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Bushehri resigns after grilling, blames ‘influential’ contractors Tabtabaei: Roads broken like biscuits • Interior minister grilled in open session

By B Izzak reform and the interests of the nation,” she concluded. KUWAIT: In a dramatic turn of events, Speaker Marzouq Al-Ghanem said he Minister of Public Works and Minister of received a no-confidence motion signed State for Housing Affairs Jenan Bushehri by 10 lawmakers and set Nov 21 for a spe- yesterday announced her resignation from cial session to vote on the motion. He said the government at the end of a lengthy that the session will stand until he is noti- grilling in the National Assembly, which she fied officially that the resignation has been accused “influential” contractors of back- accepted. The Assembly later began the ing. The minister announced her resigna- grilling debate of Interior Minister Sheikh tion after 10 MPs filed a no-confidence Khaled Al-Jarrah Al-Sabah by MP Riyadh motion against her amid reports that a sec- Al-Adasani in an open session, after the ond motion was also signed by 10 more government’s request for a closed door MPs. Parliamentary sources even said that session did not get the required majority. as many as 25 lawmakers were ready to The Assembly also removed a grilling support the no-confidence motion, the against the former finance minister after number required to dismiss her. he resigned. “I am proud that I stood against the Earlier, Bushehri refuted allegations by grilling of companies and contractors. I am MP Omar Al-Tabtabaei, who grilled her, proud that I did not sign some transactions that she committed several legal and finan- for some of those who stood against me,” cial violations. She said that she barred 14 the minister said. “I stood with public companies from housing projects because funds and the state and they were the they were very late in completing their price for the no-confidence motion against projects, adding that she wrote to the me. I announce my resignation and place it Council of Ministers to bar them by the in the hands of the prime minister,” she government. The minister also said she said. “Reform has become an impossible imposed a total of KD 24 million in fines, KUWAIT: Picture combo shows MP Omar Al-Tabtabaei and Minister of Public Works and Minister of State for Housing Affairs Jenan Bushehri task. Companies in the Abdullah Al-Salem the highest in history, on violating during a grilling debate yesterday. — Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat (Assembly) chamber are stronger than Continued on Page 24

rocket hitting a house and another nar- News in brief Exchange of fire rowly missing passing cars on a highway. A factory in the city of Sderot was also hit, sparking a fire. Israeli medics said Three actors stabbed in Riyadh after Israel kills they had treated 39 people. Reports that a separate strike targeted RIYADH: A Yemeni man stabbed three actors at a top commander an Islamic Jihad member in Damascus performance in the Saudi capital, police said yes- added to the day’s tensions. Islamic Jihad terday, in the first such attack since the ultraconser- GAZA CITY: Israel’s military killed a confirmed one of its officials, Akram vative kingdom began easing decades-old restric- commander of the Palestinian militant Ajouri, was targeted in Damascus, with tions on entertainment. The 33-year-old knife- group Islamic Jihad in a strike on his Syrian state news agency SANA report- wielding assailant was arrested after state television home in the Gaza Strip yesterday, trigger- ing an Israeli strike had hit Ajouri’s home, footage showed him storming a musical perform- ing exchanges of fire and fears of a severe “killing his son Muadh and another per- ance in Riyadh’s King Abdullah Park by what escalation in violence. The targeted strike son”. Israel did not comment on that appeared to be a foreign theatre troupe. — AFP led to barrages of retaliatory rocket fire strike. An AFP correspondent at the scene into Israel followed by Israeli air raids, of the dawn strike saw a partially Jordan foils terror plot and Gaza’s health ministry reported five destroyed three-storey building in a chic people killed and 30 wounded in the neighborhood of the capital not far from Palestinian enclave. Israel said it targeted AMMAN: Jordanian intelligence recently foiled a the Lebanese embassy. Glass had been Islamic Jihad militant sites as well as plot by two suspected militants to mount terror blasted from one of the windows. rocket-launching squads in the raids. attacks against US and Israeli diplomats alongside The initial Israeli raid in Gaza early The rocket fire into Israel caused dam- GAZA CITY: Mourners chant slogans as they carry the body of Palestinian Islamic US troops deployed at a military base in the south yesterday, thought to have been carried age and several injuries, with at least one Jihad senior leader Baha Abu Al-Ata during his funeral yesterday. — AFP of the country, state-owned Al-Rai newspaper Continued on Page 24 reported yesterday. It said the suspects had planned to drive vehicles into their targets and attack them with firearms and knives. — Reuters stalemate is a setback for Mumbai, Maharashtra which is home to business tycoons, the stock market and the glitzy Bollywood EU: Israel settlement FT names first female editor film industry. placed under The move is also a blow for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu-nation- goods must be labeled LONDON: The Financial Times yesterday alist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which BRUSSELS: The EU’s top court ruled That way, it said, consumers can make announced that its deputy editor, Roula Khalaf, direct rule was expected to remain in control of yesterday that food products from choices based on “ethical considera- would take over as the newspaper’s editor next India’s richest state after winning the occupied Palestinian territories must tions and considerations relating to the year, the first woman to hold the post. She suc- MUMBAI: India’s financial capital was plunged into political uncertainty yes- most seats at last month’s polls. be labeled as such, drawing an angry observance of international law”. ceeds Lionel Barber, who will step down after “President Ram Nath Kovind signs response from Israel which slammed a The ECJ ruling effectively backs the almost 15 years in the top job. Khalaf joined the FT terday after the president imposed direct rule on wealthy Maharashtra state proclamation imposing President’s rule “double standard”. The European EU guidelines issued in 2015 on label- in 1995 as North Africa correspondent and went after weeks of deadlock over who would in Maharashtra,” the Press Trust of India Court of Justice said that under EU ing goods from Israeli-occupied areas, on to lead the paper’s coverage of the Arab Spring, form its government following fiercely reported, citing officials. The state was rules on food labeling, it must be clear which also prompted a furious which started in 2011. —AFP (See Page 12) fought elections. India has been battling ruled by the BJP and its rightwing where products are from - particularly response. At the time, Prime Minister an economic slowdown and the political Continued on Page 24 if they come from Israeli settlements. Continued on Page 24 Saudi video labels extremist ideas

DUBAI: A promotional video published by Saudi Arabia’s state security agency categorizes femi- Lebanon protesters nism, homosexuality and atheism as extremist ideas, even as the conservative kingdom seeks to clamor for citizenship promote tolerance and attract foreigners. The ani- mated clip posted on Twitter at the weekend by a BEIRUT: Draped in the Lebanese flag, identity,” she added. The politicians who verified account of the State Security Presidency 22-year-old Dana is bursting with pride do not want to change the century-old said “all forms of extremism and perversion are at taking part in Lebanon’s “revolution” - law, she says, are “patriarchal” and unacceptable”. — Reuters even if her home country refuses to give “racist”. The right to citizenship is one of her nationality. Standing amongst other many long-standing demands to have Saudi court convicts 38 people demonstrators in the capital, she explains found new life in the mass protests she was born in Beirut to a Lebanese sweeping Lebanon since Oct 17. RIYADH: A Saudi court has convicted 38 people mother and has spent all her life in the The unprecedented show of cross- of terrorism-related crimes, state-run Al Ekhbariya country. But like thousands of others in sectarian anger in the street brought television reported yesterday. The TV channel said Lebanon, her father is a foreigner and, down the government last month - but they were charged with financing terrorism and with Lebanese women unable to pass many other of the demonstrators’ with takfir. It said one of them “set up a terrorist down their nationality, she has been demands remain unmet. Outside the seat organization in prison”. It said the specialist crimi- deprived of citizenship. of government, 17-year-old Omar said nal court in Riyadh, which was set up to try terror- “My parents divorced before I was he’d only ever been to Syria once, but BEIRUT: A Lebanese demonstrator raises an old identity card during a march enti- ism cases, sentenced one man to 25 years, another even born. I grew up with my mother,” was consistently suffering the conse- tled “My Nationality, My Dignity” on Nov 10, 2019, calling for giving Lebanese to 20 years and a third to 15 years. — Reuters Dana told AFP. “I see myself as Lebanese, quences of his father’s nationality. but they don’t want to recognize my Continued on Page 24 women the right to pass on nationality to their children. — AFP 2 Local Wednesday, November 13, 2019 Kuwait’s Amir congratulates new State Audit Bureau head

Sheikh Sabah extends condolences to Bangladeshi President on train crash victims

KUWAIT: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah meets with Speaker of the National Assembly His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah meets with Oman’s outgoing Ambassador to Kuwait Marzouq Al-Ghanem and State Audit Bureau Chairman Faisal Al-Shaya. — Photos by Amiri Diwan and KUNA Adnan Bin Ahmad Al-Ansari.

KUWAIT: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al- Ambassador to Kuwait Adnan Bin Ahmad Al-Ansari Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah met yesterday with and Japan’s outgoing Ambassador to Kuwait Takashi Speaker of the National Assembly Marzouq Ali Al- Ashiki. Amiri Diwan Affairs Minister Sheikh Ali Al- Ghanem who introduced to His Highness newly Jarrah Al-Sabah attended the meetings. In the mean- appointed State Audit Bureau Chairman Faisal Fahad time, His Highness the Crown Prince received His Al-Shaya. Speaker Ghanem also introduced Shaya to Highness Sheikh Nasser Al-Mohammad. His Highness His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al- also met Abdullah Hamad Al-Mekhyal who handed to Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. His Highness the first copy of two documentary Earlier yesterday, His Highness the Amir Sheikh movies on heritage, culture and tradition. Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent a cable of In other news, His Highness the Amir Sheikh congratulations to the newly appointed head of the Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent a cable State Audit Bureau. In the cable, His Highness the Amir yesterday to President of Bangladesh Mohammad wished the official success in his new position, hoping Abdul Hamid, offering his condolences over casual- that he will serve the country and its people with dili- ties and injuries of a train His Highness the Amir gence and efficiency. His Highness the Crown Prince prayed to Allah Almighty to bestow mercy upon the Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and His dead and wished a speedy recovery for the injured. Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al- Al-Hamad Al-Sabah sent similar cables. Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and His Highness the Meanwhile, His Highness the Amir received His Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Highness Sheikh Nasser Al-Mohammad Al-Ahmad Al- Al-Sabah have sent similar cables to President His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah meets with Japan’s outgoing Ambassador to Kuwait Sabah. His Highness also hosted Oman’s outgoing Abdul Hamid. — KUNA Takashi Ashiki.

His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah meets with meets with Speaker of the National Assembly Marzouq Al-Ghanem and State His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah His Highness Sheikh Nasser Al-Mohammad Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah. Audit Bureau Chairman Faisal Al-Shaya. meets with Abdullah Hamad Al-Mekhyal.

Kuwait government praises efforts to protect state funds

KUWAIT: The Kuwaiti Cabinet touched on Affairs Anas Khaled Al-Saleh said the minis- committee and inked a memo for regular the legal measures recently taken by the ters kicked off the session by expressing consultations between the two countries’ legal team assigned by the Fatwa and congratulations to HH the Amir and HH the foreign ministries. Legislation Department regarding public Crown Prince on the anniversary of the funds’ squandering at the Public Institution birthday of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH). His Political developments For Social Services. Upon the documents Highness the Prime Minister briefed the min- The conferees discussed the political affairs and arguments presented by the team, the isters about outcome of the recent visit by in light of the reports on the current political British higher court issued a verdict, sus- the president of Singapore to the country developments on both Arab and international pending assets of the defendant Fahad and contents of the talks she held with His levels. Furthermore, they welcomed the Riyadh KUWAIT: His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Mazyad Al-Rajaan, the former director gen- Highness the Amir, focusing on the relations Agreement signed between the Yemeni legiti- Al-Sabah meets with Tajikistan’s Premier Qaher Rasoulzada. — KUNA eral of the institution, all over the world. bonding the two friendly countries, means of mate government and the Southern Cabinet ministers praised the relentless boosting cooperation in various fields in Transitional Council a few days ago, in efforts undertaken by the institution and the addition to the discussions on various response to Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz’s fatwa department for following up on the regional and international topics. He call and under the patronage of Crown Prince Kuwait PM holds talks cause of “assaulting the state public funds,” informed the executives about outcome of Mohammad bin Salman. The Kuwaiti Cabinet as a national duty. They urged all govern- the recent visit by the Estonian president to lauded the big role and serious endeavors with Tajik counterpart ment departments to do their best to eradi- Kuwait and the talks she held with His made by Saudi Arabia to bring views of the cate corruption, and called on the concerned Highness the Amir, dealing with means of two Yemeni sides closer together that led to authorities to pursue the procedures to boosting cooperation in various sectors this constructive deal, which will contribute to KUWAIT: His Highness the Prime number of senior officials at the reclaim the institution funds and seek to namely in commerce and investments. settling differences, and maintaining security Minister Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Prime Minister’s Diwan, the Foreign hand over the defendant to the Kuwaiti Moreover, His Highness the Prime Minister and stability in Yemen. The ministers congratu- Al-Hamad Al-Sabah on Monday held Ministry and Kuwait Investment official talks at Bayan Palace with the Authority were present in the talks, authorities for prosecution. touched on the current visit to the country lated Yemeni President Abdrabbuh Mansur visiting Premier of Tajikistan Qaher which also included Tajikistan This came during the Cabinet’s weekly by the Tajik president. Hadi on signing the accord, expressing their Rasoulzada. During the talks, they Premier’s accompanying delegation. meeting held at Bayan Palace on Monday confidence that it would achieve its objectives two sides discussed horizons of Following the talks, the two sides under chairmanship of His Highness the Amir’s letter in terms of restoring security, peace and har- cooperation in different fields to be celebrated, in the presence of Kuwait Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak In the meantime, Deputy Prime Minister mony in Yemen. in the interests of the two friendly and Tajikistan’s premiers, the signing Al-Hamad Al-Sabah. The council was and Foreign Minister Sheikh Sabah Al- They expressed their denunciation of the countries and their nations. In addi- of the executive program of coopera- informed about a recommendation by the Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah addressed the stabbing act against some foreign tourists tion, they reviewed the international tive deals on tourism. The program economic affairs committee regarding the session about his visit to Saudi Arabia and Jordanian citizens in Jerash, north of the and regional issues of common con- was signed by Minister Jabri and fourth annual report of the Kuwait Direct where he handed a letter from His Highness Jordanian capital. They stressed Kuwait’s cern and their countries’ stances head of Tajikistan’s tourism develop- Investment Promotion Authority (KDIPA), the Amir to the Saudi King on the close support to Jordan in all measures taken to towards them. ment authority Noaman Abdul containing a statistical report about its relations between the two sisterly countries. maintain its security and stability. In addi- Kuwait’s Deputy Prime Minister Ghaffarzadeh. Sheikh Jaber Al- activities and enterprises. The ministers He also talked about the recent visit to the tion, the Cabinet voiced its great sorrow and Foreign Minister Sheikh Sabah Mubarak held a dinner banquet in commended KDIPA’s distinguished efforts country by the minister of external affairs of over the bushfire broke out in New South Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, honor of Rasoulzada and his accom- to bolster the State status at the economic Burkina Faso-during which the two coun- Wales, east of Australia, that killed and Minister of Information and Minister panying delegation. level, enhance the business environment for tries inked deals for cooperation in aviation, wounded several people. The ministers of State for Youth Affairs Mohammad Meanwhile, Rasulzoda received in luring capitals and diversify income cultural, artistic, economic and technical expressed their sincere condolences to the Al-Jabri, Minister of State for his residence at Bayan Palace yester- resources. Moreover, they looked into rec- fields, in addition to inking a memo for hold- Iranian people over the earthquake took Economic Affairs and Acting Minister day Deputy Director General of ommendations regarding fish farming, and ing consultations between the two States’ place in southeastern Iran that killed and of Finance Maryam Al-Aqeel, Advisor Investment Affairs at Kuwait Fund For resolving the issue of the dumping site for foreign ministries. Moreover, Sheikh Sabah wounded several people. They expressed at the Prime Minister’s Office and Arab Economic Development used rubber tires in Al-Rahiah. Al-Khaled addressed the executives about regret over the cyclone in Bangladesh that head of the accompanying honorary (KFAED) Ghanim Sulaiman Al- mission Sheikh Dr Salem Jaber Al- Ghunaiman. Kuwait’s Ambassador to the recent visit to the country by the minis- led to material and human losses, wishing a Ahmad Al-Sabah, Deputy Foreign Pakistan, and non-resident Recent visits ter of external affairs of South Sudan. speedy recovery to those injured and pray- Minister Khaled Al-Jarallah and Ambassador in Tajikisyan Nassar Following the session, Deputy Prime During the visit, the two countries signed an ing to Allah Almighty to rest the victims’ Governor of Mubarak Al-Kabeer Abdulrahman Al-Mutiari attended the Minister and Minister of State for Cabinet agreement to establish a joint cooperation souls in eternal peace. — KUNA Mahmoud Boushehri as well as a meeting. — KUNA 3 Local Wednesday, November 13, 2019

KUWAIT: Pictures taken from the debate of a grilling filed by MP Omar Al-Tabtabai against Minister of Public Work and Minister of State for Housing Affairs Dr Jenan Boushehri during a National Assembly session yesterday. — Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat

4,608 liquor bottles seized at Shuwaikh Port

By Hanan Al-Saadoun and security information department said a man lodged a complaint against KUWAIT: Customs officers foiled an another man at Abdullah Al-Mubarak attempt to smuggle in around 4,608 police station claiming he attacked him liquor bottles into Kuwait. The contra- with a sharp object. Police arrested the bands were found in 384 cardboard box- suspect and detained him for further es that were in a shipment that arrived action. Meanwhile, the ministry from an Asian country at Shuwaikh Port. announced that it launched investiga- tions into claims of a citizen and a police Fight officer who accused each other of Following a video clip that went viral assault, as well as claims circulated on on social media showing a fight between social media that a high ranking ministry two persons, with one using a sharp official intervened and suspended the object, the interior ministry’s relations policeman in favor of the citizen.

Defense ministry rejects children of Kuwaiti women

By A Saleh measure is already in practice and has nothing to do with the bill to be discussed KUWAIT: The defense ministry refused to in parliament soon. The sources explained accept the children of Kuwaiti women mar- that bedoon children of Kuwaiti women are ried to non-citizens other than bedoons or not currently accepted in the police force, GCC nationals, well-informed sources said while GCC nationals are. yesterday. The sources added that a parlia- mentary proposal had been made to the Medical unit ‘canceled’ ministry in this regard but was rejected The Ministry of Health (MoH) yesterday due to reasons “deemed necessary by the canceled an earlier decision to establish a Kuwaiti army.” “Only in certain categories, digestive system unit at Thunayyan Al- such as advisors and specialists, are Ghanem center, and decided instead to bedoons and GCC nationals accepted,” the establish a unit at Amiri Hospital’s internal sources underlined, pointing out that this diseases department. Gynecology doctors’ club formed in Kuwait

By Meshaal Al-Enezi Lives’ for Farwaniya Hospital patients with participation of 120 donors, said the depart- KUWAIT: Head of Adan Hospital’s gyne- ment manager Safa Abdeen. He noted the cology and birth department Dr Abeer Al- campaign collected 65 blood packs, adding Thayedi announced launching the first the drive was one of several organized in gynecology and birth doctors’ club in various hospitals to save lives. Abdeen Kuwait with members from both the public stressed saving lives is a social responsibili- and the private sectors. Thayedi added that ty for all social sects and that Islam and the the club will follow international treatment Holy Quran urge us to save lives. protocols to ensure the best treatment for every patient. Unlicensed ads Capital municipal inspectors filed 39 Blood donation citations for violations committed by The women’s activity department at the stores, including for unlicensed ads, and Patients Fund organized a blood donation removed 15 billboards and other random campaign titled ‘Your Blood Saves Their hoardings blocking the view. 4 Local Wednesday, November 13, 2019 Zain Great Idea’s finalists arrive at Silicon Valley Entrepreneurs prepare for accelerating their tech startups in San Francisco KUWAIT: Zain, the leading digital service provider in Kuwait, announced the arrival of the Zain Great Idea 5 (ZGI 5) finalists to Silicon Valley, San Francisco in the United States of America. The entrepreneurs are now ready to take part in the third phase of the program; the international accelerator program in collaboration with Brilliant Lab and Mind the Bridge, a global organization bridging the world through entrepreneurship education for startups, enterprises and investors to succeed in glob- al markets. Throughout four successful past editions, ZGI empow- ered, trained, and invested in hundreds of creative and driven Kuwaiti youth, of which many now own thriving and active Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) to this day. Zain Great Idea has been one of the most suc- cessful initiatives Zain presented to the Kuwaiti market as part of its comprehensive innovation and entrepreneur- ship strategy, with the aim of offering Kuwait’s entrepre- neurial community the chance to take their startups to entire new levels. Upon their arrival to San Francisco, the finalists pre- sented their tech startups to Mind the Bridge’s top man- agement, headed by Founder and CEO Marco Marinucci, who shared his strategic experience in business and entre- preneurship with them. Throughout an entire day, the final- ists also met many local entrepreneurs in San Francisco, who shared their success stories and mentoring advice. Zain’s finalists will stay in San Francisco (specifically Mind the Bridge’s Founder and CEO Marco Marinucci SAN FRANCISCO: The 10 finalists with Zain’s team in front of Mind the Bridge’s headquarters in San Francisco. Silicon Valley, the world’s capital of tech startups) throughout three weeks, guided by Mind the Bridge’s con- and Group Treasurer at EFG Hermes Holding, Maryam sultants and mentors. The San Francisco program will fea- Saif, Chief Inclusion and Diversity Officer at Zain Group, University, Al-Harith Al-Atawi - cofounder and Chief the Bridge, a global organization bridging the world ture extensive seminars and workshops to develop and Abdulaziz Hayat, Angel Investor, Former Associate Venture Executive Officer of onegcc, Paris de L’Etraz - Director through entrepreneurship education for startups, enter- accelerate the ZGI 5 final tech startups, which were origi- Capital at Faith Capital, Board Member at Harvard Venture Lab, IE Business School, Dr Naif Al-Mutawa - prises and investors to succeed in global markets. Mind nally selected by the judging panel in Kuwait. Business School Club Kuwait Chapter, Atef Abdulmajeed, Founder and Clinical Director of Soor Center for the Bridge is based in Silicon Valley with offices in US, Zain recently concluded the second phase of ZGI 5 in Private Equity and Venture Capital Specialist at KFH Professional Therapy and Assessment, Dr Abdullah Al- London, Italy, and Spain. Kuwait, where nearly 100 ambitious entrepreneurs pitched Capital, Saud Al-Subaie, Chief Operating Officer at Al- Mutawa - owner of Rijeemy food and nutrition consulting The latest edition of the program features an all-new their projects and ideas to the judging panel, who in return Sayer Facilities Company, Sadegh Zobeidi - CPLP, MBA, company, Khaled Al-Mutawa - owner of Pogi for coding, phase to the program: Co-developing. After Zain Great selected 10 finalists that are now taking part in the third Director of the Center for Professional Advancement and Samer Baqer - Ghalia Tech company for advertising, Atef Idea is over, finalists will get full access to Zain’s cross- phase; the international accelerator program in collabora- Continuing Education (PACE) at Gulf University for Abdulmajeed - Private Equity and Venture Capital special- functional team to help them get the most out of their tion with Brilliant Lab and Mind the Bridge. Science and Technology (GUST), Saleh Al-Shaya, Startups ist at KFH Capital, and Saud Al-Subaie - Chief Operating newly accelerated startup. ZGI’s entrepreneurs will be able Zain’s 10 finalists are Faisal Al-Basri - Mezan, Investor and Alternative Investment at Rasameel Officer at Al-Sayer Facilities Company. to get consultations, mentoring, deals, tactics/strategies, Yousef Al-Husaini - Baims, Abdulwahab Al-Refaei - Investment Company, and Dakheel Al-Dakheel, Executive ZGI was first launched in 2010 as a Corporate Social and more from Zain specialists in various areas that are Cybersys, Reem Al-Farhan - CTC, Rawan Al-Sabah - Vice President Alternative Investment at Rasameel Responsibility initiative designed to support the youth into essential to any business, including sales, marketing, com- The Capital, Mishari Amin - Touch point, Dalal Al- Investment Company. making their entrepreneurial dreams come true. Zain was munications, legal, networks, IT, and more. Qattan - That Designs, Fahad Al-Baghli - The Wish The first phase of the program, the ZGI bootcamp, last- the first in the region to launch such a comprehensive pro- Zain is well aware of the crucial role played by private List, Majed Al-Hamlan - Blue Outdoors, and Mohamed ed for 4 weeks at the company’s main headquarters, where gram of this kind. Then, throughout nearly 10 wonderful sector organizations in supporting social and economic Al-Raqem - WellbiiON. the participants learned about the tech startup culture and years, the company embraced over 500 entrepreneurs, sustainability projects. Springing from its growing com- The second phase’s judging panel consisted of 9 workings from leading mentors from Stanford University, travelled to 4 countries, and helped nearly 70 of the mitment towards practicing its social responsibility, the experts and specialists of various business fields, including IE Business school, entrepreneurs and regional and inter- brightest Kuwaiti minds accelerate their ideas into active company is committed to printing a positive print through Abdullah Al-Hassawi, Asset management, Portfolio man- national venture capital firms. Speakers included Abdulaziz and thriving SMEs in the market. all its activities. This has led Zain to embrace the most agement, Financial modeling, Technical analysis, and equi- Al-Loughani,- cofounder and Managing Partner at Faith ZGI is established by Zain in association with Brilliant influential issues in the community, including the support ty reports specialist, Hisham Al-Bosaty, Startups Investor Capital, Pedram Mokrian - professor at Stanford Lab, a startup Accelerator Service from Kuwait, and Mind of youth, entrepreneurship, and innovation.

KUWAIT: Officials attend the press conference yesterday. — Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyat

renewable energy resources. Ali Rashid, Director DSM Emirates Energy Dubai Supreme Energy Council, said: “We are pleased to be present and promote the Emirates Energy Award in Kuwait, known for its endeavors in Award 2020 roadshow renewable energy projects, which will add value to the award. In today’s time, it is important to make use organized in Kuwait of energy efficient practices that will lead to a sus- tainable future, and the young generation has an important role to play in this regard. Worldwide, By Ben Garcia innovative technologies are serving as a platform to scale and grow the economies of countries, and we KUWAIT: The fourth edition of the Emirates Energy are confident that EEA will serve as a robust forum Award was announced yesterday at a press conference for the youth and innovators to showcase their effi- by the organizing committee from the Supreme Energy cient solutions, which will become a game-changer in Council in Dubai. The Emirates Energy Award is a the journey of sustainable development.” regional prize that is awarded every two years to Dr Sameera Omar, Director General of the Kuwait deserving groups or individuals in MENA region to Institute for Scientific Research, said KISR will partici- encourage them to innovate and discover and new ways pate in the awards. “We are thankful to be invited and to rationalize the use of energy resources. we are keen to participate in this award. We will submit “The entry must be operational and implemented on our entry in renewable energy. We have knowledge and the ground, and which has been helping the general experience and knowhow in this field and we want to public as a whole - that is one of our main requirements showcase the work being done by KISR, which we in order to qualify,” said Nasser Al-Shuiba from the started in the 1980s. We have the potential to partici- health safety environment and climate change depart- pate,” she noted. ment of the Supreme Energy Council. “The award aims Shuaiba admitted that Dubai has just come up with to showcase power efficiency and environmental con- this activity and acknowledged the work of Kuwait in servation initiatives on an international stage, and also many fields. “Even before we become a state, Kuwait to highlight the best practices and pioneering work in was already there and advancing in science and tech- energy efficiency, alternative energy, sustainability and nology, and many are trying to imitate it as a role mod- protecting the environment,” he added. el,” he said. The EEA 2020 has also been unveiled in The Emirates Energy Award 2020 is organized under other parts of the region, including Morocco, Jordan the patronage of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al- and Egypt. Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE The Award’s fourth edition has 10 categories, award- and Ruler of Dubai, under the theme ‘Inspiring ing excellence in: Energy Efficiency-Public Sector Innovation for Sustainable Energy’. (Gold, Silver and Bronze) Energy Efficiency - Private The press conference witnessed great interaction by Sectors (Gold, Silver and Bronze); Large Energy the audience interested in better understanding the Projects (Gold, Silver and Bronze); Small Energy details of the award and categories and how to partici- Projects (Gold, Silver and Bronze); Connecting Solar pate. Representatives of the council highlighted the Power to Buildings Project for Large Projects (more importance of the Emirates Energy Award in supporting than 500 KW); Connecting Solar Power to Buildings and honoring the best energy conservation practices Project for Small Projects (less than 500 KW); implemented that are considered innovative, while char- Education and Capacity Building Award (Gold, Silver acterized by being low-cost alternatives and renewable and Bronze); Applied Research and Product energy solutions. Within its 10 categories, the award Development Award (Gold, Silver and Bronze); Young recognizes and encourages various stakeholders in Professional Energy Award (Gold, Silver and Bronze); leading the way in the development of cutting-edge and the Special Recognition Award for an outstanding technologies that rationalize the use of energy and contributor to the energy sector. 5 Local Wednesday, November 13, 2019 Kuwait, NATO underline distinguished cooperation Kuwaiti officials attend four-day meeting at NATO headquarters

BRUSSELS: Top Kuwaiti and NATO officials have emphasized that the partnership between the Gulf country and the 29-member Alliance is not only grow- ing, but also strengthening and expanding by the day. “It is a partnership that is growing every day. So we are very happy about this collaboration between NATO and Kuwait,” said Giovanni Romani, head of Middle East and North Africa section at NATO. He was speak- ing to the press on the sidelines of a four-day meeting between Kuwait and NATO at NATO headquarters that began on Monday. “There is a very important high level meeting from Kuwait,” said Romani, noting that the meetings will be held for four days. The first two days (Monday and yesterday) were dedicated to the second annual review of the NATO-Istanbul Cooperation Initiative (ICI) Center in Kuwait. “This is a BRUSSELS: Kuwaiti and NATO officials pose for a group picture on the sidelines of a four-day meeting between Kuwait and NATO at NATO headquarters.— KUNA very important center we established thanks to the generosity of Kuwait,” he said. Romani noted that four Arabian Gulf countries; Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar and the responsible for the Centre. So it is a partnership that is itself.” Sheikh Fawaz said review of cooperation between meetings,” he said. He pointed out that Kuwait will host UAE are currently members of the ICI but added that growing every day,” he said. Romani said he is visiting Kuwait and NATO includes issues like dealing with the 15th anniversary of the ICI in December, to which the center has been able to attract all six members of the center often and “we are establishing collaboration crises management, emerging security challenges, cyber the four ICI members will participate in addition Saudi the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), which also with a number of entities to see what we can do more security and public diplomacy among others. Arabia, Oman and the GCC Secretariat. “We in Kuwait includes Oman and Saudi Arabia. “So we are very with other Commands of NATO, so we can also con- In the meantime, Kuwait’s ambassador to NATO, EU are very proud of the deep and close coordination and encouraged by the success of this Centre which is tribute to the success of this endeavor which is very and Belgium Jassem Al-Budaiwi expressed happiness cooperation with NATO and in cooperation with our growing. We see how year after year the activities are promising and we are very happy about it.” over the NATO-hosted meetings, noting that the annual brothers in the GCC so that the training of cadres in growing and expanding its offer in terms of training, as Meanwhile, Sheikh Fawaz Al-Sabah, head of the infor- review “is very important to promote the distinguished Kuwait and in the GCC countries could reach to inter- a hub for seminars,” he said. mation and security follow-up sector at Kuwait’s ties and cooperation between the two sides.” Many national standards in civil and military sectors,” he said. The other two days (today and tomorrow) are dedi- National Security Bureau, said that today and tomor- issues, including military and civilian topics that are of “And this cooperation also aims to promote peace and cated to NATO and Kuwait, which will discuss row’s meetings will review Kuwait’s Individual interest to Kuwait and NATO and also to all the GCC security in the region and the world,” he added. strengthening their relationship and working on bilater- Partnership and Cooperation (IPCP) with NATO. He not- countries will be discussed, including information tech- NATO’s ICI was launched at the Alliance’s Istanbul al collaboration between NATO and Kuwait, Romani ed that the center in Kuwait is one of the tools for coop- nology, cyber security and dealing with crises. Summit in June 2004. NATO Secretary General Jens said. “We have very a friendly relationship. We get eration with NATO and that “we were able to implement “Relations between Kuwait and NATO are very distin- Stoltenberg inaugurated ICI’s Regional Centre in along very well with Sheikh Fawaz because we two are the programs that we need from NATO in the center guished and we give great importance to these review Kuwait City in January 2017. — KUNA

recognition of the role of Kuwait and its active partici- Kuwait stresses pation in various activities of the Agency since 1964, as Kuwait keen on it pledges to strengthen technical and professional work with its Council in order to reach the aspirations WMD-free of member states, she added. In November 2018, installing technology Kuwait hosted one of the six regional sessions organ- Middle East ized by the IAEA on the security of radioactive sources in all sectors for the Asia-Pacific region, she pointed out. It also hosted the signing of the Convention on practical NEW YORK: Kuwait reaffirmed its commitment for a arrangements to support cooperation in the field of KUWAIT: The acting secretary general of the Kuwaiti Middle East free of weapons of mass destruction monitoring and protection of the marine environment, National Committee for Education, Science and (WMD) to ensure regional stability and security. This and reached an agreement with Environmental and Life Culture, which is part of the UNESCO program, came during a speech by First Secretary in Kuwait’s Sciences Research Center, she noted. affirmed Kuwait’s keenness on acquiring latest techno- permanent mission to the UN Jawaher Al-Sabah during On the global level, Sabah expressed Kuwait’s strong logical and industrials innovations and employing them the discussion of the International Atomic Energy condemnation for any nuclear tests that contribute to in diverse local sectors. Nadia Al-Wazzan, who was NEW YORK: First Secretary in Kuwait’s permanent Agency’s (IAEA) report before the UN General undermining human safety and any provocation or addressing ‘the regional forum on solidarity among Assembly. She stressed the importance of Israel joining mission to the UN Jawaher Al-Sabah delivers a academic quarters and partners of converging technol- action that would harm international peace and securi- speech during the discussion of the International the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, especially as it is ty. In this regard, she called on the Democratic People’s ogy’ yesterday, said this approach has tangibly taken the only non-party in the region and all its facilities Atomic Energy Agency’s report before the UN shape in establishing apparatuses and foundations that Republic of Korea (DPRK) to abide by relevant inter- General Assembly. — KUNA should be subjected to IAEA’s comprehensive safe- national treaties and Security Council resolutions, wel- apply technologies and offer financial support for sci- guards system. “This year marks the 55th anniversary coming the recent dialogue steps that should lead to entific and industrial enterprises. Industrial technology of Kuwait’s accession to IAEA, where it continues to stability in the Korean Peninsula. On the other hand, Additional Protocol. She also affirmed the right of all features high in the New Kuwait Vision 2035, Wazzan work closely with various IAEA departments and bene- Kuwait is following up periodic reports issued by the countries to produce, develop, and use nuclear ener- added during the seminar, held at the National Library fit from its programs,” she said. Director General of the IAEA on the status of imple- gy for peaceful purposes within the framework of the of Kuwait, with participation of experts from ISESCO. The anniversary coincides with Kuwait winning mentation of Security Council resolution 2231 on NPT. Sabah reaffirmed Kuwait’s commitment to con- Meanwhile, Ali Rahal, ISECO’s representative and its membership of the Board of Governors at the (IAEA) Iran’s nuclear program, she noted. She stressed the tinue its support to the IAEA to achieving the 2030 expert in Sharjah, the UAE, said the forum aimed at for 2019-2021; for fifth time, which reaffirms the confi- importance of Iran continuing to fulfill its nuclear Sustainable Development Goals, calling to face world examining mechanisms and methods of coping with dence of the international community in Kuwait’s bal- obligations stipulated in the joint work plan, express- crises, strengthening nuclear security, and achieve diverse challenges facing academic and industrial quar- anced policy, she noted. The membership comes in ing its aspiration to ratify and implement the peace and stability. — KUNA ters, noting necessity of narrowing the gap between the two sectors. — KUNA

former Commissioner-General, including the support News in brief Kuwait renews by Kuwait when UNRWA faced the most serious finan- cial crisis in 2018 going from $446 million to zero, and the financial discipline, which resulted in financial sav- General Security police supporting UNRWA ings estimated at $500 million in the past years. The information received regarding the financial constraints can’t issue traffic tickets NEW YORK: Kuwait renewed its stance on continuing resulted in 50 students per semester and 100 daily KUWAIT: The Interior Ministry’s Assistant to support the United Nations Relief and Works patient visits to each doctor, making them more deter- Undersecretary for General Security Lt Gen Faisal Al- Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNR- mined to continue the support, he said. Nawaf issued a decision to take back traffic ticket WA), embodied last year with a contribution of $50 Duweesh said that the support will contribute to books from all non-commissioned officers and police- million. This was brought up during a speech by Kuwait upgrading educational, health and relief services, along men of the sector and hand them to the traffic depart- at the UN General Assembly Fourth Committee (C4), with providing basic needs for Palestinian refugees. He ment. Sources said the decision was taken after an delivered on Monday evening by Diplomatic Attache said that despite concerns over allegations made over increasing number of complaints from citizens and Ahmad Al-Duweesh. Kuwait provided UNRWA with an the past few months about suspicions against some of expats against non-commissioned officers and police- additional donation of $5 million during the current the UN agency’s officials, the assurances of the men of the supervisory and inspection department at year, Duweesh pointed out. He deeply appreciated all Secretary-General of the donor countries are appreci- NEW YORK: Diplomatic Attache Ahmad Al-Duweesh the traffic violations investigation department, accusing UNRWA members for their strenuous efforts despite ated. Duweesh wished that these suspicions will not delivers his speech. — KUNA them of maliciousness and abuse of authority in issuing the circumstances they were going through. hinder the benefit of the Palestinian refugees from the traffic tickets. The sources said the general security Duweesh commended them for harnessing all avail- services provided by the UN agency. He called for policemen’s job does not include issuing traffic tickets, able means to provide the necessary services to over Israel to respect its obligations under international and 2002. Duweesh added that this initiative provides the and some of them are not fully aware of the traffic vio- 5.5 million Palestinian refugees across its five fields of human rights’ laws, to lift the siege off Gaza Strip and withdrawal of Israel from all the Palestinian, Syrian and lations law. —Al-Qabas operation. They believe in the solid foundations of lift all restrictions imposed on citizens and goods in Lebanese occupied territories to the borders of June 4, Kuwait’s foreign policy in supporting humanitarian Palestine. 1967. This initiative also ensures that the final status will issues and the pivotal role played by UNRWA, renew- He also stressed the need to continue these pres- be addressed in a way that would lead Palestinians to ing its mandate for another three years, he said. He sures until a just, lasting and comprehensive solution to realize all their legitimate political rights, including their Pharmacies back on stressed continuing to support UNRWA due to the the Palestinian cause is reached in accordance with the right to the establishment of an independent state with positive indicators contained in the report of UNRWA’s Arab peace initiative adopted by the Beirut summit in East Jerusalem as its capital, he added. — KUNA KUWAIT: The urgent administrative court sus- pended an administrative decision to close pharma- cies at cooperative societies not registered in the name of a Kuwaiti pharmacist. It will discuss the case in a 2020 session, as it said the pharmaceutical Arab audit bodies law 30/2016 is void of conditions and procedures meet in Qatar after reviewing it. — Al-Qabas DOHA: Audit bureaus from across the wider Arab region, including Kuwait, assembled for talks in the Degrees’ forgery Qatari capital yesterday, opened by Prime Minister Abdullah bin Nasser Al Thani. The Arab Organization of KUWAIT: The mechanism of approving degrees Supreme Audit Institutions (ARABOSAI) holds sessions adopted by the engineers’ society discovered six per- on a regular basis to assess progress the audit body sons who forged their degrees, who were sent to the has made in recent years, said Qatar’s chief auditor prosecution and jailed. Informed sources said the forg- Sheikh Bandar bin Saud Al Thani. The gathering is also ers include one Syrian and five Indians working on a chance to draw up future plans and outline current contracts in the oil sector for private companies in vari- goals, he added, pointing out that such talks aim to ous engineering jobs. The degrees of 615 persons were boost audit efficiency across the Arab region. The role rejected by the engineering society and they were not of audit institutions, which encompasses the protection given work permits as engineers, so they changed their of public funds and building trust in government bodies, job titles. Statistics showed that 225 became technical has grown increasingly significant, said the Qatari offi- supervisors, 156 computer programmers, 108 mainte- nance technicians, 91 general supervisors and 82 fore- cial. On the current round of talks, Qatar’s top auditor men. It is notable that some transferred to jobs that hoped for productive results, allowing ARABSOAI to have nothing to do with engineering, such as four as further solidify its position as a reputable audit body. A security officers, three as blacksmiths and three as large delegation from Kuwait’s State Audit Bureau is DOHA: Heads of Arab audit bureaus participating in the meeting pose for a group photo. — KUNA money collectors. — Al-Qabas taking part in the talks. —KUNA InternationalEstablished 1961 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2019 16 dead as trains collide in Bangladesh

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BEIRUT: Anti-government protesters sit under graffiti depicting Lebanese politicians with joker faces sprayed on a wall in downtown Beirut. — AFP Lebanon leaders attempt to buy time

Protesters demand a complete overhaul of the political system

BEIRUT: Lebanon’s embattled leaders tried to buy time remain solvent, trust in the central bank has plummeted ponement was a victory of sorts. “This is the speaker’s said he had hope in the next generation. Monday, dodging mounting public pressure over the and outside the news conference dozens of protesters first time recognising that things after October 17 are “We have reached a point of no return. Young school country’s unprecedented economic and political crises. voiced their anger. “All of them means all of them. not as they were before,” he said. What started as a pupils are the ones who will decide our destiny,” he said. Nearly four weeks into nationwide protests calling for Salameh’s one of them,” they chanted, in a variation of a spontaneous and leaderless movement has become Corrupt political leaders “have stolen 30 years of our the ouster of the ruling elite, radical changes demanded common call for all political figures to resign. more organised in recent days, with activists staging lives, but they won’t be able to steal a single second off by demonstrators have not been implemented. mini-protests outside institutions they view as particu- the young generations”. On Monday, the leader of the The peaceful protests against corruption and sectari- Victory of sorts larly useless or corrupt. powerful Shiite movement Hezbollah, Hassan Nasrallah, anism have paralyzed Lebanon, worsening an economic Protesters demand a complete overhaul of a politi- After sunset in Beirut, dozens of protesters wrapped called for corruption prosecutions and a mechanism to crisis that has brought the country to the brink of cal system they say has been dominated by the same black cloth around the outside wall of the state elec- return stolen money to the state. default. Central bank governor Riad Salameh — increas- families of political leaders since the end of the 1975- tricity company, which all Lebanese hold responsible The leader, who claims unnamed foreign entities ingly under fire for his monetary policies — insisted 1990 civil war. The government resigned on October for at least a three-hour power cut every day. The were funding protests, had previously called on his however that deposits were safe and the country’s cur- 29 but stayed on in a caretaker capacity and parlia- activists, who set up candles along the bottom of the supporters to leave the cross-sectarian street move- rency would remain pegged to the dollar. mentary consultations on forming a new government wall, said they wanted to give the company a taste of its ment. The World Bank on Wednesday urged authori- “The central bank’s first and foremost goal is to pro- are yet to be held. own blackouts. ties to swiftly form a new government to prevent fur- tect the Lebanese pound’s stability,” he told a news con- Demonstrators call for technocrats not affiliated with ther deterioration of the economy. The crisis has hit ference. The bank has taken measures “to protect Lebanon’s traditional parties, but it is unclear whether ‘Point of no return’ businessmen unable to purchase imports in dollars, and depositors and protect deposits”, he said. Salameh said this demand will be met. Activists on social media called Earlier in the day, hundreds of students protested in caused panic among citizens fearing petrol and food he had asked local banks to lift restrictions imposed after for a general strike and to block main roads yesterday, several parts of the country, and dozens of demonstra- shortages. Lebanon’s economy has been battered by a protests started on October 17. Recent decreases in cap- as Speaker Nabih Berri postponed a scheduled parlia- tors rallied near the airport. In recent days, high school series of political crises, compounded by the eight- ital inflows have cause dollar shortages, leading banks to ment session by a week to November 19. In the north- pupils and university students have taken a leading role year civil war in neighboring Syria. Economists are cap withdrawals. On the unofficial market, the greenback ern city of Tripoli, thousands gathered in the main in protests, demanding a better future in a country deeply concerned by the country’s crippling debt of has sold at up to 20 percent more than its official rate. square at night fall. where youth unemployment is over 30 percent. In cen- $86 billion, which equates to roughly 150 percent of While Salameh insisted the financial sector would Protester Bilal Hussein, 33, said parliament’s post- tral Beirut, Mohammed, an unemployed 51-year-old, the gross domestic product. — AFP

What happens on his birthday? last year and began reimposing ‘We waited’ Sikhs celebrate founder Sikhs around the world, but espe- Iran accuses sanctions. A year after the US pull- Yesterday, Rouhani said Iran cially on the subcontinent, will come out from the Joint Comprehensive only began scaling back its nuclear Guru Nanak’s 550th b’day together to sing, pray, eat and hold Europeans of Plan of Action (JCPOA), Iran began commitments a year after the US sprawling processions to different reducing its commitments to the withdrawal to give the other parties ISLAMABAD: It is one of the the five articles of their faith they gurdwaras. Some of the biggest cele- hypocrisy over deal hoping to win concessions time to make up for it. “We waited biggest birthday celebrations in the must carry all the time, known as the brations will be the site of their one from those still party to the accord. for a year,” Rouhani told a televised world: millions of Sikhs marked the Five Ks: the Kesh (uncut hair), Kara of their holiest shrines, the Golden Iran’s latest measure came last news conference. “Nobody in the 550th birth anniversary of the (a steel bracelet), Kanga (a wooden Temple in Amritsar, India. In nuclear deal week, when engineers began feed- world can blame us by saying ‘Why founder of their religion, the Guru comb), Kaccha (cotton underwear), Pakistan, thousands of Sikhs are ing uranium hexafluoride gas into are you abandoning your commit- Nanak. The annual celebration has and Kirpan (a curved dagger). Sikhs expected to mark the occasion at mothballed enrichment centrifuges ments under the JCPOA today and been given extra significance this worship God, known to them as Nankana Sahib and Kartarpur. TEHRAN: Iran accused European at the underground Fordow plant why have you launched Fordow year with the opening of the Waheguru, or “wonderful teacher”, nations of hypocrisy yesterday for south of Tehran. today?’” he said. Kartarpur Corridor, a secure, visa- inside gurdwaras, or “doorways to Why is this year special? criticizing its latest step back from a On Monday Britain, France, “This is a problem that the ene- free passage between arch-rivals God”. The word “Sikh” means the Apart from it being the 550th nuclear deal while failing to fulfill Germany and the European Union my has created for us,” he said, India and Pakistan that gives Indian “seeker”, or the “learner”. Male Sikhs anniversary, this year also saw the their commitments of relief from US said Iran’s decision to restart referring to Iran’s arch-foe the Sikhs access to the place where the bear the name “Singh”, which means opening of the Kartarpur Corridor sanctions. President Hassan activities at Fordow was “inconsis- United States. Iran’s approach, he guru died in 1539, now one of the lion; while women go by “Kaur”, or — a secure land link allowing Rouhani made no mention of a new tent” with a 2015 nuclear deal. said, was to take “the path of resist- religion’s holiest sites. Here are some princess. Indian Sikhs to visit the gurdwara in report from the UN nuclear agency “The E3/EU have fully upheld ance and perseverance” by reduc- more facts about Sikhs on the Who was Guru Nanak? the Pakistani town where the Guru that reveals its inspectors detected their JCPOA commitments, includ- ing commitments under the JCPOA anniversary. Guru Nanak was born in 1469 to died. The gurdwara at Kartarpur is uranium particles of man-made ori- ing sanctions-lifting as foreseen and engaging in negotiations. “We a Hindu family at Nankana Sahib, a so close to the India-Pakistan fron- gin at an undeclared site in Iran. under the JCPOA,” they said. “It is are negotiating with the world... What is Sikhism? Pakistani city about 80 kilometers tier that its white dome and four But Iran’s envoy to the now critical that Iran upholds its they are giving us proposals, we’re Sikhism is a monotheistic religion from the eastern city of Lahore. cupolas can be seen from across International Atomic Energy JCPOA commitments and works giving them proposals. Up until born in the 15th-century in Punjab Some legends say there were signs the border. But the perennial enmity Agency (IAEA) in Vienna said the with all JCPOA participants to de- today, I have not accepted the pro- — meaning the land of five rivers, a of divinity around him from the start, between the South Asian nations, UN watchdog had been given escalate tensions.” posals I’ve been given.” region spanning parts of what is now such as the time a cobra was found arch-enemies since Pakistan was access to the site “with the utmost Iran’s Foreign Minister Rouhani made no mention of the India and Pakistan. Five and a half rearing over his head — not to carved out of colonial India at inde- cooperation and clarification”. Mohammad Javad Zarif hit back uranium particles the IAEA said its centuries later, Sikhs number up to attack him, but to shade him from the pendence from Britain in 1947, has “Cooperation between Iran and the yesterday, “Fully upheld commit- inspectors had detected at an 30 million worldwide, with a rich sun as he napped. As he grew older meant that for decades Indians agency on this issue is still ongoing. ments under JCPOA’ YOU? undeclared site in Iran. In a report diaspora in places such as Canada, the Guru began travelling, preaching could not visit — at least, not easily. Therefore, any attempt to prejudge Really?” he tweeted. Zarif said Iran seen by AFP on Monday, the the US and Europe — although the a faith based on equality and one Many had likened it to Muslims and present immature assessment had already “triggered and watchdog said its inspectors had vast majority remain in India. Once God. He died in 1539 in the Punjabi being able to see Mecca or Medina, of the situation would be aimed at exhausted” a dispute resolution “detected natural uranium particles rulers of the Punjab, they were con- town of Kartarpur, in modern-day but never actually able to visit. distorting the facts for political mechanism in the troubled accord. of anthropogenic origin at a loca- sidered a martial race by the British Pakistan, where his remains are India has long been asking for Sikhs gains,” Gharib Abadi said in a German Foreign Minister Heiko tion in Iran not declared to the colonizers. buried. Nine gurus followed Guru to be given access to Kartarpur, statement. Mass had on Monday threatened agency.” The particles are under- Men, in particular, are instantly Nanak and there is no living human and last weekend their wish was Britain, France, Germany and the the use of “all the mechanisms laid stood to be the product of uranium recognizable by their colorful tur- successor, but the Guru Granth finally granted with the opening of EU have been trying to salvage the down in the agreement” to make which has been mined and under- bans, used to cover their hair, which Sahib — the Sikh holy book — is the corridor just days ahead of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal since the US Iran comply with its obligations gone initial processing, but not they must leave uncut. That is one of considered the 11th and eternal. birthday celebrations. — AFP unilaterally withdrew from it in May under the JCPOA. enriched. — AFP Established 1961 7 International Wednesday, November 13, 2019 Behind Trump-Erdogan ‘bromance,’ a meeting to repair US-Turkey ties ‘The two leaders have an affinity for each other as strongman presidents’ WASHINGTON/ANKARA: At the 2012 opening of the F-35 fighter jet program, in which Ankara was a Trump Towers in Istanbul, real estate mogul Donald manufacturer and buyer. But so far, it has not imposed Trump sang the praises of Tayyip Erdogan, telling a any sanctions. mostly Turkish audience that their leader, prime minis- The move infuriated the US Congress, whose anger ter at the time, was “highly respected” around the toward Turkey deepened following Ankara’s offensive world. “He’s a good man. He’s just representing you into Syria to drive out the Kurdish militia, Washington’s very well,” Trump said at the ceremony. Since becoming main partner in the fight against Islamic State. The US the US president, Trump has openly complimented House of Representatives last month passed a sanctions Erdogan and his combative ruling style, calling him “a package to punish Turkey over its Syria operation while friend” and “hell of a leader.” key members of the Senate, including Trump ally Such fondness from Trump for the Turkish president, Lindsey Graham, have vowed to advance it if Ankara who is due to meet with him at the White House today, endangers Kurds. is seen by many as the only reason why relations The House has also voted in favor of a non-binding between Turkey and the United States have not com- resolution recognizing as genocide the deaths of 1.5 pletely collapsed, having soured severely over their dis- million Armenians 100 years ago, for the first time, agreements on a host of issues. angering Ankara. Some lawmakers on Monday asked “The two leaders have an affinity for each other as Trump in a letter to rescind the invitation to Erdogan. strongman presidents,” said Soner Cagaptay, director Erdogan has managed to avoid sanctions so far, but on of the Turkish Research Program at The Washington Sunday, White House national security adviser Robert Institute for Near East Policy, while warning of the O’Brien said the threat was real. “If Turkey doesn’t get deep animosity within the bureaucracies of the two rid of the S-400, I mean, there will likely be sanctions. NATO allies.”The Erdogan-Trump part of the US- ... Turkey will feel the impact of those sanctions,” he Turkey relationship is really the only component of it told CBS News. that is currently working right now,” Cagaptay said. WASHINGTON DC: n this file photo taken on May 16, 2017 US President Donald Trump meets with President Recep “Confidence between government agencies of both Washington wants s-400s abandoned Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey in the Oval Office of the White House. — AFP countries has eroded and there is considerable anger The issues straining the NATO allies stretch well towards the US in Turkey and vice versa.” beyond Syria and Russia. While Washington has largely Washington and Ankara hit a new crisis point last stayed quiet in the face of an increasingly authoritarian “We are of the same opinion with President Trump goals are to get Erdogan to drop plans to use the S- month over Syria, after Erdogan began a cross-border Erdogan, it wants Ankara to drop charges against US to solve problems and to improve our relations despite 400s and to agree to a permanent ceasefire in Syria, a incursion against America’s Kurdish allies and upended consular workers prosecuted in Turkey. For Ankara, its clouds in our bilateral ties,” Erdogan told reporters senior administration official said. “We want to lock that the US presence there. Months earlier, the United long-standing extradition request for US-based Islamic before his flight to Washington. “We have made signifi- in,” the official said, referring to both issues. If Turkey States was livid over Turkey’s purchase of Russian mis- cleric Fethullah Gulen, who it blames for orchestrating cant progress on several issues despite bureaucratic agrees, Washington could eventually allow Ankara back sile defense systems. Turkey shrugged off threats of US the 2016 failed coup, and US charges on Turkey’s state- and political sabotage attempts by some remnants of on the F-35 fighter jet program and offer to sign a $100 sanctions and began receiving its first S-400 deliveries owned Halkbank for Iran sanctions-busting are also the previous administration.” billion trade agreement, two US officials said. But in July. In response, Washington removed Turkey from contentious. For Wednesday, the Trump administration’s main Ankara has yet to signal a reversal. — AFP

brief in support of the Dreamers. Iraq protesters Supreme Court He was joined outside the Supreme Court by a fellow Microsoft employee, Juan, a Colombian-born 25-year-old rally as UN steps to re-examine who like Jose asked that his surname not be given. “This is not only about us indi- up mediation ‘Dreamers’ viduals, but also about our families, our communities,” he said. “It should not be BAGHDAD: Iraqi protesters rallied and many program decided by courts, Congress should schools stayed closed yesterday as the United have passed a comprehensive and com- Nations stepped up pressure on the govern- passionate immigration policy” Trump, in ment to agree to a raft of reforms. While WASHINGTON: The US Supreme a tweet Tuesday, held out the possibility security forces again faced off with activists Court heard arguments on the fate of the of a deal with Democrats if the court around Baghdad’s Tahrir (Liberation) Square, “Dreamers,” an estimated 700,000 peo- scraps the program, but scorned many of teachers and students went on strike across ple brought to the country illegally as the Dreamers “as far from angels.” much of the Shiite-majority south. children but allowed to stay and work “Some are very tough, hardened The UN has proposed a reform plan that under a program created by former criminals,” he wrote. “If Supreme Court demands an immediate end to the violence president Barack Obama. Known as remedies with overturn, a deal will be that has killed more than 300 people since Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals made with Dems for them to stay.” If the the start of October, as well as a host of or DACA, the program came under Supreme Court fails to extend legal pro- reform measures. The UN’s top Iraq repre- attack from President Donald Trump tection to the “Dreamers,” they are not sentative, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, met NAJAF: Iraqis accompany the coffin of a protester killed during anti-government demonstra- who wants it terminated, and expired expected to be automatically deported; with Iraq’s top religious authority on Monday, tions in the capital Baghdad, at his funeral in the central holy city of Najaf. — AFP last year after the Congress failed to most will probably slip quietly into the days after influential neighbor Iran brokered a come up with a replacement. shadowy life of the undocumented, for political deal to keep the ruling system in Court challenges to the phase-out of whom working and studying is fraught place. Iraq’s Grand Ayatollah Ali Sistani has with concrete blocks, which activists had of employment is a key driving force behind the program have now risen to the top with difficulty. backed the UN plan but said he feared politi- earlier pulled down, and lobbed sound the popular anger, with demonstrators accus- court, whose justices will take stock of In the meantime “this is has been like cal forces were not “serious” about enacting grenades at teenage boys who had skipped ing the government, the country’s biggest the issue during oral arguments. A deci- a roller coaster,” said Angelica the required reforms. class to protest. “Our country is dearer to employer by far, of handing out jobs based on sion is not expected until next year, at Villalobos, a 34 year-old Mexican moth- Hennis-Plasschaert was due to attend a me than my only child,” read one slogan bribes or nepotism instead of merit. the height of the US election campaign er of five who works in an auto repair special parliamentary session this week in daubed on a street nearby, where the usually in which immigration is likely to be a hot shop in Oklahoma. She said she and her Baghdad, where demonstrators appeared bustling mechanics’ shops remained closed UN plan button theme. For the 700,000 DACA husband, who also entered illegally as a bolstered by her visit. “We’re optimistic amid the unrest. Since the protests started in early October, immigrants at the crux of the debate, the minor, talk to their children about what about the UN and I respect her visit to Across the country’s south, meanwhile, they have swiftly escalated into demands for outcome could not be more personal. “I might happen if the court ruling does not Sistani,” said one demonstrator, Ali Kadhem, most schools were shut as teachers and stu- a sweeping overhaul of the entire system. But am definitely afraid,” said Jose, a 26- go their way and they might become 33, at the main protest site of Tahrir Square. dents rallied. Schools closed in the towns of political parties appear to have rallied around year-old who came from Mexico with unable to drive or work — “things that “Let them intervene more in Iraq. We want Hillah and Kut, where hundreds hit the streets, the government of embattled Prime Minister his parents at age eight and now works we’re doing right now that keep the fam- them here. Our people were starved, killed. and in the protest hotspots of Nasiriyah and Adel Abdel Mahdi. Sources told AFP they for Microsoft, which has filed an amicus ily more normal.” — AFP We’ve been through everything.” Diwaniyah. Young people make up 60 per- closed rank following meetings led by Iran’s cent of Iraq’s population of nearly 40 million, Major General Qasem Soleimani, the head of School strikes and youth unemployment stands at 25 per- the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ for- Security forces again sealed off Tahrir towards traditional allies Russia and cent, according to the World Bank. The lack eign operations arm. — AFP Spanish royals Venezuela for support, but also the European Union. “Faced with the harassment of Cuba by the Trump visit Havana for administration, the royal couple’s jour- Morales leaves as military ney to the island can be interpreted as a 500th ’versary support to economic, political, cultural pledges to tackle violence relations and cooperation between Cuba and Spain,” said Raynier Pellon, an LA PAZ: Bolivia’s Evo Morales on Tuesday, that country’s interi- HAVANA: Spain’s King Felipe VI began expert at the center for international was en route to exile in Mexico or minister Euclides Acevedo told an unprecedented visit to Cuba yester- political research in Havana. yesterday, leaving behind a coun- reporters. The crisis touched off day to celebrate the 500th anniversary try in turmoil after his abrupt res- by his resignation Sunday — of the capital Havana at a time of ‘A Clear Message’ ignation as president. As the after three weeks of protests increased tensions between the island For Cuban researcher Arturo Lopez- nation suddenly found itself with- over his disputed re-election — nation and the United States. King Levy from the Holy Names University in out a leader, the military agreed deepened Monday as gangs Felipe is traveling alongside Queen the US, it’s “a clear message to the to help police take back streets unhappy with his departure Letizia in the first state visit by a White House.” Cuba’s third largest eco- lost to violence from disgruntled attacked police stations and civil- Spanish monarch to the former colony, nomic partner — after China and supporters of Bolivia’s first ians, triggering panic in the one of the last to gain independence Venezuela — with $1.39 billion in 2018, indigenous president. streets. from Madrid in 1898. Spain has not shied away from criticiz- The senator set to succeed On Monday night hundreds of The capital — a magnet for millions ing Trump’s policies. Foreign minister Morales as interim president, Morales supporters who traveled of tourists every year — is celebrating Josep Borrell, who is accompanying the Jeanine Anez, pledged to call to La Paz from nearby El Alto LA PAZ: A supporter of ex-President Evo Morales cleans blood from the royal couple, blasted the Trump admin- fresh elections to end the politi- protested outside the presidential the anniversary of its foundation on face of a man after being arrested by policemen who withdrew support November 16, 1519. However, the wider istration in May for an “abuse of power” cal crisis. Bolivia appeared palace. Overwhelmed police from Morales. — AFP increasingly rudderless after asked for help from the army. political context is anything but festive after Washington gave the green light a dozens of officials and ministers “The military command of the as relations with the United States have month earlier for Cuban exiles to use resigned along with Morales, armed forces has arranged for heading for his home to attack it. joining the protests — were soured considerably since President US courts to sue private companies and some seeking refuge in foreign joint operations with the police AFP photographers saw civilians returning to the streets, police Donald Trump replaced Barack Obama the Cuban government over properties embassies. Morales left the coun- to prevent bloodshed and fight- making arrests after tussling with chief Vladimir Yuri Calderon said. almost three years ago. nationalized after the 1959 revolution. try on a military plane sent for ing amongst the Bolivian family,” Morales supporters in La Paz, Several of Morales’ ministers Washington accuses Cuba of King Felipe will meet Cuban him by Mexico, which granted said chief General Williams sometimes assisted by police. and top officials resigned after his oppressing its people and providing President Miguel Diaz-Canel during his him political asylum for his safety. Kaliman in a televised address. Some of those detained were announcement — including many military support to Venezuela President visit and join Havana’s official historian Mexican foreign minister Three people have died in clash- made to kneel in the street, hands who sought refuge at the Mexican Nicolas Maduro, thus helping thwart a Eusebio Leal for a tour of its fabled Marcelo Ebrard confirmed es since the disputed election. behind their backs, and some embassy — raising the question US bid to force out the socialist leader cobblestone streets. The king will bring Morales was on the plane. were bloodied. of who was in charge, given that in favor of parliament speaker Juan a self-portrait by Francisco Goya, on “It pains me to leave the coun- Morales supporters arrested Shops and offices in La Paz vice president Alvaro Garcia Guaido. Last month Washington loan for a month by Madrid’s Prado try for political reasons, but I will Morales claimed on Twitter were shuttered on Monday in the Linera had also quit. Under the announced the suspension of all flights Museum, to be displayed in Havana’s always be watching. I will be late Monday that two of his wake of looting that broke out late constitution, power then passes to from the US to Cuba except to Havana Museum of Fine Arts. However, he and back soon with more strength homes had been attacked by Sunday in parts of La Paz and El the president of the Senate and as the Trump administration continues Letizia will leave the island before the and energy,” Morales tweeted. “vandalism groups.” Opposition Alto. The police — largely con- the speaker of the lower house of to roll back the improved ties instigated official celebrations begin on Friday and His plane landed in Paraguay’s leader Carlos Mesa claimed on fined to barracks since riots broke Congress, in that order. But they by Obama. Saturday, when several other Latin capital Asuncion to refuel early Twitter that “a violent mob” was out on Friday, with many units have resigned too. — AFP Cuba has increasingly turned American leaders will attend. — AFP 8 Established 1961 International Wednesday, November 13, 2019 France’s yellow vest movement: Diminished but not vanquished The yellow vests have nonetheless left an indelible mark on France

PARIS: On a November Saturday one year ago, hun- to the protests of last year. But the effects of the move- dreds of thousands of angry French donning fluores- ment always extend beyond the time of mobilization,” cent jackets took to the streets across the country, he told AFP. beginning one of the biggest and most unusual protest Macron, who was accused by protesters of being an movements in the country’s modern history. Twelve aloof elitist with no sense of ordinary peoples’ needs, months after that first November 17 demonstration criss-crossed the country from Normandy to Corsica against social inequalities by the “gilet jaunes” (yellow to hear citizens’ concerns. His “Great National Debate” vests) protesters, the numbers taking to the streets culminated with a total 17 billion euros ($18.7 billion) in have starkly diminished, the movement is rudderless assistance including wage boosts and tax cuts. But the and President Emmanuel Macron can claim to have biggest change for Macron has been in the style of a largely seen off the challenge. president who once said the head of state should be But the yellow vests have nonetheless left an indeli- like Jupiter, and notoriously told a jobseeker to simply ble mark on France, forcing the government into bil- cross the street to find work. lions of euros of tax breaks, sending a clear message “I realized that in many situations I was not manag- to Macron he needed to change style, and raising new ing to make myself understood, or that by wanting to questions about heavy-handed police tactics. And as move things on with impatience and energy, I some- Macron — who swept to power in 2017 on the wave of times hurt people or gave the impression I wanted to pledges to transform France — looks to the second change the country against the French themselves,” phase of his term up to 2022 elections, the challenge Macron said in a radio interview. Before the yellow from the street may not be over. vests, Macron “thought that he could drive through The yellow vests, who wear the high-visibility reforms by being in this Jupiterian state,” said the MONTPELLIER: A man is arrested by CRS riot police on November 9, 2019 in the center of Montpellier, waistcoats that French drivers must carry by law in political scientist Jean Garrigues. “He then understood southern France, during a demonstration as part of a nationwide anti-government protest called by the case of breakdown, have staged 52 consecutive weeks that the hostility expressed by a majority of the French “yellow vest” movement. — AFP of protests, and at their peak in December even forced another method on him,” he added. stormed the Arc de Triomphe in central Paris. But now just a few hundred protesters gather every Saturday in ‘Doesn’t matter how many’ said at a rally this month in Bordeaux. activists argue that would be against the whole ethos Paris, Toulouse and other French cities to press the The yellow vests, a movement that grew out of But another prominent yellow vest, Fabrice of the movement. central demands of more help for France’s less well-off. social media, never had any formal leadership struc- Schlegel, regrets mistakes by the movement, which he The yellow vests have also kept their distance from ture, and a faction that ran in European Parliament says only increased divisions in society without help- France’s powerful trade unions, which have traditionally ‘Loss of momentum’ elections this year failed to muster even a percentage ing purchasing power. “Clearly we failed,” Schlegel presented the main social challenge to French govern- Laurent Jeanpierre, a political science professor in point of the vote. “It does not matter how many, the said at his home in Dole in the Jura region of eastern ments, especially on the right. Unions are planning a Paris, argued it would be a mistake to declare the end most important thing is still to be there,” Jerome France. Analysts say the yellow vests were hurt by massive strike starting December 5 that could cripple of the movement simply over numerical criteria. “There Rodrigues, who emerged as one of the most prominent their refusal to have a clear leader who could put for- public transport, and yellow vests leaders have called has indisputably been a loss of momentum compared leaders after losing an eye during one Paris protest, ward a coherent set of demands, even though many to join forces with the labor protest. — AFP A Brexit threat in High tide: French Labour’s heartlands?

police warn cocaine HARTLEPOOL: In places like eurosceptic Hartlepool in northeast England, long-held party allegiances being fortune hunters reshaped by Brexit could trigger a political earthquake at next month’s election. The former shipbuilding and steel hub on Teesside, which voted by almost 70 percent off beaches to leave the European Union in the 2016 referendum, has RENNES: French authorities have closed beach- been a traditional stronghold of the Labour Party. es in southwest France as packages of cocaine But Britain’s main opposition party could be hobbled and other drugs continue to wash up daily along by its nuanced stance on Brexit, which sees it favouring a the Atlantic coast, with nearly 900 kilograms dis- second referendum after renegotiating a softer divorce covered since mid-October, a prosecutor said deal with Brussels. That’s considered a betrayal by many of Labour’s once-loyal voters — and a problem the par- yesterday. Officials say the cocaine is extremely HARTLEPOOL: Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage gives a speech in Hartlepool, northeast England, on November ty could encounter across its Brexit-backing heartlands pure at some 83 percent, warning people who 11, 2019 during a general election campaign visit. — AFP find the packages not to touch them but to warn in northern England.“Labour has done nothing for this the police. town,” said Pat Stamper, 81, a recent convert to the That has not stopped some from trying to get Brexit Party set up by populist eurosceptic Nigel Farage. Labour. I won’t be voting for any of them,” he said. “It’s Hartlepool. Labour incumbent Mike Hill looks increas- their hands on the drugs, whose street value would “I was Labour all my life, I was a union woman... But the most unpredictable that I’ve know it for a lot of years. ingly vulnerable with Brexit now the dominant issue. be in the millions of euros, prompting police to now, it’s that,” she said, pointing to a turquoise-colored People are that disillusioned about what’s been going on.” “My pledge to the voters of Hartlepool: I’m going to close beaches and start carrying out patrols. On placard of the Brexit Party before predicting it would get a proper Brexit done, and I’m going to bring money Monday, a 17-year-old was caught with five kilos win big support locally. ‘Proper Brexit’ and jobs,” vowed Brexit Party chairman and local candi- of cocaine at Lacanau, a closed-off surfing beach While Britain’s parliament has been wracked by divi- date Richard Tice. He insisted the party stood a better near the southwestern city of Bordeaux — he had ‘Forgotten place’ sion over Brexit, 225 miles north, Hartlepool has hard- chance of beating Labour than the Conservatives, who come from Toulouse, a three-hour drive away. A Hartlepool is typical of the towns in north England, ened its eurosceptic sentiment. The Brexit Party now would “end up basically being a paper candidate”. half-dozen other beaches in the area have been built on heavy industry but left behind by globalisation, controls the local council — its first in the country. closed as well, with police stopping walkers for which voted heavily in favour of exiting the EU. Sitting on Farage brought his Brexit Party bandwagon to town on Tribal loyalty searches and also checking cars leaving nearby the windswept North Sea coast, unemployment is nudg- Monday to announce he would be standing down his But the ruling Conservatives — resurgent under parking lots. ing double digits and poverty levels are higher than the candidates in Conservative-held seats nationwide. Prime Minister Boris Johnson since he took power in July A police helicopter was also being used along national average. On a Monday afternoon its main street He had threatened to field candidates everywhere but — had also scented an opportunity to win Hartlepool. the 125-kilometre stretch between Cap Ferret and was largely deserted, while many premises are vacant. faced defections and growing criticism that he would The Tories have been widely disliked across swathes of Soulac-sur-Mer, which includes the Lacanau “We’re like the forgotten place,” said Derrick Nunn, a split the eurosceptic vote and hand victory to pro-EU working-class northern England. In the 1980s then pre- beach. A woman who gave her name as Martine retiree who backed remaining in the EU and used to vote parties pushing for another referendum. But his party mier Margaret Thatcher’s government shut coal mines in failed to notice the closure signs at the Porge Conservative but is now unimpressed. “When we were still plans to contest hundreds of other constituencies, the region, putting thousands out of work and devastat- beach on Monday, when officers told her and a kids we were always brought up to be told you vote including “Leave”-supporting Labour seats like ing communities. Many have yet to recover. — AFP friend to leave. “When we turned around we saw a package next to the water,” she said, saying they alerted the police, who estimated it weighed some Macron’s interview with The four kilos before sealing it in a plastic bag. “It Macron rues global crisis, Economist caused much controver- would have been tempting to take it, but we’re sy, with German Chancellor Angela EU lawyer backs honest!” she said. Merkel saying his comments were says new alliances needed “drastic” and US Secretary of State ‘Very dangerous’ Mike Pompeo insisting NATO was Catalan MEP-elect, “We’ve recovered 872 kilos,” or 1,920 pounds, PARIS: French President Emmanuel unilateralism “even among those “important, critical”. Philippe Astruc, the prosecutor in the western city Macron yesterday lamented an who are the last-resort guardians of But the comments by Macron, in big blow to Spain of Rennes, where officials are coordinating the “unprecedented crisis” in the global this international system,” said who has made clear he wants a dia- searches, told AFP in a statement. It was a sharp political system and urged new Macron. To face today’s challenges logue with Russian President LUXEMBOURG: A senior legal advisor to the jump from just two days ago, when 763 kilos were alliances to solve the world’s prob- — poverty, war, unchecked popula- Vladimir Putin, received warm European Court of Justice said yesterday a mem- reported. “Intense surveillance has been set up by lems, in a call backed by Chinese tion growth, migration and dwin- backing from NATO non-member ber of the European Parliament’s mandate should different services, notably the customs agency, all and EU leaders. Macron hosted dling natural resources — the world Russia. Possibly taking aim at his depend on his or her election, in a blow to Spain’s along the French coast,” Astruc’s office said some two dozen heads of state and needed “more cooperation”, not critics, Macron said yesterday that attempt to stop Catalan separatists from taking Sunday. “In this form it’s a very dangerous product government at a Peace Forum in less, the president insisted. plain speaking was essential. “I their seats. In June, Spain’s Supreme Court pre- that could cause an overdose,” it said. Paris just days after he sent shock- think we need the truth... silence is vented the Catalonia region’s jailed former vice Officials have reported the drugs turning up on waves through Western capitals by No ‘hypocrisy’ not a solution,” he said. German president Oriol Junqueras from taking up his MEP beaches near Nantes all the way to the resort warning about the viability of multi- And he warned there should be Foreign Minister Heiko Maas seat by refusing to release him to attend a cere- town of Biarritz, more than 500 kilometers to the lateral bodies NATO and the EU. no “squeamishness or hypocrisy” agreed there was a “need for action mony to swear fealty to the Spanish constitution. south. French investigators are working with “We are experiencing an when it comes to questioning the in international cooperation” Under Spanish law, newly elected European European counterparts as well as the US Drug unprecedented crisis in our interna- workings of multi-national bodies including within NATO, adding it lawmakers must make this oath before travelling to Enforcement Agency to try to determine why the tional system,” the president said, such as the United Nations, which was good that such issues “are dis- the parliament to take up their seats, but Junqueras drugs are washing up. continuing the theme of an inter- he said had become “blocked”. cussed openly”. — AFP appealed to the EU court and won a first victory “There are several hypotheses, but for the view he gave to The Economist, yesterday with the legal advice. The advice of the moment we think it’s likely they were jettisoned published Thursday, in which he had EU advocate general, Maciej Spunzar, is not bind- because of a mechanical problem or during a warned NATO was experiencing ing on the ECJ, but will be interpreted as a sign that storm,” Astruc said in a statement on Sunday. The “brain death” and the EU risked the judges are likely to order that Junqueras and Sud-Ouest newspaper reported over the weekend becoming insignificant. The presi- other Catalan MEPs be allowed to sit in parliament. that some packages found on the beach at dent, who has sought a prominent “The parliamentary mandate may be acquired Arcachon, southwest of Bordeaux, were marked place on the international stage solely from the electorate and may not be condi- “Diamante” or “Brillante”. Packages of cocaine since coming to power in 2017, said tional on the completion of any subsequent for- marked with the same words also reportedly “new ways of cooperation, new mality,” the court said, in a statement summarizing washed up in Florida during hurricane Dorian in alliances” are needed between Spunzar’s legal opinion. “He considers that taking September, it said. Police seized a record or more states and organizations. the oath to respect the Spanish constitution is not than 140 tons of cocaine across Europe in 2017, The global political and econom- a step in the process for election to the European the most recent data available from the EU’s ic systems constructed after the end Parliament in Spain, and that process must be European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug of World War II, he added, had regarded as being concluded with the official dec- Addiction, published in June. Most was seized in brought peace to some regions and laration of the results,” he argued. “Consequently, Belgium and Spain, long the main port of entry for helped lift many out of poverty. But the status of a member of the Parliament must be new inequalities have emerged PARIS: France’s President Emmanuel Macron (R) welcomes Mali’s President deemed to have been acquired solely as a result, the drug, and its purity has increased markedly Ibrahim Boubacar Keita as he arrives at the Elysee presidential palace for a over the past ten years, the agency said. —AFP between peoples and countries to and from the moment of that declaration.” — AFP cause the rebirth of nationalism and lunch as part of the Paris Peace Forum. — AFP 9 International Wednesday, November 13, 2019 Pakistan installs statue of Indian pilot shot down over Kashmir The statue stands in a gallery named Operation Swift Retort KARACHI: Pakistan has put on display a statue of an Indian pilot whose plane was shot down over Kashmir ear- lier this year, invoking the ire of India’s media. The life- sized statue of Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman — complete with his signature moustache — has been Raging Australian installed in an exhibit at a museum in Karachi run by the Pakistan Air Force. Varthaman’s plane was shot down in a bushfires hit dogfight over the disputed Himalayan region of Kashmir in February during clashes which brought nuclear-armed India and Pakistan to the brink of a new war. Sydney suburbs After his capture, the Pakistani military released video showing him sipping a cup of tea and politely refusing to SYDNEY: Bushfires raging across eastern Australia answer questions. His stoic and courteous demeanor — singed Sydney’s suburbs yesterday, with firefighters and comment that the tea was “fantastic” — catapulted scrambling planes and helicopters to douse a built-up him to hero status in India. He was released several days neighborhood with water and red retardant. Experts later in a peace gesture from Pakistan aimed at defusing have described the conditions as the worst on record, tensions. The statue stands in a gallery named Operation as spring temperatures climbed toward 40 degrees Swift Retort. The exhibit includes what Pakistan says are Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) and winds topped 80 kilome- parts of the fuselage and tail of Varthaman’s aircraft, a ters per hour across a zone which has been plagued Mig-21, as well as a tea mug — though apparently not the by persistent drought. same one the pilot was seen sipping from. Although the bushfire season is in its infancy, sci- The gallery also contains images re-enacting the entists predict it to be one of Australia’s toughest ever, moment his plane was shot down, and photographs show- with climate change and unfavorable weather cycles ing him being handed back to India at the Wagah border helping created a tinderbox of strong winds, low crossing. A mess receipt jokingly charging Varthaman for humidity and high temperatures. Twin blazes in the the tea — at the cost of one Mig-21 — is also framed in north shore suburb of Turramurra — around 15 kilo- the exhibit. Images of the mocking receipt went viral in the meters from the centre of Australia’s largest city — days after his capture. The museum stands inside a recre- tore through a eucalypt forest park and sparked spot ational park for young people in Karachi, complete with fires in homes, before eventually being brought under decomissioned aircraft and other military hardware. “I feel control. very proud of my country seeing Abhinandan’s statue at As night fell, authorities said they were bringing the gallery,” said Samiullah Bari, a 10th grade student visit- another “clearly suspicious” blaze in a national park in ing the museum at a school trip. Indians were less enthusi- KARACHI: Students take a selfie in front of the statue of Indian pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman (2R) the city’s southern suburbs under control. Throughout astic, however, with the Times of India newspaper calling whose plane was shot down over Kashmir earlier this year, put on display at Pakistan Air Force Museum. — AFP the day, more than 300 bushfires burned up and down the exhibit “a new low”. — AFP Australia’s east coast, fanned by gale-force winds, scorching temperatures and tinder-dry bushland that has brought some of the most dangerous conditions Muslims, died. Dozens of stonemasons and artisans have Sharma added. While there are no officially approved the country has seen. Do-it-yourself temple been chipping away at the blocks since an appeal for con- plans for the temple, many believe that the ruling Bharatiya In Turramurra, gardens smouldered, thick smoke tributions toward a “grand Hindu temple” in Ayodhya was Janata Party (BJP) will follow the design prepared by the hung heavy in the air and cars, houses and roads were waits to move into launched in 1990, without knowing when, or whether, the workshop. The party has close to the leaders of the temple caked in raspberry-red retardant as if hit by a giant building would be erected. Cash donations and bricks movement. paintball. “It was the embers that floated up that actu- were sent from around the world. A model of the “approved” temple is on display at the ally went across and set off spot fires in the front Indian holy site The workers went back to their home towns and vil- entry to the noisy workshop. The new temple would use yards” resident Nigel Lush told AFP, adding that one lages just before Saturday’s long-awaited verdict, which about 170,000 cubic feet of stone and will be 38 meters roof had been set alight. said Muslims would get their own land on a new site to tall and 81 meters long, Sharma said. It will have its own Another resident, Julia Gretton-Roberts, said the AYODHYA: Huge slabs of pink Rajasthan stone, carved build a mosque. After decades of litigation and religious shed for cows — considered by Hindus to be sacred — as blaze spread shockingly quickly. “Next thing I know pillars and bricks from across India are already waiting to strife, Hindus rejoiced at the ruling. Activists, priests and well as a huge prayer hall. “We have planned everything to the fire was opposite our house and it was massive form a Hindu temple to be built on the site of a demolished pilgrims have since thronged the Nyas Karyashaala work- the last detail. We never stopped our work in the last three and the police came and grabbed our kids and took mosque at the centre of decades of deadly turbulence. shop, a few kilometres from the contested site where decades for a moment like this,” he added. Media reports them away,” she said. “My daughter is pretty freaked Enough stone to build a small mountain was waiting at a Hindus believe the god Rama was born. have said construction could start as early as next year. out.” Firefighter Andrew Connon told AFP “a number complex in the holy city of Ayodhya years before the “We never lost faith. We always believed that a grand The Supreme Court directed Prime Minister Narendra of homes were threatened but it was contained by the country’s Supreme Court ruled on Saturday that the site temple would be built,” Sharad Sharma, a spokesman for Modi’s Hindu nationalist government to form a trust to aerial bombing”. should be handed over to Hindus to build a new temple. the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (World Hindu Council) told AFP oversee the planning and building work. “So many of us A mosque stood on the site for almost five centuries at the site. “Almost 65 percent of the stone and pillars dreamed of this moment for decades,” Brijmohan Das, a ‘Catastrophic conditions’ until it was demolished by Hindu zealots in 1992, sparking needed for the temple are ready. Our designs have also Hindu holy man associated with the movement told AFP. From early morning thousands of firefighters riots across the country in which 2,000 people, mainly been approved by a gathering of religious leaders,” “It is finally happening in our lifetime.” — AFP spread out across New South Wales in anticipation of what they called “off the scale” fire risk and “catastrophic” conditions. They were unable to the Taleban, who long have refused to prevent several bushfires from breaching contain- Afghanistan to negotiate with Ghani’s administration. ment lines and trapping residents who had not Ghani, flanked by his top security advi- already evacuated. release Taleban sors, said the decision to release the three New South Wales Rural Fire Service Commissioner Taleban prisoners had been “very hard Shane Fitzsimmons said so far only a dozen buildings and necessary”. His announcement came had been damaged Tuesday and a handful non-life- prisoners in one day after Pakistan’s Inter-Services threatening injuries were reported, but the crisis was Intelligence (ISI) agency chief Faiz far from over. Firefighters will be “working on these hostage swap Hameed met with Afghanistan’s national fires for days and weeks given the enormity of the security adviser Hamdullah Mohib in firegrounds,” he said. Kabul. “They talked about improving the Even before unfavorable weather hit, days of fires KABUL: Afghan President Ashraf Ghani relation between the two countries,” had killed three people and destroyed at least 150 announced yesterday that three high- Afghanistan’s national security council homes. “The conditions are expected to get worse,” ranking Taleban prisoners would be spokesman Kabir Haqmal said. Pakistan Fitzsimmons said, warning residents in adjacent areas released, in an apparent exchange for two has long been accused of supporting the to stay alert. “Complacency kills,” he added. Up to Western hostages who were kidnapped Taleban, a charge it denies. The Haqqani 600 schools were closed, as well as many national by the insurgents in 2016. The three network was described by US Admiral parks, a total fire ban was introduced for the affected Taleban prisoners include Anas Haqqani, Mike Mullen in 2011 as a “veritable arm” of area and Rally Australia — due to be held in Coffs who was seized in 2014 and whose older Pakistani intelligence. Harbour at the weekend — was cancelled. The military brother is the deputy Taleban leader and pitched in, helping firefighters with logistics and head of the Haqqani network, a notorious ‘Seriously ill’ BRAHMANBARIA: Bystanders look on after a train collided with another train in water-dropping sorties using more than 100 aircraft. Taleban affiliate. In August 2016, gunmen wearing mili- Brahmanbaria some 130 kms from Dhaka. — AFP “We have decided to conditionally tary uniforms kidnapped two professors of ‘We’ll fight it first’ release three Taleban prisoners who... have the American University of Afghanistan in In the town of Hillville a fire that has ripped been in Bagram prison in the custody of the heart of Kabul. The two, American loud noise, then I saw the train was com- through an area the size of 25,000 soccer fields the Afghan government for some time,” Kevin King and Australian Timothy Weeks, 16 dead as pletely ripped apart,” one injured passen- approached the home of Daniel Stevens. Like many, Ghani said in an announcement at the later appeared looking haggard in a ger told Somoy TV. “All the people around his family — including his mother nursing a broken leg presidential palace.He did not specify the Taleban hostage video, with the insurgents me were crying. There was blood every- — have packed their bags, but have resisted leaving fate of the Western hostages-an Australian going on to say that King was in poor trains collide where. Some people had broken hands and their house and everything they own. “We’ll fight it and an American-and it was not clear when health. A Taleban source in Pakistan told legs,” another told the broadcaster. “My first,” he told AFP, “but if it jumps the fence line into or where they would be freed. AFP yesterday that King had been “seri- in Bangladesh son was with me. I still don’t know what the paddock, we’ll go.” But Ghani noted in his speech that “their ously ill”, and the insurgents were worried happened to him,” the man added. In the nearby town of Taree, dozens of people have health has been deteriorating while in the he could die in their custody. The elite Hayat ud Doula Khan, a government already moved to a showground that has become a DHAKA: Two packed trains rammed into custody of the terrorists”. He added that American University of Afghanistan official in the district, said the Dhaka- makeshift evacuation centre. Fifty-nine-year-old each other in Bangladesh yesterday, killing the release of the two professors would (AUAF) opened in 2006 and has attracted bound Turna Nishitha train, hit the Caroline Watson arrived last night with her husband at least 16 people and injuring nearly 60 “pave the way” for the start of unofficial a number of faculty members from Western Chittagong-bound Udayan Express at and their dog. “The fires are just rife. They are others, police said. Three coaches were direct talks between his government and countries. In a statement, AUAF said it was about 3:00 am (2100 GMT Monday) as absolutely everywhere” she told AFP. “They didn’t ask sent crashing off the tracks at Mondobhag “encouraged” to hear news of the possible the Udayan was about to go through us to get out, but we figured it was coming.” Further station in the town of Kasba when a Mondobhog station. Khan told AFP that release of the two professors. south in the Blue Mountains on the outskirts of Dhaka-bound train and a locomotive the Turna Nishitha should have waited “While AUAF is not part of these dis- Sydney, veteran Winmalee firefighter Alan Gardiner bound for Chittagong collided. outside the station to let the other train cussions, we continue to urge the immedi- said locals were “terrified and on edge”. “At least 16 people have been killed. pass and that an investigation had been The town still bears the scars of a 2013 blaze that ate and safe return of our faculty members And another 58 were injured. We have sent started. A Bangladesh railway official told who have been held in captivity, away destroyed 200 homes, and residents are acutely the injured to different hospitals in the reporters faulty signals could be to blame. aware that with few roads in and out of the moun- from their friends and families, for more region,” local police chief Anisur Rahman “Three coaches were badly mangled and than three years,” the statement read. The tains, a decision to leave late can be fatal. Efforts to said. Cranes and other lifting gear were the victims are from these coaches,” Khan burn fuel in a controlled way have been limited by US and the Australian embassies in Kabul brought in to rescue trapped passengers, said, adding that train services out of declined to provide immediate comment. months of drought-like conditions that made it too many of whom were asleep when the early Dhaka had been halted because of the dangerous. — AFP Taleban expert Rahimullah Yusufzai said a morning crash took place. “There was a accident. — AFP prisoner exchange could prove a vital confidence-building measure in getting talks back on track between the US and Welikada prison in Colombo, while four inmates angry backlash on social media as well as from the Taleban. Lanka prisoners had clambered onto the prison’s roof. An official mainstream political parties. The ruling party President Donald Trump in September said police commandos were standing by out- presidential candidate, Sajith Premadasa, said if ended lengthy negotiations amid continued side with orders to move in if necessary. There elected he would consider legal options to over- Taleban violence, and experts say the US is demand freedom were reports of a similar protest at another turn Sirisena’s pardon. unwilling to resume talks without some prison in the south of the island. “I condemn the action of granting this concession from the Taleban. “This step COLOMBO: Hundreds of inmates at Sri Lanka’s The prisoners are demanding their release on amnesty,” Premadasa told reporters in Colombo will have a big impact on the talks, the hur- biggest high-security prison staged a second the same terms as Jayamaha, who hails from a on Tuesday. “We will examine all legal aspects.” dles in talks are being removed, slowly and day of protests yesterday, demanding their free- wealthy Colombo family with political connec- He added: “The release of a murderer does not gradually,” Yusufzai said. “It very clearly dom after the president pardoned a well-con- tions. The victim Jonsson, 19, whose mother was conform to my set of ethics.” Jayamaha was ini- shows that Americans have decided that nected man convicted of brutally murdering a Sri Lankan and father Swedish, was holidaying tially sentenced to 12 years in prison. He they want a resumption of talks with the Swedish teenager. Jude Jayamaha, convicted of in Sri Lanka when she was beaten to death in a appealed to a higher court, which rejected his Taleban.” The other two Taleban prisoners killing Yvonne Jonsson in Colombo in 2005, Colombo high-rise apartment after she and plea and instead sentenced him to death, which to be released are: Haji Mali Khan, believed KABUL: This file handout photo taken on walked free on Saturday following the highly Jayamaha had an argument. was reaffirmed by the Supreme Court in 2014. to be the uncle of Haqqani network leader October 15, 2014 by the Afghan National unusual pardon granted by President The trial heard her skull had been fractured Jonsson’s sister Caroline wrote in a Facebook Sirajuddin Haqqani; and Abdul Rashid, said Directorate of Security (NDS) shows Maithripala Sirisena, whose term in office ends into 64 pieces. Sirisena announced the pardon post about her concerns over Jayamaha’s pardon to be the brother of Mohammad Nabi Taleban prisoner Anas Haqqani, a senior this weekend. last weekend ahead of Saturday’s presidential before the amnesty announcement. “He showed Omari, a member of the Taleban’s political leader of the Haqqani network. — AFP Police said around 1,000 prisoners had election, when he is leaving office. The and continues to show absolutely no remorse for office in Qatar. — AFP refused on Monday to return to their cells at announcement of the amnesty provoked an what he has done,” she wrote. — AFP 10 Analysis Wednesday, November 13, 2019

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raq’s ruling parties appear to have rallied behind a strategy, blessed by Iran, to try to survive a mass anti- Why did one Ohio school district arm teachers? Igovernment uprising by containing protests on the streets of Baghdad while offering a package of political t the entrance to Sidney High School in small-town threatened, they have the right to go home to their parents security team “is just common sense”. “The kids don’t reforms and elections next year. But the proposed solu- Ohio, there is a poster which reads: “Inside this that night too.” think anything about it. You can’t really hear anyone talk- tion involves keeping in power a ruling elite that Iran has building, our children are protected by an armed ing about it - it’s just embedded into the community now.” cultivated for years - unlikely to placate protesters who A and trained response team.” In rural Shelby County, law A death every 17 seconds have been demanding the entire caste of politicians be enforcement trained some teachers to fight back, should an The idea of arming teachers - the “program” as those in ‘It makes me feel safe’ swept aside. attacker threaten students. They were among the first in Sidney call it - first surfaced after the Newtown shooting At the end of the school day, parents, grandparents and Iran has been closely involved in formulating the new the United States to embrace the controversial strategy. in 2012, in which 26 people, including 20 children, were babysitters sit in an orderly line of cars, waiting to retrieve strategy, with a number of meetings between political On Halloween, as high school students and staff roam killed at Sandy Hook elementary school. The shooter also their young charges. David Bishop, who is picking up his groups and government figures attended by Qassem the hallways, John Pence - a firearm on his belt - patrols shot and killed his mother before taking his own life. After granddaughter, says the armed response team at Sidney Soleimani, the general who commands the Quds Force of calmly. He is a full-time resource officer, assigned to that horrific attack, Shelby County Sheriff John Lenhart High is fine with him. “My granddaughter, she knows how Iran’s Revolutionary Guards that supervises Tehran’s ensure security at Sidney High. That arrangement has says he realized how vulnerable the schools in his area to handle a gun,” he says. “Her brother and dad have guns, clients across the Middle East. Two sources with knowl- become commonplace across the country, as the number were. He pushed for new safety measures as he contem- her mother too. She’s too young yet, but they have taught edge of the talks said Soleimani had approved the reform of school shootings has multiplied. But he has back-up: plated a hard truth: “The rule of thumb is after the first her how to respect a gun and how to use it if needed.” plan, which would keep Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi The response team of armed teachers, who have volun- shot is fired, every 17 seconds after that, somebody dies. High school senior Tom, who is 18 and asked that his last in power until new elections next year, as it would give teered for the job. So you need an immediate response.” name not be revealed, said students hardly talk about the Iran time to recalculate how to retain influence. So far, about 15 US states have approved similar set- But he never suggested that teachers should give les- “program” in their free time. “We all know the weapons are The protests pose the biggest challenge to Iraq’s ups, but many are not happy about putting weapons in the sons or patrol the hallways with a firearm on their hips. “I there, but it doesn’t really concern us. I know they are locked Shiite-dominated political order since it emerged after a hands of educators. Pence rejects the usual arguments, didn’t want our schools to look like the Wild Wild West, up in a safe - the kids can’t get them,” he says. The young man 2003 US invasion toppled Sunni dictator Saddam saying: “In some areas, probably it might not work - like an armed fortress,” said Lenhart, who sports a thin casually says he has faith in the teachers to protect him. “I like Hussein. At least 300 protesters have been killed, most by maybe in a city. But most of these employees have been white mustache. The response team has access to 9mm the idea. It makes me feel safe because I know they are spe- security forces firing live ammunition into crowds. But the exposed to some type of firearms training beforehand.” Glock pistols, which are kept - along with the ammunition cially trained if an intruder comes in and they are able to stop violent response has done little to persuade the protest- One Sidney teacher, who cannot be named in order to - in small black safes that only open when the digital fin- him,” Tom explains. Before being invited to join the program, ers to leave the streets. A senior security official told protect the confidential nature of the armed response gerprint of an authorized user is scanned. teachers are vetted in “serious interviews” and their criminal Reuters new tactics were being rolled out to try to con- team, is indeed one such case. He is an avid hunter. He says Bob Humble, the superintendent of Sidney’s school dis- records are checked, Lenhart says. After an initial 20 hours of fine the demonstrations to Baghdad’s Tahrir Square, a he had “no fears, no hesitations” about joining the effort to trict, which accounts for 3,500 students in six buildings, is training given by police, teachers go through refresher cours- roadway junction at the foot of a bridge across the Tigris, safeguard the school - even if that means that one day, he proud of being a trailblazer. He thinks that in addition to es once a month. “I’m very confident that our schools are where demonstrators have camped out for weeks. could find himself faced with the prospect of shooting at ensuring a quick response in case of an emergency, the some of the safest in the nation,” Lenhart says. The teacher “Security forces received new orders on Saturday one of his students. team offers a compelling deterrent to any “crazy people who is part of the response team says he believes the vetting that protesters must be kept in Tahrir Square,” the secu- “That’s one of those boxes that mentally you can have with guns”. “Their goal is to get the highest body count process is airtight, so the team can be trusted. As an example, rity official said. “They’re working quietly now to seal to check,” he told AFP. “I have a wife and I have kids so if they can in the shortest amount of time,” Humble says. he explains that a few years ago, two teachers on staff were off the square from all directions, and an arrest cam- anybody is going to try to do any harm to them, this is “This is why I think the chances of this happening are very going through a divorce. The male teacher was immediately paign is expected to follow in a bid to reduce momentum what I’m going to do - this is what has to be done if it’s a low now, simply because they know someone’s going to removed from the “program” and his access to the safes of the protests.” student that is causing the threat. The other students being take them down in a hurry.” For Humble, having such a revoked while his personal life was in turmoil. — AFP Meanwhile the authorities will push on with a reform plan to mollify the crowd, with new elections run by a commission intended to be more independent, and parlia- ment restructured to be smaller and more representative in April 2018. Without the charismatic leader at the helm, Lula remains extremely popular in Brazil after he led the of Iraq’s diverse population. Sources who have attended ‘I’m back’: Lula the Workers Party (PT) that Lula helped found nearly 40 country through a historic boom from 2003 to 2010, recent government meetings say the strategy now enjoys years ago lost the 2018 election to far-right Bolsonaro earning the gratitude of millions of Brazilians for redis- the backing not only of the Iran-backed parties that sup- and has been largely rudderless ever since. Lula’s release tributing wealth to haul them out of poverty. port the government, but also of their main rivals, the fac- fills leftist following a Supreme Court ruling on Thursday could Since leaving office, however, his image has been tar- tion of Shiite cleric Moqtada Al-Sadr, who regularly change that, said Vinicius Vieira, a professor of interna- nished by a corruption investigation called Car Wash denounces Iran and had called for Abdul Mahdi to quit. leadership void tional relations at the University of Sao Paulo. that exposed a massive kickback scheme involving the Sunni and Kurdish political leaders also support the “He presents a great challenge in the midst of state oil giant Petrobras. Lula was among scores of high- plan. “The anger of protesters at everyone in politics, Bolsonaro’s declining popularity,” Vieira told AFP. “Lula profile politicians and business elite caught up in the even religious figures, forced all parties to listen to Iranian ut of jail and full of rage, Brazil’s Luiz Inacio Lula is able to mobilize a lot of people who recognize the PT’s probe that shocked even Brazilians long used to corrupt advice and work together to keep Prime Minister Adel da Silva has put his far-right nemesis President corruption, but also remember the benefits of economic leaders. He was serving eight years and 10 months for Abdul Mahdi’s government standing,” said a source close OJair Bolsonaro in the crosshairs, as he takes up growth, income growth during Lula’s government.” corruption and money laundering when the Supreme to Sadr. “Even Sadr is on board,” he said. “He worried that the mantle of leading the left. Declaring “I’m back” in a Known for his common touch, Lula plans to traverse the Court issued a ruling last Thursday that could free thou- protests he’s not controlling could also threaten his posi- fiery speech to hundreds of supporters near Sao Paulo vast country, starting Sunday with a meeting in Recife, sands of convicts. tion” among his followers, the source said. on Saturday, Lula, 74, appeared energized by his year- the capital of the northeastern state of Pernambuco, Lula was sentenced to almost 13 years in February in a and-a-half-long incarceration for corruption as he where he was born. “Lula will eclipse Bolsonaro in the separate corruption case and still faces another half Reforms spoke for nearly an hour in the heat, a day after walking coming weeks and will be the focus of attention,” said dozen corruption trials. While his criminal record pre- The new reforms include lowering the minimum age of out of prison. Thiago Vidal, a political analyst at Prospectiva consultan- vents him from running for office for now, Lula has made candidates, increasing the number of voting districts and Ripping apart Bolsonaro’s economic policies and cy. “The question is how Bolsonaro and his government clear he will be politically active as he seeks to revive the reducing parliament to 222 seats from 329, according to a accusing him of serving criminal groups in Rio de Janeiro, will react.” left. But to expand his appeal, the former shoeshine boy proposal from Iraq’s President Barham Salih seen by the former president signaled his intention to fill the left’s and steelworker is likely to tone down his fervent lan- Reuters. Political appointees on Iraq’s Independent High leadership void and take them to victory in the 2022 ‘Scoundrel’ guage and forge alliances of convenience, as he has done Electoral Commission would be replaced with technocrats election. “The leader of the left has shown his willingness So far, Bolsonaro has branded Lula a “scoundrel”. in the past. “He wanted a fiery first speech to please his and judges. Parliament will vote on the changes before to use the most messianic version of himself to try to General Augusto Heleno, the minister for institutional (leftist) activists,” said Sylvio Costa, a journalist for the eventually approving a date for early elections in 2020, awaken a leftist opposition lacking ideas and leadership,” security and a close adviser to the president, accused Congress in Focus website. “But I think we will soon see two sources close to the talks said, leaving room for the respected Folha de Sao Paulo daily said in an editorial Lula of inciting violence after he praised the protests a more pragmatic Lula, anxious to get the PT out of the potential delays. on Monday. Brazil’s left has floundered since Lula’s jailing against Chile’s conservative President Sebastian Pinera. isolation of opposition.” — AFP Izzat Shahbandar, an independent who has been medi- ating among senior political figures including Abdul Mahdi and regularly meets with protesters, said a partial also couldn’t go home to her mother, who kicked her out at cabinet reshuffle was agreed in principle, with the premier Brazil dentists a young age. Her mom’s history was similar - she was staying. “Everyone has rallied around the prime minister beaten all of her life and did not have one tooth left, Rocha now. He’s their best bet to avoid chaos,” he said. It recounts. “Since I was 18 until now, I have not smiled,” she remains to be seen whether the promise of reforms can give battered laments. “I was constantly mortified.” take any of the heat out of the protests. The reforms One day, she sent a message on Instagram to an actress clearly fall short of protester demands to scrap the entire women new life who she admired - a bit of a shot in the dark. She didn’t post-Saddam political system, but parties could present ask for any money but asked for help, saying she wanted them as evidence that they are serious about moving in beautiful teeth like the actress had. The actress responded, the right direction. na Claudia Rocha Ferreira suffered domestic abuse putting Rocha in touch with the volunteer dentists. The Grand Ayatollah Ali Al-Sistani, who speaks on politics at the hands of multiple partners, dating back to treatment by Piva lasted nearly a year at his ultra-modern only in times of crisis and wields enormous influence over Awhen she was just 15 years old. The violence took a office in Rio’s chic Barra da Tijuca neighborhood - a stark public opinion in Shiite-majority Iraq, has called for seri- mental and physical toll. “I only had four teeth left in the contrast to Rocha’s bleak slum. He used dental implants to ous reform within a “reasonable time frame”. He has front. I was ashamed to go out,” she explains. Rocha is one restore Rocha’s confidence and smile. With giant hoop urged protesters not to go home until concrete steps are of millions of women who are victimized by their partners earrings swinging from her ears, and drawing attention to taken to meet their demands. As the protesters’ demands in Brazil. In nearly all of the cases, men target the women’s her face, she says she is very happy: “Never again will I Ana Claudia, 37, smiles as she poses for pictures during an have become more specific, some have called for a system faces and teeth, in order to diminish their femininity and accept being hit.” with an elected executive president, less beholden to the feelings of self-worth. interview in Rio de Janeiro on Sept 9, 2019. — AFP political factions that have selected all of Iraq’s post- Rocha was one of the lucky ones. She got new confi- ‘Punches, kicks, elbow jabs’ Saddam prime ministers behind closed doors. dence - and a new smile - thanks to Rio de Janeiro dentist Brazil is rough on its women: 27 percent, or 16 million 1,700 participating doctors working with battered women Most say they just want the rulers out. “They choke us Armando Piva, who is part of a non-governmental network women, say they suffered some kind of physical or mental of limited means. Only one condition: They must no longer so we can’t breathe, so we can’t speak and tell them to go of volunteers rebuilding the teeth, and the lives, of bat- abuse last year, according to the Brazilian Forum on Public live with their attacker. In Brazil, where dental practices away!” said Ammar, 20, from Baghdad’s Sadr City district, tered women. Rocha says the dental work was like a Security (FBSP). Of those incidents, 42 percent were cases are state-of-the-art, each woman is receiving on average wearing a helmet with a scarf around his face at a medical “dream” and changed her life. But before her brilliant of domestic violence. Black women are the most often five or six implants. Such treatment typically would cost tent where he was being treated for tear gas exposure. white grin - emphasized by bright red lipstick - was affected. And the country overall is one of the most violent about 30,000 reais, or $7,300. For these women, it is “We’re dying here for our future. We’re dying for things restored, Rocha went through some grim times. in the world, with 57,000 murders last year alone. A lin- financed by private donations, companies and the dentists to change.” — Reuters “The assaults began when I was just 15 years old, and I gering economic crisis has left 12 million people without themselves. There are no public funds. “In Brazil, these was pregnant with my first daughter,” explains the young jobs, and such hopelessness can be a breeding ground for women have a right to mental health care and legal aid, but black woman, who works at a graphic design firm - and violence against women. “We realized that the number of no help with dental care,” says Piva. already has four grandchildren at age 39. “He started women who were victims of domestic violence was huge,” “However, in a majority of cases, if not all cases, physical punching me. I left him. But afterward, the father of my explains Piva, who Rocha calls her “angel”. abuse starts with the mouth: punches, kicks, elbow jabs, or second daughter also started hitting me. My teeth fell out In 2012, dentist Fabio Bibancos founded the NGO even attacks with kitchen utensils,” he notes. “The attack- All articles appearing on this page are the one after another,” she recalls. Apolonias do Bem, named for Saint Apollonia, the patron ers’ wish is to destroy the woman’s desire to smile. And we personal opinion of the writers. Kuwait Rocha, who lives in a slum in Rio’s vast Sao Cristovao saint of dentists. Her teeth were pulled out or smashed, see that the majority of these women have lost more than area, says that in the favelas, “men say they like to beat up according to Christian tradition. Piva says that more than half of their upper teeth.” These disfigurements can prevent Times takes no responsibility for views their woman so no one else wants her. They leave their 1,000 women have received treatment so far. The network the women from finding jobs. “No one is going to hire a expressed therein. mark on her face”. She didn’t leave her second abusive of volunteer dentists extends beyond Brazil to 12 other nanny without front teeth. No store is going to hire a sales- partner because she didn’t have the money to do so. She Latin American countries and Portugal. In all, there are person without front teeth,” says Piva. — AFP Established 1961

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NEW YORK: A number of Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 MAX aircraft are parked at Southern California Logistics Airport in Victorville, California. Boeing on Monday said it expects the 737 MAX airplane, which was grounded after two crashes killed 346 people, to resume flying in January, delaying its return by one month. — AFP Situation critical: Vodafone future in doubt

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LONDON: Vodafone said its future in India could be in critical situation.” issues ever since it entered the country with a $11 billion improvement in Spain and Italy and as it integrates a doubt unless the government stopped hitting operators India’s top court upheld a demand from the country’s deal to buy 67% of Hutchison Essar in 2007. The arrival German cable acquisition. It said organic service rev- with higher taxes and charges, after a court judgment telecoms department for $13 billion in overdue levies of new entrant Reliance Jio Infocomm in 2016 added to enue rose 0.3% in the first half, as it returned to over license fees resulted in a 1.9 billion euro group loss Vodafone’s problems by sparking a brutal price war. It growth in the second quarter, while organic core earn- in its first half. Chief Executive Nick Read said India, responded by combining its operations with Idea ings rose 1.4%. It increased its forecast for adjusted where Vodafone formed a joint venture with Idea Cellular Cellular, a deal that closed in 2018. core earnings to 14.8-15.0 billion euros from its previ- in 2018, had been “a very challenging situation for a long Read said Vodafone was not committing any more ous forecast of 13.8-14.2 billion euros, but said India time”, but Vodafone Idea still had 300 million customers, Organic service equity to India and the country effectively contributed and lower cash flows following the sale of assets in equating to a 30% share of the sizable market. zero value to the company’s share price. As a result of New Zealand meant free cash flow would be “around” “Financially there’s been a heavy burden through revenue returns the ruling, it has written down the value of its stake in 5.4 billion euros, rather than the “at least” 5.4 billion unsupportive regulation, excessive taxes and on top of the joint venture to zero. It also owns a stake in Indian euros previously forecast. that we got the negative supreme court decision,” he to growth in Q2 tower operator Indus Towers, along with Bharti Airtel. Apart from India, Read said he was pleased with said yesterday. Vodafone had asked the government for Vodafone’s shares were up 1.7% at 163 pence at 1040 progress. “This is reflected in our return to top-line a relief package comprising a two-year moratorium on GMT as investors focused on an upgrade to its earnings growth in the second quarter, which we expect to build spectrum payments, lower license fees and taxes and forecast rather than India. upon in the second half of the year in both Europe and the waiving of interest and penalties on the Supreme Africa,” he said. Read cut Vodafone’s dividend for the first Court case, which centered on regulatory fees. Asked if and interest last month, hitting the shares of both Upgraded forecast time in May after tough market conditions and a need to it made sense for Vodafone to remain in India without Vodafone Idea and rival Bharti Airtel. Vodafone has The world’s second largest mobile operator report- invest in its networks and airwaves caused him to back- such a relief package, he said: “It’s fair to say it’s a very clashed with Indian authorities over tax and regulatory ed improving organic revenue growth with signs of track on his pledge not to reduce the payout. — Reuters

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The process is also time-consuming own will a year ago. part of our financial literacy discussion the link between wills and financial security and nitpicky, she said - and it forces peo- inheritance Financial experts warn that the lack of could be really helpful,” she said. “But it’s has risen significantly among black ple to consider their own death, a task that estate planning among US low-income and not happening quite yet.” Americans, said Teri Williams, president of is easy to put off until another time. help close US minority communities leaves families at risk OneUnited Bank, which serves black and Corina got help with her will from of losing what is often their largest single Racial gap low-income communities. “A will is the least Housing and Economic Rights Advocates, asset, potentially propagating longstanding In the United States, what happens to expensive thing you can do to leave inter- which began its estate-planning program ‘wealth gap’? racial inequalities. While 45% of white the assets of a person who dies without a generational wealth,” she said. “The impor- in 2017 in response to the high levels of adult Americans respondents have a will, will varies from state to state. Most states tance of estate planning is critical.” housing foreclosures in the San Francisco just 31% of black Americans do, according seek to split real estate among the One reason attention around the issue area after the 2008-2009 financial crisis. WASHINGTON: From her home in West to a 2019 survey from Caring.com, a non- deceased’s surviving heirs, which usually of estate planning is building is that the Initially, the non-profit was focused on Oakland, a gentrifying neighborhood profit for caregivers. means spouses and children but can also black generation that started to gain housing preservation, explained one of its across the bay from San Francisco, Iris Further, will writing in general is on the include distant relatives - none of whom are access to capital in the 1960s is now get- attorneys, Aeyoung Kim, but it soon real- Corina could see a looming problem - and decline, with a Gallup 2016 survey revealing bound to the original owner’s wishes. ting to the point where its members are ized there was a root problem that need- she worried her neighbors were not doing a 6% drop from a decade earlier, in addi- A form of this problem known as heirs’ thinking about their legacy, Williams ed to be addressed: a lack of clear prop- enough to prepare. Of the more than 70 tion to significantly lower rates among poor property - a type of enforced communal explained. “For a long time, our elders erty titles. families living around her, she knew of just Americans. The issue is getting new atten- ownership that can arise when land or a really were focusing on being able to take “Someone’s grandparents had pur- two that had formally written wills and gone tion, fueled in part by the increasing recog- home is passed on without a clear will - has care of (their) children, and it has now chased the home, and they were living through the related legal process to ensure nition of the persistent “wealth gap” resulted in the loss of nearly 3.8 million moved to ‘What legacy can I leave them?’ there but didn’t know that there were their homes passed on to their children between white and minority communities, acres of land over the past century, accord- That’s a huge change,” she said. some (legal) steps they should have taken,” when they died. lawyers and banking executives told the ing to the US government. Most of that Kim said. “So they pay the mortgage or “African-American properties are not Thomson Reuters Foundation. land, valued at some $6 billion, belonged to ‘Totally at risk’ rent ... and (then) suddenly they receive a being transferred (to the next generation),” Astrid Andre, an adjunct professor at black families, the research showed. The Still, there are major obstacles to get- foreclosure notice.” The group is now the she told the Thomson Reuters Foundation. New York Law School who focuses on eco- exact role that inheritance and related ting people to follow through on estate only non-profit in the state that does full “Property values have gone up so much, nomic development, noted that homeown- financial transfers between generations play planning, according to families and legal estate planning, using grant money to low- our children can’t afford to buy a home in ership has historically been seen as a safe- in the wealth gap remains unclear. experts. It can be prohibitively expensive er the cost of the services, and high West Oakland.” “So what’s going to happen guard against gentrification and a tool for A 2011 study from the Urban Institute, a for many, said Corina in West Oakland, demand has made it difficult to keep up, when you pass, and your son and daughter lifting families out of poverty. But there has US-based policy research group, estimated recalling that she was ready to spend according to Kim. — Reuters 12 Established 1961 Business Wednesday, November 13, 2019 Asia in the dark on trade; stocks seek enlightenment from Trump Shares bounce, Japan’s Nikkei end 0.8% higher SYDNEY: Asian share markets edged higher yester- yesterday said protesters who are trying to “paralyze” day and Europe looked set to follow as investors await- the city were extremely selfish and hoped all universi- ed a speech by President Donald Trump on US trade ties and schools would urge students not to participate policy and on news he will likely delay a decision on in violence. Lam was speaking a day after police shot a whether to slap tariffs on European autos. EU officials protester and a man was set on fire in some of the most said Trump was expected to announce this week that dramatic scenes to grip the city during the more than he was delaying the tariff decision on cars and auto five months of civil unrest. parts imported from the European Union likely for another six months. The news boosted expectations Boris gets Brexit boost about Trump’s speech later in the day about his admin- A partial holiday in the United States had closed the istration’s long-running trade war with China. Treasury market on Monday and made for a quiet ses- MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan climbed 0.5%, following a sharp 1.2% pullback on Monday. Japan’s Nikkei, which dithered either side of flat most of the day, ended 0.8% higher. But Shanghai Sterling holds blue chips eased 0.2% after bank lending growth undershot analysts’ estimates, while Australian shares gains after were down, too. E-Mini futures for the S&P 500 rose 0.2%, while EUROSTOXX 50 futures gained 0.4%. Boris gets a A positive speech on US-China trade would likely satisfy market participants even without specific details Brexit boost of the “Phase 1” agreement under negotiation, said Jim SIDDHPUR: A trader cleans a camel as he waits for customers during a Cattle Fair near Saraswati river bank at Paulsen, chief investment officer at The Leuthold Group Siddhpur, some 120 kms from Ahmedabad yesterday. — AFP in Minneapolis. “It still feels like we’re pretty close to having something done,” Paulsen said on Monday. sion on Wall Street. The Dow ended up 0.04%, while “Even if it’s meaningless, it will be meaningful.” Trump the S&P 500 lost 0.20% and the Nasdaq 0.13%. ously Conservative held seats in the UK election. In a of currencies, the dollar steadied at 98.224. The euro wrongfooted markets over the weekend when he said Treasuries were in demand when trading resumed in boost for Prime Minister Boris Johnson ahead of the edged up to $1.1038 and away from a three-week low there had been incorrect reporting about US willing- Asia, with yields on 10-year notes dropping to Dec 12 election, Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage said of $1.1015, while the dollar faded to 109.26 yen. Spot ness to lift tariffs on China. 1.9070% and away from last week’s three-month top of he did not want anti-Brexit parties to win, so was gold suffered a third day of declines, to touch its lowest Investors also were anxious about the situation in 1.97%. They were last at 1.9539. standing down candidates in seats won by the since early August at $1,447.89 per ounce. It was last Hong Kong after a violent escalation of protests In currency markets, the main action was in sterling Conservatives in 2017. trading at $1,450.44. US crude gained 28 cents to knocked nearly 2% off Asia-exposed banks HSBC and which hit a six-month high on the euro on Monday The pound reached 0.8582 per euro, and firmed to $57.14 a barrel, while Brent crude futures added 35 StanChart. Hong Kong’s embattled leader Carrie Lam after the Brexit Party said it would not contest previ- $1.2856 having risen 0.6% overnight. Against a basket cents to $62.53. — Reuters Vietnam coal, crude oil imports surge on rising energy demand Roula Khalaf HANOI: Vietnam’s coal and crude oil role in its power generation mix for the imports surged in the first ten months of years to come even as Hanoi promotes picked as ‘first this year, government data released yes- renewables. terday showed, highlighting the Southeast The country’s crude oil imports rose Asian country’s increasing reliance on 80.6% from a year earlier to 6.8 million woman’ to edit imported energy to support its fast- tons during the period, the department growing economy. Vietnam has one of the said. Once a key export earner for Financial Times fastest-growing economies in Asia, Vietnam, crude oil output of the country backed by robust exports and foreign has been declining recently as its reserves investment. Economic growth this year is fall at existing fields and as China’s LONDON: Roula Khalaf will become the first expected to surpass the government’s increasingly assertive stance in the region woman to edit the Financial Times in its 131- target range of 6.6%-6.8%, as the coun- hampers offshore exploration. year history after Lionel Barber said he would try benefits from the Sino-US trade war. Government data showed crude oil step down in January. Khalaf served as deputy The strong growth has boosted output in the first ten months of this year editor, foreign editor and Middle East editor demand for coal. Imports of the commodi- fell 7.2% from a year earlier to 9.3 million HANOI: A Vietnamese laborer load bags of cement on a barge at a loading dock along during her more than two decades at the ty, mostly from Australia and Indonesia, tons. Meanwhile, its coal output rose the Red River in Hanoi yesterday. — AFP salmon-pink newspaper. In recent years she has during the January-October period more 10.5% to 37.9 million tons. The Ministry also sought to increase the number of female than doubled from a year earlier to 36.8 of Industry and Trade said in July Vietnam readers and journalists at the title. “It’s a great million tons, valued at $3.25 billion, the will contend with severe power shortages and 15 billion kWh in 2023. Yesterday’s customs data also showed honor to be appointed editor of the FT, the Customs Department said in a statement. from 2021 as demand outpaces construc- Vietnam will need an average of $6.7 Vietnam recorded a trade surplus of greatest news organization in the world,” she The imported coal will mostly be used for tion of new plants, with electricity billion a year to expand its annual power $9.01 billion during the first ten months of said. “I look forward to building on Lionel the country’s growing fleet of coal-fired demand expected to exceed supply by generation capacity by 10% between this year, widening from a surplus of Barber’s extraordinary achievements and am power plants, which will still play a key 6.6 billion kilowatt hours (kWh) in 2021, 2016 and 2030, the ministry had said. $7.24 billion a year earlier. — Reuters grateful for his mentorship through the years.” Khalaf, from Lebanon, will join Katharine chief financial officer Stephen Ma said: “Sales in China by the Ghosn scandal revealed he was among Nissan Viner at the Guardian as one of the few women Crisis-hit Nissan chops outpaced the market but sales in other key regions executives who received excess pay by altering the to edit major newspapers in Britain. Prior to including the US, Europe and Japan underperformed in terms of a share price bonus. “Nissan’s new management joining the FT in 1995, she worked at Forbes those markets. This resulted in the overall decrease of is setting sail in a storm,” Takada said. “Uchida is expect- magazine in New York and holds a master’s forecasts, net profit our market share.” ed to show new strategies for Nissan’s survival,” he said. degree from Columbia University. Tsuneo Kita, Net profit for the six months to September plunged chairman of Nikkei, said Khalaf had been select- ‘worst for a decade’ 73.5 percent to 65.4 billion yen, the worst first-half result ‘Additional restructuring’ ed for her sound judgment and integrity. “We since the global financial crisis a decade ago. “Nissan is The automaker has cited a global slowdown in the look forward to working closely with her to YOKOHAMA: Crisis-hit Japanese automaker Nissan in a very severe situation at a time when competition in auto sector, but it is also suffering from a lack of innova- deepen our global media alliance,” he said in a yesterday slashed its full-year forecast for both sales the global auto market is further intensifying,” said tion on its production line and reputational damage from statement. and profit as it struggles with weak demand in Japan, Satoru Takada, auto analyst at TIW, a Tokyo-based the Ghosn scandal. Uchida inherits the harsh cost-cutting Barber, the most senior financial journalist in the US and Europe, as well as fallout from the arrest of research and consulting firm. It was Nissan’s first earn- measures Saikawa proposed as a way out of the crisis- the country, will step down after 14 years as editor former boss Carlos Ghosn. Nissan downgraded its net ings announcement since the appointment last month of including reducing dealer incentives and promotions but and 34 years at the newspaper. During his time he profit forecast to 110 billion yen ($1 billion) for the fiscal Makoto Uchida as new chief executive, elevating the also cutting global production by 10 percent to 2023 - a engineered a successful push into online subscrip- year to March 2020, compared with an earlier estimate insider heading the firm’s China unit as it overhauls its measure that means the loss of 12,500 jobs. “Additional tion that protected the title as others battled of 170 billion yen. leadership after the Ghosn scandal. restructuring is possible in the wake of the layoff plan,” plummeting advertising revenue, and managed the Full-year sales are now estimated at 10.6 trillion yen, Uchida’s appointment, to take effect on December 1, Takada said. Asked about possible fresh job losses, move to a new owner after Japan’s Nikkei bought down from a previous forecast of 11.3 trillion yen. came after months of turmoil for the automaker in the Nissan official Ma said no new announcement would be the FT from Pearson in 2015. The FT passed the Nissan blamed the poor outlook on weak first-half wake of the arrest of former chief Ghosn on allegations made until the full new management team is in place on milestone of one million paying readers in 2019, earnings, a strong yen, an uncertain global outlook and of financial misconduct. Former CEO Hiroto Saikawa December 1. The company is “very urgently working” to with digital subscribers accounting for more than the stagnation of the car industry in general. Incoming resigned in September after an investigation prompted improve sales and profitability, Ma said. — AFP 75% of total circulation. — Reuters

EXCHANGE RATES

Egyptian Pound - Transfer 18.888 Thai Bhat 11.010 Chinese Yuan 0.042094 0.045594 AL-MUZAINI EXCHANGE CO. Yemen Riyal/for 1000 1.223 Turkish Lira 53.060 Hong Kong Dollar 0.036823 0.039573 Tunisian Dinar 111.150 Singapore dollars 223.375 Indian Rupee 0.003669 0.004441 EUROPEAN & AMERICAN COUNTRIES Jordanian Dinar 429.880 Indonesian Rupiah 0.000017 0.000023 Japanese Yen 0.002703 0.002883 US Dollar Transfer 304.550 Lebanese Lira/for 1000 0.203 BAHRAIN EXCHANGE COMPANY WLL Euro 337.590 Syrian Lira 0.000 Korean Won 0.000251 0.000266 Sterling Pound 393.330 Morocco Dirham 32.193 Malaysian Ringgit 0.069571 0.075571 Canadian dollar 230.890 CURRENCY BUY SELL Nepalese Rupee 0.002626 0.002966 Turkish lira 53.090 DOLLARCO EXCHANGE CO. LTD Europe Pakistan Rupee 0.001295 0.002065 Swiss Franc 307.780 British Pound 0.384373 0.398273 Philippine Peso 0.005755 0.006055 US Dollar Buying 297.100 Czech Korune 0.005145 0.014445 Singapore Dollar 0.218403 0.228403 Rate for Transfer Selling Rate Danish Krone 0.040875 0.045875 Sri Lankan Rupee 0.001319 0.001899 ASIAN COUNTRIES US Dollar 304.190 Euro 0.328298 0.341998 Taiwan 0.009891 0.010071 Japanese Yen 2.790 Canadian Dollar 230.445 Georgian Lari 0.102238 0.102238 Thai Baht 0.009695 0.010245 Indian Rupees 4.268 Sterling Pound 392.730 Hungarian 0.000914 0.001104 Vietnamese Dong 0.000013 0.000013 Pakistani Rupees 1.977 Euro 337.205 Norwegian Krone 0.029275 0.034475 Srilankan Rupees 1.681 Swiss Frank 305.050 Romanian Leu 0.053532 0.070382 Arab Nepali Rupees 2.659 Bahrain Dinar 808.955 Russian ruble 0.004750 0.004750 Bahraini Dinar 0.801672 0.809732 Singapore Dollar 224.680 UAE Dirhams 83.220 Slovakia 0.009106 0.019106 Egyptian Pound 0.018646 0.021387 Hongkong Dollar 38.915 Qatari Riyals 84.460 Swedish Krona 0.027341 0.032341 Iranian Riyal 0.000084 0.000086 Bangladesh Taka 3.540 Saudi Riyals 82.015 Swiss Franc 0.299592 0.310592 Iraqi Dinar 0.000211 0.000271 Philippine Peso 6.015 Jordanian Dinar 430.325 Jordanian Dinar 0.423562 0.432562 Thai Baht 10.096 Egyptian Pound 18.889 Australasia Kuwaiti Dinar 1.000000 1.000000 Malaysian ringgit 77.890 Sri Lankan Rupees 1.681 Australian Dollar 0.200168 0.212168 Lebanese Pound 0.000151 0.000251 Indian Rupees 4.257 New Zealand Dollar 0.186504 0.196004 Moroccan Dirhams 0.021208 0.045208 Pakistani Rupees 1.955 GCC COUNTRIES Omani Riyal 0.785908 0.793809 Bangladesh Taka 3.530 Saudi Riyal 81.268 America Qatar Riyal 0.082996 0.083830 Philippines Pesso 5.988 Qatari Riyal 83.702 Canadian Dollar 0.224537 0.233537 Saudi Riyal 0.080127 0.081427 Cyprus pound 18.100 Omani Riyal 791.553 US Dollars 0.300450 0.305750 Syrian Pound 0.001291 0.001511 Japanese Yen 3.785 Bahraini Dinar 809.220 US Dollars Mint 0.300950 0.305750 Tunisian Dinar 0.102940 0.110940 UAE Dirham 82.972 Syrian Pound 1.590 Nepalese Rupees 2.688 Turkish Lira 0.045936 0.055781 Asia Malaysian Ringgit 74.380 UAE Dirhams 0.082228 0.083056 ARAB COUNTRIES Bangladesh Taka 0.003001 0.003802 Yemeni Riyal 0.000990 0.001070 Egyptian Pound - Cash 21.500 Chinese Yuan Renminbi 43.900 13 Business Wednesday, November 13, 2019 German investor confidence index improves despite recession fears Eurozone bonds fall on expectations

BERLIN: The prospect of a Brexit deal and easing trade China trade dispute was ongoing. Traditionally the eco- day delay to the results a “Section 232” investigation German Bunds into short positions, according to Jefferies relations between the US and China have led to a marked nomic motor of the euro-zone, German industry has been ordered under a Cold War-era trade law. analysts. “We continue to have a small bearish bias in improvement in German investor sentiment, a survey unsettled by global trade tensions and their destabilizing Trump said in the spring that imports of autos and auto Bunds, despite yields close to our fair value estimate of -30 showed yesterday. The ZEW institute’s investor confidence effects on exports. German growth figures for the third parts were a threat to national security, which led him to bps,” said Mohit Kumar, managing director at Jefferies. index for Germany, the biggest European economy, quarter of 2019 are to be published Thursday amid fears instruct US. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer to “The macro environment is positive for risky assets reached -2.1 points in November, a significant rise of 20.7 that the country’s economy might still be shrinking. After a negotiate deals with both the European Union and Japan to with positive developments on the US-China trade war points from the previous month. “Hope is growing that the decline of 0.1 percent in the second quarter, another drop address the impairment and report back to him within 180 and our expectation that economic data as well as infla- political and economic environment will improve in the would Germany meet the technical definition of a recession. days on the progress. That deadline is today. tion prints should start picking up,” Kumar said. The near future,” ZEW president Achim Wambach said in a Views that auto tariffs will be postponed were already mood among German investors improved more than statement. Euro-zone bonds fall priced into euro zone government bonds, said Peter expected in November, a ZEW survey showed yesterday, Wambach explained that the prospect of a Brexit deal Meanwhile, European government bonds fell yesterday Chatwell, head of rates strategy at Mizuho. “But when the with the research group pointing to a more favorable and the chance of an initial agreement in the trade dispute on expectations that US President Donald Trump will again news is confirmed, there is room for a little bit more outlook for Europe’s biggest economy due to recent between the US and China had contributed to the indica- postpone a decision on whether to impose tariffs on weakness,” he added. Trump’s lunchtime address will also developments in trade conflicts, though this has had little tor’s sharp rise. The decreased likelihood of US tariffs on European Union autos, driving investor appetite out of be closely watched by investors anxious for any positive impact on bond prices. EU-imported cars was also a factor, he said. The ZEW indi- safe-haven sovereign debt. A better-than-expected news about his administration’s long-running trade war Yields on bonds issued by other euro area countries, cator for the euro-zone also improved dramatically in German Zew investor sentiment survey had little impact on with China, especially given recent speculation that the including Italy, rose by a similar amount. “In Italy, investor November, jumping 22.5 points to a level of -1. Economic euro area bonds. United States was ready roll back its import tariffs on position is still long,” said Kumar. Italy, in particular, and to expectations for Germany, however, remained low at -24.7, Trump is scheduled to discuss US trade policy at the Chinese goods. a lesser extent Spain and Portugal, have borne the brunt of an improvement of just 0.6 points from October. Economic Club of New York yesterday, with market partic- German Bund yields were around 1 basis point higher at selling in recent sessions. Spanish 10-year bond yields LBBW bank economist Jens-Oliver Niklasch warned ipants expecting him to announce that he is putting off the -0.243%, close to a five-month high of -0.218% reached were up around 2 bps at 0.443%, following a sell-off on that this figure was a reason for caution while the US- decision for six months ahead of the expiration of a 180- last week as investors shifted their long positions on Monday in southern European bond markets.—Agencies

NBK adds Dark Mode feature, enhancements to Mobile Banking App

KUWAIT: In an effort to provide a comprehensive and convenient banking experience to its customers and to maintain its leadership position in the sector, National Bank of Kuwait added “Dark Mode” feature and new enhancements to the NBK Mobile Banking App as part of its continued efforts to offer comfort to cus- ers that demands space and utility, hand-crafted them avoid potential hazards and ease the monotony tomers while ensuring they benefit of exceptional Infiniti QX80 built to quality and modern design, and effortless on-road of driving in certain conditions. These technologies advanced digital solutions and banking services. performance. For all those looking to harness the include: Lane Departure Warning and Prevention, Dark Mode provides protection for users by avoid- road’s boundless potential and enjoy infinite adven- Intelligent Cruise Control, Distance Control Assist, ing straining their eyes when using their iOS devices transform driving tures, Infiniti Al Babtain accommodates its cus- Predictive Forward Collision Warning, Forward during the night. The feature also helps reduce the tomers with added benefits ranging from, free serv- Emergency Braking, Blind Spot Warning and consumption of battery of devices. Another enhance- experiences ice for 100,000 KM, a 5 year warranty alongside Intervention and Backup Collision Intervention. ment made is on the NBK Quick Pay service, enabling door-door service, and road assistance. This year, INFINITI QX80 received the ‘Best customers to send their payment request through The QX80 has a refined and spacious cabin that Premium SUV’ accolade at the prestigious ‘Wheels WhatsApp, in addition to the existing SMS and email KUWAIT: The INFINITI QX80 brought by features high-quality materials, a hand-crafted finish 2018 Car of the Year’ awards or popularly known as features, responding to customers’ request. Moreover, Abdulmohsen Abdulaziz Al Babtain Co (AABC), the and advanced drive-assist technologies. With a taut COTY in addition to ‘2019 Ideal Vehicle Award’ in new enhancements were added to the NBK Mobile sole authorized dealer of Infiniti vehicles in the State yet comfort-oriented suspension, and ample per- the Luxury SUV segment from AutoPacific, the Banking App for smartwatches, adding extra features of Kuwait, exemplifies INFINITI’s presence in the formance from its 5.6-liter V8 engine, the QX80 automotive research and consulting firm. The Ideal that comprise access to the account and credit card luxury SUV segment. The INFINITI QX80 takes gives drivers an assured feeling of control and confi- Vehicle Awards (IVA) recognize vehicles that balances, last transactions and many more. INFINITI’s ‘Powerful Elegance’ design language in a dence at the wheel. The QX80’s rear entertainment exceed owners’ expectations, based on responses Speaking of the new features, Cigdem Iltemir bold new direction, creating a powerful, contempo- system has also been upgraded. Higher-resolution from more than 50,000 owners of new vehicles Carino, Consumer Banking Group Head of Digital rary and commanding aesthetic. screens provide the interface for connectivity and across all major manufacturers. Infiniti Al Babtain Transformation, said: “NBK strives not only to provide The flagship SUV model has been created to entertainment devices. The system also now supports encourages its customers to explore the unique fea- the best digital solutions and banking services but also meet the needs of today’s luxury car buyers, and 31 languages, up from three in the outgoing QX80. tures of the QX80, by visiting the Infiniti showroom a comprehensive banking experience that takes into brings a more modern interpretation of upscale lux- The QX80 is available with a range of technolo- located in Al Rai. The showroom is open daily account the health of our customer by ensuring our ury to the full-size SUV segment. It appeals to buy- gies to inform the driver of their surroundings, help except Fridays. services are easy and convenient to use. This comes as part of NBK’s sustainability strategy where customer service is one of the key pillars of this strategy.” Carino reaffirmed that NBK is committed to design innovative services for NBK Mobile Banking NBK Economic Update App, which comes as part of the Bank’s digital trans- formation strategy. She added: “We are delighted with our customers’ responses to the new updates Also imparting a bearish spin on proceedings were agency did acknowledge that some of this year’s adjust- that are constantly made to the NBK Mobile Banking Oil rally stalls on reports that the OPEC+ group is unlikely to push for fur- ment was due to 2018 crude demand figures in the US App and we promise them to provide more updates ther production cuts at their next scheduled ministerial being revised upwards. As things stand, oil demand growth that meet their needs and make their transactions meeting in December. This came after OPEC, in its World in 2019 will likely be the weakest in three years, reflecting faster and easier.” Oil Outlook 2040, predicted that world oil demand would softness in Europe, India, Japan, Korea and the US. reemergence of She pointed out that NBK Mobile Banking APP grow by a modest 1.0 mb/d over the medium term while Chinese oil consumption, however, continues to be robust. US shale production would increase by a robust 40% by Non-OPEC supply gains despite record OPEC+ pro- enables customers to complete most of their banking global growth 2025. The producers’ group anticipated a decline in its duction cut compliance - Markets appear to have largely transactions from anywhere and anytime 24 hours a own market share from the current 35% to 32%by 2025. shrugged off the drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities and day, without having to visit branches. Global Finance Prices traded sideways in October in the absence of the negative implications for global oil supplies. The magazine awarded National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) the KUWAIT: Oil prices were back in familiar territory as the specific triggers. With Saudi crude production restored to Abqaiq/Khurais outage were the largest contributors (1- “Best Consumer Digital Bank” and the “Best in Mobile first week in November drew to a close: buffeted by a ‘normal’ levels relatively quickly in October after the drone 1.2mb/d) to the steepest monthly fall in oil supplies (1.5 Banking” in Kuwait in 2019 for its leadership and con- combination of overarching global macro concerns, specif- strike on the Abqaiq/Khurais oil processing infrastructure mb/d) in more than a decade; declines in Norway and tinuous efforts in this field. The FTSE Russell ically the off/on progress in US-China trade talks, and oil the previous month, oil prices had traded sideways for Canada as well as further falls in Venezuelan production Foundation also listed NBK in its FTSE4Good Global oversupply worries. International crude oil benchmark most of October. Any lingering geopolitical risk premia accounted for the rest. Sustainability Index following its review last June, Brent crude was last trading at around $62.5/bbl (+16.2% disappeared with the full restoration of Saudi production. Nevertheless, non-OPEC supply growth, led by robust making it the only Kuwaiti bank to join the index. ytd), down from its more than 4-week high of almost And with supply-side triggers largely absent, anxieties US shale growth, dominates the supply outlook, helping to The Bank constantly updates the NBK Mobile $63/bbl on 5 November. The US crude benchmark, West about the trajectory of global economic growth were once offset the cutbacks in production that OPEC+ has orches- Banking App to offer a safe and secure way for cus- Texas Intermediate (WTI), was trading at $57.2/bbl again in the ascendancy. trated this year. US crude production reached a historic tomers to conduct transactions such as opening (+26.1% ytd). Overarching macroeconomic concerns - Both the high of 12.6 mb/d in October. The IEA sees US crude oil accounts, applying for loans, credit card limit increase, Both markers had been enjoying three days of gains on International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the International production alone increasing by 1.2 mb/d in 2019 and 0.9 advanced payment features like e-Payments to enable the back of signs of progress in US-China trade negotia- Energy Agency (IEA), lowered their forecasts for the global mb/d in 2020, which accounts for at least 75% of the online payment for purchases and NBK Quick Pay for tions-a ‘Phase One’ trade deal had been talked about-as macroeconomic and oil demand growth pictures, respec- crude that OPEC+ has removed from the market. fast and easy transfers, managing the accounts and well as positive US jobs numbers and manufacturing data. tively, in October. The IMF cited rising trade barriers and Due to Saudi Arabia’s involuntary production cut in But following reports that US President Trump and his increased geopolitical and trade uncertainty among the September, OPEC+ compliance skyrocketed to 230% cards while travelling, checking the NBK Miles and Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping may not be able to sign the factors driving a ‘synchronized’ global slowdown, that left from 120% in August. OPEC and its partners were charac- NBK Rewards Points, activating dormant accounts, long-coveted partial trade deal until December, and the growth in 2019 at 3.0%-the slowest since the financial cri- teristically tight-lipped about further OPEC+ production establishing standing orders, finding the nearest publication by the US Energy Information Administration sis more than ten years ago. Projected economic growth in cuts, preferring to wait until December’s biannual ministe- branch, ATM or CDM in Kuwait, requesting an (EIA) of data showing that US crude stockpiles had 2020 was reduced by 0.2% points to 3.4%. rial meeting before making any announcements. So long as account statement or new checkbook, and many more increased by much more than expected (+7.9 million bar- The IEA, for its part, trimmed its oil demand growth some OPEC producers, such as Iraq and Nigeria, continue services that make using NBK Mobile Banking App rels to 446.8 mb by the week ending 1 November), prices forecast again for 2019 by 0.065 mb/d to 1.0 mb/d and for to produce above their quotas, it does not seem likely that the perfect companion in Kuwait and when travelling. were once more on the back foot. 2020 by 0.11 mb/d to 1.2 mb/d, respectively, although the further cuts will be on the cards.

Boeing: 737 MAX to resume flying

NEW YORK: Boeing on Monday said it expects planned for the model to resume flying in resuming flights on the 737 MAX until early the 737 MAX airplane, which was grounded after December. The new timetable was well received March. Southwest, the largest MAX customer at two crashes killed 346 people, to resume flying in by the market, with Boeing shares increasing 4.7 the time of the grounding with 34 of the aircraft, is January, delaying its return by one month. In a percent by around 2:30 pm on the New York currently doing without 175 flights per day out of statement, the group said it still hopes to receive Stock Exchange. a total of up to 4,000 while the planes are out of certification next month from the Federal Aviation The 737 MAX planes have been grounded commission. Companies also need to take into Administration (FAA), allowing it to resume MAX globally since mid-March, following the deadly account the time needed to train pilots and install deliveries to airline customers before the end of Lion Air crash of October 2018 and the Ethiopian modified software on the aircraft before they can the year. Airlines crash in March this year. The grounding re-enter regular service. Boeing said Monday it “In parallel, we are working towards final vali- has dragged on far beyond initial expectations as has completed the first of five milestones it must dation of the updated training requirements, Boeing had to upgrade systems and faced ques- meet before returning the MAX to service: a mul- which must occur before the MAX returns to tions from regulators and politicians over the ti-day simulator evaluation with the FAA to VICTORVILLE: Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 MAX aircraft are parked on commercial service, and which we now expect to plane. Southwest Airlines and American Airlines “ensure the overall software system performs its the tarmac after being grounded, at the Southern California Logistics begin in January,” Boeing said. It had previously on Friday pushed back their timeframe again for intended function.”—AFP Airport in Victorville, California. — AFP 14 Established 1961 Business Wednesday, November 13, 2019 Capsule living: A ‘cheap’ option for young people flocking to LA Capsule-living concept catching on in other expensive US cities LOS ANGELES: Kay Wilson packed up her life in a housing that are available,” she said. “To me, co-living hurry and moved to Los Angeles... only to find that pods... are symptoms of this deep need for a much what she paid in Pennsylvania for a nice studio apart- greater range of housing alternatives.” ment would only get her a 2.9-square-meter box in California. Her new home is a capsule, inspired by the ‘Living with the minimum’ famous hotels in Japan. Wilson arrived a month ago at It’s taco night, and around 50 people are eating UP(st)ART, a community for young people with artis- together in one of the four-building complex’s commu- tic aspirations in need of an affordable place to live. nal areas. Among the group are rappers, dancers, Each room contains up to six capsules, which sculptors and actors from the US and elsewhere. Wilson describes as “cozy.” They contain a single bed, Kimma Moonshine has lived in the community for a a bar for hanging clothes, a few compartments for year, and told AFP that so far she has not found living storing shoes and other items and an air vent. By most with 90 housemates to be overwhelming. “You learn to standards, the accommodation is still not cheap - live with the minimum,” said the Canadian 27-year-old, $750 per month plus taxes. That works out at around a painter who currently works as a nanny. She paid less $800, which is slightly more than the 26-year-old was at her previous home, but she prefers this option. “I paying in Bethlehem, around 70 miles outside had 12 roommates, the only way I could work on my art Philadelphia. was on the kitchen table after everyone went to sleep. “I couldn’t afford a studio by myself. Not at all,” she It’s cool having that workshop now.” told AFP. “It’s $1,300 or more.” Jeremiah Adler, Alejandro Chupina, 27, left home as a teenager founder of UP(st)ART, said each capsule costs rough- because his parents did not support his career as an ly half the rent of a studio in Los Angeles-the US actor and musician. He moved into an UP(st)ART cap- entertainment capital, and one of its most expensive sule eight months ago, attracted by the recording stu- cities. Cheaper options exist, but UP(st)ART offers a dio, and is happy with his choice. “We have so many good, central location and modern buildings equipped different amenities... for what we’re paying, I feel like with a gym, dance classes, recording studio, art work- we’re getting way more, in different ways,” said the shop and free cleaning and laundry services. young man with a handlebar moustache, who can LOS ANGELES: Kay Wilson poses in her pod in the UP (st)ART house in Los Angeles, California. — AFP Among the rules: women and men sleep apart, and recite the musical “Hamilton” by heart. having sex is not an option. Still, the capsule-living concept is also catching on in other expensive US Hollywood calling But Wilson, who earns the minimum wage of $13 per- ry hostel, seems like the ideal place to start. “People cities including New York. For Dana Cuff, an architect Wilson’s plan to move to Los Angeles was brought hour plus tips, did not move to Los Angeles simply to who were here two or three years ago when they and professor at the University of California, Los forward from a year away to just weeks when she be a salon stylist. Like many who come to Hollywood, started-they’re starting to get cast in TV shows and Angeles (UCLA), this type of community presents received an offer to work in a salon. “I sold all my she dreams of becoming a successful actress. record deals and everything like that,” said Adler. only a short-term solution. “We basically need to be belongings and I moved here to be in this pod... I’m UP(st)ART, which opened three years ago and “And so that’s a rewarding thing, being able to watch developing a huge range of options for the kinds of finding comfort in being uncomfortable,” she joked. resembles a cross between a college dorm and a luxu- people’s careers progress.”— AFP

into the local market. Del Monte opens Kam Air We are delighted to be working with such a well-established GSA, and look forward to growing our presence in the fresh-cut facility commences important Afghan market in Kuwait”. “Starting direct flights to Kuwait reaf- in Kuwait direct flights firms Kam Air’s commitment to provide its passengers with wider network and reliable services. Kuwait has a large KUWAIT: Del Monte, a leading provider of to Kuwait Afghan Community who currently trav- fresh, healthy and great-tasting food to con- els via different transit points. sumers around the globe, opened its fresh- KUWAIT: Kam Air, the largest private These direct flights will enable them cut facility in Kuwait on Monday October 21, airline in Afghanistan had commenced its to travel with more facilities including 2019. The opening comes in line with Del direct flights from Kabul to Kuwait personalized Afghan services and ideal Monte’s endeavors to expand in the Middle effective 01 November, 2019. Kuwait is flight timings that will help them reach East and North Africa (MENA) region in con- Kam Air’s 9th international sector after their final destinations soon.” Said Philip Delhi, Istanbul, Ankara, Dushanbe, tinuation of its success story since its first Division, Alshaya Group; Mohammed Abbas, Donald`s in Kuwait, which is a testimony of the George, Kam Air’s Kuwait Station Tashkent, Jeddah, Sharjah and debut in the UAE in 2007. VP for APMENA region, Del Monte; and quality of products and services we provide.” Manager. Afghanistan has a large com- Islamabad. Akash Raj - Chief The ceremony was attended by Akram Kamal, General Manager, Del Monte The new state-of-the-art facility offers munity based in middle east including Commercial Officer, Kam Air, said, “It is Mohammad Abu-Ghazaleh, Chairman and Kuwait. just-in-time delivery capabilities including Kuwait, who frequently travels to important to have a local partner and Chief Executive Officer, Fresh Del Monte “The newly launched fresh-cut facility is cold storage facilities, fresh-cut fruit and veg- Afghanistan to visit their families and Ejaza Travel as our General Sales Agent, Produce; Larry Memmott, Deputy Chief of yet another milestone achieved by Del Monte etable operations, and an ultra-fresh juice friends. Kam Air’s start of flights to who shares a common vision and has an Mission at US Embassy Kuwait; Shari Stout, under its expansion strategy in the MENA manufacturing operation. It reflects the prin- Kuwait will help the Afghans based experienced team of professionals with Senior Commercial Officer, US Embassy markets,” commented Mohammed Abbas, VP ciples of product innovation, quality, fresh- community in terms of direct flights and deep knowledge and extensive network Kuwait; Saqr Abu-Shattal, Ambassador of for APMENA region. “The new launch will ness and reliability that Del Monte has adopt- localized services. Jordan to Kuwait; Ayman Al-Basha, foster our position as a leading provider of ed since its inception over a century and two Commercial Division Manager/Fresh Foods, fresh fruit and vegetables that boost wellness decades ago. The Sultan Center; Makram Malaeb, and healthier lifestyle of the people.” “We are glad for this recent development, Corporate Commercial Director at The Sultan He added, “The successes achieved by Del and are determined to push forward our Center; Muntaser Al-Qadah, General Monte in the region since 2007 are a result of reach in Kuwait and the wider MENA region Manager, McDonald’s Kuwait; Charbel its more than 125 years old passion of provid- in order to continue providing healthy and BuMusa, Procurements and Quality Manager, ing healthy nutrition and products. Our new fresh food to people of the region, and be an McDonald’s Kuwait; Ian Parkes, Deputy Chief fresh-cut facility is the chosen fresh produce integral part of their healthy lifestyle,” of Production Unit, Foods and Restaurants supplier of large companies such as Mc Mohammed Abbas concluded. Warba Bank wins ‘Best Banking Singapore Innovative Application Award’ baggage handler KUWAIT: Warba Bank has been nominated to receive the ‘Best Banking Innovative jailed for Application in Kuwait for 2019’ Award by the Islamic Retail Banking Conference (IRBA); the Bank has been qualified for the swapping tags award based on its innovative digital service Chicken ‘billionaire’ Poland “Jam3eya. Mohamed Atef Al Sherif, Chief Strategy & Digitation Officer at Warba Bank, A Singaporean baggage is Europe’s poultry king SINGAPORE: received the award on behalf of the Bank handler has been jailed for 20 days for during the awards ceremony held in Muscat KONDRAJEC PANSKI: In what looks Poland - or 10 times more than in 2009. swapping tags on nearly 300 suitcases at on November 04. like a Niagara Falls of yellow feathers, Chicken was the natural choice over the city-state’s airport, causing them to end IRBA is the biggest platform for leaders in thousands of chicks cascade down a con- pork: the sky is the limit for the poultry up at wrong destinations around the world. banking services and regional Islamic veyor belt in central Poland. A day old, export market, whereas many countries, Tay Boon Keh, 66, had pleaded guilty to financing; whereas it relies on a unique they only have 41 left to live. Their fate is especially Muslim ones, do not allow pork. charges of swapping the tags on 286 bags mechanism supported by high-end criteria sealed: once grown, they will wind up on a The production cycle is also shorter, and at Changi Airport, one of the world’s and strict academic analysis to evaluate plate. Their lives may be brief, but their liv- the invested funds are recouped faster, busiest hubs. He made the swaps between banks’ performance and competence. ing conditions could be better, according after a dozen weeks or so. Dressed in a November 2016 and February 2017 out of Winners are selected by a committee of with convenient ways to collect money. We to animal rights activists, ever more active sterile white jumpsuit, Gontarski enters “frustration and anger” after his request for independent experts who have proved a promise our customers and the Islamic and influential in Poland and elsewhere. the massive chicken coop, triggering a additional staff at his work section was tremendous commitment by participating in banking sector to keep on providing secured The city of New York voted last month white wave of agitated birds. ignored, a district court heard. the development, growth and success of services, which are tailor -made to cater for to ban the sale of foie gras, which is made Suitcases originally bound for various retail Islamic banking. their current and future financial needs”. from the livers of force-fed ducks and Life is short parts of the world, including Perth, Manila, In his statement, Al Sherif said: “this is a It’s noteworthy that Warba Bank geese. Also last month France announced Their short lives will come to an end in Frankfurt, London and San Francisco, were new milestone added to Warba Bank series launched, last June, its digital Jam3eya which that the culling of male chicks by macera- the nearby village of Ujazdowek at a affected, according to court documents. of awards and yet another tangible proof of enables customers to create their own tion would be outlawed by the end of 2021. slaughterhouse - owned by the Polish firm The bags belonged to passengers transit- the Bank’s position as a leading Islamic “Online Jam3eya” through its application For the day-old Polish chicks, their next Cedrob - that employs 1,600 people and ing through Changi and using Singapore Financing institution offering unique services and invite friends and family to participate. stop is a chicken coop the size of a hangar. processes 750,000 chickens a day. Airlines and its regional wing SilkAir. Tay recognized by one of the elite entities in Participants number varies from one to It houses 54,000 chickens - hopping, Attached by their knees to an overhead was suffering from major depressive disor- Islamic Banking Sector”. He added: “winning eleven persons maximum. According to this pecking, clucking and raising their heads chain conveyor, the chickens are anaes- der when he committed the offences, the this award is yet another example on the unparalleled service, Warba Bank has been to drink from suspended water bowls. thetized and then paralyzed by an electric court heard. Bank’s strategy success, which mainly focus- able to eliminate the traditional concept of shock, having first been spritzed with But state prosecutors said evidence pre- es on tailoring modern Islamic banking serv- saving, relieves burdens of follow-ups and Chicken over pork water to help the current pass more easily. sented at a hearing showed his condition ices and solutions adding value to cus- holding cash. “After six weeks, the chickens grow to Their necks sawed off, the chickens “did not contribute significantly to his tomers’ banking experience and their daily Alternatively, the Bank offered a new between 2.7 and 2.8 kilograms” after lose all their blood, which dribbles down commission of the offences” as he contin- transactions”. modern digital concept marked with easi- weighing 40 grams on day one, said into a suspended trough. The animals die ued to have control over his actions. As for Warba Bank exclusive Jam3eya ness and flexibility; where customers only Andrzej Gontarski, head of the farm com- after a half hour. They are then spritzed Prosecutor Thiam Jia Min said the swap- digital service which has been the main rea- need to create their Jam3eya through the prising a dozen such warehouses in the with warm water to make it easier for a ping could have caused “potentially, even son qualifying the Bank to win the award, Al app, name it, then invite selected people who village of Kondrajec Panski. Poland’s poul- machine furnished with rubber fingers to serious or fatal, consequences” as some Sherif stated: “our aim for launching this will receive SMSto accept or reject partici- try industry has come a long way over the pluck their feathers. Sent to a cold room passengers could have been left without service is to reinforce the saving concept pation. Through Jam3eya, customers can fol- last decade. The country is now Europe’s to lower their body temperatures, the medications. Changi handled nearly 65.6 amongst our customers while offering them low-up the money collection, settlement top chicken producer and exporter, hav- chickens are cut into pieces. Another million passengers last year. — AFP an old service with a modern flavor, to better dates as well as selecting the month when ing raised more than a billion chickens for machine packages up the segments to be suit today’s fast lifestyle more accurately they wish to avail from the Jam3eya. meat last year, according to Statistics sold either frozen or fresh. — AFP 15 Established 1961

What’s on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 Burgan Bank celebrates successful graduation of its young bankers

urgan Bank, an employer of choice, als to maintain customer loyalty and satis- recently celebrated the graduation of faction. Bthe newest batch of 21 trainees from The program is intended to prepare the its dedicated academy program. Led by the Kuwaiti youth for leadership positions in the Learning and Development department, the future, which is a wider core objective to annual training platform develops the skills advance the country’s banking leadership of young graduates and equips them with competencies. Burgan Bank Senior Manager practical banking experience. The new - Learning & Development, Ghada El-Kadi bankers were equipped with a wide range said: “ As the core department for managing of skills that will enable them to easily tran- in-house talent, it is always part of our mis- sition into the banking sector. sion to first familiarize the trainees with our The program included a two-week field brand values and dynamic corporate culture. training exercise across the banks’ branches This culture at Burgan Bank is characterized to enable the rising employees to translate by a positive, hard-working and ambitious their theoretical knowledge into practical drive to excel, reflected through employees experiences. The induction also consisted of relationship with both their colleagues and an extensive introduction to the various clients. To sustain the community and its banking products and services, as well as future, while maintaining our position as a training on one of the most important skills - financial powerhouse, our aim remains to customer experience. This annual training support new potential and progress through platform comes as part of the bank’s mission relevant programs.” network of 169 branches strategically dis- decades of achievements and award winning phase of growth and success by investing in to ensure its clients are consistently accom- Burgan Bank Group now includes more tributed across Kuwait, Middle East, North performances by the diverse departments its growing national talent and producing modated with the most qualified profession- than 920 employees in Kuwait and a vast Africa, and Turkey. The group boasts since 1977. The bank aims to reach the next best-in-class banking leaders. Jumeirah Group sees growth in GCC guests as brand expansion plans continue

umeirah Group confirmed at its annual GCC Jumeirah’s luxury proposition, focuses on delivery roadshow in Abu Dhabi that it is seeing con- of service beyond expectations, elevated dining Jtinued growth in guests from the region trav- experiences and unmatched physical spaces both elling to its global portfolio, with a 4 percent in quality and design. 2019 saw thousands of increase in GCC guests’ room nights into its glob- guests take advantage of the new 24/7 e-butler al portfolio, particularly in Germany where room service that allows guests to communicate nights are up 10 percent versus same time last requests via mobile quickly and efficiently, and year. Whilst Jumeirah’s hotels and resorts have Chief Culinary Officer, Michael Ellis, introduced a always been a popular choice for GCC residents number of new concepts and culinary innovations travelling to the UAE, the figures demonstrate the to enhance Jumeirah’s dining scene in the UAE. increasing global appeal of the brand’s renowned These included the unveil of four signature BSK hosts Arabian hospitality and further validate its focus restaurants; the new Mediterranean menus at on expansion not only in the region but in Europe Rockfish crafted by Marco Garfagnini, the and Asia. relaunch of two of Dubai’s most-loved venues - annual Higher Shimmers and Zheng He’s ChinesePan-Asian - as well as a Peruvian-Nikkei fusion pop-up KAYTO Phase Prize in Jumeirah Al Naseem under celebrated chef Christian Goya. Coming soon, FIKA by Chef Izu Ani is another ground-breaking concept that cel- Giving 2019 ebrates healthy living as a way of life at Jumeirah Beach Hotel. he Higher Phase Prize Giving for The Group’s focus on design has also taken students in Year 10-13 at The British centre stage throughout the renovations, new TSchool of Kuwait (BSK) took place concepts and new hotel builds, including Jumeirah in the opulent setting of the Al Badriah Nanjing whose striking and iconic architecture Ballroom at The Jumeirah Hotel, as parents, was created by the legendary architect Zaha students and staff celebrated the extraor- Speaking at Jumeirah at Etihad Towers in Abu Hadid, inspired by a graceful sailing ship, captur- dinary achievements of the school year Renovation has also been a big focus in the Dhabi, Chief Executive Officer Jose Silva also dis- ing Nanjing’s blend of traditional and cosmopoli- 2018-19 in the presence of BSK Chairman UAE and the UK with Jumeirah Group investing cussed the Group’s plans in the region which tan style. Sadiq Al Mutawa and BSK Founder and in the full refurbishment of the iconic Jumeirah include Jumeirah Muscat Bay in Oman, Jabal Jose Silva, CEO of Jumeirah Group said: Director Madam Vera Al-Mutawa MBE. Beach Hotel in Dubai, The Carlton Tower Omar Jumeirah in Makkah, KSAand the group’s “Jumeirah Group is expanding regionally and Year 12 student, Abdulrahman Fares, Jumeirah in London reopening in spring 2020, second property in Bahrain. Planned international internationally and in the privileged position of opened the ceremony with Quran reading. and the completed renovation of the rooms and openings in 2020 include Jumeirah Guangzhou in having the loyalty of many of our guests from the The Higher Phase Head Teacher, Emma a rendition of Ain’t No Mountain High suites at the palatial Jumeirah Al Qasr. The sixth China and Jumeirah Bali in Indonesia, where 123 GCC and beyond. That position comes with an Bowie welcomed parents, staff and stu- Enough from the Higher Phase Octet was floor of Jumeirah Al Naseem is also currently spacious private villas are set amidst lush and obligation to keep delivering service beyond dents, before delivering her annual report, played. Excellence Awards and Subject undergoing a transformation to create six luxuri- tropical gardens, overlooking the renowned expectations, a key area of our strategy moving including student successes and university Commendations were also awarded to stu- ous suites due for completion in early December Dreamland surfer’s beach. forward with a particular focus on dining, design destinations. The event then saw Special dents who had excelled either in an overall 2019. To further enhance its leisure offering, the This is in addition to the recent opening of two and curating truly memorable experiences for our Awards, including those for the House capacity or in individual subjects. Guest of Group is currently adding a new infinity adult new hotels in Abu Dhabi; Jumeirah at Saadiyat guests. The GCC is a very important market for us Competitions, MUN, Debating, Honor Jonathan Gilbert, Ambassador of pool atJumeirah Al Qasr. Island Resort and Jumeirah Al Wathba Desert both from a visitor and growth perspective, and Mathematics, Biology, ABRSM, LAMDA, Australia entertained the audience with an Jumeirah Group also updated stakeholders Resort, giving Jumeirah Group the ideal portfolio we continue to look for the right opportunities to Hadith, Quran, Music Performance and informative speech about determination from across the GCC on the developments in of city, beach and desert in the capital. extend our brand footprint across the region.” Academic Excellence. Presentations were and courage. relation to its brand strategy which, in line with made by Madam Vera, Principal Paul The final student awards were Assistant Shropshire and the Ambassadors of Head Teacher and Head Teachers’ Awards. Australia Jonathan Gilbert; India K Jeeva These were conferred on students who Sagar; Morocco Jaafar Hakeem and have proven themselves to be model BSK Palestine Rami Ehsan Tahboub. students. The four coveted Head Teacher The head students Hashem Hashem and Awards were given by Head Teacher Miss Maria Elias then delivered a speech. They Emma Bowie to Njood Alajmi from Year 9, shared their pride in the achievements of Mahima Juyal from Year 10, Fatmah Al- their peers and of their time at BSK. Rashdan from Year 11 and Maria Elias from Prestigious Subject Awards went to the Year 12. BSK Principal, Paul Shropshire top student in each subject in each year rounded off the evening by proposing a group, based on end of year examinations vote of thanks, congratulating the students for Year 10 students and actual on their outstanding successes for the pre- GCSE/IGCSE and AS results for students vious year and wished them well for the in Years 11 and 12. coming year. The evening closed with the A video montage of supportive mes- students and parents enjoying a sumptu- sages from previous alumni and uplifted by ous buffet dinner. ICSK Khaitan students complete ACCA diploma

grand ceremony to felicitate and award Diploma in Chairman, BOT, the visionary and leader who floated the idea avail benefits of this program. He appreciated ICSK for being thanked parents, students, ICSK, Khaitan, and others for their Accounting and Business to Commerce Students of of ACCA coupled with Commerce at senior secondary level a Silver Learning Partner and Computer Based Exam Centre integrated efforts. The distinguished guests were thanked for AICSK, Khaitan was held at Millenium Hotel and of CBSE, also congratulated the successful students. He moti- for ACCA in Kuwait with highest number of enrollments. their inspiring presence and felicitated with mementos by the Convention Center, Kuwait on November 8, 2019. Sixteen vated the students to set higher targets and work towards The next part of the Ceremony was giving among the ICSK Management. The International School of Pakistan young and dynamic students of ICSK, Khaitan achieved a achieving them. ACCA Diploma certificates and mementos to the students. felicitated the ICSK Chairman and Principal of ICSK Khaitan professional milestone by completing their Diploma studies He appreciated the efforts of staff and students in making Each student received a rousing applause from the appreci- as their appreciation for this success being associated with while pursuing their Class 11th and 12thCBSE Commerce ACCA education a successful venture as ICSK is the only ating audience. ACCA as well. ICSK management also presented the token of studies. school offering ICSK qualification to its students along with Michael Gordon, Director, British Council, Kuwait, appreciation to the ACCA Mentors and CBE team Hema and The function was graced by the august presence of lumi- their CBSE studies. It’s allowing students to gain skills as well admired success of the students and wished them good luck Tasadduq for their dedicated efforts behind this success. naries from industry and academia. as certifications from ACCA, UK which has got high value for their future endeavor. He too assured support from British It was followed by a photo session comprising the distin- The program started with recitation of verses from the worldwide in job market of accounting field. He informed that Council for educational activities and shared some words of guished guests and diploma holders. Holy Quran, followed by the Kuwait National Anthem and it these students with Diploma have achieved stagein ACCA wisdom from his educational experience. The program concluded with vote of thanks delivered by was followed by an invocation song by Lena Maria George equivalent to B.Com degree before completing their class Alisha Rouf gave an impressive dance performance on the Dr V Binumon, Principal, ICSK Senior and Sr. Administrator. and Megha Johnson. K Gangadhhar Shirsath, Principal ICSK, 12th and that remains a unique achievement for them as well theme of high hopes. The spectacular ceremony came to an end with sumptuous Khaitan, welcomed the distinguished guests Pinak Maitra, as ICSK. Aqeel Khan and Shafqat Hussain, ACCA mentors, the tire- dinner and setting new goals for the much motivated student CFO, KIPCO, Michael Gordon, Director, British Council, Pinak Maitra, CFO, KIPCO, touched a chord among the less teachers, who helped the students realize their dreams, awardees. Kuwait, Alexander Leach, Education Manager, ACCA, Middle audience by narrating his personal experiences to inspire the East, Amitabh Ranjan, Second Secretary, Embassy of India in young children. He underlined the need to be focused and Kuwait, Anjum Masood , Principal, International School of ethical in one’s approach in the field of accounting and busi- Pakistan, Kuwait, Shaik Abdul Rahiman, Chairman, BOT, ness and advised students on some key values as his success ICSK, Vinukumar Nair, Vice - Chairman, BOT, Amer tips. Students felt lucky with his presence as he is a role Mohammed, Secretary, BOT, S N Raju, Hon. Treasurer, BOT, model for success in the field of commerce and they were Principals, Vice - Principals and Deputy Vice - Principal of happy to receive awards through him. A motivational song various branches of ICSK, parents, students and staff of ‘Speak Life...’ rendered by Alpha and Irene moved the audi- ICSK. ence next. K Gangadhar Shirsath stressed the importance of dream- Ariz Umer, thereafter familiarized the audience about the ing big and working hard to fulfill these dreams. He congratu- need for financial literacy. Alexander Leach, Education lated the students or their exempt long effort and brilliant Manager, ACCA, Middle East, averred that the requirement success. He, further, urged these students to continue their for accounting professionals is going to increase in the years journey and bring it to fruition by completing their degree in to come. He also congratulated the students on their success BSc. Accounting from UK. Shaik Abdul Rahiman, Hon. and assured all support from ACCA to help more youth to 16 Health & Science Wednesday, November 13, 2019 Strange disease threatens the Caribbean coral reef CANCUN: The breathtaking reds, yellows and purples of changes, such as warming ocean temperatures, cause the Mesoamerican Reef have been turning sickly white, corals-which are colonies of tiny animals-to expel the leading researchers on a desperate hunt to understand and microscopic algae known as zooxanthellae that live inside fight the mysterious disease killing the Caribbean’s corals. them and give them their vibrant colors. A reef can recover In a little over a year, the Mexican Caribbean has lost more from coral bleaching if its environment recovers in time. than 30 percent of its corals to a little-understood illness But SCTLD is fatal. “It’s a complete detachment of the called SCTLD, or stony coral tissue loss disease, which coral tissue, which dies and leaves behind a white skeleton,” causes them to calcify and die. Experts warn the disease said Claudia Padilla, a scientist at CRIP Puerto Morelos, a could kill a large part of the Mesoamerican Reef, a magnif- marine biology research center on Mexico’s Yucatan penin- icent arc of more than 1,000 kilometers of coral shared by sula. To the untrained eye, the impact of the disease is not Mexico, Belize, Guatemala and Honduras. highly visible yet. “They looked marvelous to me. I would SCTLD has put the region in a bind: it could potentially never have thought they were dying, like the experts say,” devastate the vital tourism industry around the reef, the said Emanuel Fernandez, 34, an Argentine chemical engi- second-largest in the world after Australia’s Great Barrier neer, after a snorkeling tour off the coast of Cancun, the Reef. And yet, it is highly possible that too much tourism is region’s most famous resort. But the impact is all too visible in fact fueling the problem, scientists say. SCTLD, which to experts. “You used to go diving and see these thriving has also been infecting coral off the coast of Florida since colonies (of corals). Now they’re all dead,” said Padilla. 2014, was first detected in the Mexican Caribbean in July Twenty-five of the region’s 40 coral species have been last year, near the reef’s northern tip. affected, she said. Of those, three are on the brink of going It has since spread 400 kilometers to the south, reach- extinct in the region. Researchers are currently building up ing Belize and causing more coral loss than ocurred in the a DNA bank of the endangered corals, hoping they can one past 40 years in the region, according to the environmental day bring them back from extinction in the wild if needed. group Healthy Reefs for Healthy People. The disease takes just weeks to kill off coral tissue that took decades to grow, Too much tourism? CANCUN: Photo shows a coral off-Mexico’s Quintana Roo State, affected by a disease known as white syndrome, which said Melina Soto, the organization’s coordinator in Mexico. Scientists are racing to understand what causes is different from coral bleaching, and more deadly. — AFP “If we keep going at this rate, this ecosystem is going to SCTLD. One prime suspect is poor water quality, caused collapse in the next five to 10 years,” she told AFP. by sewage and a recent surge of decomposing sargassum seaweed-another environmental emergency in the region. parks commission. This month, authorities temporarily Around 725,000 tourists have visited the Mexican Brink of extinction Another likely factor is the chemicals in tourists’ sun- closed three sections of the reef, Palancar, Colombia and El Caribbean’s reefs so far this year, a similar figure to previ- Scientists say SCTLD is even more dangerous than screen, which the authorities have now banned. “Many Cielo, which receive thousands of visitors each year. ous years, according to officials. “If we lose the reef, we coral bleaching, another damaging condition that has studies indicate that a particle found in sunscreen, oxy- Now, government officials, the tourism industry and lose our main economic activity: tourism,” warned Maria affected reefs around the world, including the Great benzone, impedes the corals’ reproduction,” said residents are forced to find a delicate balance: a level of del Carmen Garcia, head of the Coral Reef National Park Barrier Reef. Bleaching happens when environmental Christopher Gonzalez, regional director for the national tourism that will neither kill off the reef nor the economy. in Puerto Morelos. — AFP 17

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Family members may want to talk to you about family business matters. It Interaction with others is the focus of this day. Neighbors, friends and fami- would be wise to listen and take notes. This is nothing serious-just preventative meas- ly members may take on more importance. Outdoor activity through, perhaps, a tour of ures for future safety and a good feeling of completion and belonging. Break up the a nearby park, zoo or group garage or yard sale can be enjoyed by many. You have a lot sober moment and open up the discussion to praise and encouragement for others. of energy and tend to be impatient with those who slow your pace-careful. You soak up Some may think you are older than you are, for you can step in and offer wonderful what you need to see quickly and are ready to go forward with new experiences. You advice and insight. You may even enjoy the thought of being older and probably treat could be awed as you may find yourself unexpectedly involved with some influential authority, the elderly and your teachers with great respect. Life seems to be working individuals. This may be a great time to suggest a future meeting that will give you time with rather than against you so do not hold back. to communicate some of your ideas. Keep your composure and you will do fine. Many of your friends wish they had thought of your ideas; you are spontaneous.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) Scorpio (October 23-November 21) This day may be the beginning of a long dreamy time when you find it easy to lose yourself in one flight of fancy or another. Normally clear in your thinking, You will often find yourself choosing between comfort and progress. ideas temporarily become fuzzy, and it is hard to be logical or consistent. Let yourself Progress is occasionally comfortable, but only when you are looking at where you have dream today. Work will go well but it is the quiet moments that make thinking difficult. been. Today you choose to improve or enhance your surroundings with trees, flowers A little writing may help. Busy yourself in new projects that show your bent for beauti- and perhaps a vegetable garden. Designate a little area for the younger members of the fication, perhaps planting a vegetable garden or putting in a fish tank. This would be a family and you could help teach the importance of helping things grow. Perhaps radishes great time to treat your kids or the neighbor’s kids to a visit to the zoo. Perhaps you and onions will be on your table this summer. This afternoon you may decide to watch a will enjoy a good book or movie later today. car race, participate in team sports or enjoy some trendy pastime with a friend. Your sense of mission makes for impulsive, sometimes rash, but always brave actions.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) Sagittarius (November 22-December 21) You may have the opportunity to play the role of guardian angel or men- tor to someone in need today. You can demonstrate a great deal of understanding and Increasing inner confidence helps you emerge from a long period of doubt. sensitivity to the needs of others and you are in a good position to communicate and Finances are better and you can now pay more attention to the needs you have ACROSS 4. A federation of North American labor promote a healing. A very young relative might not want to wait on the next vacation been pushing aside. There is much to accomplish today. Perhaps some repair work or catch- to enjoy those children’s books that you have accumulated over the years. Consider up work needs your attention. You push hard and much energy can be wasted if you do not 1. An honorary degree in science. unions that merged with the Congress of stop to plan for the end result you want to achieve. You seem to choose friends that plan well, 4. Taxonomic kingdom comprising all living Industrial Organizations in 1955. mailing a few fun books so they can receive something special in the mail. They will love whatever you send because you thought of them. Breakthrough thinking is avail- and today would be a good time to toss around a few ideas with them. This afternoon you or extinct animals. 5. A trap for birds or small mammals. can balance all this hard work with some fun activity. You will be pleased to discover that 12. A rotating disk shaped to convert circular 6. A republic in the Middle East in western able today and may come through your immediate surroundings, home and environ- ment-your support system. You will receive monetary rewards today. somebody who opposed you in the past is now more understanding of your viewpoint. into linear motion. Asia. 15. The 22nd letter of the Greek alphabet. 7. Aristocratic Italian family of powerful mer- 16. The deck between the bridge and the chants and bankers who ruled Florence forecastle. in the 15th century. Cancer (June 21-July 22) Capricorn (December 22-January 19) 17. Group insurance that entitles members to 8. A sweetened beverage of diluted fruit services of participating hospitals and juice. In a word, it is your emotions and inner strength that holds your innermost Immediate needs are where your attention is today. Shopping and tending clinics and physicians. 9. Having leadership guidance. self together. Your feelings are not just important-they are central to knowing more about to chores are high on your to-do list. You have learned to prioritize and 18. A widely distributed system consisting of 10. Being nine more than ninety. you. A strong devotional nature becomes apparent to anyone who takes time to know you. this is good. You have the patience that is necessary for helping friends this afternoon. all the cells able to ingest bacteria or 11. Jordan's port. Everything else is centered upon this inner drive and energy. The search for a mate and This could mean a move or perhaps watching the kids while the parents tend to some colloidal particles etc, except for certain 12. Of or relating to or characteristic of the marriage in particular are crucial for you. Communication with those in a place of worship difficult project. You are good at communicating and conveying yourself to others. You white blood cells. Republic of Chad or its people or lan- is possible, enjoyable and uplifting at this time. You are driven to unite and find out what have a lot of energy and come across as assertive and in control of whatever is set togetherness means. Cleaning, health-awareness, shopping and cooperation from each before you now. You pursue your obligations with much emotion and obvious enthusi- 19. Filled with a great quantity. guage. asm. You are conventional when it comes to your needs and surroundings. 20. A genus of Platalea. 13. Type genus of the Amiidae. member of the family or from friends make your day move along easily. 22. By bad luck. 14. An utterance expressing pain or disap- 24. Narrow wood or metal or plastic runners proval. used for gliding over snow. 21. Plaything consisting of small 6-pointed Leo (July 23-August 22) Aquarius (January 20- February 18) 26. The 3 goddesses of fate or destiny. metal pieces that are used (along with a 28. A high-crowned black cap (usually made ball) to play the game of jacks. There will be less of an impulse now for recognition. There is a growing A lazy morning may consist of updating a scrapbook or photograph of felt or sheepskin) worn by men in 23. So scary as to cause chills and shudders. need to enjoy some quality time this day. Perhaps you like to listen to teaching tapes or album. A cycle of nostalgia and domesticity begins now emphasizing a Turkey and Iran and the Caucasus. 25. With rapid movements. a hobby has taken up space in your creative sector. This time will be less outward and need for security and a sense of roots. Family, home and relatives play big parts in your 31. (British) A waterproof raincoat made of 27. (informal) Of the highest quality. may call for a change of action. This is not a time of outreach and not necessarily the life. This mood may promote a frenzy of phone calls to out-of-touch loved ones or rubberized fabric. 29. (Philippine) A dish of marinated vegeta- best point to start any great projects. There is introspection, and you may find yourself friends. You want to belong on a private, intimate and personal level. A hobby is most 32. The content of cognition. bles and meat or fish. letting go of plans and projects started in a more outward phase. You may take an fun when it is shared, and that is where a friend might find you this afternoon, playing 33. Strike sharply. 30. A chronic inflammatory collagen disease interest in your own psyche, religion and spiritual ideas. You take in new impressions. with a hobby. You may enjoy some time in a park with a friend later today. Helping oth- 37. Indian nun and missionary (born in affecting connective tissue (skin or With all of this desire for productive time alone, you will still find time to enjoy your ers is what you do best; you attract more people to you than you believe possible. Albania) dedicated to helping the poor joints). friends from time to time, especially today. in India (1910-1997). 34. Large Indian antelope. 41. Small deer of Japan with slightly forked 35. (used of arms and legs) Bent outward antlers. with the joint away from the body. Virgo (August 23-September 22) 42. Characterized by lightness and insub- 36. A proteolytic enzyme obtained from the Pisces (February 19-March 20) stantiality. unripe papaya. 43. A metric unit of length equal to 100 You could find that you are appreciated and valued for your feelings and You always seem to say just what you mean. You will be right-on when it 38. Perceive sound. your ability to get things done. You can always find the resources you require, plus the meters. 39. Cover with a protective sheathing, as of a comes to questions of feelings-you may be more interested in matters of psychology, necessary instruction in how to use them. You have an inner vision and you are able to different cultures and history. You can find support from all sides when it comes to any 44. A submachine gun operated by gas pres- ship's bottom, for example, or the walls understand the true picture. This often finds you working as a go-between with others. sure. of a house. sort of mental activity. A new game or an interesting movie may be the goal for the Today you might use your special gift for spanning the generation gap by bringing old- afternoon. You communicate with accomplished skill and it is stimulating just being with 47. Fleshy folds of tissue as those surround- 40. Italian violin maker in Cremona. er and younger people together. Your wisdom can be shared as you may find yourself you. Your high degree of mental concentration makes you an excellent student, able to ing the mouth. 45. A radioactive gaseous element formed by involved in settling disputes. Because you love animals so very much, this evening may excel in speaking, writing and all types of communication skills. Your ambitions go 48. A white soft metallic element that tarnish- the disintegration of radium. become your special time to work in finding homes for lost animals. You may talk with hand-in-hand with communication and using the mind and the two should never be far es readily. 46. A yellow trivalent metallic element of the the new owners and help with food and training issues that may be frustrating. apart. The evening has romantic possibilities-a time you may look back on fondly. 51. A religious doctrine that is proclaimed as rare earth group. true without proof. 49. The capital of the Democratic Republic 53. Shaped like a cross. of the Congo on the Congo river oppo- Wordsearch Puzzle Yesterday’s Solution 57. A sock with a separation for the big toe. site Brazzaville. 58. Famous chief of the Ottawa who led an 50. Hard strong durable yellowish-brown unsuccessful rebellion against the British wood of teak trees. (1715-1769). 52. A member of the Algonquian people of 60. The right to buy or sell property at an southern Ontario. agreed price. 54. Utter a reproach to. 62. The act of concealing yourself and lying 55. An upholstered seat for more than one in wait to attack by surprise. person. 64. Any plant of the genus Kalmia. 56. Ancient city southeast of Naples that was 66. A region in central Italy. buried by a volcanic eruption from 67. Workplace consisting of a long narrow Vesuvius. path or shed where rope is made. 59. The particular occupation for which you 71. A member of the Siouan people formerly are trained. living in the Missouri river valley in NE 61. Dish baked in pastry-lined pan often with Nebraska. a pastry top. 73. An Indian nursemaid who looks after 63. Arboreal snake of central and southern children. Africa whose bite is often fatal. 74. A run that is the result of the batter's per- 65. United States actor (born in Hungary) formance. noted for playing sinister roles (1904- 75. A cut of pork ribs with much of the meat 1964). trimmed off. 68. The 16th letter of the Hebrew alphabet. 79. Any of various coarse shrubby plants of 69. Rock that in its molten form (as magma) the genus Iva with small greenish flow- issues from volcanos. ers. 70. An inn in some Eastern countries with a 80. A slight amount or degree of difference. large courtyard that provides accommo- 81. Woody climbers of tropical Asia to dation for caravans. Australia. 72. A loud utterance. 82. (British) Your grandmother. 76. 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Australian actresses Nicole Kidman, right, and Margot Robbie arrive for the 26th annual ELLE Women in Hollywood Celebration in Beverly Hills, California. — AFP

Mobile theatres to screen child slavery film in rural India

film about a boy trafficked to work in a he star of Disney’s hugely ambitious new Star Wars Thrones” and “Narcos,” plays a masked bounty hunter school continuity to the project. carpet factory is to be screened in remote television series remembers the moment he first known as The Mandalorian. Plot details are tightly under “One of the dreams George had even when I worked AIndian villages to raise awareness about Tstepped into a galaxy far, far away. Pedro Pascal was wraps. But the story is set five years after “Return of the with him on ‘Clone Wars,’ he would talk about the future child slavery among families often targeted by trying on his character’s helmet for “The Mandalorian”-the Jedi,” and follows his adventures as a gun-for-hire roam- being streaming, the future being episodic, serialized Star human traffickers. Due to be released on mega-budget, live-action show which launches the ing the galaxy’s lawless outer reaches. “He’s cloaked in Wars,” said Filoni. Huge advances in technology-and Thursday, “Jhalki” tracks a nine-year-old girl’s Disney+ streaming platform this Tuesday-when he caught mystery-an entire story that is literally hidden underneath Disney’s deep pockets-have now brought what was once struggle to find her younger brother after their a glimpse in the mirror. “If you grow up playing with Star the armor,” Pascal told journalists at a Los Angeles press only possible in blockbuster films to the small screen. “I parents unwittingly sell him to a trafficker. “We Wars toys, and seeing the movies, and then you’re staring conference. He will be joined by veteran action star Carl tried to offer the knowledge that I’ve had passed on to me want to reach a large number of people to create at yourself and you are the image of that childhood imagi- Weathers (“Rocky”), former martial arts fighter Gina by George for Star Wars, and the way that he likes to awareness about child labor,” Brahmanand nation-it’s a super ‘pinch me’ moment,” recalled Pascal. Carano (“Deadpool”) and “Breaking Bad” villain Giancarlo shoot things,” said Filoni. Siingh, director of “Jhalki” told the Thomson Disney is banking heavily on audiences getting that Esposito. Lucas himself even visited the set, appearing in an Reuters Foundation. same feeling. Its new rival to Netflix-costing $6.99 a Instagram photo shared by Favreau last year. Along with Lucas’s right hand The film was inspired by the Indian campaign- month in the US-trades heavily on nostalgia, boasting a “The Mandalorian,” at least two other live-action Star er against child trafficking and Nobel peace lau- huge back-catalog from classic Disney animations and Taika Waititi (“Jojo Rabbit,” “Thor: Ragnarok”) directs Wars series are in the works for Disney+. reate Kailash Satyarthi, Siingh said yesterday. Pixar favorites to Marvel superhero films and “The an episode as well as voicing a droid, while Nick Nolte Disney archive Figures released by India’s National Crime Simpsons.” But Disney+ has relatively few original titles at and German auteur Werner Herzog also have roles. But Records Bureau last month showed that about launch, meaning a lot is riding on “The Mandalorian.” die-hard Star Wars fans will be most excited by the pres- From launch, the platform will also premiere a live- 3,000 human trafficking cases were reported in Written and helmed by Jon Favreau, who directed Disney’s ence of executive producer and director Dave Filoni, action remake of “Lady and the Tramp.” Post-production 2017, a drop of about 60 percernt from more wildly successful remakes of “The Jungle Book” and “The described as George Lucas’s “right-hand man.” Star Wars of the new movie took place on the same studio lot out- than 8,000 recorded in the previous year. Lion King,” the show brings together a constellation of creator Lucas sold Lucasfilm to Disney in 2012. But Filoni side Los Angeles where the 1955 original was created. It Traffickers target people in rural villages - large- stars from within and beyond the legendary franchise. worked for almost a decade closely alongside the filmmak- was filmed using real dogs-mainly strays rescued from ly poor, women and children - luring them to Chilean actor Pascal, familiar to fans of “Game of er on previous Star Wars projects, and brings some old- shelters and foster families-who had mouth movements cities with the promise of good jobs but then superimposed onto them with computer-generated visual selling them into modern day slavery. effects. Tessa Thompson and Justin Theroux voice the Picture Time, a startup that screens films in pampered pure-breed and stray mutt who fall deeply in villages using inflatable, air-conditioned theatres love. Disney+ will also feature at launch a new mocku- with high quality sound, will take “Jhalki” to rural mentary based on “High School Musical.” India and charge 50 rupees ($0.7) per ticket. The 10-episode scripted series sees pupils at the real “The reach of Picture Time goes right down to Salt Lake City school where the original movie was filmed interiors where there are no theatres. We can rehearse a new production of its hit songs 13 years later. show the film, create awareness,” Siingh said. According to Disney, the show has been created “through Campaigners at Kailash Satyarthi Children’s the lens of 2019’s significant cultural sensibilities”-for Foundation will also screen the film in villages instance, the lead female character is being raised by two where they work to alert residents to traffickers moms. But fondness for cherished past favorites will be targeting their area. key for Disney+, as it competes in a crowded marketplace India’s multiple film industries churn out thou- with Netflix, Amazon Prime, Apple TV+, HBO Max and sands of films every year, yet it has the lowest more. The Mouse House is opening its film archive on the number of cinema screens per capita in the world streaming platform, with movies from classics “Old Yeller” after China, the United States and Britain, con- and “Fantasia” through to “Frozen” and “Iron Man” online sultancy KPMG said in a report this year. Some from day one. Subscribers will have to wait longer for a of the poorer states of India such as Chattisgarh, vast pipeline of new projects, from a grown-up “Lizzie Bihar and Jharkhand, record the highest numbers McGuire” reboot starring Hilary Duff to multiple Marvel of children trafficked for sex or work but have superhero TV shows. — AFP few cinema theatres. Sushil Chaudhary, Picture Time’s founder, said they screened “Padman”, a film on menstrual hygiene, and “Toilet-A Love Story” about open defecation, in villages in the last couple of years. “Jhalki is an important film. It should go places,” Chaudhary said. — Reuters View of signage at the world premiere of Disney’s ‘Frozen 2’ at Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California. — AFP 20 Established 1961

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he ‘Crown’ actress, along with her then-part- trayed the Queen Mother in ‘The King’s Speech’ - given a T ner Tim Burton, Rachel Weisz and her husband letter from King George VI’s speech therapist. She added Daniel Craig, spent the night at the royal resi- in an interview with Radio Times magazine: “They’d dence “about 10 years ago” and even had a found something from their archive that each of us would tour of the building given by Queen Elizabeth and her appreciate. “So Tim had the first edition of ‘Alice in husband Prince Philip. She said: “It’s fun! Rachel Weisz Wonderland’, I had a letter from Lionel Logue, who was was there with James Bond. I stayed in Prince Charles’s the King’s speech therapist. “It was really touching.” The rooms. We had supper and the Queen and Prince Philip 53-year-old star plays the queen’s late sister, Princess gave us a tour.” The visit was made even more special by Margaret, in the new series of ‘The Crown’ and has pre- the fact each guest was given something from the royal viously admitted she spoke to the royal - who died in archive that had a connection to them, with ‘Alice in 2002 - via a medium before taking on the role. Wonderland’ director Tim presented with a first edition of Lewis Carroll’s classic fairytale and Helena - who por-

he 40-year-old basketball T player is set to wed Sabrina Parr - who he has been dating for just three months - after popping the question during a romantic dinner at Prime 112 Restaurant in Miami, Florida. Lamar shared a photo of himself and Sabrina - who showed off her huge pear-cut diamond engagement ring - at the restaurant on his Instagram account and captioned the picture: “Introducing my new fiancee!! Soon to be Mrs Parr- Odom. She the ONE!!!!! @getuptoparr.(sic)” The 32-year-old life coach also shared the news on her own account, showing followers a series of videos of her new jewelry. She captioned her post: “I SAID YES!!!![ring and bride emojis]@lamarodom #mrsparrodom #lamarandsabrina (sic)” Lamar recently described his relationship with Sabrina as the “most serious and committed” he had ever been in and admitted he was “tired” of being asked about his ex-wives Khloe Kardashian and Lisa Morales - with whom he has 21-year-old daughter Destiny and 17-year-old son Lamar Jr. - because he’s in a different phase of his life now. Posting a picture of himself and he ‘Look At Her Now’ singer tries to live by with my weight fluctuation for the first time. “I have Sabrina embracing, he wrote on T the rule “Treat other people the way you lupus and deal with kidney issues and high blood pres- Instagram: “The look on @getuptoparr wish you were treated” and admitted the sure, so I deal with a lot of health issues, and for me face is how she makes me feel everyday. “biggest lesson” she’s had is not to resent that’s when I really started noticing more of the body Outside of my daughter, this is the most people who have hurt her the most. She said “The image stuff.” Selena explained that lupus doesn’t direct- serious and committed relationship I’ve biggest lesson [has been] how to learn, [when it comes ly affect her weight but a “combination” of different ever been in with a woman. I’m tired of to] the people that have hurt me the most, to forgive health factors do. She added: “It’s the medication I have people asking me questions about my ex’s them. And to continue to understand and have compas- to take for the rest of my life-it depends on even the based on old interviews and old com- sion for people.” The 27-year-old singer admitted she month, to be honest. So for me, I really noticed when ments! I said what I said then based on was body-shamed after her weight began to fluctuate people started attacking me for that. “In reality, that’s where I was in life at that time. I was because of the medication she was taking to combat just my truth. I fluctuate. It depends what’s happening in young, wasn’t sober and going through a auto-immune condition lupus, which led to her under- my life.” And the ‘Wolves’ hitmaker admitted the com- lot. All of that is different now. I’m at going a kidney transplant in 2017. Speaking on her ments really upset her and left her feeling “messed up”. where I want to be at! (sic)” friend Raquelle Steven’s video podcast ‘Giving Back She added: “That got to me big time. That really messed Generation’, she said: “I experienced [body-shaming] me up for a bit.”

he ‘Hips Don’t Lie’ undergo surgery, and instead hitmaker - who has tried methods including tried T sons Milan, six, and hypnosis, meditation, and even Sasha, four, with some holy water from the Gerard Pique - suffered a hem- French city of Lourdes to try orrhage of her right vocal cord and correct the damage to her in 2017, which left her unable singing voice. Eventually, she to a sing, and forced her to began to rediscover her singing postpone her El Dorado World voice, and returned to the Tour. And now, the singer has stage in June 2018, for a show said she felt as though she lost which she described as like her “identity” during her health “having some kind of religious crisis, and her mental health experience.” Shakira also suffered as a result. Speaking explained that every subse- to The Guardian newspaper, quent night of her ‘El Dorado’ she said: “It was my identity. tour - which has now been There were times I couldn’t turned into a movie - was “a even get out of bed - I was so gift”. Meanwhile, the singer depressed. “I was not positive. teased new music last month, I was so pessimistic. I was a which will come as her first bitter person to be around. since her health scare, and Gerard saw the worst of me. since the 2017 album ‘El “Either I needed surgery or Dorado’. he 34-year-old actress Maine. She said: “There are still divine intervention.” Shakira, has shared the bizarre streets that I go down that give me T 42, ignored doctor’s advice to annual tradition that her butterflies, because the city really family indulge in every intimidated me when I first arrived year over the festive season, which there. There’s a certain section of involves watching American foot- Sunset Strip that I remember driv- he yoga instructor and her hus- all...but we will try very hard to give her a ball without the sound on, and ing on and being like, ‘Oh my God, T band Alec Baldwin - who have little sister another time. I’m really devas- instead having the score of the I will never belong here.’ My pulse Carmen, six, Rafael, four, tated right now...I was not expecting this famous ballet - which was written goes through the roof every time I Leonardo, three, and Romeo, when I went to my scan today. I don’t by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky - play- drive on it. I thought if I stepped 17 months, together - learned the tragic know what else to say...I’m still in shock ing in the background. Speaking on out of the car, people would know news at a hospital appointment on and don’t have this all quite clear. Please ‘Good Morning America’, Anna and they’d be like, ‘Oh, she’s faking Monday and though they are in “shock”, no paparazzi...that’s all I ask [heart emoji said: “We do something weird - we it.’” And whilst she’s nervous of Hilaria hopes she will eventually get preg- (sic).” In the video, 35-year-old Hilaria watch football with ‘The LA, she loves being so “anony- nant again. Hilaria - who also suffered a snuggled up to Carmen as her daughter Nutcracker’ on. We turn the sound mous” in New York. The ‘Noelle’ miscarriage in April - shared a video on asked questions about when the next off of football, and we play ‘The star added: “In LA, to a certain Instagram along with the caption: “We are addition to their family will arrive. She Nutcracker’ because every now extent. Nobody gives a s**t, but I very sad to share that today we learned replied: “I don’t know. I’m gonna try really and then it lines up perfectly. I can sometimes feel a bit of a shift that our baby passed away at 4 months. hard.” The little girl then gave her mother encourage you to do this at home. in people. Actually, it’s funny being “We also want you to know that even kisses after the brunette beauty admitted It’s so much fun ... a play will align here in New York and realising that though we are not ok right now, we will she felt “sad”. The tragic news comes just perfectly as the music crescendos - in the evenings, if I go out walking, be. We are so lucky with our 4 healthy a month after the couple revealed they it’s really great. Everyone cheers!” I’m really anonymous ... I forgot babies - and we will never lose sight of were expecting a daughter. After suffering Meanwhile, Anna recently said she how nice it is not to have to tilt my this. I told Carmen and took this so I her first miscarriage, Hilaria announced was “really intimidated” by Los head down or wear a baseball hat.” could send it to Alec. “I guess this is a this pregnancy in her first trimester and Angeles when she first moved there good way to share it with you too. I told found it “liberating” to do so. from her hometown of Portland, her that this baby isn’t going to come after Established 1961 21

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he ‘Avengers: Endgame’ star has said that Johansson as part of Variety’s Actors on Actors series, he whilst he loves his career, he goes through added: “I think TV right now, those creative minds are T cycles of wanting to walk away from given a bit more freedom. It feels like movies sometimes Hollywood “every couple of months”, and has get inundated with studio notes, and all of a sudden, what been considering a career change for several decades. He was once an original idea becomes boiled down to the said: “Every couple of months, I decide I’m done acting. lowest common denominator, and then you have no one’s This has been my thing for decades now. I’m always favorite movie but everyone’s lukewarm movie. I think looking for a way out, but I do love it.” The 38-year-old that’s why people may be turning away, and looking to star made a name for himself with breakout roles in ‘Not things like streaming service shows that actually are Another Teen Movie’ in 2001, and ‘Fantastic Four’ in innovative. “After a while, the process of filmmaking does 2005. And after a successful run on the big screen as get stale. You just want to try and find a new way into Captain America in the Marvel Cinematic Universe what has become very familiar. I think what I was hunting (MCU), Chris’ latest role is in upcoming limited series for was that prolonged period of time within a scene, ‘Defending Jacob’, which will air on Apple TV+. Chris thinking it would allow this liberation. It couldn’t have believes the future of acting is in “innovative” television been more to the contrary. When you’re onstage, it’s just shows and streaming service series, as he says filmmak- like, ‘Man!’ because you have so much to remember.” ing can become “stale” after a while. Speaking to Scarlett

he 28-year-old actress got engaged T to Wells Adams while on vacation in Fiji in July but they are in no rush to tie the knot as they are just enjoying the current phase of their relationship. Speaking he photo sharing app recently announced said she was pleased to see creators of the app dis- on the red carpet at the People’s Choice Awards plans to hide the number of people who have cussing plans to remove likes, although she noted it could on Sunday, she told E! News: “We have not set a T “liked” pictures on the site for other people, have an impact on celebrities and influencers, who often date or anything. We’re trying to really just enjoy meaning the only person who will be able to earn a bulk of their money from the amount of followers being engaged.” And the ‘Modern Family’ actress see the engagement on their content is the owner of the and interaction they have on a post. She said: “It is tricky. joked she’s busy trying to cut costs before she post. And whilst many have applauded the decision - I think about when I raise my kids: Screen time, phone really gets her planning underway. She quipped: which is believed to help people combat the pressures of time, what to post, what not to post. As far as mental “I’m going to be cutting down the list until we social media - Nicki, 36, has said she’ll stop using health, it’s something that, you know - I think taking the don’t even have a wedding. Weddings are expen- Instagram if they implement this feature, because she ‘likes’ away and taking that aspect away from it would be sive.” While the couple may not have set a date doesn’t think it’s any “better”. The ‘Anaconda’ hitmaker really beneficial for people. “And I know that the yet, they have done some planning and Sarah tweeted: “I’m not posting on IG after this week cuz they Instagram team has been having lots of inner conserva- recently revealed she has asked eight of her clos- removing the likes. Hmmmm what should I get into now? tions with a bunch of people to get everyone’s take on est friends to be part of her bridal party. The Think of all the time I’ll have with my new life. “They took that and is taking it really seriously. And that makes me actress shared a photograph of her “bride tribe” away your engagements in the first place by disrupting happy.” Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri announced plans - excluding Vanessa Hudgens and Nicholas the algorithm. Then they boost it to show you how much to test the new feature last week, when he said he wanted Carbone - on her Instagram account at the week- better this new iPhone is. I mean how much better this to “depressurize” the site for young people. end as they all posed together for a silly shot. She new IG feature is. - lemme guess, u don’t believe your captioned it: “I swear we can be classy [devil iPhone messes up when the new iPhone comes out... emoji] Meet the #BrideTribe (can someone pho- (sic)” Nicki’s outrage comes after Kim Kardashian West toshop @vanessahudgens & @nicholasjcarbone in this for me please??) (sic).” Vanessa revealed at the beginning of last month that she had been asked by the brunette beauty to accompany her down the aisle. The ‘High School Musical’ actress shared a picture on her Instagram Stories of a wooden box her close friend sent her, which was he ‘Vampire Diaries’ star was forced to decorated with leaves and had her name written T spend a night in hospital over the on it. The ‘Second Act’ star tagged Sarah in the weekend for an unknown reason, but post and added a GIF graphic, which read: was supported through her stay by her “Bridesmaid.” — Bang Showbiz best friend Julianne Hough, who took to Instagram to document the event. Julianne, 31, posted a video of their trip to the ER on her Instagram sto- ry, and said: “Well, this is my night at the emer- gency room on a Sunday night with guess who?” And text on the clip read: “Who would I be at the Emergency Room with on a Sunday night?! Thank god I went to visit this little sheesh! (sic)” A few hours later, Julianne revealed her mystery friend was in fact 30-year-old Nina, although she didn’t disclose the reason the actress had found herself in hospital. However, a source confirmed to E! News that the star is “fine”. Last year, Nina and the professional dancer opened up on their lengthy friendship, which they both feel has lasted n July, it was confirmed the hit HBO show’s cre- dle that. “The thing I can’t say is there is a twist, and that for decades. Nina said: “It feels like we met when ators Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage had all relates to the twist.” The original series, adapted from we were 2 years old because I feel like I have I struck up a deal with the new streaming service the books by Cecily von Ziegesar, ran from 2007 to 2012. known you my entire life. We are goofy, we like to HBO Max, seven years after the original series It featured a salacious mix of intrigue and romance laugh, we like to play with our dogs and hang out ended, for 10 one-hour episodes for a new generation of amongst a group of privileged teens in high-society New and watch movies and get ready together and go teen viewers. And now, Joshua Safran - who helped write York, all narrated by the mysterious blogger Gossip Girl. places together. “We just like to be around each and executive produce the original series - has revealed The original starred Blake Lively, Taylor Momsen, other. I can only speak for myself, but Julianne is they have signed up a much more diverse cast in the Leighton Meester, and Ed Westwick. ‘Frozen’ star Kristen such a positive, awesome person. She has an revival so that the show reflects the world now, and he also Bell supplied the voice of the anonymous Gossip Girl, who infectious energy that you just want to be around, teased it will provide a huge “twist” to the storyline. was revealed in the series finale to be Dan Humphrey so selfishly I am just trying to get a little bit of her Speaking at Vulture Festival, Safran said: “There was not a (Penn Badgley). Bell is reprising her role as the narrator in energy transferred to me Whilst Julianne added: lot of representation the first time around on the show. “I the reboot, which is set 12 to 13 years after the original “We’re like yin and yang - like same thing with was the only gay writer I think the entire time I was there. series, and she is “thrilled”. She told Variety: “They just Nina - you also have an infectious energy. You’re “Even when I went to private school in New York in the said, ‘We’ve got really good news. It’s looking like we’re always the person that’s inclusive of everybody 90s, the school didn’t necessarily reflect what was on going to do another version of ‘Gossip Girl’ and we would and always making sure everybody is having fun, ‘Gossip Girl’. “So, this time around the leads are non- for you to return.’ “I was thrilled because ... it was a very and we’re like a spontaneous combustion of ener- white. “There’s a lot of queer content on this show. “It is easy job for me. “I got to come in and play around.” The gy when we’re together, at least we think so.” very much dealing with the way the world looks now, reboot is expected to launch on HBO Max in 2020. where wealth and privilege come from, and how you han-

he ‘Sin City’ actress has shared her ritual for feet from sliding out of my shoes.” And to ease the pain, T getting red carpet-ready, which involves chill- Jessica applies a CBD lotion to her feet and knees. She ing out and getting a massage - if there is time added to PEOPLE magazine: “Lastly, I slather on Lord - and setting the mood with the right music. Jones High CBD Formula Body Lotion focusing on my She said: “If I have time, I’ll get a massage to unwind and feet and knees when I know I’m going to be in heels all relax. “It’s important to listen to dope music while getting night.” The blonde beauty also has to use the best prod- ready to set the tone for the night.” The 38-year-old star ucts to keep her make-up in place because she has sensi- - who has children Honor, 11, Hayes, 22-months and tive eyes, which are set off by the flash of cameras. She eight-year-old Haven with husband Cash Warren - also admitted: “I’m usually just focused on trying to get shared her biggest tip for preventing slipping out of through it without tearing up. “I have sensitive eyes so all heels. She explained: “I put double-sided tape onto the of the flashes going off make my eyes water.” soles of my feet so that I don’t slip out and this keeps my 22 Established 1961

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he Museum of Islamic Art in Berlin is the largest of art. The Pergamon Museum is situated on the Museum its kind in Europe, as well as North and South Island in Berlin and houses monumental buildings such as TAmerica, hosting 93,000 items dating back to the the Pergamon Altar, the Ishtar Gate of Babylon, the Market Islamic civilization. In 1999, the United Nations Gate of Miletus reconstructed from the ruins found in Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization Anatolia, as well as the Mshatta Facade. The museum is (UNESCO) listed the Museum in the international her- subdivided into the antiquity collection, the Middle East itage, which reflects its antique and important collectables. museum, and the Museum of Islamic art. — KUNA The two-storey museum, built between 1920 and 1930, is part of the Pergamon Museum, and attracts thousands of tourists annually, exhibiting chapters of Islamic history and

new collection from fashion giant H&M has ucts be withdrawn saying it was “crazy” to continue driven company, we believe in an inclusive and equal ed for sale on H&M’s website on Monday. “By com- unleashed protests from women’s rights cam- selling them. “This is not an obscure term. It’s very society,” said H&M spokesman Hacan Andersson in ing up with this line in the first place it demonstrates Apaigners because it includes the slogan “I love commonly used as a short hand for gender-based an email to the Thomson Reuters Foundation. the lack of awareness about women’s rights,” GBV”, the initials of the designer but also a widely violence,” said Heather Barr, the women’s rights divi- Gender-based violence affects one in three women Pakistan-based Barr, who was among those who used acronym for gender-based violence. H&M said sion co-director at global advocacy group Human worldwide according to the United Nations. A study protested the tagline on Twitter, said by phone. “The the slogan, emblazoned on hats, a necklace and boxer Rights Watch. The Swedish retailer launched the by the UN last year found that the most dangerous right thing to do would have been to remove them shorts with a red heart symbolizing the word “love”, clothing line on Nov. 7 in its first collaboration with place for women around the world may be at home all and apologize.” — Reuters was an abbreviation of Italian designer Giambattista Rome-born Valli, known in the fashion world for its and the number of those killed by a partner or rela- Valli and any other associations were unintentional. ready-to-wear and haute couture pieces. tive was rising globally. But women’s rights activists demanded the prod- “We condemn any type of violence, and as a value The items that featured the tagline were still list-

Models present creations of the womenswear brand ‘Elysian’ by Hungarian designer Boglarka Bodis during Budapest Central European Fashion Week in the ‘Balna’ cultural center of Budapest, Hungary. — AFP photos

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22:35 JZR 114 Doha 11:10 QTR 1082 Doha 22:05 SYR 342 Damascus 11:00 JZR 407 Ahmedabad 22:40 IGO 1755 CNN 11:30 JAV 621 Amman 22:15 JZR 221 Riyadh 11:20 GFA 220 Bahrain 22:50 NIA 1405 Sohag 11:30 KAC 786 Jeddah 22:20 AXB 890 Mangalore 11:20 KAC 783 Jeddah 22:55 JZR 122 Dubai 11:45 SVA 514 Riyadh 22:25 GFA 214 Bahrain 11:35 KAC 551 Cairo 23:00 KIS 6032 Mashhad 11:45 AIC 975 Chennai/Goa 22:25 JZR 305 Istanbul 11:45 KAC 411 Bangkok 23:00 TBZ 6605 Mashhad 11:55 SVA 502 Jeddah 22:45 MEA 405 Beirut 11:55 JAV 622 Amman 23:15 IAW 157 Al Najaf 12:00 JZR 128 Dubai 22:50 KIS 6033 Mashhad 12:00 QTR 1083 Doha 23:20 SAW 701 Damascus 12:30 MSC 411 Asyut 23:15 JZR 213 Jeddah 12:05 SVA 515 Riyadh 23:25 RBG 553 Alexandria 12:30 MSR 614 Cairo 23:30 QTR 1075 Doha 12:10 SVA 503 Jeddah 23:45 THY 766 Istanbul 12:30 FDB 071 Dubai 23:35 IGO 1756 CNN 12:30 JZR 701 Asyut 23:45 24 Established 1961 News Wednesday, November 13, 2019 Egypt opens jail after UN report

CAIRO: Egyptian authorities on Monday turned television pundit Ahmed Shobeir. opened up Tora prison in Cairo for a media “This prison is more of a seaside resort tour, following a UN report on the “brutal” now compared to what it used to be,” conditions in which jailed ex-president Mostafa Bakry, a pro-Sisi parliamentarian, Mohamed Morsi was held before his contended. He told AFP that inmates were death. In a rare tour of the sprawling jail treated with dignity, pointing to a newly- complex, journalists were shown an exhi- mowed football pitch. On documented bition of furniture made by inmates, a farm allegations of abuse, Bakry said these were with cows and ostriches, and a brief foot- foreign-originated charges designed to ball match between prisoners. sow chaos, echoing the common response The guided tour comes ahead of a mis- of President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi. The for- sion to Geneva by Egyptian officials for a mer head of the army turned president led review on Wednesday before the United the military’s ouster of Morsi in 2013. Nations Human Rights Council. It was “Inmates are not sitting in their cells. arranged in response to a stinging review They can play soccer or exercise and last week by an independent panel of UN there are a lot of activities for them,” said experts that blasted conditions in Tora. The Alaa Abed, a former policeman and current experts said the death of ousted Islamist head of parliament’s human rights commit- president Morsi, who was held in Tora for tee. Other senior officials declined to five years, could amount to a “state-sanc- speak on the record during the tour, while tioned arbitrary killing”. The former presi- AFP was prevented from talking directly dent died in June after collapsing in a with inmates. Cairo courtroom while on trial. The family of prominent human rights “Morsi was held in conditions that can lawyer Mohamed El-Baqer, who was only be described as brutal, particularly detained in September, said on social during his five-year detention in the Tora media they were prevented from seeing prison complex,” the experts said in a him yesterday because of the media tour. statement. His death “after enduring those Rights groups have regularly accused conditions could amount to a state-sanc- Egyptian authorities of severe violations tioned arbitrary killing”, the experts added. including torture, overcrowding and med- They also warned that thousands are at ical negligence in jails. Some 4,000 people, risk of death in the same prison. including lawyers, activists, professors and On the media tour, abuse charges in journalists, were detained in a wave of Tora were dismissed by politicians and arrests following rare anti-Sisi protests in personalities that included for example September, according to local rights CAIRO: A picture taken during a guided tour organized by the Egypt’s State Information Service yesterday shows inmates cooking and serv- retired ex-national football goalkeeper groups. — AFP ing food for visitors in Tora prison. — AFP

unprecedented street movements demanding the ouster of an tors into a protest control tower. Banners reading “from protest strategies. In both countries, rows of parked vehicles ‘Sister protests’: entire political class. They serve to “shed light on similarities Beirut to Baghdad, one revolution against the corrupt” have blocked traffic along main thoroughfares in recent between the two movements and boost morale”, said Farah could be seen throughout. weeks. University-aged demonstrators wearing medical Qadour, a Lebanese oud musician. “The two streets are Lebanon and Iraq are ranked amongst the most corrupt masks or eye goggles have occupied bridges and flyovers, Lebanon, Iraq observing and learning from each other,” said the 26-year-old countries in the region by anti-graft watchdog Transparency refusing to believe pledges of reform from both governments. who is part of the group that adopted Karbalai’s chant. International, with Iraq listed as the 12th most corrupt in the look to each other In Lebanon’s southern city of Nabatiyeh, hundreds bran- world. Public debt levels in both countries are relatively high, ‘The goal is one’ dishing Lebanese flags chanted: “From Iraq to Beirut, one rev- with the rate in Lebanon exceeding 150 percent of gross The big difference is that in Iraq, the demonstrations have BEIRUT: A Lebanese flag flutters in the protest-hit Iraqi olution that never dies.” And in the northern city of Tripoli, domestic product (GDP). “What’s happening on the streets in turned deadly, with more than 300 people, mostly protesters capital. More than 900 km away, a revolutionary Iraqi chant dubbed the “bride” of Lebanon’s protest movement, a man Iraq and Lebanon, they’re sister protests,” said Samah, a 28- but also including security forces, killed since the movement rings out from a bustling protest square in Beirut. “Don’t trust standing on a podium waved a wooden pole bearing the flags year-old Lebanese demonstrator. “They’re the result of an started Oct 1. Lebanon’s street movement, which started on the rumors, they’re a group of thieves,” sings a group of of the two countries. “From Lebanon to Iraq, our pain is one, accumulation” of years of problems. Oct 17, has been largely incident-free despite scuffles with Lebanese musicians in Iraqi dialect, referring to political lead- our right is one, and victory is near,” read a sign raised during One video that went viral on social media networks security forces and counter-demonstrators rallying in support ers they deem incompetent and corrupt. “The identity is another protest, outside Beirut’s state-run electricity company. showed a masked Iraqi protester dressed in military fatigues of established parties. Lebanese,” they continue, reworking the chant by Iraqi demanding the resignation of Lebanese Foreign Minister The two movements, however, are united in their anger preacher Ali Yusef Al-Karbalai, made popular during the ‘We’re with you’ Gebran Bassil, one of the main targets of protesters in the about the kind of political system that prioritizes power-shar- street movement there. In Tahrir Square, the beating heart of Baghdad’s month- small Mediterranean country. In a video released online, a ing between sects over good governance. The consecutive Such recent shows of solidarity have become a common old protest movement, demonstrators are selling Lebanese group of young Iraqi men had filmed themselves singing, governments born out of this system have been prone to feature of protest squares in the two countries, where corrup- flags alongside Iraqi ones. They have hung some on the “Lebanon, we’re with you!” deadlock and have failed to meet popular demands for better tion, unemployment and appalling public services have fuelled abandoned Turkish restaurant, turned by Iraqi demonstra- The two movements also seem to be adopting similar living conditions. — AFP

Shiv Sena quit the coalition Monday, hoping to con- Shin Bet which took part in the targeted strike, said the Maharashtra vince ideological rivals the center-left Indian National Exchange of fire operation “allowed us to reach the level of the bed in Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party to form a which he slept, the small room in which he lived, in which government instead. he hid”. Damage from a blast could be seen at Ata’s placed under... Under India’s constitution, New Delhi can take after Israel kills... home in the Shejayia district of eastern Gaza City. direct control of a state in the absence of a local gov- Mosque loudspeakers rang out with news of Ata’s death Continued from Page 1 ernment and after obtaining consent from the presi- Continued from Page 1 early yesterday and crowds joined his funeral proces- dent. The president’s direct rule can last up to six sion through the streets of the city, occasionally firing regional ally Shiv Sena ahead of the elections. But months, but experts said fresh elections are likely to be out by a drone, killed Islamic Jihad commander Baha guns into the air. the two parties failed to agree on a power-sharing deal called within a few weeks to solve the political quag- Abu Al-Ata, 42. Islamic Jihad confirmed his death along A joint statement by Gaza’s militant groups said Israel after the election results showed the coalition had won mire, unless one of the parties is able to cobble togeth- with that of his wife. Israel blamed Ata for recent rocket had crossed “all red lines” and would face consequences. a comfortable majority for a second consecutive term. er a coalition. — AFP fire into its territory and said he was preparing further Hamas leader Ismail Haniya said “today’s crime and the attacks. As the retaliatory rocket fire followed, air raid Israeli bombardment in Gaza are added to the Israeli sirens rang out in various parts of Israel as residents criminal record that is intended to liquidate the took cover in bomb shelters. Palestinian cause by attacking the Palestinian people, the delaying key projects and impacting development, adding Israel’s military said yesterday morning that around resistance and high-ranking resistance officers”. that as a result of the ministry failing to carry out its proj- Bushehri resigns 50 rockets had been fired at its territory and air defenses Israel said Ata was behind rocket fire towards a music ects, the Amiri Diwan took over from the ministry and had intercepted around 20 of them, but that number festival in the Israeli city of Sderot in August as well as completed them. He charged that employees who fight increased throughout the day. Video spread online further rocket attacks at the start of November. It has after grilling... against corruption in the ministry are sent for interroga- showing the rocket that hit the highway at Gan Yavne in also accused him of being behind sniper fire and drone tion, while those who are serious about work are sidelined. Israel’s center, narrowly missing cars. launchings. Ata “is responsible for most of the terror Continued from Page 1 Tabtabaei strongly criticized the ministry for failure to Islamic Jihad, allied to Hamas, the Islamist movement attacks in the last year from the Gaza Strip,” the army deal with roads, “which are broken like biscuits”. He also that rules Gaza, claimed responsibility for rocket fire said, describing him as a “ticking bomb”. It alleged he charged that key housing projects are delayed and that 50 from the strip. Schools were closed in both the Gaza was “promoting preparations to commit immediate ter- companies, adding she has signed housing contracts percent of housing projects are late. MP Safa Al-Hashem Strip and in parts of Israel, including in the commercial ror attacks in various ways towards Israeli civilians and worth KD 232 million and public works contracts worth defended the minister and her achievements, but said she capital Tel Aviv. The Israeli army ordered “non-essential” (Israeli) troops during the recent few days”. over KD 800 million. Tabtabaei accused the ministry of has become a scapegoat for some problems. workers in Tel Aviv, central Israel and the Gaza border The strikes and rocket fire raised the possibility of a region to stay at home and banned public gatherings. severe escalation between Israel and Palestinian militants “The EU does not support any form of boycott or sanc- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu charged that in Gaza. Three wars have been fought between them EU: Israel tions against Israel and the EU rejects attempts by the Ata had over the past year “planned and executed since 2008 and Gaza has been under a strict Israeli campaigns of the so-called Boycott, Divestment, many attacks” and “fired hundreds of rockets at com- blockade for more than a decade. Islamic Jihad is the Sanctions (BDS) movement to isolate Israel,” spokes- munities adjoining Gaza”. “Israel is not interested in second most-powerful militant group in the Gaza Strip settlement goods... woman Mina Andreeva said. escalation, but we shall do everything necessary in after Hamas. The flare-up comes at a sensitive time polit- Elsewhere, the secretary general of the Palestine order to defend ourselves,” he said in a televised state- ically for Israel. A Sept 17 general election ended in a Continued from Page 1 Liberation Organization, Saeb Erekat, welcomed the ment from defense headquarters. “I’m telling you in deadlock and a new government is yet to be formed. It ruling but urged the EU to go further. “Our demand is advance, it could take time.” was the second election since April, when polls also end- not only for the correct labeling reflecting the certifi- Nadav Argaman, head of domestic security agency ed inconclusively. — AFP Benjamin Netanyahu compared them to the Nazi cate of origin of products coming from illegal colonial boycott of Jewish businesses. The Luxembourg-based settlements, but for the banning of those products from court ruled after France’s top tribunal asked for clarifi- international markets.” The court said that labeling products as from the 4.5 million, the political system relies on a fragile balance cation of rules on labeling goods from the West Bank, of power between communities. Authorities fear that including annexed east Jerusalem, which the interna- “State of Israel” when in fact they come from “territo- Lebanon protesters ries... occupied by that State” could mislead con- changing the law would open the door - especially tional community considers occupied Palestinian land, through marriages of convenience - to the naturalization sumers. The court added that EU regulations on label- as well as the Golan Heights, which Israel took from clamor for... of some of the majority-Sunni 1.5 million Syrians and ing the origin of goods were intended to allow con- Syria in 1967. around 174,000 Palestinians living in the country, accord- sumers to make “informed choices” - not just on health, “Foodstuffs originating in the territories occupied by Continued from Page 1 ing to official estimates. economic, environmental and social grounds, “but also the State of Israel must bear the indication of their ter- Last year, then foreign minister Gibran Bassil suggested to ethical considerations and considerations relating to ritory of origin, accompanied, where those foodstuffs Each year, he has to make his way to General Security amending the law to allow for Lebanese mothers to pass come from an Israeli settlement within that territory, by the observance of international law”. “Such considera- headquarters to renew his residency permit - like all oth- on their nationality - but only if the father was neither the indication of that provenance,” said an ECJ state- tions could influence consumers’ purchasing deci- er non-Lebanese. “They treat us like foreigners. It’s Palestinian nor Syrian. “It’s racism,” said Randa Kabbani, ment announcing its decision. France published guide- sions,” the ECJ said. humiliating,” he said, holding the Lebanese red-green- coordinator of the “My Nationality, My Dignity” campaign lines in 2016 saying products from Israeli settlements in On the issue of Israeli settlements, the court said and-white flag. demanding citizenship for children of Lebanese women. Of the West Bank and Golan Heights must carry labels “they give concrete expression to a policy of popula- Last year, Human Rights Watch (HRW) strongly the 10,000 impacted households identified by the cam- making their precise origin clear. tion transfer conducted by that State outside its territo- denounced the law, noting that Lebanon lags far behind paign, some 60 percent are Syrian, 10 percent Egyptian, This was challenged by the Organisation Juive ry, in violation of the rules of general international some other countries in the region on the issue. Algeria, and just seven percent Palestinian, Kabbani said. Europeene (European Jewish Organization) and Psagot, humanitarian law”. Consumers might be misled if it was Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia and Yemen all provide equal citi- Others are Jordanian, Iraqi, American or hold European a company that runs vineyards in occupied territories. not made clear that products originated in these settle- zenship rights to the children of both women and men, nationalities, she added. Around 80 percent are Muslim Israel’s foreign ministry issued a statement yesterday ments, the court added. while Iraq and Mauritania confer nationality to those born and 20 percent Christian. Samer said those pushing for saying it “strongly rejects” the ruling. “The ruling’s But Francois-Henri Briard, the lawyer for Psagot, in the country, according to HRW. reform are not demanding the naturalization of all entire objective is to single out and apply a double condemned the ruling, saying it catered to “political At a Beirut protest, Samer stood in a small crowd, rais- Palestinians living in Lebanon, “but only those born to a standard against Israel,” it said. “There are over 200 prejudices”. “If such labelling is applied to Israeli ing his fist and chanting against political leaders he sees as Lebanese mother. It’s a natural right”. ongoing territorial disputes across the world, yet the products, surely it will also need to be applied to inept and corrupt, the majority of whom have been in Kabbani said she was delighted the issue had gained (European Court of Justice) has not rendered a single scores of other countries around the world who could power since the end of the country’s 15-year civil war in new momentum in the ongoing protests. “Before the move- ruling related to the labeling of products originating be argued to be in violation of international law,” he 1990. “But we need it (citizenship) to work, to sign up our ment, women were almost ashamed to speak up about it. from these territories.” said in a statement. Francois Kalifat of the CRIF children at school and receive social security,” said the 33- But today they’re clamoring loud and clear,” she said. On But a spokeswoman for the European Commission, umbrella association of French Jewish groups called year-old, whose father is Palestinian and who is himself the Sunday, hundreds of protesters took part in a march the EU’s executive arm, insisted the ruling “does not the ruling “discriminatory and intolerable”. He said it father of three. organized by “My Nationality, My Dignity” in the capital. concern products from Israel itself”. It would not affect would strengthen the BDS movement, which calls for a Despite activists campaigning to amend the 1925 Volunteers with the campaign have erected a tent in the the privileged trading status the Jewish state has under broad-ranging boycott of Israel over its treatment of nationality law, Lebanese authorities have been reluctant square by the office of the now deposed cabinet to discuss its association agreement with the bloc, she added. the Palestinians. — AFP to do so. In this small multi-confessional country of around the issue. — AFP 25

Sports Wednesday, November 13, 2019 Hamilton’s success ‘getting a bit boring’ for Verstappen Verstappen has 100 starts, seven wins since becoming sport’s youngest driver MILTON KEYNES: Lewis Hamilton’s domination of power compared to Mercedes and Renault, we are very Formula One is “getting a bit boring” and the time is fast close to Mercedes now so that is very promising for next approaching for the younger generation to take over at the year,” he added. top, says Red Bull youngster Max Verstappen. CarNext.com Chief Executive Ewout van Jarwaarde The Dutch driver hopes he and Ferrari’s Charles said Verstappen and his company were both disruptive Leclerc, also 22-years-old, will be fighting for the forces in their own arenas, but the driver was eager to Mercedes driver’s throne next year. “I think it’s good for douse the flames of recent controversies. the sport to have the young guys now coming up and In Texas last month he labelled comments by Hamilton hopefully taking over very soon,” Verstappen said ahead after a Mexican Grand Prix clash as “disrespectful” and of Sunday’s Brazilian Grand Prix, the first race since “silly” while accusing Ferrari of cheating. “It’s a very sensi- Hamilton clinched his sixth title in Texas. tive subject, so for me I try not to go there anymore,” he “It’s getting a bit boring seeing Lewis win, so we have said when asked about words that angered Ferrari. “I pre- to try and change that,” he added at an event to announce fer just to go ahead, leave everything behind ... just focus a personal sponsorship with pan-European online used on Brazil.” car marketplace CarNext.com. Verstappen has 100 starts Of his relationship with Hamilton, Verstappen said the and seven wins to his name since becoming the sport’s Briton was “very special and definitely one of the best youngest driver and next season he could yet become the drivers ever” and said he had never really had a problem youngest champion. with him. “We talked on the grid (in Austin). I respect Hamilton, who can equal Michael Schumacher’s record Lewis, of course, but we are also hard racers and some- seven titles and surpass the great German’s 91 wins, will be times it can be a bit more tough. But we talked and it’s all 35 in January. “He’s getting older ... so for sure it will stop good.” Verstappen recognised he had made mistakes this at one point,” said Verstappen. year, despite a strong and consistent season, but would “It’s just going to depend on the team, to be honest. It’s not have it any other way. not going to depend on Lewis. “If Mercedes keeps build- “Everybody makes mistakes, otherwise it’s better to put ing really dominant cars, for sure he’s going to win. So we a robot in,” he said. “It’s good to make mistakes as well, you just have to make sure as a team that we can beat them.” learn from it.” He said he was happy at Red Bull, despite Verstappen said engine partners Honda had a break- speculation he might one day replace or join Hamilton at AUSTIN: File photo shows Formula One World Drivers Champion Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and through year in 2019 and he was confident former champi- Mercedes. “I really want to win with Red Bull,” he said. “I Mercedes GP celebrates after the F1 Grand Prix of USA at Circuit of The Americas on November 03, 2019 in ons Red Bull, third overall, could be in the mix in 2020. “I really feel at home, which I think is also very important for Austin, Texas. — AFP think we are on the right path. When you see the engine a driver — that you feel appreciated.” — Reuters

GR TS050 HEVs steadily stretched their advantage. Their even more important to win this race because we have a GAZOO Racing lead was further strengthened by the fastest pit work in lot of Japanese fans supporting us and some very impor- the field, although the No. 7 TS050 HEV was unable to tant guests, so everyone is very happy. Now we’re equal mount a challenge for first place throughout the race due on points in the championship with the No. 7 guys, so Rally Australia wins 6 hours of to the 0.4 seconds-per-lap difference in success handicap. Shanghai is going to be an interesting weekend.” The gap remained stable, with the No. 8 TS050 HEV Kazuki Nakajima, Driver of the No. 8 TS050 HEV, Fuji for seventh taking the chequered flag in the TS050 HEVs’ final race in added: “It’s great to win again here in Fuji in front of our cancelled because Japan, 33.955secs ahead of the No. 7 TS050 HEV. The home fans; congratulations to everyone in the team. It was time in eight years result marked Buemi’s 16th outright WEC victory, extend- important to us to get a one-two in the last Japanese race of raging bushfires ing his series record, and the fourth time Nakajima has for the TS050 HYBRID because we have experienced so won his home race. Meanwhile, Hartley stood on the top of many emotions with this vehicle. It’s like an old friend, so COFFS HARBOUR: Organisers yesterday cancelled the podium for the first time as a GAZOO Racing driver. we had to give it a last win at home. It was a tough race in FUJI: The GAZOO Racing (GR) team maintained its per- this week’s Rally Australia, the final round of the “I would like to congratulate the team on their brilliant changing conditions but we kept a strong pace and were fect record in the 2019-2020 FIA World Endurance 2019 FIA World Rally Championship, because of performance. We are thrilled to achieve our second perfect quick on the intermediate tires. We controlled the race and Championship (WEC) season with a one-two victory on bushfires raging near the Coffs Harbour venue in result of the season, especially here at our home circuit,” managed the traffic well, so I am very happy.” home ground in the 6 hours of Fuji recently. The reigning New South Wales. said Yugo Miyamoto, Chief Representative, Middle East Over the years, Toyota has been participating in many world champions won at Fuji Speedway for the seventh The event had been scheduled to begin tomorrow and Central Asia Representative Office, Toyota Motor different forms of motorsports, including Formula One, the time in eight years, with the No. 8 TS050 Hybrid Electric and had already been scaled back as Australia strug- Corporation. “The newly implemented handicap system World Endurance Championship (WEC), and the N¸rbur- Vehicle (HEV) driven by Sebastien Buemi, Kazuki gles to control the blazes that have killed three people. imposes some regulations on our vehicles, but the team gring 24 Hours endurance race. Toyota’s participation in Nakajima and Brendon Hartley earning victory from pole “Considering the best interests and safety of everyone still managed to achieve an outstanding one-two victory these events was overseen by separate entities within the position. Mike Conway, Kamui Kobayashi, and Jose MarÌa involved in the rally, and of course the wider communi- with the superior performance of the Toyota TS050 HEV.” company until April 2015, when Toyota established Lopez finished second in the No. 7 TS050 HEV, leaving ty, it is not appropriate to conduct the rally,” event “Toyota has been pioneering hybrid electric technology GAZOO Racing (GR), to consolidate all of its motorsports both crews tied for first place in the drivers’ championship, chairman Andrew Papadopoulos said in a statement. for more than 20 years. Through this journey, we have activities under one in-house brand. Representing Toyota’s while the GR team stretched its lead in the manufacturer’s “Our thoughts are with the NSW community, been continuously developing and testing our machines belief that ‘the roads build the people, and the people build championship by 35 points. especially the people who have lost loved ones, liveli- under extremely challenging road conditions, including the cars,’ GR highlights the role of motorsports as a funda- The newly-introduced Success Handicap system was hoods and homes.” Estonia’s Ott Tanak wrapped up racing events such as WEC. These events provide us with mental pillar of Toyota’s commitment to making ‘ever-bet- implemented for the first time during the event, which his first World Rally title when he finished second to learnings and invaluable insights that inspire our efforts to ter’ cars. Harnessing years of experience gained under the imposes lap time penalties on LMP vehicles based on their Thierry Neuville in the rally of Catalonia just over create environmentally friendly vehicles that are engaging extreme conditions of various motorsports events, GR current standing in the championship leaderboard. The two weeks ago. and fun to drive. We extend our gratitude to our loyal fans aims to forge new technologies and solutions that bring impact of the regulations became apparent during the Tanak, who drives for Toyota but will switch to for their constant encouragement, and look forward to the freedom, adventure, and joy of driving to everyone. opening laps. With Buemi at the wheel, the No. 8 TS050 Hyundai next season, now finishes the season 36 their support during this promising season,” Miyamoto Following the team’s second one-two finish of the sea- HEV carried a one second-per-lap handicap, successfully points ahead of Belgian Thierry Neuville. Tanak is added. son, the success handicap on both vehicles will be holding off a strong challenge to lead from the start. the first non-Frenchman to win the title since Sebastien Buemi, Driver of the No. 8 TS050 HEV, said: increased for the next race, the 4 Hours of Shanghai on 10 Meanwhile, Kobayashi faced a 1.4 seconds lap-time penal- Norwegian Petter Solberg in 2003. Sebastien Loeb “I am really pleased with the race and the results. We exe- November. The lap time penalty will be identical for both ty in the No. 7 TS050 HEV, resulting in an exciting fight won it nine years straight with Sebastien Ogier win- cuted a clean race and managed the conditions well, so TS050 HYBRIDs, as they now have the same number of for second position. ning the last six. thanks a lot to the team for their hard work. Of course, it’s World Championship points. After taking their places in the top two positions, the Hyundai will win the manufacturers crown by virtue of being 18 points ahead of Toyota going into the now-cancelled Australian race. The cancellation announcement came after growing tension among drivers and crews who feared if the rally went ahead it would be in impossible conditions. With ash and thick smoke in the air, the teams had been told to vacate the service area and return to their hotels. Hyundai Motorsport said in a statement it had been “saddened” to witness the devastating bushfires and “we trust that this decision, taken by the organis- ers and the authorities, is the correct one and consid- ers the best interests and safety of everyone involved in the rally, and the wider community. “First and foremost, our thoughts and best wishes are with local firefighters, residents and officials who are affected by this critical situation.” Toyota Gazoo Racing said the cancellation “was the only right thing to do as our thoughts are with all those affected, their loved ones and people of NSW impacted by the dev- astating bushfires. “We’d like to send our deepest respect to the fire- fighters protecting and keeping us safe!” Toyota tweeted. Dozens of bushfires were burning out of con- trol in New South Wales as temperatures approached 40 Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) with winds forecast to top 60 kilometres (40 miles) per hour. — AFP

ance and then lying to cover up the order. The GMC’s Bull driver, would continue as their lineup next season. Aussie Sutton accused case is that the testosterone was used for “micro-dos- Albon to race Yesterday’s announcements left only struggling former ing” as a way of improving an athlete’s performance. champions Williams with a seat to be filled, although Their lawyer Simon Jackson has said that 62-year-old that is expected to go to 24-year-old Canadian of being a ‘doper’ by Sutton is being used as a scapegoat by Freeman. on at Red Bull Formula Two driver and team reserve Nicholas Latifi. Freeman denies the charge. Earlier yesterday, the tribu- Albon was tipped by Toro Rosso boss Franz Tost ex-Team Sky doctor nal ruled the general topic of erectile dysfunction could F1 team in 2020 before the season started as the year’s likely surprise be the subject of questions to Sutton in public. package and he has cemented his reputation with Any other questions about his medical history must strong performances alongside Verstappen, winner of LONDON: Former Team Sky head coach Shane Sutton be asked in private. The GMC had applied for all of LONDON: British-born Thai racer Alexander Albon two races in 2019. has been called “a doper” and a “serial liar” by the Sutton’s health matters to be heard in private session, will continue to partner Max Verstappen at Red Bull The Thai has finished all his seven races for Red lawyer of the team’s one-time doctor Richard Freeman at saying his anonymity had been “stripped away” by in 2020, the Formula One team announced yesterday. Bull in the top six, scoring 68 points in addition to the a medical tribunal in Manchester. Sutton, who resigned O’Rourke. The 23-year-old made his debut with Red Bull- 16 he took with Toro Rosso in the first half of the year. as British Cycling’s technical director in 2016 after The tribunal said Jackson had already brought up owned Toro Rosso this season but replaced under- He is now sixth in the overall standings. Last season, enjoying success with their track team, has been named erectile dysfunction in public session and the usual performing French driver Pierre Gasly at the energy however, Albon was racing in Formula Two and seem- as the person Freeman ordered testosterone for in 2011. process to secure anonymity for Sutton was “always drink brand’s senior team from the Belgian Grand ingly destined for a future with Nissan in the all-elec- “Our case about Mr Sutton is that he’s a habitual and bound here to be more illusionary than real” because of Prix in August. tric Formula E series before Red Bull stepped in. serial liar,” said Freeman’s lawyer Mary O’Rourke. “He’s a the Australian’s public profile. “Alex has performed extremely well since his debut “I am really excited to be partnering Max again for doper, with a doping history.” Sutton, who was accused Meanwhile, British cycling champion Harry Tanfield with the team in Belgium and his results — seven fin- next year and I know how fortunate I am to be given of discriminatory language while he was at British has signed on with AG2R La Mondiale for next season, ishes in the top-six — speak for themselves,” said this opportunity,” he said. “I’m hugely thankful that Cycling but cleared of all but one of the nine accusa- the French team said yesterday. team principal Christian Horner in a statement. Red Bull have put their trust in me and believed in my tions, denies he “bullied” Freeman into ordering 30 The 24-year-old who won the individual pursuit at “It’s extremely hard to deny that level of consisten- results since I joined the Team and for them to keep Testogel sachets to treat his erectile dysfunction. the British track championships last year will line up with cy and in tandem with a growing reputation as a tena- me in the car next year is a big deal. He is due to give evidence later yesterday. Freeman, Romain Bardet, top climber in the 2019 Tour de France, cious, fiercely committed racer, Alex has proved that “This year has been an incredible year for me and who was British Cycling and Team Sky’s doctor from in a team that has brought in four newcomers ahead of he fully deserves to continue his progress with Aston getting the call up to Red Bull mid-season was already 2009 till he resigned in 2017, is facing a charge of med- the 2020 season. Martin Red Bull Racing.” a big step, so now I will use the learnings from this ical misconduct from the General Medical Council. Team director Vincent Lavenu said he came close to Italy-based Toro Rosso confirmed separately that season and use the experience to improve and fight at They allege he ordered the Testogel sachets for the signing the Briton a year ago. “He is a talented rider who Gasly and Russian Daniil Kvyat, another former Red the front in 2020.” — Reuters National Cycling Centre in May 2011 knowing or believ- is going to help us in the time trials,” Lavenu said. “He ing it was intended for an athlete to enhance perform- will bring quality to the classics races.” — AFP 26 Sports Wednesday, November 13, 2019 Seahawks edge previously unbeaten 49ers 27-24 in NFL thriller ‘That was a team win and that’s what championship teams do’ LOS ANGELES: Seattle’s Jason Myers kicked a 42-yard they trailed by 10 or more points. “Our defensive unit had field goal as overtime expired to give the Seahawks a 27- a great game,” Wilson said. They made some incredible 24 victory over previously unbeaten San Francisco in an plays when they needed to. NFL thriller on Monday. “That was a team win. That’s what championship teams In a wild drama filled with stellar defensive plays and do.” Only reigning Super Bowl champion New England (8- each team missing a chance to win in overtime, the 1) has as many wins as the 49ers and Seahawks. Seahawks improved to 8-2 while dropping the 49ers to 8- 1, still a half-game atop Seattle in the NFC West division. TO THE LAST SECOND “I don’t ever remember playing in a game that was so Myers hit a 46-yard field goal to give the Seahawks a crazy, back and forth and back and forth,” Seahawks quar- 24-21 lead with 1:45 remaining but McLaughlin’s 47-yard terback Russell Wilson said. “It was an incredible game.” field goal equalized with one second remaining to force Deadlocked 24-24 after regulation time, the epic over-time. McLaughlin had only been signed last Thursday matchup needed the full 10 extra minutes to decide a win- after veteran 49er kicker Robbie Gould suffered a quad ner. Wilson completed 24-of-34 passes for 232 yards and a injury last week in practice. touchdown but delivered his first interception in 119 The Seahawks had a 21-10 lead when San Francisco throws to nearly doom Seattle. struck back on a key defensive play. San Francisco’s Jimmy Garoppolo completed 24-of-46 Wilson was sacked and lost a fumble that 49ers’ defen- passes for 248 yards, also with a touchdown and an inter- sive tackle DeForest Buckner returned 12 yards for a ception. The drama intensified in overtime as Wilson drove touchdown. Seattle deep into 49ers territory but was intercepted to Garoppolo flipped a pass to Kendrick Bourne for a 2- Dre Greenlaw at the San Francisco 4-yard line to thwart point conversion that lifted the hosts within 21-18 and the threat. McLaughlin lifted them level on a 39-yard field goal with The 49ers marched to the Seahawks 29 before being 6:21 remaining in regulation. stopped, but rookie kicker Chase McLaughlin, signed only Wilson threw a 3-yard touchdown pass to Jacob four days ago as an injury fill-in, was wide left on a 47- Hollister and, after Jadeveon Clowney sacked Garoppolo yard field goal attempt with 3:06 remaining. and recovered a fumble at the 49ers’ 24, Cris Carson After an exchange of punts, Seattle took over with 85 scored on a 1-yard run for a 21-10 Seattle edge. seconds remaining at their 36. Wilson scrambled for 21 Clowney had returned a Garoppolo fumble 10 yards for yards on third down to put the Seahawks in field goal a touchdown with 2:51 remaining in the second quarter to range, setting up the winning kick by Myers. pull Seattle within 10-7 at half-time. “We knew this game was going to come down to the San Francisco seized a 10-0 lead on Garoppolo’s 10- wire,” Wilson said. “Any time there’s a chance, we think yard touchdown pass to Bourne late in the first quarter SANTA CLARA: Chase McLaughlin #5 of the San Francisco 49ers misses a field goal attempt in overtime against we’ll find a way.” after McLaughlin kicked a 43-yard field goal to cap the the Seattle Seahawks at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. — AFP It was Seattle’s third win this season in games where opening drive. — AFP

India go into the first match in Indore boosted by a 2-1 not part of the T20 squad. “I never considered captaincy India look to Twenty20 series win over Bangladesh. Kohli, who opted as pressure or responsibility. If I keep thinking that as a out of the T20 matches, returns to lead the side that captain I have to take extra responsibility to carry the consolidate recently won their record 11th straight series at home. team forward then I will be in some pressure,” Mominul Australia primed to Rohit Sharma has been on hot form, hitting two cen- said after being named captain. turies and a double ton in his debut series as opener “But if I play my natural game, and think that I am a top spot against against South Africa. The pace department also looks set- batsman who needs to score for his team, then it will not end T20 World Cup tled despite the absence of injured Jasprit Bumrah and have any effect.” The second match of the series will be Bangladesh played a key part in the three convincing Test wins over the first day-night Test to be staged in India. Kolkata’s drought: Gilchrist South Africa. Eden Gardens will host the spectacle. Bangladesh, under new captain Mominul Haque, had a INDORE: Virat Kohli’s India will be aiming to strength- troubled build-up to a series after star all-rounder Shakib Squads MUMBAI: The Twenty20 World Cup is the only en their number one position in the world Test champi- Al Hasan was banned for two years, with one year sus- India: Virat Kohli (capt), Rohit Sharma, Mayank major piece of silverware missing from Australia’s onship when they start a two-match series against pended, by the International Cricket Council. Agarwal, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane, Hanuma trophy cabinet but the hosts are gearing up per- Bangladesh tomorrow. India start as favourites to pick He admitted failing to declare illegal approaches by Vihari, Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, fectly to end the drought next year, former wick- up 120 points from the two games against a Bangladesh bookies and the ban ruled Shakib out of the tour and next Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, etkeeper Adam Gilchrist has told Reuters. side missing key players. year’s World T20 in Australia. Earlier a player revolt put Umesh Yadav, Ishant Sharma, Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant Australia are the most successful side in the The hosts have recorded two sweeps in the five-day the India tour in doubt before the national board gave in Bangladesh: Mominul Haque (capt), Shadman Islam, 50-over World Cup with five titles but are yet to format since the start of the Test championship in and increased match payments. The touring side is also Imrul Kayes, Saif Hasan, Liton Das, Mushfiqur Rahim, taste success in the shortest format’s showpiece August, beating South Africa and the West Indies. New missing prolific opener Tamim Iqbal who took a break due Mahmudullah Riyad, Mohammad Mithun, Mosaddek event, which has been held six times since its Zealand and Sri Lanka are second and third, already to family reasons. Hossain, Mehedi Hasan, Taijul Islam, Nayeem Hasan, inaugural edition in 2007. 180 points behind though they have played only one Liton Das, Mushfiqur Rahim and Mahmudullah Riyad Mustafizur Rahman, Al-Amin Hossain, Abu Jayed, Ebadat Aaron Finch’s side beat Sri Lanka and Pakistan series each. will lead the team’s batting alongside Mominul who was Hossain. — AFP in recent back-to-back T20 series to go unbeaten in the format in 2019 and Gilchrist said home con- ditions would make Australia hard to beat when the World Cup starts next October. “I think they are really well-placed seeing how Torfaera, Iceland’s they’ve started the summer,” Gilchrist said in an interview. “They’ll love the conditions, they love off-road mania the grounds, they’re bigger grounds, they’ll play them well. “We got everyone available now, which is AKRANES: After more than half a century, revving great. I think Australia is, probably for the first engines in the tough off-road sport known locally as time ever, focusing on picking their best team “torfaera” still draw crowds who love the noise and dar- regularly and not just for the World Cups. “ ing drivers. t’s late summer and Akrafjall mountain, which Australia won 2-0 in India in February before looms over the small town of Akranes, has been turned blanking Sri Lanka and the world’s top-ranked into a temporary race track. T20 side Pakistan at home recently and they have Instead of asphalt, rocky terrain dotted with tufts of scheduled plenty of matches in the shortest for- grass serves as proving grounds for the drivers of 19 mat before next year’s tournament. purpose-built 4x4 vehicles. Known internationally as Gilchrist, who retired in 2008 after a glittering “Formula Offroad,” a more direct translation of the career spanning almost 12 years, said Australia Icelandic torfaera is “difficult driving” or “difficult road”. Ahead of the fourth of five rounds of the Icelandic had enough time to pin down their perfect combi- championship, the vehicles, which look like a cross nations for the shortest format. between a jeep and a dune buggy, are being prepared “I think they’re probably still working out for the challenge. At the wheel of “Bomban” (The bomb), whether to use two spin bowlers or one spin 30-year-old Olafur Ingjaldsson is a bag of nerves before bowler and a batting all-rounder like Mitch his first race. Marsh or (Marcus) Stoinis,” he said after a pro- “But it happens so fast that you forget everything. motional event in Mumbai for Tourism Western They say you can go and 10-20 seconds later it’s over,” Australia. “Ashton Agar is doing a really good job, he tells AFP, in a effort to reassure himself at the same and if you look at all the successful bowlers in time. The drivers are only protected by a helmet, a safety T20 around the world, they’re all spinners. Nine harness and the vehicle’s reinforced roof. Racing up and out of the top 10 in the rankings are spinners. down steep hills, the drivers try to pass through gates “They’ve got time to work that out but I think and earn points. Stopping or touching one of the gates they have got a really well-balanced squad.” results in points being deducted. Some drivers make the tracks, which include seemingly vertical hill climbs, look ‘WONDERFUL JOB’ effortless, while others get stuck in the dirt or tip over, Gilchrist says Tim Paine’s glovework is on a par leaving their cars looking like a turtle on its back. with the best in the world and Australia’s 34- year-old test captain was also doing a “wonderful NATIONAL SUCCESS job”. Batting talisman Steve Smith is banned from The suspense draws several thousand spectators. leadership roles until March because of his Crowds are filled with families and tickets cost around involvement in last year’s Cape Town ball-tam- 2,500 Icelandic kronur (around $20 or 18 euros). “The pering scandal and Paine has been credited with enjoyment is the excitement, hearing the noise and see- helping guide the test side out of the dark days ing people sort of trying the impossible,” said Tryggvi that followed. Thordarson, president of the Icelandic Motorsport While Paine also helped Australia retain the Association, which governs torfaera. Ashes on English soil for the first time since 2001 Starting in the early 1960s, the sport was born when earlier in the year Smith’s show with the bat dur- fans of 4x4s working for Icelandic rescue services began ing the series sparked calls for him to be restored to show what their vehicles were capable of in the hilly to the captaincy. terrain. The goal was originally to raise funds for their “I still think in test cricket you’ve got to be operations, and competitions were held between differ- looking to pick your best wicket-keeper,” said ent rescue teams that went head-to-head in off-road Gilchrist, who played 96 tests and 287 one-day races. The first official championship was held in 1965 in internationals. the Mosfellsdal Valley, near the capital Reykjavik. “Like every player he’s got to hold his spot in Formula Offroad has since spread outside Iceland, par- ticularly to other Nordic states, but it has also made its the team. As far as being selected as the best AKRANES: Known internationally as “Formula Offroad,” a more direct translation of the Icelandic torfaera is “dif- way to the US. available option for that player-type, I think he’s ficult driving” or “difficult road”. doing a wonderful job. EXPENSIVE CARS “What he took on, when he took it on, he in Successful drivers can be tight-lipped about how to a driver who also plays bass in a rock band. Meanwhile, One of the cars lining up for the Akrafjall race is achieve that. “The more you train, the better you get,” trying to limit breakage isn’t only aimed at keeping driv- partnership with (coach) Justin (Langer) and dubbed Hekla, and it packed around 1,000 horsepower all the players over the past 12 months have Thor Palsson, winner of 2018 and 2019 championships, ers safe, but also to protect their wallets, as cars cost under the hood. Drivers must be careful with that kind of replied when queried by AFP. between five and 15 million kronur (around $40,000 to done a remarkable job to just get a nice, stable power however, it isn’t just for speed. The tracks “are not balance back. Drivers, who are almost all amateurs, are often more $120,000). In the early 2000s, international TV channels that long and they are difficult, you have to turn ... so concerned with just finishing than getting a record time. like Eurosport and the BBC were interested in torfaera, “I can’t see any rush to push him out, as long speed is not an option,” mechanic Arnar Bjarkarsson tells as he’s still performing, like we all had to, to stay “I have to be really progressive and thinking what I’m which drew sponsors as well. But with the 2008 financial AFP. “The main thing is about power,” Bjarkarsson going to do and try to choose the best way to drive. And crisis, sponsors became scarce, forcing drivers and their in the team.” — Reuters explains, noting that all those horses had to be tamed. maybe it’s working or maybe not,” says Haukur Einarsson, teams to rely more and more on themselves. — AFP 27 Sports Wednesday, November 13, 2019 Emotions got the better of me, says dropped Sterling We are like a family and all families have disagreements: Southgate

LONDON: Raheem Sterling said he allowed his “emo- ence on Tuesday he would rather deal with the matter tions” to get the better of him leading to a brief alterca- publicly now than let it fester till his usual meeting with tion with Liverpool’s Joe Gomez that resulted in the the media on the eve of matches. Manchester City player being dropped for tomorrow’s The 49-year-old, clearly irked by how the informa- Euro 2020 qualifier against Montenegro. tion had leaked out regarding the set-to, said Sterling’s Sterling admitted on Instagram yesterday he and emotions had run over but “it is not the same for Joe Gomez “had words” when they met up at the England (Gomez)”. camp the day after Liverpool’s 3-1 win over defending However, he emphasised a line had been drawn champions City which left the latter nine points adrift of under the incident. “I love all of my players,” he said. Jurgen Klopp’s side. “We are like a family and all families have disagree- “Both Joe and I have had words and figured things ments. “The important thing is for a family to communi- out and moved on,” Sterling said. “We are in a sport cate and work through problems. where emotions run high and I am man enough to admit “I don’t expect as a manager to not have to deal with when emotions got the better of me. “This is why we issues, that’s part of the job. “Our focus is now on mov- play this sport because of our love for it — me and Joe ing forward.” Despite being dropped for tomorrow’s Gomez are good, we both understand it was a five to match Sterling took part in England squad training — 10-second thing... it’s done, we move forward and not as did Gomez — yesterday. make this bigger than it is. Sterling, who according to some reports had packed “Let’s get focus on our game tomorrow,” Sterling his bags but changed his mind when Liverpool mid- added. The Daily Mail reported that Gomez and fielder Jordan Henderson intervened and persuaded Sterling had to be separated by teammates on Monday him to stay, has been one of the stars of England’s qual- after a “physical confrontation”. The pair had also ification campaign, scoring eight goals in six games. clashed on the field towards the end of Sunday’s match. A draw against Montenegro at Wembley will be England manager Gareth Southgate moved quickly enough to guarantee England’s place at Euro 2020. to deal with the issue — arguably one of his achieve- Sterling has enjoyed a makeover in his image in the past ments during his time in the post has been to erase the year with less biting observations of his perceived rivalries between members from different clubs which lifestyle in the press and more positive headlines BURTON-ON-TRENT: England’s defender Joe Gomez (L) and England’s midfielder Raheem Sterling attend an plagued previous England squads. regarding his public stance against racism. England team training session at St George’s Park in Burton-on-Trent, central England yesterday, ahead of their The likes of former star defender Rio Ferdinand have Six Chelsea fans were banned — one for life — after Euro 2020 football qualification match against Montenegro. — AFP spoken about how when they used to join the England racially abusing him during a league game last season. camp he and Manchester United players would stick He also suffered abuse along with England team-mates rifle tattooed on his leg by revealing it was his pledge He has been hailed by London Mayor Sadiq Khan together and find it hard to mix with Chelsea or in their Euro qualifiers against Bulgaria and never to touch a gun following his father being shot for his campaigning against racism. “I’d go as far to say Liverpool stars. Montenegro. dead in Jamaica in front of his own father when the star he’s the best statesman we have (for fighting racism),” Southgate said in a hastily-organised press confer- The 24-year-old silenced the critics over having a was just two. Khan said in September this year. — AFP

which his team mate responded “Come back in May.” Liverpool have conceded 10 goals with only sec- High standards The healthy rivalry between the Merseyside club’s ond-placed Leicester City (eight) and Sheffield marauding full backs has seen them create chances on United (nine) letting in fewer. Robertson hailed the par with some of the best forwards in the world, remarkable progress of Liverpool-born Alexander- helping Liverpool’s adding venom to Liverpool’s already potent attack as Arnold, who is not far behind him with three assists Premier League they chase a first league title in 30 years. this season. full backs fire: “Me and Trent had big numbers last season in “Trent is 21 and he’s producing performances sharpshooters in terms of contributing to goals and stuff, but it was unbelievably and hopefully he keeps that up,” more than that,” Robertson, 25, told Liverpool’s web- Robertson said. “Hopefully the team keeps it up Andy Robertson site https://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/first- because we’re doing well so far and there’s confidence Africa as CAN team/372976-andy-robertson-man-city-reaction. in that changing room.” LONDON: A day after Liverpool’s Andy Robertson “Defensively we were also very good and this sea- More praise came from former Liverpool striker qualifying begins made his fourth assist of the Premier League season in son we’ve tried to do the same. We just try and pro- Peter Crouch. “Some of Trent’s passing is as good as a Sunday’s 3-1 victory over defending champions duce high standards in every single game — it’s not midfielder’s. I’ve played with Steven Gerrard and Xabi Manchester City, he issued a challenge to fellow full always possible.” Robertson and England’s Alexander- Alonso and I’d put him right up there,” Crouch told the JOHANNESBURG: English Premier League back Trent Alexander-Arnold. Arnold have combined for 30 league assists — 15 BBC in his role as an analyst. sharpshooters Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Sadio The Scotland captain posted a short video clip on each — since August 2018 when Liverpool began to “With what they do for this Liverpool team, Mane and Mohamed Salah flew to Africa this Twitter of himself smiling wryly with the caption hit top gear under manager Juergen Klopp. Robertson and Alexander-Arnold are redefining the week, seeking goals as 2021 Cup of Nations “Realising you have more assists than @trentaa98” to In the 12 games the pair have started this season, way full backs play.” — Reuters (CAN) qualifying kicks off. New Arsenal captain Aubameyang has claimed eight league goals this season and Liverpool duo Mane and Salah seven and six respectively, putting the trio among the top 10 scorers. The form of VAR has been a Gabonese Aubameyang, Senegalese Mane and Egyptian Salah will encourage their nations as success despite they face two matches each between this Wednesday and next Tuesday. Mane, who is looking good to succeed two- criticism: Swarbrick time winner Salah as African Footballer of the Year, will be first into action with Senegal hosting Congo Brazzaville in Thies today. LONDON: The use of the Video Assisted Referee Having scored for Liverpool in a 3-1 triumph (VAR) in the Premier League has been vindicated over reigning champions Manchester City Sunday despite several controversial decisions and criti- and travelled to Dakar Monday, Mane will have lit- cism from fans and pundits, the system’s chief Neil tle time to prepare for the Group I clash. Swarbrick said on Monday. Fortunately for 2019 Cup of Nations silver Speaking to the media after the latest round of medallists Senegal, whose defence is marshalled matches in which Sheffield United had a goal dis- by Napoli centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly, Congo allowed for offside against Tottenham Hotspur and have not impressed recently. Any outcome other Manchester City were denied a penalty for hand- than a comfortable win for Senegal would be sur- ball against Liverpool, Swarbrick defended the prising as the nation currently ranked first in Africa technology. launch another attempt to win a maiden Cup of “We are in the infancy with VAR, 12 match Nations title. weeks into the Premier League season, and you Aubameyang and Salah play tomorrow with need to give us time to operate and utilise it,” he Gabon away to central African neighbours the told Sky Sports. Democratic Republic of Congo in Group D and “It is working as we wanted. It’s taken quite a Egypt at home to Kenya in Group G. Salah will few years for other competitions or sports - the work with recently appointed Egypt coach likes of cricket and rugby union - to get to where Hossam el Badry for the first time, having missed a they are today regarding technology. It doesn’t warm-up win over Botswana last month because happen overnight.” of an injury. VAR was introduced in the Premier League this El Badry succeeded Mexican Javier Aguirre, season after trials in the League Cup and FA Cup. who was sacked after the Pharaohs flopped as 2019 Cup of Nations hosts, losing to South Africa Asked by the BBC how he would rate the use of at the last-16 stage. Another Premier League star VAR on a scale of one to 10, Swarbrick said: “I’d available to the new coach is Mahmoud give us around about seven-ish. We have more BURNLEY: File photo shows an electronic screen informs the spectators that the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) is checking a goal , which would have been Burnley’s second before VAR eventually rules it out during ‘Trezeguet’ Hassan, who scored for Aston Villa in a decisions correct with VAR than without it. weekend defeat at Wolves. “If the mark now is seven - early days - in two the English Premier League football match between Burnley and West Ham United at Turf Moor in Burnley, north west England on November 9, 2019. — AFP Kenya appeared at a Cup of Nations this year years’ time I’m hoping for maybe an eight and a for the first time since 2004 and edged Tanzania half or nine. “We are open to evolving with this - between group losses to eventual champions it’s not a case of we’re not budging. We will listen Algeria and runners-up Senegal. to feedback and where we can improve things, we games — were set to clash on Wednesday, but there Aubameyang, the son of a former international, will do.” Momota in shock was no indication why he had withdrawn from his and Gabon have unhappy memories of recent Cup Some pundits were less enthralled with the first match. Srikanth will now face either compatriot of Nations. They could not win any of three 2017 system which has also infuriated fans around the Sourabh Verma or Frenchman Brice Leverdez to group matches despite being hosts and made a world, mostly for decision-making delays which withdrawal from reach the quarterfinal. humiliating first round exit before faring even take up to several minutes. Former Chelsea strik- The 26-year-old has been on mixed form after worse in the following edition by failing to qualify. er Chris Sutton was one of the system’s harshest Hong Kong Open crashing out of the Denmark Open in October. Aubameyang struggled for form in Africa and critics. Momota, with over 300 wins under his belt, saw refused to travel from Gabon to South Sudan for a “Seven out of 10? Did he really say that with a his career descend into controversy in 2016 when he 2019 qualifier because he believed the chartered straight face? Come on, are you serious?” Sutton HONG KONG: World number one Kento Momota was suspended for more than a year for visiting an aircraft was unsafe. Only a handful of countries told the BBC. “There have been so many high-pro- unexpectedly withdrew from badminton’s Hong Kong illegal casino and was denied a spot at the 2016 Rio leave DR Congo capital Kinshasa with maximum file, horrific mistakes. They’ve got too much Open yesterday — without playing a match — leav- Olympics. The star, who was world number two at points and a realistic target for new Gabon coach wrong. I wanted VAR to work, I backed VAR, but ing Indian challenger Kidambi Srikanth to advance to the time, has since worked his way back to the top Patrick Neveu would be a draw. and his win in China had raised his Olympic hopes a they are making such a mess of it.” the second round. Algeria star Riyad Mahrez has managed only year ahead of the Tokyo Games. Former England goalkeeper Paul Robinson also The shock departure comes only a few days after two Premier League goals for Manchester City This year alone he claimed Japan’s first All pulled no punches in criticising VAR. “It’s been a the 24-year-old beat Taiwan’s world number two this season and was an unused substitute at Chou Tien-chen to claim his 10th title of the year at England men’s series title in March, retaining the bit of a disaster,” he said. It’s still a matter of opin- Liverpool. The ‘Desert Foxes’ hope this will not the Fuzhou China Open, seemingly on an unstop- Japan open — which also doubled up as a test event ion because it doesn’t clear up a clear and obvious affect his performance when the trophy-holders pable path to 2020 Olympic glory. for the 2020 Olympics — before triumphing at host shock 2012 African champions Zambia, who error, It’s just someone else’s opinion. Momota and Srikanth — who have played each Victor China Open, the Korea Open, and the failed to qualify for the last two Cup of Nations, in “It’s been a complete mess from day one and it’s other 15 times, with the Japanese player winning 12 Denmark Open. —AFP Group H.—AFP caused more problems than it’s worth.” — Reuters Established 1961 Sport

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Clippers earn win in Leonard’s reunion Three-pointer binge carries Jazz past Warriors

LOS ANGELES: Montrezl Harrell #5 of the LA Clippers goes up for a dunk during the game against the Toronto Raptors at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. — AFP

LOS ANGELES: Lou Williams scored 21 points off the points, seven rebounds and four assists in 22 minutes. bench to help the Los Angeles Clippers post a 98-88 vic- winning the first break point of the match but Berrettini tory over the visiting Toronto Raptors on Monday night. CELTICS 116, MAVERICKS 106 Federer ‘excited’ snuffed out the danger and held to take it into a tie- Kawhi Leonard, who led the Raptors to their first NBA Kemba Walker sank eight 3-pointers and scored 24 break. Federer upped the level of his game in the title last June, scored just 12 points on 2-of-11 shooting in of his 29 points in the second half to lead host Boston shootout, helped by some wayward shots from his his first game against his former club since leaving as a past Dallas. Jaylen Brown had 25 points and 11 to play Djokovic opponent plus a Berrettini double-fault and won it com- free agent. Leonard also had 11 rebounds, nine assists and rebounds, and Marcus Smart scored 17 as the Celtics fortably 7-2. The Swiss, clad in black, broke immediately three steals but committed nine turnovers. Montrezl extended their winning streak to eight. Boston played its at the start of the second set to leave the Italian with a LONDON: Roger Federer said he had “flushed away” mountain to climb. Harrell contributed 14 points, 11 rebounds and three first game without forward Gordon Hayward, who will the pain of his defeat in the Wimbledon final as he pre- Djokovic is hunting a sixth ATP Finals title to pull lev- miss six weeks after surgery to repair a fracture in his blocked shots for the Clippers. Patrick Patterson scored pares for a rematch against Novak Djokovic after keep- el with Federer’s record and is also seeking to pip Rafael 12 points, and JaMychal Green had 10 points and 12 left hand. Luka Doncic scored 34 points for the ing alive his hopes of a seventh ATP Finals crown yes- Nadal to the year-end number one ranking. On Monday, rebounds. Pascal Siakam recorded 16 points, 10 rebounds Mavericks, who lost for the first time in five road games. terday. The Swiss put himself back into the mix at the top seed Nadal lost his opener in Group Andre Agassi to and six assists for the Raptors. Norman Powell scored 15 end-of-season event with 7-6 (7/2), 6-3 win against defending champion Alexander Zverev while Stefanos points, Fred VanVleet had 14 points and eight assists, and GRIZZLIES 113, SPURS 109 Italian debutant Matteo Berrettini. Tsitsipas beat Daniil Medvedev. Chris Boucher added 13 points. Jaren Jackson Jr. scored a season-high 24 points and The third seed had put himself under enormous pres- Meanwhile, former world number one Kim Clijsters Dillon Brooks added 21 as visiting Memphis outlasted sure by losing his first round-robin match in Group could struggle to compete with the top players when she ROCKETS 122, PELICANS 116 San Antonio on the night the Spurs retired the jersey Bjorn Borg on Sunday to Dominic Thiem. The six-time returns to the WTA Tour in 2020 as the sport has James Harden scored 39 points and Russell number of longtime standout Tony Parker. Jae champion was not at his fluent best yesterday but ulti- become more physically demanding during the eight Westbrook added 26 as visiting Houston won its fourth Crowder’s second-chance 3-pointer with 1:48 to play mately had too much for his Italian opponent, who had years she spent in retirement, Naomi Osaka’s former consecutive game, beating the injury-depleted New gave the Grizzlies a 111-108 lead, which it did not relent. won just three games against Djokovic in his opener. coach said. The popular Belgian won four Grand Slam Orleans. Harden scored 13 straight points as the Jonas Valanciunas had 18 points and grabbed 12 If Austrian fifth seed Thiem beats Djokovic in the titles before retiring from the sport for a second time in Rockets took command midway through the fourth rebounds, and Brandon Clarke scored 14 points off the evening match, he would seal one of the two semi-final 2012 but in September the 36-year-old announced that quarter. Eric Gordon came off the bench to add 17 bench as the Grizzlies snapped a two-game losing spots in the group, leaving the others to scrap it out for she would come out of retirement again because of her points, and Clint Capela had 11 points and 20 rebounds. streak. Aldridge led the Spurs with 19 points, with Rudy the second. Federer, 38, will face the Serbian second love for the sport. “It’s hard to say what I expect from JJ Redick scored 24 to lead the Pelicans, who played Gay hitting for a season-high 18, Derrick White adding seed on Thursday in a repeat of July’s marathon Kim as I don’t know how she is physically. Tennis really without Brandon Ingram (knee), Lonzo Ball (groin) and 15, Bryn Forbes scoring 14 and DeMar DeRozan con- Wimbledon final, during which he squandered two got way more physical the last few years on the WTA Zion Williamson (knee). Josh Hart scored 19 points, and tributing 12. championship points on his own serve. Tour,” Sascha Bajin, who guided Osaka to two Grand Jrue Holiday added 18 points, 11 assists and nine The Swiss was asked after his win against Berrettini Slam titles and was named 2018 WTA coach of the year, rebounds. TIMBERWOLVES 120, PISTONS 114 whether that defeat had left emotional or mental scars. told the WTA website. Andrew Wiggins poured in 33 points, and “We’ll find out, but I think it’s all flushedaway from my “For sure, she can still turn matches with her champi- side,” said Federer, who added that it had taken him two onship mindset and playing the right ball in big JAZZ 122, WARRIORS 108 Minnesota spoiled the return of Blake Griffin with a win at Detroit. Wiggins, who surpassed the 8,000- weeks at most to get over the loss. moments, but I really don’t know if that’s going to be Mike Conley and Donovan Mitchell combined for six “A lot of water has gone under the bridge since then. enough to compete in this modern age.” career-point mark in the first half, added six 3-pointers in a five-minute flurry late in the second “We have played a lot of matches since, and I think we Clijsters, who first retired in 2007 to start a family, quarter, helping Utah build a commanding lead en route rebounds and five assists. Karl-Anthony Towns sup- both look back at a great match. I think we both can had planned to resume her career in January but then to a victory over Golden State in San Francisco. Rudy plied 25 points, eight rebounds and six assists while take away some confidence from the match.” He added: delayed her comeback after suffering a knee injury. Bajin Gobert recorded 25 points and a game-high 14 Jake Layman contributed 16 points off the “Actually, it’s good for me to play him again, and maybe believes Clijsters has the advantage of experience if she rebounds, and Mitchell added 23 points and Conley 22 Minnesota bench. Treveon Graham added 13 points that all helps to get a chance to get him back or whatev- decides to chase a fifth singles Grand Slam title. for Utah, which won its third straight. Coming off 52- and six rebounds. Griffin missed the first 10 games er it is, but at the end of the day, I’m here for the World “I can’t wait to actually see it... it’s easier for someone and 30-point games on the road, the Warriors’ of the season due to hamstring and knee injuries. He Tour Finals and not because of the Wimbledon finals.” to climb back to the top once you’ve been there. You D’Angelo Russell led all scorers with 33 points. had 19 points, seven rebounds and six assists in 24 Both Federer and eighth seed Berrettini were solid on know what you have to do. The biggest challenge is Returning from a five-game absence caused by a liga- minutes. Luke Kennard led the Pistons with 25 serve in the first set of their contest. The Swiss eventual- going to be competing again on a daily basis... bringing ment injury in his left hand, Draymond Green had four points and seven rebounds. —Reuters ly earned himself the sniff of a chance in the 12th game, it every day,” he added.—Agencie