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JALALABAD: Two civilians have been killed and another six wounded when a mortar shell hit their home in Surkh Road district of eastern Nangarhar KABUL: Russia is ready to play province, an official said on the role of witness or guarantor of Thursday. possible peace agreement between KABUL: US Ambassador John ty which had been providing Sa- Attaullah Khogyani, the the US and Taliban if requested, a Bass on Thursday criticised the laam telecom services was dam- governor’s spokesman, told Pa- state media reported. “The Rus- Taliban over destroying telecom aged as a result of bomb blast in jhwok Afghan News the inci- sian side is ready to be the third and other infrastructures at a southeastern Khost province. dent happened in Khosa Chini party at the signing or a guarantor time when peace talks are under- On the other hand, the Tal- area of the district late on of how the deal between the Unit- way. The top US diplomat tweet- iban militants had destroyed a Wednesday night. He said two ed States and the Taliban move- ed: “Taliban say they want peace tower of Salaam in central Maid- people were killed and six oth- ment is implemented,” the TASS and that we are close to a deal an Wardak province. The group ers wounded in the mortar at- news agency quoted ministry that promotes a settlement, but also claimed responsibility for tack for which he blamed Tali- spokeswoman Maria Zakharova as at the same time they are de- destroying Salaam antenna and ban militants. He said the in- saying. The 9th round of talks stroying telecom and other in- said the state-run telecom firm jured were evacuated to the hos- with Taliban ongoing as both sides frastructure Afghans depend on.” continued to violate Taliban’s pital and their condition was said they were moving closer to a He said: “Should we and Afghans orders despite multiple warn- stable. The deputy governor deal. Talks over how to end the pay attention to what they say, ings. The insurgent group said also told reporters that securi- 18-year war in Afghanistan have or what they do? It is long past the company was collecting in- ty forces rescued a 10-year-old been held in Doha, capital of Qa- the time for violence and attacks telligence information. child named Billal who had been tar, since late last year. to end.” On Wednesday, a facili- (Pajhwok) kidnapped from Azadi Mena The ninth round of talks began last source earlier said that Russian would support Afghan security part Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Township few days back. The week. and Pakistan would guaranty forces in fighting terrorism after Lavorv said Russian and India Taliban have not yet comment- However, it is yet to be clear that peace deal. On the other hand, peace deal. hold similar position about Af- ed about the mortar attack. whether US urge Russia for such Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Addressing a joint press con- ghanistan. (Pajhwok) role to play but some Taliban Lavrov has said that Moscow ference with his Indian counter- (Pajhwok)

ing closer to a deal. “I’m not us- The operations were launched in ing the 'withdraw' word right KABUL: Afghanistan, Uzbeki- er transmission line would solve Warduj, Yumgan and Keran Wa now. I’m using — we’re going to stan and the Asian Development people’s problems to a great ex- make sure that Afghanistan is not Bank (ADB) have signed a Mem- tend in terms of energy. In the Manjan districts of the province. a sanctuary,” he said. “We have orandum of Understanding (MoU) meeting, the senior energy spe- tailored our counterterrorism for 500kw power transmission cialist at the Asian Development presence in Afghanistan to reflect line, according to a statement on Bank briefed the Acting Minis- Afghan forces have launched erations.” “The forces launched the operational environment. The Thursday. ter of Finance on Uzbekistan large-scale military operations in operation from Parneyan dis- operational environment would Mohammad Humayon Qay- 500kw power transmission line three districts of north-eastern trict of Panjshir province to re- clearly change in the wake of a oumi, Acting Minster of Finance to Afghanistan and its budgeting Badakhshan province early take Keran Wa Manjan district. negotiation, but I think we’d have and Chief Advisor on Infrastruc- and implementation issues. The Thursday morning to clear three The second operation launched to make assessments,” Dunford ture to the President, met with Mr. project cost is 120 million USD districts of militants, local offi- from Baharak district to clear said. Afghan forces currently Lie Zhang, the Senior Energy Spe- which 110 million of that will be cials said. The operations wer Warduj and for Yumgan, the forc- needed US’s military support to cialist at the Asian Development financed by a grant from ADB launched in Warduj, Yumgan and es launched operation from KABUL: Afghan security forc- full US troops’ withdrawal from secure the country, Dunford add- Bank where Mr. Amanullah Gha- special fund resources and the Keran Wa Manjan districts, pro- Jurm district,” he said. Keran ed, but again suggested a deal es currently needed US’s mili- Afghanistan. Dunford was speak- lib, CEO of Da Afghanistan Bres- 10 million remaining will be fi- vincial governor Zakaria Sawda wa Manjan district had fallen tary support to secure the coun- ing alongside Defense Secretary could change that. He stressed han Sherkat was present today nanced by Afghan Government said. "The army, police, local po- to militants more than a month try, says a top American mili- Mark Esper at the first on-camera that the counterterrorism force August 29, 2019. Acting Minister (in the areas of Property acqui- tary commander. Chairman of Pentagon briefing in a year. This was “conditions-based,” but of Finance expressed his gratitude sition and security) and the lice and public uprising forces are ago while Warduj and Yumgan the US Joint Chiefs of Staff comes as talks between US and suggested a deal with the Taliban to senior energy specialist at ADB project is going to be completed involved in the operations,” he were not in control of the gov- Gen. Joseph Dunford said that Taliban representatives ongoing in could lead to conditions that al- for providing information about within 2 years. said, adding that “the Afghan Air ernment forces in recent years. it was too early to talk about Doha and both sides claimed mov- low for a drawdown. (Pajhwok) the projects and said that the pow- (Pajhwok) Force will also support the op- (Tolonews) FRIDAY .AUGUST 30, 2019 AFGHANISTANTIMES

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The constitution says By Lindsey Graham Article 117 Lindsey Graham is a Republican The President shall appoint one of its members as Chief Justice of the Supreme senator from South Carolina. Jack er partner nations. U.S. force lev- that withdrawing troops from can people’s security to the Tali- Court. Members of the Supreme Court, except under circumstances stated in Article Keane, a retired general, is chair- els have ebbed and flowed since Afghanistan will not put the ban who, in exchange for a U.S. One Hundred Twenty Seven of this Constitution, shall not be dismissed till the man of the Institute for the Study 2002, but we now have less than United States homeland and our withdrawal, simply “promise” to end of their term. of War and was vice chief of staff 15 percent of the forces we had interests at risk of another ter- guarantee that al-Qaeda and ISIS- of the U.S. Army. at our peak in 2011. The tasks rorist attack. K are denied haven. that used to be solely the respon- We can never forget that when Finally, we fear that a “U.S. with- President Trump’s desire to end sibility of U.S. and NATO and the Taliban took control of Af- drawal deal” with the Taliban the war in Afghanistan is under- partner forces are now in the ghanistan in 1996, they took the would not end the war. It is much Editorial standable. After 18 years of war, hands of the Afghan National country backward, destroying more likely to start a new, far the current path is not sustainable. Defense and Security Forces. prosperity, oppressing women worse civil war as the Afghan forc- Nevertheless, we may be in such Afghan forces are shouldering the and operating with a total disre- es would feel betrayed and aban- a rush to remove our forces that burden of the fighting and have gard for basic human rights. They doned, the Afghan government we find ourselves on the cusp of a lost tens of thousands of soldiers also welcomed Osama bin Laden would be severely undermined and strategic blunder. Any deal that and police in recent years pro- and al-Qaeda as honored guests. weakened, and the Northern Alli- calls for withdrawing our forces tecting their country. We will Bin Laden used his newfound ance would withdraw its mem- completely from Afghanistan is a have the ability to reduce our freedom in Afghanistan to plan, bers from the Afghan Army. bad deal for the United States. presence further as Afghan forc- prepare and direct the attacks The added chaos with all U.S. We must be clear: The United es become more capable. But if against two U.S. Embassies in troops gone would become an States should never outsource its U.S. forces leave now, before Africa in 1998, the USS Cole in open invitation for al-Qaeda and national security to anyone, es- Afghans are ready to stand by Yemen in 2000 and the 9/11 at- the Islamic State to refocus on The US diplomats and the Taliban representatives are inching pecially the Taliban. That is a pos- themselves, we will be abandon- tacks that killed nearly 3,000 Afghanistan, as they both did in sible outcome, however, as the ing them when they still need our Americans. Syria. In the midst of such a civil close to sign a peace agreement, likely in few days, while United States and the Taliban con- support. Most importantly, Following 9/11, President war, Taliban promises to keep al- conflicts sill continuing as the Taliban fighters not only reject- tinue talks in Doha, Qatar. We can- American national security inter- George W. Bush demanded that Qaeda out will mean less than not rely on the Taliban for securi- ests require that any agreement the Taliban hand bin Laden over nothing — they would not be able ed ceasefire call rather intensified unhuman attacks, killing ty; we have lost too many sol- allow a meaningful U.S. counter- or face the destruction of their to fulfill them even if they want- and wounding dozens of innocent people. This caused the Af- diers at Taliban hands for that. The terrorism capability, coupled regime. The Taliban refused to ed to. History has taught that how Afghan war must end on our terms, with a robust intelligence appa- give him up and instead decided we end a conflict is more impor- ghan security forces to have increase their operations against not the Taliban’s. The United ratus, to remain in Afghanistan to stand with al-Qaeda. Today, tant than how we start one. If we States entered Afghanistan in 2001 to deal with the real threats that they have yet to repudiate al- don’t end this war properly, we Taliban and its strongholds nationwide. Within past two days, for one reason: to run al-Qaeda out will continue from groups such Qaeda. Even if they take that won’t be ending it at all. Instead, nearly 300 Taliban fighters have been killed in aerial and of its haven and ensure that it was as the Islamic State’s Afghan af- step publicly as part of a deal we will be creating a much worse never able to attack America again. filiate, ISIS-K. It is equally crit- with the United States, there is situation for everyone except for ground operation of Afghan forces. In return, the numbers of We achieved that objective in 2002 ical that this force stay until the no credible evidence that they groups such as the Taliban, al- security forces’ casualty have been decreased dramatically and have sustained it since with defense secretary and the secre- would mean it. The United States Qaeda and the Islamic State. than before, where casualties were high. The Taliban group the United States, NATO and oth- tary of state certify to Congress cannot contract out the Ameri- (WP) even rejected ceasefire offer proposed byPeace Consultative LoyaJirga held in lateApril this year. The participations called on Taliban to express willingness for a dignify peace that leads I m per atives of wom en’s in clu sion to bring a halt into killing of innocent Afghans. Rejection of truce, and no green signal toward peace process, have left the in th e Afgh a n ista n pea ce pr ocess government with no potation but to label the Taliban as trai- he Taliban, the Afghan government and the international community should include Afghan women in any tors, who work in favored of regional intelligences. peace process – not just in formal discussion but as part of its design and implementation. It is not only the The big question and concern is that when the bloodbath of right of the Afghan women to have a place at any peace table, but their duty and responsibility. the Afghans be stopped. Both the security forces and the Tali- ban are belonging to this soil. Really not care about foreign By Malalai Habibi fighters who following their master’s agenda setting abroad Afghanistan’s peace talks are on- going, yet we barely hear of any in the name of Taliban. Afghanistan has been witnessing do- women present at the table when mestic conflicts since many years. Through years of violence, talks take place. The rhetoric of emancipation of Afghan women the difficulties that Afghan masses went through was absolute has been one of the most cited rea- unspeakable. Our people lost their nearest and dearest ones sons in the Western media behind the US war in Afghanistan. Yet and prey victims of political chaos, and Taliban added to their now that the peace talks are un- derway, they are systematically miseries during their rule and now when its fighters conduct- excluded from one of the most ing terroristic activities taken innocent lives for undone sins. important decisions in the histo- ry of their country. Unless the However, the Taliban still positing them on the tough stand by government of Afghanistan, the not lunching direct talks with Afghan government. But no wrong Taliban, and the international com- munity take serious steps toward expectation is doing round from government side because com- including women, it will be a total parison of government with Taliban would be a great wicked- disaster and any agreement that is reached will be neither inclusive lished great access to grassroots secondary, something to be tak- need to do better in fulfilling their ness. If the Taliban want leverage by means of violence, it nor acceptable, durable, or peace- activities and to local people. So, en care of in good time. This is obligation to Afghan people. This ful. Since 2005, Afghan women they can very effectively con- the very legitimate fear for many means paving the way for more doesn’t mean the government to do the same. It should rather have been present only twice in tribute to facilitating a bottom- Afghan women: that they will participation from people from try to find ways to end unprecedented violence and restore the previous rounds of Afghani- up approach in the Afghan peace lose their hard-won gains and the all walks of life in the peace pro- stan-Taliban peace talks. In the process. Afghan leaders, the Tal- great strides made in the last 18 cess, so that they steer their coun- peace—a dream Afghans having for ages. However, when Tal- roadmap for peace introduced by iban, the US and other actors years. Despite the rhetoric, very try towards a peaceful and inclu- iban groupis now at somehow taking political tool as solution Afghan president Ashraf Ghani at should take into account that little if anything has been done sive future. th the end of 2018, there are only Afghan women have great lever- by the international community Malalai Habibi is part of the first to 18-year war, and already 9 round of peace talks with US two women on the 12-member age on any peace deal and ex- and Western governments to en- Master’s cohort in the Keough negotiating team, in spite of his cluding them will have an adverse sure and facilitate women’s in- School of Global Affairs at the peace envoy is about to conclude in positive way in Doha of previous emphasis on the role of effect on the process and dura- clusion in the Afghanistan peace University of Notre Dame con- Qatar, it is imperative for the group to node for ceasefire to Afghan women in peace negotia- bility of negotiations and peace- process so that their issues and centrating on International Peace tions. More shocking is the fact building efforts. They have to rights are taken seriously. Studies. Previously, she support- smoothly enter into intra-Afghan talks.Moreover, Afghans are that there haven’t been any Af- rethink their strategy and to An inclusive future ed peacebuilding, educational, and victim in the both sides, this is historic time for both Govern- ghan women in talks between the adopt an inclusive approach and The Taliban, the Afghan govern- cultural activities with various Taliban and the international com- boost the chances for peace.It is ment and the international com- entities such as the Afghanistan ment-Taliban to show humbleness on their own people and munity. The presence of women the Afghan women who, through munity should include Afghan Embassy and Tehran Peace Mu- is not only important for fairness these recent 18 years of activ- women in any peace process – seum in Iran and Herat Universi- bring happiness tears to the eyes of the citizens than the agony and inclusivity but also crucial for ism, advocacy and movements, not just in formal discussion but ty in Afghanistan. Her research they had already brought to many homes in Afghanistan. the durability of any negotiated have established great access to as part of its design and imple- focuses on governance, anti-cor- peace. According to the Interna- grassroots activities and to local mentation. It is not only the right ruption compliance and women’s tional Peace Institute, the inclu- people. The inclusion of Afghan of the Afghan women to have a inclusion in social and political sion of women in peace processes women in the peace process is place at any peace table, but their spheres. She wrote her MA cap- has a great impact on their even more crucial when we con- duty and responsibility. They are stone project on women and their Subscription Rates durability.The presence of wom- sider the fact that the Taliban is half of the country’s population, presence at the Afghanistan peace en is not only important for fair- not the only group that disre- and in fact are the half that has process. Most recently, she Categories Fee ness and inclusivity but also cru- gards them; Afghanistan’s patri- suffered more through these de- worked on women, peace, and cial for the durability of any nego- archal, discriminatory, male- cades of war and conflict. Habi- security, anti-corruption compli- Afghanistan Times tiated peace. Annual Afg: 5400 dominated political and social ba Sarabi, the deputy of the High ance and the Afghanistan peace at your door step An imperative, not a gift system has also sidelined and Peace Council once said process in Washington DC. Women’s inclusion should not be overlooked them. So, women’s “[w]ithout women it will be a This article was originally pub- For fast delivery service viewed as a gift to be granted but Six Months Afg: 2700 Afghanistan Times seeks the rights and interests will be side- broken peace.” lished by PeaceInsight and is as a strategic imperative. It is the lined twice over; traded away and Given the importance of ensur- available by clicking here. The names, addresses of your Afghan women who, through these organizations and the number of compromised by male represen- ing women’s inclusion, both the views expressed in this article do International Organization $240per year recent 18 years of activism, advo- tatives at the negotiating table government of Afghanistan and not necessarily reflect the views copies you want. cacy and movements, have estab- who see them as peripheral and the international community of TransConflict. FRIDAY .AUGUST 30, 2019 AFGHANISTANTIMES IMF to ‘stand with Argentina’ during economic crisis

The International Monetary blity. Fund (IMF) said on Thursday it Macri has pledged to improve will support Argentina during its conditions for businesses and in- economic crisis after the reces- vestors. His administration in re- sion-hit country asked for help cent weeks has faced protests, with restructuring its debt. including from union leaders, over “Staff will remain in close con- worsening economic conditions. tact with the authorities in the Latin America’s third-largest econ- period ahead and the Fund will omy asked the IMF on Wednes- continue to stand with Argenti- day to help restructure its debt na during these challenging payments on a $56 billion bail- times,” IMF Chief Spokesper- out loan agreed in 2018 as it aims son Gerry Rice said in a state- to calm market volatility, Lacun- ment. An IMF staff team re- za said on Wednesday. Debt re- turned to Washington on payments are scheduled to start Wednesday after talks with Ar- in 2021. “Fund staff is in the pro- gentina’s Minister of the Trea- cess of analyzing them and as- sury Hernan Lacunza and Cen- sessing their impact,” Rice said, tral Bank President Guido San- referring to the debt operation South Korean President Moon "The Japanese government is House. wartime labor issue have escalat- saying that South Korea will dleris and their teams in the cap- announced by Lacunza. “Staff Jae-in said Thursday that Japan trying to rationalize its economic "It is clear that the Japanese ed into a tit-for-tat trade conflict, "thoroughly" implement mea- ital Buenos Aires. The Fund also understands that the authorities is trying to "rationalize" its eco- retaliation by baselessly shifting government has linked historical dragging bilateral relations to their sures so as to minimize damage met with leftist presidential can- have taken these important steps nomic retaliation against South its rhetoric as frequently as neces- issues to economic matters," lowest point since the two nations to its economy and companies didate Alberto Fernandez, who to address liquidity needs and safe- Korea, criticizing Tokyo's recent sary," Moon said at a cabinet meet- Moon said. He called such an at- normalized their diplomatic ties in and "resolutely" take steps to beat President Mauricio Macri guard reserves,” he added. With removal of Seoul from its list of ing, according to an unofficial trans- titude "very disingenuous." 1965. counter Japan's "unwarranted" three weeks ago in party prima- annual inflation running at 54.4 countries with preferential trade lation in English of his remarks Tensions between the Asian Moon stressed his country's economic retaliation. ries. The country's economy has percent in July 2019, Argentina status. released on the website of the Blue countries over a long-running unwavering stance in the dispute, (AP) since witnessed increased insta- is currently among the top 10.

Singapore's new No-deal Brexit Iran's Zarif to Trump: digital banks must spells more pain for show 'path towards Drop 'economic terrorism' profitability': MAS already-weakened SINGAPORE'S new digital banks must show a "path towards prof- UK economy before talks itability" based on a five-year fi- nancial projection, the Monetary [LONDON] Britain has just stockpiling at the start of the year. Iran's foreign minister also warns Authority of Singapore (MAS) edged closer to a no-deal Brexit With so much "noise" in the num- during his visit to Malaysia that ISIL said on Thursday, as the regula- that could deal another blow to bers, it's hard to disentangle how tor officially opened up applica- an economy already strained by much of the loss of momentum in still poses a threat in the Middle East. tions for no more than two licenc- domestic uncertainty and a glo- the economy is down to a natural es for a digital full bank, and up to bal slowdown. Companies have slowdown, weaker global demand, three licences for a digital whole- consistently lobbied for a transi- and Brexit. The economy is fore- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Iran stitute of Strategic and Internation- were hopes on Monday that weeks. France has taken on the will not be meeting with the the al Studies in the Malaysian capi- Trump and his Iranian counter- role of mediator in hopes of sav- sale bank. The regulator made it tion period when the nation leaves cast to rebound this quarter, but a clear that any digital banking ap- the European Union, yet Prime chaotic departure from the EU administration of US President tal. "If they want to come back to part, Hassan Rouhani, could ing the 2015 nuclear deal, which Donald Trump unless Washing- the room, there is a ticket, and that break their political impasse fol- Trump unilaterally abandoned in plicant that shows a "consistent" Minister Boris Johnson shrugged would lead to a more serious down- loss-making trend will not quali- those calls off on Wednesday turn. One area of the economy ton stops its "economic terror- ticket is to observe the agreement," lowing a surprise diplomatic 2018. Under the deal, Iran had ism" against the Iranian people, he said, referring to the the 2015 manoeuvre by French President agreed to significantly curb its fy. "The applicant must provide when he said he plans to suspend that's definitely taken a hit from a five-year financial projection of Parliament before taking the coun- Brexit uncertainty is investment. Foreign Minister Mohammad nuclear deal signed by Iran and Emmanuel Macron at the G7 enrichment of uranium. In ex- try out of the bloc on Oct 31. It's fallen for four straight quar- Javad Zarif said on Thursday, world powers. Iran's Zarif holds summit in Biarritz, France. Ma- change, Tehran would be allowed the proposed digital bank, which The business community was ters, and was down 1.6 per cent during his latest diplomatic swing surprise talks with Macron at G7 cron invited Zarif to meet on the to openly sell its oil in the world must show a path towards prof- quick to respond, warning that year-on-year in the three months through Asia. "The United States summit (2:01) sidelines of the summit, in an market. Since Trump abandoned itability. The assumptions of the more political chaos will cause through June. Bank of England is engaged in economic war Zarif said Iran does not want to effort to facilitate a meeting be- the deal, US sanctions have been financial projection must be re- further in country already on the Governor Mark Carney says a against the Iranian people. It "meet for the sake of meeting". tween Trump and Rouhani. reimposed against Iran. viewed by an external and inde- brink of recession. Here's how the Brexit deal will release some of that won't be possible for us to en- "The basic principle of civilised Speaking at a news conference Iran-Malaysia cooperation pendent expert," said MAS in a economy looks with two months delayed spending, but some of it gage with US unless they stop world is that you do not negotiate at the end of the summit, Ma- Rouhani had hinted on Monday press statement. Even if it is not to go. The economy shrank in the is lost forever. The BOE's gloomy imposing a war, engaging in eco- with terrorists," said Zarif. cron said that "a summit between that he was willing to meet within the first five years, the second quarter, though that was outlook for investment, predicat- nomic terrorism," Zarif told re- "If they want to negotiate, they President Rouhani and President Trump but said that the first applicant should indicate when largely payback after Brexit ed on some form of deal. porters after speaking at the In- have to abandon terrorism." There Trump" was possible within step to that meeting. the proposed digital bank. Zimbabwe’s import bill shows efforts to stock Pumps and Shelves The turnaround in Turkey’s core trade balance continues and has Zimbabwe imported almost $80 tion of a new currency that’s been the main driver of the rapid recovery in foreign trade last year million’s worth of diesel last pushed up prices and led to short- month, 30% less than in June, ages of goods from bread to fuel. Given the rapid correction in the The 12-month rolling deficit nar- of 2018, thanks to lower energy also supported by a small base. 2019 from 23.6% a year ago. The according to data published by However, even when these prod- last year on the back of relative- rowed further to US$-26.4 billion bills, a drop in energy prices as As an additional note, imports share of exports to the EU, on the the Zimbabwe National Statistics ucts are available, they’re often ly healthy export expansion, - the best since early 2004, show- well as a further drop in core im- started the third quarter with a other hand, recorded a smaller Agency. Diesel remains Zimba- unaffordable. The government on strengthening price competitive- ing the extent of rebalancing after ports. Exports recorded a solid strong +4.6% MoM growth in gain, standing at 48.9% vs 48.7%. bwe’s biggest import, followed by Monday increased fuel prices for ness and the plunge in imports the August 2018 volatility. 7.9% YoY growth (15.2% MoM seasonally adjusted basis after a Netherlands and France were the unleaded gasoline, durum wheat the fourth time this month as it with weaker domestic demand, On a monthly basis, the deficit in seasonally adjusted basis), poor performance in 2Q. By geo- countries in EU with the largest and electricity. The country is seeks to boost its income. The core trade (excluding gold and came in at US$-3.2 billion in July, while imports declined by -8.5% graphic destination, exports to contribution to export growth, buckling under an economic cri- trade deficit narrowed to $57.5 energy) surplus now stands at translating into more than 45% YoY - the first single-digit con- the MENA region showed a mar- while Israel and Egypt were the sis compounded by the introduc- million in July from a nine-month. the highest ever since the 90s. contraction over the same month traction in the last 12 months, ginal increase to 23.8% in July drivers in the MENA region. Recording French growth revised upwards double-digit Apple plans to start online economic growth in ray of hope for Eurozone is not from fantasy stores in India, leveraging eign trade balance contributing 0.1 genre, says percentage points to growth com- Armenia’s PM on relaxed FDI norms pared to minus 0.3 percentage points in the first quarter. According to Armenian Prime One of the measures announced by the government yesterday was to allow single Even as the world’s developed Minister Nikol Pashinyan, record- brand retailers to have online-only models as opposed to earlier, when they were not economies have struggled to deal ing a double-digit economic allowed to have a digital store unless they had a brick-and-mortar presence with the US-China trade war and growth in the country is not from a global slowing of growth, con- a fantasy genre. During today’s Cabinet meeting the PM said that The Union Cabinet on Wednes- added. One of the measures an- growing smartphone market even sumers have propped up econo- day approved relaxation in for- nounced by the government yes- more attractive to foreign brands. mies as unemployment has fall- according to the information of the Central Bank during the past two eign direct investment (FDI) terday was to allow single brand Apple, in particular, stands to en and wages grown. Consumer norms for several sectors, includ- retailers to have online-only benefit from it amid the ongoing confidence has not been enough years the monetary-loan interest rates in Armenia have decreased ing single brand retail, to attract models as opposed to earlier, US-China tariff war. The Modi to prevent Germany, the Euro- by 3%. “The economic activity foreign investors, and boost eco- when they were not allowed to government's latest FDI tweaks zone’s biggest economy, from index grew by 8.1%. My conclu- nomic growth, promote Make in have a digital store unless they could provide a fillip to Apple's sliding into recession, however. sion is that recording really a dou- India and generate employment had a brick-and-mortar presence. lack-lustre sales in India and pos- The outlook for the Eurozone re- ble-digit economic growth is not along the way. The move has al- Many global retailers had hith- sibly help it an alternative sup- mains poor despite a relatively from a fantasy genre. We have a ready grabbed the attention of erto refrained from entering In- ply chain in the country, thereby strong GDP reading from France, problem with the pace of time- iPhone maker Apple, which had dia due to exorbitant real estate helping reduce its high dependen- with the average growth rate at frames of capital investment vol- long been lobbying for such con- costs. The Cabinet also relaxed cy on China. Apple has an insig- just 0.2 per cent. European mar- umes, and if this was solved ef- cessions. "Apple Inc. is poised the clause regarding mandatory nificant under 2 per cent share of kets underperformed yesterday fectively, the economic indicators to start online sales of its devic- sourcing from the domestic mar- the India's booming smartphone due to fears of a US recession as would be higher”, he said. es in India within months" a ket. Earlier, companies with more market as its high prices and hefty the country’s bond “yield curve” According to him, currently the source in the know told than 51 per cent FDI had to import tariffs of as much as 20 inverted, meaning yields on long- most important task is the plan- Bloomberg. If things go to plan, source at least 30 per cent of their per cent deter the price sensitive term bonds were below those on ning of 2020 capital expenditures you will be able to buy its iP- goods from domestic market. But Indian buyers. Globally, too, sales and the proper organization of ten- hone, iPads and Apple Mac com- now single brand retail compa- of the iconic iPhones slid dramat- France’s economy grew faster the previous quarter and well short-term bonds. This has tra- puters through direct online re- nies are allowed to limit their ically in 2018 and early 2019. ditionally heralded a prolonged ders. “We should not only take than initially estimated in the sec- above Germany and the UK whose into account the funds envisaged tailing soon. Currently, it sells sourcing in India to just 10 per Apple sold just over 38 million ond quarter in a piece of good economies both contracted during contraction. Yet Ruth Lea, eco- by the budget, but also the addi- through franchisee stores and via cent, provided they export 20 iPhones in the second quarter of news for the struggling Eurozone, the months from April to June. nomic adviser to the Arbuthnot tional funds which can emerge and online retail platforms such as per cent of their products to oth- 2019, a 13.8 per cent decline year official statistics have shown. French growth was driven by do- Banking Group, said: “Former in such case we should not dis- Amazon India and Walmart- er countries. over year. French GDP grew by 0.3 per cent mestic demand, which contribut- [US Federal Reserve] Chair Jan- cuss for weeks for what to spend owned Flipkart Online Services This sourcing clause had posed a On the other hand, Samsung sold in the second quarter of 2019, up ed 0.4 percentage points to GDP et Yellen’s comments, that the them, in other words we must Pvt. The company is also firm- problem for electronics brands over 75 million smartphones in from an initial estimate of 0.2 per growth compared to 0.3 percent- inverted yield curve was a ‘less have ready projects on the table. ing up the Mumbai location of because most of its devices and the same period and grew its share cent, the country’s data body said age points in the previous quarter. good signal’ of recession ‘on this Any good news also brings a cer- its first company-owned brick components are manufactured in by 1.1 percentage points year over today. France bucked the global trend of occasion’, and that the US ‘has tain tension so that not to lose the & mortar store in India - likely China. But the new FDI norms year. The growth rate was the same as lower trade volumes, with the for- enough strength’ to avoid. pace and mood, and there is only to open next year - the source now make the world's fastest- (BBC) FRIDAY .AUGUST 30, 2019 AFGHANISTANTIMES Measlescasesin UShighest since 1992, CDC says

discarded, according to the re- The U.S. is experiencing the breathe the contaminated air or searchers. In comparison, in highest number of measles cas- touch a contaminated surface, and France, only about 9% of donat- es since the early 1990s, federal then touch their eyes, nose or ed kidneys were discarded dur- health officials said Monday. mouth. ing the study period. The differ- The Centers for Disease Con- “Infected people can spread mea- ence was because, in France, doc- trol and Prevention in its week- sles to others from four days be- tors were more willing to use old- ly measles cases and outbreaks fore through four days after the er kidneys and kidneys from peo- report said there are 1,215 con- rash appears,” the CDC says. ple who had other ailments such firmed measles cases in the U.S., The MMR vaccine can protect as diabetes or hypertension. Re- representing an increase of 12 both individuals and other people search has found that new treat- cases from last week. The num- from contracting the virus. Young ment approaches to manage the ber of confirmed cases is the children are typically most at risk complications of donated organs greatest since 1992 and “since of contracting measles. The CDC make the transplant even of a less- measles was declared eliminat- recommends children get two dos- er quality organ, a better option ed in 2000,” the CDC said. es of the MMR vaccination, but than dialysis, but US policies At least 125 people have been the first dose is typically given to haven’t kept up. One of the main hospitalized due to the highly children when they are between drivers of this trend, the authors contagious virus, while 65 oth- 12 and 15 months old, with the say, is that there is “intense reg- ers have reported complications second occurring between ages 4 ulatory scrutiny of US transplant such as pneumonia and enceph- and 6. The news comes after a re- programs, which may lose cre- alitis. “The majority of cases are cent study by the University of dentials if their one-year death among people who were not Pittsburgh Graduate School of and graft failure outcomes exceed vaccinated against measles,” the Public Health determined measles predicted outcomes.” In other CDC said, adding more than 75 outbreaks in Texas, specifically, words, if the organ isn’t in the percent of the cases are linked could be more commonplace as an best shape, transplant centers to the widely reported out- increasing number of children in may be risk averse and reluctant breaks in New York and New the state show up to school un- to take a chance. There are guide- York City, specifically. vaccinated. Texas, according to lines, but there is no one univer- “Measles is more likely to researchers, is the “largest state sally applied method to deter- spread and cause outbreaks in by population” that allows par- mine which kidneys will be trans- U.S. communities where groups ents to not vaccinate their children planted and which kidneys will of people are unvaccinated,” the for personal or religious reasons. There are currently 93,000 peo- health problem and one that Pres- about 12 people each day, making nated; 128,102 were transplant- be discarded. There are several agency noted. Measles's symp- And the number of exemptions has ple in the United States on a wait- ident Donald Trump addressed kidney disease the ninth leading ed; 27,987 were discarded. That other reasons a kidney would be toms include fever, cough, rash, increased in recent years, growing ing list for a donated kidney, yet in July when he signed an execu- cause of death in the United States. means more than 17% of kidneys discarded. It could be in bad and red, watery eyes. New from 2,300 in 2013 to 64,000 in at least 3,500 donated kidneys are tive order promising to transform In this new study, researchers donated in this United States shape, there could be an abnor- Zealand teen with measles vis- 2016. The researchers found just discarded every year, according to kidney care in this country. More looked at the number of deceased were discarded. Since the end of mal biopsy on the organ, or some its DisneylandVideo a 5 percent decrease in the vacci- a study published Monday in the than 37 million Americans have donors with organs offered to kid- the study period in 2014, the other physical issues. But there The virus spreads through the nation rate could increase the size journal JAMA Internal Medicine. chronic kidney disease and ney transplant centers between number of discarded kidneys has are also financial and regulatory air after an infected person of a potential measles outbreak by The lack of organs for kidney fail- roughly 5,000 die each year while 2004 and 2014. Over that time increased. In 2016, 3,631 donat- reasons that they get discarded. coughs or sneezes. Others can 4,000 percent in some communi- ure patients is a major public on the kidney waiting list. That’s period, 156,089 kidneys were do- ed kidneys — about 20% — were (BBC) contract measles when they ties in Texas. Studentsmay have Peoplewithhigher optimismmore UCSF researchers found way to battle likelytolive'exceptionallylonglives' prove genetics brain cancer with allow some people New research finds that individuals with higher to function on less compound found in optimism tend to live longer and also have than 6 hoursof sleep Indian curry greater odds of living 85 Renowned inventor Thomas fessor of neurology. With the lat- years and more. Edison famously slept for only est research, the role of genetics is FINDLAY, OHIO — Students at ed. Jacob Reyes is a fifth-year three or four hours a night. becoming increasingly clear, she the University of Findlay College pharmacy student at the Univer- Maybe this was all his body says. In 2009, Fu's team conduct- of Pharmacy may have found a sity of Findlay who studied the A recent PNAS paper describes way to battle, and beat, an aggres- treatments. He says the RK-15 how the researchers assessed the needed due to his genetics? Re- ed a study finding people with a sive form of brain cancer. Until compound is 100 times more se- link between higher optimism and searchers at UCSF discovered gene mutation called DEC2 aver- now, it has been difficult to get lective than others at finding and longer lifespan, with a particular in 2009 that some people can aged only 6.25 hours of sleep per medicine to attack the cancer cells destroying only cancer cells, focus on the chances of reaching feel rested after less than 6.5 night and felt rested. Study par- but keep the normal cells safe WTOL reported. Reyes at- "exceptional longevity." The team hours of sleep due to a gene ticipants without the mutation when a patient has been diagnosed tributes the success at finding a carried out the study because most assistant professor of psychia- tant outcomes." They suggest mutation. Now, 10 years later, averaged 8.06 hours. In the latest with glioblastomas, WTOL re- potential treatment, while still a research on exceptional longevity try at Boston University School that because it may be possible the scientists have isolated a study, researchers focused on a ported. Glioblastoma forms on student, to the university itself. has tended to focus on the effect of Medicine, "we know relative- to alter optimism using relative- second "short sleep gene," and family with three successive gen- the brain or spinal cord, and be- "I think one of the great things of "biomedical factors." More re- ly less about positive psychoso- ly straightforward therapeutic the leader of the study, UCSF erations of natural short-sleepers. cause of the location, it can be dif- about Findlay is that it's one of cently, however, scientists have cial factors that can promote techniques, their findings have Professor Ying-Hui Fu, says None of them had the DEC2 mu- ficult to surgically remove, those small schools where you become interested in the role of healthy aging." She and her col- strong implications for public several others are being exam- tation, but scientists were able to WCMH reported. There's only a can kind of get a more one-on- nonbiological factors. "While re- leagues defined optimism as the health. "Our study contributes to ined by the research team. "Be- isolate another mutation called 10%, five-year survival rate for one interaction with your pro- search has identified many risk fac- "general expectation that good scientific knowledge on health fore we identified the first short- ADRB1 that's also associated with patients diagnosed with glioblas- fessors and have an easier time tors for diseases and premature things will happen or the belief assets that may protect against sleep gene, people really weren't natural short sleep. People with toma, according to WTOL. But getting the opportunity to get in death," says first and correspond- that the future will be favorable mortality risk and promote resil- thinking about sleep duration in the gene mutations don't suffer students were testing compounds the lab and make drug com- ing author Lewina O. Lee, Ph.D., because one can control impor- ient aging," Lee adds. genetic terms," says Fu, a pro- any of the negative health. and found one that will target pounds like this that may some- only cancer cells and ignore day make a difference," Reyes healthy ones. And the compound, told WTOL. Students at @ufind- Healthy foods, Deaths from heart called Chalcone, is found in the lay college of pharmacy have most unlikely of places, Indan developed a chemical compound not diet type, may New lawsuit blamesSterigenics disease and these curry, WCMH reported. The that kills gliobastoma (brain can- be key to cutting other conditions technical name of what the team cer) cells. They have also refined for teenage girl’snear-lifelong found is RK-15, WTOL report- it to ignore healthy brain. heart disease risk are on the rise, Focusing on healthy foods, not particular types of diets, may be battleswith cancer research suggests 'Wonder material' key to cutting heart disease risk, A teenage girl has been fighting cancers including leukemia and rounds of chemo and side ef- Death rates in the United States according to a new study out of two different cancers much of her kidney cancer, Yasmeen is slow- fects. It wasn’t until high levels due to cardiometabolic diseases -- graphene can be used to the Beth Israel Deaconess Medi- life, and her family believes a ly getting back to solid foods. Her of ethylene oxide were found heart disease, stroke, diabetes and cal Center. The researchers stud- Willowbrook company emitting favorite food is pizza, her favor- during ambient air testing near high blood pressure -- have either ied the effects of three different a toxic gas in their neighborhood ite place to have it MOD Pizza their home, and all three of the plateaued or climbed in recent prevent mosquito bites diets, each with different macro- is the cause. The allegations cen- in Willowbrook. And Yasmeen schools Yasmeen attended, that years, new research reveals. The nutrient requirements, and found ter around Sterigenics. The fami- likes “pesto saucy, mushroom, they began to understand what rates of death from those health Mosquitoes, the thirsty little said graphene could work toward that all three offered heart health ly of the girl, Yasmeen Harrison, sausage, salami, a barbecue driz- was in the air their daughter was conditions were declining but then bloodsuckers, are one of the dead- mosquito bite prevention in two benefits. At the core of each diet said they fear she was exposed zle, diced tomato,” all on one piz- breathing. hit a concerning inflection point was an emphasis on healthy foods. liest animals in the world. As a ways. For one, mosquitoes can't to ethylene oxide while attending za. “She loves to load it,” her fa- “It was very surprising to me in 2010, and either remained un- carrier for some particularly nas- bite through it. For another, it The study analyzed blood sam- changed or increased thereafter, ples taken from participants who nearby schools. CBS 2 Investi- ther said. But while Ivan Harri- that a company that was emit- ty diseases, researchers have could thwart the chemical signals gator Dave Savini has been prob- son III loves to see Yasmeen hap- ting that kind of chemical could according to research published in found themselves in a seemingly that direct mosquitoes to their were fed one of three different di- ets: one rich in carbohydrates, one ing Sterigenics for a year. Yas- py, he knows deep down every even be in an area this residen- the medical journal JAMA on never-ending quest to ward them next "blood meal." "Mosquitoes meen’s story is his latest. “She day, she’s in pain. “When she was tial,” Ivan Harrison III said. “I Tuesday. Death rates climbing off. Scientists have come up with are important vectors for disease that emphasized proteins over car- bohydrates, and one that was rich means everything to me,” said 2, she was initially diagnosed with just couldn’t even believe how among young and middle-age US ingenious new ways to eradicate all over the world, and there's a Yasmeen’s father, Ivan Harrison acute lymphoblastic leukemia – that could happen.” They now adultsDeath rates climbing among them entirely, but researchers at lot of interest in non-chemical in unsaturated fat from foods like nuts and avocados. All three diets III. Yasmeen has been in and out ALL,” he said. It is a disease he believe her cancers are directly young and middle-age US adults Brown University have found mosquito bite protection," said the hospital since she was 2 years now blames on the medical sup- related to ethylene oxide emis- "We are losing ground in the battle another way to keep the tiny researcher Robert Hurt, an engi- had certain things in common, however, including low levels of old. The hospital is where some ply sterilization company down sions. “It is known human car- against cardiovascular disease. vampires at bay: Lining fabrics neering professor at Brown. of her favorite childhood memo- the road, Sterigenics. “No one cinogen,” said Dr. Peter Orris, a Understanding what is contribut- with the insanely-strong nanoma- Some apparel already available salt, cholesterol, and saturated fat. The 150 participants included in ries were made. The Willowbrook could ever tell us the cause of why professor of environmental and ing to these alarming trends may terial graphene. for purchase comes infused with teen celebrated her sweet 16th she got leukemia, relapsed, and occupational health sciences at help direct specific strategies for Graphene, which is 200 times the insect repellent permethrin this study had been diagnosed with elevated blood pressure but birthday this summer, and is ex- later got kidney cancer,” Ivan the University of Illinois at Chi- prevention," said Dr. Sadiya Khan, stronger than steel and lighter than and a promise that it'll repel mos- cited about the start of a new Harrison III said. Yasmeen’s can- cago. “There are very few an assistant professor of cardiol- paper, is often referred to as a quitoes and ticks. To test the weren’t taking any medication re- lated to hypertension or choles- school year. After numerous sur- cer battles resulted in two bone known human carcinogens that ogy at Northwestern University's wonder material. In a study out graphene, volunteers stuck their geries and treatment for multiple marrow transplants, repeated have been accepted. Feinberg School of Medicine. Monday, published in journal arms in a mosquito-filled enclo- terol. The participants were fed Proceedings of the National Acad- sure with a small patch of skin these diets for six weeks with emy of Sciences, the researchers exposed. breaks in between. Physical activity at any intensity Europe iswarming faster than even climate modelsprojected will help you live longer, study finds High levels of physical activity tive, and participants were “Even at this regional scale over Europe, we can see that these trends of any intensity, whether wash- tracked for an average of 5.8 ing dishes or jogging, can lower years, Science News are much larger than what we would expect from natural variability,” the risk of an early death for mid- reported.Past guidelines have rec- Climate change is raising temper- more than 90 percent of stations Netherlands, and Belgium also re- dle-aged and older people, a new ommend at least 150 minutes of atures in Europe even faster than showing that the climate was corded all-time national tempera- study suggests. Conversely, be- moderate intensity or 75 minutes climate models projected, accord- warming. ture highs. The U.S. National Oce- ing sedentary for 9½ hours a day of vigorous physical activity ing to new research published in “Even at this regional scale over anic and Atmospheric Administra- or more (not counting sleeping) each week.» 3 benefits of exer- the journal Geophysical Research Europe, we can see that these tion recently announced that July can increase your risk of dying cising outside in cold weather Letters. The number of summer trends are much larger than what was the hottest month ever record- early.» Studies: The time of day Examples of light intensity ac- days with extreme heat in Europe we would expect from natural ed on Earth. you exercise can affect your re- tivity are walking slowly or light has tripled since the 1950s, while variability,” Ruth Lorenz, a cli- “In the Netherlands, Belgium, sults Researchers led by profes- tasks such as cooking or washing sor Ulf Ekelund at the Norwe- dishes. Moderate activity is brisk the number of days with extreme France, the model trends are about mate scientist at the Swiss Fed- gian School of Sport Sciences in walking, vacuuming or mowing cold more than halved. eral Institute of Technology in two times lower than the observed Oslo analyzed studies assessing the lawn, while vigorous activity Extremely hot days in Europe Zurich and lead author of the new trends,” said Geert Jan van Olden- physical activity and sedentary includes jogging, carrying heavy have become hotter by an average study, said in a statement. borgh, a climate analyst at the Roy- time with death ("all cause loads or digging. The researchers of 4.14 degrees Fahrenheit, the “That’s really a signal from cli- al Netherlands Meteorological In- mortality").Data from eight high noted that deaths fell sharply as study found, while extremely cold mate change.” The research comes stitute in De Bilt, Netherlands, who quality studies involving 36,383 activity increased — 300 minutes days have warmed by 5.4 degrees after an extremely hot summer was not connected to the new adults at least 40 years old (aver- of light activity or 24 minutes of F. The research examined data in Europe. Southern France hit study. “We’re reaching new records age age 62) were included. Activ- moderate intensity a day.But the from weather stations across Eu- 114.8 degrees F — a new record faster than you’d expect.” ity levels were categorized into lowest activity levels experienced rope from 1950 to 2018, with — in late June. Germany, the (BBC) quarters, from least to most ac- the most deaths. FRIDAY .AUGUST 30, 2019 AFGHANISTANTIMES S-Koreaex-leader Park andSamsungheir Lee facebriberyretrials

Following more than two decades of design and construction, engi- neers have put the final pieces in place for NASA’s next generation orbiting observatory, the James Webb Space Telescope. Built to succeed Hubble as NASA’s pre- mier space telescope, the now- complete instrument will take our space exploration capabilities to South Korea's top court has set is convicted again in two separate whole new levels, with the sensi- aside part of jailed former Pres- verdicts, AFP reported. In April tivity to spot a single firefly a ident Park Geun-hye's convic- 2018 she was convicted of receiv- million kilometers away. tion and ordered a retrial. The ing or asking for more than $20m The James Webb Space Telescope court said separate verdicts (£16m) from conglomerates. Park, is set to become the largest, most should have been reached on the the daughter of former military powerful and complex orbital ob- bribery allegations against her ruler Park Chung-hee and the coun- servatory ever fired into space. and sent the case back to a low- try's first female president, boy- With seven times the light-collect- er court. Park was convicted in cotted court hearings, maintained ing capacity of Hubble and ad- 2018 of bribery and abuse of her innocence and said the trials vanced infrared imaging abilities, power and given 25 years. were politically motivated. Her scientists hope to gain fresh per- The Supreme Court also ordered trial brought to light the longstand- spectives on distant celestial ob- a retrial for Samsung heir Lee ing close ties between South Ko- jects, including those that died out Jae-yong on bribery charges in rea's political elite and the chae- long ago. The idea of putting a the same scandal. It said three bols, or family-run conglomerates, dedicated space telescope in or- horses worth $2.8m (£2.3m) which dominate its economy. How bit to collect observations in the given by Samsung to then-pres- does the ruling affect Samsung's infrared spectrum first emerged in ident Park's friend's daughter Lee? The Supreme Court said the the mid 1990s, and the James should also have been consid- Seoul High Court's interpretation Webb Space Telescope has suf- ered as bribes. Lee was jailed for of what constituted a bribe had fered a string of setbacks in the five years in 2017 but freed the been too narrow and the three time since. A lot of these were tinkering away all that time. The already-constructed sunshield and its scientific instruments, sun- Greenbelt, Maryland. “This mile- following year after an appeals horses should also have been tak- caused by technical issues un- team used a crane to combine two spacecraft components. The James shield and the spacecraft into one stone symbolizes the efforts of court suspended the sentence. en into consideration. They were earthed in testing, with the tele- halves of the giant telescope at a Webb Space Telescope is set to observatory represents an incred- thousands of dedicated individu- Country profile donated for Park's confidante Choi scope originally slated for launch Northrop Grumman facility in become the largest, most powerful ible achievement by the entire als for over more than 20 years What does the ruling mean for Soon-sil's daughter to use in eques- in 2007. So today’s assembly is a California for the first time ever, and complex orbital observatory Webb team,” says Bill Ochs, across NASA, the European Park? South Korean media said trian training. Samsung also paid huge milestone for the engineers slotting its mirrors and science ever fired into space Webb project manager for NASA Space Agency, the Canadian she could ultimately face an Choi millions of dollars, allegedly and technicians that have been instruments into place above the “The assembly of the telescope and Goddard Space Flight Center in Space Agency. even longer jail sentence if she for government favours. Apple fires over 300 contractors it Hurricane hired to listen to Siri recordings heads for Turkey'sstage-struck Apple laid off over 300 contractors across Europe after suspension of its grannies act to save the planet controversial Siri programme where its graders listened to all the record- Florida after A 62-year-old grandmother from we need to take good care of it!" alongside football legend Chris- ings of iPhone users in order to improve accuracy for the voice-assistant. brushing rural Turkey who rose to nation- Ummiye Kocak has written tiano Ronaldo. Ummiye Kocak Apple has laid off over 300 con- ing told that there was no work port said quoting a former contrac- al fame with her all-women vil- plays for many years, always grew up in a conservative rural area, tractual workers following its an- for them because of ‘technical er- tor. “Apple, recruiting through Caribbean lage theatre group is now set to aiming to change perceptions. and only got primary education nouncement of the suspension of rors’, the report said. However, vendor companies in Ireland, take stage a play raising awareness Her previous works have tack- "by chance" - as each family was its Siri programme where its con- Apple told the contracting firms absolutely no responsibility in the islands about climate change. Ummiye led issues from poverty and do- required to send one girl to school. tractors could listen to the record- last week that the grading work employment of contractors and Kocak from the village of Ar- mestic violence to Alzheimer's The self-taught playwright has Hurricane Dorian moved out over slankoy in the Mediterranean Disease, which has been a fre- received nationwide acclaim ings of the iPhone users, The would be terminated, leading to their treatment in work. They do open waters early Thursday af- Guardian has reported. Accord- job losses en mass with little what they want, and when they’re province of Mersin recently be- quent target for mockery in But she says her father was open- ter doing limited damage in Puer- gan rehearsals for her new play Turkish TV dramas. And her minded enough to take all his chil- ing to the former workers, the iP- notice. “We are committed to de- done with your project or they to Rico and the Virgin Islands, hone maker has axed more than livering a great Siri experience screw up (like what just happened), "Mother, the Sky is Pierced!" portfolio isn't limited to village dren to the cinema at a time when though forecasters warned it was She told Anadolu news agency theatre productions. In 2013 she no other dad in the village would, 300 contractors at Apple’s Cork while protecting user privacy. they tell your vendor company to gaining strength and probably facility alone, with more layoffs While we conduct a thorough re- let you go,” the employees said. that she wanted "people to rea- won an award at a New York sparking her love of drama. She would grow into a dangerous lise just how serious it is". The festival with a film focusing on says that when she first arrived in from other sites across Europe. view, we are suspending Siri grad- Apple will be officially rolling out storm while heading toward the As per the report, the staff had ing globally.” Apple had said in a the next update to the iOS some- climate crisis is "not only our the difficulties of women's lives the village of Arslankoy as a young northern Bahamas and Florida’s problem, it is the world's prob- in a Turkish village. Her star- bride, she noticed that women been on paid leave since August 2 statement to news agency time in October when it is likely to east coast. The U.S. National when Apple had announced the Bloomberg back then. implement the promised opt-out lem", she says. "I am shouting as dom even led to an appearance there had to do all the work - in Hurricane Center said Dorian loud as I can - this world is ours, in a Turkish TV commercial the fields as well. suspension of its controversial Siri Among many of those contrac- to the Siri grading system. To re- was expected to strengthen into grading programme after it came tors who were concerned by the call, earlier this month, Apple sus- a dangerous Category 3 hurricane under fire for eavesdropping on ethics of the programme, there pended its Siri programme, where as it stayed well to the east of the Microsoft iPhone users and listened to all has been anger about how the Apple contractors were listening southeastern and central Bahamas SpaceX sweetens the deal their recordings right from private layoffs have been done. “Al- in to Siri voice recordings in order over the next two days. The fore- HoloLens 2 will medical records to couples hav- though I was involved in the work to improve accuracy for the voice- cast called for the storm to pass ing sex. These contractors, who and I just lost my job. Discus- assistant. This suspension came near or over the northern Baha- for satellite rideshare launches, go on sale in were hired as graders were em- sions around ethics in this job after the iPhone maker was ac- mas on Saturday and close in on ployed through contracting firms, was a constant between work- cused of violating the user privacy Florida by Sunday afternoon. and Starlink is in on it September were asked to go home on Friday ers, but we don’t know how to with this programme as not all the The storm was a Category 1 hur- that week with most of them be- bring it up,” The Guardian re- users were aware. ricane Wednesday when it swirled Three weeks after announcing nouncement on Aug. 5. In a fol- Microsoft announced its second- through the islands of the north- that it’s getting into the rideshare low-up announcement emailed generation HoloLens at Mobile eastern Caribbean, causing pow- market for launching small satel- to GeekWire and other media World Congress in February but er outages and flooding in places lites, SpaceX slashed its prices outlets today, SpaceX said it has didn't mention when the device but doing no major damage. by more than half – and said it’ll “received a lot of interest and will be available. Now, Microsoft “We’re happy because there are be offering rideshare opportuni- great feedback from customers.” EVP Harry Shum has revealed no damages to report,” said Wil- ties on its Starlink broadband sat- “As such, we have updated the that the mixed reality headset will liam Solís, the mayor of the small ellite launches as often as once a terms of the program and have go on sale sometime in Septem- Puerto Rican island of Culebra. month. Today’s moves suggest made the service even more ber. Shum has dropped the infor- He said only one community lost that SpaceX is amping up its ef- compelling with reduced pric- mation on HoloLens 2's release power. Dorian caused an island- fort to get in on the small-satel- ing and increased flight oppor- date during a speech at the World wide blackout in St. Thomas and Artificial Intelligence Conference lite launch market, using a strate- tunities,” SpaceX said: Instead in Shanghai, where Elon Musk and St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands, gy pioneered by Seattle-based of charging $2.5 million to Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma en- and scattered power outages in Spaceflight. Spaceflight made a launch a payload weighing up gaged in a debate about AI. The St. Croix, government spokesman splash last December by arrang- to 150 kilograms (330 pounds) tech giant's upcoming headset Richard Motta said. In addition, ing a 64-satellite launch on a to sun-synchronous orbit, promises a more comfortable ex- the storm downed trees and at SpaceX Falcon 9, but after cop- SpaceX is now advertising a perience than its predecessor. We least one electric pole in St. Tho- ing with the complexities in- base price of $1 million for were able to confirm just how mas, he said, adding that there volved in herding that many sat- launching up to 200 kilograms comfortable the headset is -- it felt were no reports of major flood- ellites together, the company is (440 pounds) of ESPA-class more balanced and less hot -- when ing. Tropical Storm Dorian threat- heading in a different direction. payload, with the charge for ex- we tested it out at MWC. The Misinformationandblamespread ened Puerto Rico with a direct “Providing rideshare services on tra mass priced at $5,000 per device was also designed to be more hit on Wednesday, as forecasters small- and medium-sized launch kilogram (2.2 pounds). Last immersive. It has double the field said it made a last-minute shift in vehicles is becoming a better fit” week, California-based Momen- of view of its predecessor, which its path and could reach near-hur- Microsoft says is like switching concerningsourcesof Amazonfires for the needs of its customers, tus Space announced plans to from a 720p television to a 2K set ricane strength in its approach to Spaceflight said when SpaceX provide an orbital shuttle ser- the U.S. territory. for each eye, and has retina-track- The extent to which President Jair black motorbike setting every- acres] of forest in the Amazon made its initial rideshare an- vice to its customers. ing capabilities. Bolsonaro will change his much thing on fire here. And they were biome with the use of fire within criticized environmental policies on my property with that mo- the Serra do Cachimbo Biological after this year’s Amazon fires be- torbike strapped over their Reserve, one of the most deforest- came global news is still unknown. truck,” the Globo Rural account ed conservation units in Pará.” She But his accusation, unbacked by said. She went on: “The trucks, received a fine of R$ 1 million (US$ evidence, last Wednesday accus- they are doing all this terror with 240,000) for acts of deforestation, ing environmental NGOs of light- ICMbio. President Bolsonaro is illegal burning and seizure of pro- ing the blazes seems to align with right when he says that those tected land. To fully understand the unproven accusations of at NGOs are setting fire…. The fire the claims against ICMBio, one least one cattle rancher Nair Bri- set by the road is not from farm- needs some back story. Last April, zola, from Cachoeira da Seca dis- ers.” Brizola claimed the trucks ICMBio president Adalberto Eber- trict, in Altamira, Pará state, pub- in question were imprinted with hard resigned and three directors lished this Sunday by the maga- the ICMBio logo. Brizola is a ru- also left their posts. A fourth di- Huawei's next flagship smart- apps. The US government re- or tablet. But companies need It has set up a website named zine Globo Rural. Such wild claims ralist (a radical agribusiness ad- rector learned of his dismissal by phone will not come with Goo- stricted American companies an agreement with Google to in- Huawei Answers to address con- are indicative of the rumors and vocate), and a former candidate Environment Minister Ricardo gle's popular apps including from selling products and servic- clude its popular apps such as sumer concerns about the compa- innuendo now sweeping the coun- for councilor in Guarantã do Salles through social media. Eber- Maps and YouTube. Google con- es to Huawei in May, citing na- Maps, Pay, Search, Photos, Play ny's relationship with Android. try regarding the causes of the Norte municipality, in Mato hard was against Bolsonaro’s firmed that due to a US govern- tional security concerns, which Store and YouTube. Google has "Anyone who has already bought, fires. The rancher claims that of- Grosso state. According to the planned merger of ICMBio with ment ban on sales to Huawei, it Huawei rejects. President Donald not said whether it has applied or is about to buy a Huawei smart- ficials from ICMBio (Brazil’s na- news website O Eco, Brizola was IBAMA, Brazil’s federal environ- could not license its apps to the Trump said last month that some for permission to offer its apps phone, can continue to access the tional park service) set fire to the fined in mid-August for “de- mental agency, which has yet to Chinese smartphone giant. It also exemptions would be allowed. to Huawei. Huawei said in a world of apps as they have always forest in her region. “There was a stroying 70.9 hectares [175 take place. means the next Huawei phone But US officials have not grant- statement: "Huawei will contin- done. All devices continue to be will not have access to the Goo- ed any licences to trade with ue to use the Android OS and covered by our manufacturer's gle Play app store, which could Huawei, despite receiving more ecosystem if the US govern- warranty and will receive full ser- leave customers without access than 130 requests. The Android ment allows us to do so. Other- vice support accordingly", the Mars2020: NASA launchesstudent to other popular apps. Analysts operating system is open-source wise, we will continue to devel- company said. Huawei is just suggest Huawei will struggle to software, so any manufacturer op our own operating system weeks away from launching its contest to name its Martian rover sell a phone without Google's can offer it on their smartphone and ecosystem." next flagship phone. Whether it’s propelling proto- From now until November 1, ence, technology, engineering, and type Hyperloop pods along a test NASA is inviting K-12 students mathematics, the space agency track, using your noggin to excel in U.S. public, private, and home said. NASA administrator Jim in a science contest, or bagging $3 schools to come up with a name Bridenstine said the contest is “a FloodinginUKover thepast 50yearsisworst inEurope million for winning a video game, for the rover that’ll be judged on wonderful opportunity for our na- students get to do some pretty its “appropriateness, signifi- tion’s youth to get involved with cool stuff these days. The next cance, and originality.” Sugges- NASA’s Moon to Mars missions,” asclimatechange‘increasestheamount of rainfall’ big opportunity to land for those tions will also need to be backed adding, “It’s an exciting way to Floods have become far more se- researchers say. While the north stitutions including Bath Uni- fully anticipate that climate just setting out in the world up by a short essay, so if you do engage with a rover that will likely vere in the past 50 years – with of England and the Scottish Bor- versity. Suspicions that climate change will increase flood severi- comes in the form of a contest to go for Rover McRoverface, serve as the first leg of a Mars ‘sam- England and Scotland witnessing ders are hardest hit with water change was altering the frequen- ty in the future. It’s something we name the Mars 2020 rover. That’s you’ll have to spin a darn good ple return’ campaign, collecting and the worst cases in Europe, a volumes up 55 per cent, the rest cy and strength of floods need to look at very seriously,” right, kids, in a couple of years a story to impress the judges. caching core samples from the study finds. Greater volumes of of the UK has also suffered with prompted 35 European research said Jamie Hannaford, of the UK’s vehicle trundling across the sur- The Name the Rover contest is Martian surface for scientists here water are now involved in the flood water volumes rising be- groups to examine data on the Centre for Ecology & Hydrology. face of the Red Planet more than part of a NASA initiative to en- on Earth to study for the first time.” average flood in northern England tween 5 and 25 per cent over the extent of flooding. Effects of cli- In late 2015 and 2016, the UK a hundred million miles away gage students in the STEM en- The Mars 2020 rover is described and southern Scotland than 50 period. The Europe-wide study mate change “We are already suffered as series of major floods might have the name that you terprise behind Mars exploration by NASA as a 2,300-pound (1,040- years ago as climate change in- is published in the journal Na- seeing signs of the effects of cli- that wreaked havoc in parts of dreamed up for it. and encourage an interest in sci- kilogram) “robotic scientist”. creases the amount of rainfall, ture and involved 24 research in- mate change on flooding and we Cumbria, Lancashire. FRIDAY .AUGUST 30, 2019 AFGHANISTANTIMES 'Kargil girl' first look: Sky is the limit in the Gunjan Saxena biopic

EXCLUSIVE: Travis Fimmel is 414 and the true purpose behind set to star in the Andrew Baird- the “City of Robots.” Principal directed sci-fi thriller Zone 414. photography is set to begin in Written by Bryan Edward, the November. The film is produced film marks Baird’s feature film by Baird, 23ten’s Martin Bren- directorial debut. Highland Film nan, source | management + pro- Group is handling worldwide duction’s Jib Polhemus, and Deb- sales, which will launch at the orah Shaw-Kolar with executive upcoming Toronto International producers Mark Huffam and The 'Dhadak' debutante is all Film Festival. Zone 414 is set in Bryan Edward Hill. Fimmel is shoot for the stars in the first the near future in a colony of best known for his role as Ragnar look of 'Kargil Girl'. Jhanvi state-of-the-art humanoid ro- Lothbrok in the History Chan- Kapoor will be shouldering the bots. When its creator’s daugh- nel’s Vikings. He is currently in responsibility of playing Gun- ter goes missing, he hires private production on TNT’s Raised by jan Saxena, the first woman IAF investigator David Carmichael Wolves directed by Ridley Scott. pilot. She was the first woman (Fimmel), to bring her home. He can also be seen alongside Kate pilot to fly in a combat zone, David teams up with Jane, a high- Beckinsale, Jason Sudeikis, Adrien coming to the rescue of the sol- ly advanced and self-aware A.I., Brody, Jillian Bell, Common, Ken diers during the Kargil War; along to track down the missing daugh- Jeong and John Malkovich in the with the fellow lieutenant Sriv- ter. Moving through the danger- upcoming comedy El Tonto di- Send in the clowns. The upcom- a failed stand-up comedian whose Joker movie from director Todd Beetz's Sophie Dumond. Todd idya Rajan. The makers shared ous iron jungle, they rapidly rected by Charlie Day. His previ- ing Warner Bros. movie Joker hardships in a Gotham City Phillips. Phillips directs the film, which the first look posters on social piece together the mystery, un- ous credits include Warcraft: The shows the iconic DC Comics vil- (which looks a whole lot like '70s Warner Bros debuts in October and has an R media and wrote, "She created covering a crime that leads them Beginning, Lean on Pete, Maggie’s lain is more than just a creepy New York) lead him to the edge of "All I have are negative rating. Phillips also revealed that her own turf in a man's world to question the origins of Zone Plan and A&E’s The Beast. punchline. The final trailer insanity. At first he's more sad thoughts," he tells his therapist, the film's story will be complete- with unparalleled bravery & cour- age. Gunjan Saxena - #TheKargil- dropped Wednesday, giving us sack than psychopath, but that which is surely a red flag. We also ly original, and won't follow any Girl, releasing on 13th March, another glimpse of the clown-like changes as he dons makeup and catch glimpses of Robert De previously published DC comic 2020." In the poster, Janhvi Nushrat Bharucha says a villain's origin story ahead of the green hair to become the Joker. Niro's Murray Franklin, a talk books or movies that feature the looks forward to breaking the new movie starring Joaquin Phoe- Joaquin Phoenix in full make- show host who plays a role in Joker, who's traditionally Bat- patriarchal chains with her con- nix. Phoenix plays Arthur Fleck, up and costume in the upcoming Arthur's dark turn, and Zazie man's nemesis. viction and upbeat attitude. film is always bigger than its actors, adds ‘it has to be Indie star Dabangg 3 villain Sudeep says he had to kick Salman credited to the entire team’ Radhika Khan in a scene, couldn’t do it and got it changed Kichcha Sudeep, who Apte acing plays the villain in the fashion Dabangg 3, reveals what it was like to A-game! work with Salman Khan on the film.

Kannada actor Kichcha Sudeep is all set to make his Bollywood de- but with Salman Khan’s Dabangg 3. In a recent interview, he talked about working with Salman and his struggles with speaking Hindi in She’s happy that she’s busy her character not being noticed the film. Sudeep, who plays the round the clock, and even goes enough? “How could I have such villain in the film, told Pinkvilla on to say that “I will happily do apprehensions?” she asks, and that he had to kick Salman for a this job for 50 hours in a day continues, “All my other films scene but he couldn’t do it. “I too!” — actor Nushrat Bharucha have been about boys! Pyaar Ka found it very difficult to kick him is clearly smitten by her job. She Punchnama 1 and 2, Sonu Ke Titu in his heart during a scene, I found has a lineup which includes Hur- ki Sweety (2018) were about it hard. Salman told me ‘Buddy, dang with Sunny Kaushal and boys only. I’m the last female ac- kick me!’ The respect I had for Turram Khan opposite Rajkum- tor who’d worry about that. For me, I couldn’t kick him. Then we to the sets, I requested Prabhu Arbaaz asked me to take my time. very loyal.” Recently, Sudeep mar Rao. Her upcoming release, me, being part of a good film is far did it differently because I just sir the first day to not give me so Salman sir joined after three days, took to Twitter to post a photo Dream Girl sees her playing the more important than having to couldn’t. I failed. I have now rea- many lines (in Hindi). I was used after that, the problem was not that has him and Salman striking lead opposite Ayushmann Khur- think what my character is. Of lised why people in the South to seeing a Salman Khan film with him, it was with me. I was a wrestling pose. “Pehlwaan & rana, whose character speaks in course, it cannot be insignificant, a girl’s voice. In a scenario like or I cannot be hardly there in the For her latest outing, our very found it difficult to kick me,” he from a distance, now suddenly, thinking too much. I want to tell Sultan”, he captioned the photo, said. He added that he would ask working with him, I did not know you he is a very different person referring to the fact that Salman this, where the male star has to film.” Then what’s the criteria for own Indie star Radhika Apte almost lift a film entirely on his choosing a film, if not the screen chose a different and unique out- director Prabhu Deva not to give what these people were expect- than what is perceived of him. He had played a wrestler in the 2016 him scenes with heavy Hindi dia- ing of me. Prabhu Deva was very is a man with a golden heart. Once film Sultan, while Sudeep essays shoulders, didn’t Nushrat feel ap- space or length of the role? The fit. She paired a shirt and a skirt prehensive, at any point, about 34-year old says. of the same print, which looks logues on first day. “When I went sweet to cancel the shoot and he accepts you as a brother, he is one in his upcoming film. very modern art inspired and has colours like orange and black to up the fashion quotient. Sacred Games writer Fast and Furious 9 is halfway through production and The latest look shared by the actress on her social media pro- Varun Grover explains file is a very easy going yet pow- Vin Diesel promises 'Intense Scene' with John Cena erful and has depicted a 'Boss the ambiguous ending; did The Fast and the Furious series Lady' vibe. The actress poses ranks as one of the most popular gracefully in the orange and black Sartaj save Mumbai or not? action franchises in the world. number, a blouse of a beautiful Packed with impossible stunts, combination of white merged onto ludicrous schemes, and enough black and a portion of orange corny humor to make even the paired with a pleated skirt of the most discerning viewers chuckle, same print. To complete the look, the 8-movie series has defied ex- the actress wore metal gold round pectations and become a mega-hit. earrings and chic black half-boot- The overall quality took a serious half- heels shoes. The actress has (and surprising) upward turn her hair round up in a bun, very when Fast Five hit theaters in fresh and balanced makeup, with 2011, and it's only gotten better plum-coloured lips and she, car- from there. Now that the fran- ries off the look effortlessly hav- chise's first spin-off Hobbs and ing a breezy vibe, a glowing face Shawhas been released, the next with a 1000 watt smile and a hap- movie in the core franchise, Fast py attitude! It's a moment of and Furious 9, is starting to pop pride and celebration for the ac- up on more radars. Series star Vin tress as two of her films Padman Diesel has started posting about and Andhadhun were felicitated Ever since the second season of ly. Several fans have pointed out the film on social media, it's safe at the 66th National Film Awards. Netflix’s Sacred Games was re- that the pattern Sartaj uses to to say that hype for the film has “intense scene” with co-star ren will once a gain play cast in unknown roles. The rest The actress will now embark on a leased, fans have been scratching crack Shahid Khan’s nuclear officially been kicked into high John Cena, who is set to play a Magdalene Shaw. Michael Rook- of the main cast (except for new venture in the international their heads about the ambiguous bomb is ‘incorrect’, in that it isn’t gear. Color us excited. Very excit- rather large role in the film. Char- er portrays a newcomer named Dwayne Johnson) will also re- space where she will be essaying ending of the series. Writer Varun the same as his father Dilbag ed. Vin Diesel posted a video to lize Theron will return as the vil- Buddy, and Finn Cole, Sam Lern- turn. No Dwayne Johnson? Are the role of a Spy and fans can't Grover has now addressed the two Singh’s patten. his Instagram account, teasing an lainous Cipher, and Helen Mir- er, and Anna Sawai have been you kidding me? wait to see what she has to offer possibilities of what might have Sartaj in the final moments of with these new exciting projects happened after the screen cut to season two comes to the realisa- and roles. Radhika Apte will be black in the series finale. One of tion that his father is the key to next seen in a film alongside two things could have happened. saving the city, and decides that Nawazuddin Siddiqui for which Mumbai could either have been the pattern assigned to him in Chandler Riggs is down to appear in the the actress has already finished saved by Sartaj Singh, or it could Guruji’s book must have a great- the first schedule. have been destroyed. Both are like- er purpose. Rick Grimes The Walking Dead films Is anyone really dead in the world Million Little Things. "It'd be so Disha Patani believes in prepping hard not of The Walking Dead? OK, the much fun to get to work with zombies definitely are, but could Andy again. That'd be great." If only for films but for a fit and healthy lifestyle there be a way to bring back de- Scott Gimple (who is writing the ceased humans? Carl (Chandler first film) and the rest of The One of the fittest female actors in Bollywood, Disha Patani is all about Riggs) died in the midseason fina- Walking Dead creative team are promoting a healthy lifestyle. The beautiful actress believes in prep- le of Season 8, when he shot him- listening, having Carl show up ping hard, not only her movies but for everything in her life. She self after being bitten by a walker. to talk to his father one last time, strives for regularity, consistency, and tries to maintain a balance be- At least, that's what we believe in any capacity, is a surefire way tween everything that she does. The actress follows three things reli- happened. Rick (Andrew Lincoln) to hit an emotional note as Rick's giously- good dietary habits, maintaining a healthy routine, and stick- walked away from his bitten son story comes to a close. The first ing to her fitness regime. She constantly motivates her fans to stay fit and heard the gun shot from off- of the Rick Grimes movies ar- and healthy as well. Recently, Disha has been trying out cross-fit camera. Rick's story will now con- rives in theaters in 2020. In the training even gaming and slap spin tornado. And as is widely known, tinue in three The Walking Dead meantime, Riggs will appear as for having that perfect face glow and beautiful skin, she follows a strict movies — so, is it possible we'll PJ, the son of Barbara Morgan, diet regime. The list does not end here. Disha trains hard in gymnastics see Carl return, at least in flash- in Season 2 of A Million Little and mixed martial arts, and never skips her workouts. The actress has backs? "I hope so. That would be Things, which premieres Thurs- quite a following amongst the youth and she uses that position to have amazing," Riggs told TV Guide on day, Sept. 26 at 9/8c on ABC. a positive and healthy impact on people by sharing sneak peeks. the set of his current gig, ABC's A (BBC) FRIDAY .AUGUST 30, 2019 AFGHANISTANTIMES Manchester City,Liverpool,Chelsea,Tottenhamin MarinaArzamasova:Former worldchampionprovisionally ChampionsLeaguedraw:WhocouldEnglishsidesface? suspended for doping Barcelona, Real Madrid, Juventus, Bayern Munich and more lie in wait for English sides Shot putter Andriy Semenov also banned for two years after testing positive for an anabolic steroid

Former 800m world champion reportedly used in supplements Marina Arzamasova has been by bodybuilders to build muscle provisionally suspended for mass with fewer side effects than doping after testing positive for steroids. In a separate case, the the drug Ligandrol. The Athlet- AIU said re-testing a sample from ics Integrity Unit says it has the 2011 world championships led notified the 31-year-old Arza- to shot putter Andriy Semenov masova of the allegation, one being banned for two years by month before the world cham- Ukrainian authorities. Andriy Se- pionships in Doha, Qatar. menov has been banned after test- Arzamasova, who is from Be- ing positive for an anabolic ste- larus, won the 800 meters at the roid 2015 worlds in Beijing, and was Andriy Semenov has been banned the 2014 European champion. after testing positive for an ana- Four English teams will be in the this week after the last remain- how can I follow it? This season's There will be live coverage of the all the news as it happens on She finished seventh at the 2016 bolic steroid Semenov tested pos- draw for the Champions League ing play-off round ties are decid- group-stage draw will be held in draw on Sky Sports News with a skysports.com and our app. Rio de Janeiro Olympics. The itive for oral turinabol, an anabol- group stages. Who could they face ed on Wednesday. So what can its usual location of the Grimaldi special hour-long programme, in- How does it all work? There are AIU said Arzamasova's case in- ic steroid, and is banned until July and when is it held? The annual the four English teams, Forum in Monaco on Thursday at cluding former players from all four teams in each group, one volves LGD-4033, better 21, 2021. The 35-year-old com- draw for the group stages, which Manchester City, holders Liver- 5pm BST. The Champions League four of the English clubs in the from each 'pot', which theoreti- known as Ligandrol. The drug peted at the 2008 and 2012 Olym- can play a major part in a club's pool, Chelsea and Tottenham group stage draw has been held in group stages. We will also be live cally stops the strongest teams has been in clinical trials to treat pics though he did not qualify for fortunes in Europe, will take place expect? When's the draw and Monaco for a number of years blogging the draw, bringing you from knocking one another out. muscle-wasting conditions. It is the final on either occasion. Mercedes vs Red Bull Ruiz Jr vsJoshua: Oleksandr vs Ferrari: What's next Usyk aimsto pip Kubrat Pulev in KSL 2019: Loughborough in store for F1 2019? race to face rematch winner Lightningbeat Watch Lomachenko vs Campbell at The O2 Southern on Saturday, live on Sky Sports Box Office Vipers in FinalsDay warm-up Loughborough Lightning and Southern Vipers are to meet again in the semi-final at KSL Finals Day on Sunday, live on Sky Sports

The most interesting develop- relying on high downforce rather Loughborough Lightning ham- ly as Danni Wyatt fell for a first- ment of the immediate pre-break than low drag to achieve their best mered Southern Vipers by 36 ball duck in the opening over of phase of the season was the emer- performance, in contrast to the runs in a dress rehearsal for their their run-chase, while fellow top- gence of Red Bull as a genuine Ferrari which, because it cannot Kia Super League semi-final on order big names Suzie Bates and threat to Mercedes' domination. generate much front load, is hav- Sunday. Both teams already Tammy Beaumont could contrib- Max Verstappen won two of the ing to run with less rear wing in qualified for Sunday's Finals ute only 20 and 13, respectively. last four races on merit and but order to achieve a driveable bal- Day at Hove, and with Western Loughborough are the form team for a bold Mercedes strategy gam- ance. In Austria the Merc was Storm already guaranteed top heading into Sunday, having won ble in Hungary, that might easily only 10th fastest through the spot, there was little riding on their last six on the bounce. They have been three from four. Once speed trap, 0.5kph faster than Wednesday's final group-stage face the Vipers again in the open- the RB15 got its new aero pack- the 11th-fastest Red Bull. At Sil- game other than the chance to ing game of Finals Day, with the age (the combination of a new verstone they were 13th and gain a psychological edge before winner progressing to play the front wing in Austria and the 16th respectively. At Hocken- the weekend. It was the Light- Storm in the final. The Western blown wheels in France), it be- heim they were equal 17th-fast- ning who did just that, first post- Storm, meanwhile, lost their un- Oleksandr Usyk is lobbying to face "The winner of Ruiz Jr vs Joshua "Ours has to come first. The or- ing 163-4 from their 20 overs beaten record in their final group came a genuine Mercedes chal- est and at Budapest 14th and the winner of Anthony Joshua's will have to choose who they are ganisations have agreed that the after being put in to bat before game against the Yorkshire Dia- lenger, helped also by Honda giv- 17th respectively (all figures from rematch with Andy Ruiz Jr but going to fight," promoter Eddie IBF mandatory would be next." then bowling out the Vipers for monds, going down by five runs ing the go-ahead to run the engine qualifying). As Red Bull has Kubrat Pulev is also in the mix. Hearn told Sky Sports. Ukraine's Usyk became the un- 127 with seven balls to spare. in a thrilling finish. The Storm had more aggressively. Taking only edged closer, so there has come Joshua fights to regain the IBF, "We're going to have a problem disputed cruiserweight champi- England opener Amy Jones won nine out of nine heading into those last four races, it has quali- an acceptance at Mercedes that WBA and WBO heavyweight ti- where [Usyk and Pulev] both on last year, then knocked out starred with the bat for Lough- the game, but fell foul of an in- fied an average of just 0.2s adrift it can no longer afford the luxury tles that he lost to Ruiz Jr in a say: 'you've got to fight me next'." Tony Bellew. His heavyweight borough, smashing a KSL career- form Jemimah Rodrigues, as the of the Mercedes. Furthermore, it of setting the car up for optimum December 7 meeting, live on Sky About Usyk, Hearn said: "He debut against Carlos Takam was best unbeaten 74 from 53 balls, Indian batter struck 60 from 27 appears to be delivering its lap race performance. This was a Sports Box Office, while two man- really wants it." The IBF had pre- cancelled when Usyk suffered a while Sri Lankan Chamari Ata- balls in Yorkshire's 10-over total time in quite a similar way to the point made very clear in Hunga- datory challengers lurk. Usyk viously told Sky Sports that they bicep injury but a new opponent pattu took 3-18 from her four of 104-4 after a delayed start to Mercedes, despite its quite dif- ry where the W10 was definite- (WBO) and Pulev (IBF) are both expected their mandatory, Pulev, is set to be announced. "He was overs to go with her earlier 35 rain. In reply, the Storm struggled ferent design philosophy. ly faster than the Red Bull in the due an opportunity at the champi- to receive the next shot at Ruiz Jr going to fight Takam, now he'll with the bat. The Vipers were their way to 23-3 inside the fifth As a generality, both teams are race but almost did not. on. or Joshua. fight another world ranked. up against it almost immediate- over, before a superb. Kempton'sSeptember Stakesfor ThunderingBlue USOpen: into contention and was last of nine behind Japan. "I might send him to Kempton for the Septem- Serena ber Stakes," Menuisier told Sky Sports Racing. Williams "He didn't really have a hard race in the Juddmonte. He lost the race in the first three furlongs, look- avoidsmajor ing at the sectionals. "They were going too slow early on - and then they sprinted. We were in last upset against position, and stayed in last posi- tion basically." Menuisier retains faith in the six-year-old's endur- 17-year-old ing ability. "I haven't given up on Serena Williams won her first US them. "I survived tonight. I'm cruised to the opening set before him," he said. Open two years before Caty not too pleased with the way I wrapping up the match on her "The September Stakes is an op- McNally was born - and she had played at all. Serena you made fourth match point in a second set Thundering Blue may seek com- Three on the all-weather on Sat- the Knavesmire put paid to any tion, the Stockholm Cup is an to use all her experience to avoid way too many errors. But I'm tie-break, after Davis saved three pensation in Kempton's Septem- urday week for his talented grey. chance of Thundering Blue repeat- option. I'm half-tempted to keep crashing out to the 17-year-old. still alive and I'll do better, I match points in the preceding ber Stakes after being out of luck The alternative is the Stockholm ing his heroics of 12 months earlier him in the UK for now, rather Williams, the 23-time Grand promise." game. "I knew I was doing the right in the Juddmonte International at Cup - which he won in 2018. The - when he belied his odds of 50-1 than travelling, so he might go to Slam winner and last year's run- Elsewhere, second seed Ash Bar- thing, it was just a bit about exe- York. Trainer David Menuisier is Pulborough trainer believes the to take third place behind Roaring Kempton." ner-up, found herself staring ty battled past home favourite cution," said a delighted Barty. "It favouring a crack at the Group way the Group One was run on Lion. This year, he could not get (Sky Sport) down the barrel of a major upset Lauren Davis 6-2 7-6 on a rain- was difficult conditions out there. against her fellow American. affected day at Flushing Mead- I'm very happy to come through McNally, standing up to Will- ows to book her place in round and play a really good tie break- iams' second serve, had the 37- three. er." R or y M cI lr oy d et er m in ed year-old on the ropes when she The French Open champion (Sky Sport) took the first set. But Williams dug deep in a dramatic late-night to get ba ck to wor ld N o 1 session in New York to win 5-7 6-3 6-1 and progress to the third Rory McIlroy has made chal- world No 1, but he has not en- get closer, to keep playing well," round. "I think she really came lenging Brooks Koepka for the joyed that title since 2015 when said McIlroy, who is back in Eu- out and played well, she showed world No 1 ranking his main pri- his seventh spell at the summit was ropean Tour action this week at no fear, she had nothing to lose ority for the remainder of the ended by Jason Day. McIlroy the Omega European Masters in and she played like it," said a re- year. McIlroy got the better of dropped out of the world top 10 Switzerland. "I think I saw some- lieved Williams. "It's refreshing, Koepka in a final-round duel to when he missed the cut at the Val- where that there is more world and it's a different game. I don't win the Tour Championship in spar Championship in March last ranking points on offer here than get to play players like that too Atlanta on Sunday, a victory year, but he has made steady there has been for eight years. often. "I knew I could get better, which lifted him back to second progress back up the rankings "Wentworth is obviously big for I tried to let Serena come through in the world rankings ahead of since and is now Koepka's closest world ranking points, and there's a little bit. In the first set she was Dustin Johnson. The 30-year-old rival after picking up his third vic- a WGC coming up as well, so picking out my wide serve, but I has spent a total of 95 weeks as tory of the season. "It's a goal to there's still a lot to play for. have two other serves so I tried FRIDAY . AUGUST 30. 2019 - Sunbula 08, 1398 H.S Vol:X Issue No: 34 Price: Afs.20

atar announced on Thurs day it has named a new Qambassador to Jordan af- ter two years of downgraded diplomatic ties triggered by the Gulf crisis, according to the Qa- tar News Agency (QNA). Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Ha- Turkish President Recep Tayy- Putin in Moscow earlier this mad Al Thani appointed Sheikh ip Erdogan suggested his coun- week. He added the decision Saud bin Nasser bin Jassim bin try may buy Russian-made Su- would be made after he hears Mohammed "extraordinary am- 35 and Su-57 fighter jets instead Washington's final decision on bassador" to Jordan, QNA said. of US-made F-35 fighters as the Turkey's participation in the F- In mid-July, Jordan's King dispute between the NATO al- 35 programme during a phone con- Abdullah II appointed Zaid al- lies shows no sign of abating. versation with US President Lawzi, secretary general at the Erdogan said Turkey was Donald Trump expected to take Foreign Ministry, Jordan's am- weighing the Russian aircraft place in the next few days. Mean- bassador to Doha. In June 2017, purchase amid an ongoing spat while, US military chief Mark Amman downgraded diplomatic with Washington after Ankara Esper voiced hope that Turkey relations with Qatar over the bought the S-400 missile defence would abandon the S-400 system, Gulf crisis when Saudi Arabia, the system from Moscow, CNN saying Ankara could still return to United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Turk reported on Thursday. the F-35 programme if it does so. and Egypt all abruptly severed The US started removing Tur- "It's either the F-35 or the S-400. ties with Doha, accusing it of key from its F-35 programme - It's not both. It's not park one in supporting terrorist groups. Qa- as it long threatened - last month the garage and roll the other one tar, for its part, has vociferously after Ankara started receiving the out. It's one or the other," Esper denied the allegations, describing S-400. "Su-35 and Su-57 planes told reporters at the Pentagon on the Saudi-led embargo against it among the alternatives ... why Wednesday. "We are where we are as a violation of international law. not? We did not come here in and it's regrettable... Turkey's * Writing by Mahmoud Bar- vain," Erdogan was quoted as been a long-standing partner and akat (AP) saying following a meeting with ally and I would hope.

The EU's diplomatic chief said cally in the Gulf, where Iran has to stop the deal from collapsing respect," Mogherini said as she Thursday that the bloc would seized tankers, but EU countries completely, arguing it is the best arrived for a meeting of EU for- support talks between the US and are reluctant to join a US-led op- way to stop Iran developing nu- eign and defense ministers in Hel- Tehran, but only if the current eration to protect commercial clear bombs. EU diplomatic chief sinki. But she added "first and nuclear deal with Iran is preserved. shipping, floating instead their Federica Mogherini gave a cautious foremost what is existing needs Tehran and Washington have been own observation mission. The welcome to the idea of negotiations, to be preserved" -- specifically Spain’s maritime rescue service of the most common routes for riving by sea was down 42.5% locked in a bitter standoff since idea of direct talks between Wash- after Trump said Monday he was the 2015 deal known formally as says it has rescued 208 migrants crossing to Europe from North compared to the same period last last year when US President ington and Tehran as a way out ready to meet Iran's President Has- the Joint Comprehensive Plan of from the Mediterranean Sea in 24 Africa. The migrants were tak- year — just under 14,600 com- Donald Trump unilaterally pulled of the crisis has grown this week san Rouhani within weeks. "We are Action or JCPOA. "We will al- hours. The agency said Thurs- en to temporary handling facili- pared with more than 25,300 in out of the 2015 deal that gave Iran after Trump mooted the idea and always in favour of talks, the more ways advocate for the full respect day the migrants were in three ties in Spain. 2018. The number of boats mak- relief from sanctions in return for the new US defense secretary people talk, the more people un- by all sides of the UNSC resolu- boats and were picked up in the Spain’s Interior Ministry ing the crossing fell from 1,054 to curbs on its atomic program. urged Iran's leaders to engage. derstand each other better, on the tions and that includes the so-called Alboran Sea, an area east says that by mid-August this 542 over the same period. Tensions have risen dramati- The EU has desperately sought basis of clarity and on the basis of JCPOA," she said. of the Strait of Gibraltar and one year the number of migrants ar- (BBC)

South Korea’s Supreme Court on Thursday overturned part of a ruling that sent former President Park Geun-hye to prison on cor- Amid a deepening rift in the Sau- ruption charges, citing procedur- di-led coalition waging war on al problems. The court sent the Yemen, Emirati warplanes are re- case back to the appellate Seoul ported to have carried out raids High Court, which had sentenced against positions of Saudi-backed Park to 25 years in prison in 2017 militants in support of allied sep- HARARE - The outgoing United over an influence-peddling scan- aratists in Aden, with reports say- Nations Resident Coordinator in dal involving her longtime friend ing that the UAE-backed sepa- Zimbabwe, Bishow Parajuli, says Choi Soon-sil, and was convicted ratist forces have regained full the current crackdown targeting of 16 corruption counts that in- control of the port city. Al-Jazeera opposition demonstrators and ac- clude bribery, abuse of power, and cited military sources as saying tivists is "intolerable," because the coercion. In April 2018, Park was that UAE warplanes attacked country's constitution allows cit- sentenced to 24 years in prison positions of Saudi-backed mili- izens to protest. Bishow Parajuli, and a fine of 18 billion won (17 charges including bribery and em- A sentence any longer than three tants loyal to ex-Yemeni presi- the outgoing U.N. Resident Coor- million U.S. dollars). And in Au- bezzlement, but was released five years would mean immediate in- dent, Abd Rabbuh Mansur Hadi, dinator in Zimbabwe meets with gust of the same year, the second months later after the appeal carceration as a suspension is only in the Alam area at the eastern reporters in Harare, Zimbabwe, verdict in Park's case sentenced court halved his sentence and permitted for terms of up to three entrance to Aden. An unspecified Aug. 28, 2019. The U.N. envoy her to 25 years in prison and a suspended it for four years. years. The final ruling will deter- number of pro-Hadi militants expressed concern about the situ- 20-billion-won (18 million U.S. Since the top court has sent back mine how much Lee, 51, can focus were killed in the clashes. ation, telling reporters that sanc- dollars) fine. The most sticking the case, and asked the appeals on steering the group's flagship Earlier, sources from both tions imposed by some Western point of the case is the involve- court to reconsider its judgment, Samsung Electronics Co Ltd sides said Thursday that the so- countries are not directly respon- ment of Samsung Group’s de fac- it means the final result could lead through falling profitability and called Security Belt Forces, which Italy’s president asked Giuseppe to have backfired as 5-Star and Conte to head a coalition of the the PD set aside their mutual sible for Zimbabwe’s slow econo- to chief Jay Y. Lee., who received to the conviction being over- Japanese export curbs on materi- forms the military wing of the my. “The constitution provides a five-year jail term in 2017 on turned or to a tougher sentence. als crucial. (CGTN) separatist Southern Transitional 5-Star Movement and opposition antipathy to form a government. space for people to participate in Council (STC), managed to push Democratic Party (PD) on Thurs- “In the coming days I will a peaceful means of demonstra- back rival Saudi-backed militants day, a move could that could mark return to the president of the tions,” Parajuli told reporters dur- from the city following fierce a turning point in Italy’s frayed republic ... and submit my pro- ing his last address in Harare. “I clashes, AFP reported. “The Se- relations with the European posals for ministers,” Conte told would say all means of peaceful curity Belt force completely con- Union. Sergio Mattarella handed reporters at the presidential demonstrations should not be trols the city of Aden along with Conte a fresh mandate to form a palace. “We must immediately threatened through violent means. its entrances,” Haitham Nezar, a cabinet barely a week after the get to work and draw up a bud- And that can only add negative spokesman for the STC said. A low-key lawyer had resigned fol- get to avert the VAT hike, pro- image on Zimbabwe, frankly. pro-Hadi source also confirmed lowing a decision by the far-right tects savers and offers solid Zimbabweans are very peaceful Aden was under full control of League party to pull out of its prospects for economic growth people, that is what I have seen, the STC, saying the Saudi-backed coalition with 5-Star. The move and social development,” he and tolerant people. And going to troops who entered parts of the by its leader Matteo Salvini, who said. VAT will rise from Jan. 1 people in the evenings in masks city on Wednesday “withdrew had wanted early elections to unless the government can find and beating, that is absolutely in- from Aden” to the nearby Abyan capitalize on his party’s success 23 billion euros ($26 billion) else- tolerable. That should not be the province. in European elections, appeared where. right thing to do.” DACAAR TENDER NOTICE DACAAR ITB 35 PRF-731-732-733/1801-01/1805-11/RID1.4/RNF1.2/08.2019 Date: August 29, 2019 Sealed offers are invited from qualified companies for Supply & Installation of Complete Set Solar Water Pumps with Fixed Stands Solar System and Complete Set Spare Solar System Water Pumps for DACAAR Program in Kabul and Faryab Provinces.

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