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FRIDAY 31 JULY 2015 • 15 Shawwal 1436 • Volume 20 Number 6508 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com [email protected] | [email protected] Editorial: 4455 7741 | Advertising: 4455 7837 / 4455 7780 Underground water Labour camp gutted in Al Sailiyah ‘floods’ key projects Ashghal to set up dewatering station next year

BY SATISH KANADY tunnels, only one of them was a mega pilot plant for the dewa- reportedly affected by ‘flooding’. tering of swelling groundwater and DOHA: Qatar’s rising water The construction works of res- subsurface water in the country. table and sea water intru- idential complexes in some areas Ashghal has plans to set up a new sion are posing problems for of Doha are also reportedly being groundwater dewatering station in the country’s infrastructure hit after the contractors encoun- southern part of Doha next year. projects in some areas. tered subsurface water flow. The works of the plant would be Large-scale development, leaks “The issue poses technical completed in six different phases from older infrastructure and sea challenges and greatly increases within five years, Al Sharq reported. water intrusion have resulted in the risk of polluting the sea and The plant will be equipped a rising water table under much groundwater as construction with a state-of-the-art water of Doha. This issue has already projects pump water from sites,” treatment system with a capac- reached a critical state in some said Professor Patrick Linke, ity of handling 12.5 megalitres areas of Qatar. chair of chemical engineering at of groundwater and subsurface Qatar Rail recently admitted it Texas A&M University Qatar, water collected covering area 4.5 was forced to halt the tunneling while participating in a discussion hectares. The project will have works of Doha Metro’s Red Line on Qatar’s groundwater issues. both traditional facility for the due to ‘flooding’. The contractors In an initiative to improve purification of five megalitres as said their boring machine suf- the standards and procedures well a reverse osmosis plant with fered damage after the red Line’s of groundwater dewatering on a capacity of five megalitres. North tunnel got flooded. construction sites across Qatar, The company involved in the Qatar Rail, without elabo- the Public Works Authority construction of the project will rating on the issue, said that (Ashghal) is working to address augment the existing pumping the flooding hit its “pilot tun- the issue. Recently it released a station in the area, enabling it neling operations.” However, it list of contractors that were qual- to pump out an extra volume of added that the flooding will not ified through a prequalification groundwater and surface water to People walking away with their belongings after their labour camp was gutted by a major fire at Al Sailiyah have any significant impact on process to work on groundwater the treatment reservoir. in Industrial Area yesterday. The fire broke out between 1pm and 2.45pm. The Civil Defence responded Continued on page 3 its original project. The Red dewatering on construction sites. immediately to the situation and brought the fire under control. No casualties were reported. The cause of Line North consists of two twin Ashghal is also working to launch THE PENINSULA blaze could not be immediately ascertained. See also page 2 (ABDUL BASIT)

Shalaa wins Qatar Richmond Stakes US approves sale of $5.4bn Kuwait breaks up new IS cell missiles to Saudi Arabia KUWAIT CITY: Kuwait has broken up a new five-member cell of alleged members of the WASHINGTON: The US State Air Defence Force,” Lockheed Salman visited Cairo yesterday and Islamic State jihadist group one Department has approved the said in a statement. signed the “Cairo Declaration”, also month after a deadly bombing possible sale to Saudi Arabia of The company said the PAC-3 attending a military parade with at a Shia mosque, the interior $5.4bn in additional PAC-3 mis- missile defends against incoming President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi. ministry said yesterday. siles built by Lockheed Martin aircraft and missiles, and it is cur- “The two sides stressed the need Authorities arrested four men Corp, the Pentagon said late on rently used by the United States, to exert all efforts to boost secu- while the fifth was killed in a “ter- Wednesday. the Netherlands, Germany, Japan, rity and stability in the region, and rorist” operation in Iraq, the min- The Defence Security Taiwan and the UAE. to work together to protect Arab istry said. All the members are Cooperation Agency said the sale The State Department also national security,” Sisi’s office said thought to be Kuwaiti nationals. would benefit a key US partner approved a possible sale to Saudi after the signing. Four cell members have allegedly Frankie Dettori rides Shalaa to victory in the Qatar Richmond Stakes in the Middle East. Notification Arabia of $500m worth of ammuni- Egypt has backed Riyadh’s air taken part in fighting in Iraq, race at Goodwood Racecourse yesterday. Full report on page 22 to Congress was sent on Tuesday tion. A State Department spokes- campaign against Shia rebels in including the member who was and follows a major nuclear man said that proposed sale would Yemen, regularly saying it shares killed, while another “facilitated deal with Iran. The missile sale resupply the Royal Saudi Land a common vision with Riyadh on and supported their travel to Iraq approval could help reassure Forces to continue protecting the tackling the crisis there. to take part in terrorist opera- Saudi Arabia about the US com- country’s southern border from The new Cairo-Riyadh pact also tions,” the ministry said. mitment to its security. attacks by militia groups. backs building a new joint Arab The statement said “the ter- MH370 enigma swirls; “Lockheed Martin is support- Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia and military force to fight terrorism rorists have confessed to undergo- ing the US government and the Egypt signed a pact in Cairo aimed in the region. On August 27, Arab ing... advanced training on the use kingdom of Saudi Arabia as they at boosting military and economic defence and foreign ministers are of arms and took part in fighting discuss the potential sale of addi- ties between the two Arab allies. to gather in Cairo to discuss the in Iraq and Syria,” where IS con- debris to be probed tional PAC-3 Missiles as part of A Saudi delegation led by Deputy modalities of the force. trols vast areas. All the suspects the upgrade of the Royal Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin AGENCIES were born between 1982 and 1990. SAINT-ANDRÉ, FRANCE: ocean currents could have carried The case has been referred to the Plane wreckage washed up on a piece of debris from the plane public prosecution for legal action, a tiny Indian Ocean island will to the island. the ministry said without stating be sent to France for investi- As Malaysian investigators Corniche boat clean-up campaign when the arrests were made. AFP gation, as hopes mounted yes- rushed to the scene, authorities terday the mysterious object prepared to send the object to could unlock the riddle of France for further examination. Verdict delay missing flight MH370. Meanwhile, a French military Several experts were convinced helicopter slowly circled the area irks Al Jazeera the debris was a flaperon from above the island where the debris the wing of a Boeing 777, which if washed up on a rocky beach. DOHA/CAIRO: An Egyptian proven meant it almost certainly Malaysian Prime Minister Najib court postponed yesterday its belonged to the Malaysia Airlines Razak said the wreckage found on verdict in the retrial of three plane whose disappearance 16 the French island of La Reunion Al Jazeera journalists, in a case months ago sparked one of avia- was “very likely” from a Boeing that has sparked a global outcry. tion’s greatest mysteries. 777, but it remained to be seen if it Australian Peter Greste, The six-foot long piece of wreck- indeed came from MH370. Canadian Mohamed Fahmy and age washed up on a rocky beach on The recovered object is expected Egyptian Baher Mohamed were the French island of La Reunion, to be flown out of Reunion island jailed last year for “spreading some 4,000km from the area where to France today for analysis. It is false news” during their coverage flight MH370 was thought to have likely to be sent to a testing site of the turmoil. The ruling is now gone down in March last year with near Toulouse tomorrow, a second expected on August 2. 239 people on board. source close to the inquiry said. Al Jazeera Media Network’s Aviation expert Xavier However as expectations Acting Director-General Mostefa Tytelman said he and other spe- mounted over the find, authori- Souag said: “We are outraged that cialists had compared the debris ties warned against jumping to the verdict has been adjourned. to hundreds of photos and plane conclusions. For relatives of those We demand the Egyptian blueprints, and found only one aboard, torn between wanting authorities bring an end to the possible match: The flaperon closure and believing their loved Workers removing boats and cruisers anchored at the Corniche for a long time and abandoned by the owners charges against Baher, Peter which is a mobile part on the edge ones were still somehow alive, the as part of a clean-up campaign. Seven cruisers and six boats, which were almost sinking, were removed to and Mohamed which should be of the wing of a Boeing 777. discovery was yet another pain- dropped immediately. Journalism protect the sea from pollution and maintain the beauty of the Corniche. Report and picture on page 2 Scientists say there are sev- ful turn on an emotional roller- is not a crime.” AFP eral plausible scenarios in which coaster. AFP See also page 3 FRIDAY 31 JULY 2015 02 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com HOME Al Sailiyah labour camp gutted by fire

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DOHA: A labour camp in Al According to camp residents, melee, many couldn’t manage to The fire broke out between 1pm Peninsula that the area had wit- casual handling of a burning ciga- Sailiyah in Industrial Area was the fire broke out at around 1pm take their belongings, including and by 2.45pm. The Civil Defence nessed another fire the other rette butt can trigger a big fire in gutted in a major fire that broke while most of them were sleeping hard-earned money, with them. responded immediately to the sit- day, but it was doused by work- this hot weather,” he said. out yesterday afternoon. after lunch. The cause of the blaze “All our belongings are inside, uation and has brought the fire ers before it could spread to other The workers, mostly involved in The Civil Defence rushed to the was not confirmed. there was no time to take any- under control, the Ministry of areas. construction jobs, are from India, scene and put out the blaze. No As the fire broke out, workers thing. Everything has turned out Interior tweeted. “There is so much of diesel Sri Lanka and Nepal. causalities were reported. rushed out of the camp and in the into ashes,” said a worker. One of the labourers told The spilled around this area. Even a THE PENINSULA

Leaders greet Moroccan king Abandoned boats removed from Corniche DOHA: As part of a cam- The owners will have to pay a DOHA: Emir H H Sheikh paign to clean-up the Corniche, fine and give a written assurance Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani authorities have removed boats that they will not abandon vessels sent a cable of congratula- and cruisers anchored for a in future. tions to King Mohammed VI long time and abandoned by the Hamad Al Rumethy, Head, of Morocco on the anniver- owners. Beach and Islands Protection sary of his accession to the The Natural Preservation Section of the ministry, said, “The throne. Section at the special engineer- campaign is part of activities we Deputy Emir H H Sheikh ing office together with the carry out throughout the year Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani Ministry of Municipality and to clean up beaches, and islands also sent a congratulatory Urban Planning; and Search and across the country. cable to King Mohammed VI. Rescue Section at Coastal and “It is our responsibility to clean Prime Minister and Interior Border Security removed seven up beaches, islands and remove Minister H E Sheikh Abdullah cruisers and six boats which were boats, other neglected equipment bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al almost sinking in the Corniche, an and solid waste from the sea. Thani sent a similar cable to Arabic daily reported yesterday. “First, we monitor the area for King Mohammed VI. Officials said the vessels were neglected boats and put a sticker removed to protect the sea from on them as a notice to the owners Envoy attends pollution and maintain the beauty to remove them. of the Corniche. “We wait for a week. If there Salah Hassan Al Kuwari, is no response from the own- Maldives fest Director, Natural Preservation ers, we take steps to remove the MALE: Qatar’s Non- Section, said, “ Our aim is to pro- boats. Once the boats are seized, resident Ambassador to tect the sea and the environment the owners must pay a fine and Maldives Rashid bin Shafie and remove all forms of things give a written assurance that they Al Marri participated in cel- which could lead to pollution. will not repeat the violation,” Al ebrations marking the golden “We also pay special interest in Rumethy said. jubilee of the country’s preserving the Corniche, because The impounded boats and independence. it is like the face of the city.” cruisers are kept at the ministry’s He conveyed the Emir’s Officers claim neglected vessels scrap yard in Al Waukhair. greetings to President Abdulla at the Corniche block the move- First Lt Essa Yassim Al Fayad Yameen Abdul Qayoum and his ment of other boats. from Search and Rescue Section, wishes of further progress and “We removed some boats and Coastal and Border Security, prosperity to the people of the cruisers, because they block the said, “We always work with the Maldives. Qayoum entrusted way for other boats, especially at Ministry of Municipality and Al Marri with his greetings night if there are no proper lights. Urban Planning, the Ministry Workers remove one of the boats from the Corniche. to the Emir and wishes of “This is not the first or the last of Environment and the special further prosperity and wel- campaign, we will continue with engineering office to clean up the divers. Seventeen divers were went deep into the sea, fixed them out of the water,” he added. fare to the Qatari people. On such operations,” said Al Kuwairi. sea by providing machines and involved in the campaign. They crane ropes around the boats and THE PENINSULA the sidelines, Al Marri met Minister of Foreign Affairs Dunya Maumoon, Minister of Economic Development Mohamed Saeed, Minister New entry rules Ministry recalls of Fisheries and Agriculture Dr Mohamed Shainee and for QU visitors Ikea safety gates Minister of Islamic Affairs Dr Ahmed Ziyad. DOHA: The Ministry of from Sunday Economy and Commerce has Erring outlet DOHA: Visitors to Qatar announced the recall of Ikea University (QU) will have to fol- safety gates of Al Futtaim-Ikea closed down low a new practice while entering company due to lack of stabil- the premises. QU is to implement ity of the door on the top of the DOHA: Health monitors a new access method for students, stairs. of municipalities have con- staff and visitors from Sunday. The ministry said the recall is ducted raids on several Students and staff will use their part of ongoing coordination and outlets and registered viola- identity card as an access card to follow-up to ascertain the extent tions. They also temporarily enter the premises. Security guards of dealers’ commitment to follow shut down a food outlet for at the gate will check identity up defects and repair them to storing food in unhygienic cards, reports Al Sharq. protect consumers’ rights. conditions. The new initiative is being The ministry stressed that it The Health Monitoring introduced by the Department of will coordinate with dealers to fol- Section at Al Rayyan Buildings and Facilities to ensure a low up maintenance and repairs Municipality conducted inten- safe environment for students and and communicate with custom- sive monitoring of beauty staff, the report said. It was not ers to ensure implementation of salons and registered 13 viola- clear what procedure will be fol- procedures to fix defects. tions, an Arabic daily reported lowed for visitors. A visitor waits for clearance at one of the gates at Qatar University. It urged consumers to report yesterday. However, the nature THE PENINSULA any abuse or irregularities to of violations could not be the Department of Consumer immediately ascertained. Protection and Commercial Fraud The Administrative Section Combat which receive complaints, of Doha Municipality has shut suggestions and inquiries through down a food outlet in Al Saad its various channels. for 45 days and referred the Five-year jail, fine for drug peddler case to legal entities for fur- Ties reviewed ther action. Inspectors noticed DOHA: A criminal court has sentenced use of drugs. An official from the Anti-Drug over drugs to him, police arrived. employees storing food in the an Asian man to imprisonment for selling Enforcement Directorate testified as a key The convict threw the money and tried RABAT: Abdellatif corridor in an area undergoing drugs and ordered his deportation after witness that his department had received a to run away, but slipped and fell down and Hammouchi, General Director maintenance work. The area he has served the term. tip-off on drug deals. was arrested. of National Security, Morocco, had no facility to store food The man was sentenced to five years and The directorate organised a sting opera- However, the Asian denied the accusations yesterday met Qatari for human consumption, civic fined QR200,000 on three charges filed by tion and police sent an undercover man to and said he had no links to drug dealing. Ambassador Abdullah bin Falah officials said. public prosecution, Al Sharq reported yes- the convict. Based on evidence, the court found the bin Abdullah Al Dosari and dis- THE PENINSULA/QNA terday. The prosecution accused the con- The decoy pretended to be a buyer and man guilty under Article 85 of Penal Code cussed bilateral relations and vict of keeping, selling and promoting the paid money. When the convict was handing and ruled. THE PENINSULA means of enhancing them. 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DOHA: A media delegation suit different age groups and ranks as the preferred summer and for six nights in hotel apart- had a glimpse of 2015 Qatar tastes — from open-air public destination for families from the ments by paying for five, accord- Summer Festival ahead of its displays, theatre and classical Gulf. ing to officials. Tel + 974 44298888 official opening tomorrow, at concerts to comedy, films and Special prices will be offered Additional incentives, includ- Doha Exhibition Centre. popular Eastern and Western on top brands in fashion, acces- ing 50 percent discounts on food Fax The festival throughout musical performances. sories, watches, jewellery, elec- and beverage, will be offered August is expected to drive Qatar’s hospitality and retail tronics and much more by by outlets within hotels, free up regional tourism numbers sectors will be engaged in ensur- participating outlets. meals for children (up to three Tel with new attractions, includ- ing the success of festivities. QTA has also partnered with per family), free breakfast, late Fax ing cultural events and brand Special offers will be avail- 26 hospitality industry brands. check-outs and a free shuttle promotions, said Qatar Tourism able from many top hotels for Hotel partners have devel- service between some hotels. Authority (QTA) which organ- visitors, paired with highly com- oped special packages for visi- The offers are also available ised the ‘Press Preview’. petitive fares on Qatar Airways tors, including offers to stay for to residents booking for the Tel It will also feature shows to regional routes to ensure Doha three nights by paying for two same period. THE PENINSULA Fax

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DOHA: Al Jazeera said it was “outraged” by an Egyptian court’s decision yesterday to postpone a verdict in the retrial of three of its journal- ists accused of supporting the banned Muslim Brotherhood, in a case that has sparked a global outcry. Tel “We are outraged that the Fax verdict has been adjourned as today was meant to be the final court hearing for our col- leagues,” Dr Mostefa Souag, Acting Director General, Al Tel Jazeera Media Network, said in Fax a statement. “We, along with others, expected a swift end to the ordeal for Baher Mohamed, Tel Mohamed Fahmy and Peter Fax Greste. “All three men have been under immense stress and pressure for 19 months and delaying the final verdict has Tel continued the strain on them Fax and their families. We demand the Egyptian authorities bring an end to the charges against Mohamed Fahmy (centre) and Baher Mahmoud (right) speak to reporters outside Tora prison in Cairo. A court postponed its verdict in the retrial of the journalists and their colleague Peter Greste, who has been Baher, Peter and Mohamed Tel which should be dropped imme- deported but is being retried in absentia. diately,” Dr Souag said, adding Fax “journalism is not a crime”. Fahmy, who received seven working for Al Jazeera net- MENA said, though some rela- The three were jailed last years in the initial trial, and work’s English channel. tives and lawyers said it was year for “spreading false news” Egyptian Mohamed, jailed for Yesterday, the court did not set for August 8. “The entire during their coverage of the tur- 10 years, were freed on bail ear- hold its much-anticipated ses- world has its eyes turned on Tel moil after the Egyptian army lier this year after serving more sion to announce a verdict, with Egypt because this is a decisive Fax removed Islamist president than 400 days in detention. a defence lawyer saying he had trial for media freedom,” the Mohamed Mursi in 2013. An appeals court ordered a been told it was postponed, AFP Paris-based media watchdog Australian Greste has since retrial, saying the verdict lacked reports. The ruling is expected Reporters Without Borders been deported while Canadian evidence against the journalists on August 2, state news agency said. THE PENINSULA

Groundwater Iran needs $100bn to revamp Tel issues reviewed Fax Continued from page 1 oil industry, says minister Uniquip-Hoelscher, a water management company in Qatar, Tel recently hosted a workshop to Fax VIENNA: Iran needs around programme, Iran outlined a pro- Iranian officials last week said discuss groundwater issues and $100bn to bring its oil indus- market economic policy package the country, a member of the oil witness environment-friendly try back to the level it was five to win foreign investment. producer group Opec, was tar- groundwater treatment tech- www.marriottmarquisdoha.com years ago, Industry Minister Asked about Western esti- geting oil and gas projects worth nologies on the Gold Line of Tel Mohammad Reza Nematzadeh mates that Iran needed $300bn $185bn by 2020. Doha Metro. + 974 44195000 told Austrian newspaper to get its oil industry back to Nematzadeh said he expected Experts demonstrated how Fax + 974 44195100 Wiener Zeitung in an interview the level it had before sanc- Iran to rejoin the international cutting-edge groundwater published yesterday. tions crippled its economy, electronic payment system treatment systems being used At a business conference Nematzadeh was quoted as say- SWIFT three months from by Uniquip-Hoewater on the in Vienna last week, the first ing: “The number is far too high, the moment the sanctions, Gold Line manage to meet such event since this month’s according to my knowledge. I imposed to push Iran to cur- dewatering demand of con- deal between Tehran and six think that we can make do with tail its nuclear programme, are struction while purifying the world powers on its nuclear around a third of that sum.” “loosened”. REUTERS water. THE PENINSULA FRIDAY 31 JULY 2015 04 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com ISLAM Peace and justice in Islam BY IMAM ZAID SHAKIR and external ruination, is absent. In this sense, war can be viewed as an aber- e are living in a world where rational state. The aberrational nature there could obviously be of war is made clearer if we consider more peace. As Muslims, that murder, the ultimate consequence Wwe realize this fact more of war, is considered an innovation that than most people, as the peace of many destroyed the peace formerly existing of our brothers and sisters in various among the human family. It is stated in parts of the globe has been tragically dis- a prophetic tradition, “No soul is killed rupted: Palestine, Chechnya, Afghanistan, unjustly, except that the elder son of Kashmir, and other locales. Similarly, we Adam (Cain) shares in the stain of the are living in a world where there could crime. That is because he was the first to be more justice. We read almost daily innovate murder in the human family.” of assassinations in various parts of the At the individual level, peace can be world where terrorist groups, military viewed as an absence of the ruinations of forces, or intelligence services, often- the heart. One free from such ruinations times in summary fashion, declare vic- will succeed, God-willing, when he/she tims guilty and then proceed to execute meets his/her Lord. Therefore, he/she them. Unfortunately, such unprincipled will enter safely into the Abode of Peace political behavior has become increas- (Dar as-Salam). God says in that regard, ingly common in both the foreign and On the day no amount of wealth or chil- domestic policies of this country, causing dren will be of any benefit. The only one untold damage to her image and cred- benefited will be one who comes before ibility abroad. God with a sound (salim) heart. These two issues, peace and justice, (Quran 26:89) are joined in the slogans we hear from If one reflects on these meanings, many activists, especially here in the it should be clear that the wars that United States, “No Justice, No Peace!” Muslims have been involved in through- This linkage is logical, as justice must out our long history do not nullify the be considered one of the indispensable validity of the statement, “Islam is the prerequisites of any lasting peace. This religion of peace.” what is meant by that article intends to briefly look at the ideas expression, and God knows best, is that of peace and justice in Islam and explore Islam provides a path for the human by peace. God admonishes us concern- the basis of all human relations and a towards you in order that hearts will their deeper significance in the life of a being to enter Paradise (Dar as-Salam), ing those relations, And peace is best. foundation of Islamic rule.” be quickened. Surely, the hearts are Muslim. and there he/she will know true peace. (Quran 4:128) This saying is illustrative of the mean- dead until God quickens them. Justice Peace has meanings wider than those Similarly, in our relations with other ing conveyed by the saying of God, Verily, has signs and portents. As for its signs, PEACE mentioned above. One of the loftier nations, God commands us, If they (the we have sent Our Messengers with clear they are shyness, generosity, humility, In the Arabic language, the word peace objectives of our religion is to introduce enemy) incline towards peace, then you proofs, and we have revealed unto them and gentleness. As for its portents, they is derived from the radicals S-L-M. The into the world an ethos that facilitates should similarly incline, and place your the Scripture and the Balance in order are embodied in mercy. He has likewise scholars of language mention four closely the spreading of peace at every level. trust in God. (Quran 8:61) that they lead people with justice... made for every affair a gate, and He has related terms that can be derived from Our personal relations with our fellow As mentioned above, peace is the (Quran 57:25) made that gate accessible by providing a this origin: Salam, Salamah, Silm, and Muslims should begin with the imple- original state that prevailed in relations Imam Al Mawardi has summarised key. The gate of justice is a deep consid- Salm. Raghib Al Isfahani says in his mentation of the Prophetic order “Spread between individuals and societies. This the social implications of distributive eration of consequences, and its key is lexicon of Quranic terms, “As-Salm and peace between you all.” This order is so opinion is based, among other narrations, justice in the following way: One of the otherworldliness. Consideration of conse- as-Salamah mean freedom from any pressing that the beloved Prophet (peace on the saying of the Prophet that Jesus things that reforms worldly affairs is the quences ultimately involves remembering external or internal ruination.” Based on be upon him) advised its indiscriminate “will return the world to a state of peace” principle of distributive justice. It facili- death and preparing for it by freely part- that, he mentions that true peace will implementation. He said at the end of a (Yurji’ As-Salim) after his appearance at tates amicable relations between people, ing from one’s wealth. Otherworldliness only exist in Paradise, for only there will tradition in which he described one of the the end of time. engenders obedience to the Divine Law, involves dealing justly with everyone and there be perpetuity with no end, complete best forms of Islam, “Extend the greeting and brings about the prosperity of coun- being satisfied with what suffices. If one satisfaction with no need, perfect honor of peace, to those you know and those JUSTICE tries. It is the basis of a thriving economy, is not satisfied with what suffices him, no with no humiliation, and perfect health you know not.” Our lexicographers define justice, vari- strong families, and stable government. abundance will every enrich him. with no disease. This is a very weighty matter that calls ously, as “to rule based on that contained Nothing devastates the land nor corrupts Much of this discussion has focused on In this regard, God is known as for our deeper reflection. Its weighti- in the Book of God and the tradition the mind as quickly as tyranny. That is distributive justice. However, the Quran As-Salam, because He alone is described ness is illustrated by the fact that it is (Sunna) of His Messenger and refrain- because there are no acceptable limits to also places great emphasis on commuta- as being totally free from any defects or mentioned as being one of the things ing from ruling based on empty opinion.” regulate tyranny. tive justice. God commands us, Do not flaws. This understanding of true peace that completes our faith. The Prophet It is also defined as “extending inherent For this reason, Ibn Taymiyya sees the be moved by partiality to discriminate being a reality associated with a trans- said in that regard, “You will not enter rights to their possessors equitably.” This responsibilities of Islamic government in meting out divinely legislated punish- formed world is also understood in both Paradise until you believe, and you will latter definition emphasises the impor- emanating from a single verse in the ments. (Quran 24:2) Jewish and Christian theology. not believe until you love one another. tance of equity as an essential aspect of Quran, God enjoins that you deliver the The Prophet Muhammad mentioned At the level of interstate relations, Shall I indicate to you something that distributive justice. Trusts to their rightful possessors. And that one of the reasons behind the ruina- if we ponder the above definition, we will surely lead to your mutual love? The concept of justice is one of the when you rule over [or judge between] tion of a nation is a lack of commutative can consider peaceful relations between Spread the greeting and spirit of peace essential pillars in the maintenance of people, that you do so with justice... justice.17 In this context, he mentioned nations as a condition where violence, a between yourselves.” Our relations with both the natural and social orders. God, (Quran 4:58) that if his very daughter were to steal, he state inevitably involving both internal our spouses should also be characterised be He Exalted, has said, He has estab- The Noble Prophet has said in this would not hesitate to punish her to the lished the scale, therefore, do not trans- context, “Surely the most beloved of full extent of the law. gress in the scale of justice. Undertake people with God and the closest to Him In summary, this brief discussion the measuring with justice and do not on the Day of Resurrection will be a just should make it clear to any Muslim that cheat concerning the scale. (55:7-8) leader. And the most hated of people and peace and justice are comprehensive Justice, as many of our scholars point the furthest removed from Him will be a concepts with deep implications and we out, is one of the underpinnings of the tyrannical leader.” have to be people committed to peace order that has been established by God. Clearing himself from even an inad- and justice. We must clearly illustrate to This reality is also a foundation of a vertent association with oppressive, the world that our religion is indeed the healthy social order. God says in that unjust acts, our beloved Prophet is religion of peace. However, our striv- regard, O, You who believe! Be upright reported to have said: You bring your ing for peace must never allow us to be for God, witnesses to justice; and do not disputes to me for adjudication; perhaps unjust, nor should it allow us to pas- let your hatred of a people move you to one of you is less eloquent than another, sively accept injustices. We must take a position where you are unjust. Be just, and I rule against the wronged party on a stand for justice, as we are ordered in that is closer to piety. Be mindful of God! the basis of what I have heard. Therefore, the Quran, Be you upright supporters Verily God is well informed concerning all if I inadvertently grant one of you some- of justice... (4:135) that you do. (Quran 4:135) thing owed to his brother do not take it, However, that stand must go far beyond This social aspect of justice has been for I am granting him something that slogans, such as the one mentioned at beautifully summarized by Imam Al constitutes a piece of Hellfire. the beginning of this article, and move Qurtubi. He says, discussing the relation- Our impeccably just Khalifa ‘Umar bin into the realm of positive action; action ship between two words that are usu- Al Khattab uttered the following pene- inspired by the Quran and the words and ally translated as justice (Al ’Adl), and trating words: Verily, God sets forth para- deeds of our illustrious Prophet (PBUH). distributive justice (Al Qist), “Justice is bles for you, and He directs admonition www.islamcity.com

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BY SALMAN AL OADAH body. There are far more, since and on the incalculable aspects the thanks we owe Allah is to And the guilty need not be asked blessed Allah’s blessings manifest them- of creation upon which our lives give something of whatever we about their sins.} (28: 78) ur lives are a con- selves within each one of those depend. Allah reminds us: are blessed with to those who We often do not notice a bless- with, those tinuous succession of cells in innumerable ways. And whatever good thing you cannot do for themselves. ing that we have until we lose Allah’s gifts. Moreover, each cell is exposed enjoy, it is from Allah. Then, when We should remember that that blessing or are threatened who are O Many people, due to to an incalculable number of misfortune reaches you, you cry out every blessing we enjoy will inev- with its loss. How many of our their outlook on life or their cir- potential threats, from viruses to Him for help. (16: 53) itably come to an end. Either we faculties, our limbs, and our unable have cumstances, fail to see that they to cancer to a variety of mal- We should look at ourselves will lose the blessing some day talents do we take for granted? are receiving Allah’s bounty. functions, and Allah through His and the way we behave towards in our lives, or we will depart These are but some of the bless- some rights Allah has made it clear that mercy protects the cells from Allah’s blessings. Do we use this life and leave that blessing ings in our own bodies. we will never be able to count all of these. Therefore, we can them in obedience to His com- behind. How many blessings surround in it. We all of His blessings upon us, never begin to enumerate the mands? Do we realise that Allah Another part of our gratitude us, in our families, our friends, since they are innumerable. This blessings that Allah, at every has a right over us in everything to Allah is to serve Him with our work, the status we enjoy, must praise statement is found elsewhere in moment, bestows upon us within that He gives us? what He gives us and to use what the connections we have, even the Quran, emphasizing humani- our bodies. If we are blessed with wealth, we have in ways that are lawful our hopes and our dreams? Even Allah for ty’s ungratefulness and heedless- Even if we entertain the idea the poor have a right in it. If and pleasing to Him. We should the world on which we live is a ness of Allah’s blessings: that the blessings Allah bestows we are blessed with health and not be like Pharaoh. Some wise blessing, how it possesses eve- empowering If you were to count Allah’s upon any one of us is some finite strength, the weak and the people advised him: rything needed for life to thrive. favors, you would not be able to number, that number would not infirm have a right in it. If we Do not exult. Surely Allah does How many other words do we us to do number them; most surely human- take into account all of the mis- are blessed with knowledge, then not love the exultant. (28: 76) see and are still discovering in ity is very unjust, very ungrateful. fortunes that Allah withholds those who are in want of knowl- Pharaoh replied: the heavens, some approximating that which (14: 34) from us, though He certainly edge have a right in it. I have been given this only on our Earth in size, some smaller, Consider the human body. It is tries some of His servants with For every ability that we are account of the knowledge I have. some many times larger, but we others are made up of one hundred trillion those misfortunes. blessed with, those who are una- So Allah tells us: Did he not find them to be sterile, hostile, cells. Each cell is a blessing from Then there are all the bless- ble have some rights in it. We know that Allah had destroyed of unaccommodating worlds. Praise incapable of Allah. But this does not mean ings Allah has bestowed upon must praise Allah for empower- the generations before him those be to Allah, who possesses all that there are only one hundred our predecessors, our contem- ing us to do that which others who were mightier in strength than things and who gives without doing. trillion blessings in the human poraries, and our descendants are incapable of doing. Part of he and greater in assemblage? measure. www.onislam.net FRIDAY 31 JULY 2015 MIDDLE EAST www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 05

Saudi leader in Cairo Moscow US gives F-16s modernising S-300 missile to Egypt ahead system for Iran

MOSCOW: Russia is modern- ising its S-300 missile system to supply to Iran, an adviser of Kerry visit to Russian President Vladimir Putin said yesterday, RIA news agency reported. Apache, missile boats already delivered “It has partially been updated, separate elements are still being CAIRO: The United States security and these weapon sys- updated,” said Vladimir Kozhin, began yesterday delivery of tems provide a new tool to help a presidential adviser on military eight F-16 fighter jets to Egypt, Egypt fight terrorism.” matters, referring to the S-300 according to its embassy in In addition, the United States system. “It will be that very Cairo, the first since Washington will continue providing follow- S-300 complex that Iran wanted fully lifted in March a freeze on on support, maintenance and to receive.” Russia says it can- arms delivery. training for Egyptian pilots and celled a contract to deliver the The operation comes as ground crews. advanced missile system to Iran Secretary of State John Kerry’s Egypt has been battling jihad- in 2010 under pressure from the prepares to visit Cairo for a “stra- ists in the Sinai Peninsula, West. But Putin lifted that self- tegic dialogue” on Sunday amid who have pledged allegiance to imposed ban in April following an a warming in ties that were the Islamic State group, and Saudi Deputy Crown Prince and Minister of Defence, Mohammed bin Salman (left), with Egyptian President interim nuclear deal between Iran strained after the army ousted Washington has backed its efforts. Abdel Fattah Al Sisi during a graduation ceremony of a Military Academy in Cairo yesterday. and world powers. president Mohamed Mursi in It has also voiced growing Moscow is hoping to reap eco- 2013. concern about the jihadist pres- nomic and trade benefits now that Following the overthrow of ence in its western neighbour a more comprehensive nuclear Mursi, Egypt’s first freely elected Libya, where IS has exploited deal between Iran and world leader, Washington froze $1.3bn a power struggle between rival Turkey probes Kurdish leader, powers has been reached, allow- (¤1.2bn) in annual military aid governments to expand its ing for an easing of sanctions on to Egypt. presence. the Islamic republic. It fully resumed assistance in In February, Egyptian air Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin March, and Cairo took delivery strikes targeted IS positions in ramps up air strikes against PKK Netanyahu has expressed Israel’s of two US fast missile boats last Libya after the group posted a “dismay” at Russia’s decision to month. Washington had already video showing the beheading of ISTANBUL: Turkish prosecu- become increasingly focused on by the military wing of the PKK supply the S-300s to Iran. Putin delivered 10 Apache helicopters 21 Coptic Christians, all but one tors yesterday opened a crimi- the PKK, with the Turkish air in the remote mountains of north- told Netanyahu yesterday that the in December. of them Egyptians. nal probe against the leader of force bombing dozens of targets ern Iraq, including its headquar- deal on Iran’s nuclear programme The eight F-16 Block 52 jets No details have been made the main pro-Kurdish party, in an almost week-long campaign. ters on Kandil mountain. PKK would improve security in the “are being flown in directly from available on Sunday’s talks, which as Ankara stepped up its con- During the afternoon, 30 targets inside Turkey’s borders Middle East and guaranteed that the United States, and will be will be co-chaired by Kerry and troversial air campaign against Turkish F-16 launched one of have also been hit. Tehran would not acquire nuclear immediately integrated into the Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh separatist Kurdish rebels. the heaviest raids yet in northern The first shot was also fired in arms. Israel plans to lobby the Egyptian air force, joining its Shoukry. Turkish war planes launching Iraq, hitting positions of the PKK what may prove a long-running US Congress not to approve the existing fleet of F-16 aircraft,” Despite lifting its freeze on a wave of new assaults on PKK in five locations, Turkish televi- legal process against pro-Kurd- agreement clinched between Iran the embassy said. military aid, Washington has targets after five more people sion reported. ish political forces, with prosecu- and world powers in Vienna ear- All eight from this first batch kept up public condemnation of were killed in attacks blamed on The Hurriyet daily said Turkish tors announcing a probe against lier this month after more than will arrive by today, with four the repression by President Abdel Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) intelligence sources believed as against the pro-Kurdish Peoples’ a decade of negotiations. more to be delivered later this Fattah Al Sisi against Mursi’s militants. many as 190 PKK fighters had Democratic Party (HDP) leader Under the deal, the United year. supporters. Ankara says it is fighting a two- been killed in the air operations Selahattin Demirtas. States, European Union and “The F-16s provide a valuable A police crackdown has left pronged “war on terror” against so far and 300 wounded. Demirtas is accused of inciting United Nations will lift sanc- capability that is needed during hundreds of Mursi supporters Islamic State (IS) militants in But the government declined to people to take up arms during tions against Iran in exchange these times of regional instabil- dead in street clashes, thousands Syria and the PKK in northern give any toll. “This is not a football October 2014 protests that left for Tehran agreeing to long-term ity,” the statement quoted senior more have been jailed and many Iraq, after a spate of attacks in game but a fight against terror- dozens dead, the official Anatolia curbs on its nuclear programme embassy defence official Major sentenced to death in hasty the country. ism,” a Turkish official said. news agency said. If the case that the West and Israel have General Charles Hooper as say- trials. But after initially targeting The strikes have targeted comes to court, he could face up feared was aimed at creating a ing. “Extremists threaten regional AFP the IS group, the campaign has camps and weapons stores used to 24 years in jail, it added. AFP nuclear bomb. REUTERS

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UBLIC interest has peaked again in MH370, the Malaysia Airlines plane that disappeared on May 8, 2014 sparking a feverish search in the South China PSea and Indian Ocean. The Boeing 777 aircraft has foxed investigators and aviation experts for close to 16 Turkey’s two-front war may months with its sudden disappearance one hour into flight from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing. A joint probe has been scouring thousands of square kilometres of ocean for a clue hurt US focus on Islamic State into its mysterious disappearance. Now, plane debris washed up on Reunion Island is believed to be from the jet. Parts of a suitcase recovered by a municipal employee from the sea have BY JACK FAIRWEATHER Days earlier, Turkish Prime Minister limit” Islamic State while avoiding added to speculation that at last there is sign of something Ahmet Davutoglu had threatened to getting drawn further into the Syrian from the plane. S pressure has finally brought attack the same group of Kurds if they conflict, according to Shashank Joshi, For relatives of 239 people on board, the news certainly Turkey to the frontline of the failed to align themselves with Turkish a research fellow at the Royal United brings mixed feelings. Some believe the find would bring Uwar on Islamic State, but only interests in Syria. Air support for the Services Institute in London. By con- closure to a tragedy that has been haunting them for more at the risk of alienating another key Syrian Kurds was not part of any deal trast, Turkey sees the jihadist group as member of the coalition. with the US, Turkey’s Foreign Ministry a problem that can only be solved by than a year now. There would, however, be others who still The Syrian Kurds are among the few said Wednesday. overthrowing Assad, he said. harbour hopes of seeing their near-and-dear ones alive and groups to have taken on the jihadists in Turkey launched its first airstrikes Turkey points to the brutality of will find it hard to believe that the missing plane crashed. ground combat and beaten them, and against Islamic State on Friday, after a Assad’s government in repressing Conspiracy theories and mysterious explanations by the for that they’re counted useful allies suicide bomb attack in a border town. opposition and igniting a civil war that dozen were reeled out in the aftermath of the tragedy. As in Washington. To the Turks, though, Its victims were mostly pro-Kurdish has left almost a quarter of a million days passed after the disappearance of the plane on which they are both enemy and threat — part activists, and Kurdish groups carried dead. Turkey has admitted more than of a wider Kurdish movement with out a string of reprisals, including the 2 million refugees at a cost of billions more than half of the passengers were Chinese, the patience ambitions for statehood and designs on killing of policemen accused of being of dollars, and says it has received lit- of the relatives snapped. There were scenes of chaos and Turkey’s southeast. jihadist collaborators. A week of violence tle help from Western allies with the anger at briefings given almost daily by Malaysian authorities, That divergence could undermine roiled markets, with the lira hitting a aid effort. who initially betrayed their inept agreements reached this week to push record low and stocks and bonds sliding. For Turkey, another consequence of It is hard to handling of the situation. Islamic State out of border areas and let The Turkish operation had a second the war has been gains for the Syrian How does one look at the debris American jets use front, though. Airstrikes also targeted Kurds, as Assad’s army withdrew. After say now if the a nearby airbase Kurdish rebels in northern Iraq who a series of victories against Islamic State being found? A part of the wing for bombing raids. are close allies of the Syrian Kurds. In since last year, achieved with American washed up called flaperon is certainly from It also highlights Turkey, a police roundup of militants air support, Kurds now control terri- debris belongs a Boeing 777, Malaysian Prime Turkey has been how remote is the netted six times as many people with tory along two thirds of the border with Minister Najib Razak has said. prospect of an end Kurdish connections as jihadists. Turkey, according to Skinner. Kurdish to MH370. But it is hard to speculate that the accused by to a civil war that Turkey has NATO’s second-biggest groups say it’s their successful experi- has devastated army, and its decision to join the attack ment in self-rule that is Turkey’s real 2-metre long object with barnacles Therefore, critics, including Syria and desta- on Islamic State was hailed by US offi- target. Malaysia should around the edges is surely from the Kurds, of bilised the Middle cials. On paper, the countries agree that Alongside the autonomy enjoyed by the Boeing 777 that disappeared East. More than the jihadist group must be stamped out Iraqi Kurds, and gains for the Kurdish discourage and purportedly crashed. The part turning a blind four years into and that, in due course, Syrian President party in Turkey’s election last month, speculation has been flown to France where eye to Islamic the conflict, the Bashar Al Assad also has to go. it adds up to a threatening prospect researchers and investigators United States After Islamic State’s rapid gains last for Turkish rulers. That may be lead- dominate news State and other and its main ally year, though, Assad slid down the list of ing President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will try to find out if it belongs to among Syria’s US priorities. to abandon his own landmark policy of reports. MH370. Malaysian investigators jihadists because neighbours are Turkey is training a force of “mod- dialogue with Kurdish rebels. have also reached Reunion Island it was so eager still pursuing con- erate” Syrian rebels that could fight Erdogan has to make electoral cal- to follow more leads, if any. Malaysia Airlines has, however, to help anyone tradictory goals. Assad as well as Islamic State, and says culations too. In the June 7 vote, his decided to pre-empt speculation by saying it is not possible That could it wants to use them to create a “safe allies lost ground to nationalists opposed at this stage to say that the part belongs to MH370. This is a fighting Assad. “perpetuate or zone” in northern Syria. to the peace process, as well as to the exacerbate con- “What we’re trying to do is clear Kurds. The outcome was inconclusive good move by the airline for keeping rumours at bay. flict in Syria ISIL,” a senior administration official and a repeat election may be needed The months after the MH370 tragedy saw widespread and across the border,” said Anthony said Tuesday. “It’s important not to con- soon. speculations. Rumours ranged from the flight having been Skinner, head of analysis for the Middle fuse that with staking out these zones For Turkey, there’s a bigger picture hijacked by a militant group or commandeered by the rogue East and North Africa at Britain-based that you can identify with road signs in which “Islamic State is a distraction,” North Korean regime. Even certain statements by the forecasting company Verisk Maplecroft. and on big maps, and that’s just not said Aaron Stein, a non-resident fellow Any move by Turkey to “weaken Syrian what’s happening.” at the Atlantic Council’s Rafik Hariri Malaysian government about details of the one-hour flight Kurds could well be exploited by Daesh,” Turkey has been accused by critics, Center for the Middle East. and the pilot’s last words to air traffic control were not he said, using the Arabic term for including the Kurds, of turning a blind “The Kurds are part of a deeper prob- accurate and were later retracted. Islamic State. eye to Islamic State and other jihadists lem, if they manage to consolidate their As uncertain it is now that the recovered debris is from The difference in priorities was on because it was so eager to help anyone territory in Syria and even link up with MH370, it is incorrect to say that it is not. The Malaysian display this week. The US said Monday fighting Assad. The government denies Kurds in northern Iraq and separatists government and the airline should act with cautious it would use newly available airbases in aiding extremists. in Turkey,” he said. Turkey to keep aiding the Kurds. “The US is seeking to contain and WP-BLOOMBERG optimism, but not let speculation cloud investigations. The other side Quote of Clinton’s climate plan gap the day ILLARY Rodham Clinton point. The fate of the planet does not renewables to 20 percent of the power sources, extending and reforming the has a new plan to ramp up depend on a single oil infrastructure grid by 2030. Clinton would enhance renewables tax subsidies already on emissions-free renewable project but on the high-level policy that that commitment, promising that the books. energy. That puts her head- will shape the market for clean energy. a full third of U.S. electricity would Yet it’s curious that Clinton didn’t Hand- shoulders above her GOP rivals, On this, Clinton has some ideas; the come from renewables by 2027, with offer a specific commitment to reduc- who range from climate chickens to problem is that they are all second- an emphasis on installing new solar ing greenhouse-gas emissions, as Despite the progress climate deniers. Nevertheless, her best ideas. panels. she did in her previous White House plan is plainly worse than what she Clinton’s strategy begins with a To get there, Clinton would put run, preferring instead to articulate a achieved by our nation, ran on eight years ago — and it has pledge to defend President Barack up federal cash to spur competi- renewables goal. Emissions are what what saddens me is the a glaring gap. Obama’s greenhouse-gas regula- tion among states to reduce emis- drive climate change; renewables are precarious situation of Clinton’s proposal came under tions, the final version of which will sions, a concept that resembles just one tool to reduce them. Others immediate scrutiny in part because emerge soon from the Environmental Obama’s Race to the Top education could include nuclear power or careful some of our citizens in she hasn’t taken a strong stand on the Protection Agency. Those underpin initiative. She would invest in more use of natural gas in the medium term. remote and enclaved controversial Keystone XL oil pipeline Obama’s promise to world leaders energy research and development. What matters is not how the country since leaving the State Department. that the United States will reduce its She would also use the tax code to slashes its emissions but that it does areas. But, like the rest of the debate on greenhouse emissions by 26 percent subsidize investment in or electricity so — and as cheaply as possible. Mohammed VI the pipeline, this reaction misses the to 28 percent by 2025 and increase production from renewable energy The Washington Post Morocco’s King FRIDAY 31 JULY 2015 VIEWS www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 07 Why Russia vetoed MH17 UN resolution Russia, like many other countries, never extradites its citizens wanted for crimes committed elsewhere. Submitting the MH17 case to a tribunal would, in practice, mean breaking that rule. And that’s not something Putin, with his great power nostalgia and ambitions, can allow. BY LEONID BERSHIDSKY his men should know by now — they’ve probably known from the start — that t might seem that Russia vetoed they can’t make that case successfully a United Nations Security Council to the rest of the world. They also realise resolution to set up an international that they must recognise international Itribunal to try the people respon- investigations into the tragedy, such as sible for the crash of Malaysia Airlines the technical one by the Dutch Safety Flight 17 last year because Russia was Board and the criminal one by a Joint responsible — either directly or through Investigation Team of Dutch, Australian, its separatist proxies in eastern Ukraine. Belgian, Malaysian and Ukrainian detec- Yet this guilt, by now pretty well-estab- tives. Russia is in fact cooperating with lished, is not the real reason for the veto. the first one, though it’s not happy with It was obvious from the start that its confidential preliminary conclusions. MH17 was shot down by the pro-Russian As for the Joint Investigation Team, side in the Ukraine conflict. The rebels Russia has long expressed doubts about had no air force, and Russia couldn’t use its impartiality and insisted on closer UN its own to support them and still deny supervision, but it can’t really object to its being involved, so Ukrainians had no aer- work — which hasn’t yet yielded results Pro-Russian gunmen guard as Dutch investigators (unseen) arrive near parts of the Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 at the crash site near ial invaders to shoot at. But the Ukrainian — because it’s sanctioned by Security the Grabove village in eastern Ukraine. military was conducting bombing raids Council resolution 2166, passed on July 21, over rebel territory and using transport 2014. Russia voted for that one, backing global peace and security — a prerequisite The clause reads: “Nationals, current rule. And that’s not something Putin, planes to carry troops and equipment. “the need for a full, thorough and inde- for forming a tribunal — because other or former officials or personnel from a with his great power nostalgia and ambi- The rebels initially boasted on social net- pendent international investigation” and incidents involving downed passenger State outside the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya tions, can allow. So his reasoning for veto- works that they’d shot down a Ukrainian condemning the downing of MH17 “in the planes hadn’t been treated that way. Yet which is not a party to the Rome Statute ing the tribunal goes beyond the MH17 transport plane, which soon turned out strongest terms.” the Security Council doesn’t need a prec- of the International Criminal Court shall case. He’s not trying to cover up for some to be the Malaysian airliner. In the year If the purpose of the Russian veto on edent for such a determination, and those be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of rebel field commander or even a Russian since, investigations by multiple news the tribunal resolution, proposed by the who downed the plane may well still be that State for all alleged acts or omissions army officer who may have ordered the organisations and civil journalists have JIT countries, is to prevent an official ver- fighting in eastern Ukraine, presenting a arising out of or related to operations in missile launch a year ago: He’s just not pointed to the rebel side. dict on the guilt of Russia and its proxies, clear threat to peace. the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya established willing to give up ground that the US It’s not clear who exactly downed the then backing the investigation but not the Russia’s problem with the tribunal or authorised by the Council, unless such isn’t giving up. plane — whether it was the rebels them- subsequent trial looks silly and helpless is different, though. It’s similar to the exclusive jurisdiction has been expressly This allows politicians from countries selves, using a captured Ukrainian Buk — like Russian UN Ambassador Vitaly problem the US has with accepting the waived by the State.” whose citizens were killed on board MH17 missile, or a Russian unit sent across Churkin’s Freudian slip at Wednesday jurisdiction of the International Criminal In other words, the US wants to retain to show the victims’ families that they’re the border to aid them. Yet there’s lit- night’s Security Council meeting. As he Court in the Hague, whose function is to the right to try its own war criminals doing all they can to bring the guilty to tle doubt which side was responsible — criticised Ukraine for letting MH17 fly prosecute war crimes and instances of under its own laws rather than hand justice, but Russia stands in their way. outside Russia, that is. Inside Russia, over the conflict zone, he said, “Let’s hope genocide. The judicial body was set up in them over to an international tribu- They may even try to have the tribunal a recent poll showed that 44 percent the investigation will clear that up, too, 1998, after special tribunals on the former nal. Russia, which has always jealously resolution approved by a two-thirds vote blame the Ukrainian military, and 17 and that impunity will result both for Yugoslavia and Rwanda proved lengthy watched the practice of American excep- of the UN General Assembly, but that percent — wait for it — believe the US those who downed the plane and those and inefficient. The US initially supported tionalism, wants the same treatment. It might not succeed. After all, the resolu- was responsible. Only 2 percent believe in who sent it to the war zone.” He meant its creation but then withdrew its back- cannot, however, use the US-ICC exam- tion to condemn Russia’s Crimea inva- Russia’s guilt. “responsibility,” of course, but his slip ing lest the court be used for the politi- ple to argue against the MH17 tribunal, sion didn’t get two-thirds support. What That’s not surprising: The Kremlin’s contributed to a general impression of cally motivated persecution of Americans because it’s a party to the Rome Statute, matters to the JIT countries in this case, extensive propaganda campaign — fea- gang of thugs trying ineptly to cover participating in various wars. In 2011, the and it doesn’t want the case referred to however, is the effort itself, not the final turing misleading “expert reports,” fake its tracks. US backed Security Council Resolution the ICC, either. result. Realistically, the Russian instiga- “satellite images” and “secret witnesses” If the Putin government is a gang, it’s 1970, which referred that year’s civil war Russia, like a number of other coun- tors of the eastern Ukraine conflict and who said it was a Ukrainian plane that not silly or inept, even if Churkin’s argu- in Libya to the ICC — a historic first for tries, never extradites its citizens their local proxies can be punished only shot down MH17 — was meant for domes- ments to support the veto were weak. the U.S. — but made its vote conditional wanted for crimes committed elsewhere. if the Putin regime is overthrown. And tic consumption. He said, for example, that the MH17 on a “carve-out” for countries that have Submitting the MH17 case to a tribunal that’s a highly unlikely outcome. But President Vladimir Putin and incident couldn’t be deemed a threat to not accepted the court’s jurisdiction. would, in practice, mean breaking that WP-BLOOMBERG Has Donald Trump swallowed the old Mike Huckabee?

had said on his radio show that Register, Huckabee stiff-armed Rand Paul taking a chainsaw to This new Mike the decision in Lawrence v Texas the Arkansas Times out of pique the tax code?” “probably was appropriate” since with their coverage. And way James “Skip” Rutherford III, Huckabee is a any law that “prohibits private back in 1992, he accused a politi- dean of the Clinton School of behaviour among adults” would be cal opponent of being a pornog- Public Service at the University too hard to enforce. Ann Coulter rapher — because he supported of Arkansas, considers Huckabee creature of this called him “one of those pro-evo- the National Endowment for a friend, and thinks his outburst lution evangelical Christians,” in the Arts. about the Iran deal was uncal- primary season, part because he thought evolu- But now, “Huckabee has gone culated. “He has this strong, tion should be taught in school further than he’s ever gone very emotional tie with Israel; along with creationism. On social before,” says Hoyt Purvis, a politi- he’s been there a lot, and I think according to rather than economic grounds, cal commentator and journalism that’s more where this is coming Rush Limbaugh insisted that the professor at the University of from.” But then, he adds that in some who’ve lifelong pro-lifer was “not a con- Arkansas, “and his campaign is Little Rock, that’s the minority servative” at all. more and more aimed, not just view. “Most people I’ve talked to He was plenty conservative, at the Tea Party, but the hard, think he’s trying to out-Trump known him for but with what some on the right hard right. I’ve been surprised at Trump.” saw as an excessive leavening of the extremes he’s gone to lately, And by definition, of course, decades. Yes, compassion. Not surprising, since and can only think he seems like that can’t be done. Generally he’d spent a lifetime in the min- a candidate who thinks he’s got to speaking, candidates and other he’s always istry showing up for people he do this to get some notice.” humans do best at activities in might or might not even know Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee responds to a question Has Donald Trump swallowed which they have some experi- at some of the worst moments from the media at a meeting in Silver Spring, Maryland, USA. the old Mike Huckabee whole? ence, and Huckabee’s own brand been given to of their lives, along with his wife, “He was a lot more measured of off-the-cuff plain-talking whose passions included building when he was back here,” says long- has never had the edge that hyperbole. houses for Habitat for Humanity showered with the girls? When are things that, in many ways, time observer Art English, pro- Trump’s has. and sleeping under bridges with did the man who gave a great I’ve been saying those for eight fessor emeritus of the University In 2012, almost every BY MELINDA the homeless one night a year to speech in 2007, at the 50-year years, before he was a Republican. of Arkansas at Little Rock. “A lot Republican candidate had at least HENNEBERGER draw attention to their problems. commemoration of Governor Things like talking about how of Democrats would say he was a a brief turn at being the favour- So, when did Mike Huckabee Orval Faubus’s shameful refusal China has cheated. Talking about pretty good governor.” ite, because the eventual nominee — not a social moderate, but a to integrate Little Rock’s Central how there is this Wall Street- to- As Republican state Rep wasn’t his party’s first choice but nce, there was a Mike culture warrior with heart — High School, morph into the Washington axis of power that Nate Bell of Arkansas sees it, its last. Huckabee who, as the become the man who, a few days one who, after nine African- grinds out jobs against Americans. there’s “always been a discon- Though few expect Trump Ogovernor of Arkansas, was ago, not only said that President American Christians were I mean, these are themes that I’ve nect between his rhetoric and to be the nominee, the opposite pretty darn progressive on edu- Barack Obama’s Iran nuclear killed in a Charleston church been talking about. But, let me his record, but there are so many is true this time, with only one cation, who expanded Medicaid deal is marching Israelis “to the last month, punted over whether say this, if you put as much air in people in this campaign, he’s try- GOP candidate hogging more for children, who raised taxes and door of the oven,” but then, after South Carolina should take down my balloon, not just you, but if all ing to do anything he can to dif- than his fair share of the atten- was way, way ahead of the curve taking some time to reflect, didn’t the Confederate flag flying on the media, will pump the air in ferentiate himself.” tion. But to take on the nationally on criminal justice reform. back off at all? When did the man statehouse grounds? my balloon, as has been pumped Republican state Sen David best-polling candidate — which This same person, when he who knows how much it hurts to Or one who, despite his dif- into Donald Trump’s balloon, I’ll Sanders says it wasn’t like Trump has become after break- ran for president in 2008, was be looked down on, based on all ferences with Donald Trump on be leading the pack as well.” Huckabee’s comment on the Iran ing every rule in both the presi- pilloried by his fellow social con- he’s written and said in the past undocumented immigrants — This new Mike Huckabee is deal came out of nowhere, because dential campaign playbook and servatives for various perceived about his own experiences with as governor, Huckabee took on a creature of this primary sea- “he was pro-Israel before it was in Republican orthodoxy — will deficits of outrage on the issues class, turn into someone who cal- his own party to see that their son, according to some who’ve mainstream.” But then again, require not an imitator but an on which they agreed. After a lously joked this past February children got an education — has known him for decades. Yes, he’s “this is the year of Donald Trump, anti-Trump, someone who, as 2003 Supreme Court decision that he wished he could have hailed Trump as, in many ways, a always been given to hyperbole, and in a 16-person race, is that unlikely as it seems right now, striking down a Texas law that passed himself off as queer when late-breaking fellow traveller? “A and has occasionally been too having an effect? I think so; why is much more like the real Mike had criminalised queer physical it came time for gym class back lot of the things that he’s saying,” glib by half. Long before Trump else do we see Lindsey Graham Huckabee. relations, for example, Huckabee in high school, so he could have Huckabee told Fox News, “those tried to freeze out the Des Moines trying to destroy a cellphone, or WP-BLOOMBERG FRIDAY 31 JULY 2015 08 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com MIDDLE EAST

Saudi executes Coalition aims to restore govt in Aden Syrian for drug We have the right to push Houthis out of Sana’a by force: Spokesman trafficking RIYADH: Saudi Arabia yes- DUBAI: The Saudi led-coalition terday beheaded a Syrian for fighting to reinstate Yemen’s drug trafficking, bringing to 108 exiled government aims first to the total number of executions set it up in the mostly recap- this year, the interior ministry tured port city of Aden and announced. then return it to Sana’a if possi- Qassem Mohammed Al Hilal ble via peace talks with Houthi had been convicted of importing foes, a coalition spokesman said a “large amount of amphetamine yesterday. pills” into the ultra-conservative But if the Iranian-allied Muslim kingdom, said a ministry Houthis did not eventually agree statement carried by state news to quit Sana’a, the government agency SPA. would have the right to “get Authorities resumed execu- them out” by force, Brigadier tions last week after a pause for General Ahmed Asseri said in the fasting month of Ramadan an interview. and the Eid Al Fitr holiday that A Saudi-led Arab coalition followed it. allied with southern Yemeni The number of locals and for- secessionist fighters retook much eigners put to death this year is up of Aden last week in the first sig- sharply from 87 during the whole nificant ground victory of their of 2014, according to AFP tallies. campaign to end Houthi militia But this year’s figure is below the control over much of the Arabian record 192 that human rights Peninsula country and restore group Amnesty International said the exiled president, Abdrabuh took place in 1995. Mansur Hadi. Human Rights Watch has Yemeni forces backed up by accused Saudi authorities of wag- Saudi-led air strikes have recap- ing a “campaign of death”. tured positions on Aden’s out- Echoing the concerns of other skirts used by Houthis to fire activists, the New York-based rockets into the city, local officials group said it had documented said yesterday. “due process violations” in the Senior members of Yemen’s legal system that make it difficult exiled administration flew into for defendants to get fair trials Aden on July 16 to make prepara- even in capital cases. tions for the government’s return to the major southern port, four months after it was pushed out Israel charges by Houthi forces, the dominant armed faction in the conflict. A fighter loyal to Yemen’s exiled President Abdrabuh Mansur Hadi stands on a tank in the southern port city of Aden yesterday. Rebel forces have fired Asseri, whose side has been shells and rockets indiscriminately into civilian neighbourhoods in the city, Human Rights Watch alleged. third suspect in conducting air raids on Houthis since March 26, said the first church arson task was to secure Aden so the JERUSALEM: Israeli pros- government could operate from Blockade ‘killing’ civilians: Rights group ecutors yesterday charged a there for the moment. third Jewish suspect in a probe “Aden was the first step. Now RIYADH: The Saudi-led military coali- Council arms embargo. “But we need to put in people is increasing, and the fighting is pre- linked to a June arson attack the government will start rebuild- tion’s blockade of Yemen is “killing” as place ways to get supplies to come in, in a safe venting people from reaching medical facili- at a shrine where Christians ing their military capability, their many civilians as the war, the head of aid way, and people can get their medicine and ties. One mother walked for six hours to believe Jesus performed the security capability, the stability group Doctors Without Borders said yes- not die” of easily treatable diseases, said Liu. reach a clinic with her malnourished child, miracle of loaves and fishes. in cities,” he said, and this would terday during a visit to the country. “What we have to remember is Yemen but the youngster died a few hours later, Authorities accused Moshe need time. “We believe that going By preventing medicine from reaching the is 90 percent dependent on external supply she said. “That’s the type of scenario we see Orbach of writing and distrib- surely, step by step, if the Houthis sick, the blockade is “killing as (many people for food, 100 percent for medical supplies,” repeatedly right now.” uting a document detailing the get out of Sana’a through peace as) the current conflict,” Joanne Liu said in a said Liu, the international president of the Doctors Without Borders, also known as “necessity” of attacking non-Jew- talks, then this is important. telephone interview from Yemen’s rebel-held Swiss-based Charity. Liu, a Canadian doctor Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF), has about ish property and people as well as “But if they keep controlling capital Sana’a. who was flying out after almost two weeks in 60 international and 500 local staff in Yemen. laying out practical advice to do (Sana’a), I think the legitimate It was the latest warning about the human- Yemen, has visited the rebel-held north and They provide mobile clinics as well as hos- so, the justice ministry said. government has the right to get itarian situation in Yemen, four months after the southern district of Taez. pitals with regular and emergency health The document was part of the them out of Sana’a.” the coalition began bombing pro-Iranian “We see patients right now dying because services. evidence found during the inves- Sana’a is in northern Yemen Houthi rebels who seized territory in the they’re not getting their treatment” for com- Liu spoke of the difficulties they face in tigation over the June 18 arson and has been frequently bombed already impoverished nation. mon illnesses, she said. trying to provide care. attack at the Church of the by Saudi-led warplanes over the A UN aid ship last week reached Yemen’s The Saudi-led coalition declared a five-day In the rebel heartland of Saada, there are Multiplication in northern Israel. past four months. Asseri said southern port of Aden, and coalition aid humanitarian pause to allow in aid beginning air strikes every one or two days, she said. On Wednesday, charges were the Houthis ought to implement planes landed there after anti-rebel forces last Monday, but it collapsed the next day. “One day out of two our team are spending filed against Yinon Reuveni and UN Security Council Resolution drove the Houthis and their allies from the Coalition air strikes resumed after the their time in the basement waiting for air Yehuda Asraf for allegedly setting 2216, which calls for the Zaydi city. rebels, according to witnesses, shelled resi- strikes to stop,” she said, while in other parts fire to part of the church complex Shia movement to withdraw The Saudi-led coalition has imposed a land, dential areas in Taez. of the country there is a danger from snipers. and writing “Idols will be cast from cities under their control, sea and air blockade, that has hampered the Fighting has continued between the She accused both the rebels and Hadi- out” on a nearby wall. return seized arms and allow flow of aid deliveries and rebels too have set Houthis and forces backed by the coali- aligned forces of increasingly targeting One of the buildings within Hadi to return from his Riyadh up blockades in areas under their control. tion supporting exiled President Abdrabuh civilian areas. “Recently there’s been an the compound was completely exile. Liu said she understood the need for the Mansur Hadi. “We’re concerned,” Liu said. increasing trend on both sides,” Liu said, add- destroyed in the blaze but the The Houthis have rejected coalition to enforce a blockade of Yemen, “Right now there’s not a total truce going on.” ing that one day last week 108 war wounded church itself was not damaged. that resolution, arguing they are where the Houthis are under a UN Security Liu said the number of internally displaced were hospitalised in Taez. AFP The church in Tabgha, on the pursuing a revolution against a northwestern shore of the Sea of corrupt government and Sunni Galilee, is at the site where many militants, and they deny hav- the coalition welcomed inves- you the coalition is very ready to government to grant access to the civilians on July 24 in a possible Christians believe Jesus fed the ing any military or economic tigators to Yemen to look into cooperate with any investigation country. But he said a Human war crime was biased, and that 5,000 in the miracle of the five links to Shia Iran, the Saudis’ rights abuses by any side in the in Yemen,” he said, noting that Rights Watch accusation that HRW had not sought coalition loaves and two fish. main regional foe. Asseri said four-month-old war. “I assure it would be up to the Yemeni coalition warplanes bombed comment. REUTERS AFP

Pentagon assures it will check Iran’s ‘malign’ influence WASHINGTON: Top US military officers sought cash that could be used to beef up its conventional to reassure worried lawmakers yesterday that US weapons stockpiles, influence proxies like Hezbollah forces would check Iran’s “malign” influence in in Lebanon, and support strongman Bashar Al Assad the Middle East should Congress greenlight the in Syria. nuclear deal with Tehran. “Iran is aggressively seeking to advance its hegem- Many Republicans and some skeptical Democrats onic ambitions,” said the panel’s chairman, Senator have voiced concerns that the historic accord John McCain. reached with the Islamic republic this month in The nuclear agreement, he added, would Vienna would trigger a regional nuclear arms race, “unshackle this regime in its long-held pursuit of embolden and strengthen Iran and put key US ally conventional military power, and may actually con- Israel in jeopardy. solidate (its) control in Iran for years to come.” US Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter acknowl- While the nuclear deal would effectively cut edged that the deal removes “a critical element of off Iran’s pathway to developing an atomic bomb, risk and uncertainty” in the region. Carter argued, it places “no limitations on what the But, he told lawmakers, US forces will remain Department of Defense can and will do to pursue vigilant in maintaining Middle East stability and our defense strategy” in the Middle East. defending Israel, degrading and defeating the self- “If Iran were to commit aggression, our robust described Islamic State extremist group, and serving force posture ensures we can rapidly surge an over- as a bulwark against Iranian hegemony. whelming array of forces into the region, leveraging A man walks along a damaged street in the Al Katerji district in Aleppo, Syria, yesterday. “We will continue to maintain a strong military our most advanced capability, married with sophis- posture to deter aggression,” Carter told the Senate ticated munitions that put no target out of reach,” Armed Services Committee. he said. US denies its rebel trainees captured in Syria “We’re continuing full speed ahead, standing General Martin Dempsey, the outgoing chairman with our friends, standing up to ISIL, and standing of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, testified that Iran’s bal- WASHINGTON/DAMAS- But Commander Elissa Smith, personnel captured or detained,” against Iran’s malign activity,” he added, using an listic missile, weapons trafficking, mine usage and CUS: The Pentagon denied a Pentagon spokesman, denied she said. The “New Syrian Force” acronym for the group. related efforts were still a primary concern. reports yesterday that new that any of those captured were is the term used in Washington to The White House has mounted a full-court “We have to pay more attention to the malign graduates of its programme to among the fighters who have describe Syrian rebels who have press on Capitol Hill to convince members of activities,” Dempsey said. train Syrian rebels had been passed through a Pentagon pro- been screened to exclude extrem- Congress to back the deal. The Senate and House After meeting with Obama at the White House, captured by rivals from an Al gram to prepare them to fight the ist elements and passed a training of Representatives are expected to vote to approve Democratic House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi Qaeda affiliate. Islamic State group. course led by US troops. or disapprove of the nuclear accord in September. said he “made a strong and forceful case for sup- The Britain-based Syrian “While we will not disclose the The first batch of graduates of Critics argue that the deal would essentially legiti- porting the nuclear agreement with Iran.” Observatory for Human Rights names of specific groups involved the $500m programme, report- mize Iran as a nuclear threshold state. “It is clear that this agreement offers the best, said earlier that Al Nusra Front with the Syria Train and Equip edly 54-strong, are said to have And because it would lift economic sanctions on long-term plan to stop Iran from building a nuclear had kidnapped eight members of Program, I can confirm that there recently crossed into Syria from Tehran, including unfreezing at least $50 billion in weapon,” she added. a US-backed rebel unit. have been no New Syrian Force Turkey. AFP foreign reserves, the regime would become flush with AFP FRIDAY 31 JULY 2015 EUROPE / AMERICAS www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 09 Calais migrants undaunted, sneak across Extra French riot police deployed Cameron’s CALAIS: Migrants massed British politicians. Eurotunnel around the entrance to the and interior ministry officials ‘swarm’ of Channel Tunnel said yesterday were to meet to discuss how to they would keep trying to sneak cooperate better and improve migrants remark across to Britain, undaunted infrastructure. by the arrival of 120 extra riot Former French transport min- sparks outrage police on the French side. ister Frederic Cuvillier, now a law- A police officer said the number maker from Francois Hollande’s LONDON: Prime Minister of migrants trying to enter Britain Socialist party, told iTele that David Cameron faced heavy eased slightly overnight compared Britain’s stance was “hypocriti- criticism for saying a “swarm” to earlier in the week, with about cal” and blamed it for choosing of migrants was trying to 800 migrants around the site and not to be part of Europe’s border- come to Britain as authori- some 300 intercepted by police. free Schengen area. “This is what ties in France struggle to stop That compared to an estimated happens when you’re not part of them crossing the Channel. 1,500 attempts by migrants to Schengen, there are blockages “This is very testing, I accept enter the tunnel on Tuesday night and unacceptable humanitarian that, because you have got a and 2,000 on Monday. Some were situations when you let others swarm of people coming across probably repeat attempts by the handle the problems you have the Mediterranean, seeking a same people. created yourself,” he said. better life, wanting to come to Some 3,000 migrants live Anti-EU parties on both sides Britain because Britain has got around the tunnel entrance in a of the Channel have seized on the jobs, it’s got a growing econ- makeshift camp known as “The drama to insist that national bor- omy, it’s an incredible place to Jungle”, making the northern ders be better defended. live,” Cameron told ITV televi- French port one of the frontlines On the other side of the sion during a visit to Vietnam. in Europe’s wider migrant cri- Channel, the leader of the anti- Around 3,000 people from sis alongside Italian and Greek EU UKIP party Nigel Farage countries including Syria and French gendarmes try to stop migrants on the Eurotunnel site in Coquelles near Calais, northern France. islands used an entry point for called in a video posted on the Eritrea are camping out in the those crossing the Mediterranean Daily Telegraph’s website for northern French port of Calais from Africa or the Middle East. British troops to check all vehi- and trying to cross into Britain Freight and passenger traffic cles arriving in the country. illegally by clambering on board through the rail tunnel have been “It’s pretty frightening, you’re lorries and trains. severely disrupted in past weeks sitting there in the car, stuck The controversy has flared as migrants desperate to enter in the motorway, and there are up to dominate British media Britain have stepped up attempts scores of people all around you,” this week as holidaymakers and to board trucks and trains trav- he said, describing what he said truck drivers are blocked on the elling from France. “All Europe, was his own experience of driving British side due to delays caused you know that the England is across the Channel. “I even had by the migrants’ actions. Acting good. All, everybody knows that,” one trying to open the backdoor of leader of the main opposition a 25-year-old Sudanese migrant the passenger seat,” he said. Labour party Harriet Harman who gave his name only as Britain’s ambassador to France, said Cameron should “remem- Mohammed told Reuters. Peter Ricketts, tried to ease ten- ber he is talking about people, He said he wanted to join his sions, telling Europe 1 radio that not insects”. brother in Britain. “I want to Britain and France were working The Refugee Council, a lead- meet family there, he’s waiting well together on the issue. ing charity which works with (for) me, you know,” said the “Britain is not an Eldorado for asylum seekers, said it was young man, who travelled across those who want to work in the “awful, dehumanising lan- the Mediterranean on a boat from black economy. We have tightened guage from a world leader”. Libya. “I don’t have money now, I access to benefits,” he said. And Nigel Farage, leader of the don’t have a future. I don’t have But near Calais, migrants were UK Independence Party, which anything. No eat, no sleep, no undeterred. wants strict controls on immi- shower, no house.” “Yeah, I know, it’s danger, but gration, said he would not use The humanitarian and immi- I have no passport. Have no any- similar words. “The prime min- gration crisis, in which nine thing. Then I try with train, but ister is this morning trying to migrants have died since early the police of France is not good,” sound tough. Whether he actu- June according to French media, a 20-year-old female migrant who ally means it or not is quite a has turned into a blame game did not give her name but said she Hundreds of trucks are parked on the carriageways of the M20 motorway near Ashford in Kent, southeast England, separate question,” Farage told between Channel Tunnel opera- came from Eritrea in East Africa yesterday, as ‘migrant activity’ continued to disrupt Europe bound freight traffic. BBC radio. AFP tor Eurotunnel and French and said. REUTERS

Trump leads After Russia veto, countries seek court for MH17 trial

AMSTERDAM: The five Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 proof of the Russian terrorists’ options, including trials in inter- The discussions were taking place Republicans, countries investigating the was shot down in July 2014 with guilt and of a direct link between national and national courts. in national capitals and at the downing of a Malaysian airliner 298 passengers on board, two- the Kremlin and the murder “One option is to have an inter- United Nations, the spokesper- Democrats over Ukraine a year ago are thirds of them Dutch. It crashed of innocent people,” Ukrainian national tribunal backed by the son said. considering setting up an inde- in Ukrainian territory held by Prime Minister Arseny Yatseniuk five countries,” said a spokes- A UN-backed court could be pendent international tribunal Russian-backed separatist forces. said on Facebook. person for the Dutch Foreign given the power to issue arrest thump him after Russia vetoed attempts to Ukraine and many Western Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Ministry. “Another option being warrants valid in all countries, establish a UN-backed court to countries believe the plane was Peskov dismissed accusations that discussed is to have a court meaning a country that refused WASHINGTON: Bombastic prosecute suspects. downed by Moscow-backed sepa- Russia had any role in the down- established by the UN General to hand over a suspect could be US billionaire Donald Trump Russia deployed its permanent ratists who had mistaken it for a ing of the plane as “completely Assembly.” found in breach of the law. handily leads all fellow member’s veto in the United Ukrainian military aircraft and absurd and inappropriate”. A third option would be a trial A court backed by a limited Republicans in the 2016 presi- Nations Security Council on fired a Russian-made missile at it. Malaysia, the Netherlands, in national courts of one of the group of countries would be dential race, Hillary Clinton Wednesday, blocking a move to No suspects have yet been named. Australia, Belgium and Ukraine four countries that lost large unlikely to have the same power. and other Democrats trump establish an international court. “The Russian veto is convincing are now exploring alternative numbers of citizens in the crash. REUTERS him in head-to-head match- ups, a poll said yesterday. Trump plunged into the crowded Republican nomination battle last month, and has since Judge sets $1m uttered insults about Mexican Death toll in Mexico truck accident rises to 23 immigrants and caustic jabs at rivals that has kept cam- bond for Ohio paign media attention focused MEXICO CITY: At least 23 squarely on the trash-talking people, including a baby, were officer charged real estate mogul. killed when a truck’s brakes He now leads the 17-candidate failed and plowed into pil- Republican field with 20 per- grims in north-central Mexico, with murder cent support, followed by con- authorities said yesterday, as servative Wisconsin Governor the driver fled the tragedy. CINCINNATI: A judge set Scott Walker with 13 percent Another 22 people were injured a bond of $1m for a former and former Florida governor following Wednesday afternoon’s University of Cincinnati cam- Jeb Bush, the son and brother accident on the main road of pus police officer charged with of two presidents, with 10 per- Mazapil, a small town of 16,000 the murder of an unarmed cent, according to a national people in the state of Zacatecas, black man he had stopped for a survey by Quinnipiac University. officials said. missing license plate. No other Republican candidate Some 200 pilgrims were head- Ray Tensing, 25, pleaded topped 6 percent. ing toward a church when the not guilty at the arraignment Trump’s negatives are sky- dump truck, which was carrying before Hamilton County Court high, however. He led the “no tonnes of sand, slammed into the of Common Pleas Judge Megan way” list, with 30 percent of crowd. Most of the victims came Shanahan in Cincinnati. After she Republicans saying they defi- from other towns and cities. set bail, some people in the court- nitely would not support him. The vehicle lost its brakes, room began applauding, and she “They love him and they crossed a median strip and flipped ordered them to stop. “This is a hate him,” said Quinnipiac on its side, Zacatecas chief pros- courtroom,” Shanahan said. University Poll assistant direc- ecutor Leticia Catalina Soto The next court date was set for tor Tim Malloy. “Donald Trump Acosta told the Televisa channel. August 19. Tensing was indicted triumphs on the stump so “We have a total of 23 dead, on murder and voluntary man- far, but do voters really want including 11 men, 12 women and slaughter charges in the July 19 him? Maybe not so much.” a minor (girl) who was one year death of Samuel Dubose, 43, who Ex-secretary of state Clinton and two months old,” she said. was shot in the head during a leads rival Democrats over- A civil protection official said traffic stop. The man, who turned whelmingly with 55 percent sup- that 14 people died on the spot himself in and spent the night in port among Democratic voters. while nine others succumbed to People surround the truck that plowed into a crowd of pilgrims in Mazapil, north-central Mexico. jail in isolation, appeared in court Independent Senator Bernie their injuries at hospitals or while in gray striped prison clothes. Sanders is second with 17 per- they were in ambulances. Officials had previously scene of the accident. “We have in the next hours.” The state The incident was the latest in cent, while Vice President Joe Three of the 22 injured people reported 16 deaths and 30 injuries. some testimonies about who prosecutor identified the com- a series of fatal police confron- Biden, who is not officially a can- are in serious condition. “We hope The dump truck’s driver fled the driver was,” Soto Acosta pany that owns the truck as tations across the US that have didate, earns 13 percent. AFP that the number of dead will not after the tragedy. said. “We are searching for him. Construcciones Industriales y raised questions about police use rise,” the chief prosecutor said. Investigators were sent to the We hope to have him detained Transportistas. AFP of force against minorities. AFP FRIDAY 31 JULY 2015 10 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com ASIA / AFRICA Boko Haram slaughters 10 fishermen Multinational task force headed by Nigeria Major-General Iliya Abbah will engage and neutralise militants

KANO: Boko Haram Islamists military to continue their fishing be more effective than a current slit the throats of 10 fisher- business,” Gamandi said. alliance in the battle to end Boko men in villages near Baga on “They take their catch back Haram’s six-year insurgency, the shores of the Lake Chad in to Maiduguri (the state capital) which has claimed some 15,000 northeastern Nigeria, a leading to sell and make a living because lives. fisherman and a resident said living in the IDP (internally dis- Asked when the new regional yesterday. placed people) camps has become force would go into action, Buhari “On last Monday around 4 difficult due to lack of food.” said: “It should ready today or pm (1500 GMT), Boko Haram Jihadists had attempted to tomorrow, by the end of this attacked three villages on the enter Doron Baga on last Monday month.” shores of Lake Chad where they but villagers “mobilised and began But he added: “After the prom- slaughtered 10 people, all of them booing them. And that helped in ises of G7 countries to help the fishermen,” Abubakar Gamandi, keeping them away,” Dan-Malam region defeat Boko Haram, we are head of the fishermen’s union in said. waiting for training, equipment Borno State said. “Because of our daring act we and intelligence assistance.” The account was confirmed by let them believe soldiers were in Buhari visited Washington last a local fisherman, Buhari Dan- the village. They then went and week but returned empty-handed Malam, who lives in Doron Baga. camped in Dawashi, another vil- because the United States is pro- “The Boko Haram gunmen lage. To avoid being attacked, we hibited by law from sending weap- came around 4:00 pm and they went to Maiduguri,” he said. ons to countries that fail to tackle attacked three villages (that are Last week, nine water melon human rights abuses, a stance the five kilometres/three miles from growers were also killed in Dabar Nigerian leader said was helping Doron Baga). They slit the throats Wiya where they had returned Boko Haram. of 10 people,” he said. to harvest their produce, said Boko Haram has stepped up its The villages attacked on last Gamandi. attacks since Buhari took office Monday were Bundaram, where Chadian forces have “around in May, unleashing a wave of vio- they killed four people, Fishdam, 1,000 men positioned to occupy lence that has claimed more than where they killed two people, and all the islands and neutralise Boko 800 lives in just two months. Kwatar Mali, where they killed Haram,” a security official said. The regional task force will be four people,” Gamandi said. Nigerian Major-General Iliya headquartered in Chad’s capital “Boko Haram decided not to Abbah, who previously com- N’Djamena, but few other spe- President of Cameroon Paul Biya (RIGHT) with his Nigerian counterpart Muhammadu Buhari at the presidential use guns so as not to attract the manded military operations in the cific details have emerged, raising palace in Yaounde yesterday. Buhari arrived in Cameroon for talks on how to combat the escalating regional attention of soldiers from Baga. oil-rich Niger Delta, will head the concerns that its deployment may threat from Boko Haram Islamists. Security was tight for the 24-hour visit, after a surge in Boko Haram violence This is why they used knives to five-nation force, Nigerian mili- face delays. in Cameroon. slaughter their victims,” he said. tary spokesman Major General On last Tuesday, Nigeria’s army “In the last month, residents Chris Olukolade said. said it had liberated 21 children, Boko Haram has abducted converted to Islam. The move- bombers have killed at least 47 in the Baga area displaced by the The Multi-National Joint Task seven women and two men held thousands of civilians, includ- ment has also forced young teen- people in attacks at crowded Boko Haram takeover of the area Force, made up of 8,700 troops hostage by the jihadists, dur- ing children, in raids on villages age girls and women to become places, including a market and in January have been returning from Nigeria, Chad, Cameroon, ing ongoing offensives in the and towns insideNigeria and suicide bombers. a popular bar, in towns in both to some villages secured by the Niger and Benin, is expected to northeast. abroad. Non-Muslims are forcibly In the past eight days, such Nigeria and Cameroon. AFP Filipinos hang out at shopping plazas US ‘is militarising’ MANILA: As she eyes the “They know very well that colourful ice creams on offer the government is not delivering at a Baskin-Robbins in one of services so they address those,” south sea says China Manila’s most luxurious shop- said Jorge Mojarro, a Spanish ping centres, Philippines teen- PhD student studying Philippine BEIJING: China’s Defence spokesman Yang Yujun said. ager Jamie Gamboa admits to culture. Ministry yesterday accused “China is extremely concerned being an incurable mall rat -- “It is not that Filipinos do not the United States of “militaris- at the United States’ push- but not only for the shopping. like parks. They are just not being ing” the South China Sea by ing of the militarisation of the “It is the only place where you offered parks,” he added. staging patrols and joint mili- South China Sea region,” he said. can just walk around without hav- But many Filipinos don’t seem tary drills there, ramping up the “Recently they increased military ing to spend, and there are a lot to mind, seeing malls as safer rhetoric ahead of a key regional alliances and their presence, fre- of things to entertain us,” said the than the streets -- the crime security meeting in Malaysia quently holding joint drills.” petite 16-year-old, surrounded by rate remains high in Manila, next week. But if certain US officials a gaggle of friends. despite police figures showing a China has repeatedly urged wanted to take civilian flights over “We tried other places but it’s fall nationwide -- and a way to Washington not to take sides the South China Sea to “enjoy its more of a hassle. In parks, there relax in cool surroundings. in the escalating maritime dis- beauty”, China had no problem isn’t enough to do. A museum or Jacqueline Luis, a 48-year-old pute over the area, where the with that, he said. China’s own a zoo isn’t a place you go to more mother of three, says malls are Asian giant last year stepped up drills there were a normal part than once.” a sanctuary for her family away its creation of artificial islands, of its routine military exercises With their functions expand- from the tropical heat and traf- alarming neighbours and pro- and not aimed at any third party, ing from shopping and dining to fic-choked thoroughfares of the voking US criticism. Washington Yang said. venues for Catholic mass, Zumba urban metropolis. has demanded China halt land But he expressed concern at workouts or even weddings, “You can let them (kids) go to reclamation and militarisation of reports that Filipino fishermen experts say malls are taking on a A mass wedding in a shopping centre in Manila yesterday. With their the amusement centre or watch the disputed area and pursue a had found buoys with Chinese more important role at the heart functions expanding from shopping and dining to venues for Catholic a movie while you shop. And then peaceful resolution according to markings near the disputed of communities. mass, Zumba workouts or weddings, malls are taking on a more important you can all just meet up at the international law. Scarborough Shoal and towed Filipino life traditionally role at the heart of communities. same place later,” she said. China has been angered by US them back to shore northwest of revolved around a public square, Many malls boast chapels navy and air force forays through Manila. with a church, local government As the Philippines’ population remembers how she and her as well as child-care centres, waters it claims as its own, espe- On last Thursday, the head building and market attached, has boomed in recent decades, friends used to play in the sprawl- allowing families in the devoutly cially this month, when US Navy of Philippine military, General where adults socialised and chil- soaring from 68 million in 1995 ing, verdant plaza in Mambusao, a Catholic nation to combine reli- Admiral Scott Swift said he joined Hernando Iriberri, told journal- dren played, according to urban to 100 million in 2015, creeping central Philippine town of about gious and family duties with a routine surveillance flight. ists in Manila it was investigat- planner Felino Palafox. urbanisation has magnified the 38,000 people. shopping. The United States has also ing reports China had reclaimed But while malls have long been appeal of malls to residents and But as the park deteriorated Satellite government offices in stepped up military contacts, three more reefs in the South a mainstay of urban Manila -- the businesses alike. over time, the locals searched for shopping centres allow Filipinos including drills, with regional China Sea as well as activities in capital has at least 153 pepper- But this has come at the the next best thing -- a spank- to pay utility bills and get docu- allies such as the Philippines, Scarborough Shoal. ing its skyline -- the neon-lit con- expense of green spaces, left lan- ing new, 300-hectare (740-acre) ments such as voter ID cards, which also has claims in the The issue will feature at sumer temples are now sweeping guishing through neglect, short- air-conditioned shopping mall in business permits, driver’s licences South China Sea. next week’s security meeting in across the Philippine archipelago, sightedness and poor urban Roxas city, about an hour’s drive and passports. The United States was hyp- Malaysia, attended by Southeast penetrating even rural areas. planning. away. The election commission is ing up the “China threat” and Asia and Chinese foreign minis- “They have replaced the pub- “We are losing the lungs of the So the mall developers stepped even considering allowing voting attempting to sow discord ters and US Secretary of State lic plazas as gathering places,” city,” said Palafox. in, sometimes even leasing green in malls. between China and other claim- John Kerry. Palafox said. Provincial grocer Wendy Tan spaces to build retail complexes. AFP ant countries, Defence Ministry REUTERS Nepal landslides bury Myanmar amnesty frees 155 Chinese loggers

YANGON: Myanmar yesterday the 155 Chinese nationals handed The Chinese loggers were acts as president was to halt con- 30 in their homes released 155 Chinese nationals, jail sentences for illegal logging arrested in January during a struction of the huge Chinese- who were last week jailed for in northernMyanmar near the crackdown on illegal forestry backed Myitsone dam in Kachin LUMLE: Landslides triggered and food bowls to search for nine illegal logging, as a “goodwill” China border, Beijing’s foreign activities in war-torn northern after his government replaced by torrential rain in Nepal missing villagers because they did gesture following intense lob- ministry spokesman Hong Lei Kachin state, where both military outright military rule. swept through villages yester- not have any mechanical gear to bying from Beijing in a mass said in a statement. and rebel forces are accused of Earlier this year, Beijing issued day, killing at least 30 people help with the rescue. amnesty that also freed several “Myanmar informed China this profiting from the exploitation of a strong rebuke to its neighbour close to the nation’s most popu- At least 13 bodies recovered political prisoners. morning that they will transfer the area’s rich natural resources after a Myanmar plane dropped lar trekking circuit, home min- from the village were laid out on The announcement comes after the above-mentioned persons by companies from China. a bomb in Chinese territory as istry officials said. straw matting, covered by a plas- the stiff logging sentences sharply tomorrow,” the statement said. A court official in Kachin ear- fighting between government The landslides struck the vil- tic sheet and rug to protect them raised tensions between the once In Yangon crowds of anxious lier this month said 153 loggers troops and ethnic Chinese Kokang lages near the resort town of from the rain. closely-bonded neighbours whose relatives thronged the gates of were handed life sentences -- usu- rebels spilled across the border, Pokhara, 125 km (77 miles) west Lumle is about 15 km from ties have cooled since Myanmar the city’s notorious Insein prison ally equivalent to 20 years -- while leaving five China nationals dead. of Kathmandu shortly after the start of the Annapurna began emerging from decades of where there were tearful reunions two males aged under 18 were Thein Sein’s government has midnight. Circuit, a hiking route around the military rule in 2011. with released loved ones. jailed for 10 years. been rewarded for a string of In the village of Lumle about world’s 10th tallest mountain that Their release forms part of a Five imprisoned journalists Beijing was Myanmar’s closest reforms -- including welcoming half of the homes were buried or attracts around 100,000 tourists mass prisoner amnesty announced were also among 13 political pris- ally during the later years of mili- Aung San Suu Kyi’s opposition destroyed by a torrent of mud and a year. yesterday with authorities order- oners set free, according to a tally tary rule, providing a shield from party into parliament -- with rocks. Two powerful earthquakes in ing the nationwide release of 6,966 by the activist group Assistance international opprobrium and a most Western sanctions removed. “I heard a big demonic sound, Nepal this year that killed almost detainees, including 210 foreign- Association for Political Prisoners, lifeline as a trading partner for The five reporters released I thought it was an earthquake,” 9,000 people have raised the risk ers, according to a statement which monitors dissidents held in the junta.Myanmar will hold a last Thursday were jailed for said Kabi Ram B K, a 64-year- of landslides across the moun- on the Ministry of Information Myanmar’s jails. general election in November. two years in October for “state old farmer, whose daughter and tainous country during the rainy website. The former junta-run nation Observers say the scale of defamation” over an account of granddaughter were killed when season. It said the move hoped to pro- kept some 2,000 political prison- interests China accrued dur- a protest in Yangon, published in the landslide smashed into their Heavy monsoon rains have mote “goodwill and is aimed at ers locked up in brutal conditions ing that period caused friction Bi Mon Te Nay journal, that mis- home. also caused flooding and fatalities keeping a friendly relationship until the current quasi-civil- and prodded Myanmar towards takenly suggested Suu Kyi would Soldiers and policemen, work- across northern India in recent between countries”. ian government announced reforms. form an interim government. ing in heavy rain, used shovels days. REUTERS Authorities have freed all of amnesties. One of Thein Sein’s first major AFP FRIDAY 31 JULY 2015 PAKISTAN / AFGHANISTAN www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 11 No funds to tackle Funeral sparks violence post-flood epidemic Two rebels shot dead in police outpost attack during LeJ chief's last rites ISLAMABAD: The areas. National Health Emergency Sixty-four cases of acute diar- LAHORE: Angry protests Preparedness and Response rhoea, 158 of diarrhoea, 38 of dys- flared into violence at the funeral Network (NHEPRN) of entery, 613 of acute respiratory for the head of a Pakistani sec- Pakistan has no financial infection (ARI), 149 of malaria, tarian militant group, officials resources to tackle any possible 718 of skin diseases, 220 of eye said yesterday, as at least two disease outbreak in the flood-hit infections, 20 of snakebites and people were killed in an appar- areas across the country. 502 of other diseases have been ent reprisal attack on a police Provincial health departments reported across Sindh. checkpost. have already started reporting Meanwhile, 5,239 cases of ARI, Malik Ishaq, the chief of the cases of different diseases, with 87 682 of gastroenteritis, 2,887 of banned extremist group Lashkar- deaths from illnesses in Punjab’s common fever, 6,565 of skin infec- e-Jhangvi (LeJ), behind numer- flood-hit areas alone. Considering tions and 439 of conjunctivitis ous bloody attacks on minority the prevalent situation, health have been reported across Punjab. Shiite Muslims, was killed in a experts fear outbreak of dengue As for Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, shootout with police in the early fever, diarrhoea and eye and skin 21 cases of acute diarrhoea, 48 of hours of last Wednesday, along diseases in the flood-hit areas. diarrhoea, 29 of dysentery, 30 of with 13 fellow militants. Dr Sabina Durrani said that ARI, eight of skin diseases, four Police said violence broke out in no designated funds are being of eye diseases, 10 of malaria and Ishaq’s hometown of Rahim Yar allocated to the NHEPRN to five of other diseases have been Khan in Punjab province when function effectively during a dis- reported across the province. the bodies arrived for burial late aster. The institution functions According to the NDMA, the last Wednesday evening. under the Ministry of National recent flash floods across the “Protesters tried to damage a Health Services, Regulation and country have claimed five more Shiite mosque and private prop- Coordination (NHSRC). lives in the past 24 hours, taking erties and attacked police with “The provinces have limited the death toll to 86. stones,” district police officer financial resources and request “Forty-three people have been Tariq Mastoi said. the federal government for medi- killed in K-P, 19 in Azad Jammu Mastoi said police flooded the Supporters wait for the body of Malik Ishaq for burial before his funeral in Rahimyarkhan, southern Punjab province, cines for the flood victims.” and Kashmir, 12 in Punjab, streets with around 5,000 offic- late yesterday. She said when the National seven in Balochistan and five in ers and brought the disturbances Disaster Management Authority Gilgit-Baltistan.” under control. “One of the killed militants has LeJ claimed responsibility for hardline LeJ chief who acted as (NDMA) requires financial assist- Meanwhile, the Flood Hours later, a group of around been identified as Muhammad some of the bloodiest attacks on the group’s leader when Ishaq was ance during a natural calamity, it Forecasting Division Lahore has 10 militants attacked a police post Mumtaz, who is a long-time Shiites in Pakistan’s recent his- behind bars. forwards its request to the prime forecast that the Indus River at in an eastern part of the province, activist of LeJ and was wanted in tory, including two suicide bomb- Last Wednesday’s killings were minister, but the NHEPRN has the Taunsa Barrage is likely to sparking a gun battle that left two several cases of targeted killings,” ings in the southwestern city of the latest blow to militancy in no one it could request for funds. attain high flood level - between attackers dead and two policemen he said. Quetta in early 2013 that killed Pakistan, where authorities have “We usually seek free medicines 540,000 and 580,000 cusecs - dur- seriously wounded. Last Wednesday's shootout more than 180 people. Ishaq, who cracked down hard on the myr- from pharmaceutical companies ing 6pm on July 30 to 6pm onJuly Malik Mansoor, a senior police appears to have wiped out much had been in and out of police cus- iad insurgent groups that have and from the WHO.” 31. official in Gujrat district, said of the top leadership of LeJ, a tody in recent years, was arrested plagued the country for a decade. Dr Sabina said provincial Moreover, the Met office has LeJ members armed with guns driving force in a rising tide of on last Saturday and was being The offensive intensified after health departments are already issued a glacial lake outburst flood and hand grenades attacked the violence targeting Shiites, who moved when loyalists attacked Taliban gunmen slaughtered more started reporting that different alert for G-B and Chitral district post apparently to avenge the make up around 20 percent of the convoy in Muzaffargarh. than 130 children at a school in kinds of infectious diseases have during the next four to five days. killing of Ishaq and other senior Pakistan's 200 million popula- Those killed with him reportedly the northwest in December. started to surface in flood-hit INTERNEWS commanders. tion. Under Ishaq's leadership, included Ghulam Rasool Shah, a AFP

Pakistan mulls private stake Afghan Taliban quiet on Mulla's death, disavow peace talks KABUL: The Taliban yester- reports that peace talks will take the group, which has waged an reports of his demise “credible”. their momentum”. control of its day distanced itself from peace place very soon... either in the almost 14-year insurgency against Omar’s death would mark a “Announcement of Omar’s talks that had been expected country of China or Pakistan,” Afghan and foreign forces, since significant blow to the Taliban, death will spark an existential this week with the Afghan gov- the Taliban said in an English- Kabul's dramatic announcement, which is riven by internal divi- crisis for the Taliban, and the last hydel projects ernment, while making no com- language statement posted on of Omar's death, citing “credible sions and threatened by the thing that will be on its mind are ment on Kabul’s reported death their website yesterday. information”. rise of the Islamic State group, peace talks,” Kugelman said. ISLAMABAD: The govern- of their leader Mullah Omar. “(Our) political office... are not Omar has not been seen pub- the Middle East jihadist outfit An Afghan presidential palace ment of Pakistan is mulling Afghanistan on Wednesday aware of any such process.” licly since the 2001 US-led inva- that is making steady inroads in statement, however, said grounds over a plan to offer partner- said Omar died two years ago in Hours later the Pakistani for- sion of Afghanistan that toppled Afghanistan. for talks are more solid now than ship stakes in mega hydroelec- Pakistan, in the first such official eign ministry said the second the Taliban government in Kabul. Afghan officials sat down with before, and implored all insur- tric power projects along with confirmation from Kabul after round of talks, which had been Haseeb Sediqi, the spokes- Taliban cadres earlier this month gents to join the peace process. management control to private- unnamed government and mili- due to take place on Friday, had man for Afghanistan’s National in Murree, in the hills north of the The split within the Taliban sector investors in an attempt tant sources reported the demise been postponed. Directorate of Security said that Pakistani capital Islamabad, for over the peace process has been to remove the financial hurdles of the reclusive warrior-cleric. The ministry said the Taliban Omar died in hospital in the first time talks to end the insur- worsened by the emergence of a arising in the wake of differ- The insurgents have not offi- leadership had asked for the Pakistani city of Karachi “under gency. They agreed to meet again local branch of the Islamic State ent priorities of international cially confirmed his death, and postponement “in view of the mysterious circumstances”. in the following weeks, drawing group. The Taliban warned IS donors. the claim -- just two days before reports regarding the death of Rumours of Omar’s ill-health international praise. Afghan offi- recently against expanding in According to officials aware a fresh round of talks were Mullah Omar and the resulting and even death have regularly cials were to press for a ceasefire the region, but some of its fight- of the developments, Pakistan expected -- cast doubt over the uncertainty”. surfaced in the past, but the in the second round. ers defected to IS under its chief Water and Power Development tenuous peace process. The Taliban's earlier state- White House added weight to Michael Kugelman, Afghanistan Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi instead of Authority (Wapda) Chairman “Media outlets are circulating ment was the first comment from Kabul's latest assertion, calling expert, said the “talks have... lost the invisible Mullah Omar. AFP Zafar Mahmood floated the pro- posal in the new hydroelectric power policy. He gave a presentation on the Afghan slums demolished in Islamabad policy to Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and members of the cabi- Taliban capture Afghan net committee on energy in a meeting held here on June 25. He also blamed strict regula- tions and prolonged procedures town in south Helmand for project financing for the delay in developing the projects. LASHKAR GAH: were lying in the streets after the To stimulate private-sector Afghanistan’s Taliban have cap- battle. The Taliban confirmed the investment, Mahmood suggested tured a district in the southern capture of the district centre, say- three options. province of Helmand that for- ing weapons and ammunition had The first option where the eign troops struggled to secure been seized. Helmand has been a detailed engineering design has for years, in the latest setback Taliban stronghold and centre of been prepared, the government for Afghan government forces opium production for years. could invite investors to finish the now largely battling the mili- British and US troops began project according to the approved tants on their own. a concerted effort to secure the design. An international panel of News of the fighting came a day province in 2006 and some of the experts will be engaged for the after the government said elusive heaviest fighting of the war took selection of bidders. Taliban leader Mullah Omar had place over subsequent years in The second option, where the died in Pakistan more than two small towns like Now Zad, most detailed engineering design is yet years ago. Officials in Helmand of them in the fertile Helmand to be made, investors will develop said the Taliban took over Now river valley. their own design as the cases of Zad district on Wednesday after More than a dozen US Marines Thakot and Patan hydropower two days of fighting. and British troops were killed in projects suggest. “Right now our security forces fighting over Now Zad. Most for- The third option deals with the are still on the outskirts of the eign troops left Afghanistan last projects that are in the process district and fighting with the year. The Taliban have also made of development and construc- Taliban,” said provincial police gains in the northern provinces tion. Here, partnerships will be chief spokesman Obaidullah of Sar-e-Pol and Badakhshan in developed on the basis of remain- Obaid. Obaid declined to com- recent days. The Afghan govern- ing investment such as the case ment on casualties but residents ment is trying to get peace talks of Neelum Jhelum hydropower of the area by telephone, said the going but little progress has project. The partners will be Afghan refugees gather during an operation to demolish their illegal shelters in Islamabad yesterday. Capital bodies of members of the govern- been made in initial meetings. selected keeping in view their Development Authority demolished the informal housing mainly occupied by refugees, saying it had posed a ment security forces and Taliban REUTERS ability to arrange the remain- security threat to the capital. ing financing and complete the project swiftly. Mahmood told the cabinet committee that the private-sector Two soldiers, three militants killed in Pakistan checkpost attack partner would enjoy management control over the project during PESHAWAR: At least two sol- militants attacked the post on “The forces responded affec- for over a decade following the operations both in the border the remaining period of construc- diers and three Taliban mili- the outskirts of Bannu district, tively and killed three attackers. late 2001 US-led invasion of regions and across the country. tion and also after completion tants were killed yesterday in prompting security forces to Two soldiers were also killed dur- Afghanistan. The military offensive has if the National Electric Power an early morning attack on a return fire. ing the fight.” The Pakistan army began a resulted in a fall in the number Regulatory Authority (Nepra) security checkpost in restive “Around 10 militants attacked A local administration offi- major campaign against Taliban of attacks around the country, calculated his percentage share northwest Pakistan, officials the security forces’ checkpost out- cial confirmed the attack and and other militant strongholds in with militants finding it harder of financing at more than 50 per said. side Bannu suddenly under cover causalities. the North Waziristan tribal area to coordinate, fund and supply cent. A group of Tehreek-e- of darkness,” a senior security Pakistan has been battling a in June last year and authori- their operations. INTERNEWS Taliban Pakistan (TTP) official in the area said. homegrown Islamist insurgency ties have now vowed to intensify AFP FRIDAY 31 JULY 2015 12 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com INDIA ‘People’s President’ Kalam laid to rest Modi joins hundreds of thousands of mourners at state funeral with military honours for the missile man

RAMESWARAM (TAMIL NADU): Former president A P J Abdul Kalam was laid to rest yesterday here with full mili- tary honours in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several other leaders who paid tributes to the man who strengthened India’s missile programme and played a key role in country’s 1998 nuclear test -- making him a national hero. The body of Kalam - warmly called the people’s president - was draped in the Indian tricolour and brought to the burial site at Pei Karumbu here in a flower- bedecked gun carriage, escorted by columns of the three armed services. People in large numbers lined up along the route to catch a last glimpse of Kalam, the rocket and missile scientist who was awarded the country’s highest civilian People throw rose petals on the grave of former president A P J Abdul Kalam and (RIGHT) mourners shout slogans as they attend his funeral ceremony in Rameswaram yesterday. honour - the Bharat Ratna - in 1997 and bid him a tearful final good-bye. ‘Last Post’. Panneerselvam, and Natham R A.P.J.M.K. Sheik Saleem, the In Chennai, shops in busy com- successfully injected the Rohini Many had climbed atop an After Kalam’s body was low- Viswanathan and others also paid former president’s brother’s mercial areas like Pondy Bazaar satellite in the near earth orbit in under construction building and ered into the earth, prayers were their last respects to Kalam. grandson, said. and T.Nagar remained shut. July 1980 and made India a mem- other buildings to see their illus- held following which the grave Kerala Governor P Sathasivam The Tamil Nadu government Shops in other localities were ber of the exclusive space club. trious son-of-the-soil. was closed and then covered with and Kerala Chief Minister declared a public holiday yes- closed as a mark of respect to He rejoined DRDO in 1982, People cutting across political, flower petals. Oommen Chandy were also terday under the Negotiable Kalam. Political parties like the and planned the programme that religious and other lines came in Modi, who arrived here, paid present, as was Andhra Pradesh Instruments Act. Banks, insur- DMK and the AIADMK cancelled produced a number of successful large numbers to Kalam’s native his last respects to the country’s Chief Minister N Chandrababu ance companies, schools and col- their functions. missiles, earning him the “Missile town to participate in his last youth icon and popular president Naidu and his Karnataka coun- leges were closed throughout the Born in Rameswaram on Man” nickname. journey. by laying a wreath. he then stood terpart Siddaramaiah. state. October 15, 1931, Kalam, as a He was responsible for the Many could scarcely believe in silence before the casket for a Congress vice president Rahul The government has also boy, hawked newspapers to sup- development and operationalisa- that he would no longer return while. Gandhi and other party leaders ordered closure of liquor shops plement his family’s income. His tion of Agni and Prithvi missiles. to his hometown. The prime minister also went also paid their last respects to and bars in the state. sister pawned jewellery with a From 1992 to 1997, Kalam was Kalam had died on last Monday up to Kalam’s eldest brother, Kalam. Around 30,000 jewellery shops moneylender so that the studi- scientific advisor to the defence in Shillong after suffering a mas- 99-year old Mohammed Muthu Earlier the mortal remains of remained closed, while petrol ous Kalam could carry `600 when minister, and later served as sive heart attack during a lecture Meeran Lebbai Maraikayar and India’s eleventh president, who bunks stopped sales for an hour he left Rameswaram to join the principal scientific advisor (1999- he was delivering to students of offered his condolences. held office 2002-07, were taken between 10am and 11am as a mark Madras Institute of Technology. 2001) to the government. Indian Institute of Management. Tamil Nadu Governor K to the family mosque for prayers. of respect to Kalam. He moved to the Indian Space Kalam played a prominent A 21-gun salute was accorded Rosaiah, union Ministers M His family members also Movie theatre owners too Research Organisation (ISRO), role in the country’s 1998 nuclear to the former supreme com- Venkaiah Naidu, Manohar reached here. decided to shut down for the day where he was project director of weapons tests, Pokhran-II, which mander of the armed forces and a Parrikar and Pon Radhakrishnan, “All our relatives have also while fishermen decided not to India’s first indigenous Satellite made him a national hero. military band played the haunting Tamil Nadu ministers O arrived to attend the last rites,” venture into the sea. Launch Vehicle (SLV-III), which IANS

Yakub Memon hanged; buried in Mumbai Rajnath: India will respond

NAGPUR/MUMBAI (MAHARASHTRA): Yakub forcefully to any attack Abdul Razzak Memon, the lone death row convict in the March NEW DELHI: Holding said. “It is also suspected that 1993 Mumbai serial blasts, was Pakistan responsible for the the same terrorists placed five hanged in the Nagpur Central July 27 Dinanagar terror attack, Improvised Explosive Devices Jail early yesterday, after a pro- union Home Minister Rajnath on the railway track near village longed legal battle that contin- Singh yesterday said any attack Talwandi between Dinanagar ued till barely a couple of hours by enemies will meet an effec- and Jhakoladi which were subse- before his execution. tive and forceful response from quently defused,” he added. The day also saw an unprec- the Indian security forces. Giving the statement amid din edented hearing being held at the Making a formal statement in and anti-government slogans in Supreme Court at 3am when the the Rajya Sabha, the home min- the upper house of parliament, court rejected Memon’s plea seek- ister said the central government Rajnath Singh also lauded the ing postponement of his hanging was committed to rooting out ter- Punjab Police for neutralising the by 14 days. rorism from the country. three terrorists. Hours later, Memon climbed on “I take this opportunity to The union home minister said the gallows at 6.35am, ironically, assure the house that the gov- the Border Security Force was on his 54th birthday - and was ernment is firmly committed to always on the alert though some pronounced dead at 7.01am by a rooting out terrorism from India. terrorist might have succeeded in medical team present there, along I also assure the house that the infiltrating due to heavy rains and with a magistrate, a top prison government will do everything swelling of rivers and nullahs on official and others. possible to prevent cross-border the border. The body was sent for an terrorism aimed against India,” The house was adjourned till autopsy inside the jail hospital, Rajnath Singh said. today after an uproar by opposi- performed by a team from a “A preliminary analysis of the tion members over the statement. nearby government hospital. Police personnel on guard near Yakub Memon’s family residence in Mumbai. Global Positioning System (GPS) Meanwhile, the main opposition Memon was awarded the death data indicates that the terrorists Congress asked Prime Minister penalty by a TADA court for 13 in Kathmandu. breakfast of his choice, as per laid should be handed for performing infiltrated from Pakistan through Narendra Modi to remain in the serial blasts that rocked several Shocked by the execution, down standard procedures. the last rites in Mumbai. the area near Tash in Gurdaspur house when the issue comes up parts of Mumbai on March 12, Yakub’s brother Sulaiman and a He offered ‘namaz’ and read The body was released and district, where the Ravi river for discussion. 1993, resulting in the death of 257 cousin Usman, locked themselves the Holy Quran, and then rested brought to Mumbai where it was enters Pakistan,” Rajnath Singh IANS persons and injury to 713 others. up in a hotel room nearby, avoid- briefly. taken to Mahim, closeby to his The brother of “prime con- ing the media which had assem- A team of doctors carried out home in Al Husseini building. spirator” Tiger Memon, Yakub bled in huge numbers there. the medical examination and Accompanied by family mem- Memon was allegedly arrested by Memon’s wife Raheen and found him physically and men- bers and a large posse of armed the CBI from New Delhi Railway 21-year daughter Zubeida had also tally fit, before he was taken to police, the body was then taken to Congress politics above Station in August, 1994, though arrived in the city late Wednesday the temporary ‘phaansi yard’ (the the Bada Qabrastan near Marine he and his family members dis- and were at an unknown location. hanging area) created in Nagpur Lines in south Mumbai and bur- puted the official contentions and Around 3.30am, Memon was central jail. ied with full religious rites next to claimed he had “surrendered” to woken up and permitted to take Sulaiman submitted a letter to the graves of his parents. ‘national security’ the Nepal police on July 28, 1994 a bath, offered fresh clothes, the jail demanding that the body IANS NEW DELHI: The government development as the attack from yesterday came down heavily on across the border re-occurred the main opposition Congress, and parliament must discuss it,” saying it was not allowing a dis- he said. IR survey seeks cussion on the Dinanagar terror “On a day when the country West Bengal braces for Komen storm attack in parliament due to its should have spoken in one voice, own “petty political interests”. the Congress presented India as bedroll feedback KOLKATA: Over 26,000 peo- coast during the day, Komen relief camps. At least 12 people After Home Minister Rajnath a divided house,” he said. ple have been moved to relief would move west-northwestwards have died across the state due to Singh made a statement on the “Instead of making national NEW DELHI: Indian Railways camps as West Bengal - where and weaken gradually,” the met flooding. terror attack in Dinanagar town security its priority, they yesterday started a passenger 12 deaths were reported due office said. “Red alert was sounded in all in Gurdaspur district of Punjab (Congress) have made politics survey of bedrolls provided dur- to rains and floods over the Heavy rains have also been pre- districts of south Bengal. amid a din, Finance Minister their priority. Even on the exe- ing train travel. past few days - gears up to face dicted at isolated places in Bihar, “Our priority is to provide relief Arun Jaitley questioned the cution of death sentence given to A detailed questionnaire about heavy to very heavy rainfall fol- and Darjeeling and Jalpaiguri to stranded people and carry on Congress’ intent. 1993 Mumbal blast accused Yakub bedsheets, towels, pillows and lowing a deep depression over districts of sub-Himalayan West with rescue operations. “Sonia Gandhi should come for- Memon, their leaders speak in blankets was posted on its web- Bay of Bengal intensifying into Bengal. So far 26,000 people have been ward and clear her party’s stand. different voices,” jaitley said. site. The questionnaire can be cyclonic storm “Komen”, top Fishermen have been warned shifted to relief camps,” Banerjee Is petty politics more important “There was an opportunity for filled up online and submitted officials said yesterday. not to venture into the sea off the said at the city airport. for them than national security?” the Congress to be more respon- by August 17, 2015. The railways According to the met office West Bengal and the Andaman “We did aerial survey of Jaitley asked. sible today (Thursday). It was an has signed a memorandum of forecast, heavy to very heavy and Nicobar coasts in the next the flooded areas in North 24 Congress members in the Rajya occasion when issues of national understanding (MoU) with the rainfall will occur at a few places 72 hours. Parganas and South 24 Parganas Sabha raised slogans as the home security are involved; they should National Institute of Fashion with isolated extremely heavy CM Mamata Banerjee who district and met senior state gov- minister read out a statement have risen to the level of states- Technology (NIFT) to work on falls over Gangetic West Bengal cut short her Britain visit and ernment officials at the airport around 2pm on the terror attack. manship... regrettably, they have quality and design of bedrolls and today. rushed back to Kolkata, said itself,” she added. “The home minister’s statement failed that,” he added. related issues. IANS “Expected to cross Bangladesh 26,000 people were shifted to IANS on the terror attack was a major IANS FRIDAY 31 JULY 2015 BUSINESS www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 13 Vodafone Qatar posts QR538m revenue in Q1 Costumers base expands to 1.420m Oil should not fall further: Opec

DOHA: Vodafone Qatar MOSCOW: Opec expects recorded a total revenue of increasing oil demand to pre- QR538m for the three months vent a further fall in prices and ended June 30, 2015, an 8 per- sees a more balanced market in cent decline over the same 2016, its secretary-general said period last year. Its’ mobile cos- yesterday, the latest sign the tumers base expanded 1.420m group is sticking to its policy of in the first quarter of 2015 (1Q, defending market share. 15), an increase of 5 percent Oil has dropped about 15 per- from a year ago. cent this month and halved in Mobile average revenue per value in the past year but nei- user (ARPU) was QR111 for the ther Opec nor Russia, the world’s first quarter. EBITDA achieved top producer, have cut output to QR110m for the period; 31 percent support prices, hoping cheaper oil year-on-year decline. will hit US shale and other rival The company reported a net sources. loss of QR100m for Q1, and a “I would not expect they loss of QE0.12 per share during (prices) are going to fall because the period. demand is growing,” Opec Sheikh Dr Khalid bin Thani Secretary-General Abdullah Al Al Thani (pictured), Vodafone Badri told reporters in Moscow. Qatar’s Chairman commented, Opec pumps around 40 percent “The Qatari telecom market con- of global oil production. tinues to face extremely competi- “The current situation is a test Abdullah Al Badri (centre), Secretary General of Opec, attends the fourth meeting of the Opec-Russia Energy tive pressure on prices, which is for all producers and investors. Dialogue in Moscow yesterday. impacting the Company’s results While the prices ... no doubt will in the short term.” rebound, it is still too early to say “We have made significant when this will happen,” Badri help the market rebound. Russia and Opec have a history the lowest in the world,” Valentina investments last financial year to said. He did not indicate what Badri added that even if Opec of bumpy relations, with the group Kretzschmar, a research direc- deliver the fastest data network price he expected. had cut output by as much as 2 having urged Moscow a number of tor for Wood Mackenzie, said in in Qatar and in fact we have now they’re in the country or abroad. Opec faces a further challenge million barrels per day (bpd) — times to join in a market-boost- a recent report. completed our entire networks In addition, the holy month of from the prospect of rising output equal to around half of Russian ing supply cut. Moscow has never The Russian rouble has lost enhancement plan in Doha and Ramadan was filled with philan- from Iran, which has been lobby- exports — it would not have fully cooperated and refused to do half of its value since last year due moving into the second phase of thropic endeavours which saw the ing for other Opec members to helped prices. Novak said earlier so as recently as June. to weak oil and Western sanctions this plan to ensure that our cut- launch of the Vodafone’s Employee curb supply to make way for a that an oil price of between $50 So far, Russia has withstood imposed against Russia over its ting-edge infrastructure is reach- Volunteering Programme, Kafu, hoped-for rise in its exports fol- and $65 per barrel — compared low prices, maintaining oil output role in the Ukraine crisis. ing customers across Qatar. Our and itsr #GivingChallenge fun- lowing Tehran’s deal with world to the current level of around $54 at a post-Soviet high of 10.71 mil- In a joint statement, Russia market studies show a consist- draising initiative through powers over its nuclear work. — was “expected”. He estimated lion bpd as a weak rouble offsets and Opec said they saw the pos- ently improving perception of our which we have raised a total of But Badri, indicating confi- that global oil demand would grow some of its losses. sibility for the market to become network speed and quality. This is QR450,000 in proceeds. dence in the outlook, was quoted by 1.2-1.3 million bpd this year. Saudi Arabia, the world’s top more balanced and stable next a healthy trend which poises the “Despite the prevailing market by Russia’s Interfax news agency While some Opec delegates oil exporter and largest producer year — an Opec position based Company to deliver growth more conditions, we remain committed as saying the market could have expressed concern over the in Opec with one of the world’s on expectations that China and effectively.” to our growth plans and to con- accommodate extra oil from Iran recent fall in prices, Badri said lowest costs, ramped up its crude the developing world will increase During the first quarter, tinue to offer an unmatched suite as demand increased — echoing he had received no request for production to a record in June. oil consumption. “Despite current Vodafone Qatar launched a of products and services over the view of Gulf Opec members. an extraordinary Opec meet- “Russian majors’ upstream cash uncertainties, signs of a more bal- number of Postpaid and Prepaid Qatar’s fastest data network with Russian Energy Minister ing before the next scheduled flow break-evens are among the anced market in 2016 may provide plans that have ensured that our the widest 4G+ coverage”, Sheikh Alexander Novak, who met with gathering in December — which lowest in the world at less than much desired stability to the oil customers feel empowered and Dr Khalid said. Badri earlier in the day, said they Russia would be ready to attend $60 per barrel. Costs are largely market in the longer-term,” the confidently connected whether THE PENINSULA did not discuss coordination to if invited. rouble-denominated and among statement said. REUTERS

Shell, others plan to cut jobs on oil price drops Rolls-Royce’s LONDON: Royal Dutch Shell a mega-takeover of British rival were up 2.67 percent at 1,824.50 half-year yesterday said it plans to reduce BG Group worth $73bn, as the pence, topping London’s bench- its headcount by 6,500 this year two firms consolidate their posi- mark FTSE 100 index, which owing to sliding oil prices and tions in a sector slammed by the gained 0.21 percent to 6,644.95 profit slumps as it looks to complete a mega oil price slump. points. BG Group was up 2.31 takeover. Oil prices have plummeted by percent to 1,064 pence compared LONDON: British group With crude oil futures down half to around $50 a barrel since with Wednesday’s close. Rolls-Royce reported a 32 by about a half in value since a June last year mainly because of Shell’s takeover of BG will percent drop in half-year year ago, Britain’s biggest domes- a global supply glut. boost the Anglo-Dutch group’s profits yesterday but the tic energy provider Centrica said Shell said “the company has flagging output thanks to BG’s result was slightly bet- it too would reduce its workforce to be resilient in today’s oil price strong position in liquefied natu- ter than expected after the — by a net 4,000 positions along- environment, even though we ral gas (LNG), a cleaner alterna- engine maker slashed its side a cost-cutting programme see the potential for a return to tive to coal and nuclear energy. forecasts three times in the through to 2020. On Tuesday, a $70-$90 oil price band in the The new company will be worth last nine months. energy services group Saipem — a medium term”. twice the value of BP and over- Rolls-Royce shocked inves- subsidiary of Italian oil giant Eni Shell said it planned capital take US energy giant Chevron tors earlier this month when it — said it was axing 8,800 positions investment of $30bn this year, Corp. upon finalising the sector’s warned profits at its main aero over three years. $3bn lower compared with a fore- biggest deal in a decade. engines business would falter Shell, which yesterday also cast made in April and a $7bn “Holding up the (Shell) share next year, adding to declines announced a slide in profits, a reduction on 2014. price today is an improvement seen in its marine division, further cut to investment and The group meanwhile added in downstream operations,” said where a lower oil price has the sale of Japanese operations, that its net profits slid by a quar- Will Hedden, a dealer at London caused a slowdown in orders provided a stark warning for the ter to $3.99bn in the second quar- Capital Group. from energy customers. industry, saying “today’s oil price ter compared with the equivalent “The BG Group takeover has That warning turned up the downturn could last for several period one year earlier. been somewhat draining for price heat for new Chief Executive years”. “As our results today show, action overall this year and may Warren East, coming days The Anglo-Dutch group added we’re successfully reducing our continue to do so until the syner- after he took up the role on that it anticipates “some 6,500 capital spending and operating gies are clearer,” he added. July 2. Reassuring investors staff and direct contractor reduc- costs, and delivering a competitive Separately, Shell said it would that there was not another tions in 2015”. The group employs performance in today’s oil mar- sell its one-third stake in Japanese Ben Van Beurden (right), Chief Executive Officer of Royal Dutch Shell, and downgrade to come, the com- about 94,000 staff worldwide, ket downturn,” said Shell Chief refiner Showa Shell Sekiyu KK to Simon Henry, Chief Financial Officer, address a press conference in central pany reported an underlying according to its website. Executive Ben van Beurden. rival Idemitsu for about $1.4bn. London yesterday. pretax profit of £439m for the Shell earlier this year unveiled In early trading, Shell ‘B’ shares AFP first six months of the year, a drop of 32 percent but beating its own forecast of £390-430m. The company said the lower first-half profits were due to Facebook earnings the slowdown in its marine business, a slightly higher Q2 SHARE PRICE PERFORMANCE EARNINGS PER SHARE* Facebook profit falls 9pc as costs soar research and development Percent Estimated Actual Surprise 10 charge and the shift in mix $0.47 $0.50 6.4% SAN FRANCISCO: Facebook two messaging services and vir- spending met expectations. “We of airliner engines it sells as 8 Inc reported quarterly revenue tual reality headset maker Oculus think the company has a lot of sales of newer types of engine DAILY ACTIVE USERS Millions that beat forecasts but its profit Rift, whose first product for con- opportunities ahead of it so we are less profitable initially but 1,000 6 Rest of world fell 9 percent as the social media sumers has yet to be launched. want to see them investing quite more so over the course of Asia company sharply increased Messenger has more than 700 heavily in those investments,” he their service life. Europe 4 800 spending to boost mobile rev- million users, and the app has said. Facebook shares fell more “Given the performance Facebook U.S. & Canada +4.3% enue and future growth. been downloaded more than 1 than 3 percent in after-hours of the share price in July, we 2 Expenses will grow 55 to 60 billion times on Android, Google trading. As of Wednesday’s close think the response from inves- 600 percent in 2015 from last year, Inc’s mobile operating system, of $96.99, the stock has risen 24.3 tors today could be one of relief

0 including an 82 percent jump in Facebook said. percent this year, valuing the - at least the situation has not S&P 500 400 the second quarter to $2.77bn, Over the coming months, company at $276.4bn. got worse for Rolls,” RBC ana- -0.2% -2 it added. “We’re investing in Facebook will add new advertis- Facebook, the world’s larg- lyst Robert Stallard said in a the next set of services and ing formats to photo-sharing app est social network, continued to note, adding that Rolls still had 200 -4 what will be future investments Instagram, which was launched in expand its reach, hitting 1.49 bil- a lot to do in the second half of like Messenger, WhatsApp and Brazil, Germany and Japan in the lion monthly active users as of June the year to meet forecasts. Oculus,” Chief Operating Officer second quarter, Sandberg added 30, up 13 percent from a year ear- East also said that for the -6 0 April May June Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Sheryl Sandberg said in an inter- on a conference call. lier. Of these, 1.31 billion accessed second half the outlook was 2012 2013 2014 2015 * Non-GAAP, excludes one-time items. Surprise is the difference between estimated and actual. view after the earnings report. Macquarie Research analyst the service through mobile devices, positive. REUTERS Source: Company filings, Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S She was referring to Facebook’s Ben Schachter said the costs and a rise of 23 percent. REUTERS FRIDAY 31 JULY 2015 14 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com BUSINESS Samsung posts 8pc fall in Q2 net profit Promises flexible pricing of new flagship smartphones

SEOUL: South Korean giant company predictions of record those that remained in a higher- Samsung Electronics posted an sales fell short of expectations, volume, lower-price strategy. 8 percent fall in second quarter partly due to production and sup- At the same time, booming net profit and promised “flex- ply constraints. memory chip sales have managed ible” pricing of its new flagship Operating profit in the mobile to mitigate some of the slump smartphone after less than stel- division was down 38 percent elsewhere, thanks to tight supply lar sales contributed to a slump year-on-year in the second quar- and strong pricing. in its mobile unit’s earnings. ter at 2.76 trillion won. The com- Samsung said operating profit The world’s largest smartphone pany also announced a mid-year for its semi-conductor unit maker said net profit for the dividend of 1,000 won a share, or surged 80 percent in the sec- April-June period stood at 5.75 148.9 trillion won in total, com- ond quarter to 3.4 trillion won. trillion won ($4.9bn), down from pared to 500 won a year ago. “Samsung’s semiconductor busi- 6.25 trillion won a year ago and But it did not stop investors ness has a pretty good outlook slightly below analyst estimates. from dumping Samsung shares down the road, but weakening The conglomerate has now in Seoul stock market, where the demand for smartphones, LCD seen its net profit decline for five firm’s shares dropped 3.8 percent TV and personal computers will straight quarters year-on-year, to close at 1.21 million won. not be enough to improve future mainly due to heightened compe- The second half of 2015 would earnings,” said Lee Jeong, ana- tition in an increasingly saturated continue to pose “mounting chal- lyst at Eugene Investment and smartphone market that it had lenges”, the firm said in its regu- Securities. dominated for years. latory filing, with smartphone The company’s recent slump Operating profit also shrank demand predicted to increase but has stood in stark contrast to the 4.03 percent from a year ago to 6.9 at a lower rate. “We will strive to performance of Apple, which has trillion won, while sales dropped maintain solid sales of high-end seen profits gain sharply on strong 7.3 percent to 48.5 trillion won. smartphones by flexibly adjust- sales of its latest iPhone series. Samsung has faced a double ing S6 and Edge prices depend- The US tech giant reported a 38 A South Korean worker cleans outside a Samsung Galaxy store in Seoul yesterday. challenge from US arch-rival ing on marketing circumstances, percent profit jump for the second Apple in the high-end smart- while also launching new large- quarter last week to $10.7bn. phone market and rising Chinese display models,” Park Jin-Young, Apple sold 47.5 million iPhones around 80 percent of the units vote on the proposed merger of “chaebol”, like Samsung domi- firms like Xiaomi in the mid- and vice head of communications at in the quarter, with sales up 85 shipped. Yesterday’s confer- two affiliates, after a US hedge nate the economy and are used low-end market. Samsung’s mobile division said percent in Greater China where ence call made no specific men- fund led an unprecedented inves- to running their businesses with Hopes of a turnaround had during a conference call. the company’s overall revenue tion of further merger plans, as tor revolt against the deal. minimum investor interference. largely been pinned on the sixth In an effort to see off smaller more than doubled to $13bn. Samsung’s founding Lee family Although the anti-merger Despite slowing sales, Samsung edition of its flagship smartphone rivals nipping at its heels in Samsung’s total handset sales seeks to boost control over the camp lost the final vote, its mus- remained the world’s top smart- launched in April. emerging markets, Samsung for the same period stood at 89 conglomerate ahead of a genera- cular campaign marked a water- phone vendor in the second quarter The Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge slimmed down its line of low- and million, down from 95 million tional power transfer. shed moment for shareholder with a global market share of 21.7 with a wraparound screen mid-range smartphones last year, a year ago, the company said. This month, the company activism in South Korea, where percent, according to a quarterly received rave reviews, but and ramped up production of Smartphones accounted for scraped through a shareholder family-run conglomerates, or survey by research firm IDC. AFP

Brazil raises Consumer spending bolsters US growth Greece, Europe

key interest WASHINGTON: US economic composition pointed to firming must reach growth accelerated in the sec- U.S. second-quarter GDP domestic fundamentals. The U.S. economy expanded at a 2.3 percent annual rate in the second quarter. rate to 14.25pc ond quarter as solid consumer A measure of private domes- deeper deal spending offset the drag from GDP Q2 GDP CONTRIBUTORS tic demand, which excludes Quarterly annualized pct chg Percentage pts BRASILIA: Brazil’s central weak business spending on 6 trade, inventories and govern- 0.1 Private investment (+0.1) bank raised its benchmark equipment, suggesting a steady 0.1 ment expenditures, increased at before IMF help Net exports interest rate by half a point momentum that could bring the 4 a solid 2.5 percent rate after ris- Government to 14.25 percent, seeking to Federal Reserve closer to hik- +2.3% consumption ing at a 2.0 percent pace at the WASHINGTON: The fight inflation during a major ing interest rates this year. 2 start of the year. Growth in the International Monetary Fund slump in the local currency. Gross domestic product second quarter was boosted by can only approve new loans for

The bank’s monetary policy expanded at a 2.3 percent annual 0 consumer spending as households Greece after Athens reaches an 2.0 Personal committee COPOM decided in rate, the Commerce Department consumption used some of the windfall from agreement with European gov-

a unanimous vote to raise the said yesterday. First-quarter -2 cheaper gasoline in late 2014 and ernments that would ensure it Selic rate by 0.50 percentage GDP, previously reported to have early this year to go shopping. The can pay its debts, an IMF offi-

points, the seventh consecutive shrunk at a 0.2 percent pace, was -4 strengthening labor market also cial said yesterday. raise. The half-point bump was revised up to show it rising at a encouraged consumers to loosen “The IMF can only support

the largest boost in nine years. 0.6 percent rate. -6 their purse strings. a programme that is compre- On Friday, the real plunged “This was a very constructive 2009 '10 '11 '12 '13 '14 '15 Consumer spending, which hensive,” the official said in a to its lowest level against the report and given the supportive said left residual seasonality in first-time applications for unem- accounts for more than two- telephone briefing with journal- dollar, adding to the woes of domestic economic backdrop, we the data, as well as new source ployment benefits increased thirds of US economic activity, ists, adding that it “will take a country already hit by five expect this positive momentum data. The report also showed a 12,000 last week to a seasonally grew at a 2.9 percent rate from some time” before Greece and its years of low growth. in activity to be sustained in the pick-up in inflation during the adjusted 267,000. However, claims a 1.8 percent pace in the first European creditors can lay the Analysts say Brazil’s once coming months, providing the Fed quarter, which economists say remained near their cycle lows. quarter. The saving rate fell to necessary groundwork for a new booming economy suffers deep with the necessary justification to keeps the Fed on track for its first The dollar rose against a basket 4.8 percent from 5.2 percent. The IMF programme. underlying illnesses, notably raise rates this year - perhaps as interest rate hike since 2006. The of currencies, while prices for US economy also got a lift from hous- The IMF has teamed up the massive corruption scandal early as September,” said Millan US central bank on Wednesday Treasury debt were mixed. ing, exports, and state and local with the European Union and unfolding at national oil com- Mulraine, deputy chief economist described the economy as expand- The economy grew 1.5 per- government spending. However, the European Central Bank pany Petrobras and rippling at TD Securities in New York. ing “moderately” while upgrading cent in the first half compared the energy sector continued to in recent years to lend Greece across other top companies and The revision to first-quarter its view of the labor market and to 1.9 percent during the same weigh on growth as it struggles money repeatedly to save it from into political circles. growth reflected steps taken by saying housing had shown “addi- period in 2014. Though second- with the lingering effects of deep a debt crisis. The IMF official It is also on the brink of the government to refine the sea- tional” improvement. quarter GDP growth was a bit spending cuts by oil-field com- said the international lender recession. AFP sonal adjustment for some com- A separate report from the below economists’ expectations panies like Schlumberger and would actively participate in ponents of GDP, which economists Labor Department showed for a 2.6 percent rate, the growth Halliburton. REUTERS new talks and the Fund’s board on Wednesday authorised dis- cussions on a new Greek lend- ing programme. But there is “no expectation” that talks over the next couple of weeks will get to the point where the IMF can China shares slide again Nokia rings in solid Q2 results approve a new program, said the official, who spoke on condition of HELSINKI: Finnish telecom anonymity. REUTERS over exposure of banks group Nokia reported that its network equipment business HONG KONG/SHANGHAI: the rollercoaster stock markets had significantly improved sales Swissport airport China shares fell again yester- this year. Share prices more than and profitability in the second day after a report that banks doubled in the six months to May, quarter, sending its share price services sold to were trying to get to grips with before crashing in June by more soaring more than 6 percent. their financial exposure to the than a third. The company reported group China’s HNA stock market slump in June, Marshall Mays, director of sales increased nine percent com- added to a pall of uncertainty Emerging Alpha Advisors, a fund pared with the same period last PARIS: Private equity com- for investors. management company in Hong year, to €3.2bn. “I am particularly pany PAI Partners announced Concerns about the level of Kong, said he expected Beijing to pleased by Nokia Networks, which yesterday it is selling airport borrowing to fund market posi- adopt a “whatever it takes” policy rebounded dramatically from its ground handling and cargo com- tions have been magnified by the to underpin the stock markets. tough start to the year,” Nokia’s pany Swissport International to grey market — a loosely regulated “The CCP cannot allow prices to Chief Executive Rajeev Suri said China’s HNA Group for 2.7bn network of state-owned com- collapse,” he said, referring to the in a media conference call. Swiss francs ($2.8bn). mercial banks, trust companies, Communist Party. The group’s second quarter Swissport, the global leader fund managers, and grassroots China’s Politburo, a decision- attributable net profit was down in airport ground handling and finance firms. If banks decide to making body of the Communist to 347 million euros, compared cargo services, employes around rein in their exposure to the stock Party, promised to step up tar- with 2.5 billion euros last year, the 60,000 people in 48 countries, gen- market, it could squeeze a line of geted adjustments of economic drop resulting from discontinued erates annual consolidated oper- credit for potential buyers and so policy to foster stable growth in operations. Nokia’s Devices and ating revenues of around three undermine confidence in a price the world’s second-largest econ- Services unit — the unprofitable billion Swiss francs from a client recovery. The benchmark CSI300 omy, local media said, adding to handset business — whose sale to roster of nearly 700 companies. index of the largest listed compa- a series of statements lately that Microsoft in 2013 was finalised The deal is expected to be final- nies in Shanghai and Shenzhen could point to more policy easing in April 2014, contributed to net ised by the end of the year, fol- closed down 2.9 percent, while the at any time. In a rare acknowl- profit in the second quarter 2014. lowing approval by competition Shanghai Composite Index closed edgement of the growth chal- Operating profit meanwhile authorities and the Chinese gov- down 2.2 percent. lenges faced by China, state radio almost doubled to €508m in Q2, ernment. PAI bought Swissport in Still, the performances were quoted the Politburo as saying the compared with €284m last year. 2011 for 1.2bn Swiss francs. relatively calm compared with country had yet to find new driv- “The result was very solid, Under PAI’s ownership, Monday, when stocks dropped ers to power its economy at a time far above my expectations. Swissport considerably extended more than 8 percent for their when old engines were flagging. Particularly positive was that the the geographical range and vol- biggest one-day drop since 2007. The Politburo reiterated the profit margins of the network busi- ume of its activity through both Analysts have struggled to iden- government’s line that it would ness recovered back to good levels internal growth and outside tify a single clear reason for the keep economic policies broadly after a weak first quarter,” analyst acquisitions that included ground day’s tumble. Chinese authori- stable, while increasing targeted Mikael Rautanen of Finnish equity An outside view of Finnish telecom group Nokia headquarters in Finland. handling companies Flightcare, ties have scrambled to steady adjustments. REUTERS research firm Inderes said. AFP IAS and Servisair. AFP FRIDAY 31 JULY 2015 BUSINESS VIEWS www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 15

Expect pre-Christmas Nokia sheds handsets, interest rate normalisation BY BARRY L RITHOLTZ shows off innovation fter almost seven years, the beginning of the end of ultralow rates is here. BY LEONID BERSHIDSKY matter how well the company when it becomes available at the VR “movies” now need to be What’s that you say? The Fed is going to raise rates? does, network gear won’t return end of this year. You’d need a VR spliced together from footage A Remember the so-called taper tantrum in 2013, when oon after Microsoft Nokia to its position as Finland’s handset to watch movies made made from different angles, and some traders dumped Treasuries to express their ire at the Federal wrote off the entire economic flagship. with Ozo, and these are not some companies on McCann’s Reserve for having the temerity to suggest that rates can’t stay at value of the hand- The company’s plan to sell widely available yet. But a uni- map - - including Kolor, acquired zero forever? Today it’s hard to imagine anyone left who doesn’t set business it had off its mapping business, Here, verse of new products is emerg- by camera maker GoPro -- have understand a rate increase is coming, most likely sooner (2015) acquired from Nokia, probably to a consortium of ing around VR. Chris McCann developed software to do it, but rather than later (2016). Still, there’s a whole generation of trad- Sthe Finnish company is unex- German carmakers for less than from the venture-capital firm they’re relatively tiny. ers who have never seen a rate increase, the last of which was a 25 pectedly back with an innovative Nokia’s investment, showed a Greylock Partners attempted Nokia, in other words, is the basis-point bump in the fed funds rate way back on June 29, 2006. consumer product. lack of ambition in another con- to map this in a recent blog post: first major entrant to approach Regardless, normalization of interest rates can’t get here soon Nokia Ozo, a sphere with cam- sumer market. Most of the names mean noth- the VR market from a different enough for me, if for no other reason than to end this incessant era lenses protruding from it, is The company has released a ing to people outside the virtual- angle than Facebook, Samsung, game of “Will they or won’t they?” Higher borrowing costs are a refreshingly out of left field. It’s small Android tablet that looks reality ecosystem, because the Sony and HTC: It created the small price to pay to shut up the ninnies who feel compelled to billed as “the first commercially remarkably like an iPod Mini, companies are startups. Only means for professionals and engage in the semantic game of parsing each and every word of available virtual reality (VR) and CEO Suri suggested recently the producers of VR head- advanced amateurs to produce every speech, Q&A session, and most especially the latest Federal camera designed and built for that Nokia would re-enter the sets -- Samsung, HTC, Sony, VR content. Open Market Committee statement. professional content creators mobile-phone market by licens- Facebook’s Oculus -- are widely That kind of nonlinear think- Instead of hanging on every Fed utterance, let me suggest you and the first in a planned port- ing its name to partners. But known. Name obscurity may be ing fueled Nokia’s rise in the take a different approach. Take one phrase from the Fed as your folio of digital media solutions.” these are faint echoes of Nokia’s the biggest problem with the VR 1990s and carried it into the mantra: data-dependent. The rest of the Kremlinology over the Nokia -- or any company -- has glory days, when it developed market, which, together with 2000s as Europe’s biggest com- incessant communications from, by or about the Fed should be never made anything like it. entirely new products with func- the augmented-reality market pany by market value. Virtual ignored with prejudice. Instead, step back and take the 30,000- foot And it’s designed and made in tions that others strove to imi- (think Google Glass), will be and augmented reality are even view to understand what is happening today, and what is most likely Finland. tate (such as the first game and worth $150bn by 2020, according younger than mobile telephony to occur in the future. That does a far better job communicating The development is intrigu- the first Internet browser in a to investment firm Digi-Capital. was in the mid-1990s. If they what is likely to happen than anything Fed Chair Janet Yellen will ing and potentially important. mobile phone). Some giants have invested in fulfill their promise, they could say in a news conference. Finland could even regain its “We must remember that making the equipment needed disrupt or reshape a number of The big picture is simply this: The Fed has a dual mandate to tech champion if Nokia succeeds a company called Nokia is to experience virtual reality, but major industries, including mov- keep inflation under control --check! -- and to increase U.S. employ- in the nascent virtual-reality doing well and developing at none has concentrated on pro- ies, video games and television. ment --check! When the Fed says any interest-rate decision is market. the moment,” Finnish Prime viding content or easing its pro- Even smartphones may someday data-dependent, this is it’s talking about. If you want to put some Minister Juha Sipila said at a duction. As a result, Samsung be superseded by augmented- flesh on those bones, let’s consider a few bullet points about the VIRTUAL REALITY news conference after Microsoft only offers a few hundred VR reality devices. present environment: Under Chief Executive Officer shut Nokia’s Finnish mobile- experiences to the first users of That the Finnish firm wants to Employment: The US labour market is the healthiest it has been Rajeev Suri, Nokia has looked phone factory. It was uninten- its Gear VR set, and the Oculus be part of this new wave of inno- in many years. During the past year, almost 250,000 new jobs were solid but boring. It went through tionally faint praise: Sipila’s Share content depository has vation shows unexpected vision created each month. During the past four years, the average has with a long-expected acquisi- audience apparently needed a fewer than 1,000 immersive and courage. Even if Nokia fails, been almost 210,000. Unemployment has come down dramatically tion of Alcatel-Lucent. That reminder that Nokia was still games and films. Major game it must be commended for trying from its peak of 10 percent in 2009 to 5.3 percent. strengthened its position as a alive. developers will adapt their hits to score points for Europe in a When the Great Recession officially ended in June 2009, there leading supplier of telecom- True, the Ozo virtual-reality to VR headsets, of course, but game that, until now, appeared were 130.9 million people employed in the US. As of the latest network equipment, but that’s camera isn’t the kind of prod- there’s just not enough content to have been won by US and employment report, 141.8 million people had jobs. The July nonfarm not a highly visible industry. No uct many people will jump to buy out there yet. Asian companies. BLOOMBERG payroll data, due next week, should show that the economy has added more than 11 million jobs since the recession ended. Inflation: It’s modest, running at less than the Fed’s 2 percent target. The dollar is the strongest against a basket of major cur- rencies in almost 12 years, and gold is down almost $800 an ounce from its 2011 peak. Forget hyperinflation; even those who have been forecasting modest inflation have been wrong. Stock: Major indexes are either at or within 5 percent of record highs. I believe the Fed overemphasizes this measure, and misun- derstands the wealth effect’s impact on the economy. Still, balance sheets of US corporations are the healthiest they have been in dec- ades, as are profits. Stocks have been a reliable forward indicator of growth and demand for capital, and as such, are also supportive of more normalized rates. Economy: During the past five years, the U.S. economy has grown more slowly than is ideal, but faster than most have expected. Financial System: It has been stabilized thanks to new rules that reduce or eliminate some of the most risky behavior. There are certainly plenty of negatives: Gross domestic product: Growth has been erratic, with weak- ness in winter months far greater than what can reasonably be blamed on weather. Prices: Those for key industrial commodities, including copper, oil and iron, have tumbled. Oil might be under pressure due to huge increases in supplies, but the same can’t be said of the industrial metals, which suggests declining demand. Home ownership: This is at the lowest level in almost a half century; millennials continue to live in their parents’ basements in disproportionate numbers. China’s economy: Growth is slowing and its stock market bubble is popping. The world’s most-populous country might be in trouble. Europe: The euro-zone is an endless debacle; even as there are signs that the Greek debt crisis may be resolved in some manner, nobody (myself included) truly believes this isn’t going to erupt again in a year or two. But the bottom line remains this: On balance, the data remain far stronger than anyone in the midst of the financial crisis would have imagined at this point. And many key economic indicators are stronger than the Fed had earlier suggested would be the threshold for ending its zero interest rate policy. You can parse each utterance of every Fed governor, or you can look at the data. I prefer the latter -- and it tells me interest-rate normalization will start before Christmas. BLOOMBERG Cartoon Arts International / The New York Times Syndicate Why Russia takes a shine to losing bet on gold

BY LEONID BERSHIDSKY the end of June 2015, the coun- payment system -- subsided. with state-owned Russian banks, its international reserves, which Of course, with the current try’s gold reserves almost reached Russia is no longer dump- the biggest buyers on the domes- stood at $358.2bn last week. In panic, the gold stockpile is having he dramatic drop in 41 million ounces, but they were ing US securities. According to tic market -- but the central bank recent months, the central bank an adverse effect on the reserves the price of gold makes worth just $48.1bn, and that’s the US Treasury, after keeping dwarfed that, snapping up 59 per- has been buying foreign currency data -- it loses value faster than Russia look like a clas- down to $44.9bn now. Not a great its investment below $70bn in cent of all output. to keep the ruble relatively weak the central bank can print more Tsic sucker: As the price way to manage reserves. February, March and April, the At the end of February, the and stimulate consumption of rubles and buy more gold. There’s went down, it expanded its gold One reason Russia’s otherwise Russian central bank increased it Gold Mining Union, worried that home-produced goods, but on July nothing to be done about that, reserves. The Russian central highly competent central bank- to $70.6bn in May. Yet gold pur- its members’ biggest customer 28, it announced that it would however; now would be a bad time bank is getting punished for bet- ers did this was political. Last chases continue. After a hiatus in was showing no interest, wrote suspend the purchases because to sell off the gold reserves. That ting on gold rather than US assets year, after the Crimea invasion, January and February, the central a letter to the central bank, ask- of increased volatility. It wouldn’t in itself is a worry for Russia. as the Cold War seemed to restart the fear of Western financial bank acquired almost 2.2 million ing it to expand purchases by 30 do to have the ruble plunge too If the oil price tanks again and last year. But it’s not that simple sanctions made them dump US ounces over the next four months. percent this year compared with much. the gold market doesn’t recover, -- the gold that Russia’s buying is treasuries, reducing holdings to The reason for this strange 2014 as compensation for sharply Buying gold, however, is a safer 13 percent of its reserves will be domestically produced and paid $86bn in December from $126.2bn behavior lies in the dependency increased interest rates (the key bet than intervening in the mar- illiquid. for with devalued rubles. in February, and seek a safe haven of Russia’s gold industry on cen- rate had gone up to 17 percent ket, as it doesn’t affect exchange Other countries, however, are Russia has the fifth-biggest gold in neutral, albeit unfashionable tral bank purchases. Last year, in December to prop up the free- rates. The central bank can print bigger gold bugs: Apart from reserves in the world, after the gold. It bought 171 metric tons, according to the Moscow-based falling ruble) and to balance the as many rubles as the gold pro- the US and the euro-zone US, Germany, Italy and France. It or 5.5 million ounces, in 2014. Gold Mining Union, Russia domestic market. In response, ducers need without causing a countries, which print major got there by steadily buying gold became the world’s second-biggest deputy governor Dmitri Tulin market panic or even boosting reserve currencies and so are from domestic producers, and the THE RISE AND producer of the precious metal, promised to keep buying but said inflation all that much. It makes not particularly concerned woeful price trajectory since the FALL OF GOLD extracting 288 tons. Producers the central bank “considers it sense to play gold bug despite about the size of their interna- September 2011 all-time peak has That, however, doesn’t explain are not allowed to export their impossible to replace all domestic the falling global price, because tional reserves, countries like not stopped that activity, as the why Russia was buying so much output directly. Instead, they market buyers including domestic that way the top-line number for Lebanon, Egypt, Laos, Pakistan, graph below shows. gold before it became an inter- have to sell it to banks, which are industries.” Russian international reserves Kazakhstan and Turkey all have From an investing point of view, nationally recognized threat, and authorized to deal with foreign Now that the oil price, which (which includes gold, foreign a bigger share of gold in their this was stubborn insistence on why it kept expanding reserves buyers and the Russian central Russia depends on to fill its cof- currency assets and IMF Special reserves than Russia does, and a losing bet. In early September this year, after the fear of strin- bank. Last year, European banks fers with export revenues, is Drawing Rights) can be kept from so face bigger problems from the 2011, Russia’s 27.2 million ounces gent sanctions -- such as an bought 76 tons -- they have long- weakening again, the central bank slipping too much and sending price collapse. of gold were worth $52.3bn. At Iran-style cutoff from the Swift standing trading arrangements needs to be mindful of the size of distress signals to speculators. BLOOMBERG FRIDAY 31 JULY 2015 16 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com MARKET

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To Duo confirms participation in Asia’s oldest tournament at-bat, the team’s have a double- new shortstop edged knife like HONG KONG: Former US gave the Rogers Baseball Results that, it’s nice Open champion Justin Rose and Centre crowd Detroit 2 Tampa Bay 1 to turn around the man who agonisingly lost plenty to cheer Cleveland 12 Kansas City 1 and look and see on the final green at the event about with a Pittsburgh 10 Minnesota 4 that.” this year, big-hitting Dustin homer, two dou- Chicago Cubs 3 Colorado 2 Phillies right- Johnson, will headline a revital- bles and three Arizona 8 Seattle 2 hander Jerome ised 2015 Hong Kong Open, it RBIs in the Blue San Francisco 5 Milwaukee 0 Williams (3-8) was announced yesterday. Jays’ 8-2 vic- Baltimore 2 Atlanta 0 allowed 10 hits American Johnson and tory over the Toronto 8 Philadelphia 2 and four runs Englishman Rose, ranked fifth Philadelphia Chicago White Sox 9 Boston 2 in 4 2/3 innings. and seventh in the world respec- Phillies. San Diego 7 NY Mets 3 It was his sec- tively, confirmed their entries to The Phillies, Washington 7 Miami 2 ond start since Asia’s oldest professional tour- who are 9-2 Texas 5 NY Yankees 2 coming off the nament which is re-emerging as since the All- Houston 6 LA Angels 3 disabled list one of the region’s premier golf Star break, had Cincinnati 1 St. Louis 0 with a strained events after several years in the their five-game hamstring. LA Dodgers 10 Oakland 7 doldrums. winning streak “I got the ball Earlier this month, UBS ended. where I wanted announced its return as title Tulowitzki hit a two-run homer to put it, and they were finding sponsor – after pulling out after in the third inning to snap a 0-for- holes,” Williams said. “You just the 2012 edition – of an event 21 hitless streak that he brought have to take it and come back which has been staged at the with him after the Rockies traded next time.” Fanling course every year since him to the Blue Jays as part of a “I didn’t expect Jerome to be 1959. six-player deal Tuesday. Shortstop real sharp,” Phillies interim man- And the Hong Kong Jose Reyes went to Colorado in ager Pete Mackanin said. “He Government has stumped up the swap. pitched pretty well considering HK$15m (US$1.93m) from its Justin Rose of England plays a shot during the Quicken Loans National Pro-Am on Wednesday in Gainesville, “The ovation from the crowd he hasn’t pitched in a while. He Mega Events Fund enabling Virginia. Rose confirms participation for this October’s Hong Kong Open. that first at-bat was obviously threw too many hittable pitches. the October 22-25 tournament special,” Tulowitzki said. “I think He was OK, he just wasn’t sharp. – which is co-sanctioned by the it made my at-bat that much “Tonight is about Tulowitzki. European and Asian Tours – to money list will qualify. “The tour- on accuracy over booming length you realise there’s a great history harder. I settled down. It was What a great first impression.” almost double its prize money nament is close to the end of the off the tee. there,” he said. nice to give us the lead and win Meanwhile, Right fielder Bryce from US$1.3m last year to US$2m Race to Dubai so I liked the idea “I’ve heard some great things “Those are the kind of trophies a game. Harper hit a three-run, tiebreak- in 2015. of putting another tournament about the tournament, and that you want to get your name on,” “I was nervous going into the ing home run and added a sec- It has also been reinstated as on the schedule near the end of the Hong Kong Golf Club is a real added the golfer. game, no doubt about it. First ond upper-deck blast, leading the the final event of the regular the year,” said Rose, the 2013 US classic golf course with a rich his- Johnson already has fine time I wore a different uniform. Washington Nationals to a 7-2 European Tour season for the Open champion, in a statement tory and tradition,” commented memories of China, having won Looking down and seeing blue was win over the Miami Marlins on first time since 2012, which makes released by organisers. Johnson. the WGC-HSBC Champions in a little bit different for me.” Wednesday at Marlins Park. it a pivotal date immediately pre- Johnson, 31, is one of the long- “You look at some of the names Shanghai two years ago and sees Toronto right-hander RA Harper, who drove in four runs, ceding the highly lucrative “Final est hitters in world golf but is who have won the tournament Hong Kong as ideal preparation Dickey (5-10) allowed seven hits has a career-high 29 homers this Four” play-off series of tourna- looking forward to the challenge – guys like Norman, Watson, as he attempts to regain that and two unearned runs in eight season. Nationals center fielder ments in the “Race to Dubai” of Fanling’s tight and tree-lined Woosnam, Langer, Olazabal, crown just a fortnight later at innings for his second consecu- Michael Taylor hit a solo homer for which only the top 60 on the course which places a premium Montgomerie and McIlroy – and Sheshan Golf Club. AFP tive win. in the eighth. AGENCIES Union files Brady appeal in Ishchenko wins third gold in Kazan, Minnesota federal court WASHINGTON: The NFL the season in September. The Players Association filed an case, however, was not assigned Germans defend open water title appeal on Wednesday on behalf to David Doty, the Minnesota fed- of Tom Brady in US District eral court judge who has several Court in Minnesota, hoping to times ruled in favor of players in KAZAN, Russia: Russia’s vacate the New England Patriots legal fights with the NFL. Natalia Ishchenko swept her star’s four-game “Deflate-gate” The union based its appeal third gold medal of the Kazan ban. on several issues, including no world aquatic championships The legal move follows NFL direct evidence in the report by yesterday with victory alongside Russia’s commissioner Roger Goodell’s investigator Ted Wells. While Svetlana Romashina in the syn- Natalia decision to uphold the four- Goodell cited Brady destroying chronised swimming duet free Ishchenko game ban he imposed upon the his cellphone as a way of destroy- routine. (right) and four-time Super Bowl champion ing evidence, he also said Brady Ishchenko’s victory alongside Svetlana quarterback for likely knowing had a “general awareness” of the Romashina came just 24 hours Romashina Patriots employees had underin- matter, what the union called a after the 29-year-old became pose with flated footballs in a play-off game justification for an “absurd and the most decorated synchronised their gold last January, giving him and his unprecedented punishment.” swimmer of all time by winning medals after offensive unit an edge in gripping, A policy in the union contract the individual freestyle and she winning the grabbing and holding the ball. with the NFL provides only for now has 19 world championship synchonised Brady maintained his inno- fines, not bans, regarding equip- gold medals to her name. swimming cence in a Facebook statement. ment tampering, according to Her achievement is all the duet free The union move could set up the union, which says the policy more impressive as she continues a legal fight in federal court that applied to Brady only applies to to storm back in her first major final at the delays the start of Brady’s sus- teams and executives, not the competition since giving birth. Aquatics pension, now set for the start of players. AFP Ishchenko has completed her World in treble of golds in Kazan after Kazan, yesterday. New also winning gold alongside Romashina in the duet technical England routine last Sunday in the Kazan Patriots Arena. quarterback The Russian pair struck gold Tom Brady in the duet free routine with a (wipes winning tally of 98.2 points ahead in Kazan. The German trio of Rob Haerle. Netherlands swimmer His compatriots Reichert and away sweat of Chinese pair Huang Xuechen Muffels, Christian Reichert and Ferry Weertman, whose Twitter Haerle were part of the German during and Sun Wenyan, who took silver Isabelle Haerle clocked a win- account is the imaginatively team which won gold two years training with 95.9 pts. ning time of 55min 14.4sec while named @veryferryfast, claimed ago in Barcelona with Muffels camp at The Ukraine team of Lolita Brazil and European champions his second silver of these world new to the trio, replacing retired Gillette Ananasova and Anna Voloshyna Netherlands both shared silver as championships having finished seven-time world gold-medallist Stadium, took bronze with 93.6 pts. their three swimmers finished in second in Monday’s 10km men’s Thomas Lurz. yesterday in Meanwhile , Germany success- an identical time of 16.8secs back. race. The open water team event is a Foxborough, fully defended their team open “I had a bit of fear after the German youngster Muffels, 20, time trial with each country nom- USA. water title over five kilometres at first very fast lap whether I added gold to the silver he won in inating two male and one female the world aquatic championships could sustain the pace,” admitted the men’s 5km race on Saturday. swimmers. AFP FRIDAY 31 JULY 2015 20 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com SPORT Five-star Finn puts England on brink of 2-1 Ashes lead Fast bowler rips apart Aussie batting as hosts scent comfortable win Spain’s Rafael Nadal serves the ball during his pre-quarter-final match against Czech Republic’s BIRMINGHAM: Steven Finn Scoreboard Jiri Vesely at the ATP tournament took England to the verge in Hamburg, northern Germany, of a stunning victory in the Australia (I innings) ...... 136 15-0-74-3; Johnson 16-2-66-2 (1w); Marsh yesterday. Nadal won the match third Test against Australia at England (I innings) 7-2-24-0; Lyon 13-2-36-3 in straight sets. Edgbaston yesterday and a 2-1 A Lyth c Voges b Hazlewood ...... 10 Australia (II innings) Ashes series lead. A Cook c Voges b Lyon ...... 34 C Rogers lbw b Broad ...... 6 At the close of a remarkable I Bell c Warner b Lyon ...... 53 D Warner c Lyth b Anderson ...... 77 second day, Australia were 168 for J Root c Voges b Starc ...... 63 S Smith c Buttler b Finn ...... 8 Nadal cruises seven in their second innings – a J Bairstow c Nevill b Johnson ...... 5 M Clarke c Lyth b Finn ...... 3 lead of just 23 runs – with three B Stokes c Nevill b Johnson ...... 0 A Voges c Bell b Finn ...... 0 wickets standing and three days J Buttler lbw b Lyon ...... 9 M Marsh b Finn ...... 6 into Hamburg left to play. M Ali c Warner b Hazlewood ...... 59 P Nevill (batting)...... 37 Middlesex fast bowler Finn, S Broad c Marsh b Hazlewood ...... 31 M Johnson c Stokes b Finn ...... 14 England’s quarter-finals recalled for his first Test since S Finn (not out) ...... 0 M Starc (batting) ...... 7 Steven J Anderson c Nevill b Starc ...... 3 Extras (B2, LB8) ...... 10 2013, had taken five wickets for Extras (B6, LB4, W4) ...... 14 Total (7 wkts) ...... 168 Finn 45 runs in 13 overs following his Total (all out) ...... 281 Fall of wickets: 1-17, 2-62, 3-76, 4-76, 5-92, celebrates HAMBURG: Rafael Nadal two for 38 in Australia’s meagre Fall of wickets: 1-19, 2-76, 3-132, 4-142, 6-117, 7-153 the eased into the Hamburg Open first innings 136. 5-142, 6-182, 7-190 (Buttler), 8-277 (Broad), Bowling: Anderson 8.3-5-15-1; Broad 14-3- wicket of quarter-finals yesterday with Opener David Warner struck a 9-278 (Ali), 10-281 (Anderson) 36-1; Finn 13-3-45-5; Ali 10-2-37-0; Stokes Australia’s a 6-4, 7-6 (7/2) win over Jiri defiant 77 yesterday, one of only Bowling: Starc 16.1-1-71-2 (3w); Hazlewood 8-1-23-0; Root 1.3-0-2-0 Mitchell Vesely of the Czech Republic three double-figure scores so far Marsh on as the Spaniard continues to in Australia’s second innings. try and resuscitate his flagging the second Peter Nevill was 37 not out match have witnessed a remark- But he was near unplayable at season. day of after being dropped on 35 when able turnaround from England’s times yesterday as he dismissed The top-seeded Mallorcan, opposing wicket-keeper Jos humiliating 405-run defeat in the both Steven Smith and struggling third Ashes playing the summer clay-court Buttler failed to hold what would second Test at Lord’s which saw Clarke for the second time in the Test at tournament for the first time in have been a stunning diving catch Australia level the five-match match. Edgbaston, seven years, goes on to face fifth- off Stuart Broad. series at 1-1. Smith, the world’s number one yesterday. seeded Uruguayan Pablo Cuevas, Mitchell Starc was unbeaten Anderson, England’s all-time ranked Test batsman, went for who battled past Jerzy Janowicz on seven. most successful Test bowler but eight, to follow his first innings of Poland 6-3, 4-6, 6-2. A mere 19 matches in the 138- wicketless at Lord’s, led the way seven, when a skyed pull was held Nadal, the 2008 champion year history of Test cricket had with an Ashes-best six for 47 in by Buttler. in Hamburg, extended his clay ended inside two days, with the a first innings that lasted a mere Finn then took two wickets in record in 2015 to 23-6 as he looks last occurrence in England when 36.4 overs. two balls. to add to his 46 clay-court titles. the West Indies were beaten by an England couldn’t quite rival Clarke was well caught by third Nadal has endured a tough innings and 39 runs at Headingley that display yesterday but seven slip Adam Lyth for three – his year, losing his French Open title, in 2000. wickets in 55 overs was still an latest low score meaning the getting knocked out in the second But a side strain suffered mid- impressive haul. Australia skipper’s past 27 Test round at Wimbledon and seeing way through his ninth over by Veteran opener Chris Rogers, innings had produced just two his ranking slump to 10, his lowest James Anderson – on his 33rd whose 52 had been the lone bat- fifties. in a decade. AFP birthday – hampered England’s ting highlight of Australia’s first Next ball Adam Voges edged legside, the left-hander ballooned Johnson took two wickets – hopes of adding to that list. innings, fell for six when he was Finn to second slip Ian Bell for a a catch to Lyth in the covers to including his 300th in Tests – in Finn, however, returned to lbw to paceman Broad. duck. Mitchell Marsh (six) sur- end a 49-ball innings, including three balls as both Jonny Bairstow Hamburg Results remove Mitchell Johnson (14) Finn was infamously deemed vived the hat-trick but it wasn’t 10 fours. and Ben Stokes gloved sharply Hamburg: Results from the fourth day of the with the first ball of his new spell “unselectable” by then England long before he was bowled by Finn Australia had lost their sixth rising deliveries through to Nevill. Hamburg ATP claycourt tournament yesterday: when the batsman sliced to point one-day coach Ashley Giles when who had then taken three for 12 wicket on England’s supposedly But Joe Root (63) and Moeen Last 16: before Nevill and Starc saw out sent home early from the woeful in 17 balls. ‘unlucky’ number of 111. Ali, with a dashing 59, helped Rafael Nadal (ESP x1) bt Jiri Vesely (CZE) the day. 2013/14 tour of Australia which All the while Warner attacked After England resumed on England to a total of 281 and a 6-4, 7-6 (7/2) The first two days of this included a 5-0 Ashes defeat. but, trying to turn Anderson their overnight 133 for three, first-innings lead of 145. AFP Pablo Cuevas (URU x5) bt Jerzy Janowicz (POL) 6-3, 4-6, 6-2 Andreas Seppi (ITA x4) bt Florian Mayer Steyn joins 400 club as SA take control (GER) 4-6, 6-2, 6-3 DHAKA: Dale Steyn claimed Scoreboard a recovery from the early loss of his 400th Test scalp as he shared Tamim. Duminy forced an edge six wickets with JP Duminy, Bangladesh (I innings) from Mominul for 40, ending the putting South Africa on top on T Iqbal c Amla b Steyn ...... 6 batsman’s 69-run second wicket the first day of the second and I Kayes lbw b Duminy ...... 30 stand with Kayes. final Test against Bangladesh in M Haque c Vilas b Duminy ...... 40 Kayes followed Mominul, who Dhaka yesterday. Mahmudullah c Bavuma b Steyn ...... 35 hit six fours off 87 balls, when Paceman Steyn claimed 3-30 M Rahim c Vilas b Elgar ...... 65 Duminy struck in his next over, South while off-spinner Duminy took S Al Hasan c Elgar b M Morkel ...... 35 trapping the left-hander leg- Africa’s Dale 3-27, as a mini collapse in the final L Das c Elgar b Duminy ...... 3 before for 30. Mahmudullah Steyn reacts session restricted Bangladesh to Nas Hossain (batting) ...... 13 was given out leg-before on 18 246-8 at stumps. off Steyn but the decision was after the M Shahid b Steyn ...... 1 Skipper Mushfiqur Rahim overturned on review as a replay dismissal of Extras (B-5 LB-11 NB-2) ...... 18 scored the lone half-century for Total (for 8 wkts, 88.1 overs) ...... 246 showed a big inside edge. Bangladesh Bangladesh and made a 94-run Steyn later broke his partner- batsman Fall of wickets: 1-12, 2-81, 3-86, 4-180, partnership with Mahmudullah 5-215, 6-220, 7-245, 8-246 ship with Rahim as the right- Mohammad Roger Federer for the fourth wicket after he won To bat: M Rahman, J Hossain hander flicked a catch to Temba Mahmudullah the toss and elected to bat. Bowling: D Steyn 16.1 - 4 - 30 - 3, V Philan- Bavuma at short midwicket after during the Rahim hit 65 off 125 balls, der 11 - 2 - 25 - 0(nb-2); M Morkel 14 - 2 - reaching 35. first day of his 15th Test fifty and first in 45 - 1; S Harmer 23 - 3 - 76 - 0; S van Zyl 2 Rahim had been looking solid Federer the second 12 innings as Bangladesh made - 1 - 5 - 0; D Elgar 7 - 0 - 22 - 1; J Duminy 15 until occasional left-arm spinner Test at slow progress before South Africa - 4 - 27 - 3 Elgar spun one sharply to take withdraws from the Sher- took control of the game in the his glove and the ball carried to e-Bangla final session at the Sher-e-Bangla wicketkeeper Dane Vilas. National National Stadium. reporters after the day’s play. Elgar then pouched Liton Das Montreal’s Stadium Steyn struck early in the day Shaun Pollock is the only other at short midwicket as Duminy in Dhaka, making opener Tamim Iqbal his South African to pass the 400- claimed his third wicket. Rogers Cup yesterday. 400th Test scalp. mark, taking 421 wickets before Shakib Al Hasan edged Morne “It’s a mix of different emotions retiring in 2008. Morkel to Elgar at gully for 35 really,” said Steyn, who was wear- Steyn, who is playing his 80th before Steyn bowled Mohammad MONTREAL: World number ing a Dennis Lillee-style head- Test, became the 13th cricketer Shahid in the last ball of the day two Roger Federer has with- band on the field after growing to take 400 or more wickets in to complete Bangladesh’s misery. drawn from next month’s his hair long. Test matches. Duminy struck Despite the disappointing Rogers Cup in Montreal, though “I don’t really know what to twice in successive overs follow- end to the day, Mominul hoped he gave no reason for his deci- say. It’s pretty cool to take the ing lunch after Mominul Haque Bangladesh to post a score of sion in a statement released by wickets and get the headband and Imrul Kayes had helped around 300 which he felt would organisers yesterday. off and get the hair off,” he told Bangladesh stage something of be competitive. AFP Federer, a 17-times Grand Slam singles champion, has twice won the elite ATP World Tour Masters event – in Toronto in 2004 and 2006. Pakistan tame Sri Lanka in first Twenty20 “I am disappointed that I won’t be playing in Montreal because COLOMBO: Umar Akmal Ahmed Shehzad was the other dismissed in the next over to Scoreboard it’s a tournament and a city that smashed 46 off 24 balls and notable contributor with 46 off 38 make it 13-2. I really enjoy and has incredible Sohail Tanvir grabbed three balls, but Sri Lanka lost the way Debutant Dhananjaya de Silva PAKISTAN: SRI LANKA: fans,” Federer, 33, said. wickets as Pakistan beat top- when Pakistan plundered 70 runs looked promising during his Mukhtar Ahmed c Vandersay b Mathews .....2 K Perera c Afridi b Anwar ...... 4 “My family and I have always ranked Sri Lanka by 29 runs in in the final six overs to set up the knock of 31 and another young- Ahmed Shehzad c Malinga b T Perera ...... 46 T Dilshan c Rizwan b Tanvir ...... 6 received first-class treatment the first Twenty20 in Colombo challenging target. ster Milinda Siriwardana made Mohammad Hafeez c Vithanage b T Perera 17 D de Silva c Shehzad b Malik ...... 31 from tournament director, Eugene yesterday. Debutant left-arm seamer 35, before Chamara Kapugedera Shoaib Malik not out ...... 46 K Vithanage b Tanvir ...... 1 Lapierre, and his team and I hope Pakistan piled up 175-5 after Binura Fernando conceded 17 justified his recall with three sixes Umar Akmal lbw b Malinga ...... 46 A Mathews b Imad ...... 23 to be back in the future.” electing to bat and then restricted runs in the 16th over which in his unbeaten 31 off 16 balls. Shahid Afridi b Fernando ...... 8 M Siriwardana c Anwar b Tanvir ...... 35 Federer, who lost to Serbian C Kapugedera not out ...... 31 the reigning World Twenty20 included two consecutive sixes by Tanvir, the left-arm seamer, Anwar Ali (not out) ...... 0 world number one Novak Djokovic T Perera c Rizwan b Anwar ...... 2 champions to 146-7 in the day- Akmal. finished with three for 29 and Extras: (LB3, W7) ...... 10 in the Wimbledon final earlier night match at the Premadasa Sri Lanka’s captain Lasith Anwar Ali took two for 27 to tie B Fernando (not out) ...... 8 this month, will be preparing over Total (for 5 wkts, 20 overs) ...... 175 Extras: stadium. Malinga was the most expensive down the Sri Lankan batsmen. (B1, LB3, W1) ...... 5 the coming weeks for the Aug. Fall of wickets: 1-10, 2-52, 3-83, 4-164, Total (for 5 wkts, 20 overs) ...... 146 Akmal hit three boundaries bowler, giving away 46 runs in his The second match will be 31-Sept. 13 US Open, the year’s 5-175 . Fall of wickets: 1-4, 2-13, 3-19 , 4-55, 5-92, and as many sixes during an four overs. played tomorrow with Pakistan Bowling: Fernando 4-0-38-1 (w3), Math- 6-116, 7-121. final Grand Slam, in New York. entertaining fourth wicket stand The hosts were dealt early looking to complete a triple on ews 4-0-33-1 (w2), Malinga 4-0-46-1 Bowling: Anwar 4-0-27-2 (w1), Tanvir 4-0- Jerzy Janowicz of Poland will of 81 from just 45 deliveries with blows as Kusal Perera fell off the current tour, having earlier (w2), Vandersay 4-0-25-0, T Perara 4-0- 29-3, Irfan 4-0-25-0, Afridi 4-0-31-0, Imad take Federer’s place in the main Shoaib Malik, who remained the third ball of the innings clinched the Tests 2-1 and the 30-2. 3-0-21-1, Malik 1-0-9-1. draw for the Aug. 10-16 Rogers unbeaten on a 31-ball 46. and Tillakaratne Dilshan was one-dayers 3-2. AFP Cup. REUTERS FRIDAY 31 JULY 2015 SPORT www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 21 Kaka powers MLS All-Stars to 2-1

Paris Saint- Germain’s victory over Spurs forward Zlatan DENVER: Brazilian star Kaka added. “Not bad for my Ibrahimovic Kaka scored one goal and first All-Star Game.” (left) set up another as the Major Tottenham striker Harry celebrates League Soccer All-Stars edged Kane, denied twice from close after scoring Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 on range by MLS goalkeeper Nick a goal as Wednesday in an interna- Rimando, pulled one back for Manchester tional friendly featuring the Spurs with a superb strike in United’s North American league’s elite the 37th minute, a day after his goalkeeper talents. 22nd birthday. The MLS team improved to Kane, who scored 31 goals in David De 5-3 in All-Star Games against 57 matches for Tottenham last Gea (centre) English Premier League teams. season, advanced on goal after gets up at Since the MLS squad began fac- collecting the ball when MLS Soldier Field ing European clubs at the All- defender Matt Besler fell. in Chicago, Star Game in 2005, the North The England striker then Illinois, on Americans are 7-4, including blasted a shot from the edge of Wednesday a 2-1 win over Bayern Munich the penalty area past the Real night. last year. Salt Lake goalkeeper to trim the “We played an amazing game,” MLS edge to 2-1 at half-time. Kaka said. “Everyone will see An all-new set of MLS stars in the news that the MLS team took the field in the second half beat a very important team.” while Spurs swapped generously Former FIFA world foot- as well, including introducing baller of the year Kaka, who American defender DeAndre plays for Orlando, opened the Yedlin in the 64th minute for a scoring from the spot in the home-soil appearance. 20th minute, converting after Danny Rose sent a threaten- Nacer Chadli was whistled for ing cross from the left corner to handball. the heart of the penalty area for The All-Stars struck again Yedlin in the 86th minute but in the 23rd minute with cap- MLS goalkeeper David Ousted tain Kaka crossing for New grabbed the ball to deny the late Van Gaal worried by De York City’s former Spain and chance at an equalizer. Barcelona star David Villa to “It’s good whenever you beat finish emphatically. these big clubs,” said Real Salt Kaka was named the All-Star Lake goalkeeper Rimando. “It Game’s Most Valuable Player, shows our league is growing and an award he called “much more our players are getting better. Gea after United loss than I expected.” We have the talent to win these “I’m so happy for this night,” big games.” AFP Ibrahimovic and Matuidi score as PSG win friendly 2-0

CHICAGO: Manchester Spaniard’s performance however. kinds of errors and they can fin- French international Matuidi United manager Louis van “Poor I cannot say, but he made ish the game. A top team can do raced forward and got between Gaal conceded that uncer- a mistake. That’s not poor,” van that. Chelsea can do that, PSG Luke Shaw and Phil Jones to toe- tainty surrounding David Gaal said. can do that.” poke home past the onrushing De De Gea was “not favour- “Everybody can make mistakes United had been aiming to Gea to make it 1-0. able” as the Premier League but when a goalkeeper makes a maintain their 100 per cent PSG doubled their lead nine giants ended their US tour on mistake it is mostly a goal and record after registering wins minutes later with a well-worked Wednesday with a 2-0 defeat that’s the difference.” over Club America, San Jose goal that came all too easily for to Paris Saint-Germain. Despite the loss van Gaal said Earthquakes and European the French champions. De Gea, who is reportedly Real he was pleased with United’s per- champions Barcelona in their Ibrahimovic picked up the ball Madrid’s top summer transfer formance as they build towards three previous tour games. in midfield and released Maxwell target, gave a shaky goalkeeping their season-opening clash with However, van Gaal’s men were down the left flank. display as the French champions Tottenham on August 8. undone by two goals from PSG The Brazilian fullback exposed United’s defence with soft “I’m really satisfied about the which highlighted the defensive advanced and then calmly picked first-half goals by Blaise Matuidi performance. You lose, maybe frailty of the squad, even after out Ibrahimovic with the return and Zlatan Ibrahimovic. that’s also good, because last year the arrival of several high-profile pass for the Swedish star to slot Van Gaal is hopeful United we have won everything (in the signings. past De Gea. will retain the services of De Gea USA) and then we lost the first United began promis- The build-up to the match had this season but acknowledged the match against Swansea,” van Gaal ingly, stroking the ball around been dominated by speculation rumours swirling around the star said. comfortably and probing for surrounding United’s unsettled goalkeeper were not helpful to “Maybe now the sequence is a openings against the Parisian Argentine star Angel Di Maria, either the play or the club. bit different but I’m not supersti- defenders. who is expected to complete a “We have a situation that is not tious. I think in the first half we The Red Devils got the ball in move to PSG imminently. favorable for David De Gea, but have created more chances than the net after 22 minutes when PSG coach Laurent Blanc sug- neither for us and neither for the PSG and they have created only Juan Mata prodded home Daley gested afterwards the saga may club (Real Madrid) that maybe he chances with personal errors and Blind’s exquisite through ball, be nearing an end. wants to go (to),” said van Gaal you cannot fight against personal only for it to be ruled offside. “Wait and see,” Blanc said. MLS All-Stars midfielder Kaka of Orlando City SC celebrates after after United’s defeat at Soldier errors. But three minutes later, PSG “Two big clubs are negotiating, scoring a goal against Tottenham Hotspur at the Dick’s Sporting Field. “When you’re playing against struck at the other end when a the negotiations are difficult but Goods Park in Denver, Colorado, on Wednesday night. The veteran Dutch coach was top level, and PSG are top level, long ball forward caused havoc in I truly think we are close to a con- reluctant to be too critical of the then they can score out of these United’s defensive unit. clusion.” AFP Asia chief hails S Korea’s Chung joins FIFA race

SEOUL: Former FIFA Vice- FIFA confedera- Chung, who he would lay down his mandate ‘unique’ Platini president Chung Mong-joon, one tions reportedly headed the amid the world crisis in the body’s of the most influential figures in backing him, Korea Football history. He will stay on until the KUALA LUMPUR: Asia’s “Everybody accepts the need Asian soccer, yesterday said he Chung said the Association from election on Feb. 26. football chief Sheikh Salman for change in FIFA, and in addi- is entering the race to replace Frenchman was 1993 to 2009 - Chung said Blatter should go bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa called tion to changing the president Sepp Blatter as President of the not the right per- during which now, adding he feared the Swiss for the region to unify behind much of the rest of FIFA’s organi- sport’s world governing body. son for the job. time South Korea might try to sabotage his cam- one candidate in next year’s sation and the way it functions Chung, the 63-year-old bil- “He’s a good co-hosted the paign as Chung was a vocal critic FIFA presidential election and need to be modernised as well. lionaire scion of South Korea’s person, I like him World Cup finals of Blatter during his 17 years as stopped short of endorsing “FIFA also needs someone who Hyundai industrial conglomerate, very much, but if with Japan - lost FIFA vice president. UEFA President Michel Platini can take the best of the past, fuse told Reuters in an interview he you ask me if this his seat on FIFA’s “The most important reform for the job yesterday. it with new ideas, and so take the would make a formal announce- is a good time for executive com- for FIFA is to have a fair elec- Former France skipper Platini organisation into the future.” ment next month in Europe, Michel to become mittee in 2011 tion, and in order to have a fair ended weeks of uncertainty on Jordanian Prince Ali bin Al which he called “the centre of president of to then-Blatter election President Blatter and Wednesday when he announced Hussein, who lost to Blatter in world football”. FIFA, right after ally Prince Ali General Secretary Jerome Valcke that he would stand for the post the first round of last May’s presi- “I am going to stand as a can- Sepp Blatter, I bin Al Hussein of should step down immediately,” with the mission of restoring dential ballot before withdrawing, didate for the FIFA presidency,” don’t think this Jordan. Chung said. “dignity” to soccer’s world gov- said on Wednesday that Platini’s he said, acknowledging he had a is good news for While there “I’m afraid President Blatter ernment in the wake of a major candidature would not be good for tough fight ahead of him. “It’s not FIFA and I don’t Former FIFA Vice-president have been grow- has a kind of plan to damage my corruption scandal. FIFA. easy, but people don’t want to be think it’s good for Chung Mong-joon poses for ing calls for an candidacy, but if he tries to do Asia was a bedrock of sup- Prince Ali, who is yet to part of corruption. They want to Michel either.” photographs after an interview influx of fresh something bad to my candidacy port for outgoing President Sepp announce whether he intends be part of the solution.” While Chung in Seoul yesterday. faces at FIFA, I will try to fight that,” he added. Blatter, who decided to stand to run again, said FIFA needed “We cannot leave FIFA in this was outlining his Chung said his Valcke, an often-outspoken down amid the worst crisis in new, independent leadership kind of disgrace.” plans to become departure from Frenchman, has given strong FIFA’s history, and the number “untainted by the practices of the Chung said he did not yet have Asia’s first FIFA president, the the governing body four years ago hints that he will leave his job of votes from the region will past” in order for proper reform the required backing of five FIFA region’s football chief Sheikh made him the perfect candidate. when Blatter is replaced. make it highly influential in next to take place. An AFC statement federations that would allow him Salman bin Ebrahim gave a ring- “We need new blood at FIFA, In late May, federal prosecutors February’s election. echoed his call for a “new FIFA to stand, but he was confident of ing endorsement to Platini, “a but we also need continuity and in New York indicted nine soc- “We have of course noted and a new FIFA president”, even getting the support he needed. unique candidate who would bring change. The fact that I left four cer officials, most of whom held Michel Platini’s decision to stand, if the fact that Prince Ali did not “I hope to have more than five stability and a smooth transition years ago was a kind of blessing.” or had held FIFA positions, and and he is certainly a unique can- have the backing of his home nominations,” he said, adding he to normality for FIFA in this dif- “I understand FIFA very well, five sports media and promotions didate who would bring stability confederation when he took on had received assurances of sup- ficult situation.” I also have the experience of run- executives in schemes involv- and a smooth transition to nor- Blatter last year indicates that port from within CONCACAF on The Asian Football ning a national federation. Michel ing $150 million in bribes over a mality for FIFA in this difficult Asia is unlikely to vote as a bloc. a recent trip to the United States. Confederation (AFC) has been does not have that kind of expe- period of 24 years. situation,” the AFC President said “FIFA is in a very difficult CONCACAF is the ruling body a staunch supporter of Blatter, rience, so I think I am qualified Prosecutors said their inves- in a media release. position right now. In order to for football in North and Central and Chung said it was beyond to invite change while preserving tigation exposed complex money “Yet we should also remember stabilise it needs leadership, expe- America and the Caribbean. its mandate to back a non-Asian the strength of FIFA at the same laundering schemes, millions of that the FIFA president is only rience and new ideas, but above While UEFA chief Michel candidate. “Asian people did not time.” dollars in untaxed income and one part of FIFA, which is why it all it needs football to be placed at Platini, 60, appears to be the elect them to that post to recom- Blatter was re-elected for a tens of millions of dollars in off- is so important to get the reforms its heart,” Sheikh Salman added. strong favourite to succeed mend another continent’s person fifth term as FIFA president on shore accounts held by the soccer right as well. REUTERS Blatter, with four of the six for that kind of job,” he said. May 29, but four days later he said officials. REUTERS FRIDAY 31 JULY 2015 SPORT 22 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com Xavi impressed with Al Sadd I feel great, it’s like a family, says Spaniard

KAPRUN, Austria: Former career with Spain, Xavi said it Spain and Barcelona star Xavi was a wonderful experience to Hernandez (pictured) on win four titles. It was capped by Wednesday said his new club Al the World Cup triumph in 2010. Sadd matches European teams On Spain’s exit in the group in the way it professionally deals stage last year, he said, “We hit a with football matters. block in 2014. This is how football Speaking here in Kaprun in goes. Spain is capable of reviv- Salzburg, Austria, where the team ing itself, despite being handed is undergoing pre-season training, a tough draw for the 2018 World Xavi said: “The coaching staff, led Cup qualifiers.” by head coach Hussain Amouta, Pep Guardiola was an influen- Dr Mohammed Al Sayrafi, General Manager of Anti-Doping Lab Qatar, takes part in a debate on tackling obesity are doing a great job in getting tial person in his career and Xavi at the Doha Goals Forum in Los Angeles. Others who took part in the debate were Dr John Bartholomew, us ready for the start of the new feels that he will return to Barca Professor and Chair in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Education at the University of Texas, Dr season. They are fully supported one day. “I enjoyed a successful Stephane Bermon, Co-Founder of KB Health Partners, Monaco, Bart Conner, two-time Olympic gold medallist by the management. There is a period with Pep at Barca and I and world champion in gymnastics and Chris Watts, Executive Director of the National Foundation on Fitness, professional way of dealing with know he will choose the right Sports and Nutrition, United States. things and I feel Al Sadd matches time to return to Barcelona.” European teams in terms of Xavi mentioned his admira- professionalism.” tion for many of his peers, who On the progress of his adapt- he wishes he had played alongside, ing to the new team, he said: “It’s After spending three days with including Zinedine Zidane, Raul, really great to be here. The team the team, Xavi feels that the level Iker Casillas and Santi Cazorla. Doha Goals launches here is like a family, a group con- of the team is impressive, espe- Although he considers Ronaldo a stantly trying for success and this cially that of certain players who great player, he said Lionel Messi makes me fit in faster and aim caught his eye. is the greatest in the history of for the same goal as everyone “I was quite impressed by the the game. else — winning trophies. I know level of Hassan Al Haydos, who He named Egyptian legend two new initiatives in LA Al Sadd are a team with a his- is one of the finest with his abil- Mohammed Aboutrika as the best tory of trophies, both domestic ity to move fast, think unlike the Arab player whom he watched at LOS ANGELES, California: the private sector now to address Programme and Special Olympics’ and continental.” others and help the team all over the Confederations Cup in 2009. The fourth annual Doha Goals one of the biggest conclusions of social impact summit, GenUin, Regarding the training camp, the pitch. Asked to give advice to aspiring Forum drew to a close on the Forum — that doing good is actively participated in taskforces Xavi expressed his satisfaction “There are many others like footballers, he said, “The period Monday. The event brought also good for business.” throughout the Forum. To close with the location and the capa- the captain Talal, whose one- between the ages 10 and 15 is together more than 850 partici- Throughout the session, ideas the Forum, three generations of bilities of the Kaprun base. “The touch play is at a terrific pace when you play solely for the love pants from 120 countries, show- for new initiatives were pre- student ambassadors and alumni facilities are top-notch,” he said. and then Ali Asad, who is great at of the game, for enjoyment only. casing extraordinary diversity sented, such as Reach out to Asia joined as youth pitched their ideas Xavi shared his previous expe- penetrating defenses. All of them “After that, till the age of 20, among participants. – Doha Goals. for changes to top global sports rience with Al Sadd, having will be of great aid to the Al Sadd when one enters the professional While the three-day summit The two organisations will work leaders. played against them at the 2011 cause next season.” stage, in terms of diet, sleep, is over, working sessions pro- together to ensure that communi- Several initiatives that sup- Club World Cup. Xavi talked about his role with training, dedication and hard duced sports-focused action plans ties affected by crisis across Asia, port the core mission have been “I remember how they won Aspire Academy and the 2022 work. Players should have a win- designed to drive social and eco- have access to relevant and high- established through Doha Goals the Asian title and then followed World Cup. “My experience as a ning mentality and retain a pro- nomic change over the coming quality education. in the past 24 months, includ- it with the bronze medal at the player with Barcelona will help fessional outlook in everything in months. They will also explore a multi- ing a program that built sports Club World Cup. I have recently me to do my job well at the Aspire order to reach their targets.” As The forum, held this year for year social development partner- fields in Gabon, Palestine and watched some of their games and Academy, a job which has been for his own future, Xavi did not the first time outside Qatar, was ship with the non-profit, focused Afghanistan, a prosthetics pro- have come to know the players described to me by Raul. promise anything but spoke of executive produced by Richard on youth and volunteer engage- gram supported by Paralympic more — especially Khalfan, Talal “I think the 2022 World Cup, his desire to become a coach or Attias and Associates. ment across Asia. champions in southern Africa, Al Baloushi and the keeper Saad being the first in the Middle East, a sporting director. As of now, all “This year’s Doha Goals Forum Another new initiative is My and the creation of Global Watch, Al Sheeb. Also, I know the foreign is an opportunity for Qatar to that matters to him is leading Al was very much about what we, as Angels Academy — Doha Goals a movement to stamp out racism players — Muriqui the Brazilian; show how much it has developed Sadd to glory. individuals and as local, national which will explore a partner- in sports, in partnership with the Nadir Belhadj, who played in and after my experience with “Football is my life and I will and global citizens can do to pro- ship with the organisation led by Nelson Mandela Foundation and Europe earlier and the Korean the people there, I am ready to not leave it. I may become a coach mote the many facets of sport,” Sylvester Peter, who has commit- the Sexwale Foundation. defender Lee Jung Soo, who has do anything in service of sport in or a sporting director. After retir- said H E Sheikh Faisal bin ted his life to helping transform Participants addressed four represented his country at the the country, and not just Al Sadd.” ing, I will determine what to do,” Mubarak Al Thani, Executive the lives of youth in the impov- main touchstones at this year’s World Cup.” Regarding his international he concluded. QNA Director of Doha Goals. erished areas of West Delhi. My forum: building a movement Doha Goals is the world’s Angels Academy is a trust of 100 through sport, the imperative premier platform focusing on youth of all ages who meet on a for inclusion, sport’s power to Qatar’s Balla wins 800m gold at Stockholm meet sport as a driver of social and daily basis to take part in football create bridges across divides economic change. Doha Goals, training, life skills, creative arts in our societies, and sport as a Qatar’s Musaeb the Gathering Of All Leaders in and play. catalyst for transformation and Abdulrahman Sport, convenes each year to cre- Influential panellists, modera- change. Balla (third from ate partnerships and initiatives tors and speakers over the three The forum provided the oppor- left) celebrates for global progress through sport. day summit included: Michael tunity for the entire Doha Goals after winning “Let’s build on the platform Phelps, 22-time Olympic medal- community to meet and establish the men’s 800m we have here in Los Angeles, list, World Cup champion Abby collaborative projects. Couple of event at the during the Special Olympics Wambach; NFL superstar Jamaal hundreds of one-on-one meetings IAAF Diamond World Games, and the attention Charles, Linda Cohn, host of took place alongside the forum League athletics that sporting events attract, to ESPN’s SportsCenter, Yuna Kim, through the Community Connect meet at the address some of the greatest divi- South Korean world champion fig- app. Olympic Stadium sions and problems that exist in ure skater, Carl Lewis, nine-time To date, the Doha Goals Forum in Stockholm, our society,” Sheikh Faisal added. Olympic gold medallist, Maria has brought together more than Sweden, “As a community, we have been Shriver, founder of The Shriver 8,500 participants from 120 coun- yesterday. truly inspired this week by sto- Report, Mark Spitz, nine-time tries, 650 speakers, 130 sporting Andreas Bube ries of individuals risking their Olympic gold medallist, Marcellus champions, 60 ministers and careers to fight for what they Wiley, host of SportsNation, and senior government representa- (left) of Denmark think is right, and by organi- Jamal Mashburn, former college tives, 1,200 media, 2,200 student came in second sations changing communities and NBA all-star. ambassadors from 100 schools and while Michael around the world through sport,” To amplify their shared mis- universities around the world to Rimmer (second said Richard Attias, Executive sion of bringing communities discuss how sport can be used to from right) of Producer of Doha Goals Forum. together through sports, a total solve some of the world’s greatest Great Britain was “But the work is only just of 400 students from both Doha social and economic challenges. third. beginning: we pass the baton to Goals Student Ambassadors THE PENINSULA Shalaa wins Qatar Richmond Stakes at Goodwood Festival

CHICHESTER, England: and comfortable over his mount’s and he did quicken up there. The Princess of Wales’s winner, Pushed by jockey Frankie withers waiting to press the but- I’m happy to take a lead but followed up that Group 2 success Dettori at the last furlong, ton and go. there isn’t a two-year-old fast to bag another here by a neck in a Jockey Shalaa raced to an easy two- Shalaa’s rivals came under enough to lead him so I have to thrilling three-way finish between Frankie and-three-quarter lengths vic- pressure while Dettori sat still make my own way home. He’s get- Michael Bell’s four-year-old, 9-2 Dettori tory to bag the Qatar Richmond until with just over a furlong to go ting a lot better. He’s in a good favourite Quest For More who reacts after Stakes at the Qatar Goodwood Shalaa was let loose. Shalaa came place now.” came in a shorthead ahead of Trip winning Festival here yesterday. home two-and-three-quarter Dettori was not on board To Paris. the Qatar From Qatar’s Al Shaqab Racing lengths clear of Tasleet, ridden by Shalaa when he won the Group Simple Verse won the day’s Richmond Centre and trained by John jockey Paul Hanagan, with Steady 2 Arqana July Stakes earlier this third race, the Lillie Langtry Stakes Gosden, Shalaa was not instantly Pace in third, one-and-a-quarter month, meaning the winner car- Stakes (Group 3) for fillies and with in his preferred front-running length behind. ried a 3lb penalty at Goodwood, mares over one mile and six Shalaa at role with Riflescope pressing on Dettori rode his second juvenile and the rider added, “We think furlongs. the Qatar but it took less than a furlong for winner of the week having cap- the world of him and he proved The three-year-old who made Goodwood Dettori to get to the lead in the tured the Group 2 Qatar Vintage it today with a penalty.” her debut in February continued Festival Group II race over six furlong for Stakes on Al Shaqab’s Galileo Big Orange won the day’s sec- her climb up the racing ranks yesterday. two-year-old Colts and Geldings. Gold. ond event, the Qatar Goodwood with a strong staying perform- Rolling along in front of the Commenting on Shalaa’s fine Cup (Group 2) over two miles for ance to win under jockey Harry nine horses, Shalaa looked com- run, the jockey said: “He’s got three years and above, which saw Bentley for trainer Ralph Beckett. fortable with Dettori crouched lots of speed, a good head on him 12 horses. QNA Terminator Genisys(2D/Action) 9:30 &11:50pm 9:00 &11:00pm Bajrangi Bhaijaan(2D/Hindi) Pixels Paper Towns (2D/Drama) Paper Towns (2D/Drama) SCREEN 3 Ant Man(2D/Action) SCREEN 2 Sakalakala Vallavan Appatakar(2D/Tamil) Bajrangi Bhaijaan(2D/Hindi) Drishyam (2D/Hindi) SCREEN 1 Dark Places(2D/Drama) Hayaty Mebahdela(2D/Arabic) SCREEN 3 Bajrangi Bhaijaan(2D/Hindi) Drishyam (2D/Hindi) SCREEN 2 Ant Man(2D/Action) SCREEN 1 Baby Blues By Jerry Scott andRick Kirkman Scott Baby Blues ByJerry Syndicate York New Times /The International Arts Cartoon Sudoku. a normal like solved is Sudoku aHyper Otherwise, once. only appear 1to 9can from numbers the regions Inall regions). standard nine the with overlap regions 13 (four unlike Sudoku regions has Sudoku Hyper A cells. blank 1 to 9intofrom the numbers by the filling solved is Puzzle Sudoku A Hyper Sudoku: Hyper play to How HYPER Dark Places(2D/Drama) Acha Din(2D/Malayalam) SCREEN 3 Ant Man(2D/Action) SCREEN 2 Sakalakala Vallavan Appatakar(2D/Tamil) SCREEN 1 SCREEN 9 SCREEN 8 SCREEN 7 SCREEN 6 SCREEN 5 SCREEN 4 Paper Towns (2D/Drama) SCREEN 3 Ant Man(3D/Action) SCREEN 2 Minions SCREEN 1 Dark Places(2D/Drama) SCREEN 10 Baahubali Acha Din(Malayalam) Appatakkar (Tamil) Baahubali Bajrangi Bhaijaan Dhrishyam (Hindi) MALL NOVO ROYAL PLAZA LANDMARK ASIAN TOWN (2D/Animation) (3D/ Minions Terminator Genisys(2D/Action) Pixels Minions (Tamil) (Hindi) Dark Places(2D/Drama) Ant Man The Vatican Tapes (2D/Horror) Pixels Hayaty Mebahdela(2D/Arabic) Bajrangi Bhaijaan(2D/Hindi) Terminator Genisys(2D/Action) Ant Man(2D/Action Minions Paper Towns (2D/Drama) Acha Din(2D/Malayalam) Minions Dark Places(2D/Drama) Acha Din(2D/Malayalam)

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Philae lander Amazon India Couture Week shows there’s more to comets than soft dust BERLIN/FRANKFURT: The comet lander Philae may be uncommunicative at the moment, but the pictures and measurements it took after it touched down on a comet in November have shown scien- tists that the comet is covered with coarse material, rather than dust, and is harder than expected. European scientists celebrated an historic first when Philae landed on a comet called 67P/ Churyumov-Gerasimenko in November after a 10-year journey through space aboard the Rosetta spacecraft. As it landed, Philae bounced and ended up in shadow, where its batteries soon ran out. But it still gathered unprecedented data, some of which the DLR German Aerospace Center said “amazed” scientists. A report on its findings will be published today in a special edition of the journal Science. “The experiments conducted on site have led to new and, at times, unexpected insights into the nature of the comet,” Ekkehard Models present creations by Indian designer Rahul Mishara during Amazon India Couture Week 2015 in New Delhi yesterday. The event ends on August 2. Kuehrt, a planetary researcher at the DLR, said in a statement yesterday. For example, pictures taken by Philae as it came in to land showed the surface of the comet was covered with coarse debris, Ultra-local ‘Facebook’ turning neighbours into friends rocks and pebbles, measuring up to five metres across, rather than VIENNA: Perched on make- Frag Nebenan proved an that there are other neighbours, and classifieds. Of these, the first, one user wrote in reply. But some the dusty deposits expected. shift seats next to a buffet with instant hit with locals of all ages that there is this potential for coupled with the prospect of saving members also expressed reluc- Scientists suspect the surface fresh fruit, elderflower cordial when it launched last May. More mutual aid.” money, is the site’s biggest draw. tance towards opening their doors is partly shaped by a form of hail and homemade muffins, neigh- than 12,500 people have already Theissbacher, who grew up in a From borrowing a blender to to strangers. that occurs when gas ejections bours laugh and chat on a leafy signed up and around 400 new small village, said he got the idea giving away cake leftovers, mov- “Attending a group is easy from the comet push out coarse patch amid modern apartment members join every week. after realising he had been living ing furniture or watering people’s but letting someone look after particles that then fall back to the blocks in Vienna’s 15th district. Among them is 74-year-old in his apartment block for a year plants, the list of favours asked your pets when you’re on holi- ground. The motley gathering includes Marianne Gramsl, who said she and a half without ever properly and rendered is long and varied. day requires trust,” said Susanne The surface of the comet, which a social worker who recently had enrolled after becoming dis- speaking to his neighbours. A “Thank you” button under Eisler, a 62-year-old pensioner the lander tried to drill into, also retrained as a language teacher, gruntled with a “grouchy” elderly The registration process has a each post allows users to publicly who is part of a French conver- proved to be much harder than an actress in her mid-thirties, as neighbour in her building. nice personal touch. After filling express their gratitude. sation group on Frag Nebenan. expected. Under a few centime- well as a Shiatsu teacher and her “For years, I’d greet her on out an online form, you receive Filmmaker Romana Caren Another member, Verena tres of dust, the lander’s hammer 12-year-old son. Just hours earlier, the staircase but she refused a handwritten postcard in your Lakinger refurbished her kitchen Sternbacher, agreed: “We live in encountered solid ice. all these people were strangers. to answer back. Frag Nebenan letter box with a unique code used without spending a single cent a nice flat in a rougher neighbour- “This ice is similar to firn on They met thanks to a free seems like a nice way of finding to verify your address. on paint or brushes as a result hood and there’s always this brief Earth, which is old, solid snow social media network called Frag those who want to say hello,” Once a member, you can decide of neighbours’ generosity. Some awkward moment when I invite that evaporates and re-freezes,” Nebenan (Ask Next Door), which Gramsl explained. whether you want to share infor- posts on Frag Nebenan — which someone into our private sphere.” said Tilman Spohn, planetary connects Viennese residents living Even in smaller capitals like mation with people in your build- in some ways is similar to the US Backed by state funds and researcher at DLR. within 750 metres of each other. Vienna — a city of 1.7 million inhab- ing or broaden the radius to your site Next Door — reflect a more private investors, Frag Nebenan Scientists hope samples drilled Along with similar platforms itants praised for its quality of life wider neighbourhood. far-reaching social component. plans to expand to other Austrian by Philae from the roughly 3-by-5 in France, Germany and the — “urban isolation” can be a prob- The house rules are simple, A notice put up by 8th district cities and potentially Germany. km comet will unlock details United States, the site is part of lem, acknowledged Frag Nebenan said Theissbacher: “We don’t resident Barbara Mandl seeking In terms of generating revenue, about how the planets — and pos- a growing trend countering the founder Stefan Theissbacher. “My accept ads, political statements donations for a refugee camp just “the idea is that local businesses sibly even life — evolved. The rock “Facebook syndrome”: Instead vision was to transform the neigh- related to parties, or unfriendly outside Vienna sparked a positive and councils would pay to talk and ice that make up comets pre- of hoarding friends on a global bourhood into communities,” the communication.” response from members. to people via message boards,” serve ancient organic molecules level, it’s about establishing local 33-year-old said. Frag Nebenan offers four cat- “I love how committed you said Theissbacher. “We want to like a time capsule. contacts and demystifying the “It’s not about people becoming egories: Mutual aid, recommen- are... If you need help, I’ll gladly connect the whole ecosystem of REUTERS stranger next door. best friends, but they should know dations for local services, groups, come with you to Traiskirchen,” neighbourhoods.” AFP

Mirren at Madame Tussauds Tourism boom drives Japan to convert offices into hotels

TOKYO: Record tourists to Sasaki, senior managing officer you a “business-class cabin” with Japan are stretching the abil- at property developer Sankei a single bed. Another 1,000 yen ity of hotels to accommodate Building Co. buys you space to open a suitcase. them in a sector constrained by Sankei, a unit of Fuji Media In March, B-lot sold First high costs, forcing developers to Holdings Inc, which owns the Cabin to Hong Kong-based prop- think out of the box for means to conservative Sankei newspaper, erty investor SIS International quickly increase lodging options converted a 35-year-old office Holdings Ltd, and is now convert- without breaking the bank. building in Tokyo’s electronics- ing a 30-year-old office building in Japan is on target this year to geek district of Akihabara into a Shinjuku, a popular destination beat the record 13.4 million visitors hotel in under a year and for less for Asian tourists, into a bunkbed in 2014, helped by a weak yen and than $8m. The hotel, called Grids, hotel. Competition will come from easier visa requirements for some charges 3,300 yen ($27) a night the likes of home rental website Asian countries. The government per person for a bunkbed and up Airbnb, which has listed thou- is aiming to attract 20 million visi- to 5,000 yen ($40) for premium sands of properties, even at the tors by 2020, when Tokyo hosts the rooms with tatami mats. risk of running afoul of the law. Olympics, to revitalise the world’s By comparison, the average Current regulations on short- third-biggest economy. room rate at Tokyo’s lowest-ranked term rentals are strict: Owners The rising influx of tourists is business hotels has risen 11.7 per- are not allowed to legally let their British actress Helen Mirren (right) poses with one of three waxwork models of herself, at the Madame already squeezing existing accom- cent from a year earlier to 9,500 homes without a licence, hotel- Tussauds attraction in London yesterday. modation supply in Tokyo, which yen, according to STR Global. style reception desks and mini- has about 100,000 hotel rooms. Also, as more office towers are mum room sizes. Just 7,600 rooms are scheduled being built, older and smaller But there is hope. Prime to be added in the next three office buildings become less Minister Shinzo Abe’s government years, according to STR Global, attractive. Such properties could has designated special zones across Rovio’s Angry Birds are back in a sequel a research firm for the hotel be better used as hotels, industry the country where a range of regu- industry. people say. “Some office buildings lations will be eased, including laws HELSINKI: Finnish game maker Rovio retains the game’s original slingshot format but also The slow pace of growth is due can generate higher returns when related to short-term lodging. launched Angry Birds 2 yesterday, a sequel to introduces new elements such as multiple stages in to rising land prices and con- converted into hotels because we In the meantime, property what the company claims is the most downloaded each level and new spells. A new character, young struction costs. One quick solu- can expect further increases in developer Sankei plans to con- mobile game series of all time. bird called Silver, with special flying skills but por- tion: convert old office buildings foreign visitors to Japan,” said vert more office buildings into “With new towers to topple, Rovio is thrilled to cine habits has joined the flock which players can into hotels with tiny but stylish Yuji Sakawa, deputy general man- low-end hotels. Its Grids prop- announce the launch of Angry Birds 2,” the company now put together as they wish. rooms that can rent for under $30 ager at B-lot Co, a Tokyo-based erty in Tokyo is slated to be torn said. Angry Birds was a worldwide success after The game in itself is free but, as the company is a night, less than half the rate for real estate investor. down eventually to make way for its release in 2009, but the game started losing its struggling to create new revenues, the sequel comes a cheap business hotel. Last year, B-lot converted a an apartment building. appeal in 2013 and Rovio is now trying to swoop back with the option of in-app micro purchases during the “Converting an office building 28-year-old office building near “But if tourism is still booming, from a sharp drop in profits. game. If players want to avoid the fees, they will face into a hotel is an ideal way to Tokyo’s popular Tsukiji fish we may rebuild it as a new hotel,” Rovio said the game’s visuals and gameplay have delays. The game is available for phones running on respond to the immediate need market into a hotel called First Sankei’s Sasaki said. been overhauled for the sequel. Rovio said the sequel Android or Apple’s iOS operating systems. AFP for hotel rooms,” said Yukari Cabin, where 5,500 yen will get REUTERS