Qatari Tribe Protests Doha Regime's Torture

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Hamilton happy with team’s performance 16 SPORTS BUSINESS 12 China sets retaliatory tariffs on $60bn goods Qatari tribe protests Mangkhut misery Doha regime’s torture Geneva stand, stated. delegation from the Al A delegation representing Al Ghufran Tribe, one of Ghufran tribe, one of the big- A the biggest tribes in Qa- The Qatar regime should gest tribes in Qatar, which has tar, staged a protest yesterday be held accountable for been subject to systemic dis- in front of the United Nations in the crimes that it has crimination at the hands of the Geneva to denounce the crimes committed against us Qatari authorities, handed a of the Qatari regime, which has and other Qataris, and letter Monday to the Office of revoked their nationality, dis- the UN High Commissioner for placed and tortured members the restoration of our Human Rights, discussing their of the tribe. rights. deteriorating situation. The tribe called on the in - HAMAD AL MARRI The tribe representatives, ternational community to take who had previously submitted a decisive stand on the Tamim and our demands to the United a complaint to the Commis - regime, whom, they claim, have Nations Human Rights Coun- sioner on September 21, 2017, violated a number of interna- cil. Our demands are clear: The asked the UN office to stop tional conventions and treaties Qatar regime should be held Qatari authorities’ continu- through its racist policy against accountable for the crimes that ous, systematic discrimination the Al Ghufran tribe. it has committed against us against them, and to protect “Our issue with the Qatar and other Qataris, and the res- the tribe’s members, restore Rescuers continue their search for missing miners in a landslide caused by Typhoon Mangkhut at a small-scale mining regime is purely humanitarian toration of our rights,” Hamad their lost rights and to punish camp in Itogon, Benguet in the Philippines. Mangkhut, the most powerful storm to hit the country this year, left at least and not political, this is why we Khaled Al Marri, a member of the Qatari regime for human 74 people dead and dozens of others missing, mostly in the avalanche in the gold-mining town. The storm later blew on came here to present our case the tribe, who took part in the rights violations. to Hong Kong and southern China, where it caused more deaths and damages. See page 6

Imran Khan in Saudi Arabia Riyadh

akistani Prime Minis- Pter Imran Khan arrived Deadly friendly fire in Saudi Arabia yesterday on his first official foreign Russia says Syria shot down one of its military planes, blames Israel for the ‘disaster’ visit. He will also visit UAE at the invitation of the two it blamed the incident on Israel, only warned it one minute be- countries leaderships, the The Ministry of the RIA news agency reported. fore launching the strikes, RIA Foreign Ministry said on • The ministry had previously reported. Monday. Defence said 15 Russian said that the plane had vanished In another development, Is- It is the prime minister’s military service people from radar screens over Syria raeli Prime Minister Benjamin first foreign visit since he had died because of what at the same time as Israeli and Netanyahu and Russian Presi- took office in August. Khan it described as Israel’s French forces were launching dent Vladimir Putin sought to will be accompanied by the strikes on targets in Syria. defuse the crisis. foreign minister, the finance irresponsible actions. Yesterday, the ministry ac- Putin said it was the result of minister and his commerce cused Israeli military planes of “tragic accidental circumstanc- adviser, the Foreign Minis- Moscow deliberately creating a “danger- es.” try said. ous” situation near the Syrian Israel said it had targeted a The PM visited the ussia’s Ministry of De- city of Latakia — which is close Syrian military facility where The Il-20 aircraft was returning to a Russian base on the north-western coast of Syria. Prophet (PBUH)’s mosque fence said yesterday that to a Russian air base where it said weapons manufacturing systems in Madinah and offered Rthe Syrian military had the Il-20 aircraft was preparing were “about to be transferred prayers, Saudi Press Agency accidentally shot down a Russian to land, RIA reported. 15 Russian military service peo- described as Israel’s irrespon- on behalf of Iran” to Lebanese reported. military plane over Syria, but said The Ministry of Defence said ple had died because of what it sible actions. It said Israel had Shiite group Hizbollah.

LITMUS TEST

DON’T MISS IT Koreas aim at locking deal to unlock nuke talks and the United States over dismantling Pyongyang has given no Pyongyang’s nuclear programs could Job out • regain momentum. 03 of no jobs indication it is willing to give up The outcome will also be a litmus test its nuclear arsenal unilaterally for another meeting Kim has recently Prosecution and is seeking relief from proposed to Trump. tough international sanctions. Kim pledged to work toward the “com- witnesses plete denuclearisation of the Korean 04 to testify in peninsula” during his first meeting with murder trial Seoul Moon in the Demilitarised Zone that separates the two Koreas in April, and at eaders of South and North Korea his summit with Trump in June. Main suspect plan to announce steps aimed at But discussions over how to imple- pleads guilty Lrekindling stalled nuclear talks ment the vague commitments have since as court begins and deepening bilateral ties after they faltered, with Washington demanding 05 meet for a second day of summit talks in concrete action toward denuclearization imam murder the North’s capital Pyongyang. by North Korea before agreeing to a key case hearing North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and South Korean President Moon Jae-in and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attend an official welcome goal of Pyongyang - declaring an end to South Korean President Moon Jae-in ceremony at Pyongyang Sunan International Airport. the 1950-53 Korean War. kicked off their third meeting yester- Pyongyang has given no indication it day, during which Kim said his “histor- stability and raised hopes for further two leaders at the conclusion of their is willing to give up its nuclear arsenal ic” summit with US President Donald progress. talks today will provide clues to wheth- unilaterally and is seeking relief from Trump in June had improved regional A joint statement expected from the er negotiations between North Korea tough international sanctions. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2018 02

75 students join RAP Master’s National security ‘main programmes Manama

batch of 75 students Ahas been admitted to the Royal Academy of Po- lice (RAP) for their Master’s guarantor for growth’ programmes. “The admitted students work with different sections HRH the Premier underlines government programmes aimed at boosting development and directorates affiliated with the Ministry of Interior and other government de- HRH the Premier partments,” said RAP Com- • mander. affirmed that national More than 300 people work, spearheaded by His have applied to enroll at Majesty King Hamad bin Isa the RAP Postgraduate stud- Al Khalifa, is going ahead ies representing different ministries and government unabated to bring about entities. more achievements. Fourteen government departments have also applied, Manama seeking the admission of employees to the postgrad- RH the Premier yesterday high- uate academic programmes. lighted the importance of main- The students who were Htaining security and stability of accepted expressed delight the nation, describing it as the main at joining the RAP Master’s guarantor to continue development in programmes of studies, hail- various fields. ing the role of the Interior This came as His Royal Highness Ministry in promoting its Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Sal- affiliates. man Al Khalifa received members of the They paid tribute to the royal family and senior officials at the HRH the Premier receives Royal Family members and senior government officials. Minister of Interior for al- Gudaibiya Palace. lowing applicants from oth- He affirmed that national work, spear- stability in a way that promotes the value challenges require more awareness and er government departments headed by His Majesty King Hamad bin of work and advances the communi - determination from all to face threats to to join the RAP Master’s pro- Isa Al Khalifa, is going ahead unabated to ty,” he added, underlining the govern- security and stability. grammes. bring about more achievements. ment’s keenness on carrying out more We must all contribute to “We have to draw a lesson from what RAP Commander an- “Bahrain will always remain dear to programmes aimed at boosting develop- boosting stability in a way is going around us,” HRH the Prime Min- nounced that a world-stand- us and deserves every care from us,” ment and bringing about more accom- that promotes the value ister noted, underlining the approach of ard Master’s degree in cri- HRH the Premier said, calling to take plishments. of work and advances the cooperation based on mutual respect that sis management has been advantage of every opportunity leading He recalled the remarkable role of the community. is adopted by Bahrain in its relations with launched this year for the to development. Bahraini forefathers in the kingdom’s other countries to promote global peace first time in the Kingdom of “We must all contribute to boosting development march, stressing that global HRH THE PREMIER and security. Bahrain.

Bahrain’s SDG strides lauded Geneva

he Assistant Foreign Min- Tister, Abdullah Al Doseri, met with a number of Ambas- sadors and Representatives of friendly countries accredited to the Human Rights Councils, on the sidelines of the 39th session of the Human Rights Council at the United Nations Office here. The Assistant Foreign Minis- ter met the Permanent Repre- sentative of the Republic of Peru, Ambassador Claudio Julio de la Puente Ribeyro, the Permanent Representative of the Republic of Uganda, Ambassador Chris- topher Onyanga Aparr and the Mr Al Doseri at the 39th session of the Human Rights Council at the UN office Permanent Representative of the in Geneva. Republic of Korea, Ambassador Ms. Ji-ah Paik. relations between the Kingdom ness to further develop these The Assistant Foreign Min- of Bahrain and those countries, relations to achieve common ister praised the distinguished stressing the Kingdom’s keen- interests.

Tamkeen to support hospitality training Manama

amkeen will collaborate Twith Bahrain Tourism and Exhibition Authority (BTEA) to support the training programme for Bahraini students who wish to enroll at Vatel Hotel and Tourism Business School, which will open in Bahrain next month. This came as the Chief Exec- utive Officer of Bahrain Tour- Shaikh Khaled with Dr Janahi and other officials. ism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA), Shaikh Khaled bin Hu- and now has 31 Schools, 7,000 them with a wide array of career mood Al Khalifa received the students and 29,000 alumni. opportunities, which benefit the Chief Executive of Tamkeen, Dr Shaikh Khaled bin Humood development of this industry as Ebrahim Janahi. Al Khalifa lauded Tamkeen’s a whole as one of the main con- Vatel is the First Worldwide support in training the national tributors to the national econo- Business School Group in Hospi- workforce in the hospitality and my in line with the Kingdom’s tality and Tourism Management tourism sector and in providing 2030 Economic Vision. 03 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2018 big story Job out of no jobs Healthcare job scammers thrive as they prey on Asian jobseekers eyeing work permits in Bahrain

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Fnames of hospitals in the Tribune contacted one such A veteran in the recruitment trust in any recruitment agency. “Applicants should be careful Kingdom to carry out their re- recruitment agent who has al- sector Abdulrahman Aghayar, “I cannot point towards or while choosing the recruitment cruitment scams, it is learnt. legedly been bamboozling job said that it is the duty of the accuse any particular agency agencies and meticulously check Sources say these scammers seekers. In a telephonic conver- people to do a research and use or people because I don’t have their credibility before putting have been disguising themselves sation, a representative of the diligence before putting their any proof. This is something for trust in them.” as recruitment agents of Bahrain company confirmed hospitals by tricking jobseekers that his agency is in into paying lumps of cash. charge of recruiting Many jobseekers have fallen staff to a few hospitals prey to their scams by paying in the Kingdom. thousands of dinars in hopes of “We are currently FIRST TIME IN BAHRAIN !!! getting jobs at hospitals in the recruiting to Bahrain Kingdom, they added. These types we have interviews The scammers have been of scams are taking place here, you mainly targeting qualified nurs- affecting the can come here and we es, who are allegedly charged a whole region. To will tell you the rest,” ‘recruitment fee’ to be placed in begin with, they he said. FREE FREE Bahrain hospitals. choose a hospital, When asked about SEMINAR SEMINAR However, after receiving the sometimes a new the payment needed payment, these jobseekers are ‘to obtain the job’, he left without a response. one or an already said that such details “These recruitment agencies established one. would only be re - PRESENTS are illegitimate and are in no Then they will vealed in person after way connected to hospitals in create a fake the ‘interview’ and the Kingdom. This scam has website in the not over the phone. been going on for many years name of this A WhatsApp mes- and the main targets are those hospital and post sage from a social who wish to obtain a work per- organisation in In- mit in the Kingdom,” sources vacancies. dia warns jobseek- added. 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Plea verdict date set for convicts in Prosecution witnesses security case Three of the •defendants were earlier sentenced to five years each, while six of them to testify in murder trial were given three years behind bars.

Indian man was allegedly strangled to death by the Sudani national TDT|Manama Ali Tarif TDT | Manama love for Bahrain”. “I hate drunk- went to his apartment because I During the hearing, Ali Tarif en men walking through the wanted to advise him. He opened ine men convicted of at- • streets of Bahrain. the door for me, and I entered Ntempting to flee to Iran the accused had told rosecution witnesses will I went to his apartment “I didn’t have any relation- inside. He locked the door and after being implicated in se- court that he committed be heard on October 14, because I wanted to ship with the victim. I first saw attacked me. And I responded in curity cases, will learn the fate the act “out of his P2018, in the trial of a Su- advise him. He opened him on the day of the incident at self-defence,” he revealed. of their appeals on October love for Bahrain”. dani man accused of murdering the door for me, and dawn and he was drunk. I was The defendant then proceeded 29, 2018. an Indian national. as I entered inside he talking with my Bahraini friends with torturing the victim before The appellants were According to court details, the on the road and I stopped him. murdering him. To manipulate among 11 defendants tried To manipulate 41-year-old suspect tortured his locked the door and “I asked him about his reli- investigators, he is said to have in the case, but only nine of investigators,• he is victim to death while recording began attacking me. gion and Prophet Mohammed, written slogans on the walls of them challenged their con- said to have written the act on a camera, quite similar And I responded in self- and because I love Bahrain and the apartment to frame a par- victions. slogans on the walls to the ‘Islamic State’ killing. defence. I don’t like to see drunken peo- ticular sect in the murder and The defendants were im- “The Sudani national chased DEFENDANT ple walking in public, I ordered walk free. plicated in security cases and of the apartment to the Indian man to his apartment him to show me his ID. But he The defendant, a medical en- they tried to sail across to Iran frame a particular after confronting him on a street death after being beaten up. ran away.” gineering graduate, came to the using a speed boat, according sect in the murder in Hoora,” the Prosecutors say. During the hearing, the ac- The defendant came to know Kingdom in search of a job. Ac- to court details. and walk free. A medical report stated that cused had told court that he the accommodation of his victim cording to court details, his sister the Indian man was strangled to committed the act “out of his through one of his friends. “I works here as a doctor.

I bought the boat for them because they told Mexican Fiesta me that they would use 5,714 Bahraini pilgrims head to it to flee to Iran. FIRST DEFENDANT Saudi Arabia for Umrah rituals The third defendant allegedly communicated with the ports authorities on the Saudi first defendant and asked his Citizens and and Bahraini sides to supply help for a boat. • them with the lists of author- “I bought the boat for residents were ised pilgrims. them because they told me cautioned against 130 Citizens and residents were that they would use it to flee buses carrying the registering with pilgrims were allowed cautioned against registering to Iran. And I did that for unlicensed Hajj to cross the King Fahd with unlicensed Hajj compa- them,” the first defendant companies which are Causeway linking nies which are offering pilgrims revealed to prosecutors. Bahrain and Saudi low prices for the travel. The defendants were offering pilgrims low Arabia. The Directorate of Haj and arrested on Juffair beach prices for the travel. Umrah Affairs said that it not while they were trying to assume any responsibility for use the boat to flee. Manama Saudi Arabia. any prejudice done to pilgrims They were in possession The Ministry of Justice, Is- who travel with unathorised of a GPS which was set for lamic Affairs and Endowments contractors. guiding them to Iran. Three total of 5,714 pilgrims Ministry said that 29 Hajj con- It urged planning to perform of the defendants were ear- headed to Saudi Arabia to tractors were given the go- the Umrah rituals in Saudi Ara- lier sentenced to five years Aperform the Umrah ritu- ahead to organise the Umrah bia to see the list of authorised each, while six of them were als during the Ashoora recess. trips. contracts on its website www. given three years behind One hundred and thirty bus- The Directorate of Haj and islam.gov.bh or call the direc- bars. The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland – Medical University of Bahrain es carrying the pilgrims were Umrah Affairs coordinated torate during working hours on (RCSI Bahrain) hosted its annual homecoming event under a ‘Fiesta’ theme The remaining two de- allowed to cross the King Fahd with the King Fahd Causeway 17812854- 17812868 – from 7 am with students turning out in Mexican inspired outfits at its campus in fendants were sentenced to Causeway linking Bahrain and police directorate and the pass- until 2 pm. Busaiteen. two years in jail each.

Peace Day marked

Senior School students took part in their annual “International Peace Day” celebrations at St Christopher’s School. A reflective ‘Minute of Silence’ was observed by the students marking the day. A group of students created a ‘Peace Tree’ with each leaf carrying a quote. Student Lilo Al Dahwi read out her poem ‘Imagine Peace’ which emphasized the value of love and harmony for the sustenance of societies across the world. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2018 05 Main suspect pleads guilty as court begins imam murder case hearing Public Prosecution is seeking death penalty for the main accused

ance before the court along with after he performed the Al Fajr He was driven by the fact that The judges at the second suspect in the case. prayers. he was suspended from carrying • Meanwhile, the second sus- Police were notified after at- out his duties and was asked to the High Criminal pect pleaded not guilty at the tempts by the imam’s family The suspect decided to leave Bahrain. Court adjourned the hearing, stating “he was unaware members to contact him failed kill the imam after he The second suspect is accused case yesterday until of his co-defendant’s intentions” and subsequently, search efforts reported his illegal free of helping the first suspect in cut- September 23, 2018, to to murder imam Abduljaleel went at full swing. ting the body into pieces. Hamood. The missing information went visa business to the The Bangladeshi national ear- assign a lawyer for each According to sources, the sus- viral on all social media platforms Justice Ministry. lier told prosecutors that he had of the two defendants. pect hit the imam with an iron until the Ministry of Interior an- SOURCES informed his wife about his plans rod on his back and head until Imam Abduljaleel Hamood nounced on its official Twitter to kill the imam, sources close the victim fell unconscious. “He account that the imam’s body business. to the investigation revealed to TDT | Manama then cut the imam’s body into and headed to Askar to dump it was found in plastic bags near the “The suspect decided to kill Tribune. Ali Tarif pieces and kept them inside plas- near the scrapyard.” scrapyard in Askar. the imam after he reported this The Public Prosecution will tic bags.” The judges at the High Crim- Within the next few hours, the illegal business to the Justice seek death penalty for the he suspected killer of a “The suspect, a prayer caller at inal Court adjourned the case main suspect as well as his accom- Ministry,” sources added. 35-year-old man for the crime he Bahraini imam yesterday the same mosque, where the vic- yesterday until September 23, plice was arrested by the police. Sources said the suspect plot- committed. Tpleaded guilty before the tim was the imam, led six prayers 2018, to assign a lawyer for each It is learnt that the main sus- ted to murder the imam and hid He has been charged with pre- High Criminal Court, it is learnt. after committing the crime. It of the two defendants. pect was a trader of free visas an iron bar inside the mosque, meditated murder while his co-de- This was the 35-year-old Bang- was only after that he took the Imam Hamood went missing and the imam had warned him awaiting the right opportunity to fendant has been accused of con- ladeshi national’s first appear- body from the mosque’s office in the early hours of August 5 many a time against this illegal pounce on him. cealing the crime and evidences. Initiative to secure road users’ safety launched

The Governorate’s Engineering Services• gave a visual presentation focused on goals of the initiative and citizens’ comments with regard to road user behaviours and traffic safety.

Manama

outhern Governor Shaikh Khalifa bin Ali Al Khalifa has launched an initiative with an Saim to ensure road users’ safety. The Governor highlighted keenness to imple- ment the directives of Interior Minister Shaikh Shaikh Khalifa chairs the meeting. Rashid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa to maintain citizens’ safety in cooperation and coordination with visual presentation focused on goals of the initi- Southern Police Director-General, Works, Mu- dersecretary for Urban Planning and Southern the concerned bodies. ative and citizens’ comments with regard to road nicipalities Affairs and Urban Planning’s Un- Municipality Director-General were present. He stressed the need to provide safety for road user behaviours and traffic safety. users by following the latest standards, saying the The meeting also discussed setting solu- initiative aimed at meeting citizens’ demands that tions for road users’ safety in the interest have brought up at the governorate weekly Majlis, of achieving the governorate’s stability and in addition to his personal field visits to various prosperity. Kingdom of Bahrain parts of the governorate. A monthly meeting with the competent bodies The Governorate’s Engineering Services gave a will be held to apply road safety standards. Ministry of Interior Purchasing Directorate The Ministry of Interior invites quotations for the following tender:

Tender Closing Date Tender Title Tender Initial Bond HCs, SMC opening times No. Fees Day Date Time

Supply of during Ashoora announced Physical Fitness 1512218 BD500.000 BD 15.000 Sunday 07/10/2018 12:30 Manama Equipment centres (HCs) and Salmaniya Centre in Riffa, and Youssef for MOI Medical Complex (SMC) dur- Engineer Health Centre in he Ministry of Health ing Ashoora holiday. Isa Town will remain open all yesterday announced the Muharraq Northern Health round the clock. Those who are Capable and want to participate in the above tender/ has to call the working hours of health Centre, Hamad Kano Health Alnaeem Health Cenre, Directorate of Purchase on 17390142 – 17390583 during the working hours and collect T the appropriate tender documents after paying non refundable fees, specified above Mohamed Jassim Kano Health Centre in Hamad starting on Sunday 23/09/2018 and to enclose with his offer the Initial Bond for the Town (Roundabout 17), amount specified above or at the rate of 1% of the tender value whichever amount is the Sitra Health Centre, and lesser, provided that no initial bonds value shall be less than BD. 100/-. The initial bond should be in the form of a Certified Cheque, Bank Guarantee, cash or Insurance Policy Shaikh Jaber Al Sabah valid for the duration specified in the tender documents. Notification of Attendance Health Centre in Barbar The Second High Civil Court will be open from 8 am Offers should be deposited in the tender box provided at Purchasing Directorate Lawsuit No.: 02/2015/21378/4 until 1 pm and from 4 to Police Fort Ministry of Interior gate number 3 (Building No 16) before 12:30 of the 12 pm. final date for submission. The Accident and Emer- Plaintiff: Abdul Hadi Al Afo Company gency Department at the This tender should comply to the provisions of the General Tenders Regulations, no. (36) For Plaintiff’s power of attorney: Mahmood Rabie SMC as well as the Emer- the year 2002, and its executive Regulations No. (37) For the year 2002. gency Clinic Pharmacy In addition these conditions has to be considered: Against will provide their services 1. Enclose copy of the Commercial Registration Bill, for the current year, and has to be to the public around the included/matched with the tender subjects. clock. 2. Quotation form is to be filled completely, mentioning the Total Tender Value and Unit First Defendant: Beton & Rorbow Company The pharmacy at the Second Defendant: Robert Timian Price (accordingly). SMC will be open on Sat- 3. Enclose a certificate of compliance with the employment percentages for Bahraini urday, September 22 from manpower issued by the Ministry of Labour. Thus, the Second High Civil Court declares to the 7 am until 1:30 pm. 4. All tender documents (Original / Copy) which has been submitted aforementioned defendants that it has set a hearing on the Patient family visit at with the offers should be stamped with the company’s Stamp. SMC will be possible from date of 24/9/2018 to consider the lawsuit, Moreover the This advertisement is considered to be a supplementary to the tender Documents. report has been received. 4 to 8 pm, the ministry said in a statement. 06 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2018 world

Jail for not deleting ‘fake’ news in Russia Moscow, Russia Philippines toll climbs as

ussians who refuse to Rtake down online information that has been judged “false” by a court could be searchers dig for missing sentenced to up to a year in prison under a bill approved by MPs Tuesday in a key sec- Itogon, Philippines hazardous area soggy and dan- ond reading. gerously loose. Almost all the Deputies in parliament’s he death toll in Typhoon storm’s victims were killed in lower house voted to ap - Mangkhut hit 74 yester- dozens of landslides unleashed prove the measure that Tday, Philippine authori- along the Cordillera mountain would apply to individuals ties said, as rescuers used their range, a key gold mining area. on social media as well as bare hands to sift through a mas- to those working for media sive landslide in which dozens ‘King of storms’ groups. were feared killed in the worst- Many of those buried in Ito- Senators and President hit region. gon were small-scale gold min- Vladimir Putin still have to The typhoon, the most powers and their families who took sign off on the bill following erful to strike this year, smashed refuge in a building abandoned a formal third reading in homes and flooded key agricul- by a large mining firm. parliament. tural regions in the northern The Philippines has a poor re- The law comes in the con- Philippines before battering cord of regulating mining, with text of an ongoing crack- Hong Kong and southern Chi- tunnel collapses and landslides down on internet freedoms na with fierce winds and heavy regularly killing people in other in Russia, where social me- rain. gold-rush areas in recent years. dia remains one of the few As Hong Kong gradually got Tearful families surrounded places the opposition can back on its feet, residents from a whiteboard bearing names of organise. teachers to refugees mobilised the dead and missing as others Those who break the to help clean up after Mangkhut, inspected recovered bodies in an rules outlined in the bill which smashed windows, felled attempt to identify their loved could also be subject to a at least 1,000 trees and sent sky- ones. 50,000-ruble ($740, 630- scrapers swaying. Across northern Luzon, which euro) fine, according to an The violent storm killed four produces much of the nation’s Rescuers carry a body bag containing a landslide victim, triggered by heavy rains during Typhoon Mangkhut, approved text distributed in China’s southern province rice and corn, farms were flat- on the judicial site pravo.ru. of Guangdong and the toll rose tened and flooded, with the Tuesday to 74 on the Philip - rain in a matter of hours. landslide destroyed roads, au- started to harden in the scorch- authorities saying crop losses pines’ northern Luzon island “While I said there is a 99-per- thorities have been unable to ing Philippine sun. Crews have would likely total more than according to police, with that cent chance that all of them are bring heavy equipment into the been using water to try to soften $250 million. BMW to pause UK number expected to further dead, there is still that one-per- area to accelerate the search. As up the soil. That could add to the Philip- climb. Up to 40 people are still cent chance,” Itogon Mayor Vic- a result the teams were using The area was primed for dis- pines’ inflation woes and worsen output of Minis feared buried in the landslide in torio Palangdan told AFP. human chains to extract debris. aster before Mangkhut hit, as a spike in rice prices that has hit Itogon unleashed Saturday as “The rescue effort will con- The effort has been getting it came on the heels of nearly hard the nearly quarter of the London, United Kingdom the typhoon stalled over the area tinue until the president orders progressively more difficult be- a month of continuous mon- nation’s population that survives and dumped a month’s worth of us to stop,” he said. Because the cause the rain-soaked soil has soon rains that left the already on less than $2 a day. MW will stop produc- Btion at its Mini factory in Oxford for several weeks to avoid supply disruption Japanese billionaire to be first Moon tourist in case of a no-deal Brexit, Idlib deal provides the German auto giant said Graphic News yesterday. eight artists from around the The carmaker will bring reprieve for civilians lon Musk’s company world to join him on the trip. forward its annual main- ESpaceX has named its first “They will be asked to create tenance shutdown at the United Nations, United Putin and his Turkish coun- private passenger on a voyage something after they return to facility in southern England States terpart Recep Tayyip Erdo- around the Moon as Japanese Earth. These masterpieces will to start on Monday April 1, gan agreed during a meeting billionaire Yusaku Maezawa. inspire the dreamer within all 2019. Britain is to leave the Turkish-Russian deal to in Russia’s Black Sea resort Musk says Maezawa will fly of us,” he told reporters. European Union on Friday Acreate a buffer zone in of Sochi on Monday to create to the Moon aboard a new rock- Maezawa will not land on the March 29 -- but trade talks Syria’s rebel-held Idlib prov- a demilitarised zone in Idlib. et called the Big Falcon Rocket moon. He will travel on what is have stalled, stoking con- ince should avert an all-out Syria and Russia had been (BFR), which is still in develop- called a “free return trajectory”, cerns over a so-called hard military assault and provide preparing military action in ment. The reusable 118-meter which will bring his BFR ship Brexit. reprieve for millions of civil- Idlib to bring the province un- BFR will be a two-stage vehicle back to Earth after it has gone “As a responsible organ- ians, UN Secretary-General der the control of Damascus, composed of the most powerful around the far side of the satel- isation, we have scheduled Antonio Guterres said yester- but Turkey, which supports rocket booster ever built and a lite. On Monday, Musk unveiled next year’s annual mainte- day. some of the armed groups, had spaceship designed to carry up new artist impressions of the nance period at Mini Plant Welcoming the agreement, called for a ceasefire. to 100 people BFR and the spaceship which Oxford to start on 1 April, Guterres called on all warring The United Nations had The mission is planned for will carry passengers around when the UK exits the EU,” parties in Syria to cooperate warned that an all-out as - 2023, and would be the first the Moon. It appeared to con- BMW said. The move was in in implementing it and ensure sault on Idlib would trigger lunar journey by humans since firm some design changes. The order “to minimise the risk access for humanitarian aid to a humanitarian catastrophe 1972. The average distance from BFR should be able to lift 150 of any possible short-term all areas of Idlib, where three and possibly one of the worst Earth to the moon is 384,40km. tonnes into low-Earth orbit – parts-supply disruption in million people live. bloodbaths of Syria’s sev - Maezawa, an art enthusiast, that is more than the Saturn V the event of a no-deal Brex- Russian President Vladimir en-year war. said that he would invite six to Maezawa and Musk during training rockets that lofted the Apollo. it”. 300 elephants pay last respects to their leader Daily Mail a rival. iting their graves, ‘kissing’ their his is the heartbreaking mo- The extraordinary sight bodies with their trunks and Tment a herd of elephants proved a draw for locals who rocking to and fro with grief. gathered to pay their last re - Some of the ele- flocked to the scene to take pic- ut while humans usually respects to their dead leader. phants use their tures and video. serve their grief for friends and Footage shows the ani - A clip of the incident shows family, elephants mourn over the mals surrounding the carcass trunks to caress the around ten elephants surround- death of the loosest acquaint- on the banks of a lake near fallen giant, which ing their dead leader. But some ance, an Oxford University study Anuradhapura, close to the Kal- had been killed by a reports suggested as many as found in 2006. awewa reserve in Sri Lanka. rival 300 gathered nearby. The creatures also show com- Some of the elephants use Researchers have found that passion towards the sick and their trunks to caress the fallen elephants, like humans, grieve dying, trying to nurse them back giant, which had been killed by A screen shot from the footage for the dead by frequently vis- to health, the study found. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2018 07 India’s singing village To call out to each other while in the forest, the villagers would use a long version lasting around 30 seconds of each other’s musical “name”, inspired by the sounds of nature all around.

AFP | Kongthong, India

urious whistles and chir- rups echo through the Cjungle around Kong - thong, a remote Indian village, but this is no birdsong. It’s people calling out to each other in music -- an extraordinary tradition that may even be unique. Here in the lush, rolling hills of the northeastern state of Megha- laya, mothers from Kongthong and a few other local villages compose a special melody for each child. Everyone in the village, inhab- ited by the Khasi people, will then address the person with this individual little tune -- and for a lifetime. They have conven- tional “real” names too, but they are rarely used. To walk along the main road in this village of wooden huts with corrugated tin roofs, perched on An Indian villager whistling as he calls to a friend in a field in Kongthong village a ridge miles from anywhere, is Indian villagers on their way to work in fields outside Kongthong village and a half years old, on her knee. “But if my son has done some- are in touch with nature, we are ty in Delhi, it is something of a thing wrong, if I’m angry with in touch with all the gracious liv- “disguised patriarchy”. him, he broke my heart, at that ing things that God has created,” Women “don’t have deci - The composition of moment I will call him by his ac- says Khongsit. sion-making powers. Tradition- the melody comes tual name,” rather than singing “Creatures have their own ally, they can’t take part in pol- from the bottom lovingly, said Rothell Khongsit, identity. The birds, so many an- itics, the rules are very clearly of my heart. It a community leader. imals, they have ways of calling demarcated between male and each other.” female,” she told AFP. expresses my joy and Harmony with nature love for my baby The custom is known as “jin- “Taking care of the children, Kongthong has long been cut grwai lawbei”, meaning “song that’s the women’s responsibil- PYNDAPLIN SHABONG off from the rest of the world, of the clan’s first woman”, a ity. Statecraft and all that is (a) MOTHER-OF-THREE several hours of tough trek from reference to the Khasi people’s male function.” the nearest town. Electricity ar- mythical original mother. The origin of “jingrwai law- rived only in 2000, and the dirt And unusually for India, this bei” isn’t known, but locals think to walk through a symphony of road in 2013. is a matrilineal society. Property it is as old as the village, which hoots and toots. Days are spent foraging in the and land are passed down from has existed for as long as five On one side a mother calls jungle for broom grass -- the mother to daughter, while a hus- centuries. out to her son to come home main source of revenue -- leav- band moves in with his wife and The tradition’s days may be for supper, elsewhere children ing the village all but deserted, takes her name. numbered, though, as the mod- play and at the other end friends except for a few kids. “We consider the mother the ern world creeps into Kong - mess about -- all in an unusual, To call out to each other while goddess of the family. A mother thong in the shape of televisions musical language of their own. in the forest, the villagers would looks after a family, after the and mobile phones. “The composition of the melo- use a long version lasting around inheritance we get from our an- Some of the newer melodic dy comes from the bottom of my 30 seconds of each other’s mu- cestors,” Khongsit said. names are inspired by Bolly - heart,” mother-of-three Pyndap- sical “name”, inspired by the wood songs. lin Shabong said. sounds of nature all around. Modern world And youngsters are increas- “It expresses my joy and love “We are living in far-flung vil- But according to anthropologist ingly going off singing out their for my baby,” the 31-year-old lages, we are surrounded by the Tiplut Nongbri, a professor at friends’ melodic names, prefer- Indian child whistling her name, in Kongthong village said, her youngest daughter, two dense forest, by the hills. So we Jamia Millia Islamia universi- ring instead to phone them. British caver sues Elon Musk over ‘pedo’ comments

Washington, United States me,” according to the lawsuit. Unsworth is seeking unspeci- British caver who helped fied damages “for the worldwide Ain the dramatic rescue of 12 damage he has suffered to his boys trapped in Thailand earli- reputation,” according to the er this year sued Tesla found- lawsuit, which noted that a sep- er Elon Musk on Monday for KNOW WHAT arate complaint was being read- calling him a “pedo guy” and a ied in the High Court of London. “child rapist.” The suit also seeks an injunc- The defamation suit filed tion barring Musk from making in Los Angeles by Vernon Un- It took 11 hours for further slanderous comments, sworth, a Briton involves in sev- a diver to make the according to Unsworth’s lawyer eral cave rescues, follows a high- 5-mile roundtrip to L. Lin Wood. ly public spat between the two reach the boys. All Unsworth, who lives part of after Musk traveled to Thailand the while, hundreds the year in Thailand, took part and offered to assist in rescue in the gargantuan 18-day effort efforts. of gallons of water to retrieve the boys and their The dispute made headlines were being pumped coach, a mission that ended on in July, when Unsworth called out — the equivalent July 10, when the last five mem- Musk’s effort to build a mi - of 48 Olympic-sized bers were extracted. ni-submarine for the rescue a swimming pools in a Musk has been the focus of in- “PR stunt” and Musk responded 75-hour period creased scrutiny in recent weeks on Twitter by calling Unsworth over erratic behavior including a “pedo guy,” or pedophile. Unsworth (left) and Musk. Picture courtesy of Daily Mail an online interview in which he Musk, a tech entrepreneur truth or falsity,” according to the was smoking marijuana. who also founded the private complaint. Tesla shares have faced pres- space firm SpaceX, apologized his leadership abilities. of being a “child rapist,” marry- Musk made the series of false Instead of apologizing for his sure amid concerns over Musk’s days later but not before his But he reignited the dispute in ing a 12-year-old and engaging in statements “with actual malice, comments, Musk responded stability as the company seeks comments were widely con - August with an email to Buzz- child sex trafficking, the lawsuit that is, with actual knowledge of with an expletive-laden state- to ramp up production of its demned, raising concerns over Feed News accusing Unsworth alleges. falsity or a reckless disregard for ment saying, “I hope he... sues mass-market electric car. PERFECTION IS NOT AT- QUOTE TAINABLE, BUT IF WE CHASE OF THE PERFECTION WE CAN CATCH DAY EXCELLENCE. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2018 VINCE LOMBARDI This is ROGER COHEN

avid Halberstam, in “The Best and the Brightest,” listed the “virtues Amer- not the Dicans have always respected” as “hard work, self-sacrifice, decen- cy, loyalty.” I don’t believe that’s changed since 1972. President Donald Trump, in his sublime indecency, fails the test on all these qualities except perhaps end of hard work, yet tens of millions of Americans still admire him. It’s tempting to dismiss this reality. It’s tempting to focus instead on the pressure building on Trump from multiple sources: Trump the Mueller investigation, Paul Manafort’s cooperating with Robert Mueller, Michael Cohen’s guilty plea, the wins of progres- It’s tempting to think Trump’s sive Democratic candidates, fall- ing poll numbers. It’s tempting finished, even if he’s already to think Trump’s finished, even if he’s already been pronounced been pronounced politically politically dead countless times. This would be a mistake. That dead countless times the Democratic Party will take the House in the midterm No - vember elections and start im- stay in purple-state Colorado to tell Democrats to stop “pound- synonymous with Republi - peachment proceedings against more persuaded of this than ever. ing away at business.” The Dem- can-majority America, any Trump is plausible, even likely. The strong economy became ocratic Party is long on anger but Democratic voter gets asked It’s unlikely, however, that the strong under President Barack short still of a winning message. why Democrats are intent on Democrats will have the num- Obama but to deny Trump credit It’s a big mistake for Democrats taking away American guns, jobs bers in the Senate to convict him. for it is not going to wash with to have allowed founding Amer- and individualism, and replacing This may be a positive scenario most Americans. They feel a new ican myths of can-do optimism them with handouts to every for Trump. As the victim presi- confidence. They see it in more and self-reliance to become the peeved interest group. Regular dent, or acquitted president, he’d clients at the hardware store, exclusive preserve of Republi- mass shootings answer the gun fire up support going into 2020. more people eating out, more cans. A unifying Democratic can- question easily enough (even The chances of a two-term business startups. didate from the heartland could if not persuasively to most gun Trump presidency remain signif- Jamie Dimon, the chief execu- claw them back. owners). The other questions are icant. I came away from a recent tive of JPMorgan Chase, is right In small-town America, now more problematic. An offensive plan for the Balkans that the US should get behind A Kosovo-Serbia land swap would be peaceful ethnic cleansing. But at least it would bring peace

be transferred to Serbia. In re- But there are signs that some turn, a to-be-determined chunk Western officials are warming of Serbia’s Presevo Valley, which up to the idea. John Bolton, is heavily populated by ethnic Trump’s national security ad- Albanians and borders Kosovo, viser, hinted as much last month: would become part of Kosovo. “Our policy, the U.S. policy, is This swap is effectively a that if the two parties can work CHARLES A KUPCHANN peaceful form of ethnic cleans- it out between themselves and ing. Still, it is the right thing to reach agreement, we don’t ex- he Balkans remains in do. Pragmatism needs to trump clude territorial adjustments,” strategic limbo. Kosovo de- principle in this case to secure he said. Bolton is thinking clear- Tclared independence from a deal that promises to bring a ly, at least on this front. As long Serbia 10 years ago, but Serbia close to the years of bloodshed as both the Serbian and Kosovar has yet to come to terms with and border changes that have governments agree to the deal — its loss — refusing to recognize resulted from the collapse of Yu- and can secure sufficient politi- Kosovo and stirring trouble be- goslavia. cal backing among their publics tween the country’s ethnic Serbs The proposed land swap has and legislatures — the United and the ethnic Albanian majority. been lurking in the background States and the European Union Almost two decades after the since the early days of Kosovo’s should support it. NATO bombing campaign to drive independence. But it has gone Of Kosovo’s population of al- Yugoslav forces from Kosovo, nowhere in part because the most two million, roughly 90% some 4,000 NATO troops remain United States and the European are ethnic Albanian and some there to keep the peace. Union have adamantly opposed 6% are estimated to be ethnic A breakthrough may now be it. True to form, Chancellor An- Serb. Reliable numbers are hard in the making. It is a morally of- gela Merkel of Germany recently to come by, but around half of fensive one, but nonetheless the said that “the territorial integrity Kosovo’s Serbs — high estimates United States and the European of the states of the Western Bal- reach 70,000 — live in north - Union should get behind it. kans has been established and is ern Kosovo, where they make President Aleksandar Vucic inviolable.” Backing up Merkel, up some 90% of the population. of Serbia and President Hashim dozens of prominent scholars Because of its Serb majority, Thaci of Kosovo are apparently and policymakers on both sides northern Kosovo (about 10% of their country that has no interest vo. How much of this area Ser- territorial size and population. working on a proposal to en- of the Atlantic have signed an the country’s territory) has been in belonging to an independent bia might transfer to Kosovo is The Serbian government will gage in a land swap that could open letter condemning the pro- part of the country in name only Kosovo. unclear. Nonetheless, trading have a hard time granting formal bring the simmering conflict to posal and imploring the United since independence. Serbia has Serbia’s Presevo Valley is re- northern Kosovo for at least recognition to an independent an end. Northern Kosovo, which States and the European Union continued to hold political and portedly home to some 60,000 some portion of the Presevo Kosovo no matter what; the land is populated mainly by ethnic to oppose “a return to ethnifi - economic sway there, leaving ethnic Albanians and is compa- Valley would broadly preserve is of historical and cultural im- Serbs and borders Serbia, would cation of polities and frontiers.” Kosovars with a sizable chunk of rable in size to northern Koso- Serbia’s and Kosovo’s current portance to Serbs, and Serbian

If the Republican Party on this signature issue, the Dem- Wide Angle had not set out to destroy ocratic Party is widely seen as the Affordable Care Act, the author of a policy that failed the legislation might have low-wage Americans. Again, this looks like elitist indifference. TOP been amended to address Colorado has some of the Women and This is its shortcomings. But on worst funded schools in the ROGER COHEN this signature issue, the country. Some have gone to TWEETS4 Democratic Party is widely four-day weeks because there’s voting rights avid Halberstam, in “The seen as the author of a no tax money to support them Best and the Brightest,” policy that failed low-wage and it costs too much to run the listed the “virtues Amer- Americans. school buses. Imagine telling the not the Dicans have always respected” as parents of kids in affluent metro- 01 “hard work, self-sacrifice, decen- politan Democratic strongholds, cy, loyalty.” I don’t believe that’s sorry, we have to skip a day a changed since 1972. President week of school. But I don’t see Donald Trump, in his sublime the Democratic Party owning the JOEL INDRUPATI indecency, fails the test on all education issue. these qualities except perhaps ronmental concerns take them Colcord calls himself an “ul- xactly 125 years ago, on 19 September 1893, New end of hard work, yet tens of millions of away.” traconservative Democrat.” He ey, @Eminem -- you, Zealand made history, as it became the world’s first Americans still admire him. Saving the planet is important supported Trump’s tax cuts for HRap God … your Eself-governing nation to give voting rights to all its It’s tempting to dismiss this work. But an exclusive focus on businesses but hated the tax songs give me all the, uhm, adult women. reality. It’s tempting to focus in- environmentalism that ignores cuts for the wealthiest, and he “feels” (wink)… know However, when it came to equal rights for women, several stead on the pressure building working people’s immediate says the biggest reason he’s a you were bullied as a kid. nations were still backward then. on Trump from multiple sources: needs can easily look like elit - Democrat is growing income in- could you (or your people) Two years later, in 1895 however, the women of South Trump the Mueller investigation, Paul ist indifference. Colcord, whose equality, an issue Republicans plz reach out to me on DM Australia achieved the same right. And, one after the other, Manafort’s cooperating with father worked in the mines, has dismiss. He believes strongly in about trying to get you in- almost all democratic countries gave women the right to vote. Robert Mueller, Michael Cohen’s watched in recent years as a coal- Roe v. Wade, having witnessed volved in an anti-bullying As we now look back at the 125 years of the history related guilty plea, the wins of progres- fired power plant in his region a 13-year-old giving birth when campaign for next month? to women’s suffrage, we must acknowledge a bitter truth -- It’s tempting to think Trump’s sive Democratic candidates, fall- gets regulated out of existence — he was an intern in a hospital @MonicaLewinsky that the so-called ‘advanced’ nations had been very reluctant ing poll numbers. It’s tempting “and when all those jobs go and (“That really set my feelings”). to give women the right to become political participants in finished, even if he’s already to think Trump’s finished, even your tax base with it, the party He can’t stand Trump’s lies. He their governments. if he’s already been pronounced just doesn’t care.” thinks that the country desper- In fact, in USA and UK at that time, there were still protests been pronounced politically politically dead countless times. In rural Colorado, Obamacare ately needs immigration — some 02 demanding for women’s right to vote. This would be a mistake. That is a disaster. Insurance compa- Colorado farms can’t find work- But it was not until 1918 and 1920 dead countless times the Democratic Party will take nies have pulled out, and when ers, thanks to Trump — and that that UK and USA, respectively, gave in to the House in the midterm No - there’s only one left, premiums Trump’s proposed wall is a crazy women’s demands, and allowed them vember elections and start im- stay in purple-state Colorado to tell Democrats to stop “pound- synonymous with Republi - Don Colcord, a pharmacist go way up. Few people can afford waste of money. What The to finally participate in the electoral peachment proceedings against more persuaded of this than ever. ing away at business.” The Dem- can-majority America, any in southwestern Colorado and health insurance at that price. At the same time, he’s disillu- Washington process. Trump is plausible, even likely. The strong economy became ocratic Party is long on anger but Democratic voter gets asked a lifelong Democrat, told me: It’s perhaps the No. 1 concern of sioned with a party that can’t find In New Zealand, when the elections It’s unlikely, however, that the strong under President Barack short still of a winning message. why Democrats are intent on “The Democratic Party has lost voters outside big cities. Some a political idiom comprehensible From reading the iPhone Times had were held two months after it had be- Democrats will have the num- Obama but to deny Trump credit It’s a big mistake for Democrats taking away American guns, jobs the ability to communicate with Coloradans worry that they will to Americans around him. To Xs/Xs Max reviews I’ve failed to come the law, nearly two-thirds of New bers in the Senate to convict him. for it is not going to wash with to have allowed founding Amer- and individualism, and replacing people who live in small towns. lose Medicaid if they take a job. take back the White House in gleaned the following: Zealand’s women, aged over 21, used This may be a positive scenario most Americans. They feel a new ican myths of can-do optimism them with handouts to every It seems to have no way of under- The system is an anxiety-gener- 2020, Democrats would be bet- - they’re exactly what understand their vote despite fears of harassment for Trump. As the victim presi- confidence. They see it in more and self-reliance to become the peeved interest group. Regular standing their issues: how to pay ating labyrinth. ter advised to keep their eye on you’d expect from watch- then was that at the polling booths. dent, or acquitted president, he’d clients at the hardware store, exclusive preserve of Republi- mass shootings answer the gun bills, how to have a retirement, Sure, if the Republican Party Colcord than on Manafort. ing the Apple keynote the centuries In 2009, I remember that when Sau- fire up support going into 2020. more people eating out, more cans. A unifying Democratic can- question easily enough (even how to feed their families, what had not set out to destroy the (Roger Cohen is a columnist - if you’re an iPhone user di Arabia had announced that women The chances of a two-term business startups. didate from the heartland could if not persuasively to most gun to do about bad schools, how to Affordable Care Act, the legisla- with The New York Times.) without an X, they’re a of tradition will be allowed to run for local elec- Trump presidency remain signif- Jamie Dimon, the chief execu- claw them back. owners). The other questions are get health care, how to do better tion might have been amended great upgrade and the tions in 2015, an editorial of ‘The Wash- icant. I came away from a recent tive of JPMorgan Chase, is right In small-town America, now more problematic. at creating new jobs when envi- to address its shortcomings. But (In collaboration with New York Times) - great camera unless ington Times’ was quick to criticise. you’re switching from a deep-rooted The editorial had said that since Pixel 2 (few will) belief systems Saudi women are anyway not going @MartinSFP to vote that year, the announcement cannot change was only a PR ploy. It had said that the at the snap of announcement was not a big deal, because elections in the 178 Saudi munic- 03 a finger. And ipalities were being held at a local level. An offensive plan for the Balkans that the US should get behind this phased Yet, it was a giant leap for Saudi Ara- manner of bia. A leap that all progressive-minded people should appreciate. A Kosovo-Serbia land swap would be peaceful ethnic cleansing. But at least it would bring peace enabling Not only had women voted but 17 women women had actually won in the lo- empowerment cal elections of 2015. And great many be transferred to Serbia. In re- But there are signs that some religious sites dot Kosovo. But Pragmatism needs to an aggrieved troublemaker to a ahrain MPs will vote changes have followed. turn, a to-be-determined chunk Western officials are warming if the proposed swap offers a trump principle in this satisfied stakeholder. Serbia’s Bin two weeks time to must be The 2016 Global Gender Gap Report of Serbia’s Presevo Valley, which up to the idea. John Bolton, face-saving way for Serbia to help would be particularly wel- approve the VAT. by the World Economic Forum has is heavily populated by ethnic Trump’s national security ad- normalize relations with Kosovo case to secure a deal that come in discouraging Repub - A 5% tax that the people welcomed, not ranked Saudi Arabia ahead of some Albanians and borders Kosovo, viser, hinted as much last month: and let the Balkans move for - promises to bring a close to lika Srpska, the Serb-dominat- of Bahrain will have to criticised. countries like Syria, Pakistan and Yem- would become part of Kosovo. “Our policy, the U.S. policy, is ward, Kosovars and their inter- the years of bloodshed and ed region of Bosnia left behind pay on goods and ser- en. This swap is effectively a that if the two parties can work by the war there in the 1990s, What The Washington Times had CHARLES A KUPCHANN national supporters should jump border changes that have vices. peaceful form of ethnic cleans- it out between themselves and at it. resulted from the collapse of from seeking to break away. The @ATEEKSTER failed to understand then was that the ing. Still, it is the right thing to reach agreement, we don’t ex- Admittedly, the Serbs that Yugoslavia. positive effects of reconciliation centuries of tradition and the deep-rooted he Balkans remains in do. Pragmatism needs to trump clude territorial adjustments,” stay in Kosovo proper would be between Serbia and Kosovo fur- belief systems cannot change at the snap strategic limbo. Kosovo de- principle in this case to secure he said. Bolton is thinking clear- an even smaller minority if the ther justify a one-off sacrifice of 04 of a finger. And this phased manner of enabling women em- Tclared independence from a deal that promises to bring a ly, at least on this front. As long north joins Serbia. Indeed, some pluralist principles. powerment must be welcomed, not criticised. Serbia 10 years ago, but Serbia close to the years of bloodshed as both the Serbian and Kosovar Serbs will surely leave. Unsavory Finally, the European Union In fact, the US must look back its own history before com- has yet to come to terms with and border changes that have governments agree to the deal — population transfers would also has made clear that Serbia and menting on women’s suffrage. Here is the truth I learnt from its loss — refusing to recognize resulted from the collapse of Yu- and can secure sufficient politi- be likely in the Presevo Valley as Kosovo need to normalize rela- a little bit of research. Kosovo and stirring trouble be- goslavia. cal backing among their publics ethnic Albanians move to areas tions if they are to join the union On January 12, 1915, a women’s suffrage bill was brought tween the country’s ethnic Serbs The proposed land swap has and legislatures — the United destined to become part of Koso- — a step that would immeasura- before the US “House of Representatives” but was defeated and the ethnic Albanian majority. been lurking in the background States and the European Union vo and ethnic Serbs leave them. bly advance Balkan stability and by a vote of 204 to 174. Almost two decades after the since the early days of Kosovo’s should support it. But the establishment of formal sentiment among ethnic Serbs in prosperity. The envisaged land he most successful On January 10, 1918, another bill was brought before the NATO bombing campaign to drive independence. But it has gone Of Kosovo’s population of al- relations between Kosovo and Bosnia, ethnic Albanians in Mac- swap brings closer that better Tpeople have had the House. President Wilson had then made a strong appeal to Yugoslav forces from Kosovo, nowhere in part because the most two million, roughly 90% Serbia would bring a sense of edonia or minorities elsewhere future. some of the most diffi- the House to pass the bill. It was passed by two-thirds of the some 4,000 NATO troops remain United States and the European are ethnic Albanian and some normality and stability to Koso- could strengthen. The Serb and Kosovar presi- cult periods in life too. House, with only one vote to spare. The vote was then carried there to keep the peace. Union have adamantly opposed 6% are estimated to be ethnic vo, encouraging those Serbs who But nowhere else in the Bal- dents have tough negotiations The difference is how into the “Senate” and on September 30, 1918, the amendment A breakthrough may now be it. True to form, Chancellor An- Serb. Reliable numbers are hard remain there to become more kans is a consensual adjustment ahead of them. But if Vucic and they respond to the situ- fell two votes short of passage. Again, on February 10, 1919, it in the making. It is a morally of- gela Merkel of Germany recently to come by, but around half of invested in the country’s future. of borders on the table. If the Thaci can pull this off, the Unit- ation. You take every sit- was voted upon, and lost by only one vote. fensive one, but nonetheless the said that “the territorial integrity Kosovo’s Serbs — high estimates And Kosovo thus far has done a proposed swap materializes, the ed States and the European Un- uation as an opportunity. With great anxiety among politicians of both parties to United States and the European of the states of the Western Bal- reach 70,000 — live in north - respectable job of protecting the international community should ion should embrace the deal. By You learn, you strength- have the amendment passed before the general elections of Union should get behind it. kans has been established and is ern Kosovo, where they make rights of minorities. stress that it supports it as an offering a tentative green light en, you grow. 1920, the President called a special session of Congress, and President Aleksandar Vucic inviolable.” Backing up Merkel, up some 90% of the population. Critics of the swap claim that extraordinary exception. now, Washington and Brussels #Leadership introduced the amendment, which finally passed. of Serbia and President Hashim dozens of prominent scholars Because of its Serb majority, it would set a dangerous prece- Rather than causing a conta- can provide crucial encourage- @sadhavi On Aug 18, 1920, with the ratification by the state of Ten- Thaci of Kosovo are apparently and policymakers on both sides northern Kosovo (about 10% of their country that has no interest vo. How much of this area Ser- territorial size and population. dent at a time when ethnic na- gion of ethnic separation, nor- ment and help build public sup- nessee, it became a law. working on a proposal to en- of the Atlantic have signed an the country’s territory) has been in belonging to an independent bia might transfer to Kosovo is The Serbian government will tionalism is already surging in malization of relations between port for an agreement in both In fact, this ‘Nineteenth Amendment’ to the US Constitu- gage in a land swap that could open letter condemning the pro- part of the country in name only Kosovo. unclear. Nonetheless, trading have a hard time granting formal Europe and beyond. In particu- Serbia and Kosovo may well do Serbia and Kosovo. Disclaimer: (Views expressed tion, allowing women to vote came out of an extremely slow bring the simmering conflict to posal and imploring the United since independence. Serbia has Serbia’s Presevo Valley is re- northern Kosovo for at least recognition to an independent lar, the swap could fuel calls in the opposite. Serbia is the re - by columnists are personal and process. The state of Mississippi was the last state to ratify an end. Northern Kosovo, which States and the European Union continued to hold political and portedly home to some 60,000 some portion of the Presevo Kosovo no matter what; the land other parts of the Balkans for gion’s dominant player. If it set- (Charles A Kupchan is a professor of need not necessarily reflect our the amendment. And it did it as late as 1984. international affairs at Georgetown is populated mainly by ethnic to oppose “a return to ethnifi - economic sway there, leaving ethnic Albanians and is compa- Valley would broadly preserve is of historical and cultural im- borders to be redrawn along eth- tles its impasse with Kosovo, it University and a senior fellow at the editorial stances) Recognition of women’s voting rights in the 125 years has Serbs and borders Serbia, would cation of polities and frontiers.” Kosovars with a sizable chunk of rable in size to northern Koso- Serbia’s and Kosovo’s current portance to Serbs, and Serbian nic lines. Fair enough. Separatist may well transition from being Council on Foreign Relations.) been slow, but steady.

Hon. Chairman Najeb Yacob Alhamer | Editor-in-Chief Mahmood AI Mahmood | Deputy Editor-in-Chief Ahdeya Ahmed | Chairman & Managing Editor P Unnikrishnan | Advertisement: Update Media W.L.L | Tel: 38444692, Email: [email protected] | Newsroom: Tel: 38444680, Email: [email protected] Subscription & circulation: Tel: 38444698/17579877 | Email:[email protected] | Website: www.newsofbahrain.com | Printed and published by Al Ayam Publishing 10 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2018 business Support for firms Ticking Point attending GITEX NITIN NOHRIA/ MICHAEL E. PORTER ucts and services to the regional Developing people and GITEX Technology and global markets, as well as • encourage Bahraini ICT entre- Week will be held from preneurs to develop their ideas relationships October 14 to 18 at Dubai and projects,” he added. World Trade Centre BTECH Chairman Ubayd - uilding the company’s leadership pipeline is an important li Ubaydli acknowledged that BCEO function in its own right. We have found that CEOs must TDT| Manama Bahrain’s consecutive annual be personally committed to and be involved in improving the participation @GITEX reflects quality of the company’s leaders. They cannot just leave this positively on the development task to human resources. Leadership choices are also pivotal he Labour Fund (Tam- of the ICT sector in Bahrain, in in shaping the company’s culture. Who gets hired, promoted or keen) has signed an line with Tamkeen’s strategy fired signals what is truly valued by the CEO and the company. Tagreement with Bahrain to develop programs for busi- CEOs need to get the most out of an organization’s talent, and Technology Companies Society ness development, in which the to do that, they must forge personal connections. Our CEOs (BTECH) to support 40 enter- ICT industry is one of its main spent another quarter of their total work time in meetings prises that take part in the Bah- growth streams. that focused on building relationships. When trust is mutual, raini National Pavilion (BNP) at Ubaidly assured the keenness delegation comes more naturally, agreement is easier to reach GITEX2018. Dr Ebrahim Mohammed Janahi Ubaydli Ubaydli of “BTECH” to invest this sup- and less monitoring and follow-up are necessary. Good relation- GITEX Technology Week will port by Tamkeen in achieving ships also make people more likely to give you the benefit of be held from October 14 to 18 the desired goals as effectively the doubt when you need it — and to tell you the truth, which at Dubai World Trade Centre, technology event in the Middle of this annual event. as possible, calling on all ICT is invaluable at the top. leveraging unrivalled business East, Africa & South Asia. “Supporting Bahraini ex- and telecom companies in Bah- The time CEOs spend building social capital through a net- access to emerging markets, “This event offers partici- hibitors at GITEX2018 aims to rain to take this opportunity of work of personal relationships has many benefits and is time buyers and governments from pants a promising opportunity increase the contribution of Tamkeen’s generous support to well spent. more than 130 countries. The for exposure and networking,” technology companies in the participate in BNP @GITEX2018, agreement aims to support 40 said Dr Ebrahim Mohammed private sector, enhance their run by BTECH in collaboration THEY ARE ALWAYS IN MEETINGS ICT companies and 20 Bahraini Janahi, Tamkeen’s Chief Exec- competitiveness, develop their with WorkSmart for the 12th CEOs attend an endless stream of meetings, each of which can start-ups take part in the largest utive, stressing the importance business and bring their prod- consecutive year. be totally different from the one before and the one that follows. Their sheer number and variety is a defining feature of the top job. On average, the leaders in our study had 37 meetings of assorted lengths in any given week and spent 72% of their total work time in meetings. BCCI Counselling Council holds first meeting MAKING MEETINGS SHORTER AND MORE EFFECTIVE. TDT| Manama CEOs need to regularly review which meetings are truly needed and which can be delegated, and to let go of ones they were he Counselling Council of accustomed to in previous roles. Tthe Bahrain Chamber of They should also take a hard look at meeting length. In our Commerce and Industry (BCCI) study, meetings that lasted an hour accounted for 32% of a CEO’s has held its first meeting at Bait meetings, on average. Meetings that were longer accounted for Al Tijjar presided over by Chair- 38%, and shorter meetings, 30%. We found that the length of man Sameer Nass and in the meetings was often a matter of organizational or personal habit presence of its members consti- or both — a default length (like tuting leading business owners. one hour) was the norm. A presentation, detailing the “Standard” meeting times The Counselling Council of BCCI during its first meeting at Bait Al Tijjar CEOs need to get purpose, work frame and work the most out of should be revisited with an eye mechanism of the council was toward shortening them. Doing made at the meeting followed the counselling council for the sector. first vice-chairman Khalid an organization’s this can significantly enhance a by a discussion about the out- chamber as an integral part of Present at the meeting were: Najibi; second vice-chairman talent, and to do CEO’s efficiency. In our debriefs, comes of the study conducted by its decision making mechanism, Ebrahim Zainal; Taqi Albaha- Mohamed Al Kooheji; Bureau that, they must CEOs confessed that one-hour the Chamber on the new Com- highlighting the deep experi- rna; Jalal Mohammed Jalal; Members Basim Al Saei and forge personal meetings could often be cut to mercial Registration fees, and ences and rich knowledge of its Ali Yateem; Farooq Almoayed; Mohamed Farooq Al Moayed; connections. Our 30 or even 15 minutes. Another the proposals referred to the members. Similarly, members Fouad Kanoo; Mohammed bin and board members Ahmed Al CEOs spent another good way to streamline things is Chamber by several government of the council reaffirmed their AlshaikhIss’haq; Abdulghaf- Saloom, Ramez Al Awadhi, and quarter of their to reset meeting norms: Every bodies. Nass voiced his pride in keenness in consolidating ef- far Al Kooheji; and Moham - Sonia Janahi; alongside CEO total work time meeting should have a clear all the members of the council. forts with the Chamber for the med Abdulla Almanaei. And Shaker Al Shater and other BCCI agenda, and to minimize rep- He reinstated the pivotal role of common good of the private from the Chamber’s side the officials. in meetings that etition, attendees should come focused on building prepared. Effective CEOs spread relationships these meeting norms through- out the organization. Some CEOs were worried that they might appear standoffish if someone asked for an hour and the CEO (or the EA) offered 30 minutes. But we have found that meeting length is worth confronting. “Whatever they ask for, cut it in half,” said one CEO. Another important meeting attribute is the number and composition of attendees. One-on-one meetings were the most common (accounting for 42% of CEOs’ meetings, on average), followed by meetings with two to five participants (21%). Al- though every CEO had meetings involving large groups of 50 or more — like town halls, leadership off-sites or all-company meetings — these were infrequent (5% of meetings). The emphasis on one-on-one and small group meetings makes sense for enabling delegation and relationship building, and allows confidentiality. But leaders should also look for opportunities to bring the right people together. An essential part of the CEO’s role is to align various internal and external constituencies around a common understanding of issues, decisions and action agendas. Having the right people in the room is a powerful way to build that alignment and avoid the need for repetitive, time-consuming interactions to bring everyone along.

Michael E. Porter is a university professor at Harvard, Gulf Air Chief Executive Officer Krešimir Kucko (4th from left) with Thales InFlyt Experience Chief Executive Officer Philippe Carette (5th from left) and members of based at Harvard Business School in Boston. Nitin Nohria management from both companies at Gulf Air headquarters in Muharraq. is dean of Harvard Business School WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2018 11

US finance giant buys UK insurance Al Salam Bank’s mobile broker for £5bn AFP| London

S-based financial ser- Uvices giant Marsh & banking service upgraded McLennan Companies Inc. has agreed to buy British insurance broker Jardine The new digital banking service channel will enable customers to carry out their regular banking Lloyd Thompson for £4.9 billion ($6.4 billion, 5.5 bil- transactions in a convenient, safe and secure environment lion euros) including debt, the pair said yesterday. TDT| Manama special offers, use of financing security features that includes MMC has agreed to pay calculators or currency convert- MPIN, finger print or Face ID £19.15 per share in cash, l Salam Bank-Bahrain has er for updated FX rates and find- (facial recognition).” representing a 33.7-percent launched a new and up- Al Salam Bank was the ing your nearest branch or ATM “As mobile phones have be- premium on JLT’s closing Agraded mobile banking first in the Kingdom amongst other features. come an integral part of our price on Monday, they said service to further enhance cus- to launch the mobile Announcing the launch, An- daily lives, being able to con - in a statement, noting that tomer experience. war Murad, First Deputy CEO of nect with anyone whenever and job cuts were likely. The bank’s new digital bank- banking application Al Salam Bank-Bahrain, said: “Al wherever is no longer an issue,” “JLT is a complementary ing service channel will enable service back in 2011 Salam Bank was the first in the Anwar Murad said. strategic fit with MMC,” not- customers to carry out their and since its inception, Kingdom to launch the mobile “The 24-hour a day access will ed the US group’s chief exec- regular banking transactions in the bank continued banking application service back help our customers keep up with utive Dan Glaser. “Bringing a convenient, safe and secure its commitment to in 2011 and since its inception, their finances and has the con- together our two enterpris- environment by using their bringing banking the bank continued its commit- venience to fit into their busy es will create a platform to smartphones or tablet devices services to the ment to bringing banking ser- lifestyle anywhere and anytime,” deliver exceptional service built-in with new technologi- vices to the customers’ finger he said. to clients across geographies cal advancements such as MPIN customers’ finger tips tips within the comfort of their “Al Salam Bank has always and specialties,” he added. (mobile PIN access code) or within the comfort of homes or offices, having access been at the forefront of embrac- biometric authentications and their homes or offices of a more simplified banking ing and rolling out the latest face recognition for an add-on ANWAR MURAD made available at all times. We technology aimed at providing security features. understand that our customers customers with a secure and Nestle to sell Customers will be able to view are increasingly very tech-savvy safe means to facilitate their day real-time balances in their var- Anwar Murad, First Deputy CEO of Al and astute when it comes to the to day financial requirements insurance unit for ious accounts in a single screen Salam Bank latest advancements in technol- and will continue to invest in $1.55 bn and through the use of a simple ogy aimed at simplifying their technology to enable the Bank scroll-through function review other accounts, make Fawri & ing and Wakala account details lives and we are delighted to and Brand to consistently deliv- AFP| Geneva the various sub menus to view Fawri+ transfers, check credit in addition to other supple - launch our newly upgraded mo- er on its creed of being dynamic, accounts details, instant trans- card details and balances, credit mentary features that includes bile banking application filled diversified and differentiated,” estle said Monday that fers between own accounts or cards instant pay, view Financ- generating IBAN, view current with latest enhancements and he added. Nit had agreed to sell its Gerber Life Insurance unit for $1.55 billion (1.3 billion euros), in the company’s lat- Indian rupee closes all-time est bid to redouble its focus on food and beverage. The Switzerland-based low as crude prices rise food giant said the deal with Western & Southern Finan- Reuters| Mumbai| Bengaluru 72.9150 was breached on Tues- cial Group does not affect day despite intervention from the iconic Gerber baby food he rupee closed at a new the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) unit, which Nestle will con- Tall-time low against the that sold dollars late in the day tinue to control. US dollar yesterday, pressured in a bid to stem the slide in the “This move is part of the by rising crude oil prices and rupee, said dealers. ongoing evolution of our intensifying US-China trade “There was no reason for portfolio. It will allow us to war tensions. the rupee to fall so much,” said invest further in our core The rupee had fallen more one forex dealer. “Crude prices food and beverage business than 12 percent against the went up and suddenly people and in consumer health - dollar this year and it is the started shorting, that shows care,” Nestle’s chief execu- worst performing Asian cur- there’s no confidence in the ru- tive Mark Schneider said in rency year-to-date, stung by an pee. The RBI sold about $400 a statement. Nestle made a emerging markets sell-off and million to $500 million to calm series of moves recently to higher crude oil prices that markets, but that didn’t work.” more tightly focus its opera- have widened the country’s A senior government official tions, with health food prod- current account deficit. told Reuters earlier on Tues- ucts and coffee emerging as After gaining against the dol- day that India sees a rupee key priorities. Nestle said it lar early in the day, the rupee value of 72-73 against the US was exploring options to sell slumped to close at 72.9750 dollar as a “fair value.” Muharraq Governor Salman Bin Hindi with Electricity and Water Affairs Minister Dr Abdulhussain Mirza and EWA Chief Gerber insurance business. against the dollar, after dip- The government late last Executive Officer Sheikh Nawaf bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa. The Governor praised the excellent services provided by the ping to a record low of 72.99 week announced a raft of EWA for the citizens and residents of Bahrain. Dr Mirza was accompanied by EWA Deputy Chief Executive Officer for just before trading ended. measures to stabilise the fall- Distribution and Customer Services Adnan Mohammed Fakhro and a number of officials. Last week’s record low of ing local currency. Walmart to drop shirts with Soviet symbols Ferrari quietly revs up for hybrid cars by 2022 AFP| Vilnius, Lithuania merican retail giant AFP | Maranello, Italy lion euros ($2.1-$2.3 billion) for AWalmart has pledged 2022, down slightly from the 2 to stop selling clothing with ost of the cars made by BETTER billion euros forecast by Mar- Soviet hammer and sickle MFerrari will be hybrid pet- chionne. symbols after receiving rol-electric by 2022, the Italian “Even if it’s difficult, we are complaints that they insult sports car manufacturer said KNOW confident that it is doable, this is victims of Soviet-era perse- yesterday, including its first SUV. an ambitious plan but feasible,” cution, Lithuanian officials “By 2022, nearly 60 per cent Camillieri said. said Tuesday. “The Lithua- of the models we produce will The plan hopes to raise turn- nian ambassador received a be built around hybrid power- The company will over from 3.4 billion euros in reply from Walmart saying trains,” new CEO Louis Camilleri launch 15 new 2017 to 5 billion in 2022, notably they will remove the prod- said at the company’s Maranello models by 2022 through the introduction of new ucts with Soviet symbols,” headquarters. with “significant” cars. foreign ministry spokes- The company known for its increase in the The single-seater Monza SP1 woman Rasa Jakilaitiene low-slung aerodynamic sports average price and twin-seater SP2 are the first told AFP.Officials and emi- cars will also launch its first SUV limited-edition cars in the “Ico- grants from Lithuania and -- Purosangue -- after the end Louis Camilleri na” segment for “dedicated cli- fellow Baltic states Latvia of the current business plan in ents and collectors,” the compa- and Estonia have sent letters 2022. sions while retaining the driving extreme performance ever ny said, based on classic designs to Walmart calling on it to The company will increas- emotions that render Ferraris achieved by one of its produc- after the death of historic boss from the 1940s and 1950s. pull the Soviet-themed mer- ingly make hybrid cars “as the simply unique,” he said. tion cars. Sergio Marchionne. The company will launch 15 chandise from its shelves. years unfold to meet specific Ferrari has been making the Ferrari stock tumbled 8 per Ferrari announced an adjust- new models by 2022, chief mar- Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin regulatory requirements but limited-edition hybrid LaFerrari cent in August as investors won- ed EBITDA -- or earnings before keting officer Enrico Galliera deported more than 275,000 also to satisfy customer desires for several years, which it has dered if the company could stay interest, taxes, depreciation announced, with a “significant” Lithuanians to Siberia in for significantly improved emis- described as offering the most on track for its profit targets and amortisation -- of 1.8-2 bil- increase in the average price. 1940-1952. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2018 12

Twitter to offer option to go back to chronological feed Washington China sets retaliatory

witter is preparing an Toption for users to go back to its original chronological news feed, respond- ing to complaints about its tariffs on $60bn goods algorithmic system imple- mented two years ago. In a series of tweets late China will activate on Monday tariffs of five to 10 per cent on 5,200 US goods totalling $60 billion Monday, Twitter told users it was “working on new Beijing, China ways to give you more control over your timeline.” hina yesterday announced Tariffs to start The short-message social tariffs on US goods worth network said it still believes $60 billion in retaliation hina will activate on Mon- peppermint oil to pig hides, most users will want to see Cfor President Donald Trump’s Cday tariffs of five to 10 per cocoa butter and condoms. the “best” tweets at the top decision to slap duties on $200 cent on 5,200 US goods total- Last month White House of their feed but will allow billion in Chinese products next ling $60 billion, the finance economic advisor Larry Kud- people to switch based on week. ministry said in a statement. low dismissed China’s threat their preference. Tariffs of between five and 10 The ministry did not provide as “weak” but admitted Beijing “We’ve learned that when percent will take effect on some details but a previous list in- could “damage our companies showing the best tweets 5,200 US products on Monday, cluded products ranging from in China”. first, people find Twitter on the same day as the new US more relevant and useful,” duties, the finance ministry said. the San Francisco company The two side already traded said. “However, we’ve heard tariff salvos on $50 billion in feedback from people who goods from each country in the India delays action at times prefer to see the summer. China’s President Xi Jinping (L) and US President Donald Trump attend a ndia has delayed the imple- aluminum. Trade differenc- most recent tweets.” “If the United States insists on welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. (file) Imentation of higher tariffs es have risen since President After years of operating raising tariffs even more, Chi- on some goods imported from Donald Trump took office, but with a chronological time- na will respond accordingly,” the US to Nov. 2, according to a India’s decision to further de- line, Twitter began in 2016 the finance ministry said in a in a tariffs war. ry action. The Chinese finance govt order that put off for a 2nd lay comes as they negotiate a to follow the lead of Face- statement. China had previous- The US imported around $500 ministry did not provide a de- time retaliatory action against package to remove trade fric- book in using algorithms to ly warned that it would target billion worth of products from tailed list of products to be hit US import tariffs on steel and tions over a range of items. offer what it deemed to be $60 billion in US goods if Trump China last year, compared to by the new tariffs on Monday. the most relevant messages made good on his threat to im- $130 billion in US goods import- A previous list said products for users as part of an effort pose the new tariffs. ed by the Asian country. ranging from pig hides to cocoa would face tariffs of five to 25 The US said the Chinese to stimulate growth and en- The lower Chinese figure Trump threatened to hit an- butter and condoms would be percent. It was unclear if the imports will face 10pc tariffs gagement. highlights Beijing’s inability to other $267 billion in Chinese targeted. China had previously tariffs announced on Tuesday through the end of the year, and match the US dollar-for-dollar goods if Beijing took retaliato- said the $60 billion in US goods were lower to match the US plan. then the rate will jump to 25 pc.

EU targets BMW, Daimler, VW in Saudi stocks lifted by oil rise pollution cartel Oil prices up probe Reuters | London up. Stocks in the kingdom were SABIC gains 1.5 Closing Bell also boosted by a firming of oil Brussels, Belgium • prices on signs that OPEC would SAUDI  0.4% » 7,643 il firmed yesterday on pct on details of not be prepared to raise output he EU opened an in- Osigns that OPEC would not Clariant partnership DUBAI  0.3% » 2,743 to address declining supplies Tdepth probe into al - be prepared to raise output ABU DHABI  0.1% » 4,877 from Iran and as Saudi Arabia leged collusion by major to address shrinking supplies signaled it was in no rush to Al Tayyar Travel up QATAR  0.09% » 9,824 German carmakers over from Iran, and as Saudi Arabia $79.50 • bring prices down. on Saudi tourism hopes anti-pollution technology signaled it was in no rush to was the price of Brent KUWAIT  0.1% » 5,339 Emirates NBD weighed on crude by 1346 GMT Tuesday, a fresh blow to the bring prices down. BAHRAIN  0.08% » 1,340 the Dubai index, closing 1.1pc scandal-hit industry three Brent crude LCOc1 futures Egypt recovers lower. Aramex was also a drag, OMAN  0.5% » 4,496 years after the notorious were up $1.45 a barrel at $79.50 after• tumbling on shedding 4.2pc. The Dubai in- “dieselgate.” barrel at 1346 GMT. manipulation case EGYPT  0.02% » 14,654 dex finished 0.3pc lower. Competition Commis- US West Texas Interme - In Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Is- sioner Margrethe Vestager diate (WTI) crude CLc1 was Bloomberg reported on Emirates NBD, lamic Bank closed 3.3pc down. said BMW, Daimler and VW up $1.32 cents at $70.23 per Tuesday, citing unnamed • ant. In Egypt, the stock index The bank’s acting chief exec- are suspected of agreeing barrel. Saudi sources, the kingdom Aramex weigh on Dubai was flat, closing up 0.02 per utive told Reuters on Tuesday “not to compete against Ministers from OPEC and was currently comforta - cent after tumbling to its lowest that it expected to increase each other on the devel - non-OPEC producers meet on ble with prices above $80 Reuters | Dubai level this year on Monday. lending in 2018 after boosting opment and roll-out” of Sunday to discuss compliance per barrel, at least for the Other Gulf markets were gen- its capital. The largest shar- anti-pollution systems for with output policies. OPEC short term. audi Arabia’s stock market erally lower after Washington ia-compliant lender in Abu petrol and diesel passenger sources have told Reuters no The news agency reported Sclosed higher yesterday, announced new tariffs on Chi- Dhabi expects single-digitp- cars. immediate action was planned that while the kingdom had buoyed by rising oil prices and nese imports, escalating trade cage growth in profit this year, “If proven, this collusion and producers would discuss no desire to push prices higher more details on Saudi Basic In- tensions between the world’s Khamis Buharoon al-Shamsi may have denied consumers how to share a previously than $80 a barrel, it may no dustries Corp’s (SABIC) partner- two biggest economies. said. The main index finished the opportunity to buy less agreed output increase. longer be possible to avoid it. ship with Switzerland’s Clari- The Saudi index closed 0.4pc 0.1pc lower. polluting cars, despite the technology being available to the manufacturers,” she added. The probe lands three years to the day after Global stocks take trade war escalation in stride shock revelations in the US that VW installed soft- London, United Kingdom Key figures around 1530 GMT from January 1 if the two sides morning trade. Fawad Razaqza- ware in millions of its die- are unable to hammer out a deal. da at Forex.com called China’s sel vehicles around the tock markets took the lat- New York - Dow Jones:  0.5pc at 26,190.91 points While European markets latest move “measured and not world to cheat emissions Sest escalation in the trade London - FTSE 100:  0.03pc at 7,300.23 (close) briefly dropped, they rebounded over-aggressive” as the tariff tests. war between the world’s top Frankfurt - DAX 30:  0.5pc at 12,157.67 (close) after Wall Street opened higher, rates it applied were less than it The latest case does not two economies in their stride as traders took a sanguine view had previously indicated. involve these so-called “de- on Tuesday. Paris - CAC 40:  0.3pc at 5,363.79 (close) of the developments. Consumer tech giant Ap - feat devices”, but instead European stocks only briefly EURO STOXX 50:  0.3pc at 3,355.42 “The more lenient approach ple was spared in this round focuses on the develop - turned lower after China retal- Tokyo - Nikkei 225:  1.4pc at 23,420.54 (close) from President Trump last night of tariffs, which exclud - ment of state-of-the-art iated to the latest US sanctions, and a measured reaction from ed smartwatches and Blue - Hong Kong - Hang Seng:  0.6pc at 27,084.66 (close) control systems that reduce while Wall Street opened high- Beijing has left traders a little on tooth devices. Apple’s shares smog-causing pollution, er, as analysts viewed Beijing’s Shanghai - Composite:  1.8pc at 2,699.95 (close) the optimistic side,” said market were up 0.8pc in late morning such as nitrogen oxides and reaction as being moderate and Euro/dollar:  $1.1860 from $1.1685 at 2040 GMT analyst David Madden at CMC trading. particulate matter. measured. Markets UK. “There were investors who’d Pound/dollar:  $1.3146 from $1.3159 The Commission said the China announced yesterday “It is almost as if a hurdle has been thinking a 25pc tariff in probe was working with ev- tariffs on US goods worth $60 Dollar/yen:  112.33 yen from 111.83 yen been cleared and investors have one go is a possibility,” Shogo idence of meetings and col- billion in retaliation for Presi- one less thing to worry about in Maekawa, a global market strat- lusion by a group it called dent Donald Trump’s decision the near-term,” he added. egist with JPMorgan Asset Man- the “circle of five”: BMW, the previous day to slap duties raising tariffs even more, Chi- tariffs from the White House London gave up its gains, but agement, said. Daimler, Volkswagen, in ad- on $200 billion in Chinese prod- na will respond accordingly,” will see $200 billion worth of Paris closed 0.3pc higher and “It could be considered some- dition to VW units Audi and ucts next week. the finance ministry said in a goods taxed at 10 per cent from Frankfurt rose by 0.5pc. thing good in this realm of bad Porsche. “If the United States insists on statement. Monday’s volley of September 24, going up to 25pc The Dow was up 0.5pc in late things.” 13 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

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CINECO (20) DAILY AT: 12.15 + 2.30 + 4.45 + 7.00 + 9.15 + 11.30 PM SEEF (II) DAILY AT: 11.30 AM + 1.30 + 3.30 + 5.30 + 7.30 + 9.30 + 11.30 PM The other big story of the Holly - “Writing for these actors behind us is SEEF (I) DAILY AT: 10.30 AM + 12.45 + 3.00 + 5.15 + 7.30 + 9.45 PM + 12.00 MN MONSTERS BUSTERS wood gala, television’s answer to the the honour of a lifetime,” said the show’s WADI AL SAIL DAILY AT: 2.15 + 7.00 + 11.45 PM (PG) (ADVENTURE/FAMILY) NEW Oscars, was the huge success of “The co-creator David Benioff. MATTHEW KOSTO, AUGGIE PULLIAM, AUSTIN ST. JOHN Marvelous Mrs Maisel,” Amazon’s sto- “But we didn’t invent these characters. THE PREDATOR SEEF (II) DAILY AT: 10.30 AM + 12.30 + 5.00 + 9.30 PM ry of a 1950s housewife-turned-stand That was George R.R. Martin. 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(MALAYALAM) NEW ty-handed from the star-studded event abbreviated eighth and final season -- BIJU MENON, ANU SITHARA, RAVI SINGH at the Microsoft Theatre, after winning now has 47 awards overall. CINECO (20) DAILY AT: 12.00 + 2.15 + 4.30 + 6.45 + 9.00 + 11.15 PM WADI AL SAIL DAILY AT: 12.00 + 4.30 + 9.00 PM SEEF (I) DAILY AT: 12.45 + 3.30 + 6.15 + 9.00 + 11.45 PM three minor awards handed out a week That breaks the program’s own record AL HAMRA DAILY AT: 6.00 PM + (12.00 MN THURS/FRI)) ago. as the most decorated fictional show A SIMPLE FAVOR The ceremony hosted by “Saturday since the Television Academy first hand- (15+) (THRILLER/CRIME/DRAMA) SAAMY 2 Night Live” regulars Colin Jost and Mi- ed out prizes in 1949. ANNA KENDRICK, BLAKE LIVELY, HENRY GOLDING (TAMIL) NEW chael Che took on a decidedly political In the comedy categories, “Mrs Maisel” CINECO (20) DAILY AT: 2.45 + 7.15 + 11.45 PM VIKRAM, TRISHA KRISHNAN, KEERTHI SURESH hue at the start, with a barrage of edgy bested all comers in its first year of eligi- SAAR DAILY AT: 11.30 AM + 4.15 + 9.00 PM FROM FRIDAY 21ST WADI AL SAIL DAILY AT: 11.45 AM + 4.30 + 9.15 PM SEEF (I) DAILY AT: 11.00 AM + 12.00 + 2.00 + 3.00 + 5.00 + 6.00 + 8.00 + 9.00 + jokes on hot-button issues from diversity bility, sweeping the female acting prizes 11.00 PM + 12.00 MN in Hollywood to #MeToo and Donald (star Rachel Brosnahan and co-star Alex ALPHA FROM FRIDAY 21ST Trump. Borstein) and best series honours. (PG-13) (ADVENTURE/DRAMA) AL HAMRA The gala also saw several sentimental Earlier this year, “Maisel” won two KODI SMIT-MCPHEE, JOHANNES HAUKUR JOHANNESSON DAILY AT: 3.00 + 9.00 PM favourites take home their first Emmys. Golden Globes. DAILY AT: 11.45 AM + 1.45 + 3.45 + 5.45 + 7.45 + 9.45 + 11.45 PM Matthew Rhys won for best drama “One of the things I love the most about KINAVALLY actor for spy thriller “The Americans,” this show... it’s about a woman who is MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE FALLOUT (MALAYALAM) NEW (PG-15) (ACTION/THRILLER/CRIME) SOWMYA MENON, HAREESH PERUMANNA, SURABHI SANTHOSH Claire Foy was named best drama actress finding her voice anew,” Brosnahan TOM CRUISE, HENRY CAVILL, VING RHAMES AL HAMRA DAILY AT: 12.00 NOON for her portrayal of Queen Elizabeth said. CINECO (20) DAILY AT: 11.30 AM + 2.30 + 5.30 + 8.30 + 11.30 PM

Emmy-winning director wins a second RENT A CAR CHANGE OF NAME time -- with on-air proposal 2018 SUBARU XV JEEP, AFP | Los Angeles SSANGYONG TIVOLI, I, DAYANAND S/O I, SUNIL KUMAR S/O GAC TRUMCHI, SUBARU HAREEHAR, holding Indian SUKUMARAN, holding Indian he Emmy Awards took on IMPREZA, 2015 SUBARU Passport No. M 1266216, Passport No. N 8037313, dated Ta romantic note Monday FORESTER, CITROEN dated 20.08.2014 issued at 24.10.2016 issued at BAHRAIN, when one of the winners pro- ELYSEE. LUCKNOW, having permanent having permanent residence posed to his astonished girl- residence at (full address in at (full address in India) India) VILL AND POST BATRAMPADY HOUSE, friend during the live broad- CALL 17596626 , 39443646 TARASARA, DEORIA, PIN: KUMBLA PO., KASARAGOD cast, earning a standing ovation JAVAMOTORSBH 274204, UTTAR PRADESH, DT., KERALA – 671 321. from the shocked audience of INDIA. Presently residing Presently residing at (full Hollywood A-listers. at (full address in Bahrain) address in Bahrain) HOUSE Glenn Weiss took the prize BUILDING 329, ROAD 1204, 424, ROAD 2609, BLOCK for best directing of a variety BLOCK 1012, HAMALA will 626, AL AKR AL GHARBI, special for his work on the Os- henceforth be known as (Given KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN. cars. As he accepted the award, name) DAYANAND (Surname) will henceforth be known he asked Jan Svendsen, who PATEL. as (Given name) SUNIL was sitting in the audience, to Objection(s) if any, may be (Surname) KUMAR. marry him. forwarded to Embassy of Objection(s) if any, may be Glenn Weiss (L), winner of the Emmy for best directing of a variety special for India, P.O Box 26106, ADLIYA, forwarded to Embassy of “You wonder why I don’t ‘The Oscars,’ proposes to Jan Svendsen onstage during the ceremony like to call you my girl - Kingdom of Bahrain. India, P.O Box 26106, ADLIYA, friend? Because I want to few teary-eyed actors in the on stage as the director got on Kingdom of Bahrain. call you my wife,” he add - audience. one knee and formally pro - ed to cheers, applause and a Svendsen then joined Weiss posed. 14 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2018 sports

Awalii triumphs at Kempton Racecourse Ferrari ‘reasonably optimistic’ TDT | Manama

walii, owned by Shai- Akh Duaij bin Salman Al Khalifa, member of about new F1 car design deal the Board of Directors of Bahrain Royal Equestrian AFP | Maranello, Italy and Endurance Federation (BREEF) and Chairman of errari boss Louis Camilleri the Endurance Committee, said yesterday that he was has triumphed at the Kemp- F“reasonably optimistic” I’m reasonably ton Racecourse in London, about reaching an agreement optimistic about an in the 3-5 year race of the on the new design for Formula agreement within fifth level, 1600 m which One cars to replace the current an acceptable featured the participation models in 2021. of 11 horses. “I’m reasonably optimistic timeframe. There’s Awalii’s victory on the about an agreement within an a general consensus synthetic track was or - acceptable timeframe,” Camill- on the main chestrated by jockey James eri said at Ferrari headquarters objectives, but ideas Doyle and trainer Simon in Maranello. on how to get there Crisford, who were able to Ross Brawn, Formula One’s diverge greatly accurately read the race and managing director of motor- determine the victory plan, sports, last week unveiled plans LOUIS CAMILLERI employing the abilities of for futuristic new cars to be used Awalii to attain his first win from the 2021 season to improve after three participations. racing and be more attractive agreement that all participants On this occasion, Shaikh to fans. can sign.” Duaij bin Salman Al Khalifa The former Mercedes team Sebastian Vettel during qualifying in Singapore on Saturday Camilleri’s illustrious prede- congratulated HH Shaikh principal said he had been work- cessor Sergio Marchionne, who Nasser bin Hamad Al Khal- ing with teams and motorsport Brawn showed three different cial media. “There’s a general consensus died in July, was at the forefront ifa, Representative of His governing body FIA to develop concept designs and said the The three design concepts on the main objectives, but ide- of efforts to resist a bid by F1’s Majesty the King for Char- new aerodynamics that would 2021 cars would incorporate the include simpler front and rear as on how to get there diverge new owner, the United States’ ity Works and Youth Affairs, enable cars to follow each other best features from all of them. wings and a sweeping integrated greatly,” Camilleri said. Liberty Media, and the FIA, to Chairman of the Supreme at shorter distances without a The unveiling came days after halo cockpit protection system “There’s been progress but make racing’s top sport more Council for Youth and loss of performance. designs had been leaked on so- to improve aesthetics. we’re still far from an overall egalitarian. Sports, President of Bahrain Olympic Committee. “The Kempton race is considered one of the toughest, due to the wide Selwady lands in Abu Dhabi for Brave 16 BOC begins evaluation participation of various owners. This result re - TDT | Manama meetings with federations flects the advanced levels achieved by Bahraini eques- midst speculations of a TDT | Manama ing, maritime sports, self de- trian sport,” Shaikh Duaij Asuper fight for the light- fence and cycling, technical said, praising the outstand- weight championship, Abdul ecretary-General of the information were presented, ing performance offered by Kareem Al Selwady arrived in SBahrain Olympic Commit- as each federation discussed Doyle. Abu Dhabi, UAE. tee Abdulrahman Sadeq Askar their respective results at the The lightweight fighter visit- affirmed that the technical games with representatives of ed the venue and confirmed his evaluation of the participa- the BOC. presence during the fight night tion of the Kingdom of Bah- The second meeting was at- Ben Stokes charged in the arena during Brave 16 rain at the 18th Asian Games tended by members of three hosted on 21st September. that came to a close recently federations – equestrian sports with bringing game The lightweight fighter from in Jakarta and Palembang, in and endurance horse ride, into disrepute: ECB Fortis MMA was initially set to Indonesia, would provide a shooting and cycling, while compete in the fight night at the Abdul Kareem Al Selwady clear picture of the most pos- the third meeting is sched - AFP | London Mubadala Arena. itive and negative points of uled for today with the fed- Abdul Kareem was set to face the participation and push erations of football, athletics en Stokes and Alex Guram Kutateladze in the main alongside Abdul Kareem will towards enhancing the posi- and handball. The triathlon BHales have been card. However the lightweight be featured in the fight card at tive aspects and avoiding the and mixed martial arts fed- charged with bringing the fighter who is undefeated in BETTER Brave 16. negatives ones in the next erations meeting are yet to be game into disrepute by the Brave Combat Federation in Fakhreddine will be facing edition. scheduled. England and Wales Crick- his past four appearances with- Gadzhimusa Gaziev in the This statement was an - Askar expressed apprecia- et Board following a late- drew from the fight card while KNOW welterweight division while, nounced after the BOC first tion for the great efforts ex- night altercation last year. discussions of an upcoming Hamza Kooheji will be fac - scheduled meeting with erted by the players, techni- The independent Crick- championship title fight with ing Crisanto Pitpitunge from the national federations cal and administrative staff et Discipline Commission Ottman Azaitar was trending Fakhreddine will face Team that took part at the 18th during the Asian Games, but (CDC) was tasked with lead- in social media in the Middle Gadzhimusa Gaziev Lakay in a bantamweight Asian Games in an attempt also stressed the importance ing an internal disciplinary East. while Hamza Kooheji fight. Both Hamza and Fakhred- to evaluate the results of its of this evaluation process into last September’s inci- Mohammad Fakhreddine will face Crisanto Pit- dine have high stakes since teams. in order to look into some dent after Stokes was found and Hamza Kooheji who had they will be looking forward to In the first meeting, attend- of the unexpected results not guilty of affray follow- trained at Fortis MMA and pitunge bounce back after their first loss ed by representatives of four in some sports during the ing a trial last month. Extreme Studio Performance in the promotion. national federations – bowl- competition.

Formula One to enable live in-play betting Reuters | London “As part of the deal, ISG will have The partnership also involves Spor- the right to sub-license betting part- tradar Integrity Services to help ISG ormula One announced a spon- nership rights to select betting brands and gambling companies use the data Fsorship and data rights deal with around the world, subject to regula- to create markets and spot any suspi- Interregional Sports Group (ISG) yes- tions,” Formula One said in a state- cious betting patterns. terday that it said will enable the de- ment, without providing financial Sean Bratches, the sport’s managing velopment of live in-play betting. details. director for commercial matters, said The Financial Times newspa - It said that would include region- the deal would make the most of data per reported earlier that the deal alised branded on-screen graphics, generated at races worldwide. to sell betting sponsorships was physical and virtual trackside signage “Data and sponsorship partnerships worth at least $100 million over five and integration across F1’s digital and like this are common practice across years. social platforms. almost all premium sports and this at Seef District too Formula One’s commercial rights The Financial Times said ISG would is the latest step in our mission to holder is John Malone’s U.S.-based pay an upfront fee to Liberty and re- make Formula One the world’s leading Um al Hassan +973 17728699 Seef District +973 17364999 Liberty Media, who took full control coup that money through separate sports entertainment experience,” he in January last year. deals with gambling sponsors. said. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2018 15

Spain taxman drops accusations against FIFA president has doubts James Rodriguez AFP | Madrid

pain’s taxman has Sdropped accusations about La Liga match in USA that Colombia’s James Rodriguez evaded millions AFP | Barcelona of euros in taxes when he played at Real Madrid, the IFA president Gianni Infan- BETTER El Mundo daily reported tino has expressed concern yesterday. Fabout La Liga’s proposal The newspaper revealed to stage a fixture between Giro- KNOW in July that tax authorities na and Barcelona in the United accused the Bayern Munich States. midfielder of having evad- The two clubs have each ap- ed 6.35 million euros ($7.4 proved a request submitted to La Liga is discussing million) in taxes and would the Spanish Football Federation playing one game per have to pay that amount for the match to be played at the season in the US as part plus a fine and interests for Hard Rock Stadium in Miami of a 15-year agreement a total of 11.65 million euros. on January 26. It was originally with the media compa- They reportedly said scheduled as a home game for James was transferred to Girona, at their Estadi Montilivi. ny Relevent Real Madrid from Monaco The idea has proven contro- for 80 million euros mid- versial. Girona would be surren- 2014, but that he registered dering the advantages of play- as a non-resident that year ing at their own home ground, and should have registered which in theory could benefit as a resident. Barcelona. But the 27-year-old’s law- Infantino said yesterday: “I yers, according to El Mun- Barcelona players celebrate after scoring a goal think I would prefer to see a (for the match to be moved).” do, submitted new docu- great MLS game in the US rather Real Madrid coach Julen ments that saw tax authori- than La Liga being in the US. In Toronto, Montreal and Van- not least since it would have im- later this month. Lopetegui believes moving the ties drop their accusations. football, the general principle couver all compete in the MLS plications for football at a global The offer to play the game game would undermine the is that you play a ‘home’ match but play home fixtures in their level as well.” abroad has been accepted by equality of the league. at ‘home’, and not in a foreign own cities, in Canada. La Liga is discussing playing Girona, who have described it “I’m not in favour of it,” Lo- country.” Infantino also confirmed the one game per season in the US as as “a great opportunity to ex- petegui said on Friday. “I think Wilshere faces spell La Liga president Javier Tebas plan will need approval from the part of a 15-year agreement with pand and grow, not only for the we should all play in the same responded on Twitter. He wrote: Spanish and US Football Federa- the media company Relevent. club but also for our city and our conditions, on the same pitches on sidelines after “I will remind the president of tions, as well as UEFA and CON- Girona supporters have been territory”. - that’s what makes the league ankle surgery FIFA that in the MLS, three teams CACAF, the governing bodies in offered a “compensation pack- Barcelona coach Ernes - equal.” of Canada participate, and To- charge of European and North age”, which is believed to in - to Valverde said on Friday: La Liga has said the match is AFP | London ronto is the current champion, American football respectively. clude free flights to the US, as “Everything is still far away. part of a long-term project, “tar- and also in Canada there is an- He added: “FIFA should also well as 5,000 tickets for the re- It has been discussed with the geted at promoting football in est Ham midfielder other professional league.” express a view on the matter, verse fixture at the Camp Nou players and there is an intention the United States and Canada”. WJack Wilshere is facing a spell on the sidelines after undergoing ankle surgery, the Premier League club have announced. Di Francesco denies racist Refs must do more to protect Wilshere, 26, had an op- eration on Monday after insults provoked Costa missing Sunday’s 3-1 Pre- Bayern stars - Rummenigge mier League win at Everton AFP | Milan because of his injury. AFP | Berlin Reports said the former assuolo winger Federico Arsenal player and England SDi Francesco yesterday ayern Munich chairman international could be out of rubbished claims that he pro- BKarl-Heinz Rummenigge action for up to six weeks. voked Juventus forward Doug- wants referees to give their The club’s head of med- las Costa with racist insults stars more protection after ical Richard Collinge said which resulted in the Brazilian Corentin Tolisso and Rafinha the procedure went well. spitting in his face. both suffered long-term inju- Costa was sent off for aim- ries at the weekend. ing an elbow and headbutt be- Costa saw red after clashing with Di Bayern flew to Portugal fore spitting in the face of Di Francesco ahead of their opening Cham- Arsenal chief Francesco, the son of Roma pions League group stage game coach Eusebio Di Francesco, And amid the speculation, at Benfica on Wednesday with- executive Gazidis to in Sunday’s game the champi- 24-year-old Di Francesco hit out World Cup winning France join AC Milan ons won 2-1 in Turin thanks to back at suggestions he had midfielder Tolisso or right-back Cristiano Ronaldo’s first goals aimed racist insults at his rival. Rafinha. AFP | London for the club. “I’m deeply troubled by the Tolisso, 24, tore the cruci- Costa, 28, later posted an allegations and inventions that ate ligament in his right knee Bayern Munich’s Brazilian defender Rafinha (second from left) will be sidelined rsenal chief executive apology to his teammates have appeared in some nation- following a tackle by Kevin for several weeks after tearing ankle ligaments at Bayer Leverkusen AIvan Gazidis is to leave and fans on his Instagram ac- al media outlets,” Di Francesco Volland after scoring a superb the club to take up a simi- count, although he replied to said. goal in Bayern’s 3-1 home win from a stamp on his heel by ligaments after being fouled on lar post at Italian giants AC one comment by saying that “All of this is offensive and against Bayer Leverkusen on Leverkusen winger Karim Bel- the opening day of the season Milan, the Premier League people did not know what Di derogatory. I won’t allow any Saturday and is expected to be larabi, who was sent off for against Hoffenheim. club announced yesterday. Francesco had said to him. racist behaviour and/or phras- out for months. the foul and banned for four “It can’t go on like this or by Speculation that Gazid- “You don’t know what he es, which do not belong to my It was Tolisso’s first start of games. matchday 10 (in the Bundesli- is -- who oversaw Unai said to me. But no big deal... ethical values and are the fruit the season. Bayern have now lost three ga), we won’t be able to put out Emery’s appointment to I say sorry to all those who I of other people’s imagination, Rafinha, 33, is also set for a players in as many league 11 players,” fumed Rummenigge replace Arsene Wenger in have to say it to, because I did to be attributed to me. I ask for lengthy spell on the sidelines matches as France winger before Bayern jetted off yes- May -- will depart for Italy wrong,” Costa wrote. and demand respect!” after tearing ankle ligaments Kingsley Coman also tore ankle terday. has been rife for some time. Now the move has been confirmed, with Raul San- llehi, currently head of football relations at the Emirates Stadium, to be- Don’t ask for Messi’s shirt at halftime, PSV coach tells team come head of football when Gazidis heads to Milan. Reuters | Madrid world. interested in signing him in the understand it,” said midfielder Arsenal’s chief commer- “If tomorrow we get a good re- close season after he impressed Philippe Coutinho, who is look- cial officer Vinai Venkate- SV Eindhoven coach Mark sult, I don’t care if they fight for for Mexico at the World Cup. ing forward to making his debut sham will take over the role Pvan Bommel says his players Messi’s shirt,” Van Bommel told “My agents told me that Barca in the competition for the Cat- of managing director at the can fight it out for Barcelona star a news conference on Monday. asked about me and it would alan club after being cup-tied same point. Lionel Messi’s shirt if they win “That is part of being a profes- be a dream to play here in the last season. Gazidis, 54, has reported- at the Nou Camp yesterday - but sional, to always be concentrat- future,” he said, “but now the “It’s hard to watch the game ly been offered £3.6 million they had better not ask him for ing. I know they will ask him for important thing is focusing on from outside. I always want to ($4.7 million) a year -- a £1 it at halftime. the shirt, but they shouldn’t do PSV and enjoying it as much as play to help, but I couldn’t last million increase in his pres- Van Bommel wants the Dutch it at halftime.” possible.” season.” ent salary -- and an equity league leaders to stay profes- PSV winger Hirving Lozano Despite Messi’s exalted status, Barcelona coach Ernesto stake in the AC Milan by sional as they begin the Cham- may one day line up with the Barcelona have won only one of Valverde said PSV, on paper no the American owners Elli- pions League season facing the Argentine at Barcelona, having Barcelona star Lionel Messi removes the last five Champions Leagues. match for his side, deserved re- ott Management, who took player he called the best in the revealed the Catalan side were his shirt after a game “It’s hard to explain, I don’t spect. over in July. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2018 16

‘Ignorance makes you very bold’ - Ramos slams Hamilton happy with Griezmann attitude

AFP | Madrid UEFA Super Cup in August. The striker posted a picture on team’s performance ergio Ramos has launched a social media of Ramos placing Sscathing attack on Antoine a crown upon his head. Reuters | London Griezmann’s attitude after the When asked about Griez- French forward said he has mann’s comments yesterday, ercedes are over-deliv- his eye on the Ballon d’Or this Ramos said: “Ignorance makes ering in the Formula year and is on a par with Lionel you very bold. MOne title battle and Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. “When I hear this kid talk, I going from strength to strength, In an interview with AS on remember players like (Franc- according to championship Monday, Griezmann admitted esco) Totti, Raul, (Gianluigi) leader Lewis Hamilton. he was disappointed not to be Buffon, (Iker) Casillas, (Paolo) The Briton won convincing- nominated for the Best FIFA Maldini, Xavi or (Andres) Ini- ly in Singapore on Sunday, his Men’s Player award and re - esta who have won everything seventh victory of the season, garding the Ballon d’Or prize, but not a Ballon d’Or. to go 40 points clear of Ferra- he said: “I have it in my head “Everyone is free to express ri’s Sebastian Vettel with six and there are three months to their opinion but I think he races remaining and a fifth title give everything”. should take the advice of (Die- beckoning. Asked if he considered him- go) Simeone, (Diego) Godin or Vettel had gone into the week- self in the same class as Ronal- Koke who represent the values end as clear favourite but Ham- do and Messi, the Atletico Ma- that serve them (Atletico Ma- ilton seized pole position with a drid player said: “Yes I think so drid) well. monumental qualifying lap that and I know other players are “But I have always said that stunned even his team mates. going to come for sure. he is a great player and I wish He then controlled the floodlit “Being at that table is a vi- him the best.” race. sion I have but I also know that Atletico play Monaco in “The car’s true pace is 100 Lewis Hamilton celebrates after his victory in Singapore I can do better.” France yesterday in Champi- and we are putting out 102,” the Griezmann also teased ons League while Madrid be- Mercedes website quoted the I think we’ve got a great ap - unhappy,” he said. Ramos after Atletico beat gin the defence of their title at Briton, who headed to Thailand proach as a team. We have “There is nothing we can do Real Madrid 4-2 to win the home to Roma on Wednesday. after the race for some promo- outperformed often a car about them. All we can do is be tional work before a few days that’s slightly better. We just The car’s true pace the best we can be that week- off, as saying. need to keep doing that,” said is 100 and we are end and hopefully that is good “Our understanding of the Hamilton. putting out 102. Our enough. If it’s not then we will car, how to utilise the tools that The 33-year-old said there understanding of the keep working.” we have — we’re far more com- was no chance of anyone at car, how to utilise Hamilton said he still felt a fortable at our job right now,” Mercedes getting ‘cocky or the tools that we need to win every race and had he added. overly confident’ after stretch- have — we’re far more assured team boss Toto Wolff The jet-setting champion an- ing the gap to Ferrari in both that he would do all he could to swered those who feared his championships. comfortable at our achieve that. lifestyle — with fashion shows “I don’t look at it and think job right now “I just said to Toto: ‘Don’t for a and trips to America — would that we lucked in. We honestly LEWIS HAMILTON second ever believe or let creep affect his bid for a fifth title by don’t waste any time wondering into your mind that I don’t want showing that it was all positive. what they are doing or how they to win this championship more “People have asked me if I are feeling or if they are feeling than anything. That’s my prior- need to change my approach. pressure, if they are happy or ity.’,” he declared. Sergio Ramos and Antoine Griezmann

Maradona makes Mexico debut with win AFP | Culiacan, Mexico na’s useless. There were a lot of stupid people going on tele- iego Maradona won big vision to fill up the time. I hope Din his Mexican coaching they’ll come to the pitch now debut Monday, as the Argentine and look at my record and see legend’s new club, Dorados, KNOW WHAT what we’re actually doing, see routed fellow second-division that I know how to do this,” he side Cafetaleros 4-1. added. Maradona has raised eye- Still, it was hardly a monu- brows with his decision to Maradona, 57, lived mental win: Dorados were 13th coach the struggling team the finest hours of in their league heading into the from Culiacan, Sinaloa, in the match, and Cafetaleros 15th. heart of Mexican drug cartel his playing career in With their newly earned country. Mexico, leading Ar- three points, Maradona’s team But he was all smiles as Ec- gentina to the 1986 doubled their previous total uadoran forward Vinicio An- World Cup title and leapt to 10th place. gulo -- wearing Maradona’s old Maradona vowed it was just number 10 -- scored a hat trick the beginning. Schalke players during their match against Monchengladbach to give the new coach the win. “This was nothing, this was “We played a great match,” just one match,” he said, sport- he told a packed press confer- ing a gold-and-white Dorados Struggling Schalke accused of ‘selling future’ ence afterward. cap. “Some people said Marado- “We’re still going to be play- AFP | Berlin Crystal Palace on free transfers season, which includes Loko- ing in a lot of finals. Let’s not last season. motiv Moscow and Galatasaray. think we’ve achieved anything chalke, who return to the On top of that, centre-back Tedesco says the Champions with this match. This is just the SChampions League yester- Thilo Kehrer, 21, was sold to League offers a fresh start as start of a beautiful dream.” day after a four-year hiatus, Paris Saint-Germain last month Schalke make their return since Maradona, 57, lived the finest have been accused of “selling for a reported fee of 37 million losing to Real Madrid in the last hours of his playing career in their future” for allowing three euros ($42.3 million). 16 of 2014/15. Mexico, leading Argentina to rising stars to leave. “The departures play a big “Obviously recent results are the 1986 World Cup title. The Royal Blues, who fin - role. Perhaps one notices now playing on our minds, but the His coaching career has been ished second in the German that Max Meyer, Leon Goretzka Champions League is a fresh less stellar, and he has publicly league last season, host Porto in and Thilo Kehrer were the fu- start for us and we have earned struggled with drug addiction, Gelsenkirchen in their Group D ture of Schalke and they sold it,” the right to play these games,” alcoholism and obesity along opener, but are struggling after said Freund, a Euro ‘96 winner said Tedesco. the way. losing their first three Bunde- with Germany, told broadcaster However, Freund, who re- He got a hero’s welcome sliga games. RTL. tired in 2004 after spells with when he arrived in Culiacan Despite finishing second to Schalke are second from bot- Tottenham Hotspur and Borus- last week. Bayern Munich last season, tom in the German league table sia Dortmund, says the prob- But he failed to fill Dorados’s Schalke are already struggling after losing to mid-table sides lems are in both attack and 20,000-seat stadium for his de- this term leaving head coach Wolfsburg, Hertha Berlin and defence. but. Domenico Tedesco under pres- Borussia Moenchengladbach, “Schalke have problems scor- Attendance did more than sure after 15 months in charge. where they were beaten 2-1 on ing goals, they need twenty goal double from the club’s recent Ex-Germany midfielder Ste- Saturday. shots to score. You have to com- matches, however: there were ffen Freund has criticised Te- They reached the Cham - pare it with last season - be - 10,133 fans in attendance, up desco’s boss, Schalke’s sports pions League’s semi-finals in cause then they only needed from just over 4,000 on aver- director Christian Heidel, after 2011, bowing out after defeat to eight shots,” said Freund, who Diego Maradona, head coach of Dorados de Sinaloa soccer team, celebrates a age at the previous two home Leon Goretzka joined Bayern Manchester United, but will be spent two seasons at Schalke in goal appearances. and Max Meyer, both 23, left for lucky to get out of Group D this the early 90s.