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Baladna IPO targets PM, Belarusian official review bilateral ties to raise QR1.42bn MOHAMMAD SHOEB The Company of the Company (the Founders) THE PENINSULA will have a total will transfer 100 percent of the issued share capital of BFI to the Baladna Food Industries (BFI), share capital of Company upon its final incor- the locally-owned dairy and QR1,901,000,000 poration. In return, the Founders beverage company which has (about QR1.90bn) will receive, as consideration for become the beacon of self-suffi- and the subscription the transfer of the BFI shares, ciency drive in Qatar, announced 475,250,000 shares representing yesterday to raise about period for the IPO will 25 percent of the Company’s QR1.42bn ($382m) in an initial last from October 27 share capital. public offering (IPO) of to November 7, with BFI is Qatar’s largest dairy 1,425,750,000 new shares (the the first day of trading and beverages company, and Offer Shares) on the Qatar Stock since its incorporation in March Exchange, representing 75 at QSE expected on 2014, the company’s herd has percent of the share capital of December 11, 2019. grown to approximately 18,000 the Company. cows, housed in two farms Prime Minister and Interior Minister H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani met here The Offer Shares are being spread over a total area of yesterday with Assistant to Belarusian President on National Security, Viktor Lukashenko. They offered at QR1.01 per share (the Baladna, said at a press more than two million square Offer Price), representing the conference. metres. discussed bilateral relations and means to boost them, in addition to a number of issues of common nominal value of QR1 per Offer The founders of the In its barns, plants, and fac- concern. H E the Prime Minster and Interior Minister hosted a luncheon banquet in honour of the Share plus offering and listing company will retain 25 percent tories, BFI implements interna- Assistant to Belarusian President and his accompanying delegation. expenses of QR0.01 (one dirham) of the shares. Strategic investors tional best practice in veterinary per share, through nine banks, including the General care, hygiene and food safety to including QNB. Retirement and Social maintain the highest quality of The Company will have a Insurance Authority (10 percent) fresh produce, so that in 2017, ILO welcomes new labour reforms total share capital of and local companies such as mid-blockade, BFI proactively QR1,901,000,000 (about Hassad Food (five percent), Al made Qatar self-sufficient in QNA/THE PENINSULA will greatly support the rights of Labor Law, reported QNA. QR1.90bn) divided into Meera (four percent), Mwani fresh milk. GENEVA/DOHA migrant workers, while contrib- The new labour reforms 1,900,999,999 (1.9 billion) Qatar (two percent), Widam In April 2019, the company uting to a more efficient and pro- have also gained praise from the ordinary shares consisting of the Food Company (two percent), began selling non-dairy The International Labour Organi- ductive economy. diplomatic community in Qatar. Offer Shares, the Founders’ have committed to buying 23 products, namely juices. Baladna sation (ILO) has welcomed the The ILO said that these “I would like to congratulate Shares (all ordinary shares), and percent, while the Qatari public has also commenced limited comprehensive reforms announced reforms are part of the ILO and the State of Qatar and the Min- the Special Share. will have access to the exports to neighbouring by the State of Qatar, aimed at the Ministry of Administrative istry of Administrative Devel- The subscription period for remaining 52 percent. countries. ending Kafala system and setting Development, Labour and Social opment, Labour and Social the IPO will last from October The eligible investors are BFI’s resources include its an important step forward in Affairs cooperation agreement Affairs for this important reform 27 to November 7, with the first individuals and corporate own plastic factory and on-site supporting the rights of migrant signed in 2017, which resulted that establishes a non-discrim- day of trading at QSE expected investors regardless of any packaging/bottling plants, a workers. in the opening of an ILO Project inatory minimum wage for all on December 11, 2019. nationality, defined as legal water treatment facility to meet In a statement released by Office in Doha in April 2018. workers and completes the The listing of Baladna, one entities incorporated in the State farm operation needs, a feed the United Nations News Center The Cabinet approved on abolishment of the ‘kafala of the fastest growing com- of Qatar holding a commercial storage facility with a six-month yesterday, ILO said that the com- Wednesday a draft decision of system’ by removing the exit panies in the region, will allow registration certificate issued by reserve capacity, and state-of- bined steps marked the end of the Minister of Interior on the permit for domestic workers Qataris to participate in the the Qatari Ministry of Commerce the-art facilities including the Kafala system in the country. controls and procedures for the and all other categories of expat company’s growth, Ramez Al and Industry. most advanced milking parlour The ILO Director-General exit of some categories of expa- workers not covered by Law No. Khayyat, Vice-Chairman of The founding shareholders in the region. `P3 Guy Ryder said that these steps triates who are not subject to the 13 of 2018." `P3 Qatar Airways offers comfortable Langkawi travel Europe okays Brexit deal and THE PENINSULA Malaysia and to connecting convenience and enhanced con- Marketing of Malaysia Airports, began flying direct to Penang DOHA Langkawi to its extensive global nectivity to an extensive choice of Mohamed Sallauddin Mat Sah; International Airport from Doha. urges UK MPs network via the award-winning destinations on our global route and Chief Executive Officer of This new flight to LGK, which is Qatar Airways Group Chief Exec- Hamad International Airport network. We invite all our global Langkawi Development an extended route via Penang, to support it utive, Akbar Al Baker highlighted (HIA). passengers to experience the ‘Jewel Authority (LADA), Dr. Hezri Bin will definitely be a great addition the award-winning airline’s “We are very pleased to launch of Kedah’, and we look forward to Adnan. to the international airlines oper- AFP robust expansion plans during a our new direct service to Langkawi, welcoming you all on board,” said Mohamed Sallauddin Mat ating at LGK. Being the first BRUSSELS press conference held yesterday our third gateway into Malaysia. Al Baker. Sah, said:“We take immense Middle Eastern carrier to operate at the Ritz-Carlton in Langkawi Langkawi is both an important The press conference was pleasure in welcoming Qatar at LGK, this long-haul flight will European Union leaders to celebrate the launch of Qatar tourist destination and a growing attended by Qatari Ambassador Airways to Langkawi Interna- expand the tourism opportunities endorsed a hard-fought Brexit Airways’ inaugural flight to conference and exhibition centre to Malaysia, Fahad Mohammed tional Airport (LGK) who has in Malaysia, particularly in deal with Britain yesterday, but Langkawi, Malaysia. which is becoming increasingly Kafoud; Charge d’Affaires of the been our airline partner at the Langkawi, The Jewel of Kedah. Prime Minister Boris Johnson Al Baker also underlined popular with international visitors. Embassy of Malaysia in Qatar, Kuala Lumpur International We look forward to creating faces an uphill battle getting it Qatar Airways’ commitment to This new gateway will offer our Mohamad Shahir Sabarudin; Airport for the past 18 years. many more memorable moments through the British parliament. bringing more visitors to Malaysian passengers even more General Manager, Airline Early last year, Qatar Airways with Qatar Airways.” `P3 “It looks like we are very close to the final stretch,” EU Council President Donald Tusk told reporters after the other 27 ‘Turkish operation in Syria to be leaders approved the accord. But despite optimism from paused for YPG’s withdrawal’ Johnson, British opposition parties and some of the prime ANATOLIA Syria in particular, necessitate closer minister’s own allies in the ANKARA coordination on the basis of common House of Commons were quick interests. to warn they would not support Turkey will pause its anti-terror oper- “The two sides agreed on the con- it when it goes to a vote in a ation in northern Syria to allow the with- tinued importance and functionality of special sitting tomorrow. drawal of YPG from the planned safe a safe zone in order to address the If the deal is defeated, the zone, said a joint Turkish-US statement national security concerns of Turkey, to prime minister is obliged under yesterday. include the re-collection of YPG heavy British law to ask EU leaders to “The safe zone will be primarily weapons and the disablement of their postpone Brexit for a third time enforced by the Turkish Armed Forces fortifications and all other fighting posi- — breaking his vow to lead and the two sides will increase their tions,” it added. Britain out on October 31. cooperation in all dimensions of its The statement also highlighted that Tusk said that if his hap- implementation,” said the statement. when the Operation Peace Spring — pened he would consult “The Turkish side will pause Oper- Turkey’s anti-terror operation in member states on how to ation Peace Spring in order to allow the northern Syria — is halted, the US respond. withdrawal of YPG from the safe zone current sanctions will be lifted. Johnson insisted he was Delicious treat at dates expo within 120 hours. Operation Peace Turkey launched Operation Peace “very confident” MPs would The Second Local Dates Exhibition for 2019 is running in a large tent at Souq Waqif Spring will be halted upon completion Spring in northern Syria on October 9 back the deal, but the imme- with the participation of over 50 local farms and Hassad Food Company. The expo will of this withdrawal,” it stressed. in order to secure Turkey’s borders, aid diate response from opposition run till October 26 and opens from 3pm to 9pm except on Friday from 2pm to 10pm. Turkey and the US also agreed that the safe return of Syrian refugees, and parties and even his coalition the conditions on the ground, northeast ensure Syria’s territorial integrity. partners was hostile. 02 HOME FRIDAY 18 OCTOBER 2019

PRAYER TIMINGS OFFICIAL NEWS FAJR 04. 17 AM Amir issues instruments of ratification SHOROOK 05. 34 AM QNA/DOHA H H the Amir issued an instrument of Tunisia, signed in Tunis on March 2, Amir issues decisions ratification approving the ratification of an 2019. appointing envoys ZUHR 11. 19 AM MAGHRIB 05. 06 PM Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al MoU for cooperation in the fields of industry H H the Amir issued an instrument to Rwanda, Germany ASR 02.37 PM ISHA 06. 36 PM Thani issued yesterday instrument of rati- promotion, innovation, innovation and of ratification approving the ratification fication approving the ratification of an technological development between the of a memorandum of cooperation in the DOHA: Amir H H Sheikh air service agreement between the Government of the State of Qatar and the fields of tourism and business events WEATHER TODAY governments of the State of Qatar and Government of the Republic of Tunisia, between the Government of the State Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani the Republic of Tunisia signed in Tunis signed in Tunis on March 2, 2019. of Qatar and the Government of the issued yesterday the Amiri on March 2, 2019. H H the Amir issued a ratification Republic of Tunisia, signed in Tunis on Decision No. 45 of 2019, H H the Amir also issued an instrument document approving the ratification March 2, 2019. H H the Amir also issued appointing Abdullah Moham- of ratification approving the ratification of of a memorandum of understanding an instrument of ratification approving med Ahmed Yousef Al Sayed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on for cooperation in the field of com- a cooperation agreement in the field of as Ambassador Extraordi- twinning between the Municipality of Doha mercial sea ports between the Min- maritime transport between the Gov- nary and Plenipotentiary in the State of Qatar and the Municipality istry of Transport and Communica- ernment of the State of Qatar and the Gov- to the Republic of Rwanda. of Tunis in the Republic of Tunisia, signed tions of the State of Qatar and the Min- ernment of the Republic of Tunisia, signed H H the Amir also issued the in Tunis on March 2, 2019. istry of Transport of the Republic of in Tunis on March 2, 2019. Amiri Decision No. 46 of 2019, appointing Mohammed bin Jaham Al Kuwari, as Ambas- sador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Fed- Shura Council Speaker affirms eral Republic of Germany. The decisions are effective start- ing from their date of issue Qatar’s support for IPU and are to be published in the official gazette. QNA

QNA BELGRADE Qatar’s representative to UN organisations Speaker of the Shura Council H E Ahmed bin Abdullah bin meets INCB Chief Zaid Al Mahmoud has QNA/VIENNA o o affirmed the State of Qatar’s 27 C 35 C support to the plans and strat- The Permanent Representative Minimum Maximum egies of the Inter-Parlia- of Qatar to the United Nations mentary Union (IPU) in order Organizations Ambassador Sultan Misty at some places at first becomes to make the work of the IPU bin Salmeen Al Mansouri met in relatively hot daytime with local clouds and a chance of thundery rain at some a success for all people of the Vienna with President, of the Inter- places by afternoon. world. national Narcotics Control Board

During the two-day (INCB) , Cornelis P. de Joncheere.

HIGH TIDE 07:20 – 17:57 LOW TIDE 01:22 – 14:30 meeting of the 205th session During the meeting, they Courtesy: Qatar Meteorology Department of the Governing Council, reviewed bilateral relations which concluded today in the between the State of Qatar and Speaker of Shura Council Serbian capital Belgrade, HE the INCB, as well as issues of meets parliamentary officials the Speaker of the Shura Speaker of the Shura Council, H E Sheikh Ahmed bin Abdullah bin Zaid Al Mahmoud, attending mutual interest. The President Council said that the issues the two-day meeting of the 205th session of the Governing Council of Inter-Parliamentary of the International Narcotics QNA raised by the Inter-Parlia- Union (IPU), in the Serbian capital Belgrade, yesterday. Control Board expressed his BELGRADE mentary Union (IPU) were of appreciation for the cooperation great importance and touch and sincerity in the work Shura Council honored HE its final report several topics, with the State of Qatar, affirming The Speaker of the Shura Council, H E on human beings, so we can when the State of Qatar hosted President of the Inter-Parlia- including recent specialized the INCB readiness for further Ahmed bin Abdullah bin Zaid Al Mahmoud, all, through parliaments, the 140th session of the mentary Union (IPU) Gabriela meetings of the Inter-Parlia- cooperation in the field of met yesterday with the Speaker of the succeed because parliaments General Assembly of the Inter- Cuevas and HE Secretary mentary Union, reports and training and prevention, with a Chamber of Deputies of the Republic of affect governments. Parliamentary Union (IPU),” General Martin Chungong for resolutions of the Commission view to enhancing the imple- Rwanda Donatille Mukabalisa. The meeting This was evidenced by the His Excellency said. their efforts towards the on Human Rights of Parlia- mentation of international drug took place on the sidelines of his partici- fact that the United Nations, He praised the Republic of success of the work of the IPU, mentarians, reports of other control conventions at the pation in the 141st General Assembly of the respecting and appreciating Serbia for hosting the 141st as well as for the success of committees and bodies of the regional and international levels. IPU and the accompanying meetings. the IPU, had requested the session of the General the 140th General Assembly Union, the draft adoption of He noted the visit of a del- The meeting reviewed the existing par- support of the IPU in its plans, Assembly and the good and its accompanying the consolidated budget for egation from the INCB to Qatar in liamentary relations between the two coun- which demonstrated the organization. meetings in Doha. 2020, besides a number of October last year, and the success tries and discussed topics on the agenda of effectiveness of the IPU, His “We are pleased to be here His Excellency said that other topics. achieved to deepen relations the General Assembly. A number of Excellency added. in the Republic of Serbia, and the great work done by the With regard to the between the two sides. The Per- members of the Shura Council attended He noted the great effort we were pleased to host the President of the Inter-Parlia- upcoming parliamentary manent Representative of the the meeting. exerted by the Inter-Parlia- previous session in Doha and mentary Union (IPU) and the meetings, the 142nd General State of Qatar congratulated Cor- H E the Speaker of the Shura Council mentary Union (IPU), congratulate you on the Secretary-General deserves Assembly of the Inter-Parlia- nelis P. de Joncheere on his election met with Robert del Picchia, a member of including HE the President of success of the Assembly’s all the praise, appreciation mentary Union (IPU) and its as President of the INCB, and the Senate of the French Republic, on the the IPU and HE the work here in Belgrade,” His and respect. accompanying meetings will expressed the desire of the State sidelines of his participation in the 141st Secretary-General. Excellency added. In a related context, the be held in Geneva from 15 to of Qatar to further strengthen General Assembly. “We have seen this effort HE the Speaker of the Governing Council adopted in 19 April. cooperation with it in the future. ROLACC, Sultan Qaboos University sign deal on combating corruption

The Attorney-General and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of ROLACC, H E Dr Ali bin Fetais Al Marri (second left), and the President of Sultan Qaboos University, Dr Ali bin Saud Al Bemani exchanging the documents after signing the agreement at a ceremony held at the University in Muscat. President of the State Audit Bureau, H E Sheikh Bandar bin Mohamed bin Saud Al Thani (third left), during the meeting. QNA the University in Muscat. The cooperation and continuation of MUSCAT establishment of this chair at the the efforts exerted in this field. College of Law at Sultan Qaboos Through its branches, Meeting of Heads of GCC Audit, The Rule of Law and Anti- University aims to establish a course ROLACC works with the United Corruption Center (ROLACC) in on the provisions of the United Nations in promoting anti-cor- Accounting Bureaus begins in Muscat Doha signed a cooperation Nations Convention against Cor- ruption, developing conventions agreement with Sultan Qaboos ruption based on the United Nations related to this subject and organ- QNA/MUSCAT the 20th meeting of their Excel- fourth competition for the GCC University, in order to establish Convention against Corruption. ising international initiatives. lences Undersecretaries and research and studies in the field an academic chair at the The establishment of this The President of Sultan The 16th meeting of heads of General framework for organ- of control and accounting and university to fight corruption, as chair also helps to spread the Qaboos University Dr. Ali bin Saud GCC Audit and Accounting ising seminars and conferences, discussing the proposal related a continuation of previous coop- legal culture among the students Al Bemani said that the estab- Bureaus began yesterday in the as well as a framework for the to spreading awareness and eration between the two sides, of the college and the university lishment of this chair comes in rec- Omani Capital, Muscat. Pres- development of specific criteria knowledge of the practice of especially between the Center community on the subject of ognition of the university’s repu- ident of the State Audit Bureau, for the organizing workshops monitoring on the Sustainable and the College of Law at Sultan combating corruption and the tation in general and the College of H E Sheikh Bandar bin Mohamed and programs to publicize deci- Development Goals. Qaboos University. legal followed mechanisms by Law. He said that it was one of the bin Saud Al Thani heads the sions of joint action. In addition, meeting will The agreement was signed organizing legal activities first universities in the Arab world State of Qatar’s delegation to the The meeting will also review discuss the proposal to establish by Attorney General and among the students such as legal launching a specialized chair to fight meeting. the training plan for the year a common guide for oversight Chairman of the Board of Trustees researches, mock trial competi- corruption, and this chair comes as The participants in the 2020, as well as the compre- work, including financial of ROLACC H E Dr. Ali bin Fetais tions and workshops and con- a series of chairs established by meeting are set to discuss a host hensive joint supervision, in control, compliance control and Al Marri and the President of ferences supported by ROLACC. ROLACC in some universities in of key topics, including the addition to aspects related to performance control, and the Sultan Qaboos University Dr. Ali The agreement between the Arab and other countries such as follow-up report of the 15th highlighting and developing the proposal to update and review bin Saud Al Bemani, at a ceremony Center and Sultan Qaboos Uni- the University of Jordan and the meeting of the heads of GCC media aspect of the bureaus, the joint control manuals that held on this occasion at versity is the culmination of Neelain University. audit and accounting bureaus, reviewing the results of the have been issued previously. FRIDAY 18 OCTOBER 2019 HOME 03

Chief of Staff meets Commander of US Marine Corps Forces Central Command

QNA/DOHA Qatari armed forces. Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces The Chief of Staff of the Qatari Armed H E Lieutenant General (Pilot) Forces, H E Lieutenant-General (Pilot) Ghanem bin Shaheen Al Ghanim also Ghanem bin Shaheen Al Ghanem, met met yesterday with the Director of yesterday with the Commander of US the US Defense Security Cooperation Marine Corps Forces Central Agency, Lieutenant General Charles Command in the Middle East, Lieu- Hooper and his accompanying del- tenant-General Carl Mundy, and his egation, during their official visit to accompanying delegation. the country. During the meeting, military During the meeting, they dis- relations between the two sides were cussed military relations between the discussed, as well as ways of two sides and ways of enhancing The Chief of Staff of the Qatari Armed Forces, H E Lieutenant-General (Pilot) Ghanem bin Shaheen Al Ghanem with the visiting enhancing and developing them. them. The meeting was attended by Commander of US Marine Corps Forces Central Command in the Middle East, Lieutenant-General Carl Mundy and his accompanying The meeting was attended by a a number of senior officers of the number of senior officers in the Qatari armed forces. delegation. Al Hammadi meets US Assistant Secretary of State Qatar Airways offers comfortable Langkawi travel FROM PAGE 1 Dr. Hezri Bin Adnan said: “We are thrilled to welcome Qatar Airways’ direct flights to Langkawi, which will surely become a game changer to position Langkawi as one of the preferred tourist destinations in the world. It will definitely mark Langkawi as an important air connectivity hub to more than 160 international destinations world-wide. We look forward to offer an amazing, natural and luxurious experience for all vis- Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, Akbar Al Baker addressing itors in Langkawi.” a press conference at the Ritz-Carlton in Langkawi, Malaysia. Qatar Airways began direct services to Kuala Lumpur in 2001, and launched its Penang already has a large presence in increase up to five-times weekly The Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, H E Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi, met service in 2018. The airline cur- Malaysia, operating belly-hold services from October 27 on its here yesterday with US Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs, David Schenker, who is rently provides more than 25 flights to and from Kuala state-of-the-art Boeing 787 currently visiting Doha. They discussed cooperation relations between the two friendly countries in flights per week to Malaysia. In Lumpur that offer up to 300 Dreamliner aircraft, featuring 22 addition to topics of mutual interest. October 2001, Qatar Airways tonnes per week with efficient seats in Business class and 232 announced its codeshare connections to Europe, the seats in Economy class, with spa- agreement with Malaysian Air- Middle East and Africa via the cious cabins and specially- lines, and this was expanded in carrier’s state-of-the-art hub in designed interiors. 2018. Doha. Langkawi will also join Passengers travelling to QOC signs MoUs with a number Langkawi is fast becoming Qatar Airways’ air freight Langkawi in Business Class an internationally recognised network, with the carrier’s can look forward to relaxing tourist destination, seeing tre- cargo arm offering up to 40 in one of the most com- of National Olympic Committees mendous growth in its number tonnes per week to and from fortable, fully-lie flat beds as of visitors, having grown almost Langkawi via Penang each well as enjoy its five-star food QNA QOC signed separate MoUs signed between the QOC and 10% since 2013. The tropical week. and beverage service, which DOHA with the National Olympic com- the Kuwait Olympic Committee paradise holds the status of The new service to Langkawi, is served ‘dine-on-demand’, mittees of Austria, Japan and with the Aspire Sports Unesco Global Geopark, one of is part of the airline’s strong enabling passengers to order Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) Hungary. The MoUs were signed Academy. The signing cer- only 64 in the world. It is also a expansion plans in Southeast Asia what they like, when they like. has signed memorandums of by H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad emony was attended by Pres- Duty-Free-Zone, making it and marks Qatar Airways’ third Passengers can also take understanding (MoUs) with a Al Thani and the heads of the ident of Kuwait Olympic Com- popular with shoppers, and pro- destination in Malaysia after advantage of the airline’s number of National Olympic national Olympic committees of mittee Sheikh Fahad Al-Nasser vides various MICE (meetings, Kuala Lumpur and Penang. Qatar award-winning in-flight Committees, on the sidelines of Austria, Japan and Hungary. Al Sabah and President of incentives, conferencing and Airways will initially start with entertainment system, Oryx the ANOC World Beach Games In a related context, A joint Aspire Sports Academy Eng. exhibitions) facilities. four-times weekly Langkawi tag One, offering up to 4,000 Qatar 2019. cooperation agreement was Hilal bin Jaham Kuwari. Qatar Airways Cargo services via Penang with an entertainment options. Partial traffic shift on Baladna IPO targets Corniche Street to raise QR1.42bn THE PENINSULA/DOHA FROM PAGE 1 To facilitate completion of construction works on the Commenting on the IPO, Al Khayyat, said: “The pedestrian underpass that aims to provide safe pedes- time is ripe for this IPO, which reflects Baladna’s trian crossings, the Public Works Authority (Ashghal) commitment to provide the highest value to con- has announced a traffic shift onto parallel lanes on Al sumers by continuing to share its successes with Corniche Street between Al Sheraton Intersection and the community.“BFI already enjoys an unparallelled National Theatre Intersection starting today for a period position in Qatar as a market leader with growing of six months. During this period, traffic on Al Corniche exports and increasing economies of scale, a robust Street coming from Doha and heading towards Al Dafna financial basis and continuing company support. We between National Library and Sheraton Intersections look forward to continued growth as Baladna leads as well as traffic coming from Al Dafna and heading the way towards real sustainability for Qatar as part towards Doha between National Library and National Ramez Al Khayyat (second left), Vice-Chairman of Baladna at the company’s press conference at of the Qatar National Food Security Programme, Theatre Intersections will be shifted onto parallel lanes. Sharq village and Spa, yesterday. PIC: ABDUL BASIT / THE PENINSULA helping bring QNV 2030 into reality. MME educates people about winter camping season ILO welcomes new labour reforms FROM PAGE 1 THE PENINSULA/DOHA Salzano. “I also welcome the “Congratulations to the The second day of the activities unanimous decision taken ILO on their 100th Anni- organised by the Ministry of Munic- by the Council of the Min- versary, and to Minister of ipality and Environment at its isters to eliminate the NOC Administrative Devel- pavilions in Mall of Qatar and Gulf – no objection certificate opment, Labour and Social Mall witnessed a remarkable from employers – previously Affairs, H E Yousuf Mohamed turnout from the public to get infor- necessary for workers to Al Othman Fakhroo on the mation about the winter camping change jobs,” said Italian announcement of three new season 2019-20. Ambassador Pasquale measures to protect workers The awareness programmes Salzano. in Qatar,” said a tweet from were organised within the “These measures will the US Embassy in Qatar. framework of the media plan of make Qatar a role model in Reacting on the newly the Ministry to introduce the the region in the field of announced labour reforms, winter camping to the visitors. labour protection, contrib- Houtan Homayounpour, A lecture entitled ‘How to deal uting to advance social Head of the Project Office of with adolescents’ was presented on justice and support the rights the ILO in Qatar said in a Wednesday at Mall of Qatar by of migrant workers. As soon tweet: Abdullah Bilal Abdulrahman from as the reform enters into “Minister of Adminis- the Ministry of Administrative Devel- Visitors with the officials at the pavilion of the Ministry of Municipality and Environment at Mall of Qatar force, this remarkable trans- trative Development, Labour opment, Labour and Social Affairs. where they get information about winter camping. formation of the labour and Social Affairs just Ahmed Mohammed Kahlout market will certainly benefit announced the abolishment of the Primary Health Care a model for the Coast Guard boats, and cultural competitions on informing the public of its impor- and strengthen the Qatari of Kafala at the ILO Cen- Corporation(PHCC) gave a lecture a video presentation on the boats, camping and set up a special tance in solving rapid crises, and economy. I am confident that tenary event in Doha. No entitled: ‘Chronic Diseases and and a video presentation on the coloring corner and shows for showing models of small Fazaa foreign investors and com- more exit visa for anyone. No Winter Season’. It also included a naval base. The awareness section children. cars, as well as a children’s panies will be particularly more NOC to change day’s activities. of the Public Relations Department Yesterday’s events at the Qatar drawing workshop by the Fazaa attracted by a local business employer and a non discrim- On Wednesday at Gulf Mall, at the Ministry of Municipality and Mall included a video presentation Police Department from 4pm to environment more friendly inatory minimum wage by Abdulaziz Al Mehanna presented Environment presented intellectual on the role of the Fazaa Police, 8pm. and dynamic,” added January 2020.” 04 MIDDLE EAST / AFRICA FRIDAY 18 OCTOBER 2019 Pence announces Turkey has agreed to truce in Syria Ankara will hold a five-day cease-fire in northern Syria to allow for a Kurdish withdrawal from a security zone roughly 20 miles south of the Turkish border. After the Kurdish forces are cleared from the safe zone, Turkey has committed to a permanent cease-fire but is under no obligation to withdraw its troops.

AP & AFP ago, two days after Trump sud- ANKARA denly announced he was with- drawing the US from the area. Vice-President Mike Pence Pence and Secretary of State announced yesterday that the US Mile Pompeo lauded the deal and Turkey had agreed to a as a significant achievement, US Vice-President Mike Pence with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan joined by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Turkish Vice- five-day ceasefire in northern and Trump tweeted that it was President Fuat Oktay, Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu and senior aides, at the Presidential Palace in Ankara yesterday, as Pence Syria to allow for a Kurdish with- “a great day for civilization.” came to Turkey to push for a ceasefire in Syria. drawal from a security zone But the agreement essentially roughly 20 miles south of the gives the Turks what they had indicated they would object to international pressure to halt its lasted about one hour and 20 head of the Britain-based war Turkish border, in what sought to achieve with their any agreement along the lines of offensive against Kurdish forces. minutes — longer than expected monitor, said. appeared to be a significant military operation in the first what was announced by Pence. The visit came a day after according to a US official — and The Observatory said more embrace of Turkey’s position in place. After the Kurdish forces But Pence maintained that the Erdogan vowed to press ahead they were later joined by Sec- than 300,000 civilians had been the week-long conflict. are cleared from the safe zone, US had obtained “repeated with Turkey’s operation, which retary of State Mike Pompeo and displaced within Syria since the After more than four hours Turkey has committed to a per- assurances from them that they’ll has been facilitated by the with- other officials. start of the assault, calling it one of negotiations with Turkish manent cease-fire but is under be moving out.” drawal of US troops from Days after US troops abruptly of the largest upheavals since President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, no obligation to withdraw its Ankara has long argued the northern Syria, claiming hun- began withdrawing, Turkish sol- Syria’s civil war began in 2011. Pence said the purpose of his troops. Kurdish fighters are nothing dreds of lives and displacing diers and their Syrian rebel The monitor said nearly 500 high-level mission was to end the In addition, the deal gives more than an extension of the hundreds of thousands. proxies gained ground in Ras Al people have been killed conflict, and remained silent on Turkey relief from sanctions the Kurdistan Workers Party, or Ahead of the key trip, an Ain, a border town where including dozens of civilians, the whether the agreement administration had imposed and PKK, which has waged a guer- extraordinary letter from US Kurdish fighters have put up stiff majority on the Kurdish side. amounted to another aban- threatened to impose since the rilla campaign inside Turkey President Donald Trump resistance, the Syrian Observ- On Wednesday, Kurdish donment of the US’s former invasion began, meaning there will since the 1980s and which emerged in which he warned atory for Human Rights said. forces struck a desperate deal Kurdish allies in the fight against be no penalty for the operation. Turkey, as well as the US and Erdogan: “Don’t be a fool.” Sent Turkish forces and the with Damascus and stepped the Islamic State. Kurdish forces were not European Union, designate as a the day Turkey launched its mostly Arab and Turkmen aside to allow Syrian regime Turkish troops and Turkish- party to the agreement, and it terrorist organisation. incursion into northeastern former rebels they use as a troops and allied Russian soldiers backed Syrian fighters launched was not immediately clear Earlier Mike Pence met Syria, Trump said history risked ground force had “taken about to enter the border town of their offensive against Kurdish whether they would comply. Erdogan to push for a ceasefire branding him a “devil”. half of the town” by yesterday Kobane, according to the forces in northern Syria a week Before the talks, the Kurds in Syria after Ankara rebuffed The Erdogan-Pence meeting morning, Rami Abdel Rahman, Observatory.

Nigerian cleric Netanyahu’s latest call for unity govt is quickly rejected charged with illegal detention at BLOOMBERG handing the mandate to former front of our eyes,” Netanyahu from northern Syria as he seeks Gantz quickly rejected TEL AVIV military chief Benny Gantz. Short said Thursday in a tweet. “Those to end America’s presence in Netanyahu’s offer. boarding school of a majority in parliament, the who need to know, know that long-running Middle Eastern “I received a proposal today Benjamin Netanyahu’s main rival premier’s efforts to coax Gantz’s the security challenges are conflicts. that one must refuse,’’ Gantz said AFP/KANO turned down the Israeli prime Blue and White bloc, the largest growing, and they are not The U-turn has boosted in a tweet. “We will wait for the minister’s renewed call to set in the legislature, into a power- waiting for us.” Israel’s main regional foe, Iran, President’s mandate and begin Police in northern Nigeria aside political differences and sharing agreement have so far The prime minister didn’t which is a key supporter of the serious negotiations for the charged a cleric with operating join a national unity government failed. specify the threats facing Israel. government in Damascus, and establishment of a liberal unity an “illegal detention centre” after Netanyahu has until late next “All of Israel’s citizens look But his statement follows the stoked speculation in Israel over government that will lead to scores of young men were rescued week to form a ruling coalition around and see how the Middle decision by President Donald the future reliability of the coun- change and restore hope to the from his Islamic school where they or risk the country’s president East is changing for the worse in Trump to withdraw U.S. troops try’s superpower patron. citizens of Israel.” were tortured and chained. The men were freed in a raid by armed police on Tuesday in the northern city of Katsina. Observers express It was the third operation to free abused male students from boarding houses in less concerns over than a month and shone a spot- light on Islamic institutes Mozambique election unregulated by the authorities in the north of the country. AFP/MAPUTO “The ruling party dominated Salisu Hamisu, who also the campaign in all provinces goes by the name Malam Niga, International observers and benefited from the advan- was arraigned before a judge in yesterday said Mozambique’s tages of incumbency, including Katsina along with two assistants election was conducted in an use of state resources.” over their roles at the boarding “orderly manner”, but expressed The Electoral Institute for school. It had operated for 15 concerns about voter regis- Sustainable Democracy in Africa years and also served as an tration irregularities and “an (EISA) said it was regrettable that informal rehabilitation centre for unlevel playing field”. irregularities in voter regis- drug addiction. The southern African tration had not been addressed country voted in presidential, before the vote. Truce extended in parliamentary and provincial Local non-profit observer polls on Tuesday after a cam- groups had reported the Sudan to strengthen paign marked by violence and presence of 300,000 “ghost ongoing peace talks claims of electoral fraud. voters” -- names not aligned Reunion after 18 years President Filipe Nyusi’s with real voters -- on the elec- QNA/KHARTOUM Frelimo party — which has ruled toral roll in the southern Gaza Abdel Halim Badawi (right), a Palestinian who was held for 18 years in an Israeli prison after he was Mozambique since inde- province. The Chairman of Sudan’s convicted of being a member of Hamas’ armed wing in 2001, embraces his mother upon his release pendence in 1975 —is widely “Key aspects of the process Sovereign Council Lt. Gen. in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, yesterday. expected to again beat its civil such as the security challenges, Abdul Fattah Al Burhan issued war foe Renamo, a former rebel voter registration, the campaign a decree declaring ceasefire in group turned main opposition and selective accreditation of all parts of the country, in order party. citizen observers posed chal- to consolidate the ongoing Lebanon to tax calls on messaging apps Election day was seen as lenges to the integrity of the negotiations with the armed largely peaceful, but tensions elections,” said EISA Mozam- movements in Juba, the capital AFP/BEIRUT Jarrah did not provide more would be a direct violation of have risen with uncertainty bique head and former Ghana of South Sudan. details but Lebanese digital their ToS (terms of service),” it over when the results will be President John Dramani In a joint press conference Lebanon yesterday announced rights group SMEX said the coun- said. released. The final results must Mahama. with the chairman of the South a new tax on Internet calls made try’s main mobile operators are “Profiting from any specific be published within 15 days of Former Kenyan Vice Pres- Sudanese mediation team Tut through messaging applications, already planning to introduce functionality within WhatsApp the vote, but the electoral com- ident Kalonzo Musyoka said the Galwak, official spokesman for a move meant to boost the cash- new technology that will allow is illegal,” it added on Twitter. mission has indicated a provi- Commonwealth’s observer the government negotiating strapped state’s revenues but them to detect whether users are But SMEX said that the 20 sional tally would not be mission “remained concerned delegation Mohammed al- which sparked widespread user trying to make internet calls cent fee would be “a condition issued. about the impact” of the sus- Taishi said that the government outrage. using their networks. of data plans” offered by mobile Ignacio Sanchez Amor, pected ghost voters on the is keen to continue negotiations Information Minister Jamal “Lebanon already has some operators. leader of the European Union’s election. and achieve peace, stressing Jarrah yesterday said that users of the highest mobile prices in “Also, Facebook previously OSCE observer mission, said However observers from that the atmosphere is currently will be charged a 20 cent fee for the region,” SMEX said on complied with a social media tax “voting procedures were well- the Southern African Devel- favorable to achieve this and each call made through mes- Twitter. in Uganda, which is effectively implemented” on election day. opment Community (SADC) had turn the page of war. saging applications such as The latest policy “will force the same thing,” it said on However, he said the fact no such concerns. He said that the ceasefire WhatsApp and Viber. users to pay for internet services Twitter. that there were no observers in “The pre-election and the decision affirmed the govern- The decision approved by twice,” it added. The latest policy is part of a almost half of the country’s voting phases of the 2019 elec- ment’s commitment to peace cabinet on Wednesday will go TechGeek365, another series of austerity measures polling stations “did not con- toral processes were generally as a strategic choice endorsed into effect on January 1, 2020, digital rights group, said it con- being introduced by the gov- tribute to the transparency of the peaceful and conducted in an by the transitional period doc- he told reporters after a cabinet tacted WhatsApp and Facebook ernment in an attempt to rescue process”. orderly manner,” said Zimba- uments and supported by session, adding that the move regarding the matter. the country’s ailing economy and Amor added that “an bwean Defence Minister Oppah popular will in Sudan and the will bring $200m into the gov- “A spokesperson mentioned secure $11bn in aid pledged by unlevel playing field was evident Muchinguri-Kashiri, the SADC region, calling for supporting ernment’s coffers. that if the decision is taken, it international donors last year. throughout the campaign”. observer head. the peace process. FRIDAY 18 OCTOBER 2019 ISLAM 05 The believers and the beloved Prophet MUHAMMAD FATHI

ow does the Quran describe the relationship between the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and the believers? Is it only a Hleader-follower type of relationship that is all about command and obedience? Going through the Quranic verses that deal with this theme, we can easily observe how beautiful and warm the relation between us and our beloved Prophet. When you read about the com- passion, care and mercy that the Prophet cherished for his followers you will realise why he received such out- standing love and respect by his fol- lowers. In this collection of Quranic verses, Allah Almighty gives a beautiful description of this relationship and draws our attention to requirements entailed by it:

1. The Prophet is closer to the Believers than their own selves, and his wives are their mothers… (Al Ahzab 33:6)

2. There has certainly come to you a Messenger from among yourselves. Grievous to him is what you suffer; he is concerned over you and to the believers is kind and merciful. (Attawbah 9:128)

3. And among them are men who hurt the Prophet and say: “He is lending his ear to every news.” Say: “He listens to what is best for you; he believes in Allah; has faith in the believers; and is a mercy to those of you A drone photo shows Suleymaniye Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey. who believe.” But those who hurt Allah’s Messenger will have a painful torment. (Attawbah 9:61) Going through the Quranic verses that deal with this theme, And excellent are those as companions. 4. So by mercy from Allah, O we can easily observe how beautiful and warm the relation (Annisaa’ 4:69) Muhammad, you were lenient with between us and our beloved Prophet. When you read about them. And if you had been rude in Honouring the Prophet is a Must speech and harsh in heart, they would the compassion, care and mercy that the Prophet cherished 14 – 16. O you who have believed, have disbanded from about you. So do not put yourselves before Allah and pardon them and ask forgiveness for for his followers you will realise why he received such His Messenger but fear Allah. Indeed, them and consult them in the matter. outstanding love and respect by his followers. Allah is All-Hearing and All-Knowing. And when you have decided, then rely O you who have believed, do not upon Allah. Indeed, Allah loves those raise your voices above the voice of the who rely upon Him. Prophet or be loud to him in speech like (Aal Imran 3:159) supported him and followed the light themselves over his self. That is and His Messenger to judge between the loudness of some of you to others, which was sent down with him - it is because they are not afflicted by thirst them is that they say, “We hear and we lest your deeds become worthless while Faithful Loyalty and Support those who will be the successful. (Al A’raf or fatigue or hunger in the cause of obey.” And those are the successful. you perceive not. Indeed, those who 5. You will not find a people who 7:157) Allah, nor do they tread on any ground (Annur 24:51) lower their voices before the Messenger believe in Allah and the Last Day having that enrages the disbelievers, nor do 11. He who obeys the Messenger has of Allah - they are the ones whose hearts affection for those who oppose Allah and 7. Your ally is none but Allah and they inflict upon an enemy any obeyed Allah… (Annisaa’ 4:80) Allah has tested for righteousness. For His Messenger, even if they were their His Messenger and those who have infliction but that is registered for them them is forgiveness and great reward. fathers or their sons or their brothers or believed — those who establish prayer as a righteous deed. Indeed, Allah does 12. It is not for a believing man or a (Al Hujurat 49:1-3) their kindred. Those - He has written in and give zakah, and they bow in not allow to be lost the reward of the believing woman, when Allah and His their hearts faith and supported them worship. doers of good. (Attawbah 9:120) Messenger have decided a matter, that 17. Do not make your calling of the with spirit from Him. And We will admit And whoever is an ally of Allah and they should thereafter have any choice Messenger among yourselves as the call them to gardens beneath which rivers His Messenger and those who have Obedience is a Proof of Love about their affair. And whoever disobeys of one of you to another… (Annur flow, wherein they abide eternally. Allah believed — indeed, the party of Allah — 9. O you who have believed, respond Allah and His Messenger has certainly 24:51) is pleased with them, and they are they will be the predominant. (Al to Allah and to the Messenger when he strayed into clear error. (Al Ahzab pleased with Him - those are the party Ma’idah 5:55-56) calls you to that which gives you life. 33:36) 18. Indeed, Allah confers blessing of Allah. Unquestionably, the party of And know that Allah intervenes between upon the Prophet, and His angels ask Allah - they are the successful. (Al 8. It was not proper for the people a man and his heart and that to Him you 13. And whoever obeys Allah and the Him to do so. O you who have believed, Mujadalah 58:22) of Madinah and those surrounding will be gathered. (Al Anfal 8:24) Messenger — those will be with the ones ask Allah to confer blessing upon him them of the bedouins that they remain upon whom Allah has bestowed favor and ask Allah to grant him peace. (Al 6. So they who have believed in him behind after the departure of the Mes- 10. The only statement of the [true] of the prophets, the steadfast affirmers Ahzab 33:56) [Prophet Muhammad], honored him, senger of Allah or that they prefer believers when they are called to Allah of truth, the martyrs and the righteous. www.onislam.net

Prophet Muhammad Answers to all your questions about life (PBUH) said: AISHA STACEY over the beauties of Islam. is the unchanged Word of God, at any given moment and even Learning to communicate with “Indeed amazing The Quran is a book detailing gives comfort and solace. When on the darkest of times. It is even God and worshiping Him gives are the affairs of t this time in Islam’s the glory of God and the wonder God revealed the Quran, He there in the touch of a hand, in life a whole new meaning. history, when the entire of His creation; it is also a tes- promised to preserve it. The the smell of rain or newly mown According to Islam, God is a believer! They religion is being judged tament to His Mercy and Justice. words we read today are the grass, it is in a warm fire on a accessible at any time and in any are all for his Aby the actions of a few, It is not a history book, a sto- same as those memorised and cold night or a cool breeze on a place. We need only call on Him benefit. If he is it is appropriate to step back rybook, or a scientific textbook, written down by the companions hot day. Simple pleasures can and He will answer the call. from the glare of the media spot- although it does contain all of of Prophet Muhammad (peace make our hearts truly happy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) granted ease then light and examine the beauties those genres and more. be upon him). because they are manifestations advised us to call on God often. he is thankful, that infuse the way of life known The Quran is God’s greatest It is We Who have sent down of God’s Mercy and Love. He told us that God said: and this is good as Islam. gift to humanity – it is a book the remembrance (i.e. the Quran) The nature of the human “I am just as My slave thinks There is greatness and like no other, for it contains the and surely, We will guard it from condition means that amongst I am, (i.e. I am able to do for him for him. And if he splendor in Islam that is often answers to the mysteries of life. corruption. (15:9) great sorrow can be moments of what he thinks I can do for him) is afflicted with overshadowed by actions that It answers the questions and Rejoice and be happy, joy and sometimes in moments and I am with him if He a hardship, he have no place in Islam or by asks us to look beyond materi- remain positive and be at peace. of despair we can find an anchor remembers Me. If he remembers people who speak about topics alism and see that this life is This is what Islam teaches, for in the things that bring us Me in himself, I too, remember perseveres, and they only vaguely understand. little more than a transient stop all God’s commandments aim to happiness. him in Myself; and if he this is good for Islam is a religion, a way of on the way to everlasting life. bring happiness to the individual. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) remembers Me in a group of life that inspires Muslims to try Islam gives a clear aim and The key to happiness is in under- said: “Indeed amazing are the people, I remember him in a him.” (Muslim) harder, reach farther and act in purpose to life. standing and worshipping God. affairs of a believer! They are all group that is better than they; a manner that is pleasing to those And I (God) created not the This worship serves as a for his benefit. If he is granted and if he comes one span around them and most impor- jinn and humankind, except to reminder of Him and keeps us ease then he is thankful, and this nearer to Me, I go one cubit and give thanks. Muslims also tantly pleasing to their Creator. worship Me (Alone). (51:56) always conscious of Him and is good for him. And if he is nearer to him; and if he comes pray in a more ritualized way The beauties of Islam are Thus it is the most important hence we stay away from evil, afflicted with a hardship, he per- one cubit nearer to Me, I go a five times every day and inter- those things that are part of the book and Muslims have no doubt committing injustices and severes, and this is good for him.” distance of two outstretched estingly the Arabic word for religion and make Islam stand that it is exactly the same today oppression. It elevates us to (Muslim, 27) arms nearer to him; and if he prayer is ‘salah’, which means a out. Islam answers all of human- as it was when it was first being righteous and of good Every member of the human comes to me walking, I go to connection. kind’s eternal questions. Where revealed to Prophet Muhammad character. race is born innately knowing him running.” (Al Bukhari, 502) Muslims are connected to did I come from? Why am I here? (peace be upon him). When we By following His commands, that God is One. However those In the Quran God says: God and can communicate with Is this really all there is? ask those most important ques- we lead a life that guides us to who do not know how to com- Remember Me and I will Him easily. It answers these questions tions, we want to be sure that the the best in all our affairs. When municate with God or establish remember you… (2:152) We are never alone or far with clarity and in a beautiful answers we receive are the truth. we lead such a meaningful life, a relationship with Him tend to Believers call on God in any from God’s Mercy, Forgiveness way. So then, let us begin our Knowing that the answers then and only then are we able find their existence puzzling and language, at any time and in any and Love. journey and discover and ponder are coming from a book which to see happiness all around us, sometimes even distressing. place. They supplicate to Him, www.onislam.net 06 ASIA FRIDAY 18 OCTOBER 2019 Need settlement, not judgement in Ayodhya case, says Waqf Board

IANS “The terms of between the parties which NEW DELHI settlement are such include the Waqf Board, Nirvani that no party will Akhara and three other Hindu A representative of the UP Sunni be disappointed, parties. Waqf Board said some of the He also refused to comment parties involved in the Ayodhya and we urge the if the Board has expressed will- title dispute have reached a other parties to shun ingness to part with the Babri settlement, which will ensure a differences and join us Masjid area in exchange for any “win-win situation for both sides in resolving this age- other site in Ayodhya. and there will not be any need “The mediation panel has for judgement”. old dispute,” Advocate made a tremendous achievment Advocate Shahid Rizvi, Shahid Rizvi said. by coming out with a resolution. speaking on behalf of Waqf Now, the apex court will decide Board Chairman Zufar Ahmad on the mutual settlement filed Royals visit Dutch Palace in Kochi Farooqui, said: “The terms of set- had given its approval on con- on court’s direction,” added tlement are such that no party tinuination on the process of Rizvi. Dutch King Willem-Alexander (centre) and Queen Maxima (left) visit the Dutch Palace in Kochi, will be disappointed, and we mediation. However, the Nirmohi Kerala, yesterday. urge the other parties (Ram Lalla Rizvi insisted that the dispute Akhara has rubbished the claims Virajman and Nirmohi Akhara) of this nature does not need a on mediation. “Why were they to shun differences and join us judgement, and that a settlement (the Waqf Board) waiting for the in resolving this age-old is the best resolution. However, judgement to be reserved. They Non-local truck drivers given dispute.” counsel representing the Board should have come to the court The Board is one of the most in the top court have refused to and agreed for the title of dispute prominent stakeholder in the comment on the nature of set- site in favour of us,” its protection in Kashmir case from the Muslim side. There tlement, and have gone on spokesman Kartick Chopra, said. are also other Muslim parties record saying they are not in the Citing the legal channel of IANS SA Sagar was killed by militants tactics,” Farooq Khan, adviser to involved in the case including know-how of any settlement. settlement before the judgement, SRINAGAR at Nihama village in Pulwama Jammu and Kashmir Governor appeals filed in personal Two appeals were been filed Rizvi said there is a provision in district. told IANS. capacity. by the Board in 2011 — the main civil cases where parties can Non-local apple traders and After the killings, fear has “Any good thing we do, Ram Lalla and the Nirmohi lawsuit and the Ram Lalla settle the matter even after the truck drivers have moved to overtaken the non-Kashmiri Pakistan will make desperate Akhara did not participate in the lawsuit. judgement has been reserved. secure locations in Kashmir traders and labourers working attempts to counter it.” He said second round of mediation after Rizvi said the court- “In the, everybody wants to following attacks by militants in Shopian. for the fruit growers the fruit are the first round failed to ensure appointed mediation panel had settle the matter. Moreover, it is over the last few days. Sources said around 500 like their children and such acts parties in reaching an amicable filed a report in the apex court not one sided settlement,” he A trader from Punjab and his trucks from outside the valley won’t be tolerated. resolution. based on terms and conditions added. truck driver were fired upon by have been kept in protection at “Apple has been plucked The apex court began daily on which the parties agreed. The A five-judge of the Supreme militants on Wednesday evening a bus stand, fruit Mandi and Dis- from the fields and the process hearing in the case on August 6. report was filed in the court on Court, led by Chief Justice Ranjan at Tranz village in Shopian dis- trict Collector’s office in Shopian will continue,” he said. “The area The second round of mediation Wednesday morning. Gogoi, had on Wednesday trict. The trader died, while the by the administration. is already secured. Security will was initiated at the behest of He, however, refused to reserved its judgment in the case driver was injured. “It is obvious that the be beefed up more to ensure Muslim parties, in the middle of divulge the details on the nature after a marathon 40-day Earlier in the day, a brick- shutdown is fizzling out, so mil- protection of people linked with September, and the top court of terms and conditions agreed hearing. kiln worker from Chhattisgarh itants are resorting to other fruit trade.” Bangla border Slowdown, govt apathy affecting economy: Manmohan forces kill IANS solve issues. Passing the buck to Taking a swipe at the BJP, he Maharashtra assembly elections, suicides, and urged for setting up Indian guard, MUMBAI the Congress for India’s problems said that for “reaching the goal of Singh said that the current labour-intensive industries, does not work,” Singh said in a five trillion dollar economy by 2024, slowdown in the country coupled among other measures, to tackle wound another Attacking the Bharatiya Janata stern admonition to the the country would require a 10-12 with government apathy has the economic crisis. Party (BJP) government for the government. percent GDP growth, but under the badly hit the Indian economy. Interestingly, Singh’s com- REUTERS current economic slowdown and He said that the government BJP government, the growth rate is “There is gloom in the auto- ments in Mumbai, the country’s KOLKATA/DHAKA rural distress, former Prime led by Prime Minister Narendra declining steadily year after year”. mobiles hub of Pune, slowdown commercial capital, came a day Minister Manmohan Singh said Modi “talks about a lot of things, The internationally- has led to a large number of fac- before Prime Minister Modi is Bangladeshi border forces shot that merely “passing the buck to that two crore jobs will be pro- acclaimed economist pointed out tories shutting down in Mahar- scheduled to address an election and killed an Indian border Congress would not work”. vided, etc”, but exactly the that with a growth rate of 5.5-6.0 ashtraa. The state is hit by a grave rally here on Friday. guard and wounded another “The present government opposite is happening. percent, economic problems economic crisis, but the gov- Referring to the Congress yesterday after detaining an should have learned and pro- “Now, people are losing jobs. would not be solved and the BJP’s ernment seems obsessed with stance on the abrogation of Indian fisherman, Indian offi- vided credible solutions to The government believes in goals of achieving “double-digit trying to fix blame,” said Singh. Article 370, Singh said that the cials said, in a rare reported resolve the problems confronting headline management and not targets will prove to be hollow”. He said that from being No. 1 party was “opposed to the high- clash between the two sides. the Indian economy. Five-and- taking concrete steps to resolve Painting a grim picture in investments, Maharashtra has handed manner in which it was Three Indian fishermen half years is sufficient time to the problems,” Singh said sharply. ahead of the October 21 now become No. 1 in farmers implemented”. were caught by Bangladeshi officers and two were later released, India’s Border Security Force (BSF) said in a statement. Dassault to collaborate Border officials met to discuss the detained fisherman, the BSF said. Bangladeshi on aeronautics with guards refused to release him and instead tried to surround Pune tech college the Indian troops. “Sensing the situation wors- IANS A ‘Curriculum of Excellence’ ening”, Indian troops turned PUNE will be implemented to prepare back, but the Bangladeshi students for aeronautical chal- troops opened fire, the BSF Dassault Aviation, the makers lenges in India, with a ‘French added. of the Rafale fighter aircraft, touch’ acquired through aca- A spokesman for the Bang- yesterday announced a collab- demic semesters at Dassault ladesh Border Guard said he oration with the famed College Aviation academic partners in was unaware of any clash. “We of Engineering Pune (CoEP) for France and internships at the are checking,” he said. a strategic partnership on skill aircraft manufacturer’s plants. India and Bangladesh share development. The Dassault Aviation has close ties and struck a series of The long-term partnership created a ‘Dassault Skill deals this month when Bangla- comprises the launch of the first Academy’ for global training and deshi Prime Minister Sheikh ‘Network of Excellence’ and education initiatives intended Hasina visited New Delhi. ‘Aeronautical Integrated Design to serve better the requirements The countries share a Busy airfield manoeuvre training from Engineering to Mainte- of the global aerospace industry, border stretching more than nance’, according to a statement. ranging from design to pro- 4,000km where clashes have An Indian Air Force (IAF) Sukhoi Su-30 fighter jet takes part in exercises at Netaji Subhas Chandra This Network of Excellence duction and in-service support intermittently erupted over Bose International Airport in Kolkata, yesterday. IAF’s Eastern Air Command is holding fighter jet would contribute to the devel- and maintenance, in terms of what India terms illegal immi- training flights on six airfields, to familiarise IAF crews with flying on busy commercial airfields in opment of training, research and highly qualified manpower, grants from Bangladesh. the event of emergency requirements. entrepreneurship in the strategic throughout the entire spectrum civil and military aeronautical of educational levels from voca- fields in India. tional to higher education. Such a partnership will “With this partnership, Das- Indian pottery village lights up for Diwali benefit from the advanced tech- sault Aviation reaffirms its com- nology, knowledge and mitted support to the global skill AFP to the area half a century ago. Diwali, known as the “fes- same way I learnt from my knowhow developed by Das- development and ‘Skill India’ NEW DELHI Their skills and artistry have tival of lights”, is a Sanskrit word father, he learnt from his father sault Aviation over a century of initiative of the government of made Kumhar Gram one of the meaning rows of lighted lamps. and so on,” Kumar tells AFP as its aeronautical experience. India and its dedication at con- The narrow lanes of Kumhar most popular spots for earth- The “diya” oil lamps have tradi- he sat at a wheel with many fresh The partnership would com- tributing to the ‘Make in India’ Gram are buzzing with activity enware in the nation but in the tionally been made out of clay clay pots behind him. “People prise programmes and initiative through India’s youth ahead of Diwali as generations run up to Diwali — October and and placed around a home come to us from across India and exchanges between the CoEP professional fulfilment,” said the of potters race to create clay November depending on when during celebrations. not just Delhi,” he added. and Dassault Aviation’s French statement. decorations for customers across it falls — the place transforms. Potter Dinesh Kumar, like In many households, entire academic partners, ISAE-ENSMA The new initiatives were the country — and beyond. The streets throng with many others in the village, learnt families are involved in the steps and ESTIA. announced to mark the 2nd Known as the “Potter’s Village”, shoppers buying every type of about clay from his father and is to make the finished products. The partnership will also Knowledge Summit organised the settlement is home to around clay decor from pots and lamps now passing on the skills to his Jagmohan shares the process boost the vibrant global part- by Institut Francais en Inde, at 500 families from the traditional to flower vases and statues of young children. with his brothers, their wives, his nership between India and France Saint-Cloud, France pottery community, who moved Hindu gods and goddesses. “I am teaching them the parents and their children. in the field of higher education. yesterday. FRIDAY 18 OCTOBER 2019 ASIA 07 UN sees ‘unprecedented’ Afghan civilian casualties AFP The UN report laid most of the blame for insurgency in Afghanistan now killed and 5,676 injured — with the Taliban and Washington that KABUL the “unprecedented” number of civilians for more than 18 years. the majority caused by suicide were expected to pave the way killed or wounded in Afghanistan from July July alone saw more casu- attacks or improvised explosive for a wider peace in An “unprecedented” number of alties than in any other month devices (IEDs). Afghanistan. civilians were killed or to September this year at the feet of “anti- on record since the United Some 41 percent of them The talks, held mainly in wounded in Afghanistan from government elements” such as the Taliban, who Nations Assistance Mission in were women and children, Doha starting in September of July to September this year, the have been carrying out a bloody insurgency for Afghanistan (UNAMA) began UNAMA said. 2018, had led to a draft United Nations said in a new more than 18 years. documenting the violence in The UN also documented an agreement which would have report released yesterday, 2009. alarming jump in casualties by seen the US begin withdrawing calling the violence “totally The first six months of 2019 pro-government forces since the troops from Afghanistan in unacceptable”. belief that the war in Afghanistan said Fiona Frazer, UNAMA’s had seen casualties drop slightly year began. exchange for various pledges The report, which also charts cannot be won by either side. Human Rights Chief. compared to previous years. Of the 8,239 total casualties, from the Taliban. violence throughout 2019 so far, “Civilian casualties are The figures — 1,174 deaths But the violence has surged 1,149 of them were killed and The hope had been that it underscores how “Afghans have totally unacceptable,” said the and 3,139 injured from July 1 until so far in the third quarter that it 1,199 injured by pro-government would lead to talks and an been exposed to extreme levels UN’s special representative in September 30 — represent a 42 yanked the overall total for the forces, mostly in ground engage- eventual settlement between the of violence for many years” Afghanistan, Tadamichi percent increase over the same year back on par with the ments and airstrikes — an insurgents and the US-backed despite promises by all sides to Yamamoto, adding they demon- time period last year. bloodiest since Nato withdrew increase of 26 percent from the government in Kabul. “prevent and mitigate harm to strate the importance of talks The UN laid most of the its combat forces at the end of same period last year. After Trump blew up the civilians”. leading to a ceasefire and a per- blame for the spike at the feet of 2014. Taliban violence was the talks at the last moment, the It also noted the absurdity of manent political settlement. “anti-government elements” The UN recorded 8,239 reason cited by US President Taliban threatened to keep on the ever-increasing price paid “The impact of Afghanistan’s such as the Taliban, who have civilian casualties in total in the Donald Trump in September for fighting — but left the door open by civilians given the widespread conflict on civilians is appalling,” been carrying out a bloody first nine months of 2019 — 2,563 abruptly calling off talks between for talks in the future. Prince William follows Afghanistan to miss Oct 19 in mother Diana’s deadline for footsteps in Pakistan poll results REUTERS couple were “moved and REUTERS LAHORE touched” by their experiences in KABUL the country. Britain’s Prince William and his “Being here in Pakistan this Preliminary results in Afghan- wife Kate yesterday joined locals week, William and I have seen on istan’s presidential election will in a cricket match in the Paki- several occasions how family is be delayed beyond tomorrow’s stani city of Lahore before a trip at the heart of your culture,” she deadline, two officials from the to a cancer hospital that his said, before wishing three of the independent election mother, Princess Diana, visited children happy birthday in Urdu, commission said, probably for a year before her death. one of Pakistan’s official more than a week, fuelling The Pakistani government languages. chances of political uncertainty. hopes the couple’s four-day At a meeting earlier in Lahore, “The data entry of the official visit will boost the coun- one of Pakistan’s largest cities and voters to the main database of try’s image as a tourist and its cultural capital, the Chief Min- the commission has not been business destination, after ister of Punjab state Usman completed yet,” said Abdul Aziz decades of sectarian violence Bazdar told the couple their visit Ibrahimi, a spokesman of the and political unrest. “will further strengthen relations Independent Election Com- William and Kate, who have between the two countries”. mission of Afghanistan (IEC). frequently donned traditional The royal couple then took Britain’s Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge visit the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore, “Transparency is important: Pakistani dress by local designers part in a cricket match including Pakistan, yesterday. we don’t want to sacrifice during their trip, have high- former captains of the Pakistan transparency for the sake of lighted education and the impact men and women’s teams, Azhar Kate, donning a traditional stone Badshahi Mosque. the Prince and the current prime speed. The data entry has taken of climate change in the country. Ali and Sana Mir. Pakistan’s turquoise shalwar kameez by the They will head later to the minister of Pakistan. Diana made longer than was expected.” At a children’s home in bowling coach Waqar Younis, Pakistani designer Maheen Khan, Shaukat Khanum Memorial a high-profile visit to the hos- Nearly 1.8 million voters have Lahore and in her first public also a former men’s captain, and William in a cream suit, also Cancer Hospital, founded by pital, a year before her death in been added to the database, he remarks of the tour, Kate said the umpired the match. visited Lahore’s historic sand- Imran Khan, a family friend of a car crash in 1997. added. This compares with a figure of 2.6 million Afghans who voted, or about a quarter of the electorate. President or PM have no right to override constitution: Judge “Due to slow work on the data entry, the result will be INTERNEWS General Anwar Mansoor on his the Income Tax Ordinance (ITO), public my tax statement and that properties of his wives and announced with a delay of one ISLAMABAD, own behalf. 2001, and mistakenly applied it of my wife,” the judge alleged. children in his wealth state- week to ten days,” said the A 10-judge Supreme Court to his wife and children as the “Why the double standards and ments, the rejoinder said. second official, who sought Supreme Court Justice Qazi Faez full court is seized with a set of law was applicable only to a why the lack of transparency.” “His advice was therefore anonymity as he was not Isa has pleaded before the petitions challenging the filing dependent wife and those The reference is stated to knowingly false and given only authorised to discuss the Supreme Court of Pakistan that of a reference against Justice Isa children who were minor and have been filed upon the prime to target the petitioner,” it added. precise length of the delay. the president, the prime minister of the Supreme Court. dependent, Justice Isa said. minister’s advice, the rejoinder The reference itself discloses It was not immediately clear or the law minister enjoys no Justice Isa alleged that the He wondered why the gov- said, alleging that a wrong advice that the government’s agencies, why the database had not been liberty to undermine the consti- powers that be wanted to remove ernment had not made public the was given intentionally for mala Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) updated during voting prepara- tution and destroy the judiciary’s him from his constitutional office wealth statement of the prime fide reasons and for ulterior among them, had provided help tions ahead of the election. independence. by hook or by crook. President minister in accordance with its motives for a purpose, which was to secretly obtain information The two presidential front- “A self-serving charge has Arif Alvi did not form his own interpretation of the ITO to remove the petitioner (Justice about the petitioner and his family. runners, Ashraf Ghani and been enacted and the petitioner independent opinion before the provision. Isa) from office. Subsequently, the petitioner Abdullah Abdullah, both (Justice Isa) and his family have filing of the reference against the “Why the government, in the The prime minister miscon- and his family’s data and docu- claimed victory before ballots been persecuted and their lives petitioner, Justice Isa added. interest of transparency, is not dis- strued Section 116(b) of the ITO ments maintained by National were tallied and signalled they have been made a living hell,” The prime minister, the law closing the tax returns and wealth and thus rendered advice con- Database and Registration would not accept defeat, factors reads Justice Isa’s rejoinder to a minister and the attorney general statements of the prime minister, trary to his own understanding Authority (Nadra), a statutory that had already pointed to statement filed by Attorney misinterpreted Section 116 (b) of particularly when it has made as he had never disclosed the entity, were illegally accessed. political uncertainty. JUI-F’s written Pakistan has blocked undertaking to topple govt thousands of websites INTERNEWS over ‘hate speech’ ISLAMABAD INTERNEWS The information ministry In an unprecedented political ISLAMABAD informed that the Federal Inves- move opposition party Jamiat tigation Agency (FIA) dealt with Ulema Islam-F (JUI-F) Sindh Authorities in Pakistan have cybercrimes, while the Pakistan Secretary General Maulana Rashid blocked thousands of websites Telecommunication Authority Soomro gave a written under- for allegedly containing hate (PTA) only checked for the taking to Federal Minister for material, as well as millions of material, which needed to be Water Resources Faisal Vawda. unverified SIMs, the National deleted. The undertaking came during Assembly Committee of Defence The PTA chairman informed Geo News programme Capital has been informed. the lawmakers that the authority Talk yesterday that they would The committee meeting took action when derogatory topple Imran Khan’s ruling chaired by Amjad Khan dis- material was brought to its Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf’s (PTI) cussed the issue of cybercrime, notice. He said that most of such government by bringing a million- officials said yesterday. material was posted from and-a-half protesters to Islamabad The National Counter Ter- outside Pakistan, and that the as part of their Azadi March. rorism Authority (Nacta) informed PTA blocked such sites. Vawda instigated Soomro committee that there were com- He said that PTA took action by saying that JUI-F’s rent-a- plaints of hate speeches against on reports from 31 agencies. “So crowd was always available for 17,116 websites, while it blocked far, 900,000 sites and posts public demonstrations for a fee. Jaffna airport reopens for commercial flights 2,273 sites over hate material and have been blocked, out of which He added rented demonstrators 1,943 sites over hate speeches and more than 800,000 sites and were ordinarily devoid of Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena (left) and Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe 68 sites over links to terrorism. posts were related to pornog- passion. Soomro replied, “If look on during a ceremony at Jaffna International Airport in northern Sri Lanka as it is reopened in Nacta also blocked 9.81 raphy,” the PTA chairman said. that’s the case then they have Jaffna. The British-built facility was initially a Second World War staging post and later used as a million unverified SIMs, However, he added: “We been rented by the people of regional civil aviation facility, but was shut for commercial airlines for decades due to the drawn-out including 340,000 SIMs pos- cannot block everything. Pakistan to get rid of the PTI Tamil separatist war in the region between 1972 and 2009. sessed by foreigners, while it Blocking websites is not a government.” blocked. solution to the problem.” 08 VIEWS FRIDAY 18 OCTOBER 2019 West holds onto lies it ESTABLISHED IN 1996

CHAIRMAN crafted about YPG SHEIKH THANI BIN ABDULLAH AL THANI

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF DR. KHALID BIN MUBARAK AL-SHAFI [email protected]

ACTING MANAGING EDITOR OMER BEHRAM OZDEMIR MOHAMMED SALIM MOHAMED ANATOLIA [email protected] he claim that the Kurdish Peo- ple’s Protection Units (YPG) DEPUTY MANAGING EDITOR remains the most effective MOHAMMED OSMAN ALI Tforce in the fight against [email protected] Daesh and that any intervention to harm this Syrian offshoot of the ter- rorist PKK would necessarily disrupt the fight against Daesh -- a claim per- petually put forward by those who are regime that was continuously witnessed it was claimed that a military interven- opposed to Turkey’s Operation Peace for years until the fall of Aleppo. This is to tion into the YPG-controlled areas would Spring -- is simply disinformation. explain that what the Syrian opposition result in a demographic tragedy. This, EDITORIAL The military intervention in the east was deprived of was not only air support: however, is contrary to the realities on of the Euphrates, whose preparations had thanks to the Assad regime, which con- the ground, too. long been underway, finally began last tinuously targeted them while turning Manbij, Tel Abyad, Raqqa, Al-Hasaka week, after consecutive statements from a blind eye to the Daesh militants, the and Deir ez-Zor, which are currently Turkish officials that an operation was latter were able to roam the land freely under YPG control, are predominantly Gold show all the way impending. The start of the operation as if supported by an air force. Arab regions. And a number of other was immediately followed by a chorus The Assad regime’s plot to establish major districts with smaller populations wo back-to-back blue-riband sports events and of countries headed by the US making the opposition forces as their archenemy such as Rasulayn, Amuda, Qamishli and Qatar pulled it off in a slick fashion. Firstly the IAAF statements against Ankara’s move. As and then crushing them to open up greater Ayn al-Arab have predominantly Kurdish T2019 World Athletics Championships from Sept 27 we can clearly see, what underlies all swathes of territory for Daesh were vital populations. However, with the excep- to Oct 6 and then the inaugural ANOC World Beach Games these opposing statements are theses moves for laying down the foundations tion of Ayn al-Arab, the other districts from Oct 12-16. The organization of the track and field propagated in recent years in various of a choice to be forced upon the West- have historically given very low levels show took years to complete and manage but the five- influential international platforms in ern public opinion in the coming years: of political support to the YPG. The YPG day ANOC Games was a different success story. Awarded order to praise and highlight the “impor- “me or Daesh”. And when the YPG and has been engaging in demographic engi- in June this year, Qatar had a mere four months to prepare tance” of the YPG. its sponsors began to utilize this handy, neering through brutal means to become and deliver the Games. To host 1237 athletes from 97 coun- When we analyze the criticisms lev- legitimizing feature of the Daesh pres- the only force to be reckoned with in tries competing in 14 disciplines for 350 medals, any new eled at the operation, we find that they ence, the demographic changes already this region although it is extremely dif- host - after San Diego pulled the plug as hosts in June - are generally based on two particular underway in Syria picked up even more ficult for the YPG to keep this territory would have found this proposal impossible to manage in claims. The first one is that the YPG is the speed, because the YPG had a very sig- under control for long due to its ethnic just four months. Initially the Beach Games were to be most effective force in the fight against nificant “weapon” that the regime did composition and ideology. Amnesty held in San Diego from October 10-15 but then Doha Daesh and that this fight will be hampered not: the US Air Force. International and Human Rights Watch stepped up. inasmuch as the YPG is harmed. In order ‘Legitimizing’ function of Daesh reports have documented the unlaw- A couple of high profile events within a timeframe of to legitimize The US provided tremendous support fulness of the YPG actions in the Arab just three weeks is a phenomenal achievement by Qatari the presence to the YPG in the form of both weap- territories that it seized and the demo- government. Athletes from nearly 200 countries featured of the YPG in onry and ammunition as well as military graphic changes these actions have led at the IAAF World Athletics Championships as fans visited the area, the training, whereas it had previously not to. Likewise, there are plenty of testimo- the iconic Khalifa International Stadium in their thou- Western pub- supported the Syrian opposition against nies and visual materials proving that, sands for the 10-day event. The US provided lic opinion, Daesh in the Aleppo countryside. A nat- in Amuda and Qamishli, two of the first The Local Organizing Com- tremendous especially ural outcome of this American behavior regions in Syria to rise against the regime mittee of both events won new support to the the US media, was the formation of a PKK corridor as a in 2011, the armed groups that intervened fans in IAAF President YPG in the form have cre- result of Syrian opposition forces losing in the anti-regime demonstrations were Sebastian Coe and Gunilla ated the kind territory to Daesh and this very terri- also affiliated with the YPG. The oppres- A couple of high Lindberg, secretary general of of both weaponry of narrative tory ending up in YPG hands thanks to sive policies of the YPG, which does not profile events the Association of National and ammunition about the fight intense US air support. The US nour- tolerate a single opposing voice in the within a timeframe Olympic Committees (ANOC). as well as military against Daesh ished and nurtured an organization Kurdish population, have led so many of just three weeks “The world’s athletes have training, whereas, that strength- -- the Syrian offshoot of the terrorist thousands of Syrian Kurds to leave their put on the best show in the ens their own PKK -- even though this went against hometowns and made it impossible for is a phenomenal it had previously achievement by history of the IAAF World Ath- theses about the sociological reality on the ground, any alternatives to the YPG to emerge letics Championships. These not supported the this struggle, while also peddling, through its enor- in the region. Qatari government. performances are incredible Syrian opposition whereas, the mous media power, the illusion that this The process unfolding before Athletes from nearly but credit must also go to the truth of the PKK offshoot was the only force that us shows that the weeks and months 200 countries facilities and conditions pro- against Daesh in the matter is that could fight Daesh. But soon after that, ahead will see many more manipula- featured at the IAAF vided by the host country. Aleppo countryside. there were Turkey launched Operation Euphrates tion attempts and black propaganda World Athletics Doha created conditions on almost no Shield and Operation Olive Branch, both campaigns launched by the Western Championships the field of play and in the other actors of which demonstrated the capabilities supporters of the YPG as to why they warm up that were unsur- apart from Turkey that supported the of the Syrian opposition against Daesh support the YPG and why they should as fans visited passed,” Coe said after the Syrian opposition forces in the bloody when provided with the necessary sup- punish Ankara. For this reason, we must the iconic Khalifa championships concluded at battle they fought against Daesh in the port while also revealing how ineffectual keep our focus on the untold aspects of International the Khalifa International last quarter of 2013 and the first half of the YPG actually was in the absence of the fictional story that “the YPG is the Stadium in their Stadium. 2014, although even the Turkish sup- US air support. only option in the fight against Daesh and thousands for the Lindberg said bringing the port then was limited. Syrian opposition The other thesis comprising the basis the only representative of the Kurds” -- a 10-day event. ANOC World Beach Games to forces cleared the countryside of Idlib and of the claims about Turkey’s military story constantly peddled to the interna- Qatar was the right decision. Latakia of all Daesh elements without intervention is Turkey’s alleged pur- tional public opinion -- and on every “It’s a great choice because air support. In the regions to the east of suit of “demographic engineering” in detail of this story purposely kept from Qatar is used to organising big sports competition. I’m the Euphrates, however, and especially the region. The theses aiming to legiti- the public. absolutely sure (Qatar) was the right choice. It’s a new in Raqqa, Daesh defeated the opposi- mize the YPG universally “market” it as event, so the stands are not so big -- but we have opened tion forces with the support of the Assad the representative of the Kurds, and in The writer is a research assistant at up for everyone to come,” she added. “Qatar has done a regime. Targeting opposition positions the international media this organiza- Sakarya University’s Faculty of Politi- good job with the transportation and the setup of the and not hitting the Daesh militants dug tion is often referred to as “the Kurds” cal Science and the Middle East Institute venues,” said Lindberg, adding that organisers had just in nearby was a strategy of the Assad in a very generalizing way. In addition, (ORMER). six days to shift from the IAAF World Athletics Champi- onships to the ANOC World Beach Games. “It’s amazing,” Lindberg said. French 3x3 basketball coach Yann Julien said Qatar Save some of that Facebook fury for policy makers deserved praise for preparing the games in “record time” of just four months after San Diego pulled out as hosts in SHIRA OVIDE simply sell potentially harmful improve on their own, including Trade Commission to restrict June. “It’s really well organised,” Julien said. He was also BLOOMBERG products or run their businesses employee pay and sexual harass- Facebook’s data collection prac- impressed with the transportation and provision of air in destructive ways and ignore ment prevention. There is also a tices when Congress could impose conditioned tents for athletes to cool down in. ury is the prevailing the consequences. need for clarity from elected offi- those restrictions by passing a Well done, Qatar. A gold show all the way! feeling of 2019. People But this rage is not only about cials - either on their own or in law. I don’t want policy paralysis are angry much of the those individual companies. It’s concert with big companies. to absolve companies of respon- Ftime about so many also redirected fury about inac- Rules about political ads are sibility for doing bad things or things. Sometimes, though, I tion by policy makers. one such example. I don’t want preventing harm. And compa- wonder whether the anger is People are mad about gov- politicians to be able to mislead nies are not innocent here, either. misdirected. ernment inaction on gun violence, voters on Facebook, but the com- They fight against laws and reg- QUOTE OF THE DAY Often, the targets are compa- but policy makers are paralyzed pany is not solely responsible for ulation, which effectively gives nies. There’s pressure on retailers and anger gets channeled at Wal- the half-truth political attack ads themselves more responsibility like Walmart Inc. to restrict gun mart. People are mad about that run on its services. Laws and - and they sometimes use govern- sales. There’s anger at Facebook nonsensical political speech rules, tough regulation are a better ment inaction to justify their own. UK will remain our Inc. for running a misleading failures to make laws on personal approach than always relying on Facebook for years fought to economic partner, political ad from President Donald data privacy or corporate tax the wisdom of individual internet exclude itself from rules that man- our friend and our Trump’s campaign. Some people avoidance, but few Americans companies or television networks date disclosures of who is behind ally to guarantee are furious at oil companies for believe Congress or regulators to make the tough calls. political ads on other media such as not doing more to slow climate will do anything. Instead, people Gun policy, corporate tax broadcast television. And Amazon. Europe’s security. change, and at Uber Technologies are left to vent at companies. Have avoidance, labor laws and com Inc.’s history includes advo- Inc. for taking advantage of driv- we gotten to the point where US protecting elections from cyber- cating for a national sales tax law Michel Barnier ers or worsening traffic-clogged elected officials are so impotent attacks are also matters policy - which it knew was unlikely to EU’s Chief Brexit cities. I get it. Actions of powerful that the only recourse is to hope makers are best placed to tackle. happen - while it employed aggres- negotiator companies or their failures to act profit-minded companies do the My Bloomberg Opinion colleague sive tactics to avoid charging sales can have a profound impact. They right thing - and then get angry Matt Levine wrote about the odd- tax in many US states. (Amazon are legitimate targets for popular when we believe they don’t? There ity of members of Congress being gave up fighting state sales taxes pressure, and companies can’t are policies that companies can angry at failures by the Federal around 2012.) FRIDAY 18 OCTOBER 2019 OPINION 09 Why Sturgeon and Corbyn need one another n independence refer- No “shortcuts”, she said. They will get MPs on the right of the party would endum must happen a legally sanctioned referendum or prefer to make almost anyone other conference last month, members next year.” This was the have none at all. Party members than Corbyn interim prime minister. voted in favour of freedom of “Akey line in Scottish backed her up, voting resoundingly The Labour leader knows this is a movement in Europe. National Party (SNP) leader Nicola against even having a debate over fatal challenge to his authority, so The parties criss-cross with Sturgeon’s address to her party’s con- Plan B. wants to accrue the support of the each other on the social democratic BEN WRAY ference on Tuesday, and the choice of So with little hope of persuading SNP - the third-largest party in the UK terrain as well. Corbyn has taken AL JAZEERA words is revealing. Boris Johnson to sanction an inde- parliament - to ward off that threat. up long-standing SNP policies like Notice the use of “must”, rather pendence referendum, and all other After an election, polling suggests free prescription charges and free than “will” or “should”. It tells you that routes ruled out, where does that that it is extremely unlikely that the tuition fees. the first minister of Scotland is not in leave the first minister’s inde- Labour Party will secure an overall Meanwhile, Sturgeon has had to control of her country’s destiny, but pendence pursuit? majority on their own. If they can respond to Corbyn’s left-wing chal- expects and demands to be. With the seemingly never-ending muster enough support to be the lenge; new Scottish government The tension in Sturgeon’s Brexit crisis heading inexorably largest party, they will need other initiatives like a Scottish National statement reflects the constitutional towards a winter general election, parties on board to govern. The SNP is Energy Company and Scottish balance of power at the heart of the there is a narrow window of oppor- on course to win almost all of the 59 National Investment Bank were United Kingdom. tunity in which an independence ref- Scottish constituencies up for grabs. undoubtedly influenced by the Polling shows the Scottish people erendum next year could be possible. SNP MPs may be more reliable allies ideas of Corbynism. are inching towards independence, That window comes in the shape of in the House of Commons than many When you look past the par- with the most recent poll putting Jeremy Corbyn. of Corbyn’s own backbench MPs if he tisan party divide, Corbynism and support for a Yes vote at 50 percent, The Labour Party leader has said were prime minister. the independence movement have which rises to 54 percent if Britain that if he were prime minister he Sturgeon knows this, which is why quite a lot which binds them leaves the EU without a deal. would “not block” the will of the she said in her speech on Tuesday that together. However, to translate growing Scottish parliament if it wanted to Corbyn should not “even bother That is good news for those support into political power, Sturgeon hold another independence refer- picking up the phone” if he is not who would delight in seeing the needs the UK government to agree to endum, saying it is not the UK parlia- willing to commit to an independence final collapse of Britain’s ancient hand over powers to the Scottish gov- ment’s place to do so. referendum. She wants to harden imperial state, which Boris Johnson ernment to hold an independence ref- Corbyn’s refusal to rule out an inde- Corbyn’s resolve in facing down is desperately trying to breathe erendum, as former Prime Minister pendence referendum has met fierce opposition within his own party. new Brexit life into. David Cameron agreed to do in 2012 opposition within his own party, So, whether they like it or not, Britain is in the grips of an Both leaders stand before the 2014 “indyref”. including from the Scottish Labour Sturgeon needs Corbyn, and Corbyn existential crisis, with its ruling at the head of huge Current Prime Minister Boris leader Richard Leonard, the UK deputy needs Sturgeon. Their two parties elite completely divided on movements which Johnson has no intention of doing the leader Tom Watson and, unsurpris- have been the main rivals during the Brexit. But for it to be defeated, exist to transform same and has made that abundantly ingly, former Prime Minister Tony Blair. 20 years of the Scottish parliament’s it will have to be attacked from clear. Corbyn has resisted the pressure from existence, with the rancour between both its centre and its perip- Britain, one at Alternative routes are in short the right of his party for two reasons, Scottish nationalism and British hery. With a border poll on Irish its periphery and supply. The SNP’s conference in one principled and one strategic. Labourism sometimes reaching vis- unity no longer a distant possi- one at its centre. Aberdeen saw an attempt to win The Labour leader is schooled in a ceral levels. Such a pairing may, bility and support for Welsh Those movements support for a “Plan B” route to inde- socialist political tradition that takes therefore, seem unlikely at first. But independence on the rise, the pendence defeated. the right of nations to self-determi- look more closely and they have some Scottish independence have surged into The rebel SNP figures wanted the nation, embodied in Article I of the very important characteristics in movement and Corbynism may their respective party to look at pursuing inde- charter of the United Nations, seri- common. soon have new allies in parties, making the pendence negotiations after winning ously. Corbyn is the first Labour Both leaders stand at the head throwing off the last, rusty a Scottish electoral majority in an leader to be on record as a supporter of huge movements which exist to shackles of “Great Britain”. SNP and Labour election, or to explore the possibility of a united Ireland, and while not an transform Britain, one at its two of the largest of a Catalan-style independence ref- advocate of Scottish independence, it periphery and one at its centre. The author is a freelance journalist parties in Europe by erendum that is not sanctioned by the is that same politics which informs his Those movements have surged based in Glasgow, Scotland. membership. UK government. commitment to national into their respective parties, Sturgeon was having none of it. self-determination. making the SNP and Labour two of Secondly, the the largest parties in Europe by Labour leader knows membership. that he needs allies in And both movements share the House of similar values, as much as neither Commons if he is party would like to admit it. Even the D-RING ROAD ever going to become laziest critics of the independence POST BOX: 3488 prime minister. This movement struggle to draw any simi- DOHA - QATAR is true both before larity between its brand of civic [email protected] and after a possible nationalism and the far-right nation- general election. alist movements in Europe. 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Southeast Asian nation may receive for and to cover its nationally determined REUTERS Indonesia’s environment ministry keeping its forests standing. contributions under the Paris PUBLIC RELATIONS last week launched an agency to Home to the world’s third-largest Agreement,” they added. 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All thoughts and views ments and fines the state collects from coordination and boost action on “Financing forest and peatland pro- environmental crime cases, as well as green investment and climate change tection should therefore be a priority expressed in these columns About a decade ago, money from foreign donors. across Indonesia’s government, as ten for the fund,” she said. are those of the writers, Norway signed a The agency could potentially raise ministries are involved, he added. Ensuring the new fund and its not of the newspaper. $1-billion deal with up to 800 trillion rupiah ($56.5 billion) Jakarta now aims to prepare regu- investments are properly monitored for environmental projects, Indonesia’s lation that will allow the country to and transparent will be vital to ensure Indonesia to protect finance minister told reporters. launch a carbon trading programme. the success of its projects and to attract All correspondence its forests and this Vegard Kaale, Norway’s ambas- Under such schemes, entities finance, green groups said. regarding Views and year made the first sador to Indonesia, told the Thomson wanting to reduce their planet- Rahmawati said there was a danger Opinion pages should be payment for cutting Reuters Foundation the new fund warming emissions buy credits from the fund would prioritise projects sent to editor-in-chief could help Indonesia meet its national projects that keep greenhouse gases whose main focus was to expand the emissions after commitments under the 2015 Paris out of the atmosphere, such as pro- economy, such as large dams and infra- office or mailed to the deforestation rates Agreement to tackle climate change, “if tecting forests that store carbon. structure in conservation areas, rather [email protected] fell. used efficiently”. “This should be one of the core than tackling climate impacts and “The income from reduced businesses of the fund,” said Daniel reducing emissions. 10 ASIA FRIDAY 18 OCTOBER 2019

Indonesia nabs Hong Kong legislature disrupted for second day 40 militant AFP After protests in the HONG KONG legislature, the chief suspects ahead Pro-democracy lawmakers were executive delivered of inauguration removed from Hong Kong’s her annual policy legislature by security guards address via pre- AP yesterday after they heckled the recorded video on JAKARTA city’s pro-Beijing leader for a second day running, the latest Wednesday and Indonesia’s elite anti-terrorism outburst of political rancour in hosted a Facebook live unit went on a busy 24-hour the strife-torn city. event yesterday. spree to root out suspected Chief Executive Carrie Lam militants ahead of a presidential has faced an outpouring of anger inauguration this weekend that from her opponents since the by the worst political unrest in will be attended by Asian legislature opened its doors for decades. leaders and Western envoys. a new session on Wednesday, Millions have taken to the At least 40 suspects have three months after the building streets, initially against a now- been detained by the counter- was trashed by masked dropped bid to allow extraditions terrorism squad, known as protesters. to the authoritarian Chinese Densus 88, in eight provinces, Lam was unable to give a mainland. The movement has including four who were cap- State of the Union-style policy snowballed into a broader push tured yesterday, national police speech on Wednesday after pro- for democracy and police spokesman Dedi Prasetyo said. democracy lawmakers accountability. The sweep followed a tip-off repeatedly interrupted her. Violence has escalated on about possible attacks against Instead, she was forced to both sides of the political divide police and places of worship in deliver the address via a pre- with hardcore protesters several areas. A lawmaker jumps on furniture as he tries to follow Hong Kong’s Chief Executive Carrie Lam (not recorded video. wielding petrol bombs and Six of the arrested militants, pictured), as Lam leaves the Legislative Council in Hong Kong, yesterday. Lam returned to the Legis- stones, and police responding including a woman, were pre- lative Council yesterday to with ever-increasing amounts sented in a news conference answer questions from law- of tear gas, rubber bullets and pool of blood late Wednesday non-violence and organised a justice, beating people who yesterday in orange detainee makers about the content of that even live rounds in recent weeks. after he was jumped by around series of record-breaking, vocally disagree with their goals shirts and under heavy guard policy speech. Vigilante attacks have also five men in the district of Mong peaceful marches earlier this or are viewed to be government at the police headquarters. They But chaos erupted once again flourished. Kok. summer. loyalists. Lam has struggled to were not identified by police, as her opponents chanted A leading figure within Hong “I will continue to fight for The CHRF have called for a end the political crisis. who also displayed explosive slogans and were dragged one- Kong’s democracy movement the five demands in a peaceful, major rally on Sunday — Activists have said they will chemicals for bomb-making, by-one from the chamber. said yesterday he was recovering rational and non-violent although they are currently only end their huge rallies if core knives, airsoft guns and rifles Later in the evening she after being set upon by a gang of manner,” Sham wrote on waiting for police permission for demands are met, including an with silencers and sniper scopes hosted a Facebook Live event in hammer-wielding thugs. Facebook from his hospital bed. the event to go ahead. independent inquiry into the they said were seized from the which angry emojis and critical Jimmy Sham, one of the Sham is the main spokesman Hardcore pro-democracy police, an amnesty for the more suspects. comments dominated her page. protest movement’s most recog- of the Civil Human Rights Front, protesters have also increasingly than 2,500 people arrested and The arrests follow an attack Hong Kong has been rocked nisable faces, was left lying in a a group which advocates meted out their own street fully free elections. last week in which a militant stabbed Indonesia’s top security minister, Wiranto, who is Japan PM visits recovering from his wounds. A Five dead, many hurt husband and wife were storm-hit areas arrested in that attack. Pres- ident Joko Widodo, who will in Philippine quake AP take the oath of the office on TOKYO Sunday at a ceremony in the AFP authorities said they do not capital, Jakarta, ordered gov- MANILA expect the toll to rise Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo ernment forces to hunt down significantly. Abe yesterday visited northern the militant networks respon- Five people were killed and The disaster council’s towns devastated by the deadly sible for the attack. dozens were injured after a spokesman Mark Timbal told typhoon and promised residents powerful earthquake hit the local television it had not his government’s support for southern Philippines, authorities received any reports of missing their speedy recovery. China slams US said yesterday. people from any of the quake- Abe told reporters during the The 6.4-magnitude quake hit areas. visit that he is considering post- restrictions on struck the Mindanao region on “People have returned poning a royal parade scheduled Wednesday night, reducing home... They are OK now, unlike for Tuesday to celebrate diplomats dozens of houses to rubble on last night when they were ter- Emperor Naruhito’s the southern third of the rified and slept on roads beside enthronement as the gov- AFP / BEIJING Philippines. their homes,” Zaldy Ortiz, civil ernment needs to tackle the Authorities said yesterday defence officer of Magsaysay disaster. China yesterday slammed as Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (second right) inspects an area afternoon that five people were town, said. “I’m determined to provide “groundless” a US decision to hit by typhoon in Motomiya City, Fukushima prefecture, yesterday. killed and 53 injured, mainly in Local school and gov- ample support for the recon- order Chinese diplomats to a cluster of small farming towns. ernment holidays were struction of your daily life. I notify the State Department Three people were killed in announced in Magsaysay, where know you are concerned about date. Chief Cabinet Secretary that caused rivers to overflow before meeting with local offi- landslides while another was the landslides struck, to allow your health, but please hold up,” said the rest of the ceremonies, and left thousands of homes cials, in the latest spat to strain crushed by the collapsed wall of building inspectors to check Abe told one of the elderly including Naruhito’s procla- flooded, damaged or without bilateral relations. a house. The fifth suffered a fatal structures for damage, Ortiz female residents sitting on the mation and banquets, will be power. “What the US has said about heart attack, the National Dis- added. wooden floor of an elementary held as planned. Fukushima prefecture, China restricting the activities aster Risk Reduction and Man- Power was being restored in school gymnasium in Koriyama Rescue and relief efforts for struck by the 2011 earthquake, of US diplomats is simply agement Council said. the bigger cities, but there was city. He later visited the site of a stranded or missing people in tsunami and nuclear disasters, groundless,” said foreign min- No fatalities were reported substantial damage to some hos- damaged river embankment that flooded mountain villages con- was among the hardest-hit with istry spokesman Geng Shuang, in Mindanao’s major cities. Local pitals, government buildings, flooded another city in tinued Thursday, as the death toll at least 26 dead. adding that China “consistently authorities had earlier said schools, churches and houses in Fukushima. climbed. NHK television counted More than 4,000 people died supported” US diplomats in the three children were among the the small towns, the council said During a trip to a town in 77 killed, while the Fire and Dis- in the earthquake and tsunami country. `“We urge the US to dead. in a report. neighboring Miyagi prefecture, aster Management Agency said eight years ago, though no correct its mistakes, revoke the The Philippine seismology In General Santos City, fire- Abe told reporters that the royal 65 were pronounced dead. deaths were linked to the direct relevant decision, and provide office has recorded more than fighters yesterday finally put out parade was likely to be post- Typhoon Hagibis hit impact from radiation from the support and convenience for 300 weaker aftershocks in the a blaze that started at a shopping poned. Media reports cited northern and central Japan last Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear Chinese diplomats in the US,” area since the big quake, but mall shortly after the quake. November 10 as a possible new weekend with historic rainfall plant meltdowns. he said. Philippines’ Two Americans detained in China Duterte hurt in AFP Geng said at a regular press daughter at a hotel in Weifang, motorycle fall BEIJING conference. Shandong province, on Sep- The US consulate in tember 28 and took away his AFP / MANILA Two Americans from an English- Shanghai was notified in a phone and computer, according teaching business in China have “timely fashion” and consular to the post. Philippine President Rodrigo been detained and bailed in the visits were arranged for both of His daughter was finally Duterte hurt his hip and east of the country on suspicion them, he said. allowed to briefly call her suffered scratches in a motor- of “organising others to illegally The US State Department mother, and she later took an cycle accident, senior aides of cross the border,” the foreign said it was “aware” of the international flight with a family the 74-year-old leader said ministry said yesterday. detention of two US citizens in friend. Harlan frequently travels yesterday. Alyssa Petersen and Jacob Jiangsu and the charges being from the United States to China Duterte, whose health has Harlan, a father of five, were brought against them. to help teachers in the China been the subject of intense taken into custody in Jiangsu “We take seriously our Horizons programme, according public speculation, suffered the province on September 27 and responsibility to assist US cit- to the company’s website. mishap at the Malacanang pres- 29 and then released on bail, said izens abroad and are monitoring Petersen, who is the assistant idential palace compound late foreign ministry spokesman the situation,” a US embassy director of China Horizons, was Wednesday, according to Geng Shuang. spokesman said. detained around September 27 spokesman Salvador Panelo. Their Idaho-based company China Horizons said on and was not heard from for two The crash came 10 days China Horizons, which arranges Facebook that “their families are weeks until the State after Duterte disclosed he is for Americans to teach English working on getting them inter- Department located her, suffering from myasthenia in Chinese schools, said in a post national lawyers to help them according to her gofundme.com gravis, an autoimmune disease on its Facebook page on Sat- get back home to the States.” page. that could potentially have urday that the charges were Harlan, the founder of China “We received information serious complications. “bogus”. Horizons, was being held in a that she is doing okay... wakes “The president was The detentions come amid hotel under police surveillance up when told, she goes to sleep reaching for his shoe when he Rescue drill on the sea diplomatic and trade tensions in the city of Zhenjiang, when told. She spends her day fell off his motorycle that between China and the United according to a separate in a Jail Cell or walking in a circle Members of Indonesia’s National Search And Rescue Agency rescue resulted in a minor injury, par- States. gofundme.com page set up for counting steps,” says the volunteers acting as refugees during an exercise of handling boat ticularly light bruises and slight “I do not see this incident as his legal fees. webpage, created a week ago. scratches, to his elbow and people in the waters off Banda Aceh, Indonesia, yesterday. having any specific links to Police detained him while he China Horizons said it would knee,” Panelo said. current China-US relations,” was with his eight-year-old shut down at the end of October. FRIDAY 18 OCTOBER 2019 EUROPE 11 Brexit battle to be decided in UK Parliament AP House of Commons, his Con- Should UK lawmakers LONDON servative Party does not have a back the deal, then majority in the 650-seat British Prime Minister Boris chamber. As a result, Johnson Britain will be on Johnson, who has lost every will be reliant on the support of course to leave the important vote in Parliament those from other parties and EU on the scheduled since taking office, faces a independent lawmakers to get Brexit date of titanic struggle tomorrow over the line. That’s even more (Saturday )when he puts his difficult now that Johnson’s October 31. Brexit deal with the European allies in Parliament, the 10 Union before suspicious legis- members of Northern Ireland’s time — was because members lators. Democratic Unionist Party, have of the so-called European Johnson is gambling his rejected his deal as bad for the Research Group within the Con- political fortunes on being able region. servative Party voted against. to win a majority in favour of Arguably Johnson has a All but a handful of those ERG the Brexit deal reached yes- better chance of securing a members are thought to be terday between the British gov- majority than his predecessor, ready to give their support to ernment and the other 27 Theresa May, did, as many pro- Johnson’s deal. European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker (centre), European Union’s chief Brexit European Union nations. Brexit Conservative Party Jean-Claude Juncker, the negotiator Michel Barnier (right) and Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson speak to the press after Should lawmakers back the members appear ready to back president of the EU’s executive deal, then Britain will be on him. Commission, piled more agreeing on the new Brexit deal, in Brussels, Belgium, yesterday. course to leave the EU on the One of the main reasons pressure on British lawmakers scheduled Brexit date of October why May saw her own with- by suggesting that no further to be gambling that widespread 244 members. Around 20 of Saturday’s faceoff. “It’s going to 31. drawal agreement with the EU extension needs to be granted concerns about a “no-deal” split, them, mainly representing pro- be three, four, five (votes) either But that’s no easy task for voted down by legislators on now that there is a deal. which the British government Brexit parts of the country, have way.” One lawyer who opposes Johnson. three separate occasions earlier Though that power lies in concedes would cause a marked previously indicated a desire to Brexit launched legal action to With 288 members in the this year — by 58 votes the last the hands of the 27 EU leaders, economic slowdown and pos- back a deal in order to honor the prevent Saturday’s vote, arguing his comments appeared sible food and medicine June 2016 Brexit referendum that the proposed changes to designed to cast Saturday’s vote shortages, may soften oppo- result. customs formalities in Northern as a stark choice for UK legis- sition to the new plan. Most Labour members will Ireland breach British law. lators —between Johnson’s pro- Kallum Pickering, senior vote against after the party’s Jo Maugham said in a tweet posal or a risky “no-deal” economist at Berenberg, said leader Jeremy Corbyn expressed that his case seeking to prevent departure on October 31. Juncker’s comments “on balance his disapproval. The Scottish the government from presenting Scrapping Brexit altogether is probably raises the chances for National Party’s 36 members the deal to Parliament would be another — albeit unlikely — Boris Johnson to get a deal and the 19 Liberal Democrats heard Friday at the Outer House option favored by the pro- through” by convincing some will vote against too. of the Court of Session in European Liberal Democrats. opposition legislators that London School of Economics Scotland. Asked what he would do if backing the plan is the only way analyst Tony Travers said Another potential compli- Parliament votes the plan down to avoid a dangerous “no-deal” Johnson will also need the cation in Saturday’s vote may and Britain seeks an extension, split. support of some of the Conserv- arise if opposition lawmakers European Council President “Johnson has a chance but ative Party members who had try to amend the proposal so Donald Tusk said he would it is going to be tight,” Pickering been punished for voting against that approval only comes if the consult the other 27 EU nations said. Unless Northern Ireland’s the government in earlier Brexit public support the deal in a ref- in order to reach a decision - DUP has a change of heart, the votes. erendum. The EU has previously leaving open the prospect of an deal’s fate could largely rest on “It is going to be much, much indicated that it would grant an Anti-Brexiteers demonstrate near the Houses of Parliament in extension. members from the main oppo- tighter than any of Theresa extension for a so-called “dem- Westminster, central London, yesterday. Juncker and Johnson seem sition Labour Party, which has May’s votes,” he predicted of ocratic event.” Chances for Italy retrieves 7 bodies from migrant shipwreck Putin watches Albania, North missile launch REUTERS Dozens of migrants have also Macedonia EU LAMPEDUSA been killed trying to make the during nuclear crossing in recent months. membership Italy has recovered the bodies Confirmed deaths on the arms drill of a child and six other people three main Mediterranean Sea talks ‘not good’ from the bottom of the Mediter- migratory routes in the first nine AFP / MOSCOW ranean Sea, more than a week months of the year were 994, AFP after a crowded migrant boat figures released by the Interna- Russian President Vladimir BRUSSELS capsized off the coast of the tional Organisation for Migration Putin watched yesterday as the island of Lampedusa. (IOM) showed. country’s armed forces tested The chances of an EU summit Men from the Italian coast- The number is the lowest missiles that can carry thermo- yesterday agreeing to allow guard, dressed in white suits recorded since 2014. It is not nuclear warheads. Albania and North Macedonia and wearing masks over their because of an improvement in The Grom-19 or Thunder-19 to start talks on joining the faces, carried the bodies on to safety conditions but is linked to strategy games began on European Union are minimal, the dock of the island’s small the reduction in the number of Wednesday and involve 12,000 the next European Commission port in black bags yesterday. people attempting to cross, the troops deployed on ships, chief said. Wooden coffins were laid on the IOM said. planes and nuclear-missile- “Unfortunately the signs port side. Interior ministers from five carrying submarines carrying Emergency services personnel carry bodies from a migrant shipwreck here are not good that there On the day of the shipwreck, European Union countries, out launches of long-range pre- that took place on October 7 back to the island of Lampedusa, will be an agreement today, Octtober 7, the bodies of 13 including Italy, said last month cision missiles, the defence and I regret that very much,” women were recovered and the Italy, yesterday. they had agreed on a new ministry said. Ursula von der Leyen told coastguard said 13 men and scheme to distribute migrants The games, which do not reporters as she arrived for the women had survived the sinking The bodies were retrieved Europe in recent years have saved from the Mediterranean involve foreign forces, come summit in Brussels. France is of the boat. by a team of 29 scuba divers off mainly been fleeing wars and under a deal aimed at relieving soon after Russia and the US leading opposition to The boat, which appeared the island at a depth of 60 poverty in the Middle East, Asia the pressure on southern EU abandoned their 1987 Interme- expanding the EU into the to have started its trip in Libya metres “in a rather complex and Africa. states. diate Nuclear Forces treaty, Balkans, but there are concerns and stopped in neighbouring operation”, prosecutors said. Official statistics show more Italy and neighbouring Malta which limited the use of nuclear in the bloc that hesitation could Tunisia, was carrying more than After the shipwreck, prose- than 800 migrants have arrived have long complained that they and conventional medium- leave a vacuum there filled by 50 people at the time of the cutors in the southern city of in Italy over the past two weeks have been left alone to deal with range weapons. Putin visited Russia or China. disaster. Agrigento opened an investi- compared with 1,007 for the the hundreds of thousands of the national defence control Senior EU leaders and all Most of the passengers came gation, with proceedings against whole of October last year. A migrants who have crossed the centre in Moscow to watch a member states barring France from Tunisia or sub-Saharan persons unknown.authorities further 176 disembarked on Mediterranean in recent years video transmission of the live believe North Macedonia has Africa. None was wearing a said yesterday. Wednesday after arriving in the looking for a better life in launches, accompanied by made sufficient efforts for life-jacket. The migrants coming to charity ship Ocean Viking. Europe. defence minister Sergei Shoigu. accession talks to start — including changing its name from Macedonia to appease Greece. Former Nazi SS guard, 93, goes on trial in Germany Albania by contrast has less support, with the Netherlands AFP what he did,” said his lawyer gruesome killing of Jewish pris- later taking on a job in building pre-trial questioning, Dey said and Denmark joining France in HAMBURG Stefan Waterkamp. oners in particular”. maintenance. he ended up in the SS-Totenko- voicing serious reservations “It was also clear to him Although the trial comes The law finally caught up pfsturmbahn (Death’s Head about the progress it has made A former SS guard, 93, said he that (the inmates) were not in decades on, Ben Cohen, grand- with him as a result of the legal Battalion) that ran the camp on reforms. was sorry for his actions as he there because they were crim- child of a survivor, said “it’s a precedent set when former only because of a heart con- France, in an EU foreign went on trial in Germany inals, but for anti-Semitic, really powerful way to guard John Demjanjuk was con- dition that prevented him from ministers’ meeting this week yesterday for complicity in the racist and other reasons. He acknowledge that we’re not just victed in 2011 on the basis that being sent to the front, before the summit, blocked murder of more than 5,000 had compassion for them. But going to look away and we’re he served as part of the Nazi according to Tagesspiegel daily. attempts to treat the two cases people at a Nazi concentration he did not see himself in a not just going to just turn killing machine at the Sobibor Dey also reportedly con- separately. camp during World War II. position to free them.” Seated around and say ‘this is finished, camp in occupied Poland. firmed he knew of the camp’s The French intransigence In what could be one of the in a wheelchair, Dey wore a hat we do not need to think about Since then, Germany has gas chambers and admitted on the issue is infuriating some last such cases of surviving Nazi and sunglasses and hid his face it anymore.’ These things are been racing to put on trial sur- seeing “emaciated figures, other EU countries who warn guards, Bruno Dey stands behind a red folder as he as relevant today as they ever viving SS personnel on those people who had suffered”, but the bloc will lose credibility in accused of abetting the murder entered the courtroom. were.” grounds rather than for insisted he was not guilty, the Balkans if it does not live up of 5,230 people when he Waterkamp said his client Dey is being tried by a murders or atrocities directly according to the daily Die to its promises, potentially worked at the Stutthof camp was “ready to respond to all juvenile court in Hamburg linked to the individual Welt. driving the region closer to near what was then Danzig, questions”, underlining that because he was 17 when he first accused. The Nazis set up the Moscow. Paris is reluctant to now Gdansk in Poland. Dey “did not join the SS volun- worked at Stutthof. In the same vein, Dey is Stutthof camp in 1939, initially open the door to new members While he insisted that he tarily”. Prosecutors said nev- According to German media, “accused of having contributed using it to detain Polish political while problems with corruption did not join the deadly oper- ertheless that as an “SS guard Dey, who now lives in Hamburg, as a cog in the murder machine, prisoners. But it ended up or rule of law in existing eastern ation voluntarily, he voiced at Stutthof concentration camp became a baker after the war. in full knowledge of the cir- holding 110,000 detainees, members such as Romania and regret for his actions. between August 1944 and April Married with two daughters, cumstances, so that the order including many Jews. Some Hungary gnaw away at EU “That’s what he said in his 1945, he is believed to have he supplemented his income by to kill could be carried out,” 65,000 people perished in the unity. interrogation: He felt sorry for provided support to the working as a truck driver, before prosecutors said. During camp. 12 EUROPE / AMERICAS FRIDAY 18 OCTOBER 2019

Spain’s ruling Catalan regional chief calls for independence vote Socialists seen REUTERS Spanish Interior independence referendum in BARCELONA Catalonia, although the ruling slipping in Nov Minister Fernando Socialists say they are open to Catalonia should hold a new vote Grande-Marlaska dialogue on other issues. election: Poll on independence from Spain said 97 protesters Catalonia is a semi-auton- within two years, the head of the omous region with some 7.5 REUTERS region’s government said had been arrested million inhabitants, who have MADRID yesterday in a fresh challenge to since the outbreak of their own language, parliament Madrid following days of unrest violence. and flag. It is Spain’s wealthiest Support for Spain’s ruling by pro-separatist protesters. region. Socialists has slipped ahead of Nearly 100 people were Independence is a highly elections in November, with injured across the northeastern separatist cause was a peaceful divisive issue, with a poll in July neither the left nor the right- region on Wednesday in a third movement. showing backing for secession wing blocs on course to win a day of violence after Spain’s But he also pushed the case in the region at its lowest level majority, a Sigma Dos poll in El Supreme Court sentenced nine for forging ahead with the stalled in two years, with 48.3% of Mundo daily showed yesterday. Catalan leaders to lengthy jail secessionist drive, saying Mon- people against and 44% in The poll was the first to be terms over their failed effort to day’s sentences would not deter favour. published since Spain’s secure independence, with a ref- a new vote on independence. Pro-independence leaders Supreme Court handed down erendum Madrid ruled was “We’ll return to the ballot box staged their banned referendum prison terms to nine Catalan illegal, in 2017. again on self-determination,” he in 2017 and then declared they leaders who had sought to Cars and rubbish bins were said. “If all parties and groups were breaking away from Spain. declare an independent state, torched in the Catalan capital make it possible, we have to be The Spanish government imme- triggering unrest in the north- Barcelona overnight and Interior able to finish this legislative term diately seized control of the eastern region of Catalonia. Minister Fernando Grande-Mar- by validating independence,” he Catalan administration and the Socialist leader Pedro laska said 97 protesters had been added. ringleaders were put on trial. Sanchez last month called an arrested since the outbreak of The regional parliament’s The Supreme Court found election for November 10 after some of the worst violence seen term expires in December 2021. nine politicians and activists refusing to strike a coalition in Spain in years. The Constitutional Court guilty of sedition on Monday and deal with the far-left Unidas Grande-Marlaska said warned Catalan officials on sentenced them to up to 13 years Podemos, hoping that the security reinforcements would Wednesday of legal conse- in jail, sparking increasingly repeat ballot, coming just seven People taking part in a protest march in Parets Del Valles, near be sent in with further protests quences if they broke the law by violent demonstrations. months after the last vote, Barcelona, yesterday, after Spain’s Supreme Court jailed nine planned for today (Friday), when pursuing independence. Barcelona town hall said 400 would bolster his party. unions have called a strike and A source close to Torra said garbage containers were set separatist leaders, triggering violent protests in the region. The Sigma Dos poll pre- protesters from around the any eventual vote could be a ablaze on Wednesday and esti- dicted that while the Socialists region are due to converge on regional election that would be mated that the city had suffered side they are on, be they pro- region on Wednesday and have would once again emerge as the Barcelona, one of Europe’s top considered a plebiscite on inde- damage totalling more than ¤1m constitution or pro-inde- said they will converge on Bar- largest party, they would win tourist cities. pendence — a move that could ($1.1m) in two days of unrest. pendence,” said Joan, a 50-year- celona today (Friday) to coincide just 122 seats in the 350-seat Addressing the Catalan par- circumvent Madrid’s refusal to Residents condemned the old small-business owner who with the general strike. parliament against the 123 they liament, pro-independence sanction a referendum. rioting. declined to give his family name. Torra’s party, Junts per Cat- took in April. Unidas Podemos regional chief Quim Torra criti- Spain’s main parties have “This doesn’t represent the Catalan nationalists began alunya (United for Catalonia), was on course to take 33 seats cised the rioting, saying the consistently rejected calls for an majority of Catalans, whichever protest marches across the rules the region with its allies. against 42 last time around, the polls showed. The Conservative People’s Party (PP) was forecast to see Venezuela wins seat its number of lawmakers jump to 98 seats from 66. The far-right Vox party was on UN Rights Council seen becoming the third largest political force, climbing to 34 AFP jailed opposition leaders and is seats from 24, overtaking the UNITED NATIONS accused of using torture and centre-right Ciudadanos group, arbitrary arrests as it struggles whose seats would plunge to 19 Venezuela won a seat on the UN to hold on to power amid a col- from 57, the poll said. Human Rights Council lapsing economy. Pollsters predicted similar yesterday, overcoming criticism More than 50 countries have success for Vox ahead of April’s from advocacy groups and switched their recognition to election, but in the end it fell fellow Latin American countries national assembly speaker Juan short of the mark. that its own rights record is Guaido as the country’s legit- PP, Vox and Ciudadanos appalling. imate acting president. have adopted an uncompro- To applause in the chamber, “Due to serious human mising approach to the Catalan Venezuela got the nod in a vote rights violations” confirmed by crisis and have called on the by the UN General Assembly to the United Nations, “the regime Socialist government to take choose 14 new members for the in Venezuela is not an adequate control of the autonomous 47-member body based in candidate for the Human Rights region. Sanchez has said he will Geneva. Council,” Costa Rican President act firmly and proportionately, The council works to Carlos Alvarado said at the time. and in concert with other promote and protect human “It would be inadmissible for political parties, to manage the rights around the world. Its those who have committed situation. Climate protest members are elected for stag- human rights violations and gered three-year terms on a crimes against humanity to sit Demonstrators take part in a protest against climate change called by Greenpeace activists ahead regional group basis. on the council,” said Luis of the 2019 United Nations Climate Change Conference, also known as COP25, in Santiago, Chile, Spain’s king to Two of eight seats allotted Almagro, secretary general of yesterday. The placards read: “No more coal”. for Latin America were up for the Organization of American make a trip to grabs yesterday and Brazil took States. one after winning the most “There is certainly no prec- Havana in Nov Three die in Brazil building collapse; 7 missing votes. edent for Latin American coun- Earlier this month, Costa tries to challenge one of their REUTERS AP Wednesday. Colonel Eduardo local time on Tuesday. Some of Rica jumped into the running neighbours for a seat on a mul- HAVANA RIO DE JANEIRO Holanda told journalists that the those trapped under the debris with the specific goal of denying tilateral body in such a direct rescue efforts would continue reportedly communicated with Venezuela the second seat, but provocative way,” Christopher Spain’s King Felipe and Queen A third victim died from the trying to locate seven other family members by mobile it lost out on Thursday. In the Sabatini, who teaches interna- Letizia will visit Cuba in collapse of a seven-storey people who are thought to have phones. Authorities said the end, Brazil got 153 votes, Vene- tional and public policy at November for the commemo- building in an upscale part of the been in the building when it cause of the collapse wasn’t zuela 105 and Costa Rica, 96. Columbia University, said in ration of the 500th anniversary Brazilian city of Fortaleza, a fire collapsed. The building gave way clear. Police have opened an The leftist government of the runup to the vote of the founding of Havana, department official said on unexpectedly at around 10:30 investigation. President Nicolas Maduro has yesterday. Spain’s Foreign Minister Josep Borrell confirmed on Wednesday during a trip to Ecuador court Havana. Colombian court overturns The visit will be a welcome upholds former sign of support for Cuba which government’s tax reform law is facing increasing US hostility. vice-president’s Spain and its former colony REUTERS complicating his efforts to have improved ties in recent BOGOTA reduce debt, boost growth and jail sentence years within the broader nor- avoid a potential downgrade in malization of relations between Colombia’s constitutional court credit ratings. AFP the European Union and Cuba. overturned on Wednesday a tax The law included increased QUITO This will be the first time a reform law that came into force income tax on high earners, a Spanish king makes an official this year, potentially affecting reduction in business duties and Ecuador on Wednesday reaf- visit to the island. Felipe’s father investment and forcing the an additional tax on banks’ firmed the six-year prison King Juan Carlos had traveled government to unexpectedly earnings. The elements of the sentence given to former vice- to Cuba twice but to attend an find millions in resources in old law that were overturned or president Jorge Glas for receiving Ibero-American summit in 2016 order to meet its fiscal goals. modified will come back into millions of dollars in kickbacks and the funeral of revolutionary The court ruled in a 6-3 vote effect if lawmakers do not pass as part of a corruption scandal, leader Fidel Castro. Ecuadorian President Lenin Moreno visits areas affected by protests, that the law would remain valid an alternative proposal by the prosecutor’s office said. Cuba has sought to improve in Quito, Ecuador, yesterday. only through the end of 2019, December 31, the court ruled. 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Judge Daniella Camacho said accused of illicitly awarding an attract more foreign lative gazette between votes in product next year, down from The National Supreme Court his original sentence of six years oil field contract. The prosecu- investment. Spain is Cuba’s the lower and upper houses, vio- 2.4% this year. Finance Minister of Justice declared Glas’s appeal did not violate any constitutional tor’s office said the incident cost third largest trading partner lating normal procedure. Alberto Carrasquilla warned inadmissible and so “the sen- rights, the prosecutor said. the country $28m. and maintains strong cultural The decision was the latest recently that a decision to tence was ratified,” the prose- Glas, who was sentenced in Glas’s former boss Correa ties with the Caribbean nation. in a series of headaches for overturn the law could affect cutor’s office said in a statement. December 2017, could still himself faces a prison sentence Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez Duque, whose economic investor confidence and bring He served as the vice-pres- appeal to the Constitutional for links to the kidnapping of a made the first official visit by a projects have faced strong oppo- lower growth for Colombia’s ident under leftist Rafael Correa Court. political rival in Columbia during Spanish leader to Cuba in three sition from lawmakers, $350bn economy. between 2013 and 2017, and Glas is also facing his administration. decades last November. FRIDAY 18 OCTOBER 2019 AMERICAS / CLASSIFIEDS 13

WH acknowledges Trump golf club in Florida to strings attached in withholding host G7 summit: White House Ukraine aid AFP Jerry Nadler, the inevitably raise accusations of WASHINGTON Chairman of the House impropriety, Mulvaney said he REUTERS WASHINGTON Judiciary Committee was -- and had decided to go US President Donald Trump has ahead anyway. awarded hosting of the next G7 called the decision “We’re going to have it there, President Donald Trump’s summit to one of his own Florida “among the most and there’s going to be folks who acting chief of staff yesterday golf clubs, the White House said brazen examples yet will never get over the fact that acknowledged that Trump held yesterday, sparking immediate it’s a Trump property. We get up $391m in military aid to accusations of corruption from of the president’s that, but we’re still going there,” Ukraine in part to make the the opposition Democrats. corruption”. he told reporters. money contingent upon the The site picked by his admin- “The president knows exactly Ukrainians investigating a US istration from 12 possible US Trump’s “latest abuse of power” that he’s going to get these ques- domestic political matter venues for the June 10-12 gath- would not distract from investi- tions and he’s simply saying that’s involving the Democratic Party. ering next year is the Trump gations into the Ukraine scandal fine — I’m willing to take that.” Trump and administration National Doral Golf Club, in engulfing the presidency. Mulvaney said Trump suggested officials had denied for weeks Miami. Democrats are investigating Doral as a venue when his team that it had demanded a “quid “We absolutely believe this Trump for possible impeachment initially gathered to go over a list pro quo” — a Latin phrase is the best place to have it,” over his alleged bid to pressure of 12 possible venues. meaning a favor for a favor — acting chief of staff Mick Mul- Ukraine into digging up dirt on He said Doral would put on for delivering the US aid, a key US President Donald Trump talks to reporters as he arrives in Fort vaney told a news conference at election rival Joe Biden. the event at cost, which he claimed part of a controversy that has Worth, Texas, US, yesterday. the White House. They were already probing would be as much as half what it triggered an impeachment Jerry Nadler, the chairman Trump’s suggestion at the most would be at other venues. But he inquiry in the House of Repre- of the powerful Democratic-led recent G7 gathering in France in gave no estimates of the cost or doing it at Doral,” Mulvaney said. acreage, many hundreds of acres, sentatives against the Repub- House Judiciary Committee August that the next could be comparisons. An important draw “That’s why I was surprised so we can handle whatever lican president. called the decision “among the hosted at one of his resorts which is the club’s size — 900 acres, when the advance team came happens,” he told reporters. But Mick Mulvaney, acting most brazen examples yet of the they say would violate both the including three golf courses, back and said this is the perfect “It’s right next to the airport, White House chief of staff, president’s corruption.” foreign and domestic emolu- according to Mulvaney, who said location to do this.” When he meaning a few minutes away... acknowledged in a briefing “He is exploiting his office ments clauses that are designed all the foreign delegations and the touted Doral at the last G7 in plus it has buildings that have 50 with reporters that the US aid and making official US gov- to shield a commander in chief press could be housed “on Biarritz, Trump brushed off critics to 70 units in them, so each dele- was held up over Trump’s con- ernment decisions for his per- from outside influence. campus.” “Listen, I was skeptical, who said he was pushing his brand gation can have its own building.” cerns about a Democratic sonal financial gain,” Nadler said Asked if Trump was aware I was I was aware of the political and profiting from his office. “It’s “They love the location of the National Committee (DNC) in a statement vowing that the choice of venue would criticism we’d come under for a great place. It’s got tremendous hotel,” he said. “It’s Miami.” computer server alleged to be in Ukraine. In a July 25 call, Trump Obama tweets asked Ukrainian President US diplomat: Trump pushed for Ukraine probe Volodymyr Zelenskiy for “a support for favor” to look into the server AFP Giuliani, he said, sought to Burisma as two anti-corruption Trump and Giuliani are and another matter relating to Trudeau WASHINGTON pressure Zelenskiy to investigate investigatory topics of impor- accused of linking US military the 2016 election. Trump’s Democratic rival Joe tance for the president,” aid to Ukraine to Zelenskiy’s Trump also asked Zelenskiy REUTERS A US diplomat told Congress Biden, and Biden’ son, over ties Sondland said. agreeing to open an investigation to investigate a domestic TORONTO yesterday that President Donald to a Ukraine energy company, “I did not understand, until into Biden and his son Hunter, political opponent, Joe Biden, Trump and his personal lawyer Burisma, as well as to find evi- much later, that Mr Giuliani’s who sat on the board of Burisma and Biden’s son Hunter Biden, Former US.President Barack Rudy Giuliani injected US dence for a popular but widely agenda might have also included for five years until April this year. who had served as a director Obama voiced his support on domestic electoral issues into discredited conspiracy theory an effort to prompt the Sondland, a businessman for Ukrainian energy company Wednesday for Canadian Prime talks with Ukraine, adding that Ukraine helped Democrats Ukrainians to investigate Vice who was appointed ambassador Burisma. Zelenskiy agreed Minister Justin Trudeau, who explosive fuel to Democrats’ in the 2016 election. President Biden or his son or to after donating $1 million to during the call to carry out the faces a tough battle for impeachment probe of Trump. “Mr Giuliani emphasized that involve Ukrainians, directly or Trump’s inauguration festivities, investigation Trump sought. re-election next week. Gordon Sondland, the US the president wanted a public indirectly, in the president’s sought to distance himself from The US aid later was provided “I was proud to work with ambassador to the European statement from President Zel- 2020 reelection campaign,” he the political storm enveloping to Ukraine. The DNC server Justin Trudeau as President,” Union, testified that Trump enskiy committing Ukraine to said. the White House as Trump faces issue is a debunked conspiracy Obama said in a tweet. “He’s a ordered diplomats in May to look into anticorruption issues,” The statement added evi- possible impeachment. theory that Ukraine and not hard-working, effective leader involve his personal lawyer Rudy Sondland said in a prepared dence to allegations that Trump He said he was not initially Russia interfered in the 2016 US who takes on big issues like Giuliani in talks between Wash- statement. abused his office and violated aware of what Trump wanted in election and that a Democratic climate change. The world ington and the new adminis- “Mr Giuliani specifically election laws by seeking to talks with Zelenskiy until a Party computer server was needs his progressive lead- tration of President Volodymyr mentioned the 2016 election involve a foreign country in US whistleblower complaint being held somewhere in ership now, and I hope our Zelenskiy. (including the DNC server) and electoral politics. released last month. Ukraine. neighbors to the north support him for another term.” The two progressive leaders formed a close friendship that has remained a popular topic Democrat Cummings, at center of Trump inquiry, dies at 68 on social media since Obama, AFP recent months. The House panel of this highly respected political constitutional duty to conduct a Democrat, left the White WASHINGTON is one of three probing whether leader. His work and voice on so oversight of the Executive House in January 2017. They Trump pressured Ukraine to dig many fronts will be very hard, if Branch. But, it is my moral duty were spotted having dinner Senior Democratic congressman up dirt on Democratic White not impossible, to replace!” he to fight for my constituents.” together at an Ottawa res- Elijah Cummings (pictured), who House hopeful Joe Biden and wrote on Twitter. One of seven children, Cum- taurant earlier this year. was at the center of the Trump help the president win re- In July, the president mings was the son of South Carolina “Thanks my friend,” impeachment inquiry, died election next year. Cummings described Baltimore as a “rat and sharecroppers who moved north Trudeau responded on Twitter. yesterday at the age of 68, his had also supervised probes into rodent infested mess” unfit for to improve their lot in life. “We’re working hard to keep office said. issues including the Trump humans and blamed it on the He earned a degree in our progress going.” The veteran Baltimore rep- administration’s treatment of Cummings, who has represented political science and later a law Trudeau was the first resentative passed away at a migrants at the border with much of the majority-black city degree, and went on to become Canadian prime minister the hospital in his home city “due to Mexico and its effort to include in Congress since 1996. Trump one of the most powerful Dem- United States honored with a complications concerning long- a question about citizenship in suggested the African-American ocrats in Congress and a key ally state dinner in almost two standing health challenges,” a Cummings — a big man with a next year’s census. Democrat spend more time of House speaker Nancy Pelosi. decades when Obama invited statement from his office said booming voice and gift for Trump set aside his feud with there. Cummings wrote in The Baltimore Sun said he him and his wife to Washington without giving the cause of oratory — was at the center of the Democrats to extend condo- response, “Mr. President, I go was “known for his devotion to in March 2016 after Trudeau death. As the highly respected the impeachment inquiry into lences to Cummings’ family and home to my district daily. Each Baltimore and civil rights, and won power the previous chairman of the House Oversight President Donald Trump and had friends. “I got to see first hand morning, I wake up, and I go and for blunt and passionate October. and Reform Committee, clashed with him repeatedly in the strength, passion and wisdom fight for my neighbors. It is my speechmaking.”

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SC targets to sell 3 million tickets for 2022 FIFA games LANI ROSE R DIZON Sharpe. He added that two sta- ready before the World Cup. THE PENINSULA diums, including the Khalifa The project contains provisions International Stadium and Al for a total of 35 road schemes. The Supreme Committee for Janoub Stadium have already He said: “Our scope was to Delivery and Legacy (SC), which This year, we did a been delivered. Later this year, prepare the transportation is overseeing the organisation of worldwide survey Education City Stadium will be planning study to assist in the the upcoming FIFA World Cup opening, while four others will design of the expressway pro- 2022, is aiming to sell three where we got 17,000 open next year. The SC has gramme. Majority of the network million tickets to achieve its people from around earlier said that the Al Bayt is ready, but some parts are still target of having full stadiums for the world, over half Stadium will also be ready by underconstruction, like the every match during the world’s December. Landmark, Duhail interchange, biggest sporting event, which of which were people “I believe the stadium infra- and some other places. But the expects to receive more than 1.5 who have gone to structure will be there well in project will be completed before million football fans from across the previous World advanced. The road and airport 2022”. the world. Cup events. Based on infrastructure is progressing Andrea Petti, Managing “There’s three million tickets rapidly. The infrastructure I believe Director, Middle East, India & available for the entire tour- our findings, there’s is where Qatar is strong. The Africa at PTV Group, added: nament. And we’re trying to sell a massive demand biggest challenge we have is the “Over 1.8 million people travelled those and have full stadiums for from the international operation of the workforce, which to the host city Moscow for the every event. The last World Cup market to come to the is training and bringing this FIFA World Cup in 2018. As Qatar in Russia achieved close to 99 enormous number of people to prepares to host in 2022 with 2022 World Cup. Tony Sharpe, Transport Planner from the Supreme Committee for percent of ticket sales. So it is Delivery and Legacy, doing a presentation on ‘Demand Forecasting work on the World Cup so we can new stadiums and facilities for achievable. Qatar has a small for Mega Sporting Events’, during the PTV Mobility Day at the W accommodate all those visitors. I visitors, it is imperative that there local population, but there is a expectations of football fans for Hotel in Doha yesterday. PIC: SALIM MATRAMKOT/THE PENINSULA think operationally, we have a lot is the right infrastructure in place strong demand for football, espe- the 2022 World Cup. The Qatari to learn,” added Sharpe. to manage these people. With cially this will be the first World team with its international According to Dr Wissam hundreds of thousands of people Cup in the region,” said Tony partners, collected data during world, over half of which were several days. They also want to Elhamra, Senior Engineer for Mod- expected to attend the Sharpe, Transport Planner at SC the past World Cups in Germany, people who have gone to the see more games, and like the elling of Transportation Planning megasporting event, Qatar has while talking to the media on the South Africa, and Brazil, in previous World Cup events. idea that two matches in one day at the Ministry of Transport and taken significant steps to ensure sidelines of PTV Group’s Mobility addition to other surveys con- Based on our findings, there’s a is a possibility,” he added. Communications (MoTC), majority traffic management, crowd mod- Day in Doha yesterday. ducted in Qatar, the Mena region, massive demand from the inter- Work on the infrastructure of the work on the multibillion eling, and pedestrian routes are Sharpe added that during the and Euro 2016 event. national market to come to the and road construction projects dollar Expressway Programme, being optimised. The country is past seven years, the SC has con- “This year, we did a 2022 World Cup. There is also a for the World Cup is well which is being implemented by the using the latest technologies and ducted nine major international worldwide survey where we got strong interest in coming to underway and is expected to be Public Works Authority (Ashgal) software to give visitors a stress- surveys to gather data about the 17,000 people from around the Qatar and staying here for completed before 2022, said has been completed and will be free visit”. 16 BUSINESS FRIDAY 18 OCTOBER 2019

Ezdan Holding QSE index reports net Oil falls on inventory rise gained 200.44 profit of points last QR509.1m and global demand worries week THE PENINSULA THE PENINSULA REUTERS Iranian oil. Adding to concerns DOHA DOHA NEW YORK about the global economy, and therefore energy demand, US Qatar Stock Exchange’s (QSE) Ezdan Holding Group, one of Oil prices fell yesterday after a Global benchmark retail sales fell for the first time benchmark index gained 200.44 the leading real estate com- larger-than-expected rise in US in seven months, while housing points, or 1.96 percent, last week panies in Qatar, has reported a crude stockpiles and a series of Brent crude lost 66 starts and industrial output when the bourse closed yesterday net profit of QR509.1m for the weak economic figures, although cents a barrel to dropped as well. Earlier data at 10,427.96 points. first nine months of this year a drop in fuel inventories helped trade at $58.75, a showed a moderation in job Trading value during last ended September 30, 2019, offset the decline. growth and services sector week increased by 43.72 percent registering an increase of 10 Global benchmark Brent 1.1 percent drop, at activity. to reach QR1.24bn compared to percent compared with crude lost 66 cents a barrel to 11:35am ET (1535 “If we see more indications QR864.98m. QR463.5m for the corre- trade at $58.75, a 1.1 percent GMT). US WTI crude of slowing demand, I think the Trading volume increased by sponding period last year. drop, at 11:35am ET (1535 GMT). was down 41 cents at market is going to continue to 16.27 percent to reach 349.99 The Group’s earnings per US WTI crude was down 41 cents sink lower,” said Gene million shares, as against 301.02 share (EPS) reported QR0.019 at $52.95. $52.95. (pictured), director of com- McGillian, vice-president of million shares, while the number by the end of the third quarter US crude inventories soared capacity across the country. modity research at ClipperData market research at Tradition of transactions rose by 3.07 2019, compared to QR0.017 in by 9.3 million barrels in the week Greater-than-anticipated fall in Louisville, Kentucky. Energy in Stamford, percent, to reach 24,294 transac- the same period of 2018. to October 11, the US Energy in gasoline and diesel inventories “One saving grace for the Connecticut. tions as compared to 23,571 The Group generated rev- Information Administration said, offset the rise in crude stocks. bulls is that the drop to such a Brexit developments helped transactions. enues of QR1.32bn during the far surpassing estimates for a Overall imports have fallen, in lowly level of refining activity limit oil’s decline. Prime Minister Market cap rose by 1.33 first nine months of the year, build of 2.8 million barrels last part due to sanctions imposed has helped to encourage solid Boris Johnson said Britain and percent to reach QR576.96bn as compared to QR1.51bn in a year week. on Chinese shipping firm COSCO draws to both gasoline and dis- the European Union had agreed compared to QR569.36bn at the earlier same period. The rise was the result of a that have raised the freight costs. tillate inventories,” he said. a new deal for Britain to leave end of previous week, reports The real estate giant had reduction in refining output for “Inventories have built by The United States imposed the block. Johnson urged law- QNA. reported a net profit of the week to its lowest capacity a whopping 9.3 million barrels, sanctions on COSCO Shipping makers to approve it at the Banking and Financial QR420.7m for the first six use nationwide since Hurricane led by the refinery utilisation Tanker (Dalian) and subsidiary weekend. Analysts have said any Services sector led traded value month of this year against Harvey in September 2017. rate dropping to its lowest COSCO Shipping Tanker agreement that avoids a no-deal last week with 62.84 percent of QR422.3m for the same period Refining capacity use fell to 83.1 since Hurricane Harvey in Sep- (Dalian) Seaman & Ship Man- Brexit should boost economic the total traded value. Industries last year. percent as refiners shut in tember 2017,” said Matt Smith agement for allegedly carrying growth and oil demand. sector accounted for 13.36 percent. Consumer Goods and Services sector accounted for 6.53 percent and Real Estate sector accounted IMF, World Bank see Brexit deal boosting global growth outlook 5.84 percent. Banking and Financial REUTERS uncertainty had been weighing Services sector led traded volume WASHINGTON on trade and the economic last week with 40.12 percent of the outlook for both Britain and the total traded volume. Industries World Bank President David EU. Resolving the issue would sector accounted for 22.88 Malpass said yesterday that have benefits for those econ- percent. Real Estate sector clarity over Britain’s exit from omies and the developing world, accounted for 15.23 percent and the European Union would he said. Consumer Goods and Services strengthen the outlook for global Kristalina Georgieva, the sector accounted 8.57 percent. growth, aiding both rich nations managing director of the Inter- Banking and Financial and the developing world. national Monetary Fund, called Services sector led traded number “If there were clarity in that the agreement “good news,” and of transactions last week with outlook it would help the growth said she hoped the will to com- 40.92 percent of the total number environment quite a bit,” plete the deal “holds in all of transactions. Industries sector Malpass told reporters during quarters.” She told reporters the accounted for 22.06 percent. Con- the IMF and World Bank fall IMF had estimated that Britain’s sumer Goods and Services sector meetings after the EU and gross domestic product would accounted for 9.47 percent and Britain, the world’s fifth-largest grow by 3.5 percent to 5 percent Real Estate sector accounted for economy, announced a tentative less if it exited the EU without a 8.13 percent. deal. deal, while such a move would From the 46 listed companies After several days of nego- shave 0.5 percent off the GDP 28 ended last week higher, while tiations, Prime Minister Boris of the EU. 16 fell and two unchanged. Johnson yesterday said that Even with a deal, Britain’s QNB led trading value during Britain and the EU had agreed GDP stands to drop by 2 percent, last week accounted for 18.49 a “great” new Brexit deal, but it Georgieva said, although she percent of the total traded value. must still be approved by the noted that much of that impact World Bank President David Malpass (left) responds to a question from a reporter as Communications Qatar International Islamic Bank British parliament. had already been absorbed given accounted for 13.78 percent and Director David Theis listens during an opening press conference at the IMF and World Bank’s 2019 European Commission Pres- the long period since Britain’s Masraf Al Rayan accounted 13.17 Annual Fall Meetings of finance ministers and bank governors, in Washington DC, yesterday. ident Jean-Claude Juncker said vote to leave the bloc in 2016. percent. he would recommend the EU’s The IMF downgraded its When compared on daily speedy approval of the forecast for economic growth in three months ago, which would reached, the IMF this week 2019 and 1.4 percent in 2020, basis the QSE index dropped 6.53 agreement. Britain this year to 1.2 percent be the weakest since 2009. forecast that Britain’s GDP after growth of 1.4 percent in points, or 0.06 percent, yesterday Malpass said Brexit from the 1.5 percent it forecast Before the agreement was would grow by 1.2 percent in 2018. compared to Wednesday’s closing. Samsung to deploy software patch after British Pound goes on Galaxy S10 fingerprint flaw found roller coaster ride after Brexit draft deal AFP SEOUL AFP Conservative MPs will back the LONDON deal when he brings it to law- A flaw with Samsung’s top-end makers for approval tomorrow, Galaxy S10 fingerprint system The British pound had a tumul- and whether the opposition will that allows the smartphone to tuous session yesterday as a draft try to vote it down or attempt to be opened by a third party will Brexit deal between London and force a fresh referendum. soon be fixed, the tech giant said Brussels sparked both hope and “There is still a chance for a yesterday. scepticism in a volatile forex no-deal Brexit, although the A user in the UK told the Sun market. more likely scenario would be newspaper earlier this week her Sterling soared to within a for the Prime Minister to follow Samsung device could be whisker of $1.30, striking five- the law and request the EU for a unlocked by someone else month peaks, when news flashed Brexit deadline extension, which simply by putting on a screen across traders’ screens that the then opens up more uncertainty,” protector and applying an European Union had reached a said Fawad Razaqzada at Forex. unregistered fingerprint. draft Brexit withdrawal deal with com. Northern Ireland’s hardline “This means that if anyone London. loyalist DUP said yesterday it was got hold of my phone they can The pound held on to most “unable to support” the draft access it and within moments of those gains for a while, deal. could be into the financial apps absorbing a bout of profit-taking, A pre-emptive DUP and be transferring funds,” she but then the currency plunged announcement to the same effect was quoted as saying by the into negative territory when it issued before the draft deal had British paper. dawned on investors that there already weighed on sterling, Samsung’s spokesperson in was no guarantee of UK parlia- before news from Brussels gave Seoul said the company will A journalist using the new Samsung Galaxy S10 smartphone at a press event in London, Britain in mentary backing for the the currency wings, if not for soon roll out a fix, but did not this file picture taken early this year. agreement. long. “The Brexit agreement say what caused the recognition “After the initial relief that the dream has been shattered by the problem. ultrasonic pulses to detect the the problem is fixed. products, most notably a UK government and EU have DUP, after reports have surfaced “We are investigating this 3D ridges and valleys of your Samsung is the flagship sub- worldwide recall of its Galaxy done a deal, markets are worried claiming they are still unwilling issue and will be deploying a unique fingerprint to quickly sidiary of the giant Samsung Note 7 devices in 2016 over that it still does not have enough to back Johnson and his EU software patch soon,” she told and accurately recognise you,” Group, by far the biggest of the exploding batteries, which ham- support to get through par- divorce agreement,” said AFP. the firm has said about the spe- family-controlled conglom- mered its reputation. liament tomorrow,” independent Sebastien Clements, a currency The world’s biggest smart- cific technology. erates that dominate business Its first foldable smart- economist Julian Jessop told AFP. analyst at OFX. phone maker has touted the Kakaobank, South Korea’s in the world’s 11th-largest phone, the Galaxy Fold, was By the end of the European While the pound stabilised phone’s in-display fingerprint internet-only bank, has told its economy, and crucial to South launched last month months business day, the currency was late in the session, “all it takes is sensor as “revolutionary”. customers to use passwords and Korea’s economic health. after faulty screens forced an pretty much back to where it a leak from Westminster to “When you place your pattern locks when using its But it has a history of humil- embarrassing delay of its started. It is unclear how many restart the market chaos”, he thumb on the screen, it sends mobile banking services until iating setbacks with major release. of Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s said. FRIDAY 18 OCTOBER 2019 BUSINESS 17 China hopes to reach phased trade pact with US soon

REUTERS and reach a phased agreement as phase of a deal and suspended a BEIJING soon as possible.” threatened tariff hike, but officials Chinese premier Li Keqiang on both sides said much more China hopes to reach a phased (pictured) said both China and the work needed to be done. agreement in a protracted trade United States need to resolve the Trump had originally planned dispute with the United States and issues through dialogue. He made to proceed with a rise in tariffs to cancel tariffs as soon as possible, the comments on Thursday when 30 percent from 25 percent on the Commerce Ministry said yes- he met delegates led by Evan about $250bn worth of Chinese terday, adding that trade wars had Greenberg, chairman of the US- goods last week. But the US summit of Asia-Pacific Economic no winners. China Business Council. administration has yet to make a Cooperation countries in Santiago, A phased agreement would “China will create an interna- decision on how to address Chile. help restore market confidence tionalised business environment planned 10 percent tariffs on Working-level representa- and reduce uncertainty, ministry ruled by law where domestic and roughly $156bn of Chinese goods tives from both countries were spokesman Gao Feng told foreign firms are treated equally,” due to take effect on December working on specifics of an reporters, adding that both sides Li said. “Property and intellectual 15. US and Chinese trade negoti- agreement now, Gao said. were maintaining close property rights will be strictly ators are working on nailing down There have been positive communication. protected.” a Phase 1 trade deal text for their signs from China in recent days. “The final goal of both sides’ White House economic presidents to sign next month, US China’s securities regulator negotiations is to end the trade adviser Larry Kudlow meanwhile Treasury Secretary Steven on Friday unveiled a firm time- war and cancel all additional said he saw momentum to finalise Mnuchin said on Wednesday. table for scrapping foreign own- tariffs,” Gao said. “This would the initial phase of a trade deal Mnuchin said the Trump ership limits in futures, securities benefit China, the US and the which could be signed at the APEC administration’s “objective” was and mutual fund companies for whole world. We hope that both forum next month in Chile. for the agreement to be signed the first time. Increasing foreign sides will continue to work US President Donald Trump between the presidents of the two access to the sector is among the together, advance negotiations, on October 11 outlined the first countries at a November 16-17 US demands at the trade talks. Ethiopia may use privatisation funds to repay state lenders

BLOOMBERG industry, and the Development are weighed down by debt guar- ratio of 34 percent, with the bulk NAIROBI Bank of Ethiopia, which allocates anteed by the finance ministry. coming from the manufacturing and credit as directed by the gov- “With liberalization and priva- agriculture sectors. The government Ethiopia may use some of the pro- ernment. They in turn could be tization, definitely some money will now wants the private sector to ceeds from part-privatizing state recapitalized, Yinager said, be raised and that will definitely be “play the major role in the companies to pay off government- depending on recommendations on used to repay the banks,” Fitsum economy,” according to Fitsum, guaranteed debts issued by lenders their health due to be delivered by Assefa, head of the National with the state more focused on reg- including the largest state bank by a government committee in about Planning and Development Com- ulation and enabling the provision assets. a month. mission, said in a separate interview. of finance. Selling sugar factories and a Ethiopia’s privatization plan is Such a move will also help the “The liquidity issue will be stake in the Horn of Africa country’s part of a shift in strategy under liquidity position of the lenders, she resolved easily,” said Fitsum, who telecommunications monopoly Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed to said. sits alongside Yinager as part of would enable the government to reduce national debt, generate The International Monetary Abiy’s team in charge of economic- recapitalize state-owned enterprises foreign exchange and strengthen Fund classified Ethiopia at a high policy. The proportion of privati- so they can repay borrowings, large swathes of the economy of risk of debt distress during Abiy’s zation proceeds to be used for serv- National Bank of Ethiopia Governor Africa’s second most-populous first year in office, with total public icing state-enterprise debt hasn’t Yinager Dessie said in an interview. nation. Ethio Telecom and assets sector external debt at $20.3bn for been decided, said Yinager. “The The two main state lenders are owned by Ethiopian Sugar Corp. are 2017/18, or 351 percent of exports. purpose for now is to get foreign Commercial Bank of Ethiopia, which first on the list, with rail, industrial The DBE’s 2018-2019 annual exchange, then the government will accounts for more than 60 percent parks and logistics assets among report, obtained by Bloomberg decide for what purpose this foreign of the nation’s financial-services those slated to follow. Many of those News, shows a non-performing loan exchange is used.”

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War (2D/Hindi) 2:00 & 8:45pm Maleficent: Mistress Of Evil (2D/Adventure) 2:15, 4:30, 5:15 & Jallikattu (2D/Malayalam) 2:30 & 11:30pm 7:00pm, War (2D/Hindi) 2:15pm; Maleficent: Mistress Of Evil (2D/Adventure) 2:30, 4:45, 7:00 & 9:15pm; Laal Kaptaan (2D/Hindi) 4:45 & Ardab Mutiyaran (2D/Punjabi) 2:30pm 11:30pm; Ardab Mutiyaran (2D/Punjabi) 4:30pm Jallikattu (2D/Malayalam) 5:00 & 11:30pm; Killer Anonymous (2D/Action) 7:00pm Zombieland: Double Tap (2D/Action) 7:00pm Zombieland: Double Tap (2D/Action) 7:30pm Berlin, I Love You (2D/Comedy) 7:30pm Joker (2D/Crime) 9:15 & 11:30pm Laal Kaptaan (2D/Hindi) 8:45 & 11:15pm; Joker (2D/Crime) 9:15 & 11:30pm LANDMARK Abduction (2D/Action) 9:30pm

Maleficent: Mistress Of Evil (2D/Adventure) 2:15, 4:30, ROXY 6:45 & 9:00pm Laal Kaptaan (2D/Hindi) 2:15 & 11:00pm; Abominable (2D/Animation) 10:30am, 12:30, 2:30, 4:30, 4:40 Adhya Rathri (2D/Malayalam) 2:30pm; Joker (2D/Crime) 5:00 & 7:15pm; Gemini Man (2D/Action) 10:30am, 12:30, 3:30, 5:30 & 10:30pm Zombieland: Double Tap (2D/Action) 9:30 & 11:30pm Jallikattu (2D/Malayalam) 10:30am, 3:20, 5:30, 8:30, 12:30 Ganagandharvan (2D/Malayalam) 11:15pm & 10:30pm Jallikattu (2D/Malayalam) 5:00 & 9:00pm; Abduction (2D/Action) 7:00pm Laal Kaptaan (2D/Hindi) 12:30, 5:40, 2:40, 7:40 & 11:00pm Maleficent: Mistress Of Evil (2D/Adventure) 10:30am, 11:00am, AL KHOR 12:30,1:00, 1:30, 3:00, 3:30, 4:00,5:30, 6:00, 6:30, 8:00, 8:30, 9:00, 10:40, 11:00, & 11:30pm Maleficent: Mistress Of Evil (2D/Adventure) 11:15am, Zombieland: Double Tap (2D/Action) 9:20, 9:30 & 11:30 1:45, 4:15, 6:45, 9:15 & 11:45pm Jallikattu (2D/Malayalam) 10;45, 4:00 & 9:15pm & 11:40pm; Joker (2D/Crime) 1:00, 3:00, 6:00, 8:00 & 8:30pm Joker (2D/Crime) 12:15 & 9:00pm Laal Kaptaan (2D/Hindi) 1:00, 3:00, 6:15 & 11:30pm War (2D/Hindi) 6:00 & 11:45pm ASIAN TOWN

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Lately, younger people are leading TENNIS SHOWJUMPING movements and I guess the world American teenage ATP Intrum Stockholm Open Longines Hathab Qatar has to get used to it because tennis sensation ATP European Open Equestrian Tour: Round 1 we’re used to older people telling Coco Gauff us what to do. ACTION ATP & WTA VTB Kremlin Cup At Al Shaqab Indoor Arena TODAY’S Australia gamble on teen Petaia for England clash REUTERS assessments of each player as they went opensides Michael Hooper and David OITA, JAPAN along and there were things that we Pocock on the side of the scrum will be liked... and we felt that this would be a complemented by the power of Isi Wallabies coach Michael Cheika said he game that would suit him. I trust him infi- Naisarani at number eight. had no doubts at all about Jordan Petaia’s nitely and that’s why he’s been chosen.” That combination can leave Australia ability to rise to the occasion after Reece Hodge will play outside Petaia short of lineout options but Cheika does selecting the teenager to play his first test on the right wing after being recalled fol- have locks Adam Coleman and Lukhan at outside centre in tomorrow’s World lowing his three-match ban for a high Salakaia-Loto among the five forwards Cup quarter-final against England. tackle in Australia’s opener against Fiji, on the bench. Australian The 19-year-old, who made his test bringing with him long-range kicking WALLABIES full back debut in the pool match against Uruguay, skills that could be crucial in a tight Team: Kurtley Beale, Reece Hodge, Jordan Petaia, Jordan Petaia replaces James O’Connor to join Samu match. Samu Kerevi, Marika Koroibete, Christian Lealiifano, attending Kerevi in a centre partnership which will Inside Kerevi for Saturday’s game at Will Genia, Isi Naisarani, Michael Hooper (captain), a training face off against England’s re-worked mid- Oita Stadium will be flyhalf Christian David Pocock, Rory Arnold, Izack Rodda, Allan session at field of Manu Tuilagi and Henry Slade. Lealiifano and scrumhalf Will Genia after Alaalatoa, Tolu Latu, Scott Sio. Matsuoka “We didn’t sit back and earmark this Cheika tinkered with his halfback part- ground game for him to come and play at 13,” nership for the fifth time in five matches. Replacements: ordan Uelese, James Slipper, Taniela in Oita Cheika told reporters yesterday. “We just There was no tinkering in the back Tupou, Adam Coleman, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Nic yesterday. watched the games and made the row, however, where the combination of White, Matt Toomua, James O’Connor. Al Shaqab entries shine in Morocco Riders gear up for opening round of Longines Hathab Qatar Equestrian Tour

Al Shaqab representatives pose for a photograph after their entries dominated the show at the Salon du Cheval d’El Jadida in Morocco. Al Shaqab’s Fahad (gold winner with 91.70 points), Arsalan (gold with 91.30 points) and Thamamah (silver with 91.50 points) excelled during the event. Huraymila was placed 4th with 90.10 points. Also, Thamamah and Fahad won the gold while Arsalan bagged a silver in the Salon du Cheval d’El Jadida class ‘A’ show.

Riders are seen with their horses at the vet check ahead of the first round of 2019 Longines Hathab Qatar Equestrian Tour which kicks off today. Action today begins with Small Tour at 3:00pm while the Medium Tour competition will start at 5:30pm. Tomorrow’s competitions start at 9:00am with Future Riders class beginning the proceedings. The Open Class competitions start at 3:00pm while the Big Tour segment will start at 5:30pm, organisers said. GAZOO Racing claims sixth win of the season CJ Cup: Local hero

THE PENINSULA points of the lead in the manufacturers’ I truly hope for more victories and finally for their An takes lead as DOHA championship. championships. Let’s make ever-better cars with Akio Toyoda, Team Chairman, commented: all our teams. Thank you very much to all the fans Koepka fights back The GAZOO Racing (GR) World Rally Team (WRT) “GAZOO Racing won two FIA World Championship who support our activities in these two FIA world sealed their sixth victory of the season recently events (WEC and WRC) on the same weekend. In championships.” AFP with an impressive win at Rally GB. heavy wind and rain and extreme road conditions, Tänak said: “It’s an amazing feeling to win. JEJU, SOUTH KOREA Ott Tänak set the fastest time on the Power I am really happy to see Tänak and Järveoja win There are a lot of people working behind us and Stage and claimed maximum points in the No. 8 Rally GB. For the last two WRC events of the season, with the effort they put in, it’s great to be rewarded Defending champion Brooks Koepka needed a late Toyota Yaris WRC to further extend his lead in the like this with maximum points. On the Power Stage, eagle to card a three-under par first round at the CJ drivers’ championship. The result takes the GR team I had full confidence in the vehicle and I had to Cup yesterday but found himself five shots behind closer to the top of the manufacturers’ leaderboard take the opportunity, as every point can be local hero An Byeong-hun, who had the galleries in the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC). crucial. Our team slogan is ‘pushing the limits rocking. The GR team led the rally from start to finish, for better’ and I always try to do my World number one Koepka endured a rollercoaster with Kris Meeke having set the early pace in the best. We have two more rallies to round at Nine Bridges on South Korea’s Jeju Island No. 5 Toyota Yaris WRC before Tänak took over come this season and certainly, with three bogeys, four birdies and the stunning eagle at the front. Day four of the rally consisted of nothing is decided yet, so we three on the long 18th. two runs over the Alwen and Brenig stages in need to keep pushing and “Just a little sloppy there,” said Koepka. “I felt I hit north Wales, with the asphalt Great Orme remain focused.” the ball good but the wind was so light I felt like it was stage along the coast ultimately canceled Tommi Mäkinen, Team switching a bit. because the sea conditions meant there was Principal at GAZOO Racing, “I think this golf course is a little bit easier if it blows insufficient safety cover. Tänak began the said: “It has been an a little bit, the wind is more consistent.” fourth and final day perfectly, outpacing his incredible rally, and Tänak Koepka said all he needed to improve was to stop nearest rival by one-tenth of a second to win did a perfect job. I know making “dumb mistakes,” like on the 12th, when he the first pass over Alwen in the No. 8 Toyota that this rally is one of carved his approach shot left into thick rough, resulting Yaris WRC. the most difficult, but he in a bogey six. Tänak took an advantage of 9.5 seconds controlled it all weekend An seemed a little surprised that he had managed into the Power Stage, where he went fastest under huge pressure. eight birdies in a flawless round of 64, including three of all by half a second, beating his closest cham- The Power Stage was in a row from the 11th, as he ripped apart the pictur- pionship rival to the five bonus points on offer. incredibly exciting and I esque 7,241-yard Nine Bridges layout. He and co-driver Martin Järveoja’s final overall think my heart rate is still Hot on the South Korean’s heels are Chile’s Joachin winning margin was 10.9s, and Tänak now leads recovering, but for Tänak to get Niemann, one shot back after a seven-under 65, and by 28 points in the championship. maximum points was amazing.” Jason Day, who made a perfect seasonal debut after Meanwhile, team-mate Meeke narrowly missed The next and penultimate a seven-week layoff with a bogey-free 66. a podium place to finish in fourth in the No. 5 event of the season is Rally de The 20-year-old Niemann earned his first PGA Toyota Yaris WRC, securing vital points and GAZOO Racing World Rally Team’s Ott Tänak driving his Toyota España, which will take place Tour win at The Greenbrier last month while former helping to take the GR team to within just eight Yaris WRC during the Rally GB. from October 25-27. world number one Day is chasing a Presidents Cup wildcard. FRIDAY 18 OCTOBER 2019 SPORT 19

Malinga back to lead SL for Australia T20 series

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Lasith Malinga will return to lead Sri Lanka in a three-match Twenty20 cricket series against Australia but many players from the young team that performed well on the tour of Pakistan have retained their places. Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis and Niroshan Dickwella were the other senior players included in a 16-man squad announced by Sri Lanka Cricket yesterday. Sri Lanka sent a second-string team to Pakistan to play ODI and Twenty20 series after several withdrawals over security concerns. Sri Lanka lost the ODI series but stunned Pakistan with a 3-0 series sweep in the T20s without pacer Malinga, who has already retired from ODIs. Sri Lanka gave players a choice over whether to tour Pakistan, and a majority of regular players opted out. Pakistan provided what it called presidential-level security for the touring Sri Lanka team. Sri Lanka returned to Pakistan for the first time after 2009. The first T20 against Australia is at Adelaide on October 27. SRI LANKA SQUAD FOR AUSTRALIA T20 SERIES Lasith Malinga (captain), Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis, Danushka Gu- nathilaka, Avishka Fernando, Niroshan Dickwella, Dasun Shanaka, She- han Jayasuriya, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Oshada Fernando, Wanindu Royals visit Lahore’s National Cricket Academy

Hasaranga, Lakshan Sandakan, Nuwan Pradeep, Lahiru Kumara, Isuru Britain’s Prince William plays a shot during his visit at the National Cricket Academy in Lahore, Pakistan yesterday as seasoned Pakistan women cricketer Sana

Udana, Kasun Rajitha. Mir (second left) and Pakistan’s pace sensation Shaheen Afridi (right) take the field. INSET: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, plays a shot during the visit. Federer to play French Open in 2020

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REUTERS to host game in Miami MANCHESTER REUTERS been informed of the latest push Manchester United will try to MADRID to take a game to Miami, after it sign one or two players in the We’re looking at raised concerns regarding Jan- January transfer window to one or two new Spain’s La Liga has renewed its uary’s fixture. improve their chances of signings. We’re one efforts to host a league game in Ultimately Barcelona finishing in the top four but will or two players light. Miami, officially requesting a withdrew their support for the not spend big on transfer fees change of venue for December’s idea last season, citing a lack of and wages, manager Ole Gunnar If the right ones are fixture between Villarreal and consensus from all the required Solskjaer has said. available in January Atletico Madrid. parties. United are 12th in the Premier then we might do The request, made to Spain’s A La Liga statement yes- League ahead of Sunday’s home something: Solskjaer football federation (RFEF), terday said a formal request had game against league leaders Liv- follows the league’s unsuccessful been submitted to the RFEF to erpool after a poor start to the Ole Gunnar Solskjaer attempt to host Girona’s January switch the December 6 season that has been further dis- “If the right ones are meeting with Barcelona in the encounter between Villareal and rupted by injuries to key players. available in January then we American city. Atletico to the Hard Rock Solskjaer sanctioned the might do something. If not, these At the time, vocal objections Stadium in Miami. departures of forwards Romelu players will give everything (for were raised by FIFA, football’s La Liga signed a 15-year Lukaku and Alexis Sanchez in a top four finish). global governing body, whose agreement with entertainment the close season without rein- “I’m not going to go down the have scored five goals in seven former United player said. president Gianni Infantino said company Relevent Sports in forcing United’s attack and the route of bringing players in on league matches since and Sol- “Creating chances has been he would never authorise a August last year, designed to Norwegian also has goalkeeper big contracts and big fees if skjaer said an injury to forward a challenge for us with teams league match to be played promote the sport and La Liga David De Gea and midfielder they’re not the right ones for the Anthony Martial, who has not dropping deep. But we’re prac- outside of its territory. in North America. Paul Pogba out injured. whole group and for the future. played since August, was a factor tising patterns every single week. RFEF president Luis The agreement included the “We’re looking at one or two The money is there to strengthen in their struggles. When we get the players fit, I’m Rubiales was also staunchly commitment to host one of La new signings. We’re one or two in January and in the summer.” “There’s many reasons, but going to make Marcus and against the proposal, as was the Liga’s regular-season matches players light,” Solskjaer told Sky United started the season one of them is injuries to Anthony score those scruffy Spanish footballers’ union. per season on the other side of Sports. with a 4-0 win over Chelsea but Anthony,” the 46-year-old goals, as that’s what I did.” La Liga says the union has the Atlantic. SPORT PAGE | 18 PAGE | 19 CJ Cup: Local hero Swiss legend An takes lead Roger Federer as Koepka to play French fights back Open in 2020

Friday 18 October 2019

The President of Qatar Olympic Committee, H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani (inset) addressing the XXIV ANOC General Assemblyat the Sheraton Convention Centre in Doha, yesterday. More than 1,000 delegates from 204 NOCs come together during the two-day general Assembly in a reflection of the power of sport to unite the world. The annual General Assembly, which is being hosted in partnership with the Qatar Olympic Committee, will provide ANOC with the opportunity to update the NOCs on the organisation’s progress, and listen to and understand their concerns and priorities. TOP LEFT: The President of the International Olympic Committee, Thomas Bach addressing the gathering on the opening day of the event. TOP CENTRE: H E Sheikh Joaan posing for a photograph with ANOC Secretary- General Gunilla Lindberg and Senior Vice-President Robin Mitchel. PICTURES: ANVAR SADATH

Rapinoe, Shields named Tokyo 2020 qualifiers: Qatar ‘Sportswomen of the Year’ in New York off to a flying start at home AP NEW YORK THE PENINSULA DOHA A Qatari player preparing to shoot against Hong Kong during their AHF Men’s Asian qualification Football star Megan Rapinoe and boxer Claressa event for Tokyo Olympic Games at the Al Duhail Indoor Arena, yesterday. Shields have been honoured as Sportswomen of the Asian handball champions Qatar started their quali- PICTURE: TWITTER / @QATARHANDBALL Year by the Women’s Sports Foundation in New York. fying campaign for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games They won in the team and individual categories, on a high note, thrashing Hong Kong 49-14 yesterday. the awards coming at the foundation’s 40th annual On the opening day of the AHF Men’s Asian quali- Salute to Women in Sports. fication event at the Al Duhail Indoor Arena in front of Rapinoe led the US to victory at the World Cup a full house, Qatari players made sure they are the in France and earned the FIFA Player of the Year worthy continental champions as they dominated their award. Shields is a two-time Olympic gold medalist opponents right from the start. and middleweight champion. They led 19-6 at half-time before sealing win in a Sheila Johnson, part-owner of the Washington one-sided match. Wizards, Capitals and recent WNBA champion Mystics, Earlier at the same venue, Saudi Arabia defeated won the Billie Jean King Leadership Award. Marta India 35-24 in the opening match. Saudis were leading Vieira da Silva, star of the Brazilian national football 19-13 at half time. team, won the Wilma Rudolph Courage Award. The tournament sees eight teams competing for a single ticket to the Tokyo Games. The participating teams have been divided into two groups. The Qatari team is drawn in Group A and will play Top-seeded Svitolina Saudi Arabia and India next. The second group includes Bahrain, South Korea, Iran, and Kuwait. loses opening match Qatar’s next match will be against India tomorrow. The hosts will meet Saudi Arabia in their third Group at Kremlin Cup A match on Monday. AP While the champions of the tournament will receive MOSCOW a direct qualification for Olympics, the second-placed team will have to compete in the play-offs next April. Top-seeded Elina Svitolina lost her opening match It is the second time in a row that Qatar is hosting the at the Kremlin Cup yesterday after having been a Asian Men’s Handball Qualifiers for the Olympic Games. break up in the deciding set. Veronika Kudermetova beat the fourth-ranked FIXTURES Svitolina, who had a first-round bye, 6-2, 1-6, 7-5 in Today their second-round match to set up a quarterfinal South Korea vs Iran 16:00, Bahrain vs Kuwait 18:00 with either Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova or wild-card Tomorrow entry Varvara Gracheva. Hong Kong vs Saudi Arabia 16:00, India vs Qatar 18:00 Also Thursday, second-seeded Kiki Bertens con- Saturday tinued her push to reach the season-ending WTA India vs Hong Kong 16:00, Qatar vs Saudi Arabia 18:00 Finals by beating Kaia Kanepi 4-6, 6-3, 7-5. Sunday Both Bertens and Belinda Bencic can take the Kuwait vs South Korea 16:00, Iran vs Bahrain 18:00 last WTA Finals spot from Serena Williams if they October 21 reach the final in Moscow, where they are in the India vs Hong Kong 16:00, Qatar vs Saudi Arabia 18:00 same half of the draw. October 22 Next up for Bertens is either Anastasija Sevastova Bahrain vs South Korea 16:00, Iran vs Kuwait 18:00 or Kristina Mladenovic.