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Friday 23 November 2018 | 15 Rabia I 1440 www.thepeninsula.qa Volume 23 | Number 7719 | 2 Riyals Ooredoo tv Business for FREE Entertainment, sports, news, and much more, over your Business Broadband line Visit ooredoo.qa/business Father Amir visits 8th Katara Dhow Festival

THE PENINSULA & QNA His Highness toured a DOHA number of pavilions of the participating countries, Father Amir H H Sheikh Hamad bin where he watched various Khalifa Al Thani visited the Eighth Katara Traditional Dhow Festival at Katara cultural and heritage events beach yesterday. His Highness toured a such as the handicrafts number of pavilions of the participating market, marine life and countries, where he watched various cul- crafts, and watched some tural and heritage events such as the performances of traditional handicrafts market, marine life and crafts, marine folklore arts. and watched some performances of tra- ditional marine folklore arts. Apart from the handicrafts market Bareekha, Al Shira, Sabaha, among and folkloric shows, the five-day fes- others in which big prizes are at stake. tival features a massive exhibition of An art competition focusing on sea more than 70 traditional dhows in traditions is held on the sidelines of the varying types and sizes. Festival offering impressive cash prizes. Nine countries are taking part in the This year’s festival also focuses on shows festival considered the most distinguished such as maritime dances Saliya, among the annual traditional and cul- Kharkhour and Ghazal as well as a tural festivals being organised by Katara stunning fireworks display themed on which acts as a bridge between peoples sea traditions and tells the story of and cultures. Stalls of the participating fishing and pearl diving in the past. countries exhibit important aspects of The Festival also features demonstra- their culture and traditions that are linked tions of pearl extracting from oyster and to the sea such as fishing and pearl diving others as well as games and workshops implements, marine products, cuisine and for children. A cultural café with inter- folkloric shows. active discussions on sea traditions A highlight of this year’s edition of involving experts adds more colour to the the festival is maritime competitions Festival. In the mornings, the Festival is carrying traditional names such as open to the general public as well as Father Amir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani during his visit to Katara Traditional Dhow Festival at Katara beach, Hadaq, Shoush, Tafreesh, Tajdeef, schoolchildren. yesterday. `P2

MYCHA 2018 training begins QA committed to enhancing services in Europe: Al Baker THE PENINSULA and top decision makers of the Tremosa; MEP Jose Ignacio Sala- come here today in the spirit of in the stunning Presidential THE PENINSULA DOHA European Commission in franca and MEP Ismail Ertug at pursuing enhanced aviation Salon at the European Par- DOHA Brussels, Belgium. the European Parliament in opportunities for our industries liament, with impressive views Qatar Airways Group Chief Exec- The aim of the series of Brussels, the capital of Europe. and businesses, more options for over the city of Brussels. Education Above All (EAA) utive Akbar Al Baker confirmed meetings and VIP dinner in the He also met with European travellers, and long-term pros- This visit comes at a time Foundation’s Programme Qatar Airways’ commitment to heart of Europe was to Commissioner and Vice Pres- perity for our economies, and I when Qatar and the EU are close Reach Out To Asia (ROTA) enhancing its services in the strengthen the already robust ident, Maroš Šefčovič and Henrik have no doubt we will succeed.” to completing the final stage of yesterday launched the European market. relationships that the airline Hololei, Director General, “We appreciate the openness the EU-Qatar Comprehensive Air second edition of MENA Akbar Al Baker has further enjoys with key MEPs and to Mobility and Transport for the and understanding demonstrated Transport Agreement, which has Youth Capacity building in said that the support extended demonstrate Qatar Airways’ European Commission. by the EU. We also thank the EU offered the State of Qatar and Humanitarian Action to Qatar and Qatar Airways by commitment to the European Qatar Airways Group Chief for the flexibility and support pro- Qatar Airways an excellent (MYCHA) 2018 training, at the top European decision makers Union, the world’s largest single Executive Akbar Al Baker said: vided to the State of Qatar under platform to engage in candid dis- Qatar National Convention is truly valued and market area. “The support extended to our the current blockade.” cussions with its European Center (QNCC) sponsored by appreciated. During the visit, Akbar Al country and airline by top During the evening, more partners on the potential growth Qatar Fund for Development Al Baker met with influential Baker held successful one-to- European decision makers is than 16 MEPs enjoyed a VIP and future cooperation between (QFFD). European Parliament members one meetings with MEP Ramon truly valued and appreciated. We dinner with key note speeches the two parties. `P3 The opening ceremony started with a motivational speech which drew a special attention to the participant’s success stories by H E Lulwa Pleasant weather forecast Al Khater, the Official Spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry, followed favourable for picnicking by a speech for ROTA Exec- utive Director, and a panel discussion under the theme SANAULLAH ATAULLAH and Abu Samra and 20°C in of “Transforming Humani- THE PENINSULA Doha, the weather is generally tarian Action with and for mild daytime with scattered Young People”. Qatar Meteorology Department clouds and the wind is north- The panel discussion was (QMD) recorded 13 degrees westerly not exceeding 15 kt moderated by Dr Hani AL Celsius the lowest temperatures inshore,” QMD tweeted yesterday. Banna, President of Human- in Turainah and Abu Samra yes- QMD in a statement issued yes- itarian Forum, and attended terday morning which is terday warned of chance of thun- by Sultan Ahmed Al Aseeri, expected to dip further in coming derstorms of variable intensity Country Programs Manager days as the Department forecast on Sunday and Monday. “The at the QFFD, Dr Iyad Nasr, for moderate to heavy rainfall country expected to be affected Head of OCHA Regional during next week. by a state of atmospheric insta- Office for the Middle East The pleasant weather bility due to extension of low and North Africa, Dr Hossam brought opportunity to residents pressure during the period Said, Managing Director of to take their families for pic- between Saturday (October 24, the Humanitarian Academy nicking to public parks and 2018) until Tuesday (October for Development (HAD), beaches during weekend, The 27),” said the Department. Khalid Khalifa, UNHCR’s Peninsula learned. Single According to QMD forecast, regional representative in the Spectacular fireworks display mesmerises Katara crowd workers are also planning to play skies expected to become grad- GCC region. The ceremony friendly matches during off days ually partly cloudy to cloudy with Fireworks display at the Eighth Katara Traditional Dhow Festival at Katara beach yesterday night. was concluded with motiva- and free times at evening seeking chance of scattered thundery The unique 20-minute show was themed on sea traditions, and narrated a story about fishing, diving tional speeches delivered by opportunity of falling mercury. rain moderate to heavy espe- and fighting in the sea, in bright and shooting colours. A similar fireworks show will take place today two members of MYCHA “Lowest temperature cially on Sunday and Monday from 8pm to 8.20pm. `P2 Youth Advisory Group – recorded this morning associated with strong wind at MYAG. `P3 (Thursday) was 13°C in Turainah times and low visibility. `P2 02 HOME FRIDAY 23 NOVEMBER 2018

Father Amir visits 8th Katara Traditional Dhow Festival Amir congratulates President of Lebanon

DOHA: Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent yesterday a cable of congratulations to the President of the Lebanese Republic, Michel Aoun, on the anniversary of his country’s Independence Day. Deputy Amir H H Sheikh Abdulla bin Hamad Al Thani also sent a cable of congratulations to the President. Prime Minister and Interior Minister H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani also sent a cable of congratulations to the Prime Minister-Designate of the Lebanese Republic, Saad Al Hariri, on the anniversary of his country’s Independence Day. QNA

Advisory Council attends Nato meet

DOHA: A delegation of the Advisory Council participated in the 64th Annual Session of the Nato Parliamentary Assembly in Halifax, Canada. The session discussed the challenges facing European security and Euro- Mediterranean security, as well as the outcome of the recent Heads of State and Government Summit in Brussels and the results of security, political, economic and social developments in North Africa, the Middle East and the Gulf States. The Assembly aims to strengthen solidarity among alliance members by bringing together parliamentarians from member states, as well as members of partner countries Father Amir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani paid yesterday a visit to the 8th Katara and observers. The Assembly Traditional Dhow Festival, which is being held at Katara beach. serves as a basic link between Nato and the parliaments of its member states. QNA

Qatar flays attack Qatar, UK discuss enhancing cooperation Ooredoo announces new, better on Iraqi students Minister of unlimited mobile broadband packs Culture and DOHA: Qatar expressed its Sports H E Salah THE PENINSULA strong condemnation and bin Ghanem Al DOHA denunciation of the explosion Ali with the of an explosive device that tar- Ambassador Driven by growing customer demand for larger data bundles, geted school students in the of UK to the Ooredoo announced yesterday the launch of new Unlimited south of Mosul in Iraq, which State of Qatar, Mobile Broadband Packs. The new Lite and MAX represents resulted in deaths and inju- Ajay Sharma, excellent value for money, ensuring Ooredoo customers are ries. In a statement, the Ministry yesterday. During getting the most competitive deal on the market starting of Foreign Affairs reiterated the meeting, from QR250 per month. Qatar’s firm stance rejecting vio- they discussed The Mobile Broadband Unlimited MAX Pack, priced at lence and terrorism regardless of the motives and causes. The enhancing QR500 offers 400 GB of data at full speed, while the Mobile statement affirmed Qatar’s full cooperation Broadband Unlimited Lite Pack offers full speed 60 GB at solidarity with the Iraqi govern- between the QR250 per month. To celebrate the launch of the new packs, ment in all measures taken to two countries in customers purchasing new Mobile Broadband packs will maintain security. QNA the cultural and enjoy a free STARZ PLAY subscription valid until June 30. sports fields. STARZ PLAY is an on-demand entertainment service that offers over 10,000 hours of the best Hollywood and Bol- Qatar condemns lywood movies, documentaries, children’s entertainment, attack in Niger same-day-as-the-US series, and Arabic content. DOHA: Qatar has strongly con- demned the attack on a French workers’ camp in eastern Niger, killing seven employees and a Pleasant weather forecast favourable for picnicking local official. The Ministry of For- eign Affairs reiterated Qatar’s FROM PAGE 1 ft rising to 15 ft at times during and official social media Shameem Ahmad, an Indian a construction worker from firm stance rejecting violence “The prevailing wind will be thunderstorms,” according to accounts.” expatriate said. “Al Wakra beach Nepal. He said the match was and terrorism, regardless of mainly northeasterly to south- QMD forecast. “Therefore, all are “I took my family to Al has long walkway which is very played in an empty plot of land motives and reasons. The state- easterly between 10-20 kt urged to be cautious, avoid Wakra beach on last Friday useful for jogging.” near Woqod petrol station in Ain ment expressed condolences to reaching 40 kt during thunder- marine activities as well as to where my children were able to “Two teams of my company Khalid which is close to his the victims’ families, wishing the storms and the wave height is follow latest updates through play for long hours due to good played a friendly cricket match accommodation in the Industrial injured a speedy recovery. QNA expected to range between 3-5 daily weather forecast bulletins weather,” said Abdullah on last Friday,” said Rais Ahmad, Area. Spectacular fireworks display mesmerises crowd at Katara

THE PENINSULA Visitors to the Festival over yesterday. Malallah won third prize. DOHA the past three days had been Al Hadaaq is an individual Traditional stalls set up by the treated to various traditional contest in traditional fishing, in participating countries are A breathtaking firework display shows and dances presented by which Yusuf Al Obaidli won first attracting huge number of vis- attracted huge crowd at the teams from the participating prize bagging QR5,000. itors every day. Iran has set up a Eighth Katara Traditional Dhow countries, maritime contests and Mohammed Salim Al Araimi won replica of the anthropological Festival at Katara beach a wide range of cultural activities. second prize of QR4,000 while house of the natives of Kish Island yesterday. The Festival attracted large third prize of QR3,000 went to in Iran, showcasing marine and The unique 20-minute show number of children from schools Rashid Al Magairafi. sailing traditions and the lifestyle was themed on sea traditions, and across Qatar, especially in the In Tafreesh — a rowing of the people of the Island 80 narrated a story about fishing, morning hours. Hundreds of contest using small boats — years ago. diving and fighting in the sea, in children took part in art work- Ahmed Yusuf Al Hail won first The “Omani House” features bright and shooting colours. shops in a dedicated pavilion at prize while second and third sea-related products and The crowd watched in awe, Katara beach, featuring painting, prizes went to Saleh Al Araimi equipment from Oman, along shouting and cheering, as drawing, face painting, paper and Musallam Al Araimi, with Omani sweets, and is also firework burst above, drawing design, among others. The respectively. introducing traditional Omani thematic patterns into the sky in children have been trained by In Shoush, the team com- dances related to the sea. The brilliant light and vivacious experts in the respective fields. prising Darwish Salim and “Kuwaiti House” has brought colours. A similar firework show Katara has announced the Khalfan Salim won first prize, together a number of marine will take place today at the Katara winners of three maritime com- while second prize went to the experts from the country, and beach from 8pm to 8.20pm. The petitions — Al Haddaq, Tafreesh team comprising Ahmed Yusuf showcases Kuwaiti wedding tra- evening will also witness a sur- and Shoush — held over the first Al Hail and Ahmed Al Miraikhi. ditions, among other aspects. The prise announcement by Katara two days of the Festival. More The team comprising Ahmed five-day festival will conclude Stunning fireworks show at the Eighth Katara Traditional Dhow Festival Cultural Village. competitions were held Abdullah and Mohammed tomorrow. held at Katara beach yesterday. FRIDAY 23 NOVEMBER 2018 HOME 03 Deputy Amir chairs QP Board of Directors meeting Deputy Amir H H Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani, Chairman of Qatar Petroleum (QP), presided over the company’s Board of Directors meeting, held at the Amiri Diwan yesterday. The board reviewed QP’s workflow, future growth strategy and approved the 2019 budget. During the meeting, H H the Deputy Amir gave directions on giving the name ‘Abdullah bin Hamad Al Attiyah District’ to the new QP district buildings in West Bay, in recognition of his great role and contribution to the development of the energy sector in the State.

Winners of Qatar Armed Forces Championship crowned

THE PENINSULA bronze medal. DOHA At the individual level, Rachid Boudalaa of the Qatari Major General Abdullah bin Amiri Air Force won the first Jassim team was crowned with place, while Tariq Haddadi from the gold medal of the Qatar Major General Abdullah bin Armed Forces championship, Jassim team secured the second which was organised yesterday place and Ibrahim Hassan Mousa by the Military Sports Associ- from Major General Abdullah bin ation under the patronage of Jassim team finished third. Chief of Staff of the Qatari Armed H E Chief of Staff of the Qatar Forces, H E Lieutenant General Armed Forces Lieutenant Qatar, Italy discuss military ties (Pilot) Ghanim bin Shaheen Al General (Pilot) Ghanem bin The Commander of Qatari Amiri Land Forces H E Major General Ghanem. Shaheen Al Ghanem crowned Mohammed bin Ali Al Ghanim met with Commander of the Italian Major General Abdullah bin the winners of the first place and Jassim’s team came in first place, medals at the end of the tour- Ground Forces, General Salvatore Farina. They discussed the and the Qatari Amiri Air Force nament. A total of 73 compet- military relations and ways of promoting and developing them. team came in second and won itors and 13 teams representing After the meeting, General Salvatore Farina visited the stimulation The Chief of Staff of the Qatar Armed Forces Lieutenant General the silver medal, the internal various branches of the Qatar centre and its departments. He was also briefed on the latest (Pilot) H E Ghanim bin Shaheen Al Ghanem honouring a winner security force team (Lekhwiya) Armed Forces participated in the military equipment owned by the Qatari Amiri Land Forces. of the tournament. finished third and won the Championship. MYCHA 2018 training begins US Chargé d’Affaires visits FROM PAGE 1 ‘Feminism is a Voice’ art exhibition The event was also attended by Chief Executive Officer of EAA THE PENINSULA and H E Khalifa Bin Jassim Al DOHA Kuwari, Director General of QFFD and Ali Abdullah Al Dabbagh, The Chargé d’Affaires of the Deputy Director General for United States Embassy in Qatar, Planning at QFFD. William Grant, along with the This five-day event strives to members of the US Embassy empower youth in humanitarian attended the closing of ‘Feminism settings throughout the MENA is a Voice’ exhibition at W Doha region to assure their meaningful Hotel and Residences. The gallery participation in preparedness, which ran for one month at ART response and conflict resolution 29 was curated by Qatari artist in different situations and con- A panel at the opening of the MCYHA event yesterday. Fahad Al Obaidly and featured 12 The dignitaries at the exhibition. texts. The MYCHA training is in talented female local and inter- line with EAA’s broad mission of Mannai said: “The 2nd edition of sponsors for this programme, and national artists. The artists include Al Malki and Shaima Altamimi. contemporary art. The closing providing and protecting the right MYCHA training programme will we aim to offer sustainable envi- Fatima Mohammed, Sumaia Al More than 40 art pieces was also attended by the spouse to quality education, and to provide a great opportunity to ronment to millions of youth who Kilani, Abeer Al Kuwari, Sheikha ranging from photographs, of Chargé d’Affaires, Mary Grant; promote it as a key aspect of promote humanitarian creden- are in urgent need of exposure to Al Hardan, Maryam Al Homaid, canvas paintings and calligraphy Cultural Affairs Attaché, Kristina humanitarian intervention in tials and work towards empow- quality education and basic live- Maysaa Almumin, Shua’a Ali Al were part of the collection and Rosales Kostrukova; General countries in crisis. ering young people to play a lihood necessities. Our part- Muftah, Hadeer Omar, Sara Al- offered a multi-voiced interpre- Manager of W Doha Hotel, The training is being attended leading role in the region’s nership with EAA goes a long way Buainain, Shouq Al-Mana, Aisha tation of feminism through Wassim Daaje; and other guests. by 210 participants from different humanitarian action. The train- and we would continue to collab- parts of the world, consisting of ing’s theme will focus on the orate with them for such noble youth advocates, humanitarian dimensions of humanitarian cause in their future endeavours organisations, and other experts action, the provision of education as well.” QA committed to enhancing services in Europe: Al Baker in the field to share their experi- as a humanitarian response, The MYCHA training pro- FROM PAGE 1 ences and best practices, and is climate change and nature caused gramme is organised in associ- designed for young people in the disasters, famines, floods, ation with EAA’s international and With 617 weekly flights to Middle East and North Africa to typhoons, volcanoes, as well as local partners, including UN Europe, Qatar Airways flies an support them as partners and influencing and advocacy in Office for the Coordination of average of 91,000 passengers a active youth in humanitarian humanitarian work such as vol- Humanitarian Affairs, UNHCR, week to more than 50 key cities action. The training will offer unteerism, social media, and the Doha Institute for Graduate in the region. Over the last 18 practical learning that can imme- use of technology in humanitarian Studies), Qatar Red Crescent, months, the airline has further diately be applied by youth in action.” Human Appeal, Inter-Agency enhanced this by launching 15 their local contexts. Once partic- Al Aseeri said: “MYCHA Network for Education in Emer- new routes to Europe, including ipants return to their home coun- training falls in tune with our goal gencies, Norwegian Refugee Nice, Dublin, Malaga, Prague tries, they will receive 6 months to achieve inclusive and sus- Council, International Rescue and London Gatwick. Further of ongoing support and men- tainable development, by Committee, Osman Consulting, route launches are planned in torship by partner NGOs to help addressing priority issues of edu- CARE Organization, Humani- the next year including Lisbon them deliver their planned Youth- cation, health and economic tarian Academy for Development, and Valletta, which will take the led Humanitarian Action Projects. empowerment. We are elated to Mercy Corps, Unicef, QNCC, and total number of destinations in Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Akbar Al Baker (second left) ROTA Director Essa Al come on board as the proud QFFD. Europe up to 56. with members of European Parliament. Ooredoo announces raft of offers for Happiest Weekend

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Free my husband, Hamas publishes pleads wife of UK academic photos of Israeli jailed in UAE

REUTERS undercover agents LONDON

REUTERS Israel’s military censor, The wife of a British academic GAZA without commenting who was jailed by a UAE court on the credibility of on spying charges called on Hamas published photos yes- the Emirati authorities yes- terday of six men and two Hamas’s information, terday to review his life sen- women who it said were urged the media not to tence and free her husband. involved in a botched Israeli disseminate any details Matthew Hedges was sen- undercover raid into the Gaza about the November tenced to life in prison on Strip this month and appealed charges of spying for the for details about them. 11 incident in which an British government on Israel’s military censor, Israeli colonel, a Hamas Wednesday in a move without commenting on the cred- commander and six described as deeply disap- ibility of Hamas’s information, pointing by Prime Minister urged the media not to dissem- other Palestinians Theresa May. inate any details about the were killed. “Matt is innocent,” November 11 incident in which Hedges’ wife, Daniela Tejada, Palestinians stand near the rubble of a building that was completely destroyed by an Israeli air an Israeli colonel, a Hamas com- said. strike, in Gaza City on November 13. mander and six other Palestinians flare-up of rocket attacks from “Handing a life sentence were killed. Gaza and Israeli air strikes. to an innocent researcher Israel has not released the A photo array of what Hamas with any information about the gleaned from the media or the local and foreign media submit who held the UAE in high name of the dead officer, citing described as “fugitives” appeared suspects. internet. stories dealing with national regard speaks volumes about security considerations, and has without names on the website of Israel’s military censor said “Every piece of information, security or the military to the their lack of tolerance and not commented on the purpose its armed wing, the Izz el-Deen Hamas was trying to decipher even if it is considered harmless censor before publication. In respect for human life.” of the undercover mission that Al Qassam Brigades. The two and understand “the event that by those publishing it, is liable reality, reports on routine mil- “They must review their Hamas said it interrupted when women pictured were wearing took place deep in Gaza” and to endanger human lives and itary activity are rarely sub- sentence and release my its men challenged a civilian traditional Muslim head scarves. urged the Israeli media not to cause harm to the country’s mitted, and the censor is largely husband who has already vehicle. The website listed phone disseminate pictures or “per- security,” it said. powerless to block social media had more than six months The incident led to a two-day numbers for people to call or text sonal identifying details” Israeli law mandates that posts. taken away from us,” Tejada said. The UAE’s foreign min- istry said Hedges had been treated fairly. UN Yemen envoy meets rebel chief ahead of Hodeida visit The 31-year-old doctoral student at Durham University, has been held since May 5, AFP to tamp down hostilities ahead said that intermittent clashes the rebels were ready for peace. Kuwait’s Deputy Foreign Min- when he was arrested at SANA’A of the talks in Stockholm, a UN continued to erupt in the Red Sea “We support peace. We are ister Khalid al-Jarallah said that the Dubai International Airport source said. city of Hodeida. ready for peace if that is what talks may happen on December 3. after a two-week research A United Nations envoy met The conflict in Yemen, Griffiths and Yemeni rebel they (the Saudi-led coalition) He added his country— which is visit. The evidence presented Yemen’s rebel chief yesterday to which escalated when the Saudi- chief Abdulmalik al-Huthi during want,” he told reporters after currently a non-permanent UN against him consisted of notes nail down details of peace talks led alliance intervened in 2015, their meeting addressed “what can also meeting Griffiths. Security Council member — will from his dissertation expected in December, a day has killed thousands and sparked facilitate new discussions in “I do not think anyone can offer “logistical support” at Sweden’s research, his family said. before a planned visit to the bat- what the United Nations has December”, rebel spokesman doubt our desire for peace,” he request, but did not give any more A life sentence for a non- tleground port city of Hodeida. called the world’s worst human- Mohammed Abdelsalam said on said. United States Defence Sec- details. Emirati entails a maximum of Martin Griffiths, who arrived itarian crisis. Twitter. Abdelsalam said that retary Jim Mattis confirmed on Mattis last month made a 25 years in jail and is followed in the rebel-held capital Sanaa UN agencies say up to 14 included “procedures needed to Wednesday peace discussions surprise call for a ceasefire in by deportation, according to on Wednesday, is pushing for million Yemenis would be at risk transport injured and sick for between the Huthis and the Yemen and urged warring The National newspaper. negotiations early next month in of starvation if fighting closes the treatment abroad and bring internationally-recognised gov- parties to enter negotiations Sweden to help halt years of con- port of Hodeida, through which them back”, a key sticking point ernment look set for “very, very within the next 30 days. The UN flict that have left Yemen facing nearly all of the country’s during a previous failed attempt early” in December. has now pushed that deadline Iran waives visa famine. The diplomat’s visit to imports and humanitarian aid at talks in September. He said Saudi Arabia and back to the end of the year. Hodeida on Friday is aimed at pass. Both sides have in the past Mohammed Ali Al Houthi, United Arab Emirates -- which Mattis’ latest comments came as stamping rules encouraging Iran-aligned Huthi week expressed support for the head of the rebels’ Higher Rev- is also a key member of the mil- the US State Department said rebels and government forces envoy’s mission to hold discus- olutionary Committee and an itary coalition supporting the talks must not be delayed any AP backed by a Saudi-led coalition sions, but military officials have influential political figure, said loyalists — were “fully on board”. longer. TEHRAN

Iranian media is reporting that the country has imple- mented a measure allowing France imposes sanctions officials to waive rules relating to stamping visas in foreigners’ passports. on 18 Saudis; Denmark The report by Seday-e Miras, a news website affil- iated to the country’s tourism suspends arms sales department, said the decision is aimed at increasing visits by tourists. Since 2015, people REUTERS & AFP Turkey’s President Recep that have travelled to Iran, PARIS/ANKARA Tayyip Erdogan could meet Iraq, Syria, Sudan, Libya, with Saudi Crown Prince Somalia and Yemen have France said yesterday it had Mohammed bin Salman on faced restrictions when imposed sanctions, including the sidelines of the G20 applying for visas to visit the travel bans, on 18 Saudi cit- summit in Argentina next United States. izens linked to the murder of week amid tensions over In June, Former Nato chief Saudi journalist Jamal the murder of kingdom Javier Solana’s online appli- Khashoggi and warned that critic Jamal Khashoggi. cation to enter the US was more could follow depending rejected for having previously on results of the current traveled to Iran. Other coun- investigation. sidelines of the G20 summit in tries, including Israel, have Denmark yesterday sus- Argentina next week amid ten- applied similar measures. pended arms sales to Saudi sions over the murder of Arabia over the murder of jour- kingdom critic Jamal Locals held for nalist Jamal Khashoggi, the Khashoggi. Tunisian civil servants and workers gather during a protest held for wage increase by Tunisian second country to do so after Such a meeting would be questioning over General Labour Union (UGTT) in Tunis, yesterday. Germany. “The foreign min- the first face-to-face encounter Italian’s abduction istry is suspending all sales of between Erdogan and the weapons and military crown prince since the killing AP equipment to Saudi Arabia,” that has tainted the image of KAMPALA Tunisian civil servants Foreign Minister Anders Sam- both the kingdom and its de uelsen said. facto ruler. A Kenyan police official says stage largest strike in years “I hope that the Danish “There could be” a meeting, authorities are questioning decision can create additional Turkish presidential spokesman several people who could have momentum,” he added. Ibrahim Kalin said. “We’re “good information” leading to AFP said at the rally. “We will not unprecedented rise in prices, “The murder of Mr looking at the programme,” the arrest of the gunmen who TUNIS yield to your liberal choices, we a deterioration of citizen pur- Khashoggi is a crime of extreme Kalin said, according to state abducted an Italian woman in will take campaign decisions chasing power.... and a degra- gravity, which moreover goes news agency Anadolu. a coastal town. Tunisian civil servants staged and mobilise all sectors,” he dation of daily life,” Mbarki against freedom of the press The former court insider Noah Mwivanda, police the largest general strike in five added said. and the most fundamental and Washington Post con- commander for the region, years yesterday after their pow- The UGTT is demanding Civil servants represent a rights,” the foreign ministry said tributor was lured into the told reporters that those erful trade union failed to secure 673,000 state employees sixth of Tunisia’s workforce in a statement. Saudi consulate in Istanbul on taken in for questioning are wage hikes in tense negotiations receive salary bumps equal to and Thursday’s strike, the “France asks that all light be October 2, before he was killed not under arrest.Tuesday’s with the government. those granted this year to public widest of its kind since 2013, shed on the manner in which and dismembered, according attack was the first kid- Thousands of people companies, which range from marked their first walkout over such an act may have been to Turkish prosecutors. napping of a foreigner in gathered outside parliament, ¤15 to 30 ($17-34) a month. wages in decades, according committed. It expects from the He had visited the mission Kenya in several years. The responding to calls from the Bouali Mbarki, UGTT deputy to the UGTT. Saudi authorities a transparent, for paperwork necessary to attack on the Chakama Tunisian General Labour Union secretary, said the wage The union said 90 percent detailed and exhaustive marry his Turkish fiancee. trading center in the Kilifi (UGTT) for demonstrations. increase “had not been taken of the country’s civil servants response.” After denying Khashoggi area was carried out by three “You have destroyed these into account in the 2019 state took part in the strike, crip- Turkey’s President Recep was killed inside the building, gunmen who wounded five people, you have starved budget”. pling ministries, hospitals and Tayyip Erdogan could meet Riyadh accepted responsibility people, including children, them,” the union’s secretary- The demands for wage public schools, although public with Saudi Crown Prince and said 21 people were in and seized 23-year-old Italian general Noureddine Taboubi hikes are tied to “an transport continued to run. Mohammed bin Salman on the custody. Silvia Costanza Romano. FRIDAY 23 NOVEMBER 2018 ISLAM 05 The seven phases of Prophet Muhammad’s life

JAVEED AKHTER can draw personal solace and inspiration from by apparently hopeless circumstances. nential increase in the number of Muslims. Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) life. The Arab tribal This also allows the building of a model and just raditional scholarship’s divides Prophet society of the Seventh century, whose structure was Pluralistic Leader society that functions in a coherent manner. Wealth Muhammad’s (peace be upon him) life based on greed, debauchery, and violence, was The Migration, which marks the beginning of is allowed to be accumulated but has to be circulated into Makkah and Madinah phases. This changed in a very short time, by the Prophet (PBUH), the next phase, involves careful planning and fairly into even the tiniest capillaries of the commu- is chronologically valid and represents into a society with one of the highest moral standards meticulous execution. He demonstrates that self- nity’s economic system. It is an egalitarian society the two broad aspects of his life before in history. Compassion, humility, devotion to God help and reliance on Allah go together and are both with equity and justice for all, governed by mutual Tand after the watershed event of the Migration. It and egalitarianism replaced the old well-entrenched essential for success. With his nomination by the consultation, equality before the law and protection is historically important and marks the beginning tribal attitudes of pride in wealth, family and class community in Madinah to a position of leadership, of its most vulnerable members, women, children, of the Islamic calendar. Additionally I believe and self-centered behavior. Women, for the first time he shows another facet of his personality: the orphans, indigents and slaves.As illustrated by many Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) struggle can be nat- in history, had rights and dignity, and the vulnerable capacity to create a truly pluralistic society with incidents from this phase of his life, the Prophet proves urally divided into seven phases. Each phase brings and weak sections of the society were protected. Sex- equity and dignity for all religious and ethnic to be an exemplary statesman. He mediates disputes, forth a different aspect of his personality and high- uality was removed from public prurience and groups. In a very short period after the Migration defuses potentially explosive situations with ease, lights a different facet of his mission. Studying the became private and wholesome. Wealth was re-cir- to Madinah, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) proves allowing the parties to the conflict to walk away as Messenger’s mission for its various phases and ana- culated so that even the poorest segments of the he is capable of uniting various factions and setting friends and allies. He is unafraid to take risks but is never lysing its internal dynamics is important as it gives society were infused with energy and indigence exemplary standards of cooperation between them. reckless and compromises for the sake of peace. His the narrative relevance for today. Since his life is became nearly extinct. He makes a seamless switch from being a person emissaries to other nations bring with them a message better documented than the lives of other prophets under constant persecution to a leader with a large of cooperation seeking common ground. When he gives and leaders of major world religions, it is possible Warner and Exhorter administrative and judicial responsibility. The “Cov- a pledge, he always keeps it. If the other party breaks to build this analysis on a historical foundation. During one his meditative trips to a cave near enant (Constitution) of Madinah” that lays out the the pledge, he does not flinch from measures that are Makkah, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) receives the rules of living in a pluralistic society is a document appropriate to maintain the sanctity of the pledge. Seeker of Truth revelation. Divine revelation is the reaffirmation of that needs to be studied carefully and implemented As his biography (Seera) is recorded we find the fact that celestial knowledge is essential in guiding to the fullest extent in today’s inescapably multi- Compassionate Ruler and Spiritual Leader Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) pondering over the inherently limited human intellect. Initially he religious and multi-cultural world. The final phase begins with the conquest of societal ills for years. The society he was born in shares the message only with his closest family and Makkah, which is a demonstration of meticulous was in a state of moral, religious, economic and a few loyal supporters. It is both fascinating and Courageous Yet Reluctant Warrior planning and the use of overwhelming force to social chaos. It is difficult to resist drawing anal- revealing that even the individual who would later After a brief respite, his mission is consumed achieve a victory with practically no loss of life on ogies between the seventh century world and the be rated as the most influential man in human history by the need to fight wars of survival. These three either side of the battle front. The stunning magna- state of the human morality in today’s world at the had these initial periods of doubt and uncertainty about wars in four years, Badr, Uhad and Ahzab, besides nimity and humility shown during victory by Prophet beginning of the new millennium. The nuclear man- his mission. It was the reassurance from the Quran and posing a physical threat, must have been extremely Muhammad (PBUH) and his companions is woman two-parent family, as a core unit of society the confidence and support of his wife Khadijah (may distracting and demanding of his time and energy. unmatched in history. He is humble in victory, com- has eroded seriously in the West. Brazen sexual Allah be pleased with her), and his close companions Yet the work of building the community goes on. passionate, and forgiving to even his most intractable exploitation in the media is commonplace and illicit which provided him the support he needs-surely a It is important to remember that even though opponents. The final sermon consolidates the social, sex condoned and even accepted. Violence at home, lesson for us lesser mortals! faced with very aggressive proponents the Prophet economic, and moral changes that have been brought against women, children, and violence in the and his followers never initiated or instigated any about in the society. It is time to prepare for the end. streets, is frightfully routine. Substance abuse is Stoic Optimist wars. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and the Muslims The anatomy of the mission, its growth and widespread, with United States as the largest con- The next facet of his life is of bringing about engaged in these battles with great discipline, avoiding evolution in some ways parallels the various stages sumer of drugs in the world. Alcoholism is rampant, proactive change by inviting people (Dawa) to injury to the innocent and using only the minimum of human life itself. These various phases reflect especially among college students, with only feeble Islam. With it comes the inevitable hostility of the force needed. Women, children and non-combatants not only the growing sophistication of the message attempts being made to address the problem. entrenched powers in the society. Change is always were not to be harmed. When the enemy stopped but also the increasing maturity of the audience to African- Americans have been liberated as slaves threatening, and the greater the change, the more fighting, he was to be given immediate sanctuary. whom the message is directed. The audience grows for a century and a half, yet many are still trapped threatening it is. This would be true of the change Striking a blow in anger, even in battle, was pro- in its understanding of what it would take to bear in an unending cycle of poverty and discrimination, against any established system of practices, whether hibited. He uses innovative strategies in the battles, the burden of passing on the message to posterity. which is in a way a form of economic slavery. it be economic, social or behavioural. It would also which include the use of the trench as a defense. The Prophet’s mission in its most fundamental Because of a system that allows unrestrained be true for change in personal behaviour like During the digging of the trench he is an active par- analysis was to interpret and spread the Quranic growth of wealth without encouraging proper wearing immodest clothing, promiscuity, and con- ticipant. He consults frequently (Shura) with his com- ideology. This Quran centered spirituality remains redistribution, economic disparities and injustices sumption of intoxicants. Changing attitudes that panions and follows the majority opinion (Ijma’), even the constant theme through all of the phases of his continue to grow at an alarming rate. valued pride in wealth and country or class and when it sometimes goes against his own judgment. life. The Quran says about him “Indeed there is for There are many excellent characteristics in color of the skin over all else would also be dif- you in the Messenger of Allah an excellent pattern” Western societies, especially in the US that include ficult. Not surprisingly the struggle for change Statesman Par Excellence and Teacher (Quran 33:21). His wife Ayesha (may Allah be the freedom of thought, speech and assembly, a becomes life threatening. Prophet Muhammad During the next phase, he shows the capacity pleased with her) calls him the living embodiment tolerant attitude towards eccentricities in human (PBUH) had to lay his life on the line and on several to compromise and demonstrates the foresight and of the Quran. It is this complementary bequest of nature and an ambition to be a just and compas- occasions the nascent Muslim community faced wisdom to realise that peace, even at seemingly the Quran and Sunna that is our special blessing. sionate society. These qualities of the ordinary the possibility of total extinction. Fortitude in the unfavourable terms, is better than hostility. The American however are not always reflected in the face of adversity is the salient feature of this phase. “Treaty of Hudaybia” also needs to be studied and Javeed Akhter is the Executive Director of the Chi- policy makers and political leaders. The unraveling The patience and stoicism Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) emulated by all who negotiate with their oppo- cago-based International Strategy and Policy Institute of the moral fabric in today’s society must weigh displays during this phase has been a source of strength nents. The peace dividend, following this treaty and author of the book “The seven phases of Prophet heavily on the minds of individuals with insight. They to many a Muslim who has found himself beleaguered with the Quraysh, is huge and results in an expo- Muhammad’s (PBUH) Life”. 06 ASIA FRIDAY 23 NOVEMBER 2018

Delhi to procure Governor under 1,000 low-floor AC buses attack after J&K IANS NEW DELHI House dissolution The Delhi Cabinet granted administrative approval for procuring 1,000 low-floor IANS The Governor air-conditioned buses for the JAMMU/SRINAGAR defended his action national capital. In a meeting saying the alliance chaired by Chief Minister As mainstream parties yesterday Arvind Kejriwal, the Cabinet attacked the decision of Jammu between rival parties set October 2019 as the and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal was opportunistic and deadline for arrival of the Malik to dissolve the Assembly, not in the interest of buses, Deputy Chief Minister he defended his action saying the the state. Manish Sisodia told reporters alliance between the former rival here. The Transport parties was opportunistic and not Department had sought the in the interest of the state. a one-way fax, it has only out- Cabinet’s approval to engage However, a major row broke going and no incoming. This is a 1,000 low-floor CNG-pro- out over BJP General Secretary unique fax machine and an pelled air-conditioned buses. Ram Madhav’s allegations that investigation should be done.” The Delhi government has the PDP, NC and the Congress The comment was in response Statue of Mahatma Gandhi unveiled in Sydney to augment the city bus fleet of came together at the behest of to PDP chief and former Chief stage carriages to up to 11,000 Pakistan, a remark he withdrew Minister Mehbooba Mufti’s India’s President Ram Nath Kovind (third right) and his wife Savita pose for a photo with Australia’s in accordance with the direc- following stiff opposition. statement that her party had sent Prime Minister Scott Morrison (second right) and other officials as they unveil a statue of Mahatma tions of the Supreme Court and Addressing the media in Sri- a fax to the Raj Bhawan claiming Gandhi at Jubilee Park in the Parramatta area of Sydney, yesterday. the Delhi High Court. nagar, former Chief Minister support of 56 MLAs but it did not Omar Abdullah of the National reach Raj Bhawan. 300,000 people Conference said that since it was Mehbooba Mufti in response the PDP and not his party that to Madhav’s tweet said she was likely to attend had sent a letter to the Governor shocked to see “baseless allega- claiming majority in the tions against mainstream parties Ayodhya rally Assembly, it was for the PDP to in the state. challenge Malik’s action. Rattled by the attack on him, India struggles to find body AFP The NC reacted angrily Madhav tweeted “...I take back NEW DELHI against Ram Madhav’s comment my comment, but, now that you that the NC and PDP had boy- proved it was genuine love of American in Andamans Some 300,000 Indians are cotted the urban local bodies’ between NC and PDP that expected to rally this polls at Pakistan’s behest and prompted a failed government AFP the area and then a ship to tackle the situation. weekend to press for a Hindu were now trying to forge an formation attempt, you should PORT BLAIR identify where the incident took “We have to take care that temple to be built at a dis- alliance under directions from fight next elections together. place. “We maintained a dis- we must not disturb them or puted site where a mosque Islamabad. “It is unfortunate that Mind you it’s political comment, Indian authorities said yesterday tance from the island and have their habitat by any means. It is was destroyed in 1992, organ- a senior BJP leader has said that not personal.” that it may take “some days” to not yet been able to spot the a highly sensitive zone and it isers said. The demolition by we got instructions from Meanwhile, Governor Malik recover the body of an American body. It may take some more will take some time,” Pathak mobs of the mosque at Pakistan. I challenge Ram in the winter capital defended his killed in a hail of arrows shot by days and... (reconnaissance) of said. Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh Madhav and his associates to decision to dissolve the Assembly, a tribe untouched by modern the area,” Pathak added. Indian police said a murder sparked nationwide riots in prove this with evidence. saying an impending alliance civilisation. North Sentinel is home to case had been registered against which thousands were killed, “You are disrespecting the between the PDP, Congress and John Allen Chau, 27, was the Sentinelese people, believed “unknown” tribespeople and most of them Muslims. sacrifices of my colleagues who the National Conference was attacked as he set foot last week to number only around 150. To that six fishermen and one other Many Hindus believe the refused to dance to Pakistan’s “opportunistic”. The Governor on the remote North Sentinel protect their way of life, for- person who allegedly helped Babri Mosque was only built instructions and died,” he said. told the media that his decision Island, one of the Indian eigners and Indians are banned Chau get to the island were after the destruction of a In a lighter vein, Abdullah was taken as per the Constitution. Andaman Islands in the Bay of from going within 5km of the arrested. temple on the same spot that said this was for the first time that “In the case of Jammu and Bengal that is off limits to vis- island. Authorities said one of the marks the birthplace of their a fax machine did not work in a Kashmir, I don’t need to take per- itors, according to police. Police have roped in field objectives of the arrests was Ram, and the issue remains Governor’s office and became mission from Parliament. I just Dependra Pathak, the head experts including Indian anthro- “demonstrative effect, so that hugely divisive. With legal responsible for the death of need to inform the President of the region’s police, said that pologists, and tribal welfare and (the) entire world and locals wranglings dragging on for democracy. “This fax machine is about the decision,” he said. authorities sent a helicopter to forest officers to help them know that no one can go there.” years, the right-wing nation- alist group Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) wants par- liament to pass a law for the 400 districts to have city gas construction of the temple. networks in 2-3 years: Modi Trouble brews

IANS bidding, more than 400 districts in Kerala unit NEW DELHI would be covered under the City Gas Distribution network, of JD(S) party Around 400 districts in the covering around seventy IANS country will be covered by city percent of the population,” the THIRUVANANTHAPURAM gas distribution (CGD) networks Prime Minister said. in the next 2-3 years, taking The Prime Minister said the Trouble has been brewing in India closer to realising a gas- government had distributed 120 the Kerala unit of the Janata based economy, Prime Minister million liquefied petroleum gas Dal (S), the third largest ally Narendra Modi said. (LPG) cooking fuel connections of the CPM-led government, In his address at the foun- in last four years, including 60 prompting the party president dation stone laying event here million free connections to poor to intervene. JD (S) National for CGD projects across 129 dis- women under the Ujjwala President and former Prime tricts in the country awarded scheme, which has increased Minister H D Deve Gowda has under the ninth round of the domestic gas coverage to called his three legislators to bidding, Modi said that hou- 90 percent in the country. Bengaluru to meet him. sands of compressed natural “The domestic LPG cov- The three include Mathew gas (CNG) stations for vehicles erage was 55 percent till four T Thomas, Minister for Water and CGD facilities will reduce years back. While here were 2.4 Resources, former State Min- pollution and help India achieve million piped gas connections ister C K Nanu and K its commitments under the till 2014, this number has now Krishnankutty. According to Paying respects COP21 Paris Climate Con- crossed 20 million” he said. a section of the JD (S) , there ference agreement. He also said that while 66 was an agreement that Indian Sikh devotees gather to pay their respects at the Golden Temple on the eve of 549th birth Modi also launched the district were covered by CGD Thomas would relinquish the anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev, in Amritsar, yesterday. Guru Nanak was the founder of the religion tenth CGD bidding round in 50 till 2014, work is on in 174 dis- ministership in Krishnan- of Sikhism and the first of ten Sikh Gurus. geographical areas (GAs) spread tricts and in next 2 to 3 years kutty’s favour once the gov- over 124 districts in 14 states. city gas would be available in ernment completed the half- “After the 10th round of over 400 districts. way mark of its 5-year term.

16 dead in Nepal Indian baby survives being run over by train bus accident AFP on her back alongside the track campaigns to sensitise people AP NEW DELHI as the train left the platform, against travelling on rooftops or KATHMANDU picking up speed and thun- standing on foot boards of the An Indian baby who was dering overhead — but just train doors,” said G K Bansal, a A bus packed with people dropped onto railway tracks missing her. railways spokesman. returning from a village fair moments before a train passed Once the train passed a man India’s huge railway drove off a mountain highway through the station has escaped quickly scooped up the tiny child network is notorious for over- in Nepal yesterday, killing 16 unscathed. who, apart from crying, was crowding and accidents, people and injuring 20 others. The dramatic incident, cap- astonishingly left unscathed by including scores who die while The bus rolled about 984 tured on cell phone footage, the terrifying incident. crossing the tracks illegally or feet down a mountain slope showed a train rolling over the Indian media reported that falling off over-capacity trains. before it slammed near a river infant in Uttar Pradesh state as the girl’s parents lost grip of A 2012 government report in west Nepal. screaming onlookers stand by their child as a crowd surged described the loss of 15,000 pas- Rescuers were struggling hopelessly. from the train onto the platform sengers to rail accidents every Religious festivities in Yangon because of darkness and The one-year-old reportedly in Mathura city. Indian railway year in India as a “massacre”. A car decorated with Myanmar currency notes leads a truck remoteness of the area but fell into the gap between the officials said the lucky escape The government has loaded with large speakers playing loud traditional music during managed to recover the carriage and the platform as the was a reminder to be cautious pledged $137bn over five years bodies and take the injured girl’s parents were stepping off at all times on crowded trains. to modernise the crumbling Buddhist religious festivities in Yangon, yesterday. to hospitals. the train. She was wedged flat “We are actively running network. FRIDAY 23 NOVEMBER 2018 ASIA 07

Pakistanis register Imran to inaugurate construction over 100,000 of Kartarpura border corridor complaints online AFP ISLAMABAD INTERNEWS Pakistan’s holy shrines of Dera Baba Nanak ISLAMABAD Information Minister, Sahib and Kartarpura Sahib A mobile app launched by the Fawad Chaudhry shrine situated at the two Punjabs Pakistan government to allow Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Shah of India and Pakistan, the public to voice their griev- Mahmood Qureshi said that welcomed the respectively. ances over creaking infra- Prime Minister Imran Khan will Indian government’s The idea to construct and structure has been inundated inaugurate the construction of announcement open the Kartarpura Corridor was with responses. A government Kartarpura border corridor to commence the firstly raised by Pakistan’s veteran official said that more than between Pakistan and India on politician Anwar Aziz Chaudhry 100,000 complaints had been November 28. construction of the decades ago. made through the official app, Qureshi at his Twitter account Kartarpur corridor, Earlier this year, the opening which launched only month said, “Pakistan has already con- calling it a “victory of of corridor was first conveyed by ago. The application was veyed to India its decision to open peace”. Army chief General Qamar Javed intended to offer swift reso- Kartarpura Corridor for Baba Bajwa to the visiting former lution for basic civic problems Guru Nanak’s 550th birth anni- Indian cricketer Navjot Singh being faced by Pakistanis. But versary. PM Imran Khan will do Sidhu at the swearing-in cer- the government has been break ground at Kartarpura facil- the border,” he said on Twitter. emony of Prime Minister Imran overwhelmed with responses, ities on 28th November. We Pakistan’s Foreign Office said Khan in August. particularly about problems welcome the Sikh community to the bid for opening of Kartarpura Thousands of Sikh devotees in public services like energy, Pakistan for this auspicious border-corridor between are currently visiting Pakistan to health and education. occasion.” Pakistan and India had made attend the 549th anniversary of Pakistan’s Information Min- swift progress and good news in Baba Guru Nanak as 3,838 visas Vietnam protests ister, Fawad Chaudhry welcomed this regard was in the offing. “The were issued. the Indian government’s Kartarpura Corridor will soon see On Indian media reporting new platform in announcement to commence the the light of day which will greatly that Pakistan Evacuee Trust had construction of the Kartarpur cor- facilitate Sikh pilgrims crossing mounted banners at the 7-day transit remand for Shahbaz South China Sea ridor, calling it a “victory of two countries,” Foreign Office Gurdwara supporting the Sikh A security convoy transporting arrested opposition leader Shahbaz peace”. Spokesman Muhammad Faisal Khalistan Movement, the REUTERS Sharif leaves the court premises following a case hearing in “It is a step towards the right said at a weekly press briefing spokesman said the government HANOI direction and we hope such steps here at the Foreign Office. had nothing to do with as the area Lahore, yesterday. The court yesterday granted seven-day transit will encourage voice of reasons The Kartarpura Corridor, on of worship was the domain of remand for Sharif in National Assembly. China’s construction of a new and tranquillity on both sides of completion, will connect the Sikh Sikh devotees. platform in a remote part of the disputed South China Sea is a serious violation of Vietnam’s sovereignty, its foreign min- istry said. The platform, which Singapore likely to name sits on the strategically-located Australia plans to relax rules Bombay Reef and was revealed in satellite images published Heng as ruling party’s No. 2 this week by a US think tank, for stripping citizenship which said the structure could BLOOMBERG Singapore Police Force, later be used for military purposes. SINGAPORE entering the civil service and AP absolutely everything that this not render a suspect stateless. “The fact that China con- serving as principal private sec- CANBERRA country stands for,” Morrison The proposed changes would tinues its activities in Vietnam’s Singapore’s Finance Minister retary to Lee Kuan Yew after he told reporters. further loosen the rules con- Paracels has seriously violated Heng Swee Keat will be named stepped down as Prime Minister. Australia revealed plans yes- The extremist threat to Aus- cerning the circumstances in Vietnam’s sovereignty on this first assistant secretary-general He has held the post of finance terday to increase government tralia was highlighted two weeks which citizenship can be archipelago,” foreign ministry of the country’s ruling political minister since 2015, and previ- powers to strip citizenship from ago when a Somali-born Aus- revoked. The amendments spokeswoman Nguyen Phuong party, the Today newspaper ously served as education min- extremists and to control the tralian, whom police say was would do away with a Tra said. reported, paving the way for him ister and managing director of movements of Australian fighters inspired by the Islamic State requirement that a dual national to succeed Prime Minister Lee the Monetary Authority of Sin- who return home from the bat- group, fatally stabbed one man convicted of a terrorism offense Hsien Loong as premier. gapore. During a Cabinet meeting tlefields of Syria and Iraq. and injured two others before would need to be sentenced to South Korean cult The People’s Action Party in 2016, Heng collapsed from a Prime Minister Scott Mor- police shot the assailant dead on at least six years in prison. The leader jailed for will announce its new office stroke but recovered and came rison outlined the contentious a downtown Melbourne street. conviction itself would be holders today though choices for back to work three months later. bills, some of which he wants This week, three Australian enough to lose Australian abusing followers the key assistant secretary- Heng earlier said any new passed in the final two-week men of Turkish descent were citizenship. general positions have been cabinet would have to be fully parliamentary session of the year charged with planning an Islamic The threshold for the gov- AFP decided upon, The newspaper committed to working closely that begins on Monday. He also State group-inspired mass-cas- ernment determining that an SEOUL said, citing unidentified party with the country’s partners all wants passed in the same session ualty attack in Melbourne which Australian was a dual national sources. Heng, 57, is expected to over the world and looking into draft cybersecurity laws that would likely have happened over or entitled to citizenship of A South Korean cult leader assume the position widely seen the well-being of Singapore and would force global technology the busy Christmas period. Police another country would also be was convicted of the multiple as the second in command to its citizens. companies such as Facebook and said the plot had been thwarted lowered. Morrison said there abuse of eight female fol- Lee. Trade and Industry Minister He said the city-state may Google to help police unscramble with the arrests. would be “no need to go around lowers — some of whom Chan Chun Sing, 49, will be the need to review its 2019 economic encrypted messages sent by Nine convicted extremists looking for paperwork” to prove believed he was deity — and second assistant growth projections as uncer- criminals. and Australians suspected to a second nationality. jailed for 15 years. secretary-general. tainty surrounds the trade spat Rights advocates have raised fighting with extremists overseas Australia also plans to Pastor Lee Jaerock’s Lee has signalled he intends between the US and China. privacy concerns about the have had their Australian citizen- introduce a version of Britain’s victims were “unable to resist to hand over the premiership by Chan, a former Chief of Army cybersecurity bill which is cur- ships revoked since the gov- Temporary Exclusion Orders that as they were subject to the the time he turns 70 in 2022. The and Secretary-General of the rently being scrutinised by a par- ernment changed citizenship were introduced in 2015 and can accused’s absolute religious country’s general elections must National Trades Union Congress, liamentary committee. laws in 2015. The changes only prevent British fighters from authority”, judge Chung be held by early 2021. entered politics in 2011 and “People who commit acts of apply to dual nationals so that returning home from war zones Moon-sung told the Seoul Heng began his career in the served in a range of portfolios. terrorism have rejected losing Australian citizenship does for up to two years. Central District Court.

Five dead, 19 hurt in China IAEA calls on North Korea to readmit inspectors AP among countries concerned,” he car accident VIENNA said. “I again call upon (North Korea) to comply fully with its AFP The head of the UN’s atomic obligations under relevant reso- BEIJING watchdog has called on North lutions of the UN Security Council Korea to allow inspectors back and of the IAEA board, to coop- A car rammed into a group of in to monitor its nuclear program. erate promptly with the agency children crossing a street in Speaking at a board meeting and to resolve all outstanding front of an elementary school of the International Atomic issues.” On the other hand, in northeast China yesterday, Energy Agency yesterday, Amano told board members that killing five children and Director General Yukiya Amano Iran continues to abide by the injuring 19 others, media said. noted that Pyongyang had in Sep- deal reached in 2015 with major Police took the driver into tember talked about denuclear- world powers that aimed at pre- custody and are investigating isation measures including the venting Tehran from building the cause of the incident in “permanent dismantlement of the atomic weapons in exchange for Huludao, Liaoning province, nuclear facilities in Yongbyon” — economic incentives. the official CCTV broadcaster a reactor where it produces He reiterated the agency’s said on its Weibo social media plutonium. findings in a report distributed to account. Of the nineteen that Amano said there has been member states earlier this month were injured, sixteen were activity observed at Yongbyon, that “Iran is implementing its children. Two teachers and a but “without access the agency nuclear-related commitments passerby were also hurt, said cannot confirm the nature and under the Joint Comprehensive CCTV. purpose of these activities.” At a Plan of Action.” Unverified videos circu- news conference later, he said he The issue has grown more lating on social media couldn’t elaborate on when complicated since the US appeared to show a car exactly the activity was observed. withdrew unilaterally in May veering onto the wrong side IAEA inspectors were from the deal and then re- South Korean soldiers gather at Arrowhead ridge, a site of fierce battles in the 1950-53 Korean of the road and ploughing expelled from North Korea in imposed sanctions. Iran’s War, to build a tactical road across the Military Demarcation Line inside the Demilitarized Zone through the line of pupils, 2009 but Amano said the agency economy has been struggling (DMZ), in the central section of the inter-Korean border in Cheorwon, South Korea, yesterday. with the impact from the continues to prepare for their ever since and its currency has crash throwing bodies across possible re-admittance. plummeted in value. essential that Iran continues to needs to visit and that inspectors nuclear material declared by Iran the road. Other gut- “The agency continues to The other signatories to the fully implement” its confirmed Iran has kept within under its safeguards agreement,” wrenching footage showed at enhance its readiness to play an deal — Germany, Britain, France, commitments. limits of heavy water and low- Amano said. “Evaluations least two small children lying essential role in verifying (North Russia and China — are con- In its full report, the IAEA said enriched uranium stockpiles. regarding the absence of unde- unconscious and bleeding on Korea’s) nuclear programme if a tinuing to try to make it work. its inspectors continue to have “The agency continues to clared nuclear material and activ- the street. political agreement is reached Amano stressed that “it is access to all sites in Iran that it verify the non-diversion of ities in Iran continue.” 08 VIEWS FRIDAY 23 NOVEMBER 2018 Qatar reaffirms support for efforts ESTABLISHED IN 1996 to combat human trafficking

CHAIRMAN QNA SHEIKH THANI BIN ABDULLAH AL THANI NEW YORK he State of Qatar reiterated its EDITOR-IN-CHIEF support for the international DR. KHALID BIN MUBARAK AL-SHAFI community’s efforts to combat [email protected] human trafficking. TThis came in the State of Qatar’s statement delivered by Second Sec- ACTING MANAGING EDITOR retary of the Permanent Mission of the MOHAMMED SALIM MOHAMED State of Qatar to the United Nations [email protected] (UN) Alanoud Qassim Al Temimi, (pic- tured) on “Commemoration of the Abolition of Slavery and the Transat- DEPUTY MANAGING EDITOR lantic Slave Trade”. MOHAMMED OSMAN ALI Al Temimi said that based on its [email protected] firm belief in the importance of safe- guarding human freedom and dignity, regardless of ethnicity, religion or other human differences, the State of Qatar was keen to co-sponsor General Assembly resolution 70/7, which established a permanent memorial to EDITORIAL commemorate victims of slavery and the transat- efforts through its membership in the phenomena. She pointed out that the lantic slave Permanent Memorial Committee. State of Qatar has supported the UN trade. She Today’s meeting represented an Global Plan of Action to Combat Traf- On the right track added that opportunity not only to remind and ficking in Persons since its adoption the State of honor the victims of slavery but also to and has facilitated consultations on the he final four-year countdown to the region’s first Al Temimi Qatar has reflect on past lessons, stressing the political declaration of the high-level FIFA World Cup to be hosted by Qatar from stressed that also pro- importance of educating future gener- meeting of the General Assembly to TNovember 21 to December 18 in 2022 has begun. the State of vided the ations about the causes, consequences, evaluate the UN Global Plan of Action When the first kickoff takes place at one of the eight necessary legacy, and lessons learned from to Combat Trafficking in Persons, state-of-the-art stadiums, Qatar’s amazing journey to Qatar’s continued support for slavery and the transatlantic slave which was held in September 2017. host the 2022 FIFA World Cup will be complete. implementation the estab- trade as well as the dangers of racism Second Secretary of the Permanent Almost eight years ago, Qatar won the rights to host of General lishment of and intolerance, she pointed out. Mission of the State of Qatar to the UN the 2022 World Cup at a historic FIFA vote in Zurich. this She explained that this meeting pointed out that the State of Qatar has From then on, Qatar has gone about fulfilling its Assembly memorial, represented an opportunity to call for taken many legislative and executive promises at a rapid pace and without a pause. In July resolution 70/7, which action to oppose and combat any form measures to combat human trafficking this year, Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani particularly reflects the of slavery in the modern world, at the national level, including the officially received the hosts mantle of the FIFA World with regard to rejection of including the phenomenon of human establishment of the National Com- Cup from Russian President Vladimir Putin. In his the human trafficking, which is spread throughout mittee for Combating Human Traf- speech, H H the Amir said Qatar would love to repeat educating present conscience the world. ficking, which is charged with devel- what hosts Russia did at the 2018 FIFA World Cup. and future of all forms The State of Qatar, in view of the oping a national plan to combat human Hassan Al Thawadi, Secretary-General of the generations and of slavery important and decisive role of edu- trafficking and to follow up on its Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC), said consolidating and humili- cation in instilling common human implementation, adding that the State Qatar is steaming ahead with its large-scale prepara- ation of values in future generations, ensured of Qatar is among the largest donor to tions to host a grand show. “In four years’ time, 1.5 their human that school curricula included freedom the United Nations Voluntary Trust million fans will descend on Qatar from every corner understanding dignity, and the struggle against slavery topics, Fund for Victims of Trafficking in of the globe and billions more will tune in on their TVs, of the lessons pointing out highlighting the importance of Persons since its inception. smartphones and tablets to learned from that this respecting the freedom of others in Al Temimi stressed that the State watch 28 days of football. memorial accordance with the teachings of the of Qatar’s continued implementation They will be watching the slavery, and its stands at UN Islamic religion, which abolished and of General Assembly resolution 70/7, first FIFA World Cup taking trade, history, and headquarters deprived of slavery, as well as the cul- particularly with regard to educating place in the Arab world and consequences. as a witness tural and social heritage and values in present and future generations and second in the continent after to these this regard, she said. consolidating their understanding of Qatar clearly the 2002 FIFA World Cup in values. Al Temimi added that in line with the lessons learned from slavery, and looks set to leave South Korea and Japan.” She commended the efforts made by the State of Qatar’s firm belief in the its trade, history, and consequences. a lasting legacy Even FIFA President the Permanent Memorial Committee, importance of protecting and pro- She thanked the UN Secretary- with the hosting Gianni Infantino said foot- the African Group and the Caribbean moting human rights, and being an General for the efforts made in the ball’s showpiece event in Group and in cooperation with UNESCO active member of the Group of Friends preparation of his report under this of the 2022 FIFA Qatar would be a game- to achieve the General Assembly’s reso- on contemporary slavery and Group of item, which reflected a wide range of World Cup. changer. “I think this World lution on the establishment of the Per- Friends United Against Human Traf- actions and activities carried out over Cup is extremely important, manent Memorial “The Ark of Return” ficking, it continues to support the the past three years aimed at not only for Qatar but for to honor the victims of slavery and the efforts of the international community spreading awareness and education the whole region – a region transatlantic slave trade. She noted the to combat the phenomenon of traf- on slavery and the transatlantic slave that has a passion for football and is investing a lot role of the State of Qatar in these ficking in persons and related trade. in the game.” The world watched in awe at the spec- tacular redevelopment of the the 50,000-seater Khalifa International Stadium, which was inaugu- rated in May 2017. Interestingly, the country’s iconic sports venue was inaugurated more than five years ahead of schedule. Other World Cup venues — Al Italy’s 5-Star struggles to keep up with soaring Salvini Rayyan Stadium, Al Wakrah Stadium, Education City Stadium, Ras Abu Aboud Stadium, Al Bayt Stadium, CRISPIAN BALMER lost its radical zeal. behind us,” he told a group of foreign Al Thumama Stadium and Lusail Stadium — are in REUTERS “Salvini has the wind in his sails journalists earlier this month. various stages of completion. All construction works and the 5-Star doesn’t any more,” But the polls are more comforting will be complete by 2020, two years before the World he anti-establishment 5-Star said Sergio Fabbrini, head of the for Salvini than Di Maio. Cup. Movement emerged as Italy’s political science department at While the League won 17 percent Qatar has spent billions of dollars to link up the coun- predominant political force at Rome’s LUISS university. of the vote in March against 32 percent try’s football stadiums with the most modern metro March elections, allowing it to “The 5-Star based its electoral for 5-Star, a Nov. 19 survey put Sal- network. More than 70 percent of the rail network has Tenter government for the first time in success on promises that are proving vini’s party on 32.7 percent against been completed. The Hamad International Airport has its short history and take many top very hard to fulfil and you can see 26.4 percent for 5-Star - a reverse that increased capacity to handle the rising numbers of pas- ministerial jobs. Five months later, it that it is struggling to stay true to pollsters SWG said should sound a sengers. Ashghal too is expanding Qatar’s road net- is discovering that governing is con- itself,” he added. Di Maio, 32, denies “red alarm” for Di Maio. works. Work continues to lay new road networks, build siderably more difficult than being in his party is in any difficulty and Daniela Aiuto, a European parlia- hospitals and construct underground rail tunnels and opposition. insists it has scored early successes, mentarian who last month quit 5-Star bridges. While its coalition partner the including curbing parliamentary priv- after a disagreement with its lead- With world-class infrastructure in place in a couple League has overtaken it in opinion ileges and bolstering workers’ rights. ership, says Salvini’s success is based of years and the most serene weather to be enjoyed in polls, driven forward by its media- He has accused the press of being on his mastery of social media as he the country in November and December, Qatar clearly savvy leader Matteo Salvini, 5-Star prejudiced against 5-Star, denouncing pursues his hardline crackdown on looks set to leave a lasting legacy with the hosting of the has seen its own support slip. journalists as “foul jackals”, and immigration. “Luigi (Di Maio) has 2022 FIFA World Cup. Led by Luigi Di Maio, the party alleging that newspapers are intent ability, but the comparison with has already had to jettison some cam- on stirring trouble between himself Salvini is sadly one-sided,” she told paign pledges, has seen high-profile and his fellow deputy prime minister, Reuters. “What Luigi says might be ministers make gaffe-prone cabinet Salvini. “This government enjoys a important, but what Salvini says debuts and has struggled to corral its great consensus in the country and makes headlines.” disparate bloc of parliamentarians. the other parties are trailing far Insiders say the two coalition QUOTE OF THE DAY The worries facing 5-Star, coupled leaders get on relatively well, with Salvini’s surging popularity, are The worries facing speaking to each other every day and certain to embolden the far-right 5-Star, coupled with regularly exchanging messages via I really think the League as it pursues its anti-immi- WhatsApp. But relationships between people of Afghanistan grant, Italy-first agenda, confident Salvini’s surging the two parties’ ministers, lawmakers ... are tired of fighting. that if the coalition fell apart it would popularity, are certain and experts are much more fraught. We are talking about triumph in a snap election. to embolden the While the League has years of The setbacks afflicting 5-Star far-right League as experience of government, at a peace and we’ll see show the problems facing unconven- national and local level, 5-Star was if that happens ... We tional, populist parties that are it pursues its anti- only formed in 2009 and has much have negotiations sprouting up across Europe as they immigrant, Italy-first less administrative know-how. going on. evolve from raucous protest move- agenda, confident League lawmakers such as Igor Iezzi ments into mature rulers. But the that if the coalition say this inexperience can be seen in initial reversals are also likely to parliament. “They must learn to work Donald Trump harden 5-Star resolve in the govern- fell apart it would in a coalition. We are not on US President ment’s showdown with the European triumph in a snap Facebook, where you read the posts Union over next year’s budget as it election. and then change your mind,” Iezzi seeks to show its voters that it has not said. FRIDAY 23 NOVEMBER 2018 OPINION 09

on annual chemicals advertise- ments, five chemical safety and Qatar raises strong voice against security management training workshops, and five annual meetings of representatives of the chemical industry and national continued use of chemical weapons bodies of the CWC. His Excellency revealed that QNA more than 75 countries and inter- THE HAGUE national organizations and more than 650 trainees from the GCC, he State of Qatar stressed Arab countries and representatives that the continued use of Qatar’s Permanent from Asia, Africa, Europe, North chemical weapons in Syria America and South America partic- and some other States by Representative to the ipated in the training courses. Tgovernments and terrorist organiza- OPCW, H E Sheikh Jassim He added that Doha Regional tions against innocent civilians con- bin Mohammed Al Thani, Center reflects Qatar’s pioneering tinues to be a burden on the interna- said that since Qatar joined experience in community tional community and a threat to awareness by organizing more than regional and international peace and the Chemical Weapons 50 training and awareness pro- security. Convention (CWC), it grams at the national level for high This came in the speech of H E has spared no effort in school students, universities, Permanent Representative of the chemical industry workers, State of Qatar to the Organisation for implementing all the articles customs, chemical trade and civil the Prohibition of Chemical of the CWC and supporting defense companies. Weapons (OPCW) Sheikh Jassim bin its activities by encouraging His Excellency stressed that in Mohammed Al Thani (pictured) non-party countries and addition to its activities in the area during the Fourth Review Con- of the Biological Weapons Con- ference of the Chemical Weapons allowing them to participate vention and the non-proliferation Convention (CWC), which is held in in the events held in Doha, treaties, we periodically conduct The Hague, Kingdom of the Nether- which culminated in their awareness-raising courses to raise lands, from 21-30 November 2018, accession to the Convention. awareness about the dangers of and reviewed the efforts of the State chemical weapons and weapons of of Qatar to achieve the universality mass destruction. of the CWC and create a world free disarmament, non-proliferation and HE the Permanent Represent- of weapons of mass destruction. regional and international security ative of the State of Qatar to the On behalf of the delegation of the on a fair and equitable basis. OPCW said that the State of Qatar State of Qatar, H E Sheikh Jassim bin Qatar’s Permanent Represent- was a key partner in the implemen- Mohammed Al Thani, congratulated ative to the OPCW, H E Sheikh tation of the convention and, in its Ambassador of the Republic of El Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani, said belief in the true value of interna- Salvador, Agustin Vasquez Gomez, that since Qatar joined the Chemical tional cooperation, and in support on his election as Chairman of the Weapons Convention (CWC), it has of all international disarmament Fourth Review Conference of the spared no effort in implementing all endeavours, declares the readiness CWC, saying that we have full confi- the articles of the CWC and sup- of the Doha Regional Center, in dence in his ability and wise lead- porting its activities by encouraging coordination with the technical ership in guiding the work of this non-party countries and allowing secretariat, to cooperate with all important conference towards them to participate in the events in Syria and some other States by on assistance and protection, States Parties with regard to the success and achieving the desired held in Doha, which culminated in governments and terrorist organiza- pointing that in order to enhance the effective implementation of the goals. their accession to the Convention. tions against innocent civilians con- provisions of Article X and pursuant convention, in addition to the pos- His Excellency stressed that the His Excellency reiterated Qatar’s tinues to be a burden on the interna- to Articles VI, VII and XI of the Con- sibility of hosting several interna- Fourth Review Conference of the commitment to the objectives of the tional community and a threat to vention, the State of Qatar estab- tional events to promote the objec- CWC was a fundamental step in the CWC and its full implementation as regional and international peace and lished the 2012 Doha Regional tives of disarmament and non-pro- development of the chemical well as the fulfillment of all its security. Centre for Training on the Conven- liferation of weapons of mass weapons ban regime, adding that obligations. The State of Qatar, he said, appre- tions on Weapons of Mass destruction agreements. despite progress in the destruction He said that one of the main ciated the efforts made by the OPCW Destruction. of chemical weapons stockpiles points discussed in the conference is through the fact-finding mission and His Excellency added that this declared in the world, which has so the destruction of the current the joint mission between the United center is one of the fruits of close far reached 96 percent, we believe stockpile of chemical weapons, Nations and OPCW to oversee the cooperation between OPCW and the that Member States must comply which for the State of Qatar and all elimination of the chemical weapons State of Qatar. It plays a major role with various regulations, including the States Parties is a fundamental program in Syria. in the maintenance of international the verification system administered principle that must be achieved His Excellency also referred to peace and security by strengthening D-RING ROAD by the technical secretariat, to according to the plans submitted Qatar’s participation in the fourth the capacities of States parties and POST BOX: 3488 ensure that chemical weapons do and within the time limits approved special session of the Conference of the role of the verification regime DOHA - QATAR not reappear. by the OPCW, in order to prevent the States Parties to the Chemical under the Article VI in the light of [email protected] H E the Permanent Represent- terrorist organizations from access Weapons Convention, which emerging threats and chemical ter- ative of the State of Qatar to the to such weapons and prevent their adopted a decision on ‘addressing rorism, as well as promoting OPCW said that the State of Qatar use against civilians so that the the threat from chemical weapons peaceful uses of chemistry. EDITOR-IN-CHIEF OFFICE TEL: appreciated the organization’s international community lives in a use’, with a majority of 82 votes in He pointed out that the State of 4455 7741 / 767 FAX: efforts to achieve the universality of safe environment. favour of the decision that expanded Qatar organized through the Doha +974 4455 7758 the Chemical Weapons Convention, He also stressed that the State of the competence of the OPCW and Regional Center more than 30 pro- welcoming the accession of the State Qatar, as always, will continue to granted it the right to determine who grams until 2018 in cooperation with MANAGING EDITOR TEL: of Palestine to become the 193th implement the Convention, through is responsible for attacks with toxic the technical secretariat of the 4462 7505 member of the Convention, and the further development of national chemical weapons, thereby organization and at a cost of more called on the rest of the non-signa- legislation, as it issued the chemical strengthening the powers of the than QR 12 million covering the DEPUTY MANAGING EDITOR TEL: tories to join the Convention to weapons law 17 of 2007 which was OPCW, in the absence of a mech- fields of Articles VI, VII, X and XI of 4455 7769 achieve a world free of chemical amended by the new law No. 16 of anism to determine who is respon- the Convention. LOCAL NEWS SECTION weapons. 2013 to ensure that its provisions are sible for such attacks. He stressed that during the past TEL: 4455 7743 His Excellency added that the closely aligned with the articles of H E Permanent Representative five years several events were State of Qatar believes that the legit- the Convention, with a focus on pro- of the State of Qatar to the OPCW, organized: the first forum on the BUSINESS NEWS SECTION imacy of the CWC derives from the moting control over import, export Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed Al technical aspects of transport TEL: 4462 7535 application of its just principles, and and licensing of controlled Thani, said that what I mentioned on systems and the challenges of inte- the State of Qatar continues to chemicals. the possible reuse of chemical grated management in the petro- SPORT NEWS SECTION pursue a policy of supporting all H E Qatar’s Permanent Repre- weapons leads us to the need to chemical industry, seven training TEL: 4455 7745 legal instruments and international sentative to the OPCW said that the prepare and confront such events, workshops on assistance and pro- initiatives that promote continued use of chemical weapons which is the importance of Article X tection, and four training workshops ONLINE SECTION TEL: 4462 7501 [email protected] with countries either on it or off, is enezuela is a country in crisis. help. Instead, the Trump adminis- PUBLIC RELATIONS flawed and often does more harm to The economy is in shambles. tration is now threatening to add it to TEL: 4455 7613 By the end of this year, the US list of state sponsors of ter- US interests than good,” the report’s [email protected] experts predict inflation there rorism . Just four governments - Iran, authors wrote. “Once a country is willV hit 1 million percent, one of the North Korea, Sudan and Syria - have listed it is hard to remove even if it ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT highest rates in history. Public services received that designation, which is does not support terrorism (as Sudan TEL: 4455 7837 / 780 and health care are nearly impossible given to states accused of repeatedly has found out), and the list provides AMANDA ERICKSON FAX: 4455 7870 to come by. Blackouts are common, providing “support for acts of interna- little incentive for partial or incom- [email protected] THE WASHINGTON POST water is scarce, and public transpor- tional terrorism.” My Washington Post plete counterterrorism cooperation.” tation has all but stopped running. colleagues John Hudson and Lena H. The authors argued that the list CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT Crime has become rampant: Four Sun called it “a dramatic escalation fails to accurately capture which TEL: 4455 7857 of the world’s 10 most dangerous against the socialist government of states support and condone terrorism. [email protected] cities are in Venezuela. There is so Nicolás Maduro,” the country’s leader. Pakistan, which has long aided a Qualifications for the list, which range of terrorist groups, is not on the SUBSCRIPTION & was created in 1979, are vague. Joseph list. Fifteen of the 19 terrorists who DISTRIBUTION DeThomas, a former State carried out the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks TEL: 4455 7809 / 839 Department official and professor of were from Saudi Arabia, yet that FAX: 44557819 international affairs at Pennsylvania country has never been included. [email protected] Venezuela is a tragedy, State University, has called placing What’s needed, the report said, is an countries on it “more of an art than a international consensus on what con- science,” saying that “political and stitutes state-sponsored terrorism - not a terrorist threat diplomatic context plays a consid- and clear punishments for those that All thoughts and views erable role in such designations.” meet the definition. expressed in these columns States on the list can face sanctions, And even if the list were important bans on arms-related sales, prohibi- and clearly defined, it’s not obvious are those of the writers, tions on economic assistance and why Venezuela belongs on it. Repub- not of the newspaper. little food that 60 percent of Vene- other punishments. lican lawmakers such as Sen. Marco zuelans say they’ve lost weight. Dis- But it’s a questionable tool, and Rubio of Florida have argued that the All correspondence eases once largely eradicated, such as there’s little evidence that it has Maduro government has ties to Hez- diphtheria and tuberculous, are helped keep the United States safer. A bollah, the Lebanese Shiite militia and regarding Views and soaring. Things are so bad that report by the Brookings Institution the FARC, a paramilitary group in Opinion pages should be parents are leaving their children at from 2008 argued that the whole idea Colombia. But experts say that’s largely send to editor-in-chief orphanages because they can’t afford of a list of state sponsors of terrorism untrue. “I suspect this will be based on office or mailed to the to feed them. is outdated and counterproductive. hearsay and sources of questionable It’s obvious that Venezuela needs “The very concept of a binary list, integrity,” David Smilde, said. [email protected] 10 EUROPE FRIDAY 23 NOVEMBER 2018

Homelessness May defends draft Brexit deal in Britain rises AFP EU Council President to one in 200, LONDON Donald Tusk said the 26-page says charity Prime Minister Theresa May yes- declaration covering terday fended off heavy oppo- REUTERS sition in parliament after Britain trade, security, the LONDON and the EU agreed on the out- environment and lines of post-Brexit ties as part other issues was One in 200 people in Britain of a draft deal due to be signed agreed “in principle” is now homeless, an increase off by EU leaders. of 4 percent in less than a year After briefing her cabinet in and would be sent to despite government pledges a hastily-arranged teleconference the other 27 member to tackle the problem, the call, May addressed the House of states for approval. charity Shelter said Commons, saying the agreement yesterday.A Shelter report was the “best possible deal”. blamed the rise on high rents, EU Council President Donald contentious legal guarantee to cuts to welfare payments and Tusk said the 26-page decla- ensure an open Irish border. a dearth of affordable housing ration covering trade, security, Opposition Labour leader and said the biggest increases the environment and other Jeremy Corbyn confirmed his were in major cities including issues was agreed “in principle” party would not back it, saying: London and Birmingham. and would be sent to the other “This is the blindfold Brexit we “It’s unforgivable that 27 member states for approval. all feared, a leap in the dark.” 320,000 people in Britain The pound leapt by about The deal was struck after have been swept up by the one percent against the dollar through-the-night talks between housing crisis and now have and also firmed against the euro British and EU negotiators, which no place to call home,” said on the news, which allayed fears followed a last-minute visit to A video grab from footage broadcast by the UK Parliament’s Parliamentary Recording Unit (PRU) Shelter Chief Executive Polly Britain could leave the European Brussels by May for a meeting shows Britain’s Prime Minister Theresa May giving a statement to the House of Commons in London Neate. Union next March with no new with European Commission yesterday on the draft declaration, laying out plans for future relations with the European Union. “These new figures show arrangements in place. president Jean-Claude Juncker. that homelessness is having But the deal does not address She will return tomorrow, on partners to bring this process to demands of the Brexit campaign The EU has also agreed to a devastating impact on the the thorny issues of fishing rights the eve of a special summit a final conclusion,” May said. in the 2016 referendum. update the divorce deal to allow lives of people right across the and Gibraltar, which have raised where all 28 EU leaders are The political declaration says In the Commons, May also a possible extension of the tran- country.” The new figures concerns in EU capitals, and it expected to sign off on the future ties will be wide-ranging, highlighted the possibility that sition period “for up to one or came days after the U.N. could still yet be rejected by the overall Brexit package. covering economic cooperation, the Irish border issue can be two years” if needed to agree the special rapporteur on British parliament. First, the texts must be law enforcement and criminal resolved through the use of tech- new future relationship. extreme poverty and human British MPs of all parties crit- cleared by a meeting of top EU justice, foreign policy, security and nology, rather than through the However, the issue of rights said government icised the divorce agreement diplomats — the summit’s so- defence. It includes references to controversial “backstop” Gibraltar remains, with Spain spending cuts in Britain had announced last week, which called “sherpas” — today. Britain developing “an inde- customs arrangement included demanding a veto over applying caused “great misery”. includes a financial settlement “The negotiations are now at pendent trade policy” and in the divorce deal. any agreement on post-tran- They cover the period to and a controversial plan to avoid a critical moment, and all our declares an end to free This is intended to avoid new sition relations to the territory the first quarter of 2018 and an Irish border. efforts must be focused on movement of citizens between border checks between British on its southern border which it include those living in tem- May hopes the promise of working with our European Britain and the EU — two key Northern Ireland and the has long claimed. porary accommodation, future cooperation will act as a Republic of Ireland, an EU Austrian Chancellor hostels or in social care - as sweetener to persuade her own member, after a transition period Sebastian Kurz, current holder well as rough sleepers. Conservative MPs and any ends in December 2020. of the rotating EU presidency, Britain’s housing minister wavering opposition lawmakers It says that unless alternative conceded the problem as he said the government was to back her. arrangements are made, Britain arrived for pre-scheduled talks investing huge sums to tackle But her critics were quick to will stay in a customs union with with May in Downing Street. the causes of point out that the political dec- the EU and Northern Ireland will “There are some issues now homelessness. laration was not legally binding, continue to follow the bloc’s regarding Gibraltar with Spain, “No one should be left unlike the terms of the divorce. single market rules. but I hope that we can keep the without a roof over their Former foreign minister Conservatives fear this unity among the 27,” he said. head,” said James Broken- Boris Johnson, who is seen as a would mean following the EU’s May, who spoke to Spanish shire in a statement. potential leadership rival, said rules indefinitely, while Northern Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez “Our rough sleeping the draft deal “makes a complete Ireland’s Democratic Unionist on the issue late Wednesday, strategy, support for nonsense of Brexit”. Party (DUP), which props up took a firm line, however. councils and those working Other leading pro-Brexit May’s government, also opposes “Gibraltar’s British sover- on the front line are helping Conservative MPs, as well as her it. They have already warned eignty will be protected, and the to get people off the street Northern Irish allies the DUP, Pro-European Union (EU), anti-Brexit demonstrators hold placards they could reject the deal if it future relationship we agree and into accommodation as urged May to renegotiate the calling for a “People’s Vote” as they protest outside the Houses of leads to the province being sep- must work for the whole UK we enter the colder winter divorce agreement to remove a Parliament in central London yesterday. arated from the rest of the UK. family,” she told MPs. months.”

French ‘yellow vest’ protests spill Chief of Russia’s military intelligence agency dead over borders AFP become his successor, state news interfering in the 2016 US TASS quoted its source as saying. AFP MOSCOW agency TASS said, citing a mil- election through “cyber-enabled Korobov, who joined military PARIS itary source. Defence Minister activities”, while the Netherlands intelligence in 1985, received the Russia’s military intelligence Sergei Shoigu expressed his has said they had thwarted a Hero of Russia decoration for his A wave of protests in France chief who oversaw a series of condolences. GRU attack on the OPCW global service. Independent military over fuel prices and low living notorious operations abroad has “The dear memory of this chemical weapons watchdog. analyst Pavel Felgenhauer standards has spilt into neigh- died after a long illness, with great man, a faithful Russian son Russia has denied the charges. described Korobov as an “intel- bouring countries, causing Moscow praising him yesterday and a patriot of the Motherland... Korobov did not participate lectual” who spoke several disruption for truckers in as a “great man” and a patriot. will remain forever in our in a gala marking the centenary foreign languages. Britain and Spain and leading Igor Korobov (pictured), 62, hearts,” the defence ministry said of the service in early November He was hard-pressed to say to arrests in Belgium. had headed the defence minis- in a statement. when Russian President Vladimir whether his successor would Several dozen people try’s Main Intelligence Direc- The West has accused the Putin heaped praise on the GRU. usher in any changes, saying the were detained at a fuel depot torate (GRU) since 2016 and was powerful agency of carrying out Korobov’s first deputy GRU reported to Chief of General in Belgium near the French the target of US sanctions. He a number of attacks on foreign Kostyukov, who is thought to be Staff Valery Gerasimov, Shoigu border overnight, while Spain died on Wednesday after a “long soil, including the poisoning of in charge of Russia’s Syria oper- and Putin. “It looks like there are slammed traffic jams on the and serious illness,” the ministry former Russian spy Sergei ations at the GRU, reportedly no any major changes on the Many analysts have derided border with its northern said. Skripal and his daughter Yulia presided over the ceremony. horizon,” he said.Korobov’s the GRU for a series of recent neighbour. Korobov’s 57-year-old first with a Soviet-designed nerve “If he is appointed, then he predecessor, Igor Sergun, died blunders including the attack on Hundreds of thousands of deputy, Vice Admiral Igor agent in Britain in March. will be the first naval seaman in unexpectedly in January 2016. the Skripals in Salisbury that also people wearing fluorescent Kostyukov, has been appointed Washington has said the GRU the history of the GRU to become Some reports said he was killed killed a British woman and poi- yellow jackets began block- acting GRU chief and is likely was directly involved in a military intelligence chief,” in Lebanon while on a mission. soned her partner. ading roads and energy infra- structure across France on Saturday to protest against higher fuel prices and low living standards. Greenhouse gas levels in atmosphere hit new high German nurse tells families Road blocks and brief border closures caused traffic AFP Earth,” the head of the World rates going back 800,000 years of over 100 victims ‘sorry’ jams of some 11 kilometres GENEVA Meteorological Organization using air bubbles preserved in (seven miles) on Tuesday on Petteri Taalas said. ice in Greenland and Antarctica. AFP admitted to 100 more killings. the main highway through the The levels of greenhouse gases “The window of opportunity But by studying fossilised BERLIN He has confessed to giving Pyrenees mountains between in the atmosphere, the main for action is almost closed.” The material the WMO also has patients drug overdoses because France and Spain, the Spanish driver of climate change, have Greenhouse Gas Bulletin, the UN rough CO2 estimates going back A German former hospital he enjoyed the thrill of trying to foreign ministry said. hit a new record high, the UN weather agency’s annual up to five million years. nurse who has admitted to reanimate them at the last The movement was said yesterday, warning that the flagship report, tracks the In addition to CO2, the UN killing more than 100 patients moment. Prosecutors say at least “obstructing the free circu- time to act was running out. content of dangerous gases in agency also highlighted rising in his care apologised yesterday 36 patients were killed at a hos- lation of goods between Ahead of the COP 24 climate the atmosphere since 1750. This levels of methane, nitrous oxide to victims’ grieving relatives. pital in Oldenburg where he member states” of the summit in Poland next month, year’s report, which covers data and another powerful ozone “If I knew a way that would worked, and about 64 more at European Union, a statement top United Nations officials are for 2017, puts the concentration depleting gas known as CFC-11. help you, then I would take it, a clinic in nearby Delmenhorst, said, adding that the cost was again trying to raise the pressure of CO2 in the atmosphere at Emissions are the main believe me,” Niels Hoegel, 41, between 2000 and 2005. estimated at two million euros. on governments to meet the 405.5 parts per million (ppm). factor that determines the said at his trial, according to More than 130 bodies of “The fruit and vegetable pledge of limiting warming to That is up from 403.3 ppm in amount of greenhouse gas levels, national news agency DPA. patients who died on Hoegel’s sector is particularly affected the less than two degrees 2016 and 400.1 ppm in 2015. “The but concentration rates are a “I am fully convinced now watch have been exhumed, in due to the perishable nature Celsius, enshrined in the 2015 last time the Earth experienced a measure of what remains after that I owe every relative an a case investigators have called of the goods,” it added. Paris accord. comparable concentration of CO2 a series of complex interactions explanation,” said the bearded, “unprecedented in Germany to The Spanish government “Without rapid cuts in CO2 was 3-5 million years ago, when between atmosphere, biosphere, heavyset defendant “I am hon- our knowledge”. Investigators has made an official protest and other greenhouse gases, the temperature was 2-3°C lithosphere, cryosphere and the estly sorry.” Hoegel has already say the final toll could top 200 to French authorities, and has climate change will have warmer,” Taalas said. oceans. Roughly 25 percent of all spent nearly a decade in prison but fear they might never know also notified the European increasingly destructive and Researchers have reliable emissions are currently absorbed on a life term for six other because the bodies of many pos- Commission. irreversible impacts on life on estimates of C02 concentrations by the oceans and biosphere. patient deaths but has now sible victims were cremated. FRIDAY 23 NOVEMBER 2018 EUROPE / AMERICAS 11 Angry Trump lashes out at judges

AFP The US President Tijuana, Mexico across the WASHINGTON accused judges of border from San Diego, Cali- making the country fornia after a weeks-long trek US President Donald Trump unsafe as he fanned from Central America. renewed his attacks on the judi- Mexican police say 57 ciary on Thanksgiving Day yes- a bitter row over Central Americans have been terday, accusing judges of making asylum seekers on the detained and tensions have the country unsafe as he fanned a US-Mexico border. been growing between the bitter row over asylum seekers on local authorities and the new the US-Mexico border. arrivals. In a teleconference with US proclamation earlier in the week “If we find that it gets to a troops, comments to reporters ordering that only people level where we are going to lose at his Florida estate and early entering the country at desig- control or where people are morning tweets, Trump resumed nated border points be permitted going to start getting hurt, we will a fight begun on Wednesday to apply for asylum, a rule that close entry into the country for after Chief Justice John Roberts would automatically reject a period of time until we can get defended the independence of anyone caught trying to cross it under control,” Trump said. federal judges. elsewhere. “The whole border. I mean Trump threatened to close But a federal judge in San the whole border. Mexico will not the border with Mexico if the sit- Francisco, Jon Tigar, temporarily be able to sell their cars into the uation gets out of control, blocked the measure, raising united states where they make claiming that criminals and “bad Trump’s ire who denounced him so many cars,” he said. people” were in a migrant as an “Obama judge”. That trig- Over the course of the day, caravan trying to gain entry as gered an extraordinary rebuke on Trump alluded several times to candidates for asylum. Wednesday from Roberts, the high Roberts, the chief justice. “Justice In another matter that has set court’s conservative chief justice. US President Donald Trump visits with personnel at US Coast Guard Station Lake Worth Inlet in Riviera Roberts can say what he wants, off rule-of-law alarms, Trump “We do not have Obama Beach, Florida, on Thanksgiving Day, yesterday. but the 9th Circuit is a complete also doubled down on his judges or Trump judges, Bush & total disaster. It is out of decision to accept Saudi Arabia’s judges or Clinton judges,” reserved to thank troops for their compared his administration’s “If they have to, they have to control, has a horrible repu- denial that Crown Prince Roberts said in a statement to the service, steering well clear of border battles to US military use lethal force. I hope they don’t tation, is overturned more than Mohammed bin Salman ordered Associated Press on Wednesday. politics. But Trump lost little time operations against Islamic mili- have to, but you’re dealing with any Circuit in the Country,” he the October 2 assassination of “What we have is an extraor- in raising the border. tants overseas. a minimum of 500 serious crim- said in his opening Twitter salvo journalist Jamal Khashoggi — dinary group of dedicated judges “It’s a terrible thing when “We took an old broken wall inals. So I’m not going to let the of the day. and insisted that contrary to doing their level best to do equal judges take over your protective and we wrapped it with barb military be taken advantage of,” “Judges must not Legislate reports the CIA has not con- right to those appearing before services, when they tell you how wire plus. I guess you could he said. Security... and Safety at the cluded otherwise. “We have a them,” he said. The issue clearly to protect your border. It’s a dis- really call it barb wire plus. This US Defence Secretary Jim Border, or anywhere else,” very strong ally in Saudi Arabia. was uppermost on Trump’s mind grace,” he told the troops, is the ultimate. Nobody is getting Mattis said earlier this week the Trump tweeted. “They know We have an ally that said they did during a Thanksgiving telecon- denouncing the San Francisco through these walls,” he told the troops would be armed only with nothing about it and are making not commit at the top level the ference with US servicemembers appellate court that oversees troops. Later, in comments to batons. More than 4,300 our Country unsafe.” The latest crown prince, the king, they did around the world. Tigar as “a big thorn in our side.” reporters, Trump said troops on migrants — most of them from figures show the 9th Circuit had not commit this atrocity,” he said. It was the kind of forum that He praised the deployment of US the border were authorized to Honduras, El Salvador and Gua- the fourth highest reversal rate The president had issued a previous presidents would have troops in the border area, and use lethal force if necessary. temala — have massed in during the October 2017 term.

Rains douse France warns of surge in migrant California wildfire; flood attempts to reach Britain by boat risks loom AFP along France’s northern coast inflatable raft carrying six men LILLE hoping to stow away on trucks and a woman and escorted them REUTERS heading for Britain, where many toward England, where it was CHICO French authorities warned yes- have family or believe they intercepted by Britain’s Border terday of a spike in migrants stand a better chance of getting Force some five kilometres off The first significant rain in attempting the dangerous asylum or finding a job. the coast. About an hour later, a months in northern California crossing of the English Channel But starting in 2016, officials ferry alerted authorities to helped firefighters battle the by boat to reach Britain, which began seeing attempts by another dhingy in distress after deadliest wildfire in the could reflect fears the border migrants to use dinghies and its motor broke down, with 11 state’s history, but raised the will be shut after Brexit. inflatable rafts to cross the 33km people on board. risks of flash flooding that Maritime police rescued 18 Strait of Dover, one of the world’s French authorities were could hinder teams searching people in two separate rescue busiest shipping channels. A total unable to establish communi- for human remains. operations overnight, bringing of 23 attempted crossings were cations and locate their precise Between 4-6 inches of to 30 the number of attempted reported that year, falling to just location initially. They were rain was expected to fall crossings so far this year. 13 in 2017, Parrot said. later spotted by a navy heli- through the weekend in areas “But 17 of those are since But the prospect of Britain’s copter and picked up by a around the town of Paradise, October,” said Captain Ingrid exit from the EU next March, French patrol boat. the community of nearly Parrot, a spokeswoman for the which could lead to tighter con- “Four of them were suf- 27,000 people 280km French maritime police based trols on immigration, may be fering from hypothermia and northeast of San Francisco in Cherbourg. “We’re dealing pushing more migrants to make transferred to the Calais hos- that was largely incinerated with a situation that’s getting an attempt by sea instead of pital,” the authorities said in a by the Camp Fire. The blaze worse,” she said, adding that trying to stow away on vehicles statement, while the others were killed at least 83 people, and France was reinforcing its in Calais. “We think they want handed over to border police. 563 are still unaccounted for, patrols in the Channel. to leave at all costs now because Last week a group of 17 Butte County Sheriff Kory Britain’s interior ministry Brexit hasn’t yet happened,” Iranian migrants stole a fishing Honea told a press briefing. said yesterday that 14 people Parrot said. boat from a French port and “The rain is a concern for had been rescued overnight, Unseasonably mild weather managed to reach the harbour us and there is the potential bringing the total number to 78 in October may also be a factor at Dover, a feat Parrot described for mudflows,” Honea said, in the last two weeks. in the recent increase, while as “unprecedented” since much adding that he would pull “We have stepped up security has also been progres- smaller vessels are usually used. searchers out of areas if they Illuminated wonder deployments of our coastal sively stepped up around the The attempted crossings are faced any risk of being caught patrol vessels along the South- ports, making stowing away on especially risky given the heavy in mudslides. The rain added A member of staff poses with an illuminated sculpture of a giraffe East coast in light of recent trucks increasingly difficult. boat traffic in the Channel, sus- to the misery of evacuees at the ZSL London Zoo, in London, Britain, yesterday. events,” the ministry said. At around 0100 GMT yes- tained high winds and extremely camped out in a Walmart Migrants have long massed terday a tugboat spotted an cold water. parking lot in nearby Chico, where local residents donated freight pallets and tarps to help evacuees shelter from overnight temperatures just British MPs slam MI5 over Manchester Arena bombing above freezing. “I’ll get a pallet and get AFP where 22 were killed in a suicide undetected from Libya to Britain reporting purchases of the ingre- past mistakes and their determi- my tent up off the ground,” LONDON bombing. Thirty-six people were shortly before the bombing. dients used to make explosives nation was impressive. said Mitchell Manley, who killed in total in the attacks. “There were a number of was hopelessly out of date in However, “we have previ- evacuated from the village of MPs investigating Britain’s 2017 The Manchester Arena failures in the handling of dealing with the threat posed,” ously made recommendations Concow. Warehouses were terror attacks said yesterday that attack, as concert-goers were Salman Abedi’s case and while it said, adding that it had facili- in all of these areas, yet the gov- being opened up in Chico to the MI5 security service missed leaving an Ariana Grande show, it is impossible to say whether tated the perpetrators’ actions. ernment failed to act on them. provide evacuees protection key opportunities to stop the was perpetrated by 22-year-old these would have prevented the Meanwhile appeals to CSPs The lessons from last year’s from the cold and rain and to Manchester Arena bomber. Salman Abedi, a Mancunian of devastating attack on May 22, we to tighten up their loopholes had tragic events must now result in move them out of the Walmart Parliament’s Intelligence and Libyan descent. have concluded that, as a result fallen on deaf ears. The com- real action”, the report said. car park, said Manley’s partner, Security Committee, a cross- The ISC’s report said the MI5 of the failings, potential oppor- mittee said that four years ago The probe did not fully cover Carol Daugherty. party panel of lawmakers that domestic security agency missed tunities to prevent it were they concluded that CSPs were the bomb attack on a London Forecasters said the rains, scrutinises the work of gov- chances to stop Abedi, moving too missed,” the ISC said. failing to stop their systems Underground train at Parsons which in some areas are likely ernment in these fields, slammed slowly after his case had been Responding to the report, UK “being used as a safe haven for Green station, because the Home to be accompanied by winds communications service pro- flagged for review and failing to counter-terrorism police said extremists and terrorists. Office interior ministry did not of up to 45 miles per hour, viders (CSPs) for giving terrorists consider him for referral to the they would study the report’s “Yet we have seen that provide full evidence in time for raised risks of debris flows. The a “safe haven”. anti-radicalisation scheme. findings “carefully”. “We are appeals to these companies’ sense the inquiry. fire has burned across 153,000 The ISC also said their rec- Abedi also visited an deeply committed to learning so of corporate and social responsi- “From what we have seen to acres (62,000 hectares) of the ommendations on previous extremist contact in prison on that we can refine our response bility have not resulted in them date, there were fundamental Sierra foothills. “There’s no failings had gone ignored. more than one occasion but no to the evolving threat,” he said. making the changes required -- failings in the handling of this vegetation to hold the earth Britain suffered five terrorist follow-up action was taken by The committee found 12 and again these loopholes were case,” the committee found, and there’s a risk it could just attacks in 2017: At Westminster, either MI5 or the police. MI5 did “cross-cutting issues” which used by the perpetrators of the saying the “litany of errors” by start moving, with mud car- London Bridge, Finsbury Park not place travel monitoring or played a part in at least two 2017 attacks.” The committee con- the ministry, the police and the rying everything in its path,” and Parsons Green in London; restrictions on Abedi, meaning attacks. On explosives, “the cluded that MI5 and counter- local authority necessitated a said National Weather Service and at the Manchester Arena, he was allowed to return system for regulating and terror police wanted to learn from separate review. forecaster Johnnie Powell. 12 AMERICAS / CLASSIFIEDS FRIDAY 23 NOVEMBER 2018 Haiti President appeals for calm after deadly protests AFP Moise had said nothing since president only makes “promises PORT-AU-PRINCE Sunday’s protests and was sup- that he doesn’t keep.” In the posed to speak to the nation on upscale Petionville neigh- After deadly weekend protests Tuesday, but his appearance borhood, the only two gas sta- calling for his resignation, fol- was dropped several hours after tions open were besieged by lowed by a general strike, being announced, with no motorcycle taxi drivers des- Haitian President Jovenel Moise explanation given. The perate to refuel. emerged late on Wednesday to breakdown in presidential com- On Monday, the presidency reaffirm his legitimacy and munications was widely criti- released a brief statement with appeal for calm in a televised cized on social media. a picture of Moise and Ceant, address. Schools, shops and private surrounded by the heads of both The strike shut down most of businesses were closed in the chambers of parliament and the Haiti on Wednesday as tension main cities on Wednesday, in president of the supreme court and uncertainty gripped the Car- line with the opposition call for of appeals. ibbean country following the pro- a general strike. As police The statement said their tests and Moise’s unexplained patrolled otherwise empty main meeting had three objectives: absence from public view. avenues in normally chaotic “that the executive pursue dia- Haiti is the poorest country in Port-au-Prince, burning barri- logue with all sectors of national the Americas and is still battling cades went up in some neigh- life, resolve problems linked to to overcome a years-old cholera borhoods and sporadic gun insecurity, and intensify pro- epidemic and the aftermath of a shots set residents on edge. grams of social relief”. major earthquake, alongside “It’s only when the streets are Various opposition groups, political turmoil. empty that politicians begin to see arguing that the situation is out “During my five-year pres- that there is a problem,” lamented of control, have proposed ways idency no one, I emphasize no Alix Bernardin, 27, a resident of to remove the president in order one, whatever the pretext, can the capital. “Too much blood has to resolve the crisis. threaten the interests of the flowed in the country. Jovenel has The protests were part of a country or put the nation in to go,” he said. sporadic movement that began danger,” said Moise, in power At least three people were during the summer over a since February 2017. killed by gunfire during the scandal at the heart of a Vene- Making his first public com- mass protests over the zuelan aid program known as ments since the weekend pro- weekend demanding Moise’s Petrocaribe. tests, Moise said dialogue must resignation, the national police Through Petrocaribe, Ven- include all levels of society, and said. The opposition said 11 ezuela for years supplied Haiti democracy “asks that the rules people lost their lives. and other Caribbean and Central of the game be respected, “We can no longer live like American countries with oil at according to the constitution”. this, frustrated, because we cut-rate prices and on easy He gave his six-minute know how people live in other credit terms. address surrounded by Prime countries,” said Haitian resident But investigations by the Minister Jean-Henry Ceant, the Jean Junior, 30, complaining that Haitian Senate in 2016 and 2017 ministers of interior and justice, the people lack “potable water, concluded that nearly $2bn from and national police leaders. hospitals, housing” while the the program was misused.

Balloon float The Power Ranger balloon floats during the 92nd annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, yesterday.

Oldest surviving US veteran of Ex-Guatemalan soldier gets 5,160 Pearl Harbor dies in California years’ prison

REUTERS will live in infamy” by US Pres- AFP WASHINGTON ident Franklin D. Roosevelt. The GUATEMALA CITY attack killed 2,390 Americans The oldest surviving US veteran and the US declared war on A Guatemalan court sen- of the Pearl Harbor attack that Japan the next day. Fewer than tenced a former soldier to plunged the United States into 200 survivors of the attacks there 5,160 years in prison for the World War Two died in Cali- and on other military bases in massacre of 201 peasants fornia on Wednesday, domestic Hawaii were alive in 2016. during one of the worst atroc- media reported. Chavez was a member of the ities of the Central American Ray Chavez, 106, died in his crew of the USS Condor, a mine- nation’s civil war. sleep early on Wednesday in a sweeper, at Pearl Harbor on the The court found Santos hospice in Poway, a community morning of the attacks. He went Lopez “responsible as author” north of San Diego, his daughter to bed at his home in nearby Ewa of 171 of the killings and sen- Kathleen Chavez told the San Beach after the Condor swept the tenced him to 30 years for Diego Union Tribune. east entrance to the harbor each, or 5,130 years in total. Chavez frequently attended earlier that morning, the San He received an additional commemorative events around Diego Union Tribune reported. 30 years linked to the killing of the United States, including a “My wife ran in and said, a surviving child, but the sen- visit to the White House on ‘We’re being attacked,’ and I tences are symbolic because Memorial Day weekend. said, ‘Who’s going to attack us? Guatemala’s maximum prison “We are saddened to hear Nobody.’ She said that the term is 50 years. Lopez was a the oldest living Pearl Harbor whole harbor was on fire and member of a US-trained coun- veteran, Ray Chavez, has when I got outside I saw that terinsurgency force called passed away at the age of 106. everything was black from all Kaibil. He was arrested in the We were honored to host him at the burning oil,” he once said, US and deported in 2016. the White House earlier this year. according to the newspaper. Lopez belonged to a patrol Thank you for your service to our Chavez was on continuous that committed the massacre great Nation, Ray!” the White duty in and around Pearl Harbor in December 1982 in Dos Erres, House said on Twitter. over the next nine days. He then on the border with Mexico. The The bombing of Pearl Harbor served four years in the US Navy, soldiers were trying to recover took place at 7:55am Honolulu helping deliver tanks and about 20 rifles stolen by guer- time on December 7, 1941, Marines to shore in eight Pacific rillas during an earlier ambush famously dubbed “a date which battles, the newspaper reported. which left 19 soldiers dead. FRIDAY 23 NOVEMBER 2018 CLASSIFIEDS 13

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Bamboo house for Manila slums wins top prize in future cities contest

REUTERS engineered bamboo, and can be put its simple, yet well thought through his grandparents lived in outside BANGKOK together in four hours at a cost of 60 solution to the world’s growing slum Manilla. CUBO will first be used to pounds per square metre, according problem,” he said. house the incoming worker population The creator of a low-cost house made to a statement released yesterday. Of Manila’s population of 12 in the short term, and then extended of bamboo to tackle the chronic The modular housing, which can be million, about a third live in slums, to the city’s slums. The plan also shortage of affordable housing in the manufactured in a week, includes design possibly the most in any urban area in includes options to provide residents Philippine capital has won a top inter- elements such as a tilted roof that cap- the world, charities estimate. with new skills and jobs, Forlales said. national prize to design future cities tures rainwater and reduces heat gain, The National Housing Authority “The affordable housing solution in a rapidly urbanising world. and elevated stilts that prevent flood- last year committed to building must necessarily be low-cost, sus- Earl Forlales, 23, won the first prize waters from entering the home. 800,000 homes over five years. The tainable, robust and long lasting. We from the Royal Institute of Chartered “The world’s cities are growing all backlog for government housing in the cannot make do with band-aid solu- Surveyors (RICS) in its Cities for our the time and there is a real need to Philippines is about 5.5 million, cam- tions,” he said. “Housing opens up Future competition. The prize money make sure they are safe, clean and paigners estimate. opportunities, so the solution must be of £50,000 ($63,915) will fund a pro- comfortable places to live in,” said John Forlales, a graduate in material decent and dignified, giving residents totype, as well as actual units. Hughes, competition judge and pres- science engineering, said he took inspi- access to all necessary amenities for a The house, known as CUBO, uses ident of RICS. “Earl’s idea stood out for ration for CUBO from the bamboo hut better life,” he said. Probiotics no help to children with stomach flu: Studies AFP recommending probiotics given a sugar pill. TAMPA include the European Society for The second study, carried Pediatric Gastroenterology out in Canada, used a product Probiotics are a multibillion Hepatology and Nutrition, the called Lacidofil Strong, con- dollar international industry, but Cincinnati Children’s Hospital taining Lactobacillus rhamnosus new research yesterday showed Medical Center and the Royal R0011 and L. helveticus R0052. they don’t help children recover Australian College of General More than 800 children were from stomach flu any better than Practitioners. randomized to receive either a a placebo. For one study in the United five-day course or a placebo. The results of two rand- States, researchers tested a The difference was so slight, omized clinical trials — which popular brand of probiotic, sold researchers said it was not sta- came to the same conclusions under the name Culturelle. A tistically significant. “Moderate- — were published in the New total of 971 children between to-severe gastroenteritis within Reflections England Journal of Medicine. three months and four years old 14 days after enrollment “Probiotics had no effect on were enrolled in the study. occurred in 108 of 414 partici- A swan dives at a water channel in the garden of castle Nymphenburg in Munich, southern Germany, the children,” said co-author All sought emergency room pants (26.1 percent) who were during nice autumn weather, yesterday. Phillip Tarr, a professor of pedi- care for gastroenteritis, an intes- assigned to probiotics and 102 atrics at Washington University tinal condition that can be of 413 participants (24.7 percent) in St. Louis, adding that the caused by a virus or a bacterial who were assigned to placebo,” findings were “not ambiguous”. infection — with symptoms said the report. “Parents are better off including vomiting and diarrhea. The group that received pro- saving their money and using it The children were randomly biotics did not experience less On Twitter, Canadians more polite than Americans to buy more fresh fruits and veg- assigned to either receive a five- vomiting or diarrhea, shorter etables for their children.” Pro- day course of a placebo or Cul- length of illness, fewer follow AFP University, analyzed 37 million like the laughing-while-crying biotics are surging in popularity, turelle, which contains the bac- up visits to doctors or any fewer WASHINGTON tweets from 2015-16. Canadians one and the hearts-for-eyes with the global market predicted terium Lactobacillus rhamnosus complications. Co-author were more likely to use words like face, and to resort to internet to expand from $37bn in 2015 GG. A pack of 30, promoted as Stephen Freedman, pediatric It’s a tired cliche but on Twitter, “great, thanks, good, amazing, acronyms like lol and idk. “The to $64bn by 2023, according to a “number one pediatrician-rec- emergency medicine physician it rings true: Canadians are more happy,” said the findings. Twitter behavior we observe the report. Five of 12 leading ommended daily probiotic,” with Alberta Health Services, polite than Americans, saying Americans, on the other doesn’t actually reflect the real medical groups worldwide cur- costs around $20. said that is because most of words like “great” and “thank hand, tended to commonly write underlying personality profile of an rently endorse their use, as a But researchers found that these studies have been small you” more often, a scientific words like “hate, love, miss, average American or Canadian,” way to promote gut health by kids who took the probiotic and industry funded. The new study said. The report in the mad, feel, swear, tired”. Amer- said Daniel Schmidtke, co-author restoring intestinal flora, showed no difference in the duo of randomized clinical trials, journal PLOS ONE, led by three icans were also far more likely of the study and a post-doctoral building up so-called “good bac- length of illness or the severity “taken together, are very pow- researchers at McMaster to use emojis than Canadians, researcher at McMaster. teria” in children’s bodies. Those of symptoms, compared to kids erful,” he said.