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Woman shot dead DT News Network [email protected] DramaTwo men Hijackedwith fake Libyan weapons plane diverted hijack to Libyan Malta plane, surrender in Malta Manama Domestic Afriqiyah Airways flight 8U209 hijacked. 118 people aboard woman was reportedly Valletta, Malta GREECE Ashot dead in her car at wo men used fake weapons ITALY On board an avenue in Riffa yesterday. yesterday to hijack a 7 crew members, The victim, a Bahraini national, LibyanT plane with 117 people 111 passengers: has been identified as Eman on board and divert it to Malta, 82 men MALTA 28 women Ghuloom, a resident of before releasing everyone and Arrived 1 child Muharraq. surrendering, officials said. 10:33 GMT She was with her son at The Afriqiyah Airways Mediterranean Sea the time of the shooting. The Airbus A320 was en route TUNISIA Interior Ministry confirmed from Sabha in southern Libya TRIPOLI Original the incident in its Twitter to the capital Tripoli when it destination message: ‘Murder of a female was taken over and forced to fly 150 km at Noon road in the Southern to Malta, sparking a four-hour EGYPT LIBYA Governorate. Police at the runway standoff. Maltese military pesonnel overpowering one of the hijackers scene.’ While they were initially Left Siala said they wanted to All flights in and out of the Sabha 09:30 GMT She was shot in the head thought to have used a real set up a pro-Gaddafi political island were shut down while Airbus A320 while her son, who was with grenade and at least one Source: flightradar24 party and would ask for the Maltese military conducted her in the car, survived unhurt. pistol to stage the hijacking, political asylum in Malta, negotiations. The plane stood It’s learnt that although the it later emerged that the pair identical replica weapons,” the men, probably of Libyan although Muscat said they had immobile for around an alleged murderer ran away and used fake weapons, a Maltese statement said. “The operation nationality, were arrested. not done so. hour on a secondary runway hid in a house near the scene, government statement said. to ensure that the aircraft is Libyan Foreign Minister The plane landed at Malta surrounded by military he later surrendered before the “Initial forensic safe from explosives or other Taher Siala from the fledgling International Airport at vehicles, before a door opened police. Police have cordoned investigations about the arms is still ongoing.” national unity government 11:34 am (1034 GMT), with and a first group of women and off the area for further attempted hijack... show Maltese Prime Minister said the two were supporters of 109 passengers, six crew and children were seen descending investigations. that the weapons used were Joseph Muscat said the two slain dictator Moamer Gaddafi. the two hijackers on board. from a mobile staircase.- AFP

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The two Turkish soldiers were burned alive by The remote used to ignite the flames that the sick killers Pic: The Sun engulfed the two soldiers

Beirut was supposedly shot in the went down its men. three suicide car bombings. Erdogan vowed no let-up in he Islamic State jihadist IS-declared “Aleppo Province” in Syria in The video’s The heavy toll showed the the ongoing campaign. group has released a in northern Syria. December release comes intensifying battle for the “Yes, maybe we will have to videoT purportedly showing Speaking in Turkish, the 2014, and a day after 16 town, which Turkish forces lay martyrs to rest,” he said in two captured Turkish soldiers killer of the two men criticises was later Turkish soldiers have been seeking to capture a speech in Ankara. being burned alive, after Turkish President Recep burned alive were killed by IS for weeks in the biggest test “But we are determined to Ankara vowed to fight “terror” Tayyip Erdogan and calls for in a cage. fighters in Ankara’s of their four-month incursion preserve their memory and in Syria in response to 16 of its “destruction to be sowed” in The IS-linked biggest loss so far in its into Syria. protect what they left us and troops being killed in battle. Turkey. news agency unprecedented incursion At least 38 Turkish soldiers continue this struggle.” The 19-minute video, The shocking images Amaq said last month that into Syria. have been killed in the Turkish television showed showing two uniformed men recall the killing of Maaz the jihadists had kidnapped They were killed in a operation, which the Turkish distraught relatives of the dead being hauled from a cage before al-Kassasbeh, a Jordanian two Turkish soldiers, and the succession of attacks around government has dubbed dealing with the news and being bound and torched, was fighter pilot, who was captured Turkish army separately said the Syrian town of Al-Bab Euphrates Shield. putting national flags outside posted on jihadist websites and by the jihadists when his plane it had lost contact with two of on Wednesday that included Speaking earlier Thursday, their homes. (AFP) Turks angry over Shocking images Bahrain he shocking images the capture. condemns ‘nightmare’ video Trecall the killing of The Turkish army Beirut a website tracking internet Maaz al-Kassasbeh, a however did confirm last terror act urks reacted angrily censorship. Jordanian fighter pilot, who month it had lost contact yesterday on social media The traumatic images was captured by the jihadists with two of its troops in DT News Network Tto a video released by the added to the pain suffered when his plane went down Syria and the IS-linked Manama Islamic State group showing by Turks, who have had to in Syria in December 2014, propaganda agency Amaq he Ministry of Foreign two captured Turkish soldiers deal with several attacks and was later burned alive had claimed their capture by Affairs of Bahrain in a being burned alive, while including several claimed by in a cage. the jihadists. Again, Turkish statementT yesterday strongly awaiting an official reaction IS jihadists -- a bloody but Before being burned, the authorities did not confirm condemned the burning of from the government. failed coup and, this week, two victims gave their names the alleged kidnapping. two Turkish officers alive by The video, which sparked the assassination of Russia’s in Turkish as Fethi Sahin, The video was also the Daesh terror group . outrage in Turkey, came as ambassador in Ankara. born in Konya in central published just hours after “The Ministry expresses the Turkish military was Recep Tayyip Erdoğan According to pro- Turkey and Sefter Tas, a Erdogan vowed no let-up in its sincere condolences to suffering its worst losses in government news agency 21-year-old serving in Kilis the ongoing campaign. With the Turkish government, its fight against jihadists. video, with one saying “it’s a Anadolu, Turkish police in the southeast. the battle intensifying, the people and to the families Despite reported difficulty nightmare”. arrested 31 people suspected According to Turkish Syrian Observatory said at of the victims, stressing the in accessing some sites, Twitter, Facebook and of links with IS yesterday and media, a soldier by the name least 88 civilians had been need for full cooperation especially Twitter and YouTube were difficult to were hunting for 10 more. of Sefter Tas was kidnapped killed in 24 hours of Turkish on an international level in Facebook, internet users were access in Turkey yesterday, It was not clear if the arrests by IS on September 1, 2015, air strikes on an IS group responding to this terror act,” widely discussing the brutal according to Turkey Blocks, were linked to the video. but Ankara never confirmed bastion in northern Syria. the statement read. Saturday, December 24, 2016 3 Mosque opened for public

DT News Network Hamad’s ongoing commitment Manama to building religious places of he late Isa bin Salman Al worship, upholding the Khalifa mosque was officially tolerant principles and teachings of inauguratedT by Chairman of the Islam. Isa Bin Salman Charity Educational Located within the heart of Fund Board of Trustees, Shaikh Isa Diyar Al Muharraq, the 19,238 m bin Salman Al Khalifa, in Diyar Al sq. late Shaikh Isa bin Salman Al Muharraq yesterday. Khalifa Mosque features uniquely In his speech, Shaikh Isa expressed engineered designs inspired his gratitude towards Diyar Al by Arab-Islamic architecture, Muharraq’s Board of Directors for including a dome decorated developing the mosque in the name with artistic designs and lights, of the late Amir Shaikh Isa bin Salman and a 45-metre tall minaret. The Al Khalifa, “a name associated with mosque can accommodate over Bahrain’s modernisation and 1,000 worshipers, and is located development, and cherished across near the main entrance of the the Kingdom”. master-planned city, providing “The unique features of the easy access for worshipers from mosque and its beautiful Islamic Diyar Al Muharraq and architecture reflects Bahrain’s neighbouring areas. proud national identity and heritage Modern community centres noting the Kingdom’s continued offering classes in Quranic teachings commitment to architectural and Islamic studies as well as an excellence.” events hall are also located near the Shaikh Isa also noted HM King mosque. (more pictures on page 12) The late Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa mosque in Diyar Al Muharraq

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Sumana Malakar,is a visual artist based in Bahrain known for her brilliantly painted canvases depicting human emotions. Sumana has been living in Bahrain for eleven years and is currently a teaching assistant at St. Christopher School. DT News speaks to Sumana on her journey as an artist

Santhosh Rajendran competitions. I have taken East and West tower. I prefer reach easily to your viewer and [email protected] part in group exhibitions in solo exhibition because can convey your message.” Al Ali Art Fest, Al Rewaq through your solo Sumana believes that her Manama group exhibitions, exhibitions you ultimate goal as an artist is ainting is a wonder Qal’at al-Bahrain can to give the viewer a sense form of art, evincing group exhibitions and of familiarity and closer Pone’s self onto a canvas. But American Women aquittance to life experiences. for Sumana Malakar, art is Association art an illusion that shelters the and photography individual in order to lead exhibition, Art them throughout life. Exhibition “Faces “Since I have been Now through an art exhibit and Horses” in Bahrain for over at Art Rotana, Amwaj, her at Bahrain a decade, my inspi- paintings aims to make her Financial rations has always been artistic development better Harbour, horses. I think horses appreciated. Visitors to the exhibit are treated to some have an important space paintings which explore in the culture and herit- myths and rituals, creating age of Bahrain” an unconscious state within them. ‘Idha’ - The Insight Sumana takes her art form in both figurative and abstract styles. With strong surreal influences, she creates a tells adding universal harmony through my that her family was her works. “ I have named role model and my great always there to support my art works as ‘Idha’ which source of inspiration to whom her. means insight. I believe that I give credit to whatever I everyone perceives art in their have achieved in painting till own way and it is important date,”she tells. Her favourite Exhibitions to have a sense of intuition, subject is human face and its Malakar’s work has conveying the spirit of the emotions. been displayed and place or subject and an assured “I love painting horses as ardently acquired touch,”she says. well. It gives me a sense of by art buffs in the freedom. Since I have been in Middle East and in Style and Inspiration Bahrain for over a decade, my India. “I do have my own style of inspirations has always been “I have taken part in knife stroke and colour horses. I think horses have an many group exhibitions schemes. Abbas Almosawi (a important space in the culture in Bahrain and bagged veteran artist in Bahrain) is and heritage of Bahrain,” she few prizes in couple of Sumana Malakar Saturday, December 24, 2016 5

mobile communication) to human health is still a question for debate. Green roofs are capable of reducing electromagnetic radiation penetration by 99.4%. ‘Let the nature Green roofs have excellent noise attenuation, especially Promoting Roof Top Gardens for low frequency sounds. An extensive green roof can ith the rise in demand. Vegetation can reduce sound from outside Wpopulation and urban also remove air pollutants by 40 decibels, while an speak’ today density, the construction and GHG emissions through intensive one can reduce DT News Network and especially housing, dry deposition and carbon sound by 46-50 decibels. Manama infrastructures and industries sequestration and storage. Green roofs can sustain ith an aim to educate are expanding exponentially It leads to improved a variety of plants and and motivate the local creating a burden on existing human health and comfort. provide a habitat for various communityW on the importance environmental resources and The green area also filter bird species. The reduced of preserving nature and coastal impacting the air quality and pollutants. Green roofs can pollution and increased water areas, environmental activists overall livability. provide aesthetic value and quality that green roofs bring in the Kingdom will hold an A green roof or rooftop habitat for many species. can decrease demands for environmental programme at garden, is a vegetative green Urban greening has health care. Green roofs can Barbar beach today. layer grown on a rooftop of long been promoted as an serve as community hubs, The programme under the Officials during the meeting buildings providing greenery, easy and effective strategy increasing social cohesion, slogan “Let the nature speak” on the importance of social, Council, the Bahrain useful products, shade, for beautifying the built sense of community and highlights the necessity of environmental and biodiversity Environmental Society, Barbar acoustic benefits as well as environment and increasing public safety. making coastal environments of coastal areas. The event also Sports and Cultural Club remove heat from the air investment opportunity. Green roofs make the most in the forefront of the National includes coastline cleanup will oversee the programme through evapotranspiration, With green roofs, water is of unused space within the Sustainable Development in cooperation with the arrangements in collaboration reducing temperatures of stored by the substrate increasing density of our Strategies. municipality of the governorate with the Alsalam Group the roof surface and the and then taken up by the cities. Rooftops can thus be Among various events and Ocean for Contracting Est. 2000 and the Northern surrounding air. On hot plants from where it is developed into social and include an art and photography Fadhel Habeeb, Ali Area Municipality. Social, and humid summer days, returned to the atmosphere recreational spaces and used gallery and free drawing corner Alshuwaikh and members of environmental and civil the surface temperature of a through transpiration and for urban agriculture. This under the supervision of artist northern municipal council, activists, voluntary groups green roof can be cooler than evaporation. In summer, amenity space can be used Abbas Almosawi. will be in charge of the and amateur photographers the air temperature, whereas depending on the plants and for meetings and recreation. Dr. Shubbar Ebrahim educational activities. will also take part in the event the surface of a conventional depth of growing medium, Improved aesthetic views Alwadai will deliver a lecture The Northern Municipal which begins at 8 am. rooftop can be up to 50°C green roofs retain 70-90% are beneficial for area warmer. of the precipitation that falls residents and visitors, it also Green roofs are becoming on them and in winter they leads to improved worker popular in many developed retain between 25-40%. productivity and creativity countries In addition to The plants on green and enhance urban food mitigating urban heat islands, roofs can capture airborne security. the benefits of green roofs pollutants and atmospheric People in Bahrain are being include reduced energy use deposition. They can also encouraged to create rooftop as green roofs absorb heat filter noxious gases. The hydroponic allotments to and act as insulators for temperature moderating help reduce the country’s buildings, reducing energy effects of green roofs can reliance on imported fresh needed to provide for cooling reduce demand on power produce. and heating. Through the plants, and potentially Currently around 90% of daily dew and evaporation decrease the amount of the vegetables are imported cycle, plants on vertical and CO2 and other polluting while only up to 10% is horizontal surfaces are able by-products being released provided locally. to cool cities during hot into the air. Green roofs can The Arabian Gulf summer months and reduce also help in reducing and University (AGU) Water the Urban Heat Island (UHI) dispersing the distribution of Resources Management effect. The light absorbed by dust and particulate matter in Programme Co-ordinator, vegetation would otherwise the immediate environment revealed that more than 100 be converted into heat and avoid production of homes had already introduced energy. smog. This can play a role rooftop hydroponics systems Green roofs can be in reducing GHG emissions to grow vegetation without installed on a wide range of and adapting urban areas to soil. Hydroponic agriculture buildings, from industrial improve future weather. required 75% less water than facilities to private residences. The research published traditional farming, which They can be as simple as a by the National Research made it ideal for countries two-inch covering of hardy Council of Canada found like Bahrain with scanty groundcover or as complex that an extensive green roof rainfall. Hydroponics means as a fully accessible park can reduce the daily energy optimum utilization and complete with trees. demand for air conditioning recycling of water. The green roof top reduces in the summer by over Head of Waste Disposal air pollution and greenhouse 75%. The risk posed by Unit, Supreme Council for gas emissions (GHG) by electromagnetic radiation Environment, Bahrain. lowering air conditioning (from wireless devices and ([email protected])

(The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the policy or position of this newspaper.)

Man dies in accident Duo arrested with 56 capsules of heroin DT News Network DT News Network Manama Manama bike rider died nti-narcotic Directorate has arrested an in a horrific Asian man and woman with 56 heroin Atraffic accident Acapsules worth BD42000 for drug dealing. involving a car General Directorate of Criminal Investigation in Riffa yesterday and Forensic Science highlighted that the night. The car hit suspects were identified and arrested after the bike in Riffa Avenue close to the Bukawarah investigations. The narcotics were confiscated traffic lights. Interior Ministry confirmed the and legal proceedings are being taken to refer incident. Further details were not available. the case to the Public Prosecution 6 MIDDLE EAST Saturday, December 24, 2016 ‘End settlements’ UN demands end to Israeli settlements after US abstains

The United States allowed the measure to pass by a vote of 14 in favour in the 15-member council.

United Nations eight years. imperiling the viability of the he UN Security Council The vote was scheduled at two-state solution” that would yesterday demanded the request of four countries see an independent Palestine thatT Israel halt its settlement -- New Zealand, Malaysia, co-exist alongside Israel. activities in Palestinian Senegal and Venezuela -- who Israeli settlements are seen territory, in a resolution stepped in to push for action as a major stumbling block to adopted after the United after Egypt on Thursday put peace efforts, as they are built States refrained from vetoing the draft resolution on hold. on land the Palestinians see as the measure condemning its Egyptian President Abdel part of their future state. closest Middle East ally. Fattah al-Sisi had backtracked The United Nations In a rare step, the United on the move to condemn maintains that settlements are States instead abstained, Israel’s settlement policy after illegal, but UN officials have allowing the measure to pass receiving a phone call from US reported a surge in construction by a vote of 14 in favour in the President-elect Donald Trump, over the past months. 15-member council. who spoke out in favour of a The United Nations Security Council meets Some 430,000 Israeli settlers Applause broke out in the US veto. “I have no doubt that the Israel,” said Danon. Palestinian territory, including currently live in the West Bank council chamber after the Israeli Ambassador Danny new US administration and the The resolution demands East Jerusalem.” and a further 200,000 Israelis adoption of the resolution, the Danon said his government incoming UN secretary general that “Israel immediately and It states that Israeli live in east Jerusalem, which the first measure on the Middle had expected a US veto of “this will usher in a new era in terms completely cease all settlement settlements have “no legal Palestinians see as the capital of East passed at the council in disgraceful resolution.” of the UN’s relationship with activities in the occupied validity” and are “dangerously their future state. (AFP)

Islamic State kills 27 Syria US strikes killed 28 ‘terrorists’ in Yemen regime fighters near Palmyra Washington Command said the strikes organization with a history Christmas Day 2009 attempted ine US air strikes have targeted Al-Qaeda in the of attacks against the United bombing of a commercial killed 28 “terrorists” in Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) States and its allies,” US airliner in the US, and the NYemen since late September, operatives between September military spokesman Major Josh January 2015 Charlie Hebdo the Pentagon said Thursday. 23 and December 13. Jacques said in a statement. office massacre in Paris,” he The US military’s Central “AQAP is a foreign terrorist Those attacks included “the added. The so-called “underwear bomber” Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab tried to blow up a US airliner on Christmas Day 2009 with explosives stuffed down his pants. Officials did not provide the names of any of those killed in Beirut from Syrian President Bashar the strikes. he Islamic State group al-Assad’s Alawite clan, an AQAP and the Islamic State killed 27 Syrian soldiers offshoot of Shiite Islam, said group have exploited a power andT allied militiamen in a Observatory head Rami Abdel vacuum created by a conflict series of attacks near Palmyra Rahman. The jihadists were between the government and in the past 24 hours, a monitor trying to “totally surround” Shiite Huthi rebels to expand said on Friday. The Syrian the Tayfur military airport their presence in Yemen, Observatory for Human Rights and “cut its supply route,” said especially in the south and said IS began launching attacks Abdel Rahman. southeast. on Syrian regime forces and The Britain-based US operations against AQAP their allies on Thursday night Observatory said the base is in Yemen are separate from a and that clashes were ongoing. located between the cities of A Yemeni fighter loyal to Yemen’s exiled President Abedrabbo Mansour Hadi, fires Saudi-led coalition campaign IS targeted several villages Palmyra and Homs in central from a tank during clashes with Shiite Huthi rebels in the country’s third-city of Taez against the Huthis. (AFP) with a majority population Syria. Saturday, December 24, 2016 MIDDLE EAST 7 Fast tracking financial disputes

resolution During the meeting Dr. Al Qassim: Bahrain Association of Banks Push to form Banking Court Manama Bahrain Association of Banks. facility will be to resolve Legal experts and officials presented to the Central Bank Associates Law Firm, said, lans are on the anvil to Commenting, Dr. Al disputes that arise from from a number of banks and of Bahrain. In this regard, “The Bahrain Chamber for create a comprehensive Qassim said the association financial and banking financial institutions and law Marina Al Ashqar, Head Dispute Settlement plays a Pjudicial system specialising in “will work in the coming transactions taking place in firms attended the meeting. of Legal Matters in Al Ahli major role in settling banking financial and banking cases period to develop the initial Bahrain. Highlighting the efforts United Bank, stressed on the disputes, but pointed out that in Bahrain, it was revealed vision of what might be called The move also aims to exerted by the Central Bank importance of strengthening the Chamber only looks into yesterday. a Banking Court or Jury.” speed up the process of dispute of Bahrain in creating a the judicial body by including cases worth more than half Chief Executive of the The move is also expected resolution in the Kingdom with comprehensive judicial system those with expertise in dealing a million dinars, while there Bahrain Association of to reinforce the pioneering efficiency, while taking into specialising in financial and cases related to financial and is an urgent need to apply Banks Dr.Waheed Al Qassim of the financial and banking account the specialised nature banking cases, Dr.Qassim banking sectors. Chamber expertise to banking said this while speaking at sector in the Kingdom. of financial and banking cases said the guidelines developed Noora Janahi, a partner cases, no matter what their a meeting organised by the Primary mission of the and the expertise required. by the association will be in the Hassan Radhi & financial value.”

Fighter-jet hangars US slaps sanctions on Syrian With U.S.-Chinese relations entering unknown territory under Donald Trump's Hangars for administration, it is likely China will push to finish developing seven artificial larger planes islands in the disputed South China Sea. Over the past two years Beijing Anti-aircraft or ministers, Russian bank has added 1,300 hectares of land and built three, 3km-long runways anti-missile capable of accommodating large military jets systems Washington government of Syria led blacklisted Moscow- CHINA TAIWAN Radar tower he United States by Bashar al-Assad are based Tempbank to the Chinese Harbour claim line Paracel Islands: yesterday added reprehensible, and both sanctions list, accusing Under Chinese control T them of providing – claimed by Vietnam Scarborough several senior Syrian the Government and its and Taiwan Shoal officials including the enablers must be isolated financial services to Woody ministers of oil and of and held accountable for Assad’s regime. Syria las Island MISCHIEF REEF finance and the leadership their barbarism,” said been locked in civil war PHILIPPINES Land reclaimed: 5,580,000 sq m

M SOUTH Runway of a Russian bank to its Adam Szubin, acting for more than five years China developing military base A CHINA SEA with large harbour sanctions blacklist. under secretary for and Assad’s forces and N Spratly Islands T In July Permanent Court of Arbitration E The Treasury terrorism and financial his Russian and Iranian I V rules reef belongs to Philippines. China calls ruling “ill-founded” Department also imposed intelligence. backers have slaughtered sanctions on Syrian airline In all, six Syrian thousands of civilians SUBI REEF Cham Wings, accused ministers were added while bombarding Land reclaimed: 3,950,000 sq m of transporting foreign to the sanctions list, besieged cities. The BRUNEI militiamen to fight in the including finance minister east of the country has 1km country’s brutal civil war. Mamun Hamdan and oil fallen to the Islamic 0.6 miles Runway US officials also minister Ali Ghanem, State extremist group 300km All satellite pictures MALAYSIA 185 miles taken Nov 15, 2016 targeted two companies along with the governor and, while the regime is allegedly owned or of the Syrian central bank, supposedly opposed to FIERY CROSS REEF Spratly Thitu operated by a Syrian Dureid Durgham. the movement, officials Land reclaimed: Islands Subi Reef Island 2,740,000 sq m Occupied by regime insider, Rami In addition to the have been accused of Runway China Taiping Makhluf, which they said Syrians, the Treasury trading oil from jihadist- Vietnam Island Hughes had handled oil drilled also added the names of held territory.(AFP) Philippines Reef Malaysia in areas controlled by the nine board members 1km Taiwan Gaven Islamic State group. of the already 0.6 miles Airstrips Reef “The daily Johnson Fiery Cross Reef AIRCRAFT: Each of three airstrips has attacks on civilian South Reef Mischief Reef hangar space for 24 fighter jets plus 1km 3-4 larger planes, including largest centres by the Cuarteron planes in Chinese fleet such as 0.6 miles SOUTH Reef CHINA SEA Xian H-6K nuclear-capable bomber WEAPONS Spratly Xian H-6K: Strategic SYSTEMS: Island PHILIPPINES bomber capable of Satellite attacking U.S. carrier images MALAYSIA battle groups and 100km show China Swallow Reef priority targets is building 60 miles in Asia anti-aircraft guns and close-in weapons systems (CIWS) to protect against cruise missile strikes at each of its seven outposts in Spratly Islands Sources: Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative (AMTI), U.S. Department of Defense Pictures: AMTI, Getty Images © GRAPHIC NEWS 8 BUSINESS Saturday, December 24, 2016 Deutsche Bank, Credit Suisse agree Bahrain’s billion dollar settlements Frankfurt am Main, Germany eutsche Bank and Credit Suisse said yesterday they Dhad agreed with US authorities Telecom to pay billions of dollars to settle probes into the sales of toxic mortgage bonds that contributed to the 2008 financial crisis. The German lender will pay a total of $7.2 billion -- a $3.1bn fine and $4.1bn in a game relief to consumers -- as part of the long-sought agreement in principle with US authorities, it said. Shares in the German banking giant rose on the Frankfurt stock exchange on the heels of the announcement, which analysts said was a good changer outcome for now. “With this settlement, Representative picture. Courtesy of Arabian Business.com CEO John Cryan has given himself and Deutsche Bank a mCarbon, world’s largest supplier of mobile airtime credit looks at Bahrain Christmas present,” said LBBW bank’s Ingo Frommen. Manama plans, Founder and CEO, Executive Vice President, reach just under 350 million In September, the US he telecom market of mCarbon, Rajesh Razdan mCarbon said the services and represent almost 70 per Department of Justice had Bahrain is one of the said mCarbon is now looking allows customers to request cent of the total connection sought an unaffordable vibrantT in the region with at Bahrain and aims to add a talk-time or data or a value base,” he said. $14-billion fine from Deutsche, excellent penetration rate further value to the telecom added service advance from The company has already sparking fears the bank could and a subscriber base of 2.5 industry network here. the operator, thus generating implemented its technology collapse and destabilise the million, said a leading mobile “We are looking at incremental minutes of usage in India and Bangladesh, global financial system. technology service provider. launching our services soon in the network. Amireh said adding that the Hours after the deal was mCarbon, a supplier of after discussions with the local Amireh also pointed out business need for ‘Instant announced on Friday, Credit airtime advance and credit, telecom operators,” he said that the region is currently credit service’ was to create Suisse said it too had struck an which currently has its adding, “We are here to add witnessing an accelerating new revenue opportunities agreement with US authorities Middle Eastern headquarters value to the services offered technology migration to from existing low ‘average to pay almost $5.3 billion to in Dubai, said, “Bahrain is by the telecom operators and higher speed networks and revenue per user’ subscriber settle a similar dispute over a key market for us and we on the other hand it will help smartphones, facilitated base. subprime mortgage bonds. are looking at launching all the prepaid customers as Rajesh Razdan, Founder and by operator investments to With 8 million transactions A day earlier, the DoJ our services soon after the well.” CEO, mCarbon extend network coverage. a day, the product touches revealed it was suing British discussions with the local mCarbon said its key ‘Airtime Advance and Credit’ “As per reports, by almost 400 million financial giant Barclays, telecom operators.” value proposition in usage service. 2020, mobile broadband subscriptions every month, accusing the bank of massive Announcing expansion and revenue category is the Explaining, Sabri Amireh, connections in GCC will the statement said. fraud in the sale of mortgage- backed securities in the US.

Myanmar farmers reap rewards from 3D printing In an industrial park south of Myanmar’s commercial hub, 3D printing is now being used to design bespoke parts that are chang- ing the lives of impoverished farmers Cost reduction Profits grow Creating prototypes in plastic means the team can per- Out in the fields, farmers say they are already fect designs for complex pieces in the lab, cutting out a seeing their profits grow. On his tiny half- lengthy back-and-forth that can cost thousands of dollars. acre plot some 70 miles (100 kilometres) Once the design has been perfected, it is then sent off to from Yangon, betel leaf farmer Kyaw Win factories in other countries where the final part is mass said his life has been changed by the produced. 3D printer-designed sprinkling system he installed over two months ago.

“We Tools want to cre- Over at social enterprise Proximity Designs, ate something that cutting-edge 3D printer technology is being farmers find delight in,” used to design specially adapted tools, in product designer Taiei consultation with the farmers who use them. Harimoto said adding that The printer, a small, black, hollow cube with we also reduced our costs a needle inside attached to a computer, by more than half com- has already been put to use helping design pared to what we had to spend before,” parts for a sprinkler system and the internal he explained. mechanics for a solar pump. Saturday, December 24, 2016 BUSINESS 9 US new home sales revive in November UK economy grows quicker than expected Make every detail ales of new homes in the United States in November rose to ritain’s economy grew faster than expected in perfect and limit the Stheir highest level since July, Commerce Department figures Bthe third quarter, revised official data showed. showed. New single-family houses sold at a seasonally adjusted Gross domestic product expanded by 0.6 percent in the three number of rate of 592,000, 5.2 percent months to the end of September, up from the previous estimate above October’s level, handily of 0.5 percent, the Office for details to surpassing an analyst forecast National Statistics (ONS) said in a which predicted a rate of only statement. Activity was greater than perfect” 573,000 for the month. expected due to upward revisions Year-on-year, sales were on the output of the business 16.5 percent above the same services and finance industries, it Jack Dorsey month in 2015. added. founder Twitter YaSalam! now in Budaiya Arig

With a fresh menu featuring shawarma, burgers and salads, upgraded ‘YaSalam!’ fast casual restaurant, a part of AlAbraaj Restaurants Group, is all set to open the doors of its new flagship branch in Budaiya Road tomorrow From Shawarma to burgers Make your own Shawarma! to ‘A- Customers can either choose their YaSalam! favour- and kids’ meals ite directly off the menu or build their While Shawarma is at the own Shawarma, salad or burger with core of what YaSalam! YaSalam!’s unique checklist menu of Arig CEO Yassir offers, the menu also toppings, meat, bread etc. With up Albaharna boasts a wide selec- to six flavourful hot or cold fillings, tion of unique salads (Excellent)’ the customised combination is and sides along with sure to satisfy the most demand- Manama to eliminate underperforming extremely challenging market newly added burg- ing palate. ers and kids’ meals. M Best rating agency business segments and conditions but even received The ingredients Aupgraded Arig Group’s optimise its business profile to an upgrade at a time when which includes vege- About YaSalam! Financial Strength Rating generate stronger prospective all major rating agencies tables and meat prod- YaSalam brand, which debut- from ‘B++ (Good)’ to ‘A- earnings” and “consider Arig’s share a negative outlook on ucts are all prepared ed four years ago in Al Aali (Excellent)‘, and its Long- solid balance sheet strength the reinsurance industry. Our fresh locally in Bahrain. Shopping Complex, has success- Term Issuer Credit Rating and sound risk management firm belief in the application fully grown its reach both locally from ‘bbb+’ to ‘a-‘ on framework”. of Best Practices in our Choose from fixed menu and regionally with its unique Wednesday. The outlook for Commenting on the professional conduct has Among the offerings on YaSalam!’s fixed offerings. The restaurant, both ratings is stable. upgrade, Yassir Albaharna, been recognized. We intend menu are beef, pulled lamb, chick- which is a part of AlAbraaj The agency views that “the the CEO of Arig, said: “It to make prudent use of Arig’s en breast, Shawarmas wrapped in Restaurants Group, has rating upgrades reflect Arig’s is pleasing to see that Arig financial strength to serve our YaSalam’s signature flatbread, brown also made its interna- ability to take strategic decisions not only held its ground in clients even better.” multi-grain, and Arabic Saj. More tional presence in Dubai unique choices include a healthy earlier this year. The res- superfood Shawarma packed with taurant is characterised nutritional goodness and Bahrain’s sta- by funky, action-packed ple street Shawarma - the juicy “malg- pop art featuring Middle hoom”. China to sell EU Eastern elements that reflect its authentic Arabian core. Burger AlAbraaj Restaurants Group is a meals Bahraini-based group that has high-speed trains Choices includes classics created and launched some of Bahrain’s most unique food con- such as cheeseburgers and Beijing grilled chicken sandwiches, cepts since 1987. Its portfolio of along with exciting choices local brands includes AlAbraaj Chinese firm has signed such as YaSalam! double Restaurants, AlBindaira Cafe, Aan agreement to sell high- smoke burger, wild NuAsia Restaurants, Lumee Street speed trains to the Czech mushroom and Cafés, and TCBY Frozen Yogurt. Republic, its first deal with falafel burger. a member of the European Union, state media reported as Beijing urges its rail makers to expand overseas. The deal will see CRRC Zhuzhou Locomotive -- a subsidiary of Chinese rail giant CRRC, the world’s largest train maker -- sell three trains to Picture for representation only the Czech railway company kilometres (99 miles) per hour, capable of competing for Leo Express for 20 million is scheduled to be delivered by lucrative contracts with foreign euros ($20.9m), China’s official mid-2018, according to Liao giants. “The sale to (the) Xinhua news agency reported Hongtao, vice general manager Czech (Republic) represents Wednesday. of CRRC Zhuzhou. the international market’s The first of the three trains, The deal comes as Beijing recognition (of) Chinese which will run at a speed of 160 seeks to create high-tech firms manufacturers,” Xinhua said. 10 BUSINESS Saturday, December 24, 2016 Banks in focus as Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock world stocks Exchange drift into Xmas break COUNTRY/CURRENCIES BUY SELL London being forced to rely on state uropean stocks and Wall aid and Deutsche Bank AUSTRALIA 0.2784 0.2759 Street traded flat yesterday and Credit Suisse coming Closing Bell BANGLADESH 0.00504 0.00479 onE a quiet last trading day to an agreement with US CANADA 0.2863 0.2831 London - FTSE 100: UP 0.1 percent at 7,068.17 DENMARK 0.0561 before Christmas, with banks authorities on rather sizeable topping the agenda after huge fines,” Oanda analyst Craig EGYPT 0.0361 0.0219 Frankfurt - DAX 30: DOWN 0.1 percent at 11,449.93 EURO 0.4010 0.3989 US fines and a bailout in Italy. Erlam said. HONGKONG 0.04983 0.04943 London closed marginally But banking stocks were Paris - CAC 40: UP 0.1 percent at 4,839.68 INDIA 0.00630 0.00567 higher in a half-day session, “boosted by the removal of INDONESIA 0.00003016 0.00002874 as upwardly-revised data considerable uncertainty Milan - FTSE MIB: UP 1.1 percent at 19,321.34 IRAN TUMAN 0.00010959 showed the British economy in both cases, even if the IRAQI DINAR 0.000294 grew 0.6 percent in the third outcome itself is a concern”. EURO STOXX 50: UP 0.1 percent at 3,273.93 JAPAN 0.003360 0.003290 quarter despite Brexit jitters. Deutsche Bank and Credit JORDAN 0.5365 0.5351 In the eurozone, Frankfurt Suisse have agreed to pay a Hong Kong - Hang Seng: DOWN 0.28 percent at 21,574.76 KOREA 0.00036451 and Paris hovered around total of almost $12.5 billion KUWAIT 1.2580 1.249 either side of unchanged to settle disputes over the sale Shanghai - Composite: DOWN 0.94 percent at 3,110.15 MALAYSIA 0.086700 0.0866 but Milan jumped, closing of mortgage-backed securities NEW ZEALAND 0.2644 0.2630 over one percent higher, on during the global financial NORWAY 0.0456 NEPAL 0.00376 0.00348 relief over a state rescue of crisis. meanwhile agreed to pay mortgage-backed securities OMAN 0.97962 0.98262 the Monte dei Paschi di Siena Germany’s biggest lender nearly $5.3 billion. which contributed to the 2008 PAKISTAN 0.00358 0.00360 (BMPS) bank. has reached a $7.2-billion deal The DoJ said Thursday crisis. 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QATAR 3.6420 3.7327 3.5535 3.1110 video at the social network. Facebook said it would “We know that sometimes be testing Audio Live with UAE 3.6730 3.7645 3.5838 3.1374 publishers want to tell a story partners in coming weeks and SAUDI 3.7500 3.8434 3.6589 3.2032 on Facebook with words and then roll it out more broadly not video,” Facebook product next year. Saturday, December 24, 2016 11

Washington f brick-and-mortar stores fear Amazon and e-commerceI as a threat to their existence, used car dealers may be terrified by the newest development in their industry: a car vending machine. Yes, it’s real. And no, you can’t shake it to get a free one. Online used car retailer Carvana opened its newest “vending machine” last week in Houston, where the gleaming, glass-encased structure sits right off a busy freeway. The eight-storey automated garage -- three compared to the Kelley Blue buying shoes without trying levels higher than the first Book suggested price, the them on with its painless version which debuted in industry standard. return policy. Nashville a year ago -- holds The typical concern for He said about half of the 30 cars. customers buying a used car customers who return cars It dispenses used vehicles is whether they can trust switch to another vehicle. in four delivery bays, but that the vehicle is safe and “It’s very clear from the only to customers who have reliable, and whether they customer response that the special coin to make it are paying too much. what we’re doing works,” work -- which they receive And even in the best of Garcia said. after completing an online cases, the process can take Carvana’s revenues more purchase. several hours of paperwork than doubled this year to This is a marketing to complete a purchase $350 million from $150 gimmick, of course. through a traditional dealer. million in 2015, and just Online used car retailer Carvana boost sales through But the company believes Carvana offers online $40 million in 2014. The it could prove a valuable comparison shopping, first year of operation saw car “vending machine” part of the strategy to refurbished vehicles, just $4 million in business. win customers over by financing options and trade- And the firm this summer completely overhauling the ins all on its web portal, raised another $160 million dreaded process of buying and Garcia says the fastest in funding, bringing the a used car, something purchase was completed in total to $460 million. notoriously difficult and seven minutes. plagued by the fear of sales The company also The Blockbuster curse? people taking advantage of provides free delivery as Carvana is not the first prospective buyers. soon as the next day, or company to try to rethink “Our view of what we pickup at one of the vending the used car buying are trying to do is make the machines. Delivery costs experience. There are many experience a high quality $150, so Garcia says the other online options, and one that customers love,” vending machine is another CarMax became a big Carvana co-founder and way for Carvana to trim disrupter with its no-haggle CEO Ernie Garcia said. The costs. pricing, easy trade-ins and goal, he said, is “to make car However, as part of the reputation for straight- buying fun.” new service they are offering dealing. But CarMax $200 to buyers who prefer also uses traditional No dealerships to fly to Houston to pick up dealerships, frequently The first step was to take a from the vending machine, in areas where other car page out of Amazon’s book and transportation from the dealers are located. and get rid of dealerships, airport. Could the vending which Garcia says adds machine upend the sales $400 to the price of a car. Easy returns model and make CarMax Another $1,400 goes to pay The company also offers a go the way of Blockbuster? sales personnel. seven-day test drive period, The once-ubiquitous video Carvana, which launched which allows customers the rental stores collapsed in 2013 and is now in 21 possibility of a full refund. quickly after the arrival markets after adding 12 “There is a lot of evidence of DVD delivery service this year, stores its cars far that an easy-to-use return Netflix and online outside cities in areas where policy is a way to improve streaming. rent is cheap. the car-buying experience,” Garcia declined to say. The company says this said Garcia, who compared Nor would he provide year it saved customers more the policy to online shoe details on sales at the than $1,400 on average on retailer Zappos, which Nashville vending machine. purchase prices overcame skepticism about (AFP) 12 Saturday, December 24, 2016

The late Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa mosque was officially inaugurated by Chairman of the Isa Bin Salman Charity Educational Fund Board of Trustees, Shaikh Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa, in Diyar Al Muharraq yesterday. The Mosque features uniquely engineered designs inspired by Arab-Islamic architecture, including a dome decorated with artistic designs and lights, and a 45-metre tall minaret

Electricity and Water Affairs Minister Dr. Abdulhussain Mirza received Malaysian Ambassador Ahmed Hahizan Samad, who was accompanied by senior officials of Malaysian energy and water giant EAG Capital. The two sides discussed energy projects that City Centre Bahrain offered families the opportunity to meet and greet Alice from ‘Alice in Wonderland’ have been implemented in the region as a part of the Malls Winter tale programme

Remya Raveendran Nambiyar, Babita Kent and Leo Thomas Dani won the first, second and third prizes respectively in the Indian Club Talent Reality Show 2016 held at the Club’s Sanskar Hall on Thursday. Shri Ambili Kuttan, one of Bahrains famous musicians was the chief guest of the occasion

The students of New Generation International School (NGIS) celebrated the 45th Bahrain National Day at their school Campus in Juffair. Prizes were distrib- uted to the winners of various activities including singing patriotic songs, art Members of Sir Syed Educational & Cultural Society Bahrain visited Pediatric wards of Salmaniya Medical Complex on 16th December with gifts and competitions and henna painting chocolates for the kids as part of Bahrain National Day celebrations 12 Saturday, December 24, 2016 Saturday, December 24, 2016 13

The late Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa mosque was officially inaugurated by Chairman of the Isa Bin Salman Charity Educational Fund Board of Trustees, Shaikh Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa, in Diyar Al Muharraq yesterday. The Mosque features uniquely engineered designs inspired by Arab-Islamic architecture, including a dome decorated with artistic designs and lights, and a 45-metre tall minaret

Electricity and Water Affairs Minister Dr. Abdulhussain Mirza received Malaysian Ambassador Ahmed Hahizan Samad, who was accompanied by senior officials of Malaysian energy and water giant EAG Capital. The two sides discussed energy projects that City Centre Bahrain offered families the opportunity to meet and greet Alice from ‘Alice in Wonderland’ have been implemented in the region as a part of the Malls Winter tale programme

Remya Raveendran Nambiyar, Babita Kent and Leo Thomas Dani won the first, second and third prizes respectively in the Indian Club Talent Reality Show 2016 held at the Club’s Sanskar Hall on Thursday. Shri Ambili Kuttan, one of Bahrains famous musicians was the chief guest of the occasion

The students of New Generation International School (NGIS) celebrated the 45th Bahrain National Day at their school Campus in Juffair. Prizes were distrib- New Millennium School – DPS conducted Sports Day 2016-17 for Grade VI to VIII and Grade IX - XII on December 22. Around Seven Hundred students actively took part in uted to the winners of various activities including singing patriotic songs, art Members of Sir Syed Educational & Cultural Society Bahrain visited Pediatric wards of Salmaniya Medical Complex on 16th December with gifts and this grand sport extravaganza. Karthikeya Vishwanath (Grade VIII ‘E’) and Kritika Boro (Grade VII ‘F’) were the overall champions in Grades VI to VIII category whereas Avneet competitions and henna painting chocolates for the kids as part of Bahrain National Day celebrations Singh (Grade IX ‘C’) and Vibha Maheshwari (Grade IX ‘D’) were the overall winners in the Grades IX to XII category. The winners were awarded with medals and certificates. 14 Saturday, December 24, 2016

Bette Midler ‏@BetteMidler Rob Kardashian & Blac Chyna have begun a nasty public feud right after daughter Dream was born. The baby is being pretty mature, though.

eline Dion, who has had a very tough year after losing her Chusband Rene Angelil to cancer, recently shared with her fans an emotional video captured from the past 12 months. essica Chastain says she finds it funny that she decided to As the 48-year-old singer be an actress despite being a shy person. prepares to celebrate her first JThe ‘Zero Dark Thirty’ star says acting for her has never holiday season without him, been about seeking attention. Dion and her team took to the “I’m so shy. It’s a strange thing. Acting for me has never Grammy winner’s Facebook been about wanting attention or wanting to be seen. It’s funny page to post a four and a that I’m in a profession where that’s half minute retrospective where I am. There’s so much I want video. to express, it’s about connecting In the video, followers with another person and the of the singer are taken intimacy of what that is, and back to January 14 when so I have to overcome my Angelil passed away. shyness,” she said.(TOI) Soon after, footage is shown of the singer returning to Caesars Palace in Las Vegas for one of the most difficult but stunning performances of her life. Fans are also reminded of the Billboard Music Awards when her son Rene-Charles Angelil surprised her on-stage to accept her special trophy. “Rene, this one’s for you,” the singer dedicates through tears before adding, “The show must go on.”(BS)

mma Stone, who has generated Oscar buzz with Eher role of a struggling actress in ‘La La Land’, says she has been lucky to have been paid the same as her male co-stars despite the gender wage gap in Hollywood. The 28-year-old actress says it is a difficult conversation to have and she finds it odd to look at herself from the outside. “I’ve been lucky enough to have equal pay to my male costars. Not ooks like Zayn Malik and Gigi Hadid ready yet”. ‘lucky.’ I’ve had pay equal to my are not together this time on this one. An insider claimed that Hadid is male costars in the past few films. LThe 23-year-old former One Direction desperate not to follow in the footsteps of But our industry ebbs and flows in star recently got down on one knee for her mother Yolanda Hadid, who has had a way that’s like, ‘How much are the 21-year-old Victoria’s Secret model, two very messy divorces. you the draw or is the other person however, it turns out she was not so keen This proposal comes after Hadid the draw?’ I felt uncomfortable on the idea, reports the Mirror. recently admitted that she has been talking to my agent or lawyer The young couple has been together quietly suffering from Hashimoto’s about it because I was like, ‘Do since the start of the year. A source told disease, an illness which often leads to people want to see me as much as Life & Style that the proposal was “too hypothyroidism- can cause weight gain they want to see Steve Carell?’ fast” for her and that she “doesn’t feel and depression.(BS) Saturday, December 24, 2016 15

he celebrated was asked by a fan series. author of ‘Harry on Twitter if there “One of each, but TPotter’ magically would be a “new I’m not sure which confirmed on a recent novel” soon, Rowling will come out first. I’ll social media tweet replied, “I’m working let you know as soon that she working on on it (literally).” as I do!” she replied two novels-one by Though no details to fan who tweeted, JK Rowling and the about the books were “A BOOK BY other by Robert given, she confirmed ROWLING OR Galbraith, her that one would GALBRAITH????” pseudonym. be under her own Rowling has not The 51-year- name and another in published a novel since old author Galbraith’s detective October 2015.(BS)

vanka Trump was accosted by a passenger on a JetBlue flight leavingI out of New York City’s John F. Kennedy International Airport on Thursday. The future first daughter was confronted by a fellow flyer, who shouted, “Your father is ruining the country,” and asked aloud, “Why is she on our flight? She should be hris Martin succeeded in flying private.” playing the perfect Santa for (usmagazine) hris Pratt and Jennifer Lawrence aC New York City homeless shelter ended an awkward radio that recently witnessed a very interviewC with Australia’s KIIS special performance from the Summer Fling early after cohost Coldplay frontman. Sophie Monk kept pressing about Just days before celebrating their sex lives. the holidays with his family, the The costars were speculating 39-year-old decided to travel to about the existence of The Bowery Mission homeless extraterrestrial life when shelter where he decided to host Monk randomly brought up an impromptu benefit concert at their sex scene in the Mercury Lounge. sci-fi flick. “Chris Martin proved once again “Your characters have sex the power of one person to make on the kitchen table. What’s a difference through The Bowery the most adventurous Mission,” said Mission’s Director place you’ve had sex?” of Outreach James Macklin in a Monk asked. statement. Pratt, 37, willingly The sold-out crowd was treated answered “airplane” when to a mixture of songs including Monk then wondered how he late Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’, David was able to “angle” himself. Bowie’s ‘Life on Mars?’ and The “I hung from the ceiling Beatles’ classic ‘Yesterday.’ by my feet like a bat!” the Reportedly, ticket sales alone Parks and Recreation actor helped raise more than 4,000 joked, attempting to alleviate dollars for the mission.(BS) the awkward moment. (usmagazine) 16 COOL ZONE Saturday, December 24, 2016 CROSSWORD Your star today Distraction is the keyword for today. You may YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION (Mar 21st - Apr 20th) find it difficult to concentrate on anything, because too many people are vying for your attention. You may have too many fingers in too many pies. Try to get away by yourself occasionally, even if it’s only for a few moments. This might enable you to stay focused. Some exciting changes in your financial (Apr 21st - May 21st) situation may have you a bit dazed. Your life may be taking an entirely different turn, and you haven’t yet come to terms with it. Give yourself some time. Meanwhile, it might help to remember how hard you’ve worked for this. Tip: formulate some new goals immediately!

(May 22nd - Jun 21st) Too many invitations to social events could come your way now - so many that you may be too overwhelmed to consider which ones to accept and which to decline. Consider them carefully. Right now you might feel so flattered that you accept them all, or so inundated that you turn them all down. Give yourself a day or so before making a decision. (June 22nd - July 23rd) Are you feeling overworked and stressed? A lot of good things may be happening for you on several different levels. Nonetheless, if you make the effort to remain grounded you’ll probably find that what needs to be done is no more than you can handle. Don’t panic. This is only a temporary situation, and the results should be worth the effort. Across Down (July 24th - Aug 23rd) 1- Garage sale sign; 5- Engulf; 10- Makes lace; 14- Group of individual 1- First man; 2- Room in a casa; 3- Anatomical passage; 4- Prefix with Creative ideas may be coming to you thick facts; 15- Ancient Greek colony; 16- Buffalo’s lake; 17- Actor Guinness; iliac; 5- Osier; 6- Period of blissful harmony; 7- Slaughter of baseball; and fast, possibly inspired by books, lectures, group activities, etc. You may have so many 18- Benjamin; 19- Clearasil target; 20- City in W Morocco; 22- Felt 8- Supple; 9- West of Brooklyn; 10- Capable of being instructed; 11- ideas that you may not remember them all, sore; 23- Follow orders; 24- Engrave with acid; 26- Atlanta-based St. Louis landmark; 12- Fork prong; 13- Highly ranked competitor in even the ones you find the most appealing. cable channel; 29- Weaponry; 31- Kingdoms; 35- As ___ resort; 37- sporting events; 21- Like ___ out of hell; 22- Whiz; 25- Walked; 26- You need to keep a notebook nearby so that Vintner’s prefix; 39- Pinto or lima; 40- Trim; 41- Studied, with “over”; Rhino relative; 27- Hold responsible; 28- Mother of Isaac; 30- Sealy you can jot them all down. Consider carefully 42- Turner of “Peyton Place”; 43-Colorful computer; 44- Golden Rule rival; 32- Buy alternative; 33- Massenet opera; 34- Ginger cookies; which ones you want to pursue. word; 45- Author of fables; 46- Try again; 48- Greenspan of the Fed; 36- Breakaway; 38- New word or phrase; 41- Free from contamina- (Aug 24th - Sep 23rd) 50- Naval rank, briefly; 51- Blueprint detail; 53- Oklahoma Indian; Have you recently found your home to be a tion; 45- Soon; 47- GI mail drop; 49- Bikini tryouts; 52- Slender boat; lonely place ? Well, today you’ll probably revise 55- You ___ right!; 58- Republic in S South America; 63- French 54- Lucy’s landlady; 55- Yours, in Tours; 56- Chicago mayor Emanuel; that opinion totally! So many people may come actor Jacques; 64- “Delta of Venus” author Nin; 65- Pay attention to; 57- Sicilian sight; 59- Steak order; 60- Able was ___...; 61- Exigency; knocking at your door that you’ll feel like your 66- Horrors!; 67- Most unfavorable; 68- ... ___ saw Elba; 69- ___ old 62- 1998 Sarah McLachlan hit; 64- Reactions to cuteness; house has turned into Grand Central Station. cowhand...; 70- Appears; 71- Mother of Helen of Troy; Don’t panic, and don’t feel you have to play the perfect hostess to everyone who drops by. Just put on the teakettle and enjoy their company. (Sep 24th - Oct 23rd) R You may have too much to accomplish in a BEETLE BAILEY short period of time. Some purchases you’ve been putting off might not be able to wait any longer. Banks, libraries, bookstores, and other local merchants might be on your must- see list right now. Travel arrangements may also need to be made. This could be taxing, but it’s also likely to be fun. (Oct 24th - Nov 22nd) As a basically pragmatic person, you know that paperwork is sometimes necessary in order to accomplish anything, but today you might have so much to handle that you feel ready to toss it all in the garbage. Don’t view the entire body of it. Take it one item at a time, with the most urgent first. If the least pressing have to wait until tomorrow, so be it! The world won’t come to an end! Pace yourself! (Nov 23rd - Dec 21st) Communication should flow freely and openly between you and a love partner. A lot might be said that needs to be said, and thus a number YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION of issues could be resolved. However, don’t get S U D O K U carried away. Be discriminating about what you bring up. Otherwise you might step over the line and say too much. Sometimes total honesty is NOT the best policy. Be careful! (Dec 22nd- Jan 20th) You generally feel most comfortable being down to earth and practical. You could well find that you’re being guided more by instinct and intuition than by what you see in front of you. Some of the most successful entrepreneurs pride themselves on their instincts. Make use of this ability today so that it may stay with you for a while. Then go for the gold! Group activities could bring an abundance (Jan 21st - Feb 19th) of new ideas and concerns to you today. All might reveal events and facts to you that could influence your thinking, if in a subtle way. You might decide to pursue these ideas further, perhaps by reading, perhaps by attending classes. Don’t go overboard today, you could exhaust your interest tomorrow.

A lot of positive career developments could (Feb 20th - Mar 20th) be taking place for you this month. You might be thrilled with this, but you might suddenly How to play: decide to step back when professional activities Place a number in the empty boxes in such a way that each spill over into your home life. If this is too much for you, remember that it’s OK to draw the line row across, each column down and each 9-box square with them. Doing this won’t sabotage your contains all of the numbers from one to nine. accomplishments. 17 Saturday, December 24, 2016

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Syrians celebrate in the northern Syrian city of Things to know Aleppo Ancient city leppo is one of Athe world’s oldest Syria army, continuously inhabited cities, dating back to at least 4000 BC. Benefitting from a strong manufacturing base, it was the Ottoman Empire’s civilians move second biggest city in the 19th century. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1986, Aleppo’s citadel is a jewel of medieval Islamic into ruined architecture, though it was damaged by an explosion in July 2015.

Aleppo streets War comes n April and May 2011, thousands of Aleppo front lines, eager to return to government forces in the west Thousands of people overseen by the International studentsI demonstrated in yrian troops cemented neighbourhoods they had not and rebels in the east. in west Aleppo erupted in Committee of the Red Cross the city, echoing protests their hold on Aleppo seen in years. Opposition forces remain celebration at the declaration, and the Syrian Red Crescent, against President Bashar Syesterday after retaking full An AFP correspondent saw in control of areas west of chanting slogans in support of put an end to a month-long al-Assad’s government that control of the city, as residents civilians wrapped in coats Aleppo and on Friday at least Assad’s regime amid blaring offensive waged on Aleppo’s erupted elsewhere in Syria anxious to return to their trekking through the cold, one civilian was killed in the car horns. east by pro-government in March. The protests were homes moved through its some rolling their belongings first wave of rebel rocket It came after state television forces. crushed but rebel fighters ruined streets. on wheelbarrows. fire on the city since it fell said the last convoy of The ICRC said the seized areas in the nearby Syria’s army announced on “I came to check on my under government control, four buses carrying rebels operation had seen 35,000 countryside that they used as Thursday it had recaptured house, which I haven’t seen the Syrian Observatory for and civilians had left east people bussed out of the last a base to drive into the city the former rebel stronghold in five years,” resident Khaled Human Rights said. Aleppo and arrived in the rebel-held pocket of territory in July 2012. of east Aleppo following a al-Masri said. “I really government-controlled in the city. Army troops staged a landmark evacuation deal that hope my home wasn’t Ramussa district Another 1,200 people were counterattack and retained saw thousands of opposition badly damaged.” south of the city. also evacuated from Fuaa and control of western districts, fighters and residents bussed The evacuation T h e Kafraya, two Shiite-majority leaving the city divided. out. operation ended evacuation towns in northwest Syria It was the biggest victory for more than deal, that had been besieged President Bashar al-Assad’s four years by rebels, as part of the forces in nearly six years of of ferocious agreement. 5-month siege civil war and a major win fighting inside uch of the city has been for his foreign backers, with Aleppo, which reduced to a wasteland key ally Russia hailing the had been Mby air and artillery attacks. recapture as “very important” divided Since December 2013, the step. between army has dropped hundreds Braving the cold, war-weary Syrian rebel fighters, are evacuated from Aleppo of barrel bombs. The rebels residents crossed districts towards rebel-held territory in the west of Aleppo’s have retaliated with rocket that had become infamous province fire on government-held neighbourhoods. Since July 17, rebel “The liberation of “On the political level, this is a “After Aleppo, districts have been under “The liberation of Aleppo one can Aleppo is not only a from radical elements is a great loss. For the revolution, it is near-continuous siege by the a period of retreat and a difficult comfortably victory for Syria but very important part of the say that also for those who army and 250,000 civilians normalisation in Syria, and I turning point. The revolution is currently facing a military setback. the goal really contribute to the have suffered from food hope, for the region overall. of regime fight against terrorism, and fuel shortages. Heavy “Everything needs to be done The intervention of Russia and Iran, blessed on the international scene downfall has notably Russia and shelling by the army has for fighting to stop on all failed” Iran” Syrian territory. In any case, by Arab and Muslim silence, cost us destroyed all established heavy losses” hospitals in the area. we will strive toward this” Hassan Syria State News Yasser al-Youssef Nasrallah Agency SANA quoted Vladimir Putin Hezbollah Assad as saying Russian President Nureddin al-Zinki rebel group. Regime offensive overnment forces Christians prepare Russian sends Gmounted several offensives to regain control war-ravaged church of the whole city in the past military police months. An assault launched on for Christmas Moscow November 15 with Russian Aleppo City had collapsed years ussia has sent air support made swift gains, nside Aleppo’s ago under a salvo of a battalion of with government forces and crumbling Saint rocket fire, and bright militaryR police to allied militia capturing rebel EliasI Cathedral, Nehme white flakes floated keep order in Aleppo, neighbourhoods one by one. Badawi and his brother down and rested on the Defence Minister The iconic Old City fell on Bashir rummage through destruction inside. Sergei Shoigu said, soldiers. December 7. More than 465 the snow-covered rubble “We’re using after the Syrian regime The Russian military civilians have died in east for wood and scrap metal whatever debris we took full control of the police is a subdivision Aleppo during the assault to make a crude Nativity can find to symbolise broken tree branches to the guns have fallen ravaged city. of the military that is and another 142 have been scene for Christmas. the triumph of life over decorate the scene. silent in Syria’s second A Russian battalion meant to ensure order killed by rebel rocket fire on The roof of the famed death,” says 53-year-old After more than four city just a few days before normally numbers and discipline in the government-held areas. church in Aleppo’s Old Nehme, as he gathered years of fierce fighting, Christmas. between 300 and 400 army. Saturday, December 24, 2016 21 #PollToday

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As concerns the new president- elect of the United States Mr Trump, there is nothing new here. dead in Italy During his election campaign he spoke about the necessity of strengthening the nuclear component of the United States, to strengthen the armed forces. There is nothing unusual here Vladimir Putin Russian President

Rest in sight Italian police and forensics experts gather around the body of suspected Berlin truck attacker Anis Amri after he was shot dead in Milan Trump names Sean Spicer as press secretary Milan Donald Trump yesterday rookie Italian police tapped veteran Republican officer yesterday shot Germany probes whether party strategist Sean Spicer Adead the Tunisian suspect in to be White House press the Berlin truck attack after suspect part of ‘network’ secretary. four days on the run, ending a massive Europe-wide Berlin questions in the probe into Huge crowds cheer Japan manhunt. erman prosecutors Tunisian national Anis emperor on 83rd birthday Anis Amri, 24, was said they were Amri. accused of killing 12 people Ginvestigating whether the “It is very important and wounding dozens more prime suspect in the Berlin for us to determine in Monday’s assault on a Christmas market attack, whether there was a Christmas market, which has who was shot dead in Italy, network of accomplices... been claimed by the Islamic had accomplices. in the preparation or the State jihadist group. Federal prosecutor Peter execution of the attack, or Italy’s interior minister Frank told reporters that the flight of the suspect,” This combination of pictures shows two handout portraits The biggest crowds of his Marco Minniti told a press there were many open he said. conference in Rome that Amri released by German Federal Police Office (BKA) showing a nearly three-decade reign Tunisian man identified as Anis Amri, thronged Japan’s Imperial had been fatally shot after Palace to celebrate Emperor pulling out a pistol and firing the fatal shot. His partner there for them.” Akihito’s 83rd birthday. at police who had stopped Christian Movio, 36, was hit Amri’s death comes as having arrived on a migrant after finding his fingerprints him for a routine identity in the shoulder and was in German police arrested two boat in 2011 during the Arab inside the cab, next to the check around 3:00am (0200 hospital awaiting surgery, but brothers on suspicion of spring. body of its registered Polish Chinese schoolboy driver GMT) near Milan’s Sesto San not in any danger. planning to attack a shopping driver, who was killed with a kills pedestrian: report Giovanni train station. “Italy can be really proud mall, while authorities in Relief in Germany gunshot to the head. Identity checks had of these two officers,” Prime both Australia and Indonesia Milan police chief Antonio A 100,000-euro ($104,000) An 11-year-old Chinese established “without a shadow Minister Paolo Gentiloni said. reported that Christmas De Iesu said Amri had reward had been offered for schoolboy, who learned of doubt” that the dead man “We remain on terror plots had been foiled. arrived in Italy after travelling information leading to Amri’s to drive by looking up les- was Amri, the minister said. maximum alert, we will not Amri had been missing through France. arrest. sons online, killed a pedes- He hailed the two underestimate the threat but since escaping after Monday’s German police said the German officials voiced trian after stealing a car in policemen as heroes. Trainee what happened overnight attack in central Berlin. Tunisian had steered the relief that Amri had been eastern China, local media officer Luca Scata, 29, fired shows citizens that the state is He had links to Italy, 40-tonne truck in the attack found. (AFP) reported on Friday. Critics alarmed by Duterte’s martial law talk Nobody believed Trump would win ‘except us’ Critics expressed alarm yesterday after President Moscow believed that he would win said. “It’s good that there are “The most important thing Rodrigo Duterte said he ussia’s President Vladimir except us,” Putin said while people that sympathise with us is the gist of the information wanted Philippine leaders RPutin said yesterday that answering a state media in our concept of traditional that hackers provided to the to be able to wield martial US President-elect Donald journalist at his annual press values,” he said, and it may public,” he said. law powers. Trump accurately read the conference. be a good starting point in “What is the best evidence popular mood in the United Asked what he thought “building relations” between that the hackers unveiled true For more, catch us States to win the election, about support among some the United States and Russia. information?” he said. “That although “nobody except us” Americans for him, Putin said Putin suggested that the after the hackers showed how online at: believed in his success. “I don’t put it down to me, hackers behind the massive public opinion is manipulated www.newsofbahrain.com The US president-elect the fact that a large part of breach of Democratic Party inside the Democratic Party... “precisely felt the mood of the Republican voters support the Vladimir Putin emails did a public service by the chief of the Democratic /nobonline society and worked in that Russian president.” the same idea of how the world exposing “true information” National Committee /newsofbahrain precise paradigm, he went “It means that a large part should be, of our common which is more important than (Debbie Wasserman Schultz) to the end, though nobody of the American people have dangers and problems,” he the nature of the hack. quit.” (AFP) 22 Saturday, December 24, 2016 SPORTS Pleasure Bent gallops

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Hameed, following a length and in fourth by a short head In the other joint richest race Equivalent ridden by Brett Club scored a massive Second place went to third behind in third by Telefono was Prometheus owned by for the Late Ebrahim bin Saad Doyle, with third to Ballyorban 92 for two in its six overs favourite Tom Hark owned by owned by Karrar Abdulhadi Ali Ramadhan Stable, trained by Al Romaihi Cup for imported ridden by Hassan Al Saffar and thanks to Asif (41) and handicap (0-95) three years fourth to Silversmith ridden by Yasser (41) who shared an and upwards over 1,600 Andrew Elliott. opening stand of 71 and for Results (horse, jockey) metres, the winner was Dawn Playmakers they were then Race 1: For imported maidens straight BD1,500) Mlolshaan 1649/Brett Doyle, restricted to 41 for four in 3 years and upwards. (1,200 1) Stevie G/Ali Samir, 2) 4) Al Tuwaish 1642/Ali six overs with Rejith (26 not metres straight BD1,500) Lazzam/Stephane Ladjadj, 3) Mousa. out) the top scorer. 1) Tashreeq/Jimmy Quinn, Waheed/Hussain Makki, 4) Other scores: Group C: 2) Nile Venture/Brett Doyle, Basmaan/Brett Doyle. Race 4: Al Hawaj Cup for Indian Rising Stars 71/4 3) Article Bleu/Hassan Al locally bred handicap (0-75) (Balaji 21) in 6 overs bt Saffar, 4) Rio Mio/Abdulla Race 3: Al Wasmiya Cup 3 years and upwards. (1,600 Young Stars 30 all out in 5.2 Faisal. for maiden Arabian Horses metres BD1,500) overs by 41 runs. Group B: 3 years and upwards. (1,400 1) Wayne Looney/Sadiq Raju CC 17/1 in 1.4 overs Race 2: Al Hawaj Cup for metres BD1,500) Hameed, 2) Rising Sun/Jimmy bt Climax CC ‘B’ 15 all out in locally bred 3rd, 4th and 1) Tuwaisan 1659/Andrew Quinn, 3) Shamikh/Stephane 4.3 overs by 5 wickets. maiden classes 3 years and Elliott, 2) Kuheilaan Aafas Ladjadj, 4) Sayaad/Hussain upwards. (1,000 metres 1640/Ahmed Makki, 3) Makki. Kuwait calls for tempo- During an award ceremony rary waiver of sports ban The Kuwaiti government yesterday called on FIFA Zayani Motors win by 17 runs in BCL League and the International Manama 22, Ajeesh 2/16, Abin 2/22) bt 6. Sprite CC 134/8 Olympic Committee to ayani Motors defeated LuLu 105/6 in 20 (Nishad 27, in 18 (Zeeshan 38, Hasan 23, temporarily lift a 14-month Awali Bapco by 17 runs Anoop 20, Sulaiman 2/11) by 4 Nadeem 3/25, Mohsin 3/22) bt sports ban while it amends inZ the Sprite sponsored BCL wickets. Union Group 129/4 (Niji 51) a controversial law. The Diamond Knockout League 3. ACL Haseena by 2 wickets. Gulf state’s public sports T20 at the Busaiteen Grounds Upholstry 146/7 in 20 (Saeed 7. NDC Bahrain 102/9 authority urged football’s in Muharraq. 46, Waqas 38, Bilal 2/21) bt in 17 (Shergy 34, Sam 23, governing body FIFA and Batting first, Zayani Motors Bassali Focus Tiger 132/8 in Majeed 4/22) bt Hala CC 97/6 the IOC to “lift the ban on scored 170 for four in 20 overs 20 (Naumair 45, Rashid 4/16, (Waheed 20, Jimsher 2/13) by Kuwaiti sports activities with the main scorers being Fiyaz 2/9) by 14 runs. 1 wicket. temporarily until relevant Waziq (78), Kamal (25) and 4. AJM Kooheji 186/4 8. Riffa Star 162/7 in local laws are revised.” Pramod (24). in 20 (Shoaib 60, Afsar 32, 19.5 (Javeed 66, Sultan 21, England star Broad pens In reply, Awali Bapco were Mazhar 41, Jay 34, Ibrar 2/16) Rashid 3/24) bt Pristine 159/5 restricted to 153 for five in 20 Ameer - BI Wasiq - Zayani bt Titans 116/9 in 20 (Zeeshan (Mashood 51, Shakeel 45, new Notts deal overs despite fine efforts by the pick of the bowlers, while (Khalil 43, Rashid 2/16, Faisal 33, Jay 4/29) by 70 runs. Faisal 26) by 3 wickets. England fast bowler Stuart Jagan (53) and Sanito (44). Indian Rising Star reached the 2/22) bt Kooheji Contractors 5. Karnataka Royals 9. Central Cafe 171/5 Broad has signed a new Indian Rising Star edged target scoring 86 for eight in 13 130/8 in 20 (Saad 31, Aqil 2/11, 133/4 in 16.5 (Vasanth 30, (Sachin 87, Suraj 37, Pinto 2/8) three-year contract with out Pak CC by two wickets in overs with Shamzeer (24) the Nauman 2/16),(Super Over): Gajendra 29, Janardhan 28) bt Typhoon 125ao (Retheesh Nottinghamshire, the a low scoring affair after the main scorer and Shami (three BMMI bt Kooheji Contractors bt Coolway Stallions 129/9 36, Anil 3/23, Ganesh 2/22, English county side said latter were dismissed for 83 for 21) the best of the bowlers. 10-6 runs. (Adeeb ur Rahman 54, Arun Sachin 2/15) by 46 runs. yesterday. with Shami (22) top scoring Other scores: 2. Al Abaa Bahrain 2/20, Janardhan 2/27) by 6 Panther bt Safetech Matrix. and Ameer (five for 27) being 1. BMMI 130/8 in 20 Indians 107/6 in 16.3 (Rafeeq wickets. SPORTS Saturday, December 24, 2016 23

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Barton charged with face football betting The controversial football- er Joey Barton is alleged to have placed over a Liliya Shobukhova, accused of participating in Russian doping scandal, 1000 football bets over a leads the women’s marathon at the 2010 London Olympics. (Reuters) ten-years period and has action been charged with mis- Lausanne latest report for the World body stripped it of a World McLaren’s report,” said IOC conduct by the Football he International Olympic Anti-Doping Agency released Cup meet. president Thomas Bach. Association. Committee has launched on December 9. “The IOC is initiating “The IOC will go beyond anT inquiry into 28 Russians McLaren has accused Russia disciplinary cases against all the findings of the (McLaren) Ex-Kiwi skipper Vettori suspected of tampering with of “state sponsored” doping, 28 athletes for whom there report by re-analysing all the to join Middlesex doping samples at the 2014 using the intelligence services is evidence of manipulation samples of all the Russian Former New Zealand cap- Sochi Winter Games in a new to organise the swapping of of one or more of their urine athletes who participated in the tain Daniel Vettori is to blow to Russia’s efforts to samples at Sochi. samples that were collected at Olympic Winter Games Sochi join the coaching staff at redeem its name. His latest report said that the Olympic Winter Games 2014 as well as all those who Middlesex in 2017. The While President Vladimir 1,000 Russian athletes in all Sochi 2014,” an IOC statement participated in the Olympic 37-year-old has signed a Putin again denied any state sports took part in the doping said. Games London 2012,” he three-year contract with backing for the mass doping system in which coffee and salt Vladimir Putin McLaren found that 28 of added. the county which will see revealed by investigator were used to hide failures. cross country World Cup finals the 95 samples his team studied Twenty-seven Russian him become head coach Richard McLaren, the IOC While the IOC did not name in Tyumen in March. had signs of “manipulation”, athletes have already been for the NatWest T20 Blast has also ordered new testing any of the 28 athletes involved With pressure mounting said the IOC. sanctioned by the IOC as a campaign. of all samples from Russians in Sochi, the International Ski on Russia and international The 28 samples are now result of re-testing of some Chelsea midfielder to join at Sochi, the 2010 Vancouver Federation (FIS) said that six federations over the scandal, being re-analysed at the samples from the 2008 Beijing Chinese Super League Winter Games and the 2012 Russian cross-country skiers Russia on Thursday withdrew Lausanne Anti-Doping Games and London. Oscar will become the London Olympics. were involved. from holding a biathlon World Laboratory for signs of banned All Russian samples from latest player to join The IOC said disciplinary The FIS said it had suspended Cup event in Tyumen and substances. the 2010 Vancouver Winter the Chinese Super proceedings against the 28 were the six and that Russia had junior world championships, “This is the immediate Games are also to be re-tested, League revolution, after ordered following McLaren’s withdrawn from holding the while speed skating’s governing follow-up to Professor the IOC said. (AFP) Chelsea confirmed its midfielder will sign for Shanghai SIPG in January. Tiger Woods hits the links The Christmas Miracle! with Donald Trump Tiger Woods, who played x-British middleweight the Wiltshire Times. happen...We walked into the golf three years ago with champion Nick Blackwell “There’s still a long road hospital expecting to see Nick Barack Obama, teed off hasE woken from a coma after ahead, though, and he’ll need staring blankly at us, but instead with White House successor being injured in a sparring another operation sometime he was watching telly and really Donald Trump at the real session. next year to replace the part of trying to get words out to talk to estate mogul’s swank Trump Blackwell had surgery to his skull which is missing, but people.” International Golf Club in reduce swelling on his brain we’re just so happy to see him On his decision to take part Palm Beach, Florida. after returning to sparring in smiling again.” in the sparring session, she November. His former promoter, said: “We don’t know what was Allardyce named new The 26-year-old Englishman Frank Warren, described going through Nick’s mind retired earlier this year after the circumstances that led to at the time but we do know Crystal Palace boss Crystal Palace appointed being placed in an induced Blackwell’s injuries as “total boxing was Nick’s life and full former England manager coma following a fight with madness”, and called for all time job for 10 years, it was all Sam Allardyce as their new Chris Eubank Jr. those involved to have their he ever knew and it got ripped boss on a two-and-a-half- A British Boxing Board licences revoked. away from him. year contract. Allardyce’s of Control hearing into the “If Nick thought for one first game in charge will be unsanctioned sparring session ‘Miracle’ for family second that he didn’t feel 100% Monday’s English Premier will be held in January. In a post on Facebook, the we know in our hearts he League match at Watford. “This is the start of a long girlfriend of Blackwell’s would have never stepped foot old process. It is going to be a brother, Chantelle Spong, said in that ring to spar. For more, catch us long road to recovery,” Gary his family had been told at one “Merry Christmas to the online at: Nick Blackwell during a match (file picture) Lockett, Blackwell’s former point that the boxer “would be Blackwell family who have www.newsofbahrain.com trainer, told BBC Wales Blackwell woke from his “We’ve been hoping he paralysed or he would never been truly amazing these past Sport. coma on Friday, 16 December. would get to this stage but wake up”. few weeks. I couldn’t think /nobonline “But at this point I think we He will now undergo a period didn’t think it would be for She wrote: “A few days ago of a family more deserving are winning. It is more than we of physiotherapy and will another few months yet,” we had the Christmas miracle to be happy than you /newsofbahrain hoped for.” require an operation in 2017. Blackwell’s father, John, told we’ve been wanting so badly to lot.” (BBC) 28 Russians P23 face action SPORTS 2424 Saturday, December 24, 2016

Doha At that C Milan beat stage it was all AC Milan’s Juventus to Juventus and it was not players cel- win the ItalianA Super Cup on until the 36th minute that ebrate the Thursday in a penalty shootout, Milan had their first shot on winning the first trophy the Rossoneri have target, a tame effort from midfielder AC Milan win the Italian Super Cup on penaltieswon since 2011. Juraj Kucka. Mario Pasilic blasted home the final But they drew level just before half-time spot kick to give AC Milan a 4-3 victory on when Giacomo Bonaventura beautifully penalties after a hard fought 1-1 deadlock at glanced home a Fernandez Suso cross. 90 minutes and after extra time in Doha. Suso was a constant irritant to the Juve Mario Mandzukic and Paulo Dybala missed defence and set up several fine chances including their spot kicks for Juventus, with Gianluca an 83rd minute header for Carlos Bacca, who Lapadula the only Milan player not to convert his was denied by a great save by evergreen Gianluigi penalty. Buffon, making his 600th appearance for Juventus. It is the second time Milan have beaten Juventus, Romagnoli also went close, hitting the bar with a who lead Serie A by four points, this season. header. In October, they won 1-0 in the San Siro. Juventus also had their chances, most notably in The victory was just about merited by Milan who extra time. In the 111th minute Patrice Evra put the responded well after early Juventus dominance. ball in the net only to be ruled offside, then Dybala Juve, Italian league and cup double winners last missed a great chance, spooning a shot over when season, had taken the lead in 18th minute after Giorgio unmarked from just eight yards with only four minutes Chiellini prodded home a Miralem Pjanic corner. remaining.(AFP)

AC Milan’s goal keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma poses with the trophy

AC Milan’s players celebrate winning against Juventus during the Italian Super Cup final match between AC Milan and Juventus in Doha

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