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Relief ready for Hodeidah The Bahraini who swam Riyadh around Kaaba 77 years ago The King Salman Hu- manitarian Aid and Re - lief Center (KSRelief ) has Mecca has seen many large floods, readied an urgent response • plan as the Yemeni Army, but according to historians, it is never backed by the Saudi-led high enough for someone to swim, coalition, tightens its grip except for two incident, one from the on Hodeidah. Islamic era, and one 77 years ago. The plan involves send- ing specialized medical teams to the port city, and TDT|Manama intensifying humanitarian and relief aid, Dr Abdul- report on a Bahraini whose lah Al Moallem, director faith and courage made his for health and environ - Acountry proud 77 years mental aid at KSRelief, ago dominated social media yes- said yesterday. terday. The army took control Ali Al Awadhi became a proud of Hodeidah’s airport on symbol of the Kingdom as he per- Saturday, and is continu- formed Tawaf (circumambulating A 1941 picture shows Al Awadhi swimming in front ing an offensive to liberate the Kaaba), during the 1941 flood of Maqam Ibrahim. the city from Iran-backed which caused the Kaaba to be surrounded Houthi militants. by water. he suggested performing Tawaf around Kaaba by The pictures from 77 years ago show Al Awa- swimming for their pilgrimage to count. dhi in the water, which measured up to more As quoted from the Islamic prophet Muham- than a meter and a half high, in front of Maqam mad’s biography, the first person to perform Tawaf Protests in Greece Ibrahim, as well as his brother and friend sitting swimming was the sahabi (the prophet’s com- as Macedonia by the door of the Ka’ba in the back. panion) Abd Allah Al Zubayr. Others who swam His Majesty’s Representative for Charity Works and Youth Affairs, Chairman of Al Awadhi, who passed away in 2015, has previ- around the ka’ba include scholar Badr Al Din bin renamed Supreme Council for Youth and Sports Affairs and Bahrain Olympic Committee ously said that he was about 12-years-old studying Jama’a, who dove every time he approached the President His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa hosted an Eid Al Fitr in Mecca, when the heavy rain persisted for an stone to kiss it. Athens entertainment event for the families and children of the martyred servicemen entire week without any interruptions. Performing Tawaaf by swimming is a rare form affiliated with the Bahrain Defence Force and the Ministry of Interior. Shaikh He said that he went to the Meccan Sanctuary of worship. Mecca has seen many large floods, but reek protesters have Nasser paid tribute to Bahrainis for their dedication and sacrifices for the with his brother and two of his friends, as well as according to historians, it is never high enough for Gclashed with riot po- sake of their homeland, to protect the security and stability of the Kingdom his teacher, when they found the place completely someone to swim, except for two incident, one lice while a historic deal to and confront terrorists. flooded. Al Awadhi, who used to swim often, said from the Islamic era, and one 77 years ago. end a 27-year name dispute was signed. The demonstration came as the foreign ministers of Greece and Macedonia signed a preliminary ac- cord to rename the coun- try the Republic of North Macedonia. A woman was hit on the Blast after blast head by a rock and a man was treated for breath - 54 dead, over 200 wounded in two attacks in the past two days in Jalalabad, eastern Afghanistan ing problems during the clashes. Kabul as they left the governor’s com- ers who were celebrating a three- The trouble broke out The Taliban have pound. Saturday’s attack, which day truce coinciding with the Eid when about 500 demon- • suicide bomber struck also took place in Jalalabad, killed Al Fitr holiday. strators waving Greek flags steadily expanded in Afghanistan’s eastern at least 36 people and wounded The Taliban have steadily ex- tried to approach the sig- their presence in Acity of Jalalabad yester- 65, according to the official. panded their presence in recent nature ceremony on the recent years, seizing day, killing at least 18 people in 16 No one has claimed the attacks, years, seizing a number of dis- banks of Lake Prespa. the second attack in as many days years have passed but they appear to be the work of tricts across the country and a number of districts since the war began in targeting Taliban fighters, securi- Afghanistan. the Islamic State group, which is carrying out near-daily attacks across the country and ty forces and civilians celebrating not included in the ceasefire and on Afghan security forces. But carrying out near-daily a holiday ceasefire. The Taliban has clashed with the Taliban in over the past two days Taliban attacks on Afghan later rejected an extension to the the past. The local IS affiliate has fighters could be seen celebrat- security forces. ceasefire. ment, said another 49 people a strong presence in the province. ing the truce alongside Afghan Najibullah Kamawal, director were wounded in the attack, The bomber on Saturday tar- troops and other people in a of the provincial health depart- which struck a crowd of people geted a gathering of Taliban fight- number of locations. DON’T MISS IT

KILLED BY DEAD Smelly barn, 03 ruined lives Indonesian killed by his mother’s falling coffin

Man to testify Jakarta elaborate traditional funeral Horrified onlookers rush to against wife in n Indonesian was killed rites. DID the men’s aid but Kondorura 05 when his mother’s coffin “As the mother’s coffin was died later in hospital. infant torture case Afell from a funeral tower being raised to the lakkian, sud- Sirait said the accident hap- and crushed him during a ser- denly the ladder shifted and pened because the ladder was KNOW vice on the island of Sulawesi, collapsed, the coffin fell and not properly reinforced but the Quota call police said Sunday. hit the victim,” Julianto Sirait, family has declined to press Samen Kondorura, 40, died chief commissioner of the Tana charges. for women in Friday when pallbearers lost Toraja resort police, said. When ethnic Torajans The body of Kondorura is 06 upcoming polls their footing while carrying Video from the scene, which die, local residents now resting alongside his moth- the coffin up a bamboo lad- has gone viral online, shows the hold elaborate funerals er Berta, he added. der in the Parinding valley in ladder slip just as the casket that can last for days When ethnic Torajans die, North Toraja district, local po- enters the tower, sending the and involve music, local residents hold elaborate lice said. men tumbling several meters to funerals that can last for days The casket fell as the group ornately carved tower where the ground where the victim is dance and the sacrifice and involve music, dance and hoisted it onto a lakkian, an the deceased is placed before struck by the coffin. of water buffalo. the sacrifice of water buffalo. MONDAY, JUNE 18, 2018 02

Labour minister visits Elderly Care Home

derly there and spread happiness The minister affirmed among them. • He presented the elderly people the Government’s keenness gifts marking the Eid Al Fitr and in- on supporting elderly quired about their health, living con- people and providing ditions and needs and wished them them adequate health, health and long life. The minister affirmed the Gov- housing, social and legal ernment’s keenness on supporting services, in cooperation elderly people and providing them with the private sector. adequate health, housing, social and legal services, in cooperation with the Manama private sector. Mr Humaidan pointed out that the inauguration of the Elderly Ser- abour and Social Development vices Office at the Abdulla bin Yousif Minister, and Chairman of the Fakhro Community Centre is in line LNational Committee for the with the Labour and Social Develop- Elderly, Jameel Humaidan yester- ment Ministry’s continuous efforts day visited National Bank of Bahrain to deliver the best services for the (NBB) Elderly Care Home in Isa Town elderly in order to ensure them the Mr Humaidan interacts with elderly at the Care Home to share Eid Al Fitr joy with the el- requirements of decent life. Housing Ministry starts distributing Busaiteen units Move follows the directives of HRH the Crown Prince; beneficiaries thank leadership Mr Al Hidan addresses beneficiaries at the ministry office

Manama directives of His Majesty King of Eid Al Fitr. batches until end of August. thanks and gratitude to His The Housing Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to meet He added that the ministry Al Hidan pointed out that the Majesty King Hamad bin Isa • he Housing Ministry yes- the citizens’ needs, and in line had contacted the beneficiaries distribution procedures took Al Khalifa, His Royal Highness Ministry had terday started distribut- with the efforts of the govern- to report on the third day of Eid place smoothly and amid citi- Prime Minister Prince Khalifa contacted the Ting the units of Busaiteen ment, led by His Royal Highness Al Fitr to finalise procedures for zens’ happiness. He also noted bin Salman Al Khalifa and His beneficiaries to Housing Project to beneficiaries. Prime Minister Prince Khalifa their units. that the housing services direc- Royal Highness Prince Salman report on the third The move follows the order of bin Salman Al Khalifa, to contin- He pointed out the ministry’s torate had presented a docu - bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown His Royal Highness Prince Sal- ue implementing its action plan. commitment to dedicating all its mentary on the main legal and Prince, Deputy Supreme Com- day of Eid Al Fitr to man bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the The Housing Ministry Assis- capabilities to carry out the order technical guidelines defining the mander and First Deputy Pre- finalise procedures Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme tant Undersecretary for Hous- of HRH the Crown Prince to dis- legal and financial provisions in- mier for their care and follow-up for their units. Commander and First Depu- ing Policies and Services Khalid tribute all the housing units as cluded in the contract and which on the housing services to pro- ty Prime Minister, to distribute Abdulrahman Al Hidan said the scheduled by receiving the ben- have to be complied with. vide decent housing for Bahraini 5,000 housing units, within the distribution marks the third day eficiaries in successive organised The beneficiaries extended families.

Disney’s characters took the stage for a spectacular performance in the much- awaited ‘Disney On Ice presents Passport to Adventure’, which began on Saturday. The show will run for five days, until Wednesday and is held at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre. The show features some of Disney’s favourite characters including Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, Simba, Timon and Pumbaa from The Lion King; Ariel and Sebastian from The Little Mermaid; Peter Pan, Wendy and Tinker Bell from Peter Pan; as well as royal sisters Anna and Elsa from Frozen. Tickets are available at Bahrain City Centre and onmanama.platinumlist.net with prices ranging from BD10 to BD 85 depending on the tier. 03 MONDAY, JUNE 18, 2018 big story Smelly barn, ruined lives Enjoying a good breeze seems to be distant dream for residents of Al Hamala neighbourhoods

Residents fear barn could cause health issues in the area. Foul smell caused by the slaughterhouse is making lives of residents horrible.

The residents say many• notices were issued to shut down the slaughterhouse, but its management is paying no heed to those orders.

All norms are flouted at• the slaughterhouse. My house is very I don’t have a Dead cows are left in much near to problem with a the barn and I slaughterhouse the open. It’s a breeding can’t describe here. But it ground for rodents and my ordeal. My should comply insects, residents say. compound has with health and become a haven environment TDT|Manama for rats and requirements or Mohammed Bahar reptiles. No to else it could lead mention of the to the spread of n awful smell have been annoying noice many diseases or sweeping through some of made by cows. epidemics. the neighbourhoods in Al A MR ABDELHAKAM MS SANDRO Children don’t play outdoors due to foul smell. Hamala, plaguing residents for a long time now. Despite many complaints, the author- a problem with a slaughterhouse here. tional, said he chose Al Hamala for its their studies,” he bemoaned. terhouse. Dead cows are left in the open. ities haven’t implemented any control But it should comply with health and en- distinct calmness and now he plans to Mr Abdelhakam said the villagers It’s a breeding ground for rodents and measures to stop the noxious odour vironment requirements or else it could move out of the area as he is unable to “will have to escape to some other place insects. We are seriously worried about caused by a barn and a slaughterhouse lead to the spread of many diseases or put up with the stink. if the authorities are not finding a right over children’s health.” in the area. epidemics.” “My house is very much near, say for solution”. May Al Rumhi, also a resident in the The residents say many notices were “The current situation is unbeara- instance 20 to 25 meters away from the Rania, another resident in the area, area, said no-one there uses outdoor issued to shut down the slaughterhouse, ble, because of the pervasive smells of barn and I can’t describe my ordeal. My said there are plans to open a new facilities at their housing compounds. but its management is paying no heed to cow dung, or dead animals, as well as compound has become a haven for rats mosque in the area. “But how can “Children can’t play outside. If authori- those orders. disturbing animal sounds around the and other reptiles. No to mention of the someone peacefully pray discarding ties don’t take action our lives are done Ms Sandro, an American national, clock,” she said. annoying noice made by cows. My chil- this stink?” she asked. here. The slaughter house should be who lives in the area, said, “I don’t have Safwat Abdelhakam, an Egyptian na- dren are not even able to concentrate on “All norms are flouted at the slaugh- immediately moved from this place.”

Despite several notices, the slaughterhouse continues to function in the village. MONDAY, JUNE 18, 2018 04 Initiative to stop youngsters from radicalising, on way To be implemented in co-operation with legal and security bodies, study centres and universities

man of the Board of Trustees of the Bahrain “Extremist ideologies are instilled in the youth at Dr Shaikh Abdulla said he Centre for Strategic, International and Energy some religious institutions and through some plat- • Studies and Foreign Ministry Undersecretary, said forms and we must deal them with courage ensuring considered Iran as the first patron of the plan will be carried out in co-operation with no terrorist is born in this country.” radical fundamentalism in the region. institutions, legal and security bodies, study centers, Dr Shaikh Abdulla said he considered Iran as universities, educational institutions and civil society the first patron of radical fundamentalism in the He said the initiative is of great in the Kingdom. region, stressing that Bahrain has suffered a lot from significance• since 49 per cent He said the initiative is of great significance since the interference of Iran in its internal affairs along 49 per cent of Bahrain’s young population is under with funding and training of terrorist groups and of Bahrain’s young population the age of 29 years. organisations. is under the age of 29 years. “All religions emphasise on tolerance and coexist- For his part, the Director of Public Information Extremist ideologies are instilled ence. But the danger lies in targeting the young with and Public Relations Department at the Ministry of TDT|Manama in the youth at some religious extremist ideologies,” he said. Interior, Brigadier General Mohammad Bin Dayna, institutions and through some He highlighted the adverse effects of political, said the ministry has established the Joint Centre for platforms and we must deal them religious and intellectual extremism, praising Saudi Combating Terrorism in 2004 itself. “The ministry national initiative with an intention to Arabia’s efforts to address intellectual extremism will launch several initiatives during the coming pe- stop youngsters in the Kingdom from with courage ensuring no terrorist through the so-called “advocacy initiative”. riod, including ‘advocacy initiative’ of Saudi Arabia.” Asubscribing to extremist ideologies will be is born in this country. Dr Shaikh Abdulla was speaking in the last episode Brig Gen Dayna also rapped Al Jazeera Channel implemented soon, it was learnt. DR SHAIKH ABDULLA of Youth Council Programme on Radio Bahrain for using its platform for promoting terrorist organ- Dr Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Chair- when he made this remark. isations including Al Qaeda and Daesh. 3,000 non-Muslims attend Eid Open House

Special activities were arranged for children at the open house. Special sessions were held on understanding the values emphasised by Islam.

TDT|Manama Ghada Khafaghy, a spokesperson mosque, we tell them about the basic responsibility is just to share the mes- for the center told Tribune that the things about the mosque itself. Then sage of our religion with others and to Mohammed Zafran open house is made possible by the we have corners, we have a section to promote the idea of understanding and volunteers. “Since we have only five Our goal is not to convert teach them about Muslim prayer, a sec- bridging the gap. But if any such cases housands of non-Muslims at- official tour guides, volunteers play anyone to Islam, that is not tion about Quran, a section for Arabic of conversion come to us, we will still tended the Eid Open House in an important role. We are depending what we do, our responsibility calligraphy and more.” help them by connecting them to Dis- TAl Fateh Grand mosque in the mainly on them. We have around 100 is just to share the message She added the centre was working cover Islam.” past two days volunteers who come to us whenever of our religion with others along with Discover Islam for the event. “I think one of the main outcomes Accepting the public invitation of they have time. We have had a good and to promote the idea of “Discover Islam has sent some volun- of the open house is that non-Muslims Al Fateh Islamic Centre to join Mus- number of volunteers committed to the understanding and bridging teers, they also provide us with books.” have their misconceptions about Islam lims for Eid celebrations, around 3,000 open house.” removed from their mind. Just yester- non-Muslims visited the Grand Mosque Describing the tour, she said, “First the gap. day I had a gentleman who told me in Juffair on the second and third day we let them wear the Arabic tradi - GHADA KHAFAGHY Misconceptions that he was always worried about what of Eid. tional clothes to let them enjoy the Muslims think of him. He did not seem According to centre, the open house experience. Whoever is not dressed the experience.” Removing misconceptions about Is- entirely comfortable around muslims, is being held with the aspiration of appropriately for the mosque can “We have a section for children, such lam and Muslims is one of the positive I explained to him the reality, and how promoting peaceful coexistence and change into this. But it is not neces- as for drawing, balloon shaping, arts outcomes of the open house, she said. Islam teaches kindness towards others to spread the joy and spirit of Eid to sary if they are already well dressed. and crafts, and anything kids like. Sec- “Our goal is not to convert anyone and assured him that he should feel non-Muslims. But most people try the clothes on for ondly we let them take a tour of the to Islam, that is not what we do, our welcomed,” she said.

Non-Muslims share views on Eid Open House

I feel very You feel quite Hats off to Being in Bahrain I got to know At Eid Open welcome here, calm and safe those who were during Ramadan the levels of House, I learnt people are during the fasting when the has helped me dedication about Islam and friendly and I holy month of temperatures understand Muslims maintain Quran and the have learned a lot Ramadan. It feels were very high. I Muslims better. It during the holy significance of about Muslims like a month for don’t know how has been a great month. It’s been the holy month of during Ramadan. family bonding. they managed. experience. really impressive. Ramadan. MICHELLE RODNEY GEORGE TANYA GAURAV SHILPI MONDAY, JUNE 18, 2018 05

The parents of three juvenile delinquents were summoned by the Family and Child Prosecution yesterday. The boys allegedly bullied and assaulted another child who is around 10-year-old in Hamad Town. A video showing the attack had gone viral with many demanding legal action against them.

Jail term cut for theft Man to testify against convict TDT|Manama

he High Criminal Appeals Court has reduced the sen- wife in infant torture case Ttence awarded to a man found guilty of theft from five to three years. 15-month-old baby girl was admitted to a hospital with second-degree burns in her private parts The defendant along with his accomplice is The 26-year-old Arab woman was by her husband who reported the inci- said to have attempted The accused said the infant’s arrested after she allegedly tortured dent to police. theft inside a vehicle on • her infant girl. “On the day of the second incident, January 28, 2015. hand got hurt after she fell The 15-month-old girl was admitted On the day of the second the husband returned home and found After committing theft, down while trying to walk, but to a hospital with second-degree burns incident, the husband the infant fully covered in a blanket. And they burnt the car to erase her version was not trusted in her private parts, behind her thighs, returned home and found the accused told him that she was suf- traces of crime. by husband who reported legs as well as a fractured humerus the infant fully covered in a fering from fever. It was only later that However, police of - and a subdural hematoma. And it was he realised the infant suffered burns ficers eventually tracked the incident to police. the 27-year-old woman’s husband who blanket. And the accused told after being scalded with hot water,” the them following extensive lodged the case against his wife, accus- him that she was suffering lawyer said. investigations launched Her statement was, however, ing her of beating and causing harm to from fever. It was only later “The infant was already facing 10 per after the vehicle was re- dismissed• and she was referred their infant. that he realised the infant cent disabilities because of the torture covered. for trial for torturing and The couple have two children; a seven- suffered burns after being she had undergone at the hands of her “My client challenged year-old boy and the victim. scalded with hot water. mother.” the verdict issued against causing harm to her infant. “My client is married to the defendant “I was trying to shower her and acci- him because he affirms he and they have a seven-year-old boy and MR AL SHAJRA dentally turned on hot water tap. I tried is innocent. When this TDT|Manama a girl aged one year and three months,” to treat the burns with tea and olive oil,” incident happened he the husband’s lawyer Khalifa Al Shajra, the woman told prosecutors. was already detained in husband of a woman accused of said in his statement. case got cancelled.” Her statement was, however, dis - connection with a differ- torturing their own infant will “He had previously filed a case against The woman said that the infant’s hand missed and she was referred for tri - ent case,” the appellant’s Atake the stand on September 5, his wife after their infant’s hand got bro- got hurt after she fell down while trying al for torturing and causing harm to lawyer Maha Jaber said 2018, to testify against her. ken. But his family intervened and the to walk, but her version was not trusted her infant. in court.

Focus on success of hospitality sector Council to In its official statement about the event, The event will feature Bahrain’s the organiser Culinaire & Beyond stated that close all illegal • global experts are expected to participate first regional culinary competition We’re expecting in the event, “It caters to a global commu- judged by Michelin Star chefs. nity, and will attract a diversified group of garages in Hoora participants, including industry leaders and More than 10,000 visitors entrepreneurs. TDT|Manama •are expected to attend “Through the engaging and interactive Harpreet Kaur forum, participants will be given the oppor- the four-day expo. tunity to hear from global pioneers in the in- he Capital Secretariat Council will soon close all dustry, learn from skilled professionals, hear garages in Hoora. TDT|Manama thought provoking opinions, and contribute T All garage activities in Hoora and Maan Bin around 10,000 to panel discussions. Zaaedah Avenue will be shut down, Deputy Chairman ahrain’s largest gathering of industry visitors, a “The forum programme will incorporate of the Board of the Capital Municipal Council Mazen Al thought leaders, restaurant owners mélange of academic and professional guidance, celeb- Umran told Tribune yesterday. Band hospitality specialists will be held experiences and a rity chef input and exposés, and local and “For the past few years, all spare parts shops in the in October. global perspectives focusing on both the area are not just selling spare parts but also repairing Under the Patronage of Shaikh Isa bin Ali noticeable impact hospitality and restaurant sectors,” Culinaire cars, where the cars come and park in the middle of the bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Bahrain hospitality on the hospitality & Beyond stated. road causing a major traffic jam at the entire stretch of and Restaurant Expo 2018 will be held from ecosystem at the avenue.” 14th to 17th October at Bahrain International large Competition “These workshops are not licensed to repair or fix Exhibition & Convention Centre. The four day expo is packed with activities, anything other than selling spare parts. Further, it has MS AL MANNAI According to the organisers, the event starting with a dialogue session on the 14th come to our notice that these shops in the name of selling is aimed at elevating the industry in Bah - to exchange ideas, developments and trends car accessories, are changing oil, tyres and filters in the rain and it will provide participants with an lighted to see that restaurants, hotels, manu- focused on the Hospitality & Restaurant middle of the road for hours.” opportunity to network, explore business facturers, suppliers and distributors in Bah- sectors. The council has issued notice to all these shops. “A opportunities, and showcase their ideas, rain and from neighbouring countries looking The second, third and fourth day will in- one-year time frame will be given to these shops and if services and products to a targeted audience. forward to our First International Hospitality clude programmes including Bahrain’s first they want to continue as repairing shops they will have Organisers said that the expo will also serve & Restaurant Expo 2018, taking place from Regional Culinary Competition judged by to reallocate to services area. This has been an ongoing as a platform to showcase innovations and 14th- 17th October 2018 under the patronage Michelin Start Chefs and Food critics. The issue and we plan to address it now.” success stories within the Kingdom’s and of HH Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa,” she said. participation criteria is that one needs to be He also added that the council has closed down the the region’s hospitality and restaurant sector. “We’re expecting around 10,000 visitors, an executive chef and above. According to municipal office in Tubli. “With the expansion of the CEO Culinaire & Beyond CEO Leena Al a mélange of experiences and a noticeable the organisers, the competition is aimed at municipal office in the Capital, it has been decided to Mannai told Tribune that around 10,000 impact on the hospitality ecosystem at large,” creating a foundation of an authentic and merge the centre with the main head office to ensure visitors are expected for the event. “I’m de- she added. original Khaleeji Culinary competition. smooth work flow.” MONDAY, JUNE 18, 2018 06 Quota call for women in upcoming polls Only special reservation can bridge the gender gap in politics highlight the importance She explained that a few through workshops or semi - On the performance of their participation women running for the elec - nars and awareness lectures • toral process doesn’t mean the on the importance of women’s of female MPs in the in elections. entire women community has participation in the upcoming current council, she said Women politicians are as been empowered politically. good as men politicians. elections and the their role in they have been able to TDT|Manama She stressed that the goal of decision-making. This equality should be raise a number of issues the BWU is to empower wom- On the performance of female lectoral quota for wom- en and to highlight the impor- underscored during the MPs in the current council, she concerning women. en is a must to ensure tance of their participation in electoral process. said they have been able to raise Ethat women in the King- elections to change the views MS AL MARZOUQ a number of issues concerning She stressed the dom attain legislative strides, of voters towards women and women including increasing goal• of the BWU is to said chairperson of Bahraini increase the number of votes. equality should be underscored BWU, since last February, has the number of breastfeeding empower women and to Women Union (BWU) Badriya “Women politicians are as during the electoral process.” launched a number of initia - hours for women in the private Al Marzouq. good as men politicians. This Ms Al Marzouq said the tives aimed at raising awareness sector. Bahrain Summer Festival begins today Mosaic to enthrall visitors Manama

he Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities T(Baca) will today launch this year’s Bahrain Summer Fes- tival which will run until Au- gust 18. Held under the slogan “Muharraq Capital of Islamic Culture”, the 10th edition of the Bahrain Summer Festival is re- turning with a thrilling consec- utive two-month programme. This was an The annual festival, which has initiative by become one of the most antic- Art Reach who ipated events throughout the Many musical events will be held as part of the festival. approached the region due to its reputation of ex- council with the citing lineups of live shows and idea of making multi-cultural family-friendly The festival, which will be Nakhoola, the adventurous duo entertainment, will be filled with located in Nakhool Tent at the and faces of Nakhool Tent, will a mosaic in the various performances along with historical Arad Fort, will offer welcome all families and friends Capital. artistic activities and creative a variety of children’s activities daily from 5 pm to 9 pm except MR ALUMRAN workshops. and workshops. Nakhool and Sundays.

TDT|Manama Harpreet Kaur

new mosaic has been made near the Al Fateh AHighway and the Dolphin Park. It was made by Art Reach in association with Almoayyed Contracting. maze in an area where a lot of “The art mural is very stra- Speaking to Tribune, Capital people go to and spend time.” tegically placed as it is right Secretariat Council Vice Chair- “This was an initiative by opposite to the seafront. This man Mazen Ahmed Alumran, Art Reach who approached the initiative came from creating a said, “We have been working council with the idea of making concept, which is something for quite long to create a mosaic a mosaic in the Capital.” totally different.” Many cultural programmes have been lined up.

World Heritage Young Professionals Forum begins TDT|Manama

he World Heritage Young Pro- fessionals Forum 2018 began Tyesterday at the Bahrain Fort Museum under the theme “Protecting Heritage in an Ever-Changing World.” Delegates from the Paris-based Unesco World Heritage Centre, and more than 30 youth professionals from around the globe attended the opening ceremony. The forum that runs until June 26, aims to transmit the values of World Heritage, highlighting the potential that World Heritage education may have for facilitating sustainable devel- opment. It is addressed to young profession- als who are invited to reflect upon the complexity of preserving heritage in a constantly evolving world with the help of international experts. Addressing the ceremony, Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities (Baca) Museums Director Shaikh Khal- ifa bin Ahmad Al Khalifa, said that host- ing the international event enhances the Kingdom’s status as a regional and global center of civilisation. The forum is held on the sidelines of the 42nd session of the World Heritage Committee Manama is hosting from 24 June to 4 July 2018, to be patronised by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. The participants at the forum. 07 MONDAY, JUNE 18, 2018 business

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OPEC and Russia decided• together in 2016 to cut their supply in order to push prices

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ussia and Saudi Arabia will ask OPEC to hike Rproduction by 1.5 million barrels a day in the third quarter Fishermen travel on a boat in front of a container ship in the Suez canal at of 2018, Russian Energy Minis- Ismailia port city, northeast of Cairo, Egypt February 27, 2017. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh/File Photo ter Alexander Novak has said. OPEC and Russia decided to- gether in 2016 to cut their sup- and predicted a record year- ply in order to push prices up Egypt under ly figure, attributing this to following a crash induced by a • increased international trade global crude production glut. President al-Sisi and improvements in the ship- An oil production shortfall in invested in an ping industry. Iran and Venezuela has changed expansion of the Egypt under President Abdel the scenario for the two coun- Suez Canal which Fattah al-Sisi invested in an tries and members of the oil began in 2014 expansion of the Suez Canal cartel. which began in 2014, one of Novak said Moscow and Ri- Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) shakes hands with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during their meeting the former military command- yadh “propose increasing pro- at the Kremlin in Moscow. Yuri Kadobnov / AFP (File photo) Reuters|Cairo er’s mega-projects designed to duction in the third quarter by revive an ailing economy and 1.5 (million bpd),” according to gypt’s revenue from the restore the country’s place as RIA Novosti news agency. “We are only proposing this Since 2017, an OPEC agree- wagers on a price rebound in the ESuez Canal for the 2017- an important trade hub. for the third quarter. In Septem- ment on production cuts has week ending on Tuesday. Since 2018 financial year rose 11.5 Egypt’s finances were hit ber we will review the situation allowed oil prices to rise but then, though, a push by Saudi percent to a record high $5.585 badly by unrest that followed in the market and decide the there are fears that renewed Arabia and Russia for produc- billion (4.20 billion pounds), a 2011 popular uprising which future course.” American sanctions on Iran and tion increases ahead of next Fri- the canal authority said in a toppled longtime leader Hos- We are only Russian President Vladimir a fall in output in crisis-hit Ven- day’s OPEC meeting has injected statement on its website on ni Mubarak. Critics have Putin and Novak met Saudi Sau- ezuela could disrupt supply. an uncertain new element into Sunday. Revenue a year earlier slammed some projects, in- proposing this for di Crown Prince Mohammed the picture, pushing futures in was $5.008 billion, it said. cluding the Suez expansion, as the third quarter. bin Salman before the opening Hedge funds upbeat London down 4 percent over The financial year has not a waste of money. In September we World Cup match in Moscow. After two months of cutting bets two days. yet finished, however. Egypt’s Cairo is also imposing a raft will review the Organization of Petroleum on rising prices, hedge funds are “Traders are uncertain about fiscal year runs from July 1 to of harsh austerity measures situation in the Exporting Countries (Opec) will feeling optimistic again as OPEC how broad these production the end of June. tied to a $12 billion loan from market and decide meet on June 22 to decide on prepares to meet. Whether that increases will be. It’s hard to The canal authority did not the International Monetary the future course the future course of action on oil optimism is warranted remains trust the numbers, especially explain why it had released Fund (IMF), which some econ- production quota. At the meet- an open question. Falling out- when Saudi Arabia was recent- figures ahead of the end of the omists say are helping get the ALEXANDER NOVAK ing in Vienna, Opec members put from Iran and Venezuela ly talking about $85-$100 oil fiscal year. economy back on track, but RUSSIAN ENERGY MINISTER will debate whether to lift the briefly had analysts touting the being pleasing to them,” said It announced on Saturday which have hit ordinary Egyp- 18-month-old production cap possibility of $100-a-barrel oil John Kilduff, a partner at Again increased revenue in May, tians hard. to stabilize prices. ahead, and hedge funds boosted Capital LLC.

$7bn Thai state assets BIS wants tighter rules for funds transferred to King offering credit and fintech Vajiralongkorn significantly since the crisis as All shareholdings The BIS, a forum more tightly regulated banks • • rein in lending to ease the capi- will now be held in for the world’s central tal charge burden. the king’s name and banks, said in its annual The Financial Stability crown property assets KNOW WHAT report on Sunday Board, based at the BIS in Ba- sel, Switzerland, said in March Abu Dhabi| The National Reuters| London that shadow banking from open-ended bond funds, hedge King Vajiralongkorn funds, money market funds and hailand’s Crown Property ascended to the egulations introduced after other types of funds rose 7.6 per- TBureau said its assets are throne in 2016 after Rthe financial crisis a dec- cent to $45.2 trillion in 2016. now held in the name of King the death of King Bhu- ade ago to smooth out banking The rise of “fintech” or use of Maha Vajiralongkorn, clari- mibol Adulyadej booms and busts should be ex- apps on smartphones to inno- fying how a legal change last tended to funds that provide The headquarters of BIS in Basel. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann vate in financial services such year affects billions of dollars credit, or shadow banks, and as payments, might also shift of holdings. The law enacted property assets will be sub - fintech firms, the Bank for In- the nature of risk and require a in 2017 means that “‘Crown ject to tax, a change from the ternational Settlements (BIS) The buffers can be released its annual report on Sunday that new arsenal of macroprudential Property Assets’ are to be bureau’s exempt status, ac- said on Sunday. if loans begin turning sour and macroprudential tools devised instruments, the BIS said. transferred and revert to the cording to the statement. The The introduction of “mac- maintain resilience of the fi- so far might still not be effective Existing regulation of asset ownership” of the king and full value of the bureau’s real roprudential” policy requir- nancial system to shocks - a enough in dealing with risks management was geared mainly that the bureau’s investments estate and other holdings isn’t ing banks to build up separate departure from the traditional from other financiers, such as- towards soundness of individual “will now be held in the name clear. Its stakes in Siam Com- “countercyclical” buffers of cap- “microprudential” focus on the set management funds. These funds and consumer protection, of His Majesty”, the bureau mercial Bank and Siam Ce - ital if credit markets become stability of individual banks. funds are known as shadow and failed to fully incorporate said on its website. All share- ment are worth more than $7 frothy was a core crisis-era in- The BIS, a forum for the banks because they also offer how actions by one fund could holdings will now be held in billion combined, according to novation. world’s central banks, said in credit. The business has grown affect others, the BIS said. the king’s name and crown data compiled by Bloomberg. MONDAY, JUNE 18, 2018 08

Malaysia power shift hits China’s infra projects France, Germany close to eurozone reform pact An agreement could• be finalized on Tuesday, when Angela Merkel and Emmanuel Macron are scheduled to meet near Berlin

An agreement is close• at hand, Le Maire Mahathir Mohamad (C) celebrates with leaders of his coalition following the said on Twitter after 14th general elections in Kuala Lumpur.- (File photo- AFP) talks with his German counterpart in Hamburg help in paying off debts from Kuala Lumpur’s a financial scandal which ul- AFP| Paris • timately helped bring down previous regime, led Najib’s regime. The new gov- by scandal-mired ernment, led by political heav- aris and Berlin are very Najib Razak, had yweight Mahathir Mohamad, close to an agreement on warm ties with China has pledged to review Chinese Peurozone reform after deals seen as dubious, calling months of divisions, French Fi- into question Malaysia’s sta- nance Minister Bruno Le Maire AFP |Kuala Lumpur tus as one of Beijing’s most has said. cooperative partners in its in- “An agreement is close at alaysia was once a loy- frastructure push. hand,” Le Maire said on Twit- German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Emmanuel Macron (File photo) Mal partner in China’s China’s ambitious initiative ter late Saturday after final ne- globe-spanning infrastruc- to revive ancient Silk Road gotiations on the subject with ture drive but a new govern- trading routes with a global his German counterpart in the these are clearly defined and technology and innovation. ment is now pledging to re - network of ports, roads and northern German city of Ham- limited.” But the size of the fund re - view Beijing-backed projects, railways -- dubbed “One Belt, burg. The source added that “real mains a major bone of con - threatening key links in the One Road” -- was launched The minister added that he progress had been made on the tention, with Merkel saying it much-vaunted initiative. in 2013 and is the economic hoped an agreement could be sensitive issues that remained to should be “at the lower end of Kuala Lumpur’s previous crown jewel of President Xi finalized on Tuesday, when Ger- KNOW WHAT be decided, especially regarding the double-digit billions of eu- regime, led by scandal-mired Jinping’s presidency. man Chancellor Angela Merkel the eurozone budget.” ros range,” while Macron has Najib Razak, had warm ties Malaysia, along with Bei- and French President Emma- Germany and other northern called for a budget amounting to with China and signed a string jing ally Cambodia, were seen nuel Macron are scheduled to Germany and other European states have baulked at “the equivalent of several points of deals for Beijing-funded as bright spots in Southeast meet near Berlin. northern European Macron’s calls to give the euro- of the GDP of the eurozone.” projects, including a major Asia, with projects in other Paris and Berlin are racing states have baulked at zone its own big budget, fearing The French president is on rail link and a deep-sea port. countries often facing prob- to bridge the gap between Ma- Macron’s calls to give the more fiscally prudent north a drive to reconcile Europeans But the long-ruling coalition lems, from land acquisition to cron’s vision of grand European will have to pick up the tab for with the EU after years of aus- was unexpectedly turfed out drawn-out negotiations with Union reforms and Chancellor the eurozone its own overspending by the more prof- terity and mass migrant flows of power last month by voters governments. “Malaysia un- Angela Merkel’s more prudent big budget, fearing the ligate south. have helped fuel the rise of an- disgusted at allegations of cor- der Najib moved quickly to approach by a crunch eurozone more fiscally prudent Earlier this month, Merkel ti-immigrant and nationalist ruption and angered at rising approve and implement pro- summit on June 29. north will have to pick made some concessions, agree- parties. living costs. Critics say many jects,” Murray Hiebert, a sen- “There are two or three re- up the tab for over- ing to support Macron’s call He has championed EU re- agreements lacked transpar- ior associate from the Center maining issues” to sort out, a spending by the more for an investment fund to help form proposals such as a com- ency, fuelling suspicions they for Strategic and International European source close to the profligate south poorer European countries mon finance minister and were struck in exchange for Studies, told AFP. negotiations told AFP. “But catch up in the areas of science, budget. Invest in North Korea: Money pit or golden opportunity?

non-profit that trains entrepre- Trump showed Kim neurs and economic policymak- a• movie of high-speed ers in the North. I am taking all the The most successful foreign trains and soaring tower hits. I am being firms in the North, he added, fo- blocks -- pitching a paid in a currency cus on trading activities to avoid future for Pyongyang it having assets in the country that that doesn’t get are vulnerable to seizure.’ it gives up its weapons exchanged very Kim undoubtedly wants to easily, I have put a make his country better off. He AFP| Pyongyang lot of money and declared earlier this year that built a hotel and having completed the develop- onald Trump dangled the did a lot of good ment of his nuclear arsenal, “so- Dcarrot of foreign investment cialist economic construction” in front of North Korean leader stuff there was now his top priority. Kim Jong Un at their nuclear NAGUIB SAWIRIS State media’s coverage of the summit, but analysts say few ORASCOM OWNER Singapore summit included will want to put money into one extensive pictures of the pros- of the highest-risk business en- perous city-state, a port, and vironments in the world. government to set up a rival op- even Kim’s motorcade passing The US president showed Kim In a photo taken on June 17, 2018 a scorekeeper sits at a computer during the Pyongyang Open annual International Table erator of its own. a Cartier advert -– images that a movie of bright lights, high- Tennis Federation match in Pyongyang. / AFP PHOTO / Ed JONES The company was also unable would not have been shown in speed trains and soaring tower to get its money out. the past. blocks -- pitching a future that “I am taking all the hits,” Oras- It was an indication of “per- could be possible if Pyongyang tions apply under the various Infrastructure is poor, and halt when a North Korean sol- com’s billionaire owner Nagu- missible aspiration”, said an gives up its weapons. sanctions regimes imposed on analysts say corruption is wide- dier shot dead a woman from ib Sawiris told Bloomberg last Asia-based diplomat. Optimists say that with min- the North over its nuclear am- spread. the South who strayed into a month. “I am being paid in a The highly secretive North eral wealth, cheap labour, and bitions. Crucially, said a diplomat- forbidden zone. currency that doesn’t get ex- has been quietly bringing in re- a helpful geographical location, Joint ventures are banned by ic source in Pyongyang, “legal Many South Korean firms set changed very easily, I have put forms for several years, allow- the North has huge potential. the UN Security Council, the guarantees for business are very up operations in the joint-ven- a lot of money and built a hotel ing private traders to operate in But the history of overseas European Union blocks finan- weak”. ture Kaesong Industrial Com- and did a lot of good stuff there.” informal markets, giving state- firms who have tried to set up cial transfers of more than 5,000 plex where they employed Construction giant Lafarge- owned enterprises some free- operations in the isolated, im- euros, and US regulations mean Huge cultural gaps cheap labour from the North, Holcim last year disposed of its doms to operate, and turning a poverished country is a long and international banks are loath to During the Sunshine Policy, a but Seoul closed the project in stake in a North Korean cement blind eye to private company sorry one. Rules that can change enable transactions of any kind previous period of warmer ties, 2016 over Pyongyang’s weapons plant for an undisclosed sum, operations. on a whim, bills that are never –- so much so that even human- South Korean conglomerate programmes. nursing significant losses. The moves are reminiscent of paid, and the threat of expropri- itarian organisations struggle to Hyundai poured hundreds of Egyptian telecom firm Oras- “Governance is weak, infor- China’s “reform and opening” ation hang over foreigners who fund their activities. millions of dollars into a tourist com poured hundreds of mil- mation is lacking and there are under Deng Xiaoping, which step into the wildest of wild east And even if they are lifted, resort for Southerners to visit lions of dollars into setting up huge cultural gaps with local propelled the country from a investment destinations. there are major challenges to the scenic Mount Kumgang. the North’s first mobile phone partners,” said Geoffrey See, basketcase to the world’s sec- For now, dozens of restric - working in the North. But the trips came to an abrupt network, Koryolink, only for the founder of Choson Exchange, a ond-largest economy. MONDAY, JUNE 18, 2018 09 UK’s May pledges 20 billion pound for healthcare post-Brexit Announcement for more cash for National Health Service a message to 48pc of Britons who voted in 2016 to remain in EU

enough. As a country, we need May said spending in to contribute a bit more in a fair • and balanced way.” England would increase As we leave the May said the spending in- to an extra 20 billion European Union crease was equivalent to a 3.4 pounds by 2023/24. and stop paying percent funding increase in real KNOW WHAT The pledge drew significant annual terms. Independent experts say it needs even more than that to immediate scepticism, subscriptions improve. The idea of a “Brexit to Brussels, we dividend” is also contested. The The announcement Reuters| London will have more independent Institute for Fiscal is timed to mark money to spend Studies think tank highlighted the 70th anniver- ritish Prime Minister on priorities like government analysis showing sary of the NHS, Theresa May yesterday the NHS. But to public finances would weaken which delivers free Bpledged to increase fund- give the NHS the by 15 billion pounds per year access to care for ing for the National Health Ser- after Brexit, and paying Britain’s vice by 20 billion pounds ($26.57 funding it needs EU divorce bill would eat up any everyone living in billion) after Brexit, funded by for the future, this savings initially. Britain money no longer spent on mem- Brexit dividend In media interviews, May said bership of the European Union will not be enough. her finance minister would set and possible tax rises. As a country, we out plans before a government The announcement of more need to contribute spending review expected next aims to foster unity in the gov- cash for the NHS, a regular is- a bit more in a fair year. She said the increased con- ernment and the country after sue at elections, comes after a tribution from taxpayers would two years of bitter divisions over row in parliament over Brexit and balanced way be done in a “fair and balanced” Brexit. But it is also seen as a highlighted the fragility of May’s Theresa May THERESA MAY way. She did not answer directly political risk. During eight years minority government. when asked whether borrowing in power, May’s Conservative May said spending in England NHS,” May said in a post on her might increase. The announce- Party has made fiscal discipline would increase to an extra 20 plans lacked detail and ques - ion and stop paying significant Facebook account. ment is timed to mark the 70th its core message. Any departure billion pounds by 2023/24. The tioning whether leaving the EU annual subscriptions to Brus- “But to give the NHS the anniversary of the NHS, which that involves tax increases could pledge drew immediate scep- would actually save money. sels, we will have more money funding it needs for the future, delivers free access to care for upset core voters and open it up ticism, with critics saying the “As we leave the European Un- to spend on priorities like the this Brexit dividend will not be everyone living in Britain. It to criticism from Labour Party.

ECB and European banks under pressure on cross- border mergers push ‘The bigger cryptocurrencies get, the worse’ Abu Dhabi| The National banks, said in its annual report. Tamagotchi. For any form of But trust can disappear in- The dependency of users on hared urgency has been • stantly because of the fragility of so-called miners to record and Sstymied by politicians money to work across the decentralized networks on verify crypto transactions is also from Germany and others large networks it which cryptocurrencies depend, flawed, according to the BIS, re- who want to make sure clos- requires trust in the the BIS said. quiring vast and costly energy er ties don’t expose them to stability of its value and Those networks are also use. excessive risks from other prone to congestion the bigger It has issued a series of warn- countries in its ability to scale they become, according to the ings this year after an explosive The European Central BIS, which noted the high trans- rise in cryptocurrency values Bank and the lenders it Reuters | London action fees of the best-known attracted a wave of followers. oversees are running out digital currency, bitcoin, and the Agustin Carstens, gener- of time in their push for ryptocurrencies are not limited number of transactions al manager of the BIS, has de- rules to foster cross-border Cscalable and are more likely per second they can handle. scribed bitcoin as “a combina- mergers. to suffer a breakdown in trust “Trust can evaporate at any tion of a bubble, a Ponzi scheme European Union regula- and efficiency the greater the time because of the fragility of and an environmental disaster”. tions need to change so con- number of people using them, the decentralised consensus [nL8N1PV5KS] solidation makes financial the Bank of International Set- through which transactions Representations of the Ripple, Bitcoin, Etherum and Litecoin virtual currencies The BIS has told central banks sense, the ECB and firms say. tlements (BIS) said yesterday in are recorded,” the Switzer - are seen on a PC motherboard in this illustration picture, February 14, 2018. to think hard about the potential But their shared urgency its latest warning about the rise land-based group said in its re- REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration risks before issuing their own has been stymied by poli- of virtual currencies. port. cryptocurrencies. ticians from Germany and For any form of money to “Not only does this call into The BIS’ head of research, “Without users, it would sim- No central bank has issued smaller states who want to work across large networks it question the finality of individu- Hyun Song Shin, said sovereign ply be a worthless token. That’s a digital currency, though the make sure closer ties don’t requires trust in the stability of al payments, it also means that a money had value because it had true whether it’s a piece of pa- Riksbank in Sweden, where the expose them to excessive its value and in its ability to scale cryptocurrency can simply stop users, but many people holding per with a face on it, or a digital use of cash has fallen, is stud- risks from other countries. efficiently, the BIS, an umbrella functioning, resulting in a com- cryptocurrencies did so often token,” he said, comparing vir- ying a retail e-krona for small Euro-area leaders meet group for the world’s central plete loss of value.” purely for speculative purposes. tual coins to baseball cards or payments. at the end of this month to discuss further integration of the currency zone, in - cluding the so-called bank- WALL STREET WEEK AHEAD ing union intended to re- move barriers to expansion. They’re unlikely to make progress on crucial ele - ments of the plan, including Fund managers turn to financials as trade woes rise a common deposit insur- ance system. And they won’t Fund managers from firms been “tactically” trading more have many more chances Fund managers including AllianceBernstein, than usual because of the threat to hammer out a deal be - • Causeway Capital Management of tariffs, has increased his po- fore next spring, when EU from firms including and Janus Henderson are add- sition in companies such as elections and a changing of AllianceBernstein, ing to positions in companies Chinese e-commerce giant Al- the guard in Brussels mean Causeway Capital ranging from Italy’s largest bank $50bn ibaba Group Holdings Ltd that lawmaking grinds to a halt Management and Janus to China’s largest e-commerce is the tariff Trump is are dominating their domestic until the end of the year. Henderson are adding to company, all in hopes of avoid- planning to imposes on markets. “Secular growth sto- “Banking union is not in ing the fallout from a global Chinese imports ries overwhelm the threat of place, and there are not yet trade war. Chief among the cor- increased trade frictions every enough benefits for banks Reuters| New York porate attributes fund managers time,” he said. U.S. President to consider merging,” said are now looking for are either a Donald Trump said he was push- Pauline Lambert, a bank he rising tensions over glob- strong domestic business that ing ahead with hefty tariffs on analyst at Scope Ratings. Tal trade policy are prompt- would not be significantly af- $50 billion of Chinese imports While some steps have been ing some top-performing in- fected by import tariffs, or a to buy its goods regardless of George Maris, a portfolio man- on Friday, and the smoldering taken, thorny issues like de- ternational fund managers to dominant market position, or additional taxes.“The impact of ager of the $2.2 billion Janus trade war between the world’s posit protection need to be look for the companies that can intellectual property that would a tariff is becoming a bigger fac- Henderson Global Select fund. two largest economies showed tackled. emerge as winners. prompt customers to continue tor in our decision-making,” said Maris, who said that he has signs of igniting. BE BRAVE. TAKE RISKS. TODAY 1940 1953 1953 1984 QUOTE NOTHING CAN SUBSTITUTE DAY IN OF THE EXPERIENCE. The “Finest Hour” The Egyptian revolution of 1952 A United States Air Force C-124 A major clash between about 5,000 DAY HISTORY speech is delivered by ends with the overthrow of the crashes and burns near Tachika- police and a similar number of miners PAULO COELHO Winston Churchill. Muhammad Ali dynasty and the wa, Japan, killing 129. takes place at Orgreave, South Yorkshire, MONDAY, JUNE 18, 2018 declaration of the Republic of Egypt. during the 1984–85 UK miners’ strike.

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line in Corriere della Sera declared: Italy’s soccer players were litical parties the same? No. Italy’s benevolent, politically correct Eu- no World Cup and nothing to do on soccer players were unlucky to find ropean Union, international sport, the beach but talk politics. unlucky to find themselves themselves in a qualifying group and particularly soccer, offers a MOHAMED ISA Because here, too, something has in a qualifying group with with the exceptional Spain, and un- rare occasion for the unrestrained changed. Along with nine World the exceptional Spain, and lucky again to be drawn against a expression of national identity. One oday, while we cele- Cups, in my time in Italy I have unlucky again to be drawn tough, determinedly physical Swe- can say what one likes about fragile Tbrate fatherhood, our ast week, I told you about how an TIM PARKS seen 26 governments form and dis- against a tough, deter- den in a playoff where absolutely Italian nationhood, but when the country is systematical- ATM Machine withheld my cred - solve. Some were theoretically a minedly physical Sweden in nothing went right. It was not a national team wins a World Cup ly ripping children from Lit card and BD20 in cash deposit little right-wing and some hypo - a playoff where absolutely particularly talented team, but there game, the celebrations are extraor- the arms of their parents. to remove the block placed by the bank hings can change. In the 37 thetically a little left, but all were nothing went right. are many worse playing in Russia. dinary. There are hordes of scooters What will we allow our to incentivise me to make the minimum years that I have been liv - essentially moderate, centrist and Italian voters opted for Salvini’s streaming flags, little girls and old nation to become? payment of BD7! Then, I talked about the Ting in Italy, I have watched proudly European, falling into line Lega and Beppe Grillo’s utopistic ladies mad with joy, rivers of wine @SallyQYates inconvenience I had to go through calling nine World Cup tournaments. The with NATO and the European Union 5-Star Movement — its central pol- and grappa, revelers blaring horns the Customer Service Centre and visit - Italian team was always there. In and the World Bank and, God bless icy is to guarantee a “citizenship in- into the early hours, wives and their ing the branch to collect my card. Let’s 1982 and 2006 it won. In 1994, in us, Uncle Sam, on every major issue: come” to all — after nearly 20 years mothers-in-law reconciled, south- 02 continue with the story. Of course, more the United States, it lost the final on sending troops here and there, as of frustrating economic decline and erners and northerners united in inconvenience! penalties to Brazil. In 1990, as host, required — not many, but some — rising unemployment, a period more triumphant embrace. And all the When I received my credit card from the it crashed out in the semifinals to allowing their territory to be used to or less concurrent with membership better when the victim of Italian customer service staff, I asked him: “What Argentina. True, on other occasions house missiles and launch military of the euro and made all the more success is a dominant neighbour. are tied, there is little they can do. tional team this year. perhaps we may remember why it shall I do about the missing BD20 and the it failed abjectly in the group stages. strikes, dutifully struggling to meet end, Italy would always straight- dramatic by the arrival of waves of To beat West Germany in the fi - Hence more and more, the only way “Italy’s not for bowing its head,” is once seemed wise to relegate cer- block on my card?” He replied: “Unfor - True, some years it left qualification the endless conditions laid down en up and behave. Again we were African migrants on the country’s nal in 1982 and France in 2006, to present yourself to the people as a typical tweet from Salvini. It’s also tain emotions to the stadium. tunately, I cannot do anything about it. for the competition to the very last by Brussels for membership in the wrong. The 27th government of southern shores. The overwhelming those were moments of collective an effective leader, rather than a yes typical soccer talk. Unsurprisingly, The good news, perhaps, is that Please call the Credit Call Centre to follow game. But no one doubted it would euro club. my life here has declared war on a perception is that the European Un- jubilation. Any notion that national man, is to talk of a determination to Salvini has been involved in a spat the Italian women’s soccer team has feel like if we had prop- up on this.” I continued: “Can’t you make a win that game. No one doubted that True, some prime ministers re- range of fronts: Russian sanctions, ion has done very little to alleviate feeling is a thing of the past was reform the European Union — as with one of the rare black members qualified for the Women’s World Ier border security and note in your system to inform them about a country that invests so much mon- sisted more than others; one thinks European immigration regulations this specifically Italian difficulty. revealed as pious wishful thinking. President Emmanuel Macron of of Italy’s team, Mario Balotelli, who Cup in 2019, for the first time since law enforcement until now my case in order to avoid making more ey and emotional energy in soccer, of Bettino Craxi’s objections to and fiscal austerity. “Italy first” is But however different the un - Meantime, the rhetoric of Eu - France has done — or better still, to has accused Italian fans of failing 1999. But one thing that has not none of this family sepa- calls.” He replied: “No.” I thought this a country with so much flare, talent nuclear warheads in Sicily in the the slogan of Matteo Salvini, the derlying causes of the sporting ropean Union politics moves in - defy the European Union, as Prime to identify with black players. The changed is that national identity ration talk would have to was so strange: “Aren’t we in the Digital and sheer devilish cunning, would mid-1980s. True, there has been head of the nationalist Lega party “catastrophe,” as Italians like to sistently in the opposite direction. Minister Viktor Orban of Hungary new government is adamant it will tends to be invested in men’s teams, happen in the first place. Age and Employee Empowerment? Maybe come good when it counts. But we plenty of gamesmanship on dis - and the undisputed strongman of call it, and the installation of an Responsible leaders of the Union’s and Salvini in Italy are both doing. not grant citizenship to hundreds of not women’s. Salvini is all testos- @PardesSeleh not in this bank.” were wrong. Italy’s national soccer play, Italy being one of the countries the new administration. aggressively nationalist govern- less powerful member states must The only real energy in politics be- thousands of immigrants “merely” terone. After a few days, I called the Custom - team is not in Russia for this year’s most frequently reprimanded for So, are the causes that led Italy’s ment, it is hard not to see disquiet- constantly remind their elector- comes the energy of national asser- because they have grown up in Ita- (Tim Parks is a Booker prize nominee er Service Call Centre again. I had to go World Cup. “The worst summer breaches of European regulations. national team to fail and Italy’s peo- ing connections. For a well-behaved ates that the major fiscal decisions tion, the kind of energy the Italians ly. We are in for a period of painful novelist, writer and translator) 03 through the dreaded ritual of pressing ever for Italian men,” a recent head- Still, no one doubted that in the ple to abandon their traditional po- member country of the supposedly are made elsewhere; their hands will not be able to vent on the na- social conflict, at the end of which

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She told representatives join heads of will be a timely opportunity for me: “Then, you can report this using the space agencies, policy-makers, first United Nations global the world to both reflect on our Online Banking Service.” I thought: “This industry representatives and space summit of the twen- achievements in space over the is much better.” ty-first century, organised I logged in to my account and clicked on SIMONETTA DI PIPPO other stakeholders at the United past six decades and to look to s Patrice Evra seriously Nations on a large scale. Our top by the United Nations Of- the future. Isaying Fifa would only “Contact Centre” and then “Send Message.” priority will be to look for ways fice for Outer Space Affairs At UNISPACE+50, United Na- take the goal off Pogba but This is when then system surprised me. It n the sixty years since the to use space to improve lives (UNOOSA). tions Member States will en - wouldn’t Messi or Ronal- asked me to use my “Online Physical Se - space age began with the around the world and protect dorse a resolution that calls for do?? Seriously? It was an curity Key” in order to send the message Ilaunch of Sputnik-1, the first our planet. strengthened international co- own goal. to the Bank. This Bank has an advanced artificial satellite, humankind A lot has changed since the operation in the peaceful use @GregOK online security arrangement. Most of the has achieved remarkable pro - first UNISPACE conference was of outer space and the global online functions require me to use this Key gress in the exploration and use held in 1968. Today, space is big governance of outer space ac - 05 to protect me from hackers. However, I of outer space. This would not business. Last year the global tivities, and which encourag - was not carrying this Key with me. So, have been possible without in- space sector was estimated to es coordination to ensure that more inconvenience! ternational cooperation. be worth $330 billion. Access space science, technology and I called the Customer Service again. And With more and more coun - to space is also growing rapidly. applications serve the Sustaina- when a “real” person spoke, I retold the sto- failing supply chain along with a and promote research and development tries, organisations and com - Over 70 United Nations Member ways in our everyday lives. It ble Development Goals. ry of my life. I asked her: “Why do I have lack of investment in new antibiot- (R&D) of new antibiotics, as part of WHO’s panies accessing space and its States now have established gov- helps us navigate when we are In the 21st century, space is to use the Security Key to be able to send a Aics is already causing major health efforts to address growing global resistance economic and societal benefits, ernment space agencies. driving and enables us to call essential to all of humankind, so message to the Bank? I do not see any risk problems across the world, and this will to antimicrobial medicines. international cooperation to en- This is complemented by an our friends and families around it is important that the interna- appy #FathersDay to neither on me nor on the bank for doing this. only get worse. With new viruses like Ni- The list highlights in particular the threat sure the safe, secure and sus - ever-increasing number of pri- the world. tional community works together Hall. This is the first one What shall I do now to remove the block pah causing deaths, the medical communi- of gram-negative bacteria that are resistant tainable use of outer space now vate companies and industry. Satellite technology can even on the future of space activities. without my dad, made espe- from my credit card?” She told me: “Since ty should step up research on developing to multiple antibiotics. These bacteria have and in the future is more crucial In 2017, a year in which the help track endangered species We at UNOOSA are looking for- cially poignant by knowing this is a credit card issue, it is better to new antibiotics. built-in abilities to find new ways to resist today than ever before. That is world placed over 450 new like rhinoceroses to protect ward to welcoming the world to how he loved to watch every contact the Card Centre.” And I did. They We need greater investment in ear- treatment and can pass along genetic ma- why diplomatic efforts at the satellites – a record number them from poachers, or provide UNISPACE+50 and providing such single World Cup game. told me: “Please contact the Service Centre.” ly-stage drug research, and market-entry terial that allows other bacteria to become United Nations to drive forward - in orbit, commercial entities imagery and data to farmers to a valuable platform under the @GaryLineker And by this, the Ping Pong continued. rewards that pay researchers based on the drug-resistant as well. such cooperation are so vital. conducted just under half of all help them monitor their crops, umbrella of the United Nations to Message to the Bank: We don’t like Ping quality of the drug. It is high time the medical communities From 18 to 21 June, the world launches. improve their yield, and avoid ensure that space benefits every- Pong. And if you insist, we will not last for WHO has published its first ever list of across the world, from China to the US, get will gather in Vienna for UNI- All this activity is being fuelled food shortages. Space is an in- one, everywhere, for generations long! antibiotic-resistant “priority pathogens” – a together and work on developing new an- SPACE+50, the first United Na- by the fact that space is now a valuable tool for achieving sus- to come. catalogue of 12 families of bacteria that pose tibiotics capable of dealing with new set tions global space summit of the cornerstone of our modern so- tainable development across the (Mohamed Isa is an Award-Winning (Simonetta Di Pippo is the Speaker & Best-Selling Author. the greatest threat to human health. of dangerous bacterias. twenty-first century, organised ciety. 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Message to the Bank: We don’t like ake a minute to send a Ping Pong. And if Tmessage to someone you insist, we will for whom today is hard. not last for long! Tackling our planet’s problems from outer space Those without dads, hus- bands, those who yearn to be dads. As of today, space is a big business and last year the global space sector was estimated to be worth $330 billion @bethanyshondark many numbers to speak to a “real” person. 04 They informed me that I had to go to the Branch again to make an incident report From 18 to 21 June, the the benefits that space brings about my case. I told the representative world will gather in Vienna to us all. I did not want to go through the incon - for UNISPACE+50, the In light of this, UNISPACE+50 venience of visiting the Branch. She told will be a timely opportunity for me: “Then, you can report this using the first United Nations global the world to both reflect on our Online Banking Service.” I thought: “This space summit of the twen- achievements in space over the is much better.” ty-first century, organised past six decades and to look to s Patrice Evra seriously I logged in to my account and clicked on by the United Nations Of- the future. Isaying Fifa would only “Contact Centre” and then “Send Message.” fice for Outer Space Affairs At UNISPACE+50, United Na- take the goal off Pogba but This is when then system surprised me. It (UNOOSA). tions Member States will en - wouldn’t Messi or Ronal- asked me to use my “Online Physical Se - dorse a resolution that calls for do?? Seriously? It was an curity Key” in order to send the message strengthened international co- own goal. to the Bank. This Bank has an advanced operation in the peaceful use @GregOK online security arrangement. Most of the of outer space and the global online functions require me to use this Key governance of outer space ac - 05 to protect me from hackers. However, I tivities, and which encourag - was not carrying this Key with me. So, es coordination to ensure that more inconvenience! space science, technology and I called the Customer Service again. And applications serve the Sustaina- when a “real” person spoke, I retold the sto- ways in our everyday lives. It ble Development Goals. ry of my life. I asked her: “Why do I have helps us navigate when we are In the 21st century, space is to use the Security Key to be able to send a driving and enables us to call essential to all of humankind, so message to the Bank? I do not see any risk our friends and families around it is important that the interna- appy #FathersDay to neither on me nor on the bank for doing this. the world. tional community works together Hall. This is the first one What shall I do now to remove the block Satellite technology can even on the future of space activities. without my dad, made espe- from my credit card?” She told me: “Since help track endangered species We at UNOOSA are looking for- cially poignant by knowing this is a credit card issue, it is better to like rhinoceroses to protect ward to welcoming the world to how he loved to watch every contact the Card Centre.” And I did. They them from poachers, or provide UNISPACE+50 and providing such single World Cup game. told me: “Please contact the Service Centre.” imagery and data to farmers to a valuable platform under the @GaryLineker And by this, the Ping Pong continued. help them monitor their crops, umbrella of the United Nations to Message to the Bank: We don’t like Ping improve their yield, and avoid ensure that space benefits every- Pong. And if you insist, we will not last for food shortages. Space is an in- one, everywhere, for generations long! valuable tool for achieving sus- to come. tainable development across the (Mohamed Isa is an Award-Winning (Simonetta Di Pippo is the Speaker & Best-Selling Author. A view of the USSR exhibit organized at the Messehall in Vienna in connection with globe, and so it is important that Director of United Nations Office for Reach him at: [email protected].) the Outer Space Conference. everyone can access and enjoy Outer Space Affairs)

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Turkish cargo ship Three still in sinks off Croatia, hospital after taxi crew evacauted Battles rage as UN holds hits crowd near AFP | Zagreb Kremlin Turkish-flagged cargo AFP | Moscow Aship was sinking off crisis talks in Hodeida the Croatian coast yester- hree people were recov- day and its 13-member crew Tering in hospital yes- was being taken off with no terday after a taxi ploughed pollution detected for now, UN envoy hold talks amid warning that offensive could spark humanitarian crisis into pedestrians just steps the Croat transport ministry from Moscow’s Red Square said. The evacuation of the during the World Cup in crew started at 0405 GMT Nearly 4,500 Russia. and no one was injured. • Saturday’s incident has The ship was sinking households have focused attention on se - north of Vis island in the been displaced in curity at the planet’s most centre of the Adriatic, a Hodeida province watched event. ministry statement said. More than 600,000 for- AFP | Al Duraihmi eign tourists are expected to descend on Russia dur- ing the June 14 to July 15 Japanese princess emeni pro-government showpiece. forces, backed by Saudi Colourful crowds of fans to watch World Cup YArabia, battled Huthi mi- from the 32 participating litia around the key port city of nations have been congre- Reuters | Moscow Hodeida yesterday, as a top UN gating by Red Square to envoy held crisis talks with the snap pictures of the Krem- apan’s Princess Takama- insurgents in the capital. lin for the past week. Jdo will arrive in Russia Saudi Arabia and its allies in Moscow police under- today to watch her national a regional military coalition on scored their sensitivity to team compete in the soccer Wednesday launched an offen- the case by taking the unu- World Cup, the Kyodo news sive aimed at retaking the Red A displaced Yemeni family sit in a classroom of a school after evacuated from a village near Hodeidah airport amid sual step of releasing a vid- agency reported, marking Sea city of Hodeida, home to fighting between government forces and Houthi fighters in the Red Sea port city of Hodeidah yesterday eo of the taxi driver telling the first visit to Russia by a the country’s most valuable port investigators he had meant Japanese royal in over 100 which is controlled by the Iran- no harm. years. backed Huthis. organisations have warned that imports to all of Yemen pass a major obstacle to peace talks. “I never violated anything Relations between Mos- The United Nations has an all-out assault on Hodeida by through the docks of the Ho- The highway between Ho - in the Russian Federation,” cow and Tokyo are current- warned the offensive could the Saudi-led coalition, which deida port. deida and the government-held the man said in a pleading ly strained over the roll-out spark a fresh humanitarian commands a massive joint air The army on Saturday claimed port of Mokha was cut off Friday voice. of a U.S. missile system and crisis in a country already hit force, would put hundreds of it had seized the defunct Hodei- in battles between the two war- “And everything was fine Moscow’s move this year to by war and impending famine, thousands of people at risk. da airport, which has been in ring sides, disrupting precious at work. Everyone respect- deploy warplanes. sending its envoy for Yemen Nearly 4,500 households have Huthi hands since 2014. supply lines to the military. ed me.” to the capital Sanaa in a bid to been displaced in Hodeida prov- The Shiite rebels, however, The fighting is already near- Authorities identified him come to a solution with the re- ince so far this month, the UN denied the claim in a statement ing densely populated residen- as 28-year-old Kyrgyz na- bels. The Huthis, who accuse said Sunday. on their Saba news agency on tial areas, rights groups have tional Anarbek Chingiz. Manager of China the UN of bias, however said Yemen’s military forces have Sunday. warned, and aid distributions He was shown telling po- there were major obstacles to closed in on areas south and They have also reported Saudi have been suspended in the lice that he had been work- aircraft carrier any peace talks shortly after west of the port, pushing closer air strikes on Huthi outposts west of the city. ing for 20 hours and was builder under graft meeting with envoy Martin to an airport just south of the across Hodeida, with the insur- At least 139 combatants have planning to go home to rest Griffiths on Sunday. docks, sources in the army gents’ representative Hisham been killed since the launch of after picking up one more probe The United Nations and relief said. More than 70 percent of Sharaf pointing to the raids as the operation on Wednesday. customer.

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hina has launched a cor- Cruption investigation ‘The noise is not so bad’ into the general manager Israeli ministers back of the state-owned firm re- sponsible for building air- craft carriers, a potential complication in ambitious ban on filming soldiers plans to modernise its navy. Sun Bo is being probed for AFP | Jerusalem “suspicion of serious breach of the party discipline and sraeli ministers yesterday the law,” Communist Par- Ibacked a draft law carrying ty watchdog the Central a jail term of up to 10 years for Commission for Discipline those who film or photograph Inspection said in a brief soldiers with harmful intent, online statement. the justice ministry said. Critics say the law, which will now face a series of parliamen- Harri Patel became Heathrow Airport’s closest neighbour when he and his tary debates, could be a threat Indonesian killed by family decided to live on the airport’s perimeter 23 years ago to free speech. The ministerial committee his mother’s falling Dailymail | Heathrow on legislation endorsed the bill funeral coffin against “people who film, pho- homeowner who watch- tograph or record soldiers per- AFP | Makassar Aes aircraft roar down forming their duties in order to the runway from his kitchen demoralise soldiers and Israeli n Indonesian was killed window has no problem liv- SMILE civilians”. The draft law would give courts the power to imprison violators for five years Awhen his mother’s cof- ing next to Europe’s busiest The draft law would give fin fell from a funeral tow- airport, saying the noise is not courts the power to imprison er and crushed him during so bad. Harri Patel became Harri does not mind those found guilty for five years, Sanctions” (BDS) movement, to harm Israel and its security,” a service on the island of Heathrow Airport’s closest his noisy neighbour although a 10-year sentence spend days around “soldiers the notes said. Sulawesi, police said yes- neighbour when he and his despite a constant would apply to defendants con- eagerly awaiting activity that An Israeli soldier was recent- terday. young family decided to trade stream of airliners victed of trying to “harm the could be documented in a bi- ly released from prison after Samen Kondorura, 40, in their two bedroom house in state’s security”. ased way and used to defame serving nine months behind died Friday when pall - the suburbs for one on the air- The same prison terms would them.” The BDS movement bars for shooting dead an in- bearers lost their footing port’s perimeter 23 years ago. There is nothing difficult apply to people sharing such leads a global campaign against jured Palestinian, an act which while carrying the coffin The 63-year-old does not about living here.’ images or recordings on social Israel, targeting the country’s was caught on video by a hu- up a bamboo ladder in the mind his noisy neighbour de- The father-of-two and his media or through traditional economy, art scene and sports. man rights group and spread Parinding valley in North spite a constant stream of air- wife Josh, 60, fell in love with media. “Most of these organisations widely online. The draft law Toraja district, local police liners, including Jumbo jets, the end-of-terrace house just Explanatory notes of the are supported by foundations, was sponsored by the nation- said. The casket fell as the landing or taking off through- 300 yards from Heathrow’s bill say that local “anti-Israeli” organisations and governments alist Yisrael Beitenu party led group hoisted it onto a lak- out the day. Terminal Four because it was NGOs, as well groups affiliated with a clear anti-Israel agenda, by Defence Minister Avigdor kian, a carved tower. He said: ‘I love this house. big enough for his family. with the “Boycott, Divestment, which use this biased content Lieberman. MONDAY, JUNE 18, 2018 13

Trump lawyer calls for inquiry on Greece, Macedonia Mueller probe 31 killed in bomb sign historic deal AFP | Washington AFP | Otesevo, Macedonia onald Trump’s per- Dsonal lawyer yesterday blasts in Nigeria reece and Macedonia yes- called for an investigation Gterday signed a historic into special counsel Rob- preliminary agreement to re- ert Mueller’s Russia probe, Two blasts ripped through the town of Damboa in Borno name the small Balkan nation claiming it was tainted from the Republic of North Mace- the outset under former FBI donia, ending a row that has director James Comey. poisoned relations between “We want the Mueller the two neighbours since 1991. probe to be investigated the “This is a brave, historic and way the Trump administra- necessary step for our peo - tion has been investigated,” ples,” said Greek Prime Min- Rudy Giuliani said on CNN’s ister Alexis Tsipras. “State of the Union.” “We are here to heal the Giuliani’s comments were wounds of time, to open a path the latest in a barrage of at- for peace, fraternisation and tacks on the probe by the growth for our countries, the president and his lawyers Balkans and Europe,” he said. as Mueller appears to be “Our two countries should nearing a conclusion to his step out of the past and look Macedonian Prime Minister Zoran investigation. to the future,” said Macedonia Zaev Prime Minister Zoran Zaev. “By signing the agreement... we have really moved moun- strators waving Greek flags Suspect dead, 20 tains,” he stressed. tried to approach the signature But as the two countries’ for- ceremony. hurt in shooting at eign ministers signed the deal The accord aims to start un- US arts festival Greek protesters clashed with ravelling one of the world’s riot police, who beat them longest diplomatic disputes, AFP | New York, United The attack is the latest example of Boko Haram’s continued threat to Nigeria back with tear gas near the which began 27 years ago with States small village of Pisoderi, 25 Macedonia’s declaration of in- kilometres away from the cer- dependence but whose roots t least 20 people were AFP | Kano, Nigeria said local militia leader Babaku- after two suicide bombers at- emony. Six policemen and six date back centuries. Ahurt early yesterday in ra Kolo. tacked,” he said. protesters were injured, police “The time has come again a shooting at an all-night uspected Boko Haram ji- Two suicide bombers det- The attack is the latest ex- said, as around 500 demon- to sing happy songs in the Bal- arts festival in Trenton, the hadists killed at least 31 onated their explosives in ample of Boko Haram’s contin- kans,” Tsipras said. state capital of New Jersey, Speople in a twin suicide Shuwari and nearby Abachari ued threat to Nigeria and the Zaev and several of his min- that also left one suspect bomb attack on a town in north- neighbourhoods in the town Lake Chad region, said Ryan isters arrived by speedboat at dead, a local prosecutor east Nigeria, a local official and around 10:45 pm (2145GMT), Cummings, Africa analyst at We are here to the picturesque fishing village said. “Multiple individuals a militia leader said yesterday. killing six residents, said Kolo, the Signal Risk consultancy in heal the wounds of Psarades under a sunny sky, opened fire” inside the fes- Two blasts ripped through speaking from the state cap - South Africa. on the southern bank of Lake tival venue shortly before the town of Damboa in Borno ital Maiduguri, which is 88 “Boko Haram still main - of time, to open Prespa, one of the natural 3:00 am, Mercer County state on Saturday evening tar- kilometres (55 miles) from the tains both the intent and op- a path for peace, boundaries between the two chief prosecutor Angelo geting people returning from town. erational capacity to launch fraternisation countries. Tsipras and Zaev Onofri told reporters. celebrating the Eid al-Fitr hol- “No one needs to be told this mass casualty attacks in parts and growth for embraced on the village dock A 33-year-old man, one iday, in an attack bearing all the is the work of Boko Haram,” of northeastern Nigeria,” Cum- our countries, and were treated to a standing of the suspects, was killed, hallmarks of Boko Haram. Kolo said. mings said, despite the govern- the Balkans and ovation by gathered dignitar- and another was taken into Following the suicide bomb- A local government official, ment’s repeated claims that the Europe ies. Nimetz, who turned 79 custody, he said. ings, the jihadists fired rock- who spoke on the condition group is on the back foot. on Sunday, and was given a et-propelled grenades into the of anonymity, confirmed the The use of the rockets is GREEK PM ALEXIS TSIPRAS birthday cake, has been trying crowds that had gathered at the death toll. “particularly conspicuous,” to broker a solution since 1994, scene of the attacks, driving the “The latest death toll is now Cummings said, as it “indi - first as a US envoy and subse- number of casualties higher. 31 but it may increase because cates that the sect continues to quently on behalf of the United Guatemala volcano “There were two suicide many among the injured may have access to military-grade Nations. search called off attacks and rocket-propelled not survive,” said the official. weaponry.” “The Boko Haram grenade explosions in Damboa “Most of the casualties were insurgency is not showing any AFP | Guatemala City last night which killed 31 people from the rocket projectiles fired immediate signs of” easing, said and left several others injured,” from outside the town minutes Cummings. uthorities yesterday Australian artist Parr Acalled off a search for the nearly 200 people miss- emerges alive from burial ing since Guatemala’s Fuego volcano erupted earlier this month, devastating the sur- Miniature railway to reopen rounding countryside. Officials have confirmed the deaths of 110 people as a result of the volcanic erup- tion on June 3, but another 197 people remain unac- counted for. A spokesman KNOW WHAT for the government’s civil protection agency, David de Leon, said the agencies involved decided to end the The Friends of Poole search “due to the fact that Park was founded Mike Parr the area is uninhabitable around 17 years ago and of high risk.” and successfully Reuters | Hobart managed the railway bucket for sanitary use. The burial act was part of for most of that time n Australian performance the Dark Mofo Festival on the A council has terminated its contract with the operators of a miniature railway artist who was buried in island state of Tasmania. It was Aquarius migrants after a mass walkout by volunteer staff brought the service to a standstill A a steel container under a busy designed to highlight violence step ashore in Spain road for 72 hours as part of a perpetrated by colonialists Dailymail | Dorset with the railway’s operators. a head on April 25 when more so-called dark arts festival was against Aboriginal commu- AFP | Valencia, Spain The railway was run by the than 40 members of staff went released from his self-imposed nities, the festival said on its council has terminated its Friends of Poole Park, and its on strike, bringing the railway prison yesterday. Mike Parr, website. he 630 migrants whose Acontract with the opera- subsidiary, the Poole Park Rail- to a shuddering halt. a 73-year-old performance Dark arts festivals showcase Trescue sparked a major tors of a miniature railway after way Community Interest Com- At the time, the official line artist whose creative endeav- artwork and performances migration row in Europe a mass walkout by volunteer pany. The Friends of Poole Park on the Friends of Poole Park ors typically explore physical that often celebrate ancient rit- arrived in the Spanish port staff brought the service to a was founded around 17 years Railway’s website cited ‘sea- limits, was entombed in the uals. The festival has attracted of Valencia yesterday after standstill. ago and successfully managed sonal track maintenance’ for mini-shipping container late controversy for placing invert- a turbulent week that saw The Poole Park miniature the railway for most of that the ongoing closure, which left on Thursday and the road was ed red crosses across Hobart, Italy and Malta turn them railway in Dorset was ground time. hundreds of families disap - resealed above him. Tasmania’s capital, prompt- away. The Aquarius sailed to a halt in April when more According to volunteers pointed. Oxygen was pumped into ing some Christian groups to into Valencia harbour about than 40 members of unpaid problems began to arise after Now the council say they had the container where Parr had denounce the installations as 0830 GMT with 106 mi - staff resigned after a row with the current chairman, Michael undertaken thorough process access to water, reading and satanic. Parr’s previous perfor- grants on board to applause the attraction’s management. Collins, took over in recent when awarding the firms the writing material, a heater and mance art included wrapping from police, health workers Now, nearly two months after years. contract but added that safe a distress button in case an- himself up in fusewire, then and translators waiting on staff initially walked out, Poole Disagreements were com- operation of the railway was ything went wrong - but no setting it alight, and sewing the pier. Council has terminated its deal mon and the situation came to their prime concern. food. He was equipped with a up his face. 14 MONDAY, JUNE 18, 2018 features Mount Everest, the high- altitude rubbish dump

At least 600 people have scaled the world’s highest peak so far this year alone

This picture taken on May 21, 2018 shows discarded climbing equipment and rubbish scattered around Camp 4 of Mount Everest

AFP | Tibet least 600 people have scaled the climbers lugging down the re- This inexperience is exac- workers to ensure all clients, world’s highest peak so far this quired amounts, the SPCC says. erbating the rubbish problem, their kit and rubbish get safely ecades of commer- year alone -- the problem has BETTER Instead many climbers opt to warns Damian Benegas, who has up and down the mountain. cial mountaineer- worsened. forfeit the deposit, a drop in the been climbing Everest for over Environmentalists are con- ing have turned Meanwhile, melting glaciers ocean compared to the $20,000- two decades with twin brother cerned that the pollution on Mount Everest caused by global warming are KNOW $100,000 they will have forked Willie. Everest is also affecting water into the world’s exposing trash that has accu- out for the experience. Sherpas, high altitude guides sources down in the valley. Dhighest rubbish dump as an in- mulated on the mountain since Pemba shrugs that many just and workers drawn from the At the moment the raw sewage creasing number of big-spend- Edmund Hillary and Tenzing don’t care. Compounding the indigenous local ethnic group, from base camp is carried to the ing climbers pay little attention Norgay made the first successful Mount Everest was problem, some officials accept carry heavier items including next village -- a one-hour walk to the ugly footprint they leave summit 65 years ago. first named Peak small bribes to turn a blind tents, extra oxygen cylinders and -- and dumped into trenches. behind. Efforts have been made. Five 15 and measured at eye, he said. “There is just not ropes up the mountain -- and This then “gets flushed down- Fluorescent tents, discard- years ago Nepal implemented a enough monitoring at the high then down again. hill during the monsoon into ed climbing equipment, empty $4,000 rubbish deposit per team 29,002 feet in 1856 camps to ensure the mountain Previously most climbers the river”, said Garry Porter, a gas canisters and even human that would be refunded if each stays clean,” he said. would take their own person- US engineer who together with excrement litter the well-trod- climber brought down at least al kit like extra clothes, food, a his team might have the answer. den route to the summit of the eight kilogrammes (18 pounds) of trash and 15 tonnes of human Inexperience sleeping bag as well as supple- They are considering installing 8,848-metre (29,029-foot) peak. of waste. waste -- the equivalent of three The Everest industry has mental oxygen. But now, many a biogas plant near Everest base “It is disgusting, an eyesore,” On the Tibet side of the Him- double-decker buses -- accord- boomed in the last two decades. climbers can’t manage, leaving camp that would turn climber Pemba Dorje Sherpa, who has alayan mountain, they are re- ing to the Sagarmatha Pollution This has sparked concerns of the Sherpas to carry everything. poo into a useful fertiliser. summited Everest 18 times, quired to bring down the same Control Committee (SPCC). overcrowding as well as fears “They have to carry the client’s Another solution, believes Ang said. “The mountain is carrying amount and are fined $100 per This season even more was that ever more inexperienced gear so they are unable to carry Tsering Sherpa, former presi- tonnes of waste.” kilogramme if they don’t. carried down but this is just a mountaineers are being drawn down rubbish,” Benegas said. dent of the Nepal Mountaineer- As the number of climbers on In 2017 climbers in Nepal fraction of the rubbish dumped by low-cost expedition opera- He added that operators need ing Association, would be a ded- the mountain has soared -- at brought down nearly 25 tonnes each year, with only half of tors desperate for customers. to employ more high-altitude icated rubbish collection team. Meet the animals ‘predicting’ winners of World Cup in Russia Globalnews | Moscow ed to be a tight affair, but Achil- 100 per cent record in predicting les knew better. the results of 2017 Confedera- he 2018 FIFA World Resident of the Hermitage tions Cup soccer games in his BETTER Cup is underway, museum in Saint Petersburg, hometown last year. and in addition to Achilles, who is hearing-im- goals and excite- paired, correctly predicted a Cleopatra the tapir KNOW ment on the field, Russian victory, Euronews re- The city of Nizhny Novgorod Tthat also means a host of animals ported. The Russians went on will also have its own resident looking to carve out a reputation to earn a thumping 5-0 victory. clairvoyant in the form of Cleo- for themselves as accurate pre- The clairvoyant cat also pre- patra, a Brazilian tapir who calls Paul the Octopus dictors of match results. dicted an Iranian victory over the Limpopo Zoo her home. correctly chose the These creatures will be Morocco, according to Russian The pig-like herbivore has winners of every looking to follow in the tenta- news agency TASS. That predic- predicted that Sweden will match he predicted cle-steps of Paul the octopus, tion also turned out to be legiti- defeat South Korea in Nizhny in 2010 world cup who correctly chose the win- mate, with a Moroccan defender Novgorod’s first game on Mon- ners of every match he predicted scoring an own goal in the dying day. Her most high-profile as- African elephant who lives in the during the 2010 World Cup in moments of the game to hand signment will be a quarter-final Serengeti Park zoo in Hodenha- Germany. Iran a 1-0 victory on Friday. match on July 6. gen, Germany. Achilles’ deafness may aid in The prophesying pachyderm Achilles the cat his predictive abilities, accord- Nelly the elephant was given a soccer ball and an The opening game of the World ing to his veterinarian Anna Easily the largest creature in- opportunity to kick the ball into Cup between hosts Russia and Kondratyeva. volved in predicting World Cup one of two nets, one marked Ger- Achilles the cat Saudi Arabia was widely expect- The cat reportedly garnered a results is Nelly, an eight-year-old many and another Mexico. 15 MONDAY, JUNE 18, 2018 entertainment

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YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION Aries You may be a little bit disappointed to find out that the people you think so highly of are in fact mere reflections of your own personality. The planetary alignment is trying to teach you to believe in yourself. You just lack confidence. Taurus There’s a great day ahead of you. You’ll be blessed with the ability to solve problems, and others will come looking for you today. You’ll listen, understand, and express empathy. You’ll be wise enough to find solutions to any issues they present to you. Gemini Do you feel like your life hasn’t changed a bit over the past few weeks? You feel that certain things need to change but you do nothing but sit there. Today, there 52- Evergreen oak; 56- Fragment; 60- On the main; 61- Stun will be a lot of influences that could incite you to be gun; 63- “A Death in the Family” author; 64- Robert of “The a little more foolhardy. You don’t usually like to take Sopranos”; 65- Iota preceder; 66- PC alternatives; 67- Workout risks, but if you do it, you’ll be greatly satisfied. count; 68- Slippery as ___; 69- Lodge members; Cancer Down There is a fire burning deep inside of you. It gives 1- Super Bowl XXXIV champs; 2- Cream-filled cookie; 3- Letters, you a lot of power and energy. People around you are Across e.g.; 4- Registers; 5- Paperboy; 6- Amo, amas, ___; 7- Sea plea; 8- ___ receptive to this energy. Today a lot of your friends girl!; 9- Lee side; 10- Gift; 11- “Le Roi d’Ys” composer; 12- Utah city; will thrive on your fire and be in the best of moods 1- Capital of Italy; 5- Like Fran Drescher’s voice; 10- Agricul- 13- ___ Only Just Begun; 21- “Rocky ___” (1982); 23- LAX posting; because of it. Don’t try to hide your energy. If you do, tural implement; 14- Irish island group; 15- Chew the scenery; 26- Taxi’s ticker; 27- Silly; 28- TV producer Michaels; 29- More it may disappear or it could even burn you. 16- Describes a gently cooked steak; 17- Golda of Israel; 18- pleasant; 30- Arm bones; 31- Smidgens; 32- Grammarian’s con- Squander; 19- Mtn. stat; 20- One playing alone; 22- Inspiring cern; 33- Windows predecessor; 36- Ages; 42- Makes beloved; Leo 43- Boat race; 44- Open-minded; 45- For Americans, it’s always awe; 24- Women’s ___; 25- Devoured; 26- 1000 times 1000; Enthusiasm and energy will be your allies today. 30- Radioactive, metallic element; 34- Slaughter of baseball; 35- last; 47- Likewise; 49- “Miss Saigon” setting; 52- Lion’s den; 53- Something different is in the air and inciting you to Give up; 37- Throw; 38- It paves the way; 39- Jailbird; 40- Bit; ___ of Man; 54- Prez’s backup; 55- Actress Madeline; 56- Nerve move forward. You will make decisions and go in new 41- Feminine ending; 43- Kidney-related; 45- Palm starch; 46- network; 57- I’ve Got ___ in Kalamazoo; 58- Bottle part; 59- Hardy directions for your own good and for the good of the Go in again; 48- Nasal cavities; 50- Man’s best friend; 51- Ingot; lass; 62- Get it?;; people around you. Your dynamism will have a bene- ficial impact on your family. Virgo You’re organized and rigorous. You plan everything. But with today’s energy, you’ll be inclined to let the BEETLE BAILEY day go by without keeping to a tight schedule. After all, not every day has to be a workday. You can worry easily, but don’t let this get you down. Follow the people around you. Libra A lot of people around you might think that you are a strong individual. For example, you stand up against wrongs in the established social order. You can also be a very constructive person. You try to improve the world around you. Today, you’ll have all the time you like to meditate about the changes this world needs. Scorpio You are worried that some of the people close to your heart might change. You have been watching and paying attention to subtle signs and changes for quite some time now. Today you will feel like a guide, and you will help those who might need you. Sagittarius You’ve always been a loner. You tend to act on your own and you don’t trust outside help. Over the last few weeks, however, you’ve managed to find people who have accepted you the way you are. It’s as if you’ve found a refuge where you can escape reality. Capricorn You’ve always felt the need to create. The simplest SUDOKU tasks can fulfil this need. You’re even happy if you sketch on a small piece of paper. Over the last month YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION or so you’ve been finishing a project close to your heart. Don’t be afraid to show it off to your friends. How to play People will be thrilled by your work. You deserve to Place a number in the feel proud of what you’ve achieved. empty boxes in such a way that each row Aquarius across, each column Some people around you might think that you have down and each 9-box never really matured, that you still have the mind of square contains all of a child. It might not seem obvious at first, but your the numbers from one lighthearted attitude is also a sign of great wisdom. to nine. As with those who have truly committed to long-term romances, you will find out that you’ll never lose your lightheartedness. Pisces If you analyse your life, you’ll see that it has completely changed over the past twelve months. You’ve matured as an individual and your actions have been beneficial to yourself and those around you. Try to make changes as often as you can. Don’t stop now. You need to feel that your life is evolving all the time. There is no time to rest. 16 MONDAY, JUNE 18, 2018

RACE 3 CINECO (20) DAILY AT (IMAX 3D): 8.30 + 11.15 PM + 2.00 AM DAILY AT: 10.30 AM + 12.30 + 2.30 + 4.30 + 6.30 + 8.30 + ( HINDI / ACTION / THILLER ) DAILY AT: 11.45 AM + 2.30 + 5.15 + 8.00 + 10.45 PM +1.30 10.30 PM + 12.30 MN + 2.30 AM ANIL KAPOOR, SALMAN KHAN, JACQUELINE FERNANDEZ AM HOTEL ARTEMIS Beyonce and DANA CINEMA TIMINGS: 10:45,13:45,16:45,19:45,22:45 DAILY AT (VIP I): 10.45 AM + 1.30 + 4.15 + 7.00 + 9.45 PM + 12.30 MN (ACTION/CRIME) NEW TIMINGS: 11:00,14:00,17:00,20:00,23:00 JODIE FOSTER, STERLING K. 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ctress Anne Hatha- She’s called I would love to meet Away’s “awful” “Ocean’s Eight” charac- Daphne Mark Hamill: Portman Jeff Goldblum game for ter is based on how she Kluger, she’s imagines she’d be if she an actress and took fame too seriously. - well, she’s ‘The Fly’ sequel “She’s called Daphne awful. She’s Kluger, she’s an actress very very, PTI | Los Angeles sequel if it even happens. and - well, she’s awful. viewful of “I don’t think my char- She’s won two Academy herself ctor Jeff Goldblum acter would be involved Awards and seven Gold- Asaid that he is up for because, of course, I got en Globes, she has two ANNE HATHAWAY Anne Hathaway ‘The Fly’ sequel if the tragically mutated with KNOW WHAT ex-husbands. She’s very, makers let him play the the fly and then the ma- very full of herself and doesn’t care about other she added: “Not really. Natalie Portman grandson of his iconic chine, oh boy,” Goldblum doesn’t care in the least people,” Hathaway said. It was just an idea I had character, Seth Brundle. said. Jeff Goldblum made about what people think Asked if she was based about how I might have TOI | London In the 1986 movie, “But maybe I show up his film debut as about her because she on anyone in particular, been if, at the beginning.” Goldblum’s character as a grandchild of the a thug in the 1974 tar Wars’ star Mark Hamill became a mutant and the original Seth Brundle, Charles Bronson film ‘Sleft fans shocked when he actor said there is no oth- or Seth Brundle had a revealed he never met his on- er way for him to join the brother. Had a brother Death Wish screen mother Natalie Portman and now the Hollywood star has that emerges in some replied to the veteran actor, say- ways! ing she would love to see him. “Who knows, I don’t Portman played Luke Sky- know but (director) Da- walker’s (Hamill) mom, Padme vid Cronenberg was a Amidala, in the prequels, ‘The thrill to work with. Boy, Phantom Menace’, ‘Attack of if he was involved I’d like the Clones’ and ‘Revenge of the to work with him again, Sith’.During an appearance on a I’ll tell you that,” he add- talk show the Oscar-winning ac- ed. tor talked about Hamill’s tweet, ‘The Fly’ follows an ec- in which he had wished Portman centric scientist (Gold- ‘Happy Birthday’ and shared a blum) who transforms For reservations call fact that he has “never met this into a human/fly hybrid woman.” Replying to the tweet, after one of his experi- +973 17364999 (seef District) Portman said, “It’s such a shame, ments goes wrong. +973 17728699 (um Al Hassam) I would love to meet him.” Jeff Goldblum 17 MONDAY, JUNE 18, 2018 sports

Hair today, gone tomorrow - Neymar Federer marks No 1 sends message to fans Reuters | Sochi, Russia ranking in Stuttgart eymar’s new blonde ‘spa- Nghetti’ haircut might have got tongues wagging in Russia He lifted his 98th tour-level title of his garlanded career but the world’s most expensive player is hoping his footwork Reuters | Stuttgart has the same effect when Bra- zil kicked off their World Cup oger Federer celebrated campaign against Switzerland returning to the top of yesterday. Rthe world rankings by de- I’m really happy. His on-off romance with a feating Milos Raonic in the final I thought it was a Brazilian soap opera star, his of the Stuttgart Open on Sunday good final from my flamboyant social life and his and lifting the 98th tour-level side. I think I played endless new looks and hair- title of his garlanded career. very well throughout cuts have kept him in the Brazil’s Neymar during training The 36-year-old, who by the tournament, news, which is exactly where reaching the final had already he wants to be when he is not guaranteed his return to world actually, having not kicking a ball. pared with Ronaldo, whose No.1, supplanting Rafael Nad- played for a while. But that visibility has come famous almost skinhead look al when the new rankings are Maybe I was a little with criticism and his latest in 2002 was roundly ridiculed. released on Monday, continued bit better on the haircut, a dyed blonde semi- Neymar had an Instagram his domination over the Cana- bigger points. Of perm, has provoked hilarity. answer for that, posting an- dian with a 6-4 7-6(3) victory. course I’m so happy While some people suggest- other video for his detractors. Federer’s 78-minute win, seal- to have won here, ed he had “dumped a bowl of Taken while he sits back in a ing his first Stuttgart triumph, Switzerland’s Roger Federer celebrates winning the final against Canada’s Milos spaghetti on his head”, there salon getting his locks washed, was the perfect tonic for the Raonic finally, in Stuttgart were also memes doing the he looks at the camera and ut- Swiss in the build-up to de - rounds in which he was com- tered only one word: “Shhh…” fending his Wimbledon crown, it was a good final from my route to winning Wimbledon ROGER FEDERER having extended his unbeaten side. I think I played very well last year, broke his opponent’s 12-month sequence in grass- throughout the tournament, powerful serve just once in the court matches to 16. actually, having not played for third game -- but that was a ma- was enough for Federer to claim “It’s a great comeback for me,” a while. jor feat in itself as the Canadian the first set. Lorenzo wins second straight said Federer, who was playing “Maybe I was a little bit better had entered the final having In a decisive tiebreak after no his first tournament after an 11- on the bigger points. Of course won all 41 of his service games. breaks in second set, a double MotoGP for Ducati week break, having sidestepped I’m so happy to have won here, With his own delivery prov- fault from Raonic at 3-4 paved the entire claycourt season. finally, in Stuttgart.” ing unbreachable -- he dropped way for Federer to claim 18th “I’m really happy. I thought Federer, who beat Raonic en serve only twice all week -- it grasscourt trophy of his career.

Chandimal charged with ball-tampering Roy joy as England see off Australia again Reuters | Cardiff, England Ducati Team’s Jorge Lorenzo celebrates with a hammer after winning the race xplosive batting from Jason ERoy and Jos Buttler helped AFP | Montmelo, Spain in overall standings on 66pts, England record their highest with Marquez atop the pile on ever ODI score against Austral- ucati’s Jorge Loren - 115, followed by Rossi (88) and Dinesh Chandimal ia and fire them to a second Dzo powered from pole Maverick Vinales (77). successive win by 38 runs at to claim victory in a second Lorenzo, who will quit Duca- Reuters | Castries, St Lucia Cardiff. straight race at the Grand Prix ti to join up with Marquez at Roy’s fifth ODI century and of Catalunya on Sunday ahead Honda next season, finished ri Lanka captain Dinesh Buttler’s unbeaten 91 propelled of championship leader Marc 4.479sec ahead of Marquez, SChandimal has been England to 342 for eight and Marquez and Valentino Rossi. with Rossi at almost 7sec. charged with altering the although Shaun Marsh replied The three-time world Mo- Marquez and Suzuki’s Ital- condition of the ball in the by also reaching three figures toGP champion won at Mugel- ian rider Andrea Iannone second test against West for the first time in an ODI for lo last time out in his first win briefly passed Lorenzo before Indies, the International five years, the visitors were all for Ducati, and celebrated his the latter regained the lead and Cricket Council (ICC) said out for 304 in the 48th over. win at Montmelo wildly after led through to the finish line. yesterday. Another victory at Notting- a race in which half the com- “In claiming a second Angry Sri Lankan players ham on Tuesday would clinch petitors failed to finish. straight victory it’s incredible refused to take the field on the five-match series for Eng- After seven of the season’s 19 to see how things can change the third day of the match land and erase the embar - races, Lorenzo stands seventh so quickly,” said Lorenzo. in St Lucia on Saturday, de- rassment of their recent loss laying the resumption of to Scotland in their opening play for almost two hours, white-ball game of the summer. after the ICC said umpires With captain Eoin Morgan Toyota win Le Mans with Alonso Aleem Dar and Ian Gould ruled out before the start of play had changed the ball and with a back spasm, England AFP | Le Mans the car was 2min 15sec behind awarded West Indies five needed Roy to come out firing ernando Alonso strung to- No.7 after the car’s third driver, penalty runs. and the opener responded with England’s Jason Roy and Australia’s Marcus Stoinis during the match Fgether a series of fast laps Swiss Sebastien Buemi, had “Sri Lanka captain a century from 97 balls. through the night to set up his picked up a one-minute “stop Dinesh Chandimal has been His departure, to a sharp 21, it was not until Marsh was Toyota to retake the lead on and go” penalty for speeding in charged for breaching Level catch from Tim Paine moments scorecard joined by Ashton Agar (46) that his 24 Hours of Le Mans debut a temporary slow zone. 2.2.9 of the ICC Code of Con- after the keeper had been cut he received proper support. just after dawn on Sunday. When Alonso handed over duct,” the ICC tweeted. on the face by a ball that reared But after the pair put on 96 The Spaniard put the Toyota to Nakajima two and a half The breach relates to up, did not check England’s mo- runs from 70 balls, Agar was No. 8 in position for Japanese hours later, the two-time changing the condition of mentum and Buttler took up the England 342 for 8 (Roy 120, smartly stumped off a Adil co-driver Kazuki Nakajima Formula One champion had the ball. The same charge charge, finishing the innings Buttler 91*) beat Australia Rashid googly. Liam Plunkett to overtake stablemates Toy- closed the gap to 45 seconds, was levelled against Aus- with a boundary. 304 (Marsh 131, Plunkett then put an end to Marsh’s su- ota No. 7, driven by Kamui after once again demonstrating tralia batsman Cameron Australia were left to chase 4-53) by 38 runs perb innings on 131 from 116 Kobayashi, at 0620 local time extraordinary ability to adapt, Bancroft who was caught what would have been their deliveries to snuff out any lin- (0420 GMT). following two brilliant over- on camera rubbing sandpa- highest ever ODI winning to- gering Australian hopes. When Alonso took his sec- taking manoeuvres to claim per on the ball against South tal. Although debutant D’Arcy Plunkett ended with four ond turn at the wheel at 0130, lead during his first stint. Africa in March. Short briefly prospered with wickets. MONDAY, JUNE 18, 2018 18 Belgium determined AFP | Sochi Belgium Belgium World Cup squad oberto Martinez can’t wait to lead an With Vincent Kompany out and Coach: Roberto Martinez ESP Goalkeepers outstanding Belgium side into Thomas Vermaelen a doubt for Casteels, Courtois, Mignolet Rthe World Cup as they Belgium, Dedryck Boyata should prepare to take on Pana- start at the heart of the back ma in their opening three. Axel Witsel looks set game today. to get the nod ahead of A team who sit Mousa Dembele in the third in the FIFA middle of the park Strikers rankings and who alongside Kevin De Batshuayi, boast what is frequent- Bruyne. In attack, Chadli, Lukaku ly labelled a golden generation Roberto Martinez featuring the likes of Eden Hazard and should start a front three Defence Midfield Kevin De Bruyne have come to Russia with of Eden Hazard, Romelu Lukaku Alderweireld, Boyata, Carrasco, de Bruyne, Dembele, and Dries Mertens, while Michy Kompany, Meunier, Dendoncker, Fellaini, E. Hazard, T. Hazard, a considerable weight of expectation on their Vermaelen, Vertonghen Januzaj, Mertens, Tielemans, Witsel Batshuayi is a fitness concern. shoulders. Source: FIFA © GRAPHIC NEWS They are strongly fancied to progress to the Strengths knockout phase as winners of Group G, despite Panama World Cup squad being drawn alongside England, and so it would The front three, Eden Hazard, be a major upset if they slipped up in Sochi Romelu Lukaku and Dries Coach: Hernan Dario Gomez COL Goalkeepers against a side making their World Cup debut. Mertens, are of the highest Calderon, Penedo, Rodriguez Belgium’s results under Martinez have been quality and they are backed up excellent, with last Monday’s 4-1 friendly win by Kevin De Bruyne in midfield. over Costa Rica in Brussels meaning they are unbeaten in 19 matches going back Weaknesses almost two years, to the very start of the There may be some tension Spaniard’s reign. in the squad if they do not Strikers The prospect of facing England in Kaliningrad hit the ground running, with Arroyo, Diaz, De Bruyne having criticised Perez, Tejada, on June 28 is a mouthwatering one. G. Torres All going to plan for these sides, first place will Martínez’s tactics after last November’s wild 3-3 draw with Defence Midfield be up for grabs. Then there are Martinez’s past Baloy, Cummings, Davis, Barcenas, Cooper, links to the Premier League and the presence of Mexico. Escobar, Murillo, Machado, Godoy, Gomez, Pimentel, Thierry Henry and Englishman Graeme Jones Ovalle, R. Torres Quintero, Rodriguez on his coaching staff. Source: FIFA © GRAPHIC NEWS The majority of his squad either play or have Panama played in England, but for now Martinez is only Strengths Weaknesses thinking about Panama. Roman Torres is carrying a slight knock coming into the meeting This team will not give up Román Torres, the forward with Belgium, but should be fit to without a fight. They will who was arguably the star start here. Head coach Hernán work hard, sometimes on of the qualifiers, has been Darío Gómez is expected to the limits of the rules, as injured and will not travel use a compact setup to try and they showed in a friendly to Russia in the best shape. frustrate Belgium. against Denmark in March.

Match Facts • Belgium have won 9 of their last 10 WC matches. We’re not I don’t expect an What we lacked • There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 8 of Belgium’s last 10 WC games. • Belgium have scored at least 2 goals in 9 of their last 10 WC matches. favourites but if we easy game. The at the Euros, • There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Panama’s last 3 WC games. have a good day we first game in the Martinez wants to can do something World cup is always get. We have more • Belgium kick off their World and will look to carry that into They’re World Cup preparation Cup with a winnable meeting the competition. hasn’t been ideal, with just one good difficult experience than with Panama and they’ll hope to • Panama are hoping to spring win in their last five, and they DRIES MERTENS four years ago lay down an early marker here. an upset against Belgium, but will be up against the ropes HERNAN GOMEZ BELGIAN STRIKER THOMAS MEUNIER PANAMA COACH BELGIAN WINGER They’ve been in great form will struggle against one of the from the off when they face the coming into the tournament fiercest attacks in the game. Red Devils.

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Sweden VS South Korea Tunisia VS England In the post-Zlatan South Korea head coach Saif-Eddine Khaoui started both Gareth Southgate has reportedly settled on Ashley Young, Ibrahimovic era, Ola Shin Tae-yong could name I think the of Tunisia’s warm up matches and Harry Maguire and Jordan Henderson over Danny Rose, Toivonen and Marcus Berg a 4-2-3-1 setup with Son history will help appears to have edged Wahbi Khazri Gary Cahill and Eric Dier, respectively. are set to lead the attack Heung-min behind Kim us in terms of in the pecking order. Naim Sliti will Marcus Rashford is carrying a knock and will likely have to for Sweden. Shin-wook in the final either start on the left flank or up settle for a place on the bench at best on Monday. Manchester United centre- third. understanding front for Nabil Maaloul’s side on Raheem Sterling looks set to partner Harry Kane up front, back Victor Lindelof Hwang Hee-chan may start what we can Monday night. while Jesse Lingard and Dele Alli are tipped to take up should partner Andreas out wide in this instance, improve upon and advanced midfield positions. Granqvist at the back. though he too could what we can do Fabian Delph and Ruben Loftus-Cheek are other options Head coach Janne feature up front. Strengths in central midfield. Andersson has no injury Shin Tae-yong has no GARETH SOUTHGATE Wahbi Khazri has had an ENGLAND MANAGER issues here. pressing injury issues here. outstanding season on loan at Strengths Rennes from Sunderland Several players have picked up pleasing and will lead the attack. high-pressing habits from managers Match Facts such as Jürgen Klopp and Mauricio • There have been under Weaknesses Pochettino while Harry Kane is 2.5 goals scored in Sweden’s Injury to the lethal up front. last 3 WC games. squad’s most • Much of this match is creative player, Weaknesses riding on the outcome of Youssef Msakni, The three-man defence favoured Germany-Mexico in the has left a huge by Southgate nowadays has Group F opener on Sunday Some of the teams We always do creative gap for not been tested in competitive and both Sweden and South we played against this as a nation — Nabil Maâloul to games against the toughest Korea will hope to secure a were ranked top expectations are fill in attacking opposition.exploit. crucial three points. midfield. • Sweden haven’t won 15 in the world low and as soon in five and haven’t scored and they didn’t as we get to the more than one goal in a allow us many World Cup. If a match since an 8-0 win over chances to score World Cup cannot Match Facts Luxembourg last October, from but neither inspire a nation, • England have kept a clean margin in their last 3 matches. but they still haven’t put together a while South Korea have sheet in 9 of their last 11 WC complete 90-minute performance. won only one of their last did we allow then I’m not sure matches. • Tunisia impressed during a 1-0 • England have faltered at this six matches, losing four of them to get many what can • England have won 6 of their defeat to Spain in their final warm- stage of the World Cup before but those. chances DAN ASHWORTH last 7 matches. up match and will offer England a Gareth Southgate will be aiming • We could witness a low- ANDREAS GRANQVIST ENGLISH FA TECHNICAL DIRECTOR • Tunisia are undefeated in their close contest on Monday. for four points at the very least scoring affair here, which SWEDEN CAPTAIN last 8 matches. • There were positives to take before they face Belgium in their Sweden could edge. • England have won with a 1 goal from England’s warm-up matches final group game. MONDAY, JUNE 18, 2018 19

GROUP F MP W D L GF GA +/- PTS Mexico stuns champs Mexico 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 3 Sweden 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 S Korea 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Hirving Lozano goal takes Mexico past luckless Germany Sunday June 17 GERMANY 0 1 MEXICO Germany 1 0 0 1 0 1 -1 0 Moscow - Luzhniki Stadium Lozano 35’ AFP | Moscow Group F Sunday June 17 GERMANYReferee0 1 MEXICO factbox Alireza FaghaniHirving (IRN) Lozano (35’) efending champions Moscow - Luzhniki Stadium Lozano•35’ It was only the second Germany crashed to the Players PossessionGroup F defeatPlayers in an opening match first defeat in their open- Referee at the World Cup finals D 1 Neuer (cap) Alireza Faghani (IRN) 13 Ochoa ing game of a World Cup since 2 Plattenhardt 79’ 2 Ayalafor Germany (and West 1982 as Hirving Lozano’s clinical 5 Hummels Players 61% Possession39% 3 SalcedoGermanyPlayers until 1994). The finish earned Mexico a shock 1-0 6 Khedira1 Neuer (cap) 60’ 137 LayunOchoafirst came against Algeria victory yesterday. 7 Draxler2 Plattenhardt 79’ 112 VelaAyalain 1982 - when the58’ Germans 8 Kroos 14 Hernandez 5 Hummels 61% 39% 3 Salcedostill managed to reach the The highly-rated PSV Ein- 9 Werner6 Khedira 86’ 60’ 25 Shots 12 157 MorenoLayun dhoven forward struck the 10 Özil 7 Draxler 1611 HerreraVelafinal 58’ winner on 35 minutes after a 13 Müller8 Kroos 9 On target 4 1814 GuardadoHernandez• After (cap) a draw74’ with blistering counter-attack at the 17 Boateng9 Werner 86’ 25 Shots 12 2215 LozanoMorenoUruguay in 1986,66’ Germany 18 Kimmich10 Özil 10 Fouls 15 2316 GallardoHerrerahad won their opening game Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow as 13 Müller 9 On target 4 18 Guardado (cap) 74’ Mexico beat Germany for just 11 Reus17 Boateng 60’ (cap) = Captain Yellow card 2122 AlvarezLozanoin each of the 66’last58’ seven 10 Fouls 15 the second time in history. 23 Gomez18 Kimmich 79’ Substitution Red card 239 JimenezGallardoWorld Cups 66’ 20 Brandt 86’ 4 Marquez• Germany had74’ won Germany’s preparations for 11 Reus 60’ fingertips(cap) = Captain of a scramblingYellow cardOchoa 21 Alvarez 58’ 23 Gomez 79’ Source: FIFASubstitution Red card 9 Jimenezevery one of their66’ previous the tournament were plagued 20 Brandt 86’ to keep it out, but Mexico barely 4 Marqueztournament openers74’ at by poor results and controversy, clungSource: on FIFA to their advantage. European Championships and their problems were magni- Marco Reus was introduced and World Cups since fied in the Russian capital, leav- on the hour as Loew sought Joachim Loew took over as ing their proud record of never to invigorate a struggling coach in 2006 being eliminated in the group side, while 39-year-old Rafael • Germany had scored 20 stage of a World Cup already in Marquez became just the third goals in their previous four danger. player to feature at five World opening matches at World Joachim Loew started eight of Mexico’s Hirving Lozano celebrates scoring their first goal with Andres Guardado Cups as he was brought on the Cups the nine 2014 World Cup win- tighten Mexico’s defence. ners in his squad, with Mesut A remarkably open start saw tacked the Germany backline were again sliced apart. Joshua Kimmich’s acrobatic Ozil returning from a knee in- Timo Werner sprint in be - with regularity. After Sami Khedira lost pos- overhead kick looped onto the jury and Manuel Neuer back in hind the Mexico defence be - Carlos Salcedo nearly diverted session, Javier Hernandez trig- roof of the net, with substitute goal following his lengthy ab- fore dragging across the face of a teasing cross into his own net, gered a lightning counter before Edson Alvarez then blocking sence for the Group F clash. goal, while Mats Hummels shot while Timo Werner hit tamely at finding a charging Lozano, who bravely to thwart Draxler. Jerome Boateng’s build-up to straight at Guillermo Ochoa af- Ochoa when an umarked Julian cut inside a covering Ozil and Reus also hammered a vol - the finals was also hampered by ter a botched clearance. Draxler appeared better option. lashed low inside Neuer’s near ley over from a narrow angle a groin injury, but the Bayern Neuer held well twice in quick Mexico continued to threaten, post to spark deafening roars before a frenetic finale saw Ju- Munich centre-back was on the succession, first from a long- Miguel Layun narrowly unable from sizeable Mexico support. lian Brandt, just on for Werner, alert inside 60 seconds to thrust range Hector Herrera strike and to latch onto a through ball, but Germany hit back, Toni Kroos smack the outside of the post himself desperately in front of a then again to keep out Hector their goal arrived 10 minutes rattling the crossbar with a 25- with a thunderous effort from Lozano effort. Moreno’s header, as Mexico at- before the break as Germany yard free-kick that needed the 20 yards. Mexico deserved the win. Our cover was often not good and we Captain fires Serbia to victory were left many times with just Reuters | Samara, Russia ground until Kolarov made the tory delivered a potentially vi- Costa Rica 0 - 1 Serbia Jerome (Boateng) breakthrough in the 56th min- tal three points for Serbia and Aleksandar Kolarov (56’) I don’t know if it’s leksandar Kolarov pro - ute. left Costa Rica in a precarious the biggest win in and myself in the Aduced a moment of cap - With Brazil heavy favourites position. had a header scooped off the (Mexico’s) history back. We were tain’s inspiration, curling home to win the group, which also After a furious start in which line and Costa Rica’s Giancar- but doubtless it is warned days ago a superb free kick as Serbia got features Switzerland, the vic- Serbia’s Aleksandar Mitrovic lo Gonzalez failed to convert one of the biggest (in the warm-up their World Cup Group E cam- two headed chances, the match games) paign up and running with a settled into a more predictable for sure GERMAN DEFENDER MATS 1-0 victory over Costa Rica yes- pattern. MEXICO’S HIRVING LOZANO HUMMELS terday. Serbia bossed the ball as their With Costa Rica proving a enterprising midfield, fusing tough nut to crack, Kolarov the experience of Manchester stepped up to bury a 25-metre United enforcer Nemanja Matic WORLD CUP PREDICT AND WIN effort from wide on the right, and the raw talent of Sergej Mil- lighting up an otherwise tight inkovic-Savic, got on top. Football is unpredictable! Of the three matches yes- game in the southern Russian The Lazio playmaker was Ser- terday, only three readers could predict at least two city of Samara. bia’s most creative influence, al- correct answers. And the lucky winner is Serbia had dominated against though his blushes were spared a Costa Rica side who had rarely by the linesman’s flag when he Hubert Satheesh threatened after a bright start, fluffed a first-half chance after but chances were thin on the Serbia’s Sergej Milinkovic-Savic attempts an overhead kick racing through on goal. Winner will be contacted

DAY 5, 18th JUNE 2018

SWEDEN SOUTH KOREA DRAW

BELGIUM PANAMA DRAW

TUNISIA ENGLAND DRAW

Entry should be submitted before 2pm MONDAY, JUNE 18, 2018 20 Profligate Brazil held Coutinho’s superb goal was cancelled out by Switzerland’s Zuber

AFP | Rostov-on-Don, Russia

razil’s bid for a sixth World Cup got off to a slow start Bas Switzerland withstood an early onslaught to snatch a 1-1 draw in Rostov-on-Don yesterday. Brazil’s tag as pre-tournament favourites looked justified in a dominant first-half capped by Philippe Coutinho’s wonder strike to open the scoring. However, Brazil paid for their failure to kill the game off when Steven Zuber powered home an equaliser from Xherdan Shaqi- KNOW WHAT ri’s corner five minutes after the break. The pressure will now be on Brazil to kickstart their cam- Vladimir Petk- paign when they face Costa Rica ovic’s men fo- on Friday. Coutinho had been handed a cused on Neymar central role behind Neymar, on - who was fouled his first competitive game for four 10 times across months, Gabriel Jesus and Willian 96 minutes in a line-up filled with attacking intent from coach Tite. Switzerland’s midfielder Blerim Dzemaili (L) and Brazil’s forward Philippe Coutinho compete for the ball The five-time world champions went about their task of erasing Barcelona’s record signing Jesus headed off target from dan- only blast into side-netting before Tite’s men ended as they had the memories of a 7-1 thrashing by picked up a loose ball on the edge gerous corners and were made to Coutinho sliced wide with a much begun with a series of chanc - Germany on home soil four years of the area and in trademark fash- pay early in the second-half. simpler opportunity than the one es for a late winner as Neymar ago purposefully early on. ion bent the ball crashing in off Switzerland had offered barely from which he opened the scoring. and Roberto Firmino headed Paulinho passed up a glorious Sommer’s far post. Neymar looked any attacking threat before level- Brazil were unhappy that Zu- straight at Sommer before chance when his scuffed effort bright despite his lack of match ling when Zuber took advantage ber wasn’t penalised for a slight Miranda dragged a from close range was turned be- practice as he teased the Swiss of a gaping hole in the heart of the push on Miranda for the equaliser shot inches wide. hind by Yann Sommer. defence provoking yellow cards Brazilian defence to head home and felt hard done by again when And deep into It seemed a matter of time be- for Stephan Lichtsteiner, Fabian Shaqiri’s corner. Jesus tumbled under a challenge stoppage time fore Brazil’s pressure paid divi- Schar and Valon Behrami. Forced back onto the front foot, from Manuel Akanji inside the Schar’s outstretched leg turned a dends and the opener arrived in However, Brazil failed to build Brazil turned to Neymar for a mo- area with Mexican referee Cesar goalbound effort from Silva wide stunning style on 20 minutes. on their lead as Thiago Silva and ment of inspiration but he could Ramos unmoved. as Swiss held out for a vital point.

factbox • Brazil failed to win their worst winless run since June Swiss give Neymar rough treatment opening match at the World 1978, when they went four Cup for the first time since games without a win. Goal | cent yet, but he’s good enough to 1978, when they drew 1-1 with • Switzerland haven’t lost play very well.” Sweden; they had won nine their opening World Cup he name on everybody’s lips Both parts of Tite’s message in a row between 1982 and match in any of their last five Theading into Brazil’s World had clearly registered with the 2014. tournaments (W2 D3). Cup opener against Switzerland Swiss as they did everything • Switzerland have lost only • Five of Philippe Coutinho’s on Sunday was an unsurprising within their power to keep the one of their last 23 matches 11 goals for Brazil has been one: Neymar. PSG man quiet. (W16 D6), a 2-0 defeat to from outside the box. The Paris Saint-Germain star Valon Behrami needed a mere Portugal in October 2017. • Brazil have conceded 10 was a doubt for the tournament four minutes for his first foul on • Brazil have failed to win goals from the last 13 shots in Russia not too long ago af- Neymar, only to repeat the trick any of their last three World on target they have faced at Cup matches (D1 L2), their the World Cup. ter fracturing his metatarsal 10 minutes later, much to the in the Ligue 1 encounter with annoyance of the Brazil No.10. Marseille back in February and Referee Cesar Ramos took ac- only recently returned to full tion at the half-hour mark when Today’s match training. Stephan Lichtsteiner brought Neymar’s injury problems did Brazil’s forward Neymar reacts after beeing tackled by Switzerland’s midfielder down Neymar on the edge of the not stop him from scoring both Valon Behrami box, but Switzerland continued in his return to action against to bully the former Barcelona Group F Croatia as wellSunday as against AusJune- old 17 was not in peak condition “But he is very privileged phys- man at every opportunity, with Sweden vs South Korea tria, but Brazil boss Tite admit- yet. ically, hisBRAZIL sprinting capacity and1 Fabian1 ScharSWITZERLAND and Behrami both ted during his pre-match news “Neymar is not 100 per cent,” his speed is really impressive, he going into the match official’s (3:00 PM) conference that the 26-year- he stated at20’ the RostovCoutinho Arena. hasn’t lost that.Rostov-on-Don He’s not 100 per book too.Stadium Zuber 50’ Group G Group E Belgium vs Panama (6:00 PM) SundaySunday June June 17 17 BRAZILBRAZIL 11Referee11 SWITZERLANDSWITZERLAND Cesar Ramos (MEX) 20’20’CoutinhoCoutinhoPhilippe CoutinhoRostov-on-DonRostov-on-Don (20’) Stadium Stadium Steven ZuberZuber (50’)50’50’ GroupGroup E E Tunisia vs England Players Possession Players RefereeReferee (9:00 PM) 1 Alisson CesarCesar Ramos RamosPossession (MEX) (MEX) 1 Sommer 2 T. Silva PlayersPlayers PossessionPossession 2PlayersPlayersLichtsteiner (cap) 87’ 3 Miranda11AlissonAlisson 54% 46% 11SommerSommer5 Akanji 5 Casemiro22T.T. Silva Silva 60’ 22LichtsteinerLichtsteiner9 Seferovic(cap) (cap) 87’87’ 80’ 9 G. Jesus33MirandaMiranda 79’ 54%54%54% 46%46%46% 55AkanjiAkanji10 Xhaka 55CasemiroCasemiro 60’60’ 99SeferovicSeferovic 80’80’ 10 Neymar99G.G. Jesus Jesus 79’79’ 1010XhakaXhaka11 Behrami 71’ 11 Coutinho1010NeymarNeymar 20 Shots 6 1111BehramiBehrami13 Rodriguez71’71’ 12 Marcelo1111 (cap)CoutinhoCoutinho 2020 ShotsShots 66 1313RodriguezRodriguez14 Zuber 1212MarceloMarcelo (cap) (cap) 1414ZuberZuber 14 Danilo1414DaniloDanilo 444 OnOnOn target target target22 2 1515DzemailiDzemaili15 Dzemaili Fans turned out15 in goodPaulinho numbers to15 cheer15PaulinhoPaulinho for their teams in the Fifa67’ World67’ 67’ 2222ScharSchar 22 Schar Cup match at Adhari Park. There is 19prediction19WillianWillian contest during every match to 1212 FoulsFouls 1919 2323ShaqiriShaqiri win gifts including19 25 WillianBD Adhari Park rides vouchers 12 Fouls 19 23 Shaqiri 1717FernandinhoFernandinho 60’60’ (cap)(cap) = =Captain Captain YellowYellow card card 1717ZakariaZakaria 71’71’ 17 Fernandinho88AugustoAugusto 60’ 67’67’ (cap) Substitution=Substitution Captain RedRed card cardYellow card 77EmboloEmbolo17 Zakaria 80’80’ 71’ 8 Augusto2020FirminoFirmino 67’ 79’79’ Substitution Red card 66LangLang 7 Embolo 87’87’ 80’ 20 Firmino 79’ Source:Source: FIFA FIFA 6 Lang 87’ Source: FIFA