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Protracted shutdown Palestine, Syria dominate Arab ministers’ meeting Beirut summit, but their absence, which has spurred media commentary, he concerns of the people does not diminish the impor- of Palestine, Syria, Iraq We’re waiting for tance of the topics addressed by Tand Yemen were the main states that requested the summit — and many summits topic of the opening session of a amendments to the are not attended by presidents.” meeting of Arab ministers held initiative. The summit’s media spokes- in preparation for the Arab de- man Rafic Chlala told Arab RAFIC CHLALA velopment summit on Sunday News: “The presidents who de- in Beirut, Arab News reported Somalia and Mauritania. cided not to attend the summit last night. However, the Arab League’s have sent their delegates, which The meeting in the Lebanese Assistant Secretary-General means the summit hasn’t failed, capital’s Phoenicia Hotel saw un- Hossam Zaki called for “sepa- as some are trying to portray it.” precedented security measures rating between the attendance He said Lebanese President covering a large area, including and the summit itself, and the Michel Aoun will propose at the the summit’s venues and the importance of its topics and the summit “a funding project for the Long lines are seen at a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) security checkpoint at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta accommodation of guests and resolutions it will produce.” reconstruction of all Arab coun- International Airport amid the partial federal government shutdown, in Atlanta, Georgia, yesterday. Nearly 90 per journalists. During a media briefing, tries devastated by war.” cent of Americans who oppose an expansion of the border wall say Congress should not pass a bill including Mr Trump’s Only three presidents have so Zaki said: “The attendance of Chlala added: “We’re waiting request for wall funding if it is the only way to end the shutdown. Of those who back the wall, nearly three-quarters find far confirmed their attendance at Arab leaders will undoubtedly for states that requested amend- it equally unacceptable for a deal to exclude wall funding. the summit — those of Lebanon, increase the importance of the ments to the initiative.”

Trump giving ‘new life’ to Daesh Washington

resident Donald Trump’s Pdecision to pull US troops from Syria was made with- Second summit out deliberation, left allies “bewildered” and has reju- venated Daesh, the official Trump to meet Kim for a second summit by Feb end, says White House formerly in charge of fight- ing the militants said Friday. Speculation is mounting that multiple trips to Beijing to meet Brett McGurk w warned a Speculation is it could be held in Vietnam. President Xi. US withdrawal would shore • Kim Yong-chol’s visit to Wash- The summit was historic for up President Bashar Assad mounting that it could ington is the first sign of move- the fact that it happened at and lessen America’s lev- be held in Vietnam. ment in nuclear diplomacy with all - but on paper, all it really erage with Russia and Iran. North Korea for months, BBC achieved was a vaguely-phrased President Trump state department correspondent agreement in which both coun- said• he was looking Barbara Plett Usher reported. tries agreed to work towards It is not clear what the re - denuclearisation. forward to the talks. ported letter from Kim Jong-un It was never really made clear contained. But it was expected what denuclearisation would New York to lay the groundwork for anoth- entail - the agreement did not DON’T MISS IT er summit, our correspondent include any timeline, details or adds. mechanisms to verify this pro- S President Donald President Trump said he was cess. Muharraq Bridge Trump is to meet North looking forward to the talks. If there is a second summit, UKorean leader Kim Jong- His press secretary Sarah many will be expecting some- 03 Project ‘on track’ un for a second summit by the Sanders said after the White thing more concrete to come out end of February, the White House meeting that progress of it. Both North Korea and the World-renowned House says. in the talks on denuclearisation US are unlikely to get away with light artist to The announcement came af- continued, but added: “The calling another vague agreement 04 ter Mr Trump met top North United States is going to con- a success. enchant fans Korean negotiator Kim Yong- tinue to keep pressure and sanc- Trump with Kim at the Singapore Summit. North Korea hasn’t conducted chol at the White House. tions on North Korea.” a missile test since the summit. Ex-flight attendant He had been expected to de- Nuclear negotiations between neighbouring South Korea, and It’s also dismantled a nuclear jailed for growing liver a letter from Kim Jong-un Washington and Pyongyang both countries have destroyed testing site and a key missile 05 to Mr Trump. have stalled, no detailed ac - The United States is guard posts along the heavily engine facility. marijuana at home Little progress has been made count of North Korea’s nuclear guarded demilitarised zone - It did however test out a new on denuclearisation since their facilities has been provided and going to continue to and paid trips to each other’s “high-tech” tactical weapon last historic summit in Singapore sanctions are still firmly in place. keep pressure and countries. November - its first official re- last June. Mr Kim however, has been sanctions on North Ties between North Korea port of a weapons test in a year. No venue has been announced busy boosting his global image. Korea. and China also appear to have This however, was not taken to for the new summit. He’s improved relations with SARAH SANDERS improved, with Mr Kim making represent a huge threat. SATURDAY, JANUARY 19, 2019 02 Morocco ties lauded Minister receives writer Shura delegation meets Morocco’s House of Councillors’ president Rabat

he Shura Council’s del- egation, led by the Sec- Tond Deputy Chairperson, Hala Ramzi Fayez, met here yes- terday the President of Moroc- co’s House of Councillors and Chairman of the Association of Senates, Shura and Equivalent Councils in Africa and the Arab Education Minister Dr Majid Al Nuaimi received Chancellor Ahmed Jaber World (ASSECAA), Abdelhakim Al Dosary, who presented a copy of his book “Penal Protection for state Benchamach. archives and data”. Dr Al Nuaimi commended the author’s efforts, stressing the importance of the book which focuses on the law on protecting state The meeting was held on the archives and data. sidelines of the International Seminar on the Experiences of National Reconciliation, organ- ised here by ASSECAA. BTI to organise 12th Morocco’s House of Council- lors’ president expressed deep Mr Benchamach receives the Shura Council delegation. pride in the steady progress of Career Expo in March the brotherly Bahraini-Moroc- Manama can relations of co-operation national parliamentary gath- the Arab world. efforts exerted by Morocco’s tion with the labour market’s and coordination in various erings. Hala Ramzi Fayez conveyed House of Councillors to organ- reparations are in full public and private sectors’ fields, especially the legislative He lauded the effective role greetings from the Shura Coun- ise key international conferenc- swing at the Bahrain institutions, and to meet the one. played by the Shura Council cil Chairman, Ali bin Saleh Al es and seminars that tackle vital PTraining Institute (BTI) needs of the various sectors of He stressed the role of the and its delegations to ASSECAA Saleh, to the Moroccan House issues, expressing the Shura to hold the 12th Career Expo, the local labour market. Shura Council in Bahrain and meetings, praising their keen- of Councillors’ president, and Council’s support for the reso- with the participation of pub- It also provides a platform the House of Councillors in Mo- ness to participate effectively his wishes of further progress lutions and recommendations lic and private sector compa- for jobseekers and secondary rocco in unifying efforts and in such gatherings and support and prosperity to Morocco, un- issued by ASSECAA and aimed nies and institutions. school students to get an idea stances towards various issues efforts to enhance sustainable der its leadership. at achieving the top interests of The annual expo is a plat- about training and work op- of common interest at inter- development across Africa and She hailed the tremendous countries and peoples. form to strengthen coopera- portunities at companies.

Annual Day celebrations

The CBSE Section of Al Noor International School celebrated its Annual Day on 16th and 17th of January 2019 for the Primary and Secondary Sections. Renu Yadav, the Second Secretary of the Embassy of India, was the Chief Guest for the day. The School Chairman Ali Hasan, School Director Dr Muhammad Mashood, Principal Mr Amin Mohammad Hulaiwah, Head Teachers of all sections, officials from the Ministry of Education, officials from the Indian Embassy and parents were present on the occasion. A wide variety of colourful programmes were staged showcasing the unique talents of the students of all age groups which included one act plays and theme dances.

Kuwait’s contribution to WHO programmes hailed Geneva tive to the UN Ambassador Jamal Al Ghunaim on Wednesday. he World Health Organi- He hoped that his upcoming sation (WHO) hailed Ku- visit to Kuwait will create fur- Twait’s contribution to the ther cooperation between the two organisation’s programmes in sides in aiding people in need. countries affected by conflicts The ambassador said that and crises. Kuwait continuously supports The Kuwaiti contribution WHO in providing health care plays a big role in the execution of to Syrians especially refugees in WHO’s projects and programmes neighbouring countries in such in Yemen, Syria and other coun- extremely cold weather. tries in need, WHO’s Direc- The meeting discussed pro- tor-General Tedros Ghebreye- viding medicine and medical sus told Kuwait News Agency equipment, as well as vaccinat- (KUNA) after his meeting with ing children as part of Kuwait’s Kuwait’s permanent representa- contribution, he noted. SATURDAY, JANUARY 19, 2019 03 Muharraq Bridge Project ‘on track’ The fourth bridge will address the traffic problems north of Muharraq TDT | Manama Tamer Taifoor

he work on Muharraq Bridge, which will con- Tnect Busaiteen with north of Manama, is on right track, said Works, Municipali- ties Affairs and Urban Planning Minister Essam Khalaf. “The cost of this strategic project is BD94 million and it is being financed by the Sau - di Development Fund and in- cludes dams, four-lane bridge and roads.” The work contract has been awarded to Boskalis Westmin- ster Al Rushaid Company Lim- ited and Boskalis Westminster Contracting Limited. The minister pointed out that The project includes four-lane bridge and roads. A graphically created image of the bridge. the bridge will connect the eco- nomic, tourist and development Ring Road in Smahij / Diyar Al in addressing the traffic prob- facilities on Muharraq Island in Muharraq, passing through Al lems north of Muharraq. the capital Manama to the north. Deer, Al Busaitin and Al Sawaya “It will carry a high traffic It will also provide access to It will also provide area. density on the eastern side of the new Busaiteen, Al Saya area, access to the new “The second phase of the the island, from Al Had, through Diyar Al Muharraq, Amwaj Is- Busaiteen, Al Saya North Manama Bridge, which 94 the villages of Qalali, Samahij, million Bahraini dinars lands, Al Deir, Samahij and Qa- area, Diyar Al starts from this intersection to Deir and Muharraq.” lali, he added. the waterfront area in the Seef is the cost of the The minister revealed that He said that the project is an Muharraq, Amwaj area to Shaikh Khalifa Bin Sal- project, according to the fourth bridge will be a mod- extension of Al Muharraq Ring Islands, Al Deir, man Street at the intersection Works Ministry. ern landmark of the features of Road (extension of the Dry Dock Samahij and Qalali. of Farouk. Bahrain and that was select - Road to the north), starting from MR KHALAF Mr Khalaf said that the fourth ed and approved by the Prime the intersection of Al Muharraq bridge will make a quantum leap Minister. Governorate to host ‘Japanese Village’

TDT | Manama Tamer Taifoor celebration as well as Japanese competitions and games.” Governorate officials at the Press conference. he Southern Governorate The Southern “The Japanese village is ac- itage and cultural centre, daily and daily special programmes Japanese cooking, and other will host the first Japa- Province has become companied by a Japanese her- accompaniment programmes such as Japanese calligraphy, family activities,” she added. Tnese Expo from February a centre of global 7 to 9 at the Bahrain Interna - events, a destination tional Circuit, under the name “Japanese Village”. for all family events The head of Bahrain-based and meetings, and Business and Friendship Asso- the Japanese village ciation Nasser Al Arayed said will be a family trade exchange between Bahrain entertainment and Japan exceeded $ 1.2 billion activity, and we aim annually, according to the latest to differentiate and statistics published in 2015. Mr Al Arayed said that the show the extent of diplomatic relations between friendship between Japan and the Kingdom of Bah- Bahrain and Japan. rain dates back to 1934, when MS GHATAM Bahrain’s first shipment of oil was sent to Japan following the discovery of oil in Bahrain in tronage of His Highness 1932, and the number of Japa- Shaikh Khalifa bin Ali Al nese citizens living in Bahrain Khalifa, Governor of the now stands at around 250. Southern Province.” Mr Al Arayed explained that “The Southern Province Japanese companies have com- has become a centre of global pleted many projects in Bahrain, events, a destination for all including the petrochemical, family events and meetings, aluminium, gas and telecommu- and the Japanese village will nications industries. be a family entertainment ac- Recently, projects have been tivity, and we aim to differen- held, such as the steel plant tiate and show the extent of project, which will be based in friendship between Bahrain Haddad. and Japan.” According to the head of the The Director of the De - Bahraini-Japanese Business partment of Social Pro - and Friendship Association, the grammes and Community number of Japanese companies Affairs in the Southern Prov- having offices in Bahrain is 16; ince Fatima Al Ghatam, said: five companies operate in the “There will be a textile and financial sector, three in the clothing corner, a ceremony commercial sector and eight in corner, a corner of the tools the industrial sector. used by the people during Fatima Al Ghatam, director the era of Japanese Empire, a of social and community pro- Japanese tea corner, and how grammes in the Southern Gov- to drink it. ernorate, said: “The Japanese “There will also be Jap - village will be held under the pa- anese bands to attend the SATURDAY, JANUARY 19, 2019 04

Israeli practices near Al Aqsa Mosque slammed World-renowned light Amman ordan yesterday con- demned the Israeli oc- Jcupation authorities’ decision to install and erect wooden poles and metal structures near the West- ern Wall (The Buraq Wall), artist to enchant fans which is part and parcel of the Al Aqsa Mosque/ Al Haram Al-Sharif, Jorda- Karim Jabbari to present his art concept ‘Once The Dust Settles’ nian news agency (Petra) reported. TDT | Manama “The Awqaf Administra- tion (religious affairs de- orld-renowned light and street partment) is, under inter- artist Karim Jabbari will be I will be delivering this national law, the national Wperforming in the Kingdom concept in three stages authority that has the man- of Bahrain, announced Bahrain Al Aali through 20-minute live shows date of running all affairs of Mall in collaboration with Shop Bahrain. and an installation. the Al Aqsa Mosque,” said “Once The Dust Settles” is an art con- MR KARIM Jordan’s Foreign Ministry cept that includes an installation, a por- spokesman Sufian Qudah, trait booth and a live show that will take pecially when facing a continuous flow of calling Israel, as an occupy- place in Al Aali Mall on the weekends distractions, challenges, and obstacles,” Mr ing power” to fully comply of 18th , 19th , 25th and 26th of January. Jabbari continued. with its obligations in that Brad Curcillo, Mall Manager of Al “I will be delivering this concept in regard. Aali Mall expressed his excitement at three stages through 20-minute live shows Qudah, further, urged the announcing the upcoming event: “We and an installation. I would also like to international community to are genuinely pleased to host Karim at Al offer a personal experience to visitors as live up to its responsibili- Aali Mall during the Shop Bahrain festi- well, so I will have a booth available at the ties in pressuring Israel to val, as this gives the public an opportu- mall where they can take their pictures maintain the historical and nity to see one of the most unique talents surrounded by my light calligraphy.” legal status quo of Al Aqsa in the art scene display a one-of-a-kind Karim began his artistic journey at the Mosque. show that has never been done before. age of 12. A difficult childhood was made Also, he held Israel fully “The mall is eager to experience the easier through the power of calligraphy responsible for the safety whole art concept of “Once the Dust Set- and later in life it became a reminder of of the mosque and the wor- tles”. We would also like to thank Karim where he came from and what he left shippers, while calling for for choosing Bahrain as the location to behind. an immediate cessation of launch his concept, and Shop Bahrain for His love for the Arabic language inten- Israel unilateral measures. supporting us and giving us the platform sified as he began to delve deeper into its The Buraq Wall is one of to host what we consider to be ground- beautiful letters, words and syllables. He the most famous historical breaking in the art scene.” has been featured in TED Talks x Casablan- landmarks of the occupied Karim Jabbari stated, “I am very excit- ca, CNN, MBC, Government of Dubai, Vice, city of Jerusalem. ed to introduce “Once the Dust Settles” Yale to name a few. It is the wall that borders in the Kingdom of Bahrain, and I am More details regarding “Once the Dust the Al Aqsa Mosque from thankful to Al Aali Mall for allowing me Settles” will be released on Al Aali Mall and the west, and extends to Al to demonstrate a concept that is so dear Shop Bahrain’s social media channels. For Maghareba Gate to the south. to me. more information on Karim Jabbari and his “Once the Dust Settles” is an anthem work, visit his Instagram page @Karim_ to staying strong in all conditions, es- A poster of the event. jab or visit www.madefromwords.com. Foreign Ministry officials attend preparatory meeting Works Ministry honours creative tree trimmer Manama he Undersecretary for TRegional and GCC Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Af- fairs, Ambassador Waheed Mubarak Sayyar, and the Acting Assistant Undersec- retary for Economic Affairs at the Ministry of Finance and National Economy, Sami Humaid, participated in the joint preparatory meeting of the Ministers of Foreign Af- fairs and Ministers concerned with the Economic and Social Council of the fourth Arab Economic and Social Devel- opment Summit, in Lebanon. The meeting discussed the draft resolutions submitted by the Permanent Delegates to the League of Arab States, which aims to enhance co- operation in various devel- opmental fields and supports joint Arab economic and development work for the benefit of Arab countries and A few of creative work done by Mr Sayyed. peoples. The agenda of this summit includes several important Manama topics, such as follow-up and development of the Greater orks, Municipalities Affairs and Urban Planning Min- Arab Free Trade Area, the es- istry Assistant Undersecretary for Municipal Services tablishment of the Arab Cus- WWael Al Mubarak honoured Bahraini citizen Sayyed toms Union, the Arab strategy Hussein Mohammed Ali, who trimmed street trees creatively. for sustainable energy, the He stressed the importance of supporting Bahrainis’ initia- development of the SME sec- tives that best serve the nation and citizens. Urban development tor, and the establishment of director Rawya Al Mannai attended. a common vision in the field The Assistant Undersecretary underlined the directives of digital economy, including issued by Works, Municipalities Affairs and Urban Planning the social impact on the Arab Minister Essam Khalaf to invest in Bahrainis’ initiatives. family and its integration into He thanked Sayyed Hussein Mohammed Ali for his creative sustainable development, initiative, which reflects the importance of strengthening child protection, women’s community partnership and protect the beauty of municipal health, education and poverty zones and avenues. Mr Al Mubarak honouring citizen Mr Sayyed in the presence of Ms Rawya. eradication. SATURDAY, JANUARY 19, 2019 05

Money laundering Ex-flight attendant jailed for trial adjourned The case was adjourned• for the prosecutors to present more growing marijuana at home evidence. TDT | Manama The 56 years old Bahraini was acquitted of selling marijuana he First High Criminal TDT | Manama BD1,000. juana for the purpose of personal my own purpose and not for TCourt has adjourned the The 56-year-old Bahraini was use and selling along with pos- selling. And I learnt the process case of an Arab national ac- he Fourth High Criminal arrested following a raid carried I was growing marijuana sessing illegal weapon and bullet. through Internet,” the accused cused of money laundering. Court has sentenced an ex- out at his home by a special team for my own purpose However, the court acquitted told court. The next hearing will Tflight attendant to three from the anti-narcotic wing of the and not for selling. And the Bahraini of selling drugs as The court handed down one be held on January 28, ac- years in jail for growing marijuana Police Department after receiving there was no enough to prove the year jail for using drugs, one year cording to court sources. An at his home along with possessing a tip-off. I learnt the process crime. According to court details, for possessing illegal weapon Asian woman is also accused illegal weapon and bullets. The Public Prosecution through Internet. the man admitted to using drugs. and one year for growing mari- in the case. The convict was also fined charged him with growing mari- ACCUSED “I was growing marijuana for juana at home. The 46-year-old man was working as a manager with an exhibitions company and Saudi raps Houthi ERC launches educational Both used their official positions to launder attack on Yemen money. The Arab projects in Yemen national also used the laundered money to the restoration and refurbish- UN monitors buy properties in his One hundred ment of schools in many areas home country. • of Yemen. The Houthi militia “have food parcels were PROSECUTORS The ERC also dispatched food The UN Security violated their signed commit- distributed to students 2,730 and relief convoys to remote ar- • ments in Stockholm and con- in illiteracy eradication food parcels eas, as well as medical centres Council this week tinue to flout international law the Asian woman was em- benefiting some across the Shabwa Governorate. agreed to expand the and escalate their aggression ployed as an accountant with programmes in 13,650 individuals Sources from ERC said 1,272 force to 75 monitors. against the Yemeni people,” the same firm, according to the Hijr district of were distributed in food parcels were distributed, Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador court details. Hadramaut, while Hadramaut by the benefitting 7,709 people. to the United States Prince “Both used their official ERC volunteers. Jeddah another 1,000 food One hundred food parcels Khalid bin Salman tweeted on positions to launder money. parcel were distributed were distributed to students in il- Friday. The Arab national also used to underprivileged literacy eradication programmes audi Arabia has strongly The UN said one round of the laundered money to buy This came as part of UAE’s Tol- in the Hijr district of Hadramaut, condemned the targeting small arms fire struck a UN- properties in his home coun- families in Dawa’an. erance Year. The move is part of while another 1,000 food parcel Sof “UN personnel by the marked armored vehicle that try,” the Prosecutors said. the authority’s humanitarian, were distributed to underprivi- Iran-backed Houthi militia in was part of convoy carrying The Public Prosecution also Yemen development and economic pro- leged families in Dawa’an. Yemen” after cease-fire mon- chief monitor Patrick Cam- accused the first accused of jects in villages, cities and dis- So far in the Tolerance Year, itors came under fire. maert. forging documents to launder he Emirates Red Crescent tricts in the Taiz and Hodeidah the ERC has distributed 2,730 The attack took place on The UN monitors arrived in money to the tune ofBD 163,736. (ERC), initiated seven ed- governorates, Emirates News food parcels benefiting some Thursday in Hodeidah, where Hodeida — the entry point for The case was adjourned Tucation development pro- Agency (WAM) reported. 13,650 individuals in Had - a truce agreed in talks in Swe- the bulk of Yemen’s imports — for the prosecutors to pres- jects in Yemen’s Red Sea Coast. The new projects include ramaut. den came into force last month. on Dec 23. ent more evidence. Bahrain condemns terrorist attack in Bogota

A woman embraces a police officer close to the scene where a car bomb exploded, according to authorities, in Bogota Forensic workers gather at the scene of a deadly car bombing at a police academy in Bogotá. Manama try of Foreign Affairs also expressed “deep condolences efforts to eradicate this danger- 09:30 on Thursday in the south The grey Nissan Patrol en - to the families of the victims, ous scourge, which is aimed at of the city. tered the compound of the Gen- he Ministry of Foreign wishing those injured a speedy destabilising peace and security, The car’s driver, who was also eral Santander police academy Affairs has condemned recovery”. “ the statement added. 20 killed, has been identified as a where a promotion ceremony Tthe terrorist attack on a “The Ministry of Foreign Af- At least 20 people have been people have been 57-year-old man. No group has for cadets was being held. police academy in the city of Bo- fairs affirms the solid position of killed in a car bomb attack in killed in the car said it was behind the explosion. When the car was stopped gota, the Republic of Colombia, the Kingdom of Bahrain, which the Colombian capital of Bogotá, bomb attack in the President Ivan Duque de - by guards at a checkpoint, the which resulted in the death and rejects all forms of violence, ex- police say. Colombian capital of scribed it as a “crazy terrorist driver accelerated and hit a injury of a number of people. tremism and terrorism, and calls Dozens more were injured Bogotá. act” and declared three days of wall, at which point the car In a statement, the Minis - for intensifying international in the blast which happened at national mourning. exploded. 06 SATURDAY, JANUARY 19, 2019 world

21 dead in car bomb attack on Russia detains model Colombian police France will stay claiming Trump secrets academy Moscow, Russia

ussia on Thursday de - Rtained a Belarusian model ‘militarily engaged’ who claimed she had evidence of Russian efforts to help Don- ald Trump win office, witness- es told AFP. Anastasia Vashukevich, in Mideast: Macron known by her pen-name Nas- tya Rybka, was held for ques- tioning at a Moscow airport on Thursday evening after she was deported from Thailand as part of a group convicted of Detained Belarusian model participating in a “sex training Anastasia Vashukevich People wait for news outside the course,” other passengers on site of an explosion on a police the flight said. Plain-clothes officials led cadet training school in Bogota Russian authorities detained away four of the group includ- her and several others includ- ing Vashukevich and Kirillov, a Bogota, Colombia ing Alex Kirillov, a self-styled woman who gave her name as Russian seduction guru, wit- Kristina said after emerging at olombia’ s government nesses said. Sheremetyevo airport arrivals. Cdeclared three days of mourning after at least 21 people died in a car bomb at a Bogota police cadet training academy, and 68 UK’s Prince Philip ‘shocked were wounded -- the worst such incident in the city in and shaken’ after car crash 16 years. The defense ministry said the “terrorist act” was carried out using a vehicle packed with 80 kilograms French President Emmanuel Macron delivers his 2019 New Year’s wishes to the military forces during his visit of (around 175 pounds) of ex- paratroopers of the 11th Parachute Brigade of the Infantry at the air force base 101 Toulouse-Francazal, near Toulouse, plosives. southern France, “Unfortunately, the pre- liminary toll is 21 people AFP | Toulouse, France vise our global military deploy- ers Kurdish groups a terrorist dead, including the person ment” but “we shall remain threat. responsible for the incident, rance will remain “mil- committed to participating in Macron had already criticised and 68 wounded,” Colom- itarily engaged” in the stabilisation” in the Middle US President Donald Trump for bian police said in a state- FMiddle East through East region. saying in late December that he ment, adding 58 of those in- 2019 despite the announced US “Any rush to withdraw would would soon start to withdraw Prince Philip’s car was overturned on the side of the road (The Mega Agency) jured had been discharged withdrawal from the coalition be a mistake,” he added. the 2,000 US soldiers deployed from hospital. fighting Islamic State jihadists Macron also expressed his in Syria. hospital treatment but were No group has claimed in Syria, President Emmanuel condolences for “our four A few days after Trump’s London, United Kingdom later discharged. It would not responsibility, but public Macron said Thursday. American friends killed on announcement Macron said confirm reports that a baby prosecutor Nestor Hum- “The retreat from Syria Syrian soil” on Wednesday in a “I deeply regret the decision,” ueen Elizabeth II’s 97-year- was also in the car. berto Martinez named sus- announced by our American bombing claimed by the Islamic saying that “an ally must be re- Qold husband Prince Philip The BBC reported that pect Jose Aldemar Rojas friend cannot make us deviate State group. liable.” was “very shocked and shak- Prince Philip’s vehicle turned Rodriguez as the “material from our strategic objective: Trump claimed IS had been Macron has persisted in try- en” after being involved in a on its side after pulling out of author of this abominable eradicating Daesh,” the presi- eliminated in Syria to justify ing to develop a “special rela- car accident that left his Land a Sandringham driveway onto crime.” dent said in a speech at an army the US troop pullout, but the tionship” with the billionaire Rover flipped on its side, a wit- a main road and colliding with Martinez said Rojas Rod- base near Toulouse, southern jihadists still hold small pock- tycoon despite widely differing ness reportedly said. the Kia. riguez entered the school France, using the Arabic acro- ets of land in the Euphrates political beliefs and styles, and The duke emerged un - Witness Roy Warne, 75, compound at 9:30 am (1430 nym for the IS group. River Valley, and thousands of the two had seemed to share a harmed but two people in an- told The Sun newspaper GMT) driving a grey 1993 The French military has de- fighters are thought to remain camaraderie in the early days other car were injured in the that the Prince was pulled Nissan Patrol truck, but ployed 1,200 soldiers as part of in Syria. of their respective presidencies. crash that occurred Thursday from the wreckage “con - gave no details about the the anti-IS efforts, via air oper- Analysts also say the US troop But differences over policy when the duke was driving scious” but “very shocked and explosion. ations, artillery, special forces pullout will leave thousands -- in particular the Paris climate near the Sandringham Estate, shaken”. Ecuador’s President in Syria and training for the of Kurdish fighters in north- accords which Trump opposed according to police and Buck- “I saw the car flip,” he said, Lenin Moreno said one of Iraqi army. ern Syria -- who the Pentagon -- have become increasingly ingham Palace. adding that he rushed to help the dead was an Ecuadoran “The fight is not over,” Ma- spent years training and arming hard to paper over and tensions Norfolk Police said two free the driver before he “sud- cadet, while a second suf- cron said, adding that in the against IS -- vulnerable to at- in their relationship have be- women -- the driver and pas- denly realised it was Prince fered light injuries. coming months “we shall re- tack by Turkey, which consid- come more apparent. senger of a Kia -- required Philip”. More asteroids strike Earth since age of dinosaurs: study Tampa, United States times higher than it was prior to A massive asteroid is largely ic eruptions, combined with bio- cerned? etween two and three times 290 million years ago. blamed for the demise of the logical factors, asteroid impacts “Not at all,” Gernon said, not- Bas many asteroids have “These impacts send a show- dinosaurs, which came into ex- have surely played a role in this ing that asteroid impacts are struck the Earth and the Moon er of space rocks to the Earth, istence about 245 million years ongoing saga.” random events. since the age of the dinosaurs, which will likely reach a peak ago and disappeared 65 million when one massive space rock and then decay with time,” years ago. Cause for concern? collision wiped them out forever, co-author Tom Gernon, associ- “The question is whether the More research is also needed researchers said Thursday. ate professor in Earth science at predicted change in asteroid im- to figure out how the pace of as- The mounting pace began the University of Southampton, pacts can be directly linked to teroid impacts has changed over around 290 million years ago, told AFP. events that occurred long ago on the past 290 million years or and likely coincides with some The study did not draw any Earth,” said co-author Rebecca so. kind of large cosmic smashup in direct lines between the ramp Ghent, an associate professor So should peo- the main asteroid belt between up in asteroid strikes and major at the University of Toronto’s ple be con- the orbits of Mars and Jupiter, life-changing events in Earth’s Department of Earth Sciences. researchers reported in the US ancient past. “Though the forces driving journal Science. These include the Permian ex- these events are complicated The result was space debris, tinction some 252 million years and may include other some of which made its way to ago, when up to 90 percent of geologic causes, the Earth and the Moon, leading life on Earth was wiped out for such as large to a rate of asteroid impacts 2.6 mysterious reasons. volcan- SATURDAY, JANUARY 19, 2019 07

The Lausanne Cathedral Marco Carrara, a replacement watchman, poses for a picture on the Lausanne Cathedral bell tower Making history come alive! After 600 years, night watchman still keeps vigil over Lausanne Every evening, AFP | Lausanne, ing a lantern, steps out to the maintained the tradition of a as a precursor to scrapping the said, such as when “Lausanne the night Switzerland bell tower railing to serve as a year-round watchman, along- post altogether. residents, people from the re- living clock for the people of this side Annaberg, Celle and No- The city was flooded with let- gion, and even tourists have the watchman very evening, the picturesque city on the shores of erdlingen in Germany, Ripon in ters demanding that it maintain possibility to visit the watch- night watchman Lake Geneva. Britain, Krakow in Poland and the job, Payot said. man.” clambers to clambers to the top Ystad in Sweden. Haeusler meanwhile says he “We are both at the heart of E Changing times of the Lausanne cathe - In Lausanne, the watchman likes the “out-of-sync” nature of the city and outside of it,” he the top of the dral bell tower and gets The night watchman used to used to be entrusted with manu- his work -- a profession serving said, adding that he had been to work: he shouts out the play a far more vital role. ally ringing the bell on the hour, little purpose at a time when drawn to the “nobility of this Lausanne time each hour, keeping a Back when fire constituted a but in 1950, the task fell to au- today’s reality demands that task”, which runs “counter to six-century-old tradition permanent threat to medieval tomation. everything be “profitable and utilitarianism”. cathedral bell alive. towns and cities built in wood, efficient.” Between 600 and 700 peo - The night watchman, he was an essential part of a No longer a practical purpose ple visit the tower during the tower and gets to one of the last in Europe, network of watchmen, most of Haeusler acknowledged that ‘Nobility’ evening watch each year, ac - work: he shouts no longer alerts this Swiss whom patrolled the streets. his position no longer served a Haeusler climbs the 153 worn cording to Haeusler. city to fires, but he does From his perch, the cathe - true practical purpose. stone steps to the top of the bell out the time each help residents to keep dral watchman was tasked with But “the city is very attached tower to announce the time ‘Our roots’ track of the time. sounding the alarm at the first to maintaining this tradition,” about four evenings a week, for a From his viewpoint more than hour, keeping a “This is the watchman! whiff of smoke. stressed the 60-year-old, who salary he says is “well below” the 40 metres (131 feet) above the The bell has tolled 10. The Across Europe, there were served as replacement watch- going rate for nighttime work. city, the watchman can observe six-century- bell has tolled 10.” “thousands, if not tens of thou- man for 14 years before taking on But he has a second job too, it change with the seasons. On a cold night in De- sands” of watchmen protecting the permanent position in 2002. lighting events and soirees in “In the summer, it is magnif- old tradition cember, Marco Carrara, urban spaces from fire, said Re- David Payot, a member of the region using wax candles. He icent. Swifts nest in the upper who takes on the job on nato Haeusler, who holds the Lausanne’s municipal council, sometimes spends his hours as walkway. They are there in the alive. The night the permanent watch - permanent watchman position agreed. a watchman dipping a wick into evening, flying around,” Haeu- man’s days off, repeats in Lausanne. “This is a way of making his- hot wax to make the candles. sler said. watchman, the message hourly, only But as technology advanced, tory come alive,” he said. On the evenings that he He said he felt privileged to be changing the number of the once ubiquitous position In the early 1960s, an an - doesn’t work, a replacement “the last link in a chain of men one of the last chimes that have rung. became largely obsolete and the nouncement that the night steps in. (doing this job) dating back to Cupping his hands watchmen all but disap- watchman’s hours would “The evenings can be quiet the 15th century.” in Europe, no around his mouth, he al- peared across the be reduced -- he and quite lonely,” Carrara The watchman’s permanent lows his voice to carry continent. used to call told AFP during one presence provides a kind of land- longer alerts this across the rooftops, just Today, Laus- out the time of his shifts last mark for the residents of the city, as his predecessors have anne is one of from 9:00 month. he said. Swiss city to fires, done every evening since just seven Eu- pm until Although “In a completely chaotic but he does help 1405. ropean towns dawn -- was sometimes world, I think that it is reassur- All year round, from or cities to interpreted they can ing to have activities continue the residents to 10:00 pm to 2:00 am, the h av e by many be more for a very long time, becoming night watchman, wearing animat- traditions, and allowing us to keep track of the a big black hat and carry- ed, he rediscover a few of our roots.” time.

Marco Carrara, a replacement watchman, holds a lantern as he looks out from the Lausanne Cathedral bell tower 08 SATURDAY, JANUARY 19, 2019 SATURDAY, JANUARY 19, 2019 09 society

The Ground Breaking Ceremony for the Ibn Khuldoon National School (IKNS) project took place at its Isa Town Campus. The expansion involves construction of IKNS’s new kindergarten and elementary school blocks with associated facilities. School Chairman Farouk Almoayyed, Project Consultant MSCEB Chairman Mohamed Salahuddin, Managing Director Thamer Salahuddin and Contractor, Poullaides Construction Co Chairman and Managing Director Christos Poullaides Rotary Club of Sulmaniya held a regular lunch meeting at the Golden Tulip Hotel. Guest speaker was Central Bank of Bahrain Governor Rasheed Al Maraj who opened the floor to a Q & A discussion. attended.

The Arabian Gulf University (AGU) recently launched the first Scientific Saloon; a forum organised by the College of Graduate Studies in cooperation with the Community Service, Consultations, Training and Continuous Education Centre of the university. Titled “Digital Medicine…Future Doctor”, the event hosted selected academics such as Family and Community Medicine Department Head in AGU Prof. Afif Salah, Medical Sciences College Head in the University of Bahrain Dr. Sayed-Mahmood Al Qallaf, Assistant Professor in Family Medicine in the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland-Bahrain Dr. The New Millennium School, DPS Bahrain, made a Ghufran Jassim and Dr Reem Al Dossary from the Graduate Studies and Scientific Research College in Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University. mark at the recently concluded National Children’s Science Congress (NCSC) held in Bhubaneswar, India, with two student scientists, Anushka G. Bharaswadkar and K L Meghana, walking away with top honours. The project, ‘Plastic to Paper” represented by team leader Anushka G Bharaswadkar, escorted by the teacher guide Mrs Shilpa Sharma, bagged first position in Bahrain Science Innovation Congress (BSIC) and represented Bahrain Chapter at the National level contest held in Shiksha Anusandhan (Deemed University, Orissa). School Chairman Dr Ravi Pillai, Managing Director Geetha Pillai and Principal Arun Kuumar Sharma congratulated the winners.

Air Passengers Rights Protection Council representatives met Air India Country Manager Saket Saran and Sales Manager Narayana Menon at at Air India Head office in Manama.The possibility of reinstating Air India Express service to Trivandrum was discussed. Country Manager said Air India Express flight to Kannur airport will be approved soon. Council Advisor K T Salim, general convener Aji Bhasi, The Indian School Bahrain (ISB) celebrated Vishwa Hindi Divas 2019 at the school’s Jashanmal Auditorium. The programme held under the Hindi Department was inaugurated by Chief Guest Lions Club of Riffa President Sanjay Gupta in the presence of ISB EC members Mohammad Khursheed Alam, treasurer Sunil Thomas Ranny and coordinator Badrudeen Poover attended the meeting with Air India officials. Mohammed Nayaz Ullah, Principal V R Palaniswamy, Staff Representative Johnson K Devassy and Vice Principals. Hindi Department HoD Baboo Khan welcomed the gathering. SATURDAY, JANUARY 19, 2019 09 society

The Ground Breaking Ceremony for the Ibn Khuldoon National School (IKNS) project took place at its Isa Town Campus. The expansion involves construction of IKNS’s new kindergarten and elementary school blocks with associated facilities. School Chairman Farouk Almoayyed, Project Consultant MSCEB Chairman Mohamed Salahuddin, Managing Director Thamer Salahuddin and Contractor, Poullaides Construction Co Chairman and Managing Director Christos Poullaides Rotary Club of Sulmaniya held a regular lunch meeting at the Golden Tulip Hotel. Guest speaker was Central Bank of Bahrain Governor Rasheed Al Maraj who opened the floor to a Q & A discussion. attended.

The Arabian Gulf University (AGU) recently launched the first Scientific Saloon; a forum organised by the College of Graduate Studies in cooperation with the Community Service, Consultations, Training and Continuous Education Centre of the university. Titled “Digital Medicine…Future Doctor”, the event hosted selected academics such as Family and Community Medicine Department Head in AGU Prof. Afif Salah, Medical Sciences College Head in the University of Bahrain Dr. Sayed-Mahmood Al Qallaf, Assistant Professor in Family Medicine in the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland-Bahrain Dr. Ghufran Jassim and Dr Reem Al Dossary from the Graduate Studies and Scientific Research College in Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University.

The Indian School Bahrain (ISB) celebrated Vishwa Hindi Divas 2019 at the school’s Jashanmal Auditorium. The programme held under the Hindi Department was inaugurated by Chief Guest Lions Club of Riffa President Sanjay Gupta in the presence of ISB EC members Mohammad Khursheed Alam, Mohammed Nayaz Ullah, Principal V R Palaniswamy, Staff Representative Johnson K Devassy and Vice Principals. Hindi Department HoD Baboo Khan welcomed the gathering. 10 SATURDAY, JANUARY 19, 2019 business

Canada ended 2018 with 2 pct inflation: India’s richest official data US officials consider Ottawa, Canada man to battle anadians paid 2.0 per Ccent more for goods and services in December than lifting China tariffs a year earlier, the govern- Amazon, Washington, United States ment statistical agency said yesterday. The figure closing out S officials have consid - 2018 was slightly higher Walmart Uered lifting tariffs on Chi- than economists had fore- nese imports to calm volatile cast, after a 1.7pc average stock markets and encourage price hike the previous Beijing to make concessions month. in e-com in current trade talks, The Statistics Canada noted Wall Street Journal reported higher prices in Decem- Thursday. ber for airfares during The venture in the American and Chinese trade the holiday season, travel • officials have until March 1 to tours, telephone services, western state of Gujarat resolve their trade war, to pre- restaurant meals, fresh vent a sharp increase in puni- vegetables, and passenger India’s e-commerce tive US duties on $200 billion vehicle insurance. sales• are expected in Chinese goods. Mortgage interest costs to triple between Treasury Secretary Steven also rose in the month. Mnuchin raised the idea of re- now and 2022 These bigger outlays, voking tariffs on some or all US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchi (file) however, were partially of the $250 billion in Chinese offset by crude oil prices AFP | Mumbai, India goods impacted, during dis- told AFP on that the trade talks for talks with Chinese Vice Pre- that continued to fall amid a cussions on the strategy for the with China were “nowhere near mier Liu He set for January global supply glut, pushing sia’s richest man Mukesh current talks but the question completion.” 30-31 in Washington. down gasoline prices. Ambani announced details has not yet reached the White “Neither Secretary Mnuchin US President Donald Trump Natural gas prices also Aof a new online shopping House, according to The Jour- nor Ambassador Lighthizer tweeted January 8 that the talks dropped, as did the cost of platform yesterday that will see his nal. have made any recommenda- with Beijing were “going very furniture and digital com- Jio and Reliance oil-to-telecoms conglomerate take The US stock market reacted tions to anyone with respect to well!” puting equipment. Retail will on Amazon and Walmart in India’s favorably to the report, with tariffs or other parts of the ne- But the trade war has rattled launch a unique burgeoning e-commerce market. equities prices closing higher gotiation with China,” a spokes- stock markets in the months new commerce Ambani, the chairman of Reli- after being flat for most of the person working with the trade since, putting pressure on the platform to ance Industries, said the company’s day. team said by email. White House to reach a reso- Ghosn received 8m telecoms and consumer businesses The talks with Beijing are be- CNBC quoted a senior White lution. empower and planned to roll out the venture in ing led by US Trade Representa- House official involved in the Trump launched the trade euro in ‘improper’ enrich our 12 lakh the western state of Gujarat before tive Robert Lighthizer, who has trade talks saying that Trump war last year and the two sides payments: Nissan (1.2 million) small expanding across India. taken a more hard line position had no incentive to offer con- have since exchanged tit-for- retailers and Ambani, 61, has been drip-feeding on trade than Mnuchin. cessions, and officials instead tat tariffs on more than $360 Tokyo, Japan shopkeepers in his e-commerce plans for India over The Treasury Department were focused on preparations billion in two-way trade. Gujarat the past few months in announce- ormer Nissan boss ments that are no doubt being keen- FCarlos Ghosn received ly watched by US giants Amazon and nearly eight million euros AMBANI TOLD A SUMMIT ATTENDED Walmart. BY PRIME MINISTER NARENDRA in “improper payments” MODI Reliance shook up India’s tele- from a Netherlands-based coms market in September 2016 China, Germany to boost joint venture, the Japanese when it launched its 4G Jio network car giant alleged yester- with free voice calls for life and day, threatening to sue to vastly cheaper data. financial sector cooperation recover the funds. Nissan The launch sent the profits of Beijing, China said Ghosn entered into a other mobile players spiralling downwards and sparked con- to the Chinese market,” said companies in China are treated personal employment con- solidation across the industry as rivals scrambled to match Scholz at the conclusion of the the same,” he said. tract with Nissan-Mitsubi- Reliance’s deep pockets. hina and Germany yes - talks. “This is an important step The talks at the Diaoyutai shi B.V. (NMBV), a company Amazon and leading Indian e-tailer Flipkart, which was Cterday signed a series of that we have been waiting for a State Guesthouse in Beijing also formed “with the mission bought by Walmart for $16 billion last year, have been expand- agreements to strengthen coop- long time.” focused on allowing German of exploring and promot- ing aggressively to gain a bigger slice of India’s growing online eration in banking and financial But Scholz also urged equal financial institutions to under- ing synergies within the customers. sector supervision, as Beijing treatment for foreign compa- write “Panda bonds” -- yuan Nissan-Mitsubishi Motors They have incurred huge losses along the way, however, and moves to open up the country’s nies operating in China -- a denominated bonds issued by partnership.” “Under that analysts say that Reliance’s entry into the e-commerce sphere financial markets. long-running complaint from non-Chinese issuers. contract, he received a total will make their jobs even harder. The agreements were signed the European Union and a cen- “China welcomes more quali- of 7,822,206.12 euros (in- India’s e-commerce sales are expected to triple between now at the end of a two day visit by tral issue in Beijing’s trade war fied German institutions to join cluding tax) in compensa- and 2022, when they are likely to pass the $100 billion mark, German Finance Minister Olaf with the United States. the yuan cross-border payment tion and other payments of according to recent research by industry body NASSCOM and Scholz to Beijing for talks with “We need rules of the game system and more qualified NMBV funds,” Nissan said, PricewaterhouseCoopers. Vice Premier Liu He, China’s that work well, and reciprocity German banks to participate citing an ongoing investi- The rise is being fuelled by greater smartphone penetration, top economic official. is the key to achieving this, and in the opening and innovation gation into alleged wrong- in part thanks to Jio, and a rising middle class with more dis- “German insurers and banks that means that Chinese com- of China’s financial markets,” doing by Ghosn. posable income. will now have easier access panies in Germany and German Liu said.

Gulf Hotel Bahrain celebrated its 50th Anniversary on Wednesday in the presence of Minister of Industry, Commerce and Tourism Zayed R. Alzayani, Gulf Hotels Group Chairman Farouk Yousuf Almoayyed and other board members. Above, highlights of the event SATURDAY, JANUARY 19, 2019 11 Will they or won’t they? Deutsche and Commerzbank: a marriage of (in)convenience? Frankfurt am Main, Germany

f Germany is to become home to a global banking Igiant, as Berlin wants, then Singapore picks US troubled Deutsche Bank and Commerzbank may be headed down the aisle -- but observers F-35 fighter jet over say it is hardly a match made in heaven. The share prices of Germany’s Europe, China rivals two largest banks briefly soared Wednesday on media reports Singapore, Singapore Korea are among countries in that the finance ministry was Asia-Pacific that have already scrutinising a possible tie-up. ingapore has chosen the acquired F-35s. The lenders, both grappling SF-35 warplane to replace its It took Singapore more than with painful restructurings af- ageing fighter jets, opting for five years to make a decision ter years of falling profits, have the US aircraft over European on which planes to buy as they long been the subject of merger and Chinese models, the de- had to look carefully at specifi- rumours. fence ministry said yesterday. cations and what was needed, In August, Finance Minister The affluent city-state, said Defence Minister Ng Eng Olaf Scholz, who has repeat- which has one of Asia’s best Hen in a Facebook post. edly called for a German bank- equipped militaries, had earli- “Our agencies will now have ing champion, said it was “a er said it was evaluating Lock- to speak to their US counter- problem” that the country’s big German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Finance Minister and Vice-Chancellor Olaf Scholz (L) take their seats prior the start heed Martin’s F-35 along with parts to move the process banks had fallen behind their of the weekly cabinet meeting at the Chancellery in Berlin Europe’s Eurofighter Typhoon forward,” Ng said, adding it rivals on the global stage. and Chinese-made stealth could be up to a year before Speculation about their fu- would prefer a European solu- warplanes. any planes are purchased. ture intensified again after the The German government -- which still holds a tion to the German banks’ woes. “The F-16s will have to retire The F-16s are due to be tak- finance ministry revealed it held 15-percent stake in Commerzbank after bailing More cross-border consol- soon after 2030 and the F-35 en out of service in around 10 23 meetings or telephone talks it out during the financial crisis -- “is open to idation would “help get the Joint Strike Fighter has been years’ time, meaning it was with Deutsche Bank officials economically sensible options,” the ministry banking sector back in shape”, identified as the most suitable time to acquire their replace- between May and December wrote in a letter responding to a parliamentary the ECB’s then-top banking su- replacement to maintain the ment and begin training pilots, last year to discuss “strategic question from the Greens party. pervisor Daniele Nouy said ` RSAF’s (Republic of Singapore he said. options”. last year. Air Force) capabilities,” the The F-35 is a supersonic The German government “It would also put Europe- ministry of defence said in a plane whose advanced stealth -- which still holds a 15-per- an banks in a better position to statement. characteristic allow pilots to cent stake in Commerzbank serve large European compa- The ministry said the air avoid detection by radars, ac- after bailing it out during the nies and to compete success- force should first buy “a small cording to Lockheed Martin. financial crisis -- “is open to fully with other global financial number” of F-35s “for a full Its advanced electronic war- economically sensible options,” actors,” she added. evaluation of their capabilities fare capabilities enable F-35 the ministry wrote in a letter Deutsche and Commerzbank and suitability before deciding pilots to locate and track ene- responding to a parliamentary executives themselves have so on a full fleet”. my forces, jam radars and dis- question from the Greens party. far rubbished suggestions that Australia, Japan and South rupt attacks. A Frankfurt banking source wedding bells are in the air. with close ties to the public A merger is “neither neces- sector, said that Berlin clear- sary nor relevant” right now, ly wanted to avoid the banks, six euros. damental hurdles to a merger, even if things “could change Malaysia says Goldman apology whose low valuations have If the pair did tie the knot, is understood to favour either in a year or two”, said a source made them takeover targets, it would create a banking be- maintaining the status quo or representing a large Deutsche not enough, wants $7.5 billion “falling into the hands of a for- hemoth with some 2.0 trillion a tie-up with a non-German Bank shareholder. eign player”. euros in assets, on a par with bank. Any potential tie-up would Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Goldman’s chief execu - France’s largest bank BNP Par- The watchdog believes that have to overcome a slew of tive David Solomon earlier ‘On crutches’ ibas. Deutsche and Commerzbank’s hurdles. From the headache alaysia’s finance minister this week apologised for the Once mighty Deutsche Bank, Their joint customer base current weaknesses, in terms of of marrying the two firms’ IT Msaid yesterday an apolo- role of a former partner at weighed down by costly legal could in theory allow the com- performance and capital buff- systems to dealing with un - gy from Goldman Sachs for its the bank, Tim Leissner, who woes and an underperforming bined group to become a sig- ers, would prevent them from ions and cultural differences role in the 1MDB scandal was has pleaded guilty in the US investment bank, has seen its nificant retail banking player reaping the full benefits of a between the lenders, and the not enough, and demanded to bribery and money-laun- stock plummet over the years, in Germany while giving it a merger, sources said. potential market challenges of the Wall Street giant pay $7.5 dering charges linked to the recently hitting lows of less than springboard internationally, “Putting two guys on crutches recapitalising a giant with feet billion compensation. scandal. seven euros per share. building on Deutsche’s cor- together doesn’t make a sprint- of clay. Huge sums were purported- But Finance Minister Lim Commerzbank, in the throes porate and asset management er,” quipped Markus Kienle of Combining the banks would ly looted from Malaysian gov- Guan Eng said “an apology is of a digitalisation drive and units. SdK, an association represent- be a Herculean task that would ernment fund 1MDB and used not enough”. a costly bid to win new retail But the long-mooted union ing small retail shareholders. take time -- “which these banks to buy everything from yachts “Apologise with $7.5 billion,” banking clients, tumbled out of does not have everyone’s bless- don’t have in a sector in the to real estate, in a fraud that al- he was cited as saying by of- Germany’s prestigious DAX 30 ing. European solution throes of transformation”, said legedly involved former leader ficial news agency Bernama, index in September. Its share German banking regulator The European Central Bank Independent Research analyst Najib Razak and contributed reiterating a demand he first price has at times fallen below Bafin, while not seeing any fun- meanwhile has signalled it Markus Riesselmann. to his defeat at May elections. made last month that Goldman Goldman’s role has come pay the sum to make amends under scrutiny as it helped ar- for its role in the controversy. range $6.5 billion in bonds for “Goldman should under- the investment vehicle, and stand the trauma suffered by Renault posts record sales as Ghosn successor sought Malaysia has accused the bank the Malaysian people resulting Paris, France and its former employees of from the 1MDB scandal,” he the low-cost models Dacia and stealing large amounts. added. Lada as well as Samsung Mo- rench carmaker Renault, tors, Alpine and the Chinese Fwhich is seeking a replace- brands Jinbei and Huasong. ment for CEO Carlos Ghosn who Last year marked a sixth UK retail sales drop in December is in custody in Japan, on Friday straight year of increasing sales announced record sales of 3.9 for the group, which is part of a London, United Kingdom million vehicles in 2018. powerful alliance with Japan’s Renault, which is expected Nissan and Mitsubishi that ritish retail sales fell in De- to soon call a board meeting to Ghosn headed before his arrest Bcember as consumers held choose a successor to former in Tokyo in November on charg- onto their cash after snapping auto titan Ghosn, sold 3,884,295 es of financial misconduct. up discounted Christmas gifts vehicles last year, a 3.2 per cent Within days of being taken the previous month, official increase over 2017, putting it into custody he was fired as data showed yesterday. ahead of French rival PSA Peu- chairman of Nissan and Mitsub- Total sales slid 0.9 per cent geot Citroen. ishi but Renault kept him on at compared to November, the Representative picture Sales were driven higher by A Renault Alpine (R) is displayed on the Place de la Concorde in Paris chief executive while waiting to Office for National Statistics demand for its low-cost mod- see how the case would unfold. calculated, with all sectors ex- Black Friday bargains. els, including two light utility ing for “slight” growth in sales Sales of electric vehicles, The carmaker said it’s now cept food and fuel in decline. Recent data from the GfK vehicles manufactured in a joint in 2019, “with an acceleration where Renault is leader in Eu- “actively working to find the That was slightly worse than institute showed that consum- venture with China’s Brilliance, in the second half of the year” rope, were up 36.6pc over the best solution for the future gov- analysts’ consensus forecast er confidence in Britain fell to which offset the effect of its thanks to the launch of new year to over 49,600 units while ernance”, a day after the French for a 0.8pc drop. Sales had its lowest level in five years in pullout from Iran and a slump models, including a new ver- sales of light commercial vehi- govert, which owns 15pc of its rebounded 1.3pc in November December, as the purchasing in the Turkish market. sion of its flagship runaround, cles rose 33.7pc. shares called for a board meet- as shoppers brought forward power of wages was eroded by The company, said it was aim- the Clio. The Renault group includes ing to pick Ghosn’s successor. Christmas spending to bag Brexit-fuelled inflation. SATURDAY, JANUARY 19, 2019 12

EU sets out Saudis cut, plans for Russians hiked ‘limited’ US Markets surge on China-US output ahead of pact: IEA trade deal Paris, France Brussels, Belgium trade breakthrough hopes audi Arabia demonstrat- he EU yesterday pub- Sed its resolve to lift oil Tlished its negotiating London, United Kingdom prices by slashing output plans for a free trade deal ahead of the entry into force with the United States, part tock markets across the of new pact limiting pro - of an effort to avert a trade globe powered higher Fri- duction while Russia boost- war with US President Don- Sday, buoyed by hopes of a ed output to a record level, ald Trump. breakthrough in the US-China the International Energy Negotiating a trade deal trade war. Agency said yesterday. was included in a transat- European and Asian indices In its latest monthly re- lantic truce secured last bounced back strongly after port, the Paris-based Inter- year after the US slapped the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) national Energy Agency said tariffs on steel and alumin- reported that the US was con- the Saudis took the lead by ium imports from the EU, sidering lifting tariffs on China cutting output in December alarming the world. as officials look to hammer out as prices tumbled by more The effort is also part a trade deal. than a third in just two of an effort to stop Trump At the opening bell in New months. from slapping tariffs on Eu- York the Dow Jones was also “Recently, leading pro- ropean car imports, a dan- up, having already gained on ducers have restated their ger that has especially un- Thursday on the report which commitment to cut output nerved export powerhouse helped the market recover from and data show that words Germany. a wobble triggered by news that were transformed into ac- The 17-page mandate the US was carrying out a crim- tions,” said the IEA. submitted by the US also in- inal probe into Chinese tech gi- The IEA said data show cluded other demands and ant Huawei. that Russia increased crude charges that are unaccept- “Global markets are enjoying oil production in Decem- able for the EU, including an overwhelmingly bullish end ber “to a new record near that Europe stop manip - to the week, with hopes of a po- Traders work on the floor at the closing bell of the Dow Industrial Average at the New York Stock Exchange 11.5 mbd (million barrels ulating foreign exchange tential breakthrough in US-Chi- per day) and it is unclear rates. na trade talks helping drive op- After her grand Brexit plan when it will cut and by how timism throughout both Asia Key figures around 1440 GMT was soundly rebuffed by MPs much.” and now Europe,” said Joshua London - FTSE 100:  1.9pc at 6,967.34 points this week, British Prime Min- The IEA said the United Mahony, senior market analyst ister Theresa May has called States increased output by Frankfurt - DAX 30:  2.2pc at 11,159.57 Tesla to cut 7pc of at traders IG. cross-party talks to put together 2.1 mbd last year, the “high- The WSJ reported that US Paris - CAC 40:  1.7pc at 4,876.14 a “Plan B” by Monday. est ever” annual growth workforce Treasury Secretary Steven EURO STOXX 50:  1.9pc at 3,128.38 If that does not work, there is ever recorded. New York, United States Mnuchin had raised the idea a growing expectation that the The IEA left its estimate New York - DOW:  0.7pc at 24,536.09 with US Trade Representative March 29 exit deadline will be for global oil growth in 2019 lon Musk’s electric car Robert Lighthizer of remov- Tokyo - Nikkei 225:  1.3pc at 20,666.07 (close) pushed back to give May more unchanged at an increase Emanufacturer Tesla an- ing some or all levies on Bei - Hong Kong - Hang Seng:  1.3pc at 27,090.81 (close) time to reach another deal or of 1.4 mbd, saying “the im- nounced Friday it is cutting jing in return for structural possibly call another referen- pact of higher oil prices in Shanghai - Composite:  1.4pc at 2,596.01 (close) its workforce by about sev- reforms. dum. 2018 is fading, which will en percent in a push to keep It said the move was part of a Euro/dollar:  at $1.1384 from $1.1391 at 2130 GMT Oil prices meanwhile rose on help offset lower economic its Model 3 affordable for bid to reassure markets and bol- Euro/pound:  at 88.17 pence from 87.70 pence the China-US tariffs report and growth.” OPEC middle-income consumers. ster the odds of a bigger trade Pound/dollar:  at $1.2912 from $1.2937 after said it had cut out- Shares fell sharply fol- deal, ending a months-long put in December before a new lowing the announcement, saga that is beginning to impact Dollar/yen:  at 109.50 yen from 109.19 agreement to limit supply took which also signaled a economies around the world, Oil - Brent Crude:  70 cents at $61.88 per barrel effect. tough profit road ahead for particularly China. Both main contracts are up Tesla. around a fifth since the end of The round of job cuts ‘Glass half full’ that there have been no formal with the two sides still far apart December, thanks to an agree- -- which follow an earlier However, the Treasury De- talks to scale back tariffs, but the on a number of issues, particu- ment to cut output by OPEC and downsizing announced in partment said that no formal market saw the half glass full larly regarding intellectual other key producers including June -- comes as the en - recommendation had been as the reports signal that con- property. Russia. velope-pushing company made by either Mnuchin or cessions are in the works,” said On currency markets the That followed almost three faces pressure in its home Lighthizer in the talks, which Alfonso Esparza, senior market pound edged lower, giving up months of losses that wiped market on prices from the were “nowhere near comple- analyst at OANDA. earlier gains seen as dealers bet around 40 per cent off prices phasing-out of a tax credit tion”. However, there was scep - that Britain would not leave the amid concerns supply was run- for electric car purchases. “The US government has said ticism among some analysts, European Union without a deal. ning ahead of demand. Representative picture Trump grounds speaker, scraps Davos trip amid shutdown Washington, United States gresswoman Elaine Luria, a 20- S President Donald Trump year Navy veteran who said the Uforced the cancellation purpose was to express appre- Thursday of a trip to Afghani- I am sorry to inform ciation to Americans in uniform stan by his Democratic oppo - you that your trip and gain critical intelligence on nent Nancy Pelosi, and scrapped to Brussels, Egypt, the ground. administration officials’ travel and Afghanistan has “Oversight is the responsibil- to the Davos forum as a govern- been postponed. We ity of Congress, and it is inap- ment shutdown plunged Wash- will reschedule this propriate for the President to ington deeper into deadlock. seven-day excursion interfere with our constitutional The mess in the US capital al- duties,” Luria said in a state - ready verged on the surreal as when the Shutdown ment. Congress feuds with the White is over Republican Senator Lindsey House over how to end an im- Graham, who for weeks has passe now in its fourth week, DONALD TRUMP TO NANCY PELOSI served as a referee of sorts be- with thousands of federal work- tween Trump and Pelosi, ac - ers left unpaid. cused the latter of “playing pol- But now it is also getting in- US Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi following a meeting with US President Donald Trump about the partial government itics with the State of the Union.” creasingly personal between the shutdown at the White House in Washington, DC, and US President Donald Trump speaking to the media as he departs the But he also hit out at Trump, two main antagonists. White House in Washington, DC instead. saying “denying Speaker Pe - In a letter laced with sarcasm, Although she cited the shut- losi military travel to visit our Trump told House Speaker Pe- aimed at heading off Democratic planned a non-publicized trip Rubbing it in, Trump said that down’s effect on security, she troops in Afghanistan, our allies losi: “I am sorry to inform you criticism about non-essential to Afghanistan -- an active war Pelosi could still book her own appeared to want to deny the in Egypt and NATO is also inap- that your trip to Brussels, Egypt, administration travel during zone -- and were due to travel non-government flights. president one of his chief annual propriate.” and Afghanistan has been post- the shutdown, the White House aboard a US Air Force plane. Her “Obviously, if you would like moments in the limelight. “One sophomoric response poned. We will reschedule this announced the cancellation of office said Egypt was not on the to make your journey by flying The White House denied that does not deserve another,” Gra- seven-day excursion when the a trip to the World Economic itinerary. commercial, that would certain- the travel blockage was payback, ham said. The government shut- Shutdown is over.” Forum by Treasury Secretary According to a congressional ly be your prerogative,” he wrote. but few bought the argument. down is due to Trump’s refusal “I am sure you would agree Steven Mnuchin and others “out aide, several lawmakers were The cancellation followed to sign off on funding for a host that postponing this public re- of consideration for the 800,000 already loaded onto buses pre- Pelosi’s suggestion that Trump ‘Sophomoric’ of departments, in retaliation lations event is appropriate,” great American workers not re- paring to leave the US Capitol postpone his January 29 State of House Democrats who had for the Democratic-led House’s he wrote. ceiving pay.” Thursday when Trump pulled the Union address to Congress, been slated for the trip were left refusal to approve his US-Mexico And in a move that appeared Pelosi and her delegation had the plug. or do it from the White House fuming, including freshman con- border wall project. 13 SATURDAY, JANUARY 19, 2019

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Movie Review Bryan Cranston and Kevin Hart bring character to odd-couple dramedy The Upside

he Upside, an American from critics, who praised Hart performance as Dell, but he’s Tcomedy-drama film direct- and Cranston’s chemistry and playing an all-too-familiar movie ed by Neil Burger and written by performances but criticized plot stereotype.” Jon Hartmere, is a remake of the for being “predictable”. Hart delivers Scott Tobias of Variety, re - French 2011 film The Intoucha- On review aggregator Rot- a sincere and viewing the film after its 2017 bles, which was itself inspired ten Tomatoes, the film holds relatively low-key premiere, was critical of it for by the life of Philippe Pozzo di an approval rating of 40% from performance as Dell, failing to improve upon the orig- Borgo. critics, based on 136 reviews but he’s playing inal or update the story, writing, The film follows a paralyzed with an average rating of 5.2/10. an all-too-familiar “So little has been done to up- billionaire (Bryan Cranston) who The website’s critical consensus movie stereotype date or refresh The Intoucha- strikes up an unlikely friendship reads, “Preachy, manipulative, bles for American culture or a with a recently paroled convict and frustratingly clichéd, The RICHARD ROEPER OF THE CHICAGO new audience that The Upside SUN-TIMES (Kevin Hart) whom he hires to Upside showcases Bryan Cran- has no integrity as a separate Bryan Cranston and Kevin Hart in a scene from The Upside take care of him. Nicole Kidman, ston and Kevin Hart’s chemistry piece of work.” Peter Bradshaw Golshifteh Farahani, and Julian- without ever taking full advan- score of 45 out of 100, based on core gave the film an average “definite recommend” of 66%. of The Guardian wrote “The na Margulies also star. The Up- tage of it.” 35 critics, indicating “mixed or grade of “A” on an A+ to F scale, Richard Roeper of the Chicago whole affair is misjudged and side has grossed over $27 mil- On Metacritic, which uses a average reviews”. while PostTrak reported filmgo- Sun-Times writes “Hart delivers sickly sweet” and gave it 1 out lion and received mixed reviews weighted average, the film has a Audiences polled by CinemaS- ers gave it 4.5 out of 5 stars and a a sincere and relatively low-key of 5 stars. 14 SATURDAY, JANUARY 19, 2019

Diljit goes gaga over Kylie’s photoshopped egg image

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inger-actor Diljit Dos- anjh was bowled over by the viral egg pho - 51,000,000 S is the number of tograph which has reality TV star Kylie Jenner’s face likes received by The superimposed on it. egg + Kylie Jenner Instagram post As a viral photograph of a Los Angeles brown egg had earlier bro- people.com. rapher Michael Barrett, ken Jenner’s record of having Pratt, 39, who used to live also now lives in west Los the most liked photograph photograph. ctor Chris Pratt and in Hollywood Hills with ex- Angeles. The actor helped on Instagram, talk show host And Ellen’s prediction was not girlfriend Kather- wife Anna Faris, joined his Schwarzenegger move out Elen DeGeneres lent her cre- wrong because it’s been three days Aine Schwarzenegger, 29-year-old fiancee in west of her home in Santa Moni- ativity and photoshopped the only since she has posted the pho- daughter of veteran actor Los Angeles. ca, California, on Friday. He egg’s photograph by superim- tograph and it has already gar- Arnold Schwarzenegger, are In his divorce settlement shared a sweet video of the posing Kylie’s face on it a few nered over 4 million likes. living in together. with Faris, 42, the exes day on Instagram with the days ago. But it was Diljit’s comment “Since they started dating, agreed to live no further than caption, “I love moving!!” “According to my calcula- on the egg’s photograph which Katherine has taken Chris five miles apart from each Pratt proposed to tions, this will be the most liked grabbed the eyeballs of people. to all of her favourite neigh- other until their 6-year-old Schwarzenegger just under Instagram post ever. The egg + He praised Ellen for the post bourhood places. And Chris son Jack completed the sixth seven months after the two Kylie Jenner 51,000,000 likes and said that her “mind runs fast- clearly likes her neighbour- grade. The Mom actress, were first spotted together Kylie minimum,” she captioned the er than the Ferrari car”. hood,” said a source, reports who’s dating cinematog - on a Father’s Day picnic, here.

Man convicted in Luxury leader LVMH planning the brutal death of 10 year challenge photo: Jessica fashion brand with Rihanna Morgan Freeman’s PARIS products and labels, has grown granddaughter pokes fun at swollen foot rapidly since launching in Sep- sentenced Los Angeles comparison shots from 10 years ouis Vuitton parent tember 2017. ago and today. owner LVMH is develop- LVMH said last April it ex- Los Angeles regnant Jessica Simpson Instead of calling attention to Ling a luxury brand with pected Fenty to reach $500 poked fun at her extremely her “glow up”, Simpson, 38, took singer Rihanna, in a rare move million in retail sales in 2018 he boy- swollen foot in a 10- the opportunity to show off the by the acquisitive group to- - which includes the reve - Tfriend Pyear challenge photo. transformation her body has un- wards building a new fashion nue reaped by third parties of Mor- After sharing a dergone since becoming pregnant label from scratch, industry - though it has not given an gan Free- photo of her very with her third child, reports peo- news site WWD reported on update since. man’s swollen foot last ple.com. In the left shot, Simp- Wednesday. late grand- week, Simpson son’s incredibly toned legs are Paris-based LVMH - also daughter has had some fun featured in cut-off denim shorts the owner of Christian Rihanna been sen- Lamar and with the “10-year and a pair of wedges. Meanwhile, Dior and Givenchy, tenced to Freeman challenge”, the lat- seen dozens of stars taking a in the right image, she shared a among a host of oth - 20 years in state prison for est viral craze that has walk down memory lane with snap of her swollen foot. er luxury brands also her death. spanning champagne Lamar Davenport, 33, was and cosmetics labels - sentenced Thursday for fa- declined to comment. tally stabbing E’Dena Hines Paris dismisses reports regarding treatment It already has a 25 times outside her New partnership with the York apartment in August Los Angeles “The media is exaggerating per usu- “Umbrella” singer 2015, Manhattan District al. Yes I’ve taken a break from work in make-up. Fenty Attorney Cyrus R. Vance Jr. aris Jackson has rubbished the reports and social media and my phone be- Beauty, which was announced in a press release. Pof seeking treatment for her health, cause it can be too much sometimes, developed with Ri- Prosecutors say Davenport saying the media is ‘exaggerating’. The and everyone deserves a break, but hanna via LVMH’s was “under the influence of 20-year-old model, daughter of pop star I am happy and healthy and feeling Kendo “brand in- alcohol (and) drugs” during Michael Jackson, said she is on a hiatus better than ever!” Jackson wrote on cubator”, which the crime. from social media and is in pink of health. Instagram on Wednesday. promotes new

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AC Milan coach Gattuso banned for Italian Dhoni fires India to clinch series Super Cup ref protest AFP | Milan

India thump Australia in third ODI and clinch maiden bilateral series victory on Australian soil C Milan coach Gennaro AGattuso was on Thurs- day handed a one-game Unflappable Australia touchline ban for angrily • A. Carey c Kohli b Kumar 5 confronting the referee af- Mahendra Singh Dhoni A. Finch lbw b Kumar 14 ter his side’s Italian Super hit his third half-century U. Khawaja c & b Chahal 34 Cup final defeat to Juventus of the three-game series S. Marsh st Dhoni b Chahal 39 in Saudi Arabia midweek. against Australia P. Handscomb lbw b Chahal 58 Gattuso, 41, angrily con- M. Stoinis c Sharma b Chahal 10 fronted officials for not G. Maxwell c Kumar b Shami 26 awarding a penalty for a foul AFP | Melbourne J. Richardson c Jadhav b Chahal 16 by Juventus’s German mid- A. Zampa c Shankar b Chahal 8 fielder Emre Can on Andrea aster finisher Mahen- P. Siddle not out 10 Conti late in his side’s 1-0 dra Singh Dhoni eased B. Stanlake b Shami 0 defeat in Jeddah. MIndia to a seven-wick- Extras (lb2, w8) 10 The Lega Serie A on et victory to clinch their one-day Total (all out; 48.4 overs) 230 Thursday banned the for- international series against Aus- India mer AC Milan and Italian tralia in Melbourne yesterday. R. Sharma c Marsh b Siddle 9 international midfielder The unflappable veteran wick- S. Dhawan c & b Stoinis 23 and imposed a 15,000 euros etkeeper hit his third half-cen- V. Kohli c Carey b Richardson 46 ($17,000) fine. tury of the three-game series to M.S. Dhoni not out 87 Gattuso was punished again prove the difference after K. Jadhav not out 61 for “shouting at the refer- his match-winning knock in the Extras (lb1, w7) 8 ee in a threatening manner second game in Adelaide. Total (3 wickets; 49.2 overs) 234 and challenging his de - The 37-year-old wicketkeep- cisions, as well as having er-batsman kept his usual cool India’s Mahendra Singh Dhoni plays a shot subsequently, while wait- during an unbeaten 87 off 114 playing 14 years.” slow and vary my pace,” said shwar Kumar and was taken by ing for the prize-giving balls as India chased down Aus- India wrapped up the ODI Chahal, named man-of-the- Kohli at second slip for five. ceremony, addressed fur- tralia’s 230 with four balls to series after losing the opening BETTER match. His partner Finch followed ther offensive words and spare at the Melbourne Cricket match in Sydney by 34 runs be- Chahal shares the record with six overs later again to Kumar insinuations towards the Ground. fore levelling with a six-wicket fellow Indian Ajit Agarkar, who trapped leg before wicket for 14. referee”. It consummated a hugely-suc- win in Adelaide to set up the KNOW claimed the same figures against Shaun Marsh and Usman Kha- cessful tour of Australia where decider in Melbourne. Australia at the Melbourne waja steadied the innings before Virat Kohli’s team also claimed Dhoni, a much-loved sporting Cricket Ground in 2004. Adelaide centurion Marsh was an historic first-ever 2-1 Test hero back home, captained India Only Peter Handscomb smartly stumped by Dhoni off Dortmund to launch series win Down Under. to a World Cup win in 2011. He This is only the showed any appreciable fight a wide down the leg-side from super-sub Alcacer “It’s been an amazing tour quit Tests in 2014, and stepped second bilateral ODI for Australia with his 58 off 63 Chahal for 39. for us. We drew the T20 series, down as the limited-overs skip- series India have balls before he became one of Khawaja followed three balls from bench again won the Test and the ODI series,” per three years later. played in Australia Chahal’s victims. later when he got a thick lead- AFP | Berlin Kohli said. Kohli looked set for another after losing 1-4 in It was an underwhelming bat- ing edge and offered Chahal a “We are feeling confident big score before he was caught 2016 ting performance by the Aus- return catch for 34. orussia Dortmund head and balanced as a side with the behind off Jhye Richardson for tralians, who managed just 17 Marcus Stoinis lasted 20 balls Bcoach Lucien Favre says World Cup in mind.” 46 off 62 balls in the 30th over cricket in Australia to restrict boundaries before they were before he became Chahal’s third goal-ace Paco Alcacer will Dhoni was given tremendous leaving his side at 113 for three. the home side to just 230. bowled out with eight balls left. victim, caught at slip by Rohit again start on the bench support from Kedar Jadhav with Dhoni and Jadhav took up Chahal, playing in his first “We took it down to the wire. Sharma for 10, leaving Austral- when the Bundesliga lead- a belligerent unbeaten 61 from where Kohli left off, guiding match in the series after com- When you give some great play- ia rocking at 123 for five in the ers resume their season at 57 balls in a match-winning 121- their team to a convincing vic- ing in for Test wrist-spinner ers a couple of chances, it always 30th over. RB Leipzig today. run stand. tory. Kuldeep Yadav, mesmerised the hurts,” Australia captain Aaron Glenn Maxwell hit a breezy 26 Dortmund start the sec- “I am happy to bat at any Australians with his six for 42. Finch said. off 19 balls before Mohammed ond half of the season in number,” said man-of-the-series Underwhelming batting “I enjoyed bowling for the Australia’s openers again Shami enticed him to pull with a Germany six points clear, Dhoni. “The important thing India leg-spinner Yuzvendra first time in Australia (interna- failed to get a start and Alex short-pitched delivery to Kumar but second-placed Bayern is where the team needs me. I Chahal earlier captured the best tionals). The ball was spinning Carey was out in the third over sprinting in from the deep to Munich could close the gap can’t say I can’t bat at No.6 after figures by any bowler in one-day a little bit, so I planned to bowl when he got a nick off Bhuvne- take a diving catch. away to Hoffenheim yes- terday. Dortmund have never won at the Red Bull Arena where they have drawn and Barca defeat Levante but lost in two previous visits. Solskjaer warns Man United Alcacer has been a sensa- threat of disqualification looms tion since joining from Bar- celona last August, scoring players over complacency 12 goals in as many league games. AFP | Manchester But 11 of those have been off the bench including a le Gunnar Solskjaer has hat-trick as a replacement Owarned Manchester Unit- in October’s thrilling 4-3 ed of the dangers of compla- win at home to Augsburg. cency as they prepare to face Brighton after beating Totten- ham to extend their perfect record under the interim boss. Cardiff sign Niasse on Solskjaer has won all six of loan from Everton his matches in charge since tak- ing over from Jose Mourinho AFP | London on December 19, and will look Barcelona’s French forward Ousmane Dembele scores a goal to keep that sequence going at ardiff City have bol - AFP | Barcelona Levante claim Barcelona de- Old Trafford today. Cstered their striking fender Juan Brandariz ‘Chumi’ Arguably the most impressive David de Gea saves from Harry Kane’s free-kick at Wembley options in a bid to remain arcelona overturned a first played illegally in the first leg victory in the sequence came keeping display from David de on, getting the crowd with them in the Premier League Bleg defeat to beat Levante as he should have been serving last Sunday, when Tottenham Gea. because that’s what it’s about.” with the signing of Ever- in the Copa del Rey on Thurs- a suspension. were beaten 1-0 at Wembley “As I’ve said before, you go Solskjaer has yet to see the ton striker Oumar Niasse day but could yet be thrown “Whatever happens on the thanks to a Marcus Rashford into every single game as a best of forward Alexis Sanchez, on loan for the rest of the out of the competition after field of play today, Levante goal and an eye-catching goal- Manchester United coach, as who missed last Sunday’s win at season. being accused of fielding an are going to take this situation a player or manager, thinking Tottenham with a minor ham- The Senegalese striker ineligible player. to the Federation tomorrow,” you’ll win the next one, that’s string problem. could soon be followed by Barca won 3-0 at the Camp Catalan said earlier on Thurs- just the nature of this club,” said “He’s champing at the bit in the signing of Nantes for- Nou, with Lionel Messi set- day. We’ve had six Solskjaer. training,” he said. He’s attitude ward Emiliano Sala, who ting up two Ousmane Dembele “We feel that there is a solid “We’ve had six good games has been fantastic in training was expected to undergo a goals and then scoring himself enough precedent to back up good games but but the next one is the most and I’m looking forward to see- medical yesterday, for a club to seal a 4-2 victory on aggre- the club’s decision to do so.” the next one is the important one. You cannot be ing him.” record fee. gate. Chumi was banned after he most important too confident. It’s complacency The interim boss has played Niasse, 28, has had a bit- Their place in the quarter-fi- received a yellow card playing one. You cannot be you have to be wary of. It’s the down the suggestion that he is part role at Goodison Park nals, however, is under threat for Barcelona’s B team in the too confident. It’s other side of it. responsible for coaxing better since arriving in a £14 mil- after Levante president Fran- Segunda B division. complacency you “I want players to be confi- performances out of the players lion ($18 million) deal from cisco Javier Catalan confirmed Barcelona, however, insist a have to be wary of. dent but not be complacent and since last month’s departure of Lokomotiv Moscow in Jan- shortly before kick-off that the change in the rules in Novem- take their foot off the pedal be- Mourinho, adding that he was uary 2016, going out on loan club were to lodge a complaint ber means the suspension does It’s the other side of cause that’s a big difference for confident the former United to Hull two years ago under to the Spanish Football Feder- not carry over into the Copa it me. I want them go into games manager would be back in work current Everton boss Marco ation yesterday. del Rey. OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER full of confidence, taking people soon. Silva. SATURDAY, JANUARY 19, 2019 16 Nadal, Federer plough on Maria Sharapova upsets defending champion Wozniacki to sweep into the Australian Open last 16

second major title. “I hit a good serve and played Cilic saves match Sharapova won 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 a solid game,” said the 2009 • with the roof closed on Rod La- champion who is searching for points to advance in ver Arena and will next play in- an 18th Grand Slam title. late-night drama form local hope Ashleigh Barty, He paid tribute to De Minaur, who bounced Greece’s Maria who saved six match points. Kvitova starting Sakkari, for a berth in the quar- “He’s a big fighter and super 100 matches have been played to• click as Open ter-finals. quick. Alex has an amazing fu- “I thought the level was quite ture.” by Roger Federer on Rod last 16 looms high. I knew it would be a tough Nadal’s reward is a meeting Laver Arena (centre court match,” said the 2008 champion, with Tomas Berdych, who ral- in Melbourne) AFP | Melbourne who has been in sizzling form lied to beat Argentine 18th seed at the tournament as she chases Diego Schwartzman 5-7, 6-3, 7-5, aria Sharapova stunned her first Slam title since Roland 6-4. defending champion Garros in 2014. The Czech veteran reached On a rain-affected day that MCaroline Wozniacki to “These types of matches are the semi-finals in 2014 and 2015 delayed play on outside courts, sweep into the Australian Open what I train for and it was really but is unseeded this year as he the 37-year-old showed no mer- last 16 yesterday and join ice rewarding to win that last point,” returns from a back injury that cy to the 21-year-old in his 100th men Rafael Nadal and Roger added the 30th seed. almost forced his retirement last match on the centre court in Federer, who clinically disposed Second seed Nadal called year. Swiss great Federer was Melbourne. of their opponents. young Australian Alex de Min- also on fire in taming big-serving “I had a really good feeling out The Russian five-time Grand aur “one of the best in the world” American Taylor Fritz 6-2, 7-5, here today against someone who Slam winner, who has struggled ahead of their evening clash, 6-2 to stay on track for a third can be dangerous,” said Federer since returning from a drugs then proceeded to hand him a successive title at Melbourne after reaching the Melbourne ban in 2017, was at full throttle tennis lesson, dismantling the Park and a 21st Grand Slam fourth round for the 17th time in ending the Dane’s dream of a teenager 6-1, 6-2, 6-4. crown. -- more than anyone else ever. “Taylor played really well. He is going to have many more years on tour playing at this level.” The double defending cham- pion is gunning for a record sev- Russia’s Maria Sharapova serves against Denmark’s Caroline Wozniacki enth Australian title. If he goes on to win the tournament, he 7-5, 6-1, with the 15th seed yet Germany’s second seed An- will become the first man ever to drop a set in her best perfor- gelique Kerber, the 2016 title to claim seven or more crowns at mance at Melbourne Park. winner, steamrolled Australian two Slams, having already won She has won seven of eight youngster Kimberley Birrell 6-1, eight Wimbledons. matches this month to back up 6-0 as the Wimbledon champi- Next up for him is fiery Greek a title victory in Zhuhai late last ons continued her under-the-ra- 14th seed Stefanos Tsitsipas, year to shape up as a dangerous dar progress. who beat Georgia’s 19th seed opponent for Sharapova. Meanwhile, unseeded Ameri- Nikoloz Basilashvili 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 “It’s getting to the point now can Amanda Anisimova contin- (9/7), 6-4. where I’m feeling more and ued her dream run, ousting 11th The man who lost to Federer more comfortable on the court seed Aryna Sabalenka in straight in the final last year, Marin Cilic, and can play my brand of tennis, sets. The 17-year-old will play battled back from two sets down, which when I execute I know eighth seed Petra Kvitova for a surviving two match points to it works against the best in the place in the quarter-finals. beat Spain’s Fernando Verdasco world,” said a confident Barty. Russia’s Anastasia Pavly- in a 4hr 18min epic. No Australian woman has won uchenkova also advanced, the season-opening Grand Slam crushing Aliaksandra Sasnovich My brand of tennis at Melbourne Park since Chris- for a showdown with fifth seed Switzerland’s Roger Federer hits a return against Taylor Fritz of the US Barty beat Greece’s Sakkari tine O’Neill in 1978. Sloane Stephens. Konta slams ‘dangerous’ Impey makes his move in Tour Down Under Australian Open late start AFP | Adelaide, Australia outh Africa’s Daryl Impey Ssurged into contention to defend his Tour Down Under title with a thrilling win ahead of race leader Patrick Bevin in Adelaide yesterday. The Mitchelton-Scott rid- er claimed the fourth stage to move to second overall just sev- en seconds behind New Zea- land’s Bevin (CCC Team) with two stages left in the UCI sea- Spain’s Garbine Muguruza (L) shakes hands as she celebrates after victory son-opening world tour event over Britain’s Johanna Konta in South Australia. AFP | Melbourne “I don’t agree with athletes Impey gave his hopes of be- having to physically exert coming the first rider to go back- riton Johanna Konta la- themselves in the wee hours to-back in the race’s 21-year his- Bbelled her late-night Aus- of the morning,” she told the tory a massive boost with his South African rider Daryl Impey (R) from Team Mitchelton-Scott celebrates after crossing finish line tralian Open match against BBC after the 6-4, 6-7 (3/7), 7-5 stage victory. 129.2-kilometre (80-mile) stage Jumbo-Visma), Richie huge buffer,” Bevin said. Garbine Muguruza “danger- second-round defeat to Span- Astana’s Leon Luis Sanchez through the Adelaide Hills from Porte(Trek-Segafredo) and “Those four (Porte, Bennett, ous” and unhealthy yesterday, iard Muguruza. went early but was caught by Unley to Campbelltown. Michael Woods ( EF-Educa- Woods and Poels) showed saying they should not have “I don’t think it is healthy Impey and Bevin in the last 20 “I’m so stoked to have done tion First) attacked on the final themselves as the best pure had to play in the early hours -- in fact it is quite dangerous. metres to finish third on the something like this, it’s so spe- climb. But they were caught by climbers in this race, but this of the morning. “However, Garbine and I cial,” Impey said. the chasing bunch, led by Im- race fortunately is about being Konta was eliminated ear- were both in the same position “I knew if I lined up Paddy pey and Bevin, on the descent an all-rounder. ly yesterday after contesting and, with the circumstances, Bevin, I’d have a good shot at resulting in an exciting 20-rider “Basically you’ve got to sprint the latest women’s match ever we really put on a great match winning, so I’m super-happy to finish. better than the climbers and held at the Australian Open, and it’s just a shame more peo- I knew if I lined up win today.” Poels, Bennett, Porte and climb better than the sprinters.” starting at 12:30 am and ending ple couldn’t enjoy it.” Paddy Bevin, I’d have a The stage featured the chal- Woods announced themselves Australia’s Jason Lea (Uni- two hours and 42 minutes later The start was delayed when good shot at winning, lenging Corkscrew Road ascent as the top climbers ahead of SA-Australia) retained the King at 3:12 am. the men’s match between Al- so I’m super-happy to as a final test some six kilo - Sunday’s challenging final stage of the Mountain jersey after An exhausted Konta said the exander Zverev and Jeremy metres from the finish. at Willunga, where the Tour stage four from Bennett and situation should never have Chardy on the same court win today Wout Poels (Team Sky), winner will be anointed. Italy’s Manuele Boaro (Astana arisen. turned into 3hr 46min epic. DARYL IMPEY George Bennett (Team “It’s (points lead) still not a Pro Team).

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