impacting house rents, land plots, not buildings, and entering the market and has the new properties are coming on the Pearl-Qatar and Lusail. he replied in the affirmative and included a tower in Al Sadd, sold ability to tap bank loans in a big the market. The same ones are Asked how investors were said rents had risen by almost for QR586.72m. way. being bought and sold in a kind able to buy and sell properties 10 percent this year compared Ahmad Al Arouqi A plot of land in Umm Salal, It is this group of investors of a cycle,” he added. when most people are overseas to last year. THE PENINSULA WEDNESDAY 5 AUGUST 2015 06 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com MIDDLE EAST

Flydubai to begin Back budget or service from new Dubai airport risk collapse of DUBAI: Flydubai will begin operations at Dubai World Central (DWC) from October 25, the budget airline said yesterday, bolstering Dubai’s govt: Netanyahu efforts to have carriers switch from the emirate’s busy main airport. Flydubai said it would serve Deep divisions among ministers destinations during the win- ter schedule from DWC’s Al JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Netanyahu leads a five-party coali- Maktoum International Airport. Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, tion that came to power after elec- It will become just the fifth who holds just a one-seat major- tions in March. He holds 61 of the passenger airline to operate ity in parliament, warned 120 seats in parliament, putting from DWC, with many reluctant ministers yesterday that his any legislative vote on a knife edge. to move operations from Dubai government would collapse if Should the budget get cabinet International. The four carriers they did not put a stop to their approval it will go to parliament already there serve just five des- demands and rally behind his for a vote on August 31. The tinations, according to the Dubai 2015-16 budget. government is hoping for final Airports website. The cabinet is expected to vote parliamentary approval for the Authorities announced plans on the package today. But there 13-month plan by November 19. Yemeni pro-government forces backed by a Saudi-led coalition approach the key Al Anad military base in the for a $32bn expansion of Al are deep divisions among minis- In addition to the budget, an southern Lahj governorate, some 50km north of the Red Sea port of Aden, yesterday. Maktoum last September, aim- ters, with even some members of accompanying bill would implement ing to create the world’s largest Netanyahu’s own Likud party say- a series of reforms in housing, food airport with capacity topping 200 ing they will not vote in favour of and banks aimed at lowering the million passengers per year. the draft as it stands. high cost of living, a long-standing Hadi loyalists score more gains The idea is to have airlines Ministers already secured an frustration for Israeli voters over the switch from central Dubai’s first extra 8bn shekels ($2.1bn) for the past five or six years. ADEN: Fighters loyal to they drove the Houthis from the over most of the country. airport and move about 60 kilo- budget plan, which covers more Meanwhile, Netanyahu hit out Yemen’s deposed president port city of Aden last month then The Sunni Muslim Gulf states metres into the desert to DWC, than 414bn shekels. But they are at “disinformation” from sup- seized about 10 southern vil- pushed northward and recap- say the Houthis are a proxy for near Dubai’s border with UAE’s still asking for more spending on porters of the Iran nuclear deal lages from Houthi forces yes- tured the Al Anad air base from their archrival, Shia Iran, and capital, Abu Dhabi. defence, police, and education, yesterday, personally calling on terday, maintaining momentum Houthi forces on Monday after aim to restore Hadi to power in The airline said DWC would while also pressing for value added US Jewish groups to thwart the in their offensive a day after beseiging it for days. Sana’a. The Houthis have been help accommodate for growth as taxes on basic goods to be scrapped. White House-backed agreement. capturing the country’s biggest “The next step for the popular pounded with hundreds of air it prepares to take delivery of 11 “The State of Israel will have a In a webcast hosted by Jewish air base, residents and loyalist resistance and army forces after strikes for more than four months Boeing 737-800 Next Generation budget because otherwise it will American groups and broadcast sources said. liberating Aden is the clearing of and the raids and other warfare planes by 2017 and 75 Boeing 737 not have a government and our to 10,000 people, Netanyahu hit Clashes took place across the the provinces of Abyan and Lahj,” has killed more than 4,000 peo- MAX aircraft by 2023. Dubai’s economic and security situation out at unnamed opponents who southern province of Lahj, most of a commander in the anti-Houthi ple. Disease, hunger and water flagship carrier Emirates does would deteriorate,” Netanyahu said misrepresented the deal and which is now back in the hands of forces said. Militia sources said shortages have also contributed not plan to operate from DWC in terse remarks ahead of a meet- Israel’s stance against it. the Saudi-backed loyalist forces. that 1,000 Yemeni fighters trained to a humanitarian crisis. until after 2020, instead taking ing of key ministers. “Demands His intervention comes amid Militias siding with President in Saudi Arabia and the United The UN envoy to Yemen, Ismail up space at Dubai International always exceed what there is, but in a fierce battle with President Abdrabuh Mansur Hadi, who fled Arab Emirates arrived in Aden Ould Cheikh Ahmed, renewed his as other carriers switch. the end the right decisions are made. Barack Obama. Netanyahu has Yemen for Saudi Arabia in March, on Monday. call yesterday for an immediate We will do so this time as well.” infuriated the White House by and army units trained and Yemen’s Arab neighbours inter- ceasefire in the conflict, based Israeli governments frequently actively opposing what Obama equipped by Gulf Arab countries vened in the country in March to on a plan involving Houthi with- Obama heaps collapse over budget disputes as sees as a way to avoid a military have made advances against the halt the advance of the Houthis— drawals from main cities to pave the multiple parties that tradi- conflagration with Iran and a sig- Iranian-allied Houthis in recent Shi’ite Muslims from the north the way for the exiled govern- pressure on South tionally make up coalitions fall nature foreign policy achievement weeks. whose fighters seized the capital ment’s return. out over their spending demands. of his presidency. AGENCIES Boosted by Saudi-led air strikes, Sanaa in September and took REUTERS Sudan leaders

WASHINGTON: US President Barack Obama renewed pres- sure on South Sudan’s warring leaders yesterday, insisting they must accept an August peace Yemen health services nearing collapse: Report deadline or face being sidelined. Obama said President Salva PARIS: Doctors Without Aden. “The population is faced who had seized large parts of to the population and for the patients per week,” he said. Pro- Kiir and rebel leader Riek Machar Borders (MSF) said yesterday with food shortages, the health Yemen and ousted its president, population to access hospitals as government forces retook Aden had “squandered” goodwill for the that health services in Yemen system is in a state of collapse. Abdrabuh Mansur Hadi. a result of the bombardments and from the rebels last month, bring- world’s youngest nation, one that were “nearing collapse”, with I have never seen such a level of Transport has been totally dis- the fighting,” he said. Sury said ing an end to air strikes in the is now mired in ethnically fueled pregnant women dying for lack violence,” he told a press confer- rupted by the near-daily air raids, 20,000 people had been treated for city, but Sury said there were still conflict. of transport and hospitals under ence in Paris following a 10-week meaning that “women needing a injuries — nearly half in the nine snipers, and hospitals had to set During a recent trip to fire from snipers. mission to Yemen. Caesarian die because they can- MSF health centres, Sury said. up steel plates to protect their Ethiopia, Obama held talks with Shortages of food, medicine and Nearly 4,000 people have died not get to a hospital in time,” The charity’s emergency windows. Many parts of the city regional power brokers and issued health workers are acute, said since a coalition of Arab countries said Laurent Sury, MSF’s head surgery hospital and trauma have been destroyed and many the feuding pair an ultimatum to Thierry Goffeau, MSF’s coordi- led by Saudi Arabia launched air of emergencies. clinic in the port city of Aden are without electricity and water, agree a power sharing peace deal nator in Yemen’s second city of strikes against Houthi rebels “It is very difficult to get access alone “receive nearly 350 new he added. AFP by August 17. AFP

Trial begins

A special forces vehicle is parked outside the Palace of Justice in Kuwait City yesterday. The trial of 29 suspects charged over a suicide bombing at a Shia mosque in June, that killed and wounded scores of worshippers, started yesterday. Probe alleged ill-treatment of Gaddafi’s son: Rights group AMMAN: Human Rights Al Hadba prison,” said Joe Stork, Bayda and Tobruk to the east. Watch called Libyan authorities HRW’s deputy Middle East direc- Saadi was extradited to Libya to immediately investigate the tor. “The Tripoli authorities need in March 2014 from Niger, where alleged ill-treatment of detain- to urgently establish exactly what he had sought refuge after the ees including a son of slain dic- did occur, put in place measures to 2011 uprising. In April 2014, tator Muammar Gaddafi at a protect all detainees from abuse, Libya’s official television station prison in Tripoli. and hold anyone responsible for that aired videos showing Saadi in a An undated video published by kind of treatment to account.” blue prison uniform apparently Arabic news website clearnews on Libya has been rocked by con- confessing to having worked Sunday appears to show officials flict since Gaddafi’s overthrow, against the country’s political and guards at Al Hadba prison ill- with rival governments and mili- system, from what appeared to treating several detainees, includ- tias battling for control of the oil- be his jail in Tripoli, HRW said. ing Gaddafi’s third-oldest son rich country’s main cities. A court in Al Hadba on July Saadi, the rights watchdog said. Al Hadba is controlled by the 28 sentenced Seif Al Islam, “The graphic video that seems Libya Dawn militia coalition, Gaddafi’s second son and once heir to show prisoners being beaten which supports the self-declared apparent,and eight of his aides to raises serious concerns about the authority in Tripoli to the west, death for crimes during the 2011 methods used to interrogate Saadi rival to the internationally rec- revolt, in a verdict condemned by Gaddafi and other detainees at ognised Libyan government in Al rights campaigners. AFP WEDNESDAY 5 AUGUST 2015 MIDDLE EAST www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 07 Turkey urged to show restraint amid PKK attacks Ankara has right to react, but the response must be proportionate: EU and US

ISTANBUL: Europe and the United stores and caves. Concern over possible itself against PKK attacks. wounded on in southeast Turkey when Meanwhile, Turkey’s Western allies are States yesterday urged Turkey to show civilian casualties grew when pro-Kurd- “We want to see the PKK renounce a mine exploded under their convoy in also waiting for it to commence full-scale a “proportionate response” in the face ish media at the weekend said Turkey violence and re-engage in talks with the Sirnak province, the army said. operations against IS targets in northern of daily attacks by Kurdish militants killed eight civilians by bombing a village. government of Turkey. And... we want Later yesterday, one soldier was killed Syria, where just a handful of Turkish amid growing concern over the scale The army denied the claims. to see the Turkish government respond and another injured when Kurdish mili- strikes have been officially reported. of Ankara’s air campaign against the The European Union’s enlargement proportionately,” he said. tants attacked with missiles an armoured A key pillar of the new coopera- rebels. commissioner, Johannes Hahn, expressed The current crisis began two weeks ago brigade in the Silopi district of Sirnak, tion with the United States is giving Three more Turkish soldiers were “deep concern” at the impact on efforts on July 20 when 32 young pro-Kurdish security sources said. Washington the right to use Turkey’s killed in the latest assault blamed on to resolve the decades-long conflict with activists were killed in a Turkish town on Militants on motorbikes also attacked Incirlik air base for air strikes against Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) mili- Turkey’s Kurdish minority. the Syrian border in a suicide bombing a police headquarters with rocket launch- IS targets. tants, as Ankara pressed on with a Turkey has a right “to react to any blamed on IS. ers in Hakkari province without causing In a major development, the Pentagon relentless air campaign against hideouts form of terrorism,” Hahn said in a state- The PKK, which accuses the govern- any casualties, the Anatolia news agency announced overnight that US armed in northern Iraq. ment. Both the US and the EU list the ment of collaborating with IS, shot dead said. Turkish F-16s bombed PKK targets drones had now taken off from Incirlik Ankara is waging a two-pronged cross- PKK as a terror group. two Turkish police in reprisal, starting around the district of Daglica in south- to conduct missions over northern Syria. border “anti-terror” bombing campaign But he added: “The response, however, a wave of violence that has shattered a eastern Turkey — long seen as a PKK “This weekend, the United States did against Islamic State (IS) militants in must be proportionate, targeted and by 2013 ceasefire. stronghold — as a reprisal for a mortar begin flying unmanned, armed coun- Syria and PKK rebels in northern Iraq. no means endanger the democratic politi- President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who attack earlier in the region that lightly ter-ISIL missions from Turkey,” said But so far the raids have overwhelmingly cal dialogue.” opponents accuse of orchestrating the wounded a six-year-old girl, the Dogan Pentagon spokesman Jeff Davis, using a targeted the Kurdish rebels. He called on Turkey to refrain from crisis to boost his popularity, has said news agency said. variant name for IS. Official media in Turkey have said at any action “that could further destabi- Turkey will do “whatever necessary” to According to an AFP toll, 20 mem- “Just a start...” tweeted the US deputy least 260 PKK members have been killed lise the region”. In Washington, State defeat the militants. bers of the Turkish security forces special envoy for operations against IS, so far, in hundreds of sorties targeted Department spokesman Mark Toner told In the latest violence blamed on the have been killed in attacks blamed on Brett McGurk. against the group’s shelters, weapons reporters Ankara had a right to defend PKK, two soldiers were killed and two the PKK since the current crisis began. AFP

Four children, Israeli court extends detention of extremist Jewish leader woman killed in NAZARETH, ISRAEL: An northern Israel where Christians government’s harder line against Sinai shelling Israeli court yesterday ordered believe Jesus performed the mira- “Jewish terrorists”. Israel nor- the head of a Jewish extremist cle of the loaves and fishes. mally applies the measure, which CAIRO: Four children and a group to remain in custody after Police said Ettinger, who is in dates from British-mandated woman were killed yesterday his arrest following the burning his twenties, was suspected of Palestine, against Palestinians, when a shell hit their house in to death of a Palestinian baby, “nationalist crimes”, but did not allowing renewable six-month a town in North Sinai where judicial sources said. accuse him of direct involvement periods of detention without trial. Egypt’s army is fighting jihad- The court in Nazareth in in last week’s firebombing of a But it can now be used with ists, security officials said. northern Israel extended Meir Palestinian home in the occupied Jewish detainees in cases of insuf- They said the woman and the Ettinger’s detention until at least West Bank, in which a toddler ficient evidence to go to trial or children, including a girl of just Sunday, the sources said. was burned to death. if the suspect refuses to testify. eight months, were killed in the Ettinger, whose grandfather “All that is window dressing, Friday’s attack, which town of Sheikh Zuweid. A boy and Meir Kahane founded the racist there is nothing on file” con- killed 18-month-old Ali Saad girl were also wounded. It was anti-Arab movement Kach, was necting Ettinger to that crime, Dawabsha, sparked an interna- unclear which side fired the shell arrested on Monday “because of his lawyer Yuval Zemer told tional outcry over Israel’s failure as both the army and militants his activities in a Jewish extrem- reporters after yesterday’s hear- to get to grips with violence by use such projectiles. North Sinai ist organisation”, a spokesman ing, which featured a smiling hardline Jewish settlers. is a bastion of the “Sinai Province” for the Shin Bet internal security Ettinger flanked by two court- Dawabsha’s parents and jihadist group. Formerly known as service said. room guards. brother were badly burned in Ansar Beit al-Maqdis, it changed According to Israeli media, Media reports said Ettinger the attack and remain in a “criti- its name when it pledged alle- he was the brains behind a June could face a year of “adminis- cal” condition, a hospital spokes- Far-right activist Meir Ettinger attends a remand hearing at the Magistrates giance to the extremist Islamic 18 arson attack on a shrine in trative detention” under the woman said. AFP Court in Nazareth, Israel, yesterday. State group in November. AFP

Shooting anniversary

Israeli Arabs take part in a march marking ten years since a Jewish gunman went on a lethal shooting rampage on a bus, killing four and wounding twenty-two people, in the northern Israeli-Arab town of Shfaram, yesterday. Syria FM in Tehran for Five more talks with Iran, Russia US-trained rebels held DUBAI: Syrian Foreign Hossein Amir-Abdollahian sug- Minister Walid Al Moualem gested the chances of a diplo- BEIRUT: Al Qaeda’s Syria arrived in Tehran yesterday for matic resolution of the war were affiliate captured at least five talks with Iranian and Russian growing. more US-trained rebel fighters officials expected to focus on “Fortunately we see a change in overnight raids on a village in efforts to end the four-year-old in the strategy of regional players northwestern Syria, a monitor- war in his country. in the Syrian crisis. If four years ing group said yesterday. Moallem will meet Mikhail ago they believed war is the only “Between Monday and Tuesday, Bogdanov, President Vladimir solution, now they prefer to focus Al Nusra Front seized at least five Putin’s special envoy to the on diplomacy,” Amir-Abdollahian rebels from Division 30 in the Middle East, on Tuesday evening was quoted as saying by Fars village of Qah, near the Turkish before holding talks with Iranian News Agency. border,” Syrian Observatory for Foreign Minister Mohammad US Secretary of State John Human Rights chief Rami Abdel Javad Zarif on Wednesday, Kerry, Saudi Foreign Ministrer Rahman said. They already cap- Iranian media reported. Adel Al Jubeir and Russian tured eight rebels from the same Iran and Russia have stood Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, US-backed unit last week, the by Syrian President Bashar al- meeting in Qatar on Monday, Observatory reported. According Assad, providing military and “acknowledged the need for a to Abdel Rahman, Al Nusra financial support, during the civil political solution to the conflict stormed a camp for internally dis- war, whereas the United States and the important role to be placed people in Qah, where the and some of its Gulf Arab allies played by opposition groups in rebel fighters had taken refuge. have said Assad must leave office. reaching that solution”, a senior The Observatory chief said Iran and world powers led State Department official said. Al Nusra was “hunting down” by the United States reached a In an article published in four US-backed rebels in both Idlib nuclear agreement on July 14 but Arab newspapers on Monday, province, where Qah is located, both sides have made it clear that Zarif suggested the formation of and neighbouring Aleppo prov- the deal will not change their poli- a regional dialogue committee to ince. A 54-strong rebel unit, cies in the region. Moualem on July tackle the multiple crises in the trained and equipped by the 24 reiterated his government’s view Middle East. Pentagon, was inserted into that Iran’s support for Damascus “Nowhere in the world needs Aleppo province in mid-July as would continue after the deal. this mechanism more than the part of US plans to forge a moder- Speaking about Moualem’s visit, Gulf region, and the Middle East ate force for the campaign against Iranian deputy foreign minister REUTERS the Islamic State group. AFP WEDNESDAY 5 AUGUST 2015 08 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com EUROPE / AMERICAS Migrant deaths top 2,000 Heatwave in Poland 188,000 people rescued so far this year trying to cross the Mediterranean

GENEVA: More than 2,000 life,” and warned the situation leading to the higher death toll. their sights on Britain, which along people have died trying to cross was worsening. Up until the end Nineteen people lost their lives with France is grappling with a the Mediterranean to Europe of July last year, more than 1,600 in the Channel of Sicily last migrant crisis of its own. this year, data showed yesterday, migrants perished trying to make week alone, with the bodies of 14 The migrant crisis in the north- bearing testimony to migrants’ the journey, with 3,279 dying migrants brought to the Sicilian ern French port of Calais has hit increasingly desperate attempts throughout the whole of 2014. port of Messina on July 29. They the headlines, with hundreds of to reach the continent. Nearly all of the people crossing had been travelling with 456 oth- people desperate to reach Britain “Unfortunately, we have now the Mediterranean so far this year, ers who were rescued. making attempt after attempt to reached a milestone whereby often in rickety boats and at the And on Monday, 550 migrants breach Eurotunnel defences, some over 2,000 migrants and refugees mercy of human traffickers, have rescued in the Mediterranean paying for it with their lives. have died as of this past weekend,” landed either in Italy (97,000) or over the weekend arrived in Sicily. Police said some 600 attempts International Organisation for Greece (90,500), the IOM said. While lamenting the tragic were made to get into the tun- Migration spokesman Itayi Virri Virri said the so-called central milestone of more than 2,000 nel from the Calais side overnight told reporters in Geneva. Mediterranean route had proved deaths, Virri pointed out that to yesterday, and around 1,700 The organisation said around by far the deadliest, with just over increased European Union efforts attempts were made the night 188,000 people had been rescued 1,930 people dying trying to cross since April to rescue migrants at before. Between 3,000 and 5,000 so far this year trying to cross the from Libya to Italy so far this sea meant “a lot of people have migrants are meanwhile reported Mediterranean, and warned the year, while only about 60 had died been saved who otherwise would to be camped out in Calais waiting 200,000-mark could be crossed by trying to reach Greece. have lost their lives”. for a chance to cross to Britain, the end of the week. The eastern route is shorter Many of those risking their lives and IOM urged Europe to seek IOM said the latest toll con- and IOM said that traffickers to cross the Mediterranean travel broader, long-term measures to firms “this route as the deadliest taking people to Italy tended to on to other European countries, address the wider migrant crisis for migrants in search of a better use more unseaworthy vessels, with a number of them setting affecting the continent. AFP

Poroshenko calls German chief prosecutor Kosovo votes in generals after for new war failed peace talks sacked in treason row crimes court KIEV: Ukrainian President BERLIN: Germany’s justice quickly distanced himself from the PRISTINA: Petro Poroshenko convened his minister yesterday fired the investigation, voicing doubt that Kosovo’s parlia- People enjoy water from a hose as they cool themselves on a hot day in generals yesterday to discuss the chief prosecutor in an escalat- the published documents indeed ment voted to change the con- Wroclaw, Poland, yesterday. During the upcoming weekend the tempera- latest failed bid to negotiate an ing row sparked by a contro- amounted to “state secrets”. stitution on Monday and create tures in many areas of Poland may reach over 39-40 degrees Celsius. end to clashes with pro-Russian versial treason case against Range fired back yesterday, a war crimes court, which rebels that saw seven troops a blog accused of revealing openly accusing Maas of “an intol- the West wants to try ethnic killed in another wave of attacks. state secrets. erable encroachment on the inde- Albanian former guerrillas for Poroshenko has found him- Justice Minister Heiko Maas pendence of the judiciary”. alleged war crimes including self trapped between more mili- said he had lost con- Hours later Maas organ harvesting. tant Ukrainian nationalists and fidence in the chief responded, calling a The vote was held just one Ferguson cop who killed Western leaders who hope to see prosecutor, Harald press conference in month after parliament first an end to 16 months of fighting in Range (pictured), which he rejected tried to approve the creation of the European Union’s backyard. who had hours ear- Range’s accusa- the court, seen by many Kosovo black teen speaks out The pro-EU leader sent his lier accused him of tions and dismissed Albanians as an attempt to tar- personal envoy to the Belarussian interfering in the his statements as nish their 1998-99 guerrilla war WASHINGTON: The white because it doesn’t matter at this capital Minsk on Monday to dis- judicial process. “incomprehensible against Serbian rule. former Ferguson police officer point. Do I think he had the best cuss a new weapons withdrawal The unusual public and misleading” for The constitutional changes who shot dead an 18-year-old upbringing? No. Not at all,” he agreement with rebel and Moscow clash centres on a the public. were endorsed by 82 deputies in unarmed black teenager has told the magazine. negotiators. But the European- treason probe Range Maas said he had the 120-seat parliament. “Finding given his first published com- The article chronicled Wilson’s mediated talks fell apart after launched against the told the 67-year-old the truth about some allegations ments since the controversial own sometimes difficult upbring- more than six hours due to what blog Netzpolitik.org chief prosecutor that from during and after the war is shooting that reignited a dis- ing, his training as an officer one separatist said was Kiev’s for publishing clas- he had “lost confi- a challenge that we have to deal cussion about race in America. and his work in a local Missouri refusal to pull back its forces from sified plans by Germany’s domes- dence” in him and, with Merkel’s with,” Prime Minister Isa Mustafa Twenty-nine-year-old Darren police force that the US Justice four strategic sites. tic security agency to expand its support, would ask President told legislators before the vote. Wilson spoke with New Yorker Department has criticised for tar- “We need to clearly determine Internet surveillance. Joachim Gauck to send him into The now-disbanded Kosovo magazine from St Louis, Missouri, geting the community’s African- a plan for strengthening our News of the probe against early retirement. Liberation Army (KLA), which where he is laying low after the American majority. defences in case of the conflict’s Netzpolitik.org, which calls itself The controversy has flared counts among its former ranks uproar triggered by his shoot- But Wilson maintains that race escalation,” the presidency quoted a digital civil rights blog, last amid persistent anger in Germany much of Kosovo’s current political ing of Michael Brown on August has had little to do with his work. Poroshenko as telling members Thursday set off a storm of protest over the US National Security elite, has been dogged for years 9, 2014. Wilson was cleared of “I am really simple in the way of Ukraine’s powerful National and vows of solidarity from jour- Agency’s mass surveillance by allegations it removed organs wrongdoing by a grand jury and that I look at life,” Wilson said. Security and Defence Council. nalists, bloggers and politicians, activities revealed by fugitive from ethnic Serb captives, who the federal government. “What happened to my great- Council Secretary Oleksandr who charged it was an attempt intelligence contractor Edward were then killed and their organs But the shooting, the circum- grandfather is not happening to Turchynov reported the death of to silence investigative report- Snowden, and questions about the sold on the black market. stances of which are disputed, me. I can’t base my actions off three more soldiers in overnight ers. On Twitter #Landesverrat extent of German cooperation. The parliament passed a law to touched a nerve in American soci- what happened to him.” rocket attacks. Kiev said four (#treason) became a top trend- Netzpolitik founder Markus create special court chambers and ety and ignited sometimes violent “Everyone is so quick to jump of its troops had been killed on ing topic, while street protests Beckedahl said that he saw the the prosecution office. The parlia- protests and heavy-handed polic- on race. It’s not a race issue,” he Monday. Turchynov blamed the and online petitions condemned treason probe as an “attempt to ment also approved a new law to ing in response. told the magazine, adding that the latest clashes on Russian soldiers Germany’s first such investiga- intimidate” journalists and their finance defense for all people that In the lengthy article published real issue under discussion was whom the Kremlin has repeatedly tion against the media in over sources to stop reporting on aspects may be charged by the court but on Monday Wilson expressed lit- police power. The reporter noted denied sending into its southwest- half a century. of “the greatest surveillance scan- it remains unclear when the first tle emotion over the killing of that Wilson at times seemed to ern neighbour’s industrial heart- Minister Maas, with the sup- dal in the history of humanity”. indictments will be filed. Brown. “Do I think about who use “racial code language”. land. AFP port of Chancellor Angela Merkel, AFP REUTERS he was as a person? Not really, AFP

UK probe against Heath spreads to two more regions

LONDON: Police forces in two further British regions said yesterday that they were exam- ining allegations of histori- cal child sexual abuse against the late former prime minister Edward Heath. The revelations by police in Jersey and in Kent came a day after detectives in Wiltshire, southwest England, appealed for witnesses or victims who might be able to support allegations of child sexual abuse against Heath, who died in 2005 at age 89. Wiltshire police said yesterday A sign on Highway 20 thanks firefighters fighting the Rocky Fire near Clearlake Oaks, California, yesterday. that they had received “a number of calls” as a result of that appeal but declined to elaborate. California brings in reinforcements Heath, a keen yachtsman and musician, was prime minis- LOS ANGELES: Crews battling 23 tena- of state, such as the Colorado state air reserve, are ter between 1970 and 1974 and cious wildfires in drought-stricken California also being brought in, Berlant said. leader of the Conservative Party rushed in reinforcements yesterday and girded Thunderstorms that can bring lightning, the for 10 years. He was replaced in for weather that could ignite more blazes. source of many fires this summer, but virtually no 1975 by Margaret Thatcher, with More than 10,000 firefighters are now tackling water, were forecast. And after a cooling of tem- whom he had a highly fraught blazes that have forced thousands to flee their peratures over the weekend, they are expected to relationship. homes and burned large swathes of land in the rise again today, followed by more thunderstorms Heath was unmarried and had most populous US state. tomorrow, CAL FIRE said. Many of the 23 fires no family. The Sir Edward Heath The biggest conflagration, called the Rocky Fire, are actually made up of dozens of smaller light- Charitable Foundation, which has drawn in 3,200 firefighters. “Tinder dry condi- ning fires, Berlant said. runs a museum at his former tions from the drought continue to allow wildfires The week-old Rocky Fire prompted evacuations home in Salisbury, Wiltshire, told to burn at an explosive rate,” said the California as it swept through Colusa, Lake and Yolo coun- the BBC it welcomed the inquiry Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, or ties north of Sacramento, the state’s capital, in the and “wholeheartedly believe (it) CAL FIRE. The state is bringing in extra people north of the state. More than 13,000 people have will clear (his) name. from southern California to the hard hit north, been forced to flee homes threatened by Rocky. “We will cooperate fully with making already deployed firefighters work over- Only 12 percent under control, Rocky has burned the police in their inquiries,” a time and cancelling days off, CAL FIRE spokesman through more than 65,000 acres, destroying 50 foundation spokesman said. Daniel Berlant told MSNBC. Resources from out structures, about half of them homes. AFP REUTERS WEDNESDAY 5 AUGUST 2015 ASIA / AFRICA www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 09 S China sea tension flares up at ASEAN Philippines backs US call for halt to land reclamation; China building second airstrip on reclaimed island

KUALA LUMPUR: Southeast to pressure on its land reclama- Asian diplomats said yester- tion. Malaysia’s foreign minister day that China’s controversial said the South China Sea disputes island-building drive is rais- were “discussed extensively” dur- ing regional tensions, with the ing the day’s meetings. “Recent Philippines slamming its “uni- developments in the South China lateral and aggressive activi- Sea, including land reclamation, ties”. The United States (US) as well as escalation of tension and some Southeast Asian on the ground were discussed,” states have watched with grow- Anifah Aman said. ing alarm as Beijing expands Beijing insists disputes be han- tiny reefs in the South China dled on a bilateral basis between Sea, topping some with military rival claimants. posts to reinforce its disputed “This is not Cambodia or Laos,” claims over the strategic waters one diplomat attending the talks and fanning fears of future said referring to a 2012 foreign conflict. ministers’ meeting in which host The flashpoint issue has taken Cambodia — China’s ally — was centre stage at the annual secu- accused of preventing discussion rity forum hosted by the 10-mem- of it. A Washington-based think ber Association of Southeast tank said this week Beijing is Asian Nations (ASEAN) that already building a 3,000-metre began yesterday. But China has (10,000-foot) runway on Fiery insisted it will not discuss the dis- Cross reef. pute during the meetings. That Wang rejected calls by some prompted a sharp rebuke from rival claimants and the US to the Philippines, which along with suspend the land reclamation. Vietnam has been involved in the “The freeze proposal may seem most direct territorial confronta- even-handed on the surface, but it tions with China. (From L to R) Myanmar’s Foreign Minister Wunna Maung Lwin, Philippine Foreign Secretary Albert del Rosario, Singapore’s Foreign Minister K Shanmugam, is actually unrealistic and will not “As we speak, we see no let-up Brunei’s Foreign Minister Mohamed Bolkiah, Vietnam’s Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh, Malaysia’s Foreign Minister Anifah Aman, Malaysia’s Prime work in practice,” he said. on the unilateral and aggressive Minister Najib Razak, Laos Foreign Minister Thongloun Sisoulith, Thailand’s Foreign Minister Tanasak Patimapragorn, Cambodia’s Foreign Minister Hor The talks will expand over the activities of our northern neigh- Namhong, Indonesia’s Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi and ASEAN Secretary General Le Luong Minh pose for a group photo at the opening ceremony coming two days into the ASEAN bour in the South China Sea,” of the 48th ASEAN Foreign Ministers Meeting at the Putra World Trade Centre in Kuala Lumpur yesterday. Regional Forum (ARF), attended Philippine Foreign Secretary by the US Secretary of State John Albert del Rosario told fellow insistence that the issue should discuss the topic at the foreign Secretary of State John Kerry agree to be bound only if China Kerry, China’s Wang and envoys ASEAN foreign ministers at not be raised at an upcoming ministers’ meeting. His comments will be in Kuala Lumpur today and other claimant states agree to from the wider region including yesterday’s afternoon meeting, meeting. come a day after China said it did and tomorrow. the same,” the Foreign Minister Japan, the Koreas, Russia and according to a transcript of his Del Rosario said the Philippines not want the contentious theme “The Philippines fully supports added. elsewhere. remarks. was ready to help de-escalate ten- discussed at the ASEAN gather- and will pro-actively promote the He also hit out at what he Kerry, who landed in Kuala The Philippines will back a sions in the disputed region, if ing. Neither China nor the US call of the US on the ‘3 halts’: halt described as “massive reclama- Lumpur in the afternoon after a US call to halt land reclamation China and other claimant states remembers of the regional body, in reclamation, halt in construc- tion activities” and construction brief stopover in Singapore, is to in disputed areas of the South agreed to be bound by the same but both will be represented tion, and halt in aggressive actions by Beijing in the disputed sea. meet Wang today morning on the China Sea, the Del Rosario conditions. Del Rosario added during several days of talks in that could further heighten ten- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang sidelines. said yesterday, despite China’s that the Philippines planned to the Malaysian capital. The US sions,” Del Rosario said. “We will Yi said that China would not bow AGENCIES

Burundi anti-Nkurunziza activist shot at Four Maoists killed in

BUJUMBURA: The attempted Several diplomats, includ- condemned the attack and wished and called on the authorities to killing of a leading Burundian ing from the United States and Mbonimpa “a speedy recovery”, ensure Mbonimpa’s safety. Philippine army ambush human rights activist, shot in France, as well as African Union while Human Rights Watch “All sides in Burundi must the face by a gunman, triggered officials, were at Mbonimpa’s (HRW) called on the government show restraint and seek dialogue. MANILA: One Philippine sol- remaining areas where NPA international outrage and con- hospital bedside during the night to ensure his safety. Violence, from whatever quarter, dier and four Maoist gueril- forces continue to attack govern- cern yesterday. until the arrival of the police. “We are shocked at this blatant will not help get the country out las were killed during a brief ment troops and fleece civilians. Pierre-Claver Mbonimpa, who The shooting followed last attack on one of Burundi’s most of the current political impasse,” firefight near one of the rebel The spokesman said the rebels publicly opposed President Pierre Sunday’s killing in a rocket prominent and respected activ- the EU’s foreign affairs arm said group’s last strongholds, the had been more active in recent Nkurunziza’s controversial and attack of General Adolphe ists,” said HRW’s Africa chief in a statement. military said yesterday. weeks as they attempted to successful bid for a third term Nshimirimana, who was widely Daniel Bekele. The International Crisis Group New People’s Army rebels project a strong image ahead last month, was shot as he made seen as the central African “The Burundian authorities (ICG) think tank said the attacks ambushed a two-truck military of next year’s general elections. his way home from work in the nation’s de-facto internal secu- should take immediate steps to represented a dangerous escala- convoy at a remote village road During previous elections, local capital last Monday by a gunman rity chief. The attacks come just secure Mbonimpa’s safety and tion in violence pushing Burundi on the island of Masbate last candidates were not allowed to on a motorbike. over a week after Nkurunziza was protection.” to the brink of war. Monday, sparking a brief gun campaign in rural areas near “His condition is stable, and has declared the outright winner of Amnesty International con- “There is a qualitative change battle, army spokesman Major NPA strongholds unless they even slightly improved,” a family a controversial presidential elec- demned the “brazen attack” it in the violence,” said the ICG’s Angelo Guzman said. paid “revolutionary taxes” to the member said yesterday. United tion, securing a third consecutive said was part of “a disturbing Thierry Vircoulon. After “Our troops fought back and group. Nations Secretary-General Ban term despite opposition protests escalation” of violence. Nshimirimana’s killing, promi- reversed the tide, resulting in The 4,000-strong NPA has Ki-moon condemned “the assas- and international condemnation. Dlamini-Zuma also called on nent Burundian journalist Esdras more casualties on the rebel side,” waged a guerilla campaign for sination attempt” and called for Nkurunziza’s candidacy was the government to investigate Ndikumana -- who works for he added. The surviving members 46 years, claiming thousands of the perpetrators to be brought to condemned as unconstitutional the “attempted murder” as well Agence France-Presse and Radio of the rebel band fled, leaving lives. Peace negotiations have justice. by the opposition and provoked as “all other such killings”, includ- France Internationale (RFI) -- behind the remains of four dead stalled under President Benigno “This incident... is part of a months of protests that left at ing the assassination on Sunday was badly beaten. The political comrades, according to Guzman. Aquino as the government has growing pattern of politically- least 100 people dead in a fierce of Nshimirimana, a close aide to crisis in Burundi has seen inde- One soldier was killed and refused to grant the rebels’ motivated violence in Burundi government crackdown, as well as Nkurunziza. pendent media outlets shuttered three others were wounded dur- demand to free a number of their that must be broken before it an attempted coup in mid-May. In Brussels, the EU said the and many journalists flee the ing the clash, he said. captured leaders who are facing escalates beyond control,” Ban’s AU Commission chief attack showed the security situ- country or go into hiding because The impoverished island criminal charges. spokesperson said in a statement. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma ation to be deteriorating sharply of threats and attacks. AFP of Masbate is one of the few AFP China minister to visit Myanmar admits to ‘weak’ flood response

MYANMAR: Myanmar’s gov- Ebola-affected countries ernment yesterday admitted its “weak” response to massive BEIJING: Chinese Foreign including some run by the US floods had hampered evacuation Minister Wang Yi leaves this Center for Disease Control and efforts, as rain-battered Asian week on a visit to three of the Prevention (CDC). nations counted the rising cost African nations hardest hit by The Tokyo lab was built in of this year’s monsoon. an outbreak of the Ebola virus, 1981 and designed to handle the Flash floods and landslides in the Foreign Ministry said. most dangerous known viruses, Myanmar have claimed at least Wang will leave on Saturday for requiring scientists to wear full 46 lives and affected some 215,000 a three-day visit to Sierra Leone, body suits with oxygen intakes to people, swallowing huge tracts of Liberia and Guinea, the ministry avoid contamination. land in what the United Nations said in a brief statement, without But local opponents feared has described as a “major natural giving further details. exposure, arguing that the neigh- disaster”. Ebola has killed more than bourhood with schools and other Tens of thousands of people 11,200 people in West Africa since community buildings would be remain cut off as officials warned it broke out in December 2013. at risk. In response, the site was that swollen rivers are now China, Africa’s biggest trad- downgraded to a level-three facil- threatening to inundate low-lying ing partner, has sent hundreds ity where scientists can work southern areas of the country. of medical workers to Africa with certain microbes such as The quasi-civilian government and contributed aid of more the Middle East Respiratory has come under mounting criti- than US$120m to the anti-Ebola Syndrome (MERS) virus and the cism on social media, accused of Local rescue workers are seen on a ferry transporting food aid for flood affected residents near Mrauk U in effort, after initially facing criti- bacteria that causes tuberculosis. underplaying the scale of the dis- Myanmar’s Rakhine state yesterday. Myanmar’s government admitted its “weak” response to massive floods had cism for not doing enough. About The decision to boost it to the aster. It prompted a rare conces- hampered evacuation efforts, as rain-battered Asian nations counted the rising cost of this year’s monsoon. The 200 operate in West Africa, where highest biosafety level came last sion from the government which floods have claimed at least 46 lives and affected some 215,000 people. Ebola has been at its most lethal. Monday. is particularly concerned about Meanwhile, a research lab in a A health ministry spokesman its image just months ahead of a after Myanmar’s previous junta Chin, Sagaing and Magway -- as Soldiers loaded aid into helicop- Tokyo suburb will start handling said the upgrade would mean the general election in November. government was accused of cal- “natural disaster” areas, warn- ters in the Rakhine state capital some of the world’s deadliest lab could handle Ebola and the “The government’s weak lous indifference in its sluggish ing that flooding is spreading Sittwe yesterday as rescuers bat- viruses for the first time, officials Lassa fever viruses, among others. response to the disaster led to response to Cyclone Nargis in southwards. tled to reach isolated villages. said yesterday, after local opposi- There have been several cases misunderstandings about evac- May 2008, which left nearly Roads are damaged or inun- Flooding has started to recede tion blocked it for decades. of suspected Ebola infection in uation efforts,” state-backed 140,000 people dead or missing. dated, phone lines are down and in many areas around the city, but Japan has no active maximum Japan, but researchers were una- English-language newspaper Relentless seasonal downpours electricity has been cut to large thousands of homes and farms level-four biosafety labs so the ble to analyse live viruses. 28,000 Global New Light of Myanmar have lashed much of South and areas, raising fears that tens of have been destroyed, while many move will bring it in line with people were infected with Ebola in reported, citing government Southeast Asia in recent weeks. thousands of people -- many of communities in the rugged and other G7 nations -- there are Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia spokesman Ye Htut. Myanmar has designated four whom already live in abject pov- impoverished state remain virtu- about 40 such sites worldwide since late 2013. AGENCIES Suspicion of officialdom lingers states and regions -- Rakhine, erty -- are in dire need of help. ally cut off. AFP WEDNESDAY 5 AUGUST 2015 10 VIEWS www.thepeninsulaqatar.com

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S Secretary of State John Kerry’s visit to Doha and his meeting with Gulf ministers, where he explained the A to Z of the Iranian nuclear deal, has helped Uassuage the concerns of Gulf countries about the Battle for Europe will be deal. Both sides emerged satisfied from the meeting. Not that all issues were resolved or all tension suddenly dissolved, but there was a realization that the security of the Gulf and America’s commitment to guaranteeing this security lies won or lost in Germany in better engagement and a frank discussion of issues than estrangement and mutual recriminations. BY PAUL TAYLOR Kerry met in Doha on Monday the foreign ministers of underpin the euro more durably - an and a quest for new solutions among intellectual ferment unmatched in most the German establishment. the six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council and also met the HE battle for Europe will be other EU capitals. Unsurprisingly, the debate is mostly Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. The presence won or lost in Germany. On “When you tour European countries, focused on how to ensure better respect of Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov was equally some days recently, it has there aren’t many that are thinking as for agreed fiscal rules and economic significant. Tlooked like it might be lost. hard as Germany about how to make policies rather than how to rebalance Qatar’s Foreign Minister H E Dr Khalid bin Mohamed But that is to underestimate the deep an integrated Europe work better,” says current accounts or share wealth or German commitment to the success of a senior German official. risk between richer and poorer areas Al Attiyah told a joint press conference with Kerry that the European integration based on the rule Perhaps due to its World War Two of the euro area. nuclear deal was the “best option among other options” and of law. history, Berlin is more open than most Germans may consider the EU, in there was support for the deal among countries in the Gulf If the European Union falls apart, it EU nations to offering shelter to war the words of ex-chancellor Helmut despite their initial cautious reaction. will likely be due to a return of nation- victims and accepted the largest quota Kohl, a community of destiny Monday’s meeting was fruitful because Kerry had a plan alism and a refusal by the French, of asylum seekers. (“Schicksalsgemeinschaft”), but most of action to address the concerns of the Gulf countries than British and Dutch to share more sov- Nor was Merkel as tough as credi- don’t want it to become a community ereignty, rather than to German insist- tors such as Finland, the Netherlands, of liability (“Haftungsgemeinschaft”). resorting to rhetoric. The US-Gulf relations had developed ence on fiscal discipline and respect for Latvia, Lithuania and Slovakia in The government’s council of inde- fissures recently due to a feeling in our region that the US the rules. insisting on humiliating conditions for pendent economic advisers, in a weighty was looking away, and there was a shift in America’s strategic “If the euro any further assistance to Greece. 58-page special report last week, pro- interests. The nuclear deal between Iran and the West was fails, then Europe Yet like all leaders, Germany cops posed an orderly insolvency mechanism viewed with suspicion because it fails,” Chancellor most of the blame. And due to its past, for states in the euro zone leading to threatened to upset the tenuous If the European Angela Merkel that is often laced with references to an exit from the currency area “as a John Kerry has repeat- the Nazi tyranny that make present- last resort”. power equations in the region. Union falls apart, has been able edly warned day Germans cringe. The panel also called for adding new The region expected Washington it will likely be parliament. That outcry was compounded when padlocks to the EU to reassure to fulfill its commitments in this The aftermath German Finance Minister Wolfgang treaty’s “no bailout” clause to exclude regard by listening to its demands. due to a return of the euro zone’s Schaeuble breached a taboo by suggest- any transfer of the Gulf In addition to explaining the ugly all-night ing that Greece should leave the euro liability from one member state to summit on the zone, at least temporarily, if it could not another, and ruled out any joint euro inevitability of the deal, Kerry of nationalism states that Greek debt cri- meet the conditions. zone budget or common unemployment also moved to ratchet up support and a refusal sis that ended After decades of trying to be an insurance benefit. Washington is for the Gulf. When asked what on July 13 with a unobtrusive team player in Europe or “In a currency union, the basic rules he could offer the Gulf states, he by the French, deal on stringent, co-steering integration through the must be adhered to and for this reason committed to said the United States “agreed to British and Dutch intrusive terms Franco-German tandem, Berlin was the exit of a member state should not be expedite certain arms sales that for negotiating a catapulted into an unwelcome solo lead- taboo, for otherwise partners are sus- guaranteeing to share more third bailout has ership role by the euro zone debt crisis ceptible to blackmail,” council member are needed and that have taken sent shockwaves that began in 2010. Lars Feld told reporters. the region’s too long in the past.” It was also sovereignty, across Europe, That extra burden of responsibil- There is, however, more creative security after decided to step up efforts to share especially in ity, due more to French weakness and thinking afoot, even in such bastions intelligence and increase the rather than Germany. British indifference than Teutonic of orthodoxy as the German Finance the Iran number of joint military exercises to German It was the sec- ambition, has weighed heavily on Ministry. between the two sides. Washington ond time in weeks Germans who fear it means others try- Schaeuble, a lifelong European inte- nuclear deal. insistence on that EU leaders ing to pick their pockets without doing grationist uneasy at being fingered as and the GCC issued a joint had clashed over their own fair share. the man who tried to force Greece out, statement that suggests that the fiscal discipline fundamental Keynsian economists excoriate let it be known via the magazine Der United States would consider using military force if necessary problems they Germany’s export prowess and domes- Spiegel that he could imagine a finance to defend the gulf countries from invasion. and respect for seem unable to tic frugality; southern Europeans resent minister for the euro zone under These guarantees have helped the Gulf states welcome the the rules. solve, after an its prescription of harsh austerity poli- European parliamentary supervision acrimonious June cies; the Americans, British and French and with his own budget. nuclear deal. And the endorsement by the GCC states is a summit on how to deplore its refusal to become more of a Those ideas are olive branches to victory for Kerry. cope with a wave of migrants - many of military power; and the French lament France which wants a stronger eco- Qatar’s foreign minister has said that there must be a them refugees from conflict - desperate its reluctance to pay for “more Europe”. nomic government for the 19-nation ban on all nuclear weapons, not only in Iran but all over the to enter Europe. The firestorm of criticism that has currency area, a euro zone parliament Middle East. This has been Qatar’s policy from the beginning, And it has prompted intensive head- rained down on Berlin since the Greek and a fiscal shock-absorber to support and that is the goal the entire region should aim at. There scratching in Berlin about how to debt deal has triggered a mixture of countries that hit on hard times. strengthen European institutions and self-righteous defiance, soul-searching REUTERS can’t be two rules in the Middle East. The other side Quote of Freedom after many midnights the day

VEN the sternest of critics of most remarkable of achievements, trauma of citizens who lived without political parties, leaders or diplomats in Indian foreign policy will find it howsoever cordial their relationships a country for decades. From now on, both the national capitals, the enclave- a tough task to question some might be. So settling a dispute that the diplomats’ responsibilities are less dwellers would still have been considered of the diplomatic feats that New involved issues that ran counter to than those of the local administrative ‘a security threat’ and arrested across EDelhi has managed to notch up of late. the very opening lines of the Universal authorities. the line, as was being done until just last The settlement of the dispute related to Declaration of Human Rights of the The enclave question was tossed week. There are more people now cross- We are resolved the maritime boundary with Bangladesh United Nations, that recognises ‘equal around for too long and was never seri- ing continents and concertina wires for in July 2014, albeit after an intervention and inalienable rights’ of the ‘human ously acted upon. The obfuscation of survival — more often than not without to free the human by an international tribunal, was one of family’ to ‘freedom, justice and peace’, justice helped none. Now the questions state-stamped papers — and thus it may these. And as if to mark its anniversary, is a creditable achievement. Indeed, the of citizenship and legality can be rede- well be the time to recollect and record race within this the long-running land boundary dispute enclave issue involved the denial of the fined. The ‘illegal Bangladeshis’ of the the memories of our nationals who suf- generation from was buried in July. The enclaves on both right to freedom and justice to many. It enclaves — predominantly those from fered just for being born in the enclaves. sides were exchanged quickly after the had its roots in Partition. Now, as the the minority community — have become Maybe what we need now is not a pow- the tyranny of required formalities by the midnight of national flags of the respective countries ‘legal’ because the states felt the time erful state or a diplomat, but a historian to July 31. Settlement of inter-country fly in the 162 former enclaves, it is time was conducive to award the ‘inalien- document the plethora of personal narra- poverty. disputes — especially those that involve for the state to set up the infrastructure able right’ to the poorest of the poor. tives on both sides, which are otherwise Ban Ki-moon sacrifice of territory — are always the as quickly as possible to mitigate the Perhaps if there were different sets of bound to be forgotten. THE HINDU UN Secretary-General WEDNESDAY 5 AUGUST 2015 VIEWS www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 11 Russia or IS? Who is No 1 enemy of US? No one has named China as the No 1 threat, either. But like Iran, the Asian economic and naval giant has been getting special attention lately from the security brass, particularly at a recent hearing to consider the nomination of Adm John Richardson as chief of naval operations. BY KAROUN DEMIRJIAN strategic forces make them the greatest potential threat.” ho poses the biggest threat “Although I don’t think they want to to America? For the last fight us. Right now, I don’t think they few weeks, the nation’s want to kill Americans,” Neller contin- Wtop security chiefs were ued. “I think violent extremists want to pressed to answer that existential secu- kill us. And their capacity is not that rity question. great but their intent is high. . .they con- And as luck would have it, the experts cern me equally.” don’t seem to fully agree on the identity So, the terror groups moved up the list. of America’s No 1 enemy. — The Islamic State. In fact, Neller But they’ve laid out some interesting was not the first prominent national options: security figure to shift focus away from — Russia. For a while, it seemed, acknowledged nation-states and towards Russia was the front-runner. The new the rising dangers posed by terrorist chairman of the Joint Chiefs, Marine Gen organisations claiming ownership or sov- Joseph Dunford, made a splash at his con- ereignty over large swaths of particularly firmation hearing last month by saying: unstable parts of the globe. “Russia presents the greatest threat to Out in Colorado, Federal Bureau of our national security.” Why? Because it’s Investigations Director James Comey a nuclear power. As such it “could pose an said that the Islamic State, by recruit- US President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin get up to leave after their meeting in Enniskillen, Northern Ireland. existential threat to the United States.” ing Americans at home via social media, And Russia’s behaviour in recent years is had in fact become a greater threat to the “nothing short of alarming,” in Dunford’s United States than Al Qaeda, and was Not exactly. with as much deadly abandon as they bait. “They’ve got a vastly growing nation, estimation. — in the eyes of the homeland security- — Iran. A week after Comey’s com- have Arab Christians and other religious their activity in the South China Sea and Dunford’s comments briefly sparked focused agency — the No 1 threat of our ments, Defence Secretary Ashton Carter groups they oppose. land reclamation certainly has potential a trend among the military brass who time. was up on Capitol Hill, facing a grill- Meanwhile, Iran is funding some of to destabilise that region.” succeeded him at their confirmation “ISIL is not your parents’ Al Qaeda ing before the Senate Armed Services the most powerful militias fighting the Nobody asked him which country, or hearings. — it’s a very different model,” Comey Committee about the Iran deal. That’s Islamic State on the ground (though in unaligned actor, was the No 1 threat. “I would put the threats to this nation told the audience at the Aspen Security when Sen Lindsey Graham, R-SC, tossed Syria, Iran also backs President Bashar Verdict? in the following order: Russia, China, Forum. “By virtue of that model it’s cur- him this question: “Do you believe that Al Assad). Carter’s answer at least puts With the field somewhat divided, we Iran and North Korea,” Air Force Gen rently the threat that we’re worrying Iran represents the world’s foremost Iran in the mix as a possible No 1 threat, turn to the American people to weigh Paul Selva, nominated to be Dunford’s about in the homeland most of all.” sponsor of terrorism?” which could move it closer to the top spot in — in the form of a Pew poll from last vice chairman, told the Senate Armed To be sure, Comey wasn’t asked to Carter hemmed and hawed a little. on Washington’s unofficial list as law- month. Services Committee a few days later. directly compare Russia with Al Qaeda, “Let’s see. State sponsor, probably so. makers dive deeper into the Iran deal To be certain, the country’s security And a week after that, the Army’s pro- or with the Islamic State. Russia isn’t I — there are — unfortunately, it’s such over the next several weeks. brass doesn’t usually consult the public spective head, Gen Mark Milley, echoed wooing misanthropic Americans online a kaleidoscope these days, there are lots — China. No one has straight-up named when compiling their threat assessments. the same warning about the Kremlin. to engage in acts of violent extremism of courses of terror,” Carter said, “but I China as the No 1 threat, either. But like But since there seems to be some discord “I would put Russia, right now, from a on American soil (Russia’s online cam- think for state sponsorship, that’s prob- Iran, the Asian economic and naval giant between the military and the homeland military perspective, as the number-one paign against the United States is of ably accurate.” has been getting special attention lately security chiefs as to whether our old threat,” Milley said. an entirely different character). So it’s Eagle-eyed readers will note that from the security brass, particularly at a Cold War enemy or the latest genera- But then two days later, another official a fair assumption to take Comey at his Carter didn’t refute Comey’s position recent hearing to consider the nomina- tion of terrorists poses a greater threat opened the matter to some discussion. word that he believes the Islamic State, that the Islamic State was the worst tion of Adm John Richardson as chief of to American security, it’s worth noting “If you are asking me about a coun- the new formidable terrorist kid on the threat, since no countries actually rec- naval operations. that Americans seem to be siding with try,” Lt Gen Robert Neller, nominee Middle Eastern block, is the most fear- ognise the Islamic State as, well, a state. “Is China an adversary?” Sen John the FBI director. to be Marine commandant said at his some threat of all. The Islamic State and Iran really don’t McCain, R-Ariz, asked Richardson, The Islamic State scares Americans confirmation hearing, “I would agree If it’s terror we’re worried about, does like each other, incidentally. Islamic State point-blank. most of all global threats, according to the with General Dunford that Russia has that mean US security chiefs can at least fighters consider Shia Muslims — and the “Many of the things that they do sort poll. Then Iran. Then cyber attacks. Then the most increasing capable force, and agree that the Islamic State poses the vast majority of Iranians are Shia — an of have an adversarial nature to them,” global economic instability. Then — in their actions and the fact that they have biggest threat? enemy, and have attacked Shia mosques Richardson offered, not really taking the fifth place — Russia. WP-BLOOMBERG Will Iraq come out of its crisis? The economics behind Europe’s government policy that does not its own social ideology, trying distinguish between Sunnis and to defend the groups they rep- migrant crisis is not simple Shias. resent against the remaining The question here is will Iraq people of Iraq, who are actually be able to practically and effec- their compatriots. do so in hopes of a better future considerable economic losses. Food tively achieve the interest of These multiple armies and Although the for themselves and their children. rots on trucks waiting to cross the the GCC and European leader- militias in Iraq do not defend The temptation for some to try Channel. Vehicles are immobilised, ship with regard to adopting a the Iraqi state or nation, but are supply of and make it all the way to the UK, undermining supply chains. Private national non-sectarian policy? committed to the directives of often after a perilous sea crossing transportation, including tourism, Will this call find place in the sectarian religious leaders, and and a fraught trip through west- is subject to long delays on account current Iraqi policy for the sake to the tribal and ethnic sources. migrants has ern Europe, is amplified by the of congested roads and stepped-up of stabilising the country and We see the United States attractiveness of an economy with security checks. And, even if the ensuring its security, stability of America, despite its claim increased, the low unemployment, comprehensive willingness were there, the social and economic prosperity needed to seek to protect Iraq and social services and a country where safety nets are too weak to cope by the Iraqi people? its unity, turns a blind eye on demand for many already know the language. with the human tragedies that play BY DR SHAMLAN Away from the unexpected Iranian interference through Although the supply of migrants out every day. AL ESSA wishes, the danger that Iraq is the People’s Mobilisation has increased, the demand for All this is increasing pressures facing today lies in the unessen- militias. migrant labour migrant labour has gone the other on politicians to resolve the prob- tial loyalties, which has turned Perhaps Washington has way. Tougher laws have made it lem. Yet effective solutions continue n the past few weeks, the this country into a fragmented been working, in earnest, to harder and more dangerous for to evade them, both at the national Emir of Kuwait H H Sheikh and non-uniform society. The tear Iraq apart for clear goals, has gone the employers to hire undocumented and regional levels. ISabah Al Ahmad Al Jaber Sunnis are loyal to the Arab like securing Israel and its workers. And with a European This isn’t a problem that will go Al Sabah called for an end to Muslim nations, while the Arab own supremacy in the region. other way. unemployment rate of more than away anytime soon, and for a sim- the sectarian tensions which Shias are divided. Some want to For the sake of these goals, BY MOHAMED A 10 percent, the demand is further ple depressing reason: The eco- have become an entity that stick to the unity of Iraq and its the US is tearing apart the EL ERIAN damped. This imbalance in supply nomics of this tragic situation call has plagued our nation and Arab identity. Others are loyal Arab countries into sects, and demand isn’t one that can be for a comprehensive collaborative its strengths, in his speech at to their special ideology. tribes and nationalities to fight sorted out by the markets’ nor- solution, but the best the political the Islamic Foreign Ministers’ The Kurds, on the other each other. s our Eurostar train zipped mal equilibrating mechanism. The system is able to come up with is Conference. Sectarian strife is hand, think basically about lead- There is no unity for Iraq as from London through the market-clearing wage — that is, the a piecemeal, weakly coordinated the most dangerous phenomena ership for the sake of gaining long as this sectarian govern- AChunnel to Paris, I couldn’t price that would lower the migra- approach. It is an outcome that, threatening the existence of our the independence of Kurdistan ment, its corrupt deputies and help thinking about the thousands tion incentive while facilitating the at best, can alleviate some of the nation. to make it a national homeland parties do not work or call for of migrants languishing on both absorption of those still inclined to problems; it will not solve them in The French Foreign Minister, for Kurdish people in the region, the unity of the country, but sides of the Channel. Once again, risk life and limb — is well below a decisive and durable fashion. Laurent Fabius, pointed out how despite the fact that the presi- rather take advantage of the national and regional political sys- the minimum wage prevailing in In a perfect world, revamped the situation in Syria and Iraq dent of Iraq is one of them! current situation to achieve tems are struggling to cope with a Europe; and any meaningful reduc- national approaches would be is approaching a stage that will The failure and corruption of their own interests, even if it mounting human tragedy and its tion in the wage would involve sig- accompanied by meaningful coop- split these countries, in the the Iraqi politicians within the was at the expense of Iraq and spillover effects involve disruptions nificant and unacceptable social eration, not just among European sense that the Islamic State framework of the current situ- its people. to commerce; and all this is stoking disruptions to local populations in destination countries but also (IS) is fuelling the Syrian and ation creates the other face for Iraq will not be saved unless a political crisis. Europe. between them and the countries Iraqi regimes, leading to sectar- the rise of the sectarian elite who there is a strong military estab- The economics of the Channel The regulatory systems are not of origin and those through which ian strife. do not hesitate to form armies lishment headed by fair leader- migrant crisis are quite clear, being of much help either, pressured at undocumented migrants travel. The Kuwaiti Emir and the as an alternative to the United ship that is totally concerned basically about supply, demand multiple stages, from the countries But, unfortunately and tragi- foreign ministers of Saudi Iraqi army. about protecting Iraq and its and regulatory failures. It also of origin, to the points of transit cally, this probably is too much to Arabia and France asked the The Peshmerga force repre- people before it is too late. sheds light on the potential solu- and entry to Europe, to the final expect in a world in which Europe countries of the international sents the Kurds. The “popular The international commu- tions, though they will take time destinations. And where the reg- struggles to solve its internal coalition to review their mili- crowd” and People’s Mobilisation nity cannot impose unity on to materialise. ulatory system is aided by physi- issues, including the Greece crisis, tary strategy because of the (Al-Hashd Al-Shaabi) forces the Iraqi people as long as the The supply of migrants to Europe cal barriers — such as the English while the countries from which expansion of IS, and they called represent Shias. government and politicians are is fuelled by waves of people flee- Channel — there are visible signs so many migrants flee are fragile, on the Iraqi government to com- There is also a plan to form the beneficiaries of this sectar- ing the economic and social mis- for all to see of migrants’ depriva- with some on the verge of becom- mit to a programme of national a National Guard and tribal ian status quo. ery of their home countries — and, tion and desperation. In the proc- ing failed states — if they are not reconciliation and for rebuilding forces with US support. Each The writer is a researcher and in some case, political oppression, ess, the road transportation of all there already. a new national Iraq that has a of these multiple armies has political analyst. persecution and violence. They sorts of goods is disrupted, causing BLOOMBERG WEDNESDAY 5 AUGUST 2015 12 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com PAKISTAN / AFGHANISTAN Pressure mounts on Mansour Khyber poll loss leads Taliban Political Office director resigns over Mullah Omar’s demise secret to PML-N reshuffle

PESHAWAR: A top Taliban Taliban official Syed Taliban spokesman denied that. The leader should be appointed PESHAWAR: Following to Prime Minister Amir Muqam. official announced his resigna- Mohammad Tayab Agha Abdul Raouf Ahmadi, a police “in presence of the courageous the poor performance of A party leader from KP, request- tion yesterday amid a grow- announced yesterday, he was spokesman in the western prov- Mujahideen in their strongholds Prime Minister Nawaz ing anonymity, said if the bigwigs ing leadership struggle in the stepping down as director of ince of Herat, said eight fighters, inside the country”, Agha said, Sharif’s Pakistan Muslim want to restore the party’s 1997 Afghan insurgent movement the Political Office in the Qatari including a commander, were referring to Islamist fighters. League-N party in the Khyber glory, it should take steps on war after the news of the death capital Doha, originally set up to killed last Sunday in a battle Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Pakhtunkhwa (KP) local gov- footing. of leader Mullah Mohammad enable the Taliban to negotiate in over the leadership between two Mujahid said he could not confirm ernment elections, an over- “Muqam has become a favour- Omar last week. any peace process. groups in a village in Shindand the statement came from Agha haul of party organisation in ite for the provincial presidency The swift announcement that Agha said he considered the district. but two senior members of the the province is on the cards, while Abdul Subhan is in the run Omar’s longtime deputy, Mullah decision to conceal Omar’s death A Taliban spokesman dismissed Qatar office said he had resigned sources say. for the general secretary posi- Mohammad Akhtar Mansour - generally attributed to Mansour the report as baseless enemy last Monday. Sabir Shah has been leading tion,” another party insider said. would be the new leader has riled - a “historic mistake by the indi- propaganda. It remains difficult “Relations between Mullah the party in the region for the He said the other group wants many senior figures angry about viduals concerned”. to assess how serious a threat Mansour and Tayyab Agha had past 22 years. The party’s recent the president to be elected from the implication that Mansour “Now, as the leader is appointed Mansour faces but the tension never been friendly even when performance has raised doubts Hazara division while the general covered up Omar’s death for more outside the country and from the points at least to a suspension of Mullah Omar was alive,” said over his leadership. secretary should belong to any of than two years. people who are residing outside the peace process while he con- another Taliban member, who is While some claim the party’s the southern districts of KP. The infighting could split the the country is also considered as a solidates his position. Several close to Agha. central bigwigs are least bothered Khattak, who recently resign Taliban and threatens tentative great historical mistake,” he said commanders are known to have He said Mansour’s decision about the situation, others say from the post of KP general sec- peace talks with the Kabul gov- in a statement. stopped fighting until the situ- to send his delegation to the intervention from heavyweights retary, said he quit over the par- ernment to end 13 years of war Considered close to Pakistan’s ation is clarified and there have first official peace talks between has pushed the envelope. ty’s performance in the local polls. that began with a US-led cam- powerful intelligence services, been calls for a new council to be Taliban and Afghan government While party members continue His resignation was not paign after the Sept. 11, 2001, Mansour faces a challenge to summoned to decide the leader- representatives last month in to raise questions over lack of accepted. When contacted, attacks on the United States. hold the movement together with ship issue. Pakistan had bypassed Agha, the attention despite abysmal per- Muqam said the provincial lead- Since Mansour’s appoint- hardline commanders pressing for In his statement, Agha said head of the negotiating team in formances in the 2013 general ership’s tenure has already ended, ment was announced by the an end to talks and the continu- previous leaders appointed out- Qatar. elections and the recent local however it is up to the central Taliban leadership council based ation of fighting that has been side the country, going back to Perhaps in reaction to the dis- polls, fissures within their ranks leadership to dissolve the organi- in Quetta, Pakistan, it has been increasingly successful in recent the invasion by Soviet forces sent, the Taliban posted videos have given birth to two distinct sation and announce polls. denounced by several top mem- months. and the government set up after on Facebook, apparently showing groups. “I do not have substantial infor- bers of the group, including Some reports suggest there the Taliban were ousted, had worshippers acclaiming Mansour While some are lobbying to mation but restructuring of the Omar’s brother, who has called for have been clashes between rival “very bad repercussions” for as leader. bring their own men in, others party in KP is under considera- an assembly to choose the leader. Taliban groups, although a Afghanistan. REUTERS want Shah replaced by Advisor tion,” Muqam said. INTERNEWS Amendments for fair, Man hanged for his teenage crime ISLAMABAD: Pakistan yes- cigarettes and had fingernails transparent polls terday hanged a man whose removed until he confessed to case triggered an international killing a child. ISLAMABAD: The parlia- Presently, the Constitution outcry because his lawyers said His family have said he was 14; mentary committee on electoral envisages that a general elec- he was arrested as a juvenile lawyers said the family did not reforms in Pakistan is consid- tion to the national or provincial and tortured into confessing to keep records regarding Hussain’s ering several constitutional assemblies be held within a period murder. birth. “A competent court went amendments affecting over a of 60 days immediately following Pakistan has hanged nearly 200 through Hussain’s case at length dozen articles of the constitu- the day on which the term of the people since December, when a and torture allegations were tion to improve the electoral assembly expires and the results massacre by militants at a school never proved,” police spokesman process for fair, free and trans- of elections shall be declared not in the city of Peshawar prompted Qamar Zaib Satti said. parent elections. later than 14 days after conclu- the government to lift a de facto Defence lawyers, appointed The proposed amendments sion of polls. ban on capital punishment. Only by courts, often do not show up cover the reformation of the The proposed amendment to Iran and China have executed and accusations of confessions Election Commission, bar on can- Article 224 (1) suggests that a more people than Pakistan this extracted through torture are didates to contest more than two general election to the national year, says human rights group common. “There are cigarette seats of the same assembly or of or provincial assembly be held Amnesty International. burns on his shoulder,” his brother different assemblies, greater gap within 90 days and the results “Shafqat Hussain was this Manzoor said the day before between the assembly completing declared not later than 21 days. morning executed in Pakistan, Hussain was hanged. “They also its term and the next going to be Regarding the Article 223, the despite widespread calls, both burnt his ankles with a heated elected, linking Islamic qualifica- committee wants to provide for within and outside the country, rod. Those scars are still there.” tions of the candidates with the simultaneous elections of a can- for a stay,” legal aid group Justice Their mother said the family court order and others. didate to a maximum of two seats. Project Pakistan, which was was too poor to pay the 30,000 Another amendment under This amendment is being con- representing Hussain, said in a rupees (US$300) a private law- consideration recommends hold- sidered following debate after statement. yer demanded to fight the case. ing general elections within a the 2013 elections that whether Pakistani law does not allow She could only afford one trip to period of 90 days instead of the a candidate should be allowed to the execution of someone arrested visit her son, she said, and did not present 60 days after the term of contest several national and pro- as a juvenile. State prosecutors see him before he died. While the the assembly expires. vincial seats at public expense. said Hussain was an adult work- moratorium on capital punish- The reforms is considering Presently Article 223(2) allows ing as a watchman when he was ment was lifted in response to an an amendment to Article 224 of a candidate to contest polls from arrested. Islamist attack, an investigation the Constitution to have more two or more seats at the same Lawyers for Hussain said Relatives look at the body of convicted murderer Shafqat Hussain at a found that few of those executed time than prescribed in the time. school records showed he was 17 had links to militancy. mortuary after his execution in Karachi yesterday. Constitution. INTERNEWS in 2004 when he was burnt with REUTERS Khyber Pakhtunkhwa bans plastic bags Madrassah reforms on PESHAWAR: The government after two months. In the mean- punishment under that. The cam- Ghani said. in Pakistan’s northwestern time, all stock of plastic bags will paign will be launched through Ghani said during the cam- political back burner Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province be removed from markets and media and other means accessible paign, shopkeepers would be has ordered a ban on the manu- factories. Information Minister to the public everywhere in the asked to avoid purchase of plastic KARACHI: As the govern- The officials said the federal facturing and use of polythene Mushtaq Ghani said that exten- province,” Ghani said. bags and ensure early disposal of ment in Pakistan’s southern government had opted to delay shopping bags in the province, sive awareness campaign would be When asked about the alterna- the available stock of plastic bags. Sindh province finds it hard to the issue of the reforms for host feeling such bags cause choking launched throughout the province tive of plastic bags, the minister “Ideally, polythene bags should seal unregistered madrassahs, of reasons. It did not want to dis- of sanitation system and envi- to check the use of plastic bags. said the people would be asked to not be used as they are hazard- the federal government is play- please a number of religious par- ronmental degradation. “During the awareness cam- use paper bags. “Actually paper ous to environment,” said an ing its part as well in delaying ties, which were not in a tussle The ban, according to official paign, the people will be sensi- bags are environment-friendly environmentalist. the issue of madrassah reforms with Islamabad at present, but sources, will come into effect tised about the relevant law and as they vanish after six months,” INTERNEWS by not sending guidelines to the a formal launching of reforms provinces to launch the plan. would invite their wrath, they Officials in the provincial added. home department say that the “Parties like Jamiat Ulema Search for flood relief Sindh government had already Islam of Maulana Fazlur Rehman furnished comments and input and several others get their sup- Sharif invited on the policy of registration of port and street power from the madrassahs to the federal minis- seminaries, so any bold step to to TAPI gas try of religious affairs in connec- rein in madrassah operations will tion with the madrassah reforms provoke them,” said an official. pipeline launch as planned by Islamabad. However, the provincial gov- They said Sindh had sent ernment itself had not done its ISLAMABAD: The much- its recommendations over the job where it did not need a nod awaited ground break- issues involving the ownership from Islamabad. It has closed ing ceremony of the of of the property for madrassahs, just 167 out of more than 1,400 Turkmenistan-Afghanistan- permissions required for the madrassahs in just two districts Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas managements and no-objection of Sindh Hyderabad and Shaheed pipeline project will be held in certificates, which the home Benazirabad. December this year, Deputy department issues to all new The government has identi- Prime Minister for Oil and seminaries. fied a total of 4,021 madrassahs Gas and Special Envoy of the “We have sent our viewpoint in Sindh, out of which 2,598 are President of Turkmenistan, over the questions asking the registered and 1,423 unregistered Baymurat Hojamuhamedov has land used for a madrassah is pri- Tando Allahyar district with said. vately owned or owned by the the least seminaries (30) and In a meeting with Pakistani government, NOCs [no objection Karachi-West with the most i.e. Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, the certificates] by the provincial 1,358 madrassahs. deputy premier of Turkmenistan building control authority and A total of 1,887 madrassahs extended an invitation to visit deputy commissioner concerned have been identified in Karachi. Turkmenistan to attend the pres- and NOC from the home depart- Of them, 1,308 are registered. ident’s ceremony yesterday. ment taken before a madrassah’s Nearly half of the madrassahs Accepting the invitation, Sharif registration,” said an official. in Sindh are situated in Karachi said Pakistan supported the Pakistanis carrying their possessions flee floods in Larkana yesterday. According to officials, the death toll He said the provincial authori- and so far no action is being taken project. Sharif said TAPI would from three weeks of floods has surpassed 100, as many fear more heavy rains could put more people at risk. ties had furnished all the required to stop the construction of new meet energy requirement of the Flash floods killed 109 people and some 700,000 have been affected, the National Disaster Management paperwork, but the federal gov- madrassahs in the metropolis region besides benefiting coun- Authority said. ernment was not responding without having formal permission tries in the region. INTERNEWS further. and registration. INTERNEWS WEDNESDAY 5 AUGUST 2015 INDIA www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 13 Congress protests suspension of 25 MPs INC President Sonia Gandhi dubs speaker’s decision ‘murder of democracy’; opposition united on the issue

NEW DELHI: A combative opposition yesterday protested inside and outside parlia- ment over the suspension of 25 Congress MPs, with Congress president Sonia Gandhi dub- bing the Lok Sabha speaker’s decision a “murder” of democ- racy. The BJP retorted that there was “no democracy in the Congress DNA”. Congress leaders, including Sonia Gandhi, former prime min- ister Manmohan Singh and vice president Rahul Gandhi, joined a noisy protest at the Mahatma Gandhi statue in the parliament complex — all of them sporting a black band on thier arms. The MPs shouted slogans like “Down with Narendra Modi”, “We want justice” and “Shame on you dictator”. Similar protests also took place in Himachal Pradesh, Delhi and some other states. The suspension brought together yesterday virtually the Congress President Sonia Gandhi (centre), her son and Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi (right), and other Congress lawmakers shout slogans during a protest against the week-long entire opposition, with even par- suspension of 25 lawmakers from Parliament by Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan in New Delhi. RIGHT: A senior Congress leader shouts slogans from police vehicle after he was detained ties opposed to the Congress during a protest march in Kashmir yesterday. boycotting the Lok Sabha in protest against Speaker Sumitra the government) as far as issues “The demand for their res- The Rashtriya Janata Dal not allow them to raise the issue devil quoting scriptures. There is Mahajan’s last Monday decision. of corruption, Sushma Swaraj and ignation is not the demand of (RJD), the Nationalist Congress of suspending the Congress MPs. no democracy in their DNA... The Samajwadi Party leader Vyapam (scandal) are concerned,” the Congress but of the entire Party (NCP) and the Samajwadi In the Rajya Sabha, the mother is the party president and Mulayam Singh Yadav echoed he said. country.” Party also joined the Congress Congress and other opposition the son the vice president. Will the opposition sentiment when Sonia Gandhi called the sus- He added, “The PM likes to do protest outside parliament. parties remained boisterous, they teach us democracy? he said, “The suspension is not pension of MPs “anti-democratic”. ‘Mann ki baat’. Instead he should More parties boycotted the leading to the washout of another “Sonia Gandhi and Rahul right. It should be taken back. “It is the duty of the govern- listen to ‘Hindustan ki Mann ki Lok Sabha proceedings, includ- day’s proceedings. Gandhi are responsible for the And the MPs should be called ment to run the house. The way baat’. ing the Communist Party of Disregarding the suspension logjam in parliament.” back to attend the house.” our MPs were suspended was Manmohan Singh said sus- India, Communist Party of India- of their Lok Sabha colleagues, Earlier, the BJP parliamentary Rahul Gandhi made it clear anti-democratic. Democracy is pending Congress MPs was no Marxist, Revolutionary Socialist Congress members in the upper party, at a meeting also attended that the Congress would not being murdered,” she said. way to resolve issues. Party, NCP, Janata Dal-United, house displayed placards against by Prime Minister Narendra relent on its demand for the Rahul Gandhi added, “Vyapam Congress leader Mallikarjun Indian Union Muslim League, Sushma Swaraj and Vasundhara Modi, blamed the Congress for resignation of External Affairs scam has destroyed the lives of Kharge said parties like the AAP, Trinamool Congress and Raje. Madhusudan Mistry waved days of parliament disruption Minister Sushma Swaraj and thousands. Sushma Swaraj has Trinamool Congress, the Left the Samajwadi Party. a piece of black cloth. and accused it of “obstructionism the chief ministers of BJP-ruled broken laws, and the Rajasthan and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) RJD, Samajwadi Party and Bharatiya Janata Party leader and negativity”. The BJP made Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. chief minister is financially had pledged their support to his Left members were present in and union minister Prakash it clear that none of its leaders “We will not budge... There will involved with former IPL chief party and vowed to boycott the the house in the morning but Javadekar said, “The Congress would resign. be no let up in our pressure (on Lalit Modi. Lok Sabha. walked out after the speaker did talking of democracy is like the IANS

Rains lash Delhi again Chopper carrying top official goes missing

NEW DELHI: Several areas of Market after Vasant Kunj flyover,” ITANAGAR: A helicop- departure. The helicopter was on the southern part of Arunachal Nithianandam and the legislators the national capital witnessed a Delhi Traffic Police official said. ter carrying Tirap Deputy a routine sortie to Longding and Pradesh. of Tirap, Changlang and Longding. light to normal rainfall yester- Traffic moved at snail’s pace on Commissioner Kamlesh Kumar was to return to Mohanbari air- “Reports said the villagers In 2011, then Arunachal Pradesh day evening, the Met office said. Mathura Road from Apollo hospital Joshi, two pilots and a crew port in Assam’s Dibrugarh city heard a powerful blast in the chief minister Dorjee Khandu and The showers also resulted in to Ashram and also on Delhi-Noida- member went missing yester- when contact was lost. region,” Negi said. four other people died after their traffic jams in various parts of Direct flyway, the official said. day in Arunachal Pradesh’s The Air Traffic Control An IAF spokesman said the Pawan Hans chopper crashed at a the city. The maximum temperature of Tirap district, officials said. received the last signal from the search operation was suspended remote location in the state. “Several pockets of the city the day settled three notches above Chief Minister Nabam Tuki chopper near Deomali in Tirap, due to bad weather and would A few days later, another heli- witnessed light to normal rain in the season’s average at 36.8 degrees expressed concern over the inci- officials said. resume tomorrow morning. copter crashed while landing in the evening. The sky will remain Celsius. dent and asked officials to inten- “Till 6pm, we were not been “We suspended our rescue and Tawang, killing 16 people. cloudy tomorrow and some parts Today, the maximum and mini- sify the search for the chopper able to locate the missing helicop- search operations for the day due Pawan Hans Helicopter of the city are likely to get show- mum temperatures are likely to after it remained untraced for ter despite a rescue team making to bad weather but we will resume Services Limited (PHHL) has ers,” said an official of the India hover around 36 and 26 degrees hours. all-out efforts to trace it through- it tomorrow morning again,” IAF been operating chopper serv- Meteorological Department (IMD). today. The Pawan Hans helicopter out the day,” Arunachal Pradesh spokesman Amit Mahajan said. ices across Arunachal Pradesh, Traffic snarls were reported Yesterday morning was sunny went missing around 11.15am. It chief secretary Ramesh Negi said. Chief Minister Tuki convened Sikkim, Meghalaya, Nagaland from south Delhi. and the minimum temperature set- took off from Khonsa at 10.15am He said rescue teams of the an emergency meeting with Home and Tripura and daily Guwahati- “Heavy traffic was witnessed tled at 26 degrees Celsius. for Longding. It lost communica- Indian Air Force, Indian Army, Minister Tanga Byaling, Civil Tawang services for over 15 years. on Barapullah elevated road, The day’s maximum humidity tion with the ground after the Air police, as well as paramilitary Aviation Minister Thangwan It is one of the major lifelines in Moolchand hospital towards was recorded at 85 per cent. Traffic Control in Chabua con- troopers have been focusing Wangham, Chief Secretary Negi, landlocked Arunachal Pradesh Maharani Bagh and Masoodpur IANS tacted the pilot five minutes after their search mission in Tirap in Director General of Police S IANS Kashmiri killed in cross-border firing After flak, Kerala drops SRINAGAR: A civilian was killed yesterday in Kashmir land rule amendments as India and Pakistani troops exchanged heavy fire along THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: governments had tried to act in their border in the south of the A day after the Kerala govern- the matter, but it got delayed for disputed territory, police said. ment’s move to amend the land various reasons. “One young man died during assignment rules to regularise However, senior party leg- the shelling. We are asking resi- encroachments in the state’s islator and state Congress vice dents in the area to remain con- hilly areas came under fire from president V D Satheesan yes- fined to their homes,” inspector several quarters, a Kerala min- terday reacted sharply and said general of police for the region, ister yesterday said the move the decision was taken without Danesh Rana, said. had been dropped. discussion. The man was hit when a mor- Revenue Minister Adoor Leader of the Opposition V S tar bomb fired from the Pakistani Prakash said yesterday that the Achuthanandan said the order side of the border landed near his decision to drop the amendment will only benefit resort and quarry house in the Pargwal sector, 340 came after the “well-intentioned” mafia who had usurped revenue kilometres (210 miles) south of move of the government was and forest land. the main city of Srinagar. questioned in different quarters. Former Idukki Lok Sabha “The exchange of fire is contin- “Our only aim was to see that member and Congress leader P uing and has spread to R S Pura we give title deeds to many peo- T Thomas said he was shocked to sector,” Rana said. ple, especially in Idukki district, hear about the new order. A Border Security Force (BSF) as they have custody of the land. “A detailed study should be official, speaking on condition of But following the discussions and conducted to find out the impli- anonymity, said the exchange criticism, we felt that the said cations of this move. We will started in the morning when order should be withdrawn,” said then know who benefits,” said guards noticed “suspicious move- Prakash. Thomas. ment” in the bushes near the bor- The amendment was brought There was also criticism that der and fired. in through a gazette notification the new order will turn detri- “It was an attempt at infiltra- on last Monday, and it was meant mental as more than 500 cases of tion. The Pakistan side soon fired to help regularise occupation of land encroachment in these hilly heavy weapons which is being Villager Bachan Dass mourning his son Sanjay Kumar’s death in cross-border firing, outside the Government government land, subject to a districts, in which the state gov- retaliated (by Indian troops),” the Medical College morgue, in Kashmir, yesterday. cut-off date of June 1, 2005, and ernment is a party, are expected official said. a maximum of four acres. to come up in the Kerala High A ceasefire agreement signed had violated the ceasefire over during cross-border firing. over the disputed region, where People possessing land but Court shortly. by the South Asian rivals in 2003 1,000 times since the agreement, The Himalayan region of resentment at Indian rule runs not a legal title in hilly dis- “I came across media reports has largely held but each regularly while Pakistan regularly registers Kashmir has been divided deep. Since 1989 several rebel tricts like Idukki, Wayanad and that due to the new order, cases accuses the other of violating it. complaints of violations by India between India and Pakistan, but groups have been fighting hun- Pathanamthitta were expected to against usurping of government Indian officials reported nearly to a UN mission which monitors claimed in full by both, since the dreds of thousands of Indian benefit. land might get affected. That was 200 violations in July. the border. two countries gained independ- forces deployed in the region, Chief Minister Oommen one of the reasons for withdraw- India’s defence minister told In July at least five civilians and ence from Britain in 1947. seeking independence of the ter- Chandy said after the order came ing the order,” said Prakash. parliament recently that Pakistan two soldiers died on both sides They have fought two wars ritory with Pakistan. AFP out last Monday that successive IANS WEDNESDAY 5 AUGUST 2015 14 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com INDIA 200 dead in Bengal floods Nagaland truce will Death toll may rise; millions take shelter at relief camps nudge militants

KOLKATA: Floods from days of torrential rain have now toward peace: Bijoy claimed at least 200 lives in India with one million people AGARTALA: The signing of fighting for the cause of the Nagas sheltering in relief camps after the peace accord between the for many decades.’” fleeing surging waters, officials central government and the The central government and said yesterday. NSCN-IM will encourage other the NSCN-IM held more than Rivers have burst their banks, militant outfits to begin peace 50 rounds of peace talks to end hitting thousands of villages in talks with the government, a one of south Asia’s longest-run- parts of West Bengal as well as former terrorist-turned-politi- ning insurgencies in which 25,000 northeastern Manipur state, cian said yesterday. people have died since 1947. where roads and bridges have “We welcome the peace accord Meanwhile, according to an been cut and communications between the central government official of the union home minis- were patchy. and NSCN (IM). This signifi- try, around seven extremist outfits Most of those 200 died from cant step will encourage other of the northeast region, includ- drowning, while at least four militant outfits of the region to ing United Liberation Front of people have been killed in a land- initiate peace talks with the gov- Assam (ULFA-Pro-Talk faction) slide that buried a remote village ernment,’” INPT president Bijoy and National Democratic Front of in Manipur bordering Myanmar, Kumar Hrangkhawl said. Bodoland-Progressive (NDFB-P), where heavy monsoon rains have At the instance of then are currently under ceasefire and also wreaked havoc. prime minister Rajiv Gandhi, suspension of operation agree- The death toll jumped from Hrangkhawl’s dreaded mili- ment with the government. around 120 on last Monday, after tant outfit Tripura National Officials of Tripura and union the discovery of more bodies in Volunteers (TNV) had signed a home ministry had held two- West Bengal and the western tripartite peace accord with the round of talks with the National state of Gujarat where water lev- central and Tripura governments Liberation Front of Tripura els have receded, allowing families on August 12, 1988 before around (NLFT) after the rebel group to return home. 450 men of the outfit surrendered. expressed their willingness to “The death toll due to flooding Subsequently, the TNV merged hold peace talks. in West Bengal rose to 70, with Flood victims on their way to a makeshift relief camp at Kalabagan village, 150km north of Kolkata, yesterday. with a tribal based political party Members of NLFT and All roads and farms in 13,200 villages Tripura Upajati Juba Samity and Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) have remaining under water,” disas- “Rivers in 13 districts are flow- In Manipur, television foot- overseeing the rescue opera- formed the Indigenous Nationalist taken shelter and arms training ter management minister Javed ing over their danger marks. The age showed villagers erecting tion, said. Shimray said 10 people Party of Tripura (INPT) in 2002. in Bangladesh, which shares a Ahmad Khan said. situation is grim.” a bamboo bridge over a muddy feared killed in the landslide have The 70-year-old tribal leader 856-km border with Tripura. “Nearly 1.2 million people are Another five people have died river after flood waters left been found alive, although details has served as a member of the In view of the significant tam- now staying in around 1,600 relief in Orissa and 35 in northern them stranded, and a child were sketchy. Tripura assembly for 10 years ing of terrorism in Tripura, the camps opened in schools and gov- Rajasthan state, officials there trying to cross by floating in a In the western state of Gujarat, from 1998. Left-ruled state government on ernment offices,” he said. said. rubber tyre. flooding has eased in recent days, Speaking on the accord with May 27 withdrew the Armed The release of water from “The worst is over. Now we Rescuers were still searching but the death toll has reached 72 the National Socialist Council Forces Special Powers Act brimming dams has exacerbated are focusing on relief and reha- for villagers feared buried in a after the discovery of more bodies, of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah, (AFSPA) which gives sweeping the flooding in West Bengal after bilitation of affected people,’” landslide that struck their hamlet director of relief operations Bipin Hrangkhawl said, “It is good for powers and judicial immunity Cyclone Komen struck the east Rajasthan’s disaster minister, on last Saturday, with four bodies Bhatt said. both the northeast region and the to security forces in conflict-hit coast on last Friday, Khan said. Gulab Singh Kataria, said. found, Jason Shimray, an official AFP Nagas, as the NSCN-IM had been areas. IANS Fishermen return via ‘Mumbai attack was planned in Pakistan’ NEW DELHI: Pakistan must Tariq Khosa, a former direc- apparatus must ensure that the “What he (Khosa) has said Wagah checkpoint admit its mistakes for allow- tor general of the Federal perpetrators and masterminds vindicates our stand. India has ing Pakistani terrorists to sail Investigation Agency (FIA), of the ghastly terror attacks are been maintaining since 2008 that to Mumbai and carry out the equivalent of India’s CBI that brought to justice,” Khosa said, the entire plotting and financing horrific massacre in Mumbai “Pakistan has to deal with the underlining that the case had lin- was done in Pakistan,” the source in 2008, almost bringing Mumbai mayhem, planned and gered on for far too long. added. Islamabad and Delhi to war, a launched from its soil”. “What’s new in what has been According to noted strategic former senior Pakistani official “This requires facing the truth revealed?” a source said. expert Uday Bhaskar, the revela- has said. and admitting mistakes,” he said, “This is what we have been tions by Khosa are an important The revelation vindicates detailing the various Pakistani saying all along — that the entire statement in the public domain. India’s stand that 99 per cent of links to the terrorists who mas- plotting and financing for 26/11 Khosa said the case was unique, the evidence of the 26/11 attacks sacred 166 Indians and foreigners was done in Pakistan, and the and proving conspiracy in a dif- lies in Pakistan since the entire over three days in India’s financial prosecution there has 99 per cent ferent jurisdiction required qual- plotting was done in that country, capital. of the evidence, but they choose ity of evidence. sources said yesterday. “The entire state security not to act on it.” IANS

Bharti flayed Mumbai building crash kills 12 for ‘beautiful Fishermen gesture after being released while crossing over to India at the India-Pakistan Joint Check Post, Attari, 30km from Amritsar, yesterday. women’ remark ATTARI (PUNJAB): More the coast of Gujarat and taken NEW DELHI: Former Delhi than 160 Indian fishermen who them to Karachi where they were law minister Somnath Bharti’s were released from Pakistani lodged in various prisons. ‘beautiful women’ remark prisons last week have arrived Pakistani authorities had evoked sharp reaction from back in India through the ordered the release of these fish- both the BJP and the Congress Attari-Wagah joint check post, ermen as a goodwill gesture. yesterday. Border Security Force (BSF) Most fishermen said that they Senior BJP leader Vijendra officials said yesterday. were happy to be back to India. Gupta, who is also leader of the The released fishermen include Authorities at Attari provided opposition in the Delhi assembly, three minors, including a 11-year- transit documents to the fisher- said it was a “highly objectionable old boy. men who returned from Pakistan. remark” from the Aam Aadmi These fishermen had been The fishermen were provided Party leader. arrested by Pakistani Coast transport to take them back to “The remark shows what he Guard on charges of fishing in their homes in Gujarat. thinks about women. He made a Pakistan’s territorial waters off IANS comment in the presence of chief minister (Arvind Kejriwal) who did not stop him from using such words for women,” Gupta said. Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee chief spokesper- Ex-chairman of school son Sharmistha Mukherjee also termed the statement “derogatory”. “It is absolutely disgusting and Rescue workers search for victims at the site of the building that collapsed in Mumbai’s Thane district yesterday. board held for ‘scam’ derogatory towards women, but it is not surprising coming from THANE: Twelve people were sniffer dog rescued another four 65, Mira R Bhatt, 58, Rachita SRINAGAR: The Jammu arrested last Monday evening, someone who defied law even killed and 15 others injured people from under the debris. R Bhatt, 22, Arun D Sawant, and Kashmir crime branch, while former BoSE secretary when he was the law minister of when a three-storey building The building had 16 flats, with 62, Amit A Sawant, 40, Bhakti which is investigating a scam Bashir Ahmad Dar was arrested Delhi,” Mukherjee said. crashed in Naupada area in five families living as tenants on A Sawant, 32, Anaya A Khot, 7, running into crores of rupees earlier by the crime branch. Somnath Bharti on last Monday Maharashtra’s Thane city yes- the upper floors. The ground floor Priya A Patel, 14, Manda A. Nene, regarding elementary teachers’ According to sources in the stated in the Delhi assembly that terday morning, officials said. was vacant. 70, Rashmi K. Mange, 25 and training colleges, has arrested crime branch, Dar had master- “beautiful women” would be able Krishna Nivas building, built The tenants and landlord were Mahadeo R. Barve, 60. the former chairman of the minded the scam in 2003 by man- to go out at midnight if the AAP around 50 years ago, collapsed embroiled in a legal dispute and This is the second major build- state board of school education aging registration of the training government took over policing in suddenly around 2.30am while the building had not undergo a ing collapse in Thane district in (BoSE), officials said yesterday. colleges. the national capital. its occupants were asleep. regular structural stability test, a week. “Former BoSE chairman “Most of the institutions that “I am fully confident that if the “We were sleeping when sud- a Thane Municipal Corporation On July 29, the Matruchhaya Sheikh Bashir Ahmad has been benefitted from the scam did not Delhi government is given full denly the floor began to move. official said. building collapsed killing nine arrested for his involvement in have any infrastructure,” a source freedom (over security), beautiful Even before we could run to The official said the building occupants and injuring five others the elementary teachers training said. women laden with jewellery will safety, the building collapsed with was legal and not dilapidated and in the nearby town of Thakurli. scam. He is now being questioned Others arrested in connection be able to go out even after mid- a thunder,’” a shaken survivor told there were no complaints regard- Thane legislator Jitendra to establish his role in the scam,” with the scam include two owners night without any fear,” Bharti the media. ing structural problems. Awhad expressed concern over a crime branch official said. of such training colleges and some said. Fire fighters reached the spot Thane Collector Ashwini Joshi the two collapses and demanded a The scam allegedly running lower rung officials of BoSE. “I am an average looking within 20 minutes, followed by the and Guardian Minister Eknath probe into how the buildings could into crores of rupees involves reg- Crime branch sources said woman; maybe, that is why I was National Disaster Response Force Shinde and other officials rushed crash without warning. istration and recognition of train- more people will be arrested in ill-treated by him. He clearly is (NDRF), and extricated three to the site to supervise relief Shinde said the only remedy ing colleges by BoSE without any the coming days, depending on not concerned about my security people from the debris. operations. was to redevelop old and dilapi- verification. the custodial interrogation of the but only the security of beautiful NDRF deputy commandant S. The deceased were Saurabh P dated buildings. Sheikh Bashir Ahmad was accused officials. IANS women,” she said. IANS Gawde said his team of 50 and a Bhatt, 54, Ramchandra P Bhatt, IANS WEDNESDAY 5 AUGUST 2015 FEATURES www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 15

AICW 2015: Fashion walk with Richa Chadha Ramp For Champs: esigner Reynu Taandon used the runway of different swayed her away from Mughal Empire Bollywood stars walk ongoing 2015 edition of Amazon India Couture to Persia. DWeek (AICW) here as a time-machine. “The inspiration started from Mughal gharana, for girls education She did this to trace the origins of Mughal Empire but I realised that I want to do something different. through her Persia-influenced collection with actress So, I read about from where did they came to India Richa Chadha walking on the ramp as a Persian and tumbled upon Persia. So, I thought why not pick ajkumar Rao, Jackky Bhagnani, princess amid waves of Sufi music. up a thing which is different and talks about origin Patralekha and Ileana D’Cruz were The Sufi Qawwali group Nizami Bandhu, who of the empire,” Taandon said. Rsome Bollywood celebrities who walked have also crooned for Salman Khan-starrer Bajrangi The collection displays a heavy use of zardozi gold the ramp and lent their support to charity Bhaijaan, along with a Thumri singer teleported embroidery, royal blue and wine hues combined with organisation Smile Foundation. The profits the audience to another era with tunes of songs floral motifs, thread work and mirror work inspired made from the event would be used to edu- like “Chap tilak sab cheen li” and “Dama dam mast from Persian culture and architecture on fabric cate girls. qalandar” on the fourth day of the five-day fashion ranging from lightweight georgette to rich velvet. The ninth edition of the fashion show extravaganza. The designer said that collection gets its edge with ‘Ramp For Champs’ also saw the presence of Titled ‘Shahbanu’, a series of period creations “sequin and mirror work” with focus on cuts and Bhagyashree, Isha Koppikar, Lauren Gottlieb, narrates a tale using sharaas, anarkalis, lehengas style like long garaaras and anarkalis from the past. Divya Khosla Kumar and Tahir Raj Bhasin. embossed with intricate gold embellishments. Richa heaped praise over Taandon’s creation as At the event, actress Yami Gautam said: In a maroon and gold heavily embroidered lehenga she said that she is selective about who she walks “I’ve come for these beautiful kids. I’m so glad and choli along with the bling of jhumar, maang the ramp for. that so many gorgeous women took out time to tikka, necklace and sheer veil adorning her head, back. The whole show had a very trance like feel. Talking about adding the Sufi touch to the show, volunteer to be part of this global cause. The Richa charmed everyone present at the event with It transported me to a different era. I wish I could Taandon said that the element was incorporated to cause we are here for makes it even lovely... her poise. walk more like a model, but when I came out I was stay true to the theme. the smile of these lovely kids. The “Masaan” actress, who was also bewitched by in some kind of trance. Any girl will feel like a prin- “When we are talking about past, then modern “Whatever funds they can raise from the the surreal ambience of the event, feels the range cess after wearing the range,” Richa told reporters music won’t do. So that was the reason we asked event are going to be used to promote and has a quality of making anyone feel like a princess. post the show. Nizamji to perform,” the designer said. support education of these lovely girls, which “It is very innovative to have live music in the Taandon noted that desire to do something IANS is the need of the hour.” National Film Award winning actor Rajkumar said: “Education is the most impor- tant thing as it can make a difference in the society. I do my bit...I try and donate wherever I can. I am very aware of the problem that our country is facing in the field of education.” Ileana was one of the showstoppers and sparkled in a white dress. “I’m feeling good that we have Foundations that support women empowerment and girls’ education. I think it’s awesome and I’m proud and honoured to be associated with the project.” IANS

n a step closer to creating a full-fledged “bench-top” brain, The result is a layered structure like brain tissue, in which cells are Australian researchers have developed a 3D-printed layered struc- 3D-printed ‘bench-top’ accurately placed and remain in their designated layer. Iture incorporating neural cells that mimics the structure of brain “This study highlights the importance of integrating advances in tissue. A “bench-top” brain that accurately reflects actual brain tis- 3D printing, with those in materials science, to realise a biological sue would be significant for researching not only the effect of drugs outcome,” Wallace noted. but brain disorders like schizophrenia and degenerative brain disease. brain a reality soon The brain is amazingly complex, with around 86 billion nerve cells. “The breakthrough is significant in the quest to create a ‘bench-top’ The challenge for researchers to create bench-top brain tissue from brain that will enable important insights into brain function, in addition To create their six-layered structure, researchers developed a cus- which they can learn about how the brain functions is an extremely to providing an experimental test bed for new drugs and electroceu- tom bio-ink containing naturally occurring carbohydrate materials. difficult one. ticals,” explained professor Gordon Wallace, director of ARC Centre The custom materials have properties that allow accurate cell dis- Pharmaceutical companies spend millions of dollars testing thera- of Excellence for Electromaterials Science (ACES) at University of persion throughout the structure, while providing a rare level of pro- peutic drugs on animals, only to discover in human trials that the drug Wollongong in Australia. tection to the cells. has an altogether different level of effectiveness. We are still a long way from printing a brain but the ability to The bio-ink is then optimised for 3D-printing and developed for “This paves the way for the use of more sophisticated printers to arrange cells so that they form neuronal networks is a significant step use in a standard cell culturing facility without the need for expensive create structures with much finer resolution,” the authors noted in a forward, Wallace added. bio-printing equipment. paper appeared in the Biomaterials journal. IANS Bread and butter, and then some

By Joe Yonan wrap; let it sit in a warm place for about an hour or until doubled. t Maketto in Washington, one of the must- 4. Use a fork to combine 1/2 cup thinly sliced scal- haves is the scallion bread, a puffier-than- lions, 8 tablespoons room-temperature unsalted but- traditional take on scallion pancakes. ter, 2 tablespoons chili oil and 1/4 teaspoon fine sea AThe bread, which chef de cuisine James salt in a bowl. Add salt as needed. Wozniuk developed with owner Erik Bruner-Yang, 5. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Punch down proves that Maketto’s priorities are flavour and fun, the dough; return it to the floured countertop. Cut not authenticity. it into four equal portions; shape each into a ball. When Maketto opened in the spring, Bruner-Yang Keep them covered with plastic wrap. says, the bread was sent out by itself — and wasn’t 6. Roll out one ball at a time to 1/8-inch thick. very popular. “Then we started serving it with the Brush with melted unsalted butter (1 tablespoon) butter,” he says, “and everything changed.” and sprinkle with thinly sliced scallions (1/3 cup). Fold the left one-third of the dough over into the center, and repeat with the right side, business- Scallion Bread letter-style. Brush with more melted butter. Fold the bottom third up to the center and the top down. 8 servings Dust with flour and roll out to a 6-inch round. 1. Stir together 1 1/3 cups water, 1 tablespoon can- 7. Heat 1/2 tablespoon canola oil in an ovenproof ola oil and 1 tablespoon melted unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook one round at a time liquid measuring cup. Sprinkle in 2 teaspoons dry (adding new oil each time) until deeply browned active yeast; let it sit a few minutes until it foams. on each side, 2 to 3 minutes per side, then bake for 2. Whisk together 3 cups flour, 1 1/4 teaspoons about 5 minutes, or until the bread puffs slightly and baking powder, 2 teaspoons fine sea salt and 3 tea- feels firm in the center. spoons sugar in a bowl, then add the yeast mixture, 8. Transfer to a cutting board and cover with a stirring, to form a wet dough. clean dish towel. Use your hands to gently crush it 3. Lightly flour a countertop; turn out the dough from the outside to help separate the layers. Cut and knead for 5 to 8 minutes, adding flour or water each round into quarters and serve with the scallion- as needed. The dough should be smooth and elastic. chili butter. Transfer to an oiled bowl and cover with plastic WP-BLOOMBERG WEDNESDAY 5 AUGUST 2015 16 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com MORNING BREAK

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NEW YORK: Not even US young who are disenchanted with Stewart ridiculed the idea they President Barack Obama wants politics and don’t watch TV news. were secret. “We spent about five to see him go. But after inform- Some see Stewart as a rock in to seven minutes with Obama ing and entertaining American times of crisis. “The comic who kind of scolding me not to turn viewers for 16 years, Jon Stewart became a conscience,” wrote the young Americans cynical, and (pictured) will present his final Daily News yesterday. “Why John I spent five to seven minutes episode of The Daily Show on Stewart might be irreplaceable,” explaining to him I am actually Thursday. headlined Variety magazine. sceptically idealistic,” he said. The content and guests on He was there after the “Was the President of the the last programme on Comedy September 11, 2001 attacks, inca- United States trying to influence Central are a closely guarded pable of holding back tears and or intimidate or flatter me?” secret, but it is scheduled to last asking viewers: “Are you OK?” Stewart asked. “My guess is, uhh- an hour, twice as long as normal. When George W Bush was huh. Did it work? Might’ve.” “Let me make something clear, first elected president in 2000, So what will he do after The I’m not dying,” joked Stewart last he renamed the controversial Daily Show, which in September week as fans wondered how they recount in Florida, “Indecision will return with new host, the could follow a new presidential 2000”. His criticism of the war in South African comic Trevor Noah? race without him slamming the Iraq — almost alone in the media In February, he said he wanted candidates four nights a week. at the time — fanned doubts about a more flexible schedule, citing a The native New Yorker, 52, the 2003 US-led invasion. desire to spend more time with funny, pitiless and firmly left In June, with the utmost seri- his children, aged nine and 11. of centre, is a unique voice in ousness, he condemned the “ter- After directing the 2014 film American broadcasting, and one rorist attack” on a black church Rosewater, adapted from a mem- that intersects politics, journalism in Charleston and denounced oir by Canadian-Iranian journalist and entertainment. the continued flying of the Maziar Bahari, he did not rule out The Daily Show rakes over the Confederate flag. His political returning to the world of stand- day’s news, political headlines and guests see him as a platform to up comedy, where he started in oddities to poke fun and make reach a younger audience. But the 1980s after getting a degree serious points, often mocking they never get an easy ride. in psychology. the sensationalist coverage of “Can you ever not disappoint “That’s how I started and that’s, television networks, such as Fox us?” he asked of Nancy Pelosi, the I’m sure, that’s how I will end,” he News and CNN. Guests are nor- Democratic minority leader in said. The Daily Show has won 22 mally submitted to a barrage of the Senate in 2014. “Whose team Emmy awards and two Peabody questions. are we on in the Middle East? Awards. It has also been a spring- It is watched by around 1.3 Who are we bombing?” he asked there?” he asked when the march in January against the last week that Stewart had had board for new talent, launching million Americans a day, and Obama during the president’s last American president nor the Charlie Hebdo killings. two “secret” meetings at the the television careers of comedi- hundreds of thousands of others appearance on July 21. secretary of state went to Paris Over the years, his critics have White House with Obama in ans such as Stephen Colbert. watch online, particularly the “How could the US not be to take part in an international assailed him. Fox News alleged 2011 and 2014. AFP

Young fathers face raised World’s first surf lagoon at Welsh village DOLGARROG: The last giant The £12m ($18.7m) surf park hit hard by the decline in min- director of the Surf Snowdonia important it was that the money wave to rock the tiny Welsh vil- is set to revolutionise the sport, ing and industry. “A giant wave centre, said it was in part the should stay in the community. health risks lage of Dolgarrog struck in 1925 using a Spanish-designed plough destroyed this place, and a giant “craziness” of the project that The mine closures had caused a when two overflowing dams and pulley system that runs wave is going to make us,” said attracted him. “loss of identity and direction”, in middle age gave way, sending a wall of boul- underwater along a central mesh- local potter Owen Philip. The lagoon itself was built on she said, but new enterprises were der-strewn water down the hill- encased pier to create a wave a The one-road village, with a an aluminium works that closed reclaiming the landscape and giv- NEW YORK: First-time dads side and killing 16 people. minute crashing back and forth at little over 300 residents and just in 2007 with the loss of 200 jobs, ing young people a renewed sense in their early 20s may have the Now it is a different kind of up to two metres (6.6 feet) high. three shops, is an unlikely surf- after 100 years of operation. of pride. energy and agility to keep up wave making an impact, with It is also one of the growing ers’ paradise — not least because Davies said cleaning up the con- “Coming from an area that with their young children, but the opening of a first-of-its-kind number of unusual activities Snowdonia receives the most taminated land cost nearly £2m. is constantly being described as a new study shows early father- inland surfing lagoon that prom- around Snowdonia National Park rainfall of any part of Britain. The surf centre employs 110 deprived is really a heavy weight hood can pose perils later in life. ises the longest man-made break- in north Wales harnessing the But Steve Davies, a former people, including 34 from the for young people to carry, but now Research by Finnish research- ers in the world. landscape to revitalise a region army colonel and managing valley area, with 13 from the if they explain where they come ers showed that becoming a father village itself. But the surfing from they can say it proudly, they before the age of 25 is linked to a instructors and lifeguards come have a story to tell,” she said. higher chance of dying in middle from as far afield as Australia, Surf Snowdonia could further age. “Men who have a child before Germany and Spain. rewrite the north Wales story, by the age of 22 have a very clear “It helps to internationalise helping propel surfing — already higher midlife mortality than men it, to emphasise that this is a shortlisted for the Tokyo Games who have children later, at an aver- major destination for UK plc,” in 2020 — into the Olympics. age age of 25 to 26,” said Dr Elina said Davies, who hopes to attract Casper Steinfath, 21, a two- Einio of the University of Helsinki. 75,000 visitors a year. Outdoor time stand up paddle surfing Although the study did not activity tourism is worth about world champion and International look into the possible causes £481m a year to Wales, creating Surfing Association vice-president, of the higher risk of death for more than 8,200 jobs, according to said the guaranteed and consistent young fathers, Einio suggests that a report compiled for the Welsh waves meant competitors would unplanned pregnancy, early mar- government, which is promot- have a “level playing field”. riage and the psychological and ing 2016 as the Welsh “Year of An hour-long session on the economic stress of fatherhood Adventure”. advanced two-metre wave costs up could play a part. As well as hiking, climbing to £45 and critics have suggested “The findings of our study pro- and mountain biking, Snowdonia the lagoon could add to the com- vide evidence of a need to sup- is also home to Zip World, which mercialisation of the sport, under- port young fathers struggling offers the longest and fastest mining surfing’s free spirit. with the demands of family life zipline in Europe and a surreal Many locals also appear in order to promote good health network of underground trampo- “stoked”, by the prospect of new behaviors and future health,” said lines built in an old slate mine. business in town — and the chance Einio, who reported the findings “There is real momentum to ride a wave themselves. “I’m in the Journal of Epidemiology & in north Wales for adventure going to have a go, I was a dinghy Community Health. tourism,” said the businessman sailor when I was a lad,” said the While other studies have responsible, former Royal Marine 68-year-old Philip, who stopped focused of the impact of young Sean Taylor, who is expecting a on his bicycle to watch the surf- parenthood on women, Einio and £9-10m turnover this year, with ers alongside other curious locals. her team analyzed data on more The 300 metres long and 110 metres wide artificial lagoon known as Surf Snowdonia in the village of Dolgarrog a £4.5m net profit. “And there will be 75,000 tourists than 30,500 men born in Finland in north Wales. Town councillor Mandy waiting on my doorstep. I’m going between 1940 and 1950. Williams-Davies emphasised how to make a good fortune.” AFP About 15 percent had their first child by age 22, nearly 30 per- cent became dads by 24, and less than 20 percent in each of the 25-through-26, 27-through-29 and 30-through-44 age groups. About one in 20 of the men died during a Spain’s ‘national treasure’ seized by French customs 10-year monitoring period, mainly from heart disease and illnesses AJACCIO: A Picasso worth ¤25m and considered which is owned by the bank and flying a British flag, related to excessive drinking. a national treasure by Spain — which had barred a customs authority spokesman said. According to The researchers found that men the painting’s export — has been seized from a boat the spokesman, the export request was also not in who were fathers by the age of 22 in Corsica, French authorities said yesterday. Botin’s name. had a 26 percent higher risk of An attempt to export the painting, “Head of An export request was filed for the painting in dying in middle age than first-time a Young Woman”, to Switzerland last Thursday December 2012 to move it to London, but was opposed dads who were 25 or 26 years old. “drew the attention of French officials”, the coun- by Spain’s culture minister because there was “no Young fathers also had a 14 try’s customs authorities said, with officers on the similar work on Spanish territory” from the same percent higher risk of dying in French Mediterranean island boarding the vessel period in Picasso’s life. middle age than older first-time the next day. This year, a Spanish court sided with the authori- dads. Men who became fathers The ship’s captain could only present two docu- ties and declared the work of art “unexportable” on between 30 and 44 had a 25 per- ments regarding the painting, one of which was a May the grounds it was of “cultural interest” and could not cent reduced risk of an earlier 2015 Spanish court judgement labelling it a work of art leave the country. death than young dads at 25 or 26. and ordering that it not be taken out of the country, It rejected the arguments of Botin, who said that In a smaller study of 1,124 sib- French officials said in a statement. the work should not be considered on Spanish terri- lings, the researchers found simi- The painting, which French customs said was val- tory because it was on a vessel flying a British flag. lar results. Men who were fathers ued at more than ¤25m ($27m), is owned by Jaime French customs officials are now awaiting an official by 22 were 73 percent more likely Botin, a well-known Spanish banker whose family Spanish request to recover the painting. Spanish to die early than their brothers founded the Santander banking group. police confirmed that “an inquiry has been ongoing The seized painting ‘Head of a young woman’ by famous Spanish painter who became dads at 25 or 26. The 79-year-old, who was formerly the banking for some time” but declined to give further details. Picasso, at the customs offices in Calvi. REUTERS giant’s vice chairman, was not aboard the vessel, AFP Wednesday 5 August 2015 20 Shawwal 1436 Volume 20 Number 6513 Price: QR2

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DOHA: Qatar’s crude oil pro- reserves to continue, reaching duction rose to 642,000 barrels $46bn, or 8 months of import per day (b/d) in May 2015 from cover at end-2015. 635000 b/d in April. The produc- Bank deposits year-on-year tion is expected to stabilise in growth accelerated to 8.9 percent the coming months. The Brent in June 2015 from 7.7 percent crude oil prices is also expected in May. Public sector deposits to average $56.2 per barrel, close contracted by 5.9 percent year- to its average so far this year, on-year in June; private sector QNB’s monthly economic moni- deposits grew by 10.1 percent; non- tor noted yesterday. resident deposits doubled, grow- According to QNB’s research ing by 104.5 percent. “We expect note, Qatar’s overall balance of double-digit deposit growth of 11.3 payments recorded a small deficit percent in 2015 reflecting strong in Q4, 2014 of $0.5bn. The current population growth,” it said. account surplus narrowed ($10.5bn Bank assets growth accelerated in Q4, 2014) on lower hydrocar- to 11.2 percent in June from 7.9 bon exports; the capital and finan- percent in May, driven by strong cial account recorded a deficit of lending growth. Foreign assets $9.5bn in Q4, 2014 . grew by 9.3 percent year-on-year, 31.7 percent respectively. “We fore- from 6.1 percent in 2013, due to July while the female population in May),” it said. QNB projects “We expect the current account driven by expansion in credit; while cast bank lending to grow by 9 per- lower oil prices. increased by 7.6 percent year-on- interbank rates to rise with the surplus to shrink to $3.7bn in domestic assets grew by 11.4 per- cent in 2015, increasingly driven by QNB expects the shares of pri- year over the same period reach- expected hike in the US policy 2015 (4.6 percent of GDP) due to cent, driven mainly by the growth project lending and the expanding vate consumption and investment ing 0.46 million. rates, which is likely to take place lower oil prices, before recovering in domestic credit (11.6 percent). population; as a result the loan to to increase on high population QNB expects Qatar’s ongo- later this year. slightly in 2016-17 in line with the Bank assets are expected to rise deposit ratio is expected to decline growth and strong government ing investment programme to Citing Qatar Central Bank recovery in oil prices,” the ana- by 10 percent in 2015, increasingly gradually to reach 106.5 percent in investments; lower expected oil continue to attract expatriates, (QCB) data, QNB said the real lysts said. driven by project lending. 2015,” the analysts said. prices in 2015 should reduce the resulting in overall population estate price index reached its Qatar’s international reserves The overall loan book rose to The share of investment in GDP share of exports, before bouncing growth of 7 percent in 2015. highest point in June 2015 since its rose to $42bn in June 2015 from 13.4 percent year-on-year in June rose to 32.4 percent in 2014 from back in 2016. “We expect inflation to pick introduction four years ago. QNB $41.8bn in May. In months of pro- from 11.6 percent in May. Public 28.6 percent in 2013 on rising capi- Qatar’s population grew by up as the growing population is expects real estate prices to con- spective import cover, interna- sector lending contracted by 7 per- tal spending from the government; 10.4 percent year-on-year in July projected to push up domestic tinue their strong growth although tional reserves were stable at 7.5 cent year–on-year while lending the share of exports declined with 2015 to reach 2.12 million. Male inflation, offsetting slower for- at a more moderate pace on strong months of imports. QNB expects to the private and foreign sectors lower oil prices. Nominal GDP population rose 11.2 percent year- eign inflation. Inflation rose to population growth and higher per the accumulation of international grew strongly by 25.7 percent and grew by 4.1 percent in 2014, down on-year, reaching 1.7 million in 1.4 percent in June (0.9 percent capita GDP. THE PENINSULA

GIS H1 net profit UK takes £1.1bn hit in RBS sell-off

LONDON: Britain took a £1.1bn do would be to duck the difficult a milestone in Britain’s recov- up by QR141.7m loss on its first sale of shares in decisions and leave RBS in state ery from the financial crisis, and Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) hands, the right thing to do for is part of Osborne’s strategy to yesterday, sparking accusations the economy and for taxpayers improve the country’s finances. DOHA: Gulf International Services (GIS), the larg- of poor timing from opposition is to start selling off our stake,” The move had been on the est services group in Qatar, with interests in a broad politicians. Chancellor George Osborne said. cards since Osborne in June accel- cross-section of industries, has recorded a revenue The UK government sold a 5.4 But the Labour Party slammed erated the timetable for selling of QR2.3bn for the six months ended June 30, 2015, a percent stake in RBS at 330 pence the sale. “RBS had to be bailed RBS, after his Conservative Party year-on-year increase of QR699.2m, or 43.8 percent. per share, a third below the price out urgently, but it doesn’t have to won May’s national election. GIS’ net profit for the period capped at QR605.4m, a paid when Britain rescued the be sold off at the same speed,” said He has lost no time since then year-on-year increase of 141.7m, or 30.6 percent excluding bank with £45.8bn of taxpayer cash Chris Leslie, its finance spokes- in pressing on with his plans for the reclassification. Comparative figures in the financial at the peak of the 2007/09 finan- man. “The Chancellor (Osborne) Britain’s economy, including the statements for the half year ended June 30, 2015 have been cial crisis. The move raised £2.1bn needs to justify his haste in selling sale of more shares in Lloyds reclassified to include a net gain from business combina- and is expected to be followed by off a chunk of RBS while the bank Banking Group and a budget tion amounting to QR 265.5m. The year-on-year improve- several more sales. Overall, the is still awaiting a US settlement that included a shift away from ment was driven by the ambitious growth plans across all government is sitting on a £15bn for the mis-selling of sub-prime welfare spending to higher wages segments, especially in the drilling and catering segments. loss on its holding, based on the mortgages,” Leslie added, refer- for workers. Osborne aims to sell The remarkable increase in revenue was driven by current stock price and its average ring to a potentially massive fine at least three quarters of its RBS growth across all the business segments following group’s purchase price of 502 pence. from US authorities, related to holding, currently worth about aggressive business strategy within the last few years But the sale was more about RBS’s past sales of US mortgages. £25bn, in the next five years. especially in the drilling segment where two jack-up rigs starting the process of returning RBS has set aside £2.1bn for a UK Financial Investments, and one liftboat were added in the second half of 2014, RBS to the private sector and settlement but analysts estimate the body that holds the stake, contributing to additional revenue in 2015. showing investors the government it could cost as much as £9bn, said it sold 630 million shares in On quarter-on-quarter basis, the group revenue was is reducing its interference in the which has weighed on the stock. a quick-fire sale to institutional decreased by QR125.4m, or by 10.4 percent, mainly due to A customer using an ATM machine at an RBS bank bank, rather than avoiding a loss, The share sale, which cuts investors after the market closed drop in drilling and catering segments revenue. people familiar with the decision taxpayers’ holding to 72.9 per- on Monday, slightly more than it branch in London, Britain. THE PENINSULA said. “While the easiest thing to cent from 78.3 percent, marks had planned to sell. REUTERS

Toyota quarterly profit up 10pc to $5.2bn, lifts sales forecast TOKYO: Toyota yesterday said rival in the first half. dived after the government raised quarterly net profit jumped 10 Toyota — which also said its sales taxes last year. percent from a year earlier and fiscal year to March revenue Managing officer Tetsuya raised its fiscal-year revenue would be slightly higher than the Otake said there were signs of forecast but warned over pros- expected 27.8 trillion yen — cred- a pick-up in Japan, but warned pects in China, the world’s big- ited a weak yen and cost cuts for over a stock market rout in China gest vehicle market. its latest financial results. and signs of a weaker economy. The Corolla and Camry maker The Japanese currency’s steep “There has been a change in the reported net profit of 646bn yen slide has helped make automakers environment” in China, he told ($5.2bn) in the three months to more competitive overseas and reporters. “For the time being, we June, beating analyst expecta- inflated the value of repatriated have not seen an impact on our tions, while revenue rose 9.3 per- overseas profits. sales, which have been increasing cent to 6.98 trillion yen. “Toyota has benefited from in recent months, but stock mar- The Japanese giant’s vehicle the weak yen and strong sales in kets are falling and other indica- sales, however, were slightly lower North America, while sales of its tors are mixed, so we want to be in the period and it trimmed its Lexus models have been steady,” vigilant.” 2015 calendar year sales forecast said Tokyo-based auto analyst Separately, Toyota said it was to 10.12 million vehicles from Takaki Nakanishi. Last quarter, reorganising its Chinese opera- 10.15 million units. Toyota and sales in the key North American tions, including adding a produc- Volkswagen are locked in a tight market rose, while they turned tion line at a plant in the northern race for the title of world’s biggest down in Europe and Asia — city of Tianjin with a capacity of automaker this year, after the including Toyota’s home market 100,000 vehicles annually to replace Visitors look at Toyota Motor Corp vehicles displayed at the company’s showroom in Tokyo yesterday. German giant outsold its Japanese Japan, where consumer spending an older assembly line. AFP WEDNESDAY 5 AUGUST 2015 18 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com BUSINESS Italy in favour Shire bids $30bn for Baxter spin-off of a European Plans to forge leading global specialist in rare diseases Pfizer wins EU nod for Monetary Fund LONDON: Drugmaker Shire and success rates of pharma hos- on Baxalta or discuss whether he ROME: Italy is in favour of said yesterday it was seeking to tile bids are low,” said Leerink was prepared to go hostile, but tighter European integration buy Baxalta, a company spun- analyst Jason Gerberry. said the deal offered both tax and $15bn Hospira buy and the creation of a European off by Baxter International last Shire said it would create an revenue synergies and would be Monetary Fund, its finance month, for $30bn to forge the unrivalled rare diseases cham- good for both sets of shareholders. BRUSSELS: US drugmaker Pfizer gained European Union minister said yesterday. leading global specialist in rare pion with product sales of around Ornskov said he had tried to antitrust approval yesterday for its proposed $15bn acquisition “The monetary union will diseases. $20bn by 2020 and double-digit engage with Baxalta CEO Ludwig of US rival Hospira after pledging to sell some drugs to allay sooner or later have to be based on The London-listed group went percent annual sales growth. Hantson since early July. Apart competition concerns. common elements... in my opin- public with its approach after the The move is the latest in a wave from a brief “cordial” meeting “The approval is conditional on Pfizer divesting certain sterile ion a European monetary fund, US firm turned it down. Shire said of mergers and acquisitions in the on July 10, however, there had injectable drugs, as well as its infliximab biosimilar drug, which an insurance mechanism against its unsolicited all-share offer val- healthcare sector since the start been no meaningful interaction, is currently under development,” the European Commission said. the shocks of the labour markets, ued each Baxalta share at $45.23, of 2014, stretching from large he added. “As a result, you have The deal, the biggest ever for Pfizer, will boost its portfolio of shared budget resources,” Pier based on August 3 market prices. drugmakers buying up smaller left us with no choice but to make generic injectable drugs and copies of biotech medicines.REUTERS Carlo Padoan said. Shares in Baxalta had jumped 17 rivals to consolidation among our proposal known to your share- “If this does not happen, the percent to $38.76 by around mid- makers of generic medicines and holders. We believe they deserve monetary union will remain stuck day in New York. tie-ups between insurers. an opportunity to consider it,” the Monday agreed to buy private after the US government changed in the middle of the river... and The Illinois-based firm, which Shire’s offer of 0.1687 Shire Shire boss wrote in an Aug. 4 let- eye drug company Foresight the rules on American companies risks being hit by a more violent has a staff of around 16,000, devel- American depositary receipts per ter to Hantson. Biotherapeutics for $300m. domiciling overseas to take advan- wave and being washed away,” he ops biotech treatments for rare share, which represents a pre- Ornskov, who expects to launch Other notable deals include buy- tage of lower corporate tax rates. said in the wake of the economic blood conditions, cancers and mium of 36 percent over Baxalta’s a $10bn share buyback after any ing New River Pharmaceuticals Shire is, however, using its rela- crisis which left several members immune system disorders. It had stock price on August 3, would deal closes, added that it remained for $2.3bn in 2007, Viropharma in tively low tax status as a selling at risk of crashing out of the euro- proforma revenue of $6bn in 2014. give the US firm’s shareholders his strong preference to reach a 2013 for $4.2bn and NPS Pharma point on this new deal, saying a zone. “It is what economists call Baxalta offers Shire a promis- about 37 percent of the combined negotiated agreement. for $5.2bn this year. combined group would have a 16-17 ‘risk-sharing’, the sharing of risks ing range of new products to com- group. Officials at Baxalta went no Last year Shire itself was the percent effective tax rate by 2017, which has made the monetary plement its growing portfolio of Shire Chief Executive Flemming further than confirming it had target of a failed $50bn takeover down from around 21-24 percent union stronger over the years... high-priced treatments for rare or Ornskov said he had gone public received “an unsolicited condi- attempt by AbbVie, since when its for Baxalta. But Ornskov told sharing resources, both financial “orphan” diseases, analysts said. with its plan, which it first pro- tional proposal”. shares have risen to a premium reporters the main driver was the and political,” he said at a press But there is no guarantee that posed privately last month, after Dublin-based Shire, whose to AbbVie’s offer on growing opti- strategic fit of the companies and conference. Shire, itself the target of a failed Baxalta’s board declined to engage shares were down around 6 per- mism for its line-up of high-priced the growth potential of a tie-up. Padoan’s comments followed takeover in 2014, will land its prey. in substantive discussions. cent on the news, has a long his- niche medicines. “Tax is just one part of it, it’s not calls earlier this year from “Shire may need to go hostile He declined to talk about tactics tory of acquisitions and only on The AbbVie deal unravelled the main part,” he said. REUTERS Portugal for the creation of an EMF to take over the role played by the Washington-based International Monetary Fund Salam Stores, Huawei Tech in deal during the economic crisis. Portugal, which had a full Saudi non-oil business EU-IMF bailout in 2011, says an EMF would mean countries in trouble — like Greece — would only have to deal with one insti- growth recovers from tution rather than relying on the approval of national parliaments. The idea for an EMF was first record low in July put forward in 2010 and initially endorsed by Germany and France as a potential rescue fund to help DUBAI: Growth in Saudi member countries cope with future Arabia’s non-oil private sec- Egypt business financial troubles, but critics said tor rose in July after hitting a it risked undermining rather than record low in June, a survey of enhancing EU stability. AFP businesses showed yesterday. activity falls The seasonally adjusted Oil climbs from Emirates NBD Saudi Arabia in July as Purchasing Managers’ Index climbed to 57.7 points last month multi-month low from 56.1 in June, which was its production dips lowest level since the survey was CAIRO: Business activity NEW YORK: Global crude launched in August 2009. in Egypt’s private sector, prices advanced from multi- The 50-point level separates excluding oil, shrank in July, month lows yesterday after expansion from contraction. with modest declines in out- stock market gains in No. 2 “The latest PMI survey is put, new orders, and employ- oil consumer China, but the encouraging and suggests that the ment, a survey showed rebound is unlikely to have trac- slight slowdown we’ve been seeing yesterday. Officials at a reception to mark the launch of Salam Stores partnership with Huawei Tech Investment Co Ltd in tion due to weakening demand in the region’s largest economy The Emirates NBD Egypt Doha. Salam Stores is now the sole distributor of Huawei Mobile and Accessories in Qatar. QASSIM RAHMATULLAH and growing oversupply, traders since March is now over,” said Purchasing Managers’ Index and analysts said. Jean-Paul Pigat, senior economist dipped to 49.2 in July from 50.2 Brent, the world benchmark for at Emirates NBD. the previous month. A reading oil, and US crude rose between 1 “Despite global oil prices above 50 indicates expansion and 2 percent after a 5 percent remaining low, the pace of expan- and below 50, contraction. rout on Monday triggered by sion in Saudi Arabia’s non-oil The previous month’s PMI UAE savings from fuel price weak factory activity in China. economy still appears robust, and had been the first expansion While the overnight rise in coupled with rising oil output, will after five consecutive months Chinese equities — and short- prove supportive to headline GDP of contraction. covering that normally follows a growth in H2.” “The drop in July’s survey reform to swell in future: IMF huge selloff — aided the recovery, June’s slowdown had appeared came in below expectations, the widening gulf between fuel partly due to the onset of and hence raises the possibility DUBAI: The government of the others in the region will follow $61.5 a barrel this year to $67.2 demand and forthcoming crude the Muslim fasting month of that Egypt’s macroeconomic United Arab Emirates will save suit to cut the burden of subsidies next year and $75 in 2020. supply could reverse any positive Ramadan, which began on recovery may have stalled only a modest amount of money on state finances. Under the UAE’s new pricing sentiment, traders said. June 18, as well as to the fad- at the start of FY2015/16,” from reforms to its fuel price Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain are formula, the government would The US Energy Information ing of a one-off fiscal stimulus in Emirates NBD economist, system in 2015 but the savings considering subsidy reforms; some no longer have to spend growing Administration, the Paris-based the first quarter, when the gov- Jean-Paul Pigat, said. Output are likely to rise sharply in analysts believe Saudi Arabia may amounts of money to keep domes- International Energy Agency and ernment gave a bonus worth two fell in July for the first time in coming years, an International eventually take action. tic fuel prices down as global oil the Organization of the Petroleum months of salary to state employ- three months, though the con- Monetary Fund official said Zeine Zeidane, adviser in the prices climbed; it could let them Exporting Countries will give ees to mark the accession of King traction was “only slight”, and yesterday. IMF’s Middle East and Central rise, increasing the savings to its their monthly updates next week Salman. was due to subdued demand, Last week the government Asia Department, estimated the budget. The IMF now expects low on barrels per day of oil needed by In July, the output subindex respondents said. shifted from a system of fixed, UAE’s reform would save it about global oil prices to push the UAE’s the market versus in storage or rose sharply to a four-month high New export business subsidised domestic prices for $500m by the end of this year, or consolidated state budget into a under production. Brent was up of 65.1 points from 62.1 in June, declined for the second time gasoline and diesel to adjusting a little over 0.1 percent of gross deficit of 2.9 percent of GDP this 48 cents at $50 a barrel by 1530 while the new orders subindex in three months, compounding prices monthly in response to domestic product. But annual sav- year, its first deficit since 2009. GMT. It hit a six-month low on accelerated even faster to 63.1 softened demand. Respondents global trends. In the first adjust- ings are expected to rise sharply Oil prices have dropped steeply Monday, coming within cents of from 59.8. said a lack of stability in major ment, gasoline rose 24 percent over the medium term to around in the last few weeks, with Brent striking its 2015 low of $49.19. US The output price subindex export markets across the and diesel fell 29 percent. 0.6 percent of GDP, Zeidane told crude currently around $50 a crude showed an 80-cent gain to edged up to 51.0 points in July Middle East led to a decline It was the first big fuel pric- a conference call with reporters. barrel, at its lowest levels since $45.97, after plumbing a four- while the input price subindex in new work from abroad. ing reform in a rich Gulf Arab oil The IMF’s projections assume January, and Zeidane said this month bottom of $45.17l, in the increased by a larger margin, to REUTERS exporting country for many years, the UAE’s average crude oil export could result in a wider deficit than previous session, about $3 above 53.9 points. REUTERS and has aroused speculation that price will increase gradually from projected. REUTERS the year’s low. REUTERS

Weak China demand could hurt full-year earnings: BMW

FRANKFURT: German market increase, we cannot rule cities to reduce pollution have automaker BMW said yester- out an impact on our forecasts.” hurt demand. day that weaker demand from BMW said it had sold 230,700 China’s overall auto sales China could weigh on its full- cars in China during the first reached 23.49 million vehicles year earnings, as it reported a half, a modest increase of just 2.3 last year, jumping 6.9 percent slight drop in its second-quar- percent compared with the same from 2013, but its Association ter profits. period last year. of Automobile Manufacturers Chief financial officer Friedrich Germany’s Volkswagen, which expects the increase to slow to Eichiner said the world’s most recently pipped Toyota for the around three percent this year. populous country, a robust source world’s biggest automaker title, Munich-based BMW had ear- of growth for German car manu- last week lowered its global sales lier reported that its second- facturers in recent years, was now forecast for 2015 citing falling quarter profits fell by one percent, a riskier market. “The second half demand from China and other a figure that nevertheless was will be more heavily burdened by key markets. better than analysts predicted. investments, development costs China remains the world’s big- The group saw its net profits and personnel costs,” Eichiner gest car market but a slowing slip to €1.75bn from April to June An aerial view of a parking lot filled with brand-new cars in Wuhan, Hubei province, China. The China Association told a telephone conference. economy, rollercoaster stocks against €1.77bn for the same of Automobile Manufacturers said automobile sales in China were down annually and monthly in June. “If the challenges in the Chinese and car plate restrictions in some period last year. AFP WEDNESDAY 5 AUGUST 2015 BUSINESS www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 19 Greek market recovers, but banks sink again Stock exchange head sees ‘signs of normalisation’

ATHENS: Greece’s banking percent, driven by a similar rise on to eurozone membership. stocks plunged for the second in its main component, interna- There was no spillover evident day in a row yesterday, holding tional jewellery chain Folie Folie. from Greece’s bank woes to other down the main Athens index The gains in non-financials European markets. Many inves- which otherwise turned the suggested that historically low tors have cut their exposure to corner after the previous day’s valuations were attracting inves- Greece and are focusing more on record rout. tors and that fears of further the state of core markets such as Nineteen of the exchange’s 25 turmoil between Greece and its Germany and France. blue-chip stocks rose on the day, international lenders were prima- Even with yesterday’s non- and the main index, of which rily consigned to banks. bank gains, stocks have fallen to A woman opens a door past an electronic board showing share prices at the Stock Exchange in Athens yesterday. around 20 percent is banks, was “The second day of trading roughly the level they were at in down only 1.2 percent. showed clear signs we are mov- 1990 and, while not as low as they Officials said they expected ing towards a normalisation of were in 2012, are some 52 percent economic instability remains high. the euro zone’s rescue fund, the it will shrink by 2 to 4 percent the coming days would see trad- the market after the long shut- down on last year’s high. There have, however, been signs European Stability Mechanism. this year, a return to the recession ing calm down. With lenders in down,” said Socrates Lazaridis, “Logically the market should be of progress. Greece said it expects He did not elaborate and it was that plagued Greece for six years dire need of recapitalisation after chief executive officer of Hellenic close to bottoming out at these to conclude a bailout deal with not immediately clear what level until 2014. A survey on Monday a flight of euros from deposits for Exchanges. levels after such a fall. Banks international lenders by August of agreement he was referring to. showed Greek manufacturing most of this year, the banking Among gainers were gaming have been a drag on the bench- 18, with the drafting of the accord It has been estimated by both activity plunged to a record low index closed down more than 29 group OPAP, up 4.2 percent, and mark index, given dilution fears starting today. Its finance minis- the banks themselves and the as new orders plummeted and percent, effectively at its 30 per- Aegean Airlines, 8.8 percent. in view of their need to recapital- ter went further: “Everything will creditors that between $11bn- the three-week bank shutdown cent daily loss limit at which trad- The main index lost 16.2 per- ise,” said Costis Morianos, head of be concluded this week,” Euclid $27.5bn) is needed to recapitalise caused serious supply problems. ing is halted. It was at that limit cent, around €8bn in value, on Athens-based Asset Wise Capital Tsakalotos told reporters after Greek banks. At the same time, Greece’s on Monday. Many non-financial Monday, the first day of trad- Management. meeting representatives of the The economy, meanwhile, has economic sentiment hit its low- sector indexes gained yesterday. ing after a five-week shutdown Athens is in new bailout talks International Monetary Fund, reversed course and is heading est in almost three years in July, The blue chip retail sector, for taken as a protective measure as with its European Union partners the European Commission, the back into recession. a monthly report by the IOBE example, was up more than 11 indebted Greece sought to hang and the threat of political and European Central Bank and The European Commission says think tank said. REUTERS

India’s July Ukraine sends new debt proposal to creditors Iran oil imports KIEV: Ukraine said it expected making $15bn in savings via corruption and a conflict find an agreement on Thursday, creditors envisaged a 5 percent “decisive” negotiations this debt restructuring, has repeat- with pro-Russian separatists. but if they don’t I would be quite haircut, in what seemed like a sof- edge up from week after it sent a fresh debt edly urged both sides to reach an Continued violence despite a nervous about what would hap- tening in their stance, although restructuring proposal to a agreement quickly. ceasefire deal has hampered the pen, then we are getting into a a source later said the proposal group of its largest creditors, The Finance Ministry said it government’s efforts to get the new territory,” Jakob Christensen, contains the possibility of no writ- a year ago with the threat of a moratorium had sent a new proposal to the country’s finances in order. senior economist at Exotix, said. edown if the economy picks up. on debt payments looming. creditor group yesterday morning. Last week the IMF approved “They (Kiev) have pressed on Eurobonds, which have risen NEW DELHI: India’s oil Talks to restructure $23bn of “Given the legal considera- the second tranche of financial numerous occasions that they steadily over the past weeks on imports from Iran rose 2.4 Ukraine’s external public debt tions around timely implemen- aid, worth $1.7bn, and said it would look at imposing a mora- expectations that an agreement percent in July from a year have dragged on for more than tation of the proposal, this week would continue to lend to Ukraine torium ahead of the September will be reached, were trading ago, with some of the ship- four months over a disagreement will be decisive for the negotia- even if a deal with creditors issue if they could not find an unchanged following the Finance ments among the first after a over the necessity of a writedown tions. Accordingly, the ministry remains elusive and Kiev decides agreement,” he said. Ministry statement. landmark deal that will allow on the principal of the bonds; but has called on creditors to attend it cannot service its debt. Kiev insists a ‘haircut’ of the State-owned Oschadbank Tehran to boost its exports in on Friday a source said Kiev saw at the highest level a meeting in The Finance Ministry has principal is essential, but it is and Ukreximbank have already return for curbing its disputed this week as a deadline for a deal. London on Thursday,” it said. threatened to halt payments if a unclear if its latest proposal reached a restructuring deal with nuclear programme. The International Monetary Ukraine has been pushed to deal is not reached soon. amends its original desire for a creditors, but their offers did not Following the deal with six world Fund, whose $40bn bailout pack- the brink of bankruptcy by years A $500m bond matures on 40 percent writedown. include a ‘haircut’ on the principal powers, Iran is keen to regain mar- age for Ukraine depends on Kiev of economic mismanagement, September 23. “They will try and The latest proposals from or coupon of bonds. REUTERS ket share. US and European Union sanctions that were toughened in 2011 and again in 2012 halved its exports to around 1 million barrels Thailand’s economy looks down per day (bpd), slashing the Opec member’s oil revenues and crip- pling its economy. After failed FT bid Springer Iran expects to raise oil output by 500,000 bpd as soon as sanc- tions are lifted and by a million bpd within months, Oil Minister to go for pure digital deals Bijan Zanganeh said in remarks broadcast on Sunday. But many FRANKFURT: After its failed Doepfner had long sought to in the quarter from 320,000 in the analysts have said any signifi- bid to buy the Financial Times, buy a big English language title, previous quarter. cant increase in Iran’s oil output Germany’s biggest news pub- but the FT deal slipped away That compares with half a and exports won’t come until lisher Axel Springer will con- because of the family-controlled million for the Financial Times’ mid-2016. India shipped in about centrate on digital expansion company’s financial prudence and FT.com at the end of 2014, 215,400 bpd of Iranian crude in through small and medium- conservative bidding strategy. according to the FT’s website. July, down about 24 percent from sized deals, the company said Springer now wants to expand “The strong organic growth of the previous month, according to yesterday. further in international dig- our digital activities confirms our ship tracking data. Springer was outbid last month ital journalism and said foreign strategic course,” Doepfner said. July volumes were the lowest by Japan’s Nikkei in an attempt to revenues grew to almost half its Springer earlier reported sec- since India took no oil from Iran buy the FT from Pearson. Nikkei’s total sales. The company owns 50 ond-quarter core earnings that in March under pressure from bid of $1.3bn pipped Springer’s by percent of the European edition beat the most optimistic analyst the United States to hold its ship- just €100m. of US-based political news site forecasts, driven by classified ads, ments within sanction limits. Chief Executive Mathias Politico, which was launched in while its newspaper subscription Tehran was India’s second-big- Doepfner did not rule out large April, and Springer said the web- profits fell. Springer’s shares rose gest oil supplier in the fiscal year deals in future, but he said he site politico.eu had over 1.5 mil- by more than 6 percent. to March 31, 2007, but as sanc- saw few assets on the market lion visits and more than 1 million Core profit for Springer’s tions bit, it slipped to seventh by similar to the FT, with its strong unique visitors in July. subscription businesses, which 2014/15, government data showed. brand name and significant digital Springer is increasing sub- includes newspaper subscriptions, Under the accord reached in potential. “We gladly would have scriber numbers, including at its fell by a third due to lower rev- Vienna on July 14, Iran will be sub- bought the FT,” Doepfner told tabloid Bild, Europe’s best-selling enues and higher restructuring ject to longer-term restrictions on reporters. “But in the end the daily. Its number of digital sub- charges and investments, it said. its nuclear programme in return price was too high ... It is impor- scribers for Bild and broadsheet Classified ads core profit rose 45 for the removal of US, UN and tant to regard price discipline.” Welt rose by 9 percent to 348,000 percent. REUTERS European sanctions. REUTERS Apple not to sell mobile services directly FRANKFURT/PARIS: Apple it sold 48 million iPhones in the Inc, the world’s most profit- quarter through June, raking in A Thai worker installs a large-scale balloon decoration at a shop- able mobile phone maker, has Apple slips to 6-month low $31.4bn in revenue, or 63 percent ping centre in Bangkok, Thailand, yesterday. Thailand’s economy denied working on a plan to of its total sales. in 2015 has been revised down for the third time as the country market communications serv- NEW YORK: Wall Street fell yesterday as Apple’s shares In order to ensure maximum cut its growth to 3 percent instead of the previous projection of ices directly to consumers and remained under pressure, hitting their lowest in more than six coverage to its customers, Apple 3.7 percent due to the slow pace of its economic recovery. bypass the telecom companies months, and investors digested earnings reports from a host of has moved away from an early on which it has long relied to companies. The iPhone maker’s shares fell as much as 4.4 per- focus on exclusive deals with sin- sell its products. cent to $113.25, slipping firmly below their 200-day daily moving gle operators in key markets to Business Insider had on Monday average, a key technical level closely watched by traders. The work with as many operators as reported that the iPhone maker stock was also the biggest drag on the three major US indexes. possible. S&P downgrades EU outlook was testing a so-called mobile vir- While there was no clear trigger for the selloff, traders said Last year, the company tual network operator (MVNO) worries over a slowdown in China and skepticism over demand for launched an own-branded Apple NEW YORK: Standard & Poor’s “The EU’s repeated use of its service in the United States, iPhone 6s were likely to keep the stock under pressure. REUTERS SIM card that allows consum- has changed the outlook for the balance sheet to provide higher- which would involve it renting ers using its iPad tablet devices, European Union from stable to risk financing to EU member states capacity from one or more net- MVNO,” said an Apple spokes- The carriers buy huge numbers but not its phones, to switch negative after the bloc’s support (most recently including Greece), work operators to sign up cus- woman in a statement yesterday. of mobile phones from Apple, then services between network opera- for Greece and following Britain’s without the member states’ paying tomers to its own phone and data Since it first launched the resell them to customers who sign tors. Several top operators in the decision to vote on leaving the in capital,” was one reason behind plans. The mobile phone maker is iPhone in 2007, carriers ranging long-term contracts, often at a United States and Europe support EU, S&P reported. the revised outlook, S&P said. The also in talks with European oper- from AT&T Inc and Deutsche discount. Any move to sideline the Apple SIM. The decision means the US rat- agency also said it expected the ators about such an arrangement, Telekom AG to China Mobile Ltd the carriers by going direct to By contrast, Silicon Valley ings agency could lower its grade European bloc would provide first- the website reported. have been a key part of ensuring consumers is therefore risky for rival Google Inc earlier this year of the European Union — now at loss guarantees for lending under “We have not discussed nor do the success of Apple’s move into Apple. unveiled an MVNO service in the AA+ — in the next two years. the so-called Juncker Plan. AFP we have any plans to launch an the mobile phone business. Apple recently reported that United States. REUTERS WEDNESDAY 5 AUGUST 2015 20 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com BUSINESS EU, Vietnam reach agreement on free trade A step towards regional Asia pact

BRUSSELS: The EU and work was needed to finalise the Vietnam yesterday announced a text and she hoped the deal could free trade deal removing nearly take effect in late 2017 or early all tariffs, with Brussels calling 2018. She called the agreement, it a “milestone” on the way to which follows a similar one with a region-wide agreement with Singapore last year, an “impor- Southeast Asia. tant milestone” in EU ties with The EU said the agreement in the 10-member Association of principle followed two and a half Southeast Asian Nations (Asean), years of “intense” negotiations which includes Vietnam and between the 28-nation European Singapore. Union and Vietnam, whose two- “Our ultimate goal is to have a way trade has grown to €28bn in region-to-region agreement,” the the last 10 years. former Swedish politician said. “We have a deal. This finely bal- EU foreign policy chief Federica Frank Jessen (left), head of the European Union delegation to Vietnam, listens as Vietnamese Minister of Trade and Industry Vu Huy Hoang speaks anced agreement will boost trade Mogherini announced meanwhile during a joint press conference to announce the conclusion of three-year-long negotiations for a Vietnam-EU Free Trade Agreement in Hanoi yesterday. with one of Asia’s most dynamic that she will visit Kuala Lumpur economies,” EU Trade com- on August 5-6 as part of the EU’s missioner Cecilia Malmstroem drive to “step up its engage- between the two economies over a of food products and beverages, as of workers’ rights as well as the companies”. The EU is already announced in Brussels following ment” with Asean, which will also period of up to seven years. well as in non-food sectors. “sustainable management” of nat- Vietnam’s largest export mar- a phone call with her Vietnamese include talks on security. “The agreement will also cre- The deal is designed to boost ural resources, including wildlife, ket and its second largest trad- counterpart Vu Huy Hoang. Malmstroem said “there is ate new market access opportuni- the protection in Vietnam of geo- forests and fisheries. ing partner after China. Vietnam In Hanoi, Hoang said the deal a large focus on human rights” ties in services and investment,” graphical indications represent- Malmstroem said more than 31 exports mobile phones and other would help “integrate Vietnam in the deal and in the broader a statement said. “Vietnam has ing “flagship” EU products like million jobs in Europe — which electronics, footware and textiles, into the global economy,” allow relationship, warning that the agreed to liberalise trade in finan- Champagne, Parmigiano Reggiano is suffering from high unemploy- and agricultural products includ- Vietnamese firms to meet inter- agreement could be suspended if cial services, telecommunications, cheese, Rioja wine, Roquefort ment — depend on exports and ing coffee, rice and seafood to national standards and provide Vietnam fails to respect its obli- transport and postal and courier cheese and Scotch Whisky. that having easier access to a the EU. EU exports to Vietnam, benefits for businesses and people gations. Malmstroem said the services,” it added. The EU will reciprocate by growing market of 90 million con- meanwhile, are dominated by on both sides. Malmstroem told a agreement, the first that the EU Vietnam, it said, will also open recognising Vietnamese products sumers was “great news”. high-tech products including elec- press conference in Brussels that has concluded with a developing its market to EU investment by, like Moc Chau tea and Buon Ma In Hanoi, Hoang said Vietnam trical machinery and equipment, the two had agreed on “all the country, will remove more than 99 for example, lifting or easing Thuot coffee, the EU said. has “to increase our competi- aircraft, vehicles and pharmaceu- political issues”, but more legal percent of tariffs on goods traded restrictions on the manufacture The deal will ensure the respect tiveness and management of ticals. AFP

Spanish jobless claims fall in India’s central bank keeps Australia keeps July for sixth interest rates unchanged interest rate at 2pc straight month MUMBAI: India’s central bank SYDNEY: Australia’s central the RBA’s monthly board meet- MADRID: The number of reg- kept interests rate on hold yes- bank held interest rates at a ings that the currency’s depre- istered unemployed fell in Spain terday, resisting government record low of 2 percent as it kept ciation “seems both likely and for the sixth straight month in pressure for a fourth cut of the the possibility of further easing necessary”, the August wording July, government data showed year and saying the country’s on the table and dropped calls only noted that the “Australian yesterday, the latest sign of economic recovery was “still for a weaker exchange rate. dollar is adjusting to the signifi- improvement in the eurozone’s work in progress”. The Reserve Bank of Australia cant declines in key commodity fourth-largest economy. The Reserve Bank of India said it would continue to monitor prices”. “A lot of (the statement) Jobless claims declined last (RBI) said the benchmark repo data over the next few months, was very similar in that they are month by 74,028, or 1.8 percent, rate — the level at which it lends adding that leaving the cash rate not ruling anything in or out in to 4.05 million, the labour minis- to commercial banks — would unchanged “was appropriate” for terms of interest rates,” Westpac try said in a statement. remain at 7.25 percent as ana- this month. “Further informa- senior currency strategist Sean The improved jobs outlook lysts had expected. “It is prudent tion on economic and financial Callow said. “But certainly what should provide a boost to con- to keep the policy rate unchanged conditions to be received over jumped out at us was a change in servative Prime Minister Mariano at the current juncture while the period ahead will inform the language on the Aussie... to a very Rajoy as he prepares for what maintaining the accommoda- board’s ongoing assessment of muted view.” promises to be a hard-fought re- tive stance of monetary policy,” the outlook and hence whether The local currency has been election campaign at the end of RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan the current stance of policy will hit by plunging commodity prices the year. He credits his embrace said in a statement following the most effectively foster sustain- and fell to a six-year low of 72.35 of fiscal austerity and labour bank’s monetary policy review able growth and inflation con- US cents on July 31. Australia is reforms that make it cheaper meeting in Mumbai. sistent with the target,” RBA a resources-dependent economy, to hire and fire workers for the Rajan had already snipped governor Glenn Stevens said in with iron ore its largest export. economic turnaround — but the rates three times this year to a statement. Ahead of the release on reforms have cost him voter aid India’s economy, which at 7.5 The central bank has slashed Thursday of unemployment data support. The number of people percent growth outperformed RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan arrives for a news conference after the rates by 250 basis points since — the rate has hovered around a without work fell in every region China’s for the first three months bi-monthly monetary policy review in Mumbai yesterday. November 2011, with the latest decade-high 6.0 percent over the and across all sectors except for of 2015. 25 basis points cuts coming in past year — Stevens sounded a agriculture, although the majority Prime Minister Narendra the full monsoon outturn, as well The governor told reporters it February and May, as the econ- cautiously optimistic note on the of new jobs were on short-term Modi’s business-friendly govern- as possible (US) Federal Reserve was the government’s “right” to omy adjusts to a shift away from labour market. “While the rate contracts. ment was keen for a further cut actions,” Rajan said, leaving room give the RBI its views on interest an unprecedented boom in mining of (economic) growth has been July is traditionally a relatively as it seeks to quicken the pace for a cut at its next meeting on rates but that the bank was “de investment. somewhat below longer-term strong month for the Spanish jobs of growth in Asia’s third-larg- September 29. facto independent”. The boom has helped Australia averages, it has been associated market, as retailers, restaurants est economy. But Rajan insisted Modi’s government has made Pressure on Rajan to announce stave off a recession for more than with somewhat stronger growth and other service providers bol- that any further reduction would reviving India’s economy a pri- another cut was eased by data two decades but economic data of employment and a steady rate ster their staff for the busy sum- have to wait until the inflationary ority since coming to power last released on Monday that showed has been soft over the past year of unemployment over the past mer tourist season. The number effect of annual monsoon rains is May, introducing reforms aimed factory output climbed to a six- as non-resources sectors strug- year,” Stevens said. of registered unemployed was known in a couple of months time. at boosting demand and increas- month high in July on strong gle to fill the gap left by mining Barclays’ chief economist for down by 373,584 or 8.4 percent, Heavy monsoon rains are vital ing investment. demand. investment. Australia Kieran Davies added over July 2014. for crops and a dry season can After cuts in January and The governor noted that while The Australian dollar jumped that the RBA could lower its The labour ministry’s monthly reduce farm output, raising food March, the RBI kept rates “overall business confidence is about a third of a US cent to 73.43 forecast peak in unemployment figure is a different measure from prices which can be crippling for unchanged in April, citing infla- positive” with consumer demand US cents after the statement was in its Statement of Monetary the quarterly unemployment rate, India’s tens of millions of poor. tion concerns and a failure of picking up, he stressed that released, with analysts pointing to Policy, due Friday. “(They could) which is based on surveys and “Significant uncertainty will be most commercial banks to pass India’s “economic recovery is still the Reserve Bank’s lack of a call acknowledge that unemploy- stood at 23.78 percent in the first resolved in the coming months, on lower loan rates to customers. work in progress”. He put pro- for a weaker currency as a trigger. ment’s unlikely to hit the 6.5 quarter, according to the National including the likely persistence In June it lopped off a further 25 jected growth for 2015-16 at 7.6 While Stevens had said in percent that they were predict- Statistic Institute. AFP of recent inflationary pressures, basis points. per cent. AFP previous statements following ing earlier,” Davies said. AFP

Spain’s budget draft US factory orders rebound on strong demand for aircraft

WASHINGTON: New orders the world’s largest household prod- Orders for non-defence capital for US factory goods rebounded ucts maker, and Whirlpool Corp, goods excluding aircraft — seen as strongly in June on robust the global home appliances giant. a measure of business confidence demand for transportation equip- Though there are signs that the and spending plans — increased 0.7 ment and other goods, a hopeful energy spending drag is easing, the percent instead of the 0.9 percent sign for the struggling manufac- dollar’s strength will likely remain rise reported last month. turing sector. a constraint. The dollar has gained Shipments of these so-called core The Commerce Department said 15 percent against the currencies capital goods, which are used to cal- yesterday new orders for manufac- of the US’s main trading partners culate business equipment spend- tured goods increased 1.8 percent since June 2014. US stocks were ing in the gross domestic product after declining 1.1 percent in May. slightly higher after the data, while report, increased 0.3 percent in Factory activity has been sty- prices for US government debt June. Shipments were previously mied by a strong dollar and spend- fell. The dollar was trading lower reported to have dipped 0.1 per- ing cuts in the energy sector after against a basket of currencies. cent. The upward revisions to core last year’s sharp plunge in crude oil Orders for transportation equip- capital goods shipments, combined prices. Tepid global demand also ment surged 9.3 percent in June, with a report on Monday showing has weighed on manufacturing, reflecting a 65.4 percent jump in stronger construction spending which accounts for about 12 percent aircraft bookings. There also were in May and April than previously Spanish Minister of Finance and Public Administration Cristobal Montoro (right) and the President of Spanish of the domestic economy. increases in orders for machinery, reported, suggest second-quarter Parliament Jesus Posada pose during the presentation of the state budget draft for 2016 at the Spanish par- Those factors have eroded the furniture, fabricated metal prod- GDP could be revised higher when liament in Madrid yesterday. profits of multinational companies ucts and electrical equipment, the government publishes its second like Caterpillar, Procter & Gamble, appliances and components. estimate later this year. REUTERS WEDNESDAY 5 AUGUST 2015 MARKET www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 21

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aYESTERDAY’S ANSWER WEDNESDAY 5 AUGUST 2015 SPORT www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 23 Russia won’t act on dope claims before the worlds We will not take any action before the Beijing championships: Official Baseball: MOSCOW: Russia’s Athletic LEFT: International Federation will not act on alle- Olympic Committee gations of widespread doping Price shines (IOC) president Thomas among its sports stars before the world athletics championships Bach gives his closing in Beijing later this month, the remarks during a on Blue Jays acting head of the body, Vadim press conference at Zelichenok, said late on Monday. the conclusion of the debut in Russia accounted for major- 128th International ity of abnormal readings in an Olympic Committee investigation by Britain’s Sunday (IOC) session in Kuala victory over Times newspaper and German Lumpur on August 3, broadcaster ARD/WDR, which 2015. Bach vowed “zero got access to thousands of blood tolerance” if Olympic Twins test results from 2001-2012. athletics medal results NEW YORK: “All drug testing conducted by have been tainted by David Price (pic- the World Anti-Doping Agency doping revealed by new tured) provided everything the (WADA) is kept there. This allegations. BOTTOM: Blue Jays could have wanted means they (journalists) managed This combination shows on his Toronto debut yesterday to get their hands on test results as he allowed three hits, two Ukrainian former pole illegally and this secret mate- walks, one run and struck out vaulting legend Sergei rial was published by the press,” 11 in his first start since join- Zelichenok said, dismissing the Bubka (left) and British ing from the Detroit Tigers last allegations. track legend Sebastian week. “The IAAF is very worried and Coe. Bubka and Coe With third baseman Josh will conduct an investigation into are candidates for Donaldson hitting a two-run this and could also open legal pro- the presidency of the homer and second baseman Ryan ceedings,” he said in a telephone International Association Goins belting a solo shot, the Blue interview. of Athletics Federations Jays carried the feel-good factor “We will not take any action (IAAF), to succeed around the clubhouse to a 5-1 before the World Championships, Lamine Diack, who is due defeat of the Minnesota Twins. which start in Beijing on August to step down in August Price (10-4) was also impressed 22. We physically won’t be able 2015. by the warm welcome he received to do anything before then. The from a sellout crowd, as he was reputation of the IAAF is at stake cheered during his warm-ups and and we are a member of this as saying. Durmanov said Russia That approach contrasts with left to a standing ovation after the organization. We will see what should consider filing a lawsuit strong comments by the Kremlin eighth inning with the pitcher they do and it is possible we could against the journalists, a criticism over the FIFA scandal and in tipping his cap in return. go down the same route.” echoed by the managing director defense of Russia’s right to host “That was the best atmos- Zelichenok also echoed com- of Russia’s anti-doping watchdog the 2018 World Cup. phere I’ve ever been in,” Price told ments at the weekend by Russian RUSADA, Nikita Kamaev. Putin even said FIFA boss Sepp reporters. Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko “German journalists are not Blatter, who announced he would “I’ve pitched in really big who dismissed the publication interested in seeking the truth step down over the corruption games: Game 163 in Texas to go as power struggle within the and fighting doping. They have scandal, deserved a Nobel Prize to the playoffs, in Fenway it’s an International Association of more interest equally in self-pro- for his stewardship of soccer’s top amazing atmosphere always, at Athletics Federations (IAAF) motion and starting a scandal,” body. the Trop in 2008 when we were before it elects a new head. he said. in the playoffs with the cowbells According to the two media Kamaev also said RUSADA is Doping scandal and the dome that was really loud. outlets, the results of 12,000 blood working with WADA in investi- “Baltimore last year with tests provided by more than 5,000 gating doping allegations made in comes as ‘zero’ Detroit, that was insane. And athletes showed more than 800 another ARD documentary last then Comerica as well. I’ve athletes had given samples that year. He said that investigation surprise to Willis pitched in quite a few big games, were “highly suggestive” of dop- would be completed by the end but that atmosphere today, that ing, or abnormal. of 2015. WELLINGTON:Revelations takes the cake. I’ve never expe- Of those, 415 were Russian The 2014 documentary features that hundreds of endurance rienced anything like that. That athletes and the publication puts what it says is undercover video runners returned suspect sam- it’s a zero -- the only surprise is Willis said the data in the was cool.” The win was the first more pressure on Russian sports of Russian athletes and coaches ples in anti-doping tests over an that the information actually got reports had actually painted a for Price since July 9. He had been after a corruption scandal at admitting to covering up positive 11-year period came as “zero” leaked,” Willis said in quotes pub- rosier picture of the extent of 0-2 with a no-decision in his final world soccer governing body FIFA tests and alleges corruption and surprise to Olympic 1,500 metres lished by the New Zealand Herald doping than he had imagined. three starts with the Tigers. cast a cloud over the country’s systematic doping culture among silver medallist Nick Willis. yesterday. “I’ve often wondered if there Right-hander LaTroy Hawkins right to host the 2018 World Cup. Russian athletes and high-rank- The New Zealander finished “It is always very pleasing when were even two clean people in pitched the ninth. Speaking to the Moskovsky ing officials. third at the 2008 Beijing Games that sort of information comes to a final, let alone on the medal Twins right-hander Ervin Komsomolets daily on Monday, Some of the athletes named in but was eventually promoted to light, hoping there is a slither of stand,” he said. Santana (2-2) allowed six hits, a former Russian anti-doping the latest film were competing second after Bahraini Rashid a chance that some action might “The truth is I don’t watch half three walks and three runs while official said the publication was in the city of Cheboksary on the Ramzi had his gold medal stripped take place or at least the masses the races when I think the major- striking out two in six innings. an attempt to tarnish Russia’s Volga River on Monday and yes- a year later for failing a doping realise what is going on in our ity of the field is not clean. That “It was a like a playoff game “bright national image” ahead of terday, where they are seeking to test. sport. Sweeping it under the rug is not entertaining to me. We just today. It was very crowded, eve- the 2018 soccer championship. be selected for Russia’s national Over 100 medals awarded at is never a solution.” leave the stadium -- and I’m one rybody was loud. I just got the “One thing is clear. The team for Beijing. top events including Olympics and Willis declined to point fin- of the biggest supporters of the adrenalin going. It was good. Germans have developed a new Kremlin spokesman Dmitry world championships have been gers at any of his rivals, past or sport.” (Price) pitched like an ace today,” type of sport - hunting Russian Peskov declined to comment cast in doubt by reports that more present, but said it was “obvious” Willis added that now could be Santana conceded. sportsmen. A safari, the hell on the latest allegations, saying than 800 athletes had recorded who the dopers were when ath- the time to try to root out dop- After giving up a home run to with them,” Nikolay Durmanov, it was a matter for the sports suspect blood test results between letes mixed together, with some ing as world athletics’ governing Torii Hunter in the second, Price the former head of Russia’s anti- minister rather than President 2001 and 2012. avoiding all talk about illegal drug body, the IAAF, is set to revamp worked out of a bases-loaded jam doping committee, was quoted Vladimir Putin. “On a shock scale of zero to 10 use ahead of races. its leadership. AGENCIES with none out in the fourth after first baseman Trevor Plouffe had doubled and designated hit- ter Miguel Sano and Hunter had walked. Left fielder Eddie Rosario Cycling: US rider Danielson popped out to shortstop Tory Tulowitzki, who made a fine play suspended after positive test in shallow center field and made a quick throw home. Twins center PARIS: US rider Tom Danielson has been suspended by Cannondale- fielder Aaron Hicks and catcher Garmin after a positive test for synthetic testosterone, the American Kurt Suzuki struck out. team confirmed yesterday. “We didn’t get much going Danielson, 37, revealed himself on his Twitter account that he had after that,” Twins manager Paul been informed of the positive test carried out on July 9 by the US Molitor said. “It was kind of anti-doping agency (USADA). tough. A game like today, when “I have not taken this or any other banned substance,” insisted you have chances, you’d like to see Danielson, who has requested that the “B” sample be tested and blamed guys take advantage of it.” possible contamination by food supplements. With the game tied at 1-1, “I would never ever take anything like this especially after every- Tulowitzki led off the fifth with thing I have gone through the last (few) years,” he wrote. “This makes a single and Donaldson followed absolutely no sense.” with his 27th homer of the sea- Danielson could face a lifetime ban from cycling having previously son, a drive to right, as the Blue admitted doping while riding with the Discovery Channel team. Jays took a two-run lead. The He served a six-month suspension between September 2012 and Blue Jays (55-52) added two March 2013, and his results from March 2005 to September 2006 more runs in the seventh against were wiped out. right-hander Blaine Boyer, who Danielson, who has ridden for the team of Jonathan Vaughters since replaced Santana. The defeat saw 2008, finished eighth in the 2011 Tour de France. the Twins slip to 54-51. AFP Winner of the Tour of Utah in 2013 and 2014, he was forced to with- draw from this year’s race which runs from August 3 to 9. Baseball Results Also yesterday, Movistar team announced that Colombian rider Toronto 5 Minnesota 1 Nairo Quintana and Spaniard Alejandro Valverde, second and third Arizona 6 Washington 4 respectively in the Tour de France, will participate in the Vuelta a Espana starting on August 22. Atlanta 9 San Francisco 8 Quintana, runner-up behind Britain’s Chris Froome in the Tour de NY Mets 12 Miami 1 France last month, will be competing in the three-week race which Texas 12 Houston 9 concludes on September 13 for the third time. Tampa Bay 5 C White Sox 4 The 25-year-old finished 36th in his first participation in 2012, but San Diego 13 Milwaukee 5 was forced to pull out last year after a fall having worn the leader’s Seattle 8 Colorado 7 jersey for a day. Valverde, 35, won the race in 2009 and has reached NBA star Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers signs his autograph during a promotional event of a mobile Baltimore 9 Oakland 2 game in Shanghai, China, yesterday. the podium in the last three editions - second in 2012 and third in 2013 and 2014. AGENCIES LA Angels 5 Cleveland 4 WEDNESDAY 5 AUGUST 2015 24 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com SPORT Murray hits the ground running Britain’s top player visits White House

WASHINGTON: Britain’s third-ranked Andy Murray has spent a week adjusting to hardcourts ahead of the ATP Washington Open, his earli- est arrival to any event this year paying off with confident strokes. The 28-year-old Scotsman seeks his 35th career ATP title and fourth of the year in his first Mona Barthel tour event since reaching the of Germany Wimbledon semi-finals, where celebrates her he lost to Roger Federer. win against Swimmers take the start of a preliminary heat of the men’s 50m breaststroke swimming event at the 2015 FINA Top seed Murray makes his Carol Zhao of World Championships in Kazan yesterday. first Washington appearance Canada during since 2006, when he lost to day one of the France’s Arnaud Clement in the Bank of the final. He arrived last Tuesday, West Classic cutting short his rest to begin at the Stanford his training push to the US Open Van der Burgh expects University that starts in four weeks. Taube Family “I haven’t actually hit a ball on Tennis Stadium a hardcourt since Miami. That has been four or five months,” in Stanford, Murray said yesterday. California. world 50m mark to fall “This morning was the first Barthel won 6-3, time that I started to feel more 6-0. KAZAN: Reigning champion comfortable on the courts, get Cameron van der Burgh of used to them again. It takes quite South Africa expects the world a lot of time to get used to the 50m breaststroke record he conditions.” broke yesterday to fall again The field also features eighth- at Kazan’s world swimming ranked Marin Cilic, the first championships. reigning US Open champion Van der Burgh, who is defend- in the US capital since Andre ing his 50m title, clocked an Agassi in 2000, and 2014 US official time of 26.62sec in yes- Open runner-up Kei Nishikori, terday’s heats to shave 0.05sec the Japanese world number five off the record he set at the 2009 who could meet Cilic again in a at Flushing Meadows, having championships in the era when semi-final. already taken the 2012 US Open ATP and WTA the performance-enhancing neo- “It’s a strong field, maybe the and 2013 Wimbledon titles. prene suits were still permitted. strongest cutoff ever,” Murray “I’ve played well in all of the Washington Britain’s Adam Peaty, who said. “It’s going to be a tough Slams,” Murray said. “The French beat Van der Burgh on the wall event for sure.” Open was the best I’ve ever played Open Results in Monday’s 100m breaststroke Murray visited the White on the clay and at Wimbledon final here, had swum exactly House on Saturday and posted Roger played a really good match.” WASHINGTON: Results 26.62sec at the European cham- photographs on the Internet, After Wimbledon, Murray was yesterday from the first pionships in Berlin last August, although he was disappointed US the hero as Britain beat France day of the ATP and WTA but his time has still not been President Barack Obama was not 3-1 in the Davis Cup, advancing Washington Open (x denotes ratified by swimming’s governing at home. to a home September semi-final seeding): body FINA. “When I was here last time I against Australia. The South African predicts the didn’t see much of the city.” “It’s a good opportunity,” Men First Round: Chung record will be lowered again when Murray is 48-7 this year with Murray said. “France was a huge Hyeon (KOR) bt Dudi the pair battle over the sprint dis- titles at Queen’s, Madrid and win for us, one I wasn’t probably Sela (ISR) 6-2, 6-1; James tance in the night’s semi and the Munich. He also reached the finals expecting. We’re in a good posi- Duckworth (AUS) bt Ryan final as Peaty was just 0.06secs at Miami and the Australian Open tion but Australia for us is a very Harrison (USA) 6-1, 7-6 slower in his heat. and the semi-finals at Wimbledon difficult match with the depth (7/4); Victor Estrella Burgos “I knew we were going to and the French Open. they have. (DOM) bt Nicolas Jarry break it, that (Peaty’s record) “One of the things I spoke “It would be amazing if we (CHI) 4-6, 6-3, 6-4; Go Soeda time should have been accepted a about at the beginning of the year could make the final. I certainly (JPN) bt Darian King (BAR) while ago,” said Van der Burgh, as was consistency. That has been a didn’t expect that at the begin- 6-2, 6-1; Ruben Bemelmans Slovenia’s Damir Dugonjic (26.70) positive,” Murray said. “The year ning of the year.” (BEL) bt Marinko Matosevic also posted a fast time going into as a whole, there has been some Murray is being coached by (AUS) 6-3, 6-3; Alexander the semis. progress. Hopefully I get on a good Sweden’s Jonas Bjorkman while Zverev (GER) bt Yoshi “I would have already liked to run now on the hardcourts to the coach Amelie Mauresmo is on a Nishioka (JPN) 7-6 (7/1), 6-3; have broken it two years ago (at end of the year.” maternity leave that is expected Ricardas Berankis (LTU) bt the 2013 Barcelona world cham- Cameron Van Der Burgh of South Africa celebrates smashing his own Murray hopes to add to to last the rest of the year. Lu Yen-Hsun (TPE) 7-6 (7/1), pionships), but I got sick before world record in the 50m breastroke heats during the FINA Swimming his Grand Slam trophy haul REUTERS 6-3; Donald Young (USA) bt the final. World Championships at Kazan arena in Kazan, Russian Federation, Tommy Haas (GER) 6-3, 6-4; “This record is not going to yesterday. Teymuraz Gabashvili (RUS) stand anyway. If I don’t get it, it’ll Stronger Nishikori seeks bt Benjamin Becker (GER) go to Damir or Adam, so I think “It’s going to fall again between has also helped. You always keep 4-6, 6-1, 6-3. we can get ready for a new time.” any of the three of us and it’s learning from that.” This is the fifth time a world going to be a dogfight for sure in After taking time off earlier return to US Open final Women First Round: Louisa record has been broken in Kazan. the final on Wednesday night.” this year to recover from a trou- Chirico (USA) bt Heather Sweden’s Sarah Sjostrom twice Van der Burgh says Peaty has blesome shoulder injury, Van der WASHINGTON: Japan’s fifth-ranked Kei Nishikori (pictured) Watson (GBR) 6-3, 6-0; Irina- broke the women’s 100m butter- helped push for faster times since Burgh, the Olympic 100m cham- made history by reaching last year’s US Open final and he feels Camelia Begu (ROM x6) bt fly record, Hungary’s Katinka the 20-year-old Briton announced pion, says he is just glad to be at stronger, smarter and more confident as he begins the quest to Madison Brengle (USA) 6-4, Hosszu broke the women’s 200m his arrival by winning the 2014 his best a year from the Rio de repeat the feat. 6-0; Monica Niculescu (ROM) individual medley mark and Katie Commonwealth Games 100m title. Janeiro games. Nishikori opens his hardcourt run to this bt Lara Arruabarrena (ESP) Ledecky of the USA bettered her “It’s good for the sport to push “It’s nice to just train properly year’s Flushing Meadows fortnight with a 7-5, 6-4; Yulia Putintseva own 1500m freestyle. things faster,” said Van der Burgh. again, the last four months have first-round match today against 95th-ranked (KAZ) bt Kurumi Nara It is the first men’s record to “The stroke has evolved a lot, been the first time I have been Australian James Duckworth at the ATP (JPN) 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7/4); fall at a world championships we are swimming much higher in able to go from one session to the Washington Open. Alize Cornet (FRA x5) bt since 2011. the water and almost emulating next and it gives me a lot of confi- “My tennis is going a good way. I’m feeling An-Sophie Mestach (BEL) “It’s nice to be joining the what the (neoprene) suits used dence ahead of Rio knowing I am stronger and more confident,” Nishikori said. 6-3, 6-3; Irina Falconi (USA) ladies,” grinned Van der Burgh. to do. able to string sessions together,” “Looking forward to playing this week.” bt Taylor Townsend (USA) “It’s always an honour to get a “The suits helped you float on he said. Nishikori beat top-six rivals Milos Raonic 6-7 (4/7), 6-1, 6-3; Lauren world record, but you can’t get too top of the water and Adam com- “It’s going to be one hell of a and Stan Wawrinka in five sets and then Davis (USA) bt Zarina Diyas excited. ing in with a high stroke rate race there.” REUTERS ousted top-ranked Novak Djokovic to reach (KAZ x8) 7-5, 2-1 retired. last year’s US Open final, becoming the first Asian man to reach a Grand Slam singles final. WTA Stanford Croatia’s Marin Cilic beat Nishikori in the championship match, but the 25-year-old has renewed confidence that he has what it takes Results to return to a Grand Slam final and perhaps make more history by winning it. STANFORD, US: Results Daiya Seto “The biggest thing was experience -- first time in a Grand Slam from the first round of the of Japan final, I played five sets twice -- I learned a lot of things,” Nishikori said. Bank of the West Classic competes “This year is different. Mentally I got a little stronger. WTA Tournament at in the men’s Beating Novak, Stan, top 10 guys, I could believe in myself a little Stanford here yesterday (x 200m Butterfly denotes seed): bit more. I was staying tough. I hope I can play good tennis these next Heats during few weeks.” the FINA First Round: Even though Rafael Nadal’s ranking has slid due to injury, Nishikori Andrea Swimming sees the top four of Djokovic, Nadal, Roger Federer and Washington Petkovic (GER x6) bt Carina World top seed Andy Murray as the top of the tennis world for the moment, Witthoeft (GER) 5-7, 6-1, Championships even though Wawrinka has two Grand Slam titles and he is knocking 6-3; Alison Riske (USA) bt at Kazan on the door. Tatjana Maria (GER) 6-2, “I hope I can be the next one,” Nishikori said. “New players are com- 5-7, 6-1; Misaki Doi (JPN) bt arena in ing to the top 10 but the top four is still there. Little by little we’re Catherine Bellis (USA) 6-3, Kazan, Russia, coming through. It’s good for tennis.” 7-6 (7/3); Nicole Gibbs (USA) yesterday. Nishikori, a quarter-finalist at the French and Auistralian Opens, bt Caroline Garcia (FRA) 6-4, withdrew from Wimbledon after the second round with a calf injury, 7-5; Madison Keys (USA x7) but says he is at full strength now. bt Aleksandra Krunic (SRB) “I’m feeling pretty well, had a good preparation before coming here, 6-3, 6-0; Mona Barthel (GER) about three weeks,” Nishikori said. “I took one week after Wimbledon. bt Carol Zhao (CAN) 6-3, 6-0. My leg was fine after that.” REUTERS WEDNESDAY 5 AUGUST 2015 SPORT www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 25

New Zealand Proteas recall big crush Zimbabwe in second ODI

guns for NZ series HARARE: Openers Martin Guptill and Tom Latham both struck centuries as New Zealand AB de Villiers is back; De Kock dropped crushed Zimbabwe by 10 wick- ets in the second one-day inter- national in Harare yesterday to DURBAN: Dale Steyn and AB set up a series decider. de Villiers have been recalled to Chasing 236 to level the three- South Africa’s one-day interna- match series in the wake of tional side for the visit of New Sikandar Raza Butt’s unbeaten Zealand later this month, but 100 for Zimbabwe who reached young wicketkeeper Quinton de 235 for nine, Guptill finished Kock has been axed after a poor unbeaten on 116 while Latham run of form in Bangladesh. was 110 not out as New Zealand New Zealand will play three achieved the target with almost ODI matches against the Proteas eight overs to spare. between August 19-26, after the The pair set a new record for sides face off in two Twenty20 the highest chase in an ODI with- internationals. out losing a wicket, bettering the Steyn and fellow seamer 231 that Sri Lanka chased in a Vernon Philander return to one- 10-wicket win over England in the day duty after missing the series 2011 World Cup quarter-final. in Bangladesh. Earlier, Raza arrived at the De Villiers will be back from crease with Zimbabwe struggling paternity leave to skipper the side on 68 for five, and hit 100 not out but the Proteas will be without from 95 balls to guide the hosts to all-rounder JP Duminy and fast 235 for nine. bowler Morne Morkel for the With early morning starts at 50-over series as they both await Harare Sports Club, conditions the births of their first children. generally favour the side bowl- De Kock, who has already lost ing first and so it was a surprise his test place to Dane Vilas, will when Zimbabwe captain Elton be sent on South Africa’s ‘A’ tour Chigumbura decided to have a of India to regain his batting form bat. after repeated failures at the top The only two teams to do so at of the order. the venue in the past three years - He has been replaced by Pakistan in 2013 and Australia in 36-year-old Morne van Wyk, who 2014 - both suffered shock defeats played his last ODI in 2011 but at the hands of Zimbabwe. did feature for the Twenty20 side The series decider will take against West Indies in January. place at the Harare Sports Club “Quinton de Kock remains an on Friday. AGENCIES outstanding talent but we feel that the South Africa ‘A’ tour of Scoreboard India presents the best oppor- tunity at this stage of his career New Zealand’s batsmen Tom Latham (left) and Martin Guptill prepare to ZIMBABWE for him to rediscover his form,” punch fists during the second one-day international against Zimbabwe H Masakadza c Latham b McClenaghan .....0 Cricket South Africa selection at Harare Sports Club yesterday. Both batsmen scored hundreds as New C Chibhabha st Ronchi b Sodhi ...... 42 convener Linda Zondi said in a Zealand won by 10 wickets. C Ervine b Elliott ...... 12 press release yesterday. R Chakabva lbw Sodhi...... 2 Spinner Imran Tahir will play E Chigumbura c Taylor b Elliott ...... 5 the 50-over matches but not the Retired Australian batsman Law S Williams (run out) ...... 26 Twenty20 contests, where a fur- Sikandar Raza (not out) ...... 100 ther opportunity is being given to Indian captain Virat G Cremer c McCullum b Sodhi ...... 5 Eddie Leie, who had a promising named Bangladesh U19 adviser P Utseya c Ronchi b McCullum ...... 0 Kohli bats during a debut against Bangladesh. T Panyangara (run out) ...... 33 DHAKA: net practice session ODI squad: Kyle Abbott, Former Australian batsman Stuart Law was yesterday Extras (LB-1, W-8, NB-1) ...... 10 at the National Hashim Amla, Farhaan appointed an adviser to Bangladesh’s junior team ahead of the next Total (for 9 wkts in 50 overs) ...... 235 Cricket Club (NCC) in Behardien, AB de Villiers (cap- year’s Under-19 World Cup in the South Asian nation. Fall of wickets: 1-3, 2-42, 3-49, 4-54, tain), Faf du Plessis, Imran Tahir, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) officials confirmed the appoint- 5-68, 6-128, 7-137, 8-146, 9-235. Colombo yesterday. David Miller, Aaron Phangiso, ment of Law, 46, who played one Test and 54 one-day internationals India will play three Bowling: Henry 8-2-45-0; McCullum 10-0- Vernon Philander, Kagiso Rabada, between 1994 and 1999. 38-1; McClenaghan 10-1-55-1; Elliott 6-0- Tests in Sri Lanka Rilee Rossouw, Dale Steyn, Morne Law had earlier coached Bangladesh’s national team in 2012, taking 27-2; Sodhi 10-0-38-3; Williamson 6-0-31-0. from August 12 - van Wyk, David Wiese them to the Asia Cup one-day final, before quitting for family reasons. NEW ZEALAND September 1 with the Twenty20 squad: Kyle BCB’s CEO Nizamuddin Chowdhury said Law’s appointment was M Guptill (not out) ...... 116 first Test between Abbott, Hashim Amla, Farhaan a “very important milestone” for the next generation of Bangladesh T Latham (not out) ...... 110 Behardien, AB de Villiers, Faf cricketers. “He had a remarkable playing career at the top level and to be played from Extras (B-1, W-9) ...... 10 du Plessis (captain), JP Duminy, has vast experience of coaching both established and emerging cricket- Total (for no loss in 42.2 overs) ...... 236 August 12 at the Galle Eddie Leie, David Miller, Morne ers,” Chowdhury said in a statement. Bowling: Mpofu 7-1-37-0, Panyangara 6-0- International Cricket Morkel, Aaron Phangiso, “We are very happy to get him on board ahead of this massive com- 30-0, Williams 5.2-0-36-0, Cremer 10-0-60- Stadium in Galle. Kagiso Rabada, Rilee Rossouw, petition for our boys.” Law is expected to arrive in Bangladesh later 0, Utseya 10-0-46-0, Sikandar Raza 2-0-17- Morne van Wyk, David Wiese this month to help build the team for the U19 World Cup to be played 0, Masakadza 2-0-9-0. REUTERS in February. REUTERS Johnson revels in ‘compliment’ of crowd abuse

NOTTINGHAM, UK: it was certainly sustained and Australian media in Nottingham Johnson produced arguably be honest. But I think because the whatever is best for the team in Australia fast bowler Mitchell reached something of a crescendo yesterday. “When the whole the two most dramatic deliveries ball has been swinging over here those situations I’m happy with,” Johnson has insisted he is rel- on Friday’s final day at Edgbaston crowd is cheering my name at of the entire series in England’s a lot more, I feel like I’m trying Johnson said. ishing the role of being the man last week. the end of a game -- when they first innings at Edgbaston when to get the ball up there a lot more “I have full trust in those guys, English crowds love to hate. Now Johnson is bracing him- (England) have just won -- you he struck twice in three balls to often anyway. Starcy (Mitchell Starc) and Johnson was subjected to pro- self for more of the same at have to take that as a compliment dismiss Jonny Bairstow and Ben “I feel like I’ve bowled a lot (Josh) Hazlewood, to do the job longed vocal abuse as England Nottingham’s Trent Bridge, where ... where I did stop in my run-up Stokes with two sharply rising fuller this trip. I’ve been really but I’m always prepared to bowl won the third Ashes Test by the fourth Test starts tomorrow. was deliberate to try and have a throat balls the England batsmen happy with the way I’ve bowled, in any position,” he added. eight wickets inside three days at But at the age of 33, the left- bit of fun with the crowd.” could only glove behind to wicket- generally.” An England victory at Trent Birmingham’s Edgbaston ground arm paceman regards the bar- Johnson added: “I definitely keeper Peter Nevill. In the second innings, Australia Bridge would see them win a to take a 2-1 lead in the five- racking as a “compliment” and feel like I can take the brunt of Yet such hostility was not captain Michael Clarke, despite fourth consecutive home Ashes match series. said the way in which he had it and I take the focus away from forthcoming from Johnson in the a reputation for ‘funky’ tactics, series -- something they haven’t While it may not have been stopped his run and then bowled the other guys and I’ve really rest of the match. opted not to depart from his usual managed since Australia recorded quite as vicious as during from beside the umpire on Friday embraced that role. “I don’t know. I guess from my practice of deploying Johnson as their first away series win in 1899. England’s 2009 series win, when were his way of responding to the “When you’re walking with point of view I was just trying to first change until England needed “Hopefully, we can come out Johnson had to cope with chants taunts, rather than a sign that your family in the street, I think really dry up the runs and I prob- only 74 more runs chasing a tar- here and win this Test match about his family as well as a spectators had got to him. it’s a bit overboard. But on the ably just lost that bit of aggres- get of just 121. because, if we don’t, we are in big derogatory song which mocks “I get amongst it a bit more field, I think that’s fair game ... sion,” Johnson said. “I thought to myself I was trouble,” said Johnson. him for bowling left and right, now,” Johnson told travelling I’m all for it.” “I don’t read into it too much to really keen to get the new ball, but REUTERS Lyth gets selector’s backing

NOTTINGHAM: England selector Mick and Bairstow. Lyth’s form prompted specula- Ashes, amid claims England chiefs deliberately Newell has defended the ongoing inclusion tion that England might give a Test debut to instructed groundsmen to prepare slow sur- of struggling opener Adam Lyth in the Test limited overs international opener Alex Hales faces for the first two Tests in a bid to negate side facing Australia in the Ashes series. on his Nottinghamshire home ground. the impact of Australia’s fast bowlers. Australia’s Yorkshire batsman Lyth has failed to make But Newell, Nottinghamshire’s director of But if this was indeed a tactic, it backfired David a major impression on the series so far with cricket, said Hales had still to “push his case”. spectacularly in the second Test at Lord’s Warner 72 runs in six innings at an average of 12 and “Adam Lyth has everyone’s confidence to where the combination of a slow pitch and a during a a best of 37, although he did score a Test cen- come out here on Thursday and score runs for lack of sideways movement favoured Australia, training tury against New Zealand earlier this season. England,” Newell told Sky Sports yesterday. who won the match by 405 runs, as their pace- session at England head to Nottingham’s Trent Bridge, “He has justified his place in the team and men are generally quicker through the air Trent Bridge, where the fourth Test starts tomorrow, with scored an awful lot of runs for Yorkshire to get than England’s fast bowlers. Nottingham, a 2-1 lead in the five-match series after an into this team and he has a Test match century Nottinghamshire head groundsman Steve yesterday. eight-wicket win completed inside three under his belt, so he has everyone’s confidence. Birks is under particular pressure after last days across the Midlands at Birmingham’s It’s up to players like Alex Hales and others to year’s Test pitch at Trent Bridge was officially Edgbaston ground. push their cases in the county games.” Victory classed as “poor” by International Cricket England have already altered their batting in Nottingham will see England regain the Council (ICC) match referee David Boon. line-up once this series, bringing in Jonny Ashes and Newell is hoping for a lively pitch Boon’s assessment followed a run-glut draw Bairstow and promoting Ian Bell and Joe Root similar to the one the teams encountered at between England and India played out on a up a place after dropping number three Gary Edgbaston. slow surface that was heartbreaking for any Ballance -- a Yorkshire colleague of Lyth, Root Pitch preparation has been a hot topic this bowler above medium pace. REUTERS WEDNESDAY 5 AUGUST 2015 26 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com SPORT

Five Notable Ligue 1 Transfers Ahead of the start of the 2015/16 Ligue 1 season on Friday, here is a look at five of the most notable transfers made during the summer PSG looking for rivals as break: Abou Diaby (Arsenal to Marseille — free transfer) Plagued by injury throughout his nine years in English football, the 29-year-old Diaby opted to snub the chance to remain in the Premier League with West Bromwich Albion and instead try to relaunch his career at financial reality bites Marseille. Diaby, who has won 16 caps for France, suffered a horrific ankle break playing against Sunderland shortly after joining Arsenal from Ligue 1 champions pulling further away from the pack Auxerre in January 2006 and has been bedevil- led by injury ever since. Out of contract in north London, Diaby was allowed to move on and has PARIS: The new Ligue 1 sea- signed a two-year deal at the Stade Velodrome, where he is one of son begins on Friday with Paris eight new faces so far in Marcelo Bielsa’s squad. Saint-Germain expected to Benjamin Stambouli (Tottenham Hotspur to PSG) win a fourth straight title and A growling midfielder who can also operate in defence, Stambouli the rest of France just hoping returns to his native France after failing to become a first-team they won’t run away with the regular in his one season with Tottenham Hotspur. The 24-year-old championship. was a key component in the Montpellier side that Last season, PSG eventually stunned PSG to win the title in 2012 and could have won the league by an eight-point an important role to play for the capital side who margin but Lyon did at least push have seen Yohan Cabaye move to Crystal Palace them all the way into May. and could lose Thiago Motta, who is eager to leave. However, right now the pros- Stambouli turned down the chance to stay in the pect of such a close-run campaign Premier League with Watford as he signed a five- seems slim, with Laurent Blanc’s year deal at the Parc des Princes, with PSG paying side likely to be even stronger a reported fee of nine million euros (£6.3m, $9.9m). than the team that won every “I wasn’t necessarily planning to leave the Premier League after one domestic trophy available last year but when a big club like Paris Saint-Germain calls you, it makes season. your choice a lot easier,” he said. Yohan Cabaye has left for Kevin Trapp (Eintracht Frankfurt to Paris Saint-Germain) Crystal Palace, but the rest of Italian international Salvatore Sirigu has been the undisputed number the squad remains intact and one at PSG for the last four years but he appears Eintracht Frankfurt goalkeeper to have been usurped by Trapp after a fee of 9.5m Kevin Trapp and Tottenham euros brought the Eintracht Frankfurt captain to Hotspur midfielder Benjamin France. The 25-year-old German, who started his Stambouli have joined. career at Kaiserslautern and is now on the fringes Angel di Maria is also set to of Joachim Loew’s national team, has signed a five- sign from Manchester United year deal at the Parc des Princes. He made his com- as PSG target the Champions petitive debut in last Saturday’s Champions Trophy League as well as continued domi- match against Lyon in Montreal, Canada. nation at home. Paris Saint-Germain’s Uruguayan forward Edinson Cavani is congratulated by his team-mates during the French Claudio Beauvue (Guingamp to Lyon) “Each year the demands get Trophy of Champions match against Lyon at the Saputo Stadium in Montreal on Saturday. Last season’s runners-up are preparing for a return to the Champions bigger and bigger,” said Blanc League group stage for the first time in four years and moved to recently. Lacazette will accept the offer of modern football, which means Herve Renard is now in the dug- strengthen their attack during the summer. They have, so far at “We are trying to improve the a new, improved contract. even Marseille cannot compete out at Lille. least, kept hold of Alexandre Lacazette, scorer of 27 team with that in mind, but it is However, OL’s pre-season with sides from the bottom end But Lille are one of the clubs goals in Ligue 1 last season, and outstanding young becoming difficult. preparations were overshadowed of the Premier League who are who have been powerless to stop talent Nabil Fekir. And they have also brought in “We are competing with some by injuries, including to play- dripping in the riches of England’s English outfits plundering their the 27-year-old Guadeloupe native Beauvue from big European clubs who have no maker Clement Grenier, and poor television deal. talent. They lost Idrissa Gueye Guingamp on a four-year deal for an initial fee reason to envy PSG, in terms of results. Monaco have sold Geoffrey to Aston Villa, who have also of 4.5m euros that could rise to 7.5m euros with finances or in terms of history. A limp display in losing 2-0 to Kondogbia and Yannick Ferreira snapped up Lorient’s Jordan bonuses. A late developer, Beauvue came good last But we are now one of those big PSG in the Champions Trophy Carrasco to Inter Milan and Ayew, Jordan Amavi of Nice and season, scoring 27 goals in all competitions includ- clubs.” in Montreal compounded a mis- Atletico Madrid respectively. Jordan Veretout from Nantes ing 17 in Ligue 1, a figure that equalled the record Crucially, no other club within erable warm-up period, and did However, they have a host of for a combined total of over 40m for a Guingamp player set by a certain Didier Drogba in 2003. France can even dream of com- nothing to suggest they can com- intriguing new recruits includ- euros. Stephan El Shaarawy (AC Milan to Monaco — loan) peting financially with Paris, pete for the duration of a season. ing Italy forward Stephan El Those are crazy figures for com- The 22-year-old Italian international forward of Egyptian origin will although Lyon, who have reached “We will have a budget of 170m Shaarawy, on loan from AC Milan. paratively impoverished French look to kickstart his career at Monaco after injuries marred his last a deal to sign di Maria’s teammate euros (£119.5m, $186.7m) this Marseille have been shorn of clubs, as Caen president Jean- two seasons at AC Milan. El Shaarawy moved to the the Brazilian defender Rafael, are year. We have invested 450 million Dimitri Payet, Andre-Pierre Francois Fortin acknowledged. principality on an initial one-year loan but Monaco the best equipped. euros in a stadium. We have done Gignac, Andre Ayew, Giannelli “The financial capacity of have the option to make the deal into a permanent They finished second last sea- that to win trophies and compete Imbula and Jeremy Morel. French clubs is, undeniably, not transfer next summer. The move is a gamble for son to return to the Champions with PSG,” said bullish Lyon pres- But they have kept enigmatic the same as that of the English,” the player and for last season’s Champions League League group stage after four ident Jean-Michel Aulas, but he coach Marcelo Bielsa and have he said after losing midfielder quarter-finalists. However, El Shaaraway will hope years away and will inaugurate a had a warning for his players. adopted an interesting recruit- N’Golo Kante to Leicester City, to shine in a sector where Monaco have strength- new 60,000-seat stadium in early “The lads are looking at each ment policy of their own, not least despite Marseille also putting in ened significantly over the close season, notably 2016. other as individuals more than in by signing two men looking to an offer. with the signings of Ivan Cavaleiro from Benfica Nabil Fekir, last season’s young the past. Before they were a group kickstart stalled careers in Abou “I would have liked to see him and Guido Carrillo from Estudiantes. player of the year, recently com- of mates, now it is a team of stars Diaby and Lassana Diarra. continue his career in France. mitted his future to the club and with big salaries.” Bordeaux have the boost of an For financial reasons, both for Lyon are hopeful last season’s The rest of the league must impressive new stadium, while the player and for me, it is not 27-goal leading scorer Alexandre live with the financial reality of Africa Cup of Nations specialist possible.” AFP Ronaldo pranks fans Lyon reach deal Torres scores with first to sign Man touch as Atletico crush SIPG United’s Rafael LYON: Manchester United’s SHANGHAI: Fernando Torres Rafael is joining Lyon after scored with his first touch as the two clubs reached a deal Atletico Madrid cruised to a over the Brazilian right-back, 3-0 exhibition match victory the French side announced on over Sven-Goran Eriksson’s Monday. Shanghai International Port The 25-year-old, has passed a Group (SIPG) in China medical and will sign a four-year yesterday. contract with the former multiple The former Liverpool and French champions. Chelsea striker came on at half- Rafael joined United with time and scored just seconds after his twin brother Fabio from the restart with a neat header Fluminense in 2008 and leaves Spanish football club Real Madrid’s star striker Cristiano Ronaldo from Yannick Carrasco’s looping Manchester with three Premier has managed to trick local people in Madrid’s town centre by cross. League titles, and a League Cup disguising himself as a tramp. In a Youtube video released yesterday, In an open and attacking game win. Ronaldo can be seen in fake beard, hair and fat suit as he took to the played in very humid conditions at Last season he only turned out streets with a football and a dog, reports the telegraph.co.uk. In the Shanghai Stadium, Atletico had ten times with new coach Louis busy Plaza de Callao in downtown Madrid, the current World Player opened the scoring in the ninth van Gaal more often than not of the Year started kick-ups with his dog, who was tied to a chair. minute when Antoine Griezmann preferring Antonio Valencia. No one recognised the Portuguese or stopped to have a second latched onto a long forward pass Rafael, who was told he could glance at the star courtesy of his disguise. After sometime, a little to slot the ball past SIPG keeper leave after being omitted from kid eventually decided to play with him and they took part in a bit of Sun Le. their pre-season tour of the one-on-one fun play before Ronaldo gave him a hug and signed the Moments before conceding, United States, said his goodbyes ball still dressed as a tramp. The 30-year-old then slowly revealed his SIPG playmaker Dario Conca to United on Twitter. — the third highest paid player “I want to thank Manchester identity by removing the fake beard and the hair as the boy stood in in the world when he signed for United fans for all the love during awe of what just unfolded in front of him. Guangzhou Evergrande in 2011 those 8 years,” he wrote. — could have scored. But the “Since I signed with the club Argentine’s low drive did not I lived incredible moments, after trouble Atletico keeper Jan Oblak. all were 8 years wearing the shirt SIPG, currently leading the of one of the biggest clubs of the 16-team Chinese Super League, world.” were without four first team reg- Confirming the capture Lyon’s ulars currently on international official website announced: “OL duty with China at the East Asia announces a deal with Manchester Cup in Wuhan. But they did not Atletico Madrid’s Spanish forward Fernando Torres controls the ball during United for the transfer of the look out of place against their a friendly against Shanghai SIPG in Shanghai yesterday. Brazil international Rafael da more illustrious opponents. Silva who will sign in the coming However, in the 24th minute the French defender crashed the box, but Shanghai lacked the days a four year contract up to Atletico extended their lead when a header off the bar from close firepower to breach the net of the June 30, 2019. “The player passed the ball fell to Griezmann on the range. 2014 Spanish League champions. his medical today (Monday) in edge of the box. The Frenchman Torres scored the final goal of Chinese conglomerate Wanda Lyon and will be presented to the scored his second of the night the match just after half-time, Group owns 20 per cent of Atletico media by the end of the week.” when his tame shot evaded SIPG after which the pace of the game Madrid and helped arrange its Rafael, who has played for keeper Sun to make it 2-0 to the dropped considerably. visit to China. his country twice, is the third Spanish giants. SIPG’s Ivorian forward Jean Atletico beat Japanese club new face at Lyon this close sea- Atletico’s Lucas Hernandez Evrard Kouassi troubled Atletico Sagan Tosu 4-1 on penalties on son after the arrival of Claudio should have put his side further on the flanks in the second half Saturday in the first game of their Beauvue from Guingamp and ahead in the 28th minute when with some dangerous balls into two-match Asian tour. AFP Jeremy Morel. AFP WEDNESDAY 5 AUGUST 2015 SPORT www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 27

Cricket emerges as highest Chelsea trust in continuity participation sport in Australia SYDNEY: A record 1.2m Australians participated in as new EPL season dawns cricket in the 2014-15 sea- son making it the country’s highest participation sport, according to The Australian Arsenal pose biggest threat as Man United look to regain old glory Cricket Census, released yesterday. LONDON: It is a reflection of The census, independ- Chelsea’s dominance last sea- ently conducted by special- son that although they are ist researcher Street Ryan, yet to strengthen their squad, which also undertakes research they remain strong favourites for other major participation to retain the English Premier sports including Rugby League League (EPL) title in 2015-16. and Australian Rules Football, Arsenal, third last season, confirmed participation in appear better-equipped for a title cricket increased by nine per- tilt, while Manchester United, cent since the last research was Manchester City and Liverpool conducted in June 2014. have spent big in the hope of Arsenal’s Female, schools and jun- closing the gap on Chelsea, who Petr Cech ior programmes experienced finished eight points clear of out- (centre) hugs the highest rates of growth going champions City in May. Chelsea’s throughout the year, the cen- But with their title-winning Oscar as sus noted. side intact, Jose Mourinho’s men John Terry Speaking on the develop- are widely perceived as the team (left) and Gary ment, Cricket Australia (CA) to beat. Cahill (right) CEO James Sutherland yes- “Throughout the Premier look on at the terday said the results demon- League there is strength now end of the strate that cricket is a sport of because a lot of clubs are buying Community choice across Australia and its big players, not just the top clubs,” Shield match approach to attracting, devel- said Mourinho, who hopes to at Wembley oping and keeping people in the repeat his feat of leading Chelsea Stadium on game is continuing to improve. to successive titles in 2005 and Sunday. “We are very pleased with 2006. the nine percent overall “At the moment, we are cham- increase, to a total of 1.2 mil- pions of the toughest league in lion Australians who are now the world, so we know how dif- playing cricket,” Sutherland ficult it is going to be to repeat said in a release. the achievement, but we are ready “Among other things, cricket for the challenge and we will enjoy plays an important role in help- the challenge.” ing men, women and children With Asmir Begovic having from all different backgrounds replaced Petr Cech as reserve to lead healthy, active lifestyles. goalkeeper and Radamel Falcao Numbers indicate growth in taking the place of Didier Drogba, of Olivier Giroud, Theo Walcott kicking in next year, Premier an opening-weekend trip to Stoke Stoke and Swansea City will traditional club cricket partic- Chelsea’s squad is materially the and Danny Welbeck. League clubs have not been shy City, where they were humili- hope to build on impressive ipation numbers. This is par- same as it was last season. Another team brimming in splashing out. ated 6-1 on last season’s final day, campaigns, while Palace, Aston ticularly pleasing given it has However, Diego Costa’s trouble- with midfielders and short The biggest transfer to date manager Brendan Rodgers is also Villa, West Bromwich Albion and been an area of focus and is some hamstrings, which caused on strikers is United, with has been Raheem Sterling’s £49m under pressure. Sunderland finished last season regarded as a strong indicator him to miss Sunday’s Community Louis van Gaal having added switch from Liverpool to City, For all the title contenders’ big- dreaming of better things after of successful entry level pro- Shield loss to Arsenal, and some Bastian Schweinsteiger, Morgan after a protracted transfer saga money moves, it is the transfers successful managerial changes. grammes producing sustain- leggy pre-season performances Schneiderlin and Memphis Depay that opposition fans are unlikely involving England’s mid-ranked West Ham United, Newcastle able participation,” he said. have given their rivals reason for to a department of his squad that to forget in a hurry. clubs that have emphasised the United and Leicester City have For the second consecutive optimism. already included Michael Carrick, Despite falling short in defence Premier League’s transforma- new managers — respectively, year, the growth of female That 1-0 Community Shield Ander Herrera, Marouane of their title, City have kept faith tion into a financial behemoth Slaven Bilic, Steve McClaren participation increased signifi- win, coupled with the arrival Fellaini, Juan Mata, Ashley Young with manager Manuel Pellegrini, and none more so than Yohan and Claudio Ranieri — as well cantly, growing by 18 percent of Cech, has encouraged belief and Adnan Januzaj, not to men- but with the club hierarchy con- Cabaye’s £10m switch from as Watford (Quique Sanchez year on year to reach 290,566 at Arsenal, back-to-back FA tion the departing Angel di Maria, tinuing to flutter their eyelashes French champions Paris Saint- Flores), who were promoted participants. Nearly one in four Cup-winners, that their 12-year whose place in the squad could go at Pep Guardiola and last sea- Germain to Crystal Palace, who from the Championship alongside of cricket’s participants were wait for a league title may be to Barcelona’s Pedro Rodriguez. son’s Golden Boot-winner Sergio finished 10th in 2014-15. Bournemouth and Norwich City. found to be female. approaching an end. Falcao, Nani and Robin van Aguero short of fitness after the With even the smaller teams “It’s not rocket science,” says Australian cricket also With a world-class goalkeeper Persie have also left, but as a Copa America, doubts remain. now boasting budgets that put Bournemouth’s affable 37-year- reached new levels in indig- backing up a settled defence and Champions League qualifying Shorn of Sterling and the them on a par with all but the old manager Eddie Howe. enous and multicultural par- a midfield that bristles with guile play-off looms, goalkeeper David emblematic Steven Gerrard, very biggest European clubs, “Bournemouth are not going to ticipation, which reached and inventiveness, the only weak de Gea’s future remains up in the Liverpool have brought in a whole host of sides — among be able to compete with those top 26,427 and 146,658 participants, spot is up front, where Arsene air. seven new players, among them them Tottenham, Southampton clubs, but when you put 11 players respectively. Wenger must choose between With a new £5.1bn ($8bn) Christian Benteke, James Milner and Everton — will have designs on the pitch, it’s not really about “With an aspiration to be the not particularly prolific trio domestic television rights deal and Roberto Firmino, but ahead of on the European places. money.” AFP Australia’s favourite sport, and a sport for all Australians, it is pleasing to see the contin- ued increase in diversity across Van Gaal faces many questions as season looms our sport. Female participants are now nearly a quarter of LONDON: Manchester “He’s had last season and a English defenders Chris Smalling our playing base and whilst United’s fourth place in last whole pre-season to really drill and Phil Jones last season but nei- this growth is something that season’s Premier League was his ideas and philosophy into ther were convincing. we are particularly proud of, regarded as a qualified suc- these players,” Ferdinand told Sergio Ramos has been mooted diversity will continue to be an cess but more importantly the reporters. as a possible signing, but only as area of strong focus, including launch pad to return the club to “He is under pressure to win part of a deal that would take De the desire to see significant former glory. the league, or at least to improve Gea to Madrid. increases in indigenous and A few weeks later, however, and finish in second place.” With Robin van Persie gone, multicultural participant num- with uncertainty over the future Chief among Van Gaal’s con- Van Gaal will hope Memphis bers,” Sutherland added. of goalkeeper David de Gea, Angel cerns will be goalkeeper De Gea, Depay, who lit up the Dutch Participation in club and di Maria’s expected sale to Paris who is wanted by Real Madrid. league with PSV Eindhoven, will community cricket was also on St Germain rumbling on and wor- The Spaniard appeared distracted form a potent strike partnership the upswing. Presently, there ries about virtually every area of when United lost 2-0 to PSG in a with talisman Wayne Rooney. are close to 25,000 cricket the pitch, United’s legions of fans friendly last week and the sooner French midfielder Morgan teams across Australia which still need convincing that things his situation is cleared up the Schneiderlin was also signed account for 415,104 participants are moving in the right direction. better. from Southampton. But there is — a six per cent increase on Manager Louis van Gaal’s first Then there are concerns about a feeling of more questions than 2013-14. Traditional 11-a-side season in charge was greeted the physical condition of new answers as United go into a cru- club cricket accounted for with a general thumbs up as the signing Bastian Schweinsteiger cial opening period which begins 344,053 participants across Dutchman returned the team to from Bayern Munich. at home to Tottenham Hotspur 23,000 teams, including 90 new top four after their stunning fall The German midfielder’s pedi- on Saturday and continues with a female 11-a-side teams. It is the from grace under David Moyes. gree is beyond question but the vital Champions League qualifier third consecutive year that tra- Improving on that will be an 14m pounds ($21.85m) United the week after. ditional club cricket participa- even bigger challenge. paid for the 31-year-old will only “Time will tell if (Van Gaal) tion has increased. Former United defender represent a sound investment has bought well,” Ferdinand Cricket was also the prime Rio Ferdinand, who won six if they have signed the power- said. “Schweinsteiger has won all sport in school in 2014-15. A In this file picture taken on July 10, Dutch midfielder Memphis Depay Premier League titles under Alex house he was at his peak — not there is to win in the game, but total of 628,826 participants (left) poses with Manchester United’s Dutch manager Louis van Gaal as Ferguson, says that Van Gaal the injury-plagued player whose the Premier League is a different played cricket in schools, a 15 he is officially unveiled as a Manchester United player at Old Trafford faces a “massive season” and will influence was on the wane at beast, Depay hasn’t played here percent increase on last year. Stadium in Manchester. have “no excuses” if United fail to Bayern. — they still have to prove them- IANS challenge for a 21st league title. Van Gaal showed faith in selves. 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GAZA: A Palestinian team Gaza and the West Bank. appeared to have relented under competitions for Gaza and West visited Gaza and I can’t find the May, Palestine threatened to call from the Gaza Strip will host The return leg in Hebron is international pressure and a com- Bank teams. Palestinians want words to describe my feelings,” for a vote for Israel’s suspension West Bank opposition for the scheduled for Aug. 9 and the plaint by the Palestine FA (PFA) the two territories to be part Al-Ahly forward Khaldon al- from world soccer but it dropped first time in 15 years tomorrow winners of the Palestine Cup will to FIFA. of a future independent state, Halman said. its motion at the last minute and after Israel gave the visitors play in the next Asian Football The Israeli office that oversees together with East Jerusalem. Israel took all three territo- FIFA agreed to send observers to permission to cross its territory Confederation (AFC) Cup. movement in and out of Gaza told “This is an achievement for ries in a 1967 war. It quit Gaza monitor the situation. for the clash between the two Prior to Al Ahly’s arrival in Reuters that Al-Ahly’s travel had the Palestinian sports family and in 2005 but maintains a partial The PFA has complained that lands’ respective cup holders. Gaza yesterday, Palestinian offi- been approved but did not com- is a first step towards a unified blockade of the territory ruled by Israel restricts the movement of The Gaza Strip’s Shejaia and Al cials said Israel was blocking the ment whether there was a change Palestinian league and cup tour- the Islamist Hamas group. Hamas players and officials to and from Ahly from Hebron in the Israeli- team’s entry. They had originally of heart or a delay in issuing the nament,” Haniyeh told Reuters at and Israel have fought three wars the Palestinian territories. occupied West Bank will play in been expected to enter Gaza on team’s travel permits. a lavish reception for the West since 2008. A ceasefire has pre- Israel cites security concerns a fixture that appeared in doubt Monday. Haniyeh said the match was Bank visitors at a Gaza hotel. vailed since August 2014 following for the restrictions, although it before the permit granted by Gaza sports official Abdel- a milestone for Palestinian soc- “I am full of honour and pride, a 50-day conflict. says it has eased travel recently. Israel, whose territory separates Salam Haniyeh said Israel cer and could lead to unified this is the first time I have ever At the annual FIFA Congress in REUTERS Wednesday 5 August 2015 20 Shawwal 1436 Volume 20 Number 6513 Sport Price: QR2 South Africa Chelsea trust recall big guns in continuity as for NZ series season dawns

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www.thepeninsulaqatar.com [email protected] | [email protected] Editorial: 44557741 | Advertising: 44557837 / 44557780 Make-or-break Di Maria passes PSG medical in Doha time for ‘lost’ DOHA: Argentine interna- Clarke: Reports tional Angel di Maria’s pro- posed move from Manchester SYDNEY: Australia captain United to Paris Saint-Germain Michael Clarke’s Test career has moved closer after the could be over if he fails with the winger passed a medical with bat during the fourth Test at the French champions in Doha Trent Bridge, Australian media yesterday. said yesterday, saying he looks The 27-year-old had extensive ‘lost’ and knows the end is near. tests at the Aspetar sports hos- Scores of 10 and three during pital after being given permission Australia’s eight-wicket defeat by the Premier League giants to by England in the third Test at fly to the Qatari capital for talks Edgbaston left Clarke with a mea- with PSG officials. gre series aggregate of 94 runs in The two clubs have already six innings at an average of under agreed a fee of £44.3m ($68.9m) 19. for Di Maria who will end his With Australia 2-1 down in the one-year stay at Old Trafford. five-Test series, he must step up United snapped up Di Maria or face the fact that he should for a British record £59.7m from retire, cricket writers said. Real Madrid last summer, but the “Clarke’s issues extend beyond winger’s form slumped dramati- Argentinian midfielder Angel Di Maria (left) takes a medical test at the his batting,” said the Sydney cally after making an encourag- Aspetar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital in Doha yesterday, Morning Herald’s chief sports ing start to life at Old Trafford. ahead of his transfer from Manchester United to PSG. writer Andrew Webster. After netting three goals and “His choices as captain without making four assists in his opening Since that incident, the 32 appearances for United. hardened and experienced heads six games for the 20-time English Argentine has been living in Meanwhile, PSG’s Swedish like Brad Haddin and Shane champions, Di Maria spent time a city-centre apartment in star Zlatan Ibrahimovic will miss Watson next to him in the middle on the sidelines with injury and Manchester — owned by former the champions’ season opener are being questioned like never fell out of favour with Red Devils United player Phil Neville — with at Lille on Friday because of a before. boss Louis van Gaal. his family. right knee sprain, the Ligue 1 “But it’s with the willow that He started just one of the final The former Benfica player had club announced yesterday. he desperately needs to turn the 10 games of last season with his said he wanted to stay at United Tests carried out on the player beat around.” final United goal coming in a 2-0 but after failing to report for the “revealed a sprained medial col- Webster added that Clarke’s FA Cup third round win over second part of the club’s pre-sea- lateral ligament in his right knee,” face explained his issues more Yeovil Town in January. son tour of the United States on the club said in a statement. than his meagre run total. PSG’s Argentinian midfielder Angel Di Maria (right) arrives for a routine Di Maria was also unsettled July 25, his future at Old Trafford Ibrahimovic picked up “Maybe I’ve known Clarke medical check at the Aspetar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital off the field after an attempted appeared to be over. the injury during PSG’s 2-0 and covered his career too long. in Doha yesterday. burglary on his home in Cheshire Di Maria — who has 65 caps for Champions Trophy win over Lyon Maybe it’s obvious,” he said. in February. Argentina — scored four goals in in Montreal last Saturday. AFP “But his expression with each cheap dismissal is undeniable: it is a blank expression of utter bewilderment. He isn’t annoyed Happy to stay but lost.” Clarke, 34, himself admitted with Lekhwiya, that Australia have been “playing Bale scores as Real beat with 10 players” and Peter Lalor, says Amine cricket writer for The Australian, wrote that failure in the fourth DOHA: Despite offers from Test in Nottingham starting Europe, Lekhwiya’s goalkeeper Thursday “spells an almost cer- Claude Amine has told the tain end to his career”. Tottenham in Audi Cup club’s official website that he is “It’s on his mind and he know currently solely focused on his in his heart that the end is near Qatar Stars league (QSL) club. but like all greats he would like to “Indeed, I received European go out on top,” he said. Bayern go through to the final after thrashing AC Milan offers but the club management But he added that “Clarke is a insisted on keeping me, I feel the champion and if he pulls out of MUNICH: Gareth Bale scored confidence and trust that they this form slump, there is a possi- against his former club yes- hold for me so I am happy to stay bility the team can win the series terday as Real Madrid beat at Lekhwiya,” he said. or retain the Ashes with a draw”. Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 to qual- Commenting on the Soldiers’ The Sydney Daily Telegraph ify for the Audi Cup final. current pre-season training noted that despite his form slump, The Welshman netted from 25 camp in Turkey, Amine said: selectors would be reluctant to yards in the second-half after his “We started our preparations axe Clarke or let him retire with team-mate James Rodriguez had in Doha and now we are in the a two-Test tour of Bangladesh given Real the lead before the second phase of our prepara- following the Ashes series in interval. tions. We have good conditions October. Rafa Benitez’s side went here — good weather, good train- Clarke is a quality player of spin through to today’s final in the ing facilities and comfortable on what are expected to be dusty pre-season tournament, leaving accommodation.” pitches in Dhaka and Chittagong, the Spurs to fight for third place. Asked what would be different with the newspaper also point- Tottenham got off to the about Lekhwiya this season, he ing to a lack of quality players to brighter start and should have said: “The team develops from replace him. taken the lead after less than two season to season and I believe “Those quick to close the cur- minutes through Erik Lamela. we can accomplish even better tains on the out-of-form skipper The Argentine was picked out results than last season’s achieve- might have failed to realise there’s in the box by team-mate Kyle ments. Also, the return of the a two-Test tour of Bangladesh to Walker, but could only fire over coach Djamel Belmadi will be a follow,” wrote Ben Horne. despite having plenty of time and big help. He knows the team very “Even in Clarke’s form slump, space. well as he has coached us before. is there anyone else in Australian It was a rare bright spot in a I am happy to be working with cricket, with the possible excep- dismal first half for Spurs, and him again and let’s hope we can tion of Steve Smith, who plays Real soon took control. Jese, do well in the AFC Champions spin better then the skipper? starting in attack in the absence League.” “The experience and class of of Karim Benzema, twice went Commenting further on the Clarke in Bangladesh will be hard close inside the first 10 minutes. AFC Champions League quar- to ignore.” First, he hit the bar when ter-final fixture versus Al Hilal, If Clarke is axed, Usman played in by Luka Modric, then Real Madrid’s Gareth Bale celebrates after scoring a goal against Tottenham Hotspur F.C. during an Audi Cup Amine said: “It is always difficult Khawaja is seen as his most likely made some space in the Spurs semi-final match at the Allianz Arena in Munich yesterday. to play against Al Hilal, we have replacement. area before forcing a superb save to work hard and focus hard to But, Clarke hit out at his crit- from goalkeeper Michel Vorm lead through James, and it was large parts of the game, but found achieve positive results.” ics. “I think somebody said they down low to his left. all too easy for him. Isco found the net from 25 yards thanks to On making the Qatari national could see it in my eyes that I was Real continued to dominate, half a yard on the left before a terrible mistake from Vorm in Audi Cup Results team, the goalkeeper said: “Joining finished after this series. That’s with the reunited pairing of his whipped cross into the box goal for Spurs. Results of the Audi Cup pre- the Qatar national team is an a complete load of rubbish,” Modric and Toni Kroos tak- was converted by the unmarked The keeper should have stopped season friendly tournament in important move for my career he wrote in Australia’s Daily ing charge of Spurs’ makeshift Colombian. Bale’s relatively tame effort, but Munich yesterday: and it’s a great honour to repre- Telegraph. midfield. The second-half was a stop- let it squirm past him and into sent Qatar as we aim to reach the “I feel like the one time I got Tottenham’s creators such start affair thanks to a host of the net. Semi-finals: Real Madrid World Cup.” in this series, I declared in the as Christian Eriksen and Erik substitutions from both teams. In yesterday’s other semi-final, (ESP) 2 (Rodriguez 36, Bale 79) Meanwhile, QSL club Al Ahli second innings at Lord’s (when Lamela, however, were kept Spurs improved and looked Bundesliga champions Bayern Tottenham Hotspur 0; Bayern have commenced their overseas he was on 32), and I need to have firmly at bay. The former’s effort more comfortable after the break, Munich eased past Italian side Munich (GER) 3 (Bernat 24, training camp in Austria. The another innings like that where from the edge of the area which but there was very little to hap- AC Milan, thanks to goals by Juan Goetze 74, Lewandowski 85) AC Brigadiers will hold their entire I get in. I just need to find a way was comfortably saved by Kiko pen of note until Bale found the Bernat, Mario Gotze and Robert Milan (ITA) 0. pre-season training camp in through hard work, self-belief and Casilla was the only real moment net against his former side after Lewandowski. Europe and will return to Doha a bit of luck to get to 30, and I of note from either. 79 minutes. So, the Bavarians will meet Real Final: Bayern Munich (GER) on August 24. think I’ll be in a much different After 36 minutes, Real took the The forward had been quiet for in the final today. AGENCIES vs Real Madrid (ESP) today. THE PENINSULA place,” he said. AGENCIES