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Emir arrives in Colombia Emir congratulates 50,000 visitors President Yameen of Maldives likely in new DOHA: Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani yesterday sent a cable of congratulations to Maldives President Abdulla Yameen on his country’s Inde- cruise season pendence Day. Deputy Emir H H Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani also sent a congratulatory cable dock at Hamad Port until the rede- to President Yameen. velopment is complete. Prime Minister and Interior A three-fold increase “The surge in tourists arriving at Minister H E Sheikh Abdullah bin in the number Qatar’s shores offers great oppor- Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani sent a tunity for the tourism industry in similar cable to President Yameen, of ships and an the country. reports QNA. increase of over “Working hand-in-hand with 1,000 percent in the our partners, we will ensure all our efforts, whether related to infra- 137 Qatar Airways expected number structure, visa processes or tour of passengers from operations, are well coordinated flights to Saudi for an optimal tourist experience,” 2015-16 season. he said. Representatives from across the from September 1 cruise industry value chain have Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani yesterday arrived in Colombia on a three-day official visit. stepped up efforts to prepare for The Emir and his delegation were welcomed at Catam Military Airport in capital Bogota by Colombia’s The Peninsula the busy cruise season, with work By Mohammad Shoeb Deputy Foreign Minister for Multilateral Affairs Francisco Echeverri, Qatari Ambassador to Colombia under way to enhance plans, oper- The Peninsula ating policies and procedures for Batal Mojab Al Dosari, Colombian Ambassador to Qatar Faihan Al Fayez, several ambassadors of Arab a smooth and memorable cruise countries, senior officials of Colombia and members of the Qatari Embassy. DOHA: Qatar is gearing up to experience. DOHA: With an increase in serv- receive the largest number of cruise Working teams from QTA, ices to Jeddah and Madinah, Qatar tourists with an expected over 1,000 Mwani Qatar — Qatar Ports Man- Airways is to operate 137 flights percent surge in number in the agement Company, the Ministry of weekly to Saudi Arabia from Sep- coming cruise season, says Qatar Interior’s Immigration Office, Gen- tember 1. Tourism Authority (QTA). eral Customs Authority as well as Education for all vital: Al Kawari The airline will connect trav- During the season, which con- tour operators and shipping agents ellers from the kingdom to more tinues until April 2017, 32 cruise are collaborating to create a sup- than 150 destinations worldwide ships are confirmed to call at Qatar’s portive framework for businesses to The Peninsula and enable football fans to con- ports with an expected 50,000 pas- introduce new products and serv- veniently travel to support Al Ahli, sengers on board. ices for cruise visitors. the country’s much-loved football This marks a three-fold increase The 2015-2016 season wrapped BERLIN: H E Dr. Hamad bin Abdulaziz Al team. in the number of ships and an up in May with the berthing of the Kawari (pictured), Cultural Adviser at the Emiri From August 1, the airline will increase of over 1,000 percent in Seabourn Sojourn, the last of 10 Diwan and Qatar’s candidate for the post of double its frequencies to Jeddah, the expected number of passen- ships to arrive in Doha. Unesco director-general, said there is a big gap increasing from 14 flights a week gers, from the 2015-16 season. Three ships had made their between the countries of the world in terms to 28 between King Abdulaziz A QTA spokesperson con- maiden voyages into Qatar — the of providing access to education and culture. International Airport and Hamad firmed that all cruise ships under Japanese ‘Peace Ship’, the German Addressing the opening session of a seminar International Airport in Doha. 250 metres in length will dock at MS Artania, and the American MV organised by Institute for Cultural Diplomacy From September 1, Qatar Air- Doha Port even while it undergoes Seabourn Sojourn. in Berlin, Germany, yesterday, he also called ways will introduce an additional redevelopment to become a full- More than 4,000 tourist visas for healing this rift and taking clear measures seven flights a week to Prince time cruise terminal and tourist were issued to cruise passengers for the provision of culture and education for Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Air- attraction. throughout the season. all through cultural diplomacy. port in Madinah. Ships over 250 metres, including the 333-metre MSC Fantasia, will → Continued on page 5 → Continued on page 2 → Continued on page 2 Petrol lines added to diesel dispensers ‘Back to school’ drive to coincide Qatar condemns IS attack By Sanaullah Ataullah petrol station in the Souq Area near Grand Hamad Street with Eid Al Adha on church in France The Peninsula have been equipped with additional petrol lines, which were earlier dedicated to only diesel vehicles. The Peninsula Motorists with petrol cars can now join in the queue Agencies to combine efforts to eradicate this for diesel vehicles. Earlier, this queue used to be in last dangerous epidemic from its roots. DOHA: The authorities concerned are introducing line of fuel pumping machines at the petrol pump. The DOHA: The Ministry of Education The statement also expressed another innovative technique after installing long hoses move aims to reduce motorists’ waiting time. and Higher Education will start Qatar’s sympathy and condolences to reduce long queues of vehicles at petrol stations. The petrol station is opposite the former location of its ‘Back to School’ campaign for DOHA: Qatar has expressed its con- to French government and people. Petrol pumping machines at a soon-to-open Woqood New World Centre between Al Kabir Street Intersection the academic year 2016-2017 to demnation and denunciation of the The Islamic State (IS) group said known as Sword Intersection and Al Kutub Roundabout. coincide with Eid Al Adha in Sep- armed attack on a church in Rouen, two of its “soldiers” stormed the It has four fuel pumping machines that can service eight tember. northwest of Paris. church and slit an elderly priest’s vehicles at a time. The campaign aims to pre- In a statement issued yester- throat. In the Normandy town of As the petrol station does not have enough space, the pare students to attend classes on day, the Foreign Ministry stressed Saint-Etienne-du-Rouvray, two extra petrol lines added to the diesel pumping machines the first day and includes activ- that this criminal act contradicts men armed with knives entered are set to serve more vehicles in the busy area. ities and competitions for them all human values, ethical prin- the St-Etienne church during morn- The machines have been equipped with four hoses: and distribution of educational ciples and divine teachings. It ing mass. Sister Danielle who was Two on either side — green for filling ‘platinum’, ‘gold’ and gifts, Al Sharq reports. Last year’s reaffirmed the stance of Qatar that in the church, said priest Jaques ‘silver’ petrol; and yellow for diesel. However, the petrol- campaign was held in collabora- clearly rejects violence and terror- Hamel was at the foot of the altar only filling machines have only two hoses on either side. tion with Qatar Tourism Authority ism regardless of the reasons and when “they forced him to get on his The hoses are very long and can reach the fuel tanks motives. The ministry also affirmed knees and not move.” of vehicles whether they are fitted on the right or left of Qatar’s solidarity with France, call- the vehicles. Oil price falls to ing on the international community → See also page 13 The petrol station, once opened, will ease the bur- den on neighbouring petrol stations. The area has been three-month low without a petrol station since the demolition of the one that had been operating beside Sana Intersection. LONDON: Oil dropped to a three- The new petrol station will also help reduce long month low in New York amid queues at the one near Jaidah Tower on Al Asmakh Street. speculation that US petrol stock- Queues there reach the main road during peak hours. piles increased, bolstering a glut in Works related to the new petrol station services are the world’s biggest fuel-consum- almost complete. The petrol station also features an Al ing nation. Sidra convenience store being equipped with refriger- West Texas Intermediate ators and other facilities. futures declined 1.8 percent. US “I cannot give you exact date when the petrol sta- petrol supplies grew by 600,000 tion will open. Only some minor works remain to be barrels last week, swelling completed in time for the opening which is very soon,” stockpiles already at the highest A diesel dispenser with additional lines for petrol a worker at the facility told The Peninsula. seasonal level in at two decades, Two women mourn in front of the city hall in the Normandy city of installed at the soon-to-open petrol station in Doha according to a Bloomberg survey Downtown. → Continued on page 4 before a government report. Saint-Etienne-du-Rouvray after a priest was killed. 02 WEDNESDAY 27 JULY 2016 HOME Cultural diplomacy vital for education Flexibility for travellers to explore world through HIA Continued from page 1 with the creation of the “Unite4He- ritage” campaign, disseminating Continued from page 1 Dr. Al Kawari said that schools, the belief through the international Italy; Helsinki, Finland; Windhoek, libraries and books are plentiful in community that heritage is not just Namibia and Sarajevo, Bosnia, with some regions of the world, yet there the remains of archaeological mon- Ehab Amin, Qatar Airways (QA) dozens more destinations planned is still an inability to provide the uments from our ancestors or mental Senior Vice President Commercial to start over the next 12 months. minimum basic education require- imagery circulated amongst the GCC, Levant, Iran, Iraq, Yemen, With the increase in flight fre- ments for millions of children in people themselves, but is instead, Africa and Indian Subcontinent, quency, Qatar Airways will also other regions. Unesco reports indi- a symbolic component that allows said: “We are pleased to announce have more First Class seats availa- cate the scope of the problem at dialogue between diverse cultures, our increased services to these two ble, allowing even more passengers hand, with 58 million children out thus, it preserves convergence among cities within Saudi Arabia. By add- to experience the airline’s award- of school, primarily due to economic societies and enhancing the chances ing an extra 21 flights a week we are winning premium class service. reasons, he added. of world peace, he added. giving travellers even more flexi- Flight Schedule effective from One of the most important tasks As a representative of the proud bility to explore the world through August 1: Doha (DOH) to Jed- of cultural diplomacy lies in recti- citizenry of Qatar, I am proud to state our hub, Hamad International Air- dah (JED) QR1184 Departs: 00:45 fying and providing education for that we have been fully engaged in port, in Doha. Arrives: 03:05 QR1190 Departs: all and above all. Therefore, I am this campaign for the leadership of “As the official sponsor of the 09:00 Arrives: 11:20 – NEW QR1186 pleased and grateful with Qatar’s Unesco and we resolutely believe Jeddah-Based club, the addition of Departs: 14:25 Arrived: 16:45 QR1188 initiatives in the field of education, that heritage protection is a global two more daily flights to Jeddah – Departs: 18:50 Arrives: 21:15 – NEW such as the World Innovation Sum- issue that must be addressed for all to a total of four daily flights – will Jeddah (JED) to Doha (DOH) mit for Education (WISE), “Education of humanity, and I personally con- also enable Al-Ahli Saudi FC fans QR1185 Departs: 04:15 Arrives: Above All,” and “Educate a Child” ini- sider heritage protection as an issue to travel to watch their favourite 06:30 QR1191 Departs: 12:20 Arrives: tiatives that will allow by the end of close to my heart due to my expe- team play, while also opening up 14:35 – NEW QR1187 Departs: 18:45 the current year for providing edu- rience in many of these currently a world of more than 150 desti- Arrives: 21:00 QR1189 Departs: cation to more than ten million boys affected conflict zones. nations to customers who want to 22:40 Arrives: 00:55 – NEW and girls in the world’s most margin- A few months ago, I had the travel abroad.” Flight Schedule effective from alised regions. H E Dr. Hamad bin Abdulaziz Al Kawari with other officials at the privilege of being named the “Man Travellers from Saudi Arabia September 1: Doha (DOH) to Medina “Cultural diplomacy allows Seminar Hall of the Institute of Cultural Diplomacy in Berlin. of Arab Heritage 2016”, which has can take advantage of the increased (MED) QR1174 Departs: 00:45 for the development of terms and further emboldened me to double frequencies to visit any of the new Arrives: 03:05 QR1178 Departs: patterns of dialogue to be shared my efforts on enhancing the pro- destinations that Qatar Airways has 08:15 Arrives: 10:35 – NEW QR1176 with the other party, thus creating as the German Goethe Institute, the and the European Union Parliament tection of human heritage. Cultural launched this year, which include Departs: 12:55 Arrives: 15:15 a bridge of respect for our inher- Spanish Cervantes Institute, the because there is no permanent way diplomacy is not simply a contem- exciting cities all around the globe, Medina (MED) to Doha (DOH) ent differences and unique cultural French Institute for Cooperation and to fight terrorism at its grass roots porary affair. It is rooted deeply in such as Los Angeles, Boston and QR1175 Departs: 04:05 Arrives: attributes; the cultural products the British Council, great examples level, except through cultural edu- many cultural events throughout his- Atlanta in the US, Adelaide in Aus- 06:15 QR1179 Departs: 11:35 Arrives: become the main currency for this of the extent of faith and its profound cation and understanding,” he said. tory that fortified the links between tralia, and Marrakech in Morroco. 13:45 – NEW QR1177 Departs: 16:15 kind of trading between commu- impact on cultural diplomacy and Today, more than ever, we need countries and people who sought, QA will soon offer service to Pisa, Arrives: 18:25. nities, including helping to create the ability to bring people together cultural diplomacy in our fight and achieved, the noble principle of respect for the arts and literature that and establish resounding peace in for the protection of human herit- mutual respect. The gift of cultural transcend geographic boundaries. the world through the dissemination age which is currently exposed to exchange is among these events “These products may be formed of universal values and the sharing vandalism, destruction and loot- where the will of communication in various cultural edifices that aim of ideas. Cultural diplomacy has no ing. Intolerant groups bent on “holy between people was embodied cen- to introduce unique societies to the real meaning without our belief in ignorance” have launched their war turies ago until it became the symbol cultures of different people, and I these core common values.” against the cultural and symbolic of rapprochement that has become recall in this regard, the esteemed “As much as cultural diplo- wealth of humanity in Mosul, Tim- universal throughout the world. Arab World Institute in Paris, in macy leads to the achievement of buktu – ‘the pearls of the desert’ -, The gifts between Charlemagne and which I contributed to its inception greater prosperity and understand- Libya and Palmyra, trying to spread Harun Al Rashid are a good example when I was an ambassador for my ing between nations, adversely, fear in the minds of the people who of the degree of cultural interaction country in Paris. This culturally fas- indifference towards it leads to the want peaceful coexistence and an that expresses appreciation between cinating institute played a prominent decline of global peace and security. end to these shameful and horrific cultures and mutual respect for cul- role in introducing French and Euro- Understanding such matters, a few acts, HE Dr. Al Kawari said. tural knowledge that has formed the peans to Arabic Culture and aided months ago during my participation Hence, one of the tasks of cul- so-called “culture of common things”. in the establishment of an open in the Avignon Forum in French Bor- tural diplomacy is to protect the The “gift of economic interaction” has exchange of dialogue between East deaux, I called for establishing an ancient heritage of humanity. The truly enhanced the convergence of and West,” HE Dr. Al Kawari said. international day of culture against German city of Bonn witnessed the East and West and spread tolerance He went on saying: “We have at terrorism and reiterated the message launch of Unesco’s programme for among people of different beliefs and the Western cultural institutes such I put forth in South Africa, Tunisia the protection of cultural heritage cultures. Officials at the event. HOME WEDNESDAY 27 JULY 2016 03 Turkish Airlines & Aqua Park donate prizes to ‘Asfar’

The programme received a huge competitions in cultural and general The Ramadan number of listeners. knowledge areas. Aqua Park supported the pro- Prepared by Hamed Aladdin radio programme gramme by contributing 250 free and presented by Ahmad Al Ali was produced by tickets, each costing QR180 and valid and Mohammed Al Enezi, the pro- until November 18 this year. gramme consists of several parts Qatar Charity in The prizes were distributed dur- such as Travelling through cities collaboration with ing 15 episodes, each consisting of of the world, journey into ancient five tickets allowing families to enjoy times, Exploring the great minds of Sawt AlKhaleej radio Aqua Park as a tourist destination in people who contributed to humanity station. Qatar this summer. development presenting key inven- Turkish Airlines offered pre- tions and social innovations. mium prizes for four winners in a The programme offers a number form of tickets awarded to lucky pro- of attractive information to the pub- The Peninsula gramme contributors. Each ticket lic listeners. For instance, presenting route is (Doha- Istanbul-Doha) and non-traditional unique projects valid until 2016-end. undertaken by QC such as, e-mobile Turkish Airlines also supported phone applications, and other youth DOHA: Aqua Park and Turkish Air- QC in setting up Iftar meals last initiatives that seek to develop the lines sponsored the prizes for the Ramadan in Nigeria covering 2,000 communities in innovative ways. winning participants in Ramadan beneficiaries as part of its social The programme seeks to dem- radio programme ‘Asfar’ prepared responsibility and community devel- onstrate the common values of all and produced by Qatar Charity (QC) opment efforts, supporting those in nations using virtual Travels through and broadcasted live on Sawt AlKha- need within Nigeria through the 27 countries where QC has field leej in Ramadan for two consecutive projects of QC. ‘Asfar’ is a live vari- offices and 73 countries where it years. ety radio programme offering rich offers its services.

Participants at the event. 04 WEDNESDAY 27 JULY 2016 HOME DFI picks four films by Qataris for QFF Spring 2016 grant

The Peninsula been selected for the grants presented compelling sketches of life in Qatar and demonstrate the creativity and talents of our emerging filmmakers,” said DFI CEO DOHA: The Doha Film Institute (DFI) has Fatma Al Remaihi. announced that four short films by Qatari The World is Blue is about Hend, a directors have been selected as grantees 19-year-old Qatari woman, who sees in of its Qatari Film Fund (QFF) Spring 2016 blue, and hears whispers that stop only Ashghal announces traffic diversions cycle. when she reads. Her mother believes that Out of 12 projects received, the final marrying off her daughter will cure this four that made the cut include The World strange condition. During her engagement The Peninsula The second closure will occur Thakhira Sewage Treatment plant centre of Othman Bin Affan Street is Blue by Amna Al Binali, Elevate by party, Hend struggles to decide whether along 251 metres of Ein Al Hlaitan Works and associated pipelines. between Al Huwaila and Ibn Amir Hamida Issa, Ya Hoota by Latifa Al Dar- to go through with the marriage, or keep Street on one direction of the road, Signage will be installed to indi- Streets will be closed and the two- wish and Abdulaziz Yousef, and Boy Meets her blue world and the voices in her head. so traffic will be diverted to Abu cate the closed and the open parts way traffic will be diverted to World by Naif Al Malki. Elevate tells the story of Latifa, a DOHA: In order to complete lay- Bakr Al Siddiq and Al Tawwash of the roads at the three locations, the opposite lane of the street, as Launched in 2015, the film fund is young Qatari woman in her 20s who is ing sewage pipes in Al Khor, the streets until mid-November 2016. as shown in the map. shown in the map. dedicated to supporting short and fea- always accompanied by Rosie, her Fili- Public Works Authority (Ashghal) Ashghal will implement a Ashghal will also implement The authority is implementing ture filmmaking by Qatari directors. It pino maid. One day, they get stuck in an has announced temporary road diversion on one direction of temporary traffic diversion on this temporary traffic diversion to is committed to the development of up elevator and find that, while they are iso- closures and traffic diversions Street 211 as well, extending from Othman Bin Affan Street, located enable the works of Stage 2 of the to four feature films, and the develop- lated from the material world, they are at three locations starting from Al Thakhira Main Road in front between Al Waab and Ibn Amir Roads and Infrastructure Project ment, production and post-production also liberated from social constraints. tomorrow. of the emergency entrance of Al streets. The traffic diversion will in Al Aziziya East. of up to eight short films annually. The Ya Hoota portrays the life of a curious The first closure takes place Khor Hospital. be implemented starting from Fri- For all diversions, Ashghal short film projects are chosen through little girl, who is determined to save the on Bilal Bin Rabah Street, where The traffic diversion will day until Saturday. will install road signs to advise two annual calls for projects for funding moon from a lunar apocalypse so she can part of the street will be fully last until August 16, and dur- During the diversion, one motorists of the closures and up to QR182,500 in total. find out what happens next in the story closed in both directions to lay ing this period motorists can use lane between Al Waab and Al diversions. The authority requests The grant will cover development, her grandmother tells her. As the catas- the pipes. Traffic will be diverted Industrial Roundabout 2 as an Huwaila Streets will be closed all road users to abide by the production, post-production, mentorship, trophe means there will be no moonlight, to Al Tamiyah Street and Al Arab alternative way. while the two-way traffic will speed limits and follow the road and equipment and production support the girl seeks out the mythological char- Street, and it will last until end of Closures will help laying sew- be diverted to the opposite lane, signs to ensure their and others from the Institute. acters that populate her grandmother’s October 2016. age rising mains, as part of Al which will remain open. The safety. “The Qatari Film Fund is one of stories to use their magical powers to our key initiatives to foster a culture of reach the moon. home-grown filmmaking and talent Boy Meets World narrates the story development. It offers the platform for of nine-year-old Jassim who lives in a Qatari filmmakers to develop their short time that is rapidly changing. He seems Petrol station nears completion and feature film projects with the support full of surprises, but to Jassim, becoming Continued from page 1 and guidance of the film professionals a superhero is his destined future, so he yesterday evening. They saw at the Institute. The short films that have works hard to achieve it. “The project is almost fin- a pick-up inside the facility, ished but I am not the right thinking the petrol station was person to talk about it,” said a already open but the pick-up safety officer of the contract- was unloading equipment for ing company developing the Al Sidra store. facility. “I thought the petrol sta- For a long time, motorists tion was already open when have urged authorities to open I saw the pick-up at a fuel this petrol station as soon as pumping machine,” said one possible to meet their needs. of the motorists. Two motorists were seen The safety officer guided going to the petrol station the motorists to exit. The petrol station in Souq Area in Doha downtown.

A still from “Our Time is Running Out” by Meriem Masraoua, a Qatari Film Fund 2015 grantee.

Participants at the farewell ceremony.

Qafco Pakistani staff bid farewell to colleague

The Peninsula moments they shared with Awan during his stay in Qatar. They extended good DOHA: Pakistanis wishes to him in his working at Qatar Ferti- future endeavours and lizer company (Qafco) appreciated his devotion in Mesaieed organised a and sincerity towards his function to bid farewell friends and colleagues. to collogue M A Awan Awan praised his from Islamabad who had colleagues and the man- worked for 34 years. agement for support he M Ayyaz Qazi was the received. chief guest of the func- He also thanked the tion; Furqan Ahmad Pakistani community in Paracha conducted the Qafco and said he was proceedings. leaving with fond mem- Ayyaz Qazi, Iqbal ories. M R Naqvi, M Abass Akhtar, Nawaz Akram and Furqan Paracha and William Anthony entertained the col- recalled the memorable leagues with poetry.

Qatar-Liberia ties reviewed

QNA

MONROVIA: Liberia’s President Ellen John- son Sirleaf yesterday met outgoing Qatari Ambassador to Liberia Mohamed Ismail Al Emadi. They discussed relations between the two coun- tries and ways of enhancing them. The Liberian President wished Al Emadi success in his future assign- ments and bilateral relations further development and prosperity, reports QNA. HOME WEDNESDAY 27 JULY 2016 05

Environment violation HMC tips to prevent viral hepatitis

diagnosis and key interventions. is shared by more than one person Ongoing activities include vacci- to inject intravenous drugs. Hamad Medical nation, blood and injection safety, “Hepatitis can also be caused Corporation is harm reduction and cutting-edge by the transfusion of contaminated treatment. blood or blood products, especially continuing to raise HMC’s Infectious Diseases Unit in places where blood is not tested awareness about Senior Consultant, Dr. Hussam Al properly; through a mother to her viral hepatitis to Soub (pictured), said HMC is on child during pregnancy; and by sex- the path towards eliminating viral ual contact,” he said, adding people achieving World hepatitis in Qatar. It has been imple- with hepatitis B can get infected with Health Organisation’s menting treatments with good results hepatitis D, resulting in more severe and there have been no recent major complications. Environment patrols have caught a cement mixer truck which strategy of incidences in the country. “If a person is infected with hep- dumped cement at an undesignated place in Umm Alafae and eliminating the “Every child born in Qatar is vac- atitis A and E, the infection will most transferred to concerned authorities, the Ministry of Municipality cinated against hepatitis B as part of likely go away on its own and with- and Environment said on its Twitter account. disease by 2030. the government’s childhood immu- out ongoing liver disease. Hepatitis nization programme. Vaccination B and C can become chronic and at birth is the reason for the marked The strategy describes the lead to cirrhosis and liver cancer,” decline in the prevalence of hepatitis health sector’s contribution to elim- he said, highlighting the importance The Peninsula B in countries that have implemented inating viral hepatitis as a public of regular check-ups for early detec- Rules for marine vessels the vaccine,” said Dr. Al Soub. health threat. It promotes synergies tion of hepatitis. Pregnant women Last year, WHO launched the first between viral hepatitis and other should be tested for hepatitis, so that global health sector strategy to elim- health issues and aligns the hepati- if they are infected, protective meas- The Peninsula life rafts, lifebuoys, boats and others) DOHA: Hamad Medical Corpora- inate viral hepatitis by 2030. It says tis response with global health and ures such as the hepatitis B vaccine for the number of passengers and the tion (HMC) is continuing to raise the disease is an international pub- development strategies, plans and and immunoglobulin can be given crew on board. awareness about preventing viral lic health challenge, comparable to targets. to the newborn. Otherwise, there is DOHA: The General Administra- They shall observe the sea borders hepatitis, which is vital to achieving other major communicable diseases, Dr. Al Soub said viral hepati- a 90 percent risk that the child will tion of Coasts & Borders Security has (maritime sea line) between the State World Health Organisation’s (WHO) including human immuno-deficiency tis is caused by the five viruses. become infected.” urged the crew of all vessels of all of Qatar and neighbouring countries strategy of eliminating the disease virus, tuberculosis and malaria. “Viral hepatitis is considered a Dr. Al Soub advised people types and sizes to abide by its rules. and shall not across or approach the by 2030. WHO describes viral hepatitis as an ‘silent killer’.” An infected person travelling to countries where viral The crew must produce their same. They must preserve the mari- Every July 28, HMC joins the inflammation of the liver caused by a may show limited or no symptoms. hepatitis is prevalent to observe identification documents and the time environment and avoid causing world to observe World Hepatitis viral infection which affects millions Symptoms include jaundice (yellow- precautions such as getting vacci- vessel’s documents and permits any type of maritime pollution, the Day, raising the understanding of of people worldwide and causes close ing of the skin and eyes), dark urine, nated at Mesaimeer Health Centre. at registration centres in Doha, Al Ministry of Interior said on its Face- viral hepatitis and highlighting the to 1.4 million deaths a year. extreme fatigue, nausea, vomiting “Other ways to avoid the disease are Safliya, Al Aaliya, Al Wakra, Al Khor book account. Marine vessels shall not importance of measures to prevent WHO says the strategy addresses and abdominal pain. to ensure proper hygiene and sani- and Al Ruwais. approach restricted areas, or oil and its spread. HMC ensures aware- all five hepatitis A, B, C, D and E Dr. Al Soub said hepatitis A and tation in living areas, safe drinking All marine vessels shall have all gas fields and platforms and shall have ness activities addressing viral viruses, with a focus on hepatitis B E are transmitted through contami- water and properly cooked food. It is necessary maritime communication the maritime positioning systems and hepatitis are a step towards elimi- and C owing to the relative public nated food or drinks. Hepatitis B and also advised to avoid food from street sets and safety equipment (jackets, rule of the road (ROR) systems. nation, greater awareness, increased health burden they represent. C can be contracted when a syringe vendors,” he added.

Qatar slams attacks on African Union Mission Cruise industry a focus area in coming years Continued from page 1 DOHA: Qatar expressed strong solidarity with Somalia and the dhow cruise and tours around the winter months, offering condemnation and denunciation mission of the African Union, Doha. tremendous opportunity for of the attack that targeted the area especially in light of its role in Two-thirds of the passen- The Qatar National Tourism Qatar’s tourism sector and around Mogadishu airport, result- establishing peace and stability gers disembarked and visited Sector Strategy 2030 identifies overall economy. QTA recently ing in many deaths and injuries in Somalia, and maintaining its tourist destinations, includ- the cruise industry as a focus signed an agreement with TUI among African Union peacekeep- unity and sovereignty, and stand- ing Museum of Islamic Art, area in coming years, with the Cruises through which the Ger- ing troops, private security forces ing with the people of Somalia. It Al Zubarah Fort, Souq Waqif, outlook for Qatar to become an man cruise liner will include and civilians. renewed Qatar’s stance rejecting Katara, The Pearl-Qatar, Al emerging cruise destination Qatar in its itineraries for the In a statement yesterday, the violence and terrorism, reports Shaqab and Doha Golf Club. exceptionally bright. The GCC 2017-18 season, bringing seven Foreign Ministry reiterated Qatar’s QNA. They also engaged in popular is among the top three cruise cruise ships with up to 17,500 activities such as desert safari, destinations worldwide during visitors to Qatar. 06 WEDNESDAY 27 JULY 2016 HOME / MIDDLE EAST

Sun-powered epic journey Saudi court Israel reopens gives death to key Palestine two for killing camp entrance army colonel Reuters

The UN agency for Palestinian DUBAI: A Saudi court sentenced Relief for refugees (UNRWA) on Monday said two men it said were Al Qaeda that by closing the camp, the army followers to death on charges of Palestinians who was “collectively punishing inno- decapitating a Saudi intelligence had to take a detour cent people for the acts of others”. service colonel in 2007, local “These closures create serious media reported yesterday. to reach Hebron. challenges for UNRWA’s humani- The men attacked Colonel tarian access, including the delivery Nasser Al Othman at his farm near of medical supplies, the removal of the city of Buraidah in northern refuse from the camps, and the daily Saudi Arabia, tied him up and sev- AFP movement of agency staff working ered his head because they viewed Solar Impulse 2, a solar-powered plane, piloted by Swiss pioneer Bertrand Piccardis, lands in Abu inside the camp,” it said. him as an apostate, online news Yesterday morning an AFP jour- Dhabi, with Sheikh Zayed mosque in the background, to complete its world tour flight yesterday in website sabq.org said, citing the nalist saw that Israeli soldiers had the United Arab Emirates. Solar Impulse 2 landed in the UAE to complete its epic journey to become court ruling. AL-FAWWAR: Israel reopened reopened the main checkpoint to the first sun-powered plane to circle the globe without a drop of fuel. Between 2003 and 2006, Al the main entrance to a Palestinian the camp, with residents able to Qaeda carried out a campaign camp in the occupied West Bank drive in and out for the first time of attacks in the country against yesterday after keeping it closed in weeks. Western and Saudi targets that for nearly a month in response to a Previously residents wanting to killed hundreds of people. series of attacks. travel to Hebron, usually just a few Since stamping out the insur- The United Nations had accused minutes’ drive away, said they had 13 dead in Somalia suicide bombings gency, Saudi Arabia has convicted the Israeli army of collectively pun- to take an hour-long back route. and sentenced hundreds of people ishing the 9,500 residents. Khalid Younes, head of the to prison or death for militancy. The Fawwar refugee camp near Fawwar Youth Centre, said he had Reuters Somalia’s western-backed govern- against “despicable acts of terrorism It executed dozens on January 2. Hebron had been closed off for at undergone emergency surgery on ment and rule the Horn of Africa that seek to destabilise” the country. In yesterday’s verdict a third least 26 days as part of measures his appendix during the closure. country according to Shariah law. “We remain committed to help- man was sentenced to 30 years in taken by the army after an attacker The ambulance had been forced MOGADISHU: Suicide bombers “At least 13 people — mostly ing Somalia progress along a path jail for attempting to kill the com- shot at an Israeli car on a nearby to take a much longer route than killed at least 13 people at the gates security forces — died in the two towards peace and prosperity and mander of emergency forces in road on July 1, causing a crash that normal to the hospital in Hebron, of the African Union’s main peace- car bomb blasts,” and 12 others were the defeat of terrorist groups, includ- Saudi Arabia’s northern Qassim killed the driver. he said. “Had I been half an hour keeping base in the Somali capital wounded, police officer Abdiqa- ing Al Shabaab,” he said. region, Dubai-based Al-Arabiya The shooter, who is believed to later my appendix would have burst yesterday, police said, in an attack dir Omar told Reuters. Al Shabaab, AMISOM said on Twitter it con- television channel said. be still at large, was not from Faw- and I could have died,” he said. claimed by the Islamist militants of which is linked to Al Qaeda, said it demned the “senseless attacks that The court ruling, published war but reportedly from the nearby The Israeli army said the closure Al Shabaab. set off two car bombs. aim to disrupt and cripple the lives by Al-Arabiya on its website, town of Dura. was “in accordance with security The force of the bombings shat- Police said the first attacker det- of ordinary Somalis”. There was no did not identify the three con- The shooting came a day after necessities”, citing “a significant tered windows at Mogadishu’s onated a car bomb and the second immediate comment from the United victed men. a Palestinian stabbed a 13-year- number of terror attacks” in the nearby airport, showered arriving tried to storm the base on foot, but Nations. A Justice Ministry spokesman old girl to death in her home in the area since October last year. passengers with glass and forced the was shot and exploded at the gate. People arriving on international confirmed the court verdict was Israeli settlement of Kiryat Arba on It said movement restrictions suspension of flights, police and wit- The guards were caught in the blast flights said the blasts shattered win- an initial ruling which was subject the outskirts of Hebron. were being gradually reduced, but nesses said. as they escorted UN personnel into dows in the airport buildings. to levels of appeal before it can be Also on July 1, police said a Pal- did not say whether the opening of The United States condemned the base, known as Halane. “We were greeted by two loud implemented. estinian woman tried to stab an the barrier would be permanent. the attack on the AMISOM peace- In a statement, White House blasts. The glass of the airport build- Death sentences must be Israeli guard in Hebron and was Younes said the closure had hurt keeping force’s base, the latest by the spokesman Ned Price said the ing fell on us,” said Ali Nur, who had signed by the King before they shot dead. the camp economically. militant group that wants to topple US stood with Somalia in its fight just got off a plane from Nairobi. are carried out. Wall to feature works of young Qatari artists

The Peninsula The “Aspire Art of Movement” project reflects the universal appeal of sport and art as subjects that can be DOHA: Aspire Zone Foundation (AZF), understood by people of all nationali- in collaboration with the Ministry of ties and backgrounds. AZF has launched Culture and Sports’ Youth Art Cen- the project to recognise the strong effect tre (YAC), recently completed a series that art can have on human emotions, of workshops ahead of the launch of and its ability to leave positive, lasting “Aspire Art of Movement,” an art exhi- impressions about sport. bition of 12 young Qatari artists. Commenting on the success of the The workshops follow the recent workshops, Nasser Al Hajri, Director agreement between AZF and YAC to of Marketing at Aspire Zone, said: “The Final workshop of the Aspire Art of Movement. work together to decorate a 455-metre initiative reflects the commitment of wall in the vicinity of the Aspire Zone both organisations to encourage tal- sports complex, featuring a number ented young Qataris in the fields of sport of paintings by young Qatari artists and art. The project will give them the reflecting themes such as movement opportunity to exhibit their work out- and ambition in sports. side of traditional gallery spaces.

Bataan Dukhan’s Rodel Mallari is unfazed by four defenders swarming over him. Bataan down Manila to earn finals berth

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DOHA: The heroics of Bryan Tolentino, including perfect conversion at the free throw line in the dying seconds, saved the day for Bataan Dukhan to escape a cliffhanger victory over Manila Red Apple, 72-68, to seal their ticket for the championship rounds of the Ooredoo Ambassador 2016 on Friday. Tolentino pulled off a jumper to equalise the game 64-64, with 2:02 left and another basket to take a 2-point lead with 1: 18 left but Manila Red Apple’s Charlie Herradura bounced back by completing two charity shots from a quick foul by Rodel Mallari. The former NU Bulldog, Ballers Bataan Dukhan triggerman, however, continued to be unstoppable after he converted another jumper and perfect con- version from the free throw line he executed in just 20 seconds differential to seal a comfortable four- point lead, 70-66. Manila’s Sandie Limin and Kemuel Proceso tried to inch closer with just a 2-point deficit as they sep- arately contributed on split charities but Bataan’s Rey Solomon answered back with another perfect conversion from the free throw line before the final buzzer sounded. MIDDLE EAST WEDNESDAY 27 JULY 2016 07 Turkey widens crackdown on coup plotters

orchestrating the attempted power grab and In an op-ed in the New York Times, have launched a crackdown on his suspected Gulen pleads with US not Gulen wrote that if members of his “Hizmet” Two generals based followers. More than 60,000 soldiers, police, (Service) network had been involved in the in Afghanistan judges and civil servants have been arrested, to extradite him to Turkey attempted coup they had betrayed his ide- suspended or put under investigation. als, saying Erdogan’s accusations revealed detained in Dubai. The religious affairs directorate removed Anatolia “his systematic and dangerous drive towards another 620 staff including preachers and one-man rule”. instructors in the Holy Quran yesterday, Almost two thirds of Turks believe Gulen Reuters bringing to more than 1,100 the number of NEW YORK: The man accused of mas- was behind the coup attempt, according to a people it has purged since the July 15 coup terminding and leading a recent bloody poll released yesterday. The Andy-Ar survey attempt. coup attempt in Turkey, penned an Op-Ed showed nearly 4 percent blamed the United Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said for the New York Times on Monday to ask States or foreign powers and barely 2 percent ISTANBUL/ANKARA: Turkish special forces two ambassadors, currently Ankara-based, the US not to extradite him to Turkey to blamed Erdogan. backed by helicopters, drones and the navy had also been removed. Former Istanbul gov- face charges. On July 15, rogue soldiers comman- hunted a remaining group of commandos ernor Huseyin Avni Mutlu was detained and Fetullah Gulen, leader of Fetullah deered fighters jets, helicopters and tanks thought to have tried to capture or kill Pres- his house searched. Terrorist Organisation, argued he was a to close bridges and try to seize airports. They ident Recep Tayyip Erdogan during a failed “There is no institution which this struc- valuable partner to Washington and should bombed parliament, police headquarters and coup, as a crackdown on suspected plotters ture has not infiltrated,” Erdogan’s son-in-law, not be sent back to his country of origin, other key buildings in their bid for power. At widened yesterday. Energy Minister Berat Albayrak, said in a tel- where he is wanted on charges relating to least 246 people were killed, many of them More than 1,000 members of the secu- evised interview, referring to Gulen’s network the July 15 failed coup that resulted in the civilians, and 2,000 wounded. Around a rity forces were involved in the manhunt for of followers. deaths of 246 people and more than 2,000 third of Turkey’s roughly 360 serving gen- Republican People’s Party leader the 11 rogue soldiers in the hills around the “Every institution is being assessed and injuries. erals have been detained since the abortive Mediterranean coastal resort of Marmaris, will be assessed,” he said. The response from coup, more than 100 of them already charged Kemal Kilicdaroglu (left) meets Security where Erdogan was holidaying on the night the Turkish authorities would, he said, be involvement and says the coup may have been pending trial. Two Turkish generals based in General Directorate Special Operations of the coup bid, officials said. “just” and would not amount to a witch-hunt. orchestrated by Erdogan himself to justify a Afghanistan were detained in Dubai, CNN Department Chief Turan Aksoy during Erdogan and the government blame US- Gulen, who has lived in self-imposed crackdown, a suggestion the president has Turk television said yesterday, citing diplo- his visit to the Turkish Police Special based Muslim cleric Fethullah Gulen for exile in the United States since 1999, denies roundly condemned. matic sources. Operations Centre, yesterday.

Palestine weighs suing UK over Syria regime tightens Balfour Declaration grip on rebels in Aleppo AFP

AFP RAMALLAH: Palestinian leaders are seeking Arab League support for a complaint they intend to file BEIRUT: Syrian govern- against Britain for its 1917 Balfour ment forces yesterday seized a Declaration backing a Jewish rebel-held neighbourhood on homeland in Palestine. the northwestern outskirts of “Almost a century has passed Aleppo, tightening their siege of since 1917,” Palestinian foreign the opposition-controlled parts minister Riyad Al Malki said in an of the city, a monitor said. address to an Arab League meet- The government also car- ing in Mauritania, seen by AFP ried out renewed barrel bomb yesterday. attacks on opposition-held dis- “On the basis of this prom- tricts, a day after bombardments ise made by a party which did that killed at least 24 people, the not possess (the land) to a party Syrian Observatory for Human undeserving of it, hundreds of Rights said. thousands of Jews from Europe The Britain-based moni- Residents inspect a damaged site after an air strike on Aleppo’s and elsewhere came to settle in tor said loyalist troops had full rebel-held Al Mashad neighbourhood, yesterday. Palestine at the expense of our control of the Leramun dis- people, whose ancestors have lived trict after heavy clashes, and remaining route into the rebel- reporting heavy air strikes in the for millennia on the soil of our reported fighting for neighbour- held eastern neighbourhoods, area and ongoing clashes. land,” he said in Monday’s speech ing Bani Zeid, which is also held effectively placing them under The monitor had no imme- delivered on behalf of Palestinian by rebels. siege. diate toll in the fighting. president Mahmoud Abbas. The two areas have been Opposition forces have Government forces effec- Malki did not say to which used by rebels to launch rockets responded by firing barrages of tively severed the opposition’s body a complaint would be made. into government-held districts in missiles into government dis- Castello Road supply route on Israeli foreign ministry chief the west of the city. tricts, killing scores of civilians. July 7, when they advanced to Dore Gold called the proposal “a Aleppo has been roughly “The importance of captur- within firing range. desperate effort to delegitimise divided between govern- ing Leramun and Bani Zeid is to They have tightened the Israel”, on his Twitter account. ment control in the west and stop the missile fire and also to encirclement of the rebel- The declaration said the Brit- rebel control in the east since further tighten the siege,” said held east since then, taking ish government “view with favour mid-2012. Observatory director Rami Abdel parts of the road itself and the establishment in Palestine of In recent weeks, regime Rahman. prompting food shortages and a national home for the Jewish advances around the city’s out- He said government forces spiralling prices in opposition people”. skirts have severed the only had now surrounded Bani Zeid, neighbourhoods. Libya, France row over troop presence

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TRIPOLI: The head of Libya’s unity government has asked for an official explanation from Paris about the presence of French troops in the conflict-ridden coun- try, a statement said yesterday. Fayez Al Sarraj told French ambassador Antoine Sivan on Monday that their presence in the country’s east was “a violation of international customs”, his government said on its Facebook page. Sarraj asked for an explanation from the French government at a meeting in Mauritania where the prime minister-designate was attending an Arab summit, the statement said. His comments came after France’s President Fran- cois Hollande confirmed last week that his country had soldiers in Libya, after three French troops were killed there during a mission to gather intelligence. Ras Laffan Rival militias have been vying for power in the oil- Ad-Dahirah rich country since the overthrow of longtime dictator Muammar Gaddafi in 2011. The Government of National Accord (GNA) headed by Sarraj, which is the result of a UN-brokered power-shar- ing agreement in December, has been striving to assert Al Khawr its authority amid the chaos. France recognises the GNA, but also supports forces that are loyal to a parliament and government based in the country’s east which are refusing to recognise and cede power to the UN-backed administration. These forces led by General Khalifa Haftar have for the past two years been fighting armed groups including the Islamic State jihadist organisation in the city of Benghazi, located 1,000 kilometres east of Tripoli. Forces loyal to the GNA have meanwhile been fight- ing to retake the city of Sirte from IS, after the jihadists overran the city — 450 kilometres east of the capital — in June last year. 08 WEDNESDAY 27 JULY 2016 VIEWS

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EDITORIAL MH370: Deliberate act? Shouldn’t France support After myriad theories and conjectures about the disappearance of MH370, the suspicion seems to have fallen on the captain of the doomed jet. the legitimate govt in Libya? Australian investigators have found that Zaharie Ahmad Shah had used his home-built flying Asimulator to chart the route taken by the plane after it veered from its path. of Haftar and his followers have towards modernisation and The Boeing 777-200ER was on its way from Kuala Lumpur posed security challenges to the What is certain is development but they also con- coalition government. As a con- stituted total failures even in their to Beijing when it lost contact with air traffic control an hour sequence the country remains that helping the attempts to develop their coun- into flight on March 8, 2014.What followed over a year were divided with no national army wrong parties in tries economically, politically conspiracy theories, claims by family members of the 239 with sufficiently widespread and technologically following victims, counterclaims by Malaysian authorities and strained capability to keep tight control Libya, i.e. General the Western liberal model. China-Malaysia relations. Over two-thirds of those on board of its vast boarders. Khalifa Haftar What is certain is that help- were Chinese. During the last few years, the and his gang, ing the wrong parties in Libya, i.e. initiatives to articulate a moder- General Khalifa Haftar and his More than two years of scouring the oceans for the debris ate yet efficient alternative to will further the gang, will further the destabili- has not yielded many clues. Small parts of the plane found in the By Dr Noureddine Miladi what has been perceived as ‘reli- destabilisation of sation of Libya. The Libyan people Indian Ocean have not led investigators gious extremism’ in the region protested last week against the to the cause of the disaster. has become undoubtedly urgent. Libya. The Libyan French intervention for this very The captain’s The disappearance of MH370 The development of the so called people protested reason. What they are calling for spawned wild conspiracy theories — eports about the presence group Daesh is an illustration last week against is that European powers should role if from those that implicated the North of French Special Forces of how desperate this alterna- pledge their support to the legit- any, in the in Libya have started to tive must be urgently sought in the French imate government, militarily or Korean regime to the ones that held emerge since February Libya. The media have proven otherwise. Haftar has been sim- disappearance United States responsible for the R2016. French newspaper Le Monde effective tools in the formation intervention for this ply on the opposite site of political of the doomed disaster. Lack of information and revealed at that time that a detach- and development of Daesh. New very reason. legitimacy. clumsy crisis management by the ment was aiding the retired General technologies have extended the France has been facing hor- flight needs to Malaysian government fed rumours. Khalifa Haftar against Islamic State spaces of influence for the cir- rific attacks on its soil during be probed. Ties between Malaysia and China forces from a base at Benghazi culation and negotiation of their the last few weeks. Extremist airport. However since then the discourse. Such unprecedented of the time attributed to vari- groups such as Daesh are report- suffered as a large number of Chinese French government kept denying conditions have led to the emer- ous problems that the Arab and edly responsible for nurturing families to which the victims belonged the existence of such forces or at gence of a multiplicity in religious Muslim world has been facing, the perpetrators. The barbaric turned desperate after weeks of waiting in a hotel. best refusing to comment on such authorities and the absence of a but to some it has been consid- attack targeting worshippers in To point a finger at the captain of the jet is not unusual after an involvement in Libya. unified establishment able to ered a sign of a renewed clash of one of Paris churches on 26 July investigators seemed to have exhausted all options of finding the Yet the death of three Spe- earn an overwhelming legitimacy civilizations. is another horrific crime against truth. Pilot suicide is not something unheard of. It was only last cial Forces soldiers on 13 July in among the populace. However I argue that, con- peaceful civilians. year that the pilot of a Germanwings plane flew it into the French a helicopter crash forced François On another note, during the trary to the claim that these One can argue that the for- Hollande to admit their death last few decades there has been a groups emerged as part of de- eign policy of France should Alps killing everyone on board. He was suffering from depression after successive media reports. great deal of discussion regarding westernisation project in the probably be reconsidered. It has and probably took pleasure in taking so many lives. Social media activists from Libya the emergence of Islamic groups. region, in fact, they have gained become evident in various part It was heard in the aftermath of the tragedy that Shah was as well as in France had widely Among most of the research credibility due to the absence of of the Arab world that terrorism unhappy about the jailing of Malaysian leader Anwar Ibrahim. circulated images from a Russian- centres, academic quarters and a thriving civil society in parts does not thrive in a democratic The responsibility of the captain of a jetliner is immense. It made Mi-17 helicopter gunship policy making bodies this phe- of Arab world which is willing atmosphere. Daesh and its asso- doesn’t only include flying the plane from the origin to the and among the dead in the crew nomenon has been given various to open up the opportunity for ciates are doomed to fail if were white Europeans. The Pres- terminologies such as ‘Islamic freedom of expression and organ- democracy, justice and freedom destination but also encompasses several technical and ethical ident appeared the day after to extremism’, ‘political Islam’, isation and accommodate diverse of speech prevail in the war-torn issues. The captain, it is said, is the king of the aircraft. He has announce that ‘Three of our sol- ‘radical Islam’, ‘Islamic funda- ideological and religious differ- countries of the Arab region. ultimate say in steering the plane to its destination and taking all diers, who were involved in these mentalism’, ‘Islamism’, ‘Islamists’, ences. Yemen, Iraq, Syria, Libya major decisions. The safety of passengers, freight and the plane operations, have been killed in a ‘Islamic terrorism’ etc. The rea- and Egypt are cases in point. Dr Noureddine Miladi is Profes- is entrusted with the captain. helicopter accident… they died sons for the development of Such dictatorships ruling them sor of Media and Communication. Shah’s sister, however, has denied that he would have during dangerous intelligence such groups, including the chal- in the region have been consid- He can be reached via e-mail: [email protected] deliberately crashed the plane. Without sufficient evidence, it is operations...” lenges they pose, has been most ered not only stumbling blocks What made the French gov- well nigh impossible to say that the captain took down the plane. ernment deny their death in the However, the finding about the simulator lends credence to this beginning and then confess the theory. Investigators should do as much as possible to dig deep loss? into this and find out the truth. Before delving into any fur- ther details, some facts need clarification. Most important of which is that since the fall of the Gaddafi regime, Libya has been in a state of chaos. After five years of political turmoil, a unity govern- Quote of the day ment recently formed. However there currently exists a parallel We are confronted with government in the Eastern part a group, Daesh, which of Libya led by retired general Khalifa Haftar. The latter does has declared war on us not recognise the legitimate gov- and we vow to wage war ernment in Tripoli and has been against IS by every means engaged in a war with Daesh within the law. (IS) and other groups to control Benghazi. Daesh has been attempting since 2011 to take control of parts Francois Hollande of Libya due to its vast boarders French President as well as oil riches. The grow- ing influence of this terror group Libyans view the remains of a helicopter which crashed killing three French Special Forces soldiers as well as the military capability fighting in support of General Haftar.

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parliamentary system where the party leadership can decide, after a brief inter- necine squabble, who gets to sit in the big chair. In American politics, you have to actually get elected. It’s not enough to be effective at party politics, or even a wizard at policy. You have to actually be good at making people like you. Some- thing that Clinton has never shown much aptitude for. Being only middling likable myself, I’m certainly sympathetic. But you see, this is one reason that I am not running for president, and why, if I ever suggested By Megan McArdle such a daft thing, I would hope that the Bloomberg people around me would stage a tactful yet firm intervention. Instead, everyone around her rushed to enable her dream — and put the party f Trump wins (or comes close),” Vox in a position where it now has a real shot corresepondent Tim Lee writes, at making her the woman who lost the “liberals are going to need a better Oval Office, not just to Barack Obama, answer than writing half the elec- but also to Donald Trump, a man who torate off as racist.” clearly struggled over whether to dis- IAs the Democratic National Conven- tance himself from the Ku Klux Klan; a tion lurches off to a chaotic start, let me man who stage-managed his own con- offer one answer: Hillary Clinton is a ter- vention into a series of own-goals, from rible, terrible candidate. his wife’s plagiarised speech to the sight Don’t get me wrong: Trump is a ter- of a primary rival getting booed off the rible candidate too. Both of them have stage; a man who started off his post-con- appallingly high unfavorable ratings, vention campaign by rambling about a and enough name recognition that those theorized connection between said pri- unfavorables aren’t likely to change all mary rival’s dad and the man who shot that much. President Kennedy. But the Republican Party can at Bill Clinton could have defeated least say that their problem candidate Trump with one hand tied behind his was foisted upon them when a series back, a bag over his head, and a debil- of cosmically unlikely decisions by no- itating case of laryngitis. His wife is, at hope candidates split the party’s normal this point, struggling to hold even. I still factions just long enough for Trump to think she’s a favourite to win. But it never consolidate what was left over. The Dem- should have been close enough for any- ocrats chose Clinton. one to care about the size of Trump’s Indeed, her party actively beat back post-convention bounce. Delegates hold up signs in support of Hillary Clinton on Day One of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells alternatives, funneling all the money and Notice that I haven’t even gotten to the the attention to Clinton, who brought all e-mails — a story that broke in March of Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. the well-known Clinton baggage with last year, the point at which it was still, if her, and sadly, did not bring any of her barely, possible for someone to sit down husband’s charm, charisma, or skill at and say “for the good of the party, I’m of the political parties. uninterrupted rule. I cannot count will be a lot of reasons, and a lot of blame working an audience. afraid you need to develop a serious Decades of “good government” the number of liberals who solemnly to go around. But one factor, and some Before I go on, I should stop and say: health issue that will require you to drop reforms have systematically stripped assured me that there was not going to much deserved blame, will be the deci- this is not about whether Clinton would out of the race.” the power that parties once had: to be a Republican president in 2016, or sion to anoint Clinton as the candidate be a good president. This is about get- Instead, the left half of the polit- control money, to control committee any other year in the foreseeable future, long before the primary had even started. ting to the Oval Office in the first place. ical spectrum solemnly agreed with assignments, to control how much pork because demographics. I don’t blame Clinton for this, because We are not living under a themselves that this was a non-story, politicians get to brag about to the vot- These freelance demographers failed upwardly mobile politicians like her all a three-day wonder, nothing for us to ers back home. to note that these sorts of demographic think they have what it takes to become worry about. What’s left is a hollow shell that predictions have been made before, and president, and they do their utmost to get Bill Clinton could have defeated I am sympathetic to this decision cannot effectively respond to either broken down before, as one or more solid themselves into that coveted job. Trump with one hand tied behind only because by that point there was no grassroots insurgencies or to outsize demographic groups suddenly started But there were a lot of people who one else, the entire machine of Demo- figures who effectively turn the party switching to the other party. ought to have known better. Either they his back, a bag over his head, and cratic politics having been turned into apparatus to their own ends. The true believers also tended to for- didn’t, or they didn’t act on that knowl- a debilitating case of laryngitis. a purpose-built vehicle for the Clinton If you think, as I do, that parties play get that these predictions were about the edge. If Clinton doesn’t manage to pull candidacy. a vital role in organizing political action future. At this moment, those old white this out, that decision will haunt them His wife is, at this point, struggling But why did the Democratic power toward coherent goals and long-term folks are still breathing, and voting. for years to come. to hold even. I still think she’s a brokers settle on Clinton back then? She accountability, that’s something that So demographics don’t guarantee a could easily have ended up facing a much should worry you. win. Neither did the Republicans’ choice. The writer is a Bloomberg View favourite to win. But it never should more viable opponent, like Scott Walker My other working theory is sim- She and Trump are in a dead heat. She’ll columnist. She wrote for the Daily Beast, have been close enough for anyone or Marco Rubio or John Kasich. ply that the left committed the cardinal almost certainly pull away again when Newsweek, the Atlantic and the Econo- to care about the size of Trump’s How can we explain this? For one sin known as “reading your own press she gets her own convention bounce. mist and founded the blog Asymmetrical thing, I think Clinton’s candidacy — like releases.” The left loved the “demograph- But again: It should never have been Information. She is the author of “The post-convention bounce. Trump’s candidacy, in its own, very dif- ics is destiny” arguments that seemed this close. Up Side of Down: Why Failing Well Is the ferent way — points to the fatal weakness to promise them a glorious future of If Trump wins the presidency, there Key to Success.” Government’s privacy rights don’t exceed public’s

give the public access to the gov- police and town clerk of Galloway The court admitted that public law enforcement. ernment’s records of who contacted Township for a two-week period in officials could redact the metadata In other words, the police have whom, and when? June of that year. Paff says he doesn’t to avoid disclosing any confiden- something like the same privacy As if on cue, lawyers represent- remember exactly why he chose tial information. But it said that interests in their communications ing local New Jersey officials gave that period, but the information- the redaction process would be too metadata that you and I should have an answer that echoes the con- technology specialist in charge of burdensome. in ours. cerns that privacy advocates have the records testified that the period The reality in the information age Although the US Court of been raising for years about meta- corresponded to an internal inves- is that disclosing metadata can give a Appeals for the Second Circuit data: they said you could figure out tigation by the police chief. smart interpreter almost all the infor- vindicated Snowden in 2015 by so much information from meta- A local trial court ordered the mation needed to figure out what’s holding that the metadata col- data that it would compromise town to release the records after being said. lection program was unlawful in confidentiality. the IT person testified that he could That’s exactly why the National going beyond statutory author- By Noah Feldman “There is a great deal of concern generate the record in two or three Security Agency was so eager to isation, courts have been slow to Bloomberg about citizens finding out who the minutes. gather metadata in the first place. recognize a fundamental privacy chiefs of police are communicating The judge not only reasoned Properly analyzed, metadata reveals interest in metadata. with, and with what frequency,” the that the material was covered by a network or web of relationships. The New Jersey case gives the lawyers told reporters. the state’s open records law, he also Frequency and duration of state Supreme Court a chance to send hen it comes to metadata, “A list of all the people a chief gave short shrift to concerns about messages deepen the picture. The the message that metadata deserves What makes the is turnabout fair play? of police is communicating with compromising the confidentiality actual content of what people have to be private. case so piquant WThe New Jersey Supreme could compromise investigations of investigations, noting that the to say becomes almost unimpor- What would be perverse would Court will decide that question in a and reveal the identities of victims request would provide “access to tant, because it can be inferred be to give government commu- is that, as Edward fiendishly clever case brought by a of crimes and witnesses while an no more than the sender/receiver/ from the circumstances and the nications greater protection than Snowden’s leaks libertarian who is demanding the investigation is unfolding.” date/time of emails” on the dates information. those we should rightfully enjoy as e-mail logs of town officials under That’s correct, of course — and it’s requested. For these reasons, the public individuals. revealed, the the state’s Open Public Records Act. also the point of the lawsuit. The case A state appellate court reversed. almost certainly shouldn’t be able to The constitutional right to pri- federal government What makes the case so piquant was brought by John Paff, chairman Its reasoning was highly formalis- get access to the metadata of police vacy under the Fourth Amendment is that, as Edward Snowden’s leaks of the Open Government Advocacy tic. It held that because the public communications. applies to “the people,” not the engaged in revealed, the federal government Project of the New Jersey Libertar- records act only requires disclosure The patterns and networks of government. bulk metadata engaged in bulk metadata collection ian Party. of existing records, and there was no police communication would be collection under under a questionable interpretation His position is being supported by existing metadata list, there was no of tremendous use to enterprising The writer is a Bloomberg View of the Foreign Intelligence Surveil- the New Jersey American Civil Lib- obligation to disclose it. criminals. Redaction might appear columnist. He is a professor of con- a questionable lance Act. erties Union as well as the Electronic Given that the e-mails exist and to solve the problem of a particular stitutional and international law interpretation of the The authorization relied on for Frontier Foundation, an important are preserved, and that the meta- individual’s privacy interests. at Harvard University and was a the data collection has since expired, privacy watchdog. data can be generated electronically But that’s not the real prob- clerk to US Supreme Court Jus- Foreign Intelligence but the legal principle remains. The In 2013, Paff requested a log of in seconds, the argument was pretty lem with mass disclosure of police tice David Souter. His books include Surveillance Act. New Jersey lawsuit in effect asks: if e-mails — sender, recipient, date clearly intended to solve the confi- metadata. The true danger lies in “Cool War: The Future of Global metadata isn’t that private, why not and subject — made by the chief of dentiality problem. compromising the effectiveness of Competition”.

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unanimous decision even endorsed debut at the meeting, hosted by the Death penalty tops by China, its economic lifeline and 10-member Association of Southeast Pyongyang’s actions diplomatic shield. Asian Nations (Asean). new Philippine present a very serious But Pyongyang has continued to Kerry, who has held a flurry carry out missile launches -- most of closed-door meetings with his Congress agenda threat, not just to recently last week -- in a bid to prove regional counterparts over the last this region but to that sanctions are ineffective in curb- two days, said efforts to denuclearise MANILA: The newly ing its weapons development. the Korean peninsula had dominated convened Philippine Con- international peace “Together we are determined... to discussions. gress heard a proposal and security: Kerry make absolutely certain that DPRK “(The) issue that came up in on Tuesday to re-impose (North Korea) understands that there nearly every meeting I had so far this the death penalty for are real consequences for these week is the provocative and deeply “heinous crimes”, giving actions,” US Secretary of State John concerning behaviour of the DPRK,” priority to President Rod- AFP Kerry said on the sidelines of a meet- he said. rigo Duterte’s push for ing of Asian nations in Laos. “North Korea’s actions present a capital punishment in its Analysts say this year’s tests have very serious threat, not just to this first legislative session. VIENTIANE: The United States shown the North making progress region but to international peace and The death penalty bill warned North Korea yesterday of towards its goal of developing a security.” was received the same “real consequences” if it continues credible strike threat against the US Later yesterday afternoon, six- US Secretary of State John Kerry (right) talks with an aide as he attends day Duterte took office on nuclear and missile tests in defiance mainland, adding urgency to Wash- party members -- the US, China, the Regional Security Forum (ARF) on the sidelines of Asean annual June 30, and it cites illicit of UN sanctions, as the international ington’s warnings. Japan, Russia and bothKoreas -- were ministerial meeting in Vientiane, yesterday. sales and use of drugs community moves to rein it in. The issue has dominated this among those attending the ASEAN as the root cause of “the Pyongyang carried out its forth week’s talks in Vientiane, a rare Regional Forum (ARF), a security Tokyo all insist Pyongyang must nuclear testing “cannot be tolerated”. most perverse and atro- nuclear test in January, followed by opportunity for the six parties meeting that groups most of Asia. first make tangible steps towards In a briefing afterwards, foreign cious crimes”. a series of ballistic missile launches involved in stalled talks on ending The nuclear threat from the denuclearisation. ministry spokesman Yasuhisa Kawa- Introduced by two that sent tensions soaring across East North Korea’s nuclear programme North was expected to feature At a regional meeting preced- mura said the grouping had “made lawmakers, including a Asia and beyond. to be in the same room. strongly, with Beijing likely to press ing ARF which excluded the North’s strong demands North Korea should house speaker allied with In response the UN Security The North’s new foreign minis- for a revival of the talks last held in envoy, Japan’s Foreign Minister refrain from any further provocative Duterte, the bill cites the Council slapped North Korea with ter and former nuclear negotiator Ri 2008. Fumio Kishida told ministers that actions and comply with UN security need for a war on crime its toughest sanctions to date in a Yong-Ho was making his diplomatic But Washington, Seoul and Pyongyang’s continuing missile and resolutions”. and argues that existing laws were not a deterrent and had “emasculated” the S Africa confirms sum criminal justice system. Two dead in Zuma should repay Lagos petrol tanker fire Reuters Zuma has previously said he would pay back some of the money LAGOS: Two people were used to refurbish the sprawling killed and several hurt JOHANNESBURG: South Afri- Nkandla residence, which is in Kwa- when a stationary pet- ca’s constitutional Court yesterday Zulu-Natal province. rol tanker exploded approved Treasury’s recommen- In 2014, Public Protector Thuli after being rammed by dation that President Jacob Zuma Madonsela, whose office is a a speeding vehicle on a should pay $541,362 for non-secu- constitutionally mandated anti- busy road in Lagos, an rity upgrades to his private Nkandla corruption watchdog, identified a emergency official said home. swimming pool, cattle enclosure, yesterday. The Constitutional Court in chicken run, amphitheatre and visi- “The accident hap- Africa’s most industrialised coun- tor centre as non-security items that pened on Monday evening try in March ordered Zuma to pay Zuma must pay for. around Cele bus stop. back some of the $16 million of state Estimates from Madonsela’s The petrol-laden tanker money spent upgrading his private report had pegged the bill at around caught fire on impact home, and asked the Treasury to 10 million rand. after a vehicle on high work out a “reasonable cost”. Discontent with Zuma’s leader- speed rammed into it,” In a letter dated July 26 to the ship, fanned partly by the Nkandla Ibrahim Farinloye of the lawyers involved in the case, the saga, has risen ahead of local elec- National Emergency Man- court said it “signifies, with effect tions next week. agement Agency said. from the date of this letter, its Zuma’s African National Con- “The driver and the approval of the amount of 7,814,155 gress has also been blamed for record conductor were burnt rand.” unemployment and a looming reces- without recognition while A protester holds placards reading 'save MU', one of the inmates on death row, and 'Jokowi (Indonesia's Zuma has 45 days, excluding sion and analysts say the party, which several other people were President Joko Widodo) let MU live' during a demonstration against the death penalty in front of the weekends and public holidays, to has been in power since the end of injured in the ensuing presidential palace in Jakarta, yesterday. pay back the money, according to white-minority rule in 1994, is likely stampede,” he said. the court’s ruling in March. to face a stern test at the polls. Indonesia to hold executions on Friday

Reuters “We were invited to meet with show Indonesians are largely in 5 Malaysian sailors allegedly officials from the attorney general’s favour of capital punishment. office today who told us the execu- Last year, Australia recalled its JAKARTA: Indonesia will execute tions will take place on Friday,” Raza envoy to Jakarta, and Brazil said it several people including a Paki- said yesterday.. was shocked and was evaluating ties abducted by Philippine rebels stani on Friday, a Pakistani embassy A spokesman for the attorney after their citizens were executed. official said yesterday, its first exe- general’s office declined to com- But President Widodo has dis- cutions since last year when it put to ment on any time frame. regarded diplomatic pressure and AFP “The five tugboat crew have In May, the Abu Sayyaf released death 14 people, most of them foreign Pakistan on Monday urged Indo- vowed to ramp up a war on drugs in been kidnapped by the kidnap-for- 14 Indonesian sailors who had been drug convicts, sparking an interna- nesia to stay Ali’s execution, citing what is among Southeast Asia’s big- ransom group from the southern kidnapped in two high-seas raids, tional outcry. concern that his 2005 trial had been gest markets for narcotics. KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s police Philippines,” he said, confirming attacks that prompted Indonesia, Indonesian officials have said unfair. The executions will take place chief said yesterday that five tugboat reports. Malaysia and the Philippines to 16 people will be executed this year, Ali will make a last-ditch attempt at a maximum security prison on crew missing since last week were The Abu Sayyaf, a loose network launch joint patrols. including citizens of Nigeria, Zimba- to escape the death penalty by Nusakambangan Island in Central abducted by the Philippine militant of Islamic militants that has earned Formed in the 1990s, the Abu bwe and Pakistan, though they have appealing directly to Indonesian Java but it is not clear how many group Abu Sayyaf, which is notorious millions of dollars from kidnappings Sayyaf is a radical offshoot of a not confirmed any more details. President Joko Widodo for clem- prisoners will face the firing squad for repeated kidnappings in waters in recent years, has been blamed for Muslim separatist insurgency in Syed Zahid Raza, charge ency, Raza said. this week. between the two nations. a recent burst of abductions. the south of the mainly Catholic d’affaires at the Pakistani embassy in Indonesia says it is facing a Authorities have not given a The five Malaysians were kid- In April and June the group Philippines. Jakarta, said the embassy had been “drugs emergency” and has vowed breakdown of the numbers of for- napped from their vessel on July 18 beheaded two Canadian tourists Its leaders have pledged alle- informed about the imminent exe- no mercy for traffickers. Its execu- eigners on death row but citizens of off the coast of the Malaysian state of after ransom demands were not met, giance to the Islamic State group, but cution of the Pakistani, Zulfikar Ali, tions by firing squad have caused France, Britain and the Philippines Sabah on Borneo island, Inspector- and a Malaysian man was beheaded analysts say the Abu Sayyaf mainly convicted of smuggling drugs. outrage overseas though surveys are known to be among them. Gen of Police Khalid Abu Bakar said. last year. focuses on lucrative kidnappings.

Dhaka arrests two more 19 die in knife attack at Japan care centre over boy’s brutal killing AFP Authorities identified the AFP been employed -- was being attacker as Satoshi Uematsu and punished for using the device said he had worked at the care to remove the bits of cotton that SAGAMIHARA: A man who had centre for mentally disabled peo- DHAKA: Bangladesh police said stuck to workers at the mill, a threatened attacks on disabled ple in Sagamihara, a city of more yesterday they had arrested two banned practice. people went on a knife rampage than 700,000 people west of Tokyo, more textile workers over the “It seems they did it as a kind yesterday at the care centre where until February. death of a nine-year-old boy of punishment to the child,” Hos- he previously worked, leaving 19 They said the attack began in who was tortured, apparently as sain said. “They did not realise people dead in Japan’s worst mass the early hours of the morning when punishment for breaking factory that it would end so tragically.” killing for decades. Uematsu broke a first-floor window rules. One worker was arrested on The 26-year-old had been hos- to get in. Sagar Barman’s family say Monday and yesterday police pitalised earlier this year after Public broadcaster NHK workers at Zubaida Textile Mills arrested two more, including a delivering a letter to parliament in reported that he tied up one car- forced the hose from an air com- line supervisor suspected of wit- which he threatened to kill hun- egiver before starting to stab the pressor into his rectum and nessing the incident. dreds of the disabled. residents. turned it on, causing internal inju- “In all, three people have now He turned himself in at a police A doctor at one of the hospitals ries that later killed him. been arrested over the murder station, carrying bloodied knives where victims were taken said some Local police chief Ismail and will be remanded for ques- and admitting to the police offic- had deep wounds to the neck. Hossain said it appeared the boy tioning,” police inspector Jasim Rescue workers are seen at the Tsukui Yamayuri En care centre where ers: “I did it.” “The patients are very shocked -- who by law should not have Uddin said. a knife-wielding man went on a rampage in the city of Sagamihara, “The disabled should all disap- mentally and they cannot speak Kanagawa prefecture, west of Tokyo, yesterday. pear,” he reportedly said. now,” the doctor said. PAKISTAN WEDNESDAY 27 JULY 2016 11 Afghanistan weighs IS threat after Kabul attack

question whether an ultra-radical killed hundreds of insurgents in the Sunni movement largely confined to past two months in assaults on Daesh Some officials an area near the border with Pakistan strongholds in the eastern province of question whether can sustain more attacks. Nangarhar, which straddles the high- Omar Khorasani, a Daesh com- way from Kabul to the Pakistani city Sunni movement mander, said Saturday’s bombing at a of Peshawar. confined to an area rally by thousands of Hazara protest- In the latest fighting, at least 122 near the border with ing about the route of a new power insurgents were killed in the past 24 line was in retaliation for the sup- hours, it said yesterday. However, the Pakistan can sustain port offered by some Hazara to the numbers could not be independently more attacks. regime in Syria. confirmed. Many Hazara have gone through Nevertheless, Saturday’s attack Shi’ite-governed Iran to fight for the by Islamic State on the Shi’ite minor- government of President Bashar al- ity adds a dangerous complication to Reuters Assad, a fellow Shia, against Islamic the war the Western-backed govern- State. ment in Kabul has been fighting with “Unless they stop going to Syria Taliban insurgents. KABUL: Islamic State is threatening and stop being slaves of Iran, we will As well as the risk of dragging Afghan security forces patrol during ongoing clashes between security forces and Islamic State (IS) militants more attacks against Afghanistan’s definitely continue such attacks,” he Afghanistan into Islamic State’s wider in Kot District in eastern Nangarhar province, yesterday. Hazara minority after Saturday’s sui- said. “We can and we will strike them campaign in the Middle East, it raised cide blasts in Kabul that killed 80 again,” he added. the spectre of sectarian violence, people, pledging to retaliate against The government says it has been something Afghanistan, a major- for Daesh, which has been under and sneak into a crowd of many estimates the number of Daesh fighters support by some in the mainly Shi’ite hitting Daesh hard even before Satur- ity Sunni country, has largely been heavy pressure this year from both thousands really is not that sophis- at between 1,000-3,000, many of them group for the Assad regime in Syria. day’s blasts in Kabul, one of the most spared during decades of war. US air strikes and an Afghan ground ticated,” said US military spokesman former members of militant groups like But assessing the threat from deadly in the country since the start But while seeing the threat, offi- offensive. Brig General Charles Cleveland. the Taliban Movement of Pakistan, the Daesh, as Islamic State is known in of the Taliban insurgency in 2001. cials are cautious about whether the “Having a couple of people that On the ground, the Nato-led coa- Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan or the Afghanistan, is difficult. Some officials It said government forces had attack represents a real turning point you’ve hired put on a suicide vest lition advising government forces Afghan Taliban itself. Authorities arrest two Pakistan investigates ‘honour’ killing of British woman over suggestions army AFP British-Pakistani dual citizens, specifying how Shahid’s husband Earlier this month the murder of had been married for two years and alleged she was murdered. social media star Qandeel Baloch by were living in Dubai, police said, In his own statement to police, her brother, who said it was for “hon- seize power in Pakistan ISLAMABAD: Pakistani police are adding that it was Shahid’s second Shahid’s father denied any charges our”, provoked international shock investigating after a British man marriage. that his daughter was killed for “hon- and revulsion. Reuters “We cannot allow such a sen- claimed his wife had been murdered “Her parents did not approve,” our”, adding that he did not want an The killing polarised Pakistan sitive exercise where you put in a so-called “honour” killing, ten local police official Aqeel Abbas said, investigation as she had died of nat- and appears to have spurred poli- politicians on one side and the days after the death of a social media citing Kazam’s complaint. ural causes. ticians to take action. Last week the KARACHI: Pakistani authorities army on the other when there is an star cast a spotlight on the practice. He said Shahid was visiting her “Honour” killings -- a custom in law minister announced that bills have arrested two men in different elected political government and Mukhtar Kazam registered a family’s village Pindori in Punjab’s which a relative is killed by another aimed at tackling loopholes that parts of the country for suggesting independent judiciary present in complaint with police in Punjab Jehlum district. for bringing the family dishonour facilitate “honour” killings would that the army seize power from the country,” the police chief said. province claiming his wife, 28-year- “She was killed on July 20. She -- are a near daily occurrence in soon be voted on by parliament. the civilian government of Prime Last week, another man, old Samia Shahid, was murdered in has been killed for honour,” Abbas Pakistan. Rights groups and politicians Minister Nawaz Sharif, police said Muhammad Kamran, the head of her family’s village while visiting said, quoting the complaint. The victims are overwhelmingly have for years called for tougher yesterday. a little known party called Move on them. Officers are now waiting for a women, with hundreds killed each laws to tackle perpetrators of vio- Pakistan, a nuclear-armed Pakistan, was arrested in the cap- The couple, both post-mortem report, he said, without year. lence against women in Pakistan. nation of 190 million, has been ruled ital, Islamabad, after putting up by the military for almost half its posters suggesting the army chief history and has repeatedly swung seize power, a police spokeswoman between democracy and military said. rule. The spokeswoman said Kam- Candle for the victims Sharif was toppled in a coup in ran was being questioned. 1999 and returned to power after Sharif has faced criticism over winning a 2013 election but his recent months, since documents relations with the powerful mili- released as past of the Panama tary have been testy at times, and Papers data leak showed his chil- Long ordeal of both sides are sensitive about talk dren owned several off-shore of military intervention. companies and used them to buy elephant in zoo The arrests came after posters properties in London. appeared in 13 cities seeming to He denies wrongdoing, as do his set to end invite army chief General Raheel children. Sharif, who is due to retire in The criticism and occasional ISLAMABAD: The long November, to step in and rule the strains in his relations with the ordeal for Kaavan, an ele- country. army have raised questions about phant in zoo in Pakistani A military spokesman disa- prospects for his government. capital Islamabad, is set vowed the posters. General Sharif, Since 1947, Pakistan has had an to end as a parliamentary who is no relation to the prime min- asymmetric federal government and panel recommends retire- ister, has said he would step down is a federal parliamentary demo- ment of the lone elephant as planned. cratic republic. At the national in Islamabad Zoo and Police arrested one of the men, level, the people of Pakistan elect sending him to the wild Muhammad Islam Khan, in the a bicameral legislature, the Parlia- abroad. northwestern town of Bannu on ment of Pakistan. The parliament The Senate Standing Monday after he staged a poll on a consists of a lower house called Committee on Cabinet street, asking people whether they the National Assembly, which is Secretariat recommended were satisfied with the government elected directly, and an upper house that the 32-year old or wanted the army to step in. called the Senate, whose members behaviourally-challenged elephant should be sent Bannu police chief Qasim Ali are chosen by elected provincial A Pakistani girl of Hazara community lights a candle during a tribute ceremony in Quetta on Sunday, Khan told Reuters Khan had been legislators. to an accredited sanctu- a day after twin bombings tore through crowds of Hazara protesters in Afghanistan. detained and charged with a pub- Pakistan’s next general election ary abroad. lic order offence. is due in 2018. The decision was praised by animal welfare activists. Over 400 convicts Two military men die in Karachi after gun attack executed under AFP outside Pakistan’s northwestern anti-terror act plan restive tribal areas on the Afghan- istan border and southwestern KARACHI: Two Pakistani soldiers Baluchistan remains rare. ISLAMABAD: In the two were shot dead yesterday when Last December two army men years since the National motorcycle gunmen opened fire on were gunned down in a parked mil- Action Plan (NAP), Paki- their pick-up truck in the southern itary vehicle in Saddar area, a few stan’s anti-terror plan, city of Karachi, officials said. kilometres away from Tuesday’s was enacted, 411 convicts Dr Kaleem Shaikh, at Jinnah incident. have been executed while Post Graduate Medical College said Karachi police chief Mustaq 1,808 alleged terrorists that the dead men had been identi- Mehar said investigators would have been killed in opera- fied as Khadim Hussain and Abdul examine if there was any link tions across the country. Razzaq. between the two killings. These figures were Both were shot in the head and The city of 20 million is fre- revealed by Ahsan face, he said. quently hit by religious, political Ghani, the national coor- “Razzaq died after reaching and ethnic violence. dinator for the National hospital while Hussain also died of According to statistics com- Counter Terrorism his wounds after some time,” Shaikh piled by provincial police, 390 Authority (Nacta), while added. people have died in targeted kill- presenting a detailed Pakistan launched a major ings this year so far, of whom 18 progress report on NAP crackdown on Islamists and were police. yesterday. criminals in the city, which is the Of the 1,019 such killings last Nacta figures show country’s economic hub, in 2013 year 70 were policemen. that contrary to popular and levels of violence have dropped Pakistan Army came into exist- belief, Punjab is the focus Police and soldiers secure the area around an army vehicle after two army personnel were killed by attackers drastically since then. ence after the independence of of operations. on a motorcycle in Karachi, Pakistan, yesterday. The killing of army personnel Pakistan in 1947. 12 WEDNESDAY 27 JULY 2016 INDIA Govt lifts curfew Eight children in Kashmir dead after train hits van in UP after 17 days NEW DELHI: A train rammed into a van ferry- ing 20 children to school “There will be no restrictions in at a railway crossing in any part of district Srinagar today northern India on Monday, It was unclear on 26 July,” top administrative offi- killing eight of the stu- whether the lifting cial Farooq Ahmad Lone said in a dents and injuring several statement. more, a police officer said. of the curfew was It was unclear whether the The van driver simply a temporary lifting of the curfew was simply a appeared not to temporary move to allow angry have heard a gate- move to allow protesters some release, or if the man’s warning about angry protesters relaxation of restrictions would con- the approaching train some relief, or if tinue. Mobile and internet networks because he was wear- remained suspended in Srinagar ing earphones at the the relaxation of and across the restive territory, time, police officer Arvind restrictions would while a curfew was still in force in Bhushan Pandey said. southern areas, where most of the The driver and six chil- continue. 50 deaths have occurred. dren were also injured in Hundreds of angry residents ral- the collision at the railway lied in the city yesterday to protest crossing in Aurai, 275kms Motorists and pedestrians return to downtown Srinagar streets after authorities lifted a curfew in Srinagar, against Indian rule, shouting slo- (170 miles) from Lucknow, AFP gans for freedom and clashing with yesterday. the capital of the state police who fired tear gas canisters to of Uttar Pradesh. All the disperse them, a witness said. open for a few hours each day to allow a gunfight with soldiers. The wide- Several rebel groups, including Wani’s injured being treated at a Shops, schools and businesses people to buy essential supplies. scale protests in the region have also Hizbul Mujahideen, have fought for nearby hospital, Pandey SRINAGAR: Authorities lifted a cur- remained shut in the city while “We will open shops after left thousands injured. decades an estimated 500,000 added. few in Srinagar yesterday after 17 vehicles were off the roads. Separa- 2:00pm,” Umer Ahmed, a shopkeeper Kashmir has been divided Indian troops deployed in the terri- days of lockdown, but protesters tist leaders opposed to Indian rule of in the old quarter of Srinagar said. between India and Pakistan since the tory, demanding independence or its continued to clash with police in the disputed territory have extended The unrest was triggered by rivals won independence from Brit- merger with Pakistan. Tens of thou- Seven dead and the main city of Kashmir follow- an ongoing strike to Saturday, but the killing on July 8 of popular ish rule in 1947. sands, mostly civilians, have died in ing two weeks of deadly violence. have appealed to shopkeepers to young rebel leader Burhan Wani in Both claim the territory in full. the fighting. 1.2 million flee homes in rain GUWAHATI: Heavy rains Irom Sharmila to end hunger strike Modi to be summoned by and floods have killed at least seven people and forced around 1.2 million AFP continuing with my fast,” she said. Lok Sabha panel: Mann to leave their water- Sharmila stopped eating and logged homes in India’s drinking after allegedly witnessing northeastern state of GUWAHATI: Indian human rights the army kill 10 people at a bus stop Assam. campaigner Irom Sharmila (pic- near her home in Manipur, which is IANS to appear before the nine-mem- Army soldiers yester- tured) announced yesterday that subject to the Armed Forces Special ber panel set up by the Speaker to day used boats to rescue she will end her 16-year long hunger Powers Act (AFSPA). probe his alleged breach of Parlia- thousands of people strike to focus on contesting upcom- The act, which covers large ment security. stranded on the roofs of ing elections in the country’s remote, parts of the northeast and the res- NEW DELHI: AAP parliamen- The committee will inquire their homes and moved underdeveloped northeast. tive state of Kashmir, gives Indian tarian Bhagwant Mann yesterday into the security implications and them to safer areas after Sharmila, known as the Iron forces sweeping powers to search, demanded that Prime Minister related aspects arising out of Mann incessant rain over the Lady of Manipur for her unwaver- enter property and shoot on sight, Narendra Modi also be summoned posting on social media an audio- past few days caused ing and nonviolent protest against attempted suicide -- and is force and is seen by critics as a cover for before a panel set up to probe the visual recording of his entry into widespread flooding in rights abuses in the region, said she fed via a plastic nasal drip several human rights abuses. The govern- alleged breach of Parliament secu- Parliament House and going past Assam. The state’s disas- would break her fast on August 9. times a day. ment says security forces need the rity, saying the decision to allow the security pickets. ter management officials Sharmila has been kept in judi- “I have decided to end my powers to help them battle multiple Pakistani ISI officers into the “In 2001 ISI (Inter-Services said incessant downpours cial custody almost since she began 16-year fast on August 9 and contest rebel groups whose long-standing Pathankot air base was a breach of Intelligence) attacked Parliament. had snapped road and fasting in 2000 to back her demand the 2017 state elections as an inde- demands range from secession to national security. In 2016 the same ISI carried out an telephone communica- for the withdrawal of special pow- pendent candidate,” the 44-year-old greater autonomy and land rights. Mann asked if the Modi gov- attack on Pathankot airbase. Prime tions in Morigaon, Jorhat ers wielded by security forces in the said outside a magistrate’s court in Sharmila has often been released ernment’s decision to allow Inter Minister Narendra Modi invited and Dibrugarh districts. insurgency-wracked region. Imphal. “My fight so far has been all from custody after appearing in Services Intelligence officers to visit ISI at Pathankot airbase,“ Mann She has been confined to a hos- alone and so I have decided to wage court flanked by police -- only to be the Pathankot airbase “had not alleged, referring to the visit of the pital ward in Manipur’s main city a war against the act democratically re-arrested almost immediately on posed danger to the country’s secu- Pakistani team in March this year Imphal on criminal charges of by becoming a lawmaker instead of fresh charges of trying to kill herself. rity”. Mann sought three days’ time to probe the January 2 terror attack. Delhi court bails out Kejriwal’s Sea Fishing former aide Search for missing NEW DELHI: A court here yesterday granted bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind AN-32 enters fifth day Kejriwal’s former Principal Secretary Rajendra Kumar, who was arrested on July IANS names of the 29 passengers. IAF 4 on charge of involve- spokesperson Anupam Banerjee ment in a corruption case. declined to comment on the cargo The Central Bureau of on the plane. “It is not possible to Investigation (CBI) Judge CHENNAI: An Indian Air Force (IAF) share such information,” Baner- Arvind Kumar, grant- AN-32 which went missing on July jee said. ing bail to the senior IAS 22 remains untraced despite mas- Meanwhile, in the Rajya Sabha, officer, directed him not sive search operations in the Bay Defence Minister Manohar Parri- to leave Delhi without of Bengal, the authorities said yes- kar said every small lead was being court’s permission. terday. followed in a bid to trace the miss- “The accused is in “There is no trace of the aircraft ing AN-32. custody for 23 days. No and the search is still on,” a Coast “There were four to five links purpose will be served Guard official said. noticed. We are trying to find out by keeping the accused The navy, Coast Guard and IAF whether they are misleading or they behind bar,” the court said are searching for the plane or its have some meaning... and asked him to furnish a debris. The plane with 29 people “We have used satellite imagery. personal bond and surety on board went missing shortly after P8I aircraft is being used exten- of Rs1lakh. taking off from Chennai for Port sively, almost 30 ships including of Blair. The Indian Space Research the Coast Guard and the navy, and Organisation (ISRO) is using its merchant ships are there. A sub- Goa beaches under Radar Imaging Satellite to detect marine is in the area,” he said. “We A man fishes on the shores of the Arabian Sea in Mumbai, yesterday. any floating debris. are getting a deep sea rescue ves- The IAF has not divulged the sel also.” CCTV soon PANAJI: Goa’s popular beaches will soon come under an elaborate CCTV network, tourism minis- ter Dilip Parulekar said Coal case: Court convicts Rathi Steel and three officials yesterday. About Rs3.61 crore were put aside for setting IANS convicted the company and its CEO Pradeep Rathi, Aggarwal and the the convicts. Defence counsel of the to the common object of a crimi- up the surveillance net- Udit Rathi, Managing Director Pra- company for the offence of hatch- accused sought leniency on the basis nal conspiracy hatched amongst work to keep the beaches deep Rathi and Assistant General ing conspiracy to cheat, while Udit of their good conduct during the trial. themselves deceived the screening safe, Parulekar said. Manager Kushal Aggarwal on var- Rathi and the company were also The Central Bureau of Inves- committee and thereby ministry “GTDC (Goa Tourism NEW DELHI: In the second convic- ious charges dealing with criminal held guilty of substantive charges tigation (CBI) had charge-sheeted of coal, government of India on the Development Corpora- tion in a coal block allocation case, conspiracy and cheating. of cheating. The court ordered that the company and the three officials basis of false representation qua the tion) has also proposed a special court yesterday held Delhi- The court held that “ministry of they be taken into judicial custody follwoing an FIR against the com- issue of land showing a higher sta- for electronic surveillance based Rathi Steel and Power Ltd. coal clearly stood cheated on account and fixed Wednesday for delivering pany and its CEO registered on June tus/stage of progress made by them on beaches and same is (RSPL) and three officials guilty of of the dishonest acts of accused per- its order on quantum of sentence. 19, 2013. “...it is crystal clear that the towards establishing the end use approved by the tourism illegal allocation of Chhattisgarh’s sons resulting in allotment of Kesla Senior Public Prosecutor V.K. accused persons with a dishonest project so as to procure allotment of ministry under Swadesh Kesla North coal block. North coal block to company RSPL”. Sharma requested the court to intention and in pursuance to the a coal block in favour of RSPL,” the Darshan Scheme,” he said. Special Judge Bharat Parashar The court convicted Udit Rathi, award maximum punishment to common intention and in pursuance court said. EUROPE WEDNESDAY 27 JULY 2016 13 Tearful mayor seeks unity after France attack

The United States condemned in the Four attacks in 2 weeks “strongest possible July 26: Priest’s throat cut - Two attackers take five people hostage in a church in Saint- terms” an attack on Etienne-du-Rouvray, northwest France, during morning mass. They a French church that slit the priest’s throat and critically wound another person, before left its 86-year-old being shot dead by police. July 24: Festival suicide blast priest dead. A 27-year-old failed Syrian asylum seeker blows himself up near an open-air music festival in the southern city of Ansbach, wounding 15 others. July 18: Axe attack on a train - AP A 17-year-old asylum seeker, wielding an axe and a knife, attacks passengers on a Bavarian train with an axe, before attacking a passer-by. July 14: Carnage in Nice - PARIS: A French mayor whose town Mohamed Lahouaiej-Bouhlel, a 31-year-old Tunisian, rams a church was attacked by Islamic State 19-tonne truck into the crowd watching Bastille Day fireworks in the extremists is tearfully pleading for French riviera city of Nice. He kills 84 people, wounding more than unity and courage against barba- 300. He is shot dead by police. rism. Hubert Wulfranc, a history teacher who is also the mayor of Saint-Etienne-du-Rouvray, strug- of very residential neighborhoods was carried out by two individuals gled to keep himself together as he and livelier, working-class neigh- who were shot and killed by police. spoke to reporters yesterday, hours borhoods with massive apartment White House spokesman Ned Police and rescue workers work at the scene after two assailants had taken five people hostage in the church after two attackers slit the throat of a blocks. Priest Alexandre Joly, who Price says France and the United priest celebrating Mass. The attack- knew the slain priest, said “If we are States are committed to protect- at Saint-Etienne-du-Rouvray near Rouen in Normandy, France, yesterday. ers were killed by police. afraid, they have won. They must not ing religious liberty for all faiths. Wulfranc said it’s time to end win. Our response will be to pray. We He says that commitment will not the violence that has shaken France must not enter in the game of fear, of waver because of Tuesday’s attack church during Tuesday’s attack said “They recorded themselves. They track for sainthood. Roberto Maroni, in recent years, adding: “Let us, rejection.” The United States is con- in the small northwestern town of the 86-year-old priest was forced to did a sort of sermon around the altar, the president of the Lombard region, together, be the last ones to cry.” demning in the “strongest possible Saint-Etienne-du-Rouvray. the ground before his throat was slit. in Arabic. It’s a horror,” she told BFM said in an appeal circulated on social “Let us together ... stand up terms” an attack on a French church Price also commended what “They forced him to his knees. He television. Of her fallen colleague, she media that “Father Jacques is a mar- against barbarism.” that left its 86-year-old priest dead. he said was the “quick and deci- wanted to defend himself. And that’s said: An Italian politician is urging tyr of faith” and requested that the A somber quiet surrounded the The Islamic State group claimed sive response” by French law when the tragedy happened,” said the Pope Francis to put the slain French pope “immediately proclaim him St. area. The small town is composed responsibility for the attack, which enforcement.A nun who was in the nun, identified as Sister Danielle. priest, the Rev. Jacque Hamel, on a fast Jacques.”

Hopeful wait Patient shoots dead doctor in Berlin before killing himself

Reuters of those four attacks before Tuesday. place in the jaw surgery area of an Berlin police said the doctor had outpatient clinic where the doctor sustained life-threatening injuries was in a treatment session with the in the attack at the Benjamin Fran- patient. “In the course of the consul- BERLIN: A patient shot a doctor in a klin campus of the Charite university tation, the patient pulled out a gun university clinic in Berlin on Tues- hospital in the southwest of the city and fired several shots at the doctor. day before killing himself, but there and died shortly afterwards. The attacker then directly turned the were “no signs at all” of a link with They added that the situation at gun on himself and died as a result Islamist militancy, police in the Ger- the hospital in Berlin’s Steglitz dis- of the shots,” Wenzel told Reuters TV. man capital said. trict was now “under control” and He said police did not yet have Germany is on edge because of investigators were on the scene to information on the suspect’s back- a spate of violent attacks on civil- determine the background to the ground, history, personal details or ians by men of Middle Eastern or crime. “There is currently no dan- motivation, but added: Asian origin since July 18 that have ger,” police said on Twitter. “We do not have a single indica- killed 10 people. Islamic State mili- Winfrid Wenzel, a spokesman tion that this crime was motivated tants claimed responsibility for two for Berlin police, said the crime took by extremism or Islamists.”

Italy’s Berlusconi Pilgrims wait for the opening ceremony of World Youth Day in Krakow, Poland, yesterday. Strong will to preserve primes potential free movement: May political heir

Reuters “There is a strong will on both Reuters German man jailed for life sides to preserve it and so we must now focus on securing a deal that is in the interests of both of us.” for murdering migrant boy LONDON: Strong will exists in both The pair said they had agreed ROME: Ex-Prime Minister Silvio Britain and Ireland to preserve free that the peace process in Northern Berlusconi has anointed Stefano movement between the countries Ireland, which ended three decades Parisi, a former Internet execu- following Britain’s vote to leave the of fighting between Catholic nation- tive and government economic Reuters six-year-old boy called Elias near the recommendation of an expert European Union, Prime Minister alists seeking a united Ireland and adviser, as his political heir, giving the child’s home in Potsdam out- who said the man did not have an Theresa May said yesterday after Protestant unionists who wanted to him a mandate to relaunch Italy’s side Berlin and murdering him in inclination to commit similar crimes meeting her Irish counterpart. keep the province British, must not splintered centre-right. July 2015, the lawyers added. The in the future. May, who visited the province be undermined by last month’s ref- Parisi, 59, narrowly lost a GERMANY: A German man was disappearance of Elias had triggered Silvio S., 33, remained silent for of Northern Ireland on Monday, erendum result. mayoral election in Milan last jailed for life yesterday for mur- widespread media attention. most of the trial but expressed his has said she does not want to see Northern Ireland voted to stay month, impressing friends and dering two young children last The court in Potsdam said the remorse to the relatives of his vic- a return to past border controls in the EU, with 56 percent voting foes alike with an upbeat cam- year, including a 4-year-old refu- 33-year-old had acted in a “very tims in a short statement. with the Irish Republic, which will ‘Remain’, putting it at odds with the paign that came close to knocking gee boy whom he had kidnapped cruel” way towards the two chil- “There are no words in the world be Britain’s only land frontier with United Kingdom’s overall 52-48 per- the centre-left from power in the from Berlin’s main migrant regis- dren and ruled out the possibility that could describe how sorry I am. the EU. cent result in favour of leaving. country’s financial capital. tration centre. The man, identified of parole after 15 years due to the If I could make it undone, I would. I “We benefitted from a common Some have demanded a referen- Looking to build on that expe- only as Silvio S., confessed last year severity of the offence. can’t even forgive myself,” German travel area between the UK and the dum to split Northern Ireland from rience, Parisi said last week he to abducting, abusing and killing However, the judge did not media reported him as saying. The Republic of Ireland for many years the United Kingdom so it can remain wanted to unite Italy’s dispa- Mohamed Januzi, a Bosnian boy order preventative detention - an Bosnian boy disappeared on Oct. 1 before either country was a member in the EU as part of a united Ireland. rate conservatives and has now whose family was seeking asylum indeterminate sentence handed to while waiting outside Berlin’s central of the EU,” May said at a joint news Kenny also said it was in Ire- secured the blessing of Berlus- in Germany, prosecutors said. individuals who are considered a registration office for migrants with conference with Irish Prime Minis- land’s interests to see its neighbour coni, who asked him carry out a He also admitted kidnapping a danger to public safety - following his mother and two siblings. ter Enda Kenny in London. prosper outside the EU. profound review of his own Forza Italy (Go Italy!) party. Berlusconi, who is 79 and underwent major heart surgery in June, said in a statement on Tues- Spanish king ‘concerned’ about political deadlock: Lawmaker day that he wanted Parisi to “come up with a project to relaunch and renew the position of moderate Italians in the political sphere”. AFP elections failed to give any party an He was the first to meet with the number of seats in June elections, is At the time, Sanchez took on the After months of relative calm absolute parliamentary majority. king, who is due to hold talks with the obvious candidate. task of forming a government, but in the often turbulent world of Efforts to forge a coalition were party leaders until Thursday and will But, in another echo of the failed to garner enough support as Italian politics, tensions are once unsuccessful, prompting repeat elec- appoint one of them as the prime December election outcome, lead- far-left upstart Podemos -- which again building ahead of a refer- MADRID: King Felipe VI is “con- tions in June with a similar result, and ministerial candidate tasked with ers of other parties have refused to came third -- refused to back him, endum on constitutional reform cerned” about Spain’s political political parties have once again been forming a government. back Rajoy and he has hinted he may prompting the repeat elections. set for the autumn. paralysis, a lawmaker who met him forced to the negotiating table with The leader selected by the king not put himself forward without the Sanchez would face a similar Centre-left Prime Minister said yesterday as the monarch began no positive outcome in sight. will need to get enough support from support he needs. uphill struggle this time round. Matteo Renzi, 41, has said he will a fourth round of talks with party “I found the head of state more other parties to push a coalition gov- That would leave Pedro Sanchez, As the stalemate continues and resign if he loses the vote. With representatives to try and agree on concerned than last time,” said law- ernment through a parliamentary head of the Socialist Party that came concern grows that Spain may need the latest opinion polls running a government. maker Pedro Quevedo, who won a vote of confidence. second in June elections, the second- to hold a third election, lawmaker against him, there is a risk that The country has been with- parliamentary seat for the small, Acting Prime Minister Mariano most obvious candidate of choice and PP spokesman Pablo Casado general elections might have to out a fully-functioning government regional Nueva Canarias party in Rajoy, head of the conservative Pop- -- just like he was after the Decem- warned yesterday that “Spain needs be held more than a year ahead for seven months after December the June polls. ular Party (PP) that won the largest ber polls. a stable government soon.” of schedule. 14 WEDNESDAY 27 JULY 2016 AMERICAS US issues guidelines after emails leak

sluggish in addressing threats from more assertive and she noted that Iran investigation “and I’m sure there will sophisticated hacking adversaries. and North Korea are capable and will- be more to say later.” The FBI is investi- Kremlin says idea it hacked US The announcement was The announcement was made amid ing to carry out destructive attacks. gating while cyber security experts and made amid suspicion suspicion in the US government that The directive defines a significant US officials said there was evidence of Democratic Party emails absurd hackers working for Russia may have cyber incident as one that is likely to Russia’s involvement. in the US government engineered the leak of emails stolen result in harm to national security or The Kremlin dismissed the allega- that hackers working from the Democratic National Com- economic interests, foreign relations, tions as absurd. MOSCOW: The Kremlin dismissed as absurd yesterday allega- mittee in an attempt to influence the or the public confidence, health safety President Barack Obama has tions it was behind the hacking of US Democratic Party emails, for Russia may have November 8 presidential election. or civil liberties of the American people, increasingly prioritised cyber secu- saying unidentified individuals were trying to cynically exploit engineered the leak of The directive, which was years in according to a White House fact sheet. rity during his second four-year term, fear of Russia for electoral purposes. the making and includes a five-point An event would be designated as which has been marked by a spate of It responded after cyber security experts and US officials emails stolen from the scale to grade the severity of an inci- an emergency, or level 5, if it posed an high-profile hacks against government said there was evidence Russia had engineered the release of Democratic National dent, provides the first public guidance imminent threat to wide-scale criti- agencies and private companies that sensitive Democratic Party emails in order to influence the Committee in an on the specific roles of federal agencies cal infrastructure, the stability of the exposed tens of millions of individu- November 8 US presidential election. in coordinating efforts to investigate government, or lives of Americans, als’ personal data. The emails, released by activist group WikiLeaks at attempt to influence and respond to cyber security breaches according to a severity schema pro- Lawmakers and cyber security the weekend, appeared to show favouritism within the the November 8 in government and the private sector. vided by the White House. experts have often criticised the admin- Democratic National Committee (DNC) for Hillary Clinton “To put it bluntly, we are in the midst No attack against the United States istration for not developing a clear road and prompted the resignation of DNC Chairwoman Debbie presidential election. of a revolution of the cyber threat - so far would register as a five, and the map for how and whom companies Wasserman Schultz. one that is growing more persistent, hack on the Democratic Party organi- should contact when facing a cyber President Vladimir Putin has tried to avoid giving the more diverse, more frequent and more zation would likely earn a lower grade, attack. impression he favours any US candidate, but has hailed dangerous every day,” White House depending on how much evidence The new directive largely codifies Republican Party nominee Donald Trump as being “very Reuters counter-terrorism adviser Lisa Monaco emerges on whether or not a foreign existing practices and norms rather talented”. Russian state TV, which hews closely to the said at a cyber security conference in government is using the stolen infor- than change policy, said Ari Schwartz, Kremlin’s world view, has left little doubt however that New York. mation to try to influence the election, a former top cyber security adviser Moscow would prefer Trump. It casts Clinton, whom Putin She said that the new presidential a source familiar with the policy dis- at the White House who is now with accused of stirring up protests against him in her role as US WASHINGTON: The White House policy directive “will help answer a cussions said. the law firm Venable. “But there have Secretary of State in 2011, as a warmonger. issued new instructions yesterday question heard too often from corpo- The magnitude of a response will be been times when the language used “We are again seeing these maniacal attempts to exploit on how government agencies should rations and citizens alike - ‘In the wake determined by the severity assigned to has caused major confusion,” Schwartz the Russian theme in the US election campaign,” Kremlin respond to major cyber security attacks, of an attack, who do I call for help?’” an attack, Monaco said. said. “We’ve seen agencies use the same spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters when asked about attempting to combat perceptions Monaco named Russia and China Asked about the DNC hack, terms to mean different things and that the leaked emails. the Obama administration has been as cyber adversaries that have become Monaco said it would be a thorough has confused victims.”

Tallest ship Clinton set to become New Yorkers held over $5m the first woman bank heist presidential nominee AFP

NEW YORK: Three New York- Reuters ers were arrested and charged yesterday after criminals blow- torched their way into bank vaults and stole more than $5m in a plot PHILADELPHIA: Hillary Clinton akin to Robert de Niro’s heist film (pictured) was set to become the “Heat”. first woman presidential nominee The Brooklyn suspects of a major US party yesterday, a his- were detained after a painstak- toric moment that Democrats hope ing police and FBI investigation will help eclipse rancor between her into the robberies at an HSBC in supporters and those of her rival in Brooklyn in April and a Maspeth the primaries, Bernie Sanders. Federal Savings Bank branch in The party will seek to burnish Queens in May, officials said. Clinton’s biography and make its They were part of a crew that formal nomination on the second fights of her life: what she’s really cut through roofs and into the day of a convention that began on stood up for, who she is, the advo- vaults using acetylene torches Monday with anti-Clinton feeling cate she is and the change maker,” -- in Queens hiding from view among die-hard Sanders support- she said. by building a plywood shed on ers on full and vocal display. Bill Clinton, president from the roof. Breaking open deposit The day’s star turn in Philadel- 1993-2001, draws the admiration boxes, they snatched millions in phia will be the traditional warm of many in the party, but carries cash, diamonds, jewelry and other Venezuelan sailing ship Simon Bolivar departs from Lisbon, yesterday, during the Tall Ships race 2016, spousal endorsement: with the twist some liabilities. Liberals, includ- valuables, prosecutors said. an international event which brings together Tall Ships for a friendly competition. that it will be former President Bill ing Sanders supporters, have long That included $330,000 in Clinton making the case for his wife been critical of some of his trade- cash and a valuables from HSBC, to beat Republican Donald Trump in mark economic policies, such as the and $296,000 in cash and $4.3 the Nov. 8 election. NAFTA free trade agreement with million in valuables from the “People should really get ready Mexico and Canada, and Wall Street Maspeth bank. “These heists for a show tonight because we’re deregulation. At his best, Bill Clin- resembled scenes from the movie Humala rules out pardoning Fujimori going to have President Clinton talk ton has been known as one of the ‘Heat’ -- the work of a crew that about the Hillary that he knows,” most powerful political orators in was well organized, meticulous, Kristina Schake, a spokeswoman the country: he made an emotional and elusive to law enforcement,” for Hillary Clinton, told CNN. case in 2012 for the re-election of said New York Police Commis- Reuters Rodrich on local channel Frecuen- convictions that include leading “He’s going to talk about the President Barack Obama. sioner Bill Bratton. cia Latina. “We’re trying to act in death squads that massacred civil- accordance with the law and in ians and using public funds to bribe good faith.” tabloid journalists to smear oppo- LIMA: Peru’s President Ollanta The justice ministry said ear- nents. However, Kuczynski said he Humala ruled out issuing a decision lier that the presidential pardons would sign legislation that allows on whether to pardon imprisoned committee had decided to study aging prisoners like Fujimori to Venezuela awaits key ruling former leader Alberto Fujimori in Fujimori’s case and was request- complete the rest of their sentences the three days left in his term, leav- ing his medical and penitentiary under house arrest. ing the politically delicate topic to records. Kuczynski, a 77-year-old former AFP (CNE) is due to announce whether it If the CNE gives the green light, his successor. Fujimori, who suffers from investment banker, narrowly beat has validated the 200,000 voter sig- the opposition will then have to col- Humala, who will be replaced hypertension and turns 78 on Thurs- Fujimori’s daughter Keiko Fujimori natures needed to activate the next lect another four million signatures. by centrist President-elect Pedro day, was jailed in 2007 and is serving in a run-off presidential election last step in the process of removing the That would then force a recall Pablo Kuczynski on Thursday, said a 25-year sentence for corruption month that many voters saw as a ref- CARACAS: Venezuela’s opposi- unpopular leftist leader. referendum, in which Maduro’s in a broadcast interview that a seri- and human rights abuses committed erendum on her father’s legacy. tion learns yesterday whether it The opposition decries the CNE opponents would need more votes ous evaluation of Fujimori’s pardon during his 1990-2000 government. Despite Fujimori’s iron-fist rule, can proceed with efforts to force a as beholden to Maduro, but is hop- than he won with in 2013 -- around request would take at least a cou- Kuczynski reiterated to journal- many Peruvians credit him with recall vote against President Nicolas ing pressure from Venezuelans fed 7.5 million. It is a lengthy bureau- ple months. ists that he did not plan a pardon ending a painful period of hyperin- Maduro, amid a dire economic cri- up with food shortages and mount- cratic tightrope, and the opposition is “I can’t jump the gun,” Humala for Fujimori because it would clear flation and recession and quashing sis that is fueling warnings of unrest. ing chaos will force the authorities racing to get across it by January 10, told journalist Augusto Alvarez the former authoritarian leader of the bloody Shining Path insurgency. The National Electoral Council to let the recall process move ahead. the cutoff to trigger new elections. US to expand Central American refugee screening programme

Reuters Department of Homeland Security children and families from El Salva- new guidelines, a sibling, care giver to take in as many as 9,000 Central a center has been difficult for US for possible resettlement, according dor, Guatemala and Honduras have or other parent of a qualifying child American refugees. negotiators because of concerns that to several administration officials been apprehended at the southern may apply for refugee status. Under the agreement announced slow processing times would lead to who spoke to reporters by phone. US border with Mexico, sparking Only 267 minors have entered yesterday, Costa Rica will only take a backlog of refugees with nowhere WASHINGTON: The Obama admin- The United States will also heated debate on the presidential the United States since the program refugees who have been deemed too to go, according to a Department of istration announced new efforts expand its program for child refugees campaign trail over whether to wel- began in December 2014. But Dep- vulnerable to remain in their native Homeland security source. yesterday aimed at expanding the and allow some people to apply for come migrants fleeing violence or uty Secretary of the Department of countries. “We’re expanding significantly number of people from El Salvador, refugee status in their home country. build a wall to keep them out. Homeland Security Alejandro May- Only 200 will be sent to Costa the foundation of the refugee pro- Honduras and Guatemala who may The steps are modest in compari- The officials said the United orkas told reporters there are 2,880 Rica at a time and the waiting gramme. These programnes most enter the United States as refugees son to plans announced by Secretary States would expand its Central applicants who have been approved period can last six months, said Anne often take time to build trac- fleeing violence. of State John Kerry in January to open American Minors programme that and are awaiting resettlement. Richard, assistant secretary for Popu- tion, credibility in the countries at Under the plan, Costa Rica several refugee processing centers in allows children under 21 with at least The New York Times reported at lation, Refugees and Migration at the issue,” said Mayorkas. Nearly 8,000 will host up to 200 applicants at a the region. one parent living in the United States the time of Kerry’s announcement State Department. Cubans migrating to the United States time as they are processed by the Since October, nearly 80,000 to apply for refugee status. Under the in January the United States planned Convincing countries to host became stuck in Costa Rica this year. BREAK TIME WEDNESDAY 27 JULY 2016 1517

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AFP has different levels and goes in different directions, and it was built “well before” MOST READ the pyramid, according to the national anthropology institute. Duterte’s speech impresses Filipinos in MEXICO CITY: Mexican archeologists Water was still running through the 1 Qatar have discovered a canal system under main canal when it was discovered, the pyramid containing the tomb of a suggesting that its source is a natural Guillermo Varela: Why the loan move Mayan ruler, suggesting the water tun- spring. 2 is good for the Man United defender nel could represent a symbolic path to But archeologists have been unable the underworld. to determine the length of the tunnel or Two Turkish generals serving in The hydraulic system was found where it begins. 3 Afghanistan held in Dubai after coup under the Temple of the Inscriptions, Gonzalez did not rule out the pos- which houses the seventh-century tomb sibility that the canals were part of a of Pakal “The Great” in Palenque, the drainage or water supply system. ancient Maya city in southern Chiapas “We must also consider that the TWEET OF THE DAY state, the National Anthropology and ancient Palenque residents designed History Institute announced Monday. the hydraulic system to metaphor- “The presence of these canals is ically reproduce the path that led very important and very significant,” K’nich Janaab’ Pakal to the waters of said Arnoldo Gonzalez, the directory the underworld,” Gonzalez said. of archeology in Palenque. The canal system was discovered An inscription in the tomb says that with sonars. Archeologists initially to be accepted in the underworld, the thought it could have been a fault line dead must be submerged in the water but cameras mounted on small vehicles of a god called Chaac. confirmed the existence of the system, The underground network of canals which was built with large stones. The entrance of the canal.

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People relax- ing under a tree to escape the summer heat. (Photo by Salim Matramkot) (Right and left) A view inside the canal.

Luxury journey RAF wells in Morocco to benefit 70,000

The Peninsula

DOHA: Sheikh Thani bin Abdullah Foundation for Human- itarian Services (RAF) has drilled 11 surface-water-wells at the cost of QR1.2m at several places in Morocco recently. More than 70,000 people are expected to benefit from the project. The fund was provided by the people in Qatar –citizens and expatriates- in terms of donations. The wells were annexed with water tanks and other facilities to protect the equipment. The facility was also equipped with solar power system to provide electricity to the water pumping motor. The project was implemented by RAF in collaboration with its two local partners- Atlas association for develop- ment and humanitarian services and Al Salam association for social development. RAF conducted survey to identify the various water needs of people. The poor farmers could The luxury catamaran which ferries passengers to the Banana Island Resort passes not afford the cost of drilling wells. The water project of by the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) building as it approaches the Al Shyoukh terminal RAF will help needy farmers especially widows and women People positioning a water tank fitted besides a surface-water-well on the Corniche. Pic by: Baher Amin / The Peninsula to increase their agricultural produce. Good harvests will improve their living conditions. drilled by RAF in Morocco.

Ministry provides QR1.5m for renal patients Dodging the traffic

The Peninsula awareness in the society. It also contributes providing total or partial exemption from to train medical cadres, and provides health dialysis charges, and paying a part of kidney services to those who could not afford their transplant operations fees. treatments,” said Al Thani. The administration of endowment bank DOHA: The Ministry of Awqaf and He also pointed out that they are moni- at the endowment general administration Islamic Affairs has provided QR1.5m to toring some aspects of the community needs works on preparing the necessary studies for Hamad General Hospital to pay the med- from the health care, placing health pro- the charitable endowment projects accord- ical bills of renal-patients for dialyses. grammes which are appropriate to meet them, ing to community needs and fulfilling the The fund has been mobilised from the care for patients in need, providing appropri- endowment people rules according to the endowment fund of health care dedicated for ate health services for them, and cooperating Islamic laws. patients with kidney failure as per the instruc- with the competent authorities to make com- Also, studying the charitable projects those tions of donors. mon programs. are introduced from other authorities includ- “The fund has been transferred on several The ministry has set up a permanent ing what is suitable to endowment people rules instalments since the beginning of 2016 until income-generation project for expatriates and endowment bank goals. now, said Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammad Al suffering from kidney failure It also introducing opinion about it to the Thani, Head, Awqaf General Administration The project is about 12-rental-villa com- competent authority at the ministry, market- at the Ministry. plex with a total area measure 5309 square ing, presenting the charitable endowment A jaywalker crosses the busy Corniche road just meters from the Emiri Diwan “The health care endowment fund aims meters. The income goes back to kidney failure projects to the wishing to endowment, and traffic intersection where zebra lines are present. to support the authorities concerned to pro- patients to provide them with the best health taking the ensure means to communicate Picture by: Salim Matramkot/The Peninsula. vide health services and spreading health care, contributing in easing their suffering, with them. www.thepeninsulaqatar.com PAGE | 18 QE 10,537.75 -16.08 PTS PAGE | 19 DOW 18,439.78 -53.28 PTS Elhedery is Michelin jacks up HSBC’s CEO for FTSE100 6,724.03 +13.90 PTS tyre prices to avoid Mena region BRENT $42.83 -$0.30 Brexit bargains

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Ooredoo posts QR16bn revenue, profit jumps 46%

mainly driven by strong contribu- Commenting on the results, have seen some good operational Data as a percentage of group reve- to its mobile network, deploying mul- tions from Indonesia, Myanmar and Sheikh Abdulla bin Mohammed bin improvements across our busi- nue is now 39 percent, compared to tiple 4G frequency bands to support Profits mainly Algeria, supported by positive For- Saud Al Thani, Chairman of Ooredoo, nesses during the first six months of 34 percent for the first half of 2015. download speeds of up to 325Mbps. driven by strong eign Exchange movements. Excluding said: “This has been a good first half the year. Both revenue and EBITDA We successfully refinanced our $1bn The company also launched a contributions from foreign exchange transition impact, of the year for Ooredoo. Despite the were robust for the period at QR16bn loan and launched a new $500m new 1Gbps Fibre plan during the revenues would have increased 2 challenges of the global economy and and QR6.5bn, respectively. Group bond in June. Strong support by our period, the fastest home internet Indonesia, Myanmar percent, compared to the reported a number of market specific issues, EBITDA margin actually improved to investors helped to reduce refinanc- service in Qatar, and the high-end and Algeria. year-on-year decline of 1 percent, Ooredoo continues to generate value. 41 percent driven by better efficien- ing risk for the next few years.” “Platinum HomeZone” service, which Ooredoo said yesterday. We are successfully implement- cies in the countries like Indonesia, Ooredoo Qatar delivered a offers full Wi-Fi Internet coverage Group EBITDA was stable at ing our digital strategy across our Algeria, Myanmar; and even in Iraq, solid performance in H1. Customer for customers with large villas and QR6.5bn with an improved EBITDA markets, making world class com- despite the difficult security situa- numbers reached 3.4 million approx- mansions. margin of 41 percent compared to munication services available to our tion. Revenue growth continued in imately in line with H1, 2015. Revenue Ooredoo pursued its strategy By Satish Kanady last year indicating a continued consumer and enterprise customers. Oman and Qatar. Kuwait continues was just over QR4bn, a 1 percent of positioning itself as the leading The Peninsula improvement in operational per- The investments we are making in to perform well in a highly competi- increase compared to H1, 2015. H1, integrated ICT provider in Qatar, formance from Q1, 2016. Excluding our data networks and services are tive market, improving both revenue 2016 EBITDA stood at QR2bn and net providing support to Qatari organ- Foreign Exchange translation impact, leading to good operational trends and EBITDA.” profit stood at QR1bn — both in line isations and enterprises including Group EBITDA would have increased across the business. Customers “We now have 8 of our 10 oper- with the previous year. Qatar Rail and Qatar Chamber of DOHA: Telecom major Ooredoo by 3 percent year-on-year. Data reve- increasingly see Ooredoo as a digital ators within the Ooredoo Group Ooredoo continued to take the Commerce and Industry. Group recorded a consolidated rev- nue increased to 39 percent of Group communications company, offering offering 4G networks. Data growth lead in digital services and net- Ooredoo Qatar is building enue of QR16bn for the first half of revenue (H1, 2015: 34 percent). Reve- the best services across our voice and across the business has been strong, work performance in Qatar with the region’s first 5G research and 2016 (H1, 16). The Group’s net profit nue from data contributed QR6.2bn data networks.” reflecting our ability to deliver highly a number of significant upgrades. development centre in Doha in col- to its shareholders surged 46 per- in H1, 2016. Ooredoo continued to be Sheikh Saud bin Nasser Al Thani, valued data services to our custom- These included the addition of the laboration with a number of global cent to QR1.5bn. The profits were the data leader in its markets. Group CEO of Ooredoo said: “We ers across best in class data networks. Category 9 LTE-Advanced standard technology leaders. Vodafone shows improvement signs in Q1 Telecom market By M.V.A. Kumar Vodafone Qatar, said: “I am pleased 2016 by the international leader The Peninsula to say that there is some hard evi- in mobile performance testing, P3 dence emerging of an improvement Communications which showed that revenues break in the company performance in the Vodafone was the best performing first quarter results of our new finan- company in Qatar for mobile voice DOHA: Vodafone Qatar registered a cial year. International voice revenue and data combined by achieving 2.6 percent increase in the number of continues to decline but data reve- ‘Best in Test’ certification,” Gray said. QR10bn-mark mobile customers to 1,458,000, dur- nue has increased helping our total “We launched a number of Post- ing the first quarter ended on June service revenue to increase over the paid and Pre-paid plans that ensure 30, 2016, compared to the first quar- previous quarter by almost 3 per cent our customers feel empowered and By Mohammad Shoeb in 2009, while the number of ter of 2015. Service revenue rose to with mobile ARPU also improving. confidently connected whether The Peninsula Ooredoo Qatar’s subscribers QR485m, a 2.8 percent growth com- “In May we reduced our head- they’re in the country or abroad. In has increased to over 3 million in pared to last quarter and 0.8 percent count by 10 percent, some of which addition, the holy month of Ram- 2015 from about 285,000 in 2009. growth over the same period last will be permanent and some cre- adan was filled with philanthropic The CRA has highlighted that year after adjusting for the mobile ates an opportunity to redistribute endeavours with the highlight being DOHA: Despite economic slow- it will continue to encourage fair terminating rate cut, which became activity into the skill sets required to our #GivingChallenge fundraising down and dwindling energy and healthy competition and effective from October 1, 2015. an EBITDA margin of 20 per cent. The augment our mobile revenue streams initiative through which we raised prices, the combined reve- prohibit or minimise anti-com- Mobile average revenue per user company stated that after excluding with adjacent business opportunities more than QR1m in proceeds that nues of Qatar’s telecom sector petitive practices, and prevent (ARPU) stood at QR101, reflecting a seasonal variations, the EBITDA mar- and follow a cost-effective approach will go to four different charities in crossed over the QR10bn-mark misuse by any person or entity 2.1 percent improvement over last gin was now stable since last quarter. to giving Qatar choice in fixed serv- Qatar,” he said. in 2015, registering a year-on- of its market-dominant posi- quarter. Total revenue was QR501m, Vodafone Qatar recorded a net loss ices. Our EBITDA margin is broadly “We are enthusiastic about the year growth of 6.44 percent tion through robust regulatory showing a 7 percent decline over the of QR100m during the first quarter, stable after taking into account sea- future for our company, with a new compared to the previous year. and monitoring mechanisms, same period last year and 3 percent delivering a loss per share of QR0.12 sonal variations,” he said. Board whose input will be valuable, According to statistics pro- including the efficient manage- decline compared to last quarter. with distributable profits of QR1m, an “During the first quarter, the an improved quality in our technical vided by Qatar’s Communication ment and allocation of scarce The EBITDA (earnings before increase of 2 percent over the same higher quality of our network was and care delivery and a streamlined Regulatory Authority (CRA) in resource such as radio spec- interest, taxes, depreciation, and period last year. substantiated by an independent organisation allowing us to make fast its Annual Report 2014-15, the trum, numbering and domain amortisation) of QR100m represented Ian Gray (pictured), CEO of technical audit conducted in April and effective decisions,” Gray added. combined revenues of Oore- names. Whereas the number of doo Qatar and Vodafone Qatar, Ooredoo’s fixed line phone sub- the two telecoms services pro- scriptions has surged to nearly viders in the country, rose 372,000 in 2015 from about to QR10.06bn in 2015 from 285,000 in 2009, up by nearly BP pursues new projects despite QR9.45bn in 2014. However, 87,000 over this long period. Ooredoo Qatar, the oldest tel- The CRA in its report ecom operator in the country, noted that under the recently continued its market dominance developed competition pol- $1.4bn loss in second quarter accounting for 78.46 percent of icy framework, which aims at the market’s total revenues. creating a stable environment, Although the revenues and it is also focusing on regu- profits of Qatar’s telecommu- lation in wholesale markets Agencies going to choose our projects really costs linked to the oil disaster. That nications market has been to decrease retail regulation, carefully and the cost reductions and included a pre-tax non-operating witnessing a steady growth which is expected to benefit the re-engineering of the projects has charge of $5.2bn. in tandem with the rise in the fixed sector in particular, and to really brought them down to what The energy major had already country’s population over the reproduce some of the steady LONDON: BP will forge ahead with I think is a very attractive (price revealed earlier this month that the last eight years, the revenues growth in the mobile sector. at least three more new projects this range),” Dudley told Reuters. final cost for the 2010 Gulf of Mexico of Vodafone Qatar in 2015, for Mohammed Ali Al Mannai, year, its CEO said, despite the Brit- Dudley said that BP could make oil spill stood at $61.6bn, including the first time since 2008, has President of CRA, said: “The ish oil major reporting a 45 percent another three final investment deci- the latest second-quarter hit. declined to QR2.16bn from hallmarks of Qatar’s regulatory drop in second-quarter earnings that sions this year, having already signed “We are very pleased to have business for value over volume. Our QR2.30bn in 2014, which was framework will remain predict- prompted a cut in its 2016 investment off on the expansion of its Tangguh finally drawn a line under the relentless group-wide focus on cap- company’s all time high. ability and clarity, ensuring that budget to below $17bn. LNG plant in Indonesia and the Atoll material liabilities for Deepwater ital and cost discipline is helping BP The mobile phone subscrip- Qatar continually enhances its Though BP Chief Executive Bob offshore gas project in Egypt. Horizon,” said Dudley in the results to become much more efficient while tions of, both Ooredoo Qatar and rich landscape of services. In Dudley (pictured) acknowledged The company posted a loss after statement. “We will always be mind- maintaining the investment needed Vodafone Qatar, have grown addition, ecosystem for smart that the global oil glut’s impact on taxation of $1.4bn for the three ful of what we have learned from for future growth.” steadily over the last seven cities and integrated e-health refining margins and revenue con- months to June, which however com- that tragic accident. BP today is a Back in 2010, an explosion on the years. Vodafone Qatar’s mobile systems will require coordina- tinues to make for a challenging pared with a far larger loss of $5.8bn stronger, more focused and more Deepwater Horizon oil rig killed 11 subscription has grown to over tion and cooperation among all environment, he said that capital for the second quarter of 2015. disciplined company We continue men off the coast of Louisiana and 1.5 million in 2015 from 15,400 players.” expenditure plans have been helped BP also booked a net post-tax to actively develop a strong, balanced caused 507 million litres of oil to by a drop in associated costs. “We’re non-operating charge of $2.8bn for portfolio and we are managing the spew into Gulf waters. 18 WEDNESDAY 27 JULY 2016 BUSINESS Siemens delivers first Saudi made gas turbines

is an essential part of the overall development of Jazan Economic Elhedery is Turbines supplied City. to IGCC power plant The shipment of the first locally HSBC’s CEO for being developed produced gas turbine falls in line with the event held by Aramco with Mena region to power Jazan its partners for the Fadhili project. Economic City in Professor Siegfried Russwurm, Member of the Managing Board and The Peninsula Saudi. CTO of Siemens AG, said: “Today we celebrate another milestone together with our partners. We DOHA: Georges Elhed- built these high-tech gas turbines ery (pictured) has been By Mohammad Shoeb in Saudi Arabia with local talent and appointed Chief Exec- The Peninsula are proud to deliver them to their utive Officer for HSBC’s A woman walks past clothing displayed by various prices at a shopping district in Seoul, yesterday. South new home in Jazan. We have kept Middle East and North our promises and are grateful to Korea’s economy posted improved growth in the second quarter as exports and domestic consumption Africa (Mena) region and Saudi Aramco for their confidence picked up, Bank of Korea said. will join the Board of HSBC DOHA: German engineering giant in Siemens. We assure Aramco Bank Middle East Limited Siemens yesterday announced and the people of Saudi Arabia of (HBME), as Deputy Chair- to have shipped its first “Made in Siemens’ continuous strong com- man, with immediate KSA” (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia) mitment and contribution to the S Korea growth improves in Q2 effect, subject to relevant gas turbine to Integrated Gasifica- realization of the Kingdom’s Vision regulatory approvals. tion Combined Cycle (IGCC) power 2030.” Elhedery joined HSBC plant being developed to power Siemens is a leader in building in 2005, where he was Jazan Economic City in Saudi Ara- energy-efficient and resource- AFP a 0.5 percent on-quarter growth in with the central bank keeping its key Global Head of Structured bia. saving technologies. In addition, the first three months of this year. interest rate at a record low in a bid Rates, then Global Deputy This is the world’s largest power Siemens’ contribution to the Saudi Exports, which account for to spur domestic spending. Head of Rates in Global plant of its kind that will be fuelled society extends beyond support- nearly half of the country’s economy, The Bank of Korea cut the coun- Markets. He subsequently with gasified refinery residues, ing the successful operation of SEOUL: South Korea’s economy grew 0.9 percent from the January- try’s growth outlook earlier this moved to Dubai in 2010, which contributes significantly to the Kingdom’s power plants and posted improved growth in the sec- March period on increased overseas month to 2.7 percent citing uncer- initially as Head of Global increasing the energy efficiency. achieving best-in-class efficiency ond quarter as exports and domestic demand for semiconductors, petro- tainties in the global economy Markets, Mena, then as Siemens is supplying a total of standards. consumption picked up, the central leum and chemical products. following Britain’s shock decision Head of Markets and Capi- 10 gas turbines — that were spe- Siemens adds lasting value to Bank of Korea (BoK) said yesterday. Domestic consumption also to leave the EU in June. tal Financing, Mena, before cifically designed for synthesis gas local communities and has made Asia’s fourth largest economy expanded 0.9 percent, recording a Seoul’s finance ministry cut its taking on his current role (syngas) – to Saudi Aramco’s land- sustainable development the cor- grew 0.7 percent in the April-June turnaround from negative growth own growth outlook to 2.8 percent as Head of Global Banking mark project. nerstone of all its activities, and that period from the previous quarter and in the previous quarter. The central from 3.1 percent last month follow- and Markets, Mena, in June These engineering masterpieces means acting responsibly on behalf 3.2 percent compared to a year ear- bank attributed the improvement ing the British referendum result and 2014. Previously, Elhedery will power the 4,000 megawatt of future generations and keeping lier, according to preliminary figures to more sales of durable goods such unveiled a 20 trillion won ($17bn) worked for Goldman Sachs (MW) power plant and generate the three dimensions of sustainabil- released by the central bank. as clothing. South Korea has been stimulus package. The South’s econ- in London, and Banque 600 tonnes of high pressure steam ity – people, planet and profit – in The second quarter estimate struggling to keep its economy afloat omy expanded 2.6 percent last year Paribas in Tokyo. per hour to Aramco’s refinery, which balance. marks a slight improvement from amid a global economic slowdown, — the lowest since 2012. Deloitte is best François is Dean of London Business School continuity and Deutsche Boerse gets resilience provider The Peninsula said: “During his time at Wisconsin he approval for LSE deal has demonstrated an ability to grow and strengthen faculty, raise sub- stantial funds, improve the student The Peninsula DOHA: London School of Business experience and enhance the organ- Reuters acceptance period to July 26. has named François Ortalo-Magné isation’s brand. He is ideally placed It is common for investors to (pictured) as the new Dean of the to take us forward and build on the tender their shares only shortly School, effective 1 August 2017. great work that Sir Andrew Likier- DOHA: Deloitte was presented before the deadline is reached. Ortalo-Magné will succeed Sir man has achieved. London Business the Continuity and Resilience LONDON: Deutsche Boerse has After shareholders’ approval Andrew Likierman who has been School goes from strength to strength Provider (Product or Service) won the necessary backing from its crossed the 50 percent thresh- Dean since 2008 and who steps Ortalo-Magné said: “I am delighted to and I’m confident that François will award by the Business Continu- shareholders for the planned merger old, many index funds were able down on July 31, 2017, returning to his be joining London Business School, continue to enhance its reputation for ity Institute (BCI) in the Middle with the London Stock Exchange to tender their shares, as it is com- previous role as a member of faculty. an institution with an enviable rep- academic excellence and the delivery East during BCI’s 6th Annual Busi- Group, with the German exchange mon for their internal guidelines François Ortalo-Magné will utation as one of the world’s leading of world class degree and executive ness Continuity and Emergency operator reporting a 60.35 percent to demand they act only once that be the ninth Dean in the School’s business schools. It has achieved so education programmes.” Response Forum. approval rate yesterday ahead of the level has been reached. While Deut- 51-year history. Ortalo-Magné, cur- much in its short 50 year history and Likierman said: “I would just “Winning this award for the 2300 London time deadline. sche Boerse as well as LSE have got rently Dean of the Wisconsin School I’m excited by the prospect of lead- like to add my congratulations to first time in 2014 and again this Deutsche Boerse had asked its the necessary shareholder backing of Business at the University of Wis- ing the School to even greater success François on his appointment. I and year reaffirms Deloitte’s commit- shareholders to back the $27bn now, it remains unclear whether the consin-Madison, will bring inspiring as it embarks on its next 50 years.” the rest of my colleagues in the ment to working tirelessly with merger and earlier this month low- deal will get approval from financial leadership, innovative thinking and Apurv Bagri,Chairman of London School community will give him a clients across all sectors to ensure ered the acceptance threshold to 60 regulators in Germany and Britain, a global outlook to the role. Business School’s Governing Body and warm welcome when he joins next that their programmes enable percent from an earlier 75 percent along with European Union anti- Commenting on his appointment, Managing Director of Metdist Group, summer.” effective continuity and resilience of its shares. It also extended the trust authorities. in a highly complex and challeng- ing business environment,” Tariq Ajmal, Enterprise Risk Services (ERS) partner and leader of Infor- DIC financial outlook stable: S&P QIB names ‘boost mation & Technology Risk Services at Deloitte in the Middle East, said. Deloitte presented an The Peninsula S&P’s reaffirmation of DIC’s rating interactive session on crisis means a lot for the company, said your salary’ winners simulation and war-gaming, pro- Sheikh Nawaf Nasser bin Khaled Al viding attendees with innovative DOHA: Global ratings agency Stand- Thani (pictured), Chairman of DIC. techniques and methods for simu- ard & Poor’s has reaffirmed the “Under the current regional and glo- The Peninsula during the campaign period entitles lating crisis scenarios. “Our work financial strength of Doha Insur- bal economic circumstances, which the customer to one entry into the is driven by our sense of respon- ance Company (DIC) with stable have reflected negatively on the rat- draw. The promotion is available to sibility in advocating business outlook at (A-). ings of many companies and even both existing and new customers. “I continuity for societal security in At a time when both the regional several countries, S&P’s rating is an DOHA: Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB) would like to congratulate the sec- these challenging times,” he said. and global economy facing troubles, important achievement,” he said. has announced names of the win- ond round of winners in this year’s ners of its second round of “Boost ‘Boost Your Salary’ campaign”, said Your Salary” summer finance cam- D Anand, General Manager for QIB paign. As part of the promotion, QIB Personal Banking Group. “We hope is rewarding five lucky winners that gaining an additional month’s Domasco unveils offers on Volvo pre-owned cars each month to receive cash prizes salary will help our winners fulfil equal to one month’s salary, up to a their financial goals this summer, total of QR25,000 per person. whatever those may be.” The Peninsula and V40 pre-owned cars with amazing The three-month campaign QIB offers Shari’a-compliant prices and finance options from July began on May 1, 2016 and will run finance products to support life’s big 19th until September 30th, 2016. Offer until July 31, 2016. The winners for or small events, whether the cus- also includes free 1 year warranty. the month of June are now pub- tomers need to finance the purchase DOHA: Doha Marketing Serv- Commenting on the offer, Faisal lished on QIB’s website. They were of a new vehicle or home, cover the ices Company WLL (Domasco), the Sharif, the Managing Director at selected through an electronic cost of a home renovation, finance authorised distributor for Volvo in Domasco, said, “We are commit- draw, which took place in the pres- a new business venture or require Qatar, takes pride in bringing to ted to making sure our customers ence of representatives from QIB funds in emergency. its customers astonishing offers on are 100 percent satisfied with their and the Ministry of Economy and QIB Personal Finance is offered Volvo pre-owned cars. pre-owned Volvo cars. That’s why Commerce. at a competitive rate, with no Volvo selects only the best availa- every single car goes through a very With the promotion still run- administration charges, up to three- ble cars and improves them through extensive quality control and comes ning until the end of July, the Bank month grace period and free for the Volvo approved checks and makes with 1 year free warranty.” will announce the winners of the first year the QIB-Qatar Airways co- them even better with the latest soft- Andrew Parrott, Head of Sales last round in August. ll QIB cus- branded credit card. QIB provides ware upgrades. Every Volvo car has and Marketing for Volvo at Domasco, tomers who apply for a minimum an easy and fast way of applying for to pass 120 point quality checks to said, “We make sure to present our advantageous prices and accommo- Domasco showroom on Khalifa of QR50,000 in financing during personal finance, with a straight- meet Volvo’s safety, performance and customers with the best cars and dating finance options to get a brand Street near the National Mosque the eligibility period qualify for forward application process, quick appearance standards. best offers to enhance their Volvo new used Volvo.” and TV Roundabout. The showroom the draw. The larger the finance approvals, and the ability for cus- The offer is included on 2015 experience. Customers are invited Customers can purchase their is open from Saturday to Thursday amount , the more chances of win- tomers to transfer their liabilities model year of XC60, XC 90, S60, S80 to our showroom to learn about our brand new used Volvo at the main from 8 am to 8 pm. ning, each QR50,000 of finance from other banks. BUSINESS WEDNESDAY 27 JULY 2016 19

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PARIS: French tyre manufacture Michelin said yes- terday it had raised prices in Britain to tread on the creation of a black market in tyres in response to a Gold ETF inflows hit highest in half-year falling pound following the Brexit vote. The company’s financial director Marc Henry said the direct impact to Michelin from Britain leaving the look. In the Q2 update of its Gold The surplus in the gold market was very strong, especially by European Union wasn’t that large, but acknowledged Gold market surplus Survey 2016, GFMS said it now contracted in that period as surg- exchange-traded funds for the that it had raised prices there to “avoid the creation of expects gold to average $1,279 an ing inflows into bullion-backed second consecutive quarter, as a parallel” market for its tyres. shrinks as fund ounce this year, up from $1,184 exchange-traded funds balanced they reassessed the prospects The pound plunged following the unexpected deci- inflows offset weak previously. sliding demand from Chinese and for asset allocation and put gold sion last month of British voters to leave the European That reflects concern over the Indian buyers. in a more positive light.” Union. Sterling has shed 20 percent from peaks hit last Asian buying: GFMS economic and political landscape, Physical gold demand hit a Indian jewellery demand year against the euro, creating the potential for profit as well as a 24 percent surge in seven-year low in the second fell 56 percent year on year to on the resale of goods in the single currency zone. gold prices in the year to date. quarter, GFMS said, falling by 69 tonnes in the second quar- Henry said, however, Michelin was more con- ETF inflows meanwhile more than a fifth for a second ter, while net investment was 40 cerned about “the impact of Brexit on global economic Reuters reached their highest half-yearly quarter in a row, as economic percent lower. In China, jewel- activity”. total ever in the first six months pressures, the sharp rise in prices lery demand plunged 31 percent, So far this year Michelin has been able to boost its of the year at 568 tonnes. and uncertainty over their direc- while retail investment was down profitability despite a dip in revenues. “The revision is a mark to Customers at a gold jewellery tion hurt Asian offtake. 12 percent. Central bank buy- Net profit rose by 9 percent to €769m ($847m) in LONDON: A surge in Western market of the impressive gains shop. “The second quarter of 2016 ing nearly halved on a net basis, the first half of the year, with the company saying its gold investment helped off- that gold has posted so far this bore striking similarities to the as Venezuela divested gold and cost savings programme accounted for €155m. set sliding Asian demand in the year, and reflecting the changed rise from the Fed, a wobbly Ital- previous three months, with Chi- Russian buying contracted. On Revenue dipped by 2 percent to €10.3bn, although second quarter, GFMS analysts sentiment stemming from ian banking sector and the US nese demand being lacklustre the supply side of the market, volumes increased 2.5 percent. at Thomson Reuters said on Tues- increased uncertainty from eco- Presidential race.” and Indian offtake nothing short mine output eased by 2 percent, Michelin said demand was robust from car manu- day, as they hiked their gold price nomic and political outlooks,” These concerns translated of abysmal,” GFMS said. but overall supply increased facturers in Europe, North America and China, while forecast for the year in response it said. “These include Brexit, into rising investment demand “Meanwhile, demand from by 6.2 percent due to a jump in sales of replacement tyres also edged up. to jitters over the economic out- reduced expectations of a rate for gold in the second quarter. investors in Western markets recycling. 20 WEDNESDAY 27 JULY 2016 BUSINESS VIEWS

Keystone’s death The identity crisis that means oil revival for Canadian railways led to Yahoo’s demise

By Robert Tuttleand 450,000 by 2018. Opposition to Jeremy van Loon shipping crude by rail has grown Bloomberg since accidents like the Lac Meg- antic disaster in Quebec where an unattended freight train car- rying Bakken oil derailed and eystone was the great hope exploded in July 2013, killing 47 for opening US markets and destroying half of the town’s Kfurther to Canadian crude. center. Recent incidents include Now that it’s dead, Now that it’s a train crash and fire in Mosier, dead, railways will not only make Oregon, on June 3 and a derail- a comeback but transport more ment in Watertown, Wisconsin, oil than ever. in November. “It’s amazing that The Keystone XL pipeline we got away so lucky,” said Sarah was set to carry heavy Canadian Zarling, 34, a stay-at-home mom, crude south from Hardisty, Alber- referring to the 500 gallons of ta’s oil hub, before being blocked oil spilled and no fatalities on by US President Barack Obama November 8 in Watertown. “I’ve last November, largely on envi- seen more and more oil cars ronmental grounds. In a sign of coming through town. We’re sup- what’s coming, exports by train posed to be moving away from rose 23 percent in April, the big- fossil fuels, not using more.” gest year-on-year jump since Canadian oil production will September 2014, according to fall to an average of 3.82 million Canada’s National Energy Board. barrels a day this year from 3.85 That’s just the beginning. million in 2015, according to a Next year, with about a half report last month from the pro- A Yahoo! News sign is displayed at Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. dozen new projects and expan- ducers association. The drop is sions in the oil sands, rail exports due in part to the wildfires that could double by the third quar- shut in more than a million bar- ter to a record, said Eric Peterson, rels a day of oil-sands output in By Jonathan Weber and settlement start-up Ripple Labs. “Some peo- 1 billion users and has focused on mobile research chief at Denver-based May and declining production of Jeffrey Dastin ple said mail. Some people said news. Some under Chief Executive Marissa Mayer, who ARB Midstream LLC, an oil trans- conventional oil from wells. Reuters people said search.” told Reuters in an interview on Monday that port investor. That’s good news Next year will be different. While some executives said this was a she still saw a “path to growth” for Yahoo, for USD Group LLC, Imperial New oil-sands expansions that useful management exercise that took place which the Verizon merger accelerated. Energy Corp and Cenovus Energy began prior to crude’s slide in multiple times over the years, it proved an Yahoo will continue to operate as a hold- Inc, all of which invested in new 2014 are being completed with hen senior Yahoo executives ominous portent of the business troubles ing company for its large stakes in Alibaba rail terminals or plan on expand- no new pipelines planned until gathered at a San Jose hotel to come. and Yahoo Japan, which are worth far more ing older ones this year. at least 2019, when Enbridge Inc. for a management retreat Indeed, the demise of Yahoo, which cul- than the core business. “That production has to find is scheduled to boost the capac- in the spring of 2006, there minated in an agreement this week to sell the Yahoo declined to comment for this story. an alternative source of take- ity of a line running between was no outward sign of a company’s core assets to Verizon Commu- The appointment of Terry Semel, who away and that’s where rail comes Edmonton, Alberta, and Supe- Wcompany in crisis. The internet pioneer, not nications Inc, has been more than a decade had completed a highly successful run as in,” said Brad Sanders, chief com- rior, Wisconsin. yet a teenager, had just finished the prior in the making. Many of the more than two chairman of the Warner Bros. movie studio, mercial officer of USD Group, Rising demand for rail ship- year with $1.9bn in profits on $5.3bn in reve- dozen former Yahoo managers interviewed as CEO in 2001 seemed to answer a question which plans to double capacity ments would benefit companies nue. The tough days of over the past two weeks — who now occupy that bedeviled many early internet firms: at its Hardisty terminal within 12 that invested in loading facilities. the dot-com bust were executives suites elsewhere in Silicon Valley was it a tech company, or a media company? months to four trains a day, each In 2015, Imperial Energy started a distant memory, and — agree that the company’s downfall can be Semel could not be reached for comment of which could carry 65,000 bar- a 210,000-barrel-a-day termi- Yahoo Inc, flush with traced to choices made by both the executive on his Yahoo tenure. But the focus on media rels. “We expect from this point nal which is 50 percent owned lucrative advertising leadership and the board of directors dur- proved lucrative in the short term as big on that activity to grow.” by Kinder Morgan Inc. Ceno- deals from the world’s ing the company’s heyday in the mid-2000s. advertisers, desperate to get on board with The capacity of existing pipe- vus bought a central Alberta rail biggest brands, was Some of the missed opportunities are the next big thing, flocked to one of the larg- lines is 4 million barrels a day, terminal from Canexus Corp for enjoying its run as obvious: a failed bid to buy Facebook Inc est properties on the web. Revenue soared opening an opportunity for rail C$75m ($58m) last year. Some of the missed one of the top dogs for $1bn in 2006. A 2002 dalliance with from $717m in 2001 to nearly $7bn by 2007. carriers. Crude output is expected The terminal “gives us addi- in the world’s hottest Google similarly came to naught. A chance Indeed, Semel and the media execu- to rise about 5 percent to more tional flexibility to get our crude opportunities are industry. to acquire YouTube came and went. Skype tives he brought in by all accounts turned a than 4 million barrels a day in to niche markets and to have obvious: A failed bid But for one retreat was snapped up by eBay Inc. And Micro- scrappy young internet startup into a highly 2017, according to the Canadian that flexibility in times of pipe- exercise, everyone soft Corp’s nearly $45bn takeover bid for all profitable company that brought old-line Association of Petroleum Pro- line constraint,” Brett Harris, a to buy Facebook Inc was asked to say what of Yahoo in 2008 was blocked by Yahoo’s advertising to a new medium. ducers. Keystone XL would have Cenovus spokesman, said in an for $1bn in 2006. A word came to mind leadership. “From our perspective, we were a media augmented pipeline capacity by interview. “We got it for an excep- 2002 dalliance with when a company Just as damaging as the missed deals, company,” said Dan Rosensweig, Yahoo’s 830,000 barrels a day, an addi- tional good price.” name was mentioned. though, was a company culture that ulti- COO from 2002 to 2007 and now CEO of tion of more than 20 percent. A single train of about 100 Google similarly came They went through mately became too bureaucratic and too online education company Chegg Inc. “It “We are going to have to see cars can carry crude to the refin- to naught. A chance to the list: eBay: auc- focused on traditional brand advertising didn’t feel at the time that there was a some pretty significant volumes ing center of the US Gulf Coast tions. Google: search. to prosper in a fast-moving tech business. strong likelihood we would beat Google move by rail,” Peterson of ARB from Canada for as little as $14 acquire YouTube came Intel: microprocessors. “It became very difficult to get both invest- at search... Nobody could argue that we Midstream said by phone. “Every a barrel, down from more than and went. Skype was Microsoft: Windows. ment and alignment” around new product weren’t the largest front page on the new incremental barrel of pro- $18 a barrel two years ago, Peter- Then they were initiatives, said Greg Cohn, a former senior internet.” duction that comes out of Canada son said. Transporting heavy snapped up by eBay Inc. asked to write down product director at Yahoo and now CEO of Yahoo placed its signature purple eve- will have to go by rail” once the crude from Edmonton to Texas And Microsoft Corp’s their answer for the mobile phone app company Burner. “If rywhere then — on cookies and cupcakes, pipelines are full, he said. on Enbridge’s pipelines costs Yahoo. you built a new product and the home page on the carpets, and even in the martinis. All After two years of declines, between $6.99 and $9.12 a bar- nearly $45bn takeover “It was all over didn’t want to feature it, you were hosed.” the major advertisers, from Coke to General rail transport rose to 109,000 rel depending on volumes and bid for all of Yahoo in the map,” recalled Worst of all, once Alphabet Inc’s Google Motors, wanted to come to Yahoo’s campus barrels a day in April, a number whether the shipper has a long- 2008 was blocked by Brad Garlinghouse, had displaced it as peoples’ first stop for at least once a year, recalled Wenda Har- that Peterson says will double term commitment to use the lines, then a Yahoo senior finding something on the internet, Yahoo ris Millard, Yahoo’s chief sales officer from by next year and could reach according to the company. Yahoo’s leadership. vice president and was never able to decide on exactly what it 2001 to 2007 and now president and COO now COO of payment wanted to be. Yahoo today has more than of business development firm MediaLink. Rent relief to prolong Fed’s wait to hit inflation goal

By Shobhana Chandra and Lisa Du almost four times the contribution of medi- since 2007. A look back to the housing crash trends. “I don’t think apartment demand will Bloomberg cal care, the next-biggest source of upward helps explain what unfolded. Demand for collapse, but it’s struggling to keep pace with pressure, according to the Labor Depart- rentals surged as millions of homeowners the huge volume of construction.” ment. That boost will be difficult to repeat. became tenants when their properties were Building exceeded net gains in occu- Shelter inflation is “reaching a plateau,” foreclosed. As the economy emerged from pancy in the second quarter for a fifth elcome news for America’s Goldman Sachs economists wrote in a June the recession in 2009, it still took several straight period, according to Reis figures. renters could be unhelpful for research note, and while it may remain ele- years for residential construction to pick up. Effective rents, which take into account dis- the Federal Reserve. A 42-year vated into next year, they don’t project any By mid-2015, about 43 million house- counts and incentives, slowed in the first half high in the number of apart- additional pickup. Counterparts at Morgan holds lived in rental housing, an increase of of 2016 after growing 5 percent at the end of Wment buildings under construction points to Stanley went one step further, forecasting a almost 9 million from 2005 and the largest 2015. Reis projects gains of 3.7 percent this an impending surge in supply that portends deceleration over the next couple of years. gain in any 10-year period on record, accord- year and 3.4 percent in 2017. a moderation in the cost of shelter, which in “Additional supply in the multifamily ing to Harvard University’s Joint Center for Growing supply will push up vacancy June capped the biggest 12-month jump in market caps the upside in rental-price Housing Studies. The jump in demand and rates this year and next, Reis forecasts. Any cooling in the costs almost a decade. Any cooling in the most growth as vacancy rates are now rising and lack of supply caused rents to soar, even- Newer properties are having difficulty of shelter, the most pronounced driver of inflation means the Fed supply is catching up with demand,” Morgan tually sparking a surge in construction of attracting first-time tenants or renters from will have to wait even longer to reach their Stanley economists wrote in a July 17 note. multifamily units. That market became so competing buildings, Severino said. pronounced driver of 2 percent price target — a prerequisite for That’s among reasons they project inflation, hot that builders which focused on single- Of course, what ultimately shapes infla- inflation, means the Fed some policy makers to raising interest rates. which has failed to reach the Fed’s goal since family homes also jumped in. tion also depends on how other costs behave “To expect rents to stay this strong would 2012, will again fall short in 2017. All those projects are now coming on as rents cool. A sustained pickup in wages will have to wait even be a bit of an overreach,” said Richard Moody, Rents and owners’ equivalent rent, or line: The number of buildings under con- may prompt companies to raise prices, longer to reach their 2 chief economist at Regions Financial Corp. OER, together make up more than 40 per- struction with five or more units climbed in while a stronger dollar will lessen pressures. “Will the market be able to absorb all that cent of the core consumer price index and June to the highest since 1974 and the most Health-care costs, which have a greater percent price target — a supply that’s coming on? I have my doubts. about 17 percent of the Fed’s preferred price were completed since 1989, Commerce influence on the Fed’s preferred price gauge prerequisite for some We’ll see rent growth decelerating.” measure that is tied to consumer spending, Department data show. than on the consumer price index, have been policy makers to raising Costs for shelter accounted for 63.9 per- excluding the volatile food and fuel compo- “Everybody got enthusiastic about build- cooling. Nonetheless, until supply realigns cent of the run-up in the consumer price nents. Shelter prices — including rents, OER ing, and what we’re seeing now is an excess with demand, the pipeline of new properties interest rates. index excluding food and fuel in the 12 and lodging away from home — jumped 3.5 supply,” said Ryan Severino, a senior econ- may “prove hard for the market to digest,” months ended June, the most since 2007 and percent in June from a year earlier, the most omist at Reis Inc., which tracks apartment Severino said. WEDNESDAY 27 JULY 2016 21

Promising Shapovalov stuns Kyrgios in Toronto

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TORONTO: Nick Kyrgios turned in a patchy performance to exit the Toronto Masters 7-6 (7/2), 3-6, 6-3 on Monday at the hands of Wim- bledon junior champion Denis Shapovalov. The 17-year-old Canadian set Denis Shapovalov of Canada attempts to return a ball to Nick Kyrgios of up a match point with his 12th ace, then calmly closed out the upset Australia (not pictured) during the first round of the Rogers Cup at Aviva over the 19th-ranked Australian. Centre in Toronto on Monday. Australia’s Nathan Lyon (centre) celebrates with team-mates after he dismissed Sri Lanka’s Dilruwan Perera In his first match since los- during the first day of their opening Test at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele, Sri ing to eventual champion Andy Lanka yesterday. Murray in the Wimbledon fourth I did or didn’t do to prepare for this Australian 12th seed Bernard round, Kyrgios at times showed match. I just played pretty bad, but he Tomic beat Alejandro Gonzalez 6-4, little interest in his on-court played great and he earned it. 7-6 (7/0) while Jack Sock, the number duties, serving at lightning speed “Obviously he was excited play- 16, defeated Denis Kudla 6-2, 6-2. with only a few seconds between ing in front of his home crowd. I Dimitrov, ranked 48th, got out of points. know what it feels like to come off danger against Sugita after trailing a Aussies take charge During one changeover, he one of your biggest junior results set and a break. was heard muttering to himself and then play in one of your home Dimitrov, who lost six straight in dissatisfaction. tournaments.” matches prior to Wimbledon, “Not great, obviously,” said Shapovalov, playing in only his improved to 21-16 in 2016. Kyrgios, who was troubled by a second ATP event, will take on Former Meanwhile, Borna Coric won an sore knee but still unhappy with top 10 contender Grigor Dimitrov, who all-Croatian clash as he beat Ivan on rain-hit first day his lethargic showing. “I don’t is trying to claw his way back in what Dodig 5-7, 6-4, 6-2. South African know. I just didn’t play great.” has been a disappointing season. Kevin Anderson ended a losing streak The Australian 11th seed The Bulgarian reached the sec- of three consecutive opening matches, somehow struck an ace as his rac- ond round with a 5-7, 7-6 (7/5), 6-4 downing Serb Viktor Troicki 7-6 (7/4), SCOREBOARD quet flew from his hand on one win over Yuichi Sugita. 6-3. Canadian Steven Diez surprised Tourists score 66-2 serve, but his 13 aces were out- Three other seeds advanced, with Briton Kyle Edmund 3-6, 6-3, 6-2. Sri Lanka (I innings): Fall of wickets: 1-6, 2-15, 3-18, 4-43, 5-67, numbered by 18 double faults. number nine John Isner coming back The wild card entry will play at stumps after D Karunaratne lbw b Starc 5 6-87, 7-87, 8-94, 9-100, 10-117 “I’m not going to tell you what to eliminate Dudi Sela 4-6, 6-3, 6-2. Tomic. Muralitharan-inspired K Silva c Voges b Hazlewood 4 Bowling: Starc 11-1-51-2, Hazlewood 10-4-21- spinners share five K Mendis lbw b Hazlewood 8 3, O’Keefe 10.2-3-32-2, Lyon 3-0-12-3 Australia (I innings): wickets to dismiss D Chandimal c Nevill b Hazlewood 15 A Mathews c Smith b O’Keefe 15 J Burns b Herath 3

SL to their lowest D de Silva c Burns b Lyon 24 D Warner b Pradeep 0 Kvitova and Stosur advance to total of 117 runs at K Perera b Lyon 20 U Khawaja (batting) 25 Pallekele ground D Perera lbw b Lyon 0 S Smith (batting) 28 R Herath lbw b Starc 6 Extras: (B 4, LB 6) 10 second round in Montreal L Sandakan (not out) 19 Total: (2 wkts) 66 AFP N Pradeep c Smith b O’Keefe 0 Fall of wickets: 1-3, 2-7 Bowling: Pradeep 5-3-3-1, Herath 6-2-15-1, AFP Extras: (LB 1) 1 Dilruwan Perera 4-1-19-0, Sandakan 2-1-13-0, Total (all out) 117 Mathews 3-1-6-0 PALLEKELE: An unbroken stand of 59 between Steve Smith and Usman MONTREAL: Former Grand Slam Khawaja placed Australia in firm spinner Muttiah Muralitharan in the champions Petra Kvitova and Samantha Stosur command yesterday of their open- CRICKET: AUSTRALIA IN build-up to the series and his influ- Samantha Stosur were unfazed by of Australia ing Test against Sri Lanka after the SRI LANKA ence appeared to be paying early opening-day weather delays, cruis- reacts after hosts were bowled out for just 117. dividends. ing into the second round of the WTA gaining a point When rain forced an early end “I think the spinners are going to hardcourt tournament in Montreal against Heather to play on the first day in Pallekele, come into it (the match) a lot more. on Monday. Watson of Great Australia were 66 for two, with review. They (Sri Lanka) obviously have got Two-time Wimbledon champion Britain during skipper Smith (28) and his partner Josh Hazlewood, bowling with some quality spinners. First-innings Kvitova, seeded 12th, needed just 59 Khawaja (25) ramming home the pace and variety, then trapped runs are going to be very crucial for minutes to get past Poland’s Magda day one of the advantage forged by their bowlers. Kusal Mendis lbw for eight and had us,” Hazlewood said. Linette 6-1, 6-2. Rogers Cup at No play was possible after tea Kaushal Silva caught at first slip by Australia were soon in trouble The Czech, who won her first Uniprix Stadium due to rain, prompting the umpires Adam Voges for four. themselves in their first innings, los- North American hardcourt title in in Montreal on to call stumps at 4:15pm. Play will In his second spell, he had vice- ing both openers cheaply. Montreal in 2012, didn’t face a break Monday. resume today at the earlier time captain Dinesh Chandimal caught Vice captain David Warner went point against the young Pole, who of 9:45am to make up some of the from behind by wicketkeeper Peter for a duck, surviving for just four pushed former world number one overs lost. Nevill 10 minutes before lunch. deliveries before dragging Nuwan Venus Williams to three sets in Stan- The downpour in Pallekele cast “I think it was a good toss to Pradeep onto the stumps after being ford last week. a further gloom over the Sri Lankan lose, just to see how that wicket was out of action for six weeks with a Kvitova, playing her first tour- side after they recorded their low- going to play. I thought if we bowl broken left index finger. nament since Wimbledon, broke est total at the picturesque ground, well, which we did, we would get a Joe Burns made only three before Linette twice in each set and fin- undone by a combination of Austral- few wickets early,” Hazlewood told being bowled by the veteran Ran- ished her off with an ace. ian pace and spin. reporters. gana Herath, leaving Australia Former US Open champion Sto- Sri Lankan captain Angelo Math- Left-arm spinner Steve O’Keefe wobbling on seven for two. sur, seeded 13th, had to work a little ews decided to bat first on what claimed the prized wicket of Math- But Smith and Khawaja steadily harder to dispatch Britain’s Heather began as a sunny day, but Australia ews, caught at first slip by his went about staging a recovery and by Watson 7-5, 6-3. made early inroads as they reduced opposite number Smith. the close, Australia were only 51 runs After some first-set struggles, the hosts to 84 for five at lunch. Debutant Dhananjaya de Silva adrift with eight wickets in hand. however, she broke Watson three They only needed a further 6.2 scored a battling 24 but only four Khawaja has so far hit four times in the second to wrap up the overs in the second session to fin- other Sri Lankans made it into dou- boundaries in his 54-ball knock win. Organisers eventually pushed The top eight seeds – now led by ish off the batting line-up, with the ble figures. while Smith had three fours as he “To get through in straight sets, the scheduled last match of the second-seeded Angelique Kerber of wickets evenly spread between their Even though he only bowled faced 46 deliveries. I’m pretty happy,” the Australian night, between Canadian Francoise Germany after the late injury with- fast bowlers and spinners. three overs, Nathan Lyon took three Australia have a poor recent said. Abanda and Chinese qualifier Zheng drawal of world number one Serena Mitchell Starc, returning after Sri Lankan wickets to vindicate away record against teams from the “Overall I thought I served pretty Saisai. Williams – have first round byes. eight months of injury, drew first Smith’s decision to pick both him sub-continent but the Smith’s side well. There weren’t a lot of points off The only other seed in action, Croatia’s Mirjana Lucic-Baroni blood for the visitors when he and O’Keefe – who picked up two went into this series as firm favour- my serve where she could dictate off 17th-seeded Elina Svitolina, booked a second-round meeting trapped Dimuth Karunaratne lbw scalps in only his third Test. ites after clinching top spot in the the first shot.” advanced with a 6-2, 6-4 victory with Wimbledon finalist Kerber for five in the fifth over, prompting Both have been working with Test rankings. A string of rain delays stopped over American qualifier Jennifer with a 6-2, 6-0 victory over Japan’s the opener to call for an unsuccessful Sri Lanka’s record-breaking play for a total of four hours. Brady. Nao Hibino. Defending champion Day confident at storm-soaked PGA

AFP PGA of America officials halted “I feel good about my game,” Day won a WGC event at Firestone and left-hander who won the last PGA play at 4:38pm and had spectators said. “I’m hitting a lot of good shots shared ninth at the British Open, Championship played at Baltusrol seek shelter, several dozen huddling and that has given me confidence.” enough good finishes to bolster his in 2005. in the massive souvenir tent until a Day was won seven titles in the confidence entering the final major Mickelson battled British Open SPRINGFIELD: Severe thunder- break between storms allowed them past year and flirted with major suc- tournament of the year. winner Henrik Stenson into the final storms drenched Baltusrol with a chance to leave. cess, sharing 10th at the Masters and “I think the game is in really good holes before settling for second to the heavy rain on Monday, cutting short It was a signal that players could eighth at the US Open. shape,” Johnson said. Swede at Royal Troon two weeks ago. the first practice session for the 98th face a lot of extremes in this week’s His mindset is less about repeat- “Do a little practice on the putting Johnson will play tomorrow and PGA Championship and soaking quest for the Wanamaker Trophy, ing as champion, especially on a in the next few days, but other than on Friday alongside Stenson and greens that had been fast in after- with forecasts for hot conditions different course, than it is about that, I’m really confident in the game Masters champion Danny Willett of noon heat. until storms are set to return for the achieving new feats. “I never really right now. I feel like everything is England in the annual threesome of Sweltering heat greeted players in weekend. look at it as defending,” he said. going really well.” Day will play the the season’s prior major winners. the early afternoon but the day ended World number one Jason Day World number two Dustin John- first two rounds alongside four-time Each won his first major this year with standing water puddled across (pictured) of Australia will try to son made his major breakthrough major champion Rory McIlroy, the – and none of them wants to see many areas of the course after thun- defend his first major title, which he last month by winning the US Open 2014 PGA Championship winner, and another first-timer take the trophy der, lightning and downpours. won last year at Whistling Straits. at Oakmont. The American also Phil Mickelson, the 46-year-old US this week. 22 WEDNESDAY 27 JULY 2016 SPORT

Indian I n-form shot-putter Katarina fails drugs targets test Olympic glory AFP Reuters

NEW DELHI: Shot-putter Inder- jeet Singh yesterday became the LONDON: Britain’s Katarina second Indian athlete to fail a Johnson-Thompson has set her drugs test in recent days, embroil- sights on winning a first Olympic ing the nation’s Olympic squad heptathlon gold medal in Rio next in a doping scandal before next month after she confirmed her month’s Rio Games. good form with some fine individ- The Asian champion claimed ual performances at the London he was the victim of a conspiracy Anniversary Games last weekend. for criticising sports authorities The 23-year-old won the long after his A sample taken during jump on day two of the Diamond routine testing was found to con- League event with a season’s best tain a banned substance. 6.84 metres on Saturday and pro- “I am being targeted and it’s a duced an outdoor best 1.95m high clear case of conspiracy against jump the previous day. me. My sample has been tampered US ruggerite Carlin Isles Returning from injury, John- with,” Singh, a gold medal winner son-Thompson clinched a place in at the Asian Athletics Champion- the Olympic team after she accu- ships last year, said in a statement. mulated the required 6,200 points “Why would I take something at the Hypo-Meeting in Gotzis in which is not good for health?” May to join compatriot Jessica “I have been framed because Ennis-Hill in the Rio lineup. I am outspoken,” the 28-year-old “I definitely have time but I also told Indian TV stations. want to win it now. The thought of An Indian sports official said ‘Fastest man in rugby’ winning motivates me more,” she shotputter Singh tested positive for told British media. “When you are the banned steroid Androsterone doing hard training you can think during out-of-competition test- about past experiences which can ing by the National Anti-Doping get you up for that last rep, but in Agency (NADA) on June 22. competition you just have to be “NADA has informed Inder- smart. At that stage, positive rein- jeet about the result. If he wants ready for Rio Games forcement is better than negative.” to test his B sample then it has to Olympic champion Ennis-Hill, be done within seven days,” said who is favourite to retain the gold the official, who was speaking on medal, endured a mixed couple of condition of anonymity. seconds for the 100m, a time that was no ‘Plan B’. It had to work out. “And it’s the last thing I remem- days as she pulled out her second The positive test comes after would have got him into the semi- I remember crying and thinking ‘If ber about her. Giving my mom that best 100m hurdles time on Fri- revelations that Rio-bound The ruggerite-turned finals of the 2012 games. this don’t work out you are screwed.’ flower. She was in handcuffs. I was day but followed that with a tepid wrestler Narsingh Yadav, a Com- sprinter opts for the But the realisation that he might It was a big sacrifice. six. That was the last time I saw showing in the long jump, finish- monwealth Games gold medallist ball instead of lining up end up dedicating his life to track and “I didn’t know no rules, no noth- her.” ing seventh with 6.19m. in the 74-kilogram freestyle cate- field yet still not reach the elite level ing. I didn’t even know I had to pass The fear of failure, has been an “Not at the minute. I feel that gory, also failed a drugs test. against athletes on track prompted him to look elsewhere. off my left or right hand. undercurrent throughout Isles’ life. people expect Jess to win this year, India has not yet decided the By chance, he stumbled across “I learned as much as I could.” “The biggest fear is waking up so it would be an added bonus if fate of either athlete. Yadav also rugby during a search for a workout His legend took off in late 2012 and seeing someone in the mir- I could,” Johnson-Thompson said cried foul, claiming his water and routine on Youtube, and wondered when a Youtube video showcasing ror you’re not supposed to be,” he when asked if she feels pressure food supplements were contami- AFP whether his skills would translate Isles’ speed went viral. To date, the said. “Fear drove me to succeed. to follow in Ennis-Hill’s footsteps. nated with a banned steroid. to the sport. video has garnered nearly seven mil- “I always like watching ‘Rocky’ “Maybe in four years time, The country is about to send “I saw it and thought ‘This is kind lion views. movies. Because I can relate. He but I don’t feel any pressure right its largest ever Olympic squad of of sweet,’” the 26-year-old recalled. If Isles’ conversion to rugby struggled. He’s a nobody. Nobody now.” more than 100 athletes in hopes LOS ANGELES: If things had gone Impulsively, he fired off an email seems improbable, it is entirely con- believed in him.” Johnson-Thompson, who fell of improving its poor medal to plan for Carlin Isles, the Olympic to the then chief executive of USA sistent with his life story. Friends and loved ones had out of contention at last year’s count. Games might have witnessed a duel rugby, Nigel Melville, eager to know He has been battling the odds doubted the wisdom of his conver- world championships in Beijing The Rio Games are set to start between the fastest man in rugby and more. -- successfully -- ever since a trou- sion to rugby. after registering three consecutive on August 5 with controversy the fastest man on the planet. “I figured, ‘He ain’t gonna get bled childhood in Ohio which saw Although Isles had been a tal- fouls in the long jump, was eager raging over the International But instead of lining up against back to me. He won’t care’. I prayed him placed in foster care at at an ented American football player, to avoid repeating such mistakes Olympic Committee’s decision not Jamaican sprint king Usain Bolt in to God and said ‘Give me a sign’. And early age. trying out with the Detroit Lions, in Rio. to impose a blanket ban to Rus- Rio de Janeiro, Isles will be going for the next morning, at like seven in One of his earliest memories is many feared for his safety on the “You can’t ever prepare for sia, accused of state-sponsored gold with a rugby ball. the morning the phone rang. It was seeing his mother bundled away in rugby field. that apart from in competition, doping. The flying winger is one of the Nigel,” Isles told AFP. the back of a police van at the age “People thought I was crazy. They because you know it is fake. You India has been rocked by most potent weapons in the United Four days later, Isles was on a of six. were like ‘Rugby? Is that with no can’t do it unless you are put in previous drugs scandals and is States’ sevens squad, which will plane to Colorado to begin his rugby “A bunch of cops all over us. They pads? You’re going to get killed!’. Peo- a high-pressure situation,” she ranked third on a global list of be chasing rugby gold as the sport education. put my mom in a paddy wagon. They ple were like ‘What are you doing’ added. doping offenders compiled by returns to the Olympics after a He toured with the US develop- put us in the police car,” he says and sometimes I had to ask myself “World championships come the World Anti-Doping Agency, 92-year absence. ment squad in July before making softly. ‘Yeah, what am I doing?’. round every two years, so it’s not behind Russia and Italy. Four years ago, Isles was a his debut with the US Sevens squad “I remember I got out of the police “But people didn’t understand my as big as an Olympics. I can rec- In 2011 six top Indian women promising sprinter with dreams of in October. car and noticed those little flowers. vision. And that’s my main thing -- tify Beijing next year but with the runners tested positive for banned competing in the Olympics, with a “All I needed was a chance, a What are they called? Daisies? I I’m going to paint my picture how I’m Olympic Games, I would have to steroids. respectable personal best of 10.12 shot. But it was all or nothing. There picked one of them and gave it to her. going to paint it.” wait four years.”

3456 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Olympic Village repairs AUG Korean archers Sambódromo to be done this week Nock Archer: Must compensate aim for more gold Fletching: for wind speed Plastic or and direction AFP feather Distance Reuters able to move in today. Delays often to target: how successful our archers have occur in the final run-up to staging Shaft: Max Women: 70m been,” she said. “So there is a bit of the Olympics, but Brazilian organ- diameter: 9.3mm Men: 90m pressure weighing on our shoul- izers have been embarrassed by Most are 5.5mm ders in that regard. But we have to RIO DE JANEIRO: Blocked toilets, a barrage of multiple problems as for faster flight. Riser: SEOUL: The standing joke in South think positive and the only way to dangerous wiring and other prob- they prepare for South America’s Made from Recurve Lightweight Korean sport is that it’s harder to overcome that pressure is through lems in Rio’s Olympic Village will first Games. aluminium or bow: Propels magnesium get a spot on the women’s Olym- training.” be resolved by the end of the week, Battered by bad news over the carbon-graphite arrows in excess or composite pic archery team than win a gold Bidding to narrow the gap, of 240km/h handle Brazilian organisers said on Monday Zika virus, heavy pollution in the medal, but for rivals tasked with Korea’s rivals have adopted some- as new reports of glitches emerged. Olympic sailing and rowing areas London Olympics Bow string: ending a streak that goes back to thing of a “If you can’t be them, A day after the Australian Olym- and rampant armed crime across Polyethylene the 1988 Seoul Games that domi- hire them” approach. At the Lon- gold medallist fibres pic delegation refused to move into Rio, Mayor Eduardo Paes has fre- Ki Bo-Bae (KOR) nance is no laughing matter. don Games, 11 other countries had the apartment complex in western quently found himself on the Archery has been a gold mine Korean coaches on staff, including Rio, Brazilian organising committee defensive. for Korea since the sport returned the United States, Italy and Mexico spokesman Mario Andrada prom- Paes reacted to the Australian Draw weight to the Olympics in its modern for- -- the other three semi-finalists in Women: 15kg ised a solution. complaints on Sunday by quipping mat in 1972. the men’s team event. Men: 22kg “We have 630 men working to that he should perhaps put “a kan- The country’s athletes have That diffusion of expertise fix the problems at the Olympic Vil- garoo in front of their building to Quiver captured 19 of the 36 gold medals should present more challengers lage,” Andrada said in comments make them feel at home.” Points up for grabs, including all seven of for gold in Rio, with Ki singling out tweeted by the government’s Olym- Earlier this month, he responded Arm the women’s team titles since the improving Taiwan as a threat to pic account. to one voter critical of Rio’s trans- event was introduced at the 1988 team and individual titles. 10 987654321 guard: “They should complete the formation by telling him to “move.” Plastic Seoul Games. On the men’s side, the United impeccable handover of the Village Australia said Sunday it would or vinyl That success has naturally States will have a real chance to by the end of the week, probably by delay taking up residence in the Target: created a burden of expectation at improve on their team silver from Thursday,” he said. Village, a development of 31 new Diameter: 122cm home and Koreans routinely fac- four years ago, with Brady Ellison This indicated a longer timeta- buildings next to the Olympic Park Chest tor in a minimum of two archery and Jake Kaminski returning to ble than suggested by the honorary that will house some 18,000 athletes Gold ring: guard golds in their medal projections, but the fray, while London gold med- mayor of the Village, former Brazil- and other team members during the Diameter: 12.2cm defending individual champion Ki allists Italy have 2004 individual ian Olympian Janeth Arcain, who Games starting August 5. Bo-bae says pressure comes with champion Marco Galiazzo in their said Sunday that the work would “Problems include blocked toi- the territory. ranks once again. take only 48 hours. lets, leaking pipes, exposed wiring, Stabilizers: “Previous Korean archery South Korea, who have won However, the Australian team, darkened stairwells where no light- Prevent twisting teams have left a legacy with their four of the seven Olympic men’s at moment which has made the most high-pro- ing has been installed and dirty Arrow head: Steel tip great achievements and for many team titles, are represented by file complaints, struck an optimistic floors in need of a massive clean,” of release South Koreans when they think world number one Kim Woo-jin, note, noting “fantastic” progress the head of the Australian team, Sources: Rio 2016, Olympic.org, IAAF Pictures: Associated Press © GRAPHIC NEWS of the Olympics they remember Ku Bon-chan and Lee Seung-yun. and saying that athletes should be Kitty Chiller, said in a statement. 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Five Angelique Kerber of Germany in action against Petra Kvitova from Great haul of China Czech Republic during their semi- more final match for the WTA tennis tournament in Stuttgart, Germany Russians in this April 23 file photo. not assured at Rio banned Reuters shots into the net. AFP If it’s possible to win glory and infamy in one tournament, China managed it as they shrugged off the LAUSANNE: Five canoeists MELBOURNE: World badminton will disqualification of their world cham- including a gold medal- hope a more open field and a European pion women’s pair Yu Yang and Wang list and a five-time world resurgence can inject more excite- Xiaoli to clinch all five gold medals. champion became the latest ment at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics In all, the Chinese won eight of Russian competitors to be and help banish memories of London’s the 15 medals on offer, six more than banned from next month’s scandal-plagued tournament where second-placed Denmark. At the Rio- Rio Olympics after an China swept all titles. centro venue, all of China’s singles and explosive report revealed The genteel racquet sport suf- doubles contenders could easily grab state-run doping across fered its greatest Olympic humiliation podium places but the days of gold Russian sport. at London where four pairs in the medal deciders fought exclusively by Their exclusion takes women’s doubles were disqualified shuttlers in identical red shirts may be the number of Russians for deliberately trying to lose pool gone for good. Nations are now limited banned from taking part matches to secure more favourable to two entrants in each event, down in Rio to 18 since Sunday, draws in the knockout phase. from the three at London and previous when the International The scandal, which cast a pall over Games, a move intended to increase Olympic Committee con- China and two other top Asian teams, competition. troversially opted not to prompted a change to the Games for- Lin, badminton’s answer to ten- ban all Russian competitors, mat to ensure there can be no repeat of nis’s Roger Federer, defeated Lee in instead leaving it up to each the chaotic scenes at Wembley Arena both gold medal matches at Beijing sport to decide what to do. where spectators jeered and hurled and London but his Malaysian arch- The International abuse as players dumped successive rival has found form at the right time. Olympic Committee (IOC) faced tough criticism from top anti-doping leaders over the decision, includ- ing accusations that it had Brazil look to spoil US hopes failed to show leadership in the battle for drug-free sport. Reuters But there are other pebbles on the IOC president Thomas famous Copacabana beach. The Lar- Bach insisted the unprec- issa-Talita pair, who top Pool A, for edented eligibility criteria instance. The Brazilians defended put in place for Russians RIO DE JANEIRO: Home favourites their Gstaad major title by registering had teeth, with the coun- Talita Antunes and Larissa Franca will their fourth win in five FIVB world tour try’s athletes having to clear Kerber gunning for be out to prove American Kerri Walsh matches against the Americans earlier “the highest hurdles” before Jennings’s dream of a fourth succes- this month, sending an ominous signal going to the Games, which sive Olympic gold is built on sand when ahead of the home Olympics. start in just 10 days. beach volleyball returns to its spiritual The reigning world champion The report by Cana- home at the iconic Copacabana beach. pair of Agatha Bednarczuk and Bar- dian law professor Richard Walsh Jennings partnered Misty bara Seixas also lurk in Pool B and McLaren for the World Anti- Olympic gold medal May-Treanor to form what is often hope to be the second Brazilian team Doping Agency (WADA) hailed as the greatest beach volleyball to win the women’s gold since Jackie detailed an elaborate team ever, capturing Olympic gold at Silva and Sandra Pires triumphed in doping system in Rus- Athens, Beijing and London. the sport’s Olympic debut at the 1996 sia directed by the sports May-Treanor has since walked into Atlanta Games. ministry that affected more dream,” Kerber told SID, an AFP the sunset but not even the sands of In the men’s competition, Brazil than 30 sports. subsidiary. time or a fifth shoulder surgery could will field a world champion team with Twenty-five canoe Australian Open “In London (the 2012 Olympics), deter Walsh Jennings, nicknamed ‘Six Alison Cerutti and Bruno Schmidt in sprint athletes were named champion and world it didn’t work out as I went out in Feet of Sunshine’, from chasing her first Pool A hoping to for a second gold on in the damning report the quarter-finals, but I have gained gold with new partner April Ross. the beach. issued last week. number two heads a lot of experience in the last few The five were named to Brazil buoyed by years. as Elena Aniushina, Nata- Grand Slam success “I am looking forward to playing lia Podolskaya, Alexander in the doubles with Andrea Petko- Dyachenko, Andrey Kraitor vic, but I’ll have to decide whether and Alexey Korovashkov. to play mixed doubles when I am New digital technology is set Korovashkov, a five- AFP there.” to transform the sporting experience for athletes, time world champion, The German is currently playing spectators and officials won a bronze medal in in the WTA tournament in Montreal at the 2016 Olympics London four years ago and and faces Croatia’s Mirjana Lucic- Dyachenko won gold in a MONTREAL: Australian Open Baroni in the second round. TAEKWONDO doubles kayak sprint. champion Angelique Kerber is Kerber says she has no com- Electronic sensors in padded targeting Olympic gold in Rio de plaints following her 7-5, 6-3 defeat headgear will record strikes and Janeiro to build on a successful to Serena Williams in the Wimble- award points, removing need for 2016 that has already seen the Ger- player in the world, is the defending don final. referees to call head shots man capture her first Grand Slam Olympic champion and the name to “Of course, a bit of disappoint- CANOE SPRINT SWIMMING title. beat in Rio. ment still remains. I played well, AND ROWING Efimova The 28-year-old became the But Kerber, the world number but Serena had the perfect reply,” Underwater display near Each boat equipped with turning point of each lane first German to win a Grand Slam two, is heading to Brazil buoyed said Kerber. GPS sensor, allowing automatically updates first to crown since Steffi Graf in 1999 when by her success so far this year and “I didn’t lose the match, she fans to instantly see and lap count, so distance she beat Serena Williams in the Mel- eager to get amongst the medals won it and it showed me that I have compare race data such swimmers can focus appeal bourne final in January. when the Olympic tennis tourna- arrived at this level. as speed and direction on performance instead Kerber then lost to the American ment starts on August 6. “I know that I can play in more VOLLEYBALL AND of keeping track of laps Rio ban in the Wimbledon final a fortnight “I want to win a medal and gold finals -- and there will be a differ- BEACH VOLLEYBALL SHOOTING ago, and Williams, the top-ranked would of course be an absolute ent outcome.” Teams can challenge referee’s call Laser technology replaces acoustic using playback technology. Replays system, allowing score to be shown on big screen in arena while calculated with “millimetric precision”. AFP being reviewed by second official Radio-frequency tags attached to WEIGHTLIFTING guns so organisers know location of each weapon at all times Camera dolly captures multiple ARCHERY MOSCOW: Russian swim- Olympic travellers face angles of competitor’s movement mer Yulia Efimova on Electronic scoring replaces Monday became the first referee’s judgement. System accurate athlete to announce she to within 0.2mm and displays score would appeal against her one second after arrow hits target ban from next month’s Rio tiny risk of Zika: US study WEARABLES Games over doping. Visitors to Thirteen individual Rio 2016 can Russian athletes have so far AFP at Yale. “This study provides data, activity has subsided, researchers use innovative VIRTUAL REALITY been excluded from the Rio which together with initial find- said. Zika was first reported in Bra- bracelet like Games -- seven swimmers, ings from Brazilian scientists, show zil in 2015, though it may have arrived HD images of opening and closing contactless two weightlifters, a wrestler that these concerns may be largely earlier, and is blamed for a surge in ceremonies and some sports will be card to pay and three rowers -- after MIAMI: Those travelling to Brazil exaggerated.” cases of microcephaly, a birth defect broadcast in 360 degrees to users for goods and of Samsung Gear VR headsets services the International Olympic for the Olympics face a tiny risk of The research, published in the in which an infant’s skull and brain Committee declined to issue getting infected with the mosquito- Annals of Internal Medicine, is are unusually small and deformed. Source: Rio 2016 Pictures: Getty Images, Samsung, Facebook © GRAPHIC NEWS a blanket ban. borne Zika virus, which can cause based on a mathematical model The virus can be devastating to In one of the most birth defects in pregnant women, US that accounted for a series of factors, pregnant women and their offspring. momentous moves in its researchers said on Monday. including recent Zika transmission in But for most other people, symp- long, chequered history, Under a worst-case scenario, just Rio de Janeiro, seasonal conditions toms are so mild that the infection is the IOC left it to each inter- three to 37 of the up to 500,000 peo- and travel patterns. often not noticed at all, and it goes Australian team plans to move national sports federation ple expected to go to Rio de Janeiro The team found that more than away within 10 days. to decide if Russians could for the games, which start next half of visitors -- including media, The World Health Organization take part after they were month, could be expected to come athletes and spectators -- attending has previously said there is a very low into Olympic Village today accused of state-sponsored down with Zika, said the report by the Olympics would return to “high- risk of Zika -- now present in doz- doping. the Yale University School of Pub- income countries where there is ens of countries in the Caribbean and The decision, which lic Health. negligible risk for establishing local Latin America -- spreading interna- Reuters the team expects to move in today. came after the World Anti- “The possibility that travelers spread of the virus,” said the study. tionally as a result of people traveling The delegation, just under two weeks Doping Agency uncovered returning from the Olympics may “Around 30 percent will travel to and from the Olympics. before the games begin on August 5, evidence of a widespread, spread Zika has become a polemic to Latin American countries where Not everyone shares that view. In said on Sunday it would not move into government-backed drugs issue that has led to athletes drop- transmission is already established, May, an open letter addressed to the RIO DE JANEIRO: The head of Aus- the Olympic Village because of shoddy cheating system in Russia, ping out of the event, and without so they will not play an important role WHO and signed by 150 international tralia’s Olympics delegation in Rio de plumbing and wiring that made their divided world sport and evidence, undue stigmatization of in further spreading the virus.” doctors, scientists and researchers Janeiro said on Monday that organ- rooms uninhabitable. drew accusations Olympic Brazil,” said study co-author Albert Furthermore, the upcom- called for the August Games to be isers had made “fantastic” progress Local organizers responded by chiefs were “spineless”. Ko, chair of the Department of Epi- ing Olympic Games will take place moved or delayed to help prevent in addressing concerns over unfin- saying they would fix the problems demiology of Microbial Diseases when it is winter in Rio and mosquito the spread of Zika virus. ished housing at the games and that and have the rooms ready within days. www.thepeninsulaqatar.com PAGE | 21 PAGE | 22 Aussies take charge ‘Fastest man in on rain-hit first day rugby’ ready for against Sri Lanka Rio Games

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QSL: Muaither sign experienced Lamy FIFA chief wants two more Africa for new season slots in expanded World Cup of 40 The Peninsula DOHA: Newly promoted Qatar Stars League side Muaither have “I believe for the World Cup announced the signing of expe- Infantino repeats his 2026 -- because the 2018 and 2022 rienced midfielder Adel Lamy finals are already decided -- there (pictured) as the falcons prepare presidential election should be 40 teams... and out of the for their second ever season in manifesto pledge to eight more there should be at least the QSL. two slots for African teams,” he told Lamy brings plenty of QSL push for more teams reporters. experience to the side, having in 2026 finals “This is what I declared dur- enjoyed stints at a host of QSL ing my campaign and as you know sides includ- I’m not a dictator but a democrat- ing Al Rayyan, ically elected FIFA president, so I Lekhwiya and Reuters have to speak to everyone and lis- Umm Salal. ten to everyone as well,” he added The in Abuja. 30-year old An expanded World Cup was midfielder has ABUJA: Africa should be given two one of the key points in the elec- signed a one- more places at the World Cup finals tion manifesto of Infantino, who year deal with if the tournament is expanded to was voted in as the president of the side after 40 teams, FIFA chief Gianni Infan- world soccer’s governing body in one season tino told reporters on a brief trip to February. with Al Arabi, with an option for Nigeria on Monday. The next two World Cup tourna- a one year extension. Infantino repeated his presi- ments have a field of 32 teams with Muaither have been active dential election manifesto pledge Africa having had five places since in the transfer window, having to push for the World Cup to grow by the last increase in 1998, except for already announced the sign- eight teams to 40 and wants Africa 2010 when, with the tournament ing of Uruguayan midfielder Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari (centre) receives a memento from FIFA President Gianni Infantino in to get at least two extra slots from hosted in South Africa, there were Matías Mier, along with Brazilian Abuja, Nigeria on Monday. 2026. six African nations at the finals. defender Bruno Aguiar who joined the side on a one year deal from Joinville. The club is set to head to Bosnia for their preseason train- Qatar Goodwood Festival ing camp from August 1 to 20. Al Sadd train ahead of Ufa test

DOHA: Qatar Stars League (QSL) Side Al Sadd concluded their training, ahead of their resched- uled friendly match against Russian Premier League side FC Ufa. The Wolves were set to take on Turkish side Gaziantepspor on Monday evening, however the match was canceled by the Turkish side following the events in their country. Al Sadd moved quickly to arrange the friendly against Ufa as they train ahead of the start of the QSL season on September 15. Oisin Murphy (left), jockey of winning horse Desert Haze, poses for a picture with Sheikh Mohamed bin Khalifa Al Thani, at the Qatar Goodwood Festival in Sussex yesterday. The tie against the Russian The winning horse was trained by M Beckett. The five-day festival, set against the magnificent backdrop of the rolling Sussex countryside, kicked off yesterday. The winner side will be the side’s final game collected £12,938 while the second and third place winners got £3,850 and £1,924 respectively. RIGHT: Murphy riding Desert Haze to victory. of the training camp, before head- ing back to Doha on July 31.

I feel at home with Umm Salal, World 9-Ball Pool says Ivory Coast striker Sagbo

The Peninsula help Umm Salal and beat last year’s side. “We shall see how the new play- total.” ers bed in at the training camp in The club have been training at Holland, the squad is doing all they their base for over a week now often can to welcome them. I am confi- DOHA: Umm Salal’s Ivorian striker in soaring night time temperatures. dent they can make an impact for Yannick Sagbo is confident his side Despite the conditions, Sagbo is the team this year.” can repeat their fifth place finish in drawing positives ahead of the first Sagbo enjoyed a breakout sea- the Qatar Stars Lwaguwe last term, match of the season. son with Umm Salal last term, and ahead of the big kick off to the QSL “The humidity makes the pre- certainly believes that his quick season on September 15. season training in Qatar very hard, adaption to life in Qatar has bene- The former Evian man enjoyed a but we have been working well and fitted his football. “I like Doha, it’s a fine debut season in the QSL notch- I hope the weather can help us to get small place but everyone here has ing thirteen goals in twenty three in shape ahead of the new season.” been friendly since I have arrived starts for the Orange Fortress, some- Umm Salal have been busy over here. I have been welcomed and I thing he is eager to repeat again, the summer transfer window sign- feel at home with Umm Salal.” Sagbo said in an exclusive inter- ing defender Alan Henrique on a Sagbo had some thoughts on the Ali Saeed of Qatar in action against Hussain Al Qallaf of Kuwait view with QSL online, ahead of free transfer, whilst also resigning current situation at his former club Umm Salal’s training camp in the Waleed Mohiyaddin from Al Khor. Hull City, after long term manager during the World 9-Ball Championship at Al Arabi Stadium Netherlands. Despite only training with the side Steve Bruce resigned from the job, yesterday. The winner will get $40,000 while the runner-up “I want to score fifteen goals this for a few days, the big Ivorian belives with just three weeks to go to the $20,000. Picture by: Baher Amin/The Peninsula Umm Salal striker Yannick Sagbo season, this is my target I want to they can improve the fortunes of the start of the new season.