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Wednesday 15 May 2019 | 10 Ramadan 1440 www.thepeninsula.qa Volume 24 | Number 7892 | 2 Riyals Get your Box of Joy every day on Ooredoo Apppp Amir hosts Iftar banquet for Armed Forces, MoI officers

Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani hosted yesterday an Iftar banquet in honour of the commanders and senior officers of the Armed Forces, the Ministry of Interior (MoI) and various security bodies, on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan. The banquet was attended by H H Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Personal Representative of the Amir. It was also attended by Prime Minister and Interior Minister H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani, as well as a number of Their Excellencies Sheikhs. `P2 Metro to boost real estate sector

SACHIN KUMAR Past experiences in other near metro stations. THE PENINSULA countries have showed that “Once the metro becomes fully opera- properties located near metro tional, areas that have been poorly connected The project will further boost or are in a secondary location such as Lusail the country’s real estate sector. The areas stations have commanded and Al Wakrah will have the potential to help closer to the metro stations are likely to premium compared to deliver a wider range of real estate projects. benefit the most from the project as they are properties far from stations. These neighbourhoods are expected to expected to attract new real estate projects. benefit and have the potential to outperform “One of the significant impacts of rail the wider market over the longer term” transit projects is the impact on the real estate “Although there are many factors which Pawel Banach said. market. Numerous accounts of recent expe- impact the value of a property such as Another potential impact of the Doha riences with the impact of rail transit on location, quality, amenities etc; nearness of Metro on real estate is the expected long- property values have surfaced within the past the property to the metro system can become term increase in supply along metro routes. two decades regionally and internationally. a value deciding factor,” he said. Regionally it has been observed, that routes Proximity to the metro system in Qatar may “In Singapore, properties located five along the existing and potential rail transit potentially become a trigger for real estate minutes away from a rail station tended to system become popular for future real estate activity and development,” Pawel Banach, attract more demand and received a premium developments and attractive for investors. Amir awards Hamad bin Khalifa General Manager, ValuStrat told The of 10 to 15 percent in price compared to prop- He also added that rental rates and Peninsula. erties located further away,” Banach explained. absorption of buildings in close proximity to Sash to Dr Ibrahim Al Ibrahim The partial operations of Doha Metro Red Doha Metro has become a big hit among res- metro stations are also expected to grow QNA/DOHA Line was launched last Wednesday with idents as more than 86,000 people used the especially in areas which are secondary. trains running between in the north trains in the first two days after its launch. “There is a range of factors which may poten- Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani awarded the Hamad bin to Al Wakrah in the south. The full opening The areas near stations are expected tially drive this trend, one of the most Khalifa Sash to the Economic Adviser at the Amiri Diwan H E Dr Ibrahim of the network is expected by 2020. Past an increase in construction activity and important being affordability. Over 50 Al Ibrahim, in recognition of his sincere efforts towards the State of experiences in other countries have showed launch of new real estate projects. Going percent of the households in Qatar are Qatar. The reception was attended by the Deputy Amir H H Sheikh Abdullah that properties located near metro stations forward, in order to balance the rising cost middle-income, therefore rents in this bin Hamad Al Thani, and the Prime Minister and Interior Minister H E have commanded premium compared to of living, potential home renters may segment have performed comparatively Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani. Dr Al Ibrahim expressed properties far from stations. increasingly demand for property located better than others,” he added. his deep pride and gratitude to the Amir for this honour. Collection offices equipped with gold scales to calculate Zakat

SANAULLAH ATAULLAH Ramadan when most Muslims points throughout the country THE PENINSULA prefer to give this obligatory and they work from 9am to 3pm alms due to religious and 8:30pm till midnight,” said The Ministry of Awqaf and importance. Al Kubaisi. Islamic Affairs represented by Al Kubaisi was speaking at a He said that the collectors Zakat Fund Department has recent event on the preparations are also available at major provided gold scales to its Zakat and activities of Zakat Fund shopping complexes from collection offices/points and Department during Ramadan. 10am to 4pm and 8:30pm till trained collectors to calculate “Zakat Collection Section at the midnight during holy month of accurate amount of Zakat in gold Department offers service of cal- Ramadan. and gold jewellery. The culating Zakat amount in gold “The Department offers Department also offers service through its collection offices quick service by dedicating two of calculating Zakat in shares which were provided gold experts to receive the calls of and animals. scales,” said Al Kubaisi. people seeking information Head of the Zakat Fund He said that the collectors about the Zakat throughout the Department, Jassim bin who were given special training year but during Ramadan the Mohamad Al Kubaisi, said that are able to calculate Zakat in efforts are intensified because Festive decorations the Department intensified shares and animals at the offices most of the people give Zakak Doha Corniche is adorned with festive lights and colourful decorations as part of the holy month of efforts to facilitate people in cal- across the country. “We have 34 during this spiritual month,” Al Ramadan. PIC: BAHER AMIN/THE PENINSULA culating Zakat amount during Zakat collection offices and Kubaisi said. `P3 'Summer in Qatar' to kick off with elaborate Eid schedule

THE PENINSULA attractions that will be open to geared towards families, with Qatar an attractive destination Among the newest summer country’s first indoor snow park DOHA public from the first day of Eid children’s shows and movie pre- for Eid holidays” She added, attractions this year, are three with a cutting-edge snow- Al Fitr. mieres, as well as concerts and “The summer festivities, which unique indoor theme parks making system, is also expected To kick off its biggest ‘Summer Mashal Shahbik from QNTC sports. With more than 30 this year include both Eid hol- operated by Trimoo Parks and to open this summer. Virtuocity- in Qatar’ program, Qatar commented “We are excited to public and private sector idays, form a key part of our located inside Doha Festival City. a gaming and eSports venue National Tourism Council launch the biggest Summer in partners offering a range of strategy to energise the tourism The first ever Angry Birds World spanning over 4,500 sqm will (QNTC) has announced a number Qatar program. This year’s exciting promotions and activ- sector through diversifying theme park launches its new host a FIFA E-Sports Cup in part- of entertainment shows and new entertainment offerings are ities, we are excited to make Qatar’s events calendar.” outdoor area. Snow Dunes – the nership with PSG. `P3 02 HOME WEDNESDAY 15 MAY 2019 Amir hosts Iftar banquet for Armed Forces, MoI officers

Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani hosted an Iftar banquet in honour of the commanders and senior officers of the Armed Forces, the Ministry of Interior (MoI) and various security bodies, on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan. The banquet was attended by H H Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Personal Representative of the Amir. It was also attended by Prime Minister and Interior Minister H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani, as well as a number of Their Excellencies Sheikhs. MOTC calls for innovative digital content entries for World Summit Awards THE PENINSULA society, WSA seeks to raise awareness and empowerment. to pitch their projects to an international in the UN Declaration of Human Rights. DOHA give recognition to the best e-Content A local jury, chaired by the national on-site panel. Submissions that encourage war, violence produced all around the world. expert of WSA for Qatar, Reem Al Man- All submissions must be no more than or discrimination, will not be accepted. The Ministry of Transport and Commu- Companies, institutions and indi- soori, MOTC Assistant Undersecretary of two years old (after January 1, 2017) when Similarly, submissions that violate inter- nications (MOTC) is now accepting appli- viduals across the country are now invited Digital Society Development Affairs, will submitted to the competition, and may national copyright provisions will be cations at national level for the “World to join the competition by submitting their assess the submissions and select one include any applications that offer useful, excluded. Summit Awards 2019”. The World Summit best digital content applications to qualified work for each category to rep- high quality, innovative digital content Qatari entrepreneur and inventor Awards (WSA) is an international compe- compete in eight award categories, with resent Qatar. such as webpages, interactive and SMS- Mohammed Al Jefairia won the WSA for tition that selects and promotes the world’s winners representing Qatar at the world The international selection process based products, etc. Digital Innovation 2018 in the Inclusion best start-ups in digital content and inno- level. Applications will be accepted until involves four stages, from local country Submitted projects should be real ven- & Empowerment Category for his project vative applications that are having a June 10, 2019. selection to a global shortlist of five tures that are already up and running. Deaf Pedia — a platform that supports the significant impact on improving society. The eight award categories are: gov- projects per category, and finally the Incomplete trial versions will not be deaf by offering an open source platform Combining an ongoing series of interna- ernment & citizen engagement, health & announcement of the winners. Jury panels accepted and will be automatically to share and improve sign language. tional events and activities with a global wellbeing, environment & green energy, consist of renowned international experts. eliminated. Those interested in joining the com- network of start-ups, social entrepreneurs, business & commerce, learning & edu- Winners will be announced to the public All work must be free of offensive or petition are invited to send detailed infor- mentors, jurors, speakers, experts, cation, culture & tourism, smart settle- and will be invited to the WSA Global Con- plagiarised content and may not violate mation on their work to MOTC via email: government leaders, academics and civil ments & urbanisation, and inclusion & gress where they will have the opportunity human rights as laid out [email protected]. WEDNESDAY 15 MAY 2019 HOME 03 Shura Council Speaker meets Ambassadors of China and Pakistan

The Speaker of the Shura Council, H E Ahmed bin Abdullah bin Zaid Al Mahmoud, met separately yesterday with the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to the State of Qatar, Li Chen, and the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Syed Ahsan Raza Shah. During the meetings, they discussed the bilateral relations and the ways to bolster and develop them, particularly in the parliamentary area. The meetings also reviewed a number of topics of common interest. The Ambassadors praised the great success of the 140th General Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), held in Doha in April under the chairmanship of the Speaker of the Council, and the distinct arrangements and organisation which had a major impact in achieving its success. The meetings were attended by a number officials of the Shura Council. vehicle inspection Qatar, Nepal discuss relations QNA / DOHA centre receives 500-800 vehicles daily Minister of Administrative Development, Labour and Social Affairs H E Yousef bin Mohammed Al Othman Fakhro met yesterday with SIDI MOHAMED heavy vehicles, therefore, they the Ambassador of Nepal to the State of Qatar, Prof. Ramesh Prasad THE PENINSULA will no longer be required to Koirala, on the occasion of the end of his tenure in the country. enter Doha or Al Wakra for During the meeting, they discussed bilateral relations and means Major Mohammed Ali Dajran, inspection purpose. of boosting and developing them. Technical Inspection Officer at The inauguration of the new Wadi Al Banat Technical Vehicle technical inspection stations Inspection Centre, said that the comes within the framework of station daily receives 500 to 800 the Ministry of Interior’s direc- ‘Summer in Qatar’ to vehicles. tives to decentralise and provide He also talked about allo- services to citizens and residents cating a mobile station for tech- in their locations. begin with elaborate nical inspection in Al Ruwais, About VIP services at Fahes providing all services such as stations, through which anyone Eid schedule Istimara renewal service, trans- can get inspection of their ferring of vehicle ownership and vehicles done within five FROM PAGE 1 QR200 spent at any of the par- many other services. The work minutes, Major Mohammed Ali ticipating outlets in these malls, days of the mobile inspection One of Fahes stations. Dajran said the VIP service is still The family favourite returns shoppers can be part of the three station are announced by Fahes. under study. He also mentioned on the first day of Eid Al Fitr. raffle draws being held It serves the north and south that the renewal of vehicle Spread out over the expansive throughout the summer. Prizes areas. technology regarding vehicles technical inspection station in Istimara through the application ground floor of the Doha Exhi- include cash and cars worth up Speaking to The Peninsula inspection. the country and receives both of Metrash 2 and the renewal of bition & Convention Center, the to QR2m, with a grand prize of on the sidelines of the sym- Major Ali Dajran said that the heavy and light vehicles, he said insurance electronically con- Entertainment City offers fun for McLaren Spider 570s (2018 posium organised on Saturday vehicle inspection is not taking the opening will be soon this tributed to the flow of traffic all ages including bouncy castles, model). by the Media and Traffic more than a few minutes and it year without giving specific time. within the station. mini-golf course, exciting rides, Qatar Museum’s Culture Awareness Department of the serves many areas like Madinat The station will provide The General Directorate of skill games, video games, as well Pass Plus and Culture Pass General Directorate with people Khalifa, , Dafna, The Pearl technical inspection for both Traffic seized more than 5,000 as live entertainment shows, Family offers benefits such as of the Constituency Number 2, and other nearby areas. heavy and light vehicles and will vehicles escaping from technical food, beverage and shopping exclusive discounts on tourism he pointed out that the technical About Al Mazroua Station have 16 inspection lines which inspection in the first three options. It will be open daily products, outdoor, mall and inspection station uses the latest (Fahes), which will be the largest would mainly serve trucks and months of last year. from 12:30pm to 10:00pm and retail activities, family enter- 1:30-11pm on Fridays. An indi- tainment as well as a variety of vidual entry ticket costs QR15 calligraphy classes and col- with day passes and season ouring classes throughout the Qatar has responsibility to protect civilians passes range between QR150 – season. Available at the National QR1,250. Individual game prices Museum of Qatar, The Museum range from QR10 to QR35. of Islamic Arts or at the Mathaf: from war crimes and ethnic cleansing Adding to the season’s festivities Arab Museum of Modern Art. will be the vibrant Eid celebra- A wide range of hotels and QNA/BRUSSELS tions at Katara Cultural village, hotel apartments will offer dis- Souq Waqif and Souq Al counts of up to 25 percent, valid Ambassador Dr Mutlaq bin Wakrah. These will include cul- for stays between June 4 – Majed Al Qahtani, the Special tural performances, musical acts August 16 along with several Envoy of the Minister of Foreign and family shows with a special additional incentives and pro- Affairs for Counterterrorism, fireworks display at Katara Cul- motions at facilities. Partici- Mediation in Dispute Resolution tural Village. pating hotel groups include and the National Focal Point for From the first to the fifth day Katara Hospitality, Al Rayyan the Responsibility to Protect of Eid Al Fitr, all participating Hospitality hotels and Marriott Civilians from Cruel Crimes at malls will put on free enter- International hotels in Qatar. the Global Centre for the tainment shows for shoppers Qatar Airways will offer a dis- Responsibility to Protect Focal and families looking for some count of 25 percent on all flights Points, underlined that the State The participants at the meeting. indoor fun. Besides the shows, to Doha from more than 160 of Qatar has integrated respon- there will be a special Meet & destinations worldwide, for sibility for protecting civilians Greet session with Captain travel to Qatar anytime between from atrocities, particularly war countries, as well as through good or mass atrocities. referring to the Syrian crisis as an Marvel and Hulk at these malls. May 30 – August 16. Moreover, crimes, crimes against humanity, offices, mediation and preventive All Member States of the example which consequences Lagoona Mall will have a special Al Maha Services, Qatar Airways’ genocide and ethnic cleansing, diplomacy to prevent and resolve United Nations are part of this have affected all. He stressed the show ‘Aladdin’, at 5pm. Woody personalized meet and assist in its foreign policy. conflicts. document and therefore com- importance of integrating the and Buzz Lightyear fans can service is also offering up to 25 He was addressing the He stressed that the respon- mitted to the responsibility to responsibility for protection with enjoy Toy Story 4, premiering percent discount on all their annual ninth meeting of the sibility to protect represents a legal protect civilians and must always the foreign policies from a stra- this Eid. The nine malls partici- services during the summer. Global Network of R2P Focal obligation for all countries, and keep this in mind and consider it tegic perspective as well. pating in this year’s summer fun Qatar Airways’ long-haul Points in Brussels. that all Member States of the as the starting point for discussions Dr Al Qahtani underlined include: Doha Festival City, Mall passengers can also take Dr Al Qahtani said that this United Nations had been bound on the appropriateness and importance for the National Focal of Qatar, Lagoona Mall, advantage of the stopover integration has been done by by this commitment at least since importance of the responsibility Point to be able to establish and Landmark Mall, Gulf Mall, Tawar package, in partnership with addressing the root causes of vio- 2005, when world leaders agreed to protect countries and foreign conduct an early warning and risk Mall, Al Khor Mall, Hyatt Plaza, QNTC, designed to give travelers lence in some countries and soci- on that unanimously in the 2005 policies from a legal perspective, identification system, noting that and Al Mirqab Mall. transiting through Qatar the eties and by trying to address the World Summit document, which Ambassador Al Qahtani added. early warning and early prevention Starting June 4, retailers at opportunity to discover the local drivers of violence, including refers to the obligation of States He noted that failure to are equally important, and that pre- these malls will be offering up country with free luxury hotel violent extremism that could lead not to kill their people and to prevent and stop atrocities will vention is indeed a continuous to 70 percent discounts and stays and complimentary transit to terrorism and atrocities in some protect them from heinous crimes have dire consequences for all, process and must be maintained. special promotions. For every visas. Collection offices equipped with gold scales to calculate Zakat FROM PAGE 1 projects to support needy fam- that a total of 9,400 people will Rashid and Umm Al Amad. Head of the Zakat Fund ilies during Ramadan. Under the benefit from these projects. Zakat is a form of alms- Department, Jassim bin Mohamad program the Department dis- The Department also plans giving treated in Islam as a reli- Al Kubaisi, said that automated tributed food baskets to 4,450 to launch an awareness cam- gious obligation, which, by machines were opened under needy people ahead of Ramadan. paign from mid of Ramadan to Quranic ranking, is next after Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB) for “Under two programs which educate the people about the prayer in importance. As one of receiving donations from philan- will be implemented ahead of obligation of Zakat in outer areas the Five Pillars of Islam, zakat is thropists ahead of Ramadan. Eid-Al-Fitr 3,500 and 1,450 including Al Ruwais, Al Khor, Al a religious obligation for all Zakat Fund Department is needy people will get financial Zakhira, Al Wukair, Dukhan, Al Muslims who meet the necessary Head of the Zakat Fund Department, Jassim bin Mohamad Al Kubaisi implementing a number of support,” said Al Kubaisi adding Jabiliya, Lakhraib, Rawdat Al criteria of wealth. 04 HOME WEDNESDAY 15 MAY 2019 MME attends London conference on biotechnology, microbiology

THE PENINSULA The Ministry’s partici- environmental microbes. DOHA pation comes as part of In addition, Amina Al Malki its continuous keenness presented a research on the The Ministry of Municipality and importance of rare microbes Environment (MME) represented to develop work in the newly discovered in the Qatari by the Agricultural Researches scientific research field, marine environment and Dr. Mai Department participated in the to promote its network Al Ghanem touched on the 17th conference on biotech- of relations with importance of marine envi- nology and microbiology in ronment organisms, especially London, organised by Animal various countries in the environmental microbes, in and Plant Health Agency (APHA) world to serve common finding new natural alternatives and FERA. interests, goals and for use as antibiotics and The ministry’s participation aspirations. insecticides. comes as part of its continuous In addition Reem Al Haydoos keenness to develop work in the spoke about the importance of scientific research field, to of agriculture, biotechnology, the use of modern techniques in promote its network of relations animal and plant research, food microbiology and biotechnology with various countries in the security, bee health, crop pro- in the study and identification of The participants at the 17th conference on biotechnology and microbiology in London. world to serve common interests, tection, food and feed quality and the genetic origin of marine goals and aspirations. environmental chemical safety. organisms “fish”. Its participation also aims to On the sidelines of the con- APHA and FERA are of the a number of consultative Researches Department, as well terrestrial animals. open wide areas for exchanging ference, the ministry’s delegation most important scientific and meetings with the Department as the issue of food safety, agri- They also discussed crop experiences and cooperation in under the leadership of head of research centers in the United for Environment, Food and Rural cultural crops and cooperation health, biosecurity, food and feed various scientific fields, espe- the Agricultural Researches Kingdom and the world. In this Affairs (Defra), APHA and FERA. in aquaculture in addition to the safety, quality and risks of envi- cially in the field of training Department Hamad Sakit Al context, the ministry, repre- During the meetings, they importance of controlling anti- ronmental pollution on food, researchers in the ministry and Shammari, presented a number sented by the Agricultural discussed ways of joint research microbial microbes, monitoring fodder, pest control, insect use developing their specialized and of researches in areas related to Researches Department on the cooperation between these endemic diseases and new and as a source of protein, and food research capacities in the field the marine environment and sidelines of the conference, held agencies and the Agricultural emerging threats in pastoral and for animals and fish. Vodafone and Talabat join hands to donate Iftar meals THE PENINSULA impact our social responsibility DOHA programmes make year after year, especially during the holy Vodafone Qatar and Talabat have month of Ramadan. We’re happy joined hands to spread the to be joining hands with our stra- generous spirit of Ramadan by tegic partner Talabat this year to making it easy for customers to give back to the community and donate. From May 16 to 26, the first involve the public in this.” 1,000 customers who make a food Talabat Managing Director for delivery order on Talabat daily, Qatar Francisco De Sousa com- Vodafone will automatically make mented, “We’re proud to be joining an Iftar meal donation on their hands with Vodafone and Qatar behalf that will benefit Qatar Char- Charity during the holy month to ity’s “Feed the Fasting” programme. fulfill our theme for this year of Participation in the initiative who use Talabat. “Generous Hearts, Generous has been made seamless for Tal- The initiative is being Plates.” We are uniquely posi- abat’s customers and does not organised as part of Vodafone tioned to help our customers share require any changes to App set- Qatar’s wide corporate social delicious food not just with their tings or use of activation codes. responsibility programme during loved ones, but with the com- When customers complete their the holy month under the banner munity at large.” Vodafone Qatar delivery order, they will receive a of the Company’s Ramadan cam- and Talabat first formed a part- The month of Holy Quran message from Talabat confirming paign #ShukranFromTheHeart. nership in February this year when their automatic donation made by Mohammed Mahdi Al Yami, it was announced that Vodafone’s Children and elders reciting Holy Quran at a Masjid during the holy month of Ramadan in Doha yesterday. Vodafone. The initiative is not Director of External Affairs, Red postpaid customers would The Quran was first revealed to Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) during the month of Ramadan. limited to Vodafone Qatar cus- Vodafone Qatar, said: “Vodafone benefit from Talabat Go to enjoy PIC: SALIM MATRAMKOT / THE PENINSULA tomers and is open to all those Qatar is proud of the positive free and quicker deliveries. beIN SPORTS to broadcast General Cleanliness Department removes animal carcasses exclusive documentary on Friday THE PENINSULA areas of the country in the past,” DOHA said Al Shafi. THE PENINSULA the teams hopes and aspirations He said that dumping dead DOHA going into the tournament. The Ministry of Municipality and animals at random is a bad The Qatar U20 team have a Environment represented by practice which affects the envi- beIN SPORTS, the global sports tough act to follow after the General Cleanliness Department ronment and causes littering broadcaster, will premiere an success of the senior team has removed 105 carcasses of around. “Some careless people exclusive documentary titled earlier this year when they won animals under a cleaning try to destroy the efforts of the ‘Qatar U20, the Next Gener- their first ever Asian Federation campaign around animal farms Department to ensure hygiene ation’ on Friday, at 22:00 Doha Cup (AFC) 2019 in Abu Dhabi, in Al Sheehaniya last week. in all over the country,” said Al time (GMT +3) on beIN SPORTS UAE. “The campaign aims at Shafi. HD 1. Following on this magnif- removing wastes dumped at ran- The Head of the General The 56-minute-long docu- icent achievement, the docu- domly and dead animals from Cleanliness Department urged mentary takes an in-depth look mentary highlights the evo- all over the country,” said Head people — citizens and expatriates into the preparations of the lution of football in Qatar over of the General Cleanliness — to throw waste in garbage Qatar U20 National Football the last decade and the impor- Department, Safar Mubarak Al bins. He asked the owners of Team who are set to participate tance given to the youth set up. Shafi. animal farms to put the carcass The workers of General Cleanliness Department removing animal in the upcoming U20 FIFA With state-of-the-art facilities, He said that the cleaning of animals to inside the large carcass in Al Sheehaniya. World Cup in Poland. beIN and a philosophy built on devel- operation was conducted containers placed around the SPORTS was given exclusive oping young talent, Qatar’s next smoothly without any affect on animal farms to ensure the access to the team’s training generation have a bright future routine cleaning work of the made to clean the areas on pros- carrying out a number of hygiene and protect the camp and sat down to discuss ahead. Department. “An action plan was perity basis which helped in cleaning operations at several environment. Katara Ramadan Chess Open Championship kicks off THE PENINSULA The championship was championship a door to many amateur DOHA players towards professionalism. monitored and supervised The championship was monitored The Cultural Village Foundation – Katara by internationally and supervised by internationally opened the Katara Ramadan Open Chess accredited referees who accredited referees who maintained strict Championship on Monday at building 15, maintained strict rules and rules and regulations for the game to with the participation of 102 professional meet with the standards of international international chess players. regulations for the game chess championships. “A player is only Dr Khalid bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti, the to meet with the standards allowed with two illegal moves or else General Manager of Katara, opened the of international chess they will be disqualified from the game, Championship by making the first move championships. in addition to that, mobile phone are to announce the beginning of the tourna- strictly prohibited during the games as ments that will run for seven days, until well as no friends or family members are next Tuesday. to register and enrol in the championship, allowed inside the championship hall”, Dr Sulaiti assured that Katara is keen but due to the limit of the places, nearly Yousef Al Mahasna, an international on spreading this game among the Qatari 102 players were selected to qualify and referee, said. society and support players and amateurs compete in the championship. Players also praised the great organ- The players seen doing their moves and manoeuvres at the ongoing Katara who want to move to the next level and “The championship this year also ising the championship has and the great Ramadan Open Chess Championship. hit the international level. offers much bigger prizes, so the first 10 improvements it has witnessed. Emad Championship coordinator and the accreditation from the International in this year’s championship, Aziz assured places are awarded while the winner in Salhi, a participant in the championship manager, Hussein Aziz said that this year, Chess Federation which makes it a chance that the success of the championship was the first place will get QR6,000”, he said. said that the championship this year has the Katara Ramadan Chess championship for the international players to achieve reflected by the large number of appli- Aziz noted that there was an outstanding seen many new improvements which has witnessed a big time c=improvements more points and add to their careers”, he cants by professional international players number of young players participating attracted many professional interna- in all ways. “First of all, we have acquired said. Highlighting the new improvements from all around the world who submitted below 12 years old which makes the tionally registered players. WEDNESDAY 15 MAY 2019 HOME 05 QC-PWF fundraising event generates over QR1.3m

THE PENINSULA The donations while financially supported by DOHA generated during the AWQAF and operated by PWF exclusive fundraising to help eradicating child illiteracy The Qatar Charity (QC) in part- event will be utilised amongst Pakistani Community nership with Pakistan Welfare in Qatar. Forum (PWF) has generated over for the educational Ahmad also unveiled PWF’s QR1.3m donations during the and welfare activities next project which is Community exclusive fundraising event held of destitute Pakistani Development Program under on May 10 by the Pakistani community in Qatar. which skill training would be Community residing in Qatar. offered in variety of trades to Fareed Khalil Al Siddieqy, expatriate Pakistani youngsters Head of Admin Support Division, take care of deserving and des- both male and females to Qatar Charity was the guest of titute individuals and families. become part of work force in honour on the occasion whereas, “Qatar Charity believes in Qatar. Hafiz Junaid Sial, Community providing hope and serve vul- Earlier,Tahir Mehmood high- Welfare Attache’ Embassy of nerable communities in dignified lighted PWF’s background and Pakistan was the chief guest. ways by responding to their achievements in various welfare A number of professionals, humanitarian and development programmes including edu- businessmen as well as philan- needs”, Fareed added. cation, family welfare, medical thropists from Pakistan Com- He also said that QC has and legal help for destitute fam- munity participated in the event. divided its works in different sec- ilies of PWF. The donations announced will tions such as development PWF’s founder member, be utilised for the educational projects, humanitarian assistance Mohammed Idrees Anwar, gave and welfare activities of destitute and sponsorship. A view of the fundraising event organised by the Pakistani community residing in Qatar. an inspiring speech in which he Pakistani community in Qatar. He further disclosed that QC indicated that PWF has managed Speaking on the occasion, has spent nearly QR 1.595m on for the benefit of deserving initiatives that would provide operation of ‘The First Ihsaan to engage the community Fareed Siddieqy appreciated the 58 beneficiaries of the Pakistani families. tremendous opportunities to School’ which has been launched through a consistent and com- partnership between QC and community during the year 2018 President of PWF, Ahmad those who value social respon- recently for out of school Paki- mitted relations under the PWF and informed the partici- mainly in education and health Hussain appreciates Qatar sibility and pay back to the stani expatriate children in Qatar. patronage of Embassy of pants that Qatar Charity has long sectors. Charity for their tremendous society to uplift the deprived seg- The said school which is first Pakistan and exceptional coop- been working with various Com- He assured that this support and cooperation to ments of the communities of its kind for expatriates, is eration of Qatar Charity standing munities in Qatar and have assistance would be continuing become partner of PWF in car- through education. owned by Ministry of Education alongside PWF for the noble established a special centre to during the coming year as well rying out various projects’ He unveiled the full and Education Above All (EAA) cause. HMC advises fasting older adults Ooredoo continues VoLTE enablement plans THE PENINSULA 4G while on a voice call importance to our customers, DOHA without interruption, HD and it’s vital for us that we’re to monitor health during Ramadan voice quality, superior battery offering the highest quality THE PENINSULA multiple chronic illnesses that Elissawi also stressed the Ooredoo yesterday confirmed life service we can. DOHA are being treated with medica- importance of being aware of the it is pressing ahead with Thanks to intensive collab- Working closely with tions are especially vulnerable signs of dehydration. enabling yet more devices with oration between Samsung Samsung to ensure their People over 65 years old who are to complications and must “Elderly individuals are at an Voice Over Long-Term Engineering and Ooredoo devices are VoLTE-enabled has fasting this Holy month of consult their doctor if they are increased risk for dehydration. Evolution, or VoLTE. Currently teams, several other Samsung meant we’re now able to offer Ramadan should speak with fasting and experiencing signs It is important they drink suffi- all iPhones are VoLTE-enabled, models – Note8, Note9, A80, something no other operator their doctor if they notice any of poor health. Elissawi said the cient amounts of liquids, ideally along with the Samsung 9, 9+, M10, M20, A10, and A20 — are currently does, meaning our warning signs of illness, said Suhoor meal is particularly water, and limit stimulants such 10 and 10+, and several other expected to be VoLTE-enabled customers are getting cutting- Dalia Elissawi, a Clinical important for elderly patients as coffee, tea, and soft drinks. Samsung models are soon to in the near future. edge technology as soon as it’s Dietitian at Hamad Medical who fast and she recommends Fruits and vegetables, broth- be included in the VoLTE revo- Speaking about the available.” Corporation’s (HMC) Home eating smaller portions of high- based soups, and smoothies can lution. ongoing VoLTE-enablement Customers who are not cur- Health Care Service. calorie, slow-digesting foods. also be an excellent source of The telco leader cites a programme, Manar Khalifa Al rently using VoLTE on their “Most elderly individuals who “Aging influences people’s hydration. It is wise to avoid number of benefits VoLTE Muraikhi – Director PR and devices will simply need to have no major health problems eating habits and dietary choices. pickled foods, and foods high in offers consumers, including Corporate Communications at update their software to the can fast without any adverse Tooth loss, health conditions, salt, which can lead to dehy- much faster call set-up and Ooredoo – said: “We know latest version in order to start health impacts, but she says and general weakness may dration,” said Elissawi. connection, multi-tasking accessing the latest tech- enjoying all the benefits VoLTE fasting should be avoided, or at result in chewing problems and Elissawi also recommends capabilities; full high-speed nology is of the utmost brings. the very least carefully super- lead to reduced food intake and performing light exercises during vised, in those who have chronic an unbalanced diet. When the day, saying even simple or geriatric illnesses,” she said. hosting elderly individuals for movements that flex the joints “Elderly individuals with Ramadan meals, the goal should and stretch the body can be health problems are generally be serving dishes that contain helpful. She says getting suffi- not able to fast. Frail and weak the right amount of nutritious cient amounts of rest and sleep elderly patients who fast can and healthy calories without is also very important, and she place themselves at increased overloading their plate. notes the significance of making risk for complications; therefore, We recommend breaking the meals a social experience for it is important they speak with fast with milk and dates, fol- elderly individuals. their doctor if they experience lowed by soup and foods high in Elissawi said there are a any signs of illness. fiber, such as oatmeal, vege- number of benefits to fasting, We generally advise elderly tables, fruits, and beans. Lean provided the individual is in patients to see their doctor meat, skinless poultry, and fish good health. She says fasting can before the Holy month of are also great options.” improve conditions like Ramadan, but if they have begun Smaller portions of higher hypertension. fasting it is important that they calorie nutrient-dense foods will HMC is asking patients who seek medical advice if they expe- help ensure the individual is able are unable to attend their rience any signs of poor health. to maintain their strength while appointment as a result of their In some cases their doctor may preventing bloating, indigestion, Ramadan-related commitments, recommend an alternative and an upset stomach. She rec- to please call Nesma’ak at 16060 treatment plan that will allow ommends limiting fast-digesting so the appointment can be them to continue the fast,” carbohydrates and foods that are rebooked. This will also allow Elissawi. added. high in sugar and fat, such as the appointment slot to be Elderly patients who have cakes. assigned to another patient.

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REUTERS “There won’t be LONDON any war. The Iranian nation has chosen the Iranian Supreme Leader Ayat- ollah Ali Khamenei (pictured) path of resistance,” said yesterday that Tehran Khamenei was cited does not seek war with the as saying by the state United States despite mounting media. “We don’t seek tensions between the two arch-enemies over Iranian a war, and they don’t nuclear capabilities and its either. They know it’s missile programme. not in their interests.” In comments to senior offi- cials carried by state tele- vision, Khamenei also reit- erated that the Islamic Iran would “suffer greatly” if Republic would not negotiate missile programme. “(Such) it targeted US interests after The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) conducting a replenishment-at-sea with with the United States on negotiations are a poison,” Washington deployed an air- the fast combat support ship USNS Arctic (T-AOE 9), while MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopters assigned to another nuclear deal. Khamenei said. Iran has craft carrier and B-52 bombers “There won’t be any war. rejected the allegation and to the Middle East. the “Nightdippers” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 5, transfer stores between the ships. The Iranian nation has chosen Iranian Foreign Minister the path of resistance,” Mohammad Javad Zarif said Khamenei was cited as saying yesterday that “extremist indi- ‘We fundamentally do not Saudi shuts oil pipeline by the state media. “We don’t viduals” in the US government seek a war, and they don’t were pursuing dangerous pol- seek war with Iran’: Pompeo after attack by Houthis either. They know it’s not in icies, stoking a war of words AFP their interests.” with Washington over AFP Abdulsalam wrote on Twitter RIYADH President Donald Trump sanctions. SOCHI, RUSSIA that the attacks were “a response withdrew the United States a Iran says the US is waging to the aggressors continuing to year ago from a 2015 nuclear “psychological warfare” and a US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo Drone attacks claimed by Iran- commit genocide” against the deal between Iran and global senior Iranian Revolutionary (pictured) said yesterday that the aligned Yemen rebels shut down Yemeni people. In a statement powers under which Tehran Guards commander on Sunday United States does not want war with one of Saudi Arabia’s major oil carried by rebel-run Al Masirah curbed its uranium enrichment said Iran would retaliate Iran but vowed to keep pressuring pipelines yesterday, further TV, the Houthis warned of other capacity, a potential pathway against any aggressive US Tehran. “We fundamentally do not ratcheting up Gulf tensions after “unique operations... if the to a nuclear bomb, and won moves. “No, there has been no seek a war with Iran,” Pompeo told a the mysterious sabotage of aggressors continue with their sanctions relief in return. increased threat from Iranian- joint news conference with Russian several tankers. crimes and blockade”. Since then, Trump has backed forces in Iraq and Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in the The White House however “We are capable of exe- ratcheted up sanctions on Iran, Syria. We are aware of their Black Sea resort of Sochi. played down tensions, despite cuting unique operations on a seeking to reduce its lifeblood presence clearly and we But he added: “We have also made days earlier deploying bombers bigger and wider scale in the oil exports to zero, to push monitor them along with a clear to the Iranians that if American interests are attacked, we and an assault ship to bolster an hearts of the enemy countries,” Tehran into fresh negotiations whole range of others because will most certainly respond in an appropriate fashion.” Pompeo aircraft carrier in one of the they said. Saudi Arabia and the on a broader arms control that is the environment we are said that he spoke both to Lavrov and, on Monday in Brussels, to world’s most sensitive United Arab Emirates intervened deal, targeting in part the in,” Ghika said initially. European allies about the threat the United States sees from Iran. waterways as it exchanged barbs in the Yemen war to bolster the Iranian ballistic Trump warned on Monday with Saudi arch-rival Iran. internationally recognised gov- Saudi Arabia said two ernment’s efforts against the pumping stations had been tar- Houthis in March 2015. Trump denies plan to send 120,000 troops to ME geted early yesterday. The 1,200km pipeline The announcement came reportedly hit yesterday serves AGENCIES White House last Thursday by robust deployment of US forces. reporters at the Pentagon. “Am hours after Yemen’s Houthi as an alternative for Saudi crude WASHINGTON Acting Defence Secretary Patrick The international coalition I concerned about the danger? rebels said they had targeted exports if the strategically vital Shanahan after Trump’s National in Iraq and Syria said yesterday No, not really. We take a range vital installations in Saudi Strait of Hormuz at the mouth US President Donald Trump Security Advisor John Bolton and its troops were not feeling any of force protection measures for Arabia, which leads a military of the Gulf were to be closed. dismissed yesterday a recent other Iran hard-liners called for intensified threat from Iran in operating in this part of the coalition against them. Iran has repeatedly report suggesting the Pentagon them to be compiled. the region, seemingly contrary world against a range of threats,” Energy Minister Khalid Al threatened to close the strait in has drawn up plans that call for They do not include suffi- to Trump administration he said, adding that those Falih said Saudi Aramco had case of a military confrontation Washington to send 120,000 cient forces to carry out a land warnings. measures at this point in time are “temporarily shut down” the with the US. The reported troops to the Middle East to invasion of Iran. When asked “There has been no increased “completely satisfactory.” pipeline to “evaluate its con- attacks came after the UAE said respond to any military attack about the report, Trump was threat from Iranian-backed He said the coalition’s dition” but added that oil pro- four ships were damaged in on American forces from Iran. usually dismissive, calling it forces in Iraq and Syria,” Major mission in Iraq and Syria is duction and exports had not “sabotage attacks” off the Those plans, the New York Times “fake news,” but suggested he is General Chris Ghika, a British focused on the Islamic State been interrupted. Houthi emirate of Fujairah, on the reported, were presented to the not opposed to an even more spokesman for the force, told group and not Iran. spokesman Mohammed mouth of the Hormuz, Sunday. US official in Beirut to discuss border dispute with Israel Iraqi PM to visit Turkey today AP Hariri. Lebanon’s economy is demarcation of the maritime There are some 860 square km blocks, to determine whether oil BEIRUT mired in debt and struggling to border between Lebanon and (330 square miles) of waters and gas exist. Last month, Leb- ANATOLIA grow as the civil war in neigh- Israel. Last month, Lebanon’s claimed by the two countries, anon’s Energy Minister Nada BAGHDAD Lebanon’s Prime Minister Saad bouring Syria stretches into its Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri which are technically in a state Boustani announced a second Hariri received a US official eighth year. The war has brought told the commander of the UN of conflict. Israel and Lebanon’s round of bidding for licenses to Iraqi Prime Minister Adil Abdul- yesterday as Washington more than a million refugees into peacekeeping force in Lebanon, Hezbollah fought a monthlong search offshore for oil. Boustani Mahdi is scheduled to pay an mediates a maritime border the Mediterranean nation. Beirut Maj. Gen. Stefano del Col, that war in 2006. In December 2017, said the deadline for companies official visit to Turkey today, dispute with Israel. hopes that oil and gas brings Beirut is ready to establish the the Lebanese Cabinet approved to submit their offers for three according to the Turkish pres- Acting Assistant Secretary of cash into the state’s dried up maritime border and special licenses for three international new blocks is Jan. 31, 2020. idency. In a statement, the pres- State David Satterfield arrived coffers. economic zone with Israel companies to carry out explor- Lebanon is expected to begin idency yesterday said that earlier in the day to begin a Satterfield’s visit comes a similar to the one used to atory drilling off the Lebanese drilling for oil and gas later this Abdul-Mahdi’s upcoming visit two-day visit to meet officials in week after President Michel demarcate the land border coast. The licenses will allow year in block 4 that is off the was upon the direct invitation Lebanon, which is in an eco- Aoun presented the US ambas- between the two countries after Italy’s Eni, France’s Total and coast north of Beirut and in block of Turkish President Recep nomic crisis. He did not speak to sador to Lebanon with a “unified Israel’s withdrawal from Russia’s Novatek, who bid for 9 along the maritime border with Tayyip Erdogan. journalists after his meeting with stance” regarding the southern Lebanon in 2000. two of Lebanon’s 10 offshore Israel in January 2020. “Steps to be taken for the reconstruction of Iraq and for enhanced Turkey-Iraq coop- eration, especially in the trade Hodeidah deployment and energy fields, will be dis- cussed during the visit,” the statement read. Erdogan and executed, partly as Abdul-Mahdi also hope to exchange views on several agreed by parties: UN regional and international issues of concern to both REUTERS head of a UN mission to monitor countries. DUBAI the deal said in a statement after visiting the ports of Saleef, Ras 6 dead in attack The United Nations yesterday Isa and Hodeidah. said a redeployment by Yemen’s He welcomed the fact that on Syrian camp Houthi movement from three the ports had been handed over Red Sea ports had been carried to local coast guards and urged AP/DAMASCUS, SYRIA out “partly as agreed” by warring the parties to finalise negotia- parties, under a peace deal that tions for a full implementation Syria state TV says six people it hopes will pave the way for of the next stages of the were killed when insurgents wider peace talks. Hodeidah deal. lobbed missiles into a The Houthi movement’s uni- “There is still a lot of work to government-controlled lateral withdrawal from the key be done on the removal of the displaced people’s camp in the ports, used for grain, oil, com- (military) manifestations, but country’s northwest. Michael Anker Lollesgaard, Head of the United Nations Mission in support of the Hodeidah Agreement, merce and aid, began on Sat- cooperation has been very good,” Al-Ikhbariya TV said the speaks during a press conference to welcome the handover of the port of Hodeidah yesterday, in the urday, in the most significant said Lieutenant General Michael dead from yesterday’s attack advance yet for efforts to end the Lollesgaard, head of the UN’s Yemeni port city around 230km west of the capital Sana’a. on the Nayrab camp southeast four-year-old war and relieve Redeployment Coordination of Aleppo city included two hunger. Committee (RCC). elsewhere in the country. The south-north transport route, and United Arab Emirates, leaders of children. An Al-Ikhbariya jour- “UN teams have been mon- A ceasefire in Hodeidah, UN’s Yemen envoy yesterday urged “utmost restraint” from all the coalition backing President nalist in Aleppo said the mis- itoring this redeployment which Yemen’s main port and a lifeline said he was “deeply concerned” parties. “Any military escalation Abd Rabbu Mansour Hadi’s gov- siles landed around sunset, has been executed, partly as for millions of Yemenis on the about an escalation of fighting risks a setback in the progress ernment, did not immediately when Muslims observing the agreed by the Yemeni parties in brink of starvation, has largely in recent weeks in the Al Dhalea towards peace,” Martin Griffiths comment on the Houthi with- holy month of Ramadan break the concept of phase one,” the held, but violence continues region, which lies on the main tweeted. Saudi Arabia and the drawal from the ports. their fast. WEDNESDAY 15 MAY 2019 AFRICA 07 Sudan talks resume after 5 killed in shooting AFP An army major and five protesters were killed KHARTOUM by unidentified gunmen at a long-running sit-in outside military headquarters in Khartoum Protest leaders resumed talks with Sudan’s military rulers late on Monday, just hours after the two sides yesterday seeking to build on a announced they had reached agreement on political breakthrough over- the structure and powers of bodies that will shadowed by deadly shootings oversee a transition. that Washington blamed on the generals. The protest movement is them. Yesterday, the United citizens,” Mohamed Naji Al demanding a civilian-led tran- States blamed the army itself for Assam, a prominent figure in the sition following 30 years of rule the deaths. They “were clearly movement, told reporters. by president Omar Al Bashir. the result of the Transitional Mil- On the political track, protest An army major and five pro- itary Council trying to impose its leaders remained locked in talks testers were killed by uniden- will on the protesters by with council representatives tified gunmen at a long-running attempting to remove road- expected to focus on the compo- sit-in outside military head- blocks”, the US embassy said on sition of transitional bodies to quarters in Khartoum late on its Facebook page. run the country. The protest Monday, just hours after the two “The decision for security movement has demanded they sides announced they had forces to escalate the use of have civilian majorities. reached agreement on the force, including the unnecessary The military is ready to structure and powers of bodies use of tear gas, led directly to the accept a mainly civilian cabinet that will oversee a transition. unacceptable violence later in but has been demanding a mil- The Alliance for Freedom the day that the TMC was unable itary majority in a proposed sov- Sudanese protesters chant slogans and wave placards during a demonstration in Khartoum yesterday. and Change — the protest to control,” it said. Protest ereign council that will have the movement umbrella group nego- leaders, who on Monday had final say on matters of state. tiating with the ruling military blamed the remnants of Bashir’s Also on the agenda was the after a break in negotiations that focal point for the protest vented their anger on the streets council — said the shootings regime and allied militias, duration of the transition, with saw protest leaders threaten movement, overtaking the near of the capital’s twin city were an attempt to “disturb the changed their stand yesterday. the military calling for a two- “escalatory measures” to secure daily protests that had been held Omdurman. Protesters gathered breakthrough”. “We put the whole respon- year timeframe, while the pro- their central demand of civilian across Sudan while the veteran in the Abbassiya and Al Arbaa The military council said it sibility on the military council for testers want four years to allow rule. The issue has kept pro- president remained in power. districts, just across the Nile from had “noticed some armed infil- what happened yesterday time for preparatory reforms. testers camped outside army But yesterday, following the pre- the capital, with many chanting trators among the protesters” at because it’s their direct respon- The latest round of talks headquarters around the clock. vious night’s violence at the slogans against the military the sit-in, but did not identify sibility to guard and protect the which opened on Monday come The sit-in has become the Khartoum sit-in, protesters council, witnesses said.

Three dead in Nigerian villagers flee after Boko Haram raid Mogadishu AFP which six people were killed and taking shelter in displaced camps the village. “We know they will remaining in the village. The bomb blast KANO, NIGERIA dozens of homes were burnt. in the city, with others lodging come back and the soldiers exodus of villagers into camps in “Most of the people have fled or renting around the city. cannot stop them,” Karemi said. Maiduguri could worsen the AP Thousands of residents have fled into Maiduguri and the few of us On May 7 fighters in trucks The presence of troops on already strained humanitarian MOGADISHU, SOMALIA their village in northeast that remain are preparing to join and gunmen on motorbikes the outskirts of the village has crisis in camps. Nigeria’s Borno state, fearing them,” local chief Abba Karemi stormed into Molai just before not reassured residents, said Close to one million dis- A police officer says a suicide renewed attacks by Boko Haram said via telephone yesterday. sunset when villagers were pre- another resident Adamu placed people have ten refuge in bomber detonated an explo- after a recent raid by the mili- “It is no longer safe to remain paring to pray and break their Suleiman. “They (Boko Haram) Maiduguri with tens of thousands sives-laden vehicle at the gate tants, residents said yesterday. in Molai because Boko Haram fast for the Muslim holy month attack, kill people and leave. The living in poorly kept dis- of a district headquarters in Thousands of residents of attack and kill at will Karemi of Ramadan. soldiers can’t stop them,” placement camps in the city, Somalia’s capital, killing at least Molai village, five kilometres said, adding that the village had The militants from a faction Suleiman said. reliant on inadequate food three people. outside Maiduguri — the Borno been attacked four times in the loyal to Boko Haram chief Abu- “When the insurgents strike handouts from aid agencies. Capt. Mohamed Hussein capital— have poured into the last two years. bakar Shekau, killed six people we end up fleeing along with the Across northeast Nigeria, 1.8 says the bomber tried to enter city following a raid by Boko Many of the 9,000 people and burned dozens of homes soldiers”, said Suleiman, who million people remain the Warta Nabada district head- Haram militants last week in resident in Mosai have fled, after battling troops stationed in was among the few dozen people displaced. quarters, which is close to the presidential palace in Mogadishu. Three other people were injured in the attack yes- Kiir urges rival Machar terday claimed by the Al Shabab extremist group. to return to South Sudan The bombing was the first since the beginning of the AFP and the formation of the gov- Muslim holy month of JUBA ernment has been delayed Ramadan. Security in another six months. Mogadishu has been tightened South Sudan President Salva Machar is also concerned as the Al Qaeda-linked Al Kiir yesterday urged rebel chief about his personal security Shabaab usually steps up Riek Machar to return to Juba should he return to the capital, attacks during Ramadan. during a speech to parliament after fleeing on foot under a hail in which he vowed to uphold a of gunfire when a previous Soldier dies after shaky peace deal. peace deal collapsed in July Kiir said he was deeply 2016. He is currently living in ‘terrorist’ attack touched and had “trembled” in Khartoum. Kiir’s political will on Niger prison April when Pope Francis to implement the deal has been kneeled to kiss his feet at a in question, particularly after it AFP Vatican retreat with his rival, emerged he had hired a US NIAMEY adding that this had laid a heavy lobby group to block the cre- responsibility on his shoulders. ation of a war crimes court that A soldier injured in what offi- “I have completely forgiven is part of the agreement. cials say was a terrorist attack him (Machar) and all I ask from The president nonetheless on a high-security prison in him is to become a peace insisted he was committed to Niger has died of his wounds, Police stand guard while students gesture during an anti-government protest in Algiers, Algeria, partner, for he is no longer my the deal. “Our country stands at the authorities announced yesterday. opponent,” Kiir told the opening a crossroad, to embrace and yesterday. of a new session of consolidate peace or to slide The man was wounded in parliament. back to war. I stand for peace Monday’s assault on Kout- “In the spirit of (the peace and stability and I completely Students urge Bouteflika-era officials to quit oukale jail, 50km north of the deal) and our experience in reject war. ANATOLIA security cordon to the city’s par- along with the latter’s interim capital Niamey, said an interior Rome, I once again extend my “My government shall ALGIERS liament building. government. ministry statement. invitation to Dr. Riek Machar to therefore spend all resources at Demonstrators chanted One group of protesters He was a junior officer in return home.” The two main its disposal for the purposes of Thousands of Algerian students slogans against Parliament marched to the capital’s Sidi the National Guard, a security actors in a devastating conflict consolidating peace and sta- yesterday demonstrated in Speaker Mouad Bouchareb, a Mohamed Magistrate Court, source said. that is now in its sixth year, bility in our moral and religious capital Algiers — and in other leading member of Bouteflika’s which is responsible for inves- Considered Niger’s most signed a peace deal in Sep- duty to bring peace to our cities — to demand the departure National Liberation Front party, tigating government secure prison, Koutoukale holds tember 2018 which was meant people.” Kiir also reflected on of government officials linked demanding that he step down corruption. the country’s most dangerous to culminate in a power-sharing his time with the pope, who to the regime of former Pres- immediately. The 82-year-old Bouteflika detainees, including militants government on May 12. stunned the world by kneeling ident Abdelaziz Bouteflika. They also chanted slogans announced his resignation early from groups active in the Sahel However numerous issues to kiss the feet of two men The protest in Algiers saw against interim President last month following weeks of area and Islamist militants from such as the creation of a unified accused of responsibility for more than 5,000 students and Abdelkader Bensaleh and Prime popular demonstrations against Nigeria’s Boko Haram. army have yet to be dealt with heinous war crimes. academicians march past a Minister Noureddine Bedoui, his 20-year rule. After the attack, which a security source said had been carried out by around 10 armed men, security forces found an Libya aid agencies seek UN resolution to protect people abandoned rocket and ammunition. REUTERS led by Khalifa Haftar, who to set off on perilous sea journeys accountability for serious viola- since the Tripoli clashes began, They also recovered two GENEVA accuses the administration of to Europe. A report on migrants tions of international human 871 migrants have been picked vehicles belonging to Doctors being controlled by terrorists, a and displaced people by the rights and humanitarian law,” up and returned to detention in Without Borders (MSF) stolen Aid agencies in Libya called charge it denies. “Protection Sector” group of aid the Protection Sector said. often unacceptable conditions, on May 2 in the country’s north. yesterday for a UN resolution to Haftar is supported by Egypt agencies, which is coordinated It said the European Union according to the UN migration Monday’s raid failed support people caught in fighting and the United Arab Emirates but by the UN refugee agency should stop hampering search agency. because the authorities had around Tripoli, where the United denounced by internationally- UNHCR, said 3,000 migrants and rescue in the Mediterranean, Charlie Yaxley, a UNHCR been tipped off, said the Nations says 66,000 people have recognised Prime Minister Fayez remained trapped in detention ensure that anyone rescued can spokesman, said nobody should security source, although the been forced out of their homes Serraj as an “aspiring military centres close to areas of fighting, go to a safe port as required by be returned to Libya and attackers opened fire on an and at least 454 killed since early dictator”. and the use of medium and international law, and stop sup- returning people there could not advanced post. The prison was April. As well as uprooting thou- heavy weapons in populated porting Libya’s use of detention be considered a “rescue”. also attacked in October 2016 Forces loyal to Libya’s gov- sands of Libyans, Haftar’s cam- areas continued unabated. centres until standards in those In Tripoli, the UN-backed by assailants aboard motor- ernment are defending the paign has added to the hardship “The UN Security Council facilities improved. government said shelter has bikes wielding explosives. The capital against an offensive by faced by thousands of migrants should adopt a resolution calling Last week a migrant boat been provided to 70,000 dis- Islamic State in the Greater the Libyan National Army (LNA) who use Libya’s western coast for the protection of civilians and capsized, killing 59 people, and placed people. Sahara claimed responsibility. 08 VIEWS WEDNESDAY 15 MAY 2019 Stadium: Revolutionary ESTABLISHED IN 1996 and innovative design

CHAIRMAN SHEIKH THANI BIN ABDULLAH AL THANI

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF DR. KHALID BIN MUBARAK AL-SHAFI [email protected]

ACTING MANAGING EDITOR MOHAMMED SALIM MOHAMED [email protected]

DEPUTY MANAGING EDITOR MOHAMMED OSMAN ALI [email protected]

EDITORIAL

Stable economy QNA can be used in building two 20,000- reach 4.5 million labor hours by the DOHA seat stadiums or even in building non- completion of the stadium, pointing atar is performing better and better with each sporting projects, such as adminis- out that the number of workers in the passing day. The economy is one of the best per- as Abu Aboud Stadium, one of trative building or multi-use hall. project varies according to the con- Qforming in the region and has recorded a steady the stadiums of the FIFA In an interview with QNA, Al Mulla struction stages. The current plan is growth for the last couple years despite all odds. World Cup (Qatar 2022), is a said that studies and research have led based on 1,700 workers, he added. It’s evident from the fact that the world rating agency pioneering project in the field to the use of environmentally friendly Al Mulla went on saying that works R of concrete foundations for the S&P Global has affirmed the country’s sovereign ratings of building stadiums and hosting and at the same time easy and with a stable outlook and said that government assets to major sports events, being the first in reusable components in the con- stadium has been completed, while remain as a core strength of the economy. the history of the World Cup to be struction of Ras Abu Aboud Stadium, works are underway on the infra- The agency also forecast that the GDP is expected to entirely dismantled. In addition, it will where concrete will be used only in structure, especially with regard to grow by 2.8 percent and the current account surplus will have a truly unique design, featuring foundations, while the outer structure sewage networks and other facilities. be averaging 4.5 percent of GDP in 2019-2022, assuming shipping containers to create an will be made of iron and shipping The coming period will see a signif- lower hydrocarbon prices in the future. extraordinary building block effect. containers. icant increase in work with installing The interesting thing that the S&P Global has said in its Constructed using shipping con- He said the Ras Abu Aboud the steel structure and shipping con- report was that the infrastructure programmes carried out tainers, removable seats and other stadium would be a precedent that tainers that will form the building by the government is very much supportive of the economic modular would revolutionize stadium design blocks of this stadium. growth. “building for future World Cup hosting coun- The project manager explained The report said that at an estimated 45 percent of GDP, blocks”, not tries, as it is based on a new way of that the plan for the stadium is to have about one-third of which is public-sector funded, Qatar’s only will this thinking and creativity in construction, three roads for the spectators to reach investment spending is among the highest of all the sov- innovative, that shortens construction time and the Stadium, two of them are ready ereigns they rate. Constructed 40,000-seat lowers Construction cost. and building the third is underway. “The stable outlook primarily reflects our view that using shipping venue have a Al Mulla explained that the reason The Ras Abu Aboud Stadium Qatar will continue to effec- remarkable for building a stadium with these spec- project achieves the goal of sustaina- tively mitigate the economic containers, design, but it ifications and dismantling it after the bility and heritage by 100% in terms of and financial fallout of the siege removable will be World Cup is that Qatar does not need stadiums design revolution, the future imposed on the country in June seats and other entirely dis- eight 40,000-seat stadiums, in project and plan to dismantle it and 2017 and that Qatar will con- modular “building mantled and addition to the fact that the local the area development. tinue to pursue prudent macr- repurposed league does not need all these sta- Al Mullah revealed that the con- S&P Global oeconomic policies that support blocks”, not after the FIFA diums. So the idea was to build the Ras struction time of the stadium will be forecast that the large recurrent fiscal and only will this World Cup Abu Aboud Stadium, which could shorter, which makes the cost of con- GDP is expected external surpluses over 2019- innovative, Qatar 2022. benefit other countries in the future. struction less through the use of less to grow by 2.8 2022,” the S&P report said. Its parts will He added that alongside the legacy building materials, which will inevi- The agency highlighted that 40,000-seat be used in that Ras Abu Aboud Stadium can make tably mean less waste on site, with percent and the Qatari authorities have suffi- venue have a other sporting by re-purposing it in another country, lower carbon emissions, considering current account cient resources to continue remarkable or projects in there will be an important legacy for that to be a true victory in realizing the surplus will be managing the consequences of design, but it in poor coun- Qatar in the infrastructure of sewage equation of quality construction on averaging 4.5 the blockade, and Qatar will tries, in coor- networks, roads, water and power one side and sustainability and her- continue to generate surrpluses will be entirely dination with station, which will create an infra- itage on the other. percent of GDP in its budgetary and external dismantled and FIFA, to set a structure for any future development About 100 containers and 27 in 2019-2022, accounts over our 2019-2022 repurposed after new standard in the area. thousand tons of steel will be used in assuming lower rating horizon. the FIFA World in sustaina- Located on the shores of the Gulf, the construction of the stadium, Al The significant thing the bility and looking across to Doha’s dazzling West Mulla said pointing out that the hydrocarbon rating agency noted in its report Cup Qatar 2022. introduce bold Bay skyline, Ras Abu Aboud Stadium method of installation of containers or prices in the about the impact of the new ideas in will be a spectacular venue for iron planned from the first day. He future. blockade is interesting and tournament legacy planning. matches up to the quarter-finals of the explained that all the parts are number should be an eye-opening for Ras Abu Aboud Stadium Project FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. coded to ease the operations of dis- others. It says that the impact Manager, in the Supreme Committee Mohammed Al Mulla said that mantling the Stadium and reusing of the siege on the external performance has been limited for Delivery and Legacy (CS), works of the stadium officially began them in other projects as most of its export earnings from gas come from Asian Mohammed Al Mulla stressed that Ras at the end of 2017 and will be com- Following the tournament’s con- customers. The report also mentioned that investments Abu Aboud will be the first in the pleted by the end of 2020. clusion, the stadium will be dis- related to the government’s sizable infrastructure pro- world that will be completely dis- He revealed that more than 2 mantled and make way for a water- gramme will continue to support economic activity, out- mantled, adding that the Stadium’s million labor hours have been com- front development for local people to weighing negative sentiment related to the ongoing parts will be repurposed, where they pleted at the stadium so far, and will enjoy. blockade by the Arab quartet. The agency also noted that increasing non-resident deposits demonstrate strengthening investor confidence in the financial sector of the country. Japan-US cooperation vital for resolving abduction issue Commenting on the overall institutional and economic profile, the global rating agency said that the government JAPAN NEWS-YOMIURI taking into consideration that he is a stalemate on the issue. Keep pressure policies will continue to support economic growth. It also powerful politician sustaining the Abe on North It is essential to work toward mentioned that in the base case scenario, the siege could eepening Japan-US policy administration. realizing a summit with Kim through continue for an extended period, but it did not expect any cooperation is essential to Suga expressed strong willingness to various channels. regional geopolitical risks to escalate significantly. work toward resolving the resolve the abduction issue in a sym- Comprehensively resolving the All these factors clearly show how the able leadership stalemated issue of Japanese posium held at the U.N. headquarters, abduction issue, as well as the nuclear D and missile issue, and normalizing of Qatar has diligently planned and executed various eco- nationals abducted by North Korea. saying, “Japan is prepared to break the nomic projects even in adverse conditions with confidence Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide shell of mutual distrust with North diplomatic relations between Japan and grit. Suga, who doubles as state minister in Korea and get off to a new start.” Many and North Korea - if this is realized, charge of the abduction issue, has of the abduction victims were kid- economic cooperation sought by the visited the United States and met with napped in the 1970s and 1980s, and North will become possible. It is vital Vice President Mike Pence, Secretary since then long years have passed. While to convey this fundamental policy of of State Mike Pompeo and other senior obtaining wholehearted cooperation Japan to Kim and thus draw conces- QUOTE OF THE DAY US government officials, confirming from the Trump administration, it is sions from him. the bilateral cooperation in policy vis- necessary to realize the return of all Suga and Pence shared their Interference in a-vis North Korea. abductees at the earliest possible timing. “regret” over North Korea’s recent American elections US President Donald Trump is During his meetings with Pence firing of ballistic missiles. is unacceptable. If scheduled to visit Tokyo late this month and other US government officials, The firing cannot be overlooked, as to hold a summit with Prime Minister Suga conveyed Abe’s intention that he it violated U.N. Security Council reso- the Russians were Shinzo Abe, following the one held in would like to meet with North Korean lutions. It is imperative to strongly call engaged in that in April. It is highly significant that the two leader Kim Jong Un, chairman of the for Pyongyang to exercise self- 2020 it would put our countries are holding practical consult- Workers’ Party of Korea, without restraint so as not to escalate tensions. relationship in an even ative talks repeatedly at various levels, setting preconditions. The international community must including those involving cabinet min- Abe had expressed an idea of work together to keep pressure on the worse place than it isters, in addition to mutual visits of holding a summit with Kim on con- North. During a meeting with Acting has been. their top leaders. dition that it would lead to resolution Secretary of Defense Patrick It is unusual for a chief cabinet of the abduction issue, but has Shanahan, Suga explained the status Mike Pompeo secretary, who is tasked with playing a changed tack. This is most likely quo concerning the relocation of the US Secretary of State pivotal role in national crisis man- aimed at preparing the environment US Marine Corps’ Futenma Air Station agement, to travel overseas. The US for a summit with Kim wielding to the Henoko district in the city of side treated Suga warmly, most likely absolute power, thereby breaking the Nago in Okinawa Prefecture. WEDNESDAY 15 MAY 2019 OPINION 09

The appropriation and usurpation of the Sudanese millennials’ uprising

he Arab Spring uprising the transitional military Council On April 18th 2019, the Forces of wanted to be a majority in order to against authoritarian rule was (TMC) who took over were nothing Freedom and Change (FRC), a body control the ruling and to transfer doomed to failure as the so- but an extension to the old regime. which included SPA and other political the executive and legislative bodies called deep state of the old The military has done nothing so far parties, delivered their proposed con- to objects that are not fully T ceptual framework for the structures regime emerged victorious out of to purge the remnants of the old empowered. Needless to say, such ABDALLA MOHAMED, PHD. power struggle between the revolu- regime, let alone to dismantle and of the interim civil government as a move will lead to a military rule tionary youth and the old guard of the eradicate the institutions of the so- agreed up on by popular masses and contrary to the essence and slogans prevailing regimes. This victory of the called “deep state”. Until now, all the the revolutionary millennials. This of the revolution, which call for authoritarian regimes was repre- institutions of the ‘deep state’ are conceptual framework consisted of complete civilian rule with a sented by the rise of Abdel Fattah intact and still functioning normal three layers: the first layer included a nominal representation of the Throughout his infamous Al-Sisi in Egypt, Khalifa Haftar in like nothing actually happened. This supreme counsel to carry out the sov- army. Libya, and Houthi in Yemen. The rel- in turn explains the insistence of rev- ereign duties of the interim period. The Thus, the irresponsible rule, Omer Al Bashir had evant question is where or not Sudan olutionary youths on continuing the second layer included civil cabinet of behavior of the TMC and its ruled the country with is heading towards the same destiny. sit-in in front of the army head- ministers chosen from competent maneuvering have culminated in a an iron fist, brutality and Throughout his infamous rule, quarters because they are nowhere technocrats with expertise and profes- serious political deadlock that has bloodshed, and fanned Omer Al Bashir had ruled the country near finished, despite the toppling of sional experience. The third layer is the terrible repercussions on the future the flames of intolerance, with an iron fist, brutality and Al Basheer. formation of an interim legislative stability of the country. Internally, discord and hatred, bloodshed, and fanned the flames of More than one month has passed assembly entrusted with the legislative the political deadlock has created since the ouster of Al-Basheer, and it task during the transitional period. igniting wars all over intolerance, discord and hatred, acute political polarization igniting wars all over the country. has become clear that there are three This body will consist of no less than amongst different political groups the country. Like many Like many authoritarian leaders, he genuine threats to the youth revo- 40 % women. Due consideration was and entities along ideology and authoritarian leaders, he built a massive repressive state appa- lution, represented in the TMC, the also given to revolutionary millennials partisan lines. Externally, given the built a massive repressive ratus and surrounded himself with remnants of the old regime who act and to the ethnic and religious low profile policy followed by the state apparatus and heavily armed militias. Ironically, the behind the scene to advise the TMC, diversity of the country. On April 21st USA, the deadlock and the consti- surrounded himself with oppressive institutions he had been and the external regional interven- the TMC denied the legitimacy of the tutional vacuum created by the tions. From the beginning, the TMC has DFC as a true representative of the heavily armed militias. building for years, under pressure ouster of Al-Basheer, have mounted by the Sudanese millennials shown no interest in recognizing and revolutionary youths claiming that attracted other regional powers, Ironically, the oppressive in the guardianship of the Sudanese dealing with the SPA as the vanguard they had received more than a notably Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and institutions he had been Professional Association (SPA), and leader of the uprising. It has been hundred visions on how to run the Egypt, to intervene in the country building for years, under turned against him and eventually reluctant to hand over power to country during the interim period. politics and internal affairs. The pressure mounted by the toppled his regime on April 11 2019. civilians as was demanded not only by Worth noting here, the TMC wanted a meddling by these regional powers Sudanese millennials in Following nearly four months of pro- the revolutionary millennials and the representation for the remnants of might lead to chaos and political regime during the interim period. This the guardianship of the tests and rallies orchestrated by the SPA, but also by USA, African union, instability, thereby threatening the SPA, the revolutionary vanguard, the and the Europeans. It was evident from is the sole intention of the TMC, to democratic transitional process. To Sudanese Professional top military brass finally put an end the beginning that the TMC wanted to appropriate and usurp the youth revo- prevent further political polari- Association (SPA), turned to his 30-year grip on power. The maintain the status quo, and that is lution. Faced with such maneuvering zation and divisions and to break against him and eventually dramatic events in the aftermath of why it depicted as “Al-Basheer regime and deadlock from the TMC, the DFC the prevailing political deadlock, toppled his regime on April Al-Basheer’s ouster were defining 2 in a disguise”. In fact, the TMA’s boycotted all meetings and stopped all the TMC must recognize the DFC as 11 2019. moment in the modern history of rebuttal to SPA’s proposed interim means of communication with the guardian of the revolution and Sudan. Soon it became evident that constitution proved these accusations. army generals. come to terms with them by However, the TMC continued its meeting their legitimate demands. stance of intransigence and time culti- Otherwise, the vision of a Sudanese vation when it waited for almost a future that is peaceful, stable, and week to respond to the Document of democratic would be in jeopardy. transitional power structures handed The writer is an Assistant Pro- over by the DFC on May 1. Once more fessor of Policy, Planning, and the TMC rejected the document Development, Department of claiming it was silent on the sources International Affairs, College of of legislation (Sharia law and tra- Arts and Sciences, Qatar dition), and that Arabic should be the University official language. This was a mere tac- tical maneuver, unless the TMC could not differentiate between the consti- tutional document that foresees powers and levels of government, and the requirements of a transitional constitution by insisting on irrelevant issues such as language and sources D-RING ROAD of legislation. In fact, the TMC’s POST BOX: 3488 rebuttal clearly indicates its intention DOHA - QATAR to prolong the negotiations and to [email protected] delay the handing of power to the civilians. More importantly, the TMC’s rebuttal also reveals its desire to give EDITOR-IN-CHIEF OFFICE significantly more power to the TEL: 4455 7741 / 767 Activists use barricades to block main roads as they gather to protest over killing of protesters in Khartoum . supreme Council, in which the junta FAX: +974 4455 7758

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VARANASI Modi is contesting, “I, on the other hand, who served as the Chief Minister of Prime Minister Narendra Modi will go to the polls Gujarat for a long time and am yesterday made an emotional in the final phase of now the Prime Minister, have not appeal to the people of Varanasi election on May 19. lived even a minute for myself or in a video posted on his website, for my relatives. The people of the calling himself a ‘Kashi vaasi and country are my family,” he said. outlining his personal and but a lot is still left. We have to Calling the grand alliance of emotional association with Kashi do this together. It is our vow the opposition parties an “adul- and its people. that we will not let the speed of terated alliance”, Modi said” “It is often said that who- this development stop,” he “They were trying to get a weak soever comes to Kashi even once stated. “This time when I came coalition government at the becomes a part of the city. In the for the road show, you assured Centre so that they can make last five years I have experienced me that you will handle every- money by blackmailing it.” this every passing moment. In thing. I have faith in every word. He, however, asserted that moulding me and giving a For me, those words are a the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Indian Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj (right), with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif direction to my political and promise. I know that every res- and its allies were set to win the prior to a meeting in New Delhi, yesterday. spiritual being, Kashi has a huge ident of Kashi is fighting the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. influence on me,” he said. elections for and as Narendra “One thing is clear. It’s the Modi underlined that Kashi Modi.” He urged people to vote Modi government once again. Zarif meets Sushma; decision on oil after polls was not a mere word for him but early and avoid the scorching Our victory is certain (Ek baar an inspiration in terms of summer sun and asked them to phir Modi sarkaar, jeet to IANS This was part of Tehran’s Global Ltd and Iran’s Ports and religion, spirituality and culture. celebrate the exercise as a nishchit hai),” he said to applause NEW DELHI consultation with other coun- Maritime Organisation (PMO). “I am fortunate that its people festival. from the crowd. tries in the region including On purchase of oil from Iran, provided me with an opportunity Meanwhile, addressing an Modi claimed that the people India yesterday said that a Russia, China, Turkmenistan, she reiterated the position that to serve them,” he stated. election rally in Bihar yesterday, had given a mandate for his gov- decision on import of oil from and Iraq over the last few a decision will be taken after the He said that it was a matter the Prime Minister asserted that ernment again in the six rounds Iran will be taken after the days. elections keeping in mind India’s of great satisfaction for him to the people of the country were his of elections completed so far. general elections as External The visit came amid growing commercial considerations, be in the service of the city. family and that a life of poverty “Opposition leaders have Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj tensions between Iran and US, energy security and economic “My people of Kashi have and honesty empowered him to lost all hope. Their anger is at met her visiting Iranian coun- which last month announced interests. blessed me by giving me an do something for the poor. He was its peak. They cannot win the terpart Mohammad Javad Zarif, that it would not extend the Both sides shared their views opportunity to serve them,” Modi addressing an election rally in elections, but only express their weeks after the US ended its exemptions granted in on the situation in Afghanistan said. He said he was proud of Ahrauli area in support of Union frustration by abusing me,” he Iranian oil waiver for India and November last year to India and and agreed to maintain close people’s participation in the Minister Ashwani Choubey, the said. others. seven other countries for coordination on the evolving development of Varanasi in the NDA candidate from Buxar in The Prime Minister empha- Sources said the Iranian importing oil from Iran for a situation. last five years and added that it Bihar. Attacking the opposition sised that the elections would Foreign Minister’s visit took period of 180 days - a period On the nuclear pact, Sushma serves as an example for the leaders, Modi said the people of decide how fast would India place at his own initiative to brief which expired on May 2. Swaraj reiterated India’s position whole country. He also outlined the country loved him and “some progress in the years ahead and the Indian side on his country’s During the talks between that it would like all parties to various developmental initia- people” had a problem with that. what would be the future of the approach to the recent develop- Sushma Swaraj and Zarif, the the agreement to continue to tives undertaken in the city “These are the people who country’s children in the 21st ments in the region, including Chabahar Port also came up for fulfil their commitments and all during his tenure. Modi stressed got votes for the promises they century. on the Joint Comprehensive Plan discussion and both sides parties should engage construc- upon Kashi’s significance and made but forgot their voters “But the adulterated alliance of Action (the nuclear pact) and expressed satisfaction at the tively and resolve all issues said a lot of work is still left to be soon after elections. They looted never talks about the devel- to review bilateral operationalisation of the interim peacefully and through done. “In the last five years, we the poor, amassed crores of opment of India. It only abuses cooperation. contract between India Ports dialogue. have done a lot of work for Kashi rupees in illegal wealth and me.” Congress holds edge in Punjab but no smooth ride for any party Ban on LTTE IANS extended for NEW DELHI election and the outcome will not Party (AAP), the only state to triangular fight. Considering the stopping many schemes of the be a reflection on his govern- send members from the new overall political situation in the previous regime for the poor. The another 5 years ment’s performance, the voters entity to the Lok Sabha. state, the Congress seems to have promise by the Congress gov- Punjab will vote on Sunday for are in a mood to put him on a However, the AAP’s surge an edge but it is going to be a ernment to put a stop on the IANS the Lok Sabha elections but mid-term test. was at the expense of the Con- tough fight on every seat because rampant drug business -- one of NEW DELHI unlike in other states, the contest The going is not easy for the gress as the party managed to of various equations at play. the major poll issues in the in this border province is Akali Dal as well. The infighting win only three of the 13 seats There is anti-incumbency Assembly elections -- remains The Indian government has reduced to a battle between leading to the formation of while the Akali Dal-BJP alliance against the state government in unfulfilled. extended for another five years Chief Minister Captain breakaway Taksali group has the bagged six. some areas and the BJP is con- Every region has its own its ban on the Liberation Tigers Amarinder Singh of the Congress party in disarray. The anger With the AAP in disarray as fident that the Hindu votes will complications that would have of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), which and arch rival Akali Dal. among Sikh voters over the most of its prominent faces and go to Prime Minister Narendra their own impact. In Amritsar, assassinated former Indian One of the few remaining episode of desecration of holy sitting MPs - Dharmavir Gandhi Modi at least in big cities like the banning of border trade with Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi in states where Congress is in a scripture and the subsequent from Patiala and Harinder Singh Amritasar and Ludhiana. Pakistan because of the ongoing 1991, it was announced commanding position, the Lok police firing on the protesters Khalsa from Fatehpur Sahib - Lack of employment is one stand-off has affected livelihood yesterday. Sabha battle is being fought during the Akali rule is still deserting the ship, both the Akali of the major concerns for voters of around 40,000 people. The step was taken under essentially on local issues. simmering. Dal and the Congress are for which both the central and The farmers in the border sub-sections (1) and (3) of Amarinder Singh stormed to In 2014, the Modi wave failed relieved. They are happy to face state governments are being held villages have a major issue with section 3 of the Unlawful Activ- power two years ago. Despite to inundate Punjab, which gave each other in a direct contest responsible. There is resentment fencing as they face problems in ities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (37 claiming that it is a national four seats to the Aam Aadmi instead of batting it out in a against the state government for accessing their fields. of 1967) with immediate effect, an official notification said. “The LTTE’s continued ED questions violent and disruptive activities Power links yet to be restored in Puri after storm are prejudicial to the integrity Kochhars for and sovereignty of India; and it IANS the revival of power supply. Telangana and Kerala, have been damaged Rs524 crore worth of continues to adopt a strong eight hours BHUBANESWAR “Restoring power connection engaged to restore power supply assets, according to the Housing anti-India posture as also con- in Puri is a big challenge for us in the district. and Urban Development tinues to pose a grave threat to IANS Even after 11 days of cyclone due to large-scale damage to the The telecom service is also Department assessment, said an the security of Indian NEW DELHI Fani, the Puri district in Odisha infrastructure. But we will start in poor shape and the service official yesterday. nationals,” the announcement is yet to get power connectivity. supplying power in Puri and providers have restored only 42 Housing and Urban Devel- said. The Enforcement Directorate The cyclone that hit the coast on Konark towns from May 15,” said per cent of operations in the dis- opment Secretary G Mathiv- The LTTE, which was (ED) for a second consecutive May 3 damaged the basic infra- Information and Public Relations trict. Airtel had positioned six cell athanan said Rs524 crore infra- described as a militant and day yesterday questioned structures like electricity, Secretary Sanjay Kumar Singh. on wheels, while Reliance Jio has structure was damaged by the political organisation, has been former ICICI Bank CEO Chanda telecom and water. He said 75 towers of 220 kv set up three and Vodafone-Idea cyclone in 53 urban local bodies blamed for the May 1991 suicide Kochhar and her husband While the state government and 25 towers of 132 kv were one in Puri, Singh said. Out of 41 in 14 districts. bombing at an election rally Deepak Kochhar for eight hours claimed to have restored about damaged by the cyclone. telephone exchanges of the According to him, 291 km of near Chennai which killed Rajiv and asked them to join the 93 per cent piped water supply Apart from Odisha, skilled BSNL, 29 are functional in the drainage system, 750 km of Gandhi and several others, investigation again today in in rural areas of the district, the workers from other states, district, he added. roads and 26,821 street light prompting one of the biggest connection with the Rs1,875- people are anxiously waiting for including West Bengal, Bihar, Meanwhile, the cyclone has points were affected. crackdowns in India. crore Videocon loan case. The Kochhars arrived at the ED headquarters in south Delhi’s Khan Market area Student protests continue in around 11am and were ques- tioned till 7pm. They were told Kashmir over minor’s rape to bring some more documents. IANS The agency officials asked the SRINAGAR The students carried Kochhars about their business banners demanding death for dealings with Videocon Students at many places in the the accused. They appealed that Chairman Venugopal Dhoot Kashmir Valley took to the nobody should use the highly and also about the financial streets and clashed with security sensitive issue for vote bank pol- transactions that took place forces yesterday in protest itics and everyone must try and between them. against the rape of a minor in get speedy justice to the victim. The case is related to the Jammu and Kashmir’s Band- Student protests were also alleged irregularities and ipora district. held at a number of other places corrupt practices in the sanction Students of Amar Singh but these ended peacefully. of a Rs 1,875-crore loan dis- College came out of the campus Protesters demanding bursed by ICICI Bank to the and fought pitched battles with exemplary punishment to the Videocon Group during 2009 the security forces here. The stu- rapist again blocked the Sri- and 2011. dents were demanding a speedy nagar-Baramulla highway. The ED got clues about an trial of the accused, who has At some places, the moving illegal transaction running into been arrested, and justice for the vehicles were stoned, forcing the crores of rupees routed to victim. traffic to stop. Police have NuPower, a company run by Students also protested in arrested the accused, Tahir Deepak Kochhar. The Kochhars large numbers against the Ahmed Mir, and set up a special Students clash with police in Srinagar, Kashmir, yesterday. The police fired tear gas shells and pellets were questioned on many occa- heinous crime in the Kashmir investigation team (SIT) to com- to disperse the angry students. sions last month in Mumbai. University campus in Srinagar. plete the investigation speedily. WEDNESDAY 15 MAY 2019 ASIA 11 China investigating Sri Lanka arrests 23 for targeting Muslims; curfew continues REUTERS women trafficking KOTTAMPITIYA, SRI LANKA Sri Lankan police arrested 23 people yesterday in connection complaints: Envoy with a spate of attacks on INTERNEWS Chinese diplomat Muslim-owned homes and shops ISLAMABAD in apparent reprisal for the has denied the Easter bombings by militants Amidst complaints of human media reports about that killed more than 250 people. smuggling in the garb of cross- Pakistani women Soldiers in armoured cultural weddings, the Chinese being trafficked and vehicles patrolled the towns hit Embassy in Islamabad has by sectarian violence this week withheld visas for 90 Pakistani subjected to forced as residents recalled how “brides”, who planned to travel prostitution and organ Muslims had hid in paddy fields to China with their spouses. sale in China. to escape mobs carrying rods A Chinese diplomat told and swords, incensed over the Urdu News website that the militant attacks. Embassy alerted Pakistani After receiving the letter, he said, The April 21 attacks, claimed authorities after witnessing an the Chinese authorities probed by Islamic State, targeted unusual increase in wedding the matter but found no evi- churches and hotels, mostly in visa applications this year. dence of torture. Colombo, killing more than 250 “Last year, 142 Pakistani The couple later divorced, people and fuelling fears of a Soldiers patrolling a road on top of an armoured vehicle, after a mob attack in a mosque in the nearby women applied for such visas after which the diplomat said the backlash against the island village of Kottampitiya, Sri Lanka, yesterday. after marrying Chinese local government in China pro- nation’s minority Muslims. nationals,” Lijian Zhao, the vided a train and air ticket to the Mobs moved through towns Deputy Chief of Mission at the Pakistani woman to travel in Sri Lanka’s northwest on while trying to protect his home a history of ethnic and religious A police source said seven of Chinese Embassy in Islamabad, home. She arrived back in the motorbikes and in buses, ran- from attack. violence and was torn for decades those arrested for the violence in said, “while this year so far 140 country on May 2. sacking mosques, burning Korans When mobs arrived in the by a civil war between separa- Kottampitiya were young Sin- Pakistani brides have applied for Lijian Zhao, however, denies and attacking shops with petrol Kottramulla area on Monday tists from the mostly Hindu Tamil halese men from nearby Buddhist this category of visa.” media reports about Pakistani bombs in rioting that began on evening, Mohamed Salim Fowzul minority and the Sinhala Bud- villages. The diplomat further added women being trafficked and Sunday, Muslim residents said. Ameer, 49, went outside while his dhist-dominated government. “They were leading the that China is investigating all 142 subjected to forced prostitution Police said they arrested 23 wife, Fatima Jiffriya, stayed with Last year, scores of Muslim charge yesterday. They were cases of the weddings that took and organ sale in China. people from across the island for their four children. mosques, homes and businesses instructing people on which place in 2018, and initial inves- “These are lies being spread inciting violence against Muslims, Jiffriya, 37, then heard shouts were destroyed as Buddhist mobs stores to attack,” said the police tigations reveal that there are a on the Internet and media that who make up less than 10 percent and sounds of fighting. ran amok for three days in Kandy. source. few isolated cases where the are talking about Pakistani girls of Sri Lanka’s 22 million people “I opened the door to see my Police spokesman Gunasekera The men said they were couples are experiencing being sent to China for forced who are predominantly Sinhalese husband on the ground in a pool rejected allegations that police seeking revenge for the militant trouble. “We are trying to prostitution or sale of organs. It Buddhists. Police spokesman of blood, the police right in front had stood by while the violence attack in the city of Negombo, determine if there are any is totally fabricated and for sen- Ruwan Gunasekera said the sit- and the mob running,” she said. unfolded. He said the perpe- where over 100 people were problems. We are ready to help sational purposes. There is no uation is under control and no “His heart was still beating trators would be punished. killed at the St. Sebastian’s Church those girls if there is an issue.” evidence for it,” he said. new incidents had been reported hard, I took him into my lap and “All police officers have been during Easter prayers, the police Zhao also mentioned a com- Zhao has asked the Pakistani on Tuesday. started to scream for help,” she instructed to take stern action source said. plaint by a Pakistani wife who government to review its visa on But a nationwide curfew from added, her voice breaking, as against the violators, even to use A court remanded the men to wrote a letter to a Pakistani arrival policy for Chinese busi- 9 p.m. (1530 GMT) to 4 a.m. would women consoled her children at the maximum force. Perpetrators police custody on Tuesday. They Federal Minister complaining nessmen, as some marriage bureaus be in effect for a second night. The an uncle’s house ahead of could face up to a 10-year jail could not be reached for that she was subjected to torture. in Pakistan are misusing it. lone fatality was a man killed Ameer’s burial. Sri Lanka has had term,” he said. comment.

FM says no US visa restrictions UN experts urge ‘financial isolation’ of Myanmar military against Pakistan AFP which just concluded a 10-day Many Rohingya refugees levelled empty Rohingya villages underscored our findings that the GENEVA visit to surrounding countries, who fled said there had been with bulldozers, effectively Tatmadaw (the Myanmar mil- said drastic measures were mass rapes and slaughters in the destroying criminal evidence, itary) has over time committed INTERNEWS/ISLAMABAD Myanmar’s military commanders needed since Myanmar so far villages, and in a report pub- while making no substantive similar atrocities against many should be financially “isolated” had done little to resolve the lished last September, the fact- progress in resolving the ethnic of the ethnic groups living within Pakistan’s Foreign Minister and brought to trial to face egregious rights situation in the finding mission said there were animosities that have helped fuel the borders of Myanmar,” expert Shah Mehmood Qureshi has charges of war crimes and country. reasonable grounds to believe the crisis,” they said. Radhika Coomaraswamy said in said the United States has not genocide against the Rohingya “There has been no the atrocities amounted to The UN fact-finding mission the statement. imposed any visa restrictions minority, UN investigators said movement toward a resolution “genocide”. was not granted access to Another member of the team, against Pakistan. yesterday. of the crisis,” Darusman said in The investigators lamented Myanmar itself, but during their Christopher Sidoti, said the He was briefing National The United Nations fact- a statement. “The situation is at Tuesday that “both military and visit to Bangladesh, Malaysia, investigators so far had “seen no Assembly Standing Committee finding mission on the situation a total standstill.” Some 740,000 civilian sides of Myanmar’s gov- Thailand and Indonesia, the evidence that the Myanmar gov- on Foreign Affairs, which met in Myanmar called on the inter- Rohingya refugees fled a military ernment persistently deny the investigators met exiled repre- ernment is acting in good faith in Islamabad yesterday with national community to cut off all crackdown in August 2017 to facts and disclaim any respon- sentatives from the Chin, Kachin, to resolve the crisis or facilitate Ehsanullah Tiwana in the chair. financial and other support to the cross into Bangladesh where sibility for crimes under inter- Shan and Rakhine ethnic the safe return of refugees. The Minister said the US is country’s military. 300,000 members of the perse- national law. communities. “The situation demands an going to deport over 70 illegal Marzuki Darusman, who cuted Muslim minority were “Following this violence, “Meeting with these different increase in international Pakistanis and that Islamabad heads the fact-finding mission already in camps. Myanmar authorities have ethnic communities only pressure,” he said. has asked Washington to fulfill legal requirements about the Pakistanis being deported. Qureshi also said that he Bangladesh sets up new will pay a 2-day visit to Kuwait on Saturday and will have court to try former PM meetings with the Kuwaiti lead- ership. He will also take a letter AFP But with a move under way from Prime Minister Imran DHAKA to shift Zia to a new prison at Khan to the emir of Kuwait on Keraniganj, just outside the visa issues. Bangladeshi authorities have set capital, the government has set He said enhancement of up a new makeshift court up a new court adjacent to the bilateral trade will be discussed adjacent to a jail outside the jail, prosecutor Mosharraf in the meetings. He said the capital Dhaka to try imprisoned Hossain said. “All 17 of her cases Emir of Qatar is also expected opposition leader Khaleda Zia, will be shifted to this court,” to visit Pakistan in near future. a prosecutor said yesterday. Hossain said. Later, talking to media Zia, a two-time former Zia, who entered politics in persons, Qureshi expressed Prime Minister, is already the mid-1980s after her military concern over tension between serving 10 years in two cases of dictator husband was assassi- Iran and the United States, graft that her supporters say nated in an abortive coup, is a saying it is impacting the region. were politically motivated. former ally turned arch foe of She has faced a trial on new current Prime Minister Sheikh charges in a courtroom inside Hasina. Zia was originally jailed 4 die in Afghan the abandoned prison in old for five years in February 2018 Mughal-era Dhaka where she is after being convicted of cor- prison clashes the only prisoner. ruption, a sentence that trig- Iftar time for Afghan soldiers Her supporters say this has gered clashes between police REUTERS/KABUL affected her health and the and BNP supporters. The jail Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers carrying food on trays before breaking their fast at a military 73-year-old has been in hospital term was later doubled by the base in the Guzara district of Herat province, Afghanistan. Fighting between prisoners and since April. country’s high court. Afghan policemen during a drug search operation in the coun- try’s largest prison left four pris- oners dead and several injured, Firebrand clerics get bail in terror case a government official said INTERNEWS under sedition and terrorism completed their arguments yesterday. LAHORE charges, had resigned from the before the two-member bench. Violent clashes erupted in TLP on May 1 citing health issues Rizvi and Qadri were taken two barracks of the sprawling The Lahore High Court yesterday and, on the court’s earlier direc- into “protective custody” by the Pul-e-Charkhi prison on the granted bail to two firebrand tions, issued a public apology for state during a crackdown in outskirts of Kabul, which houses Muslim clerics in a case lodged his remarks. The two-member November 2018 after the TLP thousands of inmates, including against them for launching a bench, comprising Justice Qasim announced it would observe a scores of Taliban insurgents and violent protest against the Khan and Justice Asjad Gharal, ‘martyrs’ day’ on November 25, members of other hard-line acquittal of Christian citizen granted the bail to both till July 2018. Islamist groups. Nasrat Rahimi, Aasia Bibi of blasphemy charge. 15. Police had registered a case the spokesman for the interior Tehrik-i-Labaik Pakistan At the last hearing, the court against Rizvi and other leaders ministry, said four prisoners (TLP) chief Khadim Hussain had rejected an apology sub- of the TLP for protests after Aasia were killed and 13 prisoners and Rizvi and former TLP patron-in- mitted by Qadri over incendiary Bibi was acquitted by the 20 policemen were injured chief Afzal Qadri were granted remarks made by him during a Supreme Court in October last during the search operation to bail against surety bonds worth protest against the Supreme year. Section 7 of Anti-Terrorism TLP chief Khadim Hussain Rizvi leads his supporters in shouting seize drugs and other illegal sub- Rs5m each. Court’s acquittal of Aasia Bibi. Act 1997 was later added to the slogans during a sit-in in Rawalpindi on November 13, 2018. stances from the prisoners. Qadri, who had been booked Lawyers from both sides had charges against him. 12 ASIA WEDNESDAY 15 MAY 2019 N Korea demands return of US-seized cargo ship Powerful AFP North’s Foreign Ministry said the seizure was outrageous act of dispossessing return our ship,” the statement quake rattles SEOUL an “outright denial” of the spirit of a statement our cargo ship... linking the ship added. Papua New signed by leader Kim Jong Un and US President to the ‘sanctions resolutions’ of North Korea is sanctioned North Korea yesterday the United Nations Security under multiple UN Security demanded the return of a cargo Donald Trump at their landmark summit in Council,” the spokesman said in Council resolutions for its Guinea island ship seized by Washington last Singapore last June. a statement carried by the nuclear and missile pro- AFP week for violating international official Korean Central News grammes, and lifting of some of KOKOPO, PAPUA NEW GUINEA sanctions, calling it an “unlawful It was the first time a North A spokesman for the North’s Agency (KCNA). the measures was a key demand and outrageous act”. Korean cargo vessel had been Foreign Ministry slammed the The move was an “extension at a second Trump-Kim summit A violent 7.5 magnitude earth- On Friday, the US Justice seized by the US for sanctions move yesterday, saying it was of the American method” of in Hanoi in February that ulti- quake struck an island chain off Department said it had taken violations, after several years of an “outright denial” of the spirit seeking to bring Pyongyang “to mately broke down without a the north coast of Papua New possession of the North Korea- high seas cat-and-mouse games of a statement signed by leader its knees” through maximum deal. Guinea yesterday, knocking out registered bulk carrier M/V Wise in which Korean shippers dis- Kim Jong Un and US President pressure, he said. The announcement of the power and sending residents Honest, one year after it was guised vessels, used false flags Donald Trump at their landmark “The US should ponder over US seizure of the vessel came as fleeing for safety. detained in Indonesia, citing and turned off their tracking summit in Singapore last June. the consequences its heinous act tensions rose over Pyongyang’s The shallow quake illicit sanctions-busting transponders to avoid “The United States com- might have on the future devel- test launches of short-range occurred around 11pm (1300 activities. discovery. mitted an unlawful and opments and immediately missiles last week. GMT), some 44 kilometres (27 miles) northeast of Kokopo on New Britain island, the US Geo- logical Survey said. UN chief meets NZ mosque “It was massive, absolutely massive. Very scary,” Megan victims, decries online hate Martin, the managing director of the Ropopo Plantation Resort AFP to relieve the hurt and sorrow in Kokopo, said. CHRISTCHURCH and pain, but I wanted to come “There does not appear to here personally to transmit love, be any damage, but we are out UN Secretary-General Antonio support and total and complete checking.” An AFP reporter Guterres warned hate speech admiration,” he said. based in Kokopo said electricity was spreading online “like He told victims of the worst went off in the town after the wildfire” at a meeting with mass shooting in modern New quake struck and people ran victims of the Christchurch Zealand history that there had from their homes for safety. mosque shootings yesterday, been “a dangerous upsurge in There were no initial reports vowing the world body will lead hatred” as social media was of serious damage but the full efforts to extinguish the problem. exploited to promote bigotry. picture may not become clear Guterres visited the Al Noor “Hate speech is spreading until daylight. mosque, one of two Muslim like wildfire in social media. We Aftershocks are still being felt centres in the New Zealand city must extinguish it,” the Portu- long after the initial quake, as where a self-described white guese diplomat said. residents sat in darkness, fearful supremacist killed 51 people in “There is no room for hate of tsunami waves. a March 15 shooting that the speech - online or offline.” He The Pacific Tsunami attacker live-streamed on highlighted a previously Warning Centre had forecast a Linwood Islamic Centre trustee Faisal Sayed (right), receiving United Nations Secretary-General Facebook. announced plan for his special surge of up to one metre in Antonio Guterres to the Linwood Islamic Centre in Christchurch, yesterday. The UN chief is travelling the adviser on genocide prevention height, that could eventually South Pacific to highlight the Adama Dieng to combat online reach as far away as Japan, impact of climate change but extremism. His remarks come as New Paris this week. She has been highly critical Taiwan, the Philippines and said he also wanted to show his He said Dieng’s mission was Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will co-host a of social media giants in the Indonesia. Scientists do not have support for Christchurch’s to “bring together a United Ardern, who hosted Guterres meeting of world leaders and wake of the Christchurch killings, sea level gauges in this remote Muslim community during Nations team to scale up our when he arrived in Auckland on tech firms to promote a saying they should be “taking corner on the Bismark Archi- Ramadan. response to hate speech and Sunday, embarks on her own “Christchurch call” aimed at ownership and responsibility pelago, but they later said they “I know there are no words present a global plan of action”. quest to tame social media in curbing online extremism. over their platforms”. believed the threat had passed. Kokopo is no stranger to natural disasters. It sits in the shadow of China says ‘no nearby Rabaul, which was dev- Duterte’s loyalists leading in eight Senate seats astated by twin volcanic erup- tions in 1994. Earlier this year, information’ on AP MANILA Duterte’s former national police congressional seat representing dela Rosa and Duterte’s longtime weeks of heavy rains killed at Xi-Trump chief, Ronald dela Rosa, who their southern home region of aide, Bong Go, who entered pol- least nine people, with many enforced the president’s Davao city. The 74-year-old itics for the first time without more families left homeless meeting President Rodrigo Duterte’s crackdown on illegal drugs, a maverick leader first carved a their own established bases of without access to safe drinking allies appeared to have over- campaign that left thousands of reputation as an extra-tough support, other leading adminis- water. Papua New Guinea is well AFP whelming leads in elections for suspects dead and drew inter- mayor of the city who hunted tration senatorial contenders within the Pacific “Ring of Fire” BEIJING the Philippine Senate, one of the national condemnation. drug addicts and criminals on a earned votes based on their own a hotspot for seismic activity due opposition’s last bulwarks Monday’s vote is seen as a Harley Davidson motorcycle. political track records. to friction between tectonic The Chinese Foreign Ministry against a brash populist leader gauge of public support for “Undoubtedly, the Duterte Opposition aspirants con- plates. Just weeks ago a 7.2 earth- yesterday said it had “no infor- accused of massive human rights Duterte, who is midway through magic spelled the difference,” sider the Senate the last bastion quake knocked items off shelves mation to offer at present” on violations. the single six-year term Phil- presidential spokesman Salvador of checks and balances given the in Port Moresby - far from the a possible meeting between Preliminary results com- ippine presidents are allowed Panelo said in a news con- solid dominance of Duterte’s loy- epicentre - and was felt as far President Xi Jinping and his US prising 94% of returns from under the constitution. His anti- ference. “The overwhelming alists in the lower House of away as Australia. counterpart to avert a trade Monday’s midterm elections drug crackdown, unorthodox majority of the electorate have Representatives. A 7.5-magnitude quake hit war. showed at least eight candidates leadership style, combative and responded to the call of the pres- The elections were relatively the rugged highlands region in As trade tensions escalated endorsed by Duterte were sexist joke-laden outbursts, and ident to support those whom he untroubled, despite pockets of February 2018 that triggered between the two countries, leading in races for 12 seats in contentious embrace of China said would help pass laws sup- violence in southern Mindanao landslides, burying homes and Donald Trump on Monday told the 24-member Senate. Official have been the hallmarks of his portive of his goal to uplift the region, which is under martial killing at least 125 people. reporters that he expects to Commission on Election results presidency. masses of our people and give law as government forces hunt The scale of that disaster did meet with the President of are expected to be declared in Duterte’s three children were them comfortable lives.” Manila- down Islamic State group-linked not become apparent for days China and Russia next month about a week. also expected to win races for based analyst Ronald Holmes, militants and communist due to PNG’s poor communica- at the Group of 20 summit in Those leading include mayor, vice mayor and a however, said that except for insurgents. tions and infrastructure. Japan. “The two heads of state maintain contact through Army, police chiefs appointed various means,” Foreign Min- istry spokesman Geng Shuang said at a regular briefing Senators in Thailand yesterday. AFP officials and allies are on the list But when asked whether BANGKOK as well, most notably Prayut’s China was making preparations younger brother Preecha Chan- for a possible Xi-Trump Scores of junta loyalists were O-Cha, who retired from his meeting, Geng said: “I have no endorsed as members of Thai- position at the NLA last week. information at present about land’s 250-strong senate Joining him are siblings of the specific question raised.” yesterday, packing the upper Prawit and deputy prime min- China said Monday it will raise house with allies likely to vote ister Wissanu Krea-ngam, as tariffs on $60bn worth of US for coup leader Prayut Chan-O- well as the older brother of goods from June 1, in retaliation Cha’s return as civilian Premier deputy prime minister Somkid for the latest round of US tariff after a highly disputed poll. Jatusripitak. hikes and Washington’s plans The full list, which included The younger brother of to target almost all Chinese the junta leader’s brother and army-aligned fortuneteller imports. scores of military officers, was Warin Buawiratlert - who pre- The announcement came appointed by junta number two dicted coup leader Prayut would after the latest round of US- Prawit Wongsuwan, endorsed hold onto power after the March China trade negotiations ended by King Maha Vajiralongkorn 24 poll - will also be in the Friday without a deal, and after and published in palace mouth- senate. The 250 members will Washington increased tariffs on piece The Royal Gazette. vote alongside 500 elected Vietnamese President and Communist Party leader Nguyen Phu Trong chairing a meeting of senior $200bn worth of Chinese Army Chief Apirat Kong- lower house MPs to select the officials in Hanoi, yesterday. products. sompong and National Police prime minister after parliament US President Donald Trump Chief Jakthip Chaijinda are now convenes in the coming weeks. had also ordered the start of a Vietnamese President emerges after month-long absence senators, as expected, thanks to With the senate in hand, process to impose new duties a controversial military-scripted junta-backed Palang Pracharat on another $300bn worth of AFP his 75th birthday on April 14 Agency, which also ran pictures constitution adopted in 2017. will need only 126 votes in the Chinese items. HANOI meeting with officials and of the leader. VNA said he But Prawit also selected lower house for Prayut to sail to The world’s top two econ- shrimp farmers in southern Kien chaired a meeting and some 100 serving and retiring the top position. Anti-junta omies ended two days of nego- Vietnam’s President has Giang province. “stressed... the need to continue military and police officers - parties would require a tiations in Washington on appeared in public after a Rumours quickly swirled the fight against corruption”. making up 40 percent of the whopping 376 votes to gain a Friday with no deal. month-long absence for health that he had fallen gravely ill, and Trong has forged a repu- senate. He also picked more majority in the 750-seat par- Both sides have indicated reasons that prompted specu- the government confirmed 11 tation as a no-nonsense leader than 50 members of the rubber- liament and override the senate that discussions will continue. lation about succession plans in days later he was not well but by waging an anti-corruption stamp National Legislative advantage. So far, the coalition Beijing’s top trade negotiator, the communist country, with no would return to work “soon”. campaign in the one-party state Assembly (NLA), and 15 min- led by junta rival Pheu Thai, Liu He, likewise said Friday the clear replacement lined up. He appeared in public yes- that has seen dozens jailed, isters to be elevated to the linked to billionaire ex-premier next round would start in the Nguyen Phu Trong, who is terday alongside senior party including top executives and senate. Thaksin Shinawatra, holds 245 Chinese capital at an unspec- also the head of the communist leaders in Hanoi, according to officials otherwise thought to be Well-known family names seats against the 135 promised ified date. party, was last seen in public on the official Vietnam News untouchable. of the junta’s top-ranking to Palang Pracharat. WEDNESDAY 15 MAY 2019 EUROPE 13

French doctor in Russia & US custody over ‘50 poisoning cases’

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A French doctor already charged in the poisoning of better ties seven patients was taken into custody yesterday for ques- AFP tioning over the suspected SOCHI poisoning of around 50 other patients, a source said. Moscow and Washington’s top We have differences Frederic Pechier worked diplomats said yesterday it was as an anaesthesiologist at two time to build better ties, ahead — each country private clinics in Besancon, of the highest-level bilateral talks will protect its own eastern France, when seven in nearly a year as President interests and look patients, aged 37 to 53, went Vladimir Putin hosts Secretary into cardiac arrest from 2008 of State Mike Pompeo. after its own people to 2017. US President Donald Trump’s — but it’s not that we Two of the patients died top diplomat arrived in the sunny have to be adversaries US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo (left) and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov shaking hands while others were reanimated, Black Sea resort of Sochi amid a on every issue: Mike prior to their meeting in Sochi, southern Russia, yesterday. and investigators later found raft of disagreements, from arms traces of lethal doses of control to the raging Venezuela Pompeo other,” he said. Carnegie Moscow Center, said gence evaluations. potassium in their and Iran crises. “We understand that a lot of the high-profile talks would Ahead of the negotiations bloodstreams. Pompeo’s visit to Russia — to improving this relationship,” suspicions and biases have accu- change little in the US-Russia Putin toured a top military flight Pechier, who was first his first as Secretary of State — he said. mulated on both sides. We win standoff. test centre in southern Russia charged in May 2017, has came as tensions mounted in the “We have differences — nothing from this.” “Don’t hold your breath: no and inspected a new nuclear- denied the allegations and was Gulf, with Iran and the US each country will protect its own Pompeo was all smiles and pivot in sight, no breakthrough capable hypersonic missile released pending trial. engaged in a new war of words interests and look after its own addressed Lavrov by his first in offing,” he tweeted. dubbed Kinzhal (Dagger). The two-year inquiry has over Tehran’s nuclear deal. people — but it’s not that we name as they sat down for talks Pompeo is the highest- Putin’s plane was accom- led police to expand their focus At the start of talks with have to be adversaries on every at a marble-floored spa hotel in ranking US official to see Putin panied by six fighter jets as he to “around 50 reports of Russian Foreign Minister Sergei issue.” the wooded outskirts of Sochi. since last July, when Trump met approached the city of unwanted events,” medical Lavrov, and before a planned Lavrov said bilateral ties Lavrov and Pompeo, each him in Helsinki. Akhtubinsk, according to footage jargon for unexpected compli- evening meeting with Putin, were in a “sorry state” and Russia joined by a half-dozen aides, met Trump at the time stunned released by Russian media. cations or deaths among Pompeo expressed hope the two was ready to turn the page over. for an hour and a half, according the US political establishment Kremlin spokesman Dmitry patients otherwise considered rivals could “stabilise the “I believe it’s time to start to a US official, before continuing by appearing to accept the Peskov denied the display of mil- healthy, the source said. relationship”. building a new, more responsible the conversation over a late Russian leader’s statement that itary muscle was designed to Pechier’s peers considered “I am here today because and constructive model of lunch. he did not meddle in the US send a message to the him a brilliant President Trump is committed mutual perception of each Dmitri Trenin, director of the election, contrary to US intelli- Americans. anaesthesiologist.

Possible suicide pact in German Merkel edges closer to Macron on 2050 climate plan AP including France and Britain, in has become for young people. Donald Trump. crossbow deaths BERLIN its efforts to curb greenhouse gas “That puts pressure on poli- Announcing the US’ with- emissions. Merkel noted that ticians around the world,” she drawal from the 2015 Paris AFP German Chancellor Angela Germany will miss its own target said. climate accord two years ago, MUNICH Merkel (pictured) indicated for reductions by 2020. Merkel, who was Germany’s Trump cited the “draconian yesterday that she would like to As a country that took in environment minister from 1994 financial and economic burdens Investigators were pursuing join other European countries in more than 1 million migrants to 1998, said rich countries that the agreement imposes on our leads that five mysterious aiming to eliminate virtually all fleeing war and poverty else- are responsible for most man- country” and warned millions of deaths, including three by greenhouse gas emissions by where in the world in recent made emissions have a par- American jobs could be lost as a crossbow bolts, may have been 2050, but stressed the goal needs years, Merkel suggested ticular responsibility to tackle result. a murder-suicide pact among to be achievable. Germany has a particular interest climate change and doing so will The US sent a small technical Germans with a reported Merkel initially refused to in minimising global warming. pay off in the end. delegation to the talks in Berlin passion for medieval folklore join the initiative put forward last “If we fail to protect the “The question isn’t what will and is expected to attend this and weaponry. week by French President climate, then in view of the it cost us to reach these goals, the year’s UN climate summit in Police probing the initial Emmanuel Macron and eight “The discussion is not about growing world population, question is rather: how much December, hosted by Chile. triple death said they found the other EU countries, despite whether we can achieve it, but increasing conflicts are inevi- more would it cost us if we don’t Carolina Schmidt, Chile’s last wills of two of the victims domestic pressure to do so. about how we can achieve it,” table because resources are do anything.” environment minister, told in a hotel room, and no signs of Speaking at an international she said. “If we can find a sen- becoming scarce,” she said. Her comments appeared reporters she hoped American a struggle or involvement of climate change meeting in Berlin, sible answer, then we can join Merkel said rallies staged by directed at those leaders who cities, states and private com- other people. Merkel said she’s now intending the initiative.” students protesting their leaders’ have refused to join international panies that are committed to Germany has been baffled to discuss the idea at a Cabinet Germany has lagged behind inaction on climate change efforts to fight climate change, climate action would also join by the macabre case since the sitting at the end of May. other European countries, showed how important the issue most notably US President the talks in Santiago. trio of corpses was found on Saturday in a hotel in the Bavarian town of Passau, fol- lowed by Monday’s discovery Romania ruling party lashes of two dead women across the country in town of Wittingen. out at EU Commission VP Mass-circulation Bild daily reported that the victims had AFP threaten the independence of shared a fascination with the BUCHAREST Romania’s courts and would Middle Ages, including knights, jeopardise its fight against jousting, weapons and alchemy. Officials from Romania’s ruling corruption. According to an autopsy left-wing party have lashed out Nicolae Serban, a senator report, two of the victims in the at Frans Timmermans, a from Romania’s Social Dem- Passau hotel room — a man European Commission vice- ocrat Party (PSD), said late named Torsten W, 53, and a president and candidate in Monday that the choice of Tim- woman called Kerstin E, 33 — upcoming EU elections, after mermans, a Dutch politician, as were found lying in the double Brussels threatened sanctions lead candidate for the PES, bed, hand-in-hand. They were over the country’s controversial which brings together centre- killed with crossbow shots to justice reforms. left parties from across the con- their heads and hearts, the Timmermans, lead candidate tinent, was “bizarre”. post-mortems found. of the Party of European Socialists “The European socialists The other woman, 30-year- (PES) for commission president, have made a major tactical error old Farina C, lay on the floor, a has warned that the commission by appointing Timmermans,” he single crossbow arrow in her “will not hesitate to swiftly open said ahead of the European Par- neck — not in her chest, as pre- proceedings” that could lead to liament elections this month. Flooded houses are seen in Teslic, Bosnia and Herzegovina, yesterday. viously reported. The local fines and other sanctions if PSD party chief Liviu prosecutor’s office said it was Romania does not address rec- Dragnea also suggested that treating the case as a “requested ommendations to solve “problems Timmermans could not count killing and suicide”, suggesting we have identified”. on the support of the ruling Evacuations as rain, floods swamp Bosnia Farina C first shot the couple The commission, the EU’s party in his bid to become next and then herself. executive arm, said the reforms EU Commission president. AFP hardest-hit north have declared ister of Republika Srpska, Bos- SARAJEVO a state of emergency and begun nian’s Serb-run region. protective evacuations. Dozens of homes were also Torrential downpour has flooded More than 200 people have flooded in neighbouring Croatia, May’s govt eyes July Brexit deal hundreds of homes and been evacuated in villages where eight tourists, including swamped roads in northern around northeastern Doboj, two children, were rescued by AFP according to her spokesman. approved a withdrawal Bosnia, officials said Tuesday, as where two rivers have firemen at a campsite on the LONDON But he said they also agreed agreement bill which has rescuers searched for a six-year- overflowed. banks of the Korana river, it was “imperative” that any exit achieved royal assent by June 30, old boy swept away by a swollen “About 100 houses were national TV reported. British Prime Minister Theresa plan be approved before parlia- they will take their seats.” stream. flooded, as well as the offices of After rising rapidly over- May’s government said ment’s summer holiday, which After twice delaying its exit The child went missing in five companies and 50 hectares night, water levels in major yesterday it was aiming to agree normally begins at the end of from EU, Britain is reluctantly the northern Zepce region, of land,” said civil defence rivers are falling slightly or stag- a Brexit deal by July, making it July. taking part in European Par- national television BHRT official Senad Begic. nating, according to weather likely that Britain’s MEPs elected “What she (May) is working liament elections on May 23, reported yesterday. Floods have also hit around services. in next week’s European elec- to do is to get a deal passed as almost three years after the ref- The heavy rain, which 200 households in northwest In the spring of 2014, the tions will take their seats. soon as possible,” he said. erendum vote for Brexit. started on Sunday, has sparked Prijedor and 100 east in the town Balkans region was hit by its Ministers agreed at a cabinet Asked what this meant for The government had hoped fears of a repeat of the 2014 of Celinac. worst floods in more than a meeting to continue talks with Britain’s 73 members of the to get the London parliament’s floods that devastated the Balkan “The danger has not passed century, which affected 1.6 the main opposition Labour European Parliament, the agreement for May’s divorce region, killing 77 people. and I invite inhabitants to follow million people and caused an Party on how parliament might spokesman added: “The factual deal in the coming weeks so Weather services have pre- the instructions of the author- estimated two billion euros in accept the divorce deal that May position is if MEPs are elected British MEPs would never have dicted the rain will taper off. ities, without panic,” urged damage, mostly to houses and agreed with the EU last year, and (British) parliament has not to take their seats. Several Bosnian towns in the Radovan Viskovic, Prime Min- farmland. 14 AMERICAS WEDNESDAY 15 MAY 2019 Judge urged to nix Trump’s tax records demand BLOOMBERG US District Judge Amit as serious and vowed he would LLP accounting firm dating back is a nuisance,’ getting in the way the committee sought infor- WASHINGTON Mehta was openly only issue a ruling after due con- to 2011. The firm has taken no of his ability to govern. ‘That’s a mation that predated Trump’s skeptical, telling the sideration and not at the end of position on the request. total, basic misunderstanding of presidency, Letter said potentially President Donald Trump’s today’s hearing. No judge would Two other House committees the Constitution,’ Letter said. unlawful acts, if known by others lawyer pressed a federal judge president’s lawyer, make a hasty decision ‘for the are embroiled in court fights with The committee doesn’t need — such as the Russian gov- in Washington to nix efforts by “I just can’t imagine sake of expediency,’ Mehta said. the president and his businesses, a specific legislative objective in ernment — could make Trump a Democrat-led congressional that that’s what I’m The 90-minute hearing was including the Trump Organi- order to see the information it vulnerable to undue influence. committee to obtain tax records supposed to do.” marked by Mehta’s sparring with zation, over requests for records seeks from Mazars, Letter said, Consovoy bristled at the from the president’s longtime Consovoy over the scope of Con- from Deutsche Bank AG and explaining that Trump’s far-flung notion Congressional power accounting firm, calling the gressional oversight. The presi- Capital One Financial Corp. business holdings made such stopped at getting the president’s document request invalid. are unconstitutional, Consovoy dent’s lawyer claimed the ability The lawmakers last week oversight a necessity. blood or diary, saying com- “They’ve made clear this is said, suggesting the judge rule of lawmakers to check the exec- asked US District Judge Edgardo That prompted the judge to mittees are restricted to the mis- not about legislation,” William that way. utive branch must have close ties Ramos to speed that case to a ask whether any part of the pres- sions delegated to them. Consovoy told US District Judge Mehta was openly skeptical, to legislative functions, while the conclusion. The House Ways and ident’s private life was off limits At the hearing’s end, Mehta, Amit Mehta yesterday. telling the president’s lawyer, “I judge cited examples of when Means Committee is also to Congress. who opted to consolidate the Even legislative reasons just can’t imagine that that’s what that wasn’t the case, including demanding that the US Treasury Letter said it would have to president’s initial request for a offered by the House Oversight I’m supposed to do.” the Watergate and Whitewater Department provide it with be something that relates solely preliminary injunction with a and Government Reform Com- The judge, a 2014 appointee probes. Trump’s tax returns for the past to Trump, such as a childhood hearing on the merits of the mittee for looking into the of President Barack Obama, Trump and his businesses six years. diary or a sample of his blood, but dispute, told both sides they finances of the president and his opened the hearing by making it sued last month to block the Committee lawyer Douglas perhaps not a mortgage appli- could submit additional docu- businesses, including the clear he considers the issues House committee from obtaining Letter told Mehta that Trump has cation from 15 or 30 years ago. ments to him until the end of the umbrella Trump Organization, raised by Trump and his business records from the Mazars USA taken the position that ‘Congress When asked by Mehta why week, after which he’d rule. Democrats may fund Mexican club shooting leaves part of Trump’s $4.5bn one dead, 11 hurt AP border budget request MEXICO CITY AP Democrats over aid to Puerto One person has died and 11 WASHINGTON Rico. more have been wounded in a Trump is feuding with Dem- shooting at a club in Mexican Congressional Democrats are ocratic officials on the island and resort city of Playa del Carmen. signalling a willingness to falsely claims that Puerto Rico Prosecutors in the Car- include major elements of Pres- has already received $91bn in ibbean coast state of Quintana ident Donald Trump’s $4.5bn aid. Pressure from Trump’s GOP Roo said two gunmen entered request for humanitarian and allies, particularly southern the bar and opened fire with security needs on the US-Mexico Republicans seeking aid for hur- pistols late Monday. border in an unrelated, widely ricane-slammed farmers, The bar is located relatively backed disaster aid bill that appears to have eroded his far from the beach and Playa appears to finally be breaking opposition to additional aid to del Carmen’s tourist zone free of a partisan logjam. the island. There was no immediate Democratic aides said yes- “We’re this close,” said Sen. comment on the motive behind terday that Trump’s request for Richard Shelby, R-Ala., holding the shooting. additional Immigration and his thumb and index finger Authorities have blamed Customs Enforcement detention about two inches apart. New Statue of Liberty Museum set to open past attacks in Playa del beds is off the table, but that But Shelby’s demand to A refurbished version of the original Statue of Liberty torch is on display during a tour of the new Carmen on street-level drug Democrats are willing to fund boost Army Corps of Engineers Statue of Liberty Museum on Liberty Island, in New York City, yesterday. The new museum that dealing. care for more than 360,000 harbour dredging efforts by lib- celebrates the history and legacy of the Statue of Liberty will open tomorrow. It is part of a $100m In June, seven men died in migrants apprehended since eralising the budget rules for beautification project for Liberty Island, funded by the Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation. a shooting in a low-income area October. spending out of a dedicated of Playa del Carmen. A top Democratic senator harbour maintenance fund have said a weeks-long fight over aid run into major opposition from to Puerto Rico has been settled House Republicans and the to Democrats’ satisfaction. But White House. The Port of Mobile Call to probe ‘crimes against humanity’ in Venezuela a push by a Senate Republican in Shelby’s state would be a to boost spending on harbour major beneficiary of the change. AFP swept the country after oppo- power struggle with Maduro, forces, and six by government dredging projects remains a The addition of border MEXICO CITY sition leader Juan Guaido who has presided over a spi- supporters. hang-up. funding to the long-sought hur- declared himself acting raling political and economic “Eleven of these deaths were Vermont Democratic Sen. ricane and flood aid measure - Amnesty International said president. crisis in Venezuela since taking extrajudicial executions,” said Patrick Leahy said that “we’ve which ballooned to $19.1bn yesterday that it believes the Maduro opponents were tor- over from late leftist leader Hugo Erika Guevara, Americas director worked out” a dispute over during a House floor debate on Venezuelan authorities have tured and killed during the pro- Chavez in 2013. for Amnesty International. Puerto Rico. Friday — adds a major, tricky committed crimes against tests, it added. Amnesty sent a fact-finding “State forces identified Trump has opposed addi- element to the already overdue humanity in their crackdown on “The nature of the attacks... mission to the country in Feb- people who had been prominent tional aid to the US island ter- disaster bill. Democrats are par- anti-government protests, and the level of coordination by the ruary to research the crackdown in the protests in their commu- ritory, claiming it has gotten ticularly agreeable to Trump’s urged the International Criminal security forces, as well as the on the anti-government protests nities, located them and shortly plenty of money already to deal $2.8bn request to house and care Court (ICC) to investigate. signs of similar patterns in 2014 that preceded and followed afterwards killed them.... Some with devastation wrought by for Central American migrants The rights group said Pres- and 2017, leads Amnesty Inter- Guaido’s swearing-in. of them were tortured before back-to-back hurricanes in that are seeking asylum from ident Nicolas Maduro’s gov- national to believe that the Ven- The London-based rights they were killed,” the report 2017. violence in their home countries ernment responded with “a sys- ezuelan authorities committed group said at least 47 people said.” More than 900 people, The disaster legislation has of Guatemala, Honduras, and El tematic and widespread policy crimes against humanity,” were killed during the protests including children, were arbi- been held up in the Senate amid Salvador, but the details are of repression” in late January, Amnesty said in a statement. from January 21 to 25. At least 33 trarily detained over the same a fight between Trump and nettlesome. when anti-government protests Guaido is locked in a bitter were shot dead by the security period.” Brazil cancels Biden says he’s open to another climate change event breaking up Facebook

AP AP such companies is unchecked, RIO DE JANEIRO HAMPTON allowing misinformation to poison the public debate. Sen. After backing out of hosting the Joe Biden said that he would be Kamala Harris of California said 2019 UN climate summit, Brazil open to breaking up Facebook, this weekend that she was open is now cancelling a United a sign of the deep skepticism to revamping Facebook, telling Nations climate change event among many Democratic pres- CNN the company is essentially that was to be held in August in idential contenders about the a public utility. the city of Salvador. power of massive technology But Sen Cory Booker of New Salvador’s sustainability firms. Jersey said that such calls aren’t secretary said the Environment In an interview, the former very different from the tough Ministry told him it didn’t want vice-president, who is now tactics President Donald Trump to host the regional climate running for the White House, takes against his enemies. workshop. said that dismantling large tech- Regardless of whether The Environment Ministry nology companies is “something Facebook is ultimately broken said the event was conceived we should take a really hard up, Biden said, the Trump by a previous government as look at.” administration hasn’t done a part of the United Nation’s Montana Governor Steve Bullock addressing the media as he launches his 2020 US presidential Sen Elizabeth Warren of enough to enforce antitrust laws COP25 conference, which campaign, in Helena, Montana, yesterday. Massachusetts has been the most in a variety of industries. Brazil pulled out of hosting outspoken 2020 Democratic The former vice-president late last year, citing budget presidential candidate to press is making his first trip to New reasons. Montana Governor launches presidential bid for greater regulation of Silicon Hampshire this week as a The decision announced REUTERS presidential candidates to win points, I don’t have the luxury of Valley’s most prominent com- declared candidate for the 2020 yesterday is the latest blow to HELENA statewide election in a state that just talking to people who agree panies. While Biden didn’t fully Democratic nomination. He’s climate change consensus by President Donald Trump carried with me,” Bullock said in a video. embrace her proposal — saying dominating the early polls but the government of far-right Democratic Governor Steve in 2016. “I go all across our state’s 147,000 it’s “premature” to make a final faces questions about whether President Jair Bolsonaro. Bullock of Montana jumped into As Democrats gauge the square miles and look for judgment — he praised Warren he can keep the momentum Bolsonaro’s environment the 2020 presidential race, electability of the party’s White common ground to get things and said she “has a very strong going after two previous presi- minister has called climate touting his ability to work with House contenders, Bullock hopes done.” case to be made” for cracking dential campaigns faltered. change a “secondary issue.” Republicans and promising to his 2016 victory will show that Still a relative unknown down on tech giants. The New Hampshire swing Last week, eight former make campaign finance reform he can broaden the party’s nationally, Bullock has barely The comments demonstrate comes amid a rapidly escalating Brazilian environment min- a signature issue. appeal to moderate and rural registered in opinion polls and how Facebook is increasingly a trade war between the US and isters joined together to protest Bullock, 53, won re-election voters beyond its coastal will face a stiff challenge com- flashpoint in the campaign for China that has left financial what they called Bolsonaro’s in conservative Montana in 2016, strongholds. peting with the support and fun- the Democratic presidential markets spinning and many “dismantling” of environmental making him the only one of the “As a Democratic governor draising ability of higher-profile nomination, with some candi- observers uncertain about what protection. more than 20 major Democratic of a state that Trump won by 20 party rivals. dates arguing the influence of will happen next. WEDNESDAY 15 MAY 2019 HOME 15 4 Qataris to get US training after winning WCM-Q essay

THE PENINSULA The annual essay contest is held annually and is DOHA competition challenges designed to encourage high local high school school students to think critically Four students with their eyes set students to write the about relevant healthcare and on a career in medicine will soon scientific topics and to consider be jetting off to the US on a best composition on a career in medicine. two-week research experience a given topic. This Noha Saleh, director of after winning Weill Cornell year, the subject was student recruitment and out- Medicine-Qatar’s (WCM-Q) reach at WCM-Q, said the contest Healing Hands essay contest. ‘Lifestyle Medicine had proved very successful in The annual essay compe- Practice in Qatar’. doing this, and had been a real tition challenges local high source of inspiration for the school students to write the best certificates of participation and winners but also other entrants. composition on a given topic. three received honorable mentions Names of schools and pro- This year, the subject was ‘Life- but there could be only four grams with students who entered style Medicine Practice in Qatar’, winners: Aisha Rashid Al Marri, of the competition include, Al Eman with students asked to write an Al Eman Independent School for Independent School for Girls, eight-hundred-word essay with Girls; Dalal Khalid Al-Fadli, from Academic Bridge Program, The winners of the essay competition pose for a group photo. consideration to the health of the the Academic Bridge Program; Newton International Academy community and exploring the Dyana Hamad Alblooshi, of Qatar - Barwa City, Qatar Academy – challenges and benefits of inte- Academy, Doha; and Haya Khalid as attending lectures with faculty diets, sufficient sleep, and a system works in the US,” she Doha, Gulf English School, Al grating lifestyle medicine into the Rahimi, who attends Newton Inter- and meeting students. They will reduction in stress. She also said. Bayan Independent School for Qatari healthcare system. national Academy, Barwa City. then move upstate to Cornell talked about how the Qatari Aisha Rashid Al Marri said Girls, Middle East International In all, 37 essays were The four, along with a chap- University in Ithaca where they climate, particularly in summer, her essay examined cardiovas- School, Amna bint Wahab Inde- attempted out of which 21 were erone each, will now fly off to will stay at the campus and tour can demotivate people from cular diseases and how lifestyle pendent School for Girls, Rabaa successfully submitted by students the US, where they will spend the wide-ranging facilities that exercising. medicine – a balanced diet, Al Adweya Independent School from 10 different schools across one week gaining work expe- the Ivy League university offers. “I entered the competition increased exercise, reduced for Girls, Hayat Universal Doha, along with Qatar Founda- rience at Weill Cornell Medicine’s Haya Khalid Rahimi said her because I want to see the Weill stress, and smoking cessation – Bilingual School, Rawda bint tion’s Academic Bridge Program. world-class biomedical research essay discussed consumption in Cornell campus in New York and can prevent them. Jassim Independent School for Of those students, 14 received laboratories in New York, as well Qatar and the need for balanced learn how the medical college The Healing Hands essay Girls. QU’s CPH hosts Annual Pharmacy Student Forum

THE PENINSULA Forum. This is a great oppor- DOHA tunity for the students to learn, mingle and share their research Qatar University (QU) College of outcomes. Research is a great Pharmacy (CPH) recently held tool for building knowledge and its 9th Annual Pharmacy Student facilitating learning and thus the Forum, which aimed to bring College of Pharmacy curriculum together CPH students and highly emphasizes research and alumni to share their research development which aligns with achievements and interests. Qatar National Vision.” The event’s program fea- Commenting on the event, tured five oral presentations and Dr. Aiman Erbad said: “I was Exclusive Ramadan offer 34 poster presentations pre- really impressed with the quality sented by both undergraduate of the debate and the student and postgraduate students as work as well as the friendly envi- for Genesis announced well as alumni. They discussed ronment. Undergraduate THE PENINSULA Johan Madarasz, Marketing issues related to pharmaceutical research helps students develop DOHA Manager at Skyline Automotive The event’s program featured five oral presentations and 34 poster science, pharmacology, clinical key soft skills, such as problem- said: “Every year, we look forward presentations by both undergraduate and postgraduate students pharmacy, pharmacy practice solving, critical thinking, team- To mark the Holy month of to the Holy Month of Ramadan, as well as alumni. and pharmacy education. work, and effective communi- Ramadan, Skyline Automotive and this year, we want to bring The program included a cation needed by all sectors of W.L.L., the official distributor of the best and convenient solution debate between pharmacy stu- Office, Dr. Aiman Mahmood categories respectively. Sara the economy. The students also Genesis in the State of Qatar, has for our customers to own a new dents on whether smokers can Erbad gave a talk on whether Thiab also won the ‘Live Like a familiarize themselves with sci- launched an exclusive Ramadan Genesis model.” collect national insurance cov- undergraduate research is a Patient’ category. entific method, data analysis, offer in collaboration with First In addition to the offer, and erage for treatment related to luxury or necessity and the role Somaya Koraysh and Sarra and other technical skills making Finance. as the main sponsor of the smoke-related diseases, which of undergraduate research in Koummich won the poster pres- them more competitive candi- The offer, which runs until W-Hotel Ramadan tent, visitors was moderated by CPH Asso- preparing students for the job entation for third professional dates for the job market.” June 15, will be available for all will have the opportunity to book ciate Professor Dr. Daoud market. Dr. Aiman also high- year category, Maria Benkhadra CPH Assistant Dean for the Genesis line-up including the a Test Drive directly at the hotel, Al-Badriyeh. lighted how QU is promoting for the fourth professional year Student Affairs Dr. Alla El-Awaisi award-winning Genesis G70. In where they’ll get to experience the The event also included a undergraduate research and category, MSc student Sawsan said: “The annual CPH forum addition to the prestigious Genesis luxury and athletic elegance of the ‘Live Like a Patient’ competition congratulated CPH on its strong AlMukdad for the postgraduate serves as a great platform to membership benefits such as the Genesis. moderated by CPH teaching research focused curriculum. category and clinical pharmacist bring students, faculty and concierge service, 5 years / Skyline Automotive’ s number assistant Myriam Eljaam, where A total of eight awards were at Hamad Medical Cooperation alumni together to share and 100,000km free maintenance one priority is ensuring a world- five selected students are distributed during the event, Dina Abushanab for the alumni discuss their research activities service and 5 years manufacturer class experience for customers, expected to mimic the life of a including to Diala Moustafa, category. and celebrate their research warranty unlimited mileage, the every step of the way – from patient with ‘uncontrolled’ type Iqrah Qurishi and Mariam CPH Dean Dr. Mohammad accomplishments. The forum Ramadan offer provides a finding the model that’s ideally 2 diabetes for ten days. Mostafa. Sara Thiab and Aisha Diab commented on the forum highlights the excellent quality financial solution including 0% suited to their needs, through to QU Director of Research Osman won the oral presen- said: “The College of Pharmacy of the research conducted by our down payment with up to 6 delivering the very best in care and Planning and Development, tation category, for under- is very proud to hold the 9th students under the supervision months grace period. support when it comes to running Research & Graduate Studies graduate and postgraduate Annual Pharmacy Student of our amazing faculty.” Commenting on the occasion, and maintaining their vehicles. Buy 2 Get 1 Free promotion BPS organises workshops for teachers at Lulu outlets from today

THE PENINSULA Messila, Barwa City , DOHA D-Ring Road, Al Khor, Lulu center and Express Lulu outlets have again launched B-ring Road branches, ‘Buy 2 Get 1 Free’ Promotion respectively, the man- effective from today and will agement indicated in a continue until June 15. This press statement. promotion will highlight almost A leading global all international brands of online travel company menswear, ladies-wear, named Cleartrip has churidars, saris, children-wear, organised another pro- footwear and ladies bags. motion on supermarket Stocks of leading interna- three of any of the above items products in co-ordination with tional brands of Menswear, irrespective of the brands. Cus- LuLu Hypermarket, which will Ladieswear, Children-wear and tomers will get a coupon on every continue until May 31 at all LuLu Footwear viz., Lee, Wrangler, purchase of items worth QR50. outlets. Customers will have the Crocs, Doc& Mark Sketchers, Lulu was the first hyper- opportunity to participate in the BPS teachers attending workshop on Child Psychology and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Reebok, Louis Philippe, Arrow, market introduced this inno- E-raffle draw to win 15 flight Eten, Cortigiani, De Backers, vative promotion in the market. tickets when they buy any of the John louise, Killer, Sunnex, Latest collections of all interna- supermarket items worth QR100. THE PENINSULA Secondary and Senior Secondary Howard Gardeners’ Theory of Twills, Sin, Tom smith, Ruff, tional brands and trendy range Customers are also entitled DOHA teachers ‘Foundation to Child multiple intelligence, and also Marco Donateli, Van Heusen, of fashion wear and footwear to to get a gift voucher of QR 50 on Psychology’ were organised. emphasised on the importance Allen Solly, Peter England, suit all age groups are on offer, every purchase of supermarket As a part of Continues Profes- The workshops were facili- of games and teaching aids as Oxemberg, Zero, Dash, Hush keeping in view the increased items worth QR100, which can sional Development Program, tated by the expert facilitators’ well as healthy interactions with Puppies, Liberty, Dickies, etc. are demands of the customers. be redeemed while booking Birla Public School organised of Icon Training Centre, Qatar. students to improve academic made available on display. Another mega car promotion flight tickets through Cleartrip workshops for the teachersre- The resource persons motivated performances. This is a major promotion which is offering 12 Mercedes website. The E-raffle draw will cently. The workshops were the teachers to be child centered, The resource person further and is being organised regularly Benz E200 cars, Model 2019 and be held on June 18 at Lulu Hyper- planned for different sections to seek parental support and to emphasized that the parents play every year by the Lulu man- consolation prizes by way of Gift market, D-Ring Road Branch. considering the requirement of understand age appropriate psy- an important role therefore they agement. It is a much-awaited vouchers worth a total sum of Lulu always aspires to be a the learners of various age chology of the learners. also should be guided about the promotion by the customers and QR300,000, has also been one-stop shop for the multiethnic groups. Teachers were oriented to support to be given to the child. has gained popularity as it adds launched at Lulu outlets. This community of the region with For Kindergarten teachers identify the signs of psycho- All the teachers participated in more benefit to the customers. will continue until August 18 and international sourcing for a workshop on ‘Autism Spectrum logical disorders in early age so the workshop with great enthu- The above promotion entitles will culminate in seven mega variety of products as well as Disorder’, for Primary teachers the children can get help at the siasm and expressed that it was the customers to get the lowest draws to be held from August 19 employing a dedicated staff com- ‘Classroom Games and Teaching earliest. The resource person an enriching experience for priced one free when they buy to 26 at the Al Gharafa, Al prising of different nationalities. Aids’, for Middle School, inspired the teachers to follow them. 16 MORNING BREAK WEDNESDAY 15 MAY 2019

PRAYER TIMINGS FAJR 03. 25 AM Moon is shrinking due to quakes SHOROOK 04. 49 AM Unlike our planet, the ZUHR 11. 30 AM MAGHRIB 06. 14 PM Moon doesn’t have ASR 02. 57 PM ISHA 07. 44 PM tectonic plates; instead, its tectonic activity occurs as

WEATHER TODAY it slowly loses heat from when it was formed 4.5 billion years ago.

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The Moon is steadily shrinking, causing wrinkling on its surface and quakes, according to an analysis of imagery captured by Nasa’s Lunar Reconnais- sance Orbiter (LRO) published. A survey of more than 12,000 images revealed that lunar basin Mare Frigoris near the Moon’s north pole — one of many vast basins long assumed The new surface features (outlined) of the Moon, discovered in a region called Mare Frigoris. RIGHT: A closer view of to be dead sites from a geological point the wrinkle ridges. of view — has been cracking and shifting. Unlike our planet, the Moon to break as the interior shrinks, Moon in the 1960s and 1970s, finding “It’s quite likely that the faults are still doesn’t have tectonic plates; instead, resulting in so-called thrust faults, the vast majority were occurred deep active today,” said Nicholas Schmerr, its tectonic activity occurs as it slowly where one section of crust is pushed in the body’s interior while a smaller an assistant professor of geology at the loses heat from when it was formed up over an adjacent section. number were on its surface. The University of Maryland who co- 4.5 billion years ago. As a result, the Moon has become analysis was published in Nature Geo- authored the study. This in turn causes its surface to about 150 feet (50 metres) “skinnier” science and examined the shallow “You don’t often get to see active wrinkle, similar to a grape that shrivels over the past several hundred million moonquakes recorded by the Apollo tectonics anywhere but Earth, so it’s o o into a raisin. Since the moon’s crust is years. The Apollo astronauts first began missions, establishing links between very exciting to think these faults may 31 C 41 C brittle, these forces cause its surface measuring seismic activity on the them and very young surface features. still be producing moonquakes.” Minimum Maximum

Hot daytime with slight dust to blowing Close friend’s dust at some places at times and some Catapulting spider winds up web clouds. death can HIGH TIDE 01:06 –14:58 LOW TIDE 08:56 – 20:28 affect well-being

Courtesy: Qatar Meteorology Department to launch itself at prey: Study for four years AFP Ohio, said she had been intrigued by the moving web tangles around the prey IANS WASHINGTON spider during her walks in the woods. insect, starting the capture process from SYDNEY “It did this interesting mechanism a distance.” The team’s paper, published Just when you thought spiders couldn’t while hunting we didn’t really know that in the Proceedings of the National The death of a close friend get any more terrifying. much about,” she told AFP. “People had Academy of Sciences (PNAS), found that will significantly affect a A study published on Monday has written about it in an observational way, the spiders launched themselves forward person’s physical, psycho- found that an arachnid species is capable but no one had quantified it.” Han and at accelerations of up to 772.85 meters logical and social well-being of winding up its web to store up elastic colleagues observed the spiders under per second squared -- or the equivalent up to at least four years, says energy, before releasing its grip and cat- lab conditions, recording high-speed of 400 body lengths in a second. a study. apulting itself at furious speed toward videos of them as they hunted flies. They confirmed that the action was The study, published in its unsuspecting prey. “The spider uses its muscles to wind a result of latent energy stored in the silk journal PLOS ONE, shows that The development places the triangle- back the web -- like you use your arms being released, as opposed to just the trauma caused by the weaver spider, or Hyptiotes cavatus, to hold a bow string -- then holds it in jumping using the power of its legs, by death of a close friend can alongside humans as the other known that position till a prey comes into calculating the total power generated endure four times longer than species to amplify muscular energy with contact with the web,” she said -- main- and finding it vastly exceeded the previous studies suggested. external devices, a feat people achieve taining tension on its anchor line for potential output of its muscle mass alone. The researchers warned with crossbows or ballistae. hours on end. “When the spider releases The spider also maintained a fixed that a lack of recognition Researcher Sarah Han, a doctoral the web, both spider and web accelerate body posture after releasing its hind about the time it takes people student at the University of Akron in forward very rapidly. “The rapidly tarsal claw. to mourn a close friend is leading to inadequate support made available during the grieving process. The research involved 26,515 Australians, of whom 9,586 had experienced the death of at least one close friend. “The study found people grieving a close friend suf- fered a significant decline in physical health, mental health, emotional stability and social life,” said study lead author Wai-Man (Raymond) Liu, Associate AI can beat doctors in Professor at Australian predicting heart attack National University (ANU). “We found there are LONDON / IANS serious declines in the health and wellbeing of people who Artificial intelligence-based systems can had experienced the death of predict death and heart attack in patients a close friend any time in the suffering with greater accuracy than last four years,” Liu added. humans, says a new study. Doctors use risk “We all know that when scores to make treatment decisions, but someone loses a partner, these scores are based on just a handful of parent or child, that person is variables and often have modest accuracy likely to suffer through a sig- in individual patients. Through repetition nificant grieving period. Yet and adjustment, machine learning, the death of a close friend, which bedrock of AI, could exploit large amounts Car parade most of us will experience, is of data and identify complex patterns that With the onset of the holy month of Ramadan, car enthusiasts flock to Doha Corniche to enjoy the wide variety of cars not afforded the same level might not be evident to humans, said study participating in the ‘Ramadan car parade’. A view of people taking photographs of parade yesterday. of seriousness by employers, presented at the conference on Nuclear PIC: BAHER AMIN / THE PENINSULA doctors, and the community,” Cardiology and Cardiac CT in Portugal. Liu added. ‘Zombie cells’ buildup in your body may play role in ageing AP the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, zombie cells release chemicals given to aged mice, the animals this year published the first study more rigorous studies,” said Dr. NEW YORK Minnesota. That’s in contrast to that can harm nearby normal showed better walking speed, of a zombie-cell treatment in Gregory Cosgrove, chief medical playing a “whack-a-mole game” cells. That’s where the trouble grip strength and endurance on people. It involved 14 patients officer of the Pulmonary Fibrosis Call them zombie cells — they of treating one disease only to starts. a treadmill. Even when the with idiopathic pulmonary Foundation, who played no role refuse to die. As they build up in see another spring up, he said. What kind of trouble? In treatment was applied to very fibrosis, a generally fatal disease in the study. your body, studies suggest, they The research has been done mouse studies, drugs that elim- old mice, the equivalent of that scars the lining of the lungs. The field of zombie cells is promote ageing and the condi- chiefly in mice. Earlier this year, inate zombie cells - so-called people ages 75 to 90, it extended Risk rises with age, and the lungs still young. But Kirkland esti- tions that come with it like oste- the first test in people was pub- senolytics - have been shown to lifespan by an average of 36 of patients show evidence of mates at least a dozen companies oporosis and Alzheimer’s lished and provided some tan- improve an impressive list of percent. zombie cells. have formed or have launched disease. Researchers are talising results. conditions, such as cataracts, Researchers have also shown In the preliminary exper- efforts to pursue treatments. He studying drugs that can kill Zombie cells are actually diabetes, osteoporosis, Alzhe- that transplanting zombie cells iment, after three weeks of holds shares in one. zombie cells and possibly treat called senescent cells. They start imer’s disease, enlargement of into young mice basically made treatment, patients improved on Apart from age-related dis- the problems they bring. out normal but then encounter the heart, kidney problems, them act older: their maximum some measures of physical eases, anti-zombie drugs might Basically the goal is to fight a stress, like damage to their clogged arteries and age-related walking speed slowed down, and fitness, like walking speed. Other be useful for treating premature aging itself, which hopefully will DNA or viral infection. At that loss of muscle. their muscle strength and measures did not show aging among cancer survivors in turn delay the appearance of point, a cell can choose to die or Mouse studies have also endurance decreased. Tests improvement. that brings on the early age-related disease and disabil- become a zombie, basically shown a more direct tie between showed the implanted cells con- Overall, the results are appearance of some diseases, ities as a group, says geriatrics entering a state of suspended zombie cells and aging. When verted other cells to zombie encouraging and “it really raises said Laura Niedernhofer of the specialist Dr. James Kirkland of animation. The problem is that drugs targeting those cells were status. Kirkland and colleagues enthusiasm to proceed with the University of Minnesota.