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Putin expels 755 US diplomats Moscow resident Vladimir Putin Psaid 755 US diplomats From Left: UAE Foreign Minister Shaikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Egypt Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry; Bahrain Foreign Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed must leave Russia and warned Al Khalifa; and Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Adel bin Ahmed Al Jubeir during a meeting of the Arab Quartet in Manama yesterday ties with Washington could be gridlocked for a long time, Manama said they were open to talks if it expresses its genuine The quartet said Qatar peace and security. in a move that followed tough he foreign ministers of with Qatar on condition desire to implement our must abide by agreements – new American sanctions. The Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, that it “stops its support and demands,” said Bahrain’s including the 2013 Riyadh HM meets ministers Russian foreign ministry had theT United Arab Emirates financing of terrorism”. Foreign Minister Sheikh Agreement and the 2014 Earlier on Saturday, His earlier demanded Washington and Egypt, who met here The Qartet in June issued Khalid bin Ahmed Al Supplemental Agreement. Majesty King Hamad bin Isa cut its diplomatic presence in yesterday on Qatar crisis a list of demands for the Khalifa during a joint press They reiterated their Al Khalifa met with the foreign Russia by September to 455 -- said that they stood firm by lifting of sanctions, including conference yesterday, adding: commitment to standing affairs ministers at Al Sakhir the same number Moscow has their decision to continue the termination of regional “Qatar must stop funding together and fighting Palace. in the US. boycotting Qatar, saying they news giant Al-Jazeera, the terrorism, interfering in other terrorism. The foreign He called for regional and “More than a thousand are willing to re-establish ties downgrading of ties to Iran countries’ internal affairs, ministers reviewed the latest international solidarity to people were working and with Doha only if it adheres and the closure of a Turkish inciting hatred and adhere developments regarding the fight terrorism and stop its are still working” at the US to regional and international military base in the country. to regional and international crisis in Qatar and the contacts funding to defeat it once and embassy and consulates, Putin agreements as well as the Yesterday’s discussion agreements.” they have made at the regional for all. said in an interview with demands and principles was a continuation of their “We reiterate the and international levels in order “The four nations have Rossia-24 television. “755 issued by the quartet. meeting in Cairo on July 5, importance of Qatar’s to enhance solidarity among offered many martyrs in our people must stop their activities Asserting that they would after which they announced compliance with the 13 the four countries, support battle against terrorism and in Russia.” Putin added that make no compromises in a list of six broad principles. demands outlined by the four Arab national security and in defense of our countries an upturn in Russia’s relations their demands, the foreign “We are ready to engage states,” the quartet said in a eliminate terrorism to preserve and peoples,” His Majesty the with Washington could not be ministers of the four countries in discussions with Qatar joint statement yesterday. regional and international King said-Agencies. expected “any time soon”. P 05 P 06 P 19 Al Hala Club Brave: Australia foils vows to bring streaks ‘terror plot’ to attackers of victory attack airplane before justice 2 Monday, July 31, 2017 King calls for concerted efforts to defeat terrorism DT News Network and stability of the region, Manama addressing its problems and is Majesty King Hamad protecting it from the policies bin Isa Al-Khalifa of backing extremist groups Hhas stressed the crucial and harbouring terrorists. importance of defending the “These policies have caused pan-Arab security to stave dangerous humanitarian off any subversive attempts crises, with hundreds of preying on the Arab region. thousands of our peoples His Majesty made the displaced and left homeless, statement while receiving facing hardships in the His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa with foreign ministers of UAE, Egypt and Saudi Arabia at Al Sakhir Palace the UAE Minister of Foreign diaspora”, the King said. Affairs and International meeting in Manama. and stability, saying that confronting all challenges,” developments in the regional He highlighted the tragic Cooperation Shaikh Abdulla The foreign ministers were Bahrain stands united with the King said, describing and international arenas. plight of the displaced people, bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, Saudi accompanied Shaikh Khalid sister countries and backs all pan-Arab joint action, at The UAE, Saudi and stressing the need to help them Foreign Minister Adel bin Ahmed bin Mohammed joint stances and measures this defining period, as the Egyptian foreign ministers return to their homes safely Al-Jubeir and Egyptian Al-Khalifa, foreign minister to confront challenges and vital pillar and the inevitable expressed deepest thanks and and ensure them security and Foreign Minister Sameh of Bahrain. The King threats. choice. appreciation to HM the King, stability. Shoukry at Al-Sakhir Palace commended the foreign “The strength and cohesion “This critical phase requires hailing his sound directives His Majesty paid tribute on Saturday. The meeting was ministers’ strenuous efforts of Arab countries depend on stronger cooperation and and keenness on hosting to martyrs from the four part of the Arab quartet’s joint to maintain regional security their solidarity and unity in unity to protect our vital the quartet’s meeting in the countries, who fell in the line interests, thwart subversive Kingdom of Bahrain. of duty in the fight against the designs which aim at sowing They said they looked scourge of terrorism to defend divisions and undermining forward to the Manama our countries and peoples. the pan-Arab security,” HM meeting as an important step “Our countries will continue said. to bolster the quartet’s joint their strenuous efforts to HM called for solidarity efforts, hailing Bahrain’s firm protect the blessed march of among all countries to root stances, led by HM the King, the Gulf Cooperation Council out terrorism and dry up its as well as support to just Arab from any policies which sources of funding, urging causes and contribution to may harm member states, regional and international maintaining regional security affect its peoples or derail its coordination and concerted and stability. achievements,” HM said. efforts to defeat the scourge. HM commended the HM the King hosted a The King reviewed with quartet’s firm keenness dinner banquet in honour of the foreign ministers latest on supporting the security the ministers. Bahrain, UK boost bilateral relations

Crown Prince HRH Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa with British Ambassador Simon Martin

DT New Network ties between the Kingdom importance of strengthening Manama of Bahrain and the United bilateral cooperation by is Royal Highness Prince Kingdom, which span over two advancing ties across the Salman bin Hamad Al centuries and are founded on economic, trade and security HKhalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy extensive bilateral collaboration sectors. HRH Crown Prince Supreme Commander and across multiple spheres and the British Ambassador First Deputy Prime Minister During the meeting, HRH discussed recent regional and yesterday received the British CP expressed his appreciation international developments, Ambassador to the Kingdom for the Ambassador’s role in as well as efforts to safeguard of Bahrain, Simon Martin, the promotion of diplomatic regional security, and protect at Riffa Palace. HRH Crown relations between the two the region’s long-term interests Prince reaffirmed the strong Kingdoms, and highlighted the and sustainable development. 2 Monday, July 31, 2017 Monday, July 31, 2017 3 ‘Sickle cell deaths caused Traffic mishaps by dehydration in summer’ King calls for concerted Mohammed Zafran/DTNN [email protected]

Manama claim 13 lives in ore than double the number of sickle cell Mpatients die during summer efforts to defeat terrorism months as compared to the DT News Network and stability of the region, other months, according to Manama addressing its problems and Bahrain Society for Sickle Cell is Majesty King Hamad protecting it from the policies second quarter and Anaemia Care President Hbin Isa Al-Khalifa of backing extremist groups Zakareya Al Kadhem. has stressed the crucial and harbouring terrorists. “We noticed that half of the importance of defending the “These policies have caused sickle cell related deaths were pan-Arab security to stave dangerous humanitarian in June, July and August which off any subversive attempts crises, with hundreds of are the hottest months of the preying on the Arab region. thousands of our peoples year. In a year when there are 50 His Majesty made the displaced and left homeless, deaths, 25 of them will be in the Mr. Al Khadem statement while receiving facing hardships in the His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa with foreign ministers of UAE, Egypt and Saudi Arabia at Al Sakhir Palace summer months.This is because the UAE Minister of Foreign diaspora”, the King said. of the heat and the dehydration. importance of drinking water. from the hydration they receive,” Affairs and International meeting in Manama. and stability, saying that confronting all challenges,” developments in the regional He highlighted the tragic Dehydration makes you likely to This is why I am having the he added. Cooperation Shaikh Abdulla The foreign ministers were Bahrain stands united with the King said, describing and international arenas. plight of the displaced people, have a sickle cell attack and once campaign about watermelons. He urged sickle cell patients to bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, Saudi accompanied Shaikh Khalid sister countries and backs all pan-Arab joint action, at The UAE, Saudi and stressing the need to help them you get an attack it is a miracle if Fruits are a great source of water better care of themselves during Foreign Minister Adel bin Ahmed bin Mohammed joint stances and measures this defining period, as the Egyptian foreign ministers return to their homes safely you survive it,” he told DT News. and watermelons have the highest summer months. “They need to Al-Jubeir and Egyptian Al-Khalifa, foreign minister to confront challenges and vital pillar and the inevitable expressed deepest thanks and and ensure them security and “So it is very important for content of water. It will nourish the make sure that they are hydrated Foreign Minister Sameh of Bahrain. The King threats. choice. appreciation to HM the King, stability. a sickle cell patient not to get patient and keep them hydrated. If at all time by drinking enough Shoukry at Al-Sakhir Palace commended the foreign “The strength and cohesion “This critical phase requires hailing his sound directives His Majesty paid tribute dehydrated. So this is why the patients are not too keen on water and eating water rich food. on Saturday. The meeting was ministers’ strenuous efforts of Arab countries depend on stronger cooperation and and keenness on hosting to martyrs from the four we want to educate them and drinking a lot of water, they can eat Dehydration is dangerous for part of the Arab quartet’s joint to maintain regional security their solidarity and unity in unity to protect our vital the quartet’s meeting in the countries, who fell in the line make them aware about the plenty of watermelon and benefit the sickle cell patients,” he said. interests, thwart subversive Kingdom of Bahrain. of duty in the fight against the designs which aim at sowing They said they looked scourge of terrorism to defend divisions and undermining forward to the Manama our countries and peoples. the pan-Arab security,” HM meeting as an important step “Our countries will continue said. to bolster the quartet’s joint their strenuous efforts to HM called for solidarity efforts, hailing Bahrain’s firm protect the blessed march of among all countries to root stances, led by HM the King, the Gulf Cooperation Council out terrorism and dry up its as well as support to just Arab from any policies which sources of funding, urging causes and contribution to may harm member states, regional and international maintaining regional security affect its peoples or derail its Representative image coordination and concerted and stability. achievements,” HM said. efforts to defeat the scourge. HM commended the HM the King hosted a Muhannad Mansour/DTNN However, the number of new measures recently to The King reviewed with quartet’s firm keenness dinner banquet in honour of [email protected] accidents steadily decreased reduce traffic offences and the foreign ministers latest on supporting the security the ministers. in the three months, with108 accidents, in coordination Manama accidents reported in April, with the related official and s many as 13 deaths 94 in May and 80 in June. civil authorities. caused by traffic The data released by the The procedures included Aaccidents were reported in directorate also showed adjusting the implementation Bahrain, UK boost the second quarter of 2017, that the majority of traffic method of the traffic law, the latest figures showed. offences committed by readjusting the speed limits According to the latest drivers in the same period on the Kingdom’s main statistics issued by the was using handheld mobile highways and conducting bilateral relations General Directorate of Traffic phones while driving. awareness campaigns. in Interior Ministry, 288 It also showed that 6,002 As reported by DT News traffic accidents occurred in vehicles were registered in on Wednesday, Traffic April, May, and June. the three months, increasing Culture Director Lieutenant Thirteen people lost their the number of registered Colonel Osama Bahar the lives in those accidents, while vehicles in Bahrain from 664, General Directorate of Traffic 97 suffered serious injuries 746 to 670, 748. managed to reduce traffic and 172 escaped with minor This comes while the offences by 75 percent in injuries. directorate implemented April. 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await for their salaries Month 1 Mitsubishi Attrage (Full Option) x 1 Winner + 2.5 grams of Gold x 100 Winners Crown Prince HRH Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa with British Ambassador Simon Martin Harpreet Kaur Standards, which resulted in school several times. They keep Month 2 Mitsubishi Attrage (Full Option) x 1 Winner + 2.5 grams of Gold x 100 Winners [email protected] the termination of the staff. stalling us and now it’s been Month 3 Grand Prize - Mitsubishi ASX SUV x 1 Winner + 2.5 grams of Gold x 100 Winners DT New Network ties between the Kingdom importance of strengthening “When the school was more than a month and they Manama of Bahrain and the United bilateral cooperation by Manama served a notice by the Ministry still haven’t cleared the pending Draw 1 – 2nd July 2017 Draw 2 – 1st August 2017 Draw 3 – 10th September 2017 is Royal Highness Prince Kingdom, which span over two advancing ties across the eachers of Al Majd Private of Education, the school salaries,” said a staffer. Terms and Conditions apply. MOIC/PC/4577/2017 HSalman bin Hamad Al centuries and are founded on economic, trade and security School have alleged that management terminated all the “We took the matter to the Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy extensive bilateral collaboration sectors. HRH Crown Prince theT school management is staff in the last week of June Ministry of Education, and they Supreme Commander and across multiple spheres and the British Ambassador refusing to pay their pending 2017. More than 30 teachers told us that they couldn’t help /BFCBahrain Powered by In Association with First Deputy Prime Minister During the meeting, HRH discussed recent regional and /BFCBahrain salaries after being terminated were terminated and all of us us in this matter as we were not Tel: 1722 8888 yesterday received the British CP expressed his appreciation international developments, without notice. According are still awaiting our pending legally under the schools work www.bfc.com.bh Ambassador to the Kingdom for the Ambassador’s role in as well as efforts to safeguard to the teachers, the school salaries,” one of the teachers visa.” Another teacher said. of Bahrain, Simon Martin, the promotion of diplomatic regional security, and protect was served a notice by the told DT News. DT News did contact the HR at Riffa Palace. HRH Crown relations between the two the region’s long-term interests Ministry of Education for not “We called the HR so many of the School but the HR did Prince reaffirmed the strong Kingdoms, and highlighted the and sustainable development. functioning as per Ministry times and we approached the not respond.

JO3307_BFC_BAH_BOB_Centenary_Bonanza_Campaign_PressAd_DT_QP_180mmX128mm.indd 1 5/25/17 3:47 PM 4 Monday, July 31, 2017 Govt keen on fast-tracking development: Premier DT News Network with the implementation Manama schedule of projects, pointing King hails quartet is Royal Highness Prime out that the government’s Minister Prince Khalifa policy of openness has Hbin Salman Al Khalifa yesterday broadened the scope of emphasised the government’s investment cooperation with keenness on fast-tracking the rest of the world, paved development and catering to the way for foreign investments the citizens’ needs. and backed the private sector DTmeeting News Network outcomes Speaking to the senior to carry out joint projects Manama officials as well as economic with brotherly and friendly is Majesty King Hamad and media figures, journalists countries. bin Isa Al Khalifa and citizens HRH premier HRH the Prime Minister Hyesterday received His Royal said that the government’s underscored the need to Highness Prime Minister efforts are focused on devoting re-focus efforts on development Prince Khalifa bin Salman all resources to cater to the and growth which is the goal Al Khalifa and His Royal needs of villages regarding of people besides security and Highness Prince Salman bin mainly housing, health, stability. Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown educational and infrastructure Concerning regional and Prince, Deputy Supreme projects. international developments, Commander and First Deputy HRH the Premier said every HRH the Prime Minister Prime Minister at Al-Sakhir project represents an added praised growing awareness Palace. His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa (C), with HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa (R) value in the life of citizens of the Gulf countries of the HM the King reviewed local and HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa (L) at Al Sakhir Palace yesterday who occupy centre stage in the need to boost efforts to combat topics aimed at strengthening government’s strategies. He terrorism and dry up its the national action process, HM the King also appreciated Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, United of HRH Prime Minister and underlined the need to comply sources. stressing Bahrain’s resolve to the citizens’ achievements Arab Emirates and Egypt, in HRH Crown Prince, had also continue development and and contributions to promote Bahrain reflects the royal belief received Bahrain’s outgoing construction plans in various the development process in boosting values of solidarity Ambassador to the United sectors in the interest of and Bahrain’s standing in and cooperation for countering States, Shaikh Abdullah bin homeland and citizens. international forums. threats and challenges, Mohammed bin Rashid Al His Majesty voiced King Hamad praised the especially in the current stage Khalifa. appreciation of the efforts noble values of solidarity and that witnesses accelerated King Hamad commended of HRH Prime Minister and cohesion they enjoy within the events. King Hamad lauded the the ambassador’s efforts HRH Crown Prince to upgrade one-family spirit that brings four foreign ministers’ efforts exerted during his tenure that services, adopt initiatives and them together. and outcomes they reached to contributed to reinforcing follow up programmes aimed HM the King highlighted maintain security and stability Bahrain-US relations, and at supporting national economy hosting the joint meeting in the region. wished him success in his future and development march. of the foreign ministers of HM the King, in the presence assignments. HRH Prime Minister with senior government officials Ministers visit Um Al Hassam, Al Qurayyah INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIRECTORATE

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NOTE: you can now buy the tender documents through the Internal tender services on ministry of works website or the Bahrain e-Government – (https: Bahrain.bh) by using a credit card. z Vendors who are eligible & interested to supply / provide the goods / services / works specified above, entry to the ministry of works website or the Bahrain e-Government site as described above to get the tender documents from, 31th July 2017, or pay the amount to the cashier, at the Financial Resources Directorate (3rd Floor New Building), who will issue a receipt. For further information please contact on 17545761-17545633. z The works comprise of Procurement of desktop PCs. z Interested Tenderers should comply with the Legislative Decree No. 36 and 37 of 2002 with respect to Regulating Government Tenders and Purchases, and also to comply with the Prime Minister’s Resolution No. 40 for 2015 giving priority to National Products and products at GCC Countries. z The Tenders must be deposited in the tender box provided on the Tender unit at 6th floor west building, Ministry of Works, Municipalities Affairs and Urban Planning - as per the above mentioned date. z Tenders shall be submitted in One envelope. z Tenderers are to supply copies of the following: Ministers during the visit to Umm Al Hassam and Al Qurayyah 1. Company Commercial Registration indicating the tender relevant field and receipt for current registration fee. CR to be stamped with company stamp. Manama importance of the Al-Fateh build a big residential complex 2. The total tender sum as well as cost per unit (as the case maybe) should be written and submitted in form hree Government Highway development scheme at bloc 333. The project which 3. Initial Bond and a Copy of valid Certificate of Compliance with employment percentage for Bahraini ministers visited Um in the section linking Mina will cost BD110 million will Manpower issued by the Ministry of Labour and stamped with company stamp. Al-HasamT and Al-Qurayyah, Salman and the Diplomat Hotel consist of 2000 flats, 2100 4. Any other items listed in the Instructions to Tenderers. following directives from traffic junction. He highlighted parking lots and a shopping 5. All submitted documents (original or copy) should be stamped with company stamp. z Tenders shall remain valid for 180 days from the closing date. Initial Bond should be enclosed for the amount Prime Minister HRH Prince cooperation with the fisheries mall, in addition to public specified above or at a rate of 1% of the tender value whichever of the amount is lesser, provided that no Khalifa bin Salman Al-Khalifa. directorate to conduct a gardens and other service initial bond’s value shall be less than BD. 100/-. Ensure that the initial bond is in cash or in a form of certified Works, Municipalities Affairs feasibility study on the planned facilities. Youth and Sports cheque or bank/insurance company guarantee, valid for the duration specified in the tender documents and should be enclosed with each tender. and Urban Planning Minister Um Al-Hasam jetty, stressing Affairs Minister Hisham bin z Tenders not complying with the above conditions and requirements as well as terms and conditions mentioned Essam Khalaf stressed plans continuous road development Mohammed Al Jowder also in the tender documents will be rejected. to carry out key infrastructure schemes to reduce traffic jams took part in the visit to Um z This advertisement should form part of the Tender Documents. projects that support economic in the area. Al-Hasam and Al-Qurayyah development. Housing Minister Bassim to assess citizens’ needs and He underscored the Alhamer unveiled plans to follow-up projects. Monday, July 31, 2017 5 Al Hala Club vows to bring

attackersMuhannad Mansour/DTNN of the Bahraini society and to before justiceplanks and sticks. [email protected] our sport. We are witnessing National coach Abdulnasser such incidents for the first Hassan also the assistant coach Manama time,” a statement issued by of Al Hala football team was l Hala Sports Club the club read. injured in the attack. administration and “This unfamiliar group Abdulnasser was rushed to Aplayers refused to waive their has carried out inappropriate the hospital after suffering a legal rights against over 20 acts which must be held deep cut underneath his eyes individuals who brutally accountable for. There has to in the attack. attacked them on Wednesday be a deterrent punishment to Youth and Sports Affairs night, injuring several people stop such barbaric acts and to Minister Hisham Al Jowder among them. be an example to others who visited the Al Hala Sports Club The club’s administration, assault others,” the statement the next day, met with the players and employees added. club’s officials and was assured issued a statement yesterday Stressing that they will about Hassan’s condition. expressing their rejection and not waive their rights, the The minister renounced condemnation of the incident, members also mentioned in the attack and said that the in which the individuals their statement, “We are in protection of sports facility is swarmed into the football the country of law and no one a national duty. field of the club in Muharraq could go beyond it, or else they Chief Prosecutor of and attacked the players and will find deterrent punishment Muharraq Governorate coaches before they fled the and this is what the club A screen grab from the security camera footage showing the attackers running away from the site Prosecution Abdulla Al scene. demands. We hope that the We have confidence in our DT News reported on while team members were in Dossary confirmed the arrest “These unfortunate events security authorities will track judiciary and we hope that the Saturday that the attackers the middle of their evening of the suspects on the next day are strange and alien to the this group and everyone who club gets its rights, which we were mostly youngsters. training. and said that the case has been customs, traditions and values thinks they’re above the law. will not give up.” They entered the pitch They attacked them, using referred to the court. Ban on shrimping ends today Muhannad Mansour/DTNN stressing that that the coming 2017, officially lifting the ban [email protected] shrimping ban seasons should on August 1. The resolution coincide with those in other was published in the Gazette Manama Gulf Cooperation Council on Thursday and stipulated BAHRAIN AIRPORT COMPANY wishes to invite proposals for the following Public Tender: oday is the last day of the countries. Subsequently, that Agriculture and Marine Tender Closing annual ban on shrimping, Minister Khalaf on Wednesday Resources Undersecretary Tender Initial T Tender Title Tender No. Doc. Fees Bond which came into effect on issued Resolution 101 of should implement the decision. Day/ Date Time March 15. Fresh shrimps will Wednesday be again sold openly in all local Catering Services BD 50/- 20th A risky affair BAC/200/2017 BD 2500/- 1:30 markets beginning tomorrow. for Hala Bahrain non-refundable September pm Implemented by a 2017 ministerial resolution issued by Works, Municipalities Affairs Tenderers are requested to purchase tender documents online through the Bahrain Tender Board’s portal and Urban Planning Minister https://etendering.tenderboard.gov.bh from Monday 31st July, 2017. Essam Khalaf on March 7, the For any enquires or assistance related to the e-tendering, please contact the help desk on Tel: 17566617 ban was initially supposed to email: [email protected] be in force for six months. 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Manama Arts, Hassan Fakhreddine, from artial Arts is a vehicle for Lebanon tasted his first victory developing your human in the second round. Alejandro “Mpotential.” This quotation by Martinez, stormed towards success American standup comedian, Joe where he won over veteran Paulo Rogan is apt to describe not just the Silva from Brazil, whose strokes unique quality of the sport, but also forced his opponent to submit. the attitude one forms out of their The exhibition of the talent in the involvement in the field of sports. soil of Middle East by the athletes Brave Combat Federation which proved to be an additional stroke is the largest Mixed Martial Arts of advantage for the Federation as promotion (MMA), whose seeds of the showcase of the abilities of the inception was laid down by Sheikh athletes gave a new dimension to Khalid Bin Hamad Al Khalifa, is the Island. “The initiative was also travelling miles in exhibiting the successful in providing opportunity greatness and educating the world for athletes from Middle East to about the sport. Brave 7: Untamed showcase their abilities on a is the first step of introduction as global platform,” says Mohammed well as promotion of Mixed Martial Shahid, President of Brave Combat Arts which took place on the soil of Federation. Mexico, on the July 29. But, there is still a long way where In every sport, where failure the sport needs to be introduced in and victory play an important role, different parts of the world. On 12th the taste of either coin brings one August, two championship titles face to face with their skills and will be hosted in Brazil, where Timo attitudes. Televising the success of Feucht from Germany will face the athlete in 84 countries with a Klidson Abreu from Brazil for the huge viewership is nothing but a Light Heavyweight Championship, blessing, not just for the sport but while Mohammad Fakhreddine also for the Kingdom of Bahrain. from Lebanon will face Carl Booth Athletes from 5 different nations from the United Kingdom for the have nailed it hard which has not Welterweight Championship. Till just resulted in giving prominence then, Mixed Martial Arts continues to the sport but also has exhibited to strive towards making Bahrain a the never say die attitude of the sport friendly country and giving players. Debuting in Mixed Martial Mixed Martial Arts global attention.

Highlights of the event Monday, July 31, 2017 7 Missile test ‘warning’ against US sanctions push: N. Korea Seoul justification” for the North’s run KCNA. being lost to reason in the orth Korea said yesterday resolve to maintain its weapons “The... test-fire of ICBM frantic sanctions and pressure its latest ICBM test was a programmes, Pyongyang’s ... this time is meant to send campaign against the DPRK,” N“warning” targeting the US for foreign ministry said in a a stern warning to the U.S. it said, using an acronym for its efforts to slap new sanctions statement carried by the state- making senseless remarks, the North’s official name. (AFP) on Pyongyang and threatened a counter-strike if provoked militarily by Washington. The North conducted US bombers fly over Korean peninsula its second intercontinental Washington South Korean and Japanese target in the United States. ballistic missile test late Friday, S strategic bombers air forces participated in the “North Korea remains the with leader Kim Jong-Un flew over the Korean 10-hour bilateral mission, most urgent threat to regional boasting of his country’s ability UPeninsula in a pointed practicing intercept and stability,” said General to strike “all the US mainland”. show of force in response formation drills. Terrence O’Shaughnessy, Technical details of Friday’s to Pyongyang’s latest The manoeuvre followed Pacific Air Forces commander. launch suggested it was intercontinental ballistic Pyongyang’s second ICBM “If called upon, we are significantly more powerful missile, American officials test this month late Friday, ready to respond with rapid, than the first ICBM test on July said Saturday. with Kim Jong-Un saying lethal, and overwhelming 4, with a theoretical range long US B-1B bombers along the move demonstrated the force at a time and place of enough to reach the US east with fighter jets from the country’s ability to strike any our choosing.” coast, according to experts. The North’s first ICBM test set off global alarm over the nation’s weapons Kingdom of Bahrain capabilities and a push by the US to impose more UN and bilateral sanctions, with the US Senate passing new bipartisan A B-1B bomber, top, flies with South sanctions on Pyongyang on The Bahrain Petroleum Company BSC (Closed) hereby invites tender for the following: Korean fighter jets F-15K over Osan Friday. Air Base in Pyeongtaek, South Korea But the US-led campaign only provided “further Tender Tender Submission Documents Tender Title Tender No. Initial Bond (BD) Fees (BD) Day Date Time

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Dubai 5.8pc to 8.83 riyals in very isappointing second- heavy trade after the company quarter results from large reported a net profit of 8m Closing Bell Dcap Saudi Arabian companies riyals, significantly below were the main drag on the analysts’ estimate of 34.2m Saudi Arabia lost 0.8pc to 7,116 points. local index yesterday, while riyals. neighbouring bourses were Shares of the largest Dubai edged up 0.08pc to 3,609 points. COUNTRY/CURRENCIES BUY SELL mostly weak. medical insurer BUPA Arabia The Riyadh index fell rose 0.3pc after its net profit Abu Dhabi added 0.2pc to 4,577 points. AUSTRALIA 0.3104 0.3068 0.8 per cent as the largest rose by 9pc in the second Qatar fell 1.0pc to 9,470 points. BANGLADESH 0.00493 0.00467 petrochemical maker Saudi quarter from the prior year CANADA 0.3103 0.3060 Basic Industries (SABIC) period. Egypt lost 1.0pc to 13,480 points. DENMARK 0.0628 lost 1.3pc after it reported In Egypt, shares of Juhayna EGYPT 0.0234 0.0217 a second-quarter net profit Food Industries dropped EURO 0.4503 0.4461 Kuwait declined 0.2pc to 6,795 points. of 3.71 billion riyals ($989.3 4.6pc after reporting a second HONGKONG 0.04970 0.04930 INDIA 0.00606 0.00592 million), below analysts’ quarter net profit of 1.58bn Bahrain lost 0.2pc to 1,332 points. INDONESIA 0.00003074 0.00002899 estimates of 4.6bn riyals and Egyptian pounds, short of IRAN TUMAN 0.000323 down by a quarter from the analysts’ estimates but up Oman added 0.3pc 5,064 points. IRAQI DINAR 0.000304 year ago period. 18.1pc year-on-year. The JAPAN 0.00356 0.003490 The drop in demand for steel index fell 1.0pc. maker Industries Qatar each flat as 17 shares rose and 10 JORDAN 0.5350 0.5351 was seasonal, driven by the The Doha index dropped shedding 2.4pc. declined. Small cap stocks, KOREA 0.00038934 Muslim holidays of Ramadan 1pc in very thin volume; oil- In the United Arab often traded by short term KUWAIT 1.249 1.249 and Eid, Chief Executive linked industries were some Emirates, Abu Dhabi’s index speculative traders, were the MALAYSIA 0.0911 0.0908 Yousef al-Benyan said. of the worst performers edged up 0.2pc as Dana Gas, top performers, with Kuwaiti NEW ZEALAND 0.2899 0.2886 The third largest with oil drilling service the most traded stock, swung based investment company NORWAY 0.0500 telecommunications provider Gulf International 1.6pc higher. Al Salam Group jumping NEPAL 0.00389 0.00369 company Zain Saudi sank Services and petrochemicals Dubai’s index closed near 4.8pc. (Reuters) OMAN 0.97962 0.98327 PAKISTAN 0.00367 0.00358 PHILIPPINES 0.00772 0.00748 QATAR 0.10381 0.10376 SAUDI ARABIA 0.10058 0.10066 SINGAPORE 0.2828 0.2808 SOUTH AFRICA 0.03060 0.03050 SRI LANKA 0.00270 0.00246 SWEDISH 0.0494 SWITZERLAND 0.4027 0.3979 SYRIA 0.001740 0.0018 TAIWAN 0.013000 THAILAND 0.011520 0.011550 TURKEY 0.1130 UNITED KINGDOM 0.5056 0.5008 UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 0.102810 0.102810 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 0.37780 0.37800 YUAN 0.056800 0.056800 Rates are for indication purpose only. For firm rates or for currencies not listed above please call Bahrain Financing Company. Telephone: 17228888, Website: www.bfc.com.bh

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A robot takes part in an adult-size category football match in RoboCup the humanoid league tournament Nagoya principal research manager at ith steely focus, player Japan’s National Institute of number 3 scored Advanced Industrial Science aW stunning opening goal in and Technology. the first few minutes of the That ability to play as a high-stakes football match team was the “winning factor” between a dominant Bordeaux in Bordeaux University’s and their plucky Chinese triumph, according to opponents. associate professor Olivier But as the crowds cheered, Ly, who acted as coach the pint-sized player, known and positioned his team’s as Arya, showed none of players. the customary swagger “We developed lots of of triumphant strikers. features on the team play... Robots fight for the ball during their football match in the In fact, robot number 3 A humanoid (L) from France’s Bordeaux University, code- The robots play together, try standard platform league tournament and its teammates showed named Arya, fights for the ball to do some passes,” he said. no emotion at all as they prowess of their latest robotic camera installed in their which prompted computer good teamwork, which was The Chinese team deployed continued to exterminate inventions on the football heads, while installed with engineers to set the next goal”, a completely unresearched highly mobile robots that, their rivals’ hopes of victory at pitch. artificial intelligence (AI) to said Itsuki Noda, the president area for computer engineers. unafflicted by injury concerns, RoboCup 2017 in Japan. Ranging in design from recognise the spacing and of the RoboCup Federation. To solve the riddle, we chose were quick to bounce back to The game, which Bordeaux humanoids with human faces objects in the sight. “Unlike chess, football soccer for the robots’ next their feet after falling over. won 4-0, was one of the to more skeletal contraptions, The annual championship, players have to read constantly challenge.” But it was not enough to gripping final matches in a the robots were programmed which was held in the central changing situations and Technologies have since match the French team. four-day event that saw to be self-directed and played Japanese city of Nagoya, choose the best movements advanced so that robots As the match ended and the about 3,000 researchers and strategically without being started 20 years ago when a while competing against can make autonomous humans celebrated, the lifeless engineering students from given instructions. computer beat the top human rivals,” he said. judgements and cooperate robot players were quietly 40 countries displaying the The robots “see” using a player in chess, “a big event “Also, football requires very with others, said Noda, also the packed away into suitcases. Turkmenistan comes to standstill for leader’s mass bike ride Ashgabat According to the broadcast, urkmenistan’s 7,700 people took part in authoritarian leader the bike ride in the capital Tbrought the Central Asian with other rides taking place nation’s capital to a shuddering elsewhere across the gas-rich halt as he slipped into green country. lycra to spearhead a mass bike Berdymukhamedov ride, state media reported himself hailed cycling as an yesterday. “ecologically clean sport” President Gurbanguly gaining popularity across the Berdymukhamedov led a pack country, “especially among of officials along a 15-kilometre youth” in comments broadcast (9-mile) route through by Sport TV. Ashgabat, the latest initiative But not everyone was happy. by the sports-mad strongman “Large numbers of people to boost healthy living in his were at the bus stops, people country. were storming packed buses A ban on private cars in the whose doors could barely be city caused major disruption closed,” said 28-year-old Selbi during the event Saturday, Bayramova, a businesswoman. which was also intended to Former dentist promote the 2017 Asian indoor Berdymukhamedov has games to be held in the country become the subject of his own in September. personality cult since taking “The patriotic mood of the over after the death of eccentric Representational image participants of the bike ride former leader Saparmurat he enjoys blanket coverage in performing a new song that bright talent of the Protector,” love in which all the beauty of was strengthened by musical Niyazov a decade ago. the fawning state media. it claimed he had composed the TV announcer said, using the world is reflected” and was performances along the route,” A gold statue of the leader On Friday, state television himself. Berdymukhamedov’s popular intended as “a wonderful gift noted a commentator on the riding his favourite horse has showed Berdymukhamedov The song, titled “In My moniker. to the Turkmen people”, the state-run sports channel. been erected in Ashgabat and and three of his grandchildren Memory” bears witness “to the The song “glorifies the bright commentator said. 12 Monday, July 31, 2017

Prime Minister HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa received yesterday the newly-appointed Indonesian Ambassador to Bahrain, Nur Syahrir Rahardjo, at the Gudaibiya Palace yesterday. The Premier lauded the steadily-progressing Bahraini-Indonesian cooperation in various fields, which, he said, reflects the depth and distinction of bilateral relations

Minister of Industry, Commerce and Tourism Zayed bin Rashid Al Zayani received Indian Ambassador Alok Kumar Sinha, Minister of Industry, Commerce and Tourism Zayed bin Rashid Al Zayani received South Korean Ambassador Koo Hyun-Mo. The two sides reviewed the where they reviewed ancient historical relations between Bahrain and India. The minister reviewed the attractive invest- bilateral ties and means to enhance the cooperation in various fields especially pertaining to industry, trade and investment. They also explored several ment environment in the Kingdom of Bahrain and the privileges and facilities offered by the government to investors topics of shared interest. The Director of External Trade Relations Directorate, Shaikh Hamad bin Salman Al Khalifa, was also present within and outside Bahrain

The summer camp for officers’ children commenced on Sunday its second week with a visit to the Bahrain International Airport and a host of sports and fun activities. Organised by the Public Security Sports Association in cooperation with the Public Security Officers Club, the BDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Dhiyab bin Saqr Al Nuaimi received Bahraini Ambassador to the USA Shaikh Abdullah bin Rashid Al Khalifa yesterday first week of the camp included various visits and entertainment programmes

Children taking part in the annual Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company (GPIC) Summer Camp visited the Lost Paradise of Dilmun as part of the camp’s activities 12 Monday, July 31, 2017 Monday, July 31, 2017 13

Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Depu- ty Prime Minister HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa yesterday received the newly- appointed Jordanian Ambassa- dor Rami Wriekat, at Riffa Palace yesterday. The Crown Prince un- derlined the growing ties be- tween Bahrain and Jordan across various spheres, highlighting that HM King Hamad and King Abdul- lah II of Jordan continue to sup- port bilateral efforts to achieve shared strategic goals, including strengthening intra-Arab rela- PrimePrime MinisterMinister HRHHRH PrincePrince KhalifaKhalifa binbin SalmanSalman AlAl KhalifaKhalifa receivedreceived yesterdayyesterday thethe newly-appointednewly-appointed IndonesianIndonesian AmbassadorAmbassador toto Bahrain,Bahrain, NurNur SyahrirSyahrir Rahardjo,Rahardjo, atat thethe GudaibiyaGudaibiya PalacePalace yesterday.yesterday. The The PremierPremier laudedlauded thethe steadily-progressingsteadily-progressing Bahraini-IndonesianBahraini-Indonesian cooperationcooperation tions and addressing current re- inin variousvarious fields,fields, which,which, hehe said,said, reflectsreflects thethe depthdepth andand distinctiondistinction ofof bilateralbilateral relationsrelations gional challenges

MinisterMinister ofof Industry,Industry, CommerceCommerce andand TourismTourism ZayedZayed binbin RashidRashid AlAl ZayaniZayani receivedreceived IndianIndian AmbassadorAmbassador AlokAlok KumarKumar Sinha,Sinha, Minister of Industry, Commerce and Tourism Zayed bin Rashid Al Zayani received South Korean Ambassador Koo Hyun-Mo. The two sides reviewed the wherewhere theythey reviewedreviewed ancientancient historicalhistorical relationsrelations betweenbetween BahrainBahrain andand India.India. TheThe ministerminister reviewedreviewed thethe attractiveattractive investinvest-- Minister of Education Dr. Majid Al Nuaimi received the Arabian Gulf University (AGU)’s President Dr. Khalid Abdulrahman Al-Ohali. The meet- bilateral ties and means to enhance the cooperation in various fields especially pertaining to industry, trade and investment. They also explored several mentment environmentenvironment inin thethe KingdomKingdom ofof BahrainBahrain andand thethe privilegesprivileges andand facilitiesfacilities offeredoffered byby thethe governmentgovernment toto investorsinvestors ing discussed the work stages in the King Abdullah Medical City project and its future plans. The minister praised this momentous educa- topics of shared interest. The Director of External Trade Relations Directorate, Shaikh Hamad bin Salman Al Khalifa, was also present withinwithin andand outsideoutside BahrainBahrain tional project that reflects the close fraternal bonds between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Kingdom of Bahrain

TheThe summersummer campcamp forfor officers’officers’ childrenchildren commencedcommenced onon SundaySunday itsits secondsecond weekweek withwith aa visitvisit toto thethe BahrainBahrain InternationalInternational AirportAirport andand aa hosthost ofof sportssports andand funfun activities.activities. OrganisedOrganised byby thethe PublicPublic SecuritySecurity SportsSports AssociationAssociation inin cooperationcooperation withwith thethe PublicPublic SecuritySecurity OfficersOfficers Club,Club, the the BDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Dhiyab bin Saqr Al Nuaimi received Bahraini Ambassador to the USA Shaikh Abdullah bin Rashid Al Khalifa yesterday firstfirst weekweek ofof thethe campcamp includedincluded variousvarious visitsvisits andand entertainmententertainment programmesprogrammes

ChildrenChildren takingtaking partpart inin thethe annualannual GulfGulf PetrochemicalPetrochemical IndustriesIndustries CompanyCompany (GPIC)(GPIC) SummerSummer CampCamp visitedvisited thethe LostLost ParadiseParadise ofof DilmunDilmun asas partpart ofof thethe camp’scamp’s activitiesactivities 14 Monday, July 31, 2017

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London inger Elton John has expressed his emotions on the loss of musicians Chester Bennington and Chris Cornell, saying they were “two lovely guys”. SHe says it was awful to see “someone to be so depressed that they commit suicide, especially when they have families”. The Linkin Park star Bennington hanged himself this month on the birthday of star Chris Cornell, who committed suicide two months earlier. Bennington was godfather to Cornell’s son. In his Beats 1 Radio show, John, whose bass player Bob Birch also committed suicide in 2012, said they were “incredibly talented, nice men”, reports mirror.co.uk. “To their families and their children, my love. Remember music is a joyous thing and these guys left us a whole legacy of music to enjoy. They have just gone too soon,” he added. (IANS) Los Angeles inger Mel B has reportedly “spent thousands of pounds” to silence her former nanny who “caused her marriage break-up”. SMel B is determined to stop Lorraine Giles from suing her for libel after she claimed that the 25-year- old was one of the main causes for her split from Stephen Belafonte, reports mirror.co.uk. The former Spice Girl’s legal team has filed five motions urging a judge to dismiss the libel case taken out by Gilles. Mel also claimed that the 25-year-old had an affair with her husband. Giles denied the claims and took legal action. Mel’s team has urged Judge Dalila Lyons to rule the case null and void at Los Angeles Superior Court. The action is expected to have cost the “America’s Got Talent” judge tens of thousands of pounds in fees. (IANS)

Los Angeles ctress Bryce Dallas Howard will make her debut as a feature film director with “Sorta Like a Rock Star”. According to a source, Bryce has been roped in to direct the Afilm -- an adaptation of the Matthew Quick novel “Sorta Like a Rock Star”, reports variety.com. Bryce has directed a handful of short films as well as a music video starring Lily Collins, but this would mark her full-length debut. The film is currently in early development and without a distributor, but sources say if the film moves forward, she would direct it. Originally set up at Fox Searchlight, the story follows an optimistic high school student, Amber Appleton, who secretly lives in her English singer Adele is a supporter of MusiCares, mom’s school bus during her senior year after an altercation at a charity set up by the Grammys which helps home. (IANS) musicians in need. She has sung at many charity events since 2007, and also supports SANDS. 14 Monday, July 31, 2017 Monday, July 31, 2017 15

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London ames Bond will battle a blind super-villain inger Elton John has expressed his emotions on the loss of musicians in Croatia in the upcoming 25th instalment, Chester Bennington and Chris Cornell, saying they were “two lovely tentatively titled ‘Shatterhand’, reports said. guys”. JThe next film in the long-running franchise, SHe says it was awful to see “someone to be so depressed that they commit which will see actor Daniel Craig fighting a blind suicide, especially when they have families”. antagonist, is based on the 1999 thriller ‘Never The Linkin Park star Bennington hanged himself this month on the Dream Of Dying’ by author Raymond Benson, who birthday of star Chris Cornell, who committed suicide two months also wrote Bond books ‘Tomorrow Never Dies, Die earlier. Bennington was godfather to Cornell’s son. Another Day’ and ‘The World is Not Enough’. In his Beats 1 Radio show, John, whose bass player Bob Birch also The novel opens with a police raid on a French committed suicide in 2012, said they were “incredibly talented, nice movie studio that goes badly wrong, while an actress men”, reports mirror.co.uk. with a sordid past leads Bond to his final target. “To their families and their children, my love. Remember music is “Bond scriptwriters feel it could be the perfect follow- a joyous thing and these guys left us a whole legacy of music to enjoy. up to ‘Spectre’. They are hoping to film in Croatia next They have just gone too soon,” he added. (IANS) year,” said a source. (TOI) Los Angeles inger Mel B has reportedly “spent thousands of pounds” to silence her former nanny who “caused her marriage break-up”. SMel B is determined to stop Lorraine Giles from suing her for libel after she claimed that the 25-year- old was one of the main causes for her split from Stephen Belafonte, reports mirror.co.uk. The former Spice Girl’s legal team has filed five motions urging a judge to dismiss the libel case taken out by Gilles. Mel also claimed that the 25-year-old had an affair with her husband. Giles denied the claims and took legal action. Mel’s team has urged Judge Dalila Lyons to rule the case null and void at Los Angeles Superior Court. The action is expected to have cost the “America’s Got Talent” judge tens of thousands of pounds in fees. (IANS) Los Angeles op star Justin Bieber will record new music in the future but needs some time for himself right now. A source told tmz.com that “music has always been a major Prelease for Justin and he’s constantly in and out of studios working on new tunes”. He also plans to return to touring, but will not embark on such a lengthy world tour like “Purpose” as it left him exhausted. Previously, Hillsong Church pastor Carl Lentz described Bieber as a “good Christian”, and quashed speculations that the singer is paid to attend church events, as he insisted the star is simply using his faith to guide himself through new chapters in his life. He said: “We don’t pay him to attend. He comes on his own. I think that Justin is a good Christian. I don’t think his problems are behind him. (IANS)

Los Angeles ctress Bryce Dallas Howard will make her debut as a feature film director with “Sorta Like a Rock Star”. According to a source, Bryce has been roped in to direct the Afilm -- an adaptation of the Matthew Quick novel “Sorta Like a Rock Star”, reports variety.com. Bryce has directed a handful of short films as well as a music video starring Lily Collins, but this would mark her full-length debut. JK Rowling The film is currently in early development and without a distributor, but sources say if the film moves forward, she would direct it. July 31, 1965 (harpersbazaar.com) Originally set up at Fox Searchlight, the story follows an optimistic high school student, Amber Appleton, who secretly lives in her American fashion model Gigi Hadid in a Star Wars shirt, red high-waist English singer Adele is a supporter of MusiCares, mom’s school bus during her senior year after an altercation at English author who wrote the bestselling Harry ed pants, shoes and a black bag while heading out in New York City - a charity set up by the Grammys which helps home. (IANS) Potter fantasy books. Her first novel in the series, musicians in need. She has sung at many charity Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (1997), was events since 2007, and also supports SANDS. followed by six equally popular instalments. 16 Monday, July 31, 2017

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Police at a check point in the Sydney inner Taiwan hit by second suburb of Surry Hills (source EPA) storm after Nesat

Sydney operation, the efforts “credible information from ustralia has foiled overnight have been very partner agencies” about an Islamist-inspired effective but there’s more the claims but would not Aterrorist plot to bring down work to do.” elaborate further or say if the an aircraft with an improvised Officials did not specify men had been on any watch explosive device, authorities if the alleged plot involved list. said yesterday, after four a domestic or international “In recent days, law Taiwan was hit by its second The raped victim (R), and her mother lay in a stretcher next people were arrested in raids flight, but Sydney’s Daily enforcement has become major storm in two days after to Bangladeshi police for protection at a hospital in Bogra across Sydney. Telegraph reported that aware of information that Typhoon Nesat battered the Dhaka A manhunt is still Prime Minister Malcolm a local route had been the suggested some people in island, leaving at least 111 angladesh police have underway for Sarker’s wife Turnbull said the plot objective. Sydney were planning to injured while causing flood- Barrested four men Asha Khatun, who is accused appeared to be “elaborate” Australian Federal Police commit a terrorist attack ing and widespread power over the rape of a teenager of dragging the teenager and rather than planned by Commissioner Andrew using an IED (improvised outages. whose head was shaved as her mother to their home, a lone wolf, as security Colvin described the plot as explosive device),” he told punishment by the accused’s beating them and forcibly was strengthened at major “Islamic-inspired” and said reporters. Nigerian to boost wife in a case that has shocked shaving their heads. domestic and international four men had been arrested He added that several items the conservative country, an Sarker, 25, has been airports across the nation. in a series of raids across “of great interest to police” response to Boko Haram official said yesterday. charged with raping the “I can report last night that Sydney on Saturday. had been seized in the raids Nigeria’s military has been Police detained the four 16-year-old at home on there has been a major joint “We do believe it is but police did not yet have ordered to strengthen its men including Tufan Sarker, Friday, said local police counter-terrorism operation Islamic-inspired terrorism. a great deal of information response to Boko Haram a unionist linked to the spokesman Sonaton to disrupt a terrorist plot to Exactly what is behind this on the specific attack, the after 69 people were killed ruling Awami League party, Chakroborty. bring down an airplane,” is something we need to location, date or time. He in an ambush earlier this after pictures of the victim “He threatened to kill her Turnbull told reporters. investigate fully,” he said. said the investigation was week and her mother at hospital and her mother if she would “The threat of terrorism Colvin added that local expected to be “very long and with shaved heads caused dare to talk to anyone about is very real. The disruption authorities had received protracted”. (AFP) Philippine mayor linked outrage. the incident,” he said. to drugs killed in raid A Philippine mayor accused of involvement in narcotics Replica of lunar module stolen trafficking was shot dead Two dead, four wounded in Washington along with 14 other people in rare, solid gold replica of a police raid. German nightclub shooting Athe 1969 Lunar Excursion Konstanz succumbed to his wounds Module that landed on the US successfully tests gunman opened fire in hospital,” police said in a moon has been stolen from missile intercept system at a packed nightclub statement. A “Investigations are a museum in the U.S. state American forces successfully in southern Germany ongoing into the background of Ohio, local police said tried out a missile intercep- yesterday early morning, of the act, which was likely Saturday. tion system the US hopes to killing one and wounding linked to a dispute in the Police in Wapakoneta, Ohio, set up on the Korean pen- four before being shot by attacker’s personal life. There said in a press release that insula. police, authorities said, in an it received a call of burglary attack likely motivated by a are no indications of a terror The lunar module replica (file photo, source AP) alarm at the Armstrong Air For more, catch us personal feud. act,” police added. and Space Museum just before square (29 cm square), has been landing,” the press release said. online at: The 34-year-old man, The foreign gunman was midnight Friday. stolen, according to the release. “This piece is one of only three identified as an Iraqi national, not an asylum seeker and has The police found that the “This piece is very rare to exist. One was made for www.newsofbahrain.com “was critically injured in a been living in the Constance gold replica, which measures as it was presented to Neil each of the three astronauts /nobonline shootout with police officers region, which borders about five inches (12.7 cm) Armstrong in Paris, France that completed this mission.” /newsofbahrain as he left the disco, and later Switzerland, for 15 years. high and roughly 4.5 inches shortly after the moon (Xinhua) 20 Monday, July 31, 2017 SPORTS Futsal League: Al Hamala

down Al Eker Sayed Abdullah receives man of the match award DT News Network champions Safra to a thrilling 3-3 draw second goal and the fourth for his team Manama after coming back from three goals down to secure victory, with Mohammed Said l Hamala Youth Centre came from as Safra led through goals from Fawzi Al Fardan of Karzakan named man of two goals to defeat Al Eker Youth Jeshwa (6th), Fawaz Abdel Sattar (10th) the match. ACentre 3-2 in a Group 8 match on the and Hamza Khalid (17th). This match saw the first sending off sixth day of preliminary round matches Then Buri came back strongly with so far in the championship when Al in the Fifth Khalid bin Hamad Futsal goals from Sayed Hassan Jawad (19th), Buhair’s Hassan Abdul Redha was given League for Youth Centres, People with Sayed Hussain Sayed Hassan (29th) and his marching orders after picking up two Disabilities and Girls (Khalid 5) on the equaliser from Sayed Mahdi Sayed consecutive yellow cards in the 34th and Saturday at the Khalifa Sports City in Mohammed (37th), with Sayed Abdullah 35th minutes, which was officiated by Isa Town. Sayed Ahmed man of the match due to Rami Kaabi, Ahmed Mohammed Khalil Al Eker opened the scoring in the 15th his influence out on the pitch. and Mohammed Ghazi. minute through Hussain Fathallah and In another Group 1 match, Karzakan The third match in Group 1 saw Al Mahmoud Abdullatif doubled the lead edged out Al Buhair 4-3, after taking a Muharraq gained a tough 4-3 victory a minute later, then Al Hamala rallied 3-0 lead through Mohammed Abbas, over Abu Saiba and its first in the group with goals from man of the match Ali Mohammed Ashour and Mohammed stage after coming back from 2-0 down Saleh (19th) and (28th) with the winner Saeed. Al Buhair then pulled a goal at half time thanks to fine inspirational coming from Ali Abdullah (37th). back through player Ahmed Al Qabbat, play by man of the match Jassim Al Jiben In Group 1, Buri held defending before Mohammed Saeed scored his in the second half. Action between Al Muharraq and Abu Saiba

Action between Karzakan and Al Buhair Team Al Hamala Modolo clinches sprint in Poland Katowice, Poland taly’s Sacha Modolo won a sprint at the end of the 142km stageI two of the Tour of Poland yesterday, beating Sky’s Danny van Poppel over the last 50 metres. However, Van Poppel took over the yellow jersey from Peter Sagan, who won Saturday’s opening stage in his first outing since being thrown off the Tour de France three weeks ago. Germany’s Max Walscheid opened the sprint but Modolo and Van Poppel overtook him 100 meters out with Walscheid holding Abdul Rahman Janahi defeated the defending champion Ahmed Janahi 6-3, 6-7, 10-6 in the final to clinch the Bahrain Tennis Club (BTC) Members third ahead of his elder brother Tournament trophy at its premises in Juffair. After a strong performance, A R Janahi went top of the classification rankings as part of a series of Boy van Poppel in fourth. competitions organised by the club. The finalists were awarded at the closing ceremony by BTC President, Khamis Al Muqla along with other club Monday’s third of eight stages officials and organising committee members. Above the finalists with club officials and organisers runs 161km from Jaworzno to Szczyrk. (AFP) SPORTS Monday, July 31, 2017 21 Fognini beats Hanfmann Stokes double leaves for fifth ATP tour title Proteas reeling

Fabio Fogini (file pic) Gstaad said Fognini. abio Fognini beat “I lost my first set 6-1 in Yannick Hanfmann 20 minutes (to Slovakian F6-4, 7-5 in the Gstaad ATP Norbert Gombos). But each tournament final yesterday day I felt better and better.” to win his fifth tour title. Despite losing, 25-year- The 31-year-old Italian, old Hanfmann, the world ranked 31 in the world, was number 170 who has had playing in his 13th ATP a hearing impairment since final. birth, enjoyed the best result All five of his victories of his career this week in SCOREBOARD have come on clay. reaching the final, having England 1st Innings 353 (B Stokes 112, “It’s always a nice feeling also knocked out third seed A Cook 88; M Morkel 3-70, K Rabada 3-85) when you win. This week Feliciano Lopez of Spain in South Africa 1st Innings 175 (T Bavuma was really tough for me,” the second round. (AFP) 52; T Roland-Jones 5-57, J Anderson 3-25) England 2nd Innings (overnight: 74-1) Faf du Plessis (C) went for a golden duck in South Africa’s second innings after A. Cook b Morkel 7 being given out lbw from a Ben Stokes delivery (picture courtesy: theguardian) K. Jennings c Morris b Rabada 48 T. Westley st de Kock b Maharaj 59 European Open: Smith D. Malan lbw b Morris 10 London innings on 313 for eight at Heino Kuhn’s off J. Root c Morkel b Maharaj 50 thumps Levy in play-off en Stokes took two Sunday’s tea. stump. B. Stokes b Morris 31 Bwickets in two balls to That left South Africa Toby Roland- J. Bairstow c Rabada b Maharaj 63 leave England eyeing victory needing to set a new record Jones’s dream M. Ali run out (Bavuma) 8 in the third Test against South if they were to achieve an debut then T. Roland-Jones not out 23 Africa at The Oval yesterday. astounding victory, with the continued when, Extras (lb11, w3) 14 South Africa were 117 for most made by any side to win for the second Total (8 wkts dec, 79.5 overs, four at stumps on the fourth in the fourth innings of a Test time this Test, 346 mins) 313 day, needing a further 375 the West Indies’ 418 for seven he dismissed star South Africa 2nd Innings runs to reach a colossal target against Australia at St John’s batsman Hashim (target 492) of 492. in 2003. Amla in single H. Kuhn b Broad 11 One consolation for the But while any realistic figures. D. Elgar not out 72 Proteas was the fight shown hopes of an improbable win Amla had H. Amla c Root b Roland-Jones 5 Jordan Smith (file pic) by Dean Elgar (72 not out) quickly disappeared, a draw is made just five on Q. de Kock b Stokes 5 and Temba Bavuma (16 not not yet out of reach for South Sunday when, F. du Plessis lbw b Stokes 0 out) who kept England at bay Africa, particularly if Elgar trying to withdraw T. Bavuma not out 16 Hamburg a close-range birdie putt after joining forces with their and Bavuma can continue his bat, he saw the Extras (lb5, nb3) 8 ngland’s Jordan Smith to win. Back down the 517- side in dire trouble at 52 for their defiant stand and the bad ball fly low off the Total (4 wkts, 38 overs, Eclaimed the first title yard par-five last hole they four. weather that has plagued this face to Root at 172 mins) 117 of his fledgling European came and this time Smith, 24, The 100th Test at The Oval match returns on Monday. second slip. Tour career yesterday, birdied to take the title and get was turning into a personal A draw would ensure this Replays beating defending champion his hands on the giant trophy triumph for Stokes after he see-saw four-match series confirmed the on his way. Alexander Levy of France in as well as the winner’s cheque laid the platform for England’s remained level at 1-1 ahead catch and Amla, caught It was a far cry from five a play-off at the European in the two million-euro ($2.4 dominant position with 112 in of next week’s finale at Old behind off Roland-Jones for years ago at The Oval when Open in Hamburg. million, £1.8 million) event. a first-innings total of 353. Trafford. Stuart Broad got the six as the Middlesex seamer Amla, now 34, struck South Smith had been two shots Smith, a former Walker England captain Joe Root ball rolling for England after took five for 57 in the Proteas’ Africa’s Test-record score of ahead overnight but he Cup player who turned declared his side’s second the declaration by uprooting meagre first innings 175, was 311 not out. (AFP) needed a birdie at the last on professional in 2014 and was Sunday to force a play-off top ranked on the Challenge with both players tied at 13 Tour last year, shot a one- under par. He then survived under-par 71 featuring four Isner reaches Atlanta Open final on the first trip back down birdies and three bogeys. the 18th when Levy missed (AFP) Washington Luxembourg’s Muller, econd-seeded John Isner who toppled Rafael Nadal powered past Wimbledon in reaching the Wimbledon Squarter-finalist Gilles Muller quarters, had also been 6-4, 6-2 on Saturday to reach dominant on serve in Atlanta. Czech’s Siniakova seals the final of the ATP’s BB&T Going into his clash with Open in Atlanta, Georgia. Isner the third-seeded left- second title in Bastad Isner needed just 75 minutes hander had won all 24 of his Bastad, Sweden For 21-year-old Siniakova, to reach his seventh Atlanta John Isner (file pic) service games. aterina Siniakova of the world number 56, it was final in eight years, where he’ll for 69 straight service games ready to go tomorrow,” said But Isner broke him in the the Czech Republic a second career title after be gunning for a fourth Atlanta dating back to his title run last Isner, who will face fourth- third game to take a 2-1, and Kclinched the Bastad clay her maiden triumph in crown. week in Newport. seeded compatriot Ryan broke him twice in the second court title yesterday with a Shenzhen last year. Heavy The big-serving American “Absolutely nothing to Harrison for the title. set to gain the advantage. 6-3, 6-4 win over Caroline rain delayed the final by saved all four break points he complain about today. On and Harrison beat fifth-seeded Isner then saved three break Wozniacki who has now lost more than two hours before faced,The and winning has now Kordal won CCseven team off the court in pretty quick Briton Kyle Edmund 6-7 (5/7), points while serving for the five finals in 2017. the action. (AFP) straight ATP matches and held fashion and I certainly will be 6-3, 6-4 to advance. match at 5-2. (AFP) 22 Monday, July 31, 2017 SPORTS

Mercedes Verstappen sticking to F1 apologises despite Formula E for “amateur” rumours crash Niki Lauda (file pic)

Budapest a laugh. “We were both fighting for move. Budapest speculation that they were ax Verstappen admitted “This is not nice and I position in Turn Two so we “What you never want to ercedes F1 chiefs poised to switch to Formula he made a mistake in apologise to Daniel for that braked quite deep into the see is team-mates touching believe Formula E E. Mcolliding with Red Bull team- and also to the team because corner. “I tried to keep it to - Max is aggressive, he is on Mis on the rise but it is too But that won’t happen at mate Daniel Ricciardo on the we could have scored some the inside, but then I just got the limit. He made a mistake soon to envisage Mercedes the expense of F1. opening lap of yesterday’s good points here. locking, locking, and then today and it was costly for switching from Formula One “No, we had to ask where Hungarian Grand Prix and “I’ll speak with Daniel in unfortunately touched Daniel him, for Daniel and for the to the electric racing series. is the future going? And at said he will apologise to the private and we’ll sort it out.” on the weakest point of the team. Chairman Niki Lauda, the same time, we have to Australian. Ricciardo had suggested car, in the side. “In the pre-race meeting a former world three-time try to make Formula E more The Dutch teenager immediately after the “Of course, I was trying we talked about the golden world champion, told attractive because at the crashed into Ricciardo’s car at incident that Verstappen to avoid Daniel, but rule – ‘give each other space reporters in Budapest that F1 moment you have to change Turn Two where the impact did not like to find himself unfortunately that was not on turn one and turn two. remains Mercedes’s priority. the batteries,” added Lauda. caused damage that ended behind his team-mate and possible.” Has everybody got that?’ “Formula One is our Mercedes team chief his race. The angry Ricciardo insinuated that the collision Verstappen was given “And they gave us the nod racing sport so an exit is Toto Wolff said: “Formula said it was the error of an was avoidable. a 10-second penalty by the and then that happened at not an issue at all,” said the E is still at the beginning “amateur, to say the least”. But Verstappen said he stewards for causing the turn two. Austrian. of its development, but Verstappen told reporters: could not help it. accident. He continued the “Everybody makes Mercedes and Porsche electrification is in full swing. “It is never my intention to “It was, of course, not what race and finished fifth. mistakes. The important have announced plans to “I would not be surprised hit anyone, but especially not you want. Everything started Team boss Christian thing is how you respond withdraw from the German if in three, four or five years my team-mate and especially in Turn One. The start was Horner said: “It was a very to them. He has apologised Touring Car Championship Formula E is completely with the relationship I have actually quite good, but I got frustrating race because we and will go and see his team- (DTM) series and the different and we are talking with Daniel - it’s always really squeezed wide by Bottas and effectively lost Daniel and mate to apologise to him too.” Le Mans 24-Hours race about every single race.” good and we can always have lost quite a lot of speed. Max got a penalty in the same (AFP) respectively, creating (AFP) Alonso takes Women’s Euro: Denmark cruise Tilburg econd-half headers by Nadia ‘kamikaze’ Nadim and Theresa Nielsen Sstunned holders Germany who bow out of the women’s Euro after a 2-1 route to quarter-finals loss to Denmark in Rotterdam yesterday. Germany, who have won the Euro season best six times in a row and eight times overall, dominated the eventful game postponed from Saturday because of heavy rain, but Denmark’s counter- attacking was eventually too much for them. Budapest car. We came into the pits together and Germany were out of the blocks ernando Alonso admitted he we exited together,” said Alonso. fast with Isabel Kerschowski drawing needed to put in some “kamikaze “I knew I had two laps when I could first blood on three minutes with Fmoves” as he clocked the fastest lap for really push –- and I did it with some massive help from Danish keeper sixth place for McLaren in yesterday’s kamikaze moves at times!” Stina Petersen who palmed her Hungarian Grand Prix, his best result Team-mate Stoffel Vandoorne also shot from just outside the box into Theresa Nielsen (left) and her team-mates celebrate victory over Germany this season. enjoyed his best finish of the season, the goal. But Nadim put Denmark (picture courtesy: theguardian) The two-time world champion, coming home 10th to add a point as level three minutes after the break not today? It’s a good day.” German coach Steffi Jones who celebrated his 36th birthday on the team bagged nine towards their with a bullet header from a cross Denmark coach Nils Nielsen said bemoaned a lack of will to win on Saturday, followed it with a stretch in a championship haul. by Stine Larsen and Nielsen then the win was deserved as winger the German side. deck-chair after his efforts on Sunday. “We were probably looking towards headed home a cross from substitute Katrine Veje hit the woodwork In the semi-final on August 3, His drive included a dramatic seventh or eighth, but with Daniel Frederikke Thoegersen with seven after a Nadim pass flicked on by Denmark will take on either Austria passing move around the outside of Ricciardo out of the race, sixth became minutes left. Harder with half an hour to go, while or Spain, who are playing later on compatriot Carlos Sainz of Red Bull at possible and we grabbed it,” said “I’m so happy that we beat Petersen regained self-confidence Sunday. Turn Two. Alonso. Germany. It’s amazing,” Nielsen with several brilliant saves. On the same day, the Netherlands, “The battle with Carlos was a close- McLaren have struggled for three beamed after the game. “It was fairly equal in term of who beat Sweden 2-0 on Saturday, run thing -– we were together at the seasons to develop power and reliability “Everybody dreams about scoring, the chances. Germany didn’t put on will face either England or France, start and at the re-start after the Safety from their Honda engines. (AFP) but doing it is another thing. Why under big pressure.” also playing later on Sunday. (AFP) SPORTS Monday, July 31, 2017 23

PiqueMiami meeting with Messi’s last-gasplifts Barcelona erard Pique delivered winner -- his 500th for the Barcelona’s match club. Gwinner over Real Madrid on Madrid had the last laugh Saturday as El Clasico Miami in May, winning La Liga and lived up to the hype. the Champions League, but The Spanish international actually arrived in Miami off steered in a Neymar free-kick the back of two exhibition in the 50th minute to seal a defeats - a penalty shoot-out 3-2 win for the Catalan giants defeat to Manchester United in front of 66,014 at the Hard before Manchester City also Rock Stadium. did a number on them in Lionel Messi, who put Los Angeles, running out 4-1 in a superb 64-minute winners. performance, opened the Barca, meanwhile, had scoring after just three beaten United and Juventus minutes and when Ivan in International Champions Rakitic doubled the lead soon Cup friendly competition, after, the writing appeared to but the ongoing uncertainty be on the wall for a sluggish surrounding Neymar -- Real Madrid side. and Paris Saint-Germain’s Yet Zinedine Zidane’s reported readiness to make side quickly woke from their a 218 million-euro move for slumber and by the end of the him -- has cast a serious cloud first half, goals from Mateo over their two-week stay in Kovacic and Marco Asensio North America. had pulled them level. The Brazilian started for What followed was Ernesto Valverde’s side and Gerard Pique scores the winner for Barcelona (picture courtesy: theguardian) entertaining, often breathless while the rest of his team- friendly fare before Pique mates head home he will fly to From my perspective, we have Neymar’s first involvement The Argentine ace waltzed squared the ball and it found struck that decisive goal. China to perform commercial Neymar in our team, we count was to fall to the ground and into the box and lifted a Rakitic, whose finish was This was nothing more obligations on behalf of the on him and we have to see.” clutch his ankle. shot past Keylor Navas via a clinically struck in the seventh than a pre-season match club. On Saturday it was Neymar For a moment it looked deflection off Raphael Varane. minute. and obviously wasn’t going Valverde put off post-match starting alongside Messi and like his evening would be over And it wasn’t long before Real had barely escaped to affect the overall record questions about Neymar. Luis Suarez while Gareth before it began, though he was Navas was picking the ball their own half and were between these two old rivals, “I always try to talk about Bale, Luka Modric and Karim back on the pitch in time to out of the back of the net once lucky not to fall further which stands at 93 wins for things that happen rather than Benzema were all unleashed see Messi open the scoring again. behind on 13 minutes when Real, 91 for Barcelona -- who things that might happen,” he by Madrid manager Zinedine with just three minutes on the On six minutes, Neymar, Suarez fired over from close had won their most recent said. “We are going to wait. Zidane. clock. gradually moving more freely, range. (AFP)

Golden King claims Sweden’s Sjostrom Kalisz doubles up second world record wins third sprint title with 40m IM title Budapest which she set on Saturday arah Sjostrom of Sweden night in qualifying for the won the women’s 50m final as she produced another Sfreestyle gold at the world storming display. championships yesterday The Swedish sprinter now for her third sprint title in has three individual golds in Budapest. Budapest after her wins in the Sjostrom clocked 23.69 50m and 100m butterfly finals. with Ranomi Kromowidjojo However, she had to settle for of the Netherlands silver at a disappointing silver in the 0.16 back and Simone Manuel 100m freestyle on Friday when of the United States earning she lost by just 0.04 to Manuel. bronze at 0.28 to set a new “I didn’t think my first Lilly King (file pic) Americas record of 23.97. freestyle gold would be in the Sjostrom was just 0.02 secs 50m, but there you go,” she Chase Kalisz (file pic) Budapest also lowering Meilutyte’s time off her own world record said. (AFP) illy King of the United for the 100m breaststroke in Budapest the 23-year-old Kalisz, the first States claimed her second winning Tuesday’s final. hase Kalisz of the United American to win the title since worldL record this week in The victory was King’s States won the men’s Ryan Lochte in 2011. winning the women’s 50m second this week over rival 400mC individual medley gold “This is what I came here for, breaststroke gold at the world Efimova, who took bronze in at the world championships I am really excited about this championships yesterday. the 100m final but had beaten yesterday to complete the IM race.” Verraszto was delighted King clocked 29.40 seconds, the American over 200m with a double in Budapest. with his second straight breaking Ruta Meilutyte’s commanding display on Friday Kalisz, won also won the world silver in the event after four-year-old record of 29.48, when King finished fourth. 200m IM title on Thursday, finishing second to Seto two with Russia’s Yuliya Efimova The American sparked a war clocked a new championships years ago in Kazan. taking silver at 0.17 back and of words at last year’s Rio de record time of four minutes, “I’m really happy to win America’s Katie Meili earning Janeiro Olympic games when 05.90 seconds with Hungary’s a world medal, and with my bronze at 0.59. she branded the Russian a drugs David Verraszto taking silver second best ever time, that was This was the second world cheat after Efimova’s 16-month at 2.48 back and Daiya Seto of my main goal to be honest, as I record the 20-year-old King ban for doping which ended in Japan earning bronze at 3.24. knew I couldn’t win,” said the has broken in Budapest after February 2015. (AFP) Sarah Sjostrom (file pic) “It’s a huge step for me,” said 28-year-old. (AFP) P23 Pique lifts Barcelona SPORTS 2424 Monday, July 31, 2017

July 30 Hungary Hungaroring Circuit

Sebastian Vettel (GER) 1 1h39:46.713

Ferrari

Vettel Kimi Raikkonen (FIN) at 0.908 2

Ferrari

3 Valtteri Bottas (FIN) at 12.462

Mercedes

Overall standings Sebastian Vettel (GER) 202 wins Lewis Hamilton (GBR) 188 Hungarian GP Valtteri Bottas (FIN) 169

Budapest since 2004, when seven-time champion ebastian Vettel increased his drivers’ German Michael Schumacher triumphed world championship lead to 14 points ahead of Brazilian Rubens Barrichello, the Syesterday when he led Kimi Raikkonen last season in which the race winner in home in a dominant Ferrari one-two at the Hungary went on to win the drivers’ title. Hungarian Grand Prix. “I’m over the moon,” said Vettel. “It was In his 50th race for Ferrari, the four-time really difficult. I had my hands full from champion German controlled the contest three, four laps after the safety car. The from pole position in stifling heat to reel off steering started to go sideways. his first win in five races since the Monaco “I stayed off the kerbs, tried to save the Grand Prix. car. I didn’t do any favours to Kimi, who His main title rival Lewis Hamilton of could go faster and I really had to stay Mercedes finished fourth, after handing focused the whole race. a podium finish back to his team-mate “I was hoping for a couple of laps to Valtteri Bottas on the final lap following a breathe, but they didn’t come. I don’t know late switch to enable the Briton to attack the what happened. We’ll have a look -- but two Ferraris. it doesn’t matter now because we won the Dutchman Max Verstappen finished fifth race!” for Red Bull after surviving an opening Raikkonen, cheered by a huge following lap collision with his team-mate Daniel of Finns in a sell-out crowd at the sweltering Ricciardo that saw the angry Australian Hungaroring, said: “Unfortunately, I forced into an early retirement, forcing the couldn’t give them the win. I had a good deployment of the Safety Car. start, but didn’t want to force the issue. Two-time champion Spaniard Fernando “After that I just kept following. Not ideal, Alonso came home sixth and recorded the I want to win, but it’s great for the team.” fastest lap of the race for McLaren-Honda Bottas, who was also given a resounding after a stirring and often remarkable drive. reception, said: “I was getting a little bit Vettel, who started the day just a point worried as the gap was increasing, but really, ahead of Hamilton, increased his lead by thanks to Lewis to keep the promise and let another 13 after 11 of this year’s 20 races me by.” (AFP) as the circus takes a now-traditional three- week European summer holiday before the Belgian Grand Prix. It was Ferrari’s first one-two in Hungary

Sebastian Vettel throwing his trophy into the air (picture courtesy: AP)

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