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Emir meets French Foreign Minister UN climate Call to bring meet to wrap up today law for the BY SATISH KANADY

DOHA: After a roller-coaster of debates and negotiations over brain-dead two weeks, the Doha Climate talks are to conclude today. The last few days’ headlines sug- gest there is nothing much to be ‘Move will promote organ donation’ expected from the 18th meeting of the Conference of the Parties DOHA: A senior official of terms of organ transplant,” said to the UNFCCC. Hamad Medical Corporation Al Maslamani. The Parties, pressure groups (HMC) has called for a new law He said Spain was leading in and the negotiating blocs are that authorises doctors to take organ donation with 33 donors expecting to carry a mixed bag brain-dead patients off the ven- per million people while in the of results from Doha. tilator as a means to promote Middle East the ratio is as low as The developing nations are organ transplant in the country one per million. expecting last minute closing on and address severe shortage of “About 99 percent of the donors the second commitment of Kyoto donors. in Qatar are expatriates because Protocol and the much-vaunted “There is no law in Qatar that Qataris have not yet accepted Green Climate Fund. However, authorises doctors to take a brain- the idea of organ donation. And NGOs and Civil society groups dead patient off the ventilator. We many Asians have reservations yesterday said the Doha talks are just try to convince the families about operating on the body after on the brink and asked that the of such patients to donate their death,” he added. presidency help political leader- organs. In future we will need a He said the HMC was trying ship finalise a deal in Doha . law (for this purpose),” Dr Yousuf to promote organ donation by The developed nations are Al Maslamani, head of the Organ providing incentives to families expected to announce their posi- Transplant Committee at HMC, of the brain-dead people such as tions today. The US, European told local Arabic daily Al Arab in financial support to take the body The Emir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani with French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius, who is visiting Union and UK will come out with an interview. home, free air ticket and accom- Doha to participate in the Climate Change Conference (COP18). Talks at the meeting dealt with bilateral ties separate statements. The Emiri decree says that modation for one of the relatives and means of boosting them. See also page 2 The G77 and China will hold three specialist doctors should visiting Qatar and air ticket for the final rounds of discussion check the patient to make sure those accompanying the body today. OPEC countries are also he is brain-dead and they have home. holding their last round of discus- to sign a statement to this “Recently we signed an agree- sions today. Yesterday, the BASIC effect. ment with Qatar Charity for Young Kuwaitis hold protest march Group of countries — Brazil, There is a Fatwa (religious sponsoring the families of donors South Africa, India and China — edict) by renowned Qatar-based after death and we are waiting KUWAIT: Hundreds of young The opposition, which includes cars honking their horns. projected solidarity on key issues Islamic scholar Dr Yosuf Al for other charities to follow suit,” Kuwaitis chanting protest slo- Islamist and populist politicians, The men let off fireworks and emerging at Doha climate talks. Qaradawi that gives doctors the said Al Maslamani. gans gathered at a roundabout refused to stand in the election chanted “One, one, one, we don’t The bloc said it is hopeful of Doha right to take a decision on brain- HMC has registered 4,500 outside Kuwait’s capital yester- in protest at a decree issued by want one vote!” closing the Kyoto Protocol 2 and dead patients, if they are sure potential donors who pledged to day in the latest snap demon- Kuwait’s ruler which reduced the Small groups of police gathered a mid-term finance, if not a long- about his condition. The Fatwa is donate their organs after death. stration since a parliamentary number of votes per citizens to in the surrounding streets. term one, on Global Climate Fund. however not legally binding since But transplant after death could election on Saturday. one from four. The authorised march, There is speculation that the it is only a religious opinion, said be successful only in the case Police have broken up several The young men protesting attended by men, women and summit might be extended by one the official. of brain-dead people. There are marches outside Kuwait City since on Wednesday, wearing surgical children, was organised by youth more day, but there was no official “This year, from January until 150 kidney patients and 23 liver Saturday, part of protests trig- masks, balaclavas and scarves groups and backed by opposition announcement to this effect. The the end of September there were patients at HMC currently wait- gered by changes to voting rules wrapped around their faces, politicians. UNFCCC has announced a clos- 78 brain death cases at HMC ing a transplant. the opposition said were designed marched along a main street in They plan another march ing media conference today. but we could benefit from only THE PENINSULA to skew elections in favour of pro- a district southwest of the capi- tomorrow. THE PENINSULA two of those, both of Asians, in Continued on page 2 government candidates. tal and were followed by scores of REUTERS See also page 3

Fifa extends Mursi calls for national dialogue Two activists held for Bin Hammam’s CAIRO: The Muslim Brotherhood’s main office in protesting at COP18 provisional ban Cairo was set ablaze yester- day, the group’s political party BY FAZEENA SALEEM PARIS: Fifa have extended said, and another office used Fakhry, Media Campaigner for the provisional ban of former by the party was torched in indyACT, told this newspaper. Asian Football Confederation a suburb south of the city, the DOHA: Two young Arab activ- “We didn’t seek permission (AFC) president Mohamed bin state news agency reported, ists were whisked away by the because there was no time. It Hammam, world football’s gov- while President Mohammed UN security personnel at the (announcement by member-coun- erning body said yesterday. Mursi addressed the nation late Climate Change conference tries of their pledge to cut carbon The 63-year-old Qatari had last night. venue here yesterday for staging emissions) was an urgent matter a lifetime ban overturned by Fierce overnight clashes killed a protest without seeking formal to be addressed,” Fakhry said. the Court of Arbitration for seven people but passions ran approval from the organisers. “We want to see the COP meet- Sport (CAS) in July due to lack high in a struggle over the coun- The UN is expected to issue a ing being held in an Arab country of evidence over corruption try’s future. press statement on the issue today, for the first time to succeed,” he allegations, but was banned The Freedom and Justice Party but the colleagues of the duo told added. Fakhry said they were not again provisionally by Fifa who said on its Facebook page that the this newspaper that they (the pro- surprised that the activists were launched a new probe by ethics headquarters in the Mukattam testers) were to be repatriated to whisked away. “But the decision committee investigator Michael district had been attacked in “a their home countries later in the to send them back to their home Garcia. terrorist aggression” by thugs. day. Mohamed Anis Amirouche countries was shocking,” he said. The final report was completed The state news agency said and Raied Gheblawi, from an NGO Over 100 young Arab activ- on December 4 and submitted the office used by the FJP was — indyACT, were intercepted and ists are here to make their voice to the adjudicatory chamber of set ablaze in the Cairo suburb of whisked away by the UN security heard at the COP18 UN Climate A protester who was injured during overnight clashes between supporters the Fifa Ethics Committee for Maadi. Another office was broken personnel at the Qatar National Change Conference and Qatar has and opponents of Egyptian President Mohammed Mursi, being detained examination. into near the city centre, it said. Convention Centre (QNCC) last sponsored some of them. In it Garcia requested the In his speech, Mursi invited in front of the presidential palace in Cairo yesterday. afternoon for displaying a huge A newly-formed Arab Youth imposition of provisional meas- political groups, judges and others on the new constitution has of parties, revolutionary youth banner demanding that member- Climate Movement (AYCM) has ures against Bin Hammam “given to meet tomorrow for a national infuriated opposition groups and senior legal figures to meet countries must announce their waged a campaign on Facebook the extraordinarily complex dialogue on a political road map and led to lethal street violence this Saturday,” Mursi said in a pledge to cut carbon emissions. and Twitter against the arrest nature and the considerable scope after a referendum on a new between Mursi’s supporters and televised address yesterday, say- They were asking the COP18 and alleged repatriation of the of the present case”. constitution, which he signalled opponents. ing the meeting would be at his presidency to do more to advance activists. “The activists staged “Based on the report, the chair- would go ahead as scheduled on The main opposition alliance official palace. the negotiations in the next 48 a protest criticizing member- man of the adjudicatory chamber December 15. said it was assessing the offer As well as drawing up a road hours. The accreditations of the countries for not coming up with has decided to provisionally ban In a televised address, Mursi of dialogue, though Mursi’s pro- map, he said they would discuss protesting activists were with- a clear pledge to fight climate Bin Hammam given that a breach also said he was open to the idea posals fell short of opposition the fate of the upper house of par- drawn for indulging in what the change. The duo did not seek of the FCE (FIFA Code of Ethics) of removing an article in a con- demands for the cancellation of liament after the lower house was organisers said was ‘non-author- official permission, so they were appears to have been committed troversial decree that shielded the decree and postponement of dissolved in June, the election law ised action’. The activists had not removed from the venue and their and that a decision on the main his decisions from judicial review, the referendum on a constitution and other issues. sought permission to stage the accreditations were taken away,” substance of the case may not be saying that could happen if “dia- drafted by an assembly dominated He said plans for the refer- protest. “The duo was arrested said Riya Voorhr, Communication taken early enough,” Fifa aid in a logue led to that”. by Islamists. endum on December 15 were on and will be sent back later today Coordinator, Climate Action statement. Mursi’s Nov 22 decree and sub- “I call for a full, productive dia- track. REUTERS (yesterday) to their home coun- International. THE PENINSULA AFP sequent call for the referendum logue with all figures and heads See also page 4 tries, Libya and Algeria,” Ali Continued on page 2 FRIDAY 7 DECEMBER 2012 02 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com HOME

Emir meets Gabonese President PM meets French Foreign Minister

The Prime Minister and Foreign Minister H E Sheikh Hamad bin Jassem bin Jabor Al Thani with French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius in Doha yesterday. The meeting was held on the sidelines of the Climate The Emir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani with President of Gabon Ali Bongo Ondimba at the Emiri Change Conference (COP18). Later, the Prime Minister hosted a luncheon banquet in honour of the French Diwan yesterday. The Gabonese president is in Doha to take part in the Climate Change Conference (COP18). Foreign Minister and his delegation. Demand high for swords ahead of National Day Brisk business for shops selling metal swords used in the traditional Al Arada dance

DOHA: Shops selling metal was all set to meet the National Meanwhile, tailoring shops are swords used in the traditional Day rush. working day and night for weeks Al Arada dance (sword dance) There are different types of to meet the growing orders for are doing brisk business ahead swords in the market carrying stitching dresses of enthusias- of the Qatar National Day different names and the most tic citizens to take part in the falling on December 18, with popular is Hilali, the crescent- parades on the National Day. growing demand from citi- shaped one, as the name indicates, Youths, especially girls, are surf- zens, especially children and he added. ing the social websites for new youngsters. “There is a good demand as the designs posted by fellow citizens Sword dance is the most popu- National Day is approaching and to prepare their dresses accord- lar form of traditional dance in the prices vary depending on the ingly for a different look on the Qatar that is performed on festive type, starting from a minimum National Day, said a tailor. occasions including weddings and QR900. Those made of silver and “Teenaged girls come to my tribal festivals. gold and swords studded with shop holding papers with the The metal swords are on offer precious stones cost more,” said new designs of traditional attires in different shapes, sizes and qual- Al Kuwari. copied from the websites order- ity with the prices ranging from Another shop owner said he ing to get stitched similar ones,” QR900 to a whopping QR200,000. was working hard to deliver said Ahmad Riyaz, Manager of a The most expensive are the the orders on time. “There are tailoring shop. swords made of gold and those Chinese-made swords in the mar- The ready-to-wear garment studded with precious stones. ket but they are not comparable shops are full of dresses for the There are lighter varieties for with the locally made ones, which National Day, but these girls want children and youngsters. Most can be easily identified. We have to look different so they order the customers prefer to get them our own workshop and it takes selected designs for stitching, Al made locally as per their speci- one to two weeks to make a new Arab reported yesterday. fications, although there are sword,” he said. “The outlets showcase very imported swords available in the A small size ordinary sword beautiful designs of dresses for the market. is priced QR1,200 but the bigger National Day but I want to put “I have a traditional sword that ones could cost between QR2,000 on very special one on this day, is 50 years old which is used dur- and QR2,600. There are swords therefore I copied a nice design ing our tribal festivals. Now I have made of gold costing as high as from social website,” said Rahaf, A traditional Qatari Sword Dance is performed during a function. come to buy one for my son,” a QR200,000, he said. a student of Senior Secondary local Arabic daily quoted a citizen, Like those who are rushing to School. as saying. buy new swords there are others “The design that I have selected with the word Qatar in two col- The readymade dresses for the QR180 to QR250 for women and Khalifa Ghaith Al Kuwari, who approach the workshops for is not complicated, but I want to ours - white and Onabi (maroon),” National Day are available at the from QR120 to QR150 for men, owner of a shop said, the outlet maintenance of their old swords. add on it a flag and map of Qatar she added. outlets at prices ranging from said Rahaf. THE PENINSULA

HMC holds meet on Qatar Airways commences flights to Poland, expands China operations diabetes research DOHA/WARSAW: Qatar Michal Marzec, followed by a tra- Chengdu, China, starting March DOHA: The Medical Education Airways on Wednesday ditional Polish folk dance welcome. 19 next year, taking its total Center at the Hamad Medical launched scheduled flights to Hadi bin Nasser Al Hajri, Qatari weekly frequency across the coun- Corporation (HMC) held a sci- Poland, its latest entry into ambassador to Poland was also try to 41 non-stop services spread entific meet on diabetes research Central Eastern Europe and present. The official part of the across six cities. recently at its education centre. 12th new route of the year. ceremony included speeches by This latest news is Qatar The event highlighted the The Airbus A320 operating Marzec and Al Baker followed Airways’ sixth route announce- importance of clinical research flight number QR 980 was warmly by a gift exchange to signal the ment so far for 2013. Flights to particularly those dealing with welcomed at Warsaw Frederic newest route on Qatar Airways’ Gassim in Saudi Arabia, Najaf diabetes, and was attended by Chopin Airport in the Polish capi- international map. in Iraq, Oman’s tourist spot of physicians, clinical researchers tal to a special arrival ceremony. Al Baker expressed his opti- Salalah, Cambodian capital of and distinguished lecturers. An official delegation from mism about the development of Phnom Penh and Chicago – the It was held under the theme Doha was on the inaugural the latest route, highlighting how carrier’s fourth US gateway – are “How can we protect our future flight from the airline’s Doha the Polish economy was developing being launched between January against diabetes” and was organ- hub to Warsaw, including Qatar fast. The Doha – Warsaw route is and May with further start-ups ised in collaboration with Weill Airways Chief Executive Officer being operated four-times-a-week planned during the year. Cornell Medical College-Qatar Akbar Al Baker, Robert Rostek, with a modern Airbus A320, fea- Qatar Airways will operate an (WCMC-Q), Texas A&M at Qatar ambassador of Poland to Qatar, turing 144 seats in a two-class Airbus A330 in a two-class con- (TAMU-Q) and Qatar Foundation and media from across the Asia configuration of 12 in Business figuration of 24 seats in Business Research Forum. Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer Akbar Al Baker addressing guests Pacific region. On arrival, the del- Class and 132 in Economy. and 236 in Economy on the Doha Dr Abullatif Al Khal, Director at Warsaw Frederic Chopin Airport. egation was greeted by Director of Earlier, the airline announced – Chengdu route. of HMC’s Medical Education Warsaw Frederic Chopin Airport, that it would fly thrice weekly to THE PENINSULA Center and Dr Mahmoud Al Mazrouei, Head of Diabetes and Endocrinology at HMC addressed the opening ceremony. HMC has performed 3 liver transplant surgeries Dr Mohamed Abdulghani of MoI lectures shed light on national strategies TAMU-Q gave two lectures, one Continued from page 1 of which emphasised the need to DOHA: The Strategic Planning directors of departments at the strategy of the MoI and its goals, HMC until now performed three liver transplant surgeries - one conduct research studies in the Department of the Ministry of MoI. The lecture attended by Staff programmes, projects and execu- last year and two this year. Cornea transplant is the most common in field. Dr Curtis Tablet from the the Interior (MoI) organised Major General Saad bin Jassim tive plans. Qatar because cornea can be successfully transplanted even after the same university delivered two lec- two lectures recently at the Al Khulaifi, Director General of In the first lecture, Dr Awad death of the donor. Annually HMC performs 20 such operations, said tures. The first lecture focused on headquarters of the General Public Security, was delivered by presented the role of ministries Al Maslamani. THE PENINSULA how to develop clinical research Directorate of Civil Defence, Dr Awad Al Jeed Muhammed and governmental bodies and studies, while the second dis- under the patronage and in Ahmed, Director of Institutional institutions in the implementa- cussed ways of improving medi- the presence of the Minister of Development Department at tion of the national development cal treatment through research. State for Interior H E Sheikh Secretariat for the Development strategy for the year 2011-2016 Dr Thana’a Saeed of Qatar Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Planning, while the second lec- and he emphasized on the neces- Two activists held for protesting at COP18 Foundation Research Forum dis- Al Thani. ture was delivered by Prof Fatima sity of planning for development cussed how clinical research stud- The first lecture was on the Rashid Al Khater, the director of in the country. Continued from page 1 ies are funded, and Dr Wolf Jange role of government agencies in the Planning and government policies The second lecture was deliv- She, however, added that she was not aware about their repatriation. of Vienna Open Medical Institute implementation of the National Department at the Secretariat of ered by Prof Fatima Rashid Al “But if they were sent back, it’s surprising,” Voorhr said. spoke on the institute’s efforts to Development Strategy for 2011- the Council of Ministers. Khater in which she explained The UNFCCC (UN Framework Convention on Climate Change) disseminate scientific knowledge 2016, and the second one was on Col Abdul Rahman Majid Al the most important pillars of the says, in the interest of security and safety of the participants and for and establish collaboration among ‘The strategy of modernisation Sulaiti, Director of Strategic strategy of modernisation and smooth and efficient conduct of the sessions, reserves the right to deny healthcare providers. and institutional development’ for Planning Department of MoI institutional development. or restrict access to the conference premises or request a participant THE PENINSULA the heads of the committees and stressed on the importance of the THE PENINSULA to leave the conference premises. THE PENINSULA FRIDAY 7 DECEMBER 2012 HOME www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 03

‘Plant a Pledge’ Political leaders urged to resolve issues to restore 150m Six environment lobby groups highlight gap between talks and reality in an open letter hectares of BY SATISH KANADY deforested land BY ISABEL OVALLE DOHA: As just hours are left for the wrap-up of the Doha Climate Change conference, DOHA: El Salvador and Costa NGOs, development organisa- Rica have committed to restore tions and civil society pressure 1 million hectares of degraded groups are worried ‘whether and deforested land each. This Doha was heading to the right pledge is part of a global move- trajectory’. ment called ‘Plant a Pledge’ that Six of the largest environmen- aims to restore 150 million hec- tal and development organisa- tares worldwide in the next 10 tions in the world said yesterday years. “Doha is on brink of disaster’. In the context of the UN cli- Rich industrialised countries mate talks in Doha, Bianca have spent the two weeks in Doha Jagger, ‘Plant a Pledge’ Campaign removing even the bare minimum Ambassador, said that the initia- of what would be required to have tive was launched in Rio in 2012, an agreement that actually meets and added that with Costa Rica the acid test of climate action and El Salvador, “the number has on emission cuts, public climate exceeded all expectations.” financing and action on loss and This project has formal pledges damage, they said in a joint appeal of over 20 million hectares, a pre- to the global political leadership. pledge declaration of intent from The signatories include India of 10 million, and another ActionAid, Christian Aid, Friends From left, Ria Voorhaar, Communication Director, Climate Action Network International (CAN), Liz Gallagher, Senior Policy Advisor at E3G, Steve Herz, 20 million to come from the Meso of the Earth, Greenpeace, Oxfam Senior Attorney at Sierra Club, and Wael Hmaidan, CAN Lebanon, at a press conference at the QNCC yesterday. SALIM MATRAMKOT American Alliance of Peoples and and WWF. Forests, reaching 50 million hec- The gap between the talks and tares of commitments. the reality was highlighted by an crucial juncture with key ele- pledge to reduce carbon emissions around the crunch issues on the start driving the UN talks for- On this issue, Jagger stated open letter signed by the environ- ments stalling despite the arrival and put money for climate finance Kyoto Protocol, but the long term ward,” she said. that degraded and deforested land mental and development organi- of ministers yesterday, Wael on the table to lift the political cooperative track (LCA) was a Steve Herz, from the Sierra in the world is the size of South sation to the political leaderships. Hmaidan, director of Climate energy in the talks, Hmaidan said. mess. Club, said the main blockage in America. “If we do what’s neces- “Governments, rich and poor, Action Network-International “Further, the presidency needs “The disorder in the LCA the LCA was climate finance - sary, we will see the difference not must not agree to a ‘deal’ that said. to bring together countries on the track jeopardises the entire Doha which was crucial to achieving only in our time, but for our chil- keeps the planet on track for 4 Despite expectations from unresolved issues in these talks in deal as well as progress toward a deal which was acceptable to dren and their future,” she added. degree Celsius and even higher the new civil society movement a way that raises the ambition of an inclusive treaty in 2015,” the countries most vulnerable to The Ambassador of ‘Plant a levels of warming, condemning around climate change in the climate action globally.” Gallagher said. “We run the risk climate change. The US is trying Pledge’ encouraged people to do millions of our people to death, region, the political leadership has Liz Gallagher, senior policy of having a zombie outcome here to prevent discussion on how the what they can to prevent climate starvation, and forced migration,” so far failed to materialise. There advisor from E3G, said the shape in Doha.” countries would get to the $100bn change catastrophes, adding that they said. are two days left of the negotia- of a deal was starting to emerge “This is an urgent plea to min- a year target. “restored land can be put to many The climate talks are at a tions, so the presidency needs to with consensus being sought isters to roll up their sleeves and THE PENINSULA uses.” To this end, she said that “we still need to persuade govern- ments to achieve the challenge by 2020.” Herman Rosa Chavez, Minister India must take tougher stance at COP18 talks: Official of the Environment and Natural Resources for El Salvador, said: BY MOHAMMAD SHOEB deal, will India walkout, he said: “Our commitment to restore one “In the negotiations you never get million hectares - half the coun- DOHA: India should walk out what you want fully. We have pre- try’s territory - is a serious and of the Conference of the Parties sented a point of view. There is a desperate response to a changing (COP18) negotiations if issues certain interpretation of equity climate that earned El Salvador such as “equity”, “finance and which is accepted under the con- the first and fourth places in technology transfer” are not vention. It is a question of getting Germanwatch´s Global Climate part of the deal. Talks about the principle recognised.” Risk Index in 2009 and 2011, mitigation will be “meaning- Replying to a question on respectively.” less”, and the “pledge and finance and technology transfer “With adequate support, land- review” will make the planet by the developed states, he said: scape restoration at this scale a common hell, Sunita Narain, “It is a very important question. will also allow us to make an from India-based think-tank Technology is a key to develop- important contribution to cli- group — CSE said recently at ment and also to reducing emis- mate change mitigation and bio- COP18. sions. Without making it available diversity conservation, greatly Narain, Director General to developing countries at afford- enhancing our carbon sinks, of the Centre for Science and The Joint Secretary at India’s Ministry of Environment, R R Rashmi, and the Director General of India-based think- able costs, all these talk about improving livelihoods, ecosystem Environment (CSE), while speak- tank group Centre for Science and Environment, Sunita Narain, during the press briefing. mitigation is meaningless.” services and disaster resilience. ing at the side event of the ongoing He added that such technolo- Landscape restoration may be UN Climate Change Conference, gies are available in developed seen as a mitigation strategy, but jointly organised by the CSE and It is meaningless. It is not even developing countries. “The Indian for the meeting. countries which are protected for El Salvador it is an urgent and the Ministry of Environment and worth the paper it is written on.” government should take a prin- During the Durban (COP17), by Intellectual Property Rights essential element for adaptation Forests (MoE), India, sturdily CSE has been arguing since cipled stand and walk out of the she had said that “equity is cen- (IPR). and reducing escalating climate condemned the developed coun- Copenhagen that the “pledge and Doha climate talks if equity is not tral to any debate on climate In many cases the cost of IPR related losses and damages,” tries, especially the US. review system” will legitimise the made a part of the deal,” she said. change”. is very substantial. Therefore, a insisted the Minister. She said: “The pledge and countries right to pollute. Reiterating on the burden of R R Rashmi, Joint Secretary at platform should be ensured where René Castro, Minister of Costa review system of polluting more Referring to the “Gigaton gap”, cutting emissions equitably, she MoE, who was here to represent these issues can be addressed. Rica, said that his country also and more will make the planet a Narain alarmed that the current explained: ‘Equity: an integral Natrajan, as a chief negotiator for Narain and Rashmi both asserted has a high rate of degraded land, common hell for all, which cannot pledges will ad up to a tempera- part of Durban Platform nego- India, sounded equally firm but that the principle of equity will “now 52 percent of the territory be accepted.” ture increase of 2.5 degree Celsius tiations and why it is an imper- with a much softer tone as com- “establish the road map” and “not has forest.” Nevertheless, “we With reference to the US emis- or may be five degree Celsius, ative for an effective climate pared to Narain. He said: “Equity derail” the process of growth and want to increase it to approxi- sion reduction claims, she lam- which she called “devastating and agreement.” is central to achieving the ambi- development. They also pointed mately 140,000 hectares this year. basted the world’s biggest CO2 unacceptable”. The side event was also sched- tion. If the arrangements are not out that developed countries are “It’s tough, but we want to do it emitter, and said: “To cut 17 per- She went on to say: “India and uled to be attended by India’s based on this principle, then the not complying with their pledges to protect biodiversity, plus it has cent emissions below 2005 levels China must take action against Environment Minister, the more ambition cannot be achieved.” and are trying to fiddle out by an indirect impact on mitigation,” (by the US), effectively means the tendency of shifting the bur- vocal and articulate, Jayanthi Asked, if the principle of writing a new climate convention. he concluded. cutting nothing below 1990 level. den of cutting emissions on the Natarajan, but she could not fly “equity” does not figure out in the THE PENINSULA THE PENINSULA BASIC countries confident of KP2 and mid-term climate fund

DOHA: The BASIC Group of scale over the past three years. a positive and balanced outcome.” countries (Brazil, South Africa, “We welcome it and hope that India that shared the Chinese India and China) is expecting the developed countries can learn views on the second commitment a ‘balanced’ decision from the from them and make their due and finance said it hopes to see Doha Conference. contributions in the quantitative the unfinished elements to find The developing nations’ bloc manner,” China said on behalf of a place in the discussions in the is hopeful of Doha arriving on a the Group. coming years. decision on Kyoto Protocol sec- “We fully understand the dif- “On the finance part, we ond commitment (KP2) and on ficulty that developed countries believe our partners will make a midterm Global Climate Fund face in making commitment to some commitments. On the adap- (GCF). long term financing. But we hope tation, we are making progress,” The negotiating countries are to see the real action (from them) the Indian delegation head noted. working hard and the conference for the medium term. We do see “It is very important that we is making progress. some hope and there will be achieved some solid agreement in On the funding, China said further commitments. Finance, KP2. The LCA (long term coop- some countries have already technology and adaptations are erative track) has an important made commitments and hoped the concerns of developing coun- issue. We believe the LCA has the developed nations would fulfil tries. Finance is key. Without a set of important issues and their commitments. finance it would be nonsense to important issues must receive The bloc said there is some talk about IPR and adaptation,” adequate treatment,” said Brazil. progress on the issue of finance. the key Chinese negotiator said. The negotiating members of the BASIC bloc (Brazil, South Africa, India and China), addressing the media. On the status of the nego- Six countries have already made The secretariat is listening to SALIM MATRAMKOT tiations, South Africa said the offered funding and committed the opinions of different parties Parties are working construc- to mobilise financial resource in and trying to put forward the tively. We want to consolidate the mid term. The volume of the texts based on the negotiators to China. “We will actively sup- and four minister facilitators promote the process of the con- the trust built in Durban, South funding will be no less than the as early as possible, according port the president at this COP will play a constructive role to ference. We hope this can reach Africa said. THE PENINSULA FRIDAY 7 DECEMBER 2012 04 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com MIDDLE EAST ICRC in touch with Assad regime on chemical arms

GENEVA/DAMASCUS: The Brahimi said. The United States The humanitarian agency is government is very well aware of Haddad said: “The ICRC is aware the country”, she said, but avail- International Committee of the has been calling on Russia for making “contingency planning” the ICRC’s position with regard to of reports of Syria’s chemical able information was “inconclu- Red Cross (ICRC) has been in some time to use its leverage with in the event that any chemical chemical and biological weapons. weapons capabilities. The ICRC sive in relation to the reported touch with the Syrian govern- Syrian President Bashar al-Assad weapons are used, especially to It has been for quite some time, recalls that the use of biological symptoms and agents involved ment about both biological and to try to open the way towards protect its nearly 100 aid work- and repeatedly,” ICRC President or chemical weapons is prohibited and in relation to the reported chemical weapons whose use a political transition, although ers deployed in Syria, but remains Peter Maurer told a news confer- by international law.” circumstances of use”. is illegal under international Washington has insisted the long- focused on the wider needs of the ence in Geneva. It had seen reports “alleging The independent agency would humanitarian law, its president time leader will have to go. civilian population. “The Syrian His spokeswoman Carla the use of chemical weapons in continue to review the situation said yesterday. and raise any concerns directly, Surprise talks between US Haddad said in reply to a query. Secretary of State Hillary Western powers are whipping Clinton, her Russian counter- up fear of chemical weapons as part Sergei Lavrov and the UN A million may be hungry as winter bites a pretext to intervene in Syria, peace envoy to Syria failed to President Bashar al-Assad’s gov- reach any “sensational decisions” DUBAI: Worsening security administrative staff had pulled WFP lacked access and equip- President Bashar Al Assad. ernment said on Thursday after on ending the conflict. UN envoy in Syria means aid groups are out. Her UN agency would con- ment and “it has been estimated Damascus had been considered several Western countries said Lakhdar Brahimi said all three unable to reach a million peo- tinue its work for now and “will that the numbers (needing help safer than other cities until last they feared Assad might use poi- agreed the situation was “very, ple who may be going hungry keep as many staff in Syria as we in coming months) can go up to week when the capital’s main son gas. “If something will happen very, very bad” in Syria during the as winter closes in, the head can for as long as we can”. 4 million”. WFP food supplies are airport was shut down and flights around chemical weapons, I think 40-minute meeting in Dublin on of the World Food Programme She said 2.5 million people mainly distributed by the Syrian into Syria cancelled after several we will also first have to look after the sidelines of an international (WFP) said yesterday. needed help and the WFP had Arab Red Crescent society and rebel attacks. “The reality is our own staff,” Regis Savioz, dep- gathering, but “no sensational The United Nations said this reached 1.5 million of them in a few other local partners. The not knowing how the situation uty head of ICRC operations, told decisions” were reached. week it would suspend aid opera- November, up from 250,000 in needy include some 1.1 million is going to evolve, watching the reporters. “We will be committed Amid fears the 21-month con- tions in Syria as a 20-month civil April. One major effort as the people who have been forced conflict escalate in the north, not to doing whatever we can in the flict may take a gruesome new war tips the country further into weather turned colder was to from their homes and are sharing knowing what is going to hap- circumstances to respond to the turn and see the Syrian regime anarchy and more civilians get distribute blankets and fuel for apartments or camping in public pen in and around Damascus. It needs and keep trying to deliver unleash chemical weapons, the caught in the violence. cooking and heating. buildings. More than 40,000 peo- is challenging to say what will our operation as we do today. There three discussed “how we can work But Ertharin Cousin of the “Security... doesn’t exist,” she ple have been killed in the fighting be the outcome in the coming might be huge limitations of course out hopefully a process that will WFP said only non-essential UN said in an interview. She said the between rebels and forces loyal to months,” said Cousin. REUTERS and these are very difficult to get Syria back from the brink,” anticipate. REUTERS/AFP Al Azhar urges Mursi to suspend new powers Opposition calls for mass protest after Friday prayers

CAIRO: Egypt’s top Islamic Opposition protesters remained, Islamist Salafis urged their sup- body yesterday called on kept away by a barbed wire porters to protest against what President Mohammed Mursi barricade guarded by tanks, they consider biased coverage to suspend a decree in which and by evening their numbers of the crisis by some private he claimed sweeping powers had swelled to a few thousand. Egyptian satellite television and demanded an unconditional The Brotherhood’s spokesman channels. dialogue between the president Mahmoud Ghozlan denied this, The commander of the and his opponents. saying all “thugs” detained by Republican Guard said deploy- The Al Azhar institution said members of the Islamist group ment of tanks and troop carriers Mursi should “suspend the lat- had been handed over to the around the presidential palace est decree and stop using it,” in a police or the Republican Guard. was intended to separate the statement a day after deadly pro- Opposition factions called adversaries, not to repress them. tests between Mursi supporters for mass protests after Friday “The armed forces, and at the and opponents. prayers aimed at “the downfall of forefront of them the Republican Egypt’s Republican Guard the militia regime”, a dig at what Guard, will not be used as a tool restored order around the presi- they see as the Brotherhood’s to oppress the demonstrators,” dential palace on Thursday after organised street muscle. General Mohamed Zaki told the clashes killed seven people, but A communique from a leftist state news agency. Members of the Republican Guard close a road leading to the Presidential Palace in Cairo yesterday. passions ran high in a contest group urged protesters to gather Outside Cairo, supporters and over the country’s future. at mosques and squares across opponents of Mursi clashed in his Islamist-dominated assembly state television, quit yesterday, as narrowly elected president in Mursi supporters withdrew Egypt, and to stage marches in home town of Zagazig in the Nile hastily approved a new consti- did a Christian official working at June, appealed for unity. Divisions before a mid-afternoon dead- Cairo and its sister city Giza con- Delta, state TV reported. tution to go to a referendum on the presidency. among Egyptians “only serve the line set by the Republican verging on the presidential pal- Egypt plunged into renewed December 15. Since then six of the The Supreme Guide of nation’s enemies”, Mohamed Guard, an elite unit whose duties ace. “Egyptian blood is a red line,” turmoil after Mursi issued his president’s advisers have resigned. the Brotherhood, to which Badie said in a statement. include protecting the palace. the communique said. Hardline November 22 decree and an Essam Al Amir, the director of Mursi belonged before he was AGENCIES

Ban urges Iraq, Kuwait to seize Snipers kill 11 Lebanese historic chance to normalise ties in clashes BAGHDAD: UN chief Ban president Saddam Hussein’s the current political impasse in TRIPOLI: Snipers have shot Ki-moon called in Baghdad yes- August 1990 invasion of its neigh- Baghdad, tensions between it and dead 11 people, including a terday for Iraq and Kuwait to bour to the south, including rec- the Kurdish regional government, 13-year-old boy, in the northern seize a “historic opportunity” ognition of their border. and the conflict in Syria. Lebanese city of Tripoli during to normalise ties, and also said Baghdad pays five percent of its He said President Bashar Al three days of violence linked Syria’s president must face jus- oil and gas revenue into a special Assad should be “brought to jus- to the conflict in neighbouring tice if he uses chemical weapons. United Nations fund that pays tice” if his regime uses chemical Syria, a security official said “I believe that a historic oppor- compensation to Kuwait for its weapons to combat the armed yesterday.“A 13-year-old child tunity is at hand to fully normal- invasion and seven-month occu- revolt in Syria. was shot dead by a sniper tak- ise relations between the two pation of the emirate. “I have expressed my gravest ing aim into his family home” states,” Ban said at a joint news The UN chief, who flew in from concerns to (the) government in a neighbourhood the majority conference with Prime Minister a visit to Kuwait City, said in the of Syria and I have sent a letter of whose residents are Alawite, Nouri Al Maliki. emirate on Wednesday that he directed to President Assad a the same community to which “It is time for both countries to is “committed to normalisation couple of days ago,” Ban said. Syria’s President Bashar Al put the past behind and usher in a and to ensuring Iraq fulfils all “I have warned that in any case, Assad belongs, the official said. new era of cooperation,” said the of its outstanding international if chemical weapons is used, then Earlier in the day, three oth- secretary general, who also met obligations” on Kuwait under UN whoever (it) may be will have to ers were killed in the Alawite Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari. resolutions. be brought to justice, and it will district of Jabal Mohsen and the Several outstanding issues Ban, who last visited Iraq in create serious consequences to Sunni Muslim district of Bab al- Iraq’s Foreign Minister Hoshiyar Zebari welcomes United Nations Secretary- between Iraq and Kuwait March for an Arab summit, said those people.” Tebbaneh, the official said. General Ban Ki-moon at Baghdad International Airport yesterday. remain from now-executed Iraqi his talks in Baghdad also covered AFP Another 20 people were wounded, including a Lebanese soldier, he added. For three days, Tripoli has been rocked by sectarian violence linked to the nearly 21-month Israel, Germany reaffirm ties but clash on settlements uprising in Syria. Five people were gunned down on Wednesday and another two BERLIN: Israeli Prime news conference that Germany, even in a two-state solution with discussion about mutual co-exist- the United Nations last week. the previous day. The violence Minister Benjamin Netanyahu like other Western partners, the Palestinians. ence, about mutual peace.” It was Netanyahu’s first has pitted Sunni districts against clashed with German hoped Israel would drop plans “The curious thing is that most Netanyahu said Israel would European visit since the UN vote. neighbouring areas populated by Chancellor Angela Merkel yes- to build more than 3,000 set- governments who have looked continue to seek an accord with Setting a bitter tone for the Alawites, and officials say the terday over new Jewish settle- tler homes on a strategic strip of at these suggestions, these pro- the Palestinians. Merkel meeting, Netanyahu had snipers come from both camps. ments but both were at pains to occupied Palestinian land. posals over the years, including “Israel remains fully commit- told yesterday’ German daily Die Yesterday, troops patrolled the stress their unshakable ties. “On the question of settle- the Palestinians themselves as ted to achieving peace with the Welt that he was “disappointed” restive areas and were responding On a visit that had risked being ments, we are agreed that we are revealed in leaked documents, Palestinians based on the princi- that Berlin had abstained from to the gunfire, but snipers held overshadowed by the diplomatic not agreed,” she said with a wry understand that these blocs, these ple of two states for two peoples,” voting at the UN despite reported their positions and continued to storm that has strained relations smile, looking at Netanyahu. arrangements are going to be part he said. “I haven’t given up on it.” pleas by Israel to reject the shoot, a reporter said. Lebanon with close allies, Netanyahu joined Netanyahu insisted his set- of Israel in a final political settle- The Israeli leader arrived from Palestinian resolution. is deeply divided over Syria. The Merkel for a meeting between tlements policy did not mark a ment of peace,” he said. Prague where he had singled out But at the press conference, he Shia movement Hezbollah, its most of their cabinet minis- radical new departure, and were “I think the root cause of the the Czech Republic for its “friend- repeatedly thanked Germany and allies and supporters bitterly ters after a private dinner late merely picking up where other problem is not the settlements. I ship and courage” as the only Merkel personally for unwavering oppose the revolt, and the Sunni- Wednesday. Israeli governments had left off. hope that we can engage at least European state to have opposed support of Israel’s security. led March 14 movement backs it. Merkel told reporters at a joint He said the homes would remain part of the Palestinian people in a a Palestinian status upgrade at AFP AFP FRIDAY 7 DECEMBER 2012 ISLAM www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 05 Prophet: An environmental pioneer BY FRANCESCA DE actions and words, a life philoso- forbidding urination in stagnant CHATEL phy that defined him as a person. water. The three most important “There is none amongst the principles of the Prophet’s phi- TREATMENT OF ANIMALS: believers who plants a tree, or sows losophy of nature are based on the “If anyone wrongfully kills even a seed, and then a bird, or a person, Quranic teachings and the con- a sparrow, let alone anything or an animal eats thereof, but it is cepts of tawhid (unity), khalifa greater, he will face God’s inter- regarded as having given a chari- (stewardship) and amana (trust). rogation” (Mishkat Al Masabih). table gift for which there is great Tawhid, the oneness of God, is These words reflect the great rev- recompense.” (Al Bukhari, III:513) a cornerstone of the Islamic faith. erence, respect and love that the It recognises the fact that there Prophet always showed towards he idea of the Prophet is one absolute Creator and that animals. He believed that as part Muhammad (Peace be man is responsible to Him for all of God’s creation, animals should upon him) as a pio- his actions: Quran says: “To God be treated with dignity, and the neer of environmen- belongs all that is in the heavens hadith contains a large collection talism will initially and in the earth, for God encom- of traditions, admonitions and Tstrike many as strange: indeed, passes everything (4:126). stories about his relationship to the term “environment” and ”The Prophet acknowledges animals. It shows that he had par- related concepts like “ecology”, that God’s knowledge and power ticular consideration for horses “environmental awareness” and covers everything. Therefore and camels: to him they were val- “sustainability”, are modern-day abusing one of his creations, iant companions during journey inventions, terms that were for- whether it is a living being or a and battle, and he found great sol- mulated in the face of the growing natural resource, is a sin. The ace and wisdom in their presence concerns about the contemporary Prophet considered all of God’s as the following tradition reveals: state of the natural world around creations to be equal before God “In the forehead of horses are tied us. and he believed animals, but also up welfare and bliss until the Day And yet, a closer reading of land, forests and watercourses of Resurrection.” the hadith, the body of work that should have rights. Even in the slaughter of ani- recounts significant events in the The concepts of khalifa, stew- mals, the Prophet showed great Prophet’s life, reveals that he was ardship, and amana, trust, emerge From all accounts of his life and deeds, we read that gentleness and sensitivity. While a staunch advocate of environmen- from the principle of tawhid. The he did not practice vegetarianism, tal protection. One could say he Quran explains that mankind the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him), had the hadiths clearly show that the was an “environmentalist avant la holds a privileged position among Prophet was extremely sensitive to lettre”, a pioneer in the domain of God’s creations on earth: he is a profound respect for fauna and flora, as well as the suffering of animals, almost as conservation, sustainable develop- chosen as khalifa, “vice-regent” an almost visceral connection to the four elements, though he shared their pain vis- ment and resource management, and carries the responsibility of cerally. Thus he recommends using and one who constantly sought to caring for God’s earthly creations. earth, water, fire and air. sharp knives and a good method maintain a harmonious balance Each individual is given this task so that the animal can die a quick between man and nature. From all and privilege in the form of God’s death with as little pain as possible. accounts of his life and deeds, we trust. But the Quran repeatedly believers to share the earth’s or abused, and that it had rights, water was synonymous to life. He also warned against slaughter- read that the Prophet had a pro- warns believers against arro- resources. like the trees and wildlife living on Water was a gift from God, the ing an animal in the presence of found respect for fauna and flora, gance: they are no better than He said: “Muslims share alike in it. In order to protect land, forests source of all life on earth as is tes- other animals, or letting the animal as well as an almost visceral con- other creatures. “No creature is three things – water, herbage and and wildlife, the Prophet created tified in the Quran: “We made from witness the sharpening of blades: to nection to the four elements, earth, there on earth nor a bird flying with fire,” and he considered it a sin to inviolable zones known as hima water every living thing.”(21:30). him that was equal to “slaughtering water, fire and air. its wings but they are nations like withhold water from the thirsty. “No and haram, in which resources The Qur’an constantly reminds the animal twice “and he emphati- He was a strong proponent of you.” (Quran 6:38) one can refuse surplus water without were to be left untouched. Both believers that they are but the cally condemned such practices as the sustainable use and cultivation “Surely the creation of the heav- sinning against Allah and against are still in use today: haram areas guardians of God’s creation on “abominable”. of land and water, proper treat- ens and the earth is greater than man” (Mishkat Al Masabih). are often drawn up around wells earth and that they should never It is impossible to do justice to ment of animals, plants and birds, the creation of man; but most people The Prophet’s attitude towards and water sources to protect the take this creation for granted: the full scope and significance of and the equal rights of users. In know not.” (Quran 40:57) sustainable use of land, conserva- groundwater table from over- “Consider the water which you Prophet Muhammad’s environ- this context the modernity of the The Prophet believed that the tion of water and the treatment of pumping. Hima applies particu- drink. Was it you that brought it mental philosophy in this short Prophet’s view of the environment universe and the creations in it – animals is a further illustration of larly to wildlife and forestry and down from the rain cloud or We? If article. His holistic view of nature and the concepts he introduced animals, plants, water, land – were the humility of his environmental usually designates an area of land We had pleased, We could make it and his understanding of man’s to his followers is particularly not created for mankind. Man is philosophy. where grazing and woodcutting bitter” (56:68-70). place within the natural world striking; certain passages of the allowed to use the resources but are restricted, or where certain Saving water and safeguarding pioneered environmental aware- hadith could easily be mistaken he can never own them. Thus SUSTAINABLE USE OF LAND animal species are protected. its purity were two important ness within the Muslim commu- for discussions about contempo- while Islam allows land owner- “The earth has been created for The Prophet not only encour- issues for the Prophet: we have nity. Sadly, the harmony that the rary environmental issues. ship, it has limitations: an owner me as a mosque and as a means aged the sustainable use of fertile seen that his concern about the Prophet advocated between man can, for example, only own land if of purification.” (Al Bukhari I:331) lands, he also told his followers sustainable use of water led to and his environment has today THREE PRINCIPLES he uses it; once he ceases to use it, With these words the Prophet of the benefits of making unused the creation of haram zones in all too often been lost. As we face The Prophet’s environmental he has to part with his possession. emphasises the sacred nature of land productive: planting a tree, the vicinity of water sources. But the effects of pollution and over- philosophy is first of all holistic: it The Prophet recognised man’s earth or soil, not only as a pure sowing a seed and irrigating dry even when water was abundant, exploitation, desertification and assumes a fundamental link and responsibility to God but always entity but also as a purifying land were all regarded as charita- he advocated thriftiness: thus he water scarcity in some parts of interdependency between all nat- maintained humility. Thus he agent. This reverence towards soil ble deeds. “Whoever brings dead recommended that believers per- the world and floods and violent ural elements and bases its teach- said: “When doomsday comes, if is also demonstrated in the rit- land to life, that is, cultivates form wudu no more than three storms elsewhere, it is perhaps ings on the premise that if man someone has a palm shoot in his ual of tayammum, or “dry wudu” wasteland, for him is a reward times, even if they were near to a time for the world community abuses or exhausts one element, hand, he should plant it,” suggest- which permits the use of dust in therein.” Thus any person who flowing spring or river. The theo- as a whole, Muslims, Christians the natural world as a whole will ing that even when all hope is lost the performance of ritual purifi- irrigates a plot of “dead”, or desert logian El Bukhari added: “The and Jews, Hindus and Buddhists, suffer direct consequences. This for mankind, one should sustain cation before prayer when water land becomes its rightful owner. men of science disapprove of atheists and agnostics, to take a belief is nowhere formulated in nature’s growth. He believed that is not available. exaggeration and also of exceed- leaf out of the Prophet’s book and one concise phrase; it is rather an nature remains a good in itself, The Prophet saw earth as sub- CONSERVATION OF WATER ing the number of ablutions of address the current environmen- underlying principle that forms even if man does not benefit from servient to man, but recognised In the harsh desert environ- the Prophet.” The Prophet also tal crisis seriously and wisely. the foundation of all the Prophet’s it. Similarly, the Prophet incited that it should not be overexploited ment where the Prophet lived, warned against water pollution by www.islamonline.net

wife, `A’ishah, said that he used to repair his own shoes, sew his clothes and carry out all such household chores done without complaint or want for more. Ecological advice (Authenticated by Al-Albani). The idea behind this was to show Muslims that menial tasks (mehna) were not degrading for God’s Prophet. from Prophet Reusing and repairing things instead of always buying new is not a sign of pov- erty, they are a sign of power. By per- en beautiful quotes from becomes straight again...” (narrated by forming household duties, the Prophet Prophet Muhammad (Peace be Abu Hurayra, Bukhari) was saying we can build foundations on upon him), on evergreen faith Prophet Muhammad was teaching less ‘stuff’, we are in control of what we Tand ecological protection. new Muslims that their life on the path consume and we don’t need more. What makes a successful leader? of faith must always progress and beware Many world leaders and religious fig- of climatic changes, just like a young 10) ANIMALS SHOULD BE CARED ures have advocated protection of planet tree. There will be tough times when the FOR Earth in their struggle to reach the top, storm seems to never end. But patience “A man felt very thirsty while he was but most have ultimately failed to create and persistence in planting roots no mat- on the way, there he came across a well. a long-lasting conservation plan. ter what the trouble, will heal both one’s He went down the well, quenched his Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), is own branches and protect the nearest thirst and came out. Meanwhile he saw one of the most, if not the only one who plants. a dog panting and licking mud because reached a pinnacle of success by not only the side of a flowing river.” - Ibn Majah. is hungry.” Authenticated by Al Albani. of excessive thirst. He said to himself, verbally teaching, but stringently apply- 2) PLANT A TREE EVEN IF IT’S “This dog is suffering from thirst as I ing Islamic principles of ecological wel- YOUR LAST DEED 5) KEEPING THE ENVIRON- 8) EAT A LITTLE LESS EVERY DAY did.” So, he went down the well again, fare. His concern for preserving nature MENT SANITARY MAINTAINS THE Excessive eating is abhorred in Islam. filled his shoe with water, held it with was so consistent that history reports “If the Hour (the day of Resurrection) COMMUNITY For the days of Ramadan, fasting is his mouth and watered the dog. Allah the only time he cut down plants were is about to be established and one of you “Beware of the three acts that cause precisely a command in order to learn appreciated him for that deed and for- the palm trees in Madina to impede the was holding a palm shoot, let him take you to be cursed: 1 relieving yourselves control and when to say ‘no’. Prophet gave him.” The Companions said, “O Jewish tribe Banu Nadhir. advantage of even one second before in shaded places (that people utilise), Muhammad did not encourage eating Allah’s Messenger! Is there a reward The Prophet categorically taught peo- the Hour is established to plant it.” - Al in a walkway or in a watering place.” - a three course meal nor a heavy meal. for us in serving the animals?” He ple to live on less, to protect animal and Albani. Narrated by Mu’adh, hasan, by Al Albani Every meal should be shared between replied: “There is a reward for serving plant life, and to worship the Creator Hygiene and cleanliness (tahara) is two and choosing between take-outs any living being.” by being merciful to the creation. What 3) PLANTING TREES IS A RENEW- so integral to Islam that it is actually and home-cooked, a healthier diet is (Imam Bukhari) is also distinctive about the Prophet’s ABLE SOURCE OF REWARD a major sub-branch of Muslim belief. always the better option (less meat, The Prophet provided for animals, advice is the connection between ethi- “If a Muslim plants a tree or sows Without physical hygiene, prayers are more greens). In the Islamic law system as did Abu Huraira who narrated this cal practices and the eternal effects in seeds, and then a bird, or a person or broken. Without clean facilities pollu- (Shariah), a person should stop eating as hadith. Abu Hurayra’s name translates the life after death, which represents a an animal eats from it, it is regarded as tion ruins cities, and without any effort soon as the hunger pangs cease. as the ‘father of kittens’, named so greater incentive for Muslims to care for a charitable gift (sadaqah) for him.” - to improve one’s own purity, it becomes “Nothing is worse than a person who because he was known to carry kittens the earth and its resources. Imam Bukhari. more difficult to prevent external cor- fills his stomach. It should be enough for in the draped sleeves of his robe. Here are the prophetic sayings (aha- ruptions like littering. the son of Adam to have a few bites to Animals have a huge role in the eco- dith) which are excellent indicators to 4) CONSERVE RESOURCES EVEN satisfy his hunger. If he wishes more, it logical welfare system. The tenets of reflect the Islamic faith as a relevant WHEN USED FOR ROUTINE RITUALS 6) ABOUT STREET CLEAN-UPS should be: One-third for his food, one- the Shariah law towards animals rights environmental ‘movement’. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) hap- “Removing harmful things from the third for his liquids, and one-third for his make it obligatory for any individual to pened to pass by a Companion, Sa’d, as road is an act of charity (sadaqah).” breath.” Tirmidhi and Ibn Majah. take care of crippled animals, to rescue 1) A BELIEVER IS LIKE A GROW- he was performing ablution (wudhu) Narrated by Abu Dharr Al Ghafari. strays and to guard a bird’s nest of eggs. ING TREE next to a river. At this, the Prophet said, 9) CONSIDER RECYCLING AND Hopefully this will inspire everyone “The example of a believer is that “Sa’d what is this squandering?” 7) SAY NO TO OVER-CONSUMPTION FIXING BEFORE BUYING NEW reading to follow through on the Eco- of a fresh tender plant; from whatever Sa’d replied: “Can there be an idea of Abdullah ibn `Abbas reported that ITEMS Sunnah. Adopt an animal, reuse your direction the wind comes, it bends it, but squandering (israf) in ablution?” The the Prophet said, “The believer is not When asked about how the Prophet wudhu water, eat much less. Be a leader. when the wind quietens down, the plant Prophet said: “Yes, even if you are by he who eats his fill while his neighbor used to live in his house, the Prophet’s www.theecomuslim.com FRIDAY 7 DECEMBER 2012 06 VIEWS www.thepeninsulaqatar.com

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CHAIRMAN: SHEIKH THANI BIN ABDULLAH AL THANI EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: KHALID AL SAYED Mursi under siege E-MAIL: [email protected] Protests against the draft constitution ACTING MANAGING EDITOR: HUSSAIN AHMAD E-MAIL: [email protected] in Egypt mirror a deeply divided EDITORIAL: TEL: 44557741 / 44557743 polity and society. FAX: 44557746 / 44557758 P. O. BOX: 3488, DOHA, QATAR. HOUSAND of protesters laying siege to the palace of Egyptian across the table and talk out their differences. With nothing concrete E-MAIL: [email protected] President Mohammed Mursi embodies an inconvenient truth. to offer to the agitating public before the draft constitution is put to vote ADVERTISING: TEL: 44557837 / 780 FAX: 44557870 TDemocracy is hard to come about, and the resulting road to on December 15, Mursi seems to be buying time in the hope that public democratic institutions is laid with hurdles and pitfalls. Popular man- outrage will gradually subside. What the Egyptian leader might be CLASSIFIED: 44557857 E-MAIL: [email protected] date may not be difficult to achieve but etching out principles of govern- forgetting is that though public memory may be short, the combination ance in a diverse society with opposing forces is a humongous task. Arab of widespread fury combined with alienation forms a deadly concoction. SUBSCRIPTION / HOME DELIVERY Spring’s sweeping winds threw out long-time dictator Hosni Mubarak The Muslim Brotherhood’s headquarters in Cairo was torched last TEL: 44557809 /839 FAX: 44557819 and threw up Muslim Brotherhood’s Mursi to head the government. night in a show of public outrage against the Islamist organisation of E-MAIL: [email protected] The revolution in Egypt has had a multi-faceted character right which the president was a member before taking over. form the beginning. From the days of Tahrir, which the large public Overnight clashes in the Egyptian capital claimed seven lives and SUBSCRIPTION RATES square in the heart of Egypt’s capital is known as, to those of Mursi’s left scores injured. ANNUAL QR 675 palace —the evolution of the unrest has been remarkable. None of The head of the highest seat of learning of Sunni-Islam asked Mursi 6 MONTHS QR 340 the Arab Spring countries have tested the tenacity of protesters to the to suspend his decree granting himself sweeping powers. The presi- extent the situation in Egypt has done. Droves of anti-Brotherhood dent declared in his speech that he was open to the idea of removing protesters congregated near the palace in a throwback to the early an article in a controversial decree that protected his decisions from days of the revolution, when Tahrir Square had become a marquee judicial review. The opposition has been up in arms over what it says of the revolution. is Brotherhood’s attempt to bring features of Islamic law into the draft As Mursi spoke to the nation on television, many of the protesters constitution. The Brotherhood wants the constitution to be based on gathered near the palace waved shoes and shouted “Killer, killer” and Shariah though it has said that it would take the opposition’s views PUBLICATION “We won’t go, he will go”, slogans used against Hosni Mubarak before into account after the referendum. he was thrown out of power. The logjam over the draft constitution is unlikely to be resolved soon. Mursi, without telling anything new to his countrymen, in his much- Even if the draft is adopted by a popular vote on December 15, protests awaited televised speech invited the opposition and other groups to sit are unlikely to subside, reflecting deep divisions within Egyptian society.

Let me repeat what I have The other side said many times... Susan Rice has done a great job as Quote of our UN ambassador. the day No deal with Havana Hillary Clinton ITH the presidential election over, supporters of bet- US Secretary of State ter US-Cuban relations are calling on President Obama, Wwho won a majority of the Cuban American vote, to seek accord with the Castro regime. They forget the case of Alan Gross, the American development contractor who this week began his fourth year in a Cuban military prison. Gross, of Potomac, Md., was arrested on Dec. 3, 2009, after he deliv- ered satellite telephones to members of Cuba’s tiny Jewish community. He had been hired to provide the equipment by the US Agency for International Development; the aim was to help Cuban Jews connect to the Internet. In 2011, Gross was convicted of crimes against the state and sentenced to 15 years in prison. There the now-63-year-old has remained, despite health problems that include a severe loss of weight, arthritis and a growth on his shoulder. His appeals to visit his gravely ill, 90-year-old mother have been denied. Cuban president Raul Castro has repeatedly turned down proposals to release Gross on humanitarian grounds, despite visits from envoys ranging from US senators to former UN Ambassador Bill Richardson. The Castro government says it wants to repair relations with the United States, win the lifting of what remains of the US trade embargo and attract investment from American companies. So why keep Gross in prison? The answer, unfortunately, is relatively simple. Cuba wants to swap its prisoner for five Cuban spies who were arrested in Florida in 1998. The network infiltrated a US Navy base and anti-Castro groups and provided information that facilitated Cuba’s 1996 shoot-down in international airspace of two planes carrying members of one of the groups. Four US citizens died. The head of the network was sentenced to life in prison after a 2001 trial, while others were given lesser terms. One is now out on probation. There is no equivalence between Gross and the five prisoners, as Havana itself acknowledges. It agrees the Florida prisoners were its spies, but it has never charged Gross with espionage. But Castro sees Gross as the leverage to spring his agents, whom the state propaganda apparatus portrays as heroes. More significantly, by arranging an exchange, the regime believes it can reshape US-Cuban relations on its own terms, without having to make concessions on human rights. The Gross family has appealed to Obama to send a high-level envoy to Cuba and to do what is necessary to obtain his release. That’s understandable, but the administration ought to stick to its refusal to countenance such a bargain. On the contrary, Obama should consider new steps to punish the Castro regime for the continued imprisonment of Gross, and the administration should do more to raise his case in Cartoon Arts International / The New York Times Syndicate international forums. THE WASHINGTON POST Latino donors seek ways to keep flexing political muscle BY KAREN TUMULTY organised by television star Eva money. Our community has been considering is setting up a Latino to his promise to provide a path candidate’s schedule, they prom- Longoria, San Antonio architec- known for votes, and now it has research and advocacy centre mod- to citizenship for the estimated 11 ised, and they could bring in hey are an unlikely tural-design-firm owner Henry to be known for money.” elled on a liberal powerhouse, the million illegal immigrants living $12m. trio, these relative new- Munoz III and San Juan lawyer That, however, is a tall order. Center for American Progress. in this country. “Historically, the (Latino) comers to the world of Andres W Lopez. It pulled in An Associated Press survey found They bristle, however, at sug- Longoria, a ninth-generation community has not been a heavy Tmajor-league political upward of $30m toward President that while Hispanics account for gestions that they will be just American, said the new organi- source of fundraising,” said fundraising: a Hollywood actress Obama’s re-election. 16 percent of the population, less another arm of the Obama politi- sation’s agenda will reach beyond Obama campaign manager Jim who gained fame as a desperate “We wanted to make sure the than 4 percent of itemised politi- cal operation. immigration. Messina. “The three of them flew housewife, a Texan who grew Latino community stops being a cal contributions (those of $200 “We can’t cast ourselves neces- “I understand how immigra- to Chicago and told us we were up walking picket lines with his number and starts being looked or more) during the 2012 cam- sarily as a partisan entity or an tion bumps against everything,” missing an untapped potential.” labour-organiser father and a at as a market,” Longoria said in paign came from predominantly Obama-specific entity. The ques- she said. “It touches the econ- Tapping it did not prove to be Harvard University-educated an interview. “It may have been Hispanic neighbourhoods. tion is, how do Latinos, having omy, and it touches jobs, and it as difficult as many had expected. lawyer from Puerto Rico. a shock to some, but not if you It is understandable, given reached a tipping point in this touches educational outcomes “What we found out was many But they may be on their way look at trends in Hispanic buy- that the median household cycle, move on for not just for the and achievement gaps as well. But (Latinos) hadn’t even been asked,” to becoming big players in a city ing power.” income for Hispanics in the 2010 next four years, but the next 40?” that’s just a part of the bigger pie Lopez said. where access to money means Now the three are pondering Census was $37,759, compared Lopez said. “That will necessitate chart of our concerns.” The Futuro Fund’s first big access to influence. how to build a Latino political with $54,620 for non-Hispanic talking to both sides of the aisle.” Munoz, Lopez and Longoria event was an October 2011 fun- One of the most remarked- organisation that will help shape whites. Hispanics have also been Though there are already a got to know one another when draiser that brought Obama to upon stories of the 2012 election the national debate — not only on hit harder by the recession, with number of established Hispanic they served on a commis- the home of movie stars Antonio was the impact of the nation’s such issues as immigration laws unemployment rates persistently organisations, most grew not sion exploring the possibility Banderas and Melanie Griffith. rapidly growing Hispanic popu- and Puerto Rico statehood, but higher than the national average. from politics but from the civil of building a Latino American “It was unbelievable, espe- lation at the ballot box. Largely also on education and economic In recent weeks, Munoz and rights movement. Activists say museum on the National Mall in cially for someone like me. I overlooked was the emergence of opportunity for Latinos. Lopez have been quietly making they have not been as influential Washington. From that friend- am not even from this country,” a cadre of wealthy Latinos as a “If we are ever going to get what the rounds in Washington, tap- as they might have been and often ship grew an idea they presented Banderas, a Spaniard, later told force in political fundraising. we want, we have to be politically ping their contacts, including at the struggle for funding. at Obama campaign headquar- KTLA television in Los Angeles. Especially successful was a involved,” Munoz said. “Politics White House, and soliciting advice. Many of those groups have also ters in June 2011: Allocate one “It was actually like a fairy tale.” network called the Futuro Fund, has a currency. It has votes and Among the possibilities they are criticised Obama for not living up staffer and some time on the WP-BLOOMBERG FRIDAY 7 DECEMBER 2012 VIEWS www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 07 A look at the weapons of Syria’s rebels

weapons were almost completely absent Both the rebels and from the videos released by Syria’s rebels recording their operations. But over the Assad’s army have past six weeks, that has changed dra- matically: Videos purportedly filmed in the governorates of Hama, Aleppo, Idlib adopted a variety and Latakia have all showed the insur- gents wielding these weapons. of do-it-yourself Other, more unusual instances of truck-mounted rocket launchers include this example of a rocket pod, normally weapons to continue used by aircraft, firing S-5 rockets. These rockets, while currently a rare sight in the fight. videos from Syria, were one of the favour- ite weapons of Libya’s rebels. BY ELIOT HIGGINS CAR BOMBS yrian rebels mill around an VBIEDs (Vehicle Borne Improvised open lot under a blue sky; off Explosive Device), otherwise known as camera, a group chants “God car or truck bombs, are one of the most is great.” The spoils of a recent controversial weapons in the rebels’ raid are laid out before them arsenal. The New York Times reported S— a collection of T-55 tanks and the in September that an unwitting prisoner BMP series of infantry fighting vehicles. was used to drive a truck loaded with A number of rickety pick-up trucks explosives toward a checkpoint near idle in the background, perhaps the Idlib, believing it was part of a prisoner vehicles used in the attack. The rebels exchange. have wielded heavy machine guns to the This weapon is devastatingly simple. truck beds — constructing an impromptu As a video shows, insurgents simply fill mechanised unit with which to wage war vehicles with explosives, in this example against President Bashar Assad’s army. including unexploded bombs, and drive Syria’s 21-month uprising has devolved them close to targets before detonating. into a no-holds-barred civil war, where In another case, a suicide car bomber A Free Syrian Army fighter with a rifle stands guard at the frontline against forces loyal to Syrian President Bashar Al Assad in the Al each side has reached for any tool that killed at least 50 Syrian security men Khalidiya neighbourhood of Homs. helps it kill its adversaries more effi- by exploding himself in the town of Sahl ciently. And they’re not just using the al-Ghab. standard weapons of war: Both the rebels Both IEDs and VBIEDs were the explosives from sources such as unex- quite the same volume, DIY mortars have prototype of a grenade launcher, a shot- and Assad’s army have adopted a vari- scourge of the US military in Iraq, and ploded bombs and artillery shells, is deto- also made an appearance. These weapons gun based pipe-bomb launcher, a DIY ety of do-it-yourself weapons to continue it may not be a coincidence that these nated using a simple fuse. have been crucial to providing the Syrian recoilless gun, and a multi-calibre pipe the fight. Some are the backbone of the weapons have now shown up in Syria. To increase the range of these weapons, opposition with both direct and indirect gun. Syrian insurgency, while others are as Some of the groups using these tactics Syrian opposition fighters have also been explosive firepower. Some of these weapons are extremely dangerous to the operator as to their supported the insurgency in Iraq: Jabhat using oversized slingshots to launch them It’s difficult to be certain of how effec- unsafe — for example, take this shoulder- target. al-Nusra, an al Qaida-affiliated group over longer distances, but as this video — tive and accurate these weapons are. mounted mortar launcher. Toward the Truck-mounted weapons are one of that has claimed responsibility for a large where a pipe bomb fails to clear the wall Some videos show occasional accidents end of the video we see several examples the mainstays of this conflict, with rebels number of these attacks, is perhaps the from which it’s launched behind — proves, posted online, demonstrating that these of the weapon being fired, and the last of employing DShK heavy machine guns, most prominent example. that comes with its own risks. are not the most reliable weapons in the those examples show the mortar becom- KPV heavy machines guns and ZU-23-2 opposition arsenal. ing stuck in the end of the barrel, causing anti-aircraft cannons for this purpose. IMPROVISED EXPLOSIVE DEVICES RIFLE GRENADES the rebel to drop the weapon and run The DShK and KPV heavy machine guns One of the most effective DIY weapons The production of rifle grenades — a CLUSTER BOMBLET WARHEADS away before the detonation. are usually found mounted on the BMP used by the Syrian opposition is the IED, grenade that can be attached to, and A video demonstrates the ingenuity of vehicles and BDRM-2 armoured cars, which has allowed the Syrian opposition launched from, the end of a rifle barrel the Syrian opposition, as well as some of SYRIAN ARMY DIY WEAPONS both widely used by the Syrian govern- to take on armoured vehicles and effec- — demonstrates Syrian rebels’ ability to the risks they take to procure explosives. In late August, activists began post- ment forces. In many cases, they have tively turn certain areas into no-go zones produce more sophisticated weapons. A It begins with Syrian opposition members ing videos online of what they described been taken from those vehicles once for troops in unarmoured vehicles. As video demonstrates the manufacturing digging up unexploded PTAB 2.5m clus- as “barrel bombs” — barrels filled with they’ve been disabled or destroyed. the use of IEDs increasingly limits troop process: Fuses are manufactured for the ter bomblets — an extremely dangerous explosives and shrapnel that were The ZU-23-2 is a more powerful movements, New York Times journal- grenade, the rifle grenades are cut into job, considering how unstable unexploded dropped from helicopters. In one report, a weapon, capable of firing large, 23mm ist CJ Chivers wrote that the situation shape on a metalworking lathe, and then cluster bomblets can be. The rebels then Syrian military defector described build- shells over a greater distance. It has meant “the Syrian army is finished.” the insurgent provides a demonstration remove the fuses and tail fins from the ing more than 100 of these bombs, which proved itself as a deadly anti-air weapon: IEDs come in different shapes and of how to use the rifle grenade. bomblets, and replace the fin with fit- an analyst described as doing roughly the An October report from the Institute for sizes: Gas cylinders filled with explosives The rifle grenade has a key advantage tings that allows them to be screwed into same damage as a 1,000-pound bomb. the Study of War estimated that it has can make a simple bomb, while metal over a standard grenade or pipe bomb: a rocket. A newly manufactured fuse is In late October, a series of videos been responsible for 90 percent of the tubes with a concave end can be manu- a much longer range, a great advantage then screwed into the warhead, complet- filmed inside a Syrian Air Force helicop- aircraft brought down in Syria. factured into an armour-piercing projec- in an urban combat environment such ing the rocket. ter showed barrel bombs being dropped. tile. They can also be detonated using a as Aleppo. What we are seeing here is not just Odd as it may seem for a professional ROCKETS variety of methods: by wire, radio, or cell cluster bomblets being repurposed as army to use such weapons, Assad’s forces Rocket-based weapons have recently phone — all methods easily accessible to DIY ROCKETS warheads, but a manufacturing process aren’t the first to resort to such tactics: appeared in the rebels’ arsenal. The the opposition. Since their earlier sightings in June, that creates both a specialised fitting and There have been reports of them being most common is the Type 63 multiple DIY rockets appear to have become one an entirely new fuse. used in both Croatia and Sudan. With a rocket launcher, a Chinese-made weapon PIPE BOMBS of the main long-range weapons used by limited number of ground attack helicop- that fires 107mm rockets with a range Syrian insurgents have also began to the insurgents. Their significance was ONE-OFF DIY WEAPONS ters, barrel bombs may be Assad’s way of up to five miles, making it one of the use a variety of DIY weapons, the most reflected in a recent video showing Aleppo There are also a number of weapons to get maximum firepower out of his Mil longest-range weapons available to the common being pipe bombs. An example Military Council head Col Abdul Jabbar that appear to be one-offs — for exam- Mi-8 helicopters, which are used prima- insurgents. of the simple manufacturing process is Aqidi visiting a Syrian opposition rocket ple, an air-powered Molotov cocktail rily for transport. Until the end of September, these shown in a video: A metal pipe, filled with factory. Although not manufactured in launcher. Other examples included a WP-BLOOMBERG Four traits make a great secretary of state Could a centre-left BY AARON DAVID need to be on the edge of their remarkable testament to those elude solutions. Hillary Clinton MILLER seats, not sitting comfortably, skills. The one between Israel faced crises — nation-building in govt last in Italy? wondering how best to manipu- and Syria still survives, while the Afghanistan and Iraq, civil war he secretary of state late the secretary. If anything, other two, between Egypt and in Syria, nuclear diplomacy with BY ALBERTO NARDELLI sweepstakes is on. Who’s they should be worried about Israel, evolved into a peace treaty. Iran — that simply were either The numbers would suggest it going to be? Susan being manipulated themselves. You can’t learn these things in not susceptible to resolution or Bersani, the leader of Democratic TRice, John Kerry, Tom This means playing a number school. ripe and ready enough. ver the weekend Italy’s party (PD), has a clear man- Donilon or some mystery candi- of roles, sometimes with high Marshall was a military man; Compare this with the situa- centre-left voters over- date. With the exception of date who will surprise us all? gestures of real or feigned anger, Kissinger an academic; Baker a tion that Kissinger faced after whelmingly elected Pier Tuscany (where Renzi is mayor Forget the who for a moment. frustration or disappointment. At lawyer. All possessed a natural the 1973 war where the Arabs OLuigi Bersani to lead in Florence), Bersani won in every What does the nation’s top diplo- the 1948 Senate hearings on the ability to gauge how to move the and Israelis faced real urgency the country’s centre-left coali- region by significant margins. In mat need to succeed? Above all, plan for European recovery that pieces around on the board. and pressure to come up with an tion at the next general elec- south, the margins were even a close bond with the president. would bear his name, George C Effective secretaries of state agreement; or Baker’s diplomacy tion – which polls suggest he greater. But it’s worth bearing Having worked for a half-dozen Marshall, whom columnist James are manipulators, no matter how leading up the Madrid peace con- has a strong chance of winning. in mind that four out of 10 cen- secretaries of state, I’ve developed Reston described that day as dis- politically incorrect this sounds. ference where the US had lever- His main rival had been Matteo tre-left supporters still wanted four essential criteria for what it playing “moral grandeur,” silenced Deception is sometimes required, age and power. Woody Allen was Renzi, the energetic 37-year-old Renzi’s modernising agenda – takes to be a truly consequential an interrupting senator with a and they manoeuvre constantly, wrong. Eighty percent of life isn’t mayor of Florence. But Renzi lost and that even though Bersani had one. single glare. Kissinger threatened trying to figure out what’s neces- just showing up; it’s showing up at support in the final days of the the support of trade unions and — Anatomy really is destiny. to walk out on Syria’s Hafez al sary to succeed and how to use the right time. campaign – mainly, his critics majority of the party’s leadership. Freud was probably talking about Assad at least once; James Baker incentives, pressure, arm-twisting — The president must have felt, due to his bickering over the As a minister, Bersani was a gender differences here. The abil- did the same with Assad, the and, when necessary, untruthful- your back. Without this, the rules set for the primaries (only progressive and reformist force ity to project a physical presence Palestinians and Israeli Prime ness (either by omission or com- game is over before it begins. those who had registered before within Romano Prodi’s last gov- and persona is crucial to success Minister Yitzhak Shamir. mission) to manage a crisis or All presidents support their sec- the first round were allowed to ernment, and more recently he in politics and foreign policy. — You must have the negotia- close a deal. retaries of state, but not all get vote, and many of those who had was decisive in aligning his party This isn’t necessarily related to tor’s mindset. By definition, effec- Baker and Kissinger weren’t the support crucial to success. registered but hadn’t voted in the behind most of prime minister physical stature or gender. Henry tive secretaries of state conduct sentimentalists. To close their Baker used to say that he was first round were excluded from Mario Monti’s austerity meas- Kissinger hardly looked as if he negotiations, defuse crises and Middle East deals, they trash- President George HW Bush’s casting a preference on Sunday). ures. Despite this support, sev- had walked out of a GQ photo tackle issues that normal human talked Israelis to Arabs, and man at the State Department, In reality, while none of the polls eral of Monti’s bolder reforms spread. Yet he had star quality. beings consider very hard. A Arabs to Israelis. They threat- not the State Department’s man had anticipated such a resounding have been blocked by parliament, As does Hillary Clinton. Not so coherent worldview is important ened when they had to and con- at the White House. Those two win for Bersani, all had given him with the three main parties that much for Warren Christopher too, but not as critical as the ceded when they had to, never were particularly close, and it a comfortable lead. support Monti each taking turns — a man of stellar character yet instinctive ability to know how losing sight of their objective or gave Baker a real authority, power Renzi’s vision had been of a in using technicalities to kick pro- hardly imposing persona. to make a deal, sense the oppor- of a backdoor to get out if they and street credibility. Kissinger modernised centre-left in line posals into the long grass. F Scott Fitzgerald held that tunity, and then figure out how couldn’t accomplish it. Nice sec- and President Richard Nixon, on with northern Europe’s major His challenge as coalition leader persona flowed from an unbro- to close it. retaries of state are usually inef- the other hand, were more com- social democratic parties: his will not only be to keep his poten- ken series of gestures. Effective Kissinger may have been the fective secretaries of state. petitive, though each exploited manifesto included plans to tial government on the reformist presidents and secretaries of state grand strategist, but both he — You need to be lucky. Karl the other’s talent and authority negotiate a tax agreement with course set by his predecessor, but are actors on a public stage; they and Baker had the negotiator’s Marx was right. Individuals make to command and marshal respect Switzerland, labour market and also to accelerate reforms. To do require charm, flattery, tough- mindset, the ability to figure out history, yet rarely as they please. and power. welfare reform, a reduction in this he will need to avoid getting ness and drama to make allies how to assemble the pieces of the Luck means being in office at a If there’s daylight between the the number of MPs and tax cuts tugged too far to the left. and adversaries take them seri- puzzle strewn on the living-room consequential moment and also at two or if it’s clear that the White for both families and businesses. Time won’t be on his side (and ously, particularly in a negotiation floor and stay even when all the a time when US diplomacy can be House isn’t giving the secretary But in the end his idea of a Italian after 15 years of near-hibernation or crisis. pieces didn’t quite fit. Kissinger’s effective. There are endless crises the power to take on impor- New Labour moment failed to the country can’t really afford the When a US secretary of state Middle East diplomacy — three abroad. Yet without one that is tant issues, the latter’s status is convince enough voters. Bersani’s luxury of wasting more time) and walks into the room, either here disengagement agreements after amenable to American suasion diminished. “a safe pair of hands” slogan won markets won’t be patient. or abroad, his or her interlocutors the October 1973 war — is a and power, they will continue to WP-BLOOMBERG the day. THE GUARDIAN FRIDAY 7 DECEMBER 2012 08 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com INTERNATIONAL

London council BRIEFLY rejects plans for mega-mosque DeMint to quit Community leader says felt let down US Senate to run Heritage LONDON: Plans by an Islamic is growing and there is need WASHINGTON: Senator group to build a giant mosque for bigger worship. We are Jim DeMint, a Republican able to accommodate more extremely let down. We think it who emerged as a favorite than 9,000 worshippers in the is unjust because of the demand of the Tea Party movement shadow of London’s Olympic of the local people and the advocating small government Park have been rejected by the Muslim community.” and lower taxes, will retire in local authority. The council is engaged in January to head the Heritage Tablighi Jamaat, a mission- a separate legal fight against Foundation. ary group with roots in India, Tablighi Jamaat which it says “It’s been an honour to serve has been trying since 1999 to no longer has permission to the people of South Carolina in build the mosque on a former use part of the 6.6 hectare (16.5 United States Senate for the chemical site in West Ham in acre) site to house a tempo- past eight years, but now it’s east London, which would have rary mosque complex that can time for me to pass the torch to become one of the biggest Islamic accommodate 2,500 people. someone else and take on a new centres in western Europe. The plans to build the giant role in the fight for America’s It would have included a mosque sparked nationwide con- Prince WiIliam, the Duke of Cambridge and his wife Catherine the Duchess of Cambridge leave the King Edward future,” DeMint, 61, said in a prayer hall for up to 7,440 men cern because of its size and past VII hospital in central London, yesterday. statement released yesterday. and a separate facility for almost accusations that Tablighi Jamaat The firebrand two-term con- 2,000 women. has radicalised young Muslims. servative from South Carolina Newham Borough Council Tablighi Jamaat is the world’s has been a staunch opponent rejected the proposal at a plan- biggest Islamic missionary of President Barack Obama, ning meeting late Wednesday, movement although it focuses Pregnant Kate leaves hospital particularly on issues such as saying it was not consistent with its energies on Muslim commu- taxes and Obama’s landmark development plans for the area nities rather than non-believers, LONDON: Prince William’s have an apartment, said a state- reached the 12th week. It will be health care reform law. and citing concerns about the according to a book on the group pregnant wife Catherine said ment from their office at St the first child for the couple who size of the project and its impact published by the charity Lapido she was feeling much better James’s Palace. married in April 2011. on traffic. Media. as she was discharged from a “Their Royal Highnesses would The baby will be third in line to 1,000 Nigerians flee “Councillors have considered Founded in India in 1926 to London hospital yesterday fol- like to thank the staff at the hos- the British throne, now occupied this application at length and oppose Hinduism and British lowing four days of treatment pital for the care and treatment by Queen Elizabeth II, following to Niger after attack with great care before deciding imperialism, it now operates in for acute morning sickness. The Duchess has received,” the last year’s historic agreement NIAMEY: More than 1,000 to reject it,” said Conor McAuley, all countries where there are Holding a bouquet of yellow statement said. among Commonwealth realms Nigerians have fled to neigh- a member of the council. Muslims and has a worldwide roses and wrapped up in a dark Her departure from the hos- to end the practice of male bouring Niger after six peo- The decision followed an membership of about 80 mil- coat and blue scarf to protect pital comes a day after it apolo- primogeniture. ple were killed in an attack extensive public consulta- lion. It has been active in Britain against the cold, the former Kate gised because a nurse unwittingly William’s father Prince on their village blamed on tion which resulted in 29,888 since 1944. Middleton smiled as she left the released Kate’s private medical Charles, the heir to the throne, Islamist group Boko Haram, responses -- 26,139 in support The Trustees of the Abbey private King Edward VII Hospital details to hoax callers from an said he was “thrilled” by news of the United Nations said and 3,749 against. Mills Riverine Centre, also with her husband. Australian radio station. the pregnancy. yesterday. After Wednesday’s meeting, known as the Anjuman-E- The Duchess of Cambridge, 30, Kate was admitted to hospi- “It’s a very nice thought to The 1,042 refugees crossed which drew 3,000 supporters Islahul-Muslimeen of London mouthed “much better” and nod- tal on Monday with hyperem- become a grandfather in my old the northern border into the of the project according to the U.K Trust, did not respond to ded when she was asked by the esis gravidarum, a severe form age, if I can say so,” Charles, 64, Niger region of Diffa after the BBC, community leader Ala AFP’s request for comment. waiting international media if her of morning sickness that affects told reporters. “I’m very glad my November 30 attack, and have Uddin Ahmed said he felt let But their website says those condition had improved, before about one in 200 pregnant women daughter-in-law is getting better, been taken in by families in down. who worship at its mosque are the couple were driven away by a and is sometimes associated with thank goodness.” two villages near the regional “There are 90,000 Muslims “independent, non-political and security team. twins. He also joked when he first capital, the UN Office for the around the borough,” he told the peaceful Muslims” and says it Kate will now have a “period The pregnancy, which was only spoke to reporters: “How do you Coordination of Humanitarian broadcaster. has no associated organisational of rest” at Kensington Palace in announced after she went to hos- know I’m not a radio station?” Affairs said in a bulletin. “The Muslim community structures. AFP central London where the couple pital, is believed to have not yet AFP ANC loses by-election Norway to pay on Zuma’s home turf Clinton slams ‘backsliding’ on democracy JOHANNESBURG: South Africa’s ruling ANC has suf- Brazil $180m fered an embarrassing elec- DUBLIN: US Secretary of toral defeat, losing control for slowing State Hillary Clinton yester- of a ward in President Jacob day issued a sharp warning to Zuma’s home municipality, European and central Asian according to results released deforestation nations that some countries yesterday. were backsliding on democratic The Electoral Commission OSLO: Norway has agreed values and human rights. reported the Inkatha Freedom to give $180m to Brazil as “I see a growing concern for the Party had defeated the ANC part of a broader $1bn deal future of this organization and in Nkandla, in KwaZulu-Natal for slowing deforestation the values it has always champi- province. The municipality is in the Amazon rainforest, oned,” Clinton told the 57-mem- the site of Jacob Zuma’s con- Oslo’s environment minis- ber Organization for Security and troversial homestead, which ter said yesterday. Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). was upgraded using $28m of Norway has promised “More than 20 years after the taxpayers’ money. $1bn each to Brazil and end of the Cold War, the work Indonesia for protecting of creating a Europe that is their tropical rainforests whole, free, and at peace remains Swedish N-reactor and warned Jakarta earlier unfinished.” this year that its progress in Before addressing the OSCE stopped over safety reforming its forestry sector ministerial meeting in Dublin, STOCKHOLM: A nuclear will not be sufficient to meet Clinton met with 11 civil society reactor in Sweden was its pledge to reduce carbon activists from seven countries to stopped yesterday after the emissions by 26 percent by hear their concerns about repres- country’s nuclear industry 2020. sion in their nations. watchdog said the operator Deforestation in Brazil “My country Turkmenistan is US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton at the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) conference had failed to comply with its fell to the lowest level in 24 world famous for two things: one opening session in on Dublin yesterday. safety requirements, safety years in 2012, its govern- of the largest gas supplies and officials said. ment said, and yesterday’s gross human rights violations,” The Oskarshamn plant’s agreement brings Norway’s said Andrey Aranbaev, an envi- violations.” Olga Zakharova, of in particular new restrictive laws in trying to stifle dissent.” She number two reactor was total contribution to the ronmentalist and human rights Freedom Files, a Russian non- on the use of the Internet. warned that many countries were taken out of service after the Amazon Fund to $670m. defender, speaking through an governmental rights organisation, Clinton told the activists she trying to cut off US aid to rights operator was unable to show “These efforts have tre- interpreter. said she has worked for 20 years agreed “the space for civil soci- groups, condemning Moscow’s the Swedish Radiation Safety mendous positive effects “Almost all international actors as a journalist and has seen her ety and the protection of human decision earlier this year to Authority that standard for biodiversity, the liveli- are talking about Turkmenistan’s country “go from bad to worse.” rights and fundamental freedoms kick out the main US assistance maintenance work had been hoods of local communities gas. But almost no one is talk- “Even social media space is is shrinking, and governments are organisation, USAID. performed on two diesel gen- and indigenous peoples, and ing about the gross human rights now shrinking,” she said, citing becoming much more aggressive AFP erators used for emergency local and global rainfall pat- power supply. AGENCIES terns,” Baard Vegar Solhjell Norway’s environment min- ister said. “The importance of what Brazil has achieved on Suspect arrested in fatal push of man onto NY subway track deforestation over the last few years can hardly be overestimated,” he said in a NEW YORK: A New York man appearance on December 11, questioning on Tuesday, during force” to the fatal thrust. Han’s the media for privacy. “We are statement. was charged with murder and Manhattan Criminal Court Judge which he “implicated himself in family recalled him as a caring now grieving because we’ve lost Norway, one of the rich- denied bail late on Wednesday Lynn Kottler said at a hearing the incident,” according to Police father who came to the United a husband and a father,” Serim est countries in the world for pushing a subway rider onto late on Wednesday. Department spokesman Paul States from South Korea 25 years Han said. with per capita GDP over the tracks ahead of an oncoming Monday’s incident - captured Browne. “He attacked me first,” ago in search of a better life. The news photographer whose $100,000 is also one of the train in a tragedy that has trau- in dramatic photographs with the Davis told reporters as officers “My dad was always some- pictures of Han in the path of the most charitable nations, matized witnesses and raised train bearing down on the hap- escorted him to jail on Wednesday. one who wanted to pursue the train unleashed a maelstrom of spending around 1 percent questions about why nobody less victim -- has struck a nerve “He grabbed me.” American dream. He really criticism said he was too far from of its gross national income rushed to the victim’s aid. among riders of the subway used A reporter for PIX11 television enforced my education and he was the victim to offer help. R Umar on international aid. Naeem Davis, 30, was charged by over 5 million riders a day who news, which captured Davis’ com- just always there for me. It’s just Abbasi, a freelance photographer In 2011, it spent $4.9 bil- with one count of second degree are often jostled by strangers on ments, asked if he intended to kill devastating that he’s gone and I’m for the tabloid New York Post, said lion on foreign aid, with murder and one count of second crowded platforms. Han, and Davis responded, “No.” still in disbelief,” Ashley Han, a he rapidly shot dozens of frames money going to more than degree murder with depraved Davis was accused of pushing Manhattan prosecutor James 20-year-old college student, told so that his flash might alert the 100 countries in Central and indifference, New York City police Ki-Suck Han, 58, onto the tracks Lin said at a court hearing that reporters. motorman and that he himself South America, Africa, and said. as a southbound train pulled into Davis “has admitted to lifting [the Speaking softly in Korean was too far away to help. Seconds Asia. REUTERS He was ordered held with- the 49th Street station. victim] off his feet and pushing off with her head bowed, Han’s wife later the train struck and killed out bail pending a second court Davis was first brought in for the wall behind him to add more thanked supporters and asked Han. REUTERS FRIDAY 7 DECEMBER 2012 PHILIPPINES www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 09

Typhoon evacuees queue for relief goods outside a local government town centre in New Bataan, Compostela Valley in southern Philippines yesterday. RIGHT: A man stands near makeshift tents surrounded by a destroyed banana plantation in New Bataan town. 477 dead; govt appeals for help Typhoon Bopha destroys Number of homeless swells; 36 dug out alive in two days a quarter of banana crop MANILA: The Philippines, the best to help it, he added. Alcala’s NEW BATAAN: A quarter and rescue effort would take. world’s third largest exporter aides later said the minister was million people were homeless A man trapped for two days of bananas, lost a quarter of unavailable for comment. and 477 confirmed dead after under rocks and debris after its crop in Typhoon Bopha, an The hurricane-force winds the Philippines’ worst typhoon flash floods swept away his entire industry group said yesterday, and flash floods flattened wide this year, officials said yester- family was among those rescued adding that it has also likely swathes of the hillsides of Davao day, as the government appealed yesterday. “It’s a miracle that I spread a destructive pest. Oriental province and Compostela for international help. survived, but I might as well be The Philippine Banana Growers Valley, the centre of the industry, Typhoon Bopha ploughed dead,” said Carlos Agang, 54, who and Exporters Association said Antig said. And apart from the across Mindanao island on suffered a broken right leg. the deadly storm, which has so visible damage, Antig said there Tuesday, flattening whole towns Social Welfare Secretary far killed 477 people, would also were fears that the floods might in its path as hurricane-force Corazon Soliman said the gov- cost the industry $318m. have spread Panama Disease, winds brought torrential rain that ernment asked the Switzerland- Executive director Stephen which prevents the banana plant triggered floods and landslides. based International Organisation Antig said Bopha destroyed from bearing any fruit before Erinea Cantilla and her family for Migration to help it build 10,000 hectares (24,700 acres) eventually killing it. The bug then walked barefoot for two days in a bunkhouses to ease the pressure of the country’s 42,000 hectares renders the affected areas unsuit- vain search for food and shelter on evacuation camps. The United of banana farms. Agriculture able for replanting. through a muddy wasteland near States, Japan and Singapore said Secretary Proceso Alcala con- About 150,000 people depend the mountainous town of New they had offered emergency firmed that bananas were among on the banana industry in Bataan after the deluge destroyed assistance, with the latter sending the farm sector segments that Compostela Valley alone. The their house and banana and cocoa A typhoon victim clings on a rope while being evacuated in New Bataan over a rescue team in Mindanao. were hit hard by Bopha, though Philippines likely lost 8bn pesos farm. town yesterday. Geneva-based International he gave no specific figures. ($196m) in ruined harvests and “Everything we had is gone. The Federation of Red Cross and Red “I would say the banana industry damaged facilities in the storm, only ones left are dead people,” searched for missing family mem- either at unregulated gold mines Crescent Societies appealed for sustained the worst damage,” he Antig said, while rehabilitating Cantilla said as she and her hus- bers among mud-caked bodies or at banana plantations. 4.5m Swiss francs ($4.9m) for said. Farmers in Compostela Valley farms would take several months band, three children and a grand- laid out in rows on tarpaulins. Major-General Ariel Bernardo, relief aid, warning the number of and Bukidnon provinces who grow and likely cost another 5bn pesos. daughter reached the outskirts of President Benigno Aquino head of the army division leading people needing help would rise in bananas under contract from big It would then take nine months the town, which itself had been has sent food and other sup- the rescue effort, said 36 people had coming days. exporters are in danger of not being after the replanting to reap the nearly totally obliterated. plies by ship to 150,000 people been dug out alive in two days, but Meanwhile the insur- able to deliver, and the government next harvest. The state census Rescuers said they were look- on Mindanao’s east coast where the prospects were looking dim- gent Communist Party of the is thinking of ways to fill the gap, office said the Philippines shipped ing for 380 missing while seeking three towns remain cut off by mer for the hundreds still missing. Philippines offered a truce with he told ABS-CBN television. $471m worth of the fruit last year help for more than 250,000 oth- landslides and wrecked bridges, “I do not think it likely,” he said government forces now leading “We’re concerned the market — accounting for one percent of ers who were sheltered in schools, Interior Secretary Mar Roxas when asked if he thought most of the rescue in Mindanao, while could go to Ecuador. If that hap- total exports. Bopha is the lat- gyms and other buildings after said. the missing were still alive. ordering its guerrillas there to pens we would have a hard time est blow to the’ banana industry, losing everything. Officials said many of the 477 Civil defence chief Benito help out. The army dismissed the getting it back,” Alcala said, refer- which was embroiled in a row this Shell-shocked survivors scrab- dead victims were poor migrants Ramos refused to give up hope. offer, with a military spokesman ring to the world’s top banana year with China over alleged pests bled through the rubble of their who found work at landslide- “There is no time limit — as long saying the rebels should abandon exporter and Philippine rival. on shipments that left tonnes of homes to find anything that prone sites such as New Bataan as it takes,” he told reporters their armed campaign instead. The government is in discus- the fruit to rot at Chinese ports. could be recovered, as relatives and nearby Monkayo towns, when asked how long the search AFP sions with the industry on how AFP

Three robbers killed Philippines improves standing in corruption perception index in Cavite shootout MANILA: The Philippines from 134th in 2010, the year when were Afghanistan, North Korea, the behaviour of those in public the financial crisis, calling for DASMARIÑAS CITY: Three improved its standing in President Aquino was elected into and Somalia. Transparency positions. strengthened efforts to corrup- suspected robbers believed to Transparency International’s office. International said the survey is Transparency International tion-proof public institutions. be planning to stick up a remit- Corruption Perception Index The 2012 CPI said Denmark, anchored on perceived levels of said Afghanistan, North Korea “Corruption is the world’s tance centre, were killed yes- this year by moving up 24 points, Finland, and New Zealand were public sector corruption, with and Somalia once again are in most talked about problem,” terday during a shootout with from 129th place in 2011 to 105th. tied at the top with a score of the index drawing on 13 surveys the bottom of the index because stated Cobus de Swardt, man- police in Cavite, an official said. Results released yesterday 90, followed by Sweden with 88, covering expert assessments and of the countries’ lack of account- aging director of Transparency Chief Superintendent James showed that with a score of 34, the Singapore with 87, Switzerland surveys of business people. able leadership and effective pub- International. Melad, Calabarzon regional direc- Philippines is tied with Algeria, with 86, Australia with 85, and The CPI is the leading indica- lic institutions that underscore “The world’s leading economies tor, said the patrolling policemen Armenia, Bolivia, Gambia, Kosovo, Norway also with 85.The United tor of public sector corruption, the need to take a much stronger should lead by example, mak- from the Dasmariñas City police Mali, and Mexico. Transparency States ranked 19th with 73 points offering a yearly snapshot of the stance against corruption. ing sure that their institutions encountered the three gunmen on International said it has updated while China ranked 82nd with a relative degree of the corruption Underperformers in the CPI are fully transparent and their a motorcycle near the vicinity of the methodology for the CPI, score of 39 among 176 countries problem by ranking countries 2012 also include the Eurozone leaders are held accountable,” a Western Union branch in Brgy which is now presented on a scale and territories covered by the worldwide. countries most affected by the he added. “This is crucial since Luzviminda 1 around 8:15am. from zero for highly corrupt to corruption perception survey, now In the 2012 CPI, the group financial and economic crisis. their institutions play a signifi- When the operatives were about 100 that means very clean. on its 18th year. said Denmark, Finland and New Transparency International cant role in preventing corrup- to approach the men, the suspects Records showed that the Tied at the bottom three of Zealand tie for first because of said it has consistently warned tion from flourishing globally,” De fired on the lawmen, who retali- Philippines also jumped five this year’s list, posting similar strong access to information Europe to address corruption Swardt said. ated, killing the three, Melad said. notches in 2011 at 129th place scores of only eight CPI points, systems and rules governing risks in the public sector to tackle THE PHILIPPINE STAR THE PHILIPPINE STAR Military oath taking Visa policy on Chinese passports not to affect tourist arrivals, says official

MANILA: The government’s with the holding of the 8th Area, a 175-hectare protected new visa policy on Chinese pass- Philippine Bird Festival. habitat. The event, to be held at ports is not expected to affect for- The DOT, Department of the Teodoro Circle in Rizal Park, eign tourist arrivals. “It will not Environment and Natural is open to the public. It will fea- impact much on the Department Resources and Wild Bird Club of ture an exhibit of bird photos, of Tourism (DOT) targets since the Philippines will jointly host displays on the biodiversity of other markets are outperform- the festival, which starts tomor- Manila Bay, films and lectures, ing,” Philippine Travel Agencies row until Saturday. bird watching trips and forums Association (PTAA) president With the theme “Birdwatching on ecotourism, birdlife manage- Aileen Clemente said. is more fun in the Philippines,” ment and aviation safety. The DOT said it expects the the festival aims to promote bird “Bird watching, in particular, is arrival of at least 4.5m foreign watching as a nature tourism a thriving tourism product that tourists up to the end of the year. activity and drum up support for has low environmental impact The DOT also hopes to lure conservation and restoration of since serious birdwatchers are more tourists and encourage the Metro Manila’s remaining wet- nature lovers,” Tourism Secretary President Benigno Aquino administers the oath to newly-appointed generals and flag officers of the Armed public to participate in efforts to lands in the Las Piñas-Parañaque Ramon Jimenez said. Forces of the Philippines at the Rizal Hall, Malacañang Palace. conserve the country’s resources Critical Habitat and Ecotourism THE PHILIPPINE STAR FRIDAY 7 DECEMBER 2012 10 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com ASIA Thailand’s ex-PM to face murder charge Abhisit will be probed next week over anti-govt rallies

BANGKOK: Former Thai pre- during the country’s worst politi- responsibility and said his govern- mier Abhisit Vejjajiva is to be cal violence in decades. ment had no choice but to take charged with murder over the Abhisit and Suthep will be tough action. death of a civilian during 2010 summoned by letter to hear the “It was the job of the govern- “Red Shirt” rallies, officials said charges and to be questioned on ment of that day to also restore yesterday, the first government December 12, Tarit said, adding order,” he said last month. figure to face court over the that authorities would not seek Red Shirts have raised accu- bloodshed. court permission to detain the sations of double standards over Abhisit, who was prime min- men, who are both now opposi- terrorism prosecutions against ister during the mass anti-gov- tion lawmakers. 24 of their leaders, including five ernment rallies and oversaw a They will be given an opportu- current lawmakers, who could military crackdown on the pro- nity to defend themselves before in theory face the death penalty tests, will be questioned next considering whether to refer the in a case that is set to begin on An officer of Japan’s Ground Self-Defence Force stands guard near a Patriot Advanced Capability-3 missile week and charged over the fatal case to the prosecutor, who would December 13. They pleaded not launcher at the Defence Ministry in Tokyo yesterday. shooting of a taxi driver by sol- then be responsible for deciding if guilty in August 2010. diers during the unrest. the case should go to court. Rights campaigners have said The Department of Special Two months of rallies by the both the protesters and the Investigation (DSI), police and Red Shirts -- mostly supporters authorities of the time should be Japan deploys destroyers for N Korea rocket Thai prosecutors jointly decided of ousted Thai premier Thaksin held accountable. to charge the former leader and Shinawatra -- brought parts of Suthep said he would attend TOKYO: Japan yesterday dis- Capability-3) ballistic missiles security meeting today to issue his deputy Suthep Thaugsuban central Bangkok to a standstill, the hearing next week, adding patched three destroyers to arrived in the Okinawan island an advance order to shoot down under article 288, the section of with around 100,000 people join- that he would consult his law- waters over which North Korea of Miyakojima yesterday morning. the rocket if it looks set to fall the Thai criminal code that deals ing the demonstrations at their yers before making any further says its satellite-bearing rocket Television footage showed Self- on Japanese territory, Jiji Press with murder, said DSI chief Tarit height. comment. will travel. Defence Force units unloading reported. Pengdith. Street clashes between Red Thailand has been riven by Television footage showed three the missiles from the vessel at a Immediate confirmation of the “Their actions -- repeatedly Shirt demonstrators and security political divisions since Thaksin Aegis destroyers armed with harbour on the island, which lies reports was not available. sending the armed forces against forces left nearly 1,900 wounded was toppled by royalist generals in SM-3 missile interceptors leav- on the expected flight path of the The communist North civilians -- show an intention to and culminated in a bloody mili- a 2006 coup that unleashed years ing their base in Sasebo, some rocket. announced on Saturday that it endanger life,” he said. tary crackdown in May 2010. Two of street protests by the Reds and 900 kilometres (560 miles) west In Tokyo, the defence ministry would launch a rocket between He said the group based their foreign journalists were among the rival royalist Yellow Shirts. of Tokyo. has deployed another PAC-3 bat- December 10 and 22 -- its sec- decision on further witness tes- those killed. Elections in 2011 brought They were reportedly bound for tery at its headquarters as part ond long-range rocket launch timony as well as a court’s deci- Until now no government Thaksin’s Red Shirt-backed Puea the East China Sea and the Sea of of its effort to intercept anything this year after a much-hyped but sion in September that taxi or military officials had faced Thai party to power with his sis- Japan, a stretch of water known headed towards the Japanese botched attempt in April. driver Phan Kamkong was shot charges over the deaths. ter Yingluck as prime minister, to Koreans as the East Sea. mainland. Japan took similar defensive by troops -- the first completed Abhisit has insisted the pro- sweeping Abhisit into opposition. Separately, a naval ship car- Prime Minister Yoshihiko steps at the time. inquest into the around 90 deaths test leaders should accept AFP rying PAC-3 (Patriot Advanced Noda’s cabinet plans to hold a AFP Camps in western Myanmar ‘dire’: UN envoy Japan polls tip big

YANGON: The UN’s humani- Rakhine in June and October. leave the camp because their reconciliation,” she added. tarian chief has described Scores died in the conflict and movement is restricted. The UN envoy urged Myanmar win for opposition conditions for thousands of whole villages, mainly those of The situation is dire,” Amos to boost support for aid agencies, displaced Muslim Rohingya in Rohingya Muslims, were forced added. citing security threats to humani- western Myanmar as “dire” and to flee their homes. Decades-old animosity between tarian workers as a serious chal- TOKYO: Japan’s main opposi- voters said they had not yet said both Muslim and Buddhist “I was very concerned by some Buddhists and Rohingya Muslims lenge facing the relief effort. tion party will comfortably win decided on who to vote for. communities are living in fear. of what I saw today,” said Amos, exploded in June after the appar- “The trust is not there. We the general election this month, Similar surveys by the mass- Valerie Amos, who toured vio- the UN’s under-secretary-gen- ent rape and murder of an ethnic need the political leaders in opinion polls showed yester- circulation Asahi and Yomiuri lence-racked Rakhine state on eral for humanitarian affairs and Rakhine woman sparked a series Myanmar to support the impor- day, the first time surveys have dailies, released yesterday, also Wednesday, said in a statement emergency relief coordinator. of revenge attacks. tant humanitarian work being indicated anything other than a showed the LDP was gaining released overnight that she was Amos, who travelled in the “Tensions between the commu- done by the United Nations and fragile coalition. momentum and was on course to “very concerned” by the situation state as part of a wider visit to nities are still running very high,” our partners,” she said. The hawkish chief of the con- win a single-party majority. there, with many people in over- Myanmar, said that in one area, Amos said. The UN said it had received servative Liberal Democratic The Kyodo survey said the crowded, unsanitary camps. Myebon, thousands were packed “People from both communi- around a third of the $68m it Party (LDP) Shinzo Abe is also LDP’s potential junior coalition The United Nations said more into “overcrowded, substandard ties gave me the same message. needs to provide relief for those tipped to win back the premier- partner New Komeito party is than 115,000 people remain dis- shelter with poor sanitation”. They are living in fear and want displaced over the next nine ship, an office he held for around a likely to win between 25 and 31 placed by the two rounds of com- “They don’t have jobs, children to go back to living a normal months. year until 2007, according to a tel- seats. munal violence that erupted in are not in school and they can’t life. There is an urgent need for AFP ephone poll conducted by Kyodo If the two parties joined forces news agency. they would have a two-thirds The LDP is on course to win up majority in the powerful lower Budget protest to 306 of the 480 seats in lower house, giving them the right to house of parliament on December overrule the DPJ-dominated Nepalese ex-prince 16, with the projected tally rep- upper house. resenting a huge jump from the The Japan Restoration Party, arrested in Bangkok 118 seats the party currently has. an unwieldy coalition of follow- The survey of 123,700 eligible ers of Osaka’s outspoken mayor BANGKOK: Former Nepalese voters showed Prime Minister Toru Hashimoto and of the crown prince Paras Shah has Yoshihiko Noda’s Democratic China-bashing former governor been arrested for smashing Party of Japan (DPJ) will see its of Tokyo, Shintaro Ishihara, is property at a luxury apartment number of seats plunge to between likely to become a third-largest in Bangkok, police said yes- 57 and 82 from the 308 it swept to party, the polls showed. terday, just a week after news power with in 2009. The Tomorrow Party of Japan, emerged he had been bailed on Around 1,500 candidates, a hastily cobbled-together group- drug charges. fielded by 12 parties or standing ing of DPJ malcontents and a Shah, who as crown prince was as independents, are vying for left-leaning newcomers pledging unpopular for his playboy lifestyle, the 480 seats -- 300 in single-seat to end Japan’s nuclear power pro- is accused of destroying property constituencies and 180 allocated gramme in 10 years, could have at his rented apartment in central for proportional representation just 15 seats. Bangkok in May, Bangkok police in 11 blocs. This month’s vote is being seen told a reporter. Previous opinion polls have as a verdict on DPJ’s three-year “The incident occurred dur- shown a much tighter race, with rule, which included the turbulent ing an argument with his Thai commentators expecting the elec- months after the nuclear disaster girlfriend. The property’s owner tion would leave Japan with a plunged the nation into its biggest estimated that 900,000 baht fragile coalition government. crisis since World War II. ($30,000) of damage was done,” A Sri Lankan Marxist JVP party activist holds up a placard during a protest against the government’s Kyodo noted about half the AFP said local police superintendent 2013 budget in Colombo yesterday. The JVP claims the budget has not brought any relief to the eco- Colonel Chumpol Pumpuang. nomically hard-hit population. He said Shah, who denies the charges, had been bailed. Shah was flown to the Thai capital for questioning on Sri Lanka’s top judge walks Chinese workers stage new protest in Singapore Wednesday after being seized in the tourist island of Phuket, SINGAPORE: Two crane at state-linked transport firm they were being paid less than where he was earlier arrested for out of impeachment hearing operators staged a high-rise SMRT appeared in court. Malaysian colleagues for the same drug possession. protest at a construction site in Liu Xiangying, 33, Gao Yue work. He was detained along with a COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s Chief not being given a fair hearing,” a Singapore yesterday, its second Qiang, 32, Wang Xianjie, 39, and “Singapore defies basic labour Thai woman on October 23 after Justice Shirani Bandaranayake lawyer close to the process told a industrial incident involving He Jun Ling, 32 appeared in rights by criminalising migrant the management of his condomin- walked out of her impeachment reporter. mainland Chinese workers in handcuffs and told the court they workers for a work stoppage and ium complained about his unruly hearing before lawmakers yes- “She will not attend future less than two weeks. would engage defence counsel. threatening them with prison behaviour. terday after complaining she hearings.” The workers, reportedly Twenty-nine other drivers have terms, fines, and deportation,” Police found roughly three was not being given a fair trial, A parliamentary official said demanding payment of back already been fired and sent back said Phil Robertson, HRW deputy grams (0.1 ounces) of marijuana. legal and parliamentary sources yesterday’s hearing, the third wages before their return to to China and one has been sen- Asia director. Shah denied the drug charge said. since it began on November 23, China, perched themselves on top tenced to six weeks in jail after “As a country that depends and was freed on bail. If convicted The impeachment of ended abruptly as Bandaranayake of separate cranes before agree- pleading guilty to involvement in on migrant workers, Singapore he faces a light sentence because Bandaranayake, the country’s staged her dramatic walkout and ing to come down after hours of an illegal strike. should recognise it’s playing with marijuana possession for personal first female chief justice, came vowed not to attend any more negotiations with rescuers, a pho- Activist groups have expressed fire by permitting private and use is not considered a serious after she scuppered a bill that hearings of a panel dominate by tographer said. outrage over the crackdown on state-owned companies to dis- offence in Thailand. would have given more powers to ruling party MPs. The crane protest came 10 days the bus workers. criminate based on the nationality Nepalese embassy staff con- President Mahinda Rajapakse’s “She was denied details of the after a work stoppage by Chinese Human Rights Watch (HRW) of the workers,” Robertson added firmed Shah’s latest arrest. younger brother Basil, who is eco- allegations and the right to cross- bus drivers erupted at a transport issued a statement yesterday yesterday. Shah became heir to the throne nomic development minister. examine potential witnesses,” the firm -- Singapore’s first industrial calling on Singapore to drop Involvement in an illegal strike in 2001 after his cousin, former “The chief justice and her team lawyer said. “The government also strike since 1986. the charges against the four in Singapore is punishable by a crown prince Dipendra, killed of lawyers walked out of the par- tried to introduce new allegations The protest came as four drivers and put an end to pay maximum one-year jail term and nine members of his family. liamentary select committee after and that was the last straw.” drivers accused of instigat- discrimination. Sg$2,000 ($1,640) fine, or both. AFP making a statement that she is AFP ing the November 26-27 strike The striking drivers complained AFP FRIDAY 7 DECEMBER 2012 PAKISTAN / AFGHANISTAN www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 11 Leadership change at Pakistan Taliban likely Deputy leader poised to succeed Mehsud

WANA: Pakistan’s Taliban, one Red Mosque in 2007, which had pressure from the Pakistan mili- of the world’s most feared mili- been seized by allies of the group. tary, US drone strikes and poor tant groups, are preparing for Mehsud, believed to be in his health had hurt his ability to lead. a leadership change that could mid-30s, took over the Pakistan “Representing the moderate mean less violence against the Taliban in August 2009. He rose point of view, there is a prob- state but more attacks against to prominence in 2010 when US ability that under Rehman, TTP US-led forces in Afghanistan, prosecutors charged him with will dial down its fight against the Pakistani military sources said. involvement in an attack that Pakistani state, unlike Hakimullah Hakimullah Mehsud, a ruth- killed seven CIA employees at a who believes in wanton destruc- less commander who has led US base in Afghanistan. His pro- tion here,” said the military offi- the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan file was raised further when he cial based in the South Waziristani (TTP) for the last three years, appeared in a farewell video with capital of Wana. has lost operational control of the Jordanian suicide bomber who The official said this might lead the movement and the trust of killed the employees. to more attacks across the border his fighters, said a senior Pakistan Several senior Pakistan military in Afghanistan because Rehman army official based in the South officials as well as tribal elders and has been pushing for the group’s Waziristan tribal region, the locals were interviewed during a fighters to turn their guns on group’s stronghold. three-day trip with the army in Western forces. The organisation’s more mod- South Waziristan last week, get- Other factions within the erate deputy leader, Wali-ur- ting rare access to an area that Pakistan Taliban such as the Rehman, 40, is poised to succeed has been a virtual no-go zone for Nazir group in South Waziristan Mehsud, whose extreme violence journalists since an army offen- and the Hekmat Gul Bahadur has alienated enough of his fight- sive was launched in October 2009. faction in North Waziristan ers to significantly weaken him, Three senior military officials said have struck peace deals with the the military sources said. informers in the Pakistan Taliban Pakistani military while focusing “Rehman is fast emerging as a told them Mehsud was no longer attacks on Western and Afghan consensus candidate to formally steering the group. forces in Afghanistan. replace Hakimullah,” said the Pakistan Taliban command- A change in the Pakistan army official, who declined to be ers did not respond to repeated Taliban’s focus would compli- identified because of the sensitivity requests for comment on the pos- cate Western efforts to stabilise Pakistan Taliban commander Hakimullah Mehsud (left) is seen during a news conference in South Waziristan in of the matter. “Now we may see sible leadership change. Afghanistan before most Nato this May 24, 2008 file photo. the brutal commander replaced by US officials said that while troops leave by the end of 2014, a more pragmatic one for whom Rehman was Mehsud’s natural said Riaz Mohammad Khan, suicide bombings that have plagued were also blamed for the 2008 Taliban sources said. reconciliation with the Pakistani successor, they cautioned about a Pakistani diplomat who has Pakistan in recent years, scaring bombing of the Marriott Hotel Intelligence officials said government has become a priority.” expecting an imminent transition. held several posts dealing with off investment needed to prop up in Islamabad which killed more Mehsud had not commanded The TTP, known as the Mehsud’s standing in the Pakistan Afghanistan. an economy that has barely man- than 50 people. any recent operations, including Pakistan Taliban, was set up as Taliban might have weakened, but The United States is already aged to grow since 2007. Under Mehsud, the organisa- an Aug. 16 attack on the Minhas an umbrella group of militants in he still had followers, they said. fighting the Afghan Taliban and The Pakistan Taliban, who are tion formed complex alliances Airbase in Pakistan and a suicide 2007. Washington has offered a the Haqqani network, which close to al Qaeda, remain resil- with other militant groups spread attack on a street market in May Its main aim is to topple reward of $5m for information is based along the unruly fron- ient despite a series of military across Pakistan. But it has long that killed 24 people. the US-backed government in leading to the capture of either tier between Afghanistan and offensives. They took part in a been strained by internal rivalries Military sources said Rehman Pakistan and impose its austere Mehsud or Rehman. Pakistan and which is perhaps number of high-profile opera- over strategy. Mehsud has pushed planned the April 15 jail break in brand of Islam across the coun- One Pakistan military offi- Washington’s deadliest foe in tions, including an attack on army the war with the Pakistani state, Bannu in Pakistan that freed 384 try of 185 million people, although cial, who has served in South Afghanistan. headquarters in 2009, assaults on while others such as Rehman prisoners, including an estimated it has also carried out attacks in Waziristan for more than two The last thing US-led Nato military bases, and the attempted want the battle to be against US 200 Taliban members and an al neighbouring Afghanistan. years, said his Pakistan Taliban troops need is a new, formidable assassination of Pakistani school- and allied forces in Afghanistan. Qaeda-linked militant who had The militants intensified their contacts first alerted him to enemy in the approach to 2014. girl Malala Yousufzai in October, The two were at each other’s attempted to assassinate former battle against the Pakistani state Mehsud’s waning power six Such a shift in emphasis, how- who had campaigned for girls’ throats earlier this year and hos- president Pervez Musharraf. after an army raid on Islamabad’s months ago, when constant ever, could reduce the number of education. The Pakistan Taliban tilities were close to open warfare, REUTERS Afghan sweet Afghanistan moves to scrap independent election watchdog

KABUL: The Afghan govern- The ECC, made up of three people’s perception of the elec- ment has decided to scrap a Afghans and two foreign UN tion process,” said Heather Barr, UN-backed election watchdog representatives, investigates com- Afghanistan researcher for in favour of a tribunal that plaints related to elections, which Human Rights Watch. could give President Hamid have been mired in fraud. “The supreme court is not spe- Karzai more control over polls, In 2009, the ECC investigated cialised in terms of elections, it officials said yesterday. thousands of complaints in the has no expertise, and there have The controversial decision to presidential election, most of been a lot of questions about the scrap the Electoral Complaint them related to alleged ballot rig- independence and the profession- Commission (ECC) was taken ging by Karzai’s supporters. alism of that body. This is a wor- Monday, but requires approval The watchdog ordered ballots rying development,” Barr added. from parliament to come into from 210 polling stations disquali- Ferdous, the council spokes- effect. fied in a probe that ultimately man, said the bill will be passed “After three rounds of meet- forced Karzai to accept a second- to parliament next week for ings, the council of ministers, round run-off, until it was aban- approval. besides other amendments to the doned when his opponent pulled But based on an informal electoral law, decided to replace out. debate, lawmaker Mohyeddin the ECC with a special election Critics slammed the cabinet’s Mehdi said that he doubted the tribunal,” council spokesman Rafi decision which comes less than draft law would be passed. Ferdous said. two years before Afghans are due “The parliament strongly The council of ministers is one to elect a new president in 2014, opposes this. This is an attempt of the top decision-making bodies the same year that Nato combat by the president to hold control in Karzai’s administration and the troops are due to withdraw from over the election process,” he said. new tribunal would be appointed the troubled country. “The Afghan people will not by the Supreme Court, whose “The ECC has been the only accept this. The Afghan people judges are in turn appointed by institution within the govern- don’t trust the supreme court,” the president and endorsed by ment which has pushed back Mehdi said. parliament. against fraud and helped improve AFP An Afghan labourer makes sweets at a traditional sweet factory in Jalabadad yesterday. Apex court wants electoral Afghan spy chief wounded in US drone kills rolls of Karachi revised three militants MIRANSHAH: A US drone ISLAMABAD: assassination bid: Official Pakistan’s help and assistance of Pakistan fired two missiles at a compound Supreme Court asked the coun- Army and the Frontier Corps,” in Pakistan’s northwestern try’s electoral body to enlist the Saeed said. KABUL: Afghanistan’s intelli- the government will be suspected tribal district early yesterday, army and paramilitary forces to The judge said Karachi’s voter gence chief was wounded in an of being behind the assassination killing at least three militants, help verify controversial elec- lists “do not inspire confidence” assassination attempt in Kabul attempt. local security officials said. toral rolls in Karachi ahead of and warned that the possibility yesterday, officials said. Khalid is fiercely anti-Taliban The missiles hit a house in elections due next year. a significant number of residents Asadullah Khalid, head of the and close to the Karzai family. His Mubarak Shahi village, in Mir Ali, Karachi, Pakistan’s largest may have been “disenfranchised” National Directorate of Security appointment was interpreted as 20 kilometres (12 miles) east of city and its commercial capital, could not be ignored. (NDS), was injured in a grenade part of an effort by the president Miranshah, the main town in the is in the grip of a long-running The Election Commission has attack in a guesthouse, police and to secure his power base before North Waziristan tribal district, wave of political and sectarian also admitted that door-to-door a senior government official said. anointing a successor to stand for which is a stronghold of Taliban violence and objections have been verification of electoral rolls has Khalid had been rushed to hos- election in 2014. and al Qaeda linked militants. raised over voter lists ahead of a not been carried out, Saeed said. pital and given blood transfusions, Amnesty International had “Militants were using this general election due in May next He said the petitioners had officials said. urged parliament to delay its house as a compound. At least year. pointed out “gross errors and His condition was not imme- approval of Khalid, asking law- three militants were killed in this “It is clear that the electoral irregularities” in the preparation diately clear, but one Western makers to investigate claims of drone strike,” a security official rolls of the city of Karachi are of the electoral rolls and they diplomat said that Khalid was his “involvement in numerous based in the northwestern city of required to be revised by the alleged that approximately half “seriously wounded”. alleged acts of torture and other Peshawar said. Another security Election Commission,” judge of the city’s six million voters had President Hamid Karzai nomi- grave human rights violations”. official in Miranshah confirmed Azmat Saeed said in a judgement their registration moved to other nated Khalid to head the NDS in The London-based rights group the attack and said four militants of the bench headed by outspoken parts of the country. August, despite strong criticism said he has been linked to numer- Asadullah Khalid were killed. The covert US attacks chief justice Iftikhar Muhammad The judge said the petitioners from Western human rights ous cases of torture and unlaw- are unpopular in Pakistan, where Chaudhry. complained that names of “unver- groups, and was later endorsed ful killings over the past decade, credible allegations that Khalid the government criticises them “In view of the peculiar security ified” voters had been added to by parliament. while serving as governor of was involved in the bombing of a as a violation of sovereignty but situation in Karachi... such veri- the rolls, “which is likely to lead to There was no immediate claim Ghazni province from 2001-05 and vehicle that killed five UN work- American officials believe they fication must be carried out by rigging in the forthcoming elec- of responsibility but Taliban of Kandahar from 2005-08. ers in Kandahar in April 2007. are a vital weapon against Islamist the Election Commission with the tions”. AFP insurgents waging a war to topple It also said there were AFP militants. AFP FRIDAY 7 DECEMBER 2012 12 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com INDIA FDI vote in Upper House today; SP role crucial BSP announces support for government

NEW DELHI: The Congress of the Left parties and nine of it did in the lower house. was yesterday “relieved” Trinamool Congress are added, “We don’t know how the SP will after BSP supremo Mayawati the count of votes against foreign behave during the vote,” said the announced that her 15 MPs direct investment in multi-brand Congress leader adding” “We have would support the government retail will be 88. to keep trying to get the numbers in the motion on FDI in multi- Parties like Biju Janata Dal on our side till the voting is over.” brand retail but kept its fingers (7), Asom Gana Parishad (2), The SP has kept the govern- crossed and continued efforts AIADMK (5), and Telugu Desam ment guessing so far. to muster support ahead of the Party (5) will further take the SP leader Ram Gopal Yadav crucial vote today. opposition tally up to 107 - just had said if there is a vote on FDI The UPA government lacks three short of the government in Rajya Sabha, his party will vote majority in the upper house, with tally of 110. against it. its numbers much below the half- Congress managers claimed But party chief Mulayam Singh way mark of 123 in the 244-mem- most of the seven Independent Yadav toned down his remarks ber house. MPs will support the government. hours later and said a decision But if the Samajwadi Party’s Even if four of them vote in sup- will be taken at the right opportu- (SP) nine members walk out or port, the UPA tally will be 114, nity. The motion is being debated abstain from voting, the effective they said. under rules 167-168, which entail strength of members present and Out of the 10 nominated mem- voting. Muslims shout slogans during a protest to mark the 20th anniversary of the demolition of the 16th century Babri voting would come down to 235, bers, three including cricketer Easing the situation for the Mosque, in front of the Jama Masjid in New Delhi yesterday. pulling down the halfway mark Sachin Tendulkar, actress Rekha government in the Rajya Sabha, to 118. and Congress leader Murli Deora Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief “We are relieved (after may not be present due to per- Mayawati yesterday said her Parliament adjourned as parties slam Mayawati’s announcement) but sonal reasons, said the sources. party will vote in favour of the we will keep trying to garner sup- If the remaining seven nomi- Congress-led UPA government on port till the vote is over,” said a nated MPs go with the govern- the issue of foreign direct invest- senior Congress leader, who did ment, the UPA tally will be 121, ment (FDI) in retail. govt inaction on Babri demolition not wish to be named. just 2 short of the half-way mark Speaking during the debate on The UPA strength is 89 and of the total house strength, retail FDI in the upper house, the NEW DELHI: The Lok Sabha The members targeted the gov- years ago in a move that unleashed would climb to 104 with the addi- sources said. BSP supremo accused Bharatiya (Lower House) was yesterday ernment for failing to take action a wave of deadly religious riots. tion of Bahujan Samaj Party’s However, they said the picture Janata Party (BJP) of double- adjourned for the day as Left against those who demolished More than 2,000 people, mostly (BSP) 15 members. would become clear only on the speak and communalism, saying parties, the BSP and others the 16th-century Babri Masjid Muslims, were killed in clashes If the strength of parties sup- floor of the house, adding that that she did not want to vote with blamed the government for not in Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh on in New Delhi, Mumbai and other porting the government from out- winning the vote is going to be a them. acting against those who razed December 6, 1992. In response, cities after the Babri mosque in side like Rashtriya Janata Dal (2), close fight The BSP leader hit out at BJP the Babri Masjid 20 years ago. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Ayodhya was torn down by pro- Lok Janashakti Party, Nagaland Congress managers said they for targeting her party over its The ruckus began as soon as Shiv Sena stood up and raised slo- testers seeking to build a Hindu People’s Front, Bodoland People’s were in touch with both the BSP stance on FDI in multi-brand the proceedings began at 11. The gans against these parties. temple on the site. Front and Sikkim Democratic and the SP, whose 43 members retail and said the main oppo- house was first adjourned till Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Opposing sides still wran- Front (one each) is added, the together helped the government sition party’s stance was like a noon and again until 2pm. It was Kumar urged the members to let gle over control of the tightly- UPA tally goes up to 110. on Wednesday defeat the vote on “fox” who cannot reach grapes finally adjourned for the day. the question hour run and prom- guarded spot, with the Supreme The Bharatiya Janata Party the motion against FDI in the Lok and terms them sour. Asaduddin Owaisi of the ised to let them speak during zero Court last year suspending a (BJP) and its main allies Janata Sabha. A war of words then broke out Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen hour. Meanwhile, the security ruling that divided it into three Dal-United, Shiv Sena, and A section of the Congress between BSP and BJP members, party, a BSP MP and Left mem- forces flooded the northern town sections - one for Hindus, one Shiromani Akali Dal together leaders said the SP could walk forcing a ten minute adjournment. bers resorted to sloganeering of Ayodhya where a mosque was for Muslims and one for a local have 65 votes. If the 14 members out or abstain from the vote, as IANS against the government. demolished by Hindu zealots 20 Hindu trust. IANS/AFP

Congress in Karnataka Cold wave grips Kashmir Kerala floats company for opposes Cauvery water monorail projects

KOCHI: Kerala Mono Rail release to Tamil Nadu Corporation, a new company, has been floated to implement BELGAUM: The Congress’s district, though it is located just two separate monorail projects Karnataka unit yesterday 25 km from Mysore. - one in Thiruvananthapuram opposed release of Cauvery A tense situation at KRS was and another in Kozhikode, water to Tamil Nadu in spite of avoided Thursday as a farmers’ said Chief Minister Oommen the Supreme Court’s directive group dropped plan to lay siege Chandy yesterday. to the state to do so. to the reservoir following Chief “The detailed project report “It might be contempt of court Minister Jagadish Shettar’s assur- for the land acquisition has been but the government should not ance that his government would submitted by the government,” release Cauvery water to Tamil seek a review of the apex court’s said Chandy while inaugurating Nadu,” Karnataka Pradesh Wednesday’s directive. the Infrastructure Conference Congress Committee (KPCC) Former Congress minister and (IC) 2012 here. president G Parameshwara head of the ‘Cauvery Hitarakshana Rejecting all speculation about told reporters in this north Samiti’ (Committee to protect the Kochi Metro, Chandy said the Karnataka town, about 500km interests of Cauvery belt farmers Delhi Metro Rail Corporation will from Bangalore. in Karnataka) G. Made Gowda definitely take up the proposed Parameshwara and all other told reporters in Mandya that A labourer rides his tricycle during a cold spell in Srinagar yesterday. A cold wave further tightened its project and its former chief E. state legislators are here for the siege plan had been put off for grip in Jammu and Kashmir with most places in the state recording sub-zero temperatures. Sreedhaaran will be heading it. winter session of the legislature the time being. “Infrastructure possibilities that began on Wednesday. “If water is release, then we should be explored to the maxi- The Congress’s firm stand have no other option but to lay mum for all-round development against obeying the apex court siege to prevent it,” he said. Top scientist calls for higher funding in the state and today’s confer- directive came even as pro- The water issue figured in the ence is the step towards that. tests continued for the second assembly also for the second day Infrastructure development will day in Cauvery belt in southern with Congress demanding a com- BANGALORE: C N R Rao, nanotechnology event here. from ninth though our contri- be done keeping in mind the envi- Karnataka. mitment by the Bharatiya Janata chairman of the science advi- As a scientific advisor, Rao bution to global research work ronment aspects,” he added. Vehicular movement between Party government that it will not sory council to the prime minis- is also working with state gov- is still around three percent,” To make things smooth and to Bangalore and Mysore, 130km release the water. ter, was in discussions with the ernments across the country to Kasturirangan said at the fifth achieve speed in the public works apart, was disrupted for several The state government is central government to increase enhance research work in collab- edition of ‘Bangalore Nano’ event. department, its four-decade-old hours as farmers and Kannada likely to petition the Cauvery funding to enhance research oration with international insti- Noting that nanotechnology manual has been now revised. activists blocked the state high- Monitoring Committee, which output, Planning Commission tutions in new areas of science, had a crucial role in achieving sus- “The state government has way in Mandya district, about 80 is expected to meet in New member and space scientist especially nanotechnology, which tainable growth due to its appli- granted `46.92bn for upgradation km from Karnataka capital. Delhi Friday, to review the apex K Kasturirangan said here has become applicable in agricul- cations in every sphere, he said and rehabilitation of 1,204km of Mandya, a sugar and paddy court’s Wednesday’s directive yesterday. ture, environment, healthcare the nanotechnology vision was to selected roads in the state,” said belt, is the hotbed of agitation if that Karnataka should daily “Rao is currently in talks and medicine. help the country grow faster and PWD Minister V K Ebrahim Cauvery water is to be released to release 10,000 cusecs of water to with the government to increase “With the efforts of Rao, we increase the contribution of sci- Kunju. Tamil Nadu whenever Karnataka Tamil Nadu till Sunday. The apex funding to boost research output, have been able to enrich science ence and technology to the GDP is affected by drought, like this court had said Wednesday that which in turn will play a major role education and research. The plan (gross domestic product) by two year. The Krishnaraja Sagar the CMC should meet Thursday in driving innovation in science panel has recommended special percent, with one percent each Ajit Pawar to be (KRS) reservoir, from where the or Friday to decide on the quan- and technology,” Kasturirangan, funds for research in nanote- coming from state-run research water is released to the neigh- tum of water required by the two a former Indian Space Research chnology, in which India has institutes and the private sector. Maharashtra deputy bouring state, is in Mandya states. IANS Organisation chief, said at a recently climbed to sixth position IANS chief minister again

MUMBAI: Nationalist Denied return home, man jumps under Dubai metro train Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar will rejoin the Maharashtra cabinet as deputy DUBAI: An Indian man com- took two days to identify him,” police the man “was depressed their passports. “We are investi- countries have come under chief minister today, days after mitted suicide in Dubai by it reported. and unhappy because he wanted gating why the company delayed repeated criticism from human he got a clean chit in the alleged throwing himself under a train The 36-year-old had “used an to go back home but the sponsor, sending” the man back home, rights groups over their treat- irrigation scam in the state. after his employer refused emergency fire exit to access the for no clear reasons, was not let- Mazeina said. ment of millions of foreign work- Pawar will be sworn-in him the right to return home, track,” the paper quoted Dubai ting him go,” said Mazeina. The suicide is the first of its ers, mostly South Asians. 9.30am today by Governor K newspapers in the Gulf emirate deputy police chief General The Indian man’s work visa kind reported since the Dubai The watchdogs have particu- Sankaranarayanan, a top Raj reported yesterday. Khamis Al Mazeina as saying, had been cancelled after he Metro began operations in larly criticised the sponsorship Bhavan official said. A driverless Dubai Metro train adding he was thought to have lodged a complaint about his September 2009. Platforms in system, still in force in most Gulf Pawar, nephew of NCP chief struck the man on an elevated been under the influence of employer. Under the sponsor- metro stations are protected by states, by which workers must be Sharad Pawar, had quit in a huff track on Monday, the Gulf News alcohol. ship system for foreign workers glass doors that slide open only sponsored by their employer, and on September 25 after his name daily said. “His body was left A friend of the victim who had in the United Arab Emirates, when a train is there. have likened it to modern-day cropped up in the alleged scam. beyond recognition and police been in Dubai since 2010 told employers take possession of The UAE and other Gulf slavery. AFP IANS FRIDAY 7 DECEMBER 2012 BUSINESS www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 13

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Brent falls Italian SMEs scout for below $108 a barrel investments in Qatar LONDON: Brent crude oil fell below $108 a barrel yesterday after comments Italian Business Council of Qatar to change name by European Central bank President Mario Draghi BY MOHAMMAD SHOEB She added: “We are very selec- to open our headquarter here raised the prospect of fur- QE market capitalisation tive about the products that are to promote business and com- ther weakness in the euro DOHA: The Italian Business needed in the local market rather merce in Qatar as well as across zone and a bleaker outlook Council of Qatar (IBQC) is set than just having the delegation of the Middle East”, said Massimo for oil demand. to become the Italian Chamber entrepreneurs for nothing.” Manelli, Director General of “The Governing Council falls to QR456.8bn of Commerce of Qatar (ICCQ). It Also present in the meet- Confindustria Monza e Brianza continues to see downside was announced by the President ing were Mohammed Mahdi Al (Confederation of Industries, risk to the economic out- DOHA: Qatar Exchange’s main accounting for 34.45 percent of the of IBCQ, Palma Libotte, in an Ahbai, Board Member of Qatar Monza e Brianza). look for the euro area,” index dropped 40.24 points (0.48 total, followed by the industrial sec- interactive meeting of a visit- Chamber; Silvia Tosi, Deputy “We have a number of senior Draghi told a news confer- percent) last week when the tor (22.30 percent), the consumer ing Italian Business delegation Head of Mission at Italian representatives from some of the ence after an ECB policy bourse closed yesterday after- goods and services sector (19.37 per- and Qatari businessmen here Embassy; Pamela Mc Dowell Italian companies who are here meeting. Oil prices reacted noon at 8,360.30 points. The cent) and the real estate sector (8.45 yesterday. and Anna Silvia of IBCQ, among to establish business partner- to the statement swiftly, trading value last week was percent). Battling economic recession and others. ships with Qatari entrepreneurs. falling more than 50 cents QR605.5m, a decrease by 13.61 The banking and financial services plummeting demand at home as After the meeting and presen- Generally speaking, we in Italy do per barrel. Brent crude percent compared to QR700.9m sector led the number of transactions well as in most part of Europe, tation was over, Qatari business- not have mass production. We have was down $1.25 to $107.56 the previous week. traded last week with 30.08 percent Italian companies are now eying men interacted with one another companies with high range of prod- a barrel by 1430 GMT. US The trading volume decreased of the total number, followed by the Qatar and other GCC states to and expressed their interests to ucts and processes”, he added. crude lost $1.35 to $86.53 by 7.30 percent to reach 12,063,863 industrial sector (27.98 percent), the explore business opportunities invest in various fields. Highlighting the Italian way of a barrel. shares, as against 13,014,333 shares consumer goods and services sector aggressively. As the preparation Asked about the present vol- doing business, he said that the The market was already the previous week, while the (19.84 percent) and the telecoms sec- for the 2022 FIFA World Cup picks ume of bilateral trade between philosophy lies in the high qual- worried about the pros- number of transactions rose by 3.24 tor (8.15 percent). up momentum, Italian companies, Qatar and Italy, both Tosi as well ity products with superior design pects for oil demand. percent to reach 9,968 last week as For the day, Qatar Exchange especially, the small and medium as Libotte referred each others’ that are usually the outcome of The United States faces compared to 9,655 transactions the ended in the green adding 23.93 enterprises, are trying to tap busi- name and declined to comment. years of intensive research and year-end tax increases previous week. points (or 0.29 percent) to advance ness potential here. However, as per the available fig- development which speak for and spending cuts that The market capitalisation fell by to 8,360.30 points from 8,336.37 on “We have signed an agree- ures, the two sides had antici- themselves. threaten to push the 0.53 percent to reach QR456.8bn last Wednesday. ment with Qatar Businessmen’s pated the volume of trade to Founded in 2004 under the world’s largest economy week compared to QR459.2bn at the The volume of the shares traded Association (QBA) to promote increase to €2bn (QR10bn) in patronage of the Italian Embassy, back into recession and end of previous week. Of the 42 listed fell to 1,746,943 from 2,360,906 on long term relationships between 2011 from €1.55bn in 2010. IBCQ is said to have a dense net- dent demand from the companies, nine ended higher last Wednesday and the value of shares Italian and Qatari companies “We do not want to just sell work of contacts in Italy and world’s top oil consumer. week while 29 fell and four remained decreased to QR108,510,133.77 from to bring the best products. Our our products or do business. We Qatar, and is linked with all major The US economy is unchanged. QR125,717,865.13 on Wednesday. new office of ICCQ will be close want to strengthen our existing chambers and business associa- growing again after a long Industries Qatar led traded value Among the top gainers were to QBA headquarters”, Libotte, trade relationship for long term. tions in both the countries. slowdown, but economic last week, accounting for 26.74 per- Industries Qatar which was up 0.40 told the meeting. And this is why we have decided THE PENINSULA activity is still sluggish and cent of the total, followed by Qatar percent to QR152.10, Commercial unemployment is high. For Meat and Livestock Trading Bank of Qatar rose 0.69 percent to Across the Atlantic, (12.69 percent) and QNB (9.25 QR73, International Islamic gained data showing that euro- percent). 0.58 percent to QR52.30 and Qatar Car powered by solar panels zone shoppers cut back The industrial sector led traded Telecom was up by 0.98 percent to on spending in October by value last week accounting for 35.81 QR103.30. the biggest margin in six percent of the total, followed by the The banking and financial sector months also weighed on banking and financial services sec- index was up 5.45 points, the con- oil prices. Ahead of Opec’s tor (32.47 percent), the consumer sumer goods and services sector policy setting meeting goods and services sector (17.38 per- index gained 17.45 points, the indus- next week, analysts eye cent) and the telecoms sector (6.01 trial sector index rose 6.82 points the future development of percent). while the insurance sector added production quotas. The banking and financial services 1.84 points. REUTERS sector led trading volume last week, QNA

QATARI MARKET Air passengers to Bond Coupon Maturity Currency Mid Price Yield Moodys S&P Qatar Govt 5.15% 4/9/2014 USD 105.63 0.88 % Aa2 AA rise by 28.5pc Qatar Govt 3.125% 1/20/2017 USD 105.56 1.72 % Aa2 AA over next five Qatar Govt 6.55% 4/9/2019 USD 126.13 2.12 % Aa2 AA Qatar Govt 5.25% 1/20/2020 USD 119.88 2.22 % Aa2 AA years, says IATA Qatar Govt 4.5% 1/20/2022 USD 115.00 2.64 % Aa2 AA Qatar Govt 9.75% 6/15/2030 USD 181.00 3.52 % Aa2 AA GENEVA: Airline passenger Qatar Govt 6.4% 1/20/2040 USD 140.25 3.96 % Aa2 AA numbers are set to rise by over Qatar Govt 5.75% 1/20/2042 USD 131.00 3.95 % Aa2 AA a quarter in the coming years to Qatari Diar 3.5% 7/21/2015 USD 105.13 1.50 % Aa2 AA hit 3.6 billion in 2016, with China Qatari Diar 5% 7/21/2020 USD 117.38 2.48 % Aa2 AA accounting for nearly one in four Comqat 5% 11/18/2014 USD 106.25 1.70 % A1 A- new travellers, the International Comqat 3.375% 4/11/2017 USD 104.00 2.40 % A1 A- The CEO of the IT services company Atos, Thierry Breton (left), and French industrial group Bollore’s head Air Transport Association Vincent Bollore pose next to a ‘MyCar’ electric car in Bezons, north of Paris, yesterday after announcing the (IATA) announced yesterday. QIB 3.856% 10/7/2015 USD 104.63 2.16 % NR NR launching of My Car, the first Atos electric car fleet powered by solar panels. The Geneva-based organisation QNB 3.125% 11/16/2015 USD 103.63 1.85 % Aa3 A+ said that the 28.5-percent global QNB 3.375% 2/22/2017 USD 104.69 2.20 % Aa3 A+ increase over the next five years Doha Bank 3.5% 3/14/2017 USD 103.63 2.60 % A2 A- means that airlines will carry 831 million more people in 2016 Qtel 3.375% 10/14/2016 USD 104.63 2.12 % A2 A European stocks than in 2011. “Despite the current Qtel 7.875% 6/10/2019 USD 130.00 2.80 % A2 A Egypt bourse index economic uncertainty, expected Qtel 4.75% 2/16/2021 USD 112.25 3.05 % A2 A hold on to gains demand for connectivity remains Qtel 5% 10/19/2025 USD 112.13 3.80 % A2 A strong,” said Tony Tyler, director Rasgas 5.5% 9/30/2014 USD 108.25 0.88 % Aa3 A LONDON: European stock general of IATA, which said that markets held on to gains but tumbles by 4.6pc aviation supports 57 million jobs Rasgas 5.832% 9/30/2016 USD 110.13 2.99 % Aa3 A the euro turned sharply lower and $2.2 trillion (¤1.68 trillion) in Rasgas 5.298% 9/30/2020 USD 113.00 3.39 % Aa3 A yeterday after the European DUBAI: Egypt’s bourse tum- jumped 4.8 percent, up for a economic activity. SOVEREIGNS Central Bank said a decision bled yesterday after clashes third session after being listed Almost 500 million new pas- to leave its key rate unchanged between political parties killed on Monday. Bank Muscat rose 0.2 sengers are expected to travel on Bond PDA* Maturity Currency Mid Price Yield Moodys S&P was not unanimous. five, spooking regional inves- percent, Oman Investment and domestic routes and 331 million Abu Dhabi Govt 5.5% 4/8/2014 USD 106.63 0.48 % Aa2 AA In Britain, the Bank of England tors, while other Gulf markets Finance Co climbed 1.1 percent. will take international routes, Abu Dhabi Govt 6.75% 4/8/2019 USD 128.00 2.02 % Aa2 AA also froze its record-low interest were lackluster. Bank Sohar added 0.6 percent. IATA said in its Airline Industry Dubai Govt 6.7% 10/5/2015 USD 111.00 2.64 % NR NR rate in a widely expected move Worsening political turmoil “There is a strong allocation from Forecast 2012-2016. Dubai Govt 4.9% 5/2/2017 USD 107.00 3.18 % NR NR one day after the British govern- spooked Arab investors, who were local asset managers and foreign- And while the United States is ment extended austerity meas- net sellers on the bourse against ers are coming back after volumes to remain the largest air travel Dubai Govt 7.75% 10/5/2020 USD 124.88 4.01 % NR NR ures and slashed growth forecasts. Egyptian buyers, exchange data picked up,” said Adel Nasr, United market over the five-year period— Dubai Govt 6.45% 5/2/2022 USD 114.50 4.54 % NR NR At close in Europe, London’s showed. Non-Egyptians have pre- Securities brokerage manager. with 710 million domestic passen- Qatar Govt 4% 1/20/2015 USD 105.50 1.34 % Aa2 AA FTSE 100 index of leading com- viously been net buyers amid the Trading volumes surged on gers and 223 million international Bahrain Govt 6.273% 11/22/2018 USD 114.00 3.64 % NR BBB panies edged up by 0.16 percent to turmoil. “(The current level) rep- Muscat’s bourse yesterday to 71.6 travellers by 2016 -- its growth Bahrain Govt 5.5% 3/31/2020 USD 107.00 4.37 % NR BBB 5,901.42 points while in Frankfurt, resents a very good entry opportu- million shares, the highest one- rates “will be well below” the glo- the DAX 30 rallied 1.07 percent nity for medium-term players but day amount since June 2009, as bal average of 5.3-percent for inter- Egypt Govt 5.75% 4/29/2020 USD 104.25 5.05 % B2 B to its highest level since January not the retail,” said Safa Ghabbour, a government fund, Investment national travel and 5.2-percent for Morocco Govt 4.5% 10/5/2020 EUR 100.38 4.44 % NR BBB-

2008 at 7,534.54 points and in assistant fund manager at Misr Stabilization Fund, resumed domestic routes, IATA said. *Periodic Distribution Amount Paris the CAC 40 finished at a Capital Investments in Cairo. The activity to boost the market’s By contrast, the emerging IMPORTANT NOTE: year high, up 0.31 percent to benchmark fell 4.6 percent, taking momentum, Nasr said. economies of Asia-Pacific, Latin Published by HSBC Bank Middle East Limited, P O Box 57, Doha, Qatar which 3,601.65 points. losses to 11 percent since Mursi In Kuwait, the index ticked up America and the Middle East is licensed and regulated by Qatar Central Bank and Jersey Financial Services In foreign exchange deals, awarded himself extraordinary pow- 0.07 percent, snapping two ses- will see the strongest passenger Commission. Information quoted is from publicly available sources or proprietary the euro slumped to $1.2970 ers in a decree on November 22. sions of heavy losses. “The market growth, the report showed, with data and subject to change. HSBC accepts no liability for any loss or damage arising from $1.3064 in New York on Commercial International was very sluggish today with thin routes within or connected to out of the use of all or part of this material. This information is general and does not take into account individual circumstances, objectives or needs. The price of bonds Wednesday and gold prices were Bank and Orascom Construction trading on stocks like NBK and China accounting for 193 million can and does fluctuate. The secondary market for bonds may not provide significant stable at $1,694.25 an ounce on the Industries were the main drag, Zain,” said a Kuwait-based trader. of the 831 million new passengers liquidity or may trade based on prevailing market conditions. Past performance is not London Bullion Market losing 5.1 and 3.4 percent respec- Elsewhere, Dubai’s measure by 2016. a reliable indicator of future performance. You should consider these matters and US stocks also moved higher. tively. El Sewedy Electric dropped eased 0.07 percent in thin trade By 2016, IATA continued, the consult your financial advisor prior to making any investment decisions. In midday trade, the Dow Jones 6.6 percent. All except seven shares amid a lack of local catalysts. The Asia-Pacific region will represent Industrial Average added 0.13 fell on the main 30-stock index. market is still up 18.9 percent 33 percent of global passengers, up percent, the S&P 500 gained In Oman, the index gained 0.7 year-to-date. Abu Dhabi clipped from 29 percent in 2011 and ahead 0.26 percent, while the Nasdaq percent, rising to a three-week 0.1 percent off its benchmark but of North America and Europe, Composite rose 0.67 percent. high as financial stocks attracted is holding on to 11.3 percent year- forecast to represent 21 percent. AFP fresh buying. Al Izz Islamic Bank to-date gains. REUTERS AFP

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QE Indices Summary WORLD STOCK INDICES GOLD & SILVER EXCHANGE QE Index 8,360.30 23.93 QE Total Return Index 11,314.51 32.40 RATE QE All Share Index 2,012.2 5.55 INDEX Day’s Close Pt Chg % Chg Year High Year Low QE All Share Banks & Financial Services 1,971.63 5.45 GOLD Buying Selling QE All Share Industrials 2,585.59 6.82 All Ordinaries 4515.731 -12.308 -0.27 4602.5 4033.4 QR198.5823 US$ ...... QR 3.6305 QR 3.6500 QE All Share Transportation 1,344.98 3.11 Cac 40 Index/D 3596.14 5.64 0.16 3607.1 2922.26 QE All Share Real Estate 1,596.1 3.03 SILVER UK ...... QR 5.8336 QR 5.9157 QE All Share Insurance 1,934.93 1.84 Dj Indu Average 0 0 0 13661.87 11735.19 QR 3.8483 Euro ...... QR 4.7339 QR 4.8004 QE All Share Telecoms 1,055.85 9.10 CA$ ...... QR 3.6406 QR 3.7134 QE All Share Consumer Goods & 4,639.94 17.45 Egypt Cma Gn Idx 1026.29 32.57 3.28 999.95 312.38 Services Swiss Fr ...... QR 3.9072 QR 3.9620 Hang Seng Inde/D 22249.81 -21.1 -0.09 22274.04 18056.4 Yen ...... QR 0.0438 QR 0.0446 QE Market Summary Comparison Aus$ ...... QR 3.7883 QR 3.8625 Iseq Overall/D 3323.43 23.44 0.71 3382.77 2882.71 CRUDE OIL Today Previous day Ind Re ...... QR 0.0667 QR 0.0680 06-12-2012 05-11-2012 Karachi 100 In/D 16824.55 148.85 0.89 16699.54 10771.13 Pak Re ...... QR 0.0374 QR 0.0381 Index 8,360.30 8,336.37 BRENT Change 23.93 17.58 Nikkei 225 Index 9545.16 76.32 0.81 10255.15 8238.96 Peso ...... QR 0.0881 QR 0.0900 % 0.29 0.21 $ 109.05 SL Re ...... QR 0.0280 QR 0.0286 YTD% 4.77 5.04 S&P 500 Index/D 0 0 0 1474.51 1202.37 DUBAI Taka ...... QR 0.0445 QR 0.0454 Volume 1,746,943 2,360,906 Straits Times/D 3078.2 2.28 0.07 3110.86 2657.77 Nep Re ...... QR 0.0419 QR 0.0427 Value (QAR) 108,510,133.77 125,717,865.13 $ 106.08 SA Rand ...... QR 0.4126 QR 0.4223 Trades 1,738 1,978 Straits Times/D 2989.31 24.69 0.83 3035.78 2657.77 Up 25 | Down 07 | Unchanged 05

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INTERNATIONAL MARKETS A List of Shares from the world

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A C C-A/D 1417.65 -10.05 15312 Cipla-A/D 411.75 -2.55 116501 Hind Motors-B/D 10.09 -0.13 53866 Lakshmi Elec-B/D 213.8 12.55 1950 Punjab Chem.-B/D 57.2 -0.35 2212 Hsbc Holdings/D 643.8 -0.3 10874529 Aarti Drugs-T/D 208.45 -3.15 7577 City Union Bk-/D 57.2 1.15 131538 Hind Org Chem-/D 19.85 0.25 25357 Lakshmi Mach-B/D 2107.35 2.7 3719 Radico Khait-B/D 150.45 0.9 29669 Imperial Tobac/D 2502 -26 585085 Aban Offs-B/D 395.8 6.25 123490 Cmc Ltd-B/D 1142.5 11.65 4354 Hind.Petrol-A/D 287.95 1.15 264354 Lloyd Metal-B/D 16.5 0.05 4075 Rallis India-B/D 159.9 -1 46429 Kingfisher/D 270.8 -0.2 2663434 Ador Welding-B/D 138.7 1.15 1775 Colgate-A/D 1439.45 -9.35 11350 Hindalco-A/D 123 2.15 982850 Lloyd Steel-B/D 12.43 0.1 82806 Rallis India-B/D 159.9 -1 46429 Land Secs Grou/D 805.5 -2 540984 Aegis Logis-B/D 197.7 2.25 98494 Container Cor-/D 909.05 -4.3 1238 Hous Dev Fin-A/D 843.45 5.65 317815 Lloydsfin.-B/D 0.7 0 4121 Reliance Indus/D 458 4.85 247317 Legal & Genera/D 146.2 0 3503066 Ahmed.Forg-B/D 134 1.85 1801 Dai-Bichi Kar-/D 43.75 0.3 2865 I F C I-A/D 34.35 0.55 5787728 Lok.Hous&Con-B/D 15.47 0.1 15829 Ruchi Soya-B/D 68.25 -2.15 24430 Lloyds Bnk Grp/D 46.3694 0.07 38536900 Alembic-B/D 16.15 0.05 19301 Dcm Financia-B/D 1.52 0.07 9865 Idbi-A/D 109.6 0.5 430566 Lumax Ind-B/D 377.95 -5.05 3639 S Bk Bikaner-B/D 410.9 1.95 3499 Marks & Sp./D 396.6 4.7 1582979 Alkyl Amines-B/D 142.65 2.55 4919 Dhampur Sugar-/D 62.85 1.85 24429 Ifb Ind.Ltd.-B/D 110.8 -1.65 9932 Lupin-A/D 593.5 -1.75 388394 Saur.Cem-B/D 28 -0.1 6528 Next/D 3695.375 49 178365 Alok Indus-B/D 11.09 -0.05 2832845 Dr. Reddy-A/D 1847.5 15.5 5915 India Cement-B/D 90.7 2.1 193817 Lyka Labs-B/D 11.33 1.03 24872 Savita Oil-B/D 517.35 -0.5 1252 Pearson/D 1205 0 687226 Andhra Paper-B/D 300.55 0.9 19892 E I H-B/D 73.6 0.6 19370 India Glycol-B/D 183.65 -2.75 36799 Mafatlal Ind-T/D 138 3.4 2044 Sterling Tool-/D 94 1 1235 Prudential/D 905 6 1393635 Apollo Tyre-A/D 87.75 1.3 781985 E.I.D Parry-B/D 226.95 0.4 13038 Indian Hotel-A/D 65.7 0.35 91185 Mah.Seamless-B/D 300.25 2.3 2700 Thirumalai-B/D 115.25 0.2 5944 Rank Group/D 140.3 3 11098 Asahi I Glass-/D 57.75 0.65 5932 Eicher Motor-A/D 2780.15 8.8 50916 Indusind-A/D 426.1 5.75 146687 Maha Scooter-B/D 503.1 42 80606 Timexgroup-B/D 19.4 -0.15 66977 Rentokil Initi/D 93.5 0 741143 Ashok Leyland-/D 28.2 0.65 2173497 Electrosteel-B/D 24.75 0 299643 J.B.Chemical-B/D 85.45 -0.7 18922 Mangalam Cem-B/D 180 -3.4 28491 Tinplate-B/D 53.35 0.45 22950 Rolls Royce Pl/D 885 -28.5 6519755 Bajaj Hold-A/D 904.3 9.5 3369 Emco-B/D 30.35 0.4 104539 Jagson Phar-B/D 14.11 -0.18 6955 Maral Overs-B/D 13.06 0.05 3786 Ub Engineer-B/D 42.25 1.8 97206 Rsa Insrance G/D 121.1 -0.1 3020153 Ballarpur In-B/D 23.25 0.3 63201 Escorts Fin-B/D 4.19 -0.01 1454 Jbf Indu-B/D 130.15 -1.25 5608 Mastek-B/D 148.25 1.8 9603 Ucal Fuel-B/D 68.55 -0.2 2193 Sainsbury(J)/D 342.08 2.9 783861 Bata India-A/D 909.55 -8.25 16542 Escorts-B/D 66.85 0.2 461459 Jct Elect P -B/D 0.65 -0.02 6020 Max India L-A/D 249.95 1.5 357722 Ultramarine-B/D 48.8 -0.55 4344 Schroders/D 1620 -12 62104 Bayer Crop-A/D 1236.85 3.35 5390 Essar Oil-A/D 69.55 -1.05 405313 Jct Ltd-B/D 1.47 0.07 83269 Mrpl-A/D 61.85 0.25 71859 Unitech P -A/D 35.95 1.55 10590509 Severn Trent/D 1555 -17 275916 Beml Ltd-B/D 311.55 3.8 108119 Eveready Indu-/D 23.8 0.45 199014 Jenson&Nich.-B/D 3.69 -0.04 19352 Nahar Spg.-B/D 70.05 -0.5 33346 Univcable-B/D 45.7 -0.3 6076 Smith&Nephew/D 669.5 1 365860 Bhansali Eng-B/D 15.45 -0.2 4018 F D C-B/D 88.3 0.95 20077 Jik Indust-B/D 3.62 -0.28 19989 Nath Seeds-B/D 7.98 0.38 3979 Smiths Group/D 1115 -4 234488 Bharat Bijle-B/D 552.1 -13.05 2525 Federal Bank-A/D 481.3 -1.35 64401 Jktyre&Ind-B/D 122.9 2.65 123574 Nation Alum -A/D 48.45 -0.15 61469 LONDON Standrd Chart /D 1506 17.5 3072616 Bhartiya Int-T/D 173.6 3.85 5833 Ferro Alloys-B/D 6.99 0.01 35827 Jmc Projects-B/D 107.65 -0.45 2422 Navneet Pub.-B/D 61.8 -0.05 451106 Tate & Lyle/D 754.5 -3.5 595422 Bhel-A/D 241.05 3.4 386986 Finolex-B/D 63.35 -1.1 42302 Kabra Extr-B/D 35.8 -0.3 4246 Nepc India-B/D 2.53 0.06 7702 Tesco/D 337.6154 0.2 9039899 Bom.Burmah-B/D 130.35 1.2 50311 Gail-A/D 353.8 0.3 26458 Kajaria Cer-B/D 259.45 -0.6 10711 Neuland Lab-B/D 173.15 0.3 18207 3i Group/D 215.5 2 428679 Unilever/D 2399.3191 -8 439131 Bombay Dyeing-/D 132.75 1.25 231316 Gammon India-B/D 40.55 0.6 103586 Kalpat Power-B/D 88.05 2.1 55689 Nrb Bearings-B/D 37.95 0.5 13538 Assoc.Br.Foods/D 1478 13 323926 United Util Gr/D 690 1 788958 Cable Corp.-B/D 22.9 -0.5 8255 Gangotri Tex-B/D 2.71 -0.14 7888 Kalyani Stel-B/D 56.4 -0.9 62790 O N G C-A/D 268 0.75 126206 B Sky B/D 775 0 764246 Vodafone Group/D 161 1.65 32169114 Canfin Homes-T/D 154.65 7.35 52247 Garden P -B/D 59.5 0.3 4637 Kanoria Chem-B/D 37.4 -1 2954 Ocl India-B/D 153 0.1 2523 Barclays/D 250.2541 3.8 21844157 Whitbread/D 2405 25 204656 Castrol Ind-A/D 288.1 1.65 84690 Goodricke-B/D 165.95 -0.05 12795 Kg Denim-T/D 14.8 -0.1 40047 Oil Country-B/D 52.25 -0.75 3824 Bg Group/D 1074.5 -1 2382047 Century Enka-B/D 137.15 0.75 13013 Goodyear I -B/D 335.45 0.55 16081 Kilburnengg-B/D 20.9 -0.1 3181 Onward Tech-T/D 44.65 -0.3 1249 Bp/D 428.65 3.15 7369193 Century Text-A/D 437.9 16.55 516567 Hcl Infosys-B/D 37.85 -0.7 98053 Kin.Motor-B/D 9.8 0.1 3551 Orchid Chem-B/D 107.35 4.4 860096 Brit Am Tobacc/D 3254.5 -23.5 899430 Chambal Fert-B/D 70.7 0.75 699636 Him.Fut.Comm-B/D 10.59 -0.13 438666 Kinetic Eng-B/D 68.25 1.3 6382 Orient Hotel-B/D 21.55 0.05 3771 Bt Group/D 235 0.6 3582355 Chola Invest-B/D 248.2 6.35 6126 Himat Seide-B/D 40.85 0.45 69872 Klg Systel-B/D 20.2 0.95 14980 Orient.Carb.-B/D 134.75 0.4 5880 Centrica/D 331.8 -1 2795792 Chowgule St-B/D 17.25 0.05 3793 Hind Unilever-/D 534.35 2.25 109091 Kopran-B/D 23.5 0.75 43484 Oudh Sugar-B/D 27.95 0.15 2549 Gkn/D 225.735 0.8 1471076 FRIDAY 7 DECEMBER 2012 CLASSIFIEDS www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 17

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Thailand Scores Scores after the first round of the Asian Tour Thailand Golf Championship at the par-72 Amata Schwartzel leads in Thailand Spring Country Club yesterday. 65 Charl Schwartzel (RSA) 66 Thitiphun Chuayprakong (THA) Home favourite Chuayprakong one shot behind the South African 67 Daniel Chopra (SWE), Javi Colomo (ESP) CHONBURI, Thailand: Charl Ryder Cup winner Sergio 68 Bubba Watson (USA), Mo Joong- Schwartzel banished the injury Garcia returned to the clubhouse Charl Schwartzel Kyung (KOR), Park Hyun-Bin (KOR), woes that have marred his sea- with a three under 69, with way- of South Africa Masanori Kobayashi (JPN), Kiradech son to take the overnight lead at ward putting on the back nine hits his shot Aphibarnrat (THA) the Thailand Golf Championship derailing what looked set to be a during the 69 Wade Ormsby (AUS), Darren Beck yesterday, galvanising his bid to challenge for the overnight lead. first round of (AUS), Annop Tangkamolprasert better last year’s second place “Hopefully I can play a little Thailand Golf (THA), Serigo Garcia (ESP), Luke to Lee Westwood. bit better tomorrow and shoot Championship List (USA), Prom Meesawat (THA), The 2011 Masters champion hit a good score and get myself in a at Amata Thongchai Jaidee (THA), Thawon seven birdies in a flawless 65 in good position for the weekend,” Spring Country Wiratchant (THA), Jbe Kruger (RSA), steamy conditions at the Amata the Spaniard said. Club, Thailand, Juvic Pagunsan (PHP), Jyoti Randhawa Spring course as he appeared to It was a frustrating day for yesterday. RIGHT: (IND) be over the rib injury that has defending champion Westwood, Australian golfer Selected scores: seen his form dip alarmingly this who had said he was capable of Aaron Cox walks season. repeating a miraculous first round across a bridge to 70 Darren Clarke (NIR), Lee Westwood Leading the chasing pack 60 that spurred his 2011 victory, the fairway for the (ENG), Ryo Ishikawa (JPN) was home star Thitiphun but found his putting let him 17th hole during Chuayprakong, who said a new down to send him in at two under. coach working on the mental side A bogey at the last took the the first round of his game had fuelled his prom- sheen off a solid, if unspectacu- of the Australian Australian Scores Open Golf ising 66, while surprise packages lar, round from the world number Scores after the first round of the OneAsia co- Championship Daniel Chopra and Javi Colomo six, and he was clearly unhappy sanctioned Australian Open finished one behind at five under. with his effort as he trudged into at The Lakes in “I’m just playing injury-free... the clubhouse without speaking Sydney, Australia, 66 John Senden that’s allowing me to swing the to waiting reporters. yesterday. 68 Kim Felton, Justin Rose (ENG), Gareth club much better. My consistency As the sun dipped beneath the Paddison (NZL), Richard Green, is coming back and that’s the key palm tree-lined course there was Brendan Jones for me,” said the South African plenty of cheer for local fans, Schwartzel, who has not claimed with Thitiphun joined by veterans 69 Stephen Allan, Nick Flanagan, Marcus a title since his Augusta win. Thaworn Wiratchant -- who leads Senden takes early lead Fraser “When you are playing with the Asian Tour Order of Merit -- 70 Peter O’Malley, Stuart Appleby, Nick injury, you always try to protect and Thongchai Jaidee very much Cullen, Mahal Pearce (NZL), Marc the injury and the consequence is in the chase, at three under. SYDNEY: Australian John Zealand’s Gareth Paddison and o’clock. You won’t get much of a Leishman, Josh Geary (NZL), Paul a bad swing.” “It’s a home course for us,” Senden enjoyed calm morning Australians Brendan Jones, Kim better day,” he said. Spargo, Timothy Wood Masters champion Bubba said a delighted Thongchai conditions to fire a six-under- Felton and Richard Green -- who Rose also made a hot start, Watson led a clutch of players on after a thrilling back nine that par 66 for a two-shot lead over were all on four-under 68. picking up three birdies in the 71 Mathew Goggin, Nick O’Hern, Peter four under, defying the furnace- included four birdies, the pick of world number four Justin Rose “I am playing some of the best first four holes on the way to a Lonard, Jason Scrivener, Andrew like mid-morning temperatures them an audacious chip in at the after the opening round of the golf of my life. I need to believe front-nine 32. Kelly, Kieran Pratt, Greg Chalmers, and teasing the crowd with a thirteenth. Australian Open at The Lakes in that and keep going forward,” The world No.4 dropped his Kurt Barnes, Daniel Popovic, Matthew glimpse of his renowned bucca- “We have a lot of support here, yesterday. Senden said. only shot of the day when he Jones neering “Bubba Golf”, by holing so we’re all relaxed. It would be Senden, fresh from his fin- Teeing off early, Senden took fluffed a greenside flop shot on a birdie, eagle then birdie after great to see a Thai win.” est season on the US PGA Tour advantage of the perfect scor- the par-4 third. 72 Terry Pilkadaris, Aron Price, Adam the turn. In a star-studded field where he had five top-10 finishes, ing conditions to make the turn Using his broomstick putter Scott, Kyle Stanley (USA), Leigh “It was a solid round but I American world number 25 collected eight birdies in his at five-under. And despite two after experimenting with a McKechnie, Daniel Nisbet, Cameron made a few mistakes,” said the Hunter Mahan was still in con- round. bogeys in the middle of his round shorter blade in the lead-up, pre- Smith, Cameron Percy, Damon left-handed American, adding tention at one under, while The 41-year-old, an Australian he recovered to finish with two tournament favourite Adam Scott Welsford, Matthew Ballard, Andre the winner will have to “beat the Japanese sensation Ryo Ishikawa Open winner six years ago at birdies. squeezed out a par 72, while Greg Stolz, Daniel Fox, Jamie Arnold, James heat” as well as the high-class was one shot better off after going Royal Sydney, led the field from “We had perfect conditions Chalmers hit a one-under 71. McLean, Michael Hendry (NZL) field. round with Bubba Watson. AFP Rose and four others -- New this morning, teeing off at seven AFP Asian Tour could face further legal challenges: Lawyers SINGAPORE: The Asian Tour could ruling in favour of the four players, who “He has to show he tried to apply of $68,000 and is in danger of missing Singapore context now, that it does face further legal proceedings from didn’t seek damages, opens up possible and he was denied a release, we can’t out this year. Periera said, however, that recognise the restraint of trade applies disgruntled golfers in the wake of los- avenues for others to make a loss of pre-empt the answer from the TPC players would find it hard to win a claim to sport as well as it has been in other ing a restraint of trade case last week earnings claim. (Tournament Player’s Committee) or of that sort against the Tour. jurisdictions,” she said. brought by four players, lawyers said “Losses generally can be recover- the Asian Tour.” “Mental distress is quite difficult to “Sport is a business now and it is a yesterday. A Singapore high court able but of course it must be subject to Chinese golfer Liang Wenchong was claim and quite difficult to quantify,” the professional career for many athletes judge ruled the Asian Tour’s policy to rules remoteness and causation,” Brown one of those fined by the Asian Tour for lawyer said. and competitors,” the former chef de fine members $5,000, later increased Pereira, a Singapore-based lawyer with playing on OneAsia despite being denied “If they can show actual loss, actual mission for the Singapore team said. to $10,000, if they competed on the more than 20 years experience and his a release. His manager Jacky Peng said inconvenience, special damages that “Perhaps when you come to look OneAsia Tour was unfair and also said own firm Brown Pereira & Co, said. the player was concentrating on finish- they suffered because of this prohibi- at the business aspect of sport some- that they had been guilty of ‘sloppy “They have to show a direct link between ing the season and would talk to the tive ruling by Asian Tour then they can times maybe what are the real values administration’. their loss of income and the prohibitive Asian Tour to find out more informa- claim, but if they can’t show any of this and objectives of sport seem to go out Judith Prakash said the Asian Tour clauses on the Asian Tour. If they can tion at their next meeting. then it is just speculative. I think it is the window such as encouraging talent must pay back the fines to Australians show a link that they were denied play- Van der Valk said last month that rather remote.” Annabel Pennefather, a to develop on multiple competitions, Terry Pilkadaris and Matthew Griffin, ing in these tournaments because the playing under the added pressure of Singapore-based sports lawyer with 30 encouraging sportsmanship. Dutchman Guido van der Valk and prohibition of the Asian Tour clauses trying to win money in tournaments years experience and a member of the “So this is much clearer now for vari- Malaysian Anis Helmi Hassan and cover then they have a case. to cover the fines had brought added Olympic Council of Asia, said the ruling ous parties especially for those preparing all legal fees, which sources say amount “Secondly they have to show, like these stresses. was a good move for all. agreements. We have more commercial to around $500,000 ($410,200). four players, that they actually applied The Manila-based golfer only just “I welcome this decision as a sports leagues and also for players, who will be The Asian Tour have remained silent for a release and they were denied the retained his Asian Tour card last year administrator and a sports law practi- more aware of the rights and what they since, but legal experts have said the release. in the final event with season earnings tioner because I think, at least in the can do.” REUTERS AFC Champions Crawford sizzles 2013 AFC Champions League: League draw in Clippers’ big Group A Al Shabab (KSA) Al Jazira (UAE) win over Mavs Tractorsazi Tabriz (IRI) Qatar’s Lekhwiya in Group B LOS ANGELES: Jamal Eljaish (QAT) Group B Crawford once again sizzled off DOHA: Qatar Stars League Lekhwiya (QAT) the bench as the Los Angeles Qatar’s Al Gharafa (QSL) champions Lekhwiya Al Ettifaq (KSA) Clippers pounded the strug- Ibrahim Al Ghanem yesterday were drawn in Group Pakhtakor (UZB) gling Dallas Mavericks 112-90 (right) tries to get the ball B of the 2013 AFC Champions Play-off 1 (IRI/UAE) with a commanding display on League, the region’s showpiece with UAE’s Al Shabab Group C their home court yesterday. club event. Essa Shirook during their Foolad Sepahan (IRI) Crawford scored a game-high Lekhwiya - winners of the QSL AFC Champions League Al Gharafa (QAT) 20 points while twice All-Star title for the past two seasons - football match at the Al Al Ahli (KSA) forward Blake Griffin weighed in were drawn with Pakhtakhor Gharafa Stadium in this Play-off 2 (UAE/UZB) with 19 points and 13 rebounds to of Uzbekistan and Al Ettifaq of May 2, 2012 file photo. Group D help Los Angeles win their fourth Saudi Arabia. RIGHT: Qatar’s Lekhwiya Al Ain (UAE) successive game. The fourth spot in Group B is players celebrate after Esteghlal (IRI) With Caron Butler contrib- reserved for a UAE or an Iranian uting 16 points and point guard scoring against Saudi Al Rayyan (QAT) side to be decided later. Chris Paul adding 14 along with Arabia’s AlAhli during Al Hilal (KSA) Pakhatakor are the Uzbek 13 assists, six Clippers players their AFC Champions Group E national champions while Al reached double figures. League match in this FC Seoul (KOR) Ettifaq finished the Saudi national “It’s a lot of fun when you’re Brisbane Roar (AUS)/Buriram United (THA) championship in fourth spot last file photo. Al Gharafa, winning and everyone’s play- Vegalta Sendai (JPN) season. Lekhwiya, Eljaish and Al ing the right way and everyone’s Jiangsu Sainty (CHN) The draw was held in Kuala Rayyan will be Qatar’s getting an opportunity,” five-time Group F Lumpur. representatives for the All-Star Paul said. REUTERS Guangzhou Evergrande (CHN) Qatar’s Eljaish - the QSL run- 2013 AFC Champions Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors (KOR) ners-up - were drawn along side League. NBA Results Muangthong United (THA) Al Shabab of Saudi, Al Jazira of NY Knicks 100 Charlotte 98 Urawa Red Diamonds (JPN) the UAE and Tractorsazi Tabriz Indiana 99 Portland 92 of Iran in Group A. The fourth side is reserved for a Teams from Iran, Qatar, Saudi winners – inaugural champi- Group G Sanfrecce Hiroshima (JPN) Boston 104 Minnesota 94 Al Shabab are the Saudi UAE or Uzbbekistan club to be Arabia, the UAE, Uzbekistan will ons Al Ain, Japan’s Urawa Red Golden State 104 Detroit 97 national champions whereas Al decided later. battle for top spots in the West DIamonds and Korean sides Beijing Guoan (CHN) Chicago 95 Cleveland 85 Jazira are the President’s Cup The fourth Qatari club in the Zone while clubs from Australia, Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors and Pohang Steelers (KOR) LA Lakers 103 New Orleans 87 winners. Al Jazira finished the AFC Champions League is Al China, Japan, Korea, Thailand Pohang Steelers – have earned Bunyodkor (UZB) league in fourth place. Rayyan. and Uzbekistan are in the East direct entry to the group stage. Group H Atlanta 108 Denver 104 Qatar’s Al Gharafa - the former Al Rayyan will do battle against Zone. The top two teams in each Central Coast Mariners (AUS) San Antonio 110 Milwaukee 99 QSL champions - were slotted in Al Ain of the UAE, Estaghlal of While reigning champions group will advance to Round 16 Emperor’s Cup winner (JPN) Utah 87 Orlando 81 Group C with Foolad Sepahan of Iran and Al Hilal of Saudi Arabia Ulsan Hyundai of Korea Republic stage, which will be played over Guizhou Renhe (CHN) Sacramento 107 Toronto 100 Iran and Al Ahli of Saudi Arabia. in Group D. have not qualified, four former two legs. THE PENINSULA Suwon Bluewings (KOR) LA Clippers 112 Dallas 90 FRIDAY 7 DECEMBER 2012 SPORT www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 21 Hughes wins Test place Champions Australia to for Sri Lanka

SYDNEY: Ph i l Hu g he s w a s y e s- terday handed another chance to resurrect his Australian meet India in semi-finals career after being recalled as a replacement for Ricky Ponting in next week’s first Test against Pakistan upset Olympic winners Germany, to face Netherlands next Sri Lanka. Hughes, who has played for his country 17 times as an opener but MELBOURNE: Arch- The win came despite the not since against New Zealand rivals India and Pakistan Belgians controlling much of in December 2011, was preferred marched into the semi-finals the match, however they were ahead of Rob Quiney and Usman of the Champions Trophy while unable to convert their many Khawaja to fill the void left by the Australia’s hopes of a fifth opportunities. retired Ponting. straight title remain on target The Indians made them pay, Ponting, the second-highest after beating England 2-0 in scoring a goal against the run of Test run-scorer of all-time behind Melbourne yesterday. play through Nithin Thimmaiah India’s Sachin Tendulkar, played The Netherlands also pro- in the 13th minute. his final and record-equalling gressed to the final four after eas- Pakistan are one win away from 168th Test for Australia against ily disposing of New Zealand 2-0. their first Champions Trophy South Africa in Perth, which fin- India, chasing their first Trophy final since 1998 after upsetting ished on Monday. medal for 30 years, edged out the Germans. Hughes, 24, has satisfied selec- Belgium 1-0, while Pakistan upset Pakistan’s win was due largely tors that he has overcome tech- Olympic champions Germany 2-1. to Shakeel Abbasi, who dominated nical issues which made him While making the semi-final and scored both of his team’s vulnerable to the rising ball and is an achievement for India, they goals. which led to his axing in the past. now face the much tougher task Abbasi said he believed his “It is actually really special of playing Australia before a team could continue to do well in this time,” Hughes told reporters capacity home crowd. the tournament. ahead of the first Test in Hobart Pakistan will also be under- “In the last three matches I starting on December 14 dogs again when they take on the didn’t score and I am a mentor “The sacrifices that I have Dutch in tomorrow’s semi-finals. for my side so I realised I had to made in the last 12 months have India, a bronze medallist at score,” he said. TOP: Shakeel Abbasi of Pakistan (in green) dives for the ball ahead of Benedikt Fuerk of Germany during the first been quite big. I knew I had to do the 1982 event at Amstelveen, “If we have confidence and play quarter-final at the Men’s Hockey Champions Trophy in Melbourne, yesterday. BOTTOM LEFT: Mark Knowles them ... so to me, I can go in there are bidding to play in their first hard and have dedication, we have of Australia and England’s Simon Egerton (right) attempt to get the ball during their Men’s Hockey Champions with a fresh mind.” Trophy final. the potential to win against every Skipper Michael Clarke has Trophy match in Melbourne. Australia won 2-0. BOTTOM RIGHT: Manpreet Singh of India (right) is tackled by Tom Unlike their other wins at the team.” still to decide on his batting order Boon of Belgium (left) in their Men’s Hockey Champions Trophy match in Melbourne. India won the match 1-0. tournament, India’s win over Pakistan’s second and decisive against Sri Lanka, but the open- Belgium was hard fought, with goal was full of controversy. ing pair of David Warner and Ed Indian coach Michael Nobbs The goal was scored by Abbasi, Cowan are expected to remain praising his team’s defence. however Germany referred the leaving Hughes seen as coming “It’s an amazing feeling, they decision claiming it should not in at number three. have worked really hard. I didn’t have been awarded as the ball Australia - Michael Clarke think we played that well today initially came off the back of the (capt), Shane Watson, David but our defence was amazing,” stick of a Pakistani player before Warner, Ed Cowan, Phil Hughes, Nobbs said. making its way to Abbasi. Mike Hussey, Matthew Wade, “It’s something I haven’t seen The video proved inconclusive Peter Siddle, Mitchell Johnson, from an Indian defence in years, with the goal standing despite the Mitchell Starc, Ben Hilfenhaus, but I thought they played their German protests. Nathan Lyon. AFP hearts out.” Australia saw off the English threat with a first-half goal to Jamie Dwyer and a final goal to Warne clarifies Results and Chris Ciriello sealing the match. “We were hoping to work into Ashes return Fixtures the tournament and tonight was Quarter-finals probably our best game,” Dwyer comments said. Pakistan 2 (Abbasi 39, 50) “In saying that we haven’t let a Germany 1 (Fuerste 9) goal in in three games so defen- SYDNEY: Shane Warne has Netherlands 2 (Hertzberger 13; Bakker 45) sively we are doing well, it’s just done it again. New Zealand 0 about creating opportunities up One of the most successful the front.” slow bowlers of all time, Warne India 1 (Thimmaiah 13) Belgium 0 The Dutch were pleased to has consistently shown since his Australia 2 (Dwyer 16; Ciriello 53) England progress to the last four, yet coach retirement from international 0 Paul van Ass said he didn’t feel his we will see a lot of nice matches,” here for so I’m looking forward until a brilliant run into the cir- cricket in 2007 that he is also the Tomorrow’s semi-finals team played their best. he said. to that.” cle by Sander de Wijn for Billy master of a different type of spin. Pakistan vs Netherlands “It wasn’t the best game from “The test will come this week- After scoring first through Bakker to convert for a two-goal Two years ago, he had the us here. It wasn’t a fun game to end when we play against high Jeroen Hertzberger, Netherlands cushion and passage into the Australian media in his thrall India vs Australia watch, but maybe this weekend pressure. That is what we are struggled to find a way through semi-finals. AFP as he hinted at an interna- tional comeback in time to help Australia try and win back the Ashes from England. He said he could answer the Shehata call if Australia captain Michael Very Nice Name seals the deal at REC Clarke asked him to don his baggy green cap for back-to-back series sacked as Al against England in 2013. DOHA: Ve r y Ni c e Na m e y e s t e r - In third place was Al Madina At a news conference yester- day won the Sheikh Mohammed who was ridden Sylvain Ruis. day, he “clarified” his earlier com- bin Khalifa Al Thani Trophy by Very Nice Name is trained by Arabi coach ments without quite shutting the winning the feature race at Al Alban de Mieulle. Convertino door on a return. Rayyan Park. picked up the top prize of QR DOHA: Former Egypt boss “I’m not asking Michael Clarke. Ridden by jockey P Convertino, 285,000. Yesterday’s meeting Hassan Shehata, who led them My quotes were all about if you Very Nice Name crossed the win- consisted of seven races. to three African Nations Cup ask me could I do it, I have no ning post ahead of G Mikhalides- The next race meeting will take titles, has been sacked as Al doubt that I could,” Warne said. trained Gojeri who was ridden by place on December 12 and 13. Arabi coach, after only six “But it’s a big commitment. David Bouland. THE PENINSULA League games in charge, the There’s grade cricket, there’s Qatar Stars League (QSL) club state cricket, you have to go Thoroughbred Handicap announced. through that process and hope- Results QR 60,000 1600M; Surface: Turf The 63-year-old took charge of fully get selected. REUTERS Running Time: 1:35:76 former League champions Arabi H H Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al 1st QR3 4,200.00; 2nd QR 13,200.00 in October after leaving native Thani Trophy side Zamalek. 3rd QR 6,600.00; Horse, Trainer, Jockey; Qatargas to Arabi are yet to win a game in Elwazeer, Jassim Ghazali, Yanis Aouabed QR 500,000 2000M; Surface: Turf the QSL this season and are cur- hold Golf Open Running Time: 2:00:89 Baraari, Jassim Ghazali, Adrie De Vries rently languishing at the bottom 1st QR28,5000.00; 2nd QR11,0000.00; Marked Card, O. Al Dhafa, Arnaud of the table with just four points Very Nice Name ridden by jockey P Convertino in action duing the H 3rd QR5,5000.00 Thoroughbred Handicap from nine games. this weekend H Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani Trophy race meeting at Al Horse, Trainer, Jockey; Very Nice Name, QR 60,000 2000M; Surface: Turf Shehata took over the coach- Rayyan yesterday. DOHA: Alban de Mieulle P. Convertino Running Time: 2:02:67 ing reins from Frenchman Pierre Qatargas will be hold- BOTTOM: Gojeri, G. Mikhalides, David Bouland 1st QR34, 200.00; 2nd QR13, 200.00 Lechantre, but he failed to make ing its 14th annual Golf Open Convertino (left) poses for a picture with the Racing and Equestrian Al Madina, G. Mikhalides, Sylvain Ruis 3rd QR6, 600.00 Horse, Trainer, Jockey; any impact on the club. today and tomorrow at the Mefraas, I. Al Malki, Mark Lawson Club (REC) Chairman Sheikh Mohamed bin Faleh Al Thani after col- The club has only a limited Doha Golf Club. “L/B P/A Stake” Elkhart, A. Al Qathiri , Darren Williams lecting his trophy. player pool, after several experi- This annual event has always Connemara, Ahmed Kobeissi, S. Golam PICTURES BY: JUHAIM enced players walked out over the provided a high level of excit- QR 70,000 1600M; Surface: Turf “P/A Handicap” last few seasons. ing golf with golfers from the They yet again failed to get the Qatar National Team, Qatar 1st QR 39,900.00; 2nd QR 15,400.00; QR 50,000 1600M; Surface: Turf right kind of overseas players. Golf Association, employees of 3rd QR7,700.00 Running Time: 1:46:00 Shehata spoke about changing Qatargas, stakeholders, com- Horse, Trainer, Jockey; Shakeemah, A. 1st QR 28,500.00; 2nd QR 11,000.00 some players during the January panies based in Ras Laffan de Mieulle, David Bouland 3rd QR 5,500.00 Horse, Trainer, Jockey; transfer window. Industrial City, banks and embas- Faria, Alban de Mieulle, P. Convertino Al Mizan, G. Mikhalides, Sylvain Ruis The Arabi Sports Club sies taking part this year. Nasir Al Naif, Y. Bentaher, David Badel Qabas, Alban de Mieulle, P. Convertino President Hitmi bin Ali Al Hitmi Qatargas, which was estab- Ghazali, Y. Bentaher, David Badel had last week said that Shehata lished in 1984, will hold a prize- “Local T/B Stakes” Thoroughbred Maiden Plate was their man and the club would giving and BBQ dinner tomorrow get back to winning ways. 6pm at Doha Golf Club, in which QR 70,000 1400M; Surface: Turf QR 50,000 1400M; Surface: Turf Conditions: 2 & 3 year old only But the axe fell on him, report- the public are invited to. Running Time: 1:18:20 Running Time: 1:24:58; 1st QR 28,500.00; edly, for failing to accept the man- The winners of both the men’s 1st QR 39,900.00; 2nd QR 15,400.00; 2nd QR11,000.00; 3rd QR5,500.00 agement’s decision to choose a and ladies tournaments will be 3rd QR 7,700.00. Horse, Trainer, Jockey; Horse, Trainer, Jockey; couple of overseas players he had announced during the evening. Al Bidah, Hilal Kobeissi, S. Golam Amphora, I. Al Malki, Gary Carter wanted. Those wishing to attend, can Al Mansoor, Jassim Ghazali, Gerald Emperor Vespasian, Jassim Ghazali, Gerald Reserve team coach Abdulaziz contact Christopher Evans Avranche Avranche; Darat Al Ayam, G. Mikhalides, Benij will yet again be the care- on 4452 3713 or via email to Sharid, Jassim Ghazali, Yanis Aouabed Sylvain Ruis taker coach. [email protected]. THE PENINSULA THE PENINSULA FRIDAY 7 DECEMBER 2012 22 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com SPORT Olympics: Hiroshima beat Auckland 2012 Games increase FIFA Club World Cup: Goal-line technology makes debut in Japan English sport YOKOHAMA, JAPAN: scored, with the ball hitting the Sanfrecce Hiroshima beat part- back of the net in style. timers Auckland City 1-0 at the The Japanese champions dom- participation Club World Cup yesterday in a inated possession in the first Edenilson LONDON: landmark match at which goal- half, but several good saves from of Brazil’s This year’s Olympics line technology was available Auckland goalkeeper Tamati Corinthians and Paralympics in London has to the referee for the first time Williams -- including one from poses with led to record numbers of peo- ever. close range -- meant the two sides ple in England participating children upon The J-League winners proved went into the break locked at 0-0. in sport, according to a survey his arrival too strong for their New Zealand Hiroshima started the sec- conducted by Sports England opponents, who were representing ond half with intent, hitting the at Narita after this year’s London Games. Oceania at the intercontinental post from a 20-yard strike on International Some 15.5 million people aged tournament in Japan, to set up the 50-minute mark before hav- airport over 16 were playing sport every a quarter-final clash with seven- ing a header tipped wide shortly near Tokyo week, according to the survey time African champions Al Ahly afterwards. yesterday. conducted over 12 months to of Egypt. The New Zealanders, whose Corinthians October -- up 750,000 or 4.8 per- FIFA made football history by players included a lawyer and will play in cent on the same period in 2011. trialling the first of two goal-line a plumber, started to tire and the Club Since 2005, when the British systems to be used at the show- Hiroshima broke the deadlock in World Cup capital won the Games bid, 1.57 piece event, however the match dramatic fashion after 66 minutes tournament million more people are partici- in Yokohama passed without when midfielder Aoyama lashed in Japan as pating in sport at least once a GoalRef’s magnetic field technol- the ball into the net from around winners of week, a 10.3 percent increase. ogy being required to determine 30 yards. the Copa The sports funding and pro- a close call. The men in purple looked keen Libertadores. motion body said the largest rise Instead, a dramatic strike from to add to their tally but wasted was among women, suggesting Hiroshima’s Toshihiro Aoyama a number of opportunities, going that the feats of Britain’s female left the human eye in no doubt closest with a vicious strike that athletes such as heptathlon gold about whether a goal had been struck the bar with six minutes medal winner Jessica Ennis had of the match remaining, and the proved an inspiration. second goal proved elusive. Most women were involved in Champions Hiroshima, who won their cycling, netball, running, swim- maiden J-League title last month, Tough draw for Guangzhou ming and going to the gym. League Results on Sunday will play Al Ahly in Success in Olympic cycling, Toyota where FIFA are trialling KUALA LUMPUR: Marcello Steelers, the 2009 champions, in Guangzhou, who reached the where Britain continued their PARIS: Champions League the second goal-line system -- Lippi’s Guangzhou Evergrande Group G. quarter-finals on debut this year domination of track events from results on Wednesday: camera-based Hawk-Eye. were handed a tough AFC And Australia’s Central Coast and are attempting to become Beijing and also saw its first Group E Fans have called for years Champions League draw against Mariners will face China’s China’s first Asian team since Tour de France winner Bradley At London for football to embrace technol- two former winners yester- Guizhou Renhe, Suwon Bluewings Liaoning to won the former Asian Wiggins triumph in the time- Chelsea (ENG) 6 (Luiz 38-pen, Torres ogy aimed at eliminating human day, complicating their bid to of South Korea and the eventual Club Championship in 1990. trial, has spurred greater involve- 45+2, 56, Cahill 51, Mata 63, Oscar 71) error, citing its use in other sports end China’s long Asian trophy winners of Japan’s Emperor’s Cup, “Lippi was very disappointed ment among ordinary people. Nordsjaelland (DEN) 1 (John 46) including tennis and cricket. drought. in Group H. A-League champi- that we didn’t make it as far as Some 200,000 more people are In July, the International The Chinese champions, mar- ons Brisbane Roar, forced to go the semi-finals, but next year we now getting on their bikes once a At Donetsk, Ukraine Football Association Board shalled by their World Cup- through qualifying after Australia will prepare according to the AFC week than in October last year, Shakhtar Donetsk (UKR) 0 Juventus (ITA) 1 (IFAB) -- custodians of the winning Italian coach, landed in were reduced to just one auto- Champions League schedule and bringing the total number of peo- (Kucher 56-og) game’s laws -- decided to use goal- a difficult Group F with South matic spot, will play Thailand’s we will give the competition more ple cycling to nearly two million. Group F line technology at the Club World Korea’s Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors Buriram United on February 9 priority,” Guangzhou’s Zheng Zhi Cycling, athletics, tennis, judo, Cup, next year’s Confederations and Urawa Red Diamonds of for a place in Group E. said before the draw. swimming and tennis, in which At Munich Cup and the World Cup in Brazil Japan, winners in 2006 and 2007 South Korea’s K-League win- Play-offs are on February 9 and Britain won gold by the likes of Bayern Munich (GER) 4 (Gomez 21, Mueller 54, Shaqiri 66, Alaba 83) BATE Borisov (BLR) in 2014. respectively. ners FC Seoul, Vegalta Sendai of the home-and-away group stage US Open champion Andy Murray, 1 (Filipenko 89) FIFA gave licences to Britain- Newly crowned J-League win- Japan and Jiangsu Sainty, run- begins on February 26, before a were among sports which had based but Sony-owned Hawk-Eye ners Sanfrecce Hiroshima were ners-up to Lippi’s Guangzhou in knock-out round of 16 in May. seen a “significant increase” in At Lille, France and Germany’s GoalRef, following pitted against Beijing Guoan, the Chinese Super League, await The competition wraps up with participation, the Active People Lille 0 Valencia 1 (Jonas 36-pen) a testing process lasting around Uzbekistan’s Bunyodkor and the play-off winners. The harsh a two-legged final completed in Survey 2011/12 found. Group G two years. REUTERS South Korean side Pohang draw is a setback for ambitious November. REUTERS Participation in disabled sport was also up -- although at lower At Barcelona levels than among non-disabled Barcelona (ESP) 0 Benfica (POR) 0 Referee Djamel people -- after massive interest in At Glasgow Euro 2020 to take place Haimoudi (centre) the Paralympics that saw a record Celtic (SCO) 2 (Hooper 21, Commons talks with other 2.7 million tickets sold and ath- 82-pen) Spartak Moscow (RUS) 1 (Ari 39) referees at Club letes performing in front of near capacity crowds. Group H across Europe: UEFA World Cup match The London Games were At Braga, Portugal between Japan’s LAUSANNE: UEFA’s executive committee has given the green designed to “inspire a generation” Braga (POR) 1 (Mossoro 32) Galatasaray light to holding the European championships in 2020 across the Sanfrecce but the survey suggested that (TUR) 2 (Yilmaz 58, 78) continent, the ruling body’s secretary-general Gianni Infantino Hiroshima and work is still required to increase At Manchester said yesterday. New Zealand’s participation in sport among the Manchester United (ENG) 0 CFR Cluj (ROM) 1 Former French captain Michel Platini, who is president of UEFA, Auckland City 16-25 age bracket. REUTERS (Dos Santos 56) first mooted the idea of holding the tournament in a number of in Yokohama, cities earlier this year, as a way of avoiding high costs at a time of south of Tokyo dire financial constraints in many countries. yesterday. FIFA “UEFA Euro 2020 will be staged across the continent, in various is using a goal- major cities, following a decision taken today,” said Infantino, calling line technology the tournament in eight years’ time “A Euro for Europe”. system by the “The response has been extremely positive from all the national FIFA-selected associations, he added, apart from Turkey. provider GoalRef, Infantino said he was not in a position to say how many countries which was used and cities would be involved but if the project was ready in January, first time in an it would be rubber-stamped then or at the executive committee official match. meeting on March 23. Cities were likely to be chosen in early 2014 -- six years before the start of the tournament, he added. Turkey, which has put itself forward as a candidate for 2020 alongside Azerbaijan and Georgia and a three-way bid from the Cup is main target: Torres Republic of Ireland, Wales and Scotland, was the only country opposed to the project. TOKYO: Chelsea striker Fernando Torres insists the Club World Istanbul is also a candidate to host the Olympic Games in the Cup is one of the season’s primary targets for the struggling Blues, same year, although the International Olympic Committee (IOC) who became the first Champions League holders to crash out at the has said that having one country host two major events so close to group stage. The Union Flag and the rainbow each other is against its rules. After visiting Sunderland on Saturday, Chelsea will fly to Japan stripes of a world champion cyclist FIFA secretary-general Jerome Valcke, speaking in a personal where they will start as favourites to win the intercontinental tourna- are painted on the fingernails of capacity, said last week that he failed to grasp the concept of a con- ment in which they are featuring for the first time. Britain’s Laura Trott ahead of her tinent-wide tournament, saying it would destroy the competition. “I think it’s one of the main targets we should have this season,” said women’s track cycling ominium Barcelona’s Lionel Messi adjusts Platini said before the eve of this year’s Euro finals that the 60th Torres, who has struggled for goals since his dramatic £50m ($80m) 3km individual pursuit race at the his headphones during a news anniversary of the competition, which is held every four years, transfer from Liverpool nearly two years ago. “We have never been Velodrome during the London conference at Nou Camp Stadium could involve “12 or 13 cities across Europe” and that most of the there (Club World Cup) and it’s always a completely different atmos- Olympic Games in this August 7, in Barcelona yesterday. 53 UEFA federations were in favour. AFP phere in Asia, not just in the crowds, especially the weather conditions,” 2012, file photo. he added. REUTERS Tennis: Australia drop troubled Rugby Union: Wallaby Cooper, Turkish government refuses to Tomic from Davis Cup team ARU settle differences over deal pay for Formula One return SYDNEY: Australia will not consider Bernard Tomic for their SYDNEY: Quade Cooper and the Australian Rugby Union have ANKARA: Turkey will not release any funds for the return Davis Cup tie against Taiwan in February because of doubts about finally resolved their differences and the outspoken Wallaby play- of the Turkish Grand Prix to the Formula One schedule next his commitment, Tennis Australia said yesterday. maker is set to sign a new multi-year deal, news reports said year, the sports minister was quoted as saying yesterday. Tomic, 20, was dubbed “Tomic the Tank Engine” this season after yesterday. “There is nothing on the government’s agenda about the return appearing to give up towards the end of a string of matches as he The sidelined Wallaby fly-half is expected to appear at a news of Formula One to Turkey. This is an issue that entirely concerns tumbled from a career-high world number 27 to his current rank- conference in Brisbane today to announce an end to the re-signing the private sector,” Suat Kilic was quoted as saying by the Anatolia ing of 52. saga which has been rolling on for six months, Australian Associated news agency. “As a team, we just felt that part of the commitment that we make Press reported said. The Turkish Automobile Federation (Tosfed) announced that to athletes and athletes make to the sport is they always put 100 per Cooper struck a new three-year deal with the Queensland Reds the Turkish Grand Prix could return to the Formula One schedule cent commitment and effort in competing for their country,” direc- in June but only now is it set to be ratified, although the length of next year provided that organisers can reach agreement with the tor of tennis Craig Tiley told the Tennis Australia website (www. the contract remains clouded, AAP said. sport’s paymaster Bernie Ecclestone over money. tennis.com.au). The Reds have reportedly helped in the negotiation process that Ecclestone and the new manager of the circuit, businessman “It’s not one specific incident, just an aggregation of his approach was on the brink of collapse late last month after the ARU offered Vural Ak, reached agreement on all matters relating to the race, to the game ... a new incentive-based deal. according to the Tosfed statement. “We just felt that this decision should provide additional motiva- At the time, Cooper said he would not accept such a deal while his And it remained for the Turkish government to give the green tion every time he walks on the court to be a total professional in manager, Khoder Nasser, blamed the ARU for a “total communica- light to releasing the requisite funds -- which according to Ak his approach to not only his preparation but competing in the match tion breakdown”. amount to $13.5m. But Kilic said that the private sector must and post-match. And it would be no different if he was the number It was the 38-Test back’s criticism of the Wallabies’ “toxic” culture deal with the race. one player in Australia, or the number one player, or a junior.” and the state of the code which resulted in the ARU’s downgraded “If it wishes, the private sector can and will bring Formula One,” REUTERS offer after he failed to sign a more significant deal. REUTERS he said. AFP FRIDAY 7 DECEMBER 2012 SPORT www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 23

Qatar’s Khalid finishes third Willstrop eyes Doha glory in Sharjah

SHARJAH, UAE: Qatar PSA World Championship: The world No.1 ready for first-round clash Team’s Khalid Abdullah Al Kuwari qualified in fifth posi- DOHA: World No.1 and top- tion for the penultimate F-4S seed James Willstrop of England race of the season and finished - keen to end the year with a the race in third position in the flourish - will face compatriot Grand Prix of Sharjah on Khalid Chris Ryder in the opening Lagoon yesterday. round match of the $325,00 PSA England’s Matthew Palfreyman World Championship which qualified second behind arch series begins from today at the Khalifa rival Jesper Forss of Sweden and International Tennis & Squash managed to beat his rival and Complex. reduce the Swede’s championship Willstrop, who won the North lead to 10 points with one race American Open and finished remaining today afternoon. It was runner-up in seven other tour- Palfreyman’s sixth win from 11 naments this year, is bidding to starts; Forss has five wins. become only the third world jun- Meanwhile, Qatar Team’s Alex ior champion to add the senior Carella and Terry Rinker quali- title. fied in sixth and seventh positions The Yorkshireman has got a for today’s Grand Prix of Sharjah good draw for the Qatar cham- in a thrilling trio of qualifying pionship, as his major rivals all sessions. languish in the bottom half of the Carella has already clinched 64-man draw. the 2012 UIM F1 H20 World But, Willstrop doesn’t agree Championship, Pole Position and that he will have it easy in Doha. Fast Lap Slam Trophy titles “I do not thing there is any- and heads into the final race thing as a kind (easy) draw nowa- of the season keen to add the days. The PSA Tour is so strong; Teams’ title to Qatar’s list of all the players are so strong. All achievements. the players pose big threats eve- Fractions of a second separated rywhere. Every match I play is the leading drivers in a thrill- a challenge. I just (aim to) take World No.1 and top-seed James Willstrop of England during a practice session at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex yesterday. ing Q3 session in Sharjah and each (opponent) one by one.” Willstrop will face compatriot Chris Ryder in the opening round match of the $325,00 PSA World Championship which begins from today. CENTRE: Finland’s Sami Selio snatched Runner-up to Matthew, two Qatar’s Abdulla Al Tamimi during a practice session yesterday. Tamimi will clash with India’s Saurav Ghosal in his first-round match. RIGHT: Nick Matthew pole position with a fastest years back in Saudi Arabia, the of England. Matthew won the last two PSA World Championship titles in Holland and Saudi Arabia. PICTURES BY: SYED OMAR lap of 46.71sec. Sweden’s Jonas Englishman is determined to lay Andersson qualified second and his hands on one trophy which is former Qatar Team driver Jay missing from his collection. Jansher Khan to claim the trophy Egyptians. Former champions Price was third to set up a thrill- “I am focused on my first three times in a row. Ashour and Amr Shabana are ing finale to another successful match. Right now, I am not think- “It’s been my main focus the both in Matthew’s half of the year of F1 H20 racing. ing about Nick (Matthew), Greg whole year really,” said Matthew. draw. “This is a tough course and (Gregory), Ramy (Ashour) or “Obviously I have been chasing Ashour despatched Matthew the Qatar Team has never done Karim (Darwish) in such a long hard to be consistent enough to in the US Open semi-finals in well here,” admitted Khalid bin event involving six rounds. I just get back the world number one Philadelphia in straight games - Arhama Al Kuwari, head of for- look at my opponents (round by ranking, but if I had a straight and will be looking for a second mula racing at the Qatar Marine round) and I have to beat them choice between the two, I would world title after success in 2008. Sports Federation (QMSF), and I have to be ready for every choose this every day,” he added. But Shabana already boasts which runs under the presidency single one.” Matthew begins his title four title triumphs - in 2003, of Sheikh Hassan bin Jabor Al For the 29-year-old the big- defence against the Switzerland 2005, 2007 and 2009 - and will be Thani. gest hurdle will come from yet number one Nicolas Mueller, the celebrating his 13th successive “This has never been our course another Englishman Matthew highest-ranked Swiss player of appearance in the event since and it seems difficult for the DAC whom he displaced from the top all-time. 1998. Fifth seed Ashour faces boats. But our goal is to win all of the ranking summit. Matthew, “Winning the title three times compatriot Marwan El Shorbagy, four titles and I am confident that who topped the world rankings in a row would be career-defining the world junior champion, in the Alex and Terry can do what they throughout 2011 but saw Willstrop – but I also think it’s important first round whilst the illustrious have to do tomorrow and achieve succeed him for most of this year, not to get too far ahead of your- seventh-seeded Shabana takes on that target.” is in the running for a hat-trick of self. I have a tough first round a qualifier. Five of the 20 starters would PSA World Championship titles match with Nicky and that’s all With three runner-up finishes be eliminated from the first having won the last two editions I’m looking at for now,” said the over the past six years, Gaultier 20-minute qualifying session. in Holland and Saudi Arabia. man from Sheffield. will be hoping to add his name Phillipe Chiappe was the first If the 32-year-old wins in But, the two Englishmen will to the trophy for the first time. Andrew Wagih of Egypt writhes in pain after suffering an injury during his driver to break the 50-second Qatar, he will become the first face a challenge to the pre- Seeded three, the recent US Open match against Shaun Le Roux of South Africa in the qualifying rounds of barrier and move to the top of player since Pakistan’s legendary dicted all-English final from the runner-up begins his bid against the PSA World Championshp yesterday. Le Roux rallied to win 9-11, 8-11, the leader board, as Rinker and Egyptian Mohammed Abbas. 11-6, 11-6, 11-5 in an action packed tense match. Carella slotted into second and Egypt’s former World No.1 ninth places after five minutes. PSA World Championship Darwish is also seeded to reach Selio moved into the lead with 12 Qualifying rounds results the semi-finals. The No.4 seed Today’s fixtures minutes remaining and Rinker (1) James Willstrop (ENG) vs Chris Ryder (ENG) on Glass Court, 6.00pm Jaymie Haycocks (Eng) bt Campbell Grayson (Nzl) 8-11, 11-7, 12-10, 11-13, 11-5 (3-2) from Cairo is in the top half of and Carella held a safe third and Shaun Le Roux (Rsa) bt Andrew Wagih (Egy) 9-11, 8-11, 11-6, 11-6, 11-5 (3-2) the draw, with a qualifier as his Shawn Delierre (CAN) vs Adrian Waller (ENG) on Court 2, 6.00pm seventh. Rex Hedrick (Aus) bt Steve Finitsis (Aus) 12-10, 11-6, 11-6 (3-0) first test. Saurav Ghosal (IND) vs Abdulla Mohd Al Tamimi (QAT), on Glass Court, 2.00pm In the F-4S race, Forss set Robbie Temple (Eng) bt Admire Magwaza (Zim) 11-4, 11-7, 11-4 (3-0) Players from 21 countries will (14) Tom Richards (ENG) vs Karim Abdel Gawad (EGY), on Court 2, 2.00pm the pace in the free practice ses- Olivier Pett (Eng) bt Kim Are Killingberg (Nor) 11-7, 11-3, 11-0 (3-0) contest the 64-man main draw (15) Borja Golan (ESP) vs (Q) Kristian Frost (Den), on Glass court, 3.00pm sion with a lap of 37.09sec to beat Matthew Karwalski (Aus) bt Arthur Gaskin (Irl) 1-7, 11-6, 11-5 (3-0) and a further 11 nations were rep- Alan Clyne (SCO) vs (Q) Charles Sharpes (Eng), on Court 2, 3.00pm series rival Matthew Palfreyman Ivan Yuen (Mas) bt Raphael Kandra (Ger) 11-8, 11-8, 11-5 (3-0) resented in the qualifying compe- Mathieu Castagnet (FRA) vs (Q) Karim Ali Fathi (Egy), on Court 2, 4.00pm by 0.35sec. Qatar’s Khalid settled Joe Lee (Eng) bt Chris Gordon (USA) 6-11, 11-7, 12-10, 11-8 (3-0) tition which ended yesterday. (6) Peter Barker (ENG) vs Martin Knight (NZL) on Glass Court, 4.00pm into fifth position. It was a similar Kristian Frost (Den) bt Aqeel Rehman (Aut) 14-12, 13-11, 11-4 (3-1) This is the third time Qatar is (8) Mohamed El Shorbagy (EGY) vs Mohd Ali Anwar Reda (EGY), on Glass Court, 7.00pm situation in the qualifying session Peter Creed (Wal) bt Cesar Salazar (Mex) 11-5, 10-12, 12-10, 11-13, 8-11 (3-1) hosting the World Championship, Gregoire Marche (FRA) vs (Q) Mohamed Abouelghar (Egy), on Court 2, 7.00pm with Forss beating Palfreyman to Karim Ali Fathi (Egy) bt Leo Au (Hkg) bt 11-5, 10-12, 11-4, 11-8 (3-1) formerly known as the World Ong Beng Hee (MAS) v Mohd Nafiizwan Adnan (MAS), on Court 2, 1.00pm pole position and Khalid qualify- (16) Cameron Pilley (AUS) vs (Q) Ollie Pett (Eng), on Glass Court, 1.00pm Mohamed Abouelghar (Egy) bt Yann Perrin (Fra) 3-11, 5-11, 11-9, 11-3, 11-6 (3-2) Open. Qatar first hosted it in ing in fifth position for the 28-lap (11) Daryl Selby (ENG) vs Olli Tuominen (FIN) on Glass Court, 9.00pm Mark Krajcsak (Hun) bt Rasmus Nielsen (Den) 3-11, 14-12, 11-7, 11-7 (3-1) 1998 and then later in 2004. The race. Julian Illingworth (USA) vs (Q) Omar Abdel Meguid (Egy), on Court 2, 9.00pm Omar Abdel Meguid (Egy) bt Mazen Hesham (Egy) 11-2, 11-7, 11-8 (3-0) championship reaches its climax The Grand Prix of Sharjah Simon Rosner (GER) vs Siddharth Suchde (IND), on Court 2, 8.00pm Charles Sharpes (Eng) bt Kamran Khan (Mas) 11-4, 11-9, 11-8 (3-0) on December 14 with the winner starts at 4.00pm (3.00pm Doha picking up a cheque of $45,600. (Q) Mark Krajcsak (Hun) vs (4) Karim Darwish (Egy) on Court 2 at 8.00pm time). THE PENINSULA Abdullah Al Mezayen (Kuw) bt Julien Balbo (Fra) 11-8, 14-12, 11-8 (3-0) THE PENINSULA Venue: Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex 2012 Grand Prix Prince Albert II of Monaco and President of Gabon visit Aspire Academy of Sharjah Qualifying results 1 Sami Selio (FIN) Mad Croc F1 Team 46.71sec 2 Jonas Andersson (SWE) Team Sweden 46.89sec 3 Jay Price (USA) Skydive Dubai 47.25sec 4 Thani Al-Qamzi (UAE) Team Abu Dhabi 47.33sec 5 Phillipe Chiappe (FRA) CTIC China Team 47.49sec 6 Alex Carella (QAT) Qatar Team 47.64sec 7 Terry Rinker (QAT) Qatar Team 47.84sec 8 M Stromoy (NOR) Team Nautica 48.16sec 9 Francesco Cantando (ITA) Singha F1 Racing Team 48.17sec 10 Erik Stark (SWE) Team Sweden 48.29sec 2012 UIM F1 H20 Pole Position Championship final standings 1 Alex Carella (QAT) Qatar Team 87 pts 2 Sami Selio (FIN) Team Mad Croc F1 72 pts 3 Thani Al-Qamzi (UAE) Team Abu Dhabi 52 pts 4 Phillipe Chiappe (FRA) CTIC China Team 49 pts 5 Shaun Torrente (QAT) Qatar Team 42 pts 6 Ahmed Al-Hameli (UAE) Team Abu Dhabi 32 pts 7 Jonas Andersson (SWE) Team Sweden 24 pts 8 Yousef Al-Rabayan (KUW) F1 Atlantic Team 21 pts Prince Albert II (centre) of Monaco poses with Ivan Bravo (right), Director General of Aspire Academy, during his visit to the state-of-the art sports facility in Doha, yesterday. Dahlan Al 9 Jay Price (USA) Skydive Dubai 12 pts Hamad, International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) Vice-president and Qatar Association of Athletics Federation (QAAF) President, accompanied Prince Albert II and his 10 Francesco Cantando (ITA) Singha F1 delegation during their visit to the Aspire Academy. RIGHT: Bravo presenting a comemorative gift to the President of Gabon during his visit to Aspire Academy. Racing Team 10 pts 11 Terry Rinker (QAT) Qatar Team 7 pts Friday 7 December 2012 23 Muharram 1434 Volume 17 Number 5541 Sport Price: QR2

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CANBERRA: Scott Henry blasted an unbeaten 172 and England at Eden Gardens Glenn Maxwell cracked 91 as a Chairman’s XI gave the tour- ing Sri Lankans a tough initia- tion to their Australian tour in Third successive century for the English captain in the 4-match series Canberra yesterday. The invitational side amassed 390 for four off 90 overs to subject KOLKATA: Riding on a bril- by Sachin Tendulkar who reached bowlers but the English batsmen the Sri Lankans to a dispiriting liant ton by skipper Alastair the milestone at 28. defended firmly and punished the hot day in the field chasing the Cook, England put themselves He swept offie Ravichandran loose balls. All the Indian bowlers ball. In Sri Lanka’s only lead- in a commanding position on Ashwin for three in the 52nd including Ojha looked mediocre up match to next week’s first of the second day of the crucial over to reach the magical three- and failed to trouble or contain three Tests against Australia in third cricket Test match against figure mark and in the process the visitors. Hobart there was little joy for a India at the Eden Gardens here surpassed England greats Wally English pace spearhead James lame bowling attack. yesterday. Hammond, Geoffrey Boycott and Anderson in the first innings con- Alastair Cook With star spinner Rangana After restricting India for 316, Colin Cowdry to become the first sistently posed problems for the celebrates Herath, leading pace bowler England raced to 216/1 at stumps England batsman to score 23 Test Indian batsmen with his reverse Nuwan Kulasekara and vice- reaching only 100 runs behind the hosts. centuries. swing but the home team’s fast captain Angelo Mathews rested, his century Cook (136 not out) and India’s only success came in the bowlers Zaheer Khan and Ishant Sri Lanka’s bowlers were pasted Jonathan Trott (21 not out) were 53rd over when trying to sweep Sharma failed to impress. against India by the home batsmen. at the crease. Prgayan Ojha, Compton, who In what seems to be a rerun on the second Henry was prominent, reaching The England captain continued scored his maiden Test fifty, was of the Mumbai Test where India day of the his 100 off 154 balls with a mix of his dominance over the Indian adjudged leg before. were handed a humiliating defeat, third Test at cover drives, straight drives and bowlers and posted his third There was also some excite- England, who began their innings Eden Gardens, two hook shots for six into the century of the series and part- ment after umpire Rod Tucker cautiously, gradually consolidated Kolkata, stands. Henry, 23, who scored a nered a stoutly defending Nick initially shook his head in the their position grinding runs as the yesterday. It pair of half-centuries for New Compton (57) to take England in negative before raising his fin- host bowlers looked nowhere near was Cook’s South Wales in a Sheffield Shield a resounding position. ger. Cook and Compton stitched threatening. 23rd Test game against Victoria a fortnight Cook’s magical innings saw him together a first wicket partner- With the pitch playing true, the century - the ago, treated the visiting attack reaching several batting mile- ship of 165 in 53 overs. Indian attack struggled to make most for with contempt. stones. On 88, the 27-year-old Trott then joined Cook in the inroads. The only chance that England. He offered only one chance -- southpaw became the youngest middle and the duo took England came India’s way was in the 20th a difficult one on the boundary ever batsman to reach 7,000 Test past 200. over but Cheteswar Pujara at first that slipped through the fielder’s runs. Indian captain Mahendra slip could not hold on to the ball fingers and tumbled over the rope The previous record was held Singh Dhoni kept juggling his edged by Cook off Khan. for one of his 22 fours. Cook, who has so far amassed Maxwell came in after tea and over 400 runs in the series, was threatened to score 100 in a ses- Scoreboard then at 17 with the England score sion -- but fell nine runs short India (I innings) Fall of wickets: 1-47, 2-88, 3-117, 4-136, being just 27. after a quick knock. REUTERS Gautam Gambhir c Trott b Panesar ...... 60 5-215, 6-230, 7-268, 8-292, 9-296, 10-316. While the rest of the bowl- ers failed to put any impression, Virender Sehwag (run out-Finn/Prior) ...... 23 Bowling: James Anderson 28-7-89-3; Steve Most Test hundreds by English batsmen Dhoni held back Ojha, by far the Cheteshwar Pujara b Panesar ...... 16 Finn 21-2-73-1; Monty Panesar 40-13-90-4; Player Span Mat Inns NO Runs HS Ave 100/50 0 best Indian bowler in the series, AN Cook 2006-2012 86* 151 11 7048 294 50.34 23/29 5 Sachin Tendulkar c Prior b Anderson ...... 76 Graeme Swann 16-3-46-1. till the 26th over. WR Hammond 1927-1947 85 140 16 7249 336* 58.45 22/24 4 Virat Kohli c Swann b Anderson...... 6 England (I innings) Ojha has taken 14 wickets in KP Pietersen 2005-2012 91* 154 8 7281 227 49.86 22/27 8 Yuvraj Singh c Cook b Swann ...... 32 Alastair Cook (batting) ...... 136 the last two tests of the series. MC Cowdrey 1954-1975 114 188 15 7624 182 44.06 22/38 9 Mahendra Singh Dhoni c Cook b Finn ...... 52 Nick Compton lbw Ojha ...... 57 Cook and Compton attacked Ravichandran Ashwin b Anderson ...... 21 Jonathan Trott (batting) ...... 21 the Indian spinners, with both G Boycott 1964-1982 108 193 23 8114 246* 47.72 22/42 10 Zaheer Khan lbw Panesar ...... 6 Extras (NB 2) ...... 2 hitting a six each, not allowing AJ Strauss 2004-2012 100 178 6 7037 177 40.91 21/27 15 KF Barrington 1955-1968 82 131 15 6806 256 58.67 20/35 5 Ishant Sharma b Panesar ...... 0 Total (for 1 wkt) ...... 216 them to settle down. GA Gooch 1975-1995 118 215 6 8900 333 42.58 20/46 13 Pragyan Ojha (not out) ...... 0 Bowling: Zaheer Khan 16-4-48-0; Ishant The pair brought England’s 100 L Hutton 1937-1955 79 138 15 6971 364 56.67 19/33 5 Extras (B-5, LB-13, W-5, NB-1) ...... 24 Sharma 15-6-35-0; Ravichandran Ashwin 23- in the 36th over with Cook scor- MP Vaughan 1999-2008 82 147 9 5719 197 41.44 18/18 9 Total (all out) ...... 316 4-68-0; Pragyan Ojha 19-4-65-1. ing the lion’s share of the runs. IANS DI Gower 1978-1992 117 204 18 8231 215 44.25 18/39 7 A night to forget for defending champions Chelsea

LONDON: Less than seven months after entertaining clash that featured three penal- 81st-minute penalty after Spartak’s Ari had celebrating a first Champions League tri- ties, all awarded for handball and two of which cancelled out Gary Hooper’s opener. umph to satisfy owner Roman Abramovich’s were saved, in six first-half minutes. Benfica, who began the night level on points thirst for continental dominance, Chelsea David Luiz, Gary Cahill, Juan Mata and with Celtic, could not find the breakthrough became European chumps on Wednesday Oscar also netted to leave Benitez optimistic they needed in a 0-0 draw away against below- Spain’s despite a rip-roaring but irrelevant finale. that brighter days lie ahead. strength Barcelona, who will be more worried national A 6-1 rout of Nordsjaelland at Stamford “It was important to win but also the way about Messi’s injury. Messi, a second-half sub- football team Bridge handed beleaguered interim manager we won and the way we played. We saw char- stitute, collapsed to the ground clutching the coach Vicente Rafael Benitez some respite but it came with acter, attitude, commitment and intensity so back of the knee after colliding with Benfica Del Bosque the unwanted distinction of becoming the first I’m pleased for them, for the fans, and for me,” goalkeeper Artur and looked to be in severe (right) and Champions League holders to exit at the group he told reporters. discomfort as he was taken from the pitch. stage. “For me tonight was the confirmation of Barca said on their Twitter feed he had suf- Real Madrid’s Chelsea’s victory, their first since the everything I was watching in the training ses- fered bruising on the outside of the knee and Portuguese Spaniard replaced the sacked Roberto Di sions. The main thing with Fernando Torres is would undergo further tests to determine the forward Matteo a fortnight ago, mattered little with that if we create chances, he will score goals.” extent of the damage. Cristiano Juventus reaching the last 16 thanks to a 1-0 Juventus ended Shakhtar’s unbeaten home Second-half goals from Burak Yilmaz and Ronaldo win in Ukraine over Shakhtar Donetsk. run stretching to 16 games in all competi- Aydin Yilmaz helped Galatasaray come from stand side by A second-half own goal was enough for the tions with Olexandr Kucher, trying to stop behind to win 2-1 at Braga and go through as side during Italians to secure top spot in Group E and Sebastian Giovinco meeting a cross from Group H runners-up behind Premier League the 2011 progress alongside Shakhtar. Stephan Lichtsteiner, putting through his own leaders Manchester United. Spanish Chelsea, who needed to win and hope net for the only goal on 56 minutes. The Turkish side denied Romania’s CFR National Juventus lost, head into the Europa League Celtic struck a blow for Scottish football by Cluj, whose consolation for an upset 1-0 vic- Sports with the West London aristocrats unlikely to reaching the last 16 for the first time since the tory over former champions United at Old Awards be celebrating football that Europe’s second- 2007-08 season thanks to a 2-1 home victory Trafford, was a Europa League place. ceremony tier competition will bring in the new year. over Spartak Moscow which secured runners- Brazilian Luis Alberto’s fine 55th-minute at El Pardo Galatasaray and Celtic claimed the other up spot behind Barcelona in Group G. strike won it for Cluj against a United side Palace two knockout stage places decided in the final The final whistle ignited raucous celebra- featuring wholesale changes. outside round of group matches and there were injury tions in the east end of Glasgow and manager Last season’s beaten finalists Bayern Madrid on concerns for Barcelona after Argentine World Neil Lennon described reaching the knockout Munich finished top of Group F after a 4-1 Player of the Year Lionel Messi suffered a stages as a “monumental achievement”. rout of BATE Borisov, ending level on points Wednesday bruised knee. “This campaign has been a great learning with Valencia but with a better head-to-head night. Chelsea finally found their stride following process and these young lads have grown as its record against the Spaniards who beat Lille two draws and a defeat under Benitez, but the gone on. This is the premier event, the tough- 1-0 in France. Swiss international Xherdan Spaniard was still subjected to occasional jeers est of the toughest. No-one gave us a prayer Shaqiri scored one and set up another for by fans still unhappy at popular Di Matteo’s going into this group,” Lennon, whose side beat Bayern, who exacted revenge for a shock exit. Barca at home last month, told Sky Sports. defeat in the reverse fixture in Belarus. Fernando Torres scored twice in an Kris Commons won it for Celtic with an REUTERS