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Syrian foreign min to visit Moscow Silver double joy for the Kingdom at Asian Games Moscow Jakarta managed 54.10 seconds to finish yrian Foreign Minister ahrain opened their ac- first in her group. SWalid Al-Moualem will count for medals at the Andrew Fisher and Saeed Al visit Moscow at the end of B18th Asian Games, being Amiri followed suit, reaching August, the RIA news agen- held in Jakarta and Palembang. 2 the men’s 100m semi-finals after cy quoted the Syrian ambas- El Hassan El Abbassi and Eu- hours, 18 minutes and crossing the lines in 10.31 and sador to Russia as saying on nice Chumba took a silver medal 22 seconds is the time 10.69 seconds, respectively. Saturday. each on the inaugural day of taken by El Abbassi to In the women’s 100m, Hajer Syrian ambassador Riad athletics events amidst fierce complete the 42-km Al Amiri and Edidiong Odiong Haddad did not provide de- challenge from some of the con- marathon. qualified from their respective tails of the issues the min- tinent’s best athletes. heats with respective timings of ister will discuss with the In the men’s 42km marathon, 11.35 and 11.48 seconds. Russian authorities. El Abbassi finished second to seconds. Kyrgyzstan’s Daria Action on the second day of Hiroto Inoue after a neck-and- Maslova (32:07.23) clinched athletics continues today with neck competition. The Bahraini the gold while Deshun Zhang Noora Jassim to compete in Rohingyas stage completed the race in 2 hours, 18 (32:12.78) of China settled for Silver medallist Bahrain’s Eunice the shot put final, Salwa Eid minutes and 22 seconds, losing the bronze. Chumba during the victory ceremony and Iman Isa (400m final), Ali protest for ‘justice’ out to the Japanese in the final In the men’s 400m qualifying for the women’s 10,000m athletics Khamis Abubaker (400m fi - Dhaka metres. Bahrain’s Elhassan Elabbassi competes heats, Abbas Abubaker made event at the 2018 Asian Games in nal), Hasan Shani and Abraham Duo Bujie, a Chinese athlete in the men’s marathon athletics event. it to the final after topping his Jakarta. Cheroben (10,000m final), Hajer housands of Rohingya from Tibet who took to mara- heat in 45.59 seconds, while Ali Al Amiri and Edidiong Odiong Trefugees staged protests thon running after a childhood Late on, Eunice completed Khamis raced to second place in the women’s 400m semi-inals. (100m final), Saeed Al Amiri for “justice” Saturday on the spent herding yaks, finished 26 Bahrain’s joy after coming sec- his heat clocking 46.07 seconds. Salwa timed 50.86 seconds to and Andrew Fisher (10m final), first anniversary of a My- seconds further back to take ond in the women’s 10,000m Salwa Eid and Iman Isa topped break her personal record at Aminat Jamal and Kimi Adikoya anmar military crackdown bronze. final in 32 minutes and 11.12 their respective heats to reach the Asian Games, while Iman (400m hurdles heats). that forced them to flee to camps in Bangladesh. About 700,000 of the Muslim minority poured across the border after at- tacks by the Myanmar military and Buddhist groups that the United Nations has Houthi missile intercepted likened to ethnic cleansing. Thousands held peaceful marches and attended Iranian regime’s continued assistance to Houthis is in clear defiance of UN resolution 2216 rallies chanting “We want Riyadh justice from the UN.” At the UN resolution 2216 and resolu- Kutupalong camp, a giant tion 2231 aimed at threatening banner proclaimed: “Never he Saudi Air Defence the security of Saudi Arabia Again: Rohingya Genocide Forces intercept - and threatening regional se - Remembrance Day. 25 Au- ed a ballistic missile curity. gust, 2018.” Tlaunched by Houthi militia to- 181 He added that the firing Some wore bandanas em- wards Najran, Spokesman for missiles have been of ballistic missiles towards blazoned with the slogan the Arab coalition, Col. Turki launched by Houthis densely populated cities and “Save Rohingya” while oth- Al Malki confirmed yesterday. towards Saudi Arabia. villages is contrary to interna- ers waved flags. Col Al Maliki said that tional and humanitarian law. the missile was deliberately The total number of ballis- launched to target civilian and The missile was launched towards Najran province. tic missiles launched by the populated areas. Iranian-backed Houthi mili- The Saudi Royal Air Defence ing and destroying the missile, The spokesman said that the assistance to the Houthis is in tia towards Saudi Arabia has Force succeeded in intercept- he said. Iranian regime’s continued clear and explicit defiance of reached 181. DON’T MISS IT DOUBTS CLEARED

Who will bridle 03 Manama’s illegal Bank CEO’s doctorate ‘professional’ not ‘academic’ street vendors? TDT|Manama Al Moayyed, Chairman of the Ministry of Education for their Bahrain Embassy Board of Directors of Ebdaa Mi- career growth. midst various reports over crofinance Bank, renewed the “However, this is not the asks UK to keep senior officials obtaining Board’s trust in Dr. Al Ghazzawi case with Dr. Ghazzawi,” Ms Al 04 protesters under fake degrees to climb up His appointment as a banking expert who was Moayyed said. A was based on control their professional ladders do- able to save the bank from the “Dr. Al Ghazzawi was clear and ing rounds on social media, the his accumulated near-bankruptcy situation in frank with us and with all rele- Charity societies’ Ebdaa Bank said that it had pre- experience 2014. vant parties: Board of Directors, vious knowledge that the doc- in managing “We must first and foremost CBB, partners.about the situation 05 role stressed torate (PhD degree) held by its a number of affirm that we fully support the of the PhD degree from the be- Chief Executive Officer Khalid successful MFIs in governmental directives and ginning. Al Ghazzawi was a ‘professional’ procedures that aim to clean up “His appointment was based one and not an ‘academic one’. Jordan. Bahrain from false certificates. on his accumulated experience in In a statement issued by the MS AL MOAYYED Our understanding is that many managing a number of successful bank yesterday, Mona Yousif submitted false certificates to the MFIs in Jordan,” she added.

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Bahrain Mall Tel: +973 17556001 Bahrain City Centre Tel: +973 17556002 SUNDAY, AUGUST 26, 2018 02 Top voluntary award distribution ceremony set for September The jury in charge of the projects assessed as many as 45 entries

Manama Al Khalifa Voluntary Work Award ac- bin Ali bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, lauding mony, which will be held in September, knowledges best projects submitted by the growing turnout of Bahraini youth as part of festivities marking the Arab he deadline to receive nomina- individuals, voluntary teams, private participating in the competition. Day for Voluntary Work. tions for best voluntary project associations and residents. The jury in charge of the projects He paid tribute to Shaikh Isa bin in the Kingdom falls on Thurs- Award Secretary-General Yacoub The different award assessed a total of 45 entries in two days Ali bin Khalifa Al Khalifa for patron- T committees are holding day, it emerged. Bouhaza’a said that the jury which during the third edition of the Shaikh ising the voluntary work award, now Nominated projects will be scruti- will assess the winning works includes coordination meetings Isa bin Ali bin Khalifa Al-Khalifa Vol- acknowledged as one of the most im- nised to ensure they comply with the Dr Faleh Al Ruwaily, Ahmed Al Ah- to approve the final untary Work Award before announcing portant national and Arab prizes in award rules and regulations before madi and media personality Eman arrangements for the the winners. this field. submitting them to a special jury Marhoun. prize-distribution Bouhaza’a said that different award The 2018 Shaikh Isa bin Ali bin Khal- to decide the winners of the 2018 In a statement released yesterday, ceremony. committees are holding coordination ifa Al Khalifa Voluntary Work Award is edition. he said that the fourth edition is being meetings to approve the final arrange- sponsored by Tamkeen, BAS, VIVA, GPIC The Shaikh Isa bin Ali bin Khalifa held under the auspices of Shaikh Isa MR BOUHAZA’A ments for the prize-distribution cere- and Al Baraka Group.

Pakistanis ‘temporarily barred from entering Bahrain through Causeway’ entering the Kingdom through the causeway Pakistanis expressed their surprise at the A few Pakistanis expressed from Saudi Arabia, a few Pakistani sources decision, while some confirmed that they had • confirmed. received a visa to enter Bahrain. their surprise at the decision, while Tribune tried to obtain information from All that we have been “I managed to enter Bahrain via the King Fa- some confirmed that they had the Pakistan Embassy officials, but efforts only informed by the had Causeway, while others whom I know were received a visa to enter Bahrain. ended in vain. Bahraini authorities not allowed. I think it is because of the nature “I know many Pakistani nationals could not at the bridge is that of my job,” said a Pakistani national who works TDT|Manama meet their relatives in the Kingdom during Eid we are prohibited as a university lecturer here. Amani Al Maskati Al Adha because they were now allowed to enter Another Pakistani national having residency through the causeway,” a Pakistani national told from entering Bahrain in Bahrain, said he was able to enter and leave Tribune, on grounds of anonymity. temporarily. Bahrain via Bahrain International Airport, he authorities at the King Fahad Cause- “I managed to enter Bahrain via the bridge on A PAKISTANI NATIONAL twice without any difficulties. way have informed us that a temporary Wednesday and returned to Saudi Arabia on the “It seems that those facing ban from enter- Tban prevents Pakistani nationals from same day. However, when I tried to return to ing to the Kingdom are residents of other Gulf Bahrain on Friday, I was prevented from countries who require a visa upon arrival in entering the Kingdom. Bahrain, or the category of young people under “The reasons behind the ban are not clear the age of 40, whilst those in managerial posi- to me or to other Pakistanis whom I know. tions do not face this problem.” “All that we have been informed by the “I was prevented from entering Bahrain via Bahraini authorities at the bridge is that the bridge, and when I contacted the embassy, we are prohibited from entering Bahrain they told me they did not know the reasons for temporarily. the ban,” a third Pakistani national said. BaPDEX 2018 to open tomorrow

The 2018 five-day exhibition will be organ- The Bahrain Property ised under the patronage of the Survey and • Land Registration (SLRB) President Shaikh Development Exhibition which Salman bin Abdulla bin Hamad Al Khalifa. made its debut in 2012, is the Ministries, government enterprises and first platform in the Kingdom, private companies working in the sector of proving a premium environment urbanisation and real estate will attend the exhibition at the City Centre Bahrain. to showcase current and future Bahrain Property Development Association investment, real estate and (BaPDA) Chairman Aref Hejris announced the housing projects under one roof. event, paying tribute to SLRB president for patronising the exhibition. Manama The Bahrain Property Development Exhibi- tion which made its debut in 2012, is the first platform in the Kingdom, proving a premium he third edition of the Bahrain Property environment to showcase current and future Development Exhibition (BaPDEX 2018) investment, real estate and housing projects Twill open on Monday. under one roof. 5,625 Bahrainis return after performing Hajj Tickets are available on www.legoshows.com/bahrain TDT|Manama Kingdom in Jeddah, Ibrahim Mohammed Al Bahrain Exhibition and Convention Center Maslamani, highlighted the consulate’s keen- ore than 5,600 Bahrainis returned ness in providing all facilities to ease the return 22nd - 31st August 2018 from Mecca after successfully per- of Bahraini pilgrims to the country through Mforming the Hajj rituals, making the King Abdul Aziz International Airport in themselves entitled for the title ‘Haji’. Jeddah. The head of the Bahraini Hajj Mission, He also mentioned that no cases of missing Shaikh Adnan Al Qattan, hailed all pilgrims Bahrainis were reported this year. for completing the religious rituals success- “The members of Bahraini Consulate at King fully. Abdul Aziz International Airport are ensuring For his part, the Consul General of the the return of pilgrims to their homeland.” 03 SUNDAY, AUGUST 26, 2018 big story Who will bridle Manama’s illegal street vendors? Kicked out many times, they emerge stronger and return to streets to sell everything from vegetable to fish

Watermelons being sold at one of these illegal markets. File picture of vendors getting ready to sell fish. Action was taken against the sellers following Tribune’s report last year

sold by piece and not by weight. authorised do so. The council is can. The additional steps that can to prevent them from conducting According to They are not known to follow the working closely with the LMRA be taken such as detaining the this illegal trade as much as pos- • regulations. The cleanliness and and the ministry to ensure that the workers are not under our responsible.” sources, the fruits and hygiene of these items are also situation is brought under control, sibility. Elaborating on the steps taken vegetables are sold at concerning,” the source said. he told Tribune. “Only the LMRA and Ministry so far to control the situation, he these illegal markets According to Al Khozaee, the “This is a persistent issue that of Interior are authorised to solve said, “We have always been taking for cheap prices. Municipal council is unable take we have been facing for a long the issue and hence we will leave steps to prevent illegal businesses, further actions such as detaining time. At the moment we are un- this to them. However we will we have made it clear that it is not the workers or checking their le- sure of what further steps we can continue to take every step possi- tolerated. We have assigned offi- The Capital Municipal gal status as only LMRA and the take in the future as we have al- ble in order to mitigate the incon- cials to keep an eye on the spots Council• is working Ministry of Interior has been ready taken all the steps that we venience caused to the public and where they set up such markets. closely with the LMRA It is not possible for us to have and the Interior Ministry more officials to monitor all locations in that area; we do not to ensure that the have the man-power or resources situation is brought under to do that. That would be a huge We have control, it is learnt. undertaking.” assigned He said that there are no official officials to TDT|Manama estimates on how many illegal Mohammed Zafran traders are present in the region. keep an eye “It is very difficult to calculate on the spots how many of them there are. where they ersistent illegal sellers based Each time we closed down some set up such in Manama keep coming of them, then others pop up in markets. It is Pback to set up an illegal pro- other areas after a few days. We not possible duce market at Sa’sa’h Bin Souhan do not know how they come back for us to have Road despite being driven off and or what to do about it in the face of warned many times, it emerged. such persistence. However, we are more officials The men who sell produce ille- working together with the LMRA to monitor all gally at the crowded roadside in and ministry to find a solution locations in Manama have been driven off many for this.” that area. times but keep returning, said Ma- Last year Tribune had reported MR AL KHOZAEE nama municipal council Chairman similar issues faced in Manama Mohammed Al Khozaee. where sellers used to sell fish il- He said that the council has re- legally in a residential area in the peatedly attempted to dissuade city. Following Tribune’s report the group from returning, even on April 24 last year, the illegal warning them of further legal ac- fish trading business was closed tion. down by the authorities. The threats seems to have gone A Manama resident said that in vain as the sellers seem not many sellers have kept changing wary of any legal ramifications of their selling location to avoid be- their actions as they return each ing caught. “I have seen many of time after they are waned, he said. the sellers in different locations. According to sources, the fruits When they are closed down in one and vegetables are sold at the il- location, they open in another,” legal market for cheap. “They are A location near Sa’sa’h Bin Souhan Road used to set up illegal market. the resident said. SUNDAY, AUGUST 26, 2018 04 Bahrain Embassy urges UK to keep protesters under control British lawmaker reportedly harassed by protesters camped outside the embassy in London

monitor Adil Al Ahwazi noted The group has been that an elderly woman had to • run in order to avoid the group protesting outside the Forceful verbal and sat in front of the embassy. “A embassy claiming that physical harassment, foreign woman was forced to es- medical treatment was threats, and acts of cape in front of the embassy due refused to his Ali’s father to sit-in. Ali Mushaima group bullying are absolutely takes pictures for incitement Hassan Mushaima. unacceptable. This is, and political exploitation of the unfortunately, the latest subject without respect for the The harassment is a series of consistent woman’s age or consideration of of• the MP was after pattern of behavior that her health,” he said. his meeting with goes go far beyond any Activist Faisal Fulad said that legitimate freedom of he has noted a number of viola- Bahrain’s Ambassador tions from the sit in group and to UK Shaikh Fawaz bin expression. claimed the protest was a polit- Mohammed Al Khalifa. BAHRAIN EMBASSY ically charged on rather than for any human rights issue. TDT|Manama of consistent pattern of behav- Three human rights organi- Mohammed Zafran ior that goes go far beyond any zations, Gulf European Center legitimate freedom of expres- for Human Rights, the Bahrain sion.” Human Rights Watch Society ahrain’s Embassy in the “The Embassy once again calls and Organization of the Glob- United Kingdom has filed on the UK authorities to properly al Message for Human Rights, Ba report with the UK au- Shaikh Fawaz receives Mr Chishti at the embassy. police this gathering, to ensure had previously stated that their thorities after a British MP be- that its participants comply with investigations revealed that the came victim to harassment from physical harassment, threats, Mushaima. with prison rules. the law, and to protect the rights group had links to Iran. protesters camped outside the and acts of bullying have been The claim was debunked nu- “The Embassy is sorry to hear of Embassy visitors, guests and “The three human rights or- Embassy. some of the tactics used by the merous times by the Bahrain au- about the harassment and intim- staff, as well as of members of ganizations respect and believe The protesters led by fugitive group. thorities who stated that Hassan idation of Rehman Chishti and the public in the area,” it stated. in human rights issues. However, Ali Mushaima were accused of The group has been protesting was at fault for missed medical deplores attempts by so-called The harassment of the MP was the three organizations received harassment in the report filed outside the embassy claiming appointments because he de- protestors outside its building to after his meeting with Bahrain’s many oral documents from the by the Embassy. According to that medical treatment was re- clined to attend the appoint - prevent its visitors from carrying Ambassador to UK Shaikh Fawaz people, and then the European the Embassy, forceful verbal and fused to his Ali’s father Hassan ments as he refused to cooperate out their business. The incident bin Mohammed Al Khalifa. Trib- Gulf Center began investigating has been reported to UK au- une has learnt that the incident the case, so that it could easily thorities,” the embassy stated. is not the first of its kind there prove that this sit-in outside the “Forceful verbal and phys- as others, including UK citizens Embassy of Bahrain is political ical harassment, threats, and as well as Bahrainis have been operations linked to Iran and acts of bullying are absolutely harassed or inconvenienced in not human rights demands,” the unacceptable. This is, unfor- the past few weeks. organizations stated in a joint tunately, the latest is a series Activist and human rights statement issued previously.

A screenshot of the video showing an elderly woman running to avoid the protesters

Filipino Community celebrates Eid Al Adha

The Filipino Muslim Community in Bahrain led by Amman Taulan, in cooperation with Discover Islam, Balik Islam, Muslim Tausug Association Bahrain, Filipino Muslim Maranao Community Bahrain and United Maguindanao of Bahrain, held an Eid Al Adha Celebration 2018 at the Bahrain International Hotel. Guest of Honor was Philippine Ambassador to Bahrain, Alfonso A. Ver. Also present were other embassy officials and guests from various Filipino groups. Activities included plays, dances and dinner. SUNDAY, AUGUST 26, 2018 05 Charity societies’ role stressed Labour Minister highlights the importance of community partnership in facilitating charity work

Mr Humaidan with representatives of different charity societies.

Manama and a number of heads and representa- garding the regulation of charity and societies and civil society organisa- The minister noted that tives of charity societies in the villages voluntary work were also discussed. tions are among the basic pillars of the • he role of charity societies in of Saar, Maqaba, Al Shakhoora, Al Qa- The minister stressed the importance Reform Project spearheaded by His supporting charity societies meeting the developmental dam, Abu Saiba and Al-Hajar. of community partnership in facili- Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. and civil society organisations Tgoals of the nation was stressed The meeting reviewed areas of coop- tating the work of charity societies in Those present lauded the level of are among the basic pillars by the Labour Minister yesterday. eration with the Labour and Social De- order to enhance their services, espe- the existing cooperation between the of the Reform Project This came as Labour and Social De- velopment Ministry, and the facilities cially regarding their support for needy Labour Ministry and NGOS and munic- velopment Minister, Jameel Humaidan provided for charity societies in order families, within the framework of the ipal councils, stressing their keenness spearheaded by His Majesty held a meeting with the Deputy Chair- to be able to play their role across the social solidarity principle adopted by to achieve the noble humanitarian goals King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. man of the Northern Governorate’s Northern Governorate’s villages. the government. and the role played by charity societies Municipal Council, Ahmed Al Kooheji, The charity societies’ demands re- He noted that supporting charity in serving the Bahraini society. Premier’s directive against fake degrees lauded

Manama Council and its specialised com- added a report will be submitted higher education institution. Affairs Ministry, the Civil Ser- Ms Al Balushi ead of the Academic Ac- mittees to ascertain of the infor- on potential cases and ways of She pointed out that the com- vice Bureau, the Labour Market • creditation Committee mation regarding certificates dealing with them. mittee with handle violating Regulatory Authority, the Na- affirmed the ministry’s HMuna Mohammed Al granted by non-recognised over- She also underlined the need cases immediately after report- tional Committee for the Evalu- keenness to carry Balushi has expressed thanks seas universities and ensure that to inform students wishing to ing them in coordination with ation of Academic Qualifications out the directives of and appreciation to His Royal no one relied on such certificates pursue their education abroad relevant parties like the Minis- and the profession practicing HRH the Premier by Highness Prime Minister Prince to qualify to jobs or promotions. on regulations and guidance cri- try of Industry, Commerce and committees. Khalifa bin Salman Al Khali - Ms Al Balushi affirmed the teria before joining any overseas Tourism, the Labour and Social taking firm procedures fa for the edict to re-form the ministry’s keenness to carry regarding this issue. Committee. out the directives of HRH the She praised his directives Premier by taking firm proce- to task the Higher Education dures regarding this issue. She

RCO ‘sponsoring 4,343 orphans’

The children sponsored by RCO at an event organised by the Works Ministry.

TDT|Manama orphans while 1,889 are in the northern governorate, 784 in the southern governorate and 931 in the capital. he Royal Charity Organisation has said The organisation pointed out that its coun- that it is sponsoring 4,343 orphans in- selling centre has been providing counselling Tcluding 2,351 females and 1,992 males. to help orphans and widows. The organisation said the majority of spon - Mentors are recruited using internationally sored orphans are between the ages of 11 and approved psychometric tests. 20 years, and there are 919 orphans under The organisation said that the centre is the age of 10, and 495 people over the age working on three goals, including the thera- of 21 years. peutic goals of working to provide free psycho- According to the distribution of governo - logical counseling to those who are suffering rates, the organisation indicated that the num- from any psychological problems related to ber of sponsored orphans in Muharraq is 739 losses. SUNDAY, AUGUST 26, 2018 06 The making of Ironman Marathon runner Mohammed Javeed aims to win Bahrain Ironman Championship scheduled to be held later this year

Mohammed with HH Shaikh Nasser. HH Shaikh Nasser, HH Shaikh Khalid and Mohammed along with other participants in the competition.

to be held in December, this year Mohammed Javeed , a resident and various other local races in the • country. Further, I will be partici- of the Kingdom for the past 37 I have participated pating in another Iron Man Cham- years, also plans to compete in the in many races and pionship internationally which will Ironman Competition that will Ironman competition be held in Frankfurt Germany in be held in Frankfurt, Germany. both nationally 2019. and internationally “Ironman Competition is all about endurance and the one in TDT|Manama representing the Kingdom of Bahrain. Netherlands was a challenging one. Harpreet Kaur We had to swim a distance of 3.8 MOHAMMED km, cycle 180 km and run 42.195 n Indian expat marathon runner, km and I had to finish the task in who represented Bahrain at the almost every day after work less than 17 hours. AMaastricht Netherlands Iron Man hours which requires a lot of “I am also the first Indian to par- Championship in Netherlands, is now un- hard work and discipline. ticipate in this age level. It is an dergoing training to take part in the Bahrain “It has been a remarkably en- accomplishment for me to be even Ironman Championship later this year. during and challenging jour- participating at this age local not Mohammed Javeed , a resident of the ney but the credit goes to HH just internationally. Moreover, the Kingdom for the past 37 years, also plans to Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al challenges I face are not just phys- compete in the Ironman Competition that Khalifa, who has inspired me. ical as you know for such events will be held in Frankfurt, Germany. “I have participated in four require a lot of money required A hospitality professional, Javeed’s pas- Ironman Championships jour- for participation like registration, sion truly lies in athletics and he has par- ney internationally. The first air tickets, hotels, bicycle and all ticipated in many races locally and inter- ironman journey was in South required equipment need to carry nationally. Africa in the year 2015, the for Ironman Journey.” Speaking to Tribune, he said, “I have second in Malaysia in the year “Regardless to mention 06-week participated in many races and Ironman 2016, the third in France in 2017 prior to Ironman in Netherland, I competition both nationally and interna- and fourth in Netherlands this had lost my job and I have faced tionally representing the Kingdom of Bah- year. a lot of financial crises but thank rain. I started running since high school and “I am now preparing for God this did not affect my training have continued since then, where I trained Bahrain half Ironman which is Mohammed after taking part in Netherlands Ironman Competition. and task.” School admissions: A tough task for newly-arrived expat parents TDT|Manama Harpreet Kaur with our three children. We tried to ing on the seats available we admit the are as per the rules of the Ministry enroll our kids at various schools in students. of Education. The admission process the Kingdom. Some schools blatantly “But what parents need to under- starts by March end and continues till espite the presence of many told us they don’t take in transferred Admissions in the middle of stand is that we have to follow the vacancies exist. schools run by different expat students while others denied us admis- an academic year are always laws of the land when it comes to ad- “The school can accommodate only a Dcommunities, getting seats for sion forms. a cause of worry for the mitting transferred students. We will certain number of students, it depends children whose parents have recently “We have approached a number of parents but schools cannot definitely offer seat to students if they on the class strength and vacancies. arrived in the Kingdom after securing schools but did not receive a positive exceed their strength. meet criteria listed by the Ministry of Admissions are given against TC’s from new jobs, is a tough task, say sources. response from any of them. Education.” a section. The sources add that it could be a re- “This seems to be extremely unfor- MR NAIR Anand R Nair, the Vice-Principal of “Admissions in the middle of an aca- ally daunting experience in the middle tunate as we have no clue as to what to The Indian School Bahrain said, “The demic year are always a cause of worry of an academic year. do as our kids future is at stake. Even Indian School Bahrain takes transfer for the parents but schools cannot ex- Speaking to Tribune, a parent, who though some schools have vacant seats When asked, an official from Ibn Al students based on the Ministry of Ed- ceed their strength. We try our best to doesn’t want to be identified, said, “We available they deny accepting trans- Hytham Islamic School said, “We do ucation norms and vacancies in the accommodate as many students as we recently moved to the kingdom along ferred students.” get in a lot of admission calls. Depend- respective sections. The documents can,” Mr Nair added. 07 SUNDAY, AUGUST 26, 2018 business

China poised to strike free STEPPING STONE trade agreement with UK MIKE ORLOV Britain has pushed a• strong message to Chinese companies Managing diversity that it is fully open for business as it prepares to leave the EU next year is an enterprise

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hina and Britain have iversity needs to be an integral part of business-plan- agreed to look at the pos- ning, essential to successful projects, programmes, ser- Csibility of reaching a “top Dvices and product-development, increasing brand-val- notch” free trade agreement af- ue, driving sales, controlling costs and improving profits and ter Britain leaves the Europe- cash flow. an Union, China’s Commerce How diversity is handled will make an amazing difference to Ministry said on Saturday after how employees react to leadership. If employees are reacting talks with British trade minister more positively then you are creating a sound platform for the Liam Fox. sustainable success of your enterprise. Britain has pushed a strong Instead of thinking about diversity as a challenge, you ought message to Chinese companies to turn diversity into an asset. that it is fully open for busi - By aligning diversity with your communication-practices ness as it prepares to leave the you will inspire others by listening to them, including them, EU next year, and China is one respecting them and acting on what you hear. Accepting peo- of the countries with which Chinese women wave flags at a ceremony to mark the departure of first UK to China export train. - Reuters (File photo) ple from different backgrounds, cultures, countries, sexes, and Britain would like to sign a ages is a vital leadership tool. All your employees have different post-Brexit free trade deal. needs and you should appropriately amend your approaches Last month, China offered cannot begin until it officially egation to the import fair, along to communication, engagement and motivation. Britain talks on such a deal. leaves the EU. with Prince Andrew, a senior Remember your number one customers are your people; they In a statement released after Free trade negotiations typ- member of Britain’s royal family. will not just ‘do as they are told’. Friday talks between Fox and ically take many years to con- Fox said on Tuesday that Explicitly deciding to manage diversity in your organisation Chinese Commerce Minister clude. Britain aims to boost exports will provide you with fresh insights aiding your understanding Zhong Shan in Beijing, the Chi- KNOW WHAT Other areas Zhong and Fox to 35 percent of gross domestic of your employees. You will also find new ways to engage with nese Commerce Ministry said talked about included legal ser- product after leaving the EU as your people; the key to harnessing and releasing their creative they had discussed how to boost vices cooperation and making it looks to increase trade ties talent. two-way investment and ex- Britain aims to work visas easier, the ministry with the rest of the world, but he This is especially true in today’s pand trade in services. boost exports to said. gave no timeframe for reaching Instead of thinking global marketplace and is relevant The two countries also agreed 35 percent of gross Zhong added that he hoped the target. about diversity as for our region given the drive for to “actively explore the possi- Britain would use the oppor- Fox, a prominent Brexit sup- a challenge, you local/national recruitment and em- bility of discussing a top notch domestic product tunity of a major import fair in porter, has spent much time ployment. after leaving the ought to turn diver- free trade agreement between November in Shanghai, which over the last two years tour - sity into an asset As your organisation interacts the two sides after Brexit”, the EU as it looks to President Xi Jinping is over- ing the globe promoting the with different cultures and clients ministry added, without giving increase trade ties seeing, to expand its exports to merits of post-Brexit Britain and your enterprise is staffed by details. with the rest of the China, the officials statement as a trading partner and hold- people from all over the world you must encourage and em- While a trade pact with China world added. ing preliminary talks ahead brace learning from, and sharing knowledge through, work- would be a political win for Brit- It cited Fox as saying he of possible future trade neg place-diversity. By stimulating transfer of knowledge you ain’s government, formal talks would be leading Britain’s del- otiations. will enable a higher percentage of future local recruitment to increase the percentage of local employees for your enterprises You must therefore explicitly address and then manage diversity in your workplace. US wants quick Initially you will need to accept and identify your own blind- spots which are roadblocks to your continued success as an progress on EU BBK, CrediMax launch joint effective leader. You have to understand how your own percep- trade issues tions, and assumptions, which stem from these perceptions, are unconscious biases influencing your opinions and decisions. Reuters| Berlin digital services on MaxWallet You will need to focus on adopting approaches to coun - ter these personal perspectives. This will help you limit ashington is pressing TDT| Manama poor-judgement which often leads to unfortunate conclusions. Wthe European Union With greater openness you will become more sensitive to what to speed up trade negoti- n line with its strategic di- is going on around you and so your levels of approachability ations launched after last Irection to provide the latest will increase – ensuring your employees feel as if they are being month’s meeting between electronic services and secure well-regarded, not just assets to be squeezed. US President Donald Trump payment solutions, new digital You will stimulate a welcoming, relationship-focused rep- and EU Commission Presi- services have been launched on utation by recognising the damage which can flow from only dent Jean-Claude Juncker, “MaxWallet” with its new logo listening to your own point of view, reinforced by those who two German and a US. offi- in collaboration between BBK see political advantage in always agreeing with the boss. cial said yesterday. and CrediMax. You will be then surprised by just how many people in the Emily Haber, Germany’s The initiative comes within workplace will want to come and talk to you. You will be seen ambassador to the Unit- the vision of BBK Group to de- to be much more open to listening to others; your employees ed States, told reporters a liver the best payment experi- will find it easier to come and talk to you. Then, most impor- working group formed after ences exceeding their clients’ tantly, you will be seen to be taking relevant actions as a result the Trump-Juncker meet- expectations. Yousif Ali Mirza, Yousif Ali Mirza and Dr. Adel Salem during the launch of your listening. ing had convened for the Chief Executive of CrediMax, Moving beyond simple tolerance to embracing and celebrat- first time this week, and U.S. and Dr. Adel Salem, Assistant services and payment options laboration to make the payment ing diversity means you will not only accept others but you and officials were pressing “for General Manager of Retail like transferring money, sharing experience easy. The objective your enterprise will enjoy and benefit from these differences. very rapid results”. Banking, BBK, inaugurated this payments with friends and fam- is the roll out and facilitation Employees will feel as if they belong, feel cared for and feel She said EU officials service in the presence of offi- ily in addition to the wallet’s ex- of a digital environment that respected. Then they will deliver their best work and do much would need a clear man - cials from the two companies at isting services to the customers. enables quick and secured pay- more than ‘what they are told to do’. date to move beyond the CrediMax headquarters. This will automatically en- ment options and services to By starting to explicitly manage the benefits of a diverse current “scoping exercise” “MaxWallet” is the most rec- able BBK customers to benefit customers. workplace, you will ensure more chances of a sustainable and and a deal would need to ognized digital wallet solution from CrediMax’s existing digi- “This collaboration consol- successful future for you, your employees and your enterprise be reached before Europe- recently introduced by Cred- tal wallet solution like making idates and brings to light our and you will paradoxically also stimulate a more nurturing an Parliament elections in iMax offering a wide range of purchases via Quick Response vision of embracing and ena- environment for future local recruitment. May 2019. easy to use services and fea - Payments (QR) using their BBK bling digital transformation, “The Americans are in tures to the customers and debit cards. More attractive ser- strengthening our position (Mike Orlov is a Partner at Stepping Stone Global, a Bah- fact pressing for very rapid merchants in Bahrain. BBK and vices and features will be made as leaders in digital banking rain-based boutique strategic management consultancy. He is results,” Haber said at an CrediMax’s joint collaboration available gradually on the Max- and credit card services,” said also a Fellow of the Institute of Leadership and Management. event. will focus on providing more Wallet as part of this joint col- Yousif Ali Mirza. Email: [email protected]) SUNDAY, AUGUST 26, 2018 08 It’s business as usual for Australian economy under new PM Scott Morrison The 50-year-old outgoing treasurer took the top job after a Liberal Party revolt instigated by hardline conservatives, led by Peter Dutton, to unseat moderate Malcolm Turnbull. Analysts see him continuing along the same economic path now that he has climbed into the prime minister’s chair.

AFP| Sydney federal election.” Oliver said he expected the govern- cott Morrison is respected by in- ment to continue with its existing budg- vestors and his elevation to Aus- etary strategy with Morrison at the tralian prime minister is a good helm, including abandoning a policy He did not bring on S the challenge so outcome, analysts say, with the latest to cut the tax rate for large companies. bout of political instability unlikely to This, along with the budget coming can’t be blamed for New Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison (L) poses for photos with his wife Jenny Morrison hurt the economy. in better-than-expected, would provide the instability. More (R) and their two daughters Abbey and Lily as they arrive at Government House after he was The 50-year-old outgoing treasurer scope for earlier and bigger tax cuts for importantly he is sworn into office in Canberra on Friday took the top job after a Liberal Party low- to middle-income earners which seen as a reasonably revolt instigated by hardline conserv- could help economic growth, he added. sensible policy maker, my continues to perform well, in spite er the government can survive in the atives, led by Peter Dutton, to unseat The Australian dollar rallied on news of what is now a decade of intermit- short-term. moderate Malcolm Turnbull. of the change, as did the stock market, is respected by tent political instability, highlighting Turnbull has signalled he will resign Morrison was an ally of Turnbull’s which was rattled by the political un- investment markets in the strength of the broad institutional from parliament, which would trigger and presided over the economy as certainty during the week. his role as treasurer framework that exists in Australia.” a by-election, threatening the govern- the government sought to return the Under Morrison’s tutelage, Austral- and is seen as a centrist Colhoun suggested Josh Frydenberg, ment’s slim one-seat parliamentary budget to surplus and simultaneously ia’s economy -- which is transitioning giving the Liberals who was picked as the new deputy majority with the prospect of early cut personal income and small-busi- from an unprecedented investment perhaps a better Liberal leader on Friday, could assume elections, which must be held by the ness taxes. boom in mining -- recorded a strong chance of victory in the Morrison’s job at the treasury due to middle of next year. Analysts see him continuing along start to 2018 as exports and business his “good economic and financial cre- ANZ Research said in a note that po- the same economic path now that he inventories rose, although consum- coming federal election dentials”. litical volatility had been a constant has climbed into the prime minister’s er spending and wage growth remain SHANE OLIVER One uncertainty is whether Morrison theme in Australia for the past decade chair. weak. AMP CAPITAL CHIEF ECONOMIST will have to introduce policies to please and it expected little economic impact “He did not bring on the challenge The 1.0 percent growth in the first the right of the party, which had pinned from the change in leader. so can’t be blamed for the instability,” three months of 2018 -- the third quar- its hopes on the more conservative “What’s more, we think after a dec- said AMP Capital chief economist Shane ter of Australia’s current financial year Dutton. ade of political volatility businesses Oliver. -- took annual economic growth to 3.1 mist Ivan Colhoun, with business and Dutton had called for cutting immi- have very low expectations about go- “More importantly he is seen as a percent. markets breathing a sigh of relief. gration and removing taxes on soaring ings on in Canberra,” it added. reasonably sensible policy maker, is “He is more of a known quantity and energy prices, which analysts warned “So we don’t think it inevitable that respected by investment markets in ‘Known quantity’ will be perceived as less likely to make could slow the economy and blow out this week’s events will have a measura- his role as treasurer and is seen as a Morrison was by far the best outcome radical shifts in policy than if Peter the federal budget. ble impact on the economy, but we will centrist giving the Liberals perhaps a of the political crisis, said National Dutton had been elected,” he said. Colhoun added that a key question certainly be watching for evidence to better chance of victory in the coming Australia Bank’s chief markets econo- “Importantly, the Australian econo- that could spook markets was wheth- the contrary.”

Trade deal with Mexico soon: Trump Ex-banker behind Afghan Alibaba posts fastest AFP| Washington embezzlement dies in jail growth in four years onald Trump yesterday Bloomberg| Hong Kong sation expenses and the com- Dhinted that the US and pany announced more than $3 Mexico were on the verge Reuters| Kabul libaba Group Holding billion in new funding for its of finalizing a deal, as ne- Areported its fastest pace newly acquired food delivery gotiators from both sides her Khan Fernod, the found- of growth in more than four arm. Broader trade concerns were holding talks through Ser and former head of Kabul years by wringing more reve- also loomed over the markets. the weekend to revamp the Bank, who was convicted of si- nue from newer arenas such “It is clear that nobody wins North American Free Trade phoning funds from the bank in as cloud computing and enter- in a trade war,” vice-chairman Agreement. a case involving the brother of tainment, avoiding the disap- Joseph Tsai said on the earn- “Our relationship with former Afghanistan President pointments that hit rival tech ings call with analysts. “Ali- Mexico is getting closer by Hamid Karzai, died of heart giants. baba’s business is focused on the hour,” the US president attack in Kabul prison. Billionaire Chairman Jack capturing the Chinese domes- tweeted. “Fernod had served three Ma’s free-spending ways tic consumption opportunity “Some really good people years of his jail term. He died helped the e-commerce heav- and less reliant on Chinese within both the new and old on Friday morning and his body yweight side-step a Chinese exports.”Revenue at China’s government, and all work- will be handed over to his fami- economic slowdown and best biggest e-commerce company ing closely together....A ly,” said Sayed Ghafoor Ahmed its rivals this earnings season. climbed 61 per cent to 80.9 bil- big Trade Agreement with Javed, a spokesman in the de- Arch-foe Tencent Holdings lion yuan ($11.8bn) in the three Mexico could be happen- fence ministry. Sherkhan Farnood in court – File photo posted its biggest profit drop months ended June, matching ing soon!,” the US President The two former heads of Ka- in a decade after it ran afoul the average estimate. Alibaba’s added. bul Bank, founder Sher Khan the bank, then the country’s suspend international aid to of regulatory tangles, while mounting spending, such as on His tweet followed a sim- Fernod and his colleague Haji biggest, after deposits dried up. Afghanistan.Weak regulation internet stalwarts from Face- acquisitions and expanding its ilarly optimistic message Khalil Ferozi, had been convict- The government later re- continues to undermine confi- book to Twitter grappled with Hema supermarket chain, is from Mexico’s Economy ed in the initial inquiry of taking launched it as New Kabul Bank. dence in Afghanistan’s fragile fundamental issues such as hurting margins though. Ad- Minister Ildefonso Guajar- $810 million of the stolen mon- It has branches in over 28 of the banking system. In recent years waning user growth. justed earnings per share of do, who said on Friday that ey and were both sentenced 34 provinces.The problems at international financial watch- Shares of Alibaba rose as 8.04 yuan fell short of the 8.19 bilateral meetings with the to jail for five years. Their jail Kabul Bank triggered a fiscal dogs have threatened to place much as 4.9 per cent then later yuan estimate. US were “very far” along terms were tripled in 2014 af- crisis in a country that depends Afghanistan on a blacklist, un- fell to close 3.2 per cent lower “A lot of growth is coming and that Canada was set to ter the case was re-opened. on foreign donors to pay its bills less the government does more in New York. While revenue through acquisitions,” Kim rejoin talks as soon as they The theft forced the Afghan and prompted the International to enforce laws to regulate its growth was strong, profit de- Eng Securities analyst Mitch- were called. government in 2010 to bail out Monetary Fund to temporarily banking sector. clined with a surge in compen- ell Kim said. SUNDAY, AUGUST 26, 2018 09

Airbnb sues New York over ‘govt Tesla privatisation abandoned overreach’ AFP| New York

Elon Musk’s decision leaves Tesla as a publicly listed company but raises new questions about its future irbnb sued the city of Reuters| San Francisco ANew York on Friday, need to raise new capital, and denouncing as “an extraor- has promised to be profitable dinary act of government esla Inc CEO Elon Musk and cash-flow positive in the overreach” a new law forc- said late yesterday he third and fourth quarters. But ing home-sharing platforms Twould heed shareholder Although the analysts expect Tesla will re- to disclose data about hosts. concerns and no longer pursue majority of quire billions of dollars more It was a dramatic escala- a $72 billion deal to take his US shareholders I over the next several years to tion in the battle between electric car maker private, aban- spoke to said they fund ambitious expansion plans the $30 billion company doning an idea that had stunned would remain and to develop new electric pre- and authorities in America’s investors and drawn regulatory with Tesla if we mium vehicles to take on Ger- most populous city, amid scrutiny. man rivals. a global backlash against The decision leaves Tesla as went private, Capital-intensive projects “sharing economy” start- a publicly listed company but the sentiment, in in the pipeline include a new ups disrupting traditional raises new questions about its a nutshell, was Roadster, a Model Y SUV, and industries.The rental site future. Its shares have been trad- ‘please don’t do an electric big-rig. The compa- filed the lawsuit in a federal ing below their Aug. 7 levels, this ny’s Gigafactory is only partially court in Manhattan, asking when Musk announced on Twit- complete, and Musk has said for the law to be scrapped Elon Musk ter he was considering taking ELON MUSK a European plant location will and branding it a product of Tesla private for $420 per share, likely be announced this year. a “multimillion-dollar cam- as investors wondered what the went private, the sentiment, in However, Musk said on Friday formed on Thursday that Musk Financing for a new China plant paign funded by the city’s long-shot bid meant for Musk’s a nutshell, was ‘please don’t do that a number of institutional was abandoning his take-private will come from local debt, he powerful hotel lobby.” ability to steer the company to this’,” Musk wrote in a blog post shareholders explained to him bid. The board then disbanded said. The law, which comes profitability. on Friday. that they have internal com - a special committee of three di- The struggle to launch the into effect on February 2, The move also leaves Musk Musk, who owns about a fifth pliance issues that limit how rectors it had set up to evaluate Model 3 coincided with an es- 2019, requires home-shar- and Tesla having to fend off a of Tesla, had said earlier this much they can invest in a private any offer that Musk submitted. calating war between Musk and ing platforms such as Airb- series of investor lawsuits and month that he envisioned taking company. He added that there is “We fully support Elon as he short sellers betting that Tesla’s nb to disclose information a US Securities and Exchange the company private without no proven path for most retail continues to lead the company high-priced shares were bound about hosts and imposes Commission investigation into using the standard method of a investors to own shares were moving forward,” said the board to fall as the company burned off hefty fines for non-compli- the factual accuracy of Musk’s leveraged buyout, whereby all Tesla to go private. statement. its cash reserves. In explaining ance. The suit called the tweet that funding for the deal the other shareholders would Musk had previously said one of his reasons to take Tesla ordinance “illegal” and ar- was “secured”. cash out and the deal would be that Saudi Arabia’s PIF, which Focus on Model 3 private, Musk cited short sellers gues that it “breaches criti- Musk said on Friday that his funded primarily with new debt. became a Tesla shareholder One of Tesla’s biggest challenges earlier this month, stating that cal privacy protections” for belief that there is more than Instead, two-thirds of com- earlier this year with a stake of now is ramping up production “being public means that there home-sharing platforms enough funding to take the company shareholders, according just under 5 percent, could help of its latest vehicle, the Model are large numbers of people who and New Yorkers. pany private was reinforced dur- to his estimate, would have cho- him fund the cash portion of the 3. Multiple “bottlenecks” at its have the incentive to attack the ing the process. He attributed sen an option of “rolling” their deal, though sources close to Fremont factory and battery fac- company.” his decision to abandon the bid stakes and continuing to be in- the sovereign wealth fund had tory outside Reno, Nevada have Citigroup Inc analysts wrote to feedback he received from vestors in a private company, played down that prospect. PIF delayed volume production. in a research note earlier this Tata Sons can’t shareholders and on the effort rather than cashing out. This is in talks to invest more than Tesla now aims to consistently month that, if a go-private trans- proving to be more time-con- would significantly reduce the $1 billion in aspiring Tesla rival build 5,000 Model 3s per week, action is looking less likely, “it force Mistry to sell suming and distracting than he amount of money needed for Lucid Motors Inc, Reuters re- a target it says it has managed would be wise for Tesla to at shares anticipated. the deal and avoid further bur- ported last Sunday. “multiple times” since first least try to raise significant new Economic Times | New Delhi “Although the majority of dening Tesla, which has a debt Six members of Tesla’s board achieving it one week in June. equity capital sooner rather than shareholders I spoke to said they pile of $11 billion and negative of directors said in a separate Musk has said repeatedly later,” so it can inspire investor would remain with Tesla if we cash flow. statement that they were in - since April that Tesla has no confidence. he National Company TLaw Appellate Tribu- nal (NCLAT) said Tata Sons cannot force ousted chairman Cyrus Mistry to sell his shares in the group holding Dorsey to testify before panel Moon says economic company until his appeal is decided. NCLAT, how- Reuters| Washington Can’t do this even if it means policies on right path ever, declined to pass any we must continue to hear Fake interim order on staying witter Inc’s chief executive News like CNN, whose ratings Reuters| Seoul the conversion of Tata Sons TJack Dorsey will testify be- have suffered gravely. Peo - into a private company from fore a US House of Representa- ple have to figure out what is resident Moon Jae-in said a public limited one. The tives committee on September real, and what is not, without Pyesterday South Korea’s NCLAT bench headed by 5, the panel has said, after some censorship!” Trump wrote on economic policies are on the Justice SJ Mukhopadhyay Republicans raised concerns Twitter, not mentioning any right path to boost jobs and said it would decide on the about social media companies specific companies. Trump also address inequality. conversion after hearing fi- Jack Dorsey removing content from con- criticized social media outlets Our economic policies are nal arguments next month. servatives. last week, saying without pro- on the right path. The govern- Moon Jae-in “If the appellants are The House Energy and Com- plex processes behind the com- viding proof that unidentified ment will be making an all-out forced to sell their shares merce Committee “intends to pany’s algorithms and content companies were “totally dis- effort to address employment hold income. In a major set- which may affect the mer- ask tough questions about how judgment calls,” Walden said. criminating against Republi- issues and income inequality,” back for the self-styled “Jobs its of the appeal, as they Twitter monitors and polices On Friday, President Donald can/Conservative voices.” Moon said at the national dem- President”, South Korea’s will cease to be members content,” Republican Repre- Trump accused social media Those tweets followed ac- ocratic convention in Seoul. July jobs report showed Asia’s of the company, we direct sentative Greg Walden, the pan- companies of silencing “mil- tions taken by Apple Inc, Face- Moon said he was aware of fourth-largest economy added Tata Sons not take any step el’s chairman, said in a state- lions of people” in an act of cen- book Inc and Alphabet Inc’s public concerns over the lack a mere 5,000 jobs from a year in terms of Article 75 for ment. sorship, but without offering YouTube to remove some con- of jobs growth but economic earlier, the smallest annual transfer of shares of minor- “We look forward to Mr. evidence to support the claim. tent posted by Infowars, a web- recovery was intact because gain since January 2010 when ity shareholders during the Dorsey being forthright and “Social Media Giants are site run by conspiracy theorist of robust exports growth and the economy was still reeling pendency of the appeal,” the transparent regarding the com- silencing millions of people. Alex Jones. moderate increases in house- from the global financial crisis. tribunal said. Much detail, short on progress in US-China trade talks

was meeting its WTO obligations, side have given conflicting sig- what they said was Beijing’s The two days of talks people familiar with contents of nals on how hard to press Beijing compliance with WTO rules, an • the discussions said. during the trade dispute, offi- argument that did not impress led by mid-level officials The two days of talks in Wash- cials from the Treasury Depart- the U.S. side. One of the sources did little to resolve the ington led by mid-level officials ment, which led the talks, and described the U.S. response as: worsening trade spat did little to resolve a worsening the U.S. Trade Representative, “We’re not going to care about between the world’s trade spat between the world’s which has taken a harder line, the WTO as you fuel overcapac- two biggest economies and end- were aligned in their messaging, ity, wreck industries and steal two biggest economies ed on Thursday without a joint the people said. IP (intellectual property). We’re statement. The talks took place as the not going to sit on our hands.”All Reuters| Beijing, Washington Washington separately held two sides followed through on of the sources declined to be hearings during the week on an- threatened tit-for-tat tariffs on identified given the sensitivity S-China trade talks this week other round of proposed tariffs $16 billion worth of the other’s of the matter.Washington is de- Uwere heavy on details but on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods. Beijing has filed a com- manding Beijing improve market short on progress as US nego- imports that appear increasingly plaint with the World Trade Or- access and intellectual property tiators outlined cases of Amer- likely to take effect in late Sep- ganization about the U.S. duties. protections for U.S. companies, ican firms harmed by Chinese tember or early October. During the talks, Chinese ne- cut industrial subsidies and slash practices and China argued it And while factions on the US The trade talks between US and China have ended without a joint statement gotiators repeatedly invoked a $375 billion trade gap. THOSE WHO DO NOT RE- TODAY 1980 1997 1999 2009 QUOTE MEMBER THE PAST ARE DAY IN OF THE CONDEMNED TO REPEAT IT. After John Birges plants a bomb at Har- Beni Ali massacre occurs in Russia begins the Second Chechen Kidnapping victim Jaycee Dugard DAY HISTORY vey’s Resort Hotel in Stateline, Nevada, in Algeria, leaving 60 to 100 War in response to the Invasion of is discovered alive in California GEORGE SANTAYANA the United States, the FBI inadvertently people dead. Dagestanby the Islamic International after being missing for over 18 SUNDAY, AUGUST 26, 2018 detonates the bomb during its disarming. Peacekeeping Brigade. years.

all of his trials conclude. In addi- confirmed. The charges brought against opposition contenders, Henrique tion, they stress, he is still being Allowing Lula to run would pla- him are too flimsy, the Capriles and Leopoldo López, Democracy is tried on six other charges, even cate his backers, who are many, purported crime so petty, were unable to run. Only a sem- though the full appeals process but severely weaken the sense isham candidate opposed Maduro. on the first count has not yet run that after almost two centu- the sentence so brazenly In other countries, attempts at TOP Why Lula disproportionate and the not kids’ play its course. Last, there is a so-called ries of privilege, corruption, discouraging or prohibiting candi- JORGE G. CASTAÑEDA clean-slate law in Brazil, signed by the absence of equal laws stakes so high that in Latin dates from being on the ballot have the then-president Lula himself, for everybody and the fall of America today. also occurred. They range from TWEETS4 razil will hold a presidential stipulating that anyone convicted the high and mighty, Brazil the Mexican opposition leader election on Oct. 7, its eighth of corruption cannot run for office. was finally entering moder- Andrés Manuel López Obrador should be Bsince the return of democ- So either because he is in prison or nity in a domain where the in 2005 (he was finally elected racy in 1985. It represents a funda- because he was convicted of cor- country and its neighbors in July) to several Guatemalan mental clash between democracy ruption, he will almost certainly have always fared worst: candidates barred by corruption 01 and the rule of law, between free not be on the ballot. the rule of law. But denying charges, anti-nepotism clauses and fair elections and due process. Lula’s supporters respond that tens of millions of Lu- and human rights violations. CAPT. MAHMOOD AL MAHMOOD Part of this contradiction was ex- one of the judges involved, Ser- la’s constituents the As in Brazil, many of these cases allowed plained recently by Luiz Inácio gio Moro, is conducting a politi- possibility of voting — not all, obviously — are tricky. hen is the right time to teach your Lula da Silva, the former Brazilian cal vendetta against him and the their idol back into Some contenders are disqualified child good manners? To say ‘Please’ president and aspiring candidate party he helped found nearly 40 the Planalto presi- for valid reasons, or at least lawful Wand ‘Thank You’? Unquestionably, universally known as Lula, who years ago. They also claim that the dential palace would Chilean friends of Lula a few days ones. Others are unquestionable his is a difficult time when they begin to demand their own way registered his candidacy from jail beachfront apartment supposedly almost imply disenfran- ago and listened closely to their victims of political persecution. It Tfor the people of and things. Oiling the transactions of life with to run for on Aug. 15. given to him by a construction chising them. complaints. is hard to dispute the notion that Kerala. In relief camps politeness will take them far and it is a good The convoluted Brazilian elec- company he arranged contracts Da Silva’s cause has been While Lula insists his only op- Lula’s case tends to fall into the & homes across the state, habit that must be inculcated early on. toral and judicial system is expect- for is neither his nor his deceased endorsed by international tion lies in his own candidacy, his Venezuelan and Nicaraguan cate- people are grieving for Good habits, eating right, exercise, the power ed to decide in the coming days wife’s. His adversaries reply that figures across the globe. More Workers’ Party, or PT, has a Plan gories, rather than the others. Ex- their loved ones. On this of hard work – these are all values that we be - whether to admit his candidacy Lula is not being singled out and than a dozen members of the Unit- B. In this scenario, the former cept that Brazilian democracy is Onam let us pledge to lieve our children must be taught from a very or, more likely, to bar him from that he shouldn’t enjoy any special ed States Congress, including Sen. mayor of São Paulo and current not collapsing, demonstrators are put aside our differenc- young age. In that case, why are we hesitant President? running. This would be a mistake. privilege simply because he is pop- Bernie Sanders, recently wrote a vice presidential candidate Fer- not being murdered in the streets, es, stand united together to also teach them to participate in the glori - Having Lula on the ballot will ular, or was president or wishes to letter to the Brazilian ambassador nando Haddad would end up on students are not being jailed, and and focus on the task of ous exercise of our democratic process? I am strengthen democracy in Brazil; run for office. in Washington. They demanded the ballot if Lula’s protests, le - the media is not muzzled. As the #RebuildingKerala. referring, of course, to the ongoing debate in the latter is a necessary, though There is no good solution to this that Lula be freed while his ap- gal recourse and international Economist magazine regretted a @RahulGandhi Bahrain’s House of Representatives and among The former Brazilian not sufficient, condition for the dilemma, especially in a country peals process is underway campaign efforts prove futile. In few months back, there may be human rights groups about the participation of rule of law. that has a terribly discredited po- and condemned the use case the ex-union leader is able government by judges in Brazil, 02 Bahraini children in election campaigns. President’s case poses a Da Silva’s supporters and he litical elite and is barely emerg- of the fight against to transfer enough of his votes to but not a dictatorship. I believe that the House of Representatives have argued that he leads in the ing from the worst economic corruption as a his replacement, he may win in a In the end, though I believe that was quite right in rejecting a draft law to ban conflict between democracy polls; that he is being barred from recession in decades. Jair tool to perse - runoff election scheduled for Oct. the Lava Jato scandal, as well as children from the political arena. With few rare running because of a relatively Bolsonaro, an extreme cute opposition 28. If the transfer doesn’t quite the diligence of judges like Moro, exceptions, children have no decision-making and the rule of law minor corruption charge, based on right-wing candidate, politicians. work out, however, and the PT is have served Brazil and Latin in the political process the world over. Most confessions obtained through plea apparently advised, Pope Francis denied victory one way or another, America well, I prefer to see Lula recently in America, a 14 year-old bargaining, which he and many ju- among others, by Steve received a the challenges for Brazil may be on the ballot than in jail. ran for governor of Vermont and rists dispute; and that the Brazilian Bannon, is running sec- small group overwhelming. The charges brought against eff Sessions said he in Nigeria, youth have started a judicial system, thanks to a series ond to Lula in the polls. of Brazilian, An additional complication him are too flimsy, the purported Jwouldn’t allow pol- So while I citizen’s movement to change the of anti-corruption laws against the He appeals to the Argen- arises from the regional context in crime so petty (until now), the itics to influence him entry conditions for themselves ineffectiveness of existing regula- racist, homophobic tine and which this drama is being played sentence so brazenly dispropor- only because he doesn’t believe that into their country’s politics but by tions, has become the arbiter of the and sexist streaks out. In several Latin American tionate and the stakes so high that understand what is children must and large, children below age 18 country’s elections. always present in nations, incumbents’ bans on op- in Latin America today, democra- happening underneath not be kept are ignored by politicians and the His opponents, together with Brazilian society ponents running for office have cy should trump — so to speak — his command position. system as such. the judges who have sentenced and to a growing become a pattern. In Nicaragua the rule of law. In an ideal world, Highly conflicted Bob away from This has got to change, of course, him to 12 years in jail, as well as anti-establish- in 2016, Daniel Ortega struck the two go together and certainly Mueller and his gang of the upcoming but we have to be very careful how part of the Brazilian media, insist ment feeling. down or intimidated a sufficient do not clash with each other. In 17 Angry Dems are hav- elections, I we welcome children into the polit- on the substance of the matter, Clearly, Bolson- numbers of rivals — especially Brazil, they do. I’ll go with democ- ing a field day as real cor- ical arena which has the potential not the process itself. According aro is a greater the strongest one, Eduardo Mon- racy, warts and all. ruption goes untouched. must add a to change life and the world for the to them, Lula was convicted of threat to democ- tealegre — to finally win with 72% No Collusion! caveat – that better but also holds the dangers corruption, minor or not, and lost racy in Brazil than of the vote, virtually uncontested. (Jorge G. Castañeda, foreign minister @realDonaldTrump of ruthless jettisoning of morals of Mexico from 2000 to 2003, is a we should not his appeal to the Supreme Court da Silva’s excesses, In Venezuela this year, Nicolás by politicians. We must not use professor at New York University and a use children to remain under house arrest until were they all to be Maduro made sure that the main contributing opinion writer.) 03 this as an excuse to hold back chil- as accessories dren from exposure to the politi - for photo- cal world and its transformational power. ops in our The elected representatives of elections. the people bring necessary changes to a country’s laws and its social and commercial climate. They safe- pent three days in Ker- guard the rights of individuals and Can ultimate Frisbee save the world? Sala. Do not believe the balance the rights of people with their respon- hate you see on this toxic sibilities. In the analysis of our performance social media. Met some of – and I mean this globally – we adults have the most incredible vol- fared weakly where the rights of our children unteers from across the are concerned. Have we delivered laws that The sport is wholly self-regulated by its players, and competitors from opposing teams country working tireless- will protect the environment of the planet and ly, also huge respect for leave it a habitable place for them? No. Are keralites who have put up we any closer to world peace, to eliminating a united front in the face poverty and disease? That’s a mixed bag – our of some of the people who had And yet, when Barkan talks ally, members of your own team the prayer shawl.” The writer There are other proposals named Uri Sapir, 13, threw an of a massive crisis. children can face the world as healthier and looked to the camp as an oasis about “the values of the sport,” come over and tell you, “Actually, Lior Aziz, meanwhile, propos- too, each one slightly more incomplete pass, a mistake that @RanaAyyub more educated persons, for sure. But challenges of peace. it’s not just idle talk. Ultimate I think you did foul him.” es a third state, in addition to far-fetched than the one cost his team the game. As he still stalk mankind and we must use the ener- “Well, we’re not trying to — which is kind of a combina - While Barkan and Mooney Israel and Palestine, the “Peace before. And yet even the walked away from the high- 04 gy and ideas of youth to meet them instead of bring peace to the Middle East,” tion of football, basketball and were shepherding their camp- State.” five line, tears in his eyes, Ali shutting them out. said David Barkan, who volun- soccer — has a unique twist: ers, I was watching the World There are other proposals most harebrained peace Hamam — the 14-year-old Arab How can children be exposed to the prom - JENNIFER FINNEY BOYLAN teers as the chief executive of There’s no referee. The sport Cup — with its flopping and too, each one slightly more far- plans seem, on the whole, boy he’d been playing against ise of democracy without being sullied by the Ultimate Peace, which spon - is wholly self-regulated by its shirt-pulling and endless de - fetched than the one before. And less ridiculous than the ones — put his arm around him, and weakness of compromise? To start with, we hey’d gathered for supper sored the camp. “That’s not players, and competitors from ceptions. The sport they were yet even the most harebrained devised for the waging of the two boys walked off the field must not just use their presence as a token but one night in July, at the the goal. It’s about changing a opposing teams are called upon, describing seemed to belong to peace plans seem, on the whole, war. together, arm in arm. engage them as participants and stakeholders Tsummer camp at the Kfar mindset through the values of when there’s a dispute upon the a whole different universe. less ridiculous than the ones As for that missile attack, Bar- in the process. Like the Model United Nations Silver school, in Ashqelon, Israel. the sport that we know leads to field, to come to an agreement “If you win,” Barkan said, “but devised for the waging of war. kan says that in its immediate ichael Holding “It’s which schools participate in to understand the For the last couple of weeks this peace between people.” among themselves before play you don’t gain the respect of Is the idea of bringing about wake, the camp fielded over Mgreat for Pakistan process of global development and diplomacy group of kids — some from Israel, As I interviewed Barkan by can resume. your opponent, then what have understanding through Frisbee 300 calls from worried parents. that Imran Khan has be- for peace, we must encourage university and some from Palestine — had been phone last week, I felt the temp- I asked another Ultimate play- you won?” really more ludicrous than the But not one child left the camp come Prime Minister. I senior school-level debate across the Kingdom trying to learn something about tation to roll my eyes. As he de - er, Steve Mooney, to explain this Let’s pause to agree that United States Air Force’s 1958 that night. Instead, when the hope he can turn things on what Bahrain needs and give our youth a conflict resolution, by playing scribed his hope of changing to me. (I’ve known Mooney since over the years there have been proposal for nuking the moon? all-clear signal was given, the around and make people structured role to play in our democratic stage. Ultimate Frisbee. Some of them hearts and minds through Ulti- the late 1970s, when we were plenty of unlikely scenarios for Or the plan — developed by both children began to sing, in Arabic around the world realise So while I believe that children must not be had become friends. mate Frisbee, all I could think both students at Wesleyan, and bringing peace to the Middle the Soviets and the Americans — you’ve always seen as your en- and in Hebrew. that Pakistan is such a kept away from the upcoming elections, I must That was when the air raid about were those incoming my roommate, David Garfield, East. Yitzhak Natan, a former to use dolphins in combat? emies,” Barkan told me. “They At first their voices were ten- great country” add a caveat – that we should not use children siren went off. rockets, and the long tragic his- was one of the game’s pioneers.) principal of the Thelma Yellin What’s clear is that the Jews become best friends with these uous and uncertain. Then they @Saj_PakPassion as accessories for photo-ops in our elections. The rockets came from Gaza, tory of that endlessly conflicted “Let’s say I’m about to catch High School for the Arts, in Tel and Palestinians who’ve been people, and they know that all got louder. That is meaningless and will not build our fu - part of the ongoing clash be - region. I struggled to imagine the disc and you hit me in the Aviv, suggests that there be two part of the Ultimate Peace pro- the stuff they’ve been indoc - Disclaimer: (Views expressed ture. Engage with young minds and give them tween Hamas and the Israel De- how Frisbee — seriously, Fris - arm,” Mooney said. “I say it’s a whether it was a foul or not. solved, the disc goes back to the states with the same borders, ject have begun to see each oth- trinated with is just a bunch of (Jennifer Finney Boylan, a by columnists are personal and a say in their own future. contributing opinion writer, is a fense Forces. The missiles didn’t bee? — might succeed where a foul, and you don’t. The game And at most levels of the sport thrower, and the play starts over. each governed independently. er in new ways. “We’re talking crap.” professor of English at Barnard need not necessarily reflect our land in Ashqelon. But they did half-century of diplomacy had stops, and we essentially have a we resolve it.” But most of the time, the players “Instead of splitting the prayer about deepening understanding At the end of one tournament, editorial stances) (Capt Mahmood Al Mahmood is the Editor-in-Chief of College and the author of the novel The Daily Tribune) score a direct hit on the hopes failed. conversation, you and me, over If the conflict can’t be re - work it out together. Occasion- shawl,” he says, “everyone takes and building empathy for people Barkan told me, a Jewish boy “Long Black Veil.”)

Hon. Chairman Najeb Yacob Alhamer | Editor-in-Chief Mahmood AI Mahmood | Deputy Editor-in-Chief Ahdeya Ahmed | Chairman & Managing Editor P Unnikrishnan | Advertisement: Update Media W.L.L | Tel: 38444692, Email: [email protected] | Newsroom: Tel: 38444680, Email: [email protected] Subscription & circulation: Tel: 38444698/17579877 | Email:[email protected] | Website: www.newsofbahrain.com | Printed and published by Al Ayam Publishing TODAY 1980 1997 1999 2009 DAY IN After John Birges plants a bomb at Har- Beni Ali massacre occurs in Russia begins the Second Chechen Kidnapping victim Jaycee Dugard HISTORY vey’s Resort Hotel in Stateline, Nevada, in Algeria, leaving 60 to 100 War in response to the Invasion of is discovered alive in California the United States, the FBI inadvertently people dead. Dagestanby the Islamic International after being missing for over 18 detonates the bomb during its disarming. Peacekeeping Brigade. years.

confirmed. The charges brought against opposition contenders, Henrique Allowing Lula to run would pla- him are too flimsy, the Capriles and Leopoldo López, Democracy is cate his backers, who are many, purported crime so petty, were unable to run. Only a sem- but severely weaken the sense the sentence so brazenly isham candidate opposed Maduro. that after almost two centu- In other countries, attempts at TOP not kids’ play ries of privilege, corruption, disproportionate and the discouraging or prohibiting candi- the absence of equal laws stakes so high that in Latin dates from being on the ballot have for everybody and the fall of America today. also occurred. They range from TWEETS4 the high and mighty, Brazil the Mexican opposition leader was finally entering moder- Andrés Manuel López Obrador nity in a domain where the in 2005 (he was finally elected country and its neighbors in July) to several Guatemalan have always fared worst: candidates barred by corruption 01 the rule of law. But denying charges, anti-nepotism clauses tens of millions of Lu- and human rights violations. CAPT. MAHMOOD AL MAHMOOD la’s constituents the As in Brazil, many of these cases possibility of voting — not all, obviously — are tricky. hen is the right time to teach your their idol back into Some contenders are disqualified child good manners? To say ‘Please’ the Planalto presi- for valid reasons, or at least lawful Wand ‘Thank You’? Unquestionably, dential palace would Chilean friends of Lula a few days ones. Others are unquestionable his is a difficult time when they begin to demand their own way almost imply disenfran- ago and listened closely to their victims of political persecution. It Tfor the people of and things. Oiling the transactions of life with chising them. complaints. is hard to dispute the notion that Kerala. In relief camps politeness will take them far and it is a good Da Silva’s cause has been While Lula insists his only op- Lula’s case tends to fall into the & homes across the state, habit that must be inculcated early on. endorsed by international tion lies in his own candidacy, his Venezuelan and Nicaraguan cate- people are grieving for Good habits, eating right, exercise, the power figures across the globe. More Workers’ Party, or PT, has a Plan gories, rather than the others. Ex- their loved ones. On this of hard work – these are all values that we be - than a dozen members of the Unit- B. In this scenario, the former cept that Brazilian democracy is Onam let us pledge to lieve our children must be taught from a very ed States Congress, including Sen. mayor of São Paulo and current not collapsing, demonstrators are put aside our differenc- young age. In that case, why are we hesitant Bernie Sanders, recently wrote a vice presidential candidate Fer- not being murdered in the streets, es, stand united together to also teach them to participate in the glori - letter to the Brazilian ambassador nando Haddad would end up on students are not being jailed, and and focus on the task of ous exercise of our democratic process? I am in Washington. They demanded the ballot if Lula’s protests, le - the media is not muzzled. As the #RebuildingKerala. referring, of course, to the ongoing debate in that Lula be freed while his ap- gal recourse and international Economist magazine regretted a @RahulGandhi Bahrain’s House of Representatives and among peals process is underway campaign efforts prove futile. In few months back, there may be human rights groups about the participation of and condemned the use case the ex-union leader is able government by judges in Brazil, 02 Bahraini children in election campaigns. of the fight against to transfer enough of his votes to but not a dictatorship. I believe that the House of Representatives corruption as a his replacement, he may win in a In the end, though I believe that was quite right in rejecting a draft law to ban tool to perse - runoff election scheduled for Oct. the Lava Jato scandal, as well as children from the political arena. With few rare cute opposition 28. If the transfer doesn’t quite the diligence of judges like Moro, exceptions, children have no decision-making politicians. work out, however, and the PT is have served Brazil and Latin in the political process the world over. Most Pope Francis denied victory one way or another, America well, I prefer to see Lula recently in America, a 14 year-old received a the challenges for Brazil may be on the ballot than in jail. ran for governor of Vermont and small group overwhelming. The charges brought against eff Sessions said he in Nigeria, youth have started a of Brazilian, An additional complication him are too flimsy, the purported Jwouldn’t allow pol- So while I citizen’s movement to change the Argen- arises from the regional context in crime so petty (until now), the itics to influence him entry conditions for themselves tine and which this drama is being played sentence so brazenly dispropor- only because he doesn’t believe that into their country’s politics but by out. In several Latin American tionate and the stakes so high that understand what is children must and large, children below age 18 nations, incumbents’ bans on op- in Latin America today, democra- happening underneath not be kept are ignored by politicians and the ponents running for office have cy should trump — so to speak — his command position. system as such. become a pattern. In Nicaragua the rule of law. In an ideal world, Highly conflicted Bob away from This has got to change, of course, in 2016, Daniel Ortega struck the two go together and certainly Mueller and his gang of the upcoming but we have to be very careful how down or intimidated a sufficient do not clash with each other. In 17 Angry Dems are hav- elections, I we welcome children into the polit- numbers of rivals — especially Brazil, they do. I’ll go with democ- ing a field day as real cor- ical arena which has the potential the strongest one, Eduardo Mon- racy, warts and all. ruption goes untouched. must add a to change life and the world for the tealegre — to finally win with 72% No Collusion! caveat – that better but also holds the dangers of the vote, virtually uncontested. (Jorge G. Castañeda, foreign minister @realDonaldTrump of ruthless jettisoning of morals of Mexico from 2000 to 2003, is a we should not In Venezuela this year, Nicolás by politicians. We must not use professor at New York University and a use children Maduro made sure that the main contributing opinion writer.) 03 this as an excuse to hold back chil- as accessories dren from exposure to the politi - for photo- cal world and its transformational power. ops in our The elected representatives of elections. the people bring necessary changes to a country’s laws and its social and commercial climate. They safe- pent three days in Ker- guard the rights of individuals and Can ultimate Frisbee save the world? Sala. Do not believe the balance the rights of people with their respon- hate you see on this toxic sibilities. In the analysis of our performance social media. Met some of – and I mean this globally – we adults have the most incredible vol- fared weakly where the rights of our children unteers from across the are concerned. Have we delivered laws that The sport is wholly self-regulated by its players, and competitors from opposing teams country working tireless- will protect the environment of the planet and ly, also huge respect for leave it a habitable place for them? No. Are keralites who have put up we any closer to world peace, to eliminating a united front in the face poverty and disease? That’s a mixed bag – our the prayer shawl.” The writer There are other proposals named Uri Sapir, 13, threw an of a massive crisis. children can face the world as healthier and Lior Aziz, meanwhile, propos- too, each one slightly more incomplete pass, a mistake that @RanaAyyub more educated persons, for sure. But challenges es a third state, in addition to far-fetched than the one cost his team the game. As he still stalk mankind and we must use the ener- Israel and Palestine, the “Peace before. And yet even the walked away from the high- 04 gy and ideas of youth to meet them instead of State.” five line, tears in his eyes, Ali shutting them out. There are other proposals most harebrained peace Hamam — the 14-year-old Arab How can children be exposed to the prom - too, each one slightly more far- plans seem, on the whole, boy he’d been playing against ise of democracy without being sullied by the fetched than the one before. And less ridiculous than the ones — put his arm around him, and weakness of compromise? To start with, we yet even the most harebrained devised for the waging of the two boys walked off the field must not just use their presence as a token but peace plans seem, on the whole, war. together, arm in arm. engage them as participants and stakeholders less ridiculous than the ones As for that missile attack, Bar- in the process. Like the Model United Nations devised for the waging of war. kan says that in its immediate ichael Holding “It’s which schools participate in to understand the Is the idea of bringing about wake, the camp fielded over Mgreat for Pakistan process of global development and diplomacy understanding through Frisbee 300 calls from worried parents. that Imran Khan has be- for peace, we must encourage university and really more ludicrous than the But not one child left the camp come Prime Minister. I senior school-level debate across the Kingdom United States Air Force’s 1958 that night. Instead, when the hope he can turn things on what Bahrain needs and give our youth a proposal for nuking the moon? all-clear signal was given, the around and make people structured role to play in our democratic stage. Or the plan — developed by both children began to sing, in Arabic around the world realise So while I believe that children must not be the Soviets and the Americans — you’ve always seen as your en- and in Hebrew. that Pakistan is such a kept away from the upcoming elections, I must to use dolphins in combat? emies,” Barkan told me. “They At first their voices were ten- great country” add a caveat – that we should not use children What’s clear is that the Jews become best friends with these uous and uncertain. Then they @Saj_PakPassion as accessories for photo-ops in our elections. and Palestinians who’ve been people, and they know that all got louder. That is meaningless and will not build our fu - part of the Ultimate Peace pro- the stuff they’ve been indoc - Disclaimer: (Views expressed ture. Engage with young minds and give them ject have begun to see each oth- trinated with is just a bunch of (Jennifer Finney Boylan, a by columnists are personal and a say in their own future. contributing opinion writer, is a er in new ways. “We’re talking crap.” professor of English at Barnard need not necessarily reflect our about deepening understanding At the end of one tournament, editorial stances) (Capt Mahmood Al Mahmood is the Editor-in-Chief of College and the author of the novel The Daily Tribune) and building empathy for people Barkan told me, a Jewish boy “Long Black Veil.”)

Six dead, thousands evacuated in Taiwan floods China slams US President’s AFP | Taipei

ix people have been Skilled by floodwaters in Taiwan, officials said, after accusations over N Korea days of heavy rain forced thousands to evacuate their homes. Calls Trump ‘irresponsible’ for cancelling US State Secretary Mike Pompeo’s trip to North Korea A tropical depression has been dumping torrential rain in central and south- AFP | Beijing spokesman Lu Kang said in a ern Taiwan since Thursday, statement posted on the minis- with some districts receiv- hina yesterday called try website. ing close to 1,000 millime- Donald Trump “irre - “All parties concerned Because of our much tres (39 inches) of rainfall. Csponsible” after the US should... show more sincerity tougher trading Six have died in the president cancelled his top dip- and flexibility, instead of be - stance with China, storm so far, according to lomat’s trip to North Korea and ing capricious and putting the I do not believe government figures, includ- suggested Beijing was stalling blame on others.” they are helping ing three who were killed efforts to disarm Pyongyang. China and the US are engaged by a falling scaffold in the US Secretary of State Mike in an escalating trade war, ex- with the process of southern city of Kaohsiung. Pompeo was due to make his changing tit-for-tat tariffs on denuclearisation as Almost 100 more were in- fourth visit to the reclusive state $100 billion worth of goods, they once were jured. next week for what he described with the most recent lev - DONALD TRUMP More than 6,000 people as the next step towards the “fi- ies imposed by both sides on were evacuated with more nal, fully verified denuclearisa- Thursday. than 1,100 still in shelters tion of North Korea”. since complained of stalling yesterday morning, officials But Trump -- facing a slew of Stalling progress progress. said. domestic problems and inde- Trump and the North’s lead- Washington has called for the pendent reports that North Ko- er Kim Jong Un made a vague economic embargo on North rea has done little or nothing to commitment to the “denuclear- Korea to be maintained, saying roll back its nuclear programme isation of the Korean Peninsula” the sanctions must remain in Kofi Annan to -- vetoed the plan. at landmark talks in Singapore place until Pyongyang disman- The US leader said Friday he President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met in Singapore this year. tles its atomic arsenal, and could on June 12 receive state burial had asked Pompeo not to go The US leader, who relishes even be tightened. in Ghana on Sept 13 to Pyongyang “because I feel unpredictability in negotiating, But China and Russia have ar- we are not making sufficient between the world’s top two Beijing hit back at Trump’s had at one point cancelled that gued that North Korea should be AFP | Accra, Ghana progress with respect to the economies. “capricious” accusations and meeting, citing North Korea’s rewarded with the prospect of denuclearisation of the Korean “Because of our much tougher said it had lodged an official “open hostility”. eased sanctions for opening up ormer United Nations Peninsula”. trading stance with China, I do diplomatic complaint over the But he soon backtracked and dialogue with the US and halting Fsecretary general Kofi Trump also stepped up his not believe they are helping with comments. the summit went ahead on June missile tests. Annan will receive a state rhetoric against China, which the process of denuclearisation “The US statement is contrary 12. A UN agency recently reported funeral and burial in Ghana has grown harsher as Novem- as they once were” despite UN to basic facts and is irresponsi- Trump has touted his talks it had not seen any indication on September 13, the Ghana- ber congressional elections ap- sanctions against Pyongyang, ble. We are seriously concerned with Kim as a historic break- that nuclear activities in North ian president said on Friday, proach and as a trade war rages he added. about this,” foreign ministry through, but both sides have Korea have stopped. calling it “a major event for our country”. The announcement was made by President Nana Akufo-Addo following a Suicide bomb attack kills two meeting with Annan’s fam- Hotel deaths: Egypt says no ily in the capital Accra. in eastern Afghanistan Annan, a Ghanaian na- AFP | Jalalabad, Afghanistan country and the Islamic State tional and Nobel peace lau- group targeting Kabul, with faults in UK couple’s room reate, died on August 8 at suicide bomb blast killed hundreds killed according to the age of 80 after a short Aat least two people yester- estimates. AFP | Hurghada, Egypt illness. day outside an election com- “It killed two people, and “Kofi Annan was one of mission office in the eastern four others were wounded,” ngineers have found no the most illustrious people Afghan city of Jalalabad, offi- provincial governor spokes- Efault in the air conditioning of this generation. He was cials said. man Attaullah Khogyani told unit or any other equipment in like an elderly brother,” The latest attack in the war- AFP, adding that a suicide at- the Egyptian hotel room of a Akufo-Addo said. torn country appeared to tar- tacker was responsible for the British couple on holiday who get a protest camp outside the explosion. died within hours of each oth- building in Nangarhar prov- Provincial health director er, the public prosecutor said ince, where a group of people Najib Kamawal confirmed the yesterday. One dead in Nepal were rallying in support of a two deaths. Tour operator Thomas Cook candidate disqualified from An eyewitness who saw the has moved all its custom - protest over rape, parliamentary elections due bloody aftermath of the blast ers from the hotel in the Red murder of teen in October. said it was caused by a sui - Sea resort of Hurghada after The blast follows what has cide bomber detonating near the couple died in what their The Steigenberger Aqua Magic hotel, in Egypt’s Red Sea resort of Hurghada AFP | Kathmandu already been a bloody month a tent full of protesters outside daughter on Friday called “sus- in Afghanistan with the Tal- the office, and that security picious” circumstances. ne person was killed iban ramping up assaults on forces had cordoned off the The company said it was Oand dozens injured in security forces across the area. unclear what had caused the all the appliances were safe and or of a struggle,” according to Nepal when police opened deaths on Tuesday of the Brit- that no leakages or any poison- the prosecutor general’s office. fire on protesters demand- ons, identified as 69-year-old ous or dangerous gases were “The necessary samples were ing action over the rape and John and Susan Cooper, 63, present”. taken so laboratory tests can murder of a 13-year-old girl, from Burnley in northern Eng- The prosecutor’s office added be run to determine the cause officials said yesterday. Istanbul police break up land. that it was still awaiting the fo- of death.” Angry crowds took to the Experts from the engineer- rensics’ report of samples taken Their daughter, Kelly streets in the country’s re- Turkish mothers’ protest ing faculty of Ganoub el-Wadi from the couple. Ormerod, said both her par- mote west on Friday accus- AFP | Istanbul remembering relatives who University were called in to A medical source in Hurgha- ents fell ill suddenly, and her fa- ing police of protecting the disappeared allegedly at the inspect the room at the plush da told AFP that the bodies were ther had died in his hotel room person responsible for the stanbul police yesterday hands of the state in one of Steigenberger Aqua Magic Ho- being kept in a local hospital while her mother passed away brutal crime. Ibroke up a regular demon- modern Turkey’s most turbu- tel, Egypt’s public prosecutor and doctors were waiting for hours later in hospital. Police said that 17-year- stration by Turkish mothers lent periods. said in a statement. authorisation from prosecutors “They had no illness, no old Sani Khuna was killed remembering the disappear- Police used water cannon “They examined and care- to release them to relatives or stomach upset, no vomiting, “in firing to contain the vi- ance of relatives in the 1980s and fired tear gas canisters to fully checked all devices pres- UK diplomats. no illness whatsoever -- they olent protest”. An indefinite and 1990s, detaining over 20 disperse the protest, an AFP ent in the room, especially the Investigators from the local were in perfect health when curfew has been imposed in people as participants marked photographer said. airconditioning,” which Brit- prosecutor’s office have already they went to bed,” she told Sky the area, he added. the 700th such weekly protest. Turkish media reports said ish media have said could have examined both bodies and the News. Schoolgirl Nirmala Panta The mothers, known as the that at least 23 people were resulted in carbon monoxide couple’s hotel room and found “I believe something suspi- went missing in late July Saturday Mothers (Cumate- detained, with protesters seen poisoning through a gas leak, it nothing abnormal, a judicial cious has gone on... something and her body was found si Anneleri in Turkish), have grabbed by the police and said. source said Friday. has happened in that room and the following day in a sug- met on Saturdays since May 27, roughly taken away into wait- “The committee (of experts) “An (initial) autopsy found caused them to be taken away ar-cane field. 1995 in the heart of Istanbul, ing vans. documented in its report that no signs of criminal violence from us.” SUNDAY, AUGUST 26, 2018 13

Thousands of Venezuelans reach Peru Sex abuse: Irish PM urges action AFP | Tumbes, Peru Prime Minister Leo Varadkar has asked visiting Pope Francis to take action to ensure justice to victims eru closed its borders Pto Venezuelan migrants without a passport, as thou- AFP | Dublin sands holding only identifi- cation cards reached border rish Prime Minister Leo in a last minute crush, some Varadkar yesterday urged There is much to be beating deadline with assis- IPope Francis to take action done to bring about tance from Ecuador. to ensure justice for abuse vic- justice and truth and Thousands of Venezue- tims worldwide as the pontiff healing for victims lans fleeing their country’s said he shared in the “pain and and survivors. Holy spiraling economic and po- shame” during a historic visit Father, I ask that litical crisis rushed towards to Ireland. you use your office the Peruvian border after Varadkar, an openly gay leader last week’s announcement and a symbol of Ireland’s liber- and influence to from Lima that they had alising culture, demanded from ensure that this is one week to enter before a Pope Francis “that from words done here in Ireland passport would be required. flow actions” for abuse victims and across the world The flood of Venezuelans in a strongly-worded speech. at Peru’s northern border LEO VARADKAR Speaking to an audience in crossing at Tumbes was Dublin Castle alongside the so overwhelming that the pope, Varadkar said Ireland’s ther can support us,” Anne-Ma- station -- normally open 24 multiple historic scandals were rie Dean, 47, from Dublin, said hours a day -- closed at mid- “stains on our state, our society of the visit. night Friday when the new and also the Church.” But a new generation has rules came into effect. “Far too often there was Pope Francis with Irish PM Leo Varadkar- AFP shed Ireland’s traditional mores, judgement, severity and cru- electing Ireland’s first openly elty... people kept in dark cor- the failure of the Church author- Minister Simon Coveney and wellwishers are expected to fol- gay prime minister and voting ners, behind closed doors, cries ities “to address these repellent his children, who presented him low Francis during his two-day to legalise same-sex marriage Zimbabwe for help that went unheard,” he crimes has rightly given rise to with a bouquet of white and yel- tour of Dublin and County Mayo and abortion -- both once un- added. outrage, and remains a source of low roses. in Ireland’s far west. thinkable. opposition leader “There is much to be done to pain and shame for the Catholic Supporters carrying banners During his speech, the pope insists he won bring about justice and truth community. First papal visit since 1979 reading “We Heart The Pope” broached the abortion vote, ask- and healing for victims and sur- “I myself share those senti- It was the first time a pope had and “Pope Francis, Together ing: “could it be that the growth elections vivors. Holy Father, I ask that ments,” he added. set foot in the former bastion We Love You Forever” lined the of a materialistic ‘throwaway you use your office and influ- Under cloudless skies, the of Catholicism since pope John road, cheering as his motorcade culture’ has in fact made us AFP | Harare ence to ensure that this is done pope’s “Shepherd One” flight Paul II spoke to a crowd of 1.5 passed by. increasingly indifferent to the here in Ireland and across the landed in Dublin at 10:26 am million people during his visit “In some ways the church has poor and to the most defenceless imbabwe’s main op - world.” (0926 GMT) where he was met in 1979. gone through a lot in the last few members of our human family, Zposition leader Nelson Francis responded, saying that on the red carpet by Foreign Hundreds of thousands of years -- it’s a way the Holy Fa- including the unborn?” Chamisa yesterday refused to accept a Constitutional Court ruling that upheld Emmerson Mnangagwa’s win in presidential elections last month. In his first comments Hawaii storm brings severe floods since the country’s top court overturned the opposition’s AFP | Honolulu, United States Lane, which could spawn iso- legal challenge to have the lated tornadoes, “will produce results annulled, Chamisa orrential rain pounded excessive rainfall this weekend, vowed to lead “peaceful THawaii yesterday as Hur- which could lead to additional protests”. ricane Lane, now downgraded flash flooding and landslides,” “I have a legitimate claim to a tropical storm, slowly skirt- it warned. that I am supposed to lead ed the Pacific state, dumping Currently packing winds of 65 the people of Zimbabwe,” enough rain to trigger landslides miles per hour, the storm was the leader of the Movement and “catastrophic” flooding. expected to turn west, away for Democratic Change By 0900 GMT, Lane was lo- from the Pacific islands later (MDC) party said. cated some 135 miles (220 kilo- yesterday. metres) south-southwest of the Heavy rain from the capital Honolulu and crawling slow-moving storm “will con- towards it at just three miles tinue to impact the Hawaiian is- Russian search per hour. lands into the weekend, leading The storm’s outer bands were to catastrophic and life-threat- fails to find missing “producing severe flooding ening flash flooding and land- N.Korean boat crew across parts of the Hawaiian is- slides,” the National Weather lands,” the Central Pacific Hur- Centre said. AFP | Moscow ricane Centre said. Brad Kieserman with the American Red Cross told re - Russian rescue helicop- porters more than 2,000 people Ater yesterday found the were sheltering in 45 evacuation wreckage of a North Korean centres. The Wailuku River swelled after heavy rainfall from Hurricane Lane on Thursday in Hilo, Hawaii fishing boat off the Russian “I would not be surprised to Far Eastern coast but failed 57,000 wake up tomorrow morning and to find four missing crew The US Coast Guard said 57,000 US military see evacuation centre popula- kiki Beach in the last 36 hours, worst hit so far, with more than lava -- as the storm passes. members, authorities said. personnel stationed in tions at or above 2,500 or 3,000,” forcing its closure as hoteliers 30 inches of rain in about 24 Lane should have little effect The Russian Emergen- Hawaii were ready to he added. and store owners piled sandbags hours. on the eruption “aside from mi- cy Situations Ministry said outside their businesses. Experts warned of “whiteout nor rockfalls at the summit and crew members had reported offer medical support and ‘Whiteout’ conditions conduct search and rescue The mainly-rural Big Island conditions” -- steam loaded with increased steaming” from two an incident to rescue servic- operations Almost 25 inches (60 centime- -- home to the still-erupting Ki- particles and toxic gases pro- vents, the US Geological Survey es during a storm. tres) of rain fell on iconic Wai- lauea Volcano -- has taken the duced when cool moisture hits said. Hold the Mayo! Florida town is changing its name temporarily

AP | Orlando, United states owned mayonnaise-alternative. the joke after a few days, but not name change permanent. Videographers for Miracle Whip before street signs and the name “We aren’t going to be boring ayo, Florida is holding the yesterday wanted to capture the on the water tower have been Mayo anymore. We are going to Mmayo, at least for few days. shock of residents when they switched out. The town located be Miracle Whip!” Ann Murphy The mayor of this tiny town of hear that the name of their town halfway between Tallahassee said. “I definitely think this will less than 1,500 residents, locat- is being changed to a corporate and Gainesville is getting be - put us on the map.” ed where Florida’s Panhandle brand. Representatives of the tween $15,000 and $25,000 for Town clerk Linda Cone con- morphs into a peninsula, is an- condiment planned to spend the the name change, and the money firmed name change is a prank nouncing yesterday that the city next few days filming their joc- will be used for city beautifica- and conceded that in a town so is switching its name to “Miracle ular efforts to get residents to tion measures. small it won’t take long for resi- Whip.” But it’s a joke. remove mayonnaise from their In an interview with The As- dents to figure it out. “Everybody The name change started as a homes. sociated Press, Mayo’s mayor knows everybody. It’s been kind secret, tongue-in-cheek market- The town’s elected officials ran with the concept, insisting it of difficult to keep everything ing proposal for the Kraft Heinz- A person wearing a “Miracle Whip” shirt say they will let residents in on would be a good idea to make the under wraps,” Cone said. 14 SUNDAY, AUGUST 26, 2018 features Salt of the Alps: Ancient Austrian mine holds Bronze Age secrets AFP| Hallstatt, Austria Exploited for ll mines need regular reinforcement against collapse, 7,000 years, and Hallstatt, the world’s oldest salt mine perched the mine has in the Austrian Alps, is no exception.A yielded not But Hallstatt isn’t like other mines. Exploited for 7,000 years, the mine only a steady has yielded not only a steady supply of salt but also archaeological discoveries supply of attesting to the existence of a rich civilisation dating back to the early part of the salt but also first millennium BC. archaeological So far less than two percent of the The well-preserved remains of a prehistoric miner, found in the salt mine Rebuilt tools, inspired by found pre-historic patterns, at the salt mine in prehistoric tunnel network is thought to in the year 1734 in Hallstatt, Austria. - AFP Hallstatt. - AFP discoveries have been explored, with the new round of reinforcement work, which began 3,000-year-old stairs attesting to this month, protecting the dig’s achieve- “Thousands of bodies have been ex- ments, according to chief archaeologist Among the most striking archaeological cavated, almost all flaunting rich bronze the existence Hans Reschreiter. discoveries was that of an eight-metre- ornaments, typically worn by only the “Like in all the mines, the mountain long wooden staircase dating back to Thousands of bodies wealthiest,” Reschreiter said. “The re- of a rich puts pressure on the tunnels and they 1100 BC, the oldest such staircase found have been excavated, mains bore the marks of hard physical la- could cave in if nothing is done,” Re - in Europe. almost all flaunting bour from childhood, while also showing civilisation schreiter told AFP. “It was so well preserved that we signs of unequalled prosperity.” Hallstatt was recognised as a UNESCO could take it apart and reassemble it,” rich bronze ornaments, dating back to World Heritage site in 1997 and the work Reschreiter said. typically worn by Priceless ‘white gold’ aims to protect it for “future genera - Other items date back much further. only the wealthiest. Salt -- long known as “white gold” -- was the early part tions”, said Thomas Stelzer, governor of Excavated in 1838, an axe made from The remains bore the priceless at the time. And Hallstatt pro- Upper Austria state where the mine is staghorn dating from 5,000 BC showed marks of hard physical duced up to a tonne every day, supplying of the first located. that as early as then, miners “tried hard labour from childhood, “half of Europe”, he said, adding that the millennium Towering over a natural lake -- today to extract salt from here,” Reschreiter while also showing difficult-to-access location “became the frequented by masses of tourists, par- said. continent’s richest, and a major platform BC ticularly from Asia, who come to admire In the mid-19th century, excavations signs of unequalled for trading in 800 BC”. the picture-perfect Alpine scenery -- the revealed a necropolis that showed the prosperity Testifying to this are sword handles Hallstatt mine lies more than 800 metres site’s prominence during the early Iron HANS RESCHREITER made of African ivory and Mediterranean (2,600 feet) above sea level. Age. ARCHAEOLOGIST wine bowls found at the site. The vast deposit of sea salt inside was The civilisation became known as A second series of excavations -- start- left by the ocean that covered the region “Hallstatt culture”, ensuring the site’s ed by Vienna’s Museum of Natural His- some 250 million years ago. fame. tory some 60 years ago -- produced more surprises. In tunnels more than 100 metres below the surface, archaeologists discovered “unique evidence” of mining activity at an “industrial” scale during the Bronze Age, Reschreiter said. As well as revealing wooden retaining structures more than 3,000 years old which were perfectly preserved by the salt, the excavation unearthed numerous tools, leather gloves and a rope -- thick as a fist -- as well as the remains of millions of wooden torches. Continuously active Also used by Celts and during the Roman era when salt was used to pay legions stationed along the Danube River -- it is the origin of the word “salary” -- the mine has never stopped working since prehistoric times. Today, about 40 people still work there, using high-pressure water to extract the equivalent of 250,000 tonnes of salt per year. “Salt doesn’t have the same value as in antiquity anymore. But some of its new uses, such as in the pharmaceutical and chemical industries, are still highly profitable,” said Kurt Thomanek, technical director of salt supplier Salinen Austria. Tourism linked to the archaeological discoveries is also “a pillar of our activities”, Thomanek added. Hans Reschreiter, chief archaeologist at the Natural History Museum in Vienna, with rebuilt tools, inspired by found prehistoric patterns, at the salt mine Last year, some 200,000 people visited in Hallstatt.- AFP photo the Hallstatt mine. 15 SUNDAY, AUGUST 26, 2018 entertainment

CROSSWORD YOUR STAR TODAY

YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION Aries You may run into some tension today as fantasy gets in the way of your plan of attack. Keep in mind that things are moving rapidly these days, and the slightest movement is magnified. Don’t try to undo things that can’t be undone. Accept your mistakes and move on. Taurus You may run into a great deal of frustration if you try to fight the current circumstances. The key is to take whatever situation you’re in and make the best of it. Whining and moping about your position won’t make things better. You have great gifts to be proud of and thankful for. Create your own reality. Gemini Keeping things in balance today might be tricky, since your instincts may gravitate toward a loving, fanciful, peaceful situation. There’s a harsh, warring force 55- Monopoly buy; 57- And so on; 58- Sierra ___; 60- Eye-related; working against this position. Beware of this powerful 65- North American deer; 66- Reykjavík coin; 67- Bridget Fonda, energy that’s self-centred and courageous. Stick with to Jane; 68- Mystery writer Josephine; 69- Type of question; the things you know. 70- Alloy of iron and carbon; Cancer Down Things may be tough and aggressive today, but that Across 1- Was ahead; 2- Swiss river; 3- Can ___ now?; 4- Fresh; 5- Writer doesn’t mean you can’t make progress. There’s a Hemingway; 6- Ornamental coronet; 7- Opposed; 8- Fr. miss; 9- nervous energy in the air spurring people to action. 1- “Mule Train” singer; 6- Bay city; 11- Caught ya!; 14- Enthusias- Green shade; 10- On the job; 11- “As You Like It” forest; 12- Hägar’s Keep in mind that you’re likely to get caught up in the tic; 15- Small bay; 16- Fam. member; 17- Destroy by immersion; comics wife; 13- AKA; 21- Greek vowels; 23- Humility; 24- Singer frenzy and be called to take a stand. Be careful that 18- Attorney-___; 19- Half of MCII; 20- Creepy; 22- Last Greek Chris; 25- Recess in a wall; 26- Understand?; 27- Concentrated ex- your viewpoint doesn’t become fixed and stubborn. letter; 24- Substances eaten or absorbed; 28- Places of contest; tracts; 28- Just fine; 30- Pago Pago locale; 31- Small jazz combo; 34- 29- Midday nap; 30- Tend a fire; 32- Plays are divided up into Sentry’s shout; 36- Swellings; 37- Pond scum; 38- They’re metered; Leo these; 33- Predatory fish; 35- Sack starter; 39- Weary comment; 43- Inquire; 44- Khartoum’s river; 47- Annie with a gun; 49- Hose; Make sure that the battle you fight today is yours. 40- French friend; 41- Court plea, for short; 42- Sharp; 43- Cra- 50- Shooting sport; 51- Name; 52- Like crags; 53- In ___ (unborn); There’s a great deal of tension in the air that might zy as ___; 45- Periphery; 46- ___ Rica; 48- Pants measurement; 55- ___ d’oeuvre; 56- Getting ___ years (aging); 59- Needle hole; 61- erupt when you least expect it. It may behove you to 50- Smear; 53- Hero of the Odyssey; 54- Refreshment stand; Casino area; 62- Driver’s aid; 63- Hard water; 64- Animation frame; stay detached from the war that’s apt to ensue. Keep things light and try not to take things too seriously. BEETLE BAILEY Virgo Wake up on the right side of bed. This will set the tone for the rest of the day. Keep things positive and you’ll find that the aggressive energies of the day work for instead of against you. Don’t try to fight people who are so obstinate that they refuse to see another perspective. Libra You may feel a strong connection with your fanciful, romantic side today. Dreams and illusions are apt to enter the scene and take you into the clouds. Be careful, because you might find that a strong aggressive force opposes these dreams. Your connection with new technology will be your greatest assets. Scorpio Give people the benefit of the doubt today. Even WORD OF THE DAY though you may not agree with everything going on around you, people have their reasons for the way they act and the way they are. This doesn’t mean that you need to act in exactly the same manner. Stick to your jauntyplay You might not guess that the words jaunty stopped using it that way. Today jaunty is routine and don’t get thrown off track. and genteel are related—but they are. Both used to describe things that are lively and Definition: words evolved from the French word gentil, perky rather than things that are aristocrat- Sagittarius : sprightly in manner or appearance : lively which carried the sense of “noble.” At first ic and elegant. Some action you took yesterday may be opposed today. jaunty was used, like genteel, for things Unclear facts and romantic fantasies could get in the Did You Know? aristocratic, but as the years went by people way of your taking decisive action. You may feel the need to act anyway. Keep in mind that communication could be tainted by pockets of uncertainty. Try not to rock the boat. SUDOKU Capricorn If you find yourself in a slump today, don’t worry. It YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION could be that nothing fits right or that a certain nervous, restless energy urges you to take action but uncertainty prevents you from knowing which way to turn. This combination could result in a locked-up feeling that keeps you incapable of any movement at all.

Aquarius Use the day’s boisterous energy to take charge and make things happen. You’ll find that actions you take today resonate in the coming days. Don’t worry about the consequences. Simply go for the gusto. Strong forces are at work encouraging you to seek freedom in your creative endeavours.

Pisces How to play There’s apt to be powerful aggression today that may Place a number in the empty boxes in leave you feeling like you want to declare war on such a way that each row across, each everyone. You may get the feeling that everyone else column down and each 9-box square is completely nuts and you’re the only one who really contains all of the numbers from one knows what’s going on. Beware of misinformed people to nine. and false information. 16 SUNDAY, AUGUST 26, 2018

MILE 22 THE MEG THE SPY WHO DUMPED ME (15+) (ACTION/THRILLER) NEW (PG-15) (ACTION/THRILLER) (15+) (ACTION/COMEDY) MARK WAHLBERG, LAUREN COHAN, IKO UWAIS JASON STATHAM, RUBY ROSE, BINGBING LI MILA KUNIS, SAM HEUGHAN, KATE MCKINNON CINECO (20)(IMAX 2D): 11.30 AM + 1.45 + 4.00 CINECO (20) 10.45 AM + 12.15 + 1.15 + 2.45 + CINECO (20) 2.30 + 7.00 + 11.30 PM + 6.15 + 8.30 + 10.45 PM + (1.00 AM UPTO SAT) 3.45 + 5.15 + 6.15 + 7.45 + 8.45 + 10.15 + 11.15 PM (VIP I): 12.00 + 2.15 + 4.30 + 6.45 + 9.00 + 11.15 + (12.45 MN + 1.45 AM UPTO SAT) MAZINEGER Z: INFINITY Watson might star PM + (1.30 AM UPTO SAT) (ATMOS): 12.30 + 2.45 SEEF (I) 11.15 AM + 1.45 + 4.15 + 6.45 + 9.15 + (PG) (ANIMATION/ACTION/ADVENTURE) NEW + 5.00 + 7.15 + 9.30 + 11.45 PM + (2.00 AM UPTO 11.45 PM + (2.15 AM UPTO SAT) SHOTARO MORIKUBO, AI KAYANO, SUMIRE SAT) 12.30 + 2.45 + 5.00 + 7.15 + 9.30 + 11.45 PM UESAKA + (2.00 AM UPTO SAT) WADI AL SAIL 6.00 + 8.30 + 11.00 PM + (1.30 AM UPTO SAT) SEEF (II) 11.30 AM + 1.30 + 3.30 PM SEEF (II) 11.00 AM + 12.00 + 1.15 + 2.15 + 3.30 + 4.30 + 5.45 + 6.45 + 8.00 + 9.00 + 10.15 + 11.15 THE EQUALIZER- 2 A DAY AFTER VALENTINE PM + (12.30 MN + 1.30 AM UPTO SAT) (PG-15) (FILIPINO/ROMANTIC/DRAMA) NEW in ‘Little Women’ (15+) (ACTION/CRIME/THRILLER) SAAR 11.30 AM + 1.45 + 4.00 + 6.15 + 8.30 + DENZEL WASHINGTON, PEDRO PASCAL, ASHTON JC SANTOS, BELA PADILLA, LAUREN YOUNG 10.45 PM + (1.00 AM UPTO SAT) SANDERS SEEF (II) 12.15 + 4.30 + 8.45 PM + (1.00 AM IANS | Los Angeles WADI AL SAIL 12.15 + 2.30 + 4.45 + 7.00 + 9.15 + CINECO (20) 12.45 + 3.15 + 5.45 + 8.15 + 10.45 UPTO SAT) 11.30 PM + (1.45 AM UPTO SAT) PM + (1.15 AM UPTO SAT) (VIP II): 11.45 AM + 2.15 + 4.45 + 7.15 + 9.45 PM + (12.15 MN UPTO SAT) SATYAMEVA JAYATE ctress Emma Watson EL BADLAH SEEF (I) 10.30 AM + 1.00 + 3.30 + 6.00 + 8.30 + (PG-15) (HINDI/ACTION/THRILLER) is in talks to join Greta (PG-13) (ARABIC/COMEDY) NEW 11.00 PM + (1.30 AM UPTO SAT) JOHN ABRAHAM, MANOJ BAJPAYEE, AISHA Gerwigs “Little Wom- TAMER HOSNY, AKRAM HOSNI, MAJED EL SHARMA A MASRY, AMINA KHALIL SAAR 12.00 + 2.30 + 5.00 + 7.30 + 10.00 PM + en”. KNOW WHAT (12.30 MN UPTO SAT) SEEF (II) 11.45 AM + 4.30 + 7.30 + 10.45 PM + CINECO (20)12.30 + 2.30 + 4.30 + 6.30 + 8.30 + (1.30 AM UPTO SAT) According to sources, Watson 10.30 PM + (12.30 MN + 2.30 AM UPTO SAT) WADI AL SAIL 2.45 + 3.15 + 5.45 + 8.15 + 10.45 is playing the part originally PM + (1.15 AM UPTO SAT) SEEF (I) 12.00 + 2.00 + 4.00 + 6.00 + 8.00 + GOLD intended for Emma Stone, who 10.00 PM + 12.00 MN + (2.00 AM UPTO SAT) (PG-13) (HINDI/DRAMA/SPORT/HISTORY) NEW Emma is a certified MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE FALLOUT AKSHAY KUMAR, FARHAN AKHTAR, MOUNI ROY was unable to join the project SAAR 10.45 AM + 12.45 + 2.45 + 4.45 + 6.45 + (PG-15) (ACTION/THRILLER/CRIME) because of promotional obliga- yoga teacher. She took 8.45 + 10.45 PM + (12.45 MN UPTO SAT) SEEF (II) 10.30 AM + 1.30 + 10.30 PM + (1.30 TOM CRUISE, HENRY CAVILL, VING RHAMES AM UPTO SAT) tions for the film “The Favour- up the practice because WADI AL SAIL 11.30 AM + 1.30 + 3.30 + 5.30 + CINECO (20) 10.30 AM + 1.30 + 4.30 + 7.30 + ite”, reports variety.com. 7.30 + 9.30 + 11.30 PM + (1.30 AM UPTO SAT) she felt the need to 10.30 PM + (1.30 AM UPTO SAT) HAPPY PHIRR BHAG JAYEGI Gerwig is writing and direct- find a centre for herself SEEF (II) 12.30 + 3.30 + 6.30 + 9.30 PM + (12.30 (PG-15) (HINDI/COMEDY) NEW THE DARKEST MINDS MN UPTO SAT) JIMMY SHEIRGILL, SONAKSHI SINHA, DIANA ing. Stars like Meryl Streep, (PG-13) (THRILLER/SCI-FICTION) NEW PENTY Laura Dern, Saoirse Ronan, AMANDLA STENBERG, MANDY MOORE, BRADLEY WADI AL SAIL 12.30 + 6.15 PM + 12.00 MN WHITFORD SEEF (I) 2.00 + 7.30 PM + (1.00 AM UPTO SAT) Timothee Chalamet and Flor- loves and Christmas without SKYSCRAPER ence Pugh are in negotiations to their father. CINECO (20) 11.15 AM + 1.30 + 3.45 + 6.00 + JAWANI PHIR NAHI ANI 2 8.15 + 10.30 PM + (12.45 MN UPTO SAT) (PG-13) (ACTION/THRILLERA/DRAMA) feature in the adaptation of the With production expected to DWAYNE JOHNSON, NEVE CAMPBELL, PABLO (PG-13) (URDU/COMEDY/ROMANTIC) NEW SEEF (II) 2.30 + 4.45 + 7.00 + 9.15 + 11.30 PM + SCHREIBER MAWRA HOCANE, KANWALJIT SINGH, HUMAYUN Louisa May Alcott classic novel. start next month, Sony Pictures (1.45 AM UPTO SAT) SAEED CINECO (20) 12.15 + 2.30 + 4.45 + 7.00+ 9.15 + “Little Women” follows the moved quickly to approach SAAR 5.30 + 7.45 + 10.00 PM + (12.15 MN UPTO 11.30 PM + (1.45 AM UPTO SAT) SEEF (I) 4.00 + 9.45 PM lives of sisters Amy, Jo, Beth Watson. SAT) SEEF (II) 11.45 AM + 2.00 + 4.15 + 6.30 + 8.45 + AL HAMRA ON WEDNESDAY 22ND: 12.00 MN and Meg and their mother in Roles are still being worked WADI AL SAIL 6.15 + 8.30 + 10.45 PM + (1.00 11.00 PM + (1.15 AM UPTO SAT) FROM THURSDAY 23RD: 12.00 NOON Civil War-era Massachusetts as out and it is not known which AM UPTO SAT) they navigate growing up, first Emma Watson sister Watson would be playing. CHRISTOPHER ROBIN LOAD WEDDING PAPILLION (PG) (FAMILY/ADVENTURE/COMEDY) (PG-13) (URDU/COMEDY/ROMANTIC) NEW (15+) (THRILLER/DRAMA/BIOGRAPHY) NEW EWAN MCGREFOR, HAYLEY ATWELL, BRONTE MEHWISH HAYAT, FAHAD MUSTAFA (II), SAMINA CHARLIE HUNNAM, RAMI MALEK CARMICHAEL AHMED CINECO (20) 11.00 AM + 1.45 + 4.30 + 7.15 + CINECO (20) 10.45 AM + 1.00 + 3.15 + 5.30 + SEEF (I) 10.30 AM + 1.15 + 7.00 PM + (12.45 MN 10.00 PM + (12.45 MN UPTO SAT) 7.45 + 10.00 PM + (12.15 MN UPTO SAT) UPTO SAT) SEEF (II) 7.45 + 10.30 PM + (1.15 AM UPTO SAT) SEEF (II) 10.45 AM + 1.00 + 3.15 + 5.30 PM AL HAMRA 22ND: 9.00 PM FROM THURSDAY GotG 3 production put on hold WADI AL SAIL 3.30 + 9.15 PM 23RD: 3.00 PM HOTELTRANSYLVANIA 3: SUMMER IANS | Los Angeles CHARMING (PG) (ANIMATION/COMEDY/DRAMA) PARWAAZ HAI JUNOON (PG-13) (ANIMATION/COMEDY) NEW ADAM SANDLER, ANDY SAMBERG, FRAN (PG-13) (URDU/DRAMA/COMEDY/ROMANTIC) NEW he production of “Guardi- DEMI LOVATO, WILMER VALDERRAMA, SIA DRESCHER HAMZA ALI ABBASI, AHAD RAZA MIR, SHAZ CINECO (20) 11.30 AM + 1.30 + 3.30 + 5.30 + KHAN Tans of the Galaxy Vol 3” is CINECO (20) 11.00 AM + 1.00 + 3.00 + 5.00 + being put on hold for the time 7.00 + 9.00 + 11.00 PM + (1.00 AM UPTO SAT) 7.30 + 9.30 + 11.30 PM + (1.30 AM UPTO SAT) SEEF (I) 11.15 AM + 4.45 + 10.15 PM being as Marvel and Disney re- SEEF (II) 10.45 AM + 12.45 + 2.45 + 4.45 + 6.45 SEEF (II) 2.30 + 6.45 + 11.00 PM AL HAMRA 6.00 PM + 8.45 PM group on the project. THE INCREDIBLES 2 LAKSHMI SAAR 11.30 AM + 1.30 + 3.30 PM “A small group which (PG) (ANIMATION/ACTION/ADVENTURE) (TAMIIL) NEW was getting started with the WADI AL SAIL 12.15 + 2.15 + 4.15 PM CRAIG T. NELSON, SAMUEL L. JACKSON, CATHE- PRABHU DEVA, AISHWARYA RAJESH, SALMAN RINE KEENER YUSYFF KHAN pre-production work has been FROM A HOUSE ON WILLOW STREET CINECO (20) 1.15 + 6.00 + 10.45 PM AL HAMRA FROM THURSDAY 23RD: 9.00 PM + told that they are free to look (15+) (THRILLER/HORROR) NEW (12.00 MN UPTO SAT) for new work,” hollywood - CARLYN BURCHELL, SHARNI VINSON, GUSTAV OCEAN’S EIGHT GERDENER reporter.com quoted several (PG-15) (COMEDY/CRIME) CHRISTOPHER ROBIN sources as saying. CINECO (20) 10.30 AM + 12.30 + 5.00 + 9.30 PM SANDRA BULLOCK, CATE BLANCHETT, ANNE (PG) (FAMILY/ADVENTURE/COMEDY) James Gunn and Dave Bautista + (2.00 AM UPTO SAT) HATHAWAY EWAN MCGREFOR, HAYLEY ATWELL, BRONTE The film was supposed to be SEEF (II) 5.30 + 7.30 + 9.30 + 11.30 PM + (1.30 CINECO (20) 11.00 AM + 3.45 + 8.30 + (1.15 AM CARMICHAEL directed by James Gunn, who AM UPTO SAT) UPTO SAT) WADI AL SAIL 11.15 AM + 1.30 + 3.45 PM had directed and written the and more of a “regrouping” as Actor Bautista, who plays al- first two parts of the franchise. Marvel and Disney look for a ien warrior Drax, has continued But Gunn got fired by Disney filmmaker to take on the third to show his disappointment on studio when his controversial installment of a franchise that social media and tagged Disney Garner helping Mendes wants to start acting tweets on paedophilia and rape has grossed over $1.6 billion and in a tweet featuring disturbing Affleck just for kids resurfaced. made stars out of Chris Pratt, clips of Mike Cernovich, one of IANS | Los Angeles “Finding the right role is the The principal photography Dave Bautista and Zoe Saldana. conservative figures who led a IANS | Los Angeles right role. It’s not about the of the project was scheduled “The timeline has been campaign to get Gunn fired. fter making a name as a type of film, or whatever, but to start in January or February pushed out,” added another At the moment, Marvel and ctress Jennifer Garner, Asinger, Shawn Mendes is yeah, I want to do it soon.” next year. The project was to source. Disney are busy looking for a Awho has admitted her ready to make the jump to the The “In My Blood” sing - have gone into full pre-produc- The controversial firing has filmmaker. According to one former husband and actor big screen as an actor. er has even received “a few tion mode this year. rankled the cast which in an source, “Thor: Ragnarok” direc- Ben Affleck into a rehab, is “I to stop touring as much scripts” and started taking act- One source characterised the open letter asked the studio to tor Taika Waititi had a meeting helping him just for the sake to start acting,” Mendes said. ing lessons. production hold as temporary rehire Gunn. with Marvel. of their children. A source said that the 46-year-old “Peppermint” actress is helping the Oscar CHANGE OF NAME Kirstie Alley ‘almost winner for the sake of their ran off and married’ three children -- Violet, I, MOHAMMED ALI I, MOHAMMED ALI I, MOHAMMED ALI s/o I, SHAGUFTA ALI AHMED W/o Seraphina and Samuel. MANGALORE AHAMED MANGALORE AHAMED AHAMED, holding Indian MOHAMMED ALI, holding Indian John Travolta “The beauty has no inter- ABDULLAH, Father of ISMAIL ABDULLAH, Father of AAZIM Passport No. Z4358063, dated Passport No. M9746055, dated est in getting back together ALI , holding Indian Passport No. ABDULLAH, holding Indian 27.12.2017 issued at BAHRAIN, 20.12.2015 issued at BAHRAIN, IANS | Los Angeles with the ‘Argo’ star even R8318834, dated 26.12.2017 issued Passport No. M4599832, dated having permanent residence at having permanent residence though they have been drag- at BAHRAIN, having permanent 06.04.2015 issued at BAHRAIN, (full address in India) H. 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(Surname) MANGALORE Objection(s) if any, may be may be forwarded to Embassy her past romances, reports Mobile technician cum Objection(s) if any, may be AHAMED ABDULLAH. forwarded to Embassy of India, of India, P.O Box 26106, Al Seef, people.com. Salesperson required for a forwarded to Embassy of India, Objection(s) if any, may be P.O Box 26106, Al Seef, Kingdom of Kingdom of Bahrain. “I almost ran off and newly opened Mobile Shop P.O Box 26106, Al Seef, Kingdom of forwarded to Embassy of India, Bahrain. married John. I did love in Zinj. Call or Whatsapp Bahrain. P.O Box 26106, Al Seef, Kingdom of him, I still love him,” Alley 3666-1533 Bahrain. said. 17 SUNDAY, AUGUST 26, 2018 sports

Mohoric makes Hami snatches Spa pole amends to claim lead

Lewis Hamilton clocks• 1min 58.179sec for Mercedes

Sebastian Vettel second• for Ferrari in 1:58.905

AFP | Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium

ewis Hamilton tip-toed his way to a memorable Lrecord fifth pole posi - tion at the Belgian Grand Prix yesterday as he and Mercedes handled the capricious weather conditions at the famous Spa-Francorchamps circuit with tactical aplomb. Slovenia’s Matej Mohoric (C) of Team Bahrain-Merida crosses the finish line The championship leader produced a decisive lap in the AFP | Merzig, Germany ishers and the Team Sky rid- last drying seconds of a rain- er is out of contention for the hit session in 1min 58.179sec Mercedes’ British driver Lewis Hamilton competes during the qualifying session at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit in Spa lovenia’s Matej Mohoric German title. to outpace nearest rival Sebas- Smade amends for his nar- The 23-year-old Team Bah- tian Vettel of Ferrari, who is 24 had not managed their strategy of Haas, their teams taking a row defeat the day earliere by rain–Merida rider won the points behind him in the title well in the rapidly-changing positive view of the conditions winning the third stage of the stage from Trier to Merzig, race, by 0.726sec. conditions. and timing their tyre-changes Tour of Germany yesterday to covering the 177 kilometres in “That was excruciating, an “We didn’t time it great, but, perfectly. claim the overall lead on the four hours, 12.28 minutes, in a awesome lap, you really nailed look, in these conditions we Kimi Raikkonen, in the sec- penultimate day. blanket finish with Germany’s it in that last sector,” Hamilton’s That was one of might as well take second,” he ond Ferrari, had looked a likely Tour de France winner Ge- Nils Politt second and Bel - race engineer Pete Bonnington the toughest I can said. front-row qualifier before heavy raint Thomas of Wales was gium’s Pieter Vanspeybrouck told him on team radio. remember. The track “Kimi (Raikkonen) was obvi- rain swept across the circuit again outside the first ten fin- third. “That was one of the toughest looked dry in some ously rushing to get out again and he ended up sixth ahead Having lost out on the line I can remember,” said Hamilton places, but it was – but look now and we have sun- of Max Verstappen and his to Germany’s Maximilian who had claimed the 78th pole actually wet. It was shine and it is dry. Renault-bound Red Bull team- Schachmann in Friday’s photo of his career thanks to well- so hard... I went off “I had a bit of traffic with Es- mate Daniel Ricciardo. finish in Trier, Mohoric made timed laps in the improving con- teban and maybe I was not as Kevin Magnussen, in the sec- 177km no mistake 24 hours later in ditions at the end of the session. twice, but I am so calm as I would like to be, but ond Haas, was ninth and Valtteri The 23-year-old Team Merzig by passing Politt in the “The track looked dry in some glad I managed to hopefully tomorrow we will Bottas, in the second Mercedes, Bahrain–Merida final metres to take the stage places, but it was actually wet. It keep it together have the pace with the car.” 10th, with the Finn knowing rider won the stage and claim the red jersey as was so hard... I went off twice, LEWIS HAMILTON Esteban Ocon took third place that he starts Sunday’s race from from Trier to Merzig, Tour leader. but I am so glad I managed to for the re-born Force India the back of the grid after col- covering the 177 Berlin-born Schachmann keep it together. Ferrari. Everyone is on the edge team, under new ownership, lecting grid penalties for tak- kilometres in four finished seventh and is now “It’s so competitive this year of their seats.” ahead of his team-mate Sergio ing a limit-breaking fourth new hours, 12.28 minutes. six seconds behind Mohoric and we are in a big fight with Vettel conceded that Ferrari Perez and Romain Grosjean engine. in second overall.

Serena takes French Open catsuit ban in stride Fight card revealed for Brave 15 TDT | Manama feature Godofredo “Pepey” feat for Ahmed Amir in Brave The fight card features six AFP | Paris, time Grand Slam champion Castro from Brazil facing Alex Combat Federation during nations including Brazil, Co- said as she met reporters in rave Combat Federation “Rolo” Torres from Colombia Brave 11. Ricardo Tirloni from lombia, Peru, Argentina, Mexico erena Williams downplayed Flushing Meadows, New York, Bhas revealed the full fight in a lightweight bout. Brazil will face Ramon Cardozo and Paraguay. Colombia, Peru Sany idea of friction between where the US Open begins on card for Brave 15 taking place The co-main event will fea- from Mexico in a lightweight and Paraguay will be represent- herself and the French Tennis Monday. on 7th September in Coliseo ture Gabriel Miranda from Bra- matchup. ed for the first time in Brave Federation Saturday after Ro- “I feel like if they know that Bicentenario at Bucaramanga, zil will make his promotional Geraldo “Luan Santana” will Combat Federation. land Garros chiefs described some things are for health rea- Colombia. debut at Brave Combat Feder- face Jaime “Instinto” Cordoba Brazil will be featuring sev- the “Black Panther” catsuit sons, then there’s no way that Brave 15 marks the first event ation against Fernando Noriega from Peru in a welterweight en athletes to compete in the she wore at the French Open they wouldn’t be OK with it.” taking place in the continent of from Peru in the featherweight bout. Mauricio Reis from Bra- fight card. Multiple partner- as “going too far”. Williams will be vying to South America in a nation other division. Cleiton Silva from zil will face Mauricio Otalora ships were signed by the Bah- “I think that obviously the match Margaret Court’s record than in Brazil. Brazil will return to face Pedro from Colombia in the welter- rain based promotion with IS Grand Slams have a right to of 24 major titles with a first Brave 15 will be held under Colman from Paraguay in the weight division and Eduardo 360 Sport & Entertainment, do what they want to,” the 23- Grand Slam victory since the the patronage of His Highness lightweight division. Garvon from Brazil will face Vanguardia Liberal, JJ Sonido, birth of her daughter Olympia Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Cleiton had made a statement Matias Juarez from Argentina Canal TRO and Avianca to host last September. Khalifa. The main event will after handing over the first de- in a catchweight bout. the event. But the catsuit question was the first she faced. The 36-year-old American star stunned Paris this year in Sabalenka continues breakout her body-hugging outfit which she said was inspired by the season with another WTA final “Black Panther” superhero movie and made her feel like AFP | Los Angeles a “warrior princess”. As well as describing it as ising star Aryna Sabalenka moved another “fun and functional”, Wil - Rstep closer to her first title after easing past liams insisted it helped her fifth seeded Julia Goerges 6-4, 7-6 (7/3) in the prevent a return of the blood semi-finals of the Connecticut Open. clots which put her life in The 20-year-old Belarusian has rocketed at Seef District too danger after giving birth last up the WTA Tour rankings this year, moving year. from being just inside the top 75 in the world Um al Hassan +973 17728699 However, the French Tennis at the end of 2017 to a career high 25 this Seef District +973 17364999 Federation (FFT) insist that week. the outfit or anything simi - “I played a lot of three sets this year,” said larly eye-catching will not be Sabalenka, who has reached her third fi - Serena Williams in her Black Panther welcome at Roland Garros in nal of 2018. “I’m more fresh, ready for the cat suit 2019. final.” SUNDAY, AUGUST 26, 2018 18

English Premier League Wolverhampton Wanderers 1 1 Manchester City Man City held by Wolves Arsenal 3 1 West Ham United Bournemouth 2 2 Everton Huddersfield Town 0 0 Cardiff City Emery gets first win as Arsenal battle back against West Ham Southampton 1 2 Leicester City Liverpool 1 0 Brighton and Hove Albion AFP | London German Bundesliga anchester City offered Fortuna Düsseldorf 1 2 FC Augsburg hope to the chasing Mpack that the Premier Hertha Berlin 1 0 1. FC Nuremberg League champions won’t be the SC Freiburg 0 2 Eintracht Frankfurt same unstoppable force as last Werder Bremen 1 1 Hannover 96 season in a 1-1 draw at Wolves on VfL Wolfsburg 2 1 FC Schalke 04 Saturday, while Arsenal ended their wait for a victory under Borussia Mönchengladbach 2 0 Bayer 04 Leverkusen new boss Unai Emery. Everton’s flying start to their French Ligue 1 new era under Marco Silva also stumbled as they threw away a Paris Saint-Germain 3 1 Angers 2-0 lead to draw 2-2 at Bourne- mouth and saw £50 million re- Italian Serie A cord signing Richarlison sent Juventus 2 0 Lazio off. City looked in ominous form to start the campaign in cruis- Spanish La Liga ing to victory against Arsenal Alaves 0 0 Real Betis at the Emirates and thrashing Huddersfield 6-1 last weekend. Aymeric Laporte heads home Manchester City’s equaliser against Wolves at Molineux But a mixture of an inspired English Championship performance from newly-pro- pected source 21 minutes from and even claimed it had been a Emirates a fortnight ago and Aston Villa 1 1 Reading moted Wolves and some misfor- time when Aymeric Laporte’s “good point” for his side. defeat in a five-goal thriller Blackburn Rovers 1 0 Brentford tune for City means Liverpool towering header registered his “We created enough chances at Chelsea last weekend put can move two points ahead of first goal for the club. to win the game but it doesn’t the Spaniard under pressure Bolton Wanderers 0 3 Sheffield United their title rivals with victory Raheem Sterling and Sergio count and we drew the game to finally get points on the Derby County 2 0 Preston North End at home to Brighton later on Aguero struck the woodwork 1-1 and I don’t have too many board. Norwich City 0 3 Leeds United Saturday. for the visitors before the break regrets,” said Guardiola. His Arsenal side faced West Wolves opened the scoring and Aguero was denied again “There was a little lack of Ham, who are also pointless Queens Park Rangers 1 0 Wigan Athletic in highly controversial circum- by the crossbar with virtually rhythm sometimes but I am despite a near £100 million in- Sheffield Wednesday 2 1 Ipswich Town stances when Willy Boly turned the last kick of the game from a satisfied in general with the vestment in nine new players, Stoke City 2 0 Hull City Joao Moutinho’s cross into the fiercely dipping free-kick. performance.” and the Hammers went in front net with his arm. However, City boss Pep Guar- City ensured Emery was thanks to Marco Arnautovic’s Swansea City 0 1 Bristol City City responded via an unex- diola insisted he had no regrets handed a baptism of fire at the fine long-range strike. Nottingham Forest 2 2 Birmingham City Lyon face Champions League PSG continue perfect start stadium ban after CSKA riot

AFP | Lyon, France ban, which includes a second a Europa League return leg match behind closed doors if in March where Lyon lost EFA will order Lyon to there is further trouble, with 3-2 on the night and went Uplay their next Champions UEFA expected to confirm the out on away goals in a tense League game behind closed ban on Monday. atmosphere. doors after scenes of gang vio- “Lyon has heard about the A group of 100 hooded black- lence ahead of a Europa League UEFA disciplinary commis- clad fans pelted police ahead last-16 game with CSKA Mos- sion’s decision and will appeal of the game and one man was cow in March, the club said it when we discover exactly sentenced to 18 months in jail Saturday. why,” the club said. and others receive suspended Lyon revealed the upcoming The game concerned was sentences.

VAR sparks controversy in new Paris Saint-Germain’s French forward Kylian Mbappe (C) kicks the ball in front of Angers’ Croatian defender Mateo Bundesliga season Pavlovic (L) and Angers’ French midfielder Baptiste Santamaria (R) AFP | Berlin AFP | Paris but again it was difficult,” said the former Borussia Dortmund Tuchel. “We are not fresh at the coach lined his side up in an he video assistant referee ylian Mbappe again made moment because we have been unusual 3-4-2-1 formation, and T(VAR) has made a contro- Ka decisive contribution as working so hard at training dur- the early signs were promising versial start to the new Bunde- Paris Saint-Germain’s superstar ing the week.” enough. sliga season in Germany which front three combined for the It was the first time in six A brilliant Thiago Silva inter- left Hoffenheim coach Julian goals in a 3-1 win over Angers months that Mbappe, Cavani ception on halfway led to Ney- Nagelsmann fuming. in Ligue 1 on Saturday. and Neymar had all played to- mar sending a low ball across The VAR worked well at the On his first start since win- gether, with the latter having goal for Cavani to turn in a World Cup in Russia, but add- ning the World Cup with missed the end of last season 12th-minute opener, and the ed to its blighted reputation in France last month, Mbappe due to injury. Uruguayan headed off the post Germany during Bayern Mu- volleyed in PSG’s crucial second Tuchel also selected Angel from another Neymar cross nich’s 3-1 win over Hoffenheim goal just after the break at the Di Maria in his starting line-up, soon after. on Friday. Parc des Princes, and he then with that quartet alone having With the scores at 1-1 late set up Neymar for the goal that cost the capital side well over Kehrer’s difficult debut in the opening league game of clinched the points. 500 million euros ($581 mil- However, Angers got the the season, Nagelsmann was Arjen Robben of Bayern Munich hammers his team’s third goal past Oliver Before that, Edinson Cavani lion) in transfer fees in the last chance to equalise when Kehr- incensed when Bayern were Baumann of Hoffenheim during his team’s 3-1 win at the Allianz Arena had marked his first appear- five years. er brought down Flavien Tait in awarded a penalty after Franck ance of the season with an early “For me at the moment it is the box, a challenge that led to Ribery went down in the area opener, only for Thomas Man- very important to have ‘Ney’ on the defender being booked and following a Havard Nordtveit mann, 31, who will leave Hof- ben tapped home the rebound. gani’s penalty to bring Angers the field with the other three the visitors winning a penalty. tackle. fenheim at the end of the season However, the penalty had to back level midway through the key attacking players in Angel, Mangani duly slotted the Replays showed Bayern’s to coach RB Leipzig. be retaken as the VAR spotted first half. Kylian and ‘Edi’,” said Tuchel. spot-kick past Alphonse Areo- French winger jumped over “Football is a contact sport that the Dutchman entered the This was a third win in as “I want to find a position for all la, another French World Cup Nordtveit and no contact was and if the player is blocked, but area too early and Lewandowski many games for PSG to start the players.” winner returning to the side, made, but the VAR failed to there is no contact, then it is not finally converted the spot kick their defence of the French ti- The German coach also in his case at the expense of intervene after referee Bas - a foul -- it’s marginal. on 82 minutes. tle, and seeing all three mem- handed a debut to his compa- Gianluigi Buffon. tian Dankert awarded the “Where were the video as- Robben then added a third bers of his ‘MCN’ attack find the triot, the young defender Thilo Not happy with his team’s penalty. sistants?” goal in added time as defending net will have been a source of Kehrer, a recent 37 million-euro display, Tuchel took off Kehr- “Why the buildup to the Robert Lewandowski took champions Bayern made a win- great satisfaction for new coach signing from Schalke 04. er at the interval, sending on penalty was not checked is a the resulting penalty, but when ning start in their bid to claim Thomas Tuchel. To accommodate him as well youngster Stanley N’Soki and mystery to me,” scolded Nagels- his shot was saved, Arjen Rob- a seventh straight league title. “It was a deserved victory as so many attacking talents, reverting to a back four. SUNDAY, AUGUST 26, 2018 19

Nehwal subdues home Push claim as marathon crowd in badminton win erupts in controversy

AFP | Jakarta

apan’s Hiroto Inoue was accused of pushing Bah- Jraini runner Elhassan They made us run for Elabbassi and denying him gold the start line because as controversy overshadowed we were running a the end of the Asian Games mar- little bit late. We were athon on Saturday. all walking down and Both athletes had complaints they were like ‘Run! rejected by race officials after they made contact during a Run for the start’... India’s Saina Nehwal hits a return against Japan’s Nozomi Okuhara in their thrilling sprint finish, which It was pretty hectic. women’s singles match in women’s team quarter-final badminton Inoue won by a fraction of a They made us run an second. extra warm-up! AFP | Jakarta ond game by forcing Nehwal At the end of the 42-kilometre TONY PAYNE into errors, but the Indian vet- (26 miles) race through Jakar- ndia’s Saina Nehwal com- eran kept her calm. ta’s streets, two runners entered Ipared the cauldron atmos- “When you keep losing the stadium in Jakarta neck and The winning time was the phere in the Jakarta badmin- points then crowd support re- neck, before Inoue opened up a slowest at an Asian Games since ton arena to a game of foot- ally helps. In the second game small lead. 1982 in New Delhi, as the run- ball after her second-round she started well and went up In the final 100 metres, Elab- ners struggled with Jakarta’s win at the Asian Games to 8-4 but I am happy I could bassi attempted to overtake on baking heat and stifling humid- yesterday. come back,” said Nehwal. the inside but fell back after ity despite a 6.00am start time. Nehwal got past Indonesian “Sometimes when there are apparent contact. Tony Payne of Thailand, who teenager Fitriani 21-6, 21-14 in long rallies and conditions are “The number one (leader) placed eighth, said there was just 31 minutes to sail into the difficult you might have some pushed me,” said Elabbassi. “I some confusion before the start women’s singles quarter-finals. shots that you hit into the net would have won.” of the race, as the first athletics But the 28-year-old Nehwal, or miss out on. You have to Speaking to reporters after event of the Games experienced who won her second Com - control your game, be calm and the race, Inoue said he did not some teething problems. monwealth gold in April, said relaxed.” know what had happened, but “They made us run for the playing against the backdrop Nehwal’s team-mate PV had been “surprised” by the start line because we were run- of an intimidating crowd is Sindhu has eclipsed Nehwal contact. ning a little bit late,” said the always tricky. as India’s biggest badminton The Japanese team later re- Japan’s Hiroto Inoue (L) and Bahrain’s Elhassan Elabbassi run toward the finish New Zealand-born athlete. “Easy win but a tough match. star after winning silver at the ported Elabbassi for attempting line “We were all walking down She has been playing well. She 2016 Olympics. to overtake on the inside when and they were like ‘Run! Run is not an easy opponent to play But former world number there was no gap. for the start’... It was pretty hec- against. The crowd was with one Nehwal, who has won over Referee Vadim Nigmatov re- Japanese athlete and “almost race favourite Inoue crossing tic. They made us run an extra her,” Nehwal told reporters. 23 international titles, said jected both teams’ complaints went down”. the line marginally ahead. warm-up!” “It’s crazy. It’s how football tournaments like the Asian to leave Inoue with the gold “The Japan guy, when he saw Duo Bujie, a Chinese athlete Inoue’s win makes the Tokyo or cricket matches are. You Games and Olympics are al- medal. Each side has the right he was almost overtaken, he from Tibet who took to mara- 2020 hopeful the first Japanese have to play against so many ways unpredictable. to appeal. decided to push,” said Kilonzo. thon running after a childhood men’s marathon champion of them. Sometimes it plays in China’s world number two Elabbassi’s coach Gregory Both athletes were credited spent herding yaks, finished 26 since Hiroshima 1986, when your head,” said Nehwal. Shi Yuqi and India’s Kidambi Kilonzo said his athlete had with a time of 2 hours, 17 min- seconds further back to take Takeyuki Nakayama set the ex- The 19-year-old Fitriani Srikanth both crashed out on a been deliberately pushed by the utes and 22 seconds, with pre- bronze. isting Games record of 2:08:21. tried to come back in the sec- day of men’s upsets on Friday.

Bahrain’s efforts Rim wins North Korea’s sixth weightlifting gold noted

AFP | Jakarta But her emotions finally got and had harboured hopes of up- TDT | Manama the better of her as the North setting their neighbours from im Un Sim blew away a Korean anthem rang around the across the heavily fortified bor- ahrain’s national hand- Rquality field Saturday to Jakarta International Expo are- der. Bball team will play in the win North Korea’s sixth 2018 na for the sixth time in six days But Mun Yu-ra could only semi-finals against Japan, Asian Games weightlifting gold of competition. finish a disappointing third on who came second in Group and then declared her big sister The tears cascaded down her 231kg, while Kim Suh-yeon was ‘B’ in the main round. The would complete a glittering fam- cheeks as her country’s flag fourth after appearing to pass semi-finals are scheduled ily double. was raised and she returned to out dramatically during one of for Monday, while the final After kicking off the sister a well-worn script to explain her lifts. will take place on Wednes- act by adding the 69kg class why. As Kim pushed the bar above day. gold to her Asian Champion- “I was thinking of the moth- her head on her second clean In shooting, Hasan Majed ship and Universiade titles, erland and our supreme leader and jerk attempt at 130kg she and Maryam Hassani will Rim said she was looking for- Kim Jong Un,” she said. appeared to faint and lay mo- get into action today in the ward to watching her sibling tionless for a moment. second round of the quali- win the 75kg competition on Paramedics on stage Paramedics rushed on stage fying round, and look to put Sunday. Rim added: “My sister told me but she was able to get up and in a superb performance to “I am very confident about N Korea’s Rim Un Sim that we should give back the bravely returned a few minutes reach the finals. the chances of ‘Onni’ (‘big sis- love that we received from our later to complete a gritty final Hassani reached the sec- ter’) tomorrow,” the 22-year-old a 13kg win over Hung Wan-ting competition. supreme leader. I think I con- lift at the same weight to clinch ond stage after coming 13th said of Olympic champion Rim of Taiwan. There had not been a flicker of tributed a little to that.” fourth place. with 64 points, just 9 behind Jong Sim, who is three years Her cheerful demeanour chat- joy or even a wave to the crowd She said her focus now is to Hung then showed fierce de- the first placer, while Mar- her senior. ting to reporters after victory from Rim after her final massive try to emulate her sister and termination to lift 130kg with yam could claim 23 points “I predict she will win gold was light years away from her clean and jerk of 137kg gave her become an Olympic champion. her final attempt to snatch the in the first session, 19 in the also,” Rim said, after breezing to stern “game face” during the a huge winning total of 246kg. South Korea had two entries silver from Mun. second and 22 in the third. Meanwhile, Supreme Council for Youth and Sports assistant secretary general and Bahrain Olym- pic Committee (BOC) secre- Chinese speedster Su coasts into 100m semi finals tary general Abdulrahman Askar received in Jakarta AFP | Jakarta Asian record. president of the Olympic Su admitted he had made a Council of Asia (OCA) Shai- hinese speedster Su Bing- slow start to the meet in Ja - kh Ahmed Al Fahd Al Subah Ctian sailed through his Asian karta, but said he was relaxed of Kuwait, who is attend- Games heat on Saturday as he about finding an extra burst ing part of the 18th Asian saved his energy for an expected of pace in Sunday’s semis and Games, being held in Jakar- attempt on the continent’s 100 final. ta and Palembang. metres record. 10.27 “There are many races later, Shaikh Ahmed commend- Su Bingtian finished the Su’s 10.27sec was enough to race in 10.27seconds so for me, this one does not need ed the results of the Bahrain win his heat but only the sev- to be the best,” he said. handball team at the games enth-fastest time overall, and “For me, I just need to have my and also congratulated the way off the 9.91 he clocked in normal performance, should not athletics team on winning June to equal Femi Ogunode’s (L-R) Hong Kong’s Ng Ka Fung, Taiwan’s Wang Weihsu and China’s Su Bingtian think too much,” Su added. the first medal. compete in a heat of the men’s 100m athletics event SUNDAY, AUGUST 26, 2018 20

The unified Korean women’s canoeing team competes in women’s 200-meter dragon boat race Weightlifter sets eternal record Unified Korea win tearful Asian Games bronze

AFP | Jakarta and to my country. I always represent my country, never lose an opportunity,” ran’s Sohrab Moradi set a weight- Istomin said. lifting world record that could World champion Kento Momota was Ilast forever on Saturday as tearful sent crashing out of the men’s badmin- North and South Korean athletes com- ton by Anthony Ginting as the home bined to win a highly symbolic medal favourite raised the roof at the Jakarta at the Asian Games. arena. Olympic champion Moradi, who The crowd’s loudest cheer of the served a two-year doping ban from night was for homegrown teenage 2013, hoisted a 189kg snatch en route to sprinter Lalu Zohri’s victory in his victory in the men’s 94kg class, break- 100m heat. ing weightlifting’s longest standing The rags-to-riches story of world world record set in 1999. junior 100m champion Lalu -- who Moradi’s lift could stay on the record hails from earthquake-struck north- books in perpetuity as after the Games ern Lombok, and grew up in a bamboo in Indonesia, all the weight classes will shack -- has won hearts across Indo- change beginning with November’s nesia. world championships. In the final medal event of the day, “I feel very happy to know that my Tajinderpal Singh Toor claimed India’s name will always remain on all the 94kg ninth-ever gold in the men’s shot put, world records,” beamed the Iranian. but their first since 2002. Moradi’s triumph for the ages came At the end of day seven, China had on a day when the Unified Korea team, extended their lead on the medals table, testament to this year’s marked im - with 72 golds to Japan’s 34 and 25 for provement in Korean ties, won an emo- South Korea. tional dragon boating bronze medal. About 17,000 athletes and officials The North and South Korean athletes are taking part in the 18th Asian Games, were in tears as they sung “Arirang”, a the biggest sports event in Indonesia’s traditional Korean folk song, to cele- 1 Sohrab Moradi of Iran performs a lift to break the world record in the men’s 94kg class weightlifting event history. brate winning their medal. Both Korean teams marched together seeing each other but we both know China’s Su Bingtian, joint holder of at the opening ceremony and they have the same song and speak the same lan- Asia’s men’s 100m record, eased into also joined forces in rowing and wom- guage.” the semis. en’s basketball at the regional Olympics. China continued its dominance of “I was deeply emotional,” said South Cat’s amazing the women’s hammer, claiming both Korean canoeist Eun Jeong-byun. A cat strayed onto the track during the gold and silver for the fifth consecutive “We’re divided and forbidden from women’s 100m hurdles heats, after Asian Games -- a record stretching back to the sport’s introduction. And Daria Maslova won Kyrgyzstan’s Medal list first ever track medal at the regional Olympics, storming home in the women’s 10,000m with a time of 32:07.23. Rank Country Gold Silver Bronze Total In tennis, Uzbekistan’s world num- 1 China 72 51 30 153 ber 75 Denis Istomin beat China’s Wu 2 Japan 34 31 44 109 Yibing in three sets to win men’s singles 3 S Korea 25 26 33 84 gold -- before jumping on a plane for 4 Iran 14 11 9 34 a 27-hour journey to the US Open in 5 Indonesia 10 12 16 38 New York. 6 N Korea 10 5 6 21 Istomin, 31, came from behind to 7 Thailand 8 8 24 40 beat the reigning US Open boys’ cham- 8 India 7 5 17 29 pion 2-6, 6-2, 7-6 (7/2) in Palembang. 9 Taipei 6 11 13 30 10 Uzbekistan 5 10 7 22 He plays his first-round match at the 25 Bahrain 0 2 0 2 season’s final Grand Slam on Monday. Uzbekistan’s Denis Istomin plays a shot against India’s Prajnesh Gunneswaran during their men’s “I think it shows it means a lot to me singles semi-final tennis match