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16 Pages Price 20,000 Rials 1.00 EURO 4.00 AED 39th year No.13257 Sunday NOVEMBER 18, 2018 Aban 27, 1397 Rabi’ Al awwal 10, 1440 Salih’s trip is New sanctions showed Iran drawn with Russia Troupes from Italy, India, ‘negative response’ U.S. irresponsibility: at FIVB Olympic Germany to perform at

to sanctions 2 Kimball 7 Qualification 15 Iranian children’s festival 16 Exports to bring back $47b of hard currency by Mar. 2019 ECONOMY TEHRAN — Some $47 system, creation of jobs, and increase in Unity is the way deskbillion of hard currency people’s income, Abdolnaser Hemmati will be injected back to domestic financial announced that CBI will do its best to system via exports by the end of the present facilitate return of hard currency to the Iranian calendar year (March 20, 2019), country regarding the difficulties caused by the governor of the Central Bank of Iran the U.S. unilateral sanctions against Iran. (CBI) announced on social media. Considering the U.S.’s re-imposition Referring to exports as the prerequisite of sanctions on Iran’s oil industry, non-oil of reaching sustainable economic growth exports could be the key for the devel- out for Iraq and the gateway for re-injection of for- opment of the country’s economy in the eign currency into the country’s financial current situation. 4 See page 2 Turkish, Syrian teams met 6 times in Iran: report POLITICS TEHRAN — Chair- cooperation between Turkey and Syria deskman of Turkey’s ul- regarding the Turkish military’s cross-bor- tranationalist Homeland Party (VP) der operations in Syria. Dogu Perincek has said delegations Iran, Russia and Turkey have also held from Turkey and Syria met six times several rounds of peace talks in Kazakh- in Iran recently. stan’s Astana and elsewhere to help end Perincek told Sputnik news that the the conflict in Syria. The fourth round meetings were organized at the request of of those talks in May 2017 produced a Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, memorandum of understanding on de-es- the Turkish Minute reported on Thursday. calation zones in Syria, sharply reducing He added that there is also military fighting in the country.

CIA concludes MBS ordered Khashoggi’s assassination The CIA has concluded that Saudi Crown The CIA’s assessment, in which of- Prince Mohammed bin Salman ordered the ficials have said they have high con- assassination of journalist Jamal Khashog- fidence, is the most definitive to date gi in Istanbul last month, contradicting linking Mohammed to the operation and

khamenei.ir the Saudi government’s claims that he was complicates the Trump administration’s not involved in the killing, according to efforts to preserve its relationship with Iraqi President Barham Salih (L) meets with Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei people familiar with the matter. a close ally. 13 EDITORIAL Why Nigerian government so afraid of Sheikh Zakzaky? ARTICLE Mohammad Ghaderi an interview with TehranTimes, he talks about Syed Zafar Mehdi Tehran Times editor-in-chief EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW Journalist By Mohammad Fatemizadeh the latest army crackdown on the supporters of @ghaderi62 IMN and the horrendous atrocities unleashed from New Delhi TEHRAN — Last week, on the day of Arbae- on Nigerian Shias by the Buhari government, en, thousands of Islamic Movement in Nigeria backed by Western and Arab powers. Decoding Macron’s (IMN) supporters took part in a series of peaceful Following are the excerpts: Pakistan PM’s protests in the Nigerian capital Abuja to demand Nigerian police at the behest of Buhari remarks: Is France the release of their incarcerated leader Sheikh government carried out another gory massacre Saudi affair likely to Ibraheem Zakzaky. Nigerian security forces used against Shiites on the day of Arbaeen this year. really a U.S. ally? live ammunition to crush the protest, leading to Can you tell us exactly what happened? backfire the death of at least 50 people. A: The army claimed that the Shiites attacked n his latest remarks in response to the Human rights groups quoting eyewitness tes- government, despite the global outcry and court their convoy that was escorting ammunitions akistan’s relations with Saudi Arabia U.S. President Donald Trump, Ema- timonies said the Nigerian military dispersed orders, continues to keep IMN leader Sheikh and attempted to overpower them, but the video flourished during the previous gov- Inuel Macron, French President, has peaceful gatherings by firing indiscriminately Zakzaky behind bars. circulated online only shows the army shooting at Pernment headed by Nawaz Sharif, claimed that Paris is the U.S. ally, and not without warning, in blatant violation of inter- Oluyemi Fasipe is a Nigerian political analyst, them while they run away. The Nigerian Shiites primarily due to his personal business a vassal state! Beyond that, Macron has national and Nigerian law. Muhammadu Buhari social activist and communication strategist. In are known for peaceful protests. 7 interests in the Kingdom and friendly stated that Trump’s anti-French tweets association with members of the Saudi have not hurt his feelings, and he has no royal family. Despite the criticism at home, intention of responding to these contro- Sharif never missed an opportunity to versial tweets. How China is helping Iran skirt U.S. sanctions eulogize the Saudi rulers and support The French president’s remarks By Syed Zafar Mehdi importantly China, Turkey and India – three of its opposition to the unilateral U.S. sanctions. their wrongs. came after U.S. President attacked TEHRAN — Shortly after the Trump admin- Iran’s largest oil customers. “China feels sorry for the U.S.’ decision and we During Sharif’s tenure as Prime Min- Macron and France over its near de- istration reimposed sweeping sanctions on the While India has its own strategic interests noticed that the international world as a whole ister, while Pakistan’s ‘love affair’ with feat to Germany in two world wars Islamic Republic of Iran, Secretary of State in maintaining good relations with Tehran, for opposes the practice of such unilateral sanctions,” Riyadh blossomed, relations with Teh- and Macron’s approval ratings. Trump Mike Pompeo made an important announce- instance the Chabahar port project in Sistan-Bal- foreign ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying ran plummeted. When the ambitious posted these tweets after his visit to ment. It was a calculated move to avoid a ma- uchistan, Turkey’s relations with Washington said at a press briefing. gas pipeline project was shelved by the France for the centenary of the end of jor embarrassment. The hawks in the power have hit a new low following sanctions and trade She said Iran has been seriously fulfilling its Sharif government in 2015 under the Saudi World War I, during which Macron corridors of Washington had anticipated the tariffs imposed by the U.S. obligations under the JCPOA and its efforts have pressure, some experts couldn’t resist the pushed his proposals for an EU army backlash of sanctions on U.S. foreign policy China, which has emerged as a viable coun- been recognized by the International Atomic En- temptation of reading obituary of Iran-Pa- and said France has to protect itself with many global powers rebuffing Trump’s terweight to U.S. hegemony in the world and a ergy Agency dozen times. She also affirmed that kistan friendship. It seemed game over. with “respect to China, Russia and even foolhardy move. protagonist of new international economic policy, China will firmly safeguard its lawful rights while But the political transition in Islam- the United States”. Pompeo said eight countries would be exempted has unambiguously reaffirmed its commitment continuing to adhere to JCPOA and urged relevant abad this year rekindled hopes of a new “(Paris) suggests building its own army from the draconian sanctions on buying Irani- to keep alive the Iran nuclear deal and stand by parties to stand on the “right side of history”. foreign policy taking shape in Islamabad to protect Europe against the U.S., Chi- an crude oil due to special circumstances. The the Islamic Republic of Iran. China has maintained that implementing the under the populist premier Imran Khan. na and Russia. But it was Germany in countries included China, India, Italy, Greece, On November 5, when the petroleum relat- Iranian nuclear deal is akin to safeguarding the In his victory speech, Khan made it World Wars One & Two - How did that Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and Turkey. ed sanctions came into effect, Chinese foreign authority of UN Security Council, basic norms categorically clear that he would like to work out for France? They were starting Many of these countries had quite clearly ministry said it will continue to “hold a fair, ob- of international law, international non-pro- strengthen ties with allies in the Middle to learn German in Paris before the U.S. indicated that they would not be cutting oil im- jective and responsible attitude” and “resolutely liferation treaty and peace and stability in the East, including Iran and Saudi Arabia. came along. Pay for NATO or not!” reads ports from Iran under the U.S. pressure, most safeguard its legitimate rights”, while reiterating Middle East. 6 During his first meeting with the Iranian Trump’s tweet. envoy to Islamabad, Khan reiterated his But Macron’s response to Trump’s desire to bolster ties with Tehran and re- tweets wasn’t that severe; “I don’t think vive important projects that had been put the French expect me to respond to tweets, National on backburner by the previous political I think he’s playing politics, and I let him dispensation, including the gas pipeline. play politics”! festival of toys Experts termed it a “significant shift” He also added; “At every moment in Pakistan’s foreign policy as his prede- of our history, we were allies, so underway in cessor was seen overtly inclined towards between allies, respect is due… But stronger Pakistan-Saudi relations than being an ally doesn’t mean being a Pakistan-Iran relations. Writing in The vassal state”. Tehran New Arab, Dr. Fazzur Rahman Siddiqui, a There are some points regarding Ma- fellow at Indian Council of World Affairs, TEHRAN — The fourth national festival of cron’s remarks that should be taken into said with the exit of Nawaz Sharif, Saudi toys opened in Tehran on Saturday with over 80 consideration: Arabia had lost a reliable ally who never manufacturers and toy companies in attendance, Firstly, Macron’s answer to the an- concealed his affection for the Gulf states IRNN news agency reported. ti-French statements of the President in general, and Saudi Arabia in particular The Institute for Intellectual Development of the United States were the softest “for both personal and strategic reasons.” of Children and Young Adults (IIDCYA) hosts possible response. In other words, the It was widely believed that Khan’s ap- the 4-day event with a theme of “practice of life” French’s humiliation by Trump didn’t proach will be different from Sharif and aiming at promoting Iranian toys and supporting encounter a solid response from the he will not yield to covert pressures from Iranian producers. Elysee Palace. Undoubtedly, this will Washington or Riyadh. At least that is More than 1,300 Iranian products are being make Trump more insolent in the future. what appeared. Macron’s silence against Trump raised presented during the event and over 80 manu-

Abdollah Heydari Abdollah When Khan embarked on his first for- facturers and toy companies will be presenting lots of criticism among French citizens. eign trip to Saudi Arabia, keeping alive the their latest productions, head of the IIDCYA, The French demanded the Elysee Palace tradition set by his predecessors, he sought

IRNA/ Fazel Nazari said at the opening ceremony of to take a serious stance against Trump’s to underscore that Riyadh will remain a the event. 12 humiliations. 7 priority for Pakistan’s foreign policy. 6 I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y POLITICS NOVEMBER 18, 2018 MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS Sahand destroyer, Ayatollah Khamenei: Fateh submarine to join Iran’s Unity is the way out for Iraq naval fleet soon POLITICS TEHRAN — Rear Admiral Habibollah “Hearts of Iranians full of gratitude for Arbaeen hospitality” deskSayyari, the deputy army chief for coor- POLITICS TEHRAN — Leader of dollars and we can upgrade it to 20 billion dination affairs, announced on Saturday that home-made deskthe Islamic Revolution dollars through mutual efforts,” Rouhani destroyer, Sahand, and Fateh submarine will soon join Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in a meeting with remarked. Iran’s naval fleet. Iraqi President Barham Salih in Tehran on Joint free trade zone On the impact of U.S. sanctions on Iran’s maritime Saturday, said that unity among Iraqis is the Rouhani also said during his talks with industry, Sayyari said the armed forces have been subject way for the country to triumph over enemies. Salih that the two sides had agreed to establish to sanctions since February 11, 1979, and maybe even “The only way to fight [enemies’] schemes a joint free trade zone. earlier, ILNA reported. is to preserve and boost unity among Iraqi Rouhani also said Iran and Iraq held talks “All those who have imposed sanctions against us groups, including Arabs, Kurds, Shias, and on linking the two countries’ railways in the should know that we turn sanctions to [domestic] pro- Sunnis,” Ayatollah Khamenei asserted. southwest and the west. As an example, the duction,” he added. “Some states, inside and outside the region, president said, the ground is prepared to link hold deep grudges against Islam, the Shia, the Shalamcheh railway to Basra inside Iraq the Sunni, and Iraq. They interfere with by an Iranian company. Araqchi: Iran the internal affairs of Iraq that should be Shalamcheh is a town in Iran’s Khuzestan resiliently withstood.” Province. It is situated on the border with Iraq. not sorely Leader: I deeply believe in Pledge to counter dust storms cementing ties with Iraq The Iraqi president also pledged to counter disappointed The Leader also stressed bilateral relations dust storms originating from Iraq and affecting with EU with Iraq. “The Islamic Republic’s officials are the lives of citizens in southwestern and very serious and determined on expanding western Iran. POLITICS TEHRAN — Deputy Foreign Minister ties with Iraq. I, too, deeply believe in it.” Rouhani said he is pleased that Salih desk Abbas Araqchi says Iran has not become “A dear, powerful, independent, and promised to raise the issue of dust storms completely disappointed with Europe to help counter the developed Iraq would be very beneficial in Iraq. effects of U.S. sanctions on Tehran but it has devised several to Iran and we will stand by our Iraqi Shamkhani: The U.S. cannot mechanisms for any possible scenario. brothers,” he noted. undermine Iran-Iraq ties On Iran’s possible moves in case the Europeans succumb He also pointed to the victories of the Salih (L) shaking hands with Rouhani in Tehran on Saturday During a separate meeting with Salih, to U.S. pressure, Araqchi said Tehran has devised all neces- Popular Mobilization Forces (Hashd al- Iran’s Supreme National Security Council sary preparations in different sectors and would carry out Sha’abi) against terrorism in Iraq and stressed Daesh terrorists. visited Kuwait, the UAE and Jordan. Secretary Ali Shamkhani said that the U.S. is required measures in due time, IRNA reported on Saturday. the need to preserve the forces. “Through its support for us, the Islamic ‘Very important and special not able to undermine the “friendly relations” The senior diplomat further said the Americans were Elsewhere in his remarks, the Leader Republic played a great role in defeating relationship’ between Iran and Iraq. threatening Europe with sanctions if it cooperated with Iran, pointed to the Arbaeen pilgrimage to terrorists in Iraq,” Salih said in a joint press At the press conference, Rouhani also said “The U.S. and certain reactionary countries noting, “This is against European countries’ sovereignty.” Karbala, saying the hearts of Iranians are conference with President Hassan Rouhani. that it is quite clear that relations between Iran in the region which seek to damage friendly full of gratitude to Iraqis for their hospitality Saleh, an ethnic Kurd, added, “We will and Iraq are “very important and special”. relations between Iran and Iraq through during the event. not forget your support for the Iraqi people Rouhani added all current officials in Iraq various plans will get nowhere,” he said. ‘U.S. will lose Salih says meeting with Ayatollah during the struggle against Saddam.” enjoy more than 30 years of cooperation Shamkhani added the U.S. strategy to use Khamenei is a ‘big pride’ Relations between Iran and Iraq have with Iranian officials in campaign against terrorism as tool against regional countries the game forever Salih, for his part, said meeting with the improved greatly since the downfall of despotism in Iraq and establishing security has already failed. if Iran defeats Leader of the Islamic Revolution was a “big Saddam Hussein in 2003. in the country. Iran’s security chief also said Washington pride” for him. He added, “I have come to The veteran politician said, “Today I have Iran hosted hundreds of thousands of seeks to use sanctions to exert pressure on sanctions’ Tehran with a clear and obvious message: brought a clear message from Baghdad: that Iraqis - Kurds and Arabs - during Saddam independent countries. that the factors and substances that bond we in Iraq comprehend the importance of Hussein’s bloody purges in northern and Salih said that Baghdad will not allow POLITICS TEHRAN — A former Iranian foreign relations with Iran very well.” desk the two nations of Iran and Iraq are rooted southern Iraq. Some current and former Iraqi any country to cause harm to Iran by Iraq. minister said on Saturday that the United in history and are unchangeable.” He added, “Economic, cultural and officials lived in Iran during their struggle Iraq will counter any action which is States uses sanctions against different countries to secure He also said the Iraqi government hopes political ties between the two countries against Saddam’s dictatorship. intended to harm its unity with Iran, he added. its own interests. to tap cooperation with Iran to help the have roots in history.” Iran-Iraq economic transactions The Iraqi president said that there are Speaking at a conference on ways to counter U.S. reconstruction of Iraq. Salih said his country is seeking closer can increase to $20 billion many affinities between the Iraqi and Iranian sanctions, Manouchehr Mottaki said the U.S. has always ‘Iraqis won’t forget Iran’s help ties with Iran and “this is something that the President Rouhani also said the economic nations and that relations are based on “mutual resorted to sanctions against the Iranian nation, and “in in war against terrorists’ nations of the two countries and the nations transactions between Iran and Iraq can interests”. the next six months, we will be facing the most dangerous Salih said his country will not forget in the region are entitled to”. increase to 20 billion dollar per year. Salih also held separate talks with Iranian turn of U.S. sanctions.” Iran’s support for the Iraqis in their struggle The new Iraqi president who has started “Today, the value of economic ties between Parliament speaker Ali Larijani and Foreign He added that if Iran emerges victorious in defying the against the regime of Saddam Hussein and a tour of the regional countries has already the two countries stands at about 12 billion Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif. sanctions, the U.S. will realize that it has lost the game to Iran forever, IRNA reported. Ex-UK envoy to Tehran: Trump’s economic war on Iran doomed to failure Ex-envoy hails Richard Dalton, the former British ambassador to Tehran, But this seems improbable. Iran is open to negotiations, has written an article predicting that Donald Trump’s “eco- but only on terms that it deems acceptable. Like the U.S., Salih’s trip as nomic war on Iran is doomed to failure”. it will try to build a position of strength from which to talk. Following is the text of the article published by The The bottom line is that Iran will only change tack when it ‘negative response’ Guardian on Friday: thinks it can expect genuine American concessions. The U.S. has declared economic war on Iran: after hav- And all the while there are risks for the U.S. if it does to sanctions ing pulled out of the UN Security Council-endorsed nuclear not lower its sights. Chinese, Indian and Turkish demand POLITICS TEHRAN — Former Iranian Ambas- deal in May, the Trump administration is now unilaterally for Iranian oil could prompt the creation of alternative desksador to Baghdad Hassan Kazemi Qomi combating the right of the rest of the world to engage in channels of exchange in world trade, leading to a fall in said on Saturday that the Iraqi president’s trip to Tehran legal trade with the Islamic Republic. the standing of the dollar and of the ability of the U.S. to is a “negative response” by the Iraqi government to U.S. This policy is based on the claim that Iran is a major weaponise it in future. pressure campaign against the Islamic Republic. security threat to the American people. But that is trans- There is also a risk of war by miscalculation. Or even by “America exerted a lot of pressure on Iraq so that they parently exaggerated. And the statement by Mike Pompeo intention: the U.S. could respond to the failure of its policy cooperate with it in anti-Iran sanctions, but Baghdad did not that sanctions will be used to ensure Iran “behaves like a by upping the ante and starting a war, with the support of give in to their policy and this trip is a negative response to normal country” is unintentionally ironic. some countries in the region. That said, Trump does appear America’s request,” Mehr quoted Qomi as saying. The U.S. is not a “normal” country. Complicity in a significantly increase. Iran’s leaders will nevertheless try to to want to avoid another war of choice in the region, and Iraqi President Barham Salih visited Tehran on Satur- horrifying aggression against Yemen and supporting the weather the storm. The 2020 U.S. election will be crucial for launching one would not be good for his re-election chances. day for talks with top Iranian officials including President extension of Israeli colonization of Palestine are not acts of them. They could not live with a four-year extension of the Only a shift in approach, namely the dropping of many of Hassan Rouhani and Leader of the Islamic Revolution normality. The truth is that all who intervene in the Middle crisis if Trump were to win again. Their aim will be to hunker the demands for changes in behaviour, showing a modicum Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. East’s regional struggles, including Iran, are doing what down until then. I expect them to refrain in the meantime of respect, and opening negotiations on realistic terms, will states always have done – trying to influence outcomes in from provoking the U.S. in the region or reopening closed- work. Provided Iran can be made to believe that – this time – the direction of their real or perceived interests. down parts of their nuclear infrastructure. sanctions relief will be real, it should be possible to win Iranian Vaezi, Haji Nevertheless, the U.S. has determined that its stance Ayatollah Khamenei is uncompromising. Indeed, all concessions on missiles’ range and type. An eventual successor towards Iran should be a belligerent one. Will that reap of Iran’s leaders are resolute. The economic damage and nuclear deal and some regional pullback in conjunction with Mirzaee to be any strategic rewards? popular suffering over the next two years is unlikely to be peace settlements across the Middle East is possible. As UK ambassador to Tehran in 2005, I received the sufficient to make the government move. And, crucially, Should the U.S. be prepared to move away from diktat to named govt. country’s rejection of the first attempt by the West to strike a there is no internationally agreed campaign against Iran this an incremental approach, the UK could work with France spokesmen: report nuclear deal, alongside my French and German colleagues. time. The EU, for example, has designed a work-around to and Germany to reassemble the Security Council-based Analysts often go wrong because we think that the fights achieve some financial flows, though the Iranians are not coalition that negotiated with Iran from 2013. POLITICS TEHRAN — Presidential chief of staff to come will be like the fights of our day, but this is what I relying on this ever working. With its current policies, however, rather than reaping deskMahmoud Vaezi and cabinet secretary believe may happen. For his part, Donald Trump has indicated he wants a strategic rewards, the U.S. may be putting on a show of Mohsen Haji Mirzaee will be named as government spokes- In my view, Iran will remain basically stable despite the North Korea-type breakthrough. He says that Iran is chang- weakness to the world. With no prospect of bringing allies men, the Arman daily reported on Saturday, quoting an surge in inflation and tough recession that the IMF says are ing. Among leading U.S. politicians, calls are growing for to its side or forcing Iran to accept its excessive demands, informed source. coming down the line. Discontent, and maybe protests, will negotiations to deliver a supposedly better replacement deal. it is on a hiding to nothing. “The position of the spokesperson will not be the same as before, it is likely that two cabinet members will be chosen to take the position simultaneously,” the source said. Khoshroo’s diplomatic mission to UN ends Back in August, former government spokesman Moham- mad Baqer Nobakht announced that President Rouhani has POLITICS TEHRAN — Gholamali Khoshroo’s desk accepted his resignation, saying he would focus on his duties diplomatic mission to the United Nations as head of the Management and Planning Organization. formally came to an end on Friday as the Iranian parliament has adopted a legislation banning employment of retirees. Khoshroo was Iran’s top ambassador to the United Nations, the largest international body in the world. Iranian Some sources say that Hamid Baeidinejad, Iran’s ambassador to London, will replace Khoshroo. ambassador In a goodbye ceremony with UN Secretary General to Berlin bids Antonio Guterres, Khoshroo said the international com- munity should stand against the U.S. unilateral actions. farewell “It is unprecedented in the history of the United Nations that a permanent member of the Security Council punish POLITICS TEHRAN — The mission of the Iranian desk other members for being committed to the council’s reso- ambassador to Berlin officially came to lutions. The international community should stand against an end on Saturday, Mehr reported. such unilateral and illegal actions,” Khoshroo pointed out. Speaking at his farewell ceremony, Ali Majedi called on all In May, President Trump unilaterally pulled the U.S. Iranian officials to spare no efforts in serving their country. out of the historic 2015 nuclear agreement, which was It comes as part of a parliamentary legislation that bans endorsed by the UN Security Council resolution 2231, the employment of retirees. and reintroduced sanctions on Iran. The rule also applies to Iran’s ambassadors to Turkey The first batch of sanctions were enacted in Au- and the United Nations in New York who resigned their gust. The second wave of sanctions, which targets posts on Friday. Iran’s oil exports and central bank, were reimposed All Iranians whose employment status meets the con- on November 4. ditions stipulated in this law are required to submit their Trump has threatened that any foreign company that Gholamali Khoshroo (L) presents to Antonio Guterres a hand-woven Iranian tapestry featuring his portrait resignations by November 17. continues to do business with Iran also faces U.S. sanctions. during a farewell ceremony at the end of his mission in New York, November 16. (Photo by IRNA) I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y NOVEMBER 18, 2018 INTERNATIONAL China and U.S. clash on trade at U.S.-led coalition airstrikes kill 40 people in Syria’s Dayr heated APEC summit al-Zawr Chinese President Xi Jinping has warned that economic protectionism is overshadowing global growth and urged countries to pursue free trade policies. “One who chooses to close his door will only cut himself off from the rest of the world and lose his direction,” Xi told a summit of Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) chief executives on Saturday. Xi urged the world to “say no to protec- tionism and unilateralism”, warning it was a “short-sighted approach” that was “doomed to failure”. Speaking after Xi, the United States Vice President Mike Pence told the summit that Washington will not change its approach until Beijing changes its own trade policies. He also warned that the U.S. could double Dozens of civilians, mostly women and children, have been killed the tariffs already imposed on Chinese goods. when the United States-led coalition purportedly fighting the The two countries have been involved in Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL/Daesh) Takfiri ter- an escalating trade war this year, imposing rorist group conducted fresh airstrikes against residential areas tariffs on hundreds of billions of dollars’ worth in Syria’s eastern province of Dayr al-Zawr. of goods, and have said that the tariffs could Local sources, speaking on condition of anonymity, told Syr- be increased. Experts have warned that the ia’s official news agency SANA that the U.S.-led military aircraft tit-for-tat trade war could seriously harm struck the village of al-Buqa’an on the outskirts of Hajin town the global economy. on Saturday, leaving at least 40 people dead. The APEC summit in Papua New Guinea The development came only two days after 17 people of the of leaders from 21 countries across the region same family lost their lives when the U.S.-led coalition fighter has developed into a tussle for influence be- In a rebuke to China, Pence met with the infrastructure. the tensions between Beijing and Washington. jets fired missiles into buildings in Albu Badran village. tween an increasingly assertive China and a representative from Taiwan, a self-governing He said the terms of China’s loans were “History has shown that confrontation – Most of the slain civilians had apparently been displaced earlier more withdrawn U.S. island which China considers to be part of “opaque at best” and “too often, they come whether in the form of a cold war, hot war or from the nearby town of al-Baghuz in the Abu Kamal district of Saturday’s summit of CEOs (chief executive its own territory. with strings attached and lead to staggering trade war – will produce no winners,” he said. Dayr al-Zawr province. The town has recently witnessed fierce officer)s is the precursor to the official leaders’ He also announced the U.S. would join debt.” Pence also said that the U.S. wanted a clashes between ISIL terrorists and militants from the Kurdish meeting, which will take place on Sunday. with Australia in the development of a new In his own address, Xi defended the pol- “better relationship” with China, if it respects Democratic Union Party (Partiya Yekîtiya Demokrat/PYD). Xi criticised “America First” trade protec- naval base. icy, saying there was no “hidden political its neighbors’ sovereignty, embraced “free, Separately on Thursday, the U.S.-led warplanes struck al-Susah tionism and stressed that global trade rules Pence also mocked China’s Belt-and-Road agenda…nor is it a trap as some people have fair and reciprocal trade” and its human village in the same Syrian province. Six civilians were killed and should not be applied “with double standards initiative, under which China offers loans to labelled it.” rights record. several buildings destroyed in the aerial attacks. or selfish agendas.” poorer countries in the region to improve He also warned that no one would gain from (Source: agencies) Russia: 6,000 U.S.-backed militants residing in Syrian refugee camp Elsewhere, a Russian Defense Ministry official says the Unit- Nigerians again wage protest rally to call for Zakzaky’s release ed States is to be held responsible for the dire humanitarian Nigerian Muslims have once again waged protest rally in his immediate release on bail due to his deteriorating health situation in Syria’s Rukban camp, warning that about 6,000 the capital of Abuja to demand the release of top Muslim that requires urgent medical care. U.S.-backed militants are currently residing besides civilian cleric Sheikh Ibrahim Yaqoub El Zakzaky. “The court refused to grant him bail,” Zakzaky’s lawyer refugees at the shelter. Calling for justice for the 65-year-old cleric, who was beaten Maxwell Kyon said on November 7. Yury Tarasov, the Russian representative to the Geneva-based and arrested in 2015 along with his wife on trumped-up allega- “We are disappointed with the court’s decision,” added task forces on ceasefire and humanitarian issues, made the re- tions, the protesters chanted slogans in support of Zakzaky on IMN spokesman Ibrahim Musa, emphasizing that Zakzaky marks at a Friday conference about issues relating to the return Saturday and insisting on his immediate release from prison. should have been granted bail due to poor health. “We will of Syrian refugees. The leader of Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) has been keep on with our protests in Abuja and other cities.” He said Washington had occupied a region on the Syrian-Jor- held since December 2015 following a deadly raid by the Ni- The hearing came after several peaceful protest rallies danian border where the refugee camp was situated. gerian army troops on his residence in the country’s northern held by IMN supporters last month to demand Zakzaky’s The camp lies within a 55-kilometer zone controlled by the Kaduna State. He and his wife as well as a large number of his release. Last month, Nigerian security forces opened fire on U.S. around its military base in the Syrian town of At-Tanf. followers have been kept in custody ever since. IMN members in the capital Abuja, leaving 47 people killed. “The whole responsibility for the outrageous situation in During the raid, Zakzaky’s wife sustained serious wounds A judicial inquiry after the 2015 brutal raid concluded Rukban rests with the United States, as it occupies the territory too and more than 300 of his followers and three of his sons that the military had killed 347 IMN members in Zaria. illegally and it uses the humanitarian problems of the refugee were killed. Zakzaky was officially charged with unlawful his unconditional release from jail following a trial, but the Soldiers buried the bodies in mass graves. camp to legitimize its military presence in the south of Syria,” assembly, disruption of public peace, allegations vehemently government has so far refused to set him free. Several international organizations and human rights Tarasov said. denied by his group, known as the Islamic Movement of The latest protest rally for Zakzaky’s freedom came after groups have denounced “the Zaria massacre.” He further expressed Moscow’s readiness to cooperate with Nigeria (IMN). In 2016, Nigeria’s federal high court ordered a court in the city of Kaduna ruled earlier this month against (Source: Press TV) international organizations on resolving the Rukban humanitarian crisis and evacuating the refugees willing to leave the shelter. “As of today, one of the most urgent problems is the situation More than 1,000 people unaccounted for in California in the Rukban refugee camp, which is in an extremely difficult humanitarian situation. I want to note that the total number of temporarily displaced people in it is about 50,000 people, of which about 6,000 are militants of the Maghawir al-Thawra wildfires, death toll rises to 71 group controlled by the United States,” he added. The death toll from the Camp Fire in north- San Francisco’s cable cars were shut down Additionally, Colonel General Mikhail Mizintsev, the head of ern California increased to 71 people while Friday to encourage residents and tourists the Russian National Defense Control Center, told the conference 1,011 people are unaccounted for, the Butte to stay inside. that the situation in the Syrian refugee camp reminds one of the County Sheriff said on Friday. Sheriff Kory DNA samples requested “World War II concentration camps.” Honea cautioned the list is “dynamic” and Butte County Sheriff Kory Honea has asked He also complained about the silence of the international com- will fluctuate. Firefighters gained ground relatives of the missing to submit DNA sam- munity and the media blackout regarding the Rukban situation. against the two deadly California wildfires ples to speed up identification of the dead. “How have this become possible in the modern world?… Why on Friday but residents in northern parts of However, he said some of those unaccounted does the global community, so much concerned about human the state faced a new threat: the dirtiest air for may never be conclusively found. rights, stubbornly keeps silent about the humanitarian catastrophe quality levels in the world. San Francisco cable cars halted of the Rukban camp residents, while they are in fact hostages?” Rain could help knock down the flames over smoky air he asked. on Tuesday evening but officials said it could San Francisco’s iconic open-air cable cars Meanwhile, Russian Health Ministry spokesman Sergey also complicate efforts to find human remains. have been pulled off the streets because of Grabchak raised concerns about a “high mortality rate” caused In some cases, search crews were finding choking air wafting in from a wildfire in by infectious diseases as well as the absence of medical assistance little more than bones and bone fragments. Northern California. The city’s transporta- at the Syrian refugee camp. The “Camp Fire” all but leveled the town tion agency said on Thursday that because “Over the past month alone, more than 100 people died in of Paradise and heavily damaged the outly- of the poor air quality, “all cable cars will be Rukban. I confirm the difficult, disastrous situation in Rukban,” ing communities of Magalia and Concow on pulling back into the cable car barn.” he said. November 8, destroying 9,700 houses and Schools in San Francisco, Sacramento, Russia: Nearly 270,000 Syrian refugees returned 144 apartment buildings. It was 45 percent More than 1,000 missing in state is warning people about the air quality. Oakland and elsewhere have announced they home in recent months contained as of Friday evening and posed no Camp Fire A monitoring station in Palermo, Cal- will be closed Friday because of the poor air Meantime, the Russian military says nearly 270,000 Syrian immediate threat to populated areas. Butte County Sheriff Kory Honea said at ifornia, near the Camp Fire said levels of quality. The U.S. Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke refugees have returned home in recent months, some seven years In Southern California, more residents a news conference on Friday that the death pollutants are 13 times higher than at a sta- said that fighting massive wildfires was “not after various militant outfits started wreaking havoc in the country. were being allowed back in their homes after toll in the Camp Fire had risen to 71 and tion near the Nevada state line in Truckee, a Republican or Democrat issue” days after Head of the Russian National Defense Management Center the Woolsey Fire torched an area the size of the number of people unaccounted for had California. The smoke is flowing southwest, President Trump had threatened to withhold Colonel General Mikhail Mizintsev announced the news in a Denver and destroyed more than 600 homes increased to 1,011. Honea cautioned that this creating “unhealthy” conditions as far away federal aid for California and blaming the press conference on Friday, adding that nearly 6,000 people and other structures. The blaze was 69 percent list “dynamic” and will likely fluctuate due to as the state capital of Sacramento and the fires on “poor” forest management. Zinke returned to the country in the last week alone, according to data contained by Friday night. multiple names. The list of people missing San Francisco Bay Area. called the Camp Fire the worst fire that he collected by Moscow. The L.A. County Office of Emergency is derived from three data sets, including Smoke from California’s wildfires caused had ever seen. Syria and its close ally, Russia, have been encouraging refu- Management explained in a news release people who called to report someone missing northern parts of the state to record the worst Norovirus outbreak at Camp gees to repatriate, assuring them that the violence has subsided Friday that serious infrastructural damage and people who emailed. An additional eight levels of air quality in the world, according to Fire shelter significantly. has prevented them from repopulating certain sets of human remains were found on Friday, Purple Air. The levels in California exceeded There’s been an outbreak of norovirus at Earlier this month, Lebanese authorities also said that more areas. “We’re dealing with power outages, gas bringing the total number of deaths to 71. cities in India and China. a shelter housing people who evacuated their than 80,000 Syrian refugees had returned to their homeland leaks, water main issues, we’re dealing with Search teams in the area of the Camp Fire Most schools in San Francisco, Sacramento, homes to escape the Camp Fire. Butte County from Lebanon since July, when the United Nations High Com- downed power poles, with trees that have are dealing with heavy smoke and hazard- Oakland and Folsom said they would be closed public health spokeswoman Lisa Almaguer missioner for Refugees announced that an estimated 750,000 fallen,” L.A. County Sheriff’s Capt. Darren ous air pollution. The smog is affecting cities Friday. At least six universities in North- said lab tests confirmed the virus’ presence. internally displaced persons in Syria returned to their homes in Harris told reporters. hundreds of miles away from the fire, and the ern California canceled classes Thursday. (Source: CBS News) the first half of the current year. Russian jets have been carrying out air raids against targets belonging to the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL/ UN: Number of hungry children at 10-year high in Africa’s Sahel Daesh) Takfiri terrorist group and those of other terror outfits The number of hungry children in West Africa’s Sahel region Marie-Pierre Poirier, UNICEF regional director for West Pastoralist communities were among the worst hit, be- inside Syria at Damascus formal request since September 2015. has reached a 10-year high in 2018 due to a lack of rain, and Central Africa, said such children are “more vulnerable cause poor rains meant there was not enough vegetation for The airstrikes have significantly helped Syrian forces advance conflict and increasing food prices, a United Nations agency to illnesses such as malaria and waterborne diseases”. grazing, said Coumba Sow, the FAO’s regional coordinator against anti-Damascus militants, who have been wreaking havoc said on Friday. More than 1.3 million children under the “Likewise, if they are fighting off an illness, they are at for resilience. The Sahel has only one growing season, and if in the country since March 2011. age of five suffered from severe malnutrition this year in greater risk of becoming malnourished. That is why it is also it goes poorly due to climate shocks or conflict, people must Last month, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said the six worst-hit countries in the Sahel, a biogeographic essential to prevent the spread of disease, increase access survive on whatever they have until the next one. almost 88,000 foreign-sponsored Takfiri terrorists had been transitional zone between the south of the Sahara desert and to adequate sanitation, and promote optimal infant and Climate change exacerbates the problem by making rain- killed in Syria ever since Moscow launched its anti-terror air- north of Sudanian Savanah. This accounts for a 50 percent young child feeding practices.” fall more erratic, said Sow, adding that the rains were late strikes in the war-torn country. increase over 2017, said the UN children’s agency, UNICEF. This year, the problem was particularly acute across Bur- and suffered a prolonged break, causing many farmers to Back in July, Mizintsev reported that more than 6,900,000 “Each year in the Sahel, many children suffer from severe kina Faso, Chad, Mali, Mauritania, Niger and Senegal, the lose half their seeds. people had left Syria since 2011, and 45 countries are currently acute malnutrition, especially during the lean season when UNICEF release said. An estimated 6 million people did not UN agencies and local governments were currently hosting the majority of them. The Syrian refugees are mostly food becomes scarce and there is an increase in malaria and have enough to eat across the region during the lean season, evaluating production levels for the new season, Sow said. living in refugee camps in Jordan, Turkey, Lebanon and Egypt. diarrheal diseases,” a UNICEF press release said. according to the UN food agency (FAO). (Source: agencies) (Source: agencies) II ININ N N TT T TEE E E R R R R N N N N AA AA T T TT I I IOI O O O N N N N AA A A L L L L D D D D A A A A I I ILI L LL Y Y YY 4444 ADVERTISEMENTSECONOMYADVERTISEMENTSECONOMY NOVEMBERNOVEMBERNOVEMBER 17, 18,18, 20182018

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CURRENCIESCURRENCIES 1000MWnew locomotives, by USDUSD 42,00042,000 rials rials EUREUR 48,49448,494 rials rials Marchwagons 2019 GBPGBP 55,05355,053 rials rials ENERGYECONOMY TEHRANTEHRAN – —Iran’s Some solar 45 RAI“The offers country’s to this sectorsolar capacity such as reducingwas 250 Kheirollah Khademi, the managing direc- opment of national railway network by desk AEDAED 11,37911,379 rials rials deskpowernew locomotives, output is due 2,700 to MWtariffs in yearand ofpaying 1395 (2016-2017),loans. in 1396 tor of Iran’s Construction and Develop- March 2021. reach 1000 megawatts (MW) by the end of (2017-2018) the number reached 500 MW Source:Source: iribnews.ir iribnews.ir new freight wagons, and 97 new passen- “It is unfortunate that the major part ment of Transportation Infrastructures “According to the set programs, 54 theger current wagons Iranian will be calendar added to year the (March railway andof transportation in the current year is still it is made going throughto reach Company (CDTIC), said last week. percent of the needed investments will 20,fleet 2019), of Iran, ISNA IRIB reported reported on Friday on Saturday quoting 1000roads MW”, in the the country; official while said. railway devel- He said that road account for 90 per- be made by the private sector and the thequoting Iranian a deputy deputy at energy the Islamic minister. Republic opmentEarlier has in witnessed August some2018, significant Seyyed cent while railway account for 10 percent rest will be supplied by the government,” ofAccording Iran Railways to Homayoun (known as Ha’eri, RAI). the Mohammadgrowth over Sadeqzadeh, the recent head years of Renewable and also fromof transportation renewable resources in Iran. will reach 1100 heis aimingadded. for a 5,000 MW increase in COMMODITIESCOMMODITIES governmentMojtaba has Tafaqodi, doubled the the deputy solar capacity for fleet Energysome 3,300 and Energy kilometers Efficiency of new Organization railroads megawattsLast month, (MW) byManaging the end of Director the current of renewable“RAI intends capacity to haveto meeta 20 percentgrowing WTIWTI $57.67/b$56.68/b foraffairs the lastat RAI, three also five stressed years andsupporting it will (knownare currently as SATBA), under said construction that the country’s in Iran. IranianRAI Saeed calendar Mohammadzadeh year. said that stakedomestic in Iran’sdemand freight and expand transport its presence and a continueprivate sectorthis trend in the in railwaythe upcoming industry years. and totalBut thecapacity statistics of showgenerating that there electricity is still someOverall, €20 billionin the nextis needed five years, to supply Iran 30in the percent regional one electricity in passenger market. transport BrentBrent $67.91/b$66.76/b announced about many incentives that low interest for transport via railway”, the required infrastructure for devel- by 2021,” Mohammadzadeh underlined. OPECOPEC Basket Basket $64.51/b$65.28/b GoldGold $1,218.15/oz$1,218.15/oz We won’t leave Iran’s auto market easily: European exhibitors SilverSilver $14.24/oz$14.24/oz ECONOMYTEDPIXTEHRAN falls — 3,175 Foreign exhibitors Tehran to hostthe international 18th intl. exhibit. household deskattending the 13th International Auto The foreign exhibitors of the event said that they see PlatiniumPlatinium $844.00/oz points in a day appliances in late Nov. $844.00/oz Parts Exhibition of Iran said they would not leave Iranian Iranian market a large and attractive one for their presence marketECONOMY easily, IRNA reported. ECONOMY and as the new round of the U.S. sanctions on Iran has Sources:Sources: oilprice.com, oilprice.com, Moneymetals.com Moneymetals.com TEHRAN — Teh- TEHRAN — The 18th Thedesk exhibit, whichran was Stock held Exchangefrom November 12-15 deskInternationalstarted Exhibition they are seeking the ways to avoid sanctions for at the(TSE)’s Tehran main Permanent index (TEDPIX) International lost 3,175 Fairground, of Household Appliances is slatedcontinuing to be held business with Iran. NEWS IN BRIEF hostedpoints 190 foreignto stand companies at 178,819 frompoints 11 on countries Sat- including on November 22-25 at Tehran PermanentA new round of U.S. sanctions against Iran took effect 6 new small-scale gold, France,urday, Greece, IRNA Turkey, reported. China, Taiwan, South Korea, International Fairgrounds.on November 5 covering Iran’s oil exports and more than ‘NDF allocates India, Italy,As reported, Poland, MalaysiaIranian currency, and Romania, rial, besides 510 As IRIB reported, some 259700 Iranian banks, and companies and individuals. copper mines to be Iraniangaining exhibitors. value against dollar and also drop 53 foreign companies from China,Under Turkey the new condition, many trade partners of Iran some reserves to Somein the countries global oil such prices as Turkey, were the China, main Taiwan, South and Italy will be showcasingare their searching latest for mechanisms to continue ties with the developed acrossmarket Iran stability, Koreareasons and India behind set upTEDPIX’s their country’s fall. group pavilion in products in the four-day event.country such as using national currencies in trade. Some 2.44 billion shares worth 7.209 During the event, ambassadors and ECONOMY TEHRANproduction – Iran Minerals Production and trillion rials (about $171.6 million) were several trade delegations from different deskSupply Companyflourishing’ signed a memorandum of traded through 163,766 deals at TSE on countries are also scheduled to visit the understanding with Iran Mine House and a private company for Saturday.Continuing tradeover-the-counter co-op (OTC) market with known Iranexhibition. vital: Germanmanufacturing official cycle, development domestic ECONOMY TEHRAN— Some portion of the reserves of developing six small-scaled gold and copper mines across the ECONOMYThe first TEHRAN—market’s index “Despite fell 2,394the U.S. alsosanctions as Iran FaraGerman Bourse state bordered(IFB), fell by 45 France, BelgiumAccording and Luxembourg. to the organizers, introducing markets and exports, increasing production deskNational Development Fund (NDF) has been country, IRIB reported on Saturday. deskpoints while theagainst second Iran, market’s German index businessmen points and to 1,911 onVisiting Saturday Tehran when at the1.169 head of an economicthe capabilities delegation of Iran’s of home appliance levels, and creation of a field for participation allocated to market stability and also to production flourishing, According to Iranian Mines entrepreneursdropped 6,058 underscore points continuation in the same day.of tradebillion ties with shares chief worth executives 6.82 trillion and representatives rials industry, of German offeringcompanies innovations and of foreign investors are some of the main Iranian industry, mining and trade minister announced on and Mining Industries De- Iran,” anAlso, official IFX, from the mainthe Ministryindex of of Iran’s Economic (about Affairs, $162.3 few million) days ago,were former traded German at IFB. foreign ministerachievements Sigmar inGabriel the home appliance goals of this exhibition. Thursday. velopment and Renovation Transport, Agriculture and Viticulture of Rhineland Palatinate announced small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) Reza Rahmani also put emphasis on the necessity of ex- Organization (IMIDRO), the (MWVLW) told Deutsche Welle on Thursday. can continue trade with Iran despite U.S. sanctions on the panding exports specially under the new condition and said: new mines are going to be de- “We plan to provide German companies, collaborating Islamic Republic. sanctions should be turned into an opportunity for promoting veloped following a program with IranianExports counterparts, with required to information,”bring the backGabriel $47balso sounded upbeatof abouthard opening currencya financial by Mar. 2019 the quality of domestic products andfor revitalization, increasing the activation exports, and official added.As CBI announced on November 10, it will unveil a channelSystem (locallyto continue known trade as NIMA)with Iran will in be the announced face of new soon. U.S. since the central bank has developed and implemented IRNA reported. development of the country’s 1 directiveMWVLW drafted held to a help specialized injecting meeting the foreign on currency investigating earned sanctionsDue to onthe the U.S. Islamic sanctions, Republic. the Belgium-based international substitute systems for it and the messaging system’s The current Iranian calendar yearsmall-scaled (began on mines.March 21) has availablefrom non-oil ways forexports continuing into the trade country’s and financial economic transactions cycle. 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Moody’s But she lead also Bombardier warned of Public Relations Dept. of IRIB A “specialSoon after treatment” Pence spoke, stock, Australia Changsheng said it rosewas joining the maximum the United 5 risksanalyst, to financial said by stability email andthat innovation. she downgraded percentStates on and Thursday Japan in for a partnershipthe sixth consecutive that would session, help despitecountries the in the“My company’s message issenior that whileunsecured the case debt for in digital 2017 Shenzhenthe region Stock develop Exchange infrastructure flagging priorities,risks to investors. a possible Changsheng alternative currency“highlighting is not at universal, that time that we weshould expected investigate continued it couldto China’s not be Beltreached and forRoad. a comment. further,negative seriously, free cash carefully, flow and in creatively,” 2018, in Lagarde contrast to (Source:(Source: Reuters) Reuters) said.guidance.” (Source: (Source: Reuters) CNBC) II NN TT EE RR NN AA TT II OO NN AA LL DD AA II LL YY NOVEMBERNOVEMBER 18,15, 20182018 ANALYSISENERGY & INTERVIEW 5 OPEC’s production profile has changed, Oil market roiled by too much gasoline, complicating negotiations over oil cuts not enough diesel

OPEC and its allies have all but decided to according to OPEC figures, up 110,000 b/d Global oil markets are increasingly over-supplied with light dis- cut oil production in 2019 to shore up what from two years ago. tillates, such as gasoline, while there are not enough middle dis- they see as a weak market ahead. Other gainers beyond Libya and Nigeria tillates, such as diesel, which has opened a big price differential Now comes the hard part: negotiating include the UAE, which has ramped up its between the two fuels. how much to cut, how to allocate quotas, and production by 150,000 b/d from October To keep meeting healthy demand for mid-distillates, refiners are what production level to set as the baseline 2016, and Iraq, which has boosted its pro- processing high volumes of crude and creating a glut of gasoline. for the cuts. Getting all 25 members of the duction by 90,000 b/d, according to the U.S. gasoline prices for delivery in June 2019 are trading just OPEC/non-OPEC coalition -- with their OPEC figures. $7 per barrel above benchmark Brent futures for the same month, competing agendas, domestic considera- Meanwhile, crisis-stricken Venezuela’s compared with a premium of $18 per barrel for low-sulfur distil- tions and geopolitical rivalries -- will not production has plummeted 900,000 b/d late fuel oil. be an easy task. since October 2016, in addition to Iran’s Early in October, the gap in cracking margins was much narrower, The group next meets December 6-7 in fall. Angola is down 160,000 b/d from its with premiums of $14 and $17 per barrel over Brent respectively, but Vienna, and discussions have already begun baseline and Kuwait has dropped 80,000 since then gasoline prices have slumped amid fears of over-supply. on those particulars, delegates say, with b/d, as well. Gasoline prices have been hit by a combination of record refinery talk that between 1 million and 1.4 million Russia’s role processing in the third quarter and flattening consumption from b/d may need to be slashed. With the group identifying a potential U.S. motorists which have left the market carrying record stocks OPEC is a different organization than it market surplus of up to 1.4 million b/d in for the time of year. was in late 2016, the last time it agreed to early 2019, OPEC will need its 10 non-OPEC Diesel prices, on the other hand, have been supported by strong institute output cuts. Some members have partners led by Russia to participate in the demand from the freight, manufacturing and mining sectors as boosted production, others have shrunk. cuts if it wants to balance the market. well as from oil and gas drillers themselves. The Republic of Congo has been added as Russia’s oil output surged to a record Distillate prices are also being supported by the prospect of a member, while Indonesia has left. high of more than 11.4 million b/d in Oc- even higher consumption from the start of 2020 when new pol- A new set of quotas will need to be hashed Falih met with Libya’s National Oil Cor- six independent secondary sources used by tober, according to official data, and many lution regulations on bunker fuels used in the shipping industry out to be reflective of current realities. poration head Mustafa Sanalla on Thurs- OPEC to monitor output -- of which S&P Russian oil companies are eager to ramp up come into force. The current exemptions for Libya and day. The two discussed continuing OPEC’s Global Platts is one -- are underestimating output, raising questions over how much Regulations adopted by the International Maritime Organi- Nigeria may be a place to start. Saudi energy cooperation with non-OPEC producers to their actual level of production for the month, they would be willing to cut. zation will require shipping firms to switch from using heavy fuel minister Khalid al-Falih has suggested that maintain market stability and celebrated which would give them a lower baseline Russian President Vladimir Putin on oil to middle distillates unless they install expensive scrubbers to they may be asked to join in the cuts this time. Libya’s return to “good production levels,” from which they would be expected to cut. Thursday said it was “obvious we need to clean up their sulfur emissions. Libya and Nigeria, both suffering from but did not say whether Sanalla was receptive OPEC’s latest Monthly Oil Market Report cooperate with Saudi Arabia” but did not Gasoline and diesel consumption are driven by different fac- internal disruptions, were not given quotas to joining any output cuts, according to a found that the secondary sources pegged commit to any cuts, adding that he was sat- tors which means that growth rates differ more often than they when the coalition instituted 1.8 million b/d report by the Saudi Press Agency. October output at an average of 32.90 mil- isfied with the current oil price. are the same. in cuts starting January 2017, while Iran Setting a baseline lion b/d. Russia does not require as high a price Gasoline consumption is more weighted towards private was given a cap slightly above its production Ministers have also said the October 2016 That is below the October 2016 bench- to balance its budget, with Saudi Arabia motorists while distillate is geared towards commercial freight level at the time. production baseline may be adjusted to a mark of 33.64 million b/d, when Indone- seen by some analysts as keen to defend a transport, aviation, manufacturing, farming, mining and oil and Production from Libya has risen 580,000 more recent output level. sia’s membership suspension in December price around $80/b. gas production. b/d from the October 2016 baseline on which Given that secondary source assess- 2016, Equatorial Guinea’s reactivation of its “As with all decisions impacting OPEC+, Gasoline is weighted regionally towards the United States and the cuts were based, and Nigerian output has ments of November production levels will membership in May 2017, and the Republic it will boil down to bilateral negotiations Japan while distillate is weighted more towards Europe, Latin risen 120,000 b/d, according to OPEC data. not all be ready when the coalition meets, of Congo’s addition in June this year are between Saudi Arabia and Russia, with the America, Africa, Asia and the Middle East. Iranian production, however, has fallen October looks to be the key month that may factored in. latter being viewed as the most significant As a result, gasoline use tends to be steadier across the business 390,000 b/d, mostly in the past few months, be considered for a baseline, according to The changes are not evenly distributed, obstacle to any future cooperation beyond the cycle while distillate consumption varies much more with the state as customers cut back their purchases in OPEC sources. either. end of this year,” said Mohammad Darwazah, of the economy. advance of US sanctions that went into force As was the case two years ago, some OPEC kingpin Saudi Arabia’s production an analyst with Medley Global Advisors. In a typical expansion, gasoline consumption tends to dominate November 5. countries have begun to grumble that the was 10.64 million b/d in October this year, (Source: Platts) in the early stages while distillate growth takes over as the cycle becomes more mature. If the expansion or contraction is synchronized globally, the impact on distillate demand becomes much more pronounced Unclear Brexit deal could Baghdad and Kurds strike than if it is concentrated in only a few regions. Late-cycle growth in distillate demand during 2017 and 2018 damage UK oil industry deal to resume Kirkuk oil exports has left inventories relatively low while the introduction of new IMO regulations threatens to tighten them even further in 2019 The UK’s draft withdrawal agreement for Iraq says it has reached an initial agree- and 2020. leaving the European Union lacks clarity, ment with Kurdish authorities to restart Co-production which could be damaging to the UK oil exports from the oilfields of Kirkuk, one Like any commodity market, even small imbalances between and gas industry with increased costs for year after flows were halted due to a stand- the production and consumption of individual fuels can have an retaining skilled workers, analysts warn. off between the central government in outsized impact on prices. Earlier this week, the draft Brexit Baghdad and Kurdistan’s semi-auton- But gasoline and distillate are co-products from the same refining divorce deal from the EU was published, omous region. process, so refiners have no option but to cope with the resulting and according to analysts, it contains Asim Jihad, spokesperson for Iraq’s large swings in margins. a lot of uncertainties in many areas. oil ministry, said on Friday the country’s Refiners have some flexibility to change the ratio in which they “It’s bringing even less certainty new Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi’s produce light and middle distillates by altering the slate of crudes than we had before. We don’t know if government had struck a deal with the they process and running their fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) units we will be leaving the customs union Kurdish regional government to export some $8bn over the past year. in max-distillate rather than max-gasoline mode but the flexibility and it’s asking more questions than are movement of people between UK and 50,000 to 100,000 barrels per day (bpd). Analysts hailed the announcement as is quite limited. being answered which I think will be EU and vice versa the impact on the sector “The federal government and the gov- one of the earliest victories for Abdel-Mah- For the most part, the market for individual fuels is made to disturbing for the oil and gas industry,” could be large, especially in an industry ernment of the Kurdish Region of Iraq di, a previous oil minister known for his balance through changes in prices and consumer behavior. David Gibbons Wood, a business and where competition for talent is fierce,” (KRI) reached a preliminary agreement to good relations with Kurdish authorities in Diesel conservation economics lecturer at Robert Gordon Cincotta told The Press and Journal. resume oil flows starting today from the Erbil, as well as President Barham Salih. Rising distillate prices will force the freight transportation sec- University (RGU), told The Press and Oil & Gas UK, the sector’s trade Kirkuk fields through the KRI’s pipeline Rebwar Fatah, researcher at the Lon- tor to focus on improving fuel economy by trimming schedules, Journal. association, welcomed the publication to the Ceyhan port in Turkey,” he told don-based Middle East Consultancy consolidating loads, switching from air freight to ocean shipping, Companies will react quickly once of the draft Brexit deal, but said that it the AFP news agency. Services, described the move as “really and slow steaming. there is clarity regarding the investment would need time to analyze its potential Most of Iraq’s exports come from positive” and “beneficial”. Freight and logistics firms have considerable scope to cut fuel and trading backdrop, but the current impact on the industry. southern fields, but Kirkuk is one of the “This is the beginning of the easing consumption by reducing part loads, minimizing empty backhauls uncertainty is not helping the industry, “Our focus remains on securing the biggest and oldest oilfields in the Middle of tensions between Baghdad and Er- and switching away from air freight, sacrificing delivery speed for according to Wood. best outcome for the UK’s offshore oil East, containing - by some estimates - bil after what happened on October 16, improved fuel economy. Yet, oil and gas is a global sector, not and gas industry. That is, protecting nine billion barrels of recoverable oil. 2017,” he told Al Jazeera, referring to the Shipping companies can also achieve large reductions in fuel just an EU one, so there could be less the offshore industry from future EU Exports have been on hold since Iraqi Iraqi government forces’ takeover of the consumption by making even a small reduction in sailing speed. damage compared to other industries, regulatory changes, minimal friction security units took the lucrative fields Kurdish-held city of Kirkuk. In a period of high fuel prices, shipping companies can trade he noted. between the UK and EU, maintaining a from Kurdish forces in October 2017,1397/ in 4172“It is also the beginning of a longer dia- increased sailing times, smaller schedules and larger fleets (higher According to Fiona Cincotta, a senior strong voice in Europe, protecting energy retaliation for a controversial referendum logue between the two sides,” he said. “It is capital costs) for reduced fuel consumption (lower operating analyst at City Index, the UK North Sea trading and the internal energy market on secession in the region. beneficial for the people of Kurdistan and costs). oil and gas industry will definitely feel and protecting our licence to operate,” The halting of shipments from Kirkuk adds to the stability of Iraq in general.” The growing gap between diesel and gasoline prices will also the cost of keeping skilled EU workers. Oil & Gas UK chief executive Deirdre stopped almost 300,000 bpd flowing out The Kirkuk fields have changed hands accelerate the shift away from diesel towards gasoline for private “Given that Brexit, with or without Michie told The Press and Journal. of Iraq towards Turkey and international several times in recent years. motor cars and fleet vehicles especially in Europe. Theresa May’s deal, looks to restrict (Source: oilprice.com) markets - causing a net revenue loss of (Source: Aljazeera) (Source: Reuters) Invitation For Prequalification N.I.S.O.C Russia wants to steer clear of any OPEC-led First Announcement Permit No.1397/4172 oil production cut: sources Russia wants to stay out of any oil-pro- a barrel in early October to $66 as of level was proposed by Saudi Energy duction cuts being touted by some of its Thursday. Just weeks ago, some trading Minister Khalid al-Falih as the refer- N.I.S.O.C partners in an OPEC-led supply pact, firms were talking of $100 oil. ence point for any cut. TENDER NO. : 01-31-9746000 two high-ranking Russian sources told “I think (oil) production should not Russia’s October level was around Invitation For Prequalification Reuters. be lowered. Yes, we have done this in the 460,000 bpd more than the 10.947 mil- TENDER NO. : 01-31-9746000 Worried by a drop in oil prices due past but this was not the right systematic lion bpd it had initially been bound to National IranianNational South Oilfields Iranian SouthCompany Oilfields intends Company to purchase intends the to following purchase goods the following goods to slowing demand and record supply approach,” a senior Russian government produce under the supply pact agreed from Saudi Arabia, Russia and the United source said. with OPEC and other allies. States, the Organization of the Petroleum “Oil production in Russia has been A small reduction from the October Quantity. Exporting Countries is talking about a on the rise in recent years, by around level would be a “win-win” for Moscow, Description policy U-turn just months after increasing 100,000 barrels per day each year, and the second source said. Alternatively, production. it will continue to do so in future.” Russia may propose not to increase output P/F”COOPER BESSMER”CENTRIFUGAL 59 Items including Russian President Vladimir Putin on Earlier this week, three sources fa- further, instead of a cut, the source said. 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I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y 6 INTERNATIONAL NOVEMBER 18, 2018 NEWS IN BRIEF India to stay Sharp rise in casualty toll of neutral in Indo-Pacific region Afghan security forces since 2015 INTERNATIONAL TEHRAN — As the secu- INTERNATIONAL TEHRAN — Adopting a neutral stance deskrity situation in war-rav- deskin the ongoing rivalry between the United aged Afghanistan deteriorates, the Afghan States and China, India says it will look at its own interest government has revealed the numbers that are in the Indo-Pacific region where the two world powers are both deeply alarming and highly distressing. vying for influence. President Ashraf Ghani, addressing audi- India’s envoy to China Gautam Bambawale made these ence in Johns Hopkins University through a remarks during an interview with state-controlled China video conference, admitted that the casualty Global Television Network. He spoke on various aspects of toll of Afghan security forces was at an all- the Sino-Indian ties including the vexatious border dispute. time high. According to reports, India is clubbing together with “Since 2015, 28,529 of our security forces Australia and Japan to form a group, backed by the U.S., to have lost their lives and become martyrs for counter China’s rise in the Indo-Pacific region. China has our freedom,” he told the audience, a figure dismissed such it as “sea foam”. far higher than anything previously acknowl- “We have improved our relations with big countries and edged by the government. small countries because we believe that we can obtain and “I would like to salute the patriotism of gain from each of these countries of what is required for the Afghan security forces, every single one India’s national development, especially investments and of whom is a volunteer,” Ghani said. “We technology,” he added. have no conscription, nobody is forced, and He said India and China have many things in common and if there was not a patriotic impulse I don’t the only issue that divides them was the boundary dispute. think that people would sacrifice their lives “India and China have similar viewpoints on global issues. for a pay of $200.” We both want to have an open system where the multilateral While he stopped short of giving break- system works,” he said. down of that number, previous government estimates put security force death tolls at Pakistan 5,000 in 2015 and nearly 7,000 in 2016. That means a total of about 16,500 this year and gets ‘big’ last year, about 25 a day or 175 a week — far package from more than Afghan government officials are sion in Kabul as saying this summer’s toll “The National Security Council has asked Trinkot in Uruzgan to name a few. usually willing to confirm. has been worse than ever for Afghan forces. the security and defense agencies to increase According to reports, fighting is raging on China Earlier, the Ministry of Interior Affairs “From the period of May 1 to the most their offensive operations against the enemy in Ghazni’s Malistan and Jaghori districts had also confirmed sharp rise in casualties current data as of October 1, 2018, the aver- in all parts of the country to safeguard peo- despite the Ministry of Defense claiming INTERNATIONAL TEHRAN — As a testament to growing among security forces in the past few weeks age number of casualties the (Afghan forces) ple’s lives,” the NSC deputy spokesman Tariq that reinforcements had been sent there to deskties between Pakistan and China, Prime after Taliban insurgents expanded their at- suffered is the greatest it has ever been during Aryan said. “Currently, our National Security repel the attack. Minister Imran Khan says Pakistan has received a “big” tacks on multiple fronts. like periods,” the report said. and Defense Forces are fighting against the Pertinently, Moscow hosted a landmark package of financial assistance from its all-weather ally, “This year, the Afghan security forces had Alarmed by the revelations, the National enemies of the people in different parts of conference on Afghanistan last week that saw stopping short of revealing the quantum of aid. vast movement across the country, whenever Security Council (NSC) this week asked the the country.” the participation of Taliban representatives Khan made his first official visit to Beijing earlier this the role of security forces increases in war, Afghan forces to up the ante against insur- In recent weeks, Taliban launched its and officials from nearly a dozen countries. month and met the top Chinese leadership. The main agenda it is natural the number of casualties would gents across the country. A spokesman for complex offensives in multiple provinces Many experts have questioned the wisdom of of the visit was to seek funds from Pakistan’s new ally to also increase,” the ministry spokesman Na- the NSC said in a recorded video message across the country – Jaghori, Khogyani and talking to the insurgent group while it con- overcome financial woes. jib Danish said. In a recent report, the U.S. that the decision was made to ensure the Malistan districts in Ghazni; Dasht-e-Archi tinues to carry out deadly offensives across Unlike Saudi Arabia, which has announced a USD 6 bil- Special Inspector General for Afghanistan safety of people and reduce casualties among in Kunduz; Farah city in Farah; Barka and Afghanistan. Dialogue and violence, they lion aid package to Pakistan, Beijing has not revealed the Reconstruction (SIGAR) cited the NATO mis- government forces. Dahan-e-Ghori districts in Baghlan; and say, cannot go together. quantum of its financial aid to Islamabad. Khan said his trip to China has been successful and con- crete results are beginning to show. China has reaffirmed its support to Islamabad to tide over the present financial crisis. How China is helping Iran skirt U.S. sanctions Meanwhile, Pakistan has started policy-level meet- ings with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) over the 1 As one of the remaining signatories of the JCPOA, bailout program to maintain its foreign exchange reserves. along with European Union countries who are exploring op- Pakistan, according to a report, will evolve agreement on tions to circumvent the U.S. sanctions, Beijing wants to keep memorandum of economic and financial policies and then the deal alive. China, believe experts, is in a better position sign of letter of intent to secure a 36-month extended fund compared to other Asian countries as it is not subservient facility loan from IMF. to U.S. interests and is already embroiled in a bitter trade war with Washington. ‘Moscow For all parties of the JCPOA, Iranian crude oil is the main commodity of interest, particularly for Beijing. In 2017, one- talks step third of Iran’s oil was supplied to China, which underlines the significance of oil trade between the two countries. China’s towards commitment to continue importing oil from Iran is very peace’ likely to deal a body blow to U.S. ploy of reducing Iranian oil imports to zero and ‘starving’ the Iranian nation. INTERNATIONAL TEHRAN — The landmark conference Hu Xijin, chief editor of the influential Chinese daily deskin Moscow last week that saw the partici- Global Times, told Tehran Times that there was no pos- pation of Taliban representatives and officials from nearly sibility of Washington reducing the Iranian oil exports to a dozen countries was the “first and positive step” towards zero, “because Washington lacks righteousness to do so, long-lasting peace in war-torn Afghanistan, former Afghan therefore it can’t have the full support of the international President Hamid Karzai said. community”. Speaking to the state-owned Kazakhstan TV, Karzai said To continue oil trade in different currencies other than no representative from the Afghan government had partici- dollar, Iran has been in talks with key allies, including China. pated in direct negotiations between the Taliban and U.S. On September 29, Foreign Minister Javad Zarif said Tehran officials in Qatar. would circumvent sanctions by conducting trade in all cur- He expressed hope that such meetings would break the ice rencies to avoid using the US dollar. “You can use your own with increased usage of its currency in oil trading. If Chi- exports. The goal, according to a statement issued by EU, and help in bringing to end the protracted war in Afghanistan currency. Sell stuff in your own currency, buy stuff in the nese currency manages to replaces the U.S. dollar, it will “is to protect the freedom of other economic operators to that has now stretched into its 18th year. other country’s currency, and at the end of a specific period, be a masterstroke. pursue legitimate business with Iran”. Karzai, who served as the president of Afghanistan for balance it out in a non-dollar currency. It’s quite possible U.S. has been rendered friendless and isolated in its Beijing has expressed its full support to the EU’s proposal more than a decade, has in recent years accused the United and may even be profitable,” quest to tear up the Iran deal and force countries to cut oil to set up a “special payments system” to facilitate trade with States and its allies of imposing the war on Afghanistan and China, which is the largest oil importer in the world with imports from Iran. European Union has already refused Iran and safeguard the Iranian nuclear deal, which experts destroying the country. He has been a strong advocate of around nine million barrels imports every day, has been to back down on the Iran deal, exploring ways to develop believe will significantly reduce reliance on the U.S. dollar dialogue with the Taliban but has often been criticized for making concerted efforts to reshape the global oil market payment channels to facilitate payments related to Iran’s in global oil trade. That will be a game-changer. his pro-Taliban comments. During the Moscow talks on November 9, the Taliban said the withdrawal of foreign forces from Afghanistan was the only way of bringing peace and security to Afghanistan Pakistan PM’s Saudi affair likely to backfire and the region. 1 Pertinently, it was President Hasan Pakistan, which had previously maintained Rouhani of Iran, not King Salman of Saudi a neutral stance on Yemen war, might now Afghanistan Arabia, who first extended an invitation to him. be forced to support the Saudi onslaught among But the faith in his leadership or his vision there, some observers fear. If Khan can for ‘Naya Pakistan’ (new Pakistan) was not ignore a reprehensible crime like killing of most dangerous yet dented. The massive army of his followers Khashoggi because of Saudi petro-dollars, on Twitter ensured that the public opinion, it can be expected that he will support the places or at least the opinion of netizens, was firmly Saudi war crimes in Yemen also, although in favor of his leadership and policies. he has so far resisted doing that. INTERNATIONAL TEHRAN — Afghanistan, Libya and So- As the country’s fiscal deficit inflated to 6.6 While Khan has adopted a strong and deskmalia are the most dangerous places on percent of gross domestic product (GDP) in unwavering stance against the U.S., he seems earth, according to a new map designed for travelers that 2017-2018 financial year, Khan panicked. He to have succumbed to the temptation of being alerts them to risks abroad. boarded the plane to Riyadh again, this time subservient to the Saudi kingdom, for funds. The interactive ‘Travel Risk Map’ for 2019 reveals the to seek funds. To woo the Saudi rulers, Khan That is where he risks losing the goodwill countries where travelers are most likely to have trouble said Riyadh had “always stood with Pakistan he has earned back in Pakistan and in the when it comes to road safety, security and medical matters. in difficult times and the Pakistani govern- international community. The map has been launched by medical and security ment and its people highly acknowledge it.” At a time when the world is saying ‘no’ to specialists International SOS and Control Risks. Speculation had been put to rest. Khan was Saudi Arabia, Khan is part of a tiny minority The map shows that Afghanistan, Libya, Somalia and Syria walking on the footsteps of his predecessor. that is going against the tide. This approach are ranked lowly in each of the three categories, meaning Following his second visit to Riyadh, Saudi will only isolate Pakistan and it has isolated they are the most dangerous. All these countries are battling regime announced $6 billion in financial sup- Riyadh and Washington. war and conflict that have taken heavy toll on people there. port to Islamabad. It corresponded with the Being subservient to Saudi interests also The years of war in Afghanistan has destroyed the in- international outrage over the cold-blooded means that Khan will be forced to toe his frastructure, and taken heavy toll on people’s health due murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi. predecessor’s line on Iran. If that happens, to absence of healthcare facilities. As the war continues, Even as many world leaders boycotted a Saudi Islamabad will again be forced to shelve people still face issues related to safety and security besides investment conference, the so-called ‘Davos the gas pipeline project, which is being health issues. in the desert’, over Khashoggi’s death, Khan described as critical to Pakistan’s energy At the opposite end of the ranking, Norway, Finland and attended the event. requirements. Iceland all were deemed to have a low risk of medical problems, On asked why he attended the conference Khan is walking a tightrope. Wisdom security and road safety issues, meaning they are the safest. when many other world leaders had turned lies in taking informed decisions in the best When looking at health, countries with the highest risk down the invitation, Khan said Pakistan was another two or three months enough foreign policy priority was maintaining good relations interests of Pakistan keeping in view long- of contracting medical issues or disease included the Afri- “desperate” for Saudi loans to shore up the exchange to service our debts or to pay for our with Saudi Arabia despite unprecedented terms goals. In the cricketing terminology, can countries South Sudan, Niger, Ivory Coast and Sierra flailing economy. imports. So we’re desperate at the moment,” outrage over Khashoggi’s murder by Saudi the cricketer-turned-prime minister could Leone. Iraq is also labeled a high-risk country when it comes “Unless we get loans from friendly coun- he was quoted saying by the Middle East Eye. officials or the outcry over Saudi’s horrendous do well by playing the forward defensive shot to health along with Lebanon, Venezuela and North Korea. tries or the IMF, we actually won’t have in Khan conceded that his immediate foreign war crimes in Yemen. rather than the mistimed stroke in the air. II NN TT EE RR NN AA TT II OO NN AA LL DD AA II LL YY NOVEMBER 1818, , 2018 ANALYSIS & INTERVIEW 77

New sanctions against Iran showed Why is U.S. targeting Iran with sanctions and political U.S. irresponsibility: Daryl Kimball charades? TEHRAN (FNA) — Iran has condemned a United Nations reso- suspend Iranian banks was “regrettable,” lution that accuses the Islamic Republic of violating human rights, EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW but necessary to maintain stability in the By Hamid Bayati stressing that the measure’s sponsors are playing a “political charade.” international banking system. This will make The resolution adopted by the UN General Assembly’s Human TEHRAN — Daryl Kimball, executive director it more difficult for other countries, including Rights Committee was approved Thursday in an 85-30, with 68 of the Arms Control Association in Wash- close U.S. allies, to conduct legitimate trade abstentions. 10 states were not present at the voting session. This ington believes the new sanctions against with Iran. This makes the effective functioning means that while it doesn’t have the approval of a majority of the Iran showed U.S. irresponsibility. He adds of the European Union’s SPV mechanism, member states (108), the resolution will probably be approved by the the re-imposition on Nov. 5 of oil-related which is designed to allow legitimate trade 193-member world body when it comes up for voting next month. sanctions on Iran by the Trump adminis- with Iran, all the more important. Speaking ahead of voting on the Canadian draft resolution, Iran’s tration’s compounds President Trump’s If Iran cannot export oil and cannot deputy ambassador to the UN Es’haq Al-e Habib said the countries reckless and irresponsible decision in May work by SWIFT, what means JCPOA for it? sponsoring the measure have done everything in their power to to violate the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, despite I mean if U.S. can impose their will on these “suppress or derail” Iranian people’s “century-long struggle for the acknowledging Iran’s compliance with the two key issues for Iran, is it rational for Iran causes of human rights and democracy.” accord, and reimpose sanctions. stay in JCPOA? What is the EU and Russia As is often the case, the United States and its handful of allies “We strongly encourage all the other par- and China in this regard? are behind this new move. They are also the ones helping the U.S. ties to the JCPOA to continue to meet their A: While the waivers granted for oil sales and to impose its unilateral sanctions against Iran on vague charges. obligations and preserve legitimate trade nuclear cooperation projects detailed by the However, these illegal sanctions and other political charades at with Iran,” Kimball tells the Tehran Times JCPOA will positively contribute to sustaining the UN against Iran have produced a tangled web that often hurt in an exclusive interview. the nuclear deal, the Nov. 5 sanctions will have bankrupt American and Western companies more than Iranian oil Following is the full text of the interview: a negative effect on Iran’s economy and reduce and gas exporters. Given the intemperate and increasingly confron- As announced before, U.S. returned all the sanctions relief envisioned under the deal. tational posture of the United States and its vassals, it is obvious nuclear sanctions against Iran. Do you think in the short-term, the long-term viability of Even with these exemptions, the new The commitment of the remaining parties to the that there is nothing to this than meets the eye: this sanctions is according to U.S. national the deal remains at risk. oil sanctions will deprive Iran of the some JCPOA (EU, China, France, Germany, Russia 1. Iran stands at the center of U.S. ambitions in the Middle East interest in long term? U.S. exempt 8 countries temporary of the sanctions relief promised under the and the United Kingdom) and to developing and Eurasia. With its growing influence, Iran is the crucial link in A: The re-imposition on Nov. 5 of oil-re- from importing of Iran’s oil. Do you think original terms of the JCPOA back in 2015. options to sustain legitimate trade with Iran the formation of a new Asian energy security grid by China and lated sanctions on Iran by the Trump admin- these countries can replace another resources That said, we do not expect that the renewed sends an important message of political sup- Russia. That explains why Washington and Arab vassals are des- istration’s compounds President Trump’s instead of oil of Iran? oil sanctions will change Iran’s commitment port, but it will not make up for revenue lost perate to keep Iran out of any transnational oil and gas pipeline reckless and irresponsible decision in May A: The Trump administration did not re- to the JCPOA in the short-term. due to the U.S. sanctions. deal, project or equation. to violate the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, despite alize its goal of pushing Iran’s oil exports to The Head of the U.S. Treasury Steven We strongly encourage all the other par- 2. Iran has the largest combined oil and gas reserves in the world acknowledging Iran’s compliance with the “zero,” or as close to zero as possible, ahead Mnuchin has announced that Washington ties to the JCPOA to continue to meet their after Russia, and it refuses to be a U.S. vassal. Its growing influence accord, and reimpose sanctions. It is another of the Nov. 5 deadline and issued waivers wants the world-wide payment network to obligations and preserve legitimate trade on the Western front is more to do with America’s support for cor- serious blow to the Trump administration’s that allow states to continue purchases, a cut off its services to the entities that were with Iran. The international community must rupt and hated regimes and their ill-fated wars on Afghanistan, already low credibility on nuclear nonpro- tangible benefit for Iran. affected by Iran sanctions and warned that fulfill UN Security Council Resolution 2231, Syria and Yemen than it has to do with any active Iranian hostility, liferation matters. The effect of the exemptions to eight coun- otherwise SWIFT might be sanctioned as which endorsed the nuclear deal and called threat or intervention. Trump administration’s so-called “max- tries to continue to import oil from Iran is, well. Can U.S. do it? upon all states to support it, until such time 3. On the Eastern front, it is geopolitical circumstances that dictate imum pressure” policy is not a viable strate- however, not yet clear, in part because the A: SWIFT is not obligated to comply with as the United States comes back into com- Iran’s geo-strategic importance. The rapidly emerging economies gy for replacing or augmenting the JCPOA. details of those waivers, including the amount the U.S. request, but announced Nov. 5 it pliance with the agreement and new talks of China and others and their growing energy needs in a world with Although the new oil sanctions are unlikely of oil purchases that would be allowed without would again disconnect some Iranian banks can begin on win-win approaches to extend finite and depleting energy reserves have been the forcing house to change Iran’s commitment to the JCPOA sanctions, have not been spelled out. from its system. SWIFT said its decision to and build upon key elements of the JCPOA. for a new alliance of oil exporting and importing nations in Central and Eastern Asia. 4. China and other Asian giants need to secure supplies of oil and Decoding Macron’s Remarks: Is France really a U.S. ally? gas from Iran. The most significant development is the decision by the Trump administration to give sanctions wavers to China, India, 1 The next point here is that unlike Macron’s claim, South Korea, Japan, and some European countries to continue to France is exactly a vassal state, and not an ally to the Unit- purchase Iran’s oil which cannot be replaced by other producers. ed States! It’s well remembered that in 2017, when Trump 5. As regional powers strengthen ties in this key energy market, announced his four conditions for remaining in the nuclear they are also looking to China, and away from the West. Washington deal with Iran, the French authorities, despite being aware is desperate to stop this. The problem is Washington cannot replace of the illegality of the White House’s action, decided to co- Iran in the energy market in this part of the world so easily. operate with the United States. 6. The South Pars gas field – the largest in the world – is shared by Subsequently, the French played an important role in Iran and Qatar. They play a key role in global gas supply security as encouraging German officials to change the Joint Compre- well, which means just like its oil exports, Iran’s natural gas supply hensive Plan of Action. The French continued to play on the cannot be replaced. US ground even after Trump withdraw from the JCPOA. 7. Washington is counting on its allies Saudi Arabia and Israel The French, commanded by Mike Pompeo, the secretary of to sabotage Iran’s role as a reliable energy supplier and security state of the Trump government, repeatedly questioned Iran’s provider. Its unilateral sanctions and political charades at the UN missile and defensive capability as an essential requirement are specifically designed to isolate Iran, curb energ investment in for cooperation with Iran, and, secretly and openly, insisted the country and destroy its oil and gas infrastructures and stop it on this appeal. As we can see, Emanuel Macron and other from being a reliable energy hub connected to the Caspian Sea, the European authorities have practically compromised with Black Sea, the Persian Gulf and the Mediterranean Sea through Trump, instead of resisting his irrational demands. In other pipelines and sea routes. words, Macron has accelerated the project of humiliation Considering the above, understanding the real reasons behind of the French nation by the United States. Undoubtedly, the sinister sanctions regime and baseless accusations against Iran Macron’s recent position against Trump will be met with regarding human rights can help us understand better why the intense reactions inside France. American interventionists and cohorts continue increasing hos- Existing documents indicate that French politicians have tilities towards Tehran, why they refuse to end their illegal wars on turned into the U.S. “vassal state”, contrary to the claims of Iran’s allies in Syria and Iraq, and why they push the region into their inexperienced President. Of course, this is not just about of Nicolas Sarkozy and François Hollande, we saw the direct the decline of France international credibility, a trend which chaos. Yet a look at their failures and defeats in the last 4 decades Emanuel Macron’s presidency. Even during the presidency play of the Elysees Palace on the White House ground, and seems to be continued and even intensified in the future. displays that they will eventually be forced to acknowledge defeat.

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President Donald Trump, in which he said soldiers Tender descriptions: should respond with force to migrants throwing Registration No. Estimated stones, to justify opening fire on the supporters Tender No. through national value The Tender holder electronic tendering of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria. How would /Indent No. you react to that? system (Rial/Euro) TenderNo.PFP/PH 17-18/97/001 A: I have never been more embarrassed as a 15,834,000,000 National Iranian Drilling Company 3181430 RIAL Nigerian. In the purported video of Trump, he was Indent No:9722002 talking about Mexican immigrants trying to cross into the U.S. illegally and he later backtracked  Qualitative evaluation of tenderers on it. The Nigerian Army has no justification Method whatsoever to shoot at and kill unarmed pro- £ Based on minimum scoring ( 60) made in award criterion reflected in the tenderers pre-qualification forms. testors simply because they belong to a Muslim sect different from that of the President. There  Purchasing & Submitting can be no justification to it whatsoever. The distribution of the documents will be started one day after the publishing of second Contrary to the claims of Nigerian author- advertisement and ended on the following tenth day thereof. ities, Amnesty International said the protestors A) Hall No.:316, 3thfloor, Drilling Projects Foreign Procurement Dept. National Iranian Drilling Company, Airport square, Ahwaz, IRAN 061-34146284 were unarmed, calling on the U.S. and Nigerian Distribution Place B) jomhouri street , yaghma alley nioc 8th building floor no : 04 room no 428 – governments to abide by international human Tender Document Tehran –Iran 021-66700249 rights law. Do you think the international com- Distribution by Company  Submitting one original Bank Fund Receipt in the amount of 510,000 munity needs to put more pressure on Buhari Iranian Rials under account number 4001114004020491 in name of “NIDC government? in Nigeria? and #BokoHaram terrorism. Whatever the ISIS Submitting Incomes Centralized Fund” issued by I.R. of Iran Central Bank.( Shaba No.;IR Method 520100004001114004020491 ) A: Yes but whether it will yield any results A: Nigerian politicians, especially those from barbarians believed in these bloodthirsty savages  Submitting format Request for the purpose of receiving Tender different from what we have witnessed in the Northern extraction, view Shia Islam as a threat also believed in it. They are one and the same. Documents. last three years is another thing entirely. to the majority Sunni Islam. This isn’t peculiar to Every year the Islamic Movement in Nigeria Closing date .Days after the last time of Purchasing 14  Sheikh Ibraheem Zakzaky is still in prison Documents Receiving Nigeria. Globally, Shia Muslims are not generally under the leadership of Sheikh Ibraheem Zakzaky st Method Hall No. 107, 1 floor, Tender Committee, Operation building, National despite a 2016 High Court ruling ordering his viewed positively. In Nigeria, they have been ac- uses the occasion of the Birthday Anniversary of Address Iranian Drilling Company, Airport square, Ahwaz, IRAN. unconditional release. On what grounds is the cused of not recognizing the Nigerian state and Prophet Muhammad (sa) to mark #UnityWeek. Tel: +98-61-34148580 +98-61-34148569 Nigerian government justifying his continued of trying to run a parallel government. There is A week dedicated to enhance and strengthen the  incarceration? also the fear of Sunni Muslim youth in Nigeria bond of Islamic brotherhood among all Muslims. Tender Guarantee A: The three arms of the Nigerian government being converted to Shia Islam. But we all know that bloodthirsty Wahhabi Value of guarantee 792,000,000 Rial / 16,322 Euro distrust each other, go against each other and have We all know their history and conflicts over the barbarians are against the celebration of the Bank guarantees or guarantees issued by non-bank institutions that obtain activity license from the central bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran. worked over the years to sabotage any semblance years. This escalation of hostilities is as a result Birthday Anniversary of Prophet Muhammad Type of guarantee Submitting one original Bank Fund Receipt under account number 4001114006376636 in name of synergy between each other. The executive of the emergence of a Sunni bigot as Governor of (sa). Though the same savages celebrate the Birth of “NIDC saving account” by the central bank of Islamic Republic of Iran. ( Saba No.;IR350100004001114006376636 ) government justifies Zakzaky’s continuous in- Kaduna State the umbrella body of followers of ter- Anniversary of Saudi Arabia! 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New research finds a worrying trend in the incidence of heart performed in 6 months attacks in recent decades. The results indicate that young women are more likely than young men to need hospitalization for heart HEALTH TEHRAN — An offi- attacks, as well as to develop other cardiometabolic conditions. deskcial with the Ministry of More and more young women develop heart disease, and Health has said that 66 heart transplants doctors should pay more attention to women, say the authors were carried out in the country during the of a new study. first half of the current Iranian calendar Cardiovascular disease — an umbrella term that covers year (started March 21). different types of conditions that affect the heart or blood Mahdi Shadnoush, head of the ministry’s vessels, including coronary heart disease, stroke, congenital management center for transplantation and heart defects, and peripheral artery disease causes about 1 in special diseases, added that the transplants 3 deaths in the United States. were carried out in six centers in Tehran and four centers in other cities, Fars news agency reported on Wednesday. Over the last year (March 2017 - March 2018), he added, 144 heart transplants were carried out in Iran, and 119 transplants were conducted in its preceding year. In the current year’s first six months, he noted, 90 percent of hearts that were con- sidered as suitable were transplanted and only 9.5 percent of the suitable hearts were wasted, while the wastage rate of suitable hearts stood at 20 percent over the past two years, said Shadnoush. In general, he added, among the patients who needed heart transplant, 67.8 percent are on the waiting list, 12.7 percent have died before receiving the transplant and 19.5 percent have already received the transplant. Also, cardiovascular disease accounts for al- “Currently, in Iran, 561 people are on most 836,546 deaths each year, making it the “leading killer of the heart transplant waiting list and 116 of In the current year’s first six months, 90 percent of hearts that both women and men” in the U.S. them are under 18,” he said. However, there are sex differences in the prevalence of “We expect the universities of medical were considered as suitable were transplanted and only 9.5 some cardiovascular events, such as coronary heart dis- sciences to have their transplant centers percent of the suitable hearts were wasted, while the wastage rate ease — a cardiovascular condition that can ultimately lead operating on a 24-hour basis all year to heart attacks. long,” he added. of suitable hearts stood at 20 percent over the past two years. An established body of research has shown that coronary heart disease is more prevalent among men at any age, which may have led to the common perception that “heart disease is ‘Neighboring countries, potential market for Iranian pharmaceuticals’ a man’s disease.” However, more recent studies have started to point out an HEALTH TEHRAN — Neighboring countries like “In the current period that we are under sanctions, Brazil “alarming” trend, which is a steady increase in the number of deskIraq, Afghanistan, Oman and Syria are is also among our target markets and we hope to open our young women who die of coronary heart disease. Iran’s priorities as target markets of its pharmaceutical first round of trade and technology negotiations with them Now, new research, presented at the American Heart As- products and medical equipment, said the deputy health in two weeks; the second round of talks is expected to take sociation’s Scientific Sessions meeting in Chicago and sub- minister for international affairs. place around February,” he further noted. sequently published in the journal Circulation, adds to the Mohsen Asadi Lari added that using these potential mar- Concerning collaborations with Japan, he said there has mounting evidence that heart attacks are increasingly common kets; however, requires the hard work of local producers, been some negotiations but there is still a long way to go. among young women. IRNA reported on Saturday. According to a report provided by Iran’s Food and Drug Dr. Sameer Arora, a cardiology fellow at the University of “The Commonwealth of Independent States are also Administration, Iran has exported some $120 million worth North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, is the lead among the key markets that we aim for,” he said. of pharmaceuticals and raw materials last year which indicate author of the study. According to Asadi Lari, Yelzhan Birtanov, Kazakh Health a 70 percent year-on-year increase. Heart attacks no longer an old man’s disease Minister has named Iran as its leading partner in business of The report stated that chemotherapy medications and Dr. Arora and colleagues examined data on almost 29,000 drugs and medical equipment and aims to visit the country soon. high tech medicines exports account for the greatest share people aged 35–74 years old who doctors admitted to hospital “Some south-east Asian countries such as Indonesia of the country’s foreign earning in this sector. for acute myocardial infarction between 1995 and 2014. have also expressed their readiness to collaborate with us Russia, Iraq, Syria, Afghanistan, Ukraine, and Azerbai- The researchers found that the proportion of young pa- in drugs and medical equipment sector, but no decision has jan are the main export destinations of the home-grown tients who doctors admitted to the hospital for a heart attack been made yet”, said Asadi Lari. pharmaceuticals. “steadily increased, from 27 [percent] in 1995–1999 to 32 [percent] in 2010–2014.” The study also found that this increase was even more Natural antibiotic strips bacteria of WADA publishes 2019 List of substantial in women. Namely, 21 percent of the heart attack hospital admissions were of young women at the beginning of their defenses Prohibited Substances and Methods the study, but this proportion jumped to 31 percent by the end. Additionally, the research revealed that young women were less likely than young men to receive cardiovascular treatments, such as antiplatelet drugs, beta blockers, coronary angiography, or coronary revascularization. Finally, young women were at a higher risk of hyperten- sion, diabetes, and chronic kidney disease compared with young men. The study’s lead author comments on the findings, saying, “Cardiac disease is sometimes considered an old man’s dis- ease, but the trajectory of heart “The number attacks among young people is one killer of going the wrong way [...] It’s women is actually going up for young women.” not breast “This is concerning,” con- cancer or tinues Dr. Arora. “It tells us we uterine cancer; need to focus more attention on this population.” the number New research finds that an insect-derived the recent study, saying, “Despite huge The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) the status of a substance or method, it is A ‘wake-up call to one killer of antibiotic can destroy the protective mem- efforts from academic researchers and published the 2019 List of Prohibited important that they contact their respective male physicians’ brane of some of the most prevalent drug-re- pharmaceutical companies, it has prov- Substances and Methods (List); the Anti-Doping Organization (International Dr. Arora explains why car- women is sistant bacteria. This could pave the way for en very difficult to identify effective new 2019 Summary of Major Modifications Federation or National Anti-Doping Or- diologists and other healthcare heart disease a new class of antibiotics that could help bacterial targets for antibiotic discovery.” and Explanatory Notes; and the 2019 ganization) for advice. professionals need to pay more and, until we tackle the current drug resistance crisis. “One of the major challenges is identi- Monitoring Program. The List’s annual revision process is attention to women’s cardio- In the United States, antibiotic resist- fying new mechanisms of antibiotic action The List, which was approved by WA- led by WADA, beginning with an initial vascular health. pay attention ance causes over 2 million illnesses and against dangerous Gram-negative bacteria.” DA’s Executive Committee (ExCo) on 20 meeting in January and concluding with “Traditionally, coronary ar- to this, these 23,000 deaths each year. As Robinson and colleagues explain in September 2018, comes into force on 1 the publication of the List by 1 October. tery disease is seen as a man’s The World Health Organization their paper, an asymmetric outer mem- January 2019. This is an extensive consultation pro- disease, so women who come kinds of figures (WHO) surveyed half a million people brane protects Gram-negative bacteria. The List, which is one of six Interna- cess that includes WADA’s List Expert to the emergency department are going to and found that the five most common This double layer is made up of lipopoly- tional Standards that are mandatory for Group gathering information, circulating with chest pain might not be keep coming drug-resistant bacteria are: saccharide (LPS) molecules on the outside all Signatories of the World Anti-Doping a draft List among stakeholders, taking seen as high-risk,” he says. * Escherichia coli and membrane glycerophospholipids in Code (Code), designates what substances their submissions into consideration and “Also, the presentation of up.” * Klebsiella pneumoniae the inner layer. and methods are prohibited both in- and revising the draft, followed by review by heart attack is different in men * Staphylococcus aureus The researchers used a model of E. out-of-competition, and which substances the Agency’s Health, Medical and Research and women. Women are more likely to present with atypical * Streptococcus pneumoniae coli and in vitro binding studies to test are banned in particular sports. (HMR) Committee. symptoms compared to men, and their heart attack is more * Salmonella whether the antibiotic thanatin can bind WADA Director General Olivier Niggli The HMR Committee then makes its likely to be missed.” With the exception of S. pneumoniae, all to certain proteins called “Lpt proteins,” said: “WADA is pleased to announce the recommendation to the WADA ExCo, Dr. Ileana L. Piña, a cardiologist and professor of medicine the above are Gram-negative bacteria. The which create a bridge from the inner mem- publication of the 2019 Prohibited List. Up- which approves the List during its Sep- and epidemiology at the Montefiore Medical Center in New name comes from Hans Christian Gram, a brane to the outer membrane of the double dated annually, it is one of the cornerstones tember meeting. York City, also chimes in on the findings. physician who developed the Gram test. This layer that protects Gram-negative bacteria. of the global anti-doping program. Every For a substance or method to be added She says that the results are “another wake-up call to is a chemical stain test that divides bacteria This bridge is then used to transport year, we review the List in consultation with to the List, it must be determined that it physicians, especially male physicians” to take better care of into Gram-positive and Gram-negative. LPS molecules to the outer side of the a wide range of stakeholders. It is vital that meets two of the following three criteria: women’s heart health. Finding new ways of destroying membrane, creating a defensive barrier. we stay ahead of those that endeavor to 1. It has the potential to enhance or “The number one killer of women is not breast cancer or Gram-negative bacteria is a major chal- Laboratory analyses found that thanatin cheat the system so in reviewing the List, enhances sport performance uterine cancer; the number one killer of women is heart disease lenge, with some important implications blocks the interactions between proteins experts review sources such as scientific 2. It represents an actual or potential [...] And, until we pay attention to this, these kinds of figures for the growing public health crisis that is that are required to form the bridge. This and medical research, trends, and intel- health risk to the athletes are going to keep coming up.” antimicrobial resistance. means that LPS molecules cannot reach ligence gathered from law enforcement 3. It violates the spirit of sport Dr. Ileana L. Piña New research may have found a way to their destination, preventing the entire and pharmaceutical companies.” It should be noted that for athletes who Dr. Piña, who was not involved in the research, says that penetrate these bacteria’s defenses. Scientists protective asymmetric outer membrane The List is released three months ahead have a legitimate medical reason for using traditional gender roles, which continue to prevail, may stop at the University of Zurich (UZH) in Switzer- from forming. Without its defenses, the of it taking effect so that athletes and their a prohibited substance or method that is on women from looking after their health. land found that thanatin, a naturally occurring bacterium succumbs to the antibiotic. entourage can acquaint themselves with the List, they may be accommodated if they “It’s hard when a woman is working two jobs and taking antibiotic produced by an insect called the “These results,” say the authors, “high- any modifications. Ultimately, athletes are meet the criteria outlined in the International care of the family, too,” Dr. Piña says. spined soldier bug, can attack the external light a new paradigm for an antibiotic action, responsible for the substances in their body Standard for Therapeutic Use Exemptions “[Women will] do anything for their families, but they membranes of Gram-negative bacteria. targeting a dynamic network of protein-pro- and the methods on the List; and, athlete (ISTUE). The TUE process has overwhelming often leave themselves for last. We need to teach women to Stopping bacteria’s self-defense tein interactions required for assembly of entourage are also liable for anti-doping acceptance from athletes, physicians and change their health attitude and take care of themselves,” mechanisms the Lpt complex in E. coli.” rule violations if determined to be complicit. anti-doping stakeholders worldwide. she warns. Robinson explains the motivation for (Source: medical news today) Consequently, if there is any doubt as to (Source: WADA) (Source: medical news today) I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y 10 HERITAGE & TOURISM NOVEMBER 18, 2018

Iron Age tomb discovered Evidence may push back history in Iran of Tehran by 6,600 years HERITAGE TEHRAN — Recent archeological deskstudies has shed new light on the history of Tehran that may go down in time some 6,600 years more than previously thought, ISNA reported on Saturday. The first finding came in 2014 when a mysterious skeleton of a woman was unearthed in Molavi Street, south of the Iranian capital. Initial surveys on the skeleton, which dates back to the 5th millennium BC, suggested that Tehran may date back to 7000 years ago but the assumption was later ruled out by saying that she was only a passenger not a resident. The second finding, according to archaeologist Remains of an Iron-Age tomb in Germi, northwest Iran Qadir Afrovand, comes from pieces of pottery which in 2014 were excavated beneath a shop in Tehran HERITAGE TEHRAN — Iranian researchers have dis- grand bazaar. deskcovered an Iron Age tomb in Germi county, “A few days ago, Afrovand stated that the history northwest Ardebil province. of residence in Tehran dates back to 7,000 years “The tomb dates a time between 2500 to 3000 years ago and ago rather than previously thought of 400 years,” it belongs to a child who was between 5 and 7 years old,” CHTN the report said. quoted Nader Fallahi, the provincial tourism chief, as saying Majority of native archaeologists were used to on Saturday. associate earliest settlements in Tehran with the time The tomb was unearthed in a survey which probes the history of Safavids who ruled the country from 1501–1736. of settlements in Yel Suyi, a ruined site majority of which is as- In 2015, experts reconstructed the face of the sociated with the early Islamic era, the official added. 7,000-year-old remains to reveal Tehran’s oldest known resident for the first time. Researchers scanned specific points on the wom- an’s skull as well as using data from modern faces Basement of a shop in Tehran grand bazaar where pieces of prehistorical pottery were unearthed in 2014. Police seize historical relics to generate the likeness, which one expert believes is 95 percent accurate. in northern Iran According to their reconstruction, she had a strong rounded chin, large lips and black hair. According to Encyclopedia Britannica, the enig- matic evidence of human presence on the Iranian plateau as early as Lower Paleolithic times comes from a surface found in the Bakhtaran valley. The first well-documented evidence of human habitation is in deposits from several excavated cave and rock-shelter sites, located mainly in the Zagros Mountains of western Iran and dated to Middle Pale- olithic or Mousterian times (c. 100,000 BC). There is every reason to assume, however, that Pottery fragments were excavated in downtown Tehran future excavations will reveal Lower Paleolithic hab- 7,000-year-old human remains were found in central in 2014 itation in Iran. Tehran in 2014 Tehran, Sofia discuss ways to

File photo depicts ancient Iranian relics deepen tourism ties TOURISM TEHRAN — Iranian Vice Pres- Iotova said that there is a lot of untapped potential desk HERITAGE TEHRAN — Iranian authorities have recently ident Ali-Asghar Mounesan has in the relations between Bulgaria and the Islamic deskconfiscated 10 historical objects from five un- discussed ways with his Bulgarian counterpart Iliana Republic of Iran. authorized diggers in Behshahr, northern Mazandaran province, Iotova to expand tourism ties. She also said that to increase a tourist flow be- CHTN reported on Saturday. The visiting Iranian official on Friday proposed tween the two countries, infrastructure and transport “Of the recovered objects nine are considered as historical and exchange of experience in the arenas of traveling, connections need to be improved. one dates from the Islamic era… some of the objects date back to cultural heritage and traditional crafts, the Bulgarian The officials agreed that a 1967 cultural agreement the Iron Age and authenticity of them have been confirmed by News Agency (BTA) reported. between Bulgaria and Iran to be extended for a new experts,” Seifollah Farzaneh, the provincial tourism chief, said. Mounesan, who also presides over Iran’s Cultural three-year period. The relics include a brass bowl, silver cup and bronze objects, Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization, Some six million foreign travelers visited Iran the official added. welcomed Iotova’s proposal for setting up tourist in the first half of the current Iranian calendar year The five illegal diggers were detained in this regard and sur- routes between the two countries in which the two (started March 21), according to data compiled by rendered to judicial system for further investigation. ancient capitals are involved. the CHHTO. “These routes can include the Western Balkan The number shows 51 percent year-on-year Iranian Vice President Ali-Asghar Mounesan (R) presents a gift to his Bul- countries, with Bulgaria as a center of this cooper- growth in comparison with the same period ROUND THE GLOBE garian counterpart Iliana Iotova during a visit to Sofia, November 16, 2018. ation,” Iotova said. last year. Colonial City of Santo Domingo The best and worst times to travel for Thanksgiving The 2018 holiday weekend will see the highest According to INRIX, which is a global travel day,” Hall said. any needed maintenance before heading out, Thanksgiving travel volume in more than a company that provides internet services INRIX predicts drivers will experience the as they may face icy road conditions. dozen years. and mobile applications pertaining to road greatest amount of congestion Thanksgiving “Oil changes, fluid level checks, battery First permanent establishment of the " New World " and “Consumers have a lot to be thankful for traffic and driver services, the busiest days week during the early evenings as holiday tests and tire inspections go a long way toward capital of the West Indies, the Colonial City of Santo Domingo this holiday season: higher wages, more dis- on the roads will vary by city, with traffic travelers mix with commuters. In most cases, reducing the chances of a breakdown. For – the only one of the 15th century in the Americas – was the posable income and rising levels of household starting as early as Monday afternoon in the best days to travel will be on Thanksgiving those who may be driving in cold weather place of departure for the spread of European culture and wealth,” said Bill Sutherland, AAA Travel Houston, for example. Drivers should also Day, Friday or Saturday. this Thanksgiving, check weather reports the conquest of the continent. senior vice president. “This is translating expect increased travel times on the Sun- “The roads will be less crowded at night, regularly and delay trips when especially bad From its port conquerors such as Ponce de Leon, Juan de into more travelers kicking off the holiday day after Thanksgiving as most holiday but travelers should be aware of the dangers weather is expected,” Hall said. Esquivel, Herman Cortes, Vasco Nunez de Balboa, Alonso season with a Thanksgiving getaway, building travelers will be making their way home of driving drowsy,” Hall said. Once motorists hit the road, they can on a positive year for the travel industry.” after the long weekend. AAA recommends driving when you would expect to pay the highest Thanksgiving gas AAA projects 54.3 million Americans will “For the nearly 4.3 million people who will normally be awake, get plenty of rest before prices in four years, with a national average journey 50 miles or more away from home be traveling by plane, an analysis of AAA’s setting out on a road trip and schedule breaks of $2.79 as of Nov. 1, which is 31 cents more this Thanksgiving; that’s 2.5 million more flight booking data from the last three years every two hours or 100 miles to remain alert. than a year ago. people than last year. revealed that the Tuesday and Wednesday “AAA expects to rescue nearly 360,000 “Motorists have become accustomed to “The majority of travelers – 48.5 million prior to Thanksgiving are usually the most motorists at the roadside this Thanksgiving, this year’s more expensive gas prices and – will hit the road this Thanksgiving, nearly popular air travel days and have the highest with dead batteries, lockouts and flat tires the won’t let higher fuel costs deter them from 5 percent more than last year,” said Julie average price per roundtrip ticket. Meanwhile, leading reasons for car trouble,” Hall said. taking Thanksgiving road trips,” said AAA Hall, AAA National Office public relations Thanksgiving Day consistently has the lowest AAA recommends motorists take their gas price expert Jeanette Casselano. manager. average price per ticket and is the lightest vehicle to a trusted repair facility to perform (Source: AccuWeather) 5 packing tips for lighter holiday travel de Ojeda and many others departed in search of new lands. By Justin Sablich a founder of Getting Stamped, a travel blog he started with destination or off to the snow-capped mountains.” Located at the mouth of the Ozama, on the south coast of his partner, Hannah. Shoes are often a major space-drain, so it helps to decide Hispaniola Island, the Colonial City of Santo Domingo is the If you’ve traveled anywhere with your significant other, there’s The Tom Bihn Clear Quarter Packing Cube ($32 at tombihn. in advance what you’ll actually need on your trip, rather core from which Santo Domingo de Guzman, capital of the a good chance you’ve run into some luggage-related stress com) is made in Seattle from ripstop nylon with a clear side than planning for every possible scenario. Dominican Republic, was founded. along the way. Maybe you over-packed your one checked made from urethane (rather than PVC). Extend the life of your clothing Originally established on the east side of the Ozama in bag and had to scramble at the counter to stuff the extra Consider a new bag There are a few small items to include in your bag that 1496, it was founded by Bartholomew Columbus in 1498, by weight into your carry-on. If you want to fight less on your If avoiding checked luggage is your goal, you may want can help you get multiple wears out of your clothing. Start order of the Catholic kings. holiday trips, the key is to pack less. to house your new packing cubes in a new piece of carry-on with packing a spot-cleaning pen, said Megan Jerrard, who In 1502, the Governor Nicolas de Ovando transferred its “You need less than you think,” said Kit Dillon, an editor luggage. writes about her travels with her husband, Mike, at Mapping institutions to the west bank and decided to provide the city at Wirecutter, the New York Times company that reviews For most travelers, Dillon recommends the Travelpro Megan. She also suggested traveling with a rubber stopper, with a grid pattern from the Grand Place (Plaza Mayor). This products. “Your bag is lighter, you aren’t as preoccupied Platinum Magna 2 ($184 at amazon.com) for its balance a little bit of washing liquid and a line to hang-dry clothes. checkerboard layout later became a reference for almost all with keeping track of everything, and it’s easier to simply of size, price and reliability. Frequent travelers may also Share your tech the town planners of the New World. enjoy the present moment.” want to upgrade to the Briggs & Riley Baseline Domestic The idea of not bringing your own cellphone is probably City of « firsts », Santo Domngo was the headquarters for Some more tips for making it through the holiday travel Carry-On ($569–$599 at macys.com), which carries extra too traumatic to ponder for more than a few seconds, so we the first institutions in the Americas : Saint Mary of the Incar- season with your sanity in the bag. features, including expandable room. Both fit most standard won’t go there. But you might want to consider consolidating nation Cathedral, Saint Francois Monastery, Saint Thomas Packing cubes are a must overhead size regulations, Dillon said. other devices, like laptops, chargers and cameras. Dillon Aquinas University, Nicholas de Bari Hospital, and the Casa If you’re unfamiliar, packing cubes are zip-up fabric con- Consider a smarter wardrobe suggests investing in a plug-in USB hub, such as the Sabrent de Contratacion. It is also the first fortified city (fortress of tainers, typically rectangular, which can help you better “Lay out your daily outfits and only bring what you re- 4-Port USB 3.0 Hub ($10 at amazon.com) that allows you Santo Domingo and its Torre del Homenaje) and the first organize the contents of your luggage by compressing your ally need, and bring pieces that can make several outfits,” to charge multiple devices at once. You’ll save on space and headquarters of Spanish power in the New World. clothes as you pack them. Lukaszewicz said. “Always pack layers and pieces you can make your airport experience a little easier. (Source: UNESCO) “We swear by our packing cubes,” said Adam Lukaszewicz, easily mix and match no matter if you’re traveling to a tropical (Source: The Seattle Times) I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y NOVEMBER 18, 2018 SCIENCE 11

Overflowing crater lakes carved Chinese fusion reactor gets 6 times hotter than the sun, team says canyons across Mars: new research Scientists around the world have been trying for decades to rec- reate the unfathomable power of the sun here on Earth, and a Today, most of the water on Mars is locked tens to hundreds of kilometers long and team in China has managed to best our local star. Not for very away in frozen ice caps. But billions of years several kilometers wide carved by water long, though. The team operating the Experimental Advanced ago it flowed freely across the surface, forming flowing from the ancient lakes. Superconducting Tokamak (EAST) managed to heat the reac- rushing rivers that emptied into craters, The crater rims tor’s internal plasma to 100 million degrees Celsius (212 million forming lakes and seas. New research has Using high-resolution photos taken Fahrenheit). That’s six times hotter than the sun, but it doesn’t found evidence that sometimes the lakes by NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter have any net power generation. would take on so much water that they satellite, the researchers examined the overflowed and burst from the sides of topography of the outlets and the crater their basins, creating catastrophic floods rims and found a correlation between the that carved canyons very rapidly, perhaps size of the outlet and the volume of water in a matter of weeks. expected to be released during a large flooding Jezero crater is a paleolake and potential event. If the outlet had instead been gradually landing site for NASA’s Mars 2020 rover whittled away over time, the relationship mission to look for past life. The outlet canyon between water volume and outlet size likely carved by overflow flooding is visible in the wouldn’t hold, Goudge said. upper right side of the crater. Ancient rivers In total, the researchers examined 24 role in shaping the landscape of Mars and we think this style of catastrophic overflow carved the inlets on the right side of the crater. paleolakes and their outlet canyons across the other worlds without plate tectonics, said flooding and rapid incision of outlet canyons Today, most of the water on Mars is locked Red Planet. One of the paleolakes examined lead author Tim Goudge, a postdoctoral was probably quite important on early Mars’ away in frozen ice caps. But billions of years in the study, Jezero Crater, is a potential researcher at the UT Jackson School of surface.” ago it flowed freely across the surface, forming landing site for NASA’s Mars 2020 rover In stars, hydrogen fuses into helium, and eventually into Geosciences who will be starting as an From studying rock formations from rushing rivers that emptied into craters, mission to look for signs of past life. Goudge heavier elements. The fusion process releases large amounts assistant professor at the school in 2019. satellite images, scientists know that forming lakes and seas. New research led by and Fassett proposed the crater as a landing of energy, and the byproducts of fusion aren’t radioactive. The “These breached lakes are fairly common hundreds of craters across the surface of The University of Texas at Austin has found site based on prior studies that found it only nuclear power we’ve managed to utilize on Earth is fission, and some of them are quite large, some as Mars were once filled with water. More than evidence that sometimes the lakes would held water for long periods in Mars’ past. which requires dangerous radioactive materials and comes with large as the Caspian Sea,” said Goudge. “So 200 of these “paleolakes” have outlet canyons take on so much water that they overflowed While massive floods flowing from the risk of a reactor meltdown. and burst from the sides of their basins, Martian craters might sound like a scene It’s easy to see why there’s so much interest in fusion, but it’s creating catastrophic floods that carved From studying rock formations from satellite in a science fiction novel, a similar process hard to coax atoms together in a reactor. Once you get fission canyons very rapidly, perhaps in a matter occurs on Earth when lakes dammed by going, it’s self-sustaining. Fusion requires constant energy input of weeks. images, scientists know that hundreds of glaciers break through their icy barriers. because we don’t have the concentrated gravity of the sun to Catastrophic geologic processes craters across the surface of Mars were once The researchers found that the similarity smash atoms together. The best way we’ve found to do it is with a tokamak-style reactor — that’s what EAST is. The findings suggest that catastrophic filled with water. is more than superficial. geologic processes may have had a major (Source: Science Daily) A tokamak heats hydrogen (usually a deuterium isotope) to high temperatures until it becomes plasma. Magnetic fields then squeeze the plasma together inside the reactor’s toroidal internal chamber. Some of the molecules will fuse and release energy. Half of the world’s annual precipitation falls Research finds long-term exposure to road However, all tokamak reactors thus far have consumed more power than they created. in just 12 days, new study finds traffic noise may increase the risk of obesity The Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences activated the reactor in 2006 as a way to run fusion experiments. In the most recent experiment, researchers com- bined four different heating methods to reach 100 million Celsius: lower hybrid wave heating, electron cyclotron wave heating, ion cyclotron resonance heating, and neutral beam ion heating. This successfully kicked off fusion inside the reactor, but as usual, it didn’t produce net positive energy. The maximum temperature held for about 10 seconds. (Source: extremetech.com)

Eruption of Italian volcano could change Neapolitan landscape, says study

According to researchers, after analyzing the 60,000-year history of the supervolcano, Campi Flegrei has entered the beginning of a new eruption cycle. It will erupt again, although no one can say An analysis of rainfall measured at weather the definitions were so broad that extreme Long term exposure to road traffic noise is jective measures. when and how massive the damage might be. stations across the globe between 1999 precipitation events actually included the associated with increased risk of obesity. The longitudinal design, on the other In the study, researchers created a simulation of the conditions that and 2014 found that the median time it bulk of all precipitation. This was the conclusion of a study involving hand, allowed the authors to evaluate how may lead to the eruption of Campi Flegrei. They used data collected took for half of a year’s precipitation to In those instances, “extreme precipita- the participation of the Barcelona Institute the risk of obesity evolved over the study from volcanic rocks and glass thrown out by previous eruptions fall was just 12 days. A quarter of annu- tion” and “average precipitation” became for Global Health (ISGlobal), a research period. The associations with traffic-related to get an idea of the supervolcano’s sleeping and waking cycles. al precipitation fell in just six days, and essentially the same thing, making it difficult center supported by the “la Caixa” Banking noise pollution were consistent in both cases. By looking back in time, the researchers were able to identify a three-quarters fell in 27 days. for scientists to understand from existing Foundation. The study has been published Overweight was only associated with exposure rhythm to the supervolcano’s upsurges and, right now, they predicted By century’s end, climate models project studies how the two would change inde- in Environment International. to traffic-related noise in the cross-sectional that the magma beneath is already in its building phase. that this lopsided distribution of rain and pendently as the climate warms. The authors of this study wanted to find analysis. The authors found no association The first stage of the supervolcano’s cycle begins with a slow snow is likely to become even more skewed, Other research teams have also been out whether new research would confirm between noise exposure and body mass in- build-up of magma. This will lead to a massive eruption, causing a with half of annual precipitation falling in grappling with this problem. For example, the results of the few earlier studies that had dex measured continuously throughout the formation called a caldera. 11 days. a recent paper tried to quantify the une- demonstrated associations between traffic longitudinal analysis. While Campi Flegrei is stirring, the researchers assured that there Previous studies have shown that we venness of precipitation by adapting the noise and several markers for obesity. To do Traffic-related noise is nothing to be worried about yet. They cannot predict when it will can expect both an increase in extreme Gini coefficient, a statistical tool often used this, they studied 3796 adults who took part “Our study contributes additional evi- happen, but a major eruption will likely not occur until far into the weather events and a smaller increase in to quantify income inequality, to instead in the population-based Swiss SAPALDIA dence to support the hypothesis that traf- future. The possibility that a major event from the supervolcano average annual precipitation in the future look at the distribution of rainfall. cohort study and had attended at least two fic-related noise affects obesity because the will happen in this lifetime is very low. as the climate warms, but researchers are Quantifying the number of days follow-up visits between 2001 and 2011. results we obtained in a different population In addition, Campi Flegrei, which has 1.5 million people living still exploring the relationship between Pendergrass wanted to find something The study is based on objective measures, were the same as those reported by the au- within its caldera and surrounding areas, is one of the most mon- those two trends. even simpler and more intuitive that could such as the participants’ weight, height, body thors of earlier studies. itored volcanoes in the world. Scientists are likely to pick up signs “This study shows how those two pieces be easily understood by both the public mass index, waist circumference, and ab- Nevertheless, more longitudinal studies if the supervolcano is about to explode. fit together,” said Angeline Pendergrass, and other scientists. In the end, she chose dominal fat. are needed to confirm the association and “As often happens in scientific research, the data collection and a scientist at the National Center for At- to quantify the number of days it would “Our analysis shows that people exposed to examine certain inconsistencies in the analysis may be more important than the immediate interpretations, mospheric Research (NCAR) and the lead take for half of a year’s precipitation to to the highest levels of traffic noise are at data which, to date, have prevented us from which in fact are not so well constrained,” stated Claudia Troise of author of the new study. “What we found is fall. The results surprised her. greater risk of being obese” explains ISGlobal formulating an explanation accepted by the the Vesuvius Observatory, the team that monitors the activity of that the expected increases happen when “I would have guessed the number would research Maria Foraster, first author of the scientific community as a whole”, explains Campi Flegrei. (Source: tectimes.com) it’s already the wettest—the rainiest days be larger—perhaps a month,” she said. study. “For example, we observed that a 10 dB Maria Foraster. get rainier.” “But when we looked at the median, or increase in mean noise level was associated Unfortunately, sustained exposure to The emergency responders midpoint, from all the available observation with a 17% increase in obesity.” noise pollution is a widespread public health The findings, which suggest that flooding stations, the number was just 12 days.” Long-term exposure problem that is more serious than previously E-skin helps humans sense and the damage associated with it could For the analysis, Pendergrass worked The study authors also analyzed exposure thought. Noise generates stress and affects Earth’s magnetic field also increase, have implications for water with Reto Knutti, of the Institute for At- to noise generated by aircraft and railway our sleep. It alters hormone levels and in- managers, urban planners, and emergency mospheric and Climate Science in Zurich, traffic and found no significant associations creases blood pressure. Moreover, among Birds and other animals use magnetoreception to detect the Earth’s responders. The research results are also Switzerland. They used data from 185 except in the case of long-term exposure to other effects, sleep disturbance deregulates magnetic field and perceive direction or altitude. An electronic skin a concern for agriculture, which is more ground stations for the 16 years from 1999 railway noise, which was associated with a glucose metabolism and alters the appetite. (e-skin) engineered at Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf productive when rainfall is spread more through 2014, a period when measure- higher risk of overweight but not of obesity. “In the long term, these effects could give rise (HZDR), Germany, can extend this same capability to humans. evenly over the growing season. ments could be validated against data from The methodology and design of the study to chronic physiological alterations, which The thin, malleable polymer foil incorporates magnetic field Scientists who study extreme precipi- the Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission were chosen to allow the authors to look at would explain the proven association between sensors to detect geomagnetic tation—and how such events may change (TRMM) satellite. While the stations were the data from two different perspectives. persistent exposure to traffic-related noise fields, even ones as weak as 40 in the future — have used a variety of met- dispersed globally, the majority were in Cross-sectional analysis was used to study and cardiovascular disease or the more re- to 60 microtesla. rics to define what qualifies as “extreme.” North America, Eurasia, and Australia. the participant population at a specific time cently discovered associations with diabetes Ultrathin strips of the mag- Pendergrass noticed that in some cases (Source: phys.org) point in the study and to examine more ob- and obesity. (Source: eurekalert.org) netic material permalloy enable the wearer to gauge orientation in terms of Earth’s magnetic field. The electric current can only “Annual Day Celebrated at Kendriya Vidyalaya- Embassy of India School” flow at a 45° angle, which chang- “The 15th Annual Day” of Kendriya Vidyalaya- Embassy events were mesmerizing especially the Bhangra, Persian, es the response of the sensor to of India School Tehran was celebrated on 11th November Rajasthani and Bengali dance. render it most sensitive around 2018 in the school auditorium with colorful cultural pro- His Excellency Shri Saurabh Kumar Ambassador of very small fields. The voltage is grammes. The Programme started with National Anthem India, Madam Smt. Smriti Srivastav, First Lady and His strongest when the sensors point of Islamic Republic of Iran and India. The celebration was Excellency Mr. Bunyad Huseynev, Ambassador of Azerbai- north and weakest when they inaugurated by the Chief Guest His Excellency Shri Sau- jan to I.R. Iran gave away the prizes and Merit certificates point south. rabh Kumar Ambassador of India to I.R. Iran & Chairman to the students who excelled in Co-Curricular Activities, During outdoor trials of a sensor attached to a user’s index VMC by lighting lamp in presence of His Excellency Mr. Extra-Curricular Activities and Academic Excellence during finger, voltage rose and fell as direction changed, and the cardinal Bunyad Huseynev, Ambassador of Azerbaijan to I.R. Iran the year 2017-18 & 2018-19. directions that were displayed matched those on a traditional and Mrs. Smriti Srivastav the First Lady of Embassy of His Excellency in his address praised for the participants compass used as a reference. India and other dignitaries from the Embassies of India, and the school. Also he congratulated the Principal and These sensors also transfer and digitize the data to control the Romania and Azerbaijan and distinguished guests from Teachers for putting up such an outstanding and marvelous movements of an avatar within a virtual world. Iranian Ministry of Social Welfare and Tejarat Bank of show which mesmerized the audience. He also assured Researchers demonstrated the technology by using the magnetic Iran. Apart from parents of various countries, Members of to extend all support and co-operation to the school. He sensors to control a digital panda in the computer game engine, Vidyalaya Management committee and Gurudwara Man- Co-Curricular, Extra-Curricular and Academic achievements exhorted the students to excel both in academics and other Panda3D. The sensors were observed to maintain functionality agement Committee also graced the occasion. of the school. It was followed by a Cultural Extravagance activities for their harmonious development. during extreme bending and twisting. Dr. S.S.Dakua Principal of the school welcome the guests which enthralled the audience. The students performed The programme came to an end with the vote of thanks The technology could benefit those with vision or orientation and presented the Annual Report 2017-18 highlighting the the cultural events with great zeal and enthusiasm. All the by Mrs. K.V. Seetha Lakshmi PGT (Chemistry). issues, and could be used to study the effects of magnetoreception in humans. (Source: electronics360.globalspec.com) I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y 12 NOVEMBER 18 , 2018SOCIETYANALYSIS & INTERVIEWNOVEMBER 18, 2018 12

National festival of toys Mean precipitation in two months underway in Tehran 1 He further expressed hope that the festival has good of autumn quadruples yr/yr: data outcomes, including the establishment of a university course ENVIRONMENT TEHRAN — From the in the field of toys and tax strategies. desk The vice president for science and technology Sourena Sattari, beginning of autumn to for his part said that one of the points of strength of any country is November 17, Iran received 43.7 millimeters its toy industry, adding that given our country’s cultural history, of rain on average which quadruples last we could not yet commercialize the toy industry. year’s precipitation over the same period, according to data released on Saturday by the National Drought Warning and Mon- itoring Center. Last year in the same period it only rained 11.3 millimeters on average in the country. The amount also indicates a rise com- pared to the long-term average of 24.4 millimeters. Province of Gilan, northern Iran, received the highest amount of rain nationwide over the aforesaid period, the data showed. With 295.5 millimeters of rain Gilan set the record for highest amount of rain in the country. Mazandaran, another northern prov- The national toy festival opens up a good opportunity for ince, and Ilam, western Iran, also came the toy industry, which has been affected over the recent years, in second and third places respectively as tablets and computers becoming children’s toy of choice, regarding the precipitation received. Sattari highlighted. Sadly, provinces of Sistan-Baluchestan, On the sidelines of the event, Education Minister Moham- Yazd and Hormozgan, situated in south and mad Bat’haei also said that “our education system needs such southeastern Iran all received the lowest innovations to make the students more interested in learning.” amount of rain in the same period. Times/ Mehran Riazi Tehran Bat’haei went on to say that toys are being used today as the According to the data, it only rained educational equipment and technologies, which not only is among 3 millimeters in Sistan-Baluchestan and entertainment tools, but facilitates and accelerates the learning process. rainfalls amounted to 7.3 millimeters and Provinces of Bushehr and Khuzestan in southern Iran and Referring to games and toys increasing children’s knowledge 8.7 millimeters in Yazd and Hormozgan Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari in western Iran which nearly of themselves, he stated that developing mental and social skills respectively. received zero rain last year and Ilam with 6.7 millimeters of rain is an important objective in education, through which, children Moreover, provinces of Bushehr and practice life skills, so that toys must be considered as part of the Khuzestan in southern Iran and Chahar- in the previous year in the same period have shown a great rise by educational equipment and technology. mahal and Bakhtiari in western Iran which receiving 106.2 mm, 126.9 mm, 107.2 mm and 193.9 mm of rain. Therefore, it is planned to establish toys and games courses in 10 nearly received zero rain last year and Ilam provinces of the country, in which, each student will involve educa- with 6.7 millimeters of rain in the previous annual precipitation in the city. With 20 In general it seems that the whole country enough to compensate for severe water tional process for two or three hours through games, he concluded. year in the same period have shown a great millimeters of rain last week on Monday, has received satisfactory amounts of rain shortages, since in the last 11 water years, rise by receiving 106.2 mm, 126.9 mm, 107.2 Tehran surpassed the northern rainy city which is hoped to increase over the next the precipitation rates was below normal mm and 193.9 mm of rain. of Rasht in precipitation amount. four months to come. or, eventually, normal, as a result of which The capital of Iran also received 64.7 Compared to long-tern averages only However, on November 14, Sadeq Ziaeian the groundwater resources and water stored $170,000 collected in millimeters of rain over this period which provinces of Sistan-Baluchestan, Zanjan, director of the National Drought Warning behind the dams had fallen sharply. shows a 7 times increase year on year. East Azarbaijan and Ardabil received lower and Monitoring Center explained that while “So, at least 11 years of normal precip- fundraising for cancer patients Raining set a record high in Tehran on precipitation from the beginning of autumn precipitation rate in the country has exceed- itation average is needed to compensate November 12, constituting 10 percent of the to November 17. ed by 14 millimeters, it is not satisfactory for the current situation,” he concluded. SOCIETY TEHRAN — Philanthropists have donated deska total of 7 billion rials (nearly $170,000) to cancer patients in a charity fundraising event held on On verge of extinction: Cheetah killed in road accident in northeastern Iran Friday in Karaj, Alborz prov- ENVIRONMENT TEHRAN — A female Asiatic cheetah human beings and guard dogs in cheetah’s habitats, road ince. desklost life after being severely wounded in accidents and habitat fragmentation due to human encroach- The event was held by a car crash in Jajarm road in North Khorasan province, ment are of the threats making the cheetah’s future uncertain. Mehr-e-Soheila charity in- the provincial department of environment (DOE) public Cheetahs don’t usually stay in one place and might stitute with the theme of “We relations has announced. move from one habitat to another. Mining develop- are so many” to support pa- While walking across the northern margin of Zamen-e ment and road construction near reserves or between tients suffering cancer, Mehr Ahoo national park and Miandasht wildlife refuge the fragmented habitats also threaten the population and news agency reported. young female cheetah has been injured in a car accident, over the past years the unsafe roads and careless drivers The charity fundraising chief of the provincial DOE said. have resulted in increased road kills. event was attended by Naser An environmentalist called the region’s DOE and reported The Asiatic cheetah has been listed as critically en- Parsa, well-known Iranian the accident, Ali Motahhari said. dangered on the International Union for Conservation of cancer surgeon, a member of The cheetah was still alive once the DOE forces arrived Nature (IUCN) Red List since 1996. Based on the sightings Karaj city council, the city’s at the crash scene, but she died on the way to the provincial the number of remaining Asiatic cheetahs in Iran can be MP to the Majlis (Iranian DOE due to the severity of the injuries, he regretted. vation, he concluded. estimated at almost 50. parliament), and also rep- He went on to say that later, the cheetah was diagnosed with Earlier in August, an Asiatic cheetah cub had been injured The Asiatic cheetah mainly inhabits the desert areas resentatives of some industrial and economic organ- severe spinal cord injury, which was the primary cause of death. in a car crash on Abbasabad-Mayami road, north-central around Dasht-e Kavir in the eastern half of Iran, including izations who offered free services to patients covered Despite several road warning signs near the accident Semnan province, and lost life due to irreversible spinal parts of the Kerman, Khorasan, Semnan, Yazd, Tehran, by Mehr-e-Soheila charity institute. scene, reckless drivers moving on high speed caused the cord injury. and Markazi provinces. Most live in five protected areas, loss of the most precious endangered species, which has Hamid Zohrabi, deputy environment chief for Department Kavir National Park, Touran National Park, Bafq Protected raised great concerns due to the female cheetah reproduction of Environment (DOE) natural environment and biodiversity Area, Dar-e Anjir Wildlife Refuge, and Naybandan Wildlife LEARN ENGLISH ability, he further lamented. directorate have criticized Transport Ministry incompetence Reserve. The cheetah has been listed as critically endangered Unfortunately, the event brings irreparable damage to in fencing the roads which has worsened the situation. on the International Union for Conservation of Nature Baking a Cake the country’s biodiversity and the valuable species conser- The cheetah/livestock interactions and the presence of (IUCN) Red List since 1996.

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CIA concludes MBS ordered Hamas threatens to hit Tel Aviv in response to next Israeli aggression Jamal Khashoggi’s assassination The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has pledged to target Tel Aviv next time should Israel attack the blockaded 1 A team of 15 Saudi agents flew to ligence agencies began searching archives Gaza Strip. Istanbul on government aircraft in Octo- of intercepted communications and discov- Speaking at a memorial service for the Palestinians killed in ber and killed Khashoggi inside the Saudi ered material indicating that the Saudi royal recent clashes with Israeli soldiers in the city of Khan Yunis on consulate, where he had come to pick up family had been seeking to lure Khashoggi Friday, Hamas leader in Gaza Yahya Sinwar warned Israel not documents that he needed for his planned back to Riyadh. to test the resistance group again. marriage to a Turkish woman. Two U.S. officials said there has been “I advise Israel not to try and test us again. This time In reaching its conclusions, the CIA ex- no indication that officials were aware of you did not have a lot of casualties and you managed to amined multiple sources of intelligence, in- this intelligence in advance of Khashoggi’s rescue your special forces,” he said. “You should not try cluding a phone call that the prince’s brother disappearance or had missed any chance again, because next time you will have to release thousands Khalid bin Salman, the Saudi ambassador to warn him. of prisoners.” to the United States, had with Khashoggi, Khashoggi “was not a person of interest,” Sinwar also warned that the next time Israeli forces entered according to the people familiar with the before his disappearance, and the fact that the Gaza Strip, they would only return via a prisoner exchange matter who spoke on the condition of ano- he was residing in Virginia meant that he for “thousands of prisoners.” nymity to discuss the intelligence. Khalid was regarded as a U.S. person and therefore Last week, Gaza witnessed its worst flare-up of violence since told Khashoggi, a contributing columnist to shielded from U.S. intelligence gathering, the 2014 war. It began with an Israeli commando raid and a spate The Washington Post, that he should go to one of the officials said. of deadly airstrikes against Gaza. the Saudi consulate in Istanbul to retrieve Trump has told senior White House offi- The Israeli aggression triggered retaliatory rocket attacks the documents and gave him assurances cials that he wants Mohammed to remain in by Palestinian resistance groups into the southern parts of the that it would be safe to do so. power because Saudi Arabia helps to check occupied territories. Hamas fired more than 460 rockets at the It is not clear if Khalid knew that Khashog- Iran, which the administration considers its occupied lands in less than 24 hours. gi would be killed, but he made the call at his top security challenge in the Middle East. The clashes ended on Tuesday after an Egypt-brokered cease- brother’s direction, according to the people He has said that he does not want the con- fire took effect in Gaza. familiar with the call, which was intercepted nations for what happened at the consulate. with the agency’s assessment. troversy over Khashoggi’s death to impede The truce was criticized by some Israeli officials and led by U.S. intelligence. This week, the Saudi public prosecutor blamed Among the intelligence assembled by the oil production by the kingdom. Avigdor Lieberman to step down as the minister of mili- Fatimah Baeshen, a spokeswoman for the operation on a rogue band of operatives CIA is an audio recording from a listening One lingering question is why Moham- tary affairs. The resignation, which could bring about early the Saudi Embassy in Washington, said the who were sent to Istanbul to return Khashoggi device that the Turks placed inside the Saudi med might have decided to kill Khashoggi, elections in the occupied lands, was hailed by Hamas as ambassador and Khashoggi never discussed to Saudi Arabia, in an operation that veered consulate, according to the people familiar who was not agitating for the crown prince’s “an admission of defeat” and a “political victory” for the “anything related to going to Turkey.” She off course when the journalist “was forcibly with the matter. The Turks gave the CIA a removal. Palestinian resistance. added that the claims in the CIA’s “purported restrained and injected with a large amount copy of that audio, and the agency’s director, A theory the CIA has developed is that Elsewhere in his remarks, Sinwar noted that he had spoken assessment are false. We have and continue of a drug resulting in an overdose that led Gina Haspel, has listened to it. Mohammed believed Khashoggi was a dan- to Muhammad Deif, the leader of Hamas’s military wing the Izz to hear various theories without seeing the to his death,” according to a report by the The audio shows that Khashoggi was gerous Islamist who was too sympathetic ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades. primary basis for these speculations.” prosecutor. killed within moments of entering the con- to the Muslim Brotherhood, according to “Deif asked me to say that Tel Aviv and Gush Dan (the great- The CIA’s conclusion about Moham- The prosecutor announced charges against sulate, according to officials in multiple people familiar with the assessment. Days er Tel Aviv area) are next. The first barrage to hit Tel Aviv will med’s role was also based on the agency’s 11 alleged participants and said he would countries who have listened to it or been after Khashoggi disappeared, Mohammed surprise Israel,” he said. assessment of the prince as the country’s de seek the death penalty against five of them. briefed on its contents. Khashoggi died in relayed that view in a phone call with Sinwar further waved out a handgun with a silencer seized facto ruler who oversees even minor affairs The assassination of Khashoggi, a prom- the office of the Saudi consul general, who Kushner and John Bolton, the national from the Israeli forces during their recent raid on Gaza. in the kingdom. “The accepted position is inent critic of Mohammed’s policies, has can be heard expressing his displeasure security adviser, who has long opposed “Our hands are on the trigger and our eyes are open,” he pointed that there is no way this happened without sparked a foreign policy crisis for the White that Khashoggi’s body now needed to be the Brotherhood and seen it as a regional out. “Whoever tests Gaza will find only death and poison. Our him being aware or involved,” said a U.S. House and raised questions about the ad- disposed of and the facility cleaned of any security threat. missiles are more precise, have a greater range and carry more official familiar with the CIA’s conclusions. ministration’s reliance on Saudi Arabia as evidence, according to people familiar with Mohammed’s private condemnation explosives than in the past.” The CIA sees Mohammed as a “good a key ally in the Middle East and bulwark the audio recording. of the slain journalist stood in contrast to The Hamas leader also stressed that the latest Israeli permis- technocrat,” the U.S. official said, but also against Iran. The CIA also examined a call placed from his government’s public comments, which sion for the delivery of aid and fuel to Gaza would not make the as volatile and arrogant, someone who “goes President Trump has resisted pinning the inside the consulate after the killing by an mourned Khashoggi’s killing as a “terrible Palestinians sell their blood. from zero to 60, doesn’t seem to understand blame for the killing on Mohammed, who alleged member of the Saudi hit team, Maher mistake” and a “tragedy.” The Gaza Strip has been under a crippling siege since 2007 that there are some things you can’t do.” enjoys a close relationship with Jared Kush- Mutreb, a security official who has often U.S. officials are unclear on when or and witnessed three wars since 2008. CIA analysts believe he has a firm grip on ner, the president’s son-in-law and senior been seen at the crown prince’s side and who whether the Saudi government will follow It has also witnessed a fresh wave of tensions since March 30 power and is not in danger of losing his status adviser. Privately, aides said, Trump has been was photographed entering and leaving the through with its threatened executions of when “The Great March of Return” protests started. as heir to the throne despite the Khashoggi shown evidence of the prince’s involvement consulate on the day of the killing. the individuals blamed for Khashoggi’s Tel Aviv carries out regular attacks on the coastal enclave scandal. “The general agreement is that he but remains skeptical that Mohammed or- Mutreb called Saud al-Qahtani, then one killing. “It could happen overnight or take under the pretext of hitting positions belonging to Hamas. is likely to survive,” the official said, adding dered the killing. of the top aides to Mohammed, and informed 20 years,” the U.S. official said, adding that Netanyahu becomes Israel military affairs min- that Mohammed’s role as the future Saudi The president has also asked CIA and State him that the operation had been completed, the treatment of subordinates could erode ister after Lieberman’s resignation king is “taken for granted.” Department officials where Khashoggi’s body according to people familiar with the call. Mohammed’s standing going forward. Meantime, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has A spokesman for the CIA declined to is and has grown frustrated that they have The U.S. had also obtained intelligence In killing those who followed his orders, become his own minister of military affairs, failing to fill the comment. not been able to provide an answer. The CIA before Khashoggi’s death that indicated he “it’s hard to get the next set [of subordinates] position with anyone else after Avigdor Lieberman’s resignation, Over the past several weeks, the Saudis does not know the location of Khashoggi’s might be in danger. But it wasn’t until after to help,” the official said. according to a Likud Party spokesman. have offered multiple, contradictory expla- remains, according to the people familiar he disappeared, on Oct. 2, that U.S. intel- (Source: Washington Post) The decision was announced on Friday after Netanyahu’s meeting with a key far-right coalition partner, Jewish Home Party leader Naftali Bennett, failed to determine Israel’s next military affairs minister. Democrat Stacey Abrams quits race, vows to sue Georgia state Bennett, who is currently Israel’s Education Minister, had The United States Democratic candidate Stacey Abrams nessman who oversaw the election as Georgia’s secretary sought to replace Lieberman. The Education Minister had called has vowed to sue the United States state of Georgia for of state, ahead by about 60,000 votes out of nearly four for Israel to “start winning again”, expressing frustration at Net- “gross mismanagement” of the gubernatorial election after million cast on November 6. anyahu’s compliance with an Egypt-brokered ceasefire with the withdrawing from the race. Kemp declared himself governor-elect the next day and Gaza Strip. Abrams, who aimed to become the country’s first black stepped down as Georgia’s secretary of state, though thousands Israel was quick to accept a truce after a botched Israeli oper- woman governor, on Friday acknowledged at a news con- of absentee and provisional ballots remained uncounted. ation in Gaza was met with a strong reaction from the Palestinian ference that she had lost an election to Republican Brian Kemp issued a statement late on Friday noting the elec- resistance in Gaza, killing an Israeli special operations officer Kemp, accusing him of voter suppression. tion was “over and hard-working Georgians are ready to and firing a record number of nearly 500 rockets into Israel in “Let be clear, this is not a speech of concession because move forward”. a single day. concession means to acknowledge an action is right true The race grabbed the attention of the nation, with Ba- Lieberman, which leads the secular-nationalist Yisrael or proper ... I cannot concede that,” she said. rack Obama and Oprah Winfrey campaigning for Abrams Beiteinu party, resigned less than a day after the cease- Following Friday’s appearance, Abrams tweeted she in the final days and President Donald Trump holding a fire, describing the truce as “a capitulation to terror” and would be suing Georgia “for the gross mismanagement of rally for Kemp. withdrawing his party from Israel’s ruling coalition in the this election and to protect future elections from uncon- Trump praised the Democrat in lauding Kemp’s victory, 120-member parliament. stitutional actions”. tweeting: “Congratulations to Brian Kemp on becoming the The loss of Lieberman’s five parliamentary seats has destabi- Abrams, a 44-year-old Yale-educated lawyer, has been new Governor of Georgia. Stacey Abrams fought brilliantly ahead of the 2020 presidential election. Kemp’s narrow lized Netanyahu’s majority coalition, fueling speculation of an a Democrat in the Georgia legislature for about 10 years, and hard - she will have a terrific political future! Brian was margin already suggests that Georgia, a state Trump won early election before the scheduled date next November. serving as minority leader from 2011 to 2017 in the tradi- unrelenting and will become a great Governor for the truly by five percentage points in 2016, could be a genuine bat- Netanyahu, who is also currently his cabinet’s own foreign tionally Republican southern state. Wonderful People of Georgia!” tleground in two years. minister and health minister, has been under further pressure Unofficial returns showed Kemp, the 55-year-old busi- Kemp’s victory is an important marker for Republicans (Source: agencies) for two alleged corruption cases since February. 40 Palestinians injured in clashes with Israeli forces at Gaza border Elsewhere, at least 40 Palestinians have sustained injuries at Finnish FM summons Russian envoy over alleged jamming GPS during NATO drill an anti-occupation protest along the border between the besieged Russian Ambassador to Finland Pavel jams in GPS operation,” he told the Finnish try Peskov told earlier reporters that the Trident Juncture military exercises, in- Gaza Strip and Israeli-occupied territories, as a fresh round of Kuznetsov has been summoned to appear News Agency. Kremlin does not have any information volving about 50,000 servicemen from 31 protest rallies drew several thousand Palestinian demonstrators at the Finnish foreign ministry on Monday The Russian embassy was unavailable about GPS failures during NATO’s military states (29 NATO members, Finland and to the flashpoint frontier. over allegations that Russia jammed GPS for comment. drills. “There is a trend to blame all mortal Sweden). The Russian Foreign Ministry Violent clashes erupted on Friday evening after 8000 of (Global Positioning System) signal during Norway’s defense ministry claimed on sins on Russia. As a rule, these allegations said that such a massive demonstration of protesters gathered in the eastern Gaza Strip to challenge the NATO’s (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) Tuesday that “between October 16 and No- are unfounded,” he said. “We know nothing combat capabilities “are clearly oriented years-long Israeli siege on the coastal enclave. Trident Juncture, Finnish Foreign Minister vember 7, jamming of the GPS signal was about Russia’s possible involvement in against Russia and have a negative effect Tel Aviv troops used live ammunition and fired teargas Timo Soini said on Friday. observed” and “Russian forces on the Kola those GPS failures.” on the security of all countries in the region canisters to disperse the protesters. Palestinians evacuated “Kuznetsov was summoned for Monday Peninsula are behind that.” Between October 25 and November 7 without exception.” injured protesters and threw stones using slingshots during morning to discuss the situation over the Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmi- Norway hosted the active phase of NATO’s (Source: TASS) protest across the area. Gaza Health Ministry confirmed that at least 40 Pal- estinians were injured, including some eight by Israeli live fire. Yemen warring parties close to prisoner swap deal, vow to attend Sweden peace talks: UN Of those injured, three are considered to be in serious condition. Dozens more suffered from tear gas inhalation. The United Nations envoy for Yemen Martin Griffiths says ship of the Yemeni parties... that they are committed sador Karen Pierce said, as diplomatic efforts to end the (Source: Press TV) the warring sides in Yemen are close to a deal on exchanging to attending these consultations. I believe they are war gathered pace. prisoners as a confidence-building measure ahead of the genuine.” The draft resolution is aimed at shoring up the UN push upcoming peace talks in Sweden, which both sides have Griffiths plans to travel to the Yemeni capital of Sana’a for peace talks and ensue access for humanitarian aid to promised to attend. next week to finalize arrangements and offered to travel millions in Yemen facing famine. Pakistan: Two killed, several The United Nations has received firm assurances from with the Ansarullah delegation to Sweden after the Sau- The Saudi regime-led coalition’s devastating war on the warring parties that they are committed to attending di-led coalition prevented the Ansarullah delegation from Yemeni civilians has unleashed the world’s worst human- injured after blast rocks peace talks in Sweden, the UN envoy told the Security attending the peace talks. itarian crisis. Council on Friday. According to the UN envoy, the Saudi-led coalition in- Global pressure to end the Saudi-led military cam- Karachi Griffiths said the UN intends to convene the Sweden vading Yemen has agreed to “logistical arrangements” to paign in Yemen has grown following the killing by Saudi talks very soon given the two sides’ “renewed commitment” pave the way for talks including medical evacuations out agents of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, which sparked Two people were killed and at least eight more were injured after to work on a political solution to end the war waged by the of Sana’a. global outrage. a blast in the Quaidabad area of Karachi on Friday. Saudi regime-led coalition in 2015 in a bid to push back Griffiths announced he was close to reaching a deal on Eight million people are affected by severe food shortages, Police responded to the incident and a bomb disposal unit the Ansarullah (Houthi) movement and restore to power an exchange of prisoners and detainees, in a further con- according to UN officials, who warn that up to 14 million was dispatched. It is thought a bomb had been placed near a former Yemeni President Abdrabbu Mansour Hadi, a close fidence-building measure ahead of planned talks. -- or half of Yemen’s population -- are at risk of famine. vendor’s cart and put on a timer. ally of Riyadh. “This is a crucial moment for Yemen,” he said, warning After a visit to Yemen, the head of the UN World Food “The explosion was very powerful. The bomb destroyed a fruit “With this in mind, I intend to reconvene the parties that a flare-up of fighting on the ground could derail the Program warned that the country faces a full-blown fam- market. The blast shattered the windows of nearby buildings shortly and to do so in Sweden. I believe we are close to peace effort. ine in about six months because of the economic collapse and caused a power outage in the entire area,” an eyewitness resolving issues to make this happen,” Griffiths said. Britain on Monday will present a draft resolution to the from the war. explained. No group or individuals have claimed responsibility for the blast. “I have received firm assurances from the leader- Security Council to address the crisis in Yemen, Ambas- (Source: agencies) (Source: Press TV) I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y 14 WORLD SPORTS NOVEMBER 18, 2018

Croatia midfielder Rakitic Qatar’s mystery men may not out of England Nations League game Croatia midfielder Ivan Rakitic will miss the winner-takes-all be 2022 flops after all Nations League game against England at Wembley on Sunday LUGANO, Switzerland — Xherdan Shaqiri was shaking due to injury, manager Zlatko Dalic said on Friday. his head and shrugging his shoulders in the players’ tunnel Barcelona’s Rakitic came off in the 67th minute of the 3-2 home of Lugano’s ageing Stadio Cornaredo, attempting to explain win over Spain on Thursday which gave Croatia the chance to top how Switzerland, sitting in eighth position in the FIFA World League A Group 4 and claim a place in next year’s four-team finals. Ranking, had lost 1-0 to Qatar. “He will go to Barcelona, it’s a serious injury. You know that “It is difficult when you play a team of players you don’t I usually take no risk. If there is a doubt that the injury could be know,” the Liverpool forward told ESPN FC. “In those kind serious, then we let him rest,” Dalic told Sky Sports. of games, you can only lose. He did not specify the injury but Rakitic left the pitch in Zagreb “We watched them on video, but we didn’t know their suffering discomfort in the back of his right thigh. players at all, so it was difficult. Still, they deserved to win.” “We want healthy players and Ivan in this moment is not 100 For all of the focus -- and there has been plenty -- on percent ready. Unfortunately, we are going to play without him.” Qatar’s suitability as the host nation of the 2022 World Cup, Rakitic, 30, has played 102 games for Croatia but Dalic said the spotlight has largely avoided focusing on the strength, they have players capable of filling in. or otherwise, of the tiny Gulf nation’s football team. “We will see who will replace him. We have (Mateo) Kovacic, Felix Sanchez Bas’ players are a group of unknowns. The we have (Josip) Brekalo, we have (Milan) Badelj,” he added. squad for the game in Lugano -- against a side that reached “There is always a solution and we should stop whining about the round of 16 at this year’s World Cup finals -- and next someone who’s not going to be there. We will find a solution and week’s friendly against Iceland in Eupen, Belgium, was made we are going to Wembley to enjoy football.” up entirely of players based in Qatar. The winners of Sunday’s game will qualify for the Nations FIFA ranks them at 96th in the world, sitting between League semi-finals with the losers being relegated to League the Faroe Islands and India, yet next Wednesday (Nov. 21) B. A draw would see leaders Spain clinch top spot in Group 4. marks the beginning of the four-year countdown to Qatar Rakitic is suspended for La Liga leaders Barca’s next game 2022. When they kick off the most controversial World Cup in on Nov. 24 at third-placed Atletico Madrid, who trail by a point, history, they will not be able to rely on the element of surprise after being sent off in the home defeat by Real Betis on Sunday. to upset more established nations, as they did in Lugano. (Source: Reuters) Only one previous host nation, South Africa, has failed in the Champions League and major leagues in Europe,” Qatar captain Hassan Khalid Al Haidos, also with Al Sadd, to progress beyond the group stage of their World Cup, coach Sanchez Bas told ESPN FC. “It shows we are playing is the No. 10 who bears a striking resemblance to Manchester but Bafana Bafana at least went out with a bang in 2010 by in the right way. “The purpose of the game was to see where City’s Riyad Mahrez in terms of stature and style of play. eliminating France with a 2-1 victory in Bloemfontein. This we are and whether we can compete with the best teams in Right-back Pedro Miguel Carvalho deus Correia -- known Dybala shines as Argentina year’s hosts, Russia, shocked the world by avoiding that fate the world.” As Shaqiri acknowledged, Qatar’s players are by as Ro-Ro -- is a naturalised Portuguese, while forward Almoez and even eliminating Spain en route to the quarterfinals. no means household names. So who are the Qatari players? Ali is Sudan-born, but the rest of Sanchez Bas’s squad are ease past Mexico Qatar, having never previously qualified for a World Akram Afif, whose second-half goal won the game for Qatar born-and-raised. Cup, are aiming not only to win a game but make it into Qatar, is clearly a talent. The 21-year-old winger is on loan Although Al Haidos and Afif are not imposing figures, the Juventus forward Paulo Dybala shone as Argentina comfortably the knockout phase, so the pressure is growing on the team at Doha-based Al Sadd from Villarreal, having spent time rest of the Qatar players are more robust, with the defenders beat Mexico in a friendly on Friday despite the absence of Lionel to become competitive. with Sevilla as a youngster. not lacking muscle or tenacity. Tactically, they play 4-3-3, Messi and Sergio Aguero. In cruising to a 2-0 victory in Cordoba, “The players were celebrating in dressing room [in Lu- He has pace and trickery and could have scored two other a system that appears to suit the players. Argentina showed more signs of a newfound unity under interim gano] because we have beaten a team of players who play goals against the Swiss. (Source: ESPN) coach Lionel Scaloni as they rebuild following a fraught World Cup in Russia. “We’re on the right path,” Scaloni said after his side secured their third victory in five games under his command USA Gymnastics executive Ryobolovlev has no plans to sell Monaco, as they eye next year’s Copa America in Brazil. Mexico could have opened the scoring when Raul Gimenez’s Galimore resigns says spokesman header hit the crossbar early in the game, but Argentina went ahead when Dybala’s free kick was headed in by Mexican defender Ramiro Funes Mori moments before half-time. Loudly applauded by the home fans, Dybala supplied the creative spark throughout and could have doubled the score but his second-half lob narrowly missed the target. Argentina’s second goal came when Mexican defender Isaac Brizuela put into his own net under pressure from substitute Mauro Icardi. Mexico have a chance for revenge when the same countries meeting again in Mendoza on Tuesday. (Source: AFP)

Loew says Germany must accept ‘painful’ Nations League relegation

Head coach Joachim Loew on Friday said that Germany must move past their “painful” relegation from the top tier of the in- USA Gymnastics Chief Operating Officer that have tried to link me to an effort to Russian billionaire Dmitry Rybolovlev has interview published late Friday. augural Nations League. Ron Galimore resigned Friday as the or- shield Nassar from scrutiny.” no plans to sell his majority stake in Monaco “If all this turns out to be true, I think The Netherlands’ 2-0 win over world champions France in Rot- ganization continues to flounder in the The Indianapolis Star reported in May football club, despite being charged with he will step down on his own.” terdam ensured that the 2014 World Cup winners will slip into aftermath of the Larry Nassar sex abuse that Galimore was one of the federation corruption in the principality, his spokes- Albert has vowed there will be no state League B no matter the result of their clash with the Dutch in scandal. Galimore, a 1980 US Olympian officials who kept quiet about why Nassar man said on Saturday. interference in the investigation. Gelsenkirchen on Monday. who had served in the position since 2011, was absent from events in 2015, after the Rybolovlev “intends to continue sup- Rybolovlev bought a 66.67 percent “For us, this result is obviously painful, but we must accept it,” was the highest-ranking official left at USA federation became aware of reports the porting its development as he has always stake in the club in 2011 when it was Loew said. The Germans beat Russia 3-0 in a friendly on Thurs- Gymnastics who was employed while Nas- doctor had abused gymnasts. done since the moment he bought it in struggling in the second division -- the day, with youngsters Leroy Sane, Niklas Suele and Serge Gnabry sar’s crimes were committed. The newspaper cited emails it had 2011,” his representative Dmitry Chechkin state of Monaco owns the remainder. The scoring the goals, and Loew insisted his side has a bright future. Other top officials, including president obtained in which then-USA Gymnastics told TASS. Russian has since pumped in millions “Our eyes remain fixed on Euro 2020, for which we will qual- and chief executive Steve Penny, previously lawyer Scott D. Himsel told Nassar that The tycoon returned to Russia last week of euros, helping Monaco to win their ify and where we want to send a strong team again,” he added. resigned or were forced out. Galimore would say the doctor was absent after being charged along with eight other eighth Ligue 1 title in 2017. “We will continue to make room for our young players and to Penny was indicted in October on felony from events because he was ill or for per- people -- including the principality’s former In spite of bringing in Thierry Henry as gradually integrate them into the national team.” charges of tampering with evidence in the sonal reasons, when he was, in fact, barred justice minister and three high-ranking coach, the club has started this season badly Ronald Koeman’s Netherlands will pip France to a Nations investigation of Nassar, who was jailed for from the events while under investigation. police officers -- with corruption in con- with just seven points from 13 matches, League semi-final spot with either a draw or a victory over Ger- life earlier this year after abusing more than “I have spoken with investigators and nection with a fraud case involving a Swiss leaving them one place off the bottom of many in three days’ time, after having won the first encounter 250 athletes, including several stars of the been deposed concerning these matters, art dealer. the table. 3-0 in Amsterdam last month. United States’ gold medal-winning teams and am confident that I have always acted Chechkin’s comments come a day after Since 2015, Rybolovlev has been locked (Source: Eurosport) at the 2012 and 2016 Olympics. responsibly and with the best interests of Prince Albert of Monaco said it was too in a legal battle with Yves Bouvier, the dealer The federation offered only a brief athletes in mind,” Galimore told USA Today. early to say if the Russian would have to he accuses of having swindled him out of statement on Galimore’s departure, say- His resignation comes 11 days after sell his stake in the club. up to a billion dollars by charging inflated ing its board of directors had accepted his the US Olympic Committee announced “For now we must respect the pre- fees for works of art. resignation. Galimore himself told USA it is seeking to disband USA Gymnastics, sumption of innocence, unless he de- But police now suspect he may have FIFA president attempting to Today in a statement that his resignation accusing the federation of failing to grapple cides himself to end his presidency at used illicit means to garner support for “was not associated in any manner with with the aftermath of the Nassar scandal. AS Monaco,” Albert told the French his cause among Monaco officials. sell entire FIFA rights the online discourse and media reports (Source: AFP) investigative website Mediapart in an (Source: France 24)

An investigation by two German media outlets has found Gianni Infantino is trying to sell the rights to the World Cup. The con- Powerful Kuwaiti IOC member to be tried in Switzerland for forgery sortium reportedly has major links to Saudi Arabia. FIFA President Gianni Infantino is planning to completely Sheikh Ahmad al-Fahad al-Sabah, a former Kuwaiti minister rity agencies said they were not authentic and had been sell all of the sporting federation’s major rights to a consortium and one of the most powerful officials in international sports, tampered with. with links to Saudi Arabia, two German media outlets reported on has been charged in Switzerland with forgery, according to Le Temps described a complex set-up, in which Sheikh Friday. A joint investigation between daily Süddeutsche Zeitung a corroborated media report Saturday. Ahmad ceded the broadcast rights of the videos to Delaware and public broadcaster WDR found Infantino had been lying Le Temps newspaper said Sheikh Ahmad stands accused firm Trekell, which allegedly is merely a shell company. about the intentions of a planned €25 billion ($28.5 billion) deal. with four others of an intricate forgery scheme linked to “It was discovered that the company was a company The deal was supposedly meant to deliver two new tourna- his efforts to prove that Kuwait’s former prime minister that does not exist, that has no structure,” Pascal Maurer, ment formats to the new investors, but would also hand over and speaker of parliament were guilty of coup-plotting and a lawyer for former Kuwaiti prime minister Nasser al-Sa- complete rights to the Football World Cup, satellite and network corruption. bah, told AFP. transmissions, archives, movies and videos, video games and Two lawyers for different plaintiffs in the case confirmed That did not stop Trekell from filing a lawsuit claiming merchandising. to AFP that Sheikh Ahmad, a member of the Interna- the videos were fake, allowing an arbitration to be set up. This would essentially leave FIFA as a hollow shell, while tional Olympic Committee who is close to IOC president In the arbitration case, a judge signed a ruling stating that Infantino would lead the new organization. Infantino has been Thomas Bach, and head of the powerful Association of the videos were authentic, in exchange for a 10,000-Swiss- touting his new deal since March 2018 but told board members National Olympic Commitees (ANOC), had been charged Geneva prosecutor Stephane Grodecki “has filed charges franc ($10,000, 8,700-euro) payment, according to the charge and the public that the deal only encapsulated the creation and in the affair. with the (Geneva) Correctional Court against these people for sheet quoted by Le Temps. subsequent rights to two new tournament formats: a World The Sheikh, who is also president of the Olympic Council having completely fabricated an arbitration in Switzerland Sheikh Ahmad then attempted to use the Swiss court League for national teams and a Club World Cup expanded to and chair of the Olympic Solidarity Commission which is in with the goal of lending credibility in Kuwait to contested ruling as evidence that the voices heard in the recordings 24 teams. Infantino never disclosed who these investors were, charge of distributing millions of dollars to help athletes, videos,” Catherine Hohl-Chirazi, a lawyer representing al- were those of the two former officials. citing a non-disclosure agreement. has been accused with three lawyers and one other person Khorafi’s children in the case, told AFP. “The only aim of this arrangement was to be able to cre- Süddeutsche Zeitung and WDR identified the new consortium as of staging a fictitious arbitration in Geneva. In 2014, Sheikh Ahmad, a senior member of Kuwait’s ate a fictitious lawsuit between Ahmad al-Fahad al-Sabah British investment group SB Investment Advisers Limited (SBIA) The aim, according to the charge sheet quoted by Le ruling family and a former energy and economy minister, and Trekell Group LLC with the goal of launching a fake and the London-based investment company Centricus Partners Temps, was to legitimise suspicious video recordings that said he had material evidence that the senior ex-officials arbitration,” the charge sheet said, according to the paper. LP, reporting they both maintained close ties with Saudi Arabia. Sheikh Ahmad had presented in Kuwait as evidence of cor- plotted a coup and stole tens of billions of dollars of Maurer agreed, maintaining that the arbitration ruling These links reportedly suggest a geopolitical motive behind the rupt practices by ex-premier Sheikh Nasser Mohammad public funds. was handed down “without investigation, without witnesses, deal, rather than a purely business motivation. al-Ahmad al-Sabah and former parliament chief Jassem He presented video recordings to back up his claims, without anyone” present. (Source: DW) al-Khorafi. but they were deemed inadmissable after Kuwaiti secu- (Source: AFP) I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y NOVEMBER 18, 2018 SPORTS 15

Iran drawn with Russia at Iran win three more medals at 2018 Lifesaving World FIVB Olympic Qualification Championships SPORTS TEHRAN — Iranian swimmers claimed desk SPORTS TEHRAN — Iran three more medals at the 2018 Lifesav- desklearned their oppo- ing World Championships underway in South Australian nents at the 2019 FIVB Men’s Volleyball shores on Saturday. Intercontinental Olympic Qualification Tournament. Team Melli have been drawn in Pool E along with Russia, Cuba and Mexico. Pool A consists of Brazil, Bulgaria, Egypt and Puerto Rico. Belgium, The Netherlands, South Korea and the U.S. are in Pool B and Australia, Cameroon, Italy and Serbia are drawn in Pool C. Powerhouses France and Poland are joined by Slovenia and Tunisia in Pool D and Argentina, Canada, China and Finland have been drawn in Pool F. The matches are scheduled to be played Soheil Maleka Ashtiani took a gold medal at the 100m from Aug. 9 to 11 but the venue has yet to manikin tow with fins men, clocking 55:85. be announced. Ashtiani had won a gold medal in the 200m Obstacle The FIVB Olympic Qualification will be Swim on Friday. the first edition of the FIVB Men’s Volley- Moreover, Mohammad Nazeri and Hamid Ghodsinejad ball Intercontinental Olympic Qualification claimed two silver medals at 50m manikin carry. Tournament, the quadrennial international The event has brought more than 6000 participants men’s volleyball tournament organized by from 44 countries from Nov. 16 to Dec. 2 at Glenelg Beach Fédération Internationale de Volleyball and the world-class South Australian Aquatic and Leisure (FIVB) to determine which men’s national Centre in Adelaide. teams from top 24 teams qualify for the Olympic volleyball tournament. Carlos Queiroz criticizes Iran’s Saipa and Zob Ahan learn fates Iran runners-up at IBSA Powerlifting Azadi’s pitch at ACL qualifying play-offs World Championships Iran football coach Carlos Queiroz blamed the quality of Azadi’s pitch in the friendly match against Trinidad and Tobago. Iran won the match cour­tesy of a lone strike from Karim Ansari­­fard in the 50th minute at the Aza­di Sta­di­um. “Un­for­tunate­ ­ly, the pitch was not so good for both teams as it has been raining­ a lot in Tehran but I think at the end of the day, there were lots of ben­e­fits for both sides. Since 2014 we have not met each oth­er,” Queiroz said. “I was im­pressed with the abil­i­ty of the team to fight, to play and to counter-at­tack. I am sure also that un­der oth­er condi­ tions­ the team would be much bet­ter. It was un­fortu­ nate­ that with the state of the grass it was not pos­sible­ for the skillful play­ers of Iran and espe­ ­cially­ the skillful play­ers of Trinidad to ex­press them ­selves,” the Portuguese coach added. Hav­ing played against the Trinidad four years ago, Queiroz said he has seen tremen­dous improve­ments, say­ing the team is much more compact,­ more ag­gressive­ and more organized with young fresh blood in it. “I think you guys have a good fu­ture ahead of you,” said Que- iroz. “I want to show my grat­i­tude for this op­portu­ ni­ ­ty to work to ­geth­er. It is al­ways a fan­tas­tic oppor­ tu­ ni­ ­ty for our players be­ SPORTS TEHRAN — Iranian pions of Iran’s Hazfi Cup, will represent SPORTS TEHRAN — Iran fin- to 16. in Luxor, Egypt. cause we play against play­ers with good tech­nique, speed, great deskfootball clubs Saipa the country in ACL group stage. deskished in second place at Powerlifting is a sport for all blind and at­ti­tude and phys­i­cal pow­er, and it’s al­ways an op­por­tu­ni­ty for and Zob Ahan have learned their fates In the qualifying play-offs, each tie the 2018 International Blind Sports Feder- visually impaired athletes. us to learn and progress.” at the 2019 AFC Champions League is played as a single match. Extra time ation (IBSA) Powerlifting and Bench Press Athletes are categorized by sex, age and (Source: Guardian.co.tt) qualifying play-offs. and penalty shoot-out are used to decide World Championships. bodyweight. Each competitor is allowed three Saipa will face Indian Minerva Punjab the winners if necessary (Regulations The Persian powerlifters won 10 gold attempts at each lift, the best lift in each dis- on Feb. 12 in Tehran. Article 9.2). The eight winners of the medals and six bronzes in the competition cipline being added to their overall total. Zob Ahan will also meet the winners play-off round advance to the group and came second with 68 points. The lifter with the highest total in their German coach Schrodinger of Al-Wehdat of Jordan and Kuwait’s stage to join the 24 direct entrants. All Ukraine won the title with 69 points and respective age and weigh class will be de- linked with Esteghlal Al-Kuwait on Feb. 12 in Isfahan. losers in each round from associations Russia finished in third place with 52 points. clared the winner. In cases where two or Persepolis as Iran Professional with only play-off slots enter the AFC The championships attracted 70 athletes more lifters achieve the same total, the League champions and Esteghlal, cham- Cup group stage. from 13 countries together from Nov. 13 person with the lightest bodyweight wins. TASNIM — German coach Gerhard Schrodinger has been linked with a move to Esteghlal football team as assistant of Winfried Schaefer. Schaefer has reportedly demanded Esteghlal’s officials to hire his compatriot as his assistant. Final, 2nd Leg Toyota Player of the Week: Schrodinger has worked as goalkeeping coach of TSG Pfeddersheim. Schrodinger has already coached the Esteghlal keepers Kwoun Sun-tae in March. The Korean custodian created history A defender by trade, Hosseini had man- passes as he earned a 6.7 rating. The appointment of the German coach will be assessed with a hat-trick of AFC Champions League aged to score vital second leg goals in the A third Persepolis defender is next as by Esteghlal technical committee. winners’ medals adding the 2018 edition Round of 16 and the quarter-finals, but Mohammad Ansari came fourth in the Esteghlal sit eighth in Iran Professional League (IPL) to those he won with Jeonbuk Hyundai this time he was unable to find a moment week’s ranking with a 6.6 rating. The Ira- table, 11 points adrift of leader Padideh. Motors in 2006 and 2016. of inspiration in the attacking areas of nian had 40 successful passes and won The ‘keeper had a night to remember in the field, despite having a shot on goal. four duels. Tehran as he earned a second consecutive The 36-year-old was, as ever a colossus Rounding off the top five is Persepolis clean sheet, meaning Kashima’s 2-0 first in the backline, however, and won seven midfielder Bashar Resan, with the Iraq Iran escapes AFC sanction as leg win in Japan proved sufficient to see duels as well as making 51 passes - earning midfielder looking the man most likely them take the continental title. him a 7.0 rating. to create in attack for the Tehran side. football chief retains position Kwoun recorded six saves and complet- Completing the top three in the Toyota The 21-year-old had three shots on goal ed 33 successful passes to register an 8.1 Player of the Week is another defender and made 43 successful passes to gain The head of Iran’s football federation will retain his posi- rating to top the rankings for the Toyota from Persepolis, Ali Mosleh, who won a a 6.6 rating. tion following legal confusion over his retirement and the Player of the Week. week high nine duels. Kamal Kamyabinia comes in sixth with Asian Football Federation threatening to sanction Iran over Second in this week’s ranking is the The versatile Mosleh was an impor- 6.5, while Persepolis’ Shojae Khalilzadeh government interference, the semi-official news agency opposing skipper Seyed Jalal Hosseini, tant part of Persepolis’ defensive efforts and Kashima Antlers’ Leo Silva complete ISNA reported on Thursday. who put in a captain’s performance for at the Azadi, where a goal for Kashima the top eight with ratings of 6.5 and 6.4 “Following the meetings we had with the sports minister Persepolis but was unfortunate to be on would have effectively killed off the tie. respectively. and the federation, it was decided that Mr. Mehdi Taj (would) the losing side. The 25-year-old also totaled 35 successful (Source: the-afc) continue his services at the football federation,” ISNA quoted the head of Iran’s Olympic federation Seyed Reza Salehi-Amiri. “We are on the verge of the AFC Asian Cup and need to muster our power for the national team’s victory.” Australia, Korea Republic settle for draw (Source: thenews) A last gasp strike from Massimo Luongo saw Australia meet Aziz Behich’s cross. fight back to earn a 1-1 draw against Korea Republic However, despite having Korea Republic on the in an international friendly at the Suncorp Stadium ropes, the Socceroos conceded a sucker punch strike on Saturday. when Hwang raced onto a long ball from Kim Min-Jae Iran U23 football team to Hwang Ui-jo’s 22nd minute strike against the run and stuck a 22nd minute opener past Ryan. of play appeared to be the decisive moment in a match Australia’s dominance resumed after the interval. play Oman in friendly Australia dominated from the opening whistle as both Rogic poked the ball wide among a cluster of Ko- teams met in a repeat of the 2015 AFC Asian Cup final. rea Republic bodies in the box before Luongo fired TASNIM — Iran Under-23 football team will travel to Muscat But Luongo tapped home a repelled save from Korea second-half substitute Awer Mabil’s acrobatic cross to play a friendly match with Oman team. Republic goalkeeper Kim Seung-yu with the last kick inches past the post. The friendly match will be held as preparation for the of the game to ensure Australia crowned their first Ryan was rarely troubled throughout the evening, qualification phase for the Asian Football Confederation match on home soil in over a year with a dramatic but the Socceroos shot-stopper pulled off a world-class (AFC) U-23 Championship 2020. late equaliser. save from Korea Republic substitute Ju Se-jong’s Iran have been drawn along with Iraq, Yemen and Turk- Arnold made three changes to the 11 that defeated sweetly-struck free-kick midway through the second menistan in Group C, while Oman are pitted with Qatar, Kuwait 4-0 on October 16. Mathew Ryan came in for Josh Risdon flashed a low drive into the side netting, stanza. Nepal and Afghanistan. Danny Vukovic, as Aaron Mooy and Jamie Maclar- while Tom Rogic sent a curling effort whistling narrowly Mabil saw his effort on goal blocked by a desperate The AFC U-23 Championship 2020 is scheduled to take en replaced Jackson Irvine and Apostolos Giannou wide of the left post after striking a loose ball from the piece of Korea Republic defending as Australia con- place in Thailand. It will act as the AFC qualifiers for the respectively. edge of the area. tinued to pepper Kim Seung-yu’s goal late on, before men’s football tournament at the 2020 Olympics. Australia swarmed their opponents from the opening Meanwhile, Aaron Mooy thundered a volley over Luongo made himself the hero deep into stoppage time. Zlatko Kranjcar’s boys will leave Tehran on Sunday and whistle and were totally dominant in the early stages. the crossbar after charging into the penalty box to (Source: the-afc) play Oman U-23 football team on Tuesday. Prayer Times Noon:11:49 Evening: 17:15 Dawn: 5:17 (tomorrow) Sunrise: 6:44 (tomorrow) NOVEMBER 18, 2018 ART&CULTURE I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y www.tehrantimes.com Managing Director: Ali Asgari Editor-in-Chief: Mohammad Ghaderi Troupes from Italy, India, Germany to Editorial Dept.: Fax: (+98 21) 88808214 — 88808895 [email protected] Switchboard Operator: Tel: (+98 21) 43051000 Advertisements Dept.: Telefax: (+98 21) 43051450 Public Relations Office: Tel: (+98 21) 88805807 perform at Iranian children’s festival Subscription & Distribution Dept.: Tel: (+98 21) 43051603 www.eshterak.ir Distributor: Padideh Novin Co. ARTTEHRAN – Three Tel: 88911433 desktroupes from Italy, India Webmaster: [email protected] and Germany will be performing during the Printed at: Rooztab - ISSN: 1017-94 25th edition of the International Theater No. 18, Bimeh Alley, Nejatollahi St., Tehran, Iran Festival for Children and Young Adults in P.o. Box: 14155-4843 Iran. Zip Code: 1599814713 The Indian company Theatre Shine will send “Thirsty Crow Returns” written by Manish Joshi to the festival, the organ- izers announced on Saturday. The play is about influence over the spiritual mind and feelings of humans from childhood until maturity. Suvojit Bandyopadhyay is the director of the troupe, which is composed of Such- arita Roy, Suparna Roy, Dipak Samaddar, Subhomay Dey and Souvik Halder. Theatre Shine is a state government Iran organizes photo exhibit registered society and central Govt. regis- tered NGO of India. The company practices at Milano Intl. FICTS Festival modern theater along with the heritage and traditional art of India. ARTTEHRAN – An exhibition of sports photos from desk “A Story of a Man and His Shadow”, a Iran opened at the 36th Milano International production from the Italian company Prin- FICTS Festival, a sports movies and telefilms event currently cipo Ativo Teatro will also compete in the underway in the Italian city. festival, which will be held in Hamedan The photos have been selected from the submissions to the from November 20 to 24. 4th Iran International Sports Photo Festival held in January Giuseppe Semeraro will direct the play, during the 11th Tehran International FICTS Festival. which is about a contented hermit who is afraid of his own shadow. He is also the writer of the play and a member of the cast. The play will also star Dario Cadey and Leone Marco Bartolo. “Extraordinary Voyage”, a puppet show produced at the Fifth Wheel, a major theater This combination photo shows scenes from “Extraordinary Voyage” (L), “Thirsty Crow Returns” (C) and “A Story of a Man and His company in Germany, will also go on stage. Shadow”, which will be performed during the 25th International Theater Festival for Children and Young Adults in Hamedan, Iran. Dmitry Nomokonov is writer and director of the play that recounts a round-the-globe conditions facing Iran, many cultural events the event. defer to the financial problems facing the voyage with a big white ship on stage. Each have been downsized or cancelled by their “This issue has caused us a lot of prob- organizers. act is a new country, new land and also a new organizers. lems in reaching an agreement with foreign Sixteen groups from Italy, Spain, Greece, surprise for the public, as all the puppets Earlier in October, Maryam Kazemi, the troupes seeking to participate in this event,” Norway, Germany, Belgium, China, Kenya, have hidden tricks. director of the festival said that the depre- she stated. Argentina and several other countries have Due to the current adverse economic ciation of the rial is the main challenge for She asked the foreign applicants to applied to participate in the festival.

(File photo) Ali Qalamsiah, Ali Samei, Abolfazl Amanollah and Farshad Abbasi were the members of the selection board and the col- Arte Padova hangs Iranian Museum of Graphic Design lection, which is composed of 41 photos, will be on view at the works by Iranian artists hosts exhibition by Czech artists exhibition until Tuesday, the Tehran International FICTS Festival announced on Friday. Iranian movies “My Sister Mohadeseh” by Atefeh Mehrabi, “I Am Iranian” by Mohammadreza Ahanj and “Iran plus Two Powers” and “Sniff”, both by director Farzaneh Amini, are competing in the various sections of the Milano International FICTS Festival, which will run until Monday. The Federation Internationale Cinema Television Sportifs (FICTS) is the organizer of the festival, which is the final phase of the World FICTS Challenge that runs in 16 countries including Iran.

David Hockney pool painting soars to $90 mln, record for living artist

NEW YORK (Reuters) — An iconic 1972 painting by British artist David Hockney soared to $90.3 million at Christie’s on Thursday, smashing the record for the highest price ever paid at auction for a work by a living artist. With Christie’s commission, “Portrait of an Artist (Pool with Iranian artist Zahra Davari speaks to a visitor at the pavilion of the Tazhib Cultural A poster the Typo 9010, an exhibition by Czech graphic designers at the Iranian Two Figures)”, surpassed the auction house’s pre-sale estimate Art Institute during the Arte Padova on November 16, 2018. (IRNA) Museum of Graphic Design in Tehran. of about $80 million, following a bidding war between two de- ARTTEHRAN — A The collection feature works by Masud ARTTEHRAN — An by Czech Ambassador Svatopluk Cumba. termined would-be buyers once the work hit $70 million. desk desk The previous record for collection of works Shams, Jila Ebadi, Lobat Sadri, Elham exhibition titled “Typo A number of Iranian artists also attend a a work by a living artist was by Iranian artists is on display at the Shafiei, Zahra Davari and several other 9010” displaying works by a number of Czech workshop on typography held on the sidelines held by Jeff Koons’ sculpture 29th edition of the Arte Padova, a artists. graphic designers is currently underway at of the exhibition on Thursday. “Balloon Dog”, which sold for major modern and contemporary art In addition, works by Jaleh Nozari, the Iranian Museum of Graphic Design in The Iranian Graphic Designers Society $58.4 million in 2013. Hock- fair underway in the northern Italian Nilufar Kefayati, Hannaneh Niksirat, Tehran. has organized the exhibition in collaboration ney’s previous auction record city of Padua. Zinat Parsa, Hassani Ahmad-Akhundi The Typo 9010 exhibition showcases 50 with the Embassy of Czech in Tehran. was $28.4 million. The collection contains 36 works and Jinus Shahidi have been selected to typographic posters created by 25 artists in the In a brief speech during the opening The 1972 work by the selected by the Tazhib Cultural Art compete in the official section of the event. years between 1990 and 2010, the museum ceremony, Cumba said that his country is 81-year-old British artist, one Institute in Tehran, the institute The Arte Padova opened on Friday announced last Wednesday following the eager to see that the collaboration with the of Hockney’s most famous announced in a press release on Saturday. and will run until Monday. opening of the exhibit that was attended society and museum continues in the future. paintings which depicts a man in a pink jacket looking down on another figure swimming underwater in a pool, was re- “Eighth Grade”, “Beale Street” land Oh boy - vintage Mickey Mouse posters ported to have been consigned Indie Spirit nominations to fetch thousands at auction by British billionaire currency British artist David Hockney trader Joe Lewis. LOS ANGELES (Reuters) — Com- LONDON (Reuters) — Seven rare speaks during presentation of Christie’s did not identify the ing-of-age movie “Eighth Grade” and vintage posters of Mickey Mouse are his new book “A Bigger Book” seller or the successful bidder, family drama “If Beale Street Could expected to fetch thousands of dollars during the book fair in Frankfurt, who was bidding via telephone Talk” scored best feature nominations at an auction that coincides with Germany October 19, 2016. during a nearly 10-minute con- on Friday for the Independent Spirit the 90th anniversary of the cartoon (Reuters/Kai Pfaffenbach) test for the work. Awards, the annual honors given to character’s first film appearance. Morgan Long, senior direc- Hollywood’s lower-budget movies. The seven posters, dating from the tor of art investment house Fine Art Group, hailed “a great result “We the Animals”, a film about three 1930s and 1940s, went on display on for Christie’s,” saying it achieved its predicted $80 million price biracial brothers, led all movies with Friday at a commemorative exhibition “through a combination of clever marketing and what looked five nods, including one for best first in London organized by Disney. like sheer determination on the part of (a) phone client to take feature from director Jeremiah Zagar. They are going under the Sotheby’s the painting home.” “Eighth Grade” was in the running for hammer in an online auction that In a virtually unprecedented move for such a valuable painting, the top prize alongside “First Reformed”, runs until Nov. 26. A price list in a “Portrait of an Artist”, which was on exhibition at Tate Britain, the “Beale Street”, “Leave No Trace” and statement from the auctioneer and Pompidou Centre and New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art “You Were Never Really Here”. Walt Disney Co. UK & Ireland suggests over the past two years, was sold with no reserve, the minimum The best female lead category includ- they could fetch more than 130,000 A Mickey Mouse poster price at which the consignor agrees to sell a piece. ed nominations for Glenn Close for “The pounds ($165,000) in total. than five known.” The price went far to boost the success of Christie’s post-war Wife” and Toni Collette for “Hereditary”. 2018 Film Independent Spirit Awards – “We’re expecting a lot of interest… Such posters were reused several and contemporary art auction, which took in a total of $357.6 Joaquin Phoenix was nominated for Show – Santa Monica, California, U.S., There are collectors who collect times at cinemas and, being made million, roughly the middle of its expected range, with 41 of the best male lead for his performance in 03/03/2018 – Frances McDormand animation posters from all over the of paper, most eventually fell apart 48 lots on offer finding buyers. “You Were Never Really Here” and was accepts the Best Female Lead award world and Mickey Mouse historically is and were thrown away. “So they were “What we have learned from this week is that demand for up against “First Reformed” star Ethan for “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, the most valuable of all the animation never meant to be looked at 80-90 great art remains global, with strong participation from American Hawke, among others. Missouri”. (Reuters/Mario Anzuoni) characters,” Bruce Marchant, years later” or viewed as works of bidders and good activity from Europe and Asia,” Chief Executive The Spirit Awards, to be held on ceremony. Sotheby’s film poster consultant, art, Marchant added. Guillaume Cerutti said after the sale. Feb. 23, and hosted by the Film Inde- In four of the past five years, the best told Reuters. The exhibition, “Mickey’s UK Other sale highlights included Francis Bacon’s “Study of Hen- pendent organization, celebrate artistic feature winner at the Independent Spirit “They’re particularly rare posters Art Collective Exhibition”, is also rietta Moraes Laughing”, which sold for $21.7 million against a films made for under $20 million at Awards has gone on to win best picture at from England, France, Belgium and showcasing new Mickey-inspired pre-sale estimate of $14 million to $18 million, and Alexander an informal lunch on the Santa Mon- the Oscars. Those winners were “Moon- two of them are the only known works by established and emerging Calder’s “21 Feuilles Blanches”, which more than doubled its ica, California beach the day before light”, “Spotlight”, “Birdman” and “12 surviving examples and for three of UK artists including Jimmy C, Michael high estimate, selling for just under $18 million. Hollywood’s glitzy Academy Awards Years a Slave”. the others, there are certainly less Bosanko and Pal Kumar.